Always and Forever

Chapter 03

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Arnav on the other hand felt proud. He made her pay for hurting his ego. How dare she talk back. Arnav Singh Raizada is many things but forgiving is not among them.

He could still feel her gaze on him. She was angry but her eyes looked calm. A rare but dangerous combination.

She was nervous but she managed to mask it well. She was indeed scared but the nerve of that girl, not a single flinch to show how scared she was. Even though he felt angry that someone hurt his ego, he also felt this strange pull toward this girl.

He has never seen a strong-willed girl before. Guys are afraid to talk to him, and even his family thinks twice before answering Arnav but this girl. She just gave back.

Her words started echoing in his mind and that's when he realized she called him a Greek God.

That night a miracle happened. Arnav Singh Raizada who lost his smile 13 years ago smiled. He actually smiled. It was more of a smirk but for Arnav this is no less than a smile.

"Greek God huh?, I'll show you the power of Hades now Miss. Khushi. You messed with the wrong person. What you got today was just the trailer. The movie has not even started yet". Smirked Arnav hatching a new plan.

"Aman, I need something from you. Get me these details ASAP" Arnav called his right-hand man Aman and explained everything.

"Chote, here is your coffee." Anjali bought him his late-night coffee. Anjali knew her brother must be working and he is addicted to his black coffee. He is a caffeine lover. He can live without food but he needs his coffee on time. Anjali never approved his eating habits as he is a diabetic and he needs to take care of his sugar levels with a balanced diet. But Arnav being Arnav, Always do what he thinks is right.

"Thanks, Di, I thought you must be sleeping"

"No Chote, I am waiting for your brother-in-law. He received a call from one of his clients and he went to meet that person couple of hours ago. So I am waiting for him to come home"

"Di, you should take care of yourself and have your sleep on time. He will come home when he finishes his work."

"And what about you Chote, you skipped dinner, you didn't have a proper lunch. You know you have to manage your sugar levels. What if your sugar levels go down at night while on sleep?"

"I am fine Di, I am a grown-up man, I can take care of myself. "

"Yeah yeah, I know. You are no longer a kid. That's why I ask you to get married. If you have a sweet, bubbly wife sleeping next to you, I also can sleep without worrying about you and knowing that someone is there to take care of you. Chote, you can't take care of everything by yourself. You need help. Why don't you admit that? you are human, you are not a god"

Hearing the word wife and god in one sentence suddenly made Arnav think about Khushi. Her face came in front of him. How she addressed him as a greek god, how she looked at him without any fear, how she answered back, and how she got embarrassed after calling him a greek god.

"Idiot" murmured Arnav smirking. "Di, for you I may not be a god, but there are people in this world who think of me as a god, that too a greek god" saying that he left his room not giving Anjali a chance to reply.

Anjali was taken aback. She was sure her brother was smiling, and then this greek god. She thought he didn't hear that part back in the temple. If he heard that then why did he ignore it rather than react to it? Something is wrong with her brother. All she could pray was for her brother to fall in love with a girl like Khushi.

Anjali shared the incident with her grandmother and aunt as soon as she was back. Devi was happy that finally there is a silver lining at the end of the tunnel for her elder grandson.

They all knew Akash will someday get married and he will be happy. But Arnav was a lost cause. The mention of Marriage is enough to trigger him and lash out. But today, not only he stood there when Anjali spoke to him, but he didn't lash out. Rather smirked. This means there is still hope.

"Nani, I really hope we see Khushi again. Because of all the bickering, I couldn't ask for her phone number. We don't even know where she lives." Complained Anjali to her grandmom.

"Relax Anjali, god sent her there for a reason and Arnav meeting her was their fate. No one can alter what has been written for them. All you can do is wait and watch. If Kushi is meant to be in Chote's fate, one way or the other, they are bound to meet" Sadi Devi assuring Anjali.

"And, Anjali don't build your hopes up. We don't know if Khushi is actually single. Is she is married or engaged? If what you told us about her is true, it is hard to believe a girl like her is single. We can only hope" Said Manu.

Manu loved Arnav as her own. He was her elder son. But she was not unrealistic. She knew the dynamics well. It is unlikely that a sweet and bubbly girl like Khushi could be single. Even if she is, there is no guarantee she will agree to get married to Arnav. Manu knew that loving someone and getting married are two different things. You can love someone more than your own life but can end up getting married to a total stranger. This is what happened with her.

Ever since Arnav and Akash came into her life she had this one thought. She will never pressure her sons into a marriage. Marriage has to be according to their own terms and when they are actually ready. She was not ready to let another girl go through what she has gone through. She was a lucky one because even though she had to let go of the love of her life, she ended up in a family like Raizadas. She couldn't ask for more. But the heart wants what it deserves.

Arnav was standing near the poolside and looking at the sky. He got his new project - Khushi. Who is she, and why is she affecting him so much? As an owner of the number one fashion house in India Arnav saw beauty every day. Actresses and models were roaming around him the whole day but he never bothered to notice them. But this munchkin of a girl, not only managed to capture his attention but also become  the reason for his restlessness.

He really hoped Aman will be able to find something more than her name. At this point, Arnav only knew her name. He should have at least noted her vehicle registration. He had low hopes for Aman. After all, Aman is also a human.

There is a limit one can expect. Arnav knew Khushi is not the most beautiful girl he has seen. But the personality is something he has never seen. Arnav who never believed in god automatically lifted his head and looked up and said: "Don't try to play with Arnav Singh Raizada, you'll end up losing".

But god has made up his mind. Enough of enough. HE tolerated Arnav's constant disrespect towards him, and also HE tolerated Khushi's constant complaints and ideas. Now it's payback time for both of them. No one can win when it comes to HIM.