ARSHI: MY LIPSTICK GIRL

PART - 17

Arnav was self-angered thinking the way he behaved with Kushi. He knew Kushi would have been upset by his behaviour.

Garima got a call from Ratna. Ratna asked her whether Arnav spoke anything to her.

Garima: Ratna ji, he did.

Ratna: If you are not okay, then not a problem. I will speak to him.

That’s it. Garima was overwhelmed at her words. She thought that she would take care of Kushi. She knew Arnav as a good and supporting boy but was thinking of Kushi whether she would accept him or not. The way Arnav approached and said the truth to her, attracted Garima very much.

Garima: Ratna ji, will you not take care of my daughter then?

Ratna: What! Really? Are you ready for this proposal?

Garima: In fact, I am not thinking of Arnav but Kushi. Will she accept him? I don’t want Arnav to be hurt but the rejection.

Ratna: Garima ji, devi maiyya will decide. All happens for good.

Garima: Then let’s keep the meeting today.
***

That evening, Arnav was waiting for Kushi in Gupta’s house. It was unbelievable for him that Garima aunty accepted his proposal. He wanted to see the reaction when Kushi sees him.

At the same time, Kushi’s uncle came there as Garima invited him. He greeted and sat near Arnav.

Garima went and came out with Kushi. Kushi looked up at the boy with tray. Kushi’s eyes widened and she move back. Ratna and Garima was watching her carefully while Arnav was looking at her with a lop-sided smile.
Arnav (whispered): Who will you say yes? The proposal boy or The Arnav?

Kushi looked at her mother for answer and that’s when she saw her uncle near-by.
Garima: Kushi, he is the one who loves you.

Kushi didn’t answer her.
As expected, Kushi and Arnav were to talk privately.

Kushi was murmuring.
Kushi: Oh my god! He won’t reject me for that reason but how can I marry him?

Arnav heard her: What reason?

Kushi: But how can you tell my mother that you love me?

Arnav: Then you will say no to me. Tell me what reason and then I will consider my decision.

Kushi: No, you won’t.

Arnav: You understood me well. Now say, I want to hear why they rejected you.

Kushi: Because of loan.

Arnav: Don’t say they rejected you that you are in debt.

Kushi looked at him and he got the answer as yes.

Arnav got angered but then, he was thankful to them.
Kushi: you won’t say no, I know.

Arnav: So, Kushi will you accept my proposal?

Kushi: Anyway, I have to marry you, right?

Arnav: Tell me, Kushi? Why shouldn’t I marry you?

Kushi: Aakash
Kushi silently answered.

Arnav: Don’t you have trust on me?

Kushi looked at him.
Arnav: Kushi, I will make sure that you will forget Aakash and also that you will love me.

Kushi: No, you can’t. I loved him deeply. I don’t know if I will be able to love you back.

Arnav: So, you accept that I love you.
Kushi looked here and there.

Arnav: Kushi, I swear you are going to be head over heels in love with me.

Kushi: let’s see, sir.

Arnav: Sir? Kushi, just call me Arnav. And I am sorry, Kushi for what happened in today’s office. I… just got away.

Kushi: It’s okay.

Arnav: So, ready to say yes.

Kushi bit her lips in confusion. She was thinking about Aakash, her love, Arnav’s love and moreover that she is going to marry the person from whom she got loan.

Kushi (mind): Should I say yes for this proposal? And also, he is the only person who didn’t say no to me but am I taking advantage of this? Okay fine.
Kushi: But I have a condition. I will pay the full amount with interest even after marriage.

Arnav: That means your answer is yes.

Kushi nodded a yes.
***

Garima was surprised. She blessed both of them and called pandit ji to fix a date. It is going to happen in two weeks.
Arnav secretly made a plan to make Aakash go for a project abroad. If he didn’t go then ARC would definitely be in loss. Considering this, Aakash left for that half-heartedly. Aakash was feeling guilty as he somehow thought that he is the reason for Kushi’s current behaviour and the marriage. Aakash left determined to finish his project soon and come back to speak with Kushi regarding marriage but will Arnav let it happen?

Payal Goenka, a kind hearted and a soft natured girl. She fell in love with Aakash at first sight but didn’t have the guts to tell him. But suddenly one day, magic happened in her life that they are going to get married. She was in total love with Aakash. She knew everything about Akash and also that how Aakash was feeling sorry for his behaviour towards Kushi. She hated Kushi for being close with Aakash but after their separation and the fight, she didn’t hate her in fact, she wanted to be close to her to make Aakash ji and Kushi ji friends again. But now, she is sad that Aakash ji is not giving her time but thinks that he is now working to make ARC to reach heights.

Marriage preparations are going on a full swing. That’s when a girl entered RM with a mask on her face. It was not hard for the Raizadas to recognise her. Guptas were there to discuss about the marriage. Guptas were confused seeing the mask girl.

Arnav stood up and went towards the girl and hugged her.
Arnav: La, when did you come?

La: How come you recognise me always?

Arnav: It’s only you who do all sorts of craziness.

La: But I am here for an operation.

Arnav was puzzled.

La: To stop your marriage.

Arnav hit her head.

La: Ouch, I am serious, Arru.
That’s when Lavanya realised that few people along with Raizadas were standing there.
Ratna: Garima ji, she is Lavanya, Arnav’s cousin. And Lavanya, she is Arnav’s mother-in-law. And that’s Kushi, Arnav’s would-be.

La (mind): I have seen you somewhere.
They all went towards the living room. Arnav noticed Kushi was murmuring. He went near her and heard her.

Kushi was mimicking Lavanya.
Kushi: Ouch, I am serious, La.
Arnav heard her and laughed which gained he attention.

Arnav: My god! You are hilarious.

Kushi: Why?

Arnav: You are mimicking her. But why?

Kushi: Oh that! She was my classmate in my school.

Arnav: That means you are already friends.

Kushi: No enemy. We hate each other.
Kushi said eyeing Lavanya. Lavanya, at the same time, saw Kushi and mouthed.

Lavanya: Is she Kushi?
Arnav saw both of them glaring at each other.

Arnav (mind): What’s this new drama? Oh god!
*SMASH THE VOTE BUTTON*

To be continued…

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Dated: 17-12-2020

Yours,

Lily