My New Boss - Season 3 - Part 31

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Chapter 31

Arnav’s POV


Pretending to be kissing to show off the other woman was my idea and now I repent it. Hard. Being so close to Khushi and not touching her is tormenting me. Her fingers tug in my hair while her eyes are glued to my face. As soon as her gaze drops on my lips, her own lips part and it hardens my lower body for her.

“She’s coming here..” Khushi murmurs, quickly glancing behind me and then back in my eyes.

“Do you think she is suspicious?”


It’s stupid to even bother what others think we are doing or not but even this pretense has its own thrill and Khushi and me both don’t want to lose it.


“She is just around..” Khushi pulls me closer. “And I won’t let her win.”

I palm her cheek and Khushi shuts her eyes for a few seconds to reel into the feeling it gives her.

“What do you suggest we do about it?” I whisper when she opens her eyes. “Make this real?”


I am not suggesting. My tone literally demands her to kiss me in real. She tugs my hair hard.

“Don’t keep high hopes after it ends.”


And with that, she gently sucks my lower lip. My pulse flutters. Khushi Gupta is kissing me and I am in a different universe. Sliding my free arm around her waist, I pull her to my body kissing her better. My heart beats with a speed that makes me feel alive. Khushi might be all dominant at work but her kiss is passive, learning type as if she is taking time to devour me. The first rule of kissing is to close your eyes and only feel your lips playing with each other’s but I still open my eyes in between to see how she looks when she is kissing and I can’t get that lusty face of hers off my head anymore. I kiss her feverishly, my palm sliding on the edge of her hips, then down to her thighs. The pencil skirt Khushi is wearing has the perfect softness just like the skin. With us still seated on the leather couch, I have a better access to her and it enhances our desires to another level. I squeeze her bare knee, biting her lower lip when she pulls away glaring at my face.


“Did that hurt?” I quickly pout hoping she doesn't hate what I did.

With her cheeks flushed she managed to look behind me.

“She’s gone. Mission accomplished.”

Grabbing the glass again, Khushi gulped the mocktail in one go. Though she acted like the kiss was only a part of the pretense, I know it meant more than that. To her.. To me… To us.


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Khushi’s POV


Well I didn’t think we would kiss so early? How long has it been since we started dating? Not even 3 days and I know I am not that fast in such relationships. Despite of that I didn’t lose the opportunity to kiss Arnav Singh Raizada like my life depended on it. And it was worth every effort I put, worth every recklessness considered it to be and worth every desire I had started growing in my heart for this man. I loved every bit of that kiss.


After spending some more time relaxing in the club we are finally in the car again, driving home. Yes. AR Mansion is my home for now. But I don’t want to be a burden for this family for too long.

“Arnav,” I say, getting his attention from his phone back to me.

“Hmm?”

“I was thinking of looking for rental apartments again.”

“For?” His expression turns cold and he puts his phone in his side pocket.

“For me.”


Arnav exhales in a rush.

“Do you have any problem staying in AR Mansion? Anything that isn’t very comfortable there? Tell me, we can change.”

“It’s perfect there.” I cut off his words. “But I can’t stay there forever.”

“Forever is too far, Khushi. No one has seen forever. For now, that’s the only place which is safe for you and I want you there. End of discussion.”

“Don’t overrule me. Even if a couple, we are equals. I want you to understand that.”

“I understand that,” he snaps. “And I also understand how much important it is for you to stay with me and my family. It’s not just for your physical protection but for your emotional life too.”


He grips my hand and brings it to his lips. A kiss is what I am expecting and indeed he kisses the back of my palm, sending shivers in my body.


“Do you love staying alone Khushi?? In solitude? Life has given you a chance to be close to a family. Your own family.”


My family? His words bring tears to my eyes. The next instant, he palms my cheek and then wipes the lone drop of tear which falls from my eyes.

“When life gives you a chance, grab it with both hands, don’t back away, Khushi.”


I touch his hand which is on my cheek and press my skin to his palm shutting my eyes. Soon, his lips land on my forehead and I scoop in his arms to let him cuddle me. This is what I needed in life… the warmth and love of a man and no one but Arnav could reach my expectation level.


“You sound like your mom.” I mutter.

His grip on my body tightens. I have still scooped in his arms and thankfully I am comfortable.

“Of course, I can give good advice like my mother. Living with her all these years have made me wise..”

I pull away from him and roll my eyes.

“In fact, next time you don’t get sleep, I wont mind you come to my room instead of going to Mom’s.”


F*ck!! Did he really say that? I hit his arm and look away.

“That was a very cheap trick, Arnav. Wont work..”

“No?” he mocks. “I can always try, can’t I? Who knows one night I might get lucky and you knock my room door..”

I glare at him, holding the blush that’s creeping on my face.

“Only to sleep, Khushi Gupta. Nothing more until you want more.”

“However, clean you make it sound, it won’t.”


Fortunately, the car halts as we reach the mansion and we don’t have to continue this discussion. Soon we are off to our rooms and the moment I enter mine, I finally smile to my heart’s content. Arnav Singh Raizada is changing me into someone I used to before.. happy.. I am happy with him..


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The next morning, I am out of my shower only to find my phone ringing. It’s Lavanya’s call so I don’t delay answering.

“Hello La..”

“I hate him.. I just.. hate him Khushi. I..” she sobs.


Lavanya is crying? She never sounded so upset.

“Lavanya, breathe. What happened? Tell me in detail.”

“Akash… he is.. I don’t know.. I hate him.”

“What did Akash do?” I ask.


It’s worrisome whatever Lavanya is grumbling because she loves Akash. He is also her boss and now they are both in Goa to shoot one of her modelling assignment. I can’t understand what suddenly happened that Lavanya is crying like this.


“He didn’t do anything. He is .. I don’t know Khushi. I think he is seeing some other woman..”

“What?” I am confused. Is that possible?

“Ya.. I saw him with her.. That woman was all over him. and.. I hate him..” she sobs harder.


All over him? Damn you, Akash. For making my friend cry. I know Lavanya and Akash weren’t dating but if he was committed to someone else why was he giving green signals to Lavanya? He very well knew Lavanya likes him and has a soft corner. So why did he lead her on?


“La, stop crying.. Just come back here. okay? When are you returning?”

“My assignment is not yet over Khushi. I have five more days to go.. I.. I can’t return.”

And she cries again.

“Fine.. Stay there.. I am coming to see you.”

“No Khushi. It’s fine. I don’t want to trouble you. I’ll handle it.”

“La please. We are friends and I am not going to leave you alone there knowing what’s happening in your life. I am coming to Goa tomorrow.”

“Thank you, Khushi.”

“You are always welcome darling. Always…”


I speak to her for a minute more before getting dressed up and heading straight to Arnav. He is in his gym. I know its too early for me to disturb him but this matter is important. As soon as I enter the gym, my heart thuds faster as I see Arnav doing pushups, shirtless. Maybe I should come back later but then I can’t move my gaze off him.


“Good morning, Khushi,” Arnav greets me, before I decide to walk away.

“Morning..” I step inside. He stops doing the pushups seeing my flushed face.

“Is that a blush on your face?”

God! This man is too sharp. He gets up and wipes his face and sweaty arms with a hand towel.

“You should check your eyesight. I don’t blush for silly reasons..”


He puts the towel away and strides towards me.

“You can’t lie to me Miss Gupta. I can see it on your face.. My shirtless form does something to you..”

My cheeks become tomato red by the time he reaches me.

“Admit it,” he says huskily, leaning towards my ear. I step behind.

“Stop seducing me in the morning. And wear something first..”

His brows twitch high.

“You seem to be in a bossy mood today.” Arnav complains grabbing a T shirt from the side rack and wears it. Even the way he wears it to cover his body seduces me. What is it with this man? Even a simple gesture is enough to turn my knees jelly.

“Happy?” he asks, wearing the shirt and sips some protein shake. “What happened? You look little upset.”

“Lavanya had called. She was crying. Seems Akash is dating someone else..”

“What?” he is as surprised as I am at the moment. “That’s not possible. Lavanya must be mistaken.”

“She saw him with a woman, Arnav. And that woman was too close to Akash to make her believe they are dating. Lavanya is in an emotional mess. She can’t come back until her assignment is over which is why I promised her I’ll meet her in Goa tomorrow.”


Arnav thinks for a few seconds.

“Okay I will ask Aman to book our tickets to Goa.”

“Our tickets?”

“Yours and Mine..” he explains.

“No no.. You are not going anywhere. In my absence, you’ll be my backup at office.”

“Well.. I am glad you think I am capable to be your backup at work. But under the present situation, I am not letting you go anywhere alone. I am coming with you to Goa or you will wait till Akash and Lavanya are back to Delhi to speak to them. Choice is yours..”


He walks out of the gym ending this conversation and I literally have to follow him.


“Arnav, you can’t disobey me. I am still your Boss.”

“In the office, yes. But in our relationship..” he turns to meet my annoyed glare and then grins.. “I don’t mind you bossing in our relationship as well actually, but where your safety is concerned, I am taking no risks.”

“But..”

“Sshhh..” he pins me to the wall behind. We are still in the lobby and anyone could see him pinning me like that and misunderstand. “One more word of negotiation and I am kissing the hell out of you..”


My jaw drops.

“You didn’t say that” I mutter..

“I did.. And I can do that as well”


He winks and leaving me, turns to walk back to his room.

“Arnav…”

“I am serious Sweetheart.. Don’t negotiate on this unless you need a morning kiss..”

“Shut up..” I shout but that man has no regards.


He enters his bedroom and turns around to lock the door. But he doesn't do that without speaking to me again.


“Plus I think you and I need a break.. Goa should give us that.. Pack a few sarongs for me..”


My entire body flames at his demand. He wants to see me in sarongs? Does he think I will give him that liberty to see me in those skimpy, almost negligible outfits? Never.!! Before I can think of a response, he shuts the bedroom door blocking me out. Damn hell!! Never thought a man could dominate me!!


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