Sunday, 21 July 2013

Chapter 29 - Part Deux

Please read Part 1 in the post before this...



Arnav stood outside Khushi's door waiting for her to open it...but when she kept him waiting for more than a minute he knocked again as khushi's voice came from the other end “Hold on Arnav...just on the phone with mamma” she said as he heard the lock being turned from inside and the door to khushi's room opened.


He walked in looking forward to kiss her senseless when he saw her long limbs rush off into the bedroom and close the door... “Khushi...what are you...?” he started saying when he realized that she must still be on the phone with her mother


He quietly made his way to the room's bar and poured himself a small scotch from the miniature bottles...he bent down to get some ice from the freezer section and took a sip of the fiery amber liquid, closing his eyes as the fire and ice ran smoothly down his throat...he had planned a lot of things for tonight and hoped that things went according to them...he heard the door to her bedroom open and her soft voice call out to him


Grinning into the glass he turned around to find her standing in front of him in a figure hugging white dress that seemed to have been made especially for her in the way it fit perfectly on her curves...the front was not too deep but the slight décolletage visible on the broad neckline, moulding her, made him gulp...he took another sip of his whiskey as he lazily gazed at her splendid body...her mile long legs encased in sheer black stockings and the killer louboutins she had bought earlier in the day [see below]


“So..how do I look?” she asked him with her hand on her hip as he smiled appreciatively at her, a sexy grin adoring his face as khushi felt herself blush under his heated gaze “Do I really need to tell you that? I suppose my body is answering it better than my tongue” he said as khushi's eyes slid down his body and rested on his lower form, her mouth opened in a slight 'O'


“Seriously Khushi...please don't do that...I don't think I'll be able to take you out to dinner...” he said in a hoarse voice as khushi smiled seductively and walked slowly towards him....arnav stared at her, daring her to make a move when she quietly stood a foot away from him,...her finger raised but not quite touching him, she moved it over his face down his torso and ended at his chest “If this is what looking at me from the front does to you...what will you say about the back?” she asked licking her ruby red lips as arnav looked on aroused and completely clueless


“Huh?” he asked as she giggled and caught his hand... “Oh...you'll know in a second or two...lets go now” she said as she pulled him along with her walking backwards...arnav kept trying to make sense of what she meant when they finally walked out of the room and khushi left his hand to pull the door close... “What did you...” arnav asked her again when she turned around and started walking towards the elevator...only to glance back and notice a totally shocked and red faced arnav still standing at the same spot


“What? Oh...now you see what I meant!....lets go cowboy!” she giggled loudly as arnav finally came out of his trance and walked swiftly to her as the elevator door opened up....he quickly pulled a still giggling khushi inside and slammed his lips over her.... “Ar,...nav...my...my lipstick” khushi said as his hands held her almost bare back possessively...his hands dipping inside the insanely low-cut back of her dress


“I....don't care” he said between kisses as khushi smiled against his lips, moaning as his hands cupped her bottom...only to hear him swearing “Khushi?...are you not wearing any...” he said as she pushed him away from herself and wiped her lipstick off his lips before looking in the mirror behind him and adjusting her own as best as she could “Relax arnav...i am wearing a thong...” she said winking at him as the elevator reached the ground floor...leaving arnav once again stunned and beyond doubt that today he was going to die.


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“Where are we going Arnav?!” Khushi asked as she sat snuggled against arnav who kept running his hands over her tummy making butterflies dance in her belly...his touch was scorching her body and she rued her decision for wearing a dress that gave him access to so much of her exposed skin to explore...she swatted his hands as he chuckled into her hair


“You can't expect me not to touch you Khushi...do you even know what your'e doing me? I want you soo much right now that it hurts baby...” he said as Khushi looked over her shoulder and pouted “Aww....where does it hurt baby?...here?” she said lightly touching him between his legs, making his aroused member jump excitedly under it “Shit...Khushi...are you trying to kill me? Stop otherwise i'll take you back to the hotel” he said in a hoarse voice as as khushi pushed his hands away from her


“Well then same here...you stop your ministrations as well Mr Raizada....and now please tell me where are we going?!” Khushi asked him again as she curiously peered outside at the brightly lit area that they had entered into...she looked at Arnav and watched him smirk at her “We are here mademoiselle” he said as the car stopped in front of a huge theatre like place where an excited crowd was milling around the entrance....Khushi looked more closely as she took Arnav's outstretched hand and stepped out


“Oh My God! Are we at the Moulin Rouge?” she squealed in delight as Arnav wrapped his hand over her waist and led her towards the VIP entrance “Yes we are...and I have booked the VIP section completely for us...no disturbance...” he said huskily as khushi kissed him fully on the mouth, taking him by surprise “You are wonderful Arnav....how did you know I've always wanted to see this?” she said as she gazed at him lovingly while they were led by a uniformed guard to the reserved section above the main seating area


“Aman...its scary how much he knows about your likes and dislikes...and your preferences” he said as Khushi chuckled “Jealous are we?” she said with a smile as both of them seated themselves on the plush couch overlooking the main stage...a bottle of champagne was left beside them to chill with a variety of French nibbles arranged on the table “Not really....” Arnav said as he popped the champagne and poured it in two long flutes


“I know he is no competition for me” he said as Khushi raised her eyebrows “True that...but do I have to worry about any competition for me?” she asked as she clinked her glass with his “I don't think any woman can compete with you for my attention and feelings...no...no competition at all” he said leaning down to kiss her tenderly making Khushi's toes curl at the gentle caress of his lips


They sat entwined in each other arms as the lights dimmed in the theatre and the wonderful cabaret of Moulin Rouge started...Arnav watched as khushi's face transformed into one of pure joy and excitement as the beautiful troupes of dancers performed one by one...the shine from their sequined dressed reflecting perfectly on her animated face...making Arnav's heart sing...he felt at peace seeing her so happy and knew that he had fallen for her very deeply...the thought making him feel ecstatic and free....he tightened his hold on her as she smiled at him lovingly...he wished he could capture her smile forever.


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“Thank you Arnav.....this was.....I simply cannot put it in words....” she said as both of them walked out of the theatre into the buzzing street...khushi had her arms around arnav's arm with her head resting on his shoulder...their stance spoke of togetherness and love making people around them marvel at the stunning couple “The night is not yet over....you can thank me later....in ways that will be satisfying for both of us” he said as khushi smiled and pinched him lightly on his arms


“What more have you planned Mr Raizda?” she asked him as they sat in the car again, the vehicle moving steadily through the throng of people enjoying the late evening activities around them “You'll see....” he said as khushi's pouted at him “Fine....but i'm hungry...I hope you will feed me proper food?” she asked with a teasing smile as he laughed heartily “How can I not feed you Ms Gupta?! The world will come to an end if you don't eat!” he said as khushi's mouth opened in an 'O'


“Close your mouth now before i'm tempted to kiss you again...we are here” he said as khushi looked out the window towards a pier...she could feel the breezy wind from the river caress her face as she stepped out from the car and started walking with Arnav towards a beautiful yacht tethered to the pier....'La Etoile' was written in a cursive font across the gleaming white mast


“Welcome aboard La Etoile!....I am Georges and I will be your captain tonight...your dinner will be served in a few minutes, please make yourself comfortable on the deck” a burly middle-aged man in a crisp white uniform said as Khushi's eyes turned to saucers...she turned towards a smiling Arnav who clasped her hand in his and led her inside the liner...she was speechless for a few minutes as a woman came and gave them fresh wet towels to refresh themselves before taking them towards the dimly lit deck, where a single table was set up for them.


“Arnav...I...” khushi said trying to form words... “Now do you understand why I feel weirded out that Aman knows your innermost romantic date wishes as well?” he said as Khushi sat down on the chair “A romantic dinner on the river Seine” she said dreamily as arnav sat opposite her and held her hand over the table “I wish to know all these things myself one day Khushi...” he said softly as khushi felt her eyes clog with sudden tears


No one had ever done something like this for her...ever...she closed her eyes and composed herself as she took a deep breath to calm her madly beating heart...she could not describe the way she felt about Arnav at the moment...or maybe since a long time now...she kept denying that maddening feeling she felt for him, something which she had never felt for anyone before....like she would cease to breath if he ever left her...she wanted to be with him all the time...he had come to mean soo much to her in such a short time that she kept trying to deny these feelings


She kept telling herself that that they were just dating...nothing was serious right now...it was pure crazy attraction they had between them and a wonderful friendship that kept them pulling towards each other...but this,....this was so much more... “Hey! Where are you lost beautiful?” Arnav asked her squeezing her hands “If I knew this would leave you speechless...” he said as Khushi tightened her hold on his hand making him look directly into her eyes


“Perfect....this is perfect....being with you here,...is perfect...” she said pouring all her feelings into her words....her speech wobbled as she tried to come to terms with the way Arnav made her feel....she looked straight into his eyes , a tender look in her eyes at the man sitting in front of her....the man who she had given her heart to...something she knew, she would never regret ever in her life “You are perfect” she said as arnav took a deep breath and raised her hands to kiss them lightly...their eyes conveying the three words which remained unspoken.


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They did not realize how and when they ate their food...the calm soothing sound of the river lulling them into a state of oblivion where only the two of them existed...they stood in each others arms, swaying to a music their heart strings played at....their fingers entwined in each other as they gazed lovingly at each other, both coming to terms with the new feelings they had finally accepted for each other.


Khushi closed her eyes and lay her head against arnav's chest that rose and fell against the steady beat of his heart...she smiled as he pulled her closer while dropping small kisses over her fragrant hair...they stood like that for how long, both didn't know....only the soft call of Georges as they returned back to the port had them pull away and acknowledge the three people standing in front of them


No words were spoken as Arnav and Khushi conveyed their thanks to them and sat inside the car to go back to their hotel....the assurance of knowing what they felt for each other had caused this insane need of being with each other in every way possible, but the knowledge that the slightest touch would fuel their already intensified longing had them sit away from each other...waiting desperately for their hotel to arrive


The excruciating fifteen minutes of drive back to the hotel tested their patience as both could not wait any longer to be in each other's arms...they walked inside the hotel smiling politely at the staff as they walked into the elevator...the elation they felt at finally being alone was short-lived as the elevator door opened again and a family of four got it...they stood at the opposite sides of the elevator as it first opened on the floor below them where the family got out.


They stood motionless for another few seconds as the elevator finally reached their floor....Arnav was the first one to walk out followed by Khushi who walked at a small distance away from him....they saw another couple walk towards them and smile at them as they passed by....finally as they reached Khushi door, arnav walked a few paces forwards towards his door till khushi opened hers...she gave one last look at arnav before walking inside, keeping the door open by a fraction, to be opened and almost violently shut by Arnav who had her pinned against the door as his lips descended on her waiting ones.


She parted her lips beneath his as her arms wound themselves around his neck, pulling him closer to her body, She opened her mouth as Arnav slipped his tongue into the hot cavern of her sweetness, making her body shudder in delight as he made love to her mouth...his hands slid down her naked curvy back as they slipped once again inside the daringly cut dress to cup her bottom...left bare from the tiny thong she was wearing


Khushi whimpered as he planted her middle solidly against his, making her once again aware of his growing need for her...without any overt motion, she subtly undulated her hips making herself rub against him...she reveled in the sudden stiffening of his body as a guttural sound vibrated from deep within his throat making him leave her lips and breath erratically over her cheek...his nose pressed against her ear


“Khushi....” he said hoarsely as he once again captured her mouth, his focus solely on kissing her...mouth to mouth, wetly and wantonly....they lost count of the number of times they kissed each other or how many times their tongues waged against the others, making forays into their mouth...they never broke contact with each others lips even when they needed to breath or pause to catch their breaths...their mouths were still fused together as they slowly made their way into the bedroom.


Once they stepped into the carpeted confines of the cozy lit room, Arnav pressed her more firmly against his body, his hands going lower as his finger slid between her legs from the back...his fingertips just teasing and touching her already wet centre...her panties soaked from the throbbing need....Khushi jerked as his touch sent fireworks down her spine, her hands going to push his jacket over his broad shoulders


He pulled his hands out of her dress as he caressed her back once again before bringing them in the front to cup her breasts...he looked into the desire laden eyes of the women he was irrevocably in love with and felt his entire being shiver in anticipation of finally being with her in the most natural way...she moaned as he slowly rubbed his thumbs over her hardened nipples, now clearly visible under her dress.


Her hands fumbled with his shirt buttons she she bent forwards and nipped at his lips...he indulged her letting her play and tease and tantalize as she kissed him soundly, exploring his mouth with her hot tongue...he kissed her back with equal passion as she finally managed to take off his shirt...her hands moving over his muscled chest to pause over the buckle of his belt...his breath came unnaturally slow as her hands slid around his waist to take off the belt from his pants...he hardly waited a second before his hands went all around her body to find the zip to her dress


“Th..there is n..no opening...wait...” she panted as she bent down and pulled her dress off her...the second by second play of her body being exposed to arnav's heated gaze, making his mouth water and his arousal throb painfully at the breathtaking sight she made...when she finally took off the dress completely...he started at her as she stood in front of him completely bare except for the black lacy thong covering her feminity and the garters attached to her stockinged legs


“You are beyond gorgeous Khushi” Arnav rasped as he pulled her against his body, their naked heated skin coming in touch with each other for the first time, sending tantalizing heat coursing thought their blood at the delicious contact...Arnav lifted her up in his arms as he laid her on the soft cool bed and climbed in after her, pushing the lacy overlay away...he held her hands over her head as he bent down to take a pert blushing nipple in his mouth


Khushi moaned in ecstasy as arnav sucked her nipples, while his hand squeezed her ample breasts.....she writhed on the bed as she dripped with need....her thighs clamping shut as she tried to reign in the unparalleled desire she felt for the man above her...he left her hands as he trailed his lips further down her body to reach her navel....his tongue dipped into the small indent while moving slowly towards her pelvis...khushi scrunched up the sheets in her hands as she anticipated arnav's next move


Arnav ran his hands over her silky legs clad in soft sheer material...he slowly unclipped the garter straps from the upper part of her stockings and kneeled in front of her to roll each stocking off her long smooth legs....he dropped small kisses all over her legs as he finally divested her of them....he bent down again and ran his hands all over her legs before parting them...making khushi gasp in barely controlled need.


He slowly pulled away the last piece of clothing on her before his mouth dropped to her inner thighs...he could smell her arousal, and the wetness between her thighs made his already hardened form ready to burst...he knew he had to be inside her soon...but he wanted to pleasure her as much as he could


“Ar...rnav...” Khushi moaned as he slid his tongue over her wet centre tasting her sweet nectar...her hands involuntarily went to her breasts as she squeezed them to stop herself from trembling...she kept moaning as he licked her core...before slowly inserting a finger into her waiting warmth making her buckle under his caress... “Please....I need y...you now...baby” Khushi said clutching her breasts more tightly as she felt the stirrings of pleasure resonate through her body


Arnav too could not hold any longer as he felt the liquid heat pooling at her centre....he quickly removed his remaining clothes and came back to kiss her swollen lips...he felt her hands over his back as she arched towards him making him groan at the way her sweaty body slid over his...he kissed the juncture between her neck and shoulder as her hand slid over his rock solid abs towards his pulsating member


When he felt her touch him and grip his arousal, he quickly pulled her hand away “No baby...not now...” he said huskily as she smiled at him, her eyes lighting up as he smiled back at her before settling himself over her....he teased her entrance with his hardened form before realization struck him...he quickly tried to pull back when Khushi's legs imprisoned his own


“I'm on the pill Arnav...since some time..” she said shyly when arnav looked at her with a questioning look...his half drugged eyes looking on in confusion as khushi slid her hands over his back “We don't need protection...its covered...and....and I trust you...” she said as arnav once again clamped his mouth to hers, too overcome with love for her....she welcomed his tongue into her mouth at the same time he slid into her hot slick sheath...the tight walls encasing him as he maintained a steady rhythm, imitating the same one with his tongue inside her mouth


Khushi moaned as he filled her up completely before withdrawing and pushing into her again...it had been a long time for her and her tight walls were extra sensitive to his thick long shaft, she dug her nails in his back and wound her legs more tightly around his thighs as she urged him to increase his pace...making him slam into her again and again


Arnav felt like he was approaching nirvana, his nerves were on tethers as he continued pumping into khushi...he held her by her waist as he latched his mouth to her reddened nipples making her moan loudly at the way their body came together so perfectly...as if they were two parts of a whole...he kissed and bit her all over her shoulders and neck before he buried his head in her dark mane


He could feel her body unravelling as her walls started stiffening around him...he thrust himself harder and more deeper into her as she bit his shoulder to stop from screaming out....Khushi could feel delicious spasms of pleasure run through her core as arnav kept up his pace...she threw her head back and finally screamed out his name as a deep and electrifyingly orgasm shook her up...her body convulsed to a shuddering climax as arnav continued his thrusts, making her hold onto him tighter


Arnav pulled her closer to himself as he felt her orgasm run through her....the shudders making his own body react completely in sync with hers as he too found his release a few seconds later...he kissed her deeply as he spilled inside her while she held onto him running her hands over his heated back...as both their bodies finally sated down from the high they had reached...arnav pulled out of her before lying on his back...he pulled her close to himself and smiled as she laid her leg over his possessively




“That was...” Khushi said panting slightly as she struggled to even out her breathing....she looked towards arnav who was staring at the ceiling with a serene smile on his face....he looked at her with a tenderness that made her heart thud against her ribcage.... “I know...” he said as he bent towards her and kissed her on her forehead, moving her wet hair away from her face...he pulled the covers over their naked heated bodies before holding her to him, both drifting off to sleep as their satisfied bodies lay entwined with each other throughout the beautiful parisian night.


Khushi's Killer Dress & Louboutins!

Chapter 29 - Part Un


It had taken them an hour to reach their hotel, 'The George V'......Khushi had insisted on staying at this particular hotel as she loved walking to the nearby Parisian Fashion street, Champs-Elysées....being in the fashion business had made her fall in love with the various boutiques that lined the street...from the oldest local brands which still made hand stitched dresses to the newer, haut-couture brands both French and international.


They stepped out of the Bentley that Arnav had hired during their stay in Paris and walked hand in hand inside the hotel....they handed over their passports for the hotel staff to verify while the porters loaded their baggages onto the luggage trolleys... “There you go Monsieur Raizada, suite 306 for you and for your Mademoiselle, suite 308..” the lady at the reception said with a very bright smile in Arnav's direction, making khushi look at her with a scowl.


She snatched their key cards from the lady's hand and pulled arnav along with her “Whoa! What's going on....why the hurry?” Arnav asked khushi teasingly when he knew the reason for her annoyance...he had seen the death glare Khushi had given the poor women making him feel all giddy inside... “No hurry...i'm just tired...thought i'll catch a few winks before our lunch meeting with D'Blanc” Khushi said quickly as they stepped into the glass elevator


“Khushi...I saw the way you looked at the poor woman” he said pulling her closer to him, only for Khushi to push him away “I did not look at her in any particular way....she was very fake...showing off her perfect 32 teeth! I bet they aren't even real...who has such white teeth....definitely not the French with the amount of smoking they do” she said as Arnav chuckled as they got out of the elevator and walked towards their room


“Anyways...I was hoping we could share a suite...” he said pulling her leg and was glad to see her face go crimson “Arnav....I...I know that...” she said to which Arnav caught her wrist and pulled her towards him “Relax...i'm just joking...plus i know it won't be appropriate with this being a business trip...” he said as Khushi nodded her head and went up on her tip toes to kiss him lightly on his stubbly cheek


“I'll see you at 11 ok...go and get some rest, you look really tired” she said as he slid his hands around her waist and hugged her close “How can I sleep when you are next door to me” he said hoarsely as khushi smiled shyly while he placed a soft kiss on her forehead... “But you, need to sleep...so i'll come and get you around 11 ok?” he said as khushi smiled and stepped out of their embrace to walk to her room right next to his...she wondered if they had a connecting door.


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Damn! Why did they not have a connecting door...Khushi thought for the second time since morning as she got ready in her skirt suit...she looked forlornly at the beautiful room, designed very artfully in the french baroque style, the high ceilinged room had beautiful rich tapestry and dark wood furnishings making it look like a room in a palace, the huge four poster bed in the centre had a beautiful lace canopy over it with a cushioned high backed headboard to rest upon...even the bathroom had a rare claw footed bathtub and tastefully toiletries.


She was just stepping into her heels when she heard a knock on her door....she quickly picked up her briefcase that held her laptop and purse and went to open the door... “Hi...ready to go?” Arnav asked her as she smiled at him...he looked handsome in his blue striped suit and gelled back hair...though she loved it when his hair was gel free...the feel of it was so wonderful against her fingers


“Yes, lets...” she said as she checked her room one last time and closed the door behind her before walking out...she was surprised when he pushed her to the wall between their rooms and took her lips in a passionate kiss, the longing in it taking her by a storm and making her react equally if not more wantonly towards him....she held him by his shoulders and deepened the kiss as he let out a groan making Khushi smile


“That is what I have been thinking of doing since the past four hours that you left me...that and lot more!” he said with a pout as they pulled back from the kiss making khushi laugh “Great! Your laughing now....” he said as she stepped forward and ran her thumb over his lips “You have my lipstick smudged all over your lips...” she said as he grinned “And you don't have any on yours!” he said as she rolled her eyes “I'll apply some on the way...now come on! Lets go!” she said as they rushed into the elevator



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“The preliminary plans look great Arnav...I can't wait to see your presentation to my board tomorrow!” Mr D'Blanc said as they sipped on their white wine while enjoying beautiful light french meal at an upper scale bistro near the D'Blanc head quarters...they had finished showing the samples and prototype patterns for the fabric D'Blanc wanted GR to work on for them earlier in the office and were now enjoying a refreshing meal with the dynamic Mr D'Blanc at his favorite lunch venue


Arnav was happy that things were going according to plan and what made him happier was that Mr D'Blanc had not been overtly friendly with Khushi...maybe it was because they had walked in holding hands earlier, giving a very clear signal to the old man...but whatever the reason he was glad that D'Blanc had kept his distance


“So Khushi, did I say how beautiful you are looking today? Your skin is just glowing under the Parisian sun...I must insist on gifting you a dress from my personal collection that I think will go beautifully with your flawless skin and exquisite color” he said in his annoying accent as Khushi blushed and smiled at him...the entire business atmosphere from a few minutes ago getting personal all of a sudden


Just when everything was going great!...Arnav thought with a grimace as he saw khushi laugh at the older man's stupid jokes “Thank you Monsieur D'Blanc...thats very kind of you...but its really not necessary, your lovely words are more than enough” she said tactfully which made the older man smile more widely


“Arnav...you better not let this one go away...otherwise you'll be a bigger fool than me for not asking her out sooner!” he guffawed loudly as he finished the last sip of his coffee smirking as he saw arnav and khushi look at him with a stunned look “Oh come on you two...I'm French! I know when some romance is brewing around...and with you two...” he said wiggling his eyebrows as Khushi blushed harder and arnav smiled awkwardly


“So, I will see you both tomorrow for the presentation with my board...come prepared with the best...” he said as both Arnav and Khushi smiled and said their goodbyes, they stood watching the older man walk leisurely back to his office building “I can't believe he said that!” Khushi said as Arnav wound an arm around her waist “Well i'm glad he knows.....at least he won't flirt with you now...God! He's old enough to be your grandfather!” he said as khushi smacked him on his arm as they made their way to their waiting car.



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“Arnav....I think, we should get rid of this slide....or let me just keep it hidden" Khushi said as she leaned over the table where Arnav sat with his laptop working on the final version of their presentation “Yes, you are right...we don't want to show them our weaknesses...and this one surely does!” Arnav said as he hid the slide and went to the next one “God Khushi...why can't I get this right!...its just so frustrating...” he said as khushi went to stand behind him


“You always have someone make these presentations for you Arnav, but right now its just the two of us....you should have involved me earlier...you saw right how many things were missing from this presentation right?...I should have worked on this over the last three days if it weren't' for you putting me under house arrest!” she said in an annoyed voice as she ran her finger slowly over his ruffled hair...she slowly started massaging his scalp and pressed some pressure points on the back of his neck


“Oh...thats feels good...” Arnav said as he dropped his head and sighed in pleasure as khushi continued her massage....her hands kneaded his tired neck and shoulder muscles giving making him close his eyes in relief “Arnav! Are you even listening to what i'm saying?” Khushi asked him as he nodded “Hmm...yeah....but i'm still glad that u did not step out of your house...and please lets not go there again Khushi” he said as she pinched him on his shoulder making him yelp


“Fine! Get lost” she said as she turned to leave, only for Arnav to scape back his chair and pull her into his lap “Come on babe...you know why i did , what i did....and i'm glad you are here with me....you are right, I am pathetic at making presentations!” he said as khushi chuckled and threw her arms around his neck...she snuggled closer into him and felt his lips on her neck


“Umm...can we skip everything and concentrate on something else...It feels like years since i've had a taste of you...” he said nibbling his way up to her jaw making her arch away to give him more access...he groaned as she shifted over his lap...her delectable bottom settled very cosily against his quickly arousing member...he pulled her t-shirt sleeve over one shoulder as he continued to leave open mouthed kisses over her soft buttery skin


Khushi felt heat surge through her as his tongue swept over the entire length of her neck to her shoulder...she slowly tugged his face away to look directly into his desire filled eyes reflecting hers and bent down to kiss him....she slowly sucked on his lower lip before teasing his lips open under her sweet soft tongue...she could feel his body shudder and come alive as she delved her tongue deep inside his mouth, his own coming up to fight for dominance...something that they both enjoyed in their kisses


Arnav clutched her waist harder and shifted her properly over his legs, making her straddle him on the chair...his hands went under her t-shirt, making her shiver in anticipation as his cool hands touched the heated skin of her belly....she moaned as his hands crept up higher cupping her lace covered breasts as he continued to ravage her mouth


Khushi's hands went to arnav's buttons as she started undoing them one by one...her hands desperate to touch his muscled chest, but the shrill ringing of Arnav's phone made them pull apart...the haze of desire still hovering above them as khushi quickly pulled back and got up from arnav's lap and handed over his phone to him...Arnav quickly attended the call and ran a hand through his hair “I'm sorry khushi...I should have bloody switched my phone off!” he said with an irritated look as khushi giggled


“Arnav....stop blaming the phone...we can hardly stay away from each other...but right now this presentation is our priority...i think you should go and sleep....you look too damn tired....let me finish this up and touch up on the finer points ok!” Khushi said as arnav shook his head “No Arnav...we have been at it since we got back from Lunch...you've didn't even eat anything from the food we ordered...please..just go to sleep...let me work on this....this is my work anyways” khushi said as arnav sighed and got up


He came and held khushi by her waist “Fine...I won't argue with you...i anyways think, all my inputs have been added...but please don't stay up very late ok...” he said as she leaned in and kissed his cheek “I won't...now please....sleep!” she said as she pulled his hand and led him to the adjoining bedroom “And I don't mean in your room...I'll join you once i'm done with everything” she said as arnav nodded and got into her bed


“Arnav...don't you want to change?” Khushi asked as she realized after a few seconds that he was still dressed in his shirt and pants......she went towards the bed to ask him again when he did not respond, but was surprised to see him dozing away....wow! That was quick...she thought as she stroked his hair and adjusted the blanket properly over him...she smiled warmly at him before tiptoeing back to the living room to work on the remaining presentation.



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“What the...you are up already? And dressed?” Arnav asked Khushi as she buzzed around the room buttoning up her shirt with one hand while blow drying her hair with the other...she looked over at a deshelved Arnav and gave him a bright smile “Good morning...” she said as she switched off the dryer and went to pour him a cup of coffee from the in-room coffee maker


“Here...drink this...” she said as arnav sat up eagerly at the sight of freshly brewed french coffee “Hmm...this smells wonderful” he said as he sat cross legged on the huge bed sipping the hot brew “Why didn't you wake me up?” he asked her as he stretched his legs and leaned back in bed...he checked his phone to see that it was very early in the morning...they still had more than an hour to leave


“Oh...I'm an early riser...plus I still have some more changes to make that i thought off while i dozed off last night” she said as arnav glanced at the bed noticing that it looked slept in from him side only...he quickly got up and went to stand behind her...his arms went around her waist as he buried his head in her fragrant freshly washed hair “Umm...did you sleep on the couch?” he asked her as she turned around in his arms


“Yes I did....but only because I did not realize when i fell asleep....” she said as she went on her tip toes and kissed him on his nose “Now get ready Mr Raizada...i need to go over everything with you before we leave” she said as arnav groaned and let her go...she pushed him towards the door so that he could go and get ready in his room “Here don't forget your keycard” she said as he nodded lazily and left, making her shake her head at him.



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“Fantastic guys! This is just what we want...I don't think we need to see anything more” The American VP, Sales of D'Blanc said enthusiastically as Arnav and Khushi finished presenting their proposal...everyone around the room including the board members nodded in agreement “Our legal team will draw up the contract based on your points and maybe we can sign it next 2 weeks in Mumbai” he said as Arnav smiled and shook hands with him


“That will be great...We'll have our people check out your terms as well...and if all goes well, we can sign the contract right away” Arnav said as Mr D'Blanc go up to congratulate them “I always knew your company was the best choice...even though you guys are young, the experience that comes from seeing your earlier generations work hard to take your individual company's to such height, gives you the right spirit to work on this project with us” he said as the conference door opened and a woman wheeled in some champagne and flutes


“So, to celebrate this new alliance, lets open some champagne” he said as he gave the bottle to Khushi who smiled radiantly before popping the bottle...as the frothy brew cascaded down the dark green bottle, Khushi felt arnav;s eyes on her...a satisfied intense look in his eyes that spoke of gratitude and mutual understanding...and maybe something more that khushi did not want to think of right now.


Once the celebrations were done, everyone proceeded to the very elite Parisian restaurant Crom'Exquis at the Rue d'Astorg...one of the finest that the french had to offer, owned by the renowned Michelin star chef Pierre Meneau...the beautiful food and great conversation set the day for everyone as they all parted on happy thoughts leaving arnav and khushi to themselves


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“So what do you want to do now?” Arnav asked Khushi who strolled hand in hand with him at the Jardin des Champs-Elysées, eating gelatos in the cool evening breeze...after they had returned to the hotel, Khushi had insisted on going for a short walk before exploring some of the shops that lined the vibrant street....the dull setting sun reflecting over the Arc D' Triomph that was visible from the higher ground that they stood on


“I don't know...I just bought a gorgeous dress from Cristian Lacroix...and sexy new louboutins...so....” she said as he pulled her closer to him “Which, you did not show me, might I remind you!” he said as she giggled and hit him slightly on his arm 


“Have some patience, it's a surprise...and I'll wear it tonight if you take me out to dinner” she said winking at him as he gave her a lopsided grin... “That sound like a plan...all right, we'll go out for dinner...but somewhere I choose” he said as she nodded and kissed him on his cheek...both lost in the blissful feeling of being with each other.

PS: Part Deux will be up in a few hours...:)

Monday, 8 July 2013

Chapter 28


'Final call for Lufthansa flight LH302 to Paris, Passengers please proceed to gate No 27' Khushi got up as the final call for their flight was announced, she looked over at Arnav who was gazing at her as she got her things ready and plopped the book she was reading into her bag.


He got up after a few seconds and packed his laptop along with the other things he had scattered around as onc of the lounge assistants came running towards them “Excuse me Ms Gupta, you and Mr Raizada need to board now...the gate will be closing in 10 minutes” she said in a worried voice Khushi smiled at her and started walking ahead


She glanced back to see Arnav walking behind her with his cabin luggage, his eyes on her...she picked up the pace of her walking as his voice called out to her “Khushi...wait” he said as he caught up with her and got hold of her elbow


“Can you please stop being this way?” he asked her as she looked back and glared at him “Really? You are asking me this?” she said as he closed his eyes and sighed while Khushi turned around and started walking straight towards the departure gate...Arnav looked on and followed her into the plane quietly as they finished all the formalities and settled down in their seats in First class.


As she sat down and clicked on her seatbelt, Khushi leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes while arnav twisted around from his seat adjacent to hers to observe her....he could make our her irritation and annoyance with him...but he only did what he did for her safety.


He waited for a few seconds before wordlessly placing his hand on hers and waited with bated breath as after an initial hesitancy she entwined her fingers with his and snuggled more into the comfy seat, a serene look on her face, making arnav smile warmly at her.


After a few more minutes of watching her, he too inclined his seat back and rested...the events of three days ago, running amok in his thoughts...making him more determined to find out the b*****d who was behind it all.




Three days ago...Night of the R&S Show.


“Are you leaving Arnav?” Drita asked him as he waited outside the elevator Khushi had left in fifteen minutes ago...he was actually ready to go right after her; the desperation of holding her in his arms, making him impatient, but he had waited for a few minutes to make sure that the media was no where around.


Luckily for him, all of them were busy with the latest celebrities who had just walked in, Fashionably late....usually at such times it was expected of him to greet them and mingle for a bit, but right now, he did not give a damn...he had stealthily stepped outside into the lobby again when the head of IFW had spotted him...after chatting with him with a few minutes, he had made his way towards the elevators when Drita and Aalim had called out.


“Yes, I have a room booked here...its too tiring to drive all the way back!” he said as Drita gave him a quizzical look “Are you all right? Its only 11pm..not that late actually...why don't you call your driver to pick you up...?” she asked out of concern as Arnav gave her a tight smile “No, its ok...I'm having a bit of a headache...plus I have a meeting in this hotel tomorrow morning again...so its best not to travel for an hour and half again!” he said as Drita nodded, still unsure of his reasons


“Ok well...take care Arnav, Aalim and I will be heading out in a bit as well...” she said as Arnav nodded and gave her a hug “Great show again Drita...we'll meet up tomorrow afternoon to discuss the next line of action” he said as both Drita and Aalim waved their goodbyes....he turned back to the lift as it happily pinged and opened...Arnav took a sigh of relief and punched in the 11th floor, a small smile etched on his face.


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Khushi waited patiently as she came out of the bathroom...in her haste she had forgotten to get the lingerie she was planning on wearing for tonight...she smiled as she recollected how this absurd idea had come to her just this morning and she had acted upon it before she changed her mind. This was the perfect plan for them to finally take that step of intimacy which they both craved...and now that the mad week of preparing for the event was over, they could finally spend some quality time together.


She looked around the spacious suite and dimmed out some of the lights, making it look more romantic...she had never planned anything like this before...and though she was nervous as heck, she knew that the ever smoldering heat between her and Arnav won't really need any planning...it had been too long that they both wanted this and tonight, nothing was going to stop them.


She was just about to go towards the attached balcony to draw the curtains when her she heard her phone beep...she picked it up to see a text from her mom, her cheeks coloring up at the small lie she had told her mom about her spending the night at the hotel owing to the after party that would last till the early morning....her mother had agreed that it was wise to stay back instead of driving alone since Khushi refused to take a driver along.


She texted back to her mom's 'Is everything ok, how is the show?' with a 'All's good...Show was excellent...go to sleep, good night' she smiled as her mother replied back within a few seconds with a 'Good night baby, love you' making khushi feel a little more guilty about the way she had twisted the lie.


She took a deep breath and decided not to think about it; she could never tell her mother the real reason for staying back here but she would be totally honest with her when she tells her about her and arnav, once things get back to normal in their house...the impending murder case was really taking a toll on all of them.


She kept her phone down and turned around quickly to hear a soft knock on her door....she took one last look at herself in the mirror and walked quickly to the door to open it with a smile only to falter when there was no one there...she was just about to close the door when her gaze shifted to a small flat box on the floor...she stepped out to check if anyone was around, but got curious when she saw her name written on top of the box


She smiled wondering if Arnav had maybe sent her something as a surprise and picked it up...she left her door unlatched in her excitement as she went and sat herself down at the large comfy couch in the living area of the suite. She bit her lip wondering what Arnav might have sent her and opened the box with a lot of expectation...but what she found inside made her freeze..and that's how arnav found her few minutes later.


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Arnav stepped out of the elevator and started walking towards the rooms marked from 1121...when he came to Room 1125, he hardly wasted any time and knocked loudly to get Khushi to open it...the last thing he wanted was anyone spotting him and turning it into unwanted gossip...but as he knocked, he found the door open, making him wonder why Khushi had left it so.


“Khushi?” Arnav said softly as he walked inside the suite to come face to face with a very pale looking and stricken khushi as she held something that looked like a photograph, ...she did not even look up when he called her again, her gaze scared and fixed on the photo in her trembling hands


Arnav did not waste even a second as he quickly crossed the length and sat beside her; he wrapped one arm around her shoulder and pulled the photo from her hand, wondering what has affected her this way....but as he looked at it..his heart thudded loudly at what he saw.


He quickly kept it aside as he gathered a stiff khushi in his arms and stroked her back, trying to get her to react... “Khushi...its ok, we'll get to the bottom of this....nothing will happen...ok, trust me on this sweetheart,....please...talk to me...where did you find it?” he asked her as she slowly wound her arms around him


He sighed in relief at her reaction and held on more tightly as her erratic breathing slowed down, making her take deep breaths as streams of tears flowed over her pale cheeks... “Ar...Arnav....I....I don't know....” she said as Arnav stroked her hair “Shh...its ok, just relax....now tell me, where did you find it?” he asked her as she laid her head on his chest and sniffed...her nails digging into his back


“Sss...someone kn..knocked....I thought it was y..you....but when i opened the d..door...I found no one....j..j...just this bbb....box was there...” she said as she sobbed over his dress shirt...Arnav kept stroking her hair and pulled back to wipe her tears... “Khushi, some sick b*****d is playing a game here ok...it can be anyone...but whoever did is is just trying to scare you ok....you need to be strong....I promise I will not let anything happen to you...ok” he said as Khushi nodded and leaned back on the couch


Arnav took the picture and placed it back in the box, making sure that he doesn't touch it a lot....he needed to get the police involved here....whoever this sick person is, he will ensure that he would be behind the bars....plus this will act as evidence also in the ongoing murder case....he took the box and kept it on the dining table before pouring Khushi a glass of water


“Here...drink this sweetheart...” he said as Khushi took the glass gratefully and gulped it all down in a go....she was feeling a little better now that Arnav was with her....she smiled gratefully at him as he sat down next to her...he took her hands in his and kissed her knuckles “You need to go home Khushi....I don't think its wise to stay back here.” he said as khushi nodded without protesting


She knew he was right about this....she slowly got up as Arnav helped her put on her stole which she had packed up with her night stay bag....he then went and took a laundry bag from the room and placed the box in it after which both of them left the room....they walked hand in hand to the lobby, not really caring if anyone saw them, fortunately the media was no where in sight till arnav's car was bought in by the valet.


The drive to Khushi's home was quite as Arnav sat holding khushi's hand in his free one...it took them less than an hour to reach her house, thanks to the lack of traffic at night...as he parked in front of the main gate of her mansion, Arnav turned back towards her as she took her seat belt off “Khushi...you will be staying at home only till we leave for Paris..” he said as Khushi widened her eyes and opened her mouth to protest.


“No, please don't argue...just listen to me once....whoever has sent this is a pyscho.....he is also likely to be your father's murderer....I cannot allow you to step out of your house unprotected....you can work from home if you like but I forbid you to step out....do you understand?” he asked her as her face turned grim and she pulled her hand away from his


“Arnav, I can't stop living just because some madman is trying to scare me...yes, I am worried...and also feel sick at the fact that my father's murderer was so close to me.....that he knew I was staying in that room and could have very well killed me off at that time...” she said as Arnav looked at her angrily “Shut up Khushi...nothing will happen to you...and for that, I need you to listen to what i'm asking for” he said as a desperate need to make her understand was felt in his plea


“I understand arnav...but please, I can't just stay at home....there is so much work to do....my presentation, the samples....I can't abandon all that....” she tried to reason with him as his eyes turned to steel “Khushi, this is the only thing I have ever asked of you....please try and understand the gravity of the situation...I wish I could be with you 24/7...but I can't...and I can't bear it if anything happens to you...please, i'm asking you this only once...listen to what i'm staying....its only two more days, we leave for Paris after that...also these two days will help the authorities find out who might be behind this....these people usually leave some clue or the other...” he said as Khushi looked away


She really did not know how to agree with Arnav....she had never asked for, or needed someone's concern like this and was finding it really difficult to accept it....on one hand, it felt really good to see him so worried about her, but she also did not want him to concern himself so much with her...she could handle this on her own...it felt strange to know that someone wanted to take care of her, look out for her like this...and she was finding it hard to digest.


“I'm not happy about this Arnav, but I won't argue with you....I'll stay at home for the next two days, but I really want to know the b****d who is responsible for all this” she said as she saw arnav finally relax and reach out for her hand.... “Thanks khushi....please understand i'm only asking this of you as a necessary precaution...I promise you'll know everything as and when I get any updates” he said as he smiled and reached towards her to kiss her lightly on her lips


“Also, I don't think you should tell your mother and nani yet....it might just...” he said as khushi looked worried thinking about how they would react if they found out....Arnav squeezed her hand “Everything will be ok Khushi....” he said as she nodded “Thanks Arnav....you are right, I should not let them know about this yet....it will only make them worry more” she said as she sighed while arnav re-started his car once again and drove inside the mansion's driveway. He parked the car in front of the mansion and got down to walk Khushi to the main door.


“I know you aren't happy that I'm forcing my decision on you, but trust me...its for the best” he said as Khushi hugged him tightly “I know Arnav....It's not that i'm not happy, it's just that I have always taken control of my life...and now a days it feels like i'm losing it...like life is just throwing so many things at me and i can't seem to dodge them” she said as he raised his hand and caressed her cheeks


“You'll get through this Khushi...i'm with you ok...now just go and relax, I will come and meet you tomorrow after work...we can discuss and work on the Paris proposal tomorrow ok?” he said as khushi nodded and smiled softly at him before kissing him quickly on his cheek “Good night” she said as a man servant opened the door for her...she waved one last time as arnav got into his car and drove off.


He stopped his car a few meters outside her house and dialed a number “Hey...I know its late...but this is urgent....I need your help” Arnav said as the person on the other end laughed “Its always urgent with you my friend...what is it this time?” he asked as Arnav sighed “Its about Khushi....someone sent her something very disturbing” he said as the man on the other end went silent “Come over, i'm still at the station” he said as Arnav ended the call and drove away.


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“This will really help in the investigation you know...” a tall well built man said as he sat in his cabin with Arnav opposite him, he saw arnav press his thumb across his forehead and lean back into the chair on which his suit coat and tie rested “We need to find this b*****d Avi...and soon” he said as he looked at his friend perched on his table observing the photograph in front of him.


Inspector Avinash Bali, ACP Mumbai police and a close friend of Arnav...co-incidentally he was also the nephew of the current commissioner who was a very good friend of Arnav's dadaji...Arnav and Avinash knew each other since childhood and had been fast friends during school times, but had drifted apart in their late teens only to be united back when a small legal case of R&S had come under Avinash's Jurisdiction two years ago;


The Arun Mehra case, which was taken over by the CBI at present was also being overseen by Avinash on Arnav's special request and since it was so easy to twist the Indian law, the CBI had been forced to share the details with the Police, making the case a unique joint effort between the two rival organizations.


What no one else knew, especially the Gupta's was that it was Arnav who had made this possible by pulling a few strings “You know, I fail to understand why you are so bothered about this case...I've asked you this earlier as well...why so much interest..especially in Ms Khushi Gupta?” Avinash asked as Arnav smiled


“Lets just say, its personal...” he said as Avinash nodded “Fair enough, the fact that you were in her hotel suite says it all...” he said with a smirk “I'll send this to forensics and get my team on this at once...I'll also get the hotel to share the CCTV capture near Ms Gupta's room, that would definitely help in ID'ing our guy” he said as Arnav got up and shook hands in gratitude


“Thanks Avi...it means a lot...I really want to know who did this....I don't think I can rest till i do” he said as he looked at the photo now lying carefully on butter paper on Avinash's desk...the eerie glow of a yellow lamp over it....a picture depicting love, a tainted love....a picture of khushi and her father Arun Mehra.


The innocence and love in the picture was evident in the way Arun was carrying Khushi on his shoulders, both of them smiling widely at the camera....but the huge red cross across Arun Mehra's face was what marred the pure look of love in his eyes for his 2 year old daughter...but what was more disturbing was a circle around Khushi's face...the text below making arnav shudder 'YOU ARE NEXT PRINCESS'




Present time...


“Sir...sir...” Arnav got up as he felt someone shake him lightly...he looked up groggily to see the stewardess hovering above him “We will be landing in a few minutes sir, would you and madam please straighten your seats upright” she said sweetly to which Arnav nodded. He saw Khushi deeply asleep next to him and smiled at the innocence her face showed in her slightly parted lips and soft breathing.


“Khushi? Get up...we are landing in few” he said as shook her slightly making Khushi open her sleepy eyes slowly ...she saw their entwined fingers and pulled her hand away from his....she took off the blanket, which was probably put over her by him and straightened in her seat.


“Are you still upset with me?” he asked her as she looked at him “Yes..I am...” she said as Arnav pursed his lips and held his ears “Sorry baba...I was only looking out for you” he said as Khushi rolled her eyes “Arnav, you did not let me work on this proposal at all! You stayed back in office till early morning hours for two days straight without taking any help from me when the samples got ruined due to the blasted factory mishap!” she said agitatedly, the frustration of being cooped up at her house making her lash out



“You did not even tell me about the new samples our team had to recreate within a mere two days time!Also you had promised that you will come and meet me after work especially since we had to work on that presentation together! I head marketing dammit...I needed to make that presentation, not you! How can we work like this Arnav....I feel like such a loser!” she said as Arnav held her hand which she tried to pull away but he tugged on it and kept it imprisoned in his


“You are not a loser Khushi...I did not tell you about the ruined samples because then you would have come to office right away...or gone to the mills to oversee the work...You needed to be in the house and safe...why don't you understand my reasons” he said as she sighed and kept her hand on his


“I understand you Arnav...I know you care about me...but I am not used to being clueless about my own work...I need to make sure that I do my work with full dedication, not thrust it on someone else whose work is not even related to what I do” she said as arnav smiled


“Hey...i'm not that bad at making presentations...plus you'll have time tonight to beautify it!” he said as Khushi rolled her eyes again...she finally smiled at him and leaned in to kiss him lightly “Just promise me that whatever happens, you will keep me in the loop...GR is very important to me and I cannot, not know what is going on in the company ok” she said as he smiled and nodded “Ai ai capt'n!” he said as khushi snuggled into his arms while the plane descended into Charles De Gaulle airport...Paris was finally here.