"Relationship.." he said moving closer and putting his arms up to trap her against the wall.
"Relationship?" she asked
"Yea...you and me...in a relationship," Arnav said with a smile on his face
Khushi started talking, "Arnav I..." but was cut off by him when he placed his finger on her mouth silencing her.
"Khushi hear me out first, then you can decide what your decision is," Arnav said and Khushi nodded her head up and down. Arnav moved away from her and turned around.
"Khushi I like you. Ok, maybe it's turning into a bit more than like. I can talk to you about anything and you listen to me. I know it's only been like a week since we've met, but I feel like theirs more than friendship between us. And this may seem too rushed up, but I don't want you to have a misunderstanding like what just happened earlier that I'm with someone else. It hurts me when I see you in tears, but I don't know why. I feel attracted towards you, and it's more than just physical. I don't know where this will end up taking us, but I want to give it a try," Arnav said and looked back at Khushi who was lost in her thoughts.
"Khushi?" He said
"Yea?" She replied back a bit startled
"Were you listening?" Arnav asked
"...yea," Khushi said and looked at him.
"So do you want to move this forward?" Arnav asked her hesitantly. "Or not?" he said but deep down hoping that she wouldn't say that.
"Arnav...um..." Khushi said and moved towards him looking at the ground, "Arnav I'm not really sure at this moment."
Arnav shook his head understanding the situation she was in. He knew he was taking this a bit too fast.
"I need some time to think this through before I commit myself to someone else. Like I've told you before, I've never been in a relationship before, so I don't know about this. I've only known you for a week, and want some more time to understand you so that I know the kind of person you are," Khushi said to him.
"I understand, I'll give you time to think about it and will wait until you agree'." Arnav said
"And what if I don't agree'?" Khushi decided to ask him
"Then we could just stay friends'" Arnav said. Khushi nodded and was about to leave when Arnav grabbed her by the waist and pressed her body against his and said with a smirk on his face, "But let me tell you this, no girl has ever denied Arnav Singh Raizada."
"So much confidence in yourself Mr. Raizada?" Khushi asked back
"Yes Ms. Khushi Kumari Gupta. And why so formal right now?" Arnav asked
"Because in case you have forgotten, we are standing in your office right now," Khushi said getting out of his grip.
Khushi was about to leave the cabin but Arnav spoke, "Oh yea, I forgot to tell you, don't come to office tomorrow."
Khushi turned around and muttered to herself, "Hai Devi Maiyya! He's going to kick me out of office? One moment he's so nice and then next he's the complete opposite. Laad Governor kahin ke. Devi Maiyya humari raksha karna."
"Why are you talking to yourself?" Arnav asked her with a confused expression
"Nahi toh," Khushi said quickly
"Yea you were, I just saw you," Arnav said pointing out
"Toh?! Why does it matter to you?" Khushi argued back
"Never mind, I don't want to get in a useless argument," Arnav said
"OYE! Did you just call me useless?! And that too after all the lovey dovey talking you did like 5 minutes ago?" Khushi retorted back
"Lovey dovey? Excuse me!" Arnav said with a confused expression
"You know what I mean!" Khushi said
"Actually I think I don't remember correctly, care to explain Ms. Gupta?" Arnav asked with a smirk and slowly towards her.
"Arnav stay back'.." Khushi said noticing the mischievous glint in his eyes
"Arnav? What happened to all the formality now'?" Arnav asked and stopped his steps
"Nothing Mr. Raizada," Khushi said with a smile while emphasizing his last name.
"But I was serious, don't come to office tomorrow," Arnav said
"But why?! Are you firing me?" Khushi asked
"No of course not, why would you think that?" Arnav said and Khushi only shrugged her shoulders
"Khushi I may be mean at time, but I'm not that mean that I would fire you for no reason," Arnav said
"The reason is that we're going to have to leave for London tomorrow afternoon since the Holiday Fashion show has been moved, and I was going to give you the day off so you could pack," Arnav said, "and I need for you to call the airline to book the tickets."
"Ok, I'll go do that right now," Khushi said
"Book two in business class, one for you and me. I'll be in the design room, come there after you're done" Arnav said and Khushi left for her cabin to book the tickets. Arnav went to the design room to make sure all designs were finalized and being made.
"Tina, is everything going fine?" Arnav asked
"Yes sir, all the dresses have been made and will be shipped to London tomorrow so they can reach the AR Design branch there in time for the show," Tina said
"Great," Arnav said
"But there is one problem'" Tina said
"What?" Arnav asked
"Natasha was supposed to be the show stopper for our collection, but we heard that she got fired. So we need to find a new model quickly who will be able to take her place," Tina said. There was a knock on the door and Arnav turned around, "May I come in Sir?" Khushi said
"Yea come in," Arnav said then turned back to Tina, "Don't worry about finding a new showstopper I've already got one in mind," he said and looked back at Khushi with a slight smile playing on his face, but she was too busy looking around to have heard him
"Ok Sir," Tina said and left the room
"So did you book the tickets yet?" Arnav asked Khushi
"Yes Sir, they're for tomorrow evening at 8 p.m," Khushi said, "Do I also need to make hotel reservations?"
"No, there's no need for that. Actually one of my friends from college lives there and he's invited us to stay with him. I hope you don't have any problem with staying at anyone's house?" Arnav asked.
"No, of course not," Khushi said
"So you can leave for the day. And tell your parents that you're going to London with me tomorrow, and if they have any questions or concerns about it then tell them to call me," Arnav said
"How long are we going to be there for?" Khushi asked
"Well tomorrow is the 24th, and the fashion show is on the 27th and 28th," Arnav said, "But I also wanted to ask you something else"
"What?" Khushi said
"I'm seeing my friends after a long time, so they also invited me to stay till New Years for a party. I told him I'd let him know after confirming with you, since you're also going to be accompanying me," Arnav said, "but if you want, we could come back early."
"It's no problem with me, we could stay till then. Actually I've always wanted to visit London since I was younger, and maybe I'll get time to do so in those days," Khushi said happily.
"Good. You are done for the day and can go home. I'll pick you up at 7 o'clock tomorrow to go to the airport," Arnav said
"Don't worry, ill manage," Khushi said
"I said I will pick you up, meaning I WILL pick you up. No arguments," Arnav said and Khushi just nodded.
Arnav was about to leave the room but stopped at the door and looked back at Khushi, "By the way Ms. Gupta, just to let you know, I'll eagerly be waiting for your consent to the relationship," he winked at her and then walked out of the room.
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