My New Boss - Season 3 - Part 34

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Chapter 34


Arnav’s POV


After a long minute when Akash and Lavanya doesn't seem to want to stop kissing I finally intervene.


“Get a room guys. I don’t think you two are hungry for breakfast anymore..”


Khushi hits my arm, though not very harshly.

“You men always think of being in a room with your woman, don’t you?” she asks, frowning and my jaw drops.


I remember last night I proposed her for the same… to sleep in her room.. just sleep.

“What’s the problem? Every couple needs to spend time together privately. And that could mean they only talk, watch TV together, eat meals and sleep on two different beds. It is not our problem if you women always think that men can’t keep their hands to themselves with their partners around..”

Khushi rolls her eyes at my explanation.

“You are telling me you will behave like a gentleman if you stay in the same room as your partner?” she inquires.

“Yes. Why not? Want to bet?”


She thinks for a second.

“I think you should bet, Khushi” Lavanya adds. She’s very curious to see how this goes, more than me and Khushi are..

“Yea.. I can take guarantee of my Arnav,” Akash continues. “He’s such a gentleman. He wont do anything that’s against Khushi’s code..”

“Thanks Akash”


Me and Akash give each other a high five. Khushi keeps staring at me.


“Okay then..” she finally speaks.

“Okay what?”

“I’m shifting in your room till the rest of our stay here..”


My heart skips a beat. Did she really say that.

“That’s like Khushi…” Lavanya giggles. “ASR… let me tell you when Khushi is up for a Challenge, she makes sure she wins.. You have to really keep your self control up if you want to prove Khushi your gentlemen-ness..”


Akash and Lavanya heartily laugh whereas I keep staring at Khushi who smiles.

“Scared, Mr. Raizada?”

“A bit..” I whisper, stroking her soft cheek with the back of my knuckles. “Please don’t wear those sarongs anymore… I’ll badly lose this challenge then..”


Khushi’s cheeks flame at my remark but she conceals her blush very well.. Giving me a gentle tug, she continues eating while I keep staring at her. So she’s shifting in my room. Can we just extend the stay here? I think we should. We had come to Goa only for 3 days which means we have only two more days and nights to be together like that.. I wish we could stay more because once we are back to AR mansion, there’s no way Khushi is letting me stay in her room or vice versa.


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Khushi’s POV


I don’t know on what basis I told Arnav we can stay in one room. Now that I am in his room, with my bags, I am clueless. He welcomed me inside but since he got an urgent call from work to take, he left me alone to unpack my stuff in the closet. Arnav’s hotel room is similar to mine. Just that it has a proper fully equipped kitchen too. Lavanya comes here to assist me though I ask her to go spend time with Akash instead.


“That’s fine.. I can spend time with Akash even after you leave to Delhi.”

“Oh.” I nod. “How long are you still staying in Goa for the shoot?”

“Two more weeks.” She gives me a set of my clothes which I nicely arrange in the closet next to Arnav’s night suits.


I never thought I would be sharing a room with a man… even if he is my boyfriend now.. With Shyam things were simple. He wasn’t interested in me nor I was. We were just tied together without any expectations from each other.


But with Arnav its different. We are into this relationship not by chance or anybody’s force but because we truly want this. A companionship.


“Okay, whats the plan for today?” Lavanya’s words break my stupor.

“You tell me. You know Goa more than I do.”

“Of course..” she giggles. “Want to go pubbing? There are great pubs around here or water rides? You’ll love that too and they are not very scary.. or…”

“I want to go sightseeing…” I choose what I want to do.

“That’s a cool idea too. Fine.” Lavanya gets up. “Leave it on me. I’ll arrange. Now let me tell Arnav and Akash about it too. Meanwhile you are going to wear denim shorts and a spaghetti top.. this one..”


She chooses a pink spaghetti top for me from my dresses.

“Denim shorts?” I frown. “I don’t have one..”

“We can buy that here. There’s a boutique in the resort where you’ll get such stuff..”

“No thanks. I don’t want to show off my legs.. And specially not when I know they’ll get tanned..”

“Oh come on Khushi. Don’t spoil the fun.. It’s Goa.. People like to get tanned here and Denim shorts will make you look sexier. ASR needs to see your beautiful legs too.”


I push her away at her comment and then continue arranging my clothes in the closet.

“Shut up, La.. And he’s seen enough of my legs last night..”

“What?” she screams.. “How? Where? I mean..”

“Ssshh. Give a break to your dirty thoughts. He saw him swimming last night.. That’s how he saw my legs.”

“Oh..” she giggles.. “Anyway.. I don’t know about that but you and me are twinning with Denim shorts today.. No arguments. Lets go buy you that first..”


She forces me to leave all my work and drags me out of the room. Looks like I have no other option but to do as she wants. It’s going to be one heck of a sightseeing, I can feel it.


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Arnav’s POV


When I return to the room, Khushi is not here. I hope she hasn’t changed her mind about staying together. So I check my phone to see if she left me any message and there it is. She’s gone down to the store to shop a few stuffs for the sightseeing. She doesn't know the real surprise yet and I can’t wait to see her reactions. We still have an hour to go sightseeing so I quickly dial Mom to check how they are doing.


“Arnav.. Hi..” Mom answers my video call. She is definitely in the kitchen.

“Hey mom. Why is that when I call you, you are always in the kitchen? Is Dad making you cook a lot?”


She holds her laughter.

“Don’t talk about that man.. He is seriously going insane…”

“What?” I laugh.. “Where is Dad?” I ask my mother who turns her phone camera and I see my father doing something in the kitchen. He’s wearing an apron and the way he is jumping from one spot to other, and the smoke that comes from the pan which is on the stove, confirms he is on the verge to of getting scolding by Mom.

“Ayush, stop wasting food. Making Pasta for me is not your forte..” Mom shouts at Dad who doesn't seem to stop continuing.


I laugh at that sight. Wish I was in AR mansion to see it Live.

“Ignore him, Arnav. How are you and Khushi? Are you enjoying there?”

“Very much… Hold on…”

I see Khushi entering my room and I wave at her to come fast.

“Mom’s call.”

She hurries and soon takes a seat next to me on the couch.

“Hey Aunty..” she waves at Mom who smiles back at her. They speak for few minutes, while I only admire them interact.

“So, how’s my son as a boyfriend?”

Mom’s sudden question amuses Khushi. She glances at me and then back to Mom on the phone screen.

“I mean… These Raizada men are very hard to please. Their anger is always on their nose and possessiveness in their tone,” Mom adds.

“Well..” Khushi passes me another glance before answering. “It wasn’t very hard to convince the junior Raizada.. All I had to wear is a sarong..”


Mom and Khushi both laugh heartily and though they are making fun of me, I don’t mind. The two most important women of my life were happy, what else did I want?

“Hello there..” Dad joins us over the call and he stands right next to my mother who quickly swallows in nervousness. I can’t see them like this.. so much into love yet holding it up to make sure things work out well this time.

“Hey Dad..”

“Hello Sir.”

“Sir?” Dad frowns at Khushi’s greetings. “At office, I am your boss… Everywhere else I am your boyfriend’s father. Call me Dad like he does because Uncle doesn't suit my character..”

“You mean Aunty suits my character?” Mom debates.

“I didn’t say that.”

“You meant that, Ayush. Don’t try and act to be a matchoman.” Mom then turns to Khushi again. “Don’t feel pressurized to call us Mom and Dad, Khushi. Take your time.”

“Thanks,” Khushi smiles.

“Alright, Dad, Mom. We are going out. We’ll call you tonight or tomorrow. Dad all the best with the Pasta and Mom… don’t be hard on Dad…”


Mom rolls her eyes at that remark but nods. Dad admires her do all those antics and that’s enough for both Mom and me to know how much he still loves her. We end up the call and Khushi quickly gets up.


“I’ll get ready or you’ll first?” she asks.

“We both can..”

“Really?” she raises her brows. “We can’t dress up together Arnav..”

“That’s your problem. I don’t mind changing before you. I’ve full faith on my self-control. If you don’t have on yours and you think seeing me change will make your hormones tickle then..”

“Don’t put thoughts in my head, Arnav.. I warn you..”


I rise and before she can leave, I pull Khushi to me.

“You are safe around me, Khushi. No matter what, I wouldn’t touch you without your consent. But.. on the other hand.. I don’t mind if you don’t follow this rule on me.”


My wink at the end of the sentence makes her blush again. She puts her palms over my chest to stop me from leaning towards her.

“Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada. You better not get any ideas because I am not even letting you sleep on the same bed as mine. Instead of seducing me with your talks why don’t you think how you’ll fit on that couch? It’s not very comfortable..”


She is right. The couch is too narrow and I can’t think of sleeping on it.. Maybe I can ask for an extra bed.

“I’ll fit somehow.. don’t worry..” I challenge her. “Hope you don’t snore..”


Her jaw drops.

“What if I do? You’ll leave me?”

That’s never happening so I slide my arm around her waist and pull her closer again.

“If you snore, I’ll sleep on the bed next to you, to hear your snores from closer..”


She groans at my silly remark and pushes me hard.

“I’m changing in the bathroom. You can change wherever you want..”


I let her go because we are really getting late already to start the sightseeing.


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Since I want to surprise Khushi, I didn’t wait for her in the room to start together, but came down at the concierge where Akash and Lavanya are already there..


“All set?” I ask and Akash nods passing me the keys.

“She’s here…” Lavanya says, looking behind me and I turn to welcome Khushi but the moment I see her, I freeze. She’s wearing a Denim shorts showing off most of her legs and she does seem comfortable in it. wow!! Never thought the woman who wore pantsuits at work most of the times, could swoon me in such attires too. I wait for her to reach us. She’s wearing a Spaghetti top which shows off her midriff if she stretches her hands up. To cover her hands, she has a long shrug on it, just ending where her denim shorts end. I have never seen Khushi Gupta in such casuals before and now that I know how pretty she looks in those, I want her to wear such outfits often.


“Your mouth is hanging, Arnav.” Khushi teases as she reaches closer.

“It’s watering too..” I whisper only for her and just like I wanted, her cheeks turn red. She ignores my comment and turns to the other couple. “Lets go”

“Yup.. Can’t wait to ride with you two along..” Lavanya chirps dragging Khushi away while me and Akash follow them.


The moment we come out, Khushi finally sees the surprise we had for her..


“OMG!!” she gasps. “We are riding bikes?”

“Of course Darling” Lavanya responds. “That’s the best way to see Goa.. On motorbikes and it was totally Arnav’s idea.”


Khushi turns to me and I shrug.

“No ways.. I … I can’t .. I..”

Her expressions give away fear which I sense is somewhere connected to her past. I quickly grab her arms and turn her to me.

“hey? What happened? What’s wrong with bikes?”

“I don’t know.. I just don’t think they are safe.. You know I am even afraid to drive cars which is still safe than this. So sitting on a motorbike behind is like…”

Before she can complete that statement, I cup her face.


“Do you trust me?”

“Arnav, don’t talk about trust here.. Accidents don’t have to do anything with trusts..”

“Accidents can happen anytime anywhere Khushi.. even planes crash that doesn't mean we stop flying in them.. Trust me I’ll ride you safe… I promise..”

She exhales then glances between the bike and me and finally agrees.

“Okay, but no speeding and no racing with Akash’s bike too. We’ll go slow”

“Of course, sweetheart… Now come on.. lets begin the ride..”


Akash and Lavanya head to the other bike while I start the engine of ours. Khushi holds my shoulders while sitting on it behind me. She’s still confused and not very happy about it so I grab both her arms and make her hold my waist.


“Grab me here.. as tight as you need.. okay?”

“Hmm.. You ride slow.”

“Slowest…” I assure her and then we are out of the resort premises..


To be Continued..

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NOTE: Sorry for the delay in updating this chapter friends. Since my new book "FEEL MY LOVE" has released today had so many other things to do. Thank you all for understanding.. Now Off to sleep.. 

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