Love and Music

Shocked!

Arshi did not have much to say but meet Ishaan. She had already planned what she was going to do. The sound of the car broke her trains of thoughts arriving in their parking. She could see a Lamborghini entering. The doors opened, and she saw a tall, well-built fellow, coming out of the front seat. He was probably Ishaan. He was dressed in a suit and looked 'every inch the rich businessman that he was.' He screamed money. Arshi's Mom and Dad welcomed him along with his mother and father. Arshi stood next to the window of the kitchen that gave Arshi a good view of what was happening outside.  As Arshi saw him from a closer point, she realized that he was wearing a rich woody and masculine cologne, and expensive shoes. His parents were dressed similarly to him. Everything about them screamed money. 

Ardhi's parents welcomed all the guests to the living room. They all sat down and started chatting. Meanwhile, Arshi was busy chatting with Radhika over DM on Instagram. She was not sure whether to inform her about the things going on. She chose not to as she had planned that she was anyway going to reject her. Mom asked Arshi to come to the living room to meet them. Even though she was in no mood to meet them, but she had no option left. Mom explained, "Be nice to them. Dad and I talked with them now, and they are charming. Ishaan seems to know you as in he has heard your music and also informed that he likes your voice. You both will gel well. I am sure. You will thank me later for this meeting." Arshi simply replied, "First, let me meet him. I am sure I will never like him. Mom, as soon as they leave, I have something important to inform you. 

Rahul, at his place, was busy in his music room, working for the project with Divyansh and Chetna. It was their 4th project together. They both loved the music that they had prepared for the upcoming short film. He was way too busy in his work. Moreover, he also was aware that Arshi was going to be busy with some guests. 

Arshi went along with mom to meet them. She simply folded her hands and greeted Ishaan's parents with a 'Namaste.' Ishaan waved at her, and she smiled back. She was anyway finding the meeting extremely awkward. She sat down beside dad on the couch. Sh could see Ishaan glancing at her few times, but she simply chose to look away. She was finding Ishaan way too creepy. Their parents were conversing, Arshi sat idle hoping that she would get out of the spot very soon, Ishaan was on his phone. After the parents completed the conversation, they asked Arshi and Ishaan to talk and not just sit silently. Ishaan suggested that they go out in the garden to speak in peace privately. Arshi had no option but to oblige. 

Arshi and Ishaan headed out to the garden for some chat. Arshi was least interested, and it was Ishaan who was speaking about himself, his work, and life. He concluded, "That is all about me. I am a fan of your songs, and I already know  a little bit, rather quite a lot about you."Arshi didn't like his tone and asked, "How do you know anything about me as in except the little information that is on the internet." Ishan replied, "Do you know Manish? He is a sound engineer." Arshi replied in the affirmative. He continued, "He happens to be my cousin. I know you, Rahul, Akshat, Amir, and the entire band for that matter." Arshi replied, "Is that so? Nice to know that."

Arshi was now sure to be telling him that she is least interested in him as she thought that he would be as understanding as Manish is. Arshi started, "Ishaan, You are a good person out of all that I got to know you. You also happen to be a dear friend's cousin and I really hope that you would understand. I am really not willing to get married. I am with someone else now. " She was about to continue but was interrupted by Ishaan.  

Ishaan said, "Arshi, my dear!" Going closer to her. She was not liking it and was heading backward feeling slightly nervous. He continued, "I am not dumb, Arshi. I have always had my eye on you. I was your senior in your college by 2 years and I loved you since college days. I am not bothered if you want to marry me or not but I want to and I will ensure that you are mine and mine only. You think I am unaware of you and Rahul being together. I am not Arshi. But you know what it doesn't matter to me. I want you to be mine and you will have to be mine. " Arshi pushed him away feeling uncomfortable. She had no idea about hoe=w he got to know about Rahul and Arshi.  She was scared of seeing the sudden change in tune and said, "I really don't care if you like me especially after the way you spoke now. You might be my senior in college. It doesn't determine if I marry you or not. If you know about me and Rahul, what allowed you to come here? I can never be yours. What made you think that I will agree to marry you when I am in love with Rahul?" 

Ishaan said, "Oh Arshi! I am very intelligent. I think a lot and plan a lot before I do anything. You will marry me and I shall ensure that." Arshi was fuming in anger, "Listen, Ishaan. I don't really care what you have planned but I am never going to marry you. 

"You will Arshi. I have a little plan for you darling. You know, you have an album releasing now within a few months. It is called Bhoomi, right? " Arshi nodded. He continued, "So if I am not wrong, Rahul has 3 songs as the lead vocalist and 6 songs as the backup vocalist?" Arshi nodded again. He said, "And all the songs that he has sung have also been recorded in Vashishth's voice and those recordings are also there and have not been scrapped up. So what if I give the changed records to Manish. He is ready to help me too. So that would mean that there would be no songs by Rahul Ved ion the entire album."Arshi in rage screamed, "Dare you, Ishaan. This is not funny. If you have to replace the voice, replace mine. Don't try to fiddle with him. I swear you will regret this decision." Ishaan continued, "I shall not regret it, Arshi. I have an amazing deal for you. So the deal is if you get married to me without telling the world that it is out of compulsion then Rahul will be a part of Bhoomi or else don't marry me and just forget Rahul's voice in Bhoomi." Arshi was flabbergasted. She had nothing to say but she asked for time to think about it. They both retired back to the living room for dinner after which the guests left. 

Arshi did not have anything to do. She lay numb on her bed unable to understand what just happened. Rahul called Arshi up at 11:30 PM but Arshi ignored his call. She wanted time to think and decide what to do. 

WHAT DO YOU THINK ARSHI WILL DO? WILL LOVE SURVIVE OR WILL ARSHI FORGET RAHUL AND MARRY ISHAAN? WAIT FOR THE NEXT PART TO KNOW MORE.