Love-Hate Relationship :Chapter 4 :

Khushi’s Punishment : 

Akash tried to break the silence first.

Akash : Payalji, Khushiji tell me what you do? I mean ur studying or working?

Before Payal could answer Khushi started answering.

Khushi : Akashji, Jiji is working in a handicraft showroom. She is very good at embroidery.Myself , i have completed my graduation in fashion designing and looking for job.

Arnav smirks looking at her through the rear view mirror and raises his eyebrow with a ‘Really’ Look & thinks smething in his mind.

Akash : Oh that's great Khushiji and Payalji. That means Khushiji then we have a competator here in designing clothes with bhai. Actually Bhai is very good in designing clothes. the dress which you wore today was designed by Bhai.. And i must say that it really suited you well. Infact if you dont mind why dont you join AR and start you first experience there.

Arnav looks at akash all surprised and then looks at khushi who looked all shocked.

Khushi : Thank you Akashji, i will think about it and i am really sorry for messing up the show.  

Finally after 20mins drive Arnav’s SUV halted in front of Gupta house. Both the raizaada brothers got down and opened the door for the gupta sisters. Khushi and Payal got down from the car  can all four came on one side of the car. 

Khushi : Arnav, Akashji why don't you come in and meet our parents.

Arnav was bit surprised to what khushi told. But he felt nice hearing his name “ ARNAV” from her mouth. Akash and Arnav looked at each other.

Arnav : Actually Khushi am sorry but its getting late and i need to go to office tomorrow.

Payal : Its already late so why don't you spend some time coming inside and meeting our parents arnav.

In the meantime akash and payal slowly moved towards the door. Khushi and Arnav stood near the car.

Arnav : So Khushi do you know the punishment of spoiling my show.

Khushi was tensed now. What would he do that too so late.She started sending silent prayers to Devimaiyaa. Arnav slowly started moving towards Khushi which in turn made her take a step backward. Arnav kept moving forward and khushi moved backwards until her back hit the door and she froze. Arnav gave a smirk and blocked her way placing his hands on either side of the window. Khushi started breathing heavily and also her heart beat increased rapidly....

Khushi : Arnav what are you doing? Jiji and Akashji might see. I need to go home.

Arnav : Oh Really Khushi? I am not leaving you without punishing you for spoiling my show at the end.I have to do what i had planned to do if Lavanya had worn that dress.

Khushi gave him a questioning look asking what he wanted to do with Lavanya. Arnav bent a little and placed a kiss on her left cheek and moved back towards the house. Khushi was froze thinking what just happened and how he kissed her. Her chain of thoughts was broken by a loud voice of Buaji.

Buaji : Are O Sankadevi... Come here.. Why  are still standing you still standing outside.

In the meantime Payal had told everything to her parents and buaji. Khushi entered the house and saw Arnav and Akash having tea...

Buaji : Yeh hai humari Sankadevi.Since the time she was a kid she always does something wrong and ends up in trouble like this. Arnav Bahua i am really sorry for what damage she has caused in your business.

Arnav : Its ok Buaji. It was just a mistake.

Akash was surprised seeing his brother being so calm.

Akash : Bhai aap teek tho hai na? I mean if it was other time you would have turned the world upside down and now you are so calm and where did all your anger go. Khushi i must really thank you for this change in bhai.

Arnav gives a cold glare to Akash which makes him shut his mouth and then looks at Khushi.

Arnav : If i was Aranv in front of my family, I am also the same ASR in front of the world and as ASR doesnt leave anybody who commits mistake. So Khushi be ready for getting punished.

Akash, Payal, Buaji, Amma, Babuji and Khushi all are surprised when Aranv told this in front of the whole family that too in ASR tone.

Khushi : What? I said i am sorry and i landed in your show by mistake then how can you punish me for the mistake which i did un-knowingly.

Arnav just got up and handed her his card.

Arnav : Meet me tomorrow in my office. And be ready for the punishment.

SHEESH MAHAL : 

It was quite sometime after Akash and Aranv left to drop Khushi and Payal. All had retired to their  respective rooms. Anajli was worried thinking why Arnav hasnt returned yet and tries to call him.

Arnav’s phone rings. And he picks up the call.

Anjali : Chotte where are you? Why haven’t you returned yet. Did you drop Khushi and Payal home. Are there any problem?

Arnav : Relax Di. I have dropped them home safely. Infact they insisted me to meet their parents so was just having a cup of tea with them with Akash.

Anjali was very happy hearing this. She asked arnav to hand over the phone to Khushi. Arnav gave the phone to Khushi.

Arnav : Di wants to speak to you.

Khushi : Ha Anjaliji we have reached home safely. Thank you.

Anjali : Are Khushi its ok.. No need to mention. Actually i just wanted to ask you whether you know someone who can get Lucknow sarees to us since Naani loves such sarees. And since its been a long time we have come to Lucknow i dont know anyone here since the place has changed so much in these years.

Khushi : Are Waah Anjaliji.. Dont worry i know all the people here and i will bring them to you tomorrow with the best Lucknow ki saadi..

Anjali was happy hearing this.

Anjali : Achha Khushi.. Thank you so much.. then see you  tomorrow bye. 

Khushi : Bye Anjaliji.. and disconnects the call and give the phone to Arnav.

Khushi : Amma, Buaji.. Actually Anjaliji wants to buy Lucknow ki saree to Naani, so she was asking if i know someone here from whom she can buy the sarees.

Amma : Are Khushi, we have Payaliya na.. then why do you worry. Take her with you with her collection of sarees and show it to them. 

But amma suddenly turned sad..

Amma : but will they like our simple designs. Because Payal told me that they are very rich and we cannot design such expensive sarees which they use. 

Akash : Are nahi aunty, Naani is very simple and she loves simple Lucknow sarees. Even though their grandsons are good in this business but still Naani loves simple, embroidery Lucknow ki Saadi. Ok then Khushi and Payalji meet you at Mahal tomorrow.

Now both the raizadaa brothers took leave from Gupta family and moved out of the house heading towards the car.

Buaji : Are O Sankadevi.. Go drop them till the car.

Khushi pulled payal along with her and payal just gave a stare at Khushi. Finally all the four reached the car.

Arnav: Thanks Payal it was nice meeting your family. Khushi meet me tomorrow in Mahal at 9: AM and from there i will take you to my office.

Khushi : Ok.. but what about those guards. What if they dont allow us inside the Mahal.

Akash : Don't worry Khushiji, i will speak to them and infact you have Bhai’s card where you have all our number. If incase they dont allow you inside just call us and we would tell them.

Arnav and Akash sat inside the car and gave smile to Payal and Khushi and started back to Sheesh Mahal.

In Anjali’s room : 

anjali : Shyam, Khushi is very sweet na. I liked her a lot. She is so much mature for her age.

Shyam : Yes Anjali she is really sweet.

Anjali : Shyam what do you think will she be a perfect match for chotte?

Shyam : But Anjali, we have just now met her. How can we decide that? and more over you know arnav. He is not a man who can give himself into relationship or marriage.

Anjali :I know Shyam but how long can he run away like this.now we are there with him but afterwards who will take care of him.I know why he is against marriage and you as well know the reason very well. I cant see him alone for life long. I would prefer him to get married to a girl like khushi rather that freaking out with that Lavanya. 

Shyam : do you think there is something going on between them?

Anjali : I hope nothing is there but still i cant believe Lavanya. she is too much into him.

Shyam : first lets come to know what arnav wants and then we can discuss this with Naaniji as well.

Anjali agrees and then hugs shyam and they both sleep.

In the mean time Arnav and akash return to RM and head towards their respective rooms.

In Arnav’s Room : 

Arnav changes into his night dress and comes and lies on the bed and tried to get some sleep.

He starts getting flashes of Khushi falling in his arms in the fashion show, then her shocked face when anjali mentioned that he is ASR, the way she asked sorry without any hesitation, akash’s proposal to join her in AR ,the way he kissed her near her house. He just see the clock and closes his eyes to get some sleep hoping that she will accept akash’s propasal.