Both girls turned to each other and burst out laughing..
La: I know him.. My egoistic brother will definitely run after his sexy girlfriend..
*****
After a long drive of 30 minutes...
Their hands entwined with each other, Lavanya and Khushi entered the nightclub followed by their personal bodyguard, Aman. Their entry was like igniting fire and all eyes naturally locked onto them.. They dug their way towards the bar and met their friends.. Lavanya was known as the crazy girl of nightclubs.. A real party animal.. and as soon as the music gets to her ears she cannot stop her moving hips.. At the bar.. one two three tequila shots.. and as usual it ended up impossible to count how many shots she gulped down.. and after a dozen or two, a drunk lavanya yelled at the barman...
La: One more!
Khushi and Aman looked at her in horror and nodded at each other.. They were going to have a tough time.. Again.. This was the same scene whenever Lavanya drank..
Khushi: La.. enough now!
Lavanya laughed out loud and yelled...
La: Barman! get one sex on the beach for my best friend Khushi...
Khushi's eyes shot wide open while Aman lowered his eyes shyly.. Lavanya turned her eyes towards Aman and said rudely..
La: What? Haven't you ever had sex on the beach?
Aman's eyes popped out while the cute barman giggled. Khushi looked at the barman and whispered embarrassingly to Lavanya...
Khushi: Stop creating a scene La.. you had enough drinks for the day..
And she said in her inebriated voice...
La: Day? But it's night Khush... you had no drinks yet you seem to be more drunk than me... hey wait.. why didn't you had any drinks.. are you like... pregnant or something??
On the spot, Khushi froze at her words.. Lavanya stared at her shock expression and suddenly burst out laughing...
La: Oh god Khush.. look at your face... I was kidding yaarr.. don't take it seriously baby..
And she jumped to her neck for a bear hug.
She pulled back from Khushi's arms and turned to Aman...
La: And you?
Aman pouted and adjusted his specs on his nose... Lavanya held his collar and pulled him to her as she said..
La: One day.. oops.. I mean one night I'll teach you to have sex on the beach.. but.. tonight is not the night.. tonight I'll teach you to dance on a dancefloor...
She looked at Khushi...
La: Khush baby.. I'll just be back.. I'll go teach that duffer some steps.. ok?
Khushi smiled and nodded a yes.. Lavanya turned back to the bar and after a last shot, she held the wrist of Aman while he looked at Khushi with concern..
Aman: K...
Khushi understood his worry.. after all he's not here only to take care of Lavanya but Khushi is also his responsibility tonight, strict instructions of the boss...
Khushi: It's ok Aman.. go with her, I'll be here only.. you know how she is when she's drunk.. completely out of mind..
Khushi giggled while Aman was dragged off to the dance floor... They disappeared into the dancing crowd and Khushi turned to the bar when the barman handed her a sex on the beach cocktail..
Barman: your drink miss!
She smiled at him as she said..
Khushi: No alcohol for me.. could you get me a coke please..
Barman: Sure!
The barman served her the coke and she leaned on her elbow resting on the bar.. Her fingers playing with the drinking straw but her mind elsewhere.. A smile curved on her lips while she kept on thinking of Arnav.. the ramp walk and the crazy crowd, their cheerful welcome when she entered the party at the arms of the mighty.. this felt so real.. She turned and tried to cast a glance at the entrance door.. The people dancing on the floor blocked her view and she murmured to herself...
Khushi: Will he come?
Seconds later, she chuckled at her own thoughts and turned back to the bar saying to herself...
Khushi: You are crazy Khushi..
When suddenly...
Voice: crazy and beautiful...
Instantly she turned her eyes to the voice and spot a guy standing by the bar counter not too far from her.. Wearing a black jacket and blue jeans, he appeared to be quite a cool guy.. He stood facing the bar and Khushi could only see his right profile.. He smirked knowing Khushi's confused glare on him and turned to face her.. Stepping forward he smiled at her surprised look and extended his hand towards her..
Voice: Hi! I'm...
And Khushi intervened him..
Khushi: Shyam Manohar Jha!
He smirked and said proudly..
Shyam: Interesting! Seems that it would be easier to get to know each other... Miss Gupta!
And she replied in an arrogant tone with a fake smile..
Khushi: But seems that Miss Gupta doesn't want to get to know you, Mr Jha!
Shyam let a laugh and said...
Shyam: oh come on... is it a clause in AR Designs contract that the employee is forbidden to have a friendly chat with the rivals.. Just too bad.. This Arnav Singh Raizada!
Khushi looked away avoiding his disgusting smirk..
Shyam: or is this clause applicable only to the girlfriend?
Khushi looked at him furiously and said in an angry tone..
Khushi: This is none of your business.. back off.. and stay away from me.
Shyam grimaced with an evil look as he mocked her...
Shyam: ooo.. the Raizada's girl also gets angry..
And he laughed out loud..
Shyam: Ok I'm going away.. but I'll come back for an answer..
Khushi looked at him in confusion..
Khushi: Excuse me?
He brought his hand to his jacket and took out his visiting card... and as he placed it onto the counter, he slid it in front of Khushi while saying..
Shyam: Here's my card! When you are ready, there is a job for you in Jha's Fashion House.. and don't worry I got a larger bed than Raizada... Ok sweetheart..
He smirked and daringly brought his hands forward to touch her face when suddenly he felt a hold on his wrist.. On the spot he turned and looked into the eyes like furry of Arnav Singh Raizada.. Khushi turned her eyes towards Arnav and a smile adorned her face as she breathed a sign of relief.. Shyam smirked fearlessly but Arnav's hold gets tighter and tighter till Shyam's evil smirk turned into a painful anger.. Arnav turned to Khushi and stared at her worried face.. Khushi nodded negatively and Arnav left that bas***d's wrist unwillingly.. Shyam held his wrist with pain and glared at Arnav angrily while Arnav's serious face broke into a comforting smile as he said arrogantly..
ASR: Don't worry Shyam.. we are cool.. I understand.. Come on.. just look at your face.. No wonder your larger bed is cold and lonely... and your low class fashion house.. No chance buddy!
Arnav smirked and Shyam growled in fury...
Shyam: You'll pay for it Raizada.. Jha's fashion house will bring you down.. I promise..
Arnav said sarcastically...
ASR: Yeah right.. best of luck..
Shyam turned and was stepping away when suddenly he heard...
Khushi: Mr Jha..
He looked back at her confusingly.. Khushi took the card from the bar and handed it to him saying proudly..
Khushi: I don't think I need this.. Khushi Kumari Gupta belongs to AR Designs...
While Shyam's eyes popped out, Arnav smirked at the confidence of his girl... Shyam took his card back totally enraged.. and said in anger..
Shyam: Nothing is permanent.. you are just a simple employee of AR designs.. Arnav Singh Raizada doesn't even accept you as his girlfriend in front of the media.. I bet he won't even kiss you in public like he's always been with his other ex-girlfriends..
Arnav was fuming as he heard his words.. and the tone he was addressing to Khushi.. His jaw tightened.. his hands closed into fists and he barked angrily as he tried to move towards him..
ASR: Shyam...
Khushi held Arnav's arms and stared at Shyam's evil smirk... Arnav turned to Khushi irritatingly and she gazed at him with a serious look.. Suddenly she took Arnav by surprise when she pulled him closer to her and their lips crashed into each other.. She passed her arms around his neck pulling her more into her while he brought his arms to her sizzling waist. She parted her lips and he hungrily pushed his tongue into her mouth... Their tongue mingled with each other as they went lost into a passionate kiss and completely forgot the dropped jaw of Shyam.. Gasping for air, they finally detached their lips but stayed glued into each other's arms.. Their forehead leaned against each other, nose to nose.. Arnav smiled happily at the guts of his girlfriend.. She was truly worth to be his girlfriend.. As they pulled apart, Khushi turned her eyes to Shyam and smirked..
Khushi: I don't really like public display.. and unlike you, Arnav is a gentleman.. so he respects my choice..
Angry and disconcerted, Shyam turned and stepped away.. Khushi looked at a proud and smiling Arnav.. He pecked her lips softly and said...
ASR: I'll just be back..
And he pulled back from her arms and rushed into the crowd.. As he reached near the retreating figure of Shyam, he laid a hand on his shoulders... Shyam turned to him and said angrily..
Shyam: Now what?
Arnav held his collar angrily shocking Shyam and said with fuming eyes...
ASR: If you ever dare try to touch Khushi again.. I promise.. I'll break your hands..
And Arnav pushed him back violently which caused him to bump into some guys dancing. While the guys were angry, Arnav smirked and turned away letting Shyam deal with his new enemies..
Khushi was still sitting on the bar stool, her back facing the crowd as she drank from her coke.. and in her mind repeating.. He came, he came, he came.. Her happiness was clearly seen on her face.. She couldn't stop smiling and remembered the words of Lavanya..
today I'm gonna prove you that your Arnav also loves you only
today I'm gonna prove you that your Arnav also loves you only
today I'm gonna prove you that your Arnav also loves you only
As she felt a pair of strong arms encircling her waist.. She knew who it was.. Arnav hugged her from behind and laid his face on her shoulders saying with concern...
ASR: You ok?
Khushi smiled and touched his hands holding her waist.. And she nodded in affirmation..
Khushi: I'm absolutely fine..
Arnav raised his eyebrows in awe as he said...
ASR: I'm impressed.. This Raizada effect.. is it mine or lavanya's?
Both giggled as he hugged her tighter.. Arnav lifted his eyes towards the barman..
ASR: Barman.. get us two Cadillac! (from google..Cadillac Margarita- More then half of this drink is made up of tequila then added with Grand Marnier orange liqueur and lime juice.)
Khushi's eyes popped out and she turned on her seat to face him. She nodded in denial..
Khushi: No No.. I don't want it..
Arnav stared at her and said confusingly..
ASR: Why? Isn't it your favorite drink?
Khushi gave him an hesitant smile..
Khushi: Yeah but I just don't feel like drinking tonight!
ASR: Ok.. as you wish...
He looked at the barman and said indifferently..
ASR: One Cadillac..
Barman: Ok sir..
The barman turned away to prepare his drink... Meanwhile.. Arnav looked at Khushi's different face... A worry... A fear.. She was happy to see him... he knew it.. but there was still something.. He affectionately tucked her hairs behind her ears and Khushi lifted her eyes smiling at him..
ASR: Khushi... if you've changed your mind.. we can still give a statement concerning us to the media.. you know that right! At least these idiots like Shyam won't dare to approach you again...
Khushi smiled...
Khushi: No Arnav... you know these reporters.. if we admit dating.. then they'll go to another conclusion asking for other statements.. and anyways they do know it... it's just a formality...
ASR: Ok... but if it's because of Nani.. I told you.. It's my life and I do what I want of it..
Khushi nodded without a word and the barman handed the drink to Arnav.. He had a sip or two and placed the drink onto the bar.. He turned towards the dancing crowd and looked out for Lavanya as he said..
ASR: Where is Lavanya? And that duffer.. Aman? He's finished today, I strictly ordered him to keep an eye on you both..
Khushi passed an arm around his and replied sweetly..
Khushi: Exactly... and he is doing his job... Come on ASR, you know how your sister is when she is drunk..
Arnav nodded in disbelief as he exclaimed...
ASR: Out of control... This girl is going to ruin my reputation.. I'm telling you..
And suddenly, Lavanya came from the side and clung to his shoulders..
La: Bhai.. I'll ruined your reputation.. are you kidding.. I'm your priceless fortune big bro!
Arnav looked at her and said in a cool tone...
ASR: How much you had?
Lavanya put her hands on her waist.. and thought...
La: hmm.. maybe... one or two... DOZENs..
Arnav stayed cool and raised his eyebrows..
La: What? don't look at me like this...
And she pointed to Aman who was standing next to Khushi..
La: It was his job to stop me... you know that after one shot, I stop counting... Bhai believe me.. this aman is so inefficient.. you should fire him right away.. can you believe it? He never had sex on the beach?
Aman's eyes popped out in shock while Khushi giggled.. Arnav looked towards Aman...
ASR: Really?
And Aman exclaimed in embarrassment..
Aman: Sir!
Arnav let a laugh with his kid sister.. much to the amusement of Khushi.. She stared smilingly at the duo brother sister making fun of Aman.. After all this was not a scene to see every day... And behind this rude, arrogant tycoon.. there was also a loving brother.. a caring boyfriend.. and a responsible grandson.. and only few people had seen this side of him.. Lavanya hugged her brother as she said excitedly...
La: Bhai... I knew you'll come.. at least now Khushi is gonna give some time to her best friend for a longgg day out..
She winked at Khushi and the latter chuckled while Arnav had another sip of his drink...
La: Ok now enough of talking.. today for your success.. I'm gonna show you what is a real party...
And she made a digusted look as she said..
La: Not your boring high class parties.. oh goshh.. and these boring music...
And she jumped with an excited smile...
La: Come on guys... Let's hit the dance floor...
She began swaying her hips and grabbed Arnav's wrists.. She stepped towards the dance floor dragging Arnav and Arnav held Khushi's wrists while Khushi also dragged Aman.. In chain, they entered the crowd and began dancing to the awesome music as they sang the lyrics in joy...
Arnav's hands on Khushi's waist and they swayed together as he sang...
ASR: Hai Ishq Yeh Kya Ek Khata
(Is this Love Or a mistake)
Ek Meetha Zehar Ek Saja
(One sweet posion ... One punishment...)
Ek Deewangi Ek Nasha
(One craziness... one drug...)
Seene Mein Dabe Dard Ka
(pain pressed within My heart..)
Aman twirled Lavanya and she crashed into his chest... Dancing closely... along with the lyrics..
Aman: Hai Ishq Yeh Kya Ek Khata
(Is this Love Or a mistake)
Ek Meetha Zehar Ek Saja
(One sweet posion ... One punishment...)
Ek Deewangi Ek Nasha
(One craziness... one drug...)
Seene Mein Dabe Dard Ka
(pain pressed within My heart..)
Holding their ladies.. they danced to the music while the crowd followed their steps...
Arnav & Aman: aa Zara Idhar Toh Deewane
(come here ... you crazy lover)
bhul Jaa Ishq Ke Fasane
(forget love's complications)
tootke Fanna Ho Jaaye
(They break and fall apart)
aaja
(come here)
Aa Zara Idhar Toh Deewane
(come here ... you crazy lover)
Bhul Jaa Ishq Ke Fasane
(forget love's complications)
Tootke Fanna Ho Jaaye
(They break and fall apart)
Aaja
(come here)
Aaja Zara
(Come here for a little bit)
The crowd surrounded the dance floor,...
Khushi and Arnav tried some salsa steps.. seconds later Aman and Lavanya also joined them in their steps
(salsa music)
The girls pushed the guys out of the dance floor.. and moved their sexy body to the sensual music as they looked naughtily at the awed guys..
(soft music)
Khushi moved to Arnav and pulled him to her...
Khushi: ek Pal Ek Pal Yeh Roshani Hai
(for one moment one moment... This is brightness...)
Lavanya went to Aman.. and touched his body smirkingly.. and let her body fall to be catch by Aman..
La: ek Pal Ek Pal Yeh Zindagi Hai
(for one moment one moment... this is a lifetime...)
Arnav swept her from the floor and she leaned her head back enjoying the moment..
Khushi: aaon Jee Le Isse Jhoom Ke
Come lets live it.. this dance!
Lavanya pulled Aman by his collar to the dance floor.. Facing her back, he brought his hands on her waist and they moved to the music..
La: dil Ko Duniya Ko Bhul Ke
Forget Ur heart & this world
Both the couples back on the dance floor... the girls looked at each other happily, yelling the lyrics..
Khushi & La: waqt Ki Yahi Sada
Time Is here forever ..
The guys moved to the music and their girls as well as the crowd followed their steps...
ASR & Aman: aa Zara Tu Khud Ko Bhula Ne
(come for a bit and forget urself)
yeh Kadam Kadam Se Milane
(Meet Ur steps with mine)
raat Ki Panaahon Mein Aale
(In the arms of the night)
aaja
(Come)
aa Zara Tu Khud Ko Bhula Ne
(come for a bit and forget urself)
yeh Kadam Kadam Se Milane
(Meet Ur steps with mine)
raat Ki Panaahon Mein Aale
(In this arms of the night)
aaja
(Come)
Aaja Zara
(Come here for a bit...)
The girls stared into the eyes of their partners.. They turned.. their back facing the guys... They could feel their sensual breath on their neck... For some moment lost in the music...
(slow music)
The girls realized the crowd around them and got back to reality... Lavanya and Khushi come together and danced.. Khushi looked at Arnav as she sang...
Khushi: jashn Hai Josh Hai Aur Ek Junoon Hai
(there is party, spirit and obsession)
Lavanya looked at aman naughtily.. and winked at him..
La: jism Behosh Hai Dil Ko Sukoon Hai
(The body Is moving on Its own and the hearts at peace ...)
Khushi moved to Arnav swaying to the music..
Khushi:jalte Bujhte Yeh Diye
(Extinguishing the lit candles)
And Aman went to Lavanya
La:aake Mujhse Keh Rahe
(coming to me and telling me)
And both the girls let themselves fall into the guys' arms..
Khushi & La: aa Mujhe Gale Laga Aa Aa Aa
(Come and hug me... come, come, come..)
The four grouped together.. and hugged.. as arnav sang.. then aman continued..
ASR: aa Zara Mita De Veerane
(Come for a bit into the battle..)
Aman: loot Le Bahaaron Ke Nazaare
(Stole the gaze of the strangers...)
ASR: husn Pe Fida Ho Jaane
(Let them fall in love with your body..)
Aman: aaja
(Come here..)
And the two guys sang together.. as they swept their girls from the floor and went towards the exit..
ASR & Aman: aa Zara Mita De Veerane
(Come for a bit into the battle..)
loot Le Bahaaron Ke Nazaare
(Stole the gaze of the strangers...)
husn Pe Fida Ho Jaane
(Let them fall in love with your body..)
aaja
(Come here..)
Aaja Zara
(Come here for a bit.)
*****
After the fun.. Arnav finally managed to get his sister out of the nightclub without her drunkard tantrums.. Khushi was at the backside seat with Lavanya sleeping on her shoulders while Aman took the other car to his home.. On the way.. Khushi lowered her eyelids shyly as she sensed Arnav constantly glaring at her through the front mirror.. When suddenly she lifted her eyes, he smirked... and she said...
Khushi: ASR, concentrate on the road... please...
When Lavanya mumbled in sleep...
La: Are we home?
Khushi: No drunkard.. we are going to my place.. you are too drunk to enter back into the hotel without skipping the media.. And at home... your nani!
Lavanya heard nothing and snuggled more into Khushi and fell into a deep slumber...
*****
Next Morning... 8.00 am.
Lavanya opened her eyes with a terrible headache.. Touching her head.. she grumbled..
La: aaa.. my head!
She looked around and realized that she was in the guest room of Khushi's apartment...
La: seems that bhai had a hard time to carry me...
And she giggled at her own words..
La: aaa.. why the hell did I drink so much..
She jumped out of the bed and went straight to the bathroom... After a long bath, she stepped out of the bathroom in a bath robe and went towards the kitchen passing by Khushi's room... Her door was slightly opened and a smile curved on Lavanya's lips at the beautiful couple in bed.. She stood resting against the door admiring them... Both were asleep.. Khushi had her back facing Arnav while he hugged her from behind.. His hands resting on her belly.. Arnav was sleeping peacefully snuggled to Khushi.. And the expressions of her brother brought tears to her eyes as she murmured to herself..
La: Never seen bhai sleeping so peacefully.. When will he understand that this not an habit.. but love.. he loves her! And... maybe more than Khushi does... I wish you wake up soon bhai and see your love..
Suddenly the phone in the living room rang breaking her thoughts.. She closed their door quietly and walked to the living room.. The phone went to automatic voicemail and...
Voicemail: Please leave a message after the beep...
Beep
Voice (lady): Hello Miss Gupta.. This is doctor Walia here...
Lavanya was about to take the call when she froze on the spot as she heard the caller being a doctor..
Voice: I knew you were very tensed.. so I thought of calling you myself.. your results are here.. 100 percent positive.. you are definitely pregnant..
Lavanya's eyes shot wide open in shock as she heard the doctor's words.
Voice: Congratulations.. Please call at my cabin for a new appointment.. Bye..
Toot toot..
The caller hang up while the message went to the voicemail inbox.. Lavanya was rooted to the floor as a tear fell down her cheeks..
100 percent positive.. you are definitely pregnant..
100 percent positive.. you are definitely pregnant..
100 percent positive.. you are definitely pregnant..
The doctor's words repeating in her mind.. and she went lost into the past...
Flashback.. 8 years ago..
Arnav looked angrily at her older sister Anjali, while a teenage Lavanya stood behind her nani with eyes full of tears..
ASR: Love.. feelings.. commitments.. it only brings failure to one's life.. and remember this Di.. I'm not weak... and never will be! There will never be a second like our dad..
And he furiously turned away.. striding out of their small house.. with a bag containing only two pairs of jeans and two shirts.. and his air ticket in hand..
Flashback.. 5 years back... College days
Both girls sitting into the college yard, under a tree during a free period..
La: Tell na Khushi.. what is your biggest dream?
Khushi lifted her eyes from her mills and boons novel.. and said lost in her thoughts..
Khushi: My wedding..
Lavanya's eyes popped out in disbelief...
La: What? And what about your career yaar?
Khushi chuckled..
Khushi: I also wished for a good career in fashion but my biggest dream will be my wedding.. When my prince will come at my doorstep.. in a carriage dragged by white horses.. we'll have a small house.. and two beautiful kids.. and my kids will have a father.. a caring loving father who'll be present for them...
As she talked of father, remembering her own father, Khushi's eyes welled up with tears and Lavanya couldn't hold herself and just hugged her tightly...
Flashback.. 2 and half years back.. London..
Khushi ran like crazy while Lavanya tried to catch up her steps..
La: Khushi wait...
It was freezing.. and she enjoyed running into the snowfall.. as she yelled happily..
Khushi: Laaa.. I'm in love.. I finally find my prince... I love him... I love him La...
Lavanya smiled as her friend's happiness knew no bound.. when she finally got hold of Khushi.. she said calmly..
La: Ok ok calm down... at least tell me who is the lucky guy..
Khushi looked at her.. her eyes glowing with happiness and heart skipped a beat as she took his name..
Khushi: Arnav!
And Lavanya froze in shock...
Flashback Ends
She got back to present and with a heavy heart.. she pressed on the delete button of the answering machine...
