Love Happens: Chapter 3

Arnav’s Cabin, AR Fashion House, Delhi.


Arnav, NK and Akash were discussing some matter when Aman came in the room.

“ASR I just got a call from Mr. Shah and I don’t think you are going to like what he informed me” said Aman.


“Just come to the point Aman” said Arnav irritated.


Even Akash and NK looked worried.


“Actually yesterday I called Mr. Shah and informed him that you are going to visit the branch in a few days, so the employees there sort of panicked and they could not deliver some of the dresses which had to be delivered yesterday” informed Aman.


“Did anyone threatened to sue us?” asked Akash.


“Not exactly, but one of the clients that they could not deliver to was K so…” Aman left the sentence incomplete because he knew his boss wouldn’t need to hear more to get the point.


Everyone waited for Arnav’s anger and he did not disappoint.


“HOW COULD HE LET SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPEN? THIS IS UTTER INCOMPETENCE ON HIS PART” roared Arnav


“I know but he delivered the dress today morning” informed Aman.


“Why?” asked Arnav.


“Err... What?” Aman did not understand what exactly Arnav was trying to ask.


“Why couldn’t they deliver the dresses?” asked Arnav gritting his teeth.


“You see, when they were informed that you were coming to visit, they panicked and started to put everything in order so as to not anger you and in that chaos the delivery of the dresses got delayed” explained Aman.


Before Arnav could shout some more


NK asked “was K angry?” 

“Well she was angry at first but she was mostly disappointed. She did threaten to cancel the contract if such a thing was repeated again” said Aman in a breath.


“Obviously, any sane person would threaten to cancel the contract. This is such a carless mistake on the part of Mr. Shah” said Arnav angrily.


“It is disappointing. I never thought Mr. Shah would make such a mistake” said NK.


“Exactly, he knows if someone like K cancels their contract with us and if the media gets a wind of it, then it will cause us negative publicity” said Akash.


“Not only this, if the media comes to know that K has threatened to cancel the contract and the reason for threatening us then people will start doubting AR” explained Aman.


“Mr. Shah is in so much trouble. I do not hire people to make such mistakes” said Arnav.


“Was there problem with any other clients?” asked Akash.


“No, other deliveries were not so urgent” informed amen.


“That’s good, we can talk to K once we go to Mumbai and solve the problem in a friendly manner” said NK.


Everyone agreed to this solution.

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Shantivan, Delhi.

The ladies were gathered in Anjali’s room after their shopping trip.


“Did you see what I bought sasuma?” questioned Manorama while going through her purchases.


“I think you mean to say what you did not buy. You bought almost everything from the shops” taunted Subhadra.


Manorama’s excitement dimed a little hearing this.


“Sumi is just joking Manorama. But you did buy many things. I am glad that your shopping is done” explained Devyani.


“How can I go to Mumbai without shopping” said Manorama.


“Mami has a point. We have to look our best. What if someone spots me and offers me a role in TV or something. For that I need to look beautiful” said Anjali.


“Beauty does not lie in your outer appearance only Anjali” explained Devyani.


“Yes but outer appearance only attracts people” said Anjali arrogantly.


“Did you get something to wear sasuma and samdhanji?” asked Manorama.


“Yes we both got some nice sarees to wear for the party” said Subhadra.


“I still have to go a few places for shopping. I did not like the collection we saw today much” said Anjali.


“If that’s the case than tell Chotey to bring something from his collection” suggested Subhadra.


“You’re right dadi. I’ll tell Chotey to bring me the most expensive and prettiest saree from his collection” decided Anjali.


Saying this she went to call Arnav. But Devyani was looked a little worried.

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At night

Everyone was waiting in the living room for the boys to come so that they could go and have dinner. Just then Anjali saw them coming.


“Chotey did you bring me the saree I asked for?” questioned Anjali before they could even sit.


“Anju at least let them sit and catch their breath” said Shyam.


Anjali waited for about 5 seconds before she questioned again “did you?”


“Yes di. Here it is” Arnav showed the box with AR’s logo clearly engraved on it.


Anjali opened the box and inspected the saree.


“It’s beautiful” said Anjali still inspecting the saree.


“But do you think it is ok to wear such a blouse. It is a bit revealing” asked Manorama.


“People there will be wearing much more revealing blouses Mami. You don’t worry. And I have to keep up with the trend” said Anjali.


“It is beautiful. How much does it cost? I’ll have the money deposited in your account” inquired Shyam.


“What is the need to pay Chotey? Think of it as his gift to his di. Am i right Chotey?” asked Anjali.


“Yes jeju, di is right, you don’t need to pay me anything” said Arnav.


“But...” Shyam looked uncomfortable to accept such and expensive gift.


“Yes daamadji, after all chotey’s money is Anjali’s money” explained Subhadra.


“Just for knowledge, how much does the saree cost?” questioned Anjali.


“Its costs Rs. 5, 50,000/- and it is designed by one of our best designer” said NK.


“See it’s only Rs. 5, 50,000/-.” said Anjali dismissing the topic.


“Anyway, I am tired. I’ll freshen up and come. You all proceed towards dining table” said Arnav.

Saying this Arnav went to his room. Akash and NK too went to their room to freshen up. No one noticed that for a moment Arnav looked hurt that Anjali was more concerned about the saree then him except for Devyani who was watching the whole exchange silently.

Arnav:

I am over thinking it. In the excitement of seeing the saree, di must have forgotten to ask me about my day. Still she did not even thank me. But di does not need to thank me. And I can obviously give expensive gifts to di. But she could have acknowledged my effort. I personally choose the saree for her. But di does not know that. I need to stop thinking so much about such small matter.

Convincing himself he went to have dinner.

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Singhania house, Mumbai.

Everyone was in the living room at night just talking.


“So Khush, did you deliver the dress to your client today?” asked Payal

“Yes. I personally went to give the dress to my client. And it was a plus point that she liked the dress, so she did not fuss about the delay much” informed Khushi.


“Speaking about dress, you do have our dresses ready for the opening and the party right?” asked Lavanya.


“Of course I have them ready. How can you even ask me such a question?” said Khushi.


“Then what are you waiting for? Show us our dresses” said Lavanya.


“Sorry, that’s not going to happen. I have only given dadi and disa their sarees. You both will see your dresses a night before the opening” informed Khushi


“That’s not fair” said Payal


“Exactly, what if they don’t fit us or something” said Lavanya


“If they want to see the dresses then show them. What’s there to hide?” said Manyata


“Please dadi. I know their measurements. They will fit them perfectly. I want to surprise them. Please don’t ask for them now” said Khushi


“I have trust in you. I’ll see them when you want me to see them” said Payal smiling


“Fine, I will also see them when you want to show me. At least tell us what we are wearing” Lavanya was sulking.


“Well disa said that she wanted to see us in a lehenga so we three are wearing a lehenga for the opening and as for the party, we will obviously wear an evening gown. I am sure you both will love them” said Khushi excitedly.

“You remembered about the lehenga” asked Sarita.


“Of course disa, how can I forget? Your wish is my command” said Khushi dramatically.


Manyata and Sarita looked fondly at Khushi.


“By the way you both did like your sarees right?” asked Khushi nervously


“I loved it. It suits me perfectly” said Manyata smiling


“I also loved it. My gudiya gave it to me, how can I not love it?” said Sarita.


“Now I am supper excited to see the dresses you have chosen for us” said Payal


“I bet we will look killer in those dresses” said Lavanya naughtily.


“That I can guarantee” said Khushi winking at Payal and Lavanya.


“Jay called me this evening and said that all the guests are confirmed and all the other arrangements are done. But what about the media Lavanya?” enquired Manyata.


“Don’t worry nani. All the big and small media houses are invited for the opening and red carpet. But for inside the party only a few professional photographers are hired. And we will be distributing the photos to the media houses along with our official statements. And all the media houses have signed the contract” explained Lavanya.


“Wow lav, nice planning” praise Payal.


Even Manyata, Khushi and Sarita were impressed. Seeing that Lavanya shifted uncomfortably


“Please no need to praise me. It’s my job” said Lavanya


“Lav” said Khushi. Lavanya looked at her expectantly. “Take a compliment, will you?”


Everyone laughed hearing this and Lavanya glared at Khushi. Bella went near Lavanya and sat near her legs.


“See even Bella says that you should take a compliment without any fuss” said Payal.


“And what about security arrangements?” asked Manyata.


“I have spoken to john our security head. He has it under control” informed Lavanya


“I almost forgot. I got a call from Antonio our head chef. He asked me to come tomorrow and taste the final menu” said Khushi.


“Sometimes we are so jealous of you Khush” informed Payal


“What? Why?” asked Khushi looking confused.


“I agree. Payal and I have to exercise and sweat like pigs to maintain our figure, on the other hand you eat like a pig but you don’t gain any weight” said Lavanya annoyed.


Khushi laughed and said “well thank my genes for that. I get them from ma”.


Hearing this all fell silent and Khushi also realized what she had said. Clearing her throat Manyata said “she is right you know. Tara hardly ever gained weight and I remember, even after gudiya was born Tara managed to lose the extra weight easily. Even her friends used to complain. On the other hand look at me, I am still so fat”


Realizing that Manyata was trying to lighten the situation Lavanya said “please dadi you are perfect, but disa on the other hand…”


Hearing this Sarita twisted Lavanya’s ear and was lecturing her about calling her fat. Seeing this Khushi started laughing. Hearing her laugh everyone sighed in relief.


“I don’t think now disa is going to feed me so I might as well go with Khushi and have Antonio’s yummy food” said Lavanya rubbing her ear.


“Then you will definitely become fat and then it will be disa’s turn to call you fat” said Payal showing her tongue to Lavanya.


Seeing the girls banter, Manyata and Sarita excused them and retired for the night. Once they were out of sight Lavanya asked “now the most important discussion. I have seen the Raizada boys, they are some eye candy. You sure that the dresses you have selected for us are hot?”


“Do you doubt my skills? Trust me not only the Raizada boys but all the boys in the party will have their eyes only on us” said Khushi confidently


“But they aren’t too revealing right?” asked Payal


“I would never select anything revealing, at least for you” said Khushi


“What is that supposed to mean?” asked Payal


“She means that we both know that you like to dress conservatively, but we both don’t have a problem with showing a little bit of skin” explained Lavanya.


“What’s wrong in dressing modestly?” Payal looked a little angry.


“Nothing is wrong in dressing modestly, but sometimes it’s ok to show a little bit of skin. That does not mean you are trying to attract men. I know you have faced such situations, but not all men have bad intentions. And do you think I would let any man harm my payu” said Khushi comforting Payal.


Payal just stared at them


“She is right. Before a man can even touch you, Khushi will kick him where it hurts the most” said Lavanya naughtily.


Hearing this, all laughed. Seeing the time Khushi said “let’s go to sleep. It’s quite late. I have to go the hotel tomorrow”.

Everyone retired for the night.

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Khushi’s home studio

Everything is packed. And I think I will also check the arrangements of our private suites once again tomorrow. And since I am going there, I will first go to Belleza and pick up the outfits and keep them in the hotel suites. And I can’t wait to taste the food made by Antonio. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.

She went to sleep thinking about things to do tomorrow.

• Next update: they meet.