Her Hidden Love

Thirty Eight

/* Next day Arjun is busy with his office work and Arohi is managing some visitors in the palace as usual. In the evening they dress up for the reception and reach Arohi's house. Hanish had their lawn decorated with lighting and flowers, not too pompous but beautiful. He introduces Arjun to everyone and they all like him. Arjun could charm anyone and it was an in born talent for him. Sushmitha asks for music and they start dancing. Arjun Arohi are the center of attraction. They do small steps along with Panchi. Hanish comes to talk with Arjun. */

Hanish- Are you enjoying the party?

Arjun- Yes it's good.

Hanish- It's nothing compared to what you did for me. Thanks.

Arjun- No mention. It was my duty.

Hanish- You were very angry with me right?

Arjun- Yes but not now. You gave me the best gift of my life, my Arohi yesterday.

Hanish- Yesterday??

Arjun- She didn't accept me until you talked to her.

Hanish- Oh I didn't know about it. She is very stubborn.

Arjun- It's good because she is worth the wait.

Hanish- I never believed in love. How do you maintain the same feelings for her from so many years?

Arjun- I don't need to maintain. They are just there. I can't help but fall for her more and more every passing day.

Hanish- Great!

/* It's time for the cake. Arjun Arohi cut the cake and feed to each other. The day ends on a happy note. For the next few days Arjun and Arohi get busy with their works but spend quality time in the evenings. Two months pass in this manner. Arjun is talking about random things to Arohi at the pool side. */

Arohi- How is your current project going on?

Arjun- It is 70 percent done. I don't like to call it my work because there are a lot of mediators. I just gave the plan and a few directions. I didn't even visit the site.

Arohi- Not even once?

Arjun- No it's a mall in Rajasthan. I thought to go but whenever I planned for it, there was some or the other problem seeking attention and I couldn't go. I am trusting my subordinates. 

Arohi- That's okay but I think you should go once. If anything happens here I'll handle don't worry.

Arjun(kisses her forehead)- Love you a lot.

Arohi- Love you too.

/* After two days Arjun leaves for Rajasthan. When he goes there he finds out that the engineer over there was working on another plan instead of the one which he gave. Arjun checks everything and concludes that they  have to break down the building. He calls Arohi. */

Arohi- Hey How's everything?

Arjun- I should have come here earlier.

Arohi- What happened?

Arjun- They used another plan instead of the one which I gave. The engineer is a fresher and he wanted to build it with his own work. He experimented with the plan. Such a fool. Now we have to rebuild everything from scratch. I shouldn't have trusted him.

Arohi- Oh no.

Arjun- There's a huge loss of money, hundred crores.

Arohi- My god. Did you talk to the authority?

Arjun- Yes they say we have to bear the loss and pay for the new material with our own money because it was my responsibility or else we have to complete the work in stipulated time. In that case they are ready to pay for the material but both are not possible.

Arohi- Hundred crores?

Arjun- We can manage that money but we'd have to sell some of our ancestral property and I don't like that.

Arohi- Even mom won't be happy.

Arjun- Yes but the work can't be completed in six months.

Arohi- Don't worry. I trust you. We'll figure some way out.

Arjun- Hmm but don't tell anything to mom. She is a heart patient.

Arohi- I know I won't tell her anything. Did you talk to dad?

Arjun- Not yet, I'll call him now.

/* After a few hours Devraaj calls Arohi to his office room. After making sure that Sushmitha is not around he speaks up the matter. */

Devraaj- Did Arjun call you?

Arohi- Yes dad he told me everything.

Devraaj- I know Arjun can handle things but I want to be there as a moral support for him. If I go there, can you manage the work here by yourself for some days?

Arohi- Sure, you go ahead peacefully.

Devraaj- Okay then I'll leave in the evening. Take care of Panchi and Sushmitha.

Arohi- I'll do that.

Devraaj- I m trusting you with everything. Be careful.

Arohi- Yes.

/* He leaves to meet Arjun in the evening. Arohi puts her focus on Panchi and Sushmitha. She spends most of her time with them and keeps away every person from office away from them. At night they sit down for dinner. */

Sushmitha- Arohi something seems to bother you.

Arohi- Nothing mom.

Sushmitha- Come on tell me. I know when something is wrong with you.

Arohi- I am just missing Arjun.

Panchi- Mom where did grandpa and dad go?

Arohi- To the US for some meeting.

Sushmitha- Don't worry Arohi I am sure they'll return soon.

Arohi- Ha mom I am fine. Shall we watch any movie?

Sushmitha- Sure anything to lighten up the mood.

/* They watch the movie for two hours and sleep off. Early next morning Arjun and Devraaj come back home. Arohi goes to receive them. They sit down in the hall. */

Arohi- What happened? What did you decide?

Arjun- We won't pay for the loss. Dad just decided we hire max number of workers and get the work done in six months. We planned up everything but to get things done perfectly I decided I will stay there itself until it's done. So I came back soon to see you once and then shift there.

Arohi- Oh okay. I am sure you will cope up.

Arjun- Yeah where is Panchi and what about mom?

Arohi- Mom is sleeping. I didn't wake her up so that we can talk. Panchi slept with her yesterday but in the middle of the night she came back to my room. She too is sleeping.

Devraaj- I'll go to my room and fresh up.

/* Arjun Arohi also go to their room. After a few minutes they hear Devraaj shouting Sushmitha's name loudly and rush to the place in seconds. */

A short update. I am trying to update quickly. Thanks for reading. If you like this book then do suggest it to your friends. Do VOTE.... prasannayadav :)