Chapter Thirteen

Arnav swirled his chair side to side, playing with his paperweight. He thought of Khushi, thinking of the kidnapping and earlier in the hospital. Whenever he would shut his eyes, all he would see was Khushi. Images of her flashed in his mind and Arnav kept stopping himself each and every time.

Stop it, he said in his head. There's no point. Why am I even bothering?

Arnav rested his head back and shut his eyes, letting out a deep sigh.

Does she even think of me that way? Doubt it. She probably hates me.

Arnav rubbed his forehead.

Can't blame her. I'm the reason she got into such a mess.

"Sir?"

Arnav looked up and saw his secretary.

"It's time to lock up."

Arnav nodded and got up. He walked out of HQ and headed towards the house. As he slowly walked back, he looked up at the star-filled sky.

Dad, wherever you are, help me. Give me a sign!

At that moment, a star twinkled and went back to normal, as if it were shining for a moment.

Arnav smiled slightly. Thanks dad.

He headed into the house and went straight up to his and Khushi's room. When he opened the door, he gaped. He found Khushi at the wardrobe with a pile of clothes.

"Khushi, what are you doing," Arnav asked bewildered.

Khushi turned. "Oh, Arnavji, when did you come? I'm just rearranging the wardrobe."

"What the? Why? You're supposed to be resting Khushi."

"But I was bored Arnavji. So I thought-"

"You thought wrong. Khushi put those down now. You're going back to bed."

"But Arnavji, I can't just-"

"Yes you can, so put them down."

"Arnavji, I can't just leave our clothes on the floor," she slightly chuckled.

Arnav went over to her to hold the clothes. He reached out to get them and his hands touched hers. Both of their eyes' shot up to the other's and their eyes locked. They just gazed away at each other, when there was a knock at the door.

"Chote? Khushi?"

It was Anannya.

The two split away and Khushi went to the door and opened it.

"Ma, come in."

Anannya smiled. "That's okay. I noticed Chote coming in so I heated the food up. Come down to eat, okay Chote. And Khushi, I'll send food up for you as well."

"No, Ma, that's okay. I'll go down as well."

"No you won't," Arnav said. "You need to get your rest."

"But Arnavji-"

"No but's. Ma, I'll be down in a few."

Anannya smiled at their childish acts and went downstairs.

"Arnavji, please don't make me stay in here. I'm fine!"

"Khushi, no. For crying out loud, you just came back from the hospital!"

"But I'm so bored in here! There's nothing to do!"

"You have TV, your phone, iPad, etc. What more do you need?"

"... someone to do it with."

Arnav sighed. Of course she needed someone; she was all alone.

"I get bored here all by myself," Khushi said in a low voice. "So I move around to, I don't know... entertain myself."

"I'm sorry," Arnav replied in a low voice.

Khushi shook her head. "It's not your fault Arnavji. Anyways, you go eat; Ma will be waiting."

"Come down with me."

Khushi shook her head. "It's okay. I'll just rest and eat up here."

Arnav felt bad, but he just nodded. He went downstairs and saw the food ready on the table, but he just didn't feel right. So he came up with an idea.

Upstairs, Khushi sighed heavily and leaned back in bed. She was completely bored and was staring up at the ceiling when the door opened. In came Arnav with a maid behind with a trolley of food.

"Arnavji? What's all of this," Khushi asked.

"You and I are going to eat together."

"What?"

Khushi was shocked. The maid had set the food on the table and Khushi got out of bed ad went over to them. Arnav gestured her to sit down and he sat across from her. The maid left and Arnav set the food on their plates. They began to eat, watching TV together. Soon, they finished up and Arnav called a maid in to clean up.

Khushi yawned.

"Tired," Arnav questioned.

Khushi nodded. "A bit."

"Why don't you go to bed. I have some work to catch up with."

"Okay," Khushi smiled lightly.

She got her nightwear and went into the bathroom to change. When she came out, she saw Arnav on his laptop. He smiled lightly at her and Khushi did the same. She went to bed and tried to go to sleep, but she couldn't. She kept thinking of Arnav and with him especially in the room, it wasn't being any easier.

Khushi turned and took a peek at Arnav. He was sitting in front of her, facing the other way, so she could only see the back of the lounger. She just watched him, seeing him lean forward or back now and then. She would notice his muscles bunch up and she couldn't help but to bite her lower lip.

Arnav stood up and picked up his coffee mug, sipping some coffee. He placed it down and turned to go to the wardrobe. Khushi quickly shut her eyes and waited to hear the wardrobe open. When she did, she opened one eye and listened. Arnav came walking back and Khushi quickly shut her eyes again. She peeked and saw Arnav facing the other way.

Suddenly, Arnav's phone rang.

"Hello," he said into his phone.

The person spoke and Arnav moved around the room, picking files up, Khushi closing her eyes now and then, making sure not to get caught.

"Since we already have been signed in, then there are no problems. It's just a matter of time and then campaigning starts. ... yeah. Okay."

Arnav stood by his laptop and did some stuff. Khushi was watching him in admiration.

He's such a politician, Khushi said in her head. My politician, she blushed, biting her lip.

"Alright, tomorrow then," and Arnav hanged up.

He placed his phone down and his next move shocked Khushi. Arnav unbuttoned his shirt and cuffs and took off his shirt. Khushi gaped as Arnav tossed his shirt over to the sofa. He stretched up and Khushi had to bite her lip to control herself. Arnav moved his hands to the side of his face, making his muscles bunch up. Khushi licked her lips in approval, biting them.

Wow, he's so built, she yelled in her head.

Arnav was about to turn her way and Khushi quickly shut her eyes. Arnav went to the bathroom and Khushi quickly turned that way.

Damn, he's got muscles, she yelled in her head.

Suddenly the bathroom door opened and Khushi quickly shut her eyes. Arnav looked at Khushi and slightly smiled. He went over to the vanity and stood in front of the mirror. Khushi peeked and looked at his reflection. His abs were on display and Khushi had to stop herself from letting out a moan which was dying to come out! Arnav ran his hands through his hair and then picked up his white T-shirt and put it on.

Khushi slightly pouted but then quickly shut her eyes as Arnav went back to the wardrobe. He pulled out a pair of sweats and stripped off his pants. Khushi had to bite her lip really hard so that she wouldn't gasp. She had to control herself with great effort, especially for what he did next. Arnav took off his underwear and Khushi caught a full glimpse of his butt!

Holy.... He's got a sexy ass!

Arnav's phone rang and he walked across the room and picked up his phone. He spoke and went in front of the vanity. Khushi's eyeballs dilated as she caught a glimpse of his manhood.

Khushi quickly shut her eyes and tried to get the vision out of her head, but she kept seeing his muscles, his abs, his butt, and his thing over and over again. Especially that.

Arnav put his boxers on and then his sweats. He headed to the bathroom to brush his teeth and then went to the sofa to go to sleep. Turning the lights off, he slowly drifted off, taking one more glance at Khushi, even though it was her back, and then fell asleep. What did he know that his mere innocently-done actions had now troubled a poor unfortunate soul ;)