Rumour Mill (ArShi Fan Fiction)

Chapter 3

CHAPTER 3

Arnav loved Sundays. These are days he doesn't have to go to office. He liked relaxing on Sundays waking up late, playing games with Niki, watching movies and finally very laid-back dinner with Niki. His sister used to call his Sundays Niki-day. Even her annoying serial couldn't keep him away from her on Sundays. Arnav was totally looking forward for this Sunday as last Sunday Niki went out with her friends to work on her college project.

When Arnav came down the stairs around noon, he was surprised to see his sister dressed in her best and shouting orders at the servants.

"What is wrong? "Asked Arnav as he settled on the couch with newspaper

"Bhai, it is already 12 and not half of what I want is ready." she complained as she sunk beside him with a pout.

"What is the hurry for, Niki? It is Sunday. "

"Bhai, don't you remember we are having guest? " asked Niki appalled

"Who guest? "

"Bhai, I told you I am inviting Khushi for lunch." said Niki narrowing her eyes not pleased by her brother forgetting her lunch plan.

"What? " shouted Arnav sitting straight on the couch. "Why? "

"What do you mean by why? "

"Niki, she is working for us. Business ends outside this house. Have you ever seen me inviting anyone working with us? "

"Don't be a meanie, Bhai. And if it makes you feel better then, I have invited my friend Khushi for lunch and not your model. Remember the shoot is already over. "

"But, Niki... "

"Please bhai, don't ruin it for me "

Arnav didn't want to argue with his sister, especially when she is this excited. So, he agreed reluctantly. Moreover, Khushi Gupta is not as bad influence on his sister as he feared. Well, he still hates the stupid show. But, Khushi was completely different person. He learned that she is only couple of years elder to Niki and they both kind of behave like friends with each other minus the occasional fan girl attitude of Niki. So, yeah he can live with another Sunday being wasted.

Khushi reached sharp at 2 wearing a beige embroidered kurti and white leggings. Will this girl ever look less pretty in anything she wears? Arnav wondered.

"Hello, Mr.Raizada." she said giving him her bright smile.

"Ms. Gupta." he nodded

They have still not come to first name basis unlike his sister who conveniently calls her 'Khushi'.

"Thanks for inviting me." Khushi said looking at the Raizadas once the three settled in the living room.

"Oh! Pleasure is all ours." chirped a happy Niki.

They didn't have one awkward moment of silence with Niki Raizada blabbering 100 words a minute. But, the moment she left to attend a call from professor, Arnav and Khushi felt the infamous silence occupy them. If that wasn't enough, while going to attend the call Niki casually ordered her brother to give Khushi a tour of the house.

"So? " asked Arnav looking everywhere but her

Khushi looked up at him

"I...umm..... A tour?"

"Sure " Khushi agreed

Showing around the house was a very lame activity according to Arnav. What was he supposed to tell? ' This is kitchen ', 'This is lawn '. Duh! So within five minutes they were already in the first floor looking at the game room completing more than half of the house.