The moment car door closed as he step in, he felt sudden uneasiness engulf his frame. Gulping his parched throat, he nodded curtly towards the driver who instantly accelerated the engine. As the car move out Raizada mansion premises, he felt like he was slipping out from the most precious treasure. He just wanted to bang open the door and rushed towards his baby. But then the decision of his restrained him from doing so. He opened the top two buttons of his shirt in an attempt to ease the tension. Failing miserably, he opened a file as his second attempt. All the letters printed on the file seems bringing headache to him. Closing it with a thud, he sighed diverting his gaze towards the window.

Ever in his life since had he started using four wheelers, he never lowered the window glasses. It was always considered as a low standard act for him. What is the use of AC car when the glasses are lowered?, He would argue with Khushi if ever she asks him to open the door. But today that seems like a escaping route. He pressed the toggle and the glass of his window lowered paving way for air to tear inside the car. Instead of cold breeze, he was welcomed with warm air since it was past 9 A.M. Pushing away the strange sensation he wandered his eyes over the road. The plain road and racing cars didn't distracted him. What the! Why can't I stay calm? Calm down ASR. Don't behave like a love sick puppy. You're ASR for god sake, act like one. Uff.. You gone crazy, his conscience chided him.

He rubbed his temple to soothe the uneasy part of his heart. All of sudden something on red caught his eyes. He narrowed his eyes and noted the brand name of a car.

'Aarush also would love to travel in this type of cars one day' He thought seeing the latest model stylish car which surpasses his vehicle.

After that, all his remaining time was left on noticing the brand names of the latest cars surpassing him and their models. Probably he wouldn't even paid much attention to his cars while buying it.

"Sir.. We reached" He snapped up from his reverie when Mohan called him.

Giving a curt nod, he took his files and laptop bag. For the very first time he pushed his first baby, his AR to back seat for his real baby Aarush who was his world now.

Aman came running towards him and got his files. Arnav looked at the office. Though he wish to go inside, a part of his brain wished to see aarush.

He took his mobile and in no time call was connected to Khushi and she attended it on first ring as if waiting for his call.

"What is he doing? Does he miss me? Did you feed him? Is he sleeping or woke up playing with his fingers? Khushi dammit, speak something..." He bombarded her with questions not giving her a chance to speak.

"Only if you give me a chance I can answer you arnavji. He's doing good. He's just the way when you left for office and his little stomach was full. Lastly he's sleeping now and did not miss his daddy" Khushi answered genuinely but said the last line with little mirth. The idea of irking him was so fun for her these days. She finds it cute when he goes gaga over aarush. Even di whom he given a top priority in his life seems spell bounded by his over possessive nature and found it amusing like other members. They couldn't believe their eyes, the one whom hated the mere word of kids was now all set with his protective, possessive weapon to safeguard his son. They even doubt that he's obsessed with aarush and there have been a thought of consulting his actions with physiatrist.

"Fine. Call me when he wakes" He said going to end the call.

"Arey.. Why do you want me to inform about his sleeping pattern? See arnavji he can't even speak if he wakes up" She tried to reason her logic. She knows if she gives minute to minute or hour to hour updates, Arnav wouldn't possibly working on the office.

"Shut up Khushi, do as I say" He warned her taking his steps towards his office.

She was enraged by his talks. More than his eagerness on knowing aarush, she was irked by the fact that he didn't speak anything about her. Earlier it would be always her but now her son took her place and she can't digest it "What would you do if I didn't agree?"

"Then be ready to rant about how I left the office midway and to be precise even before enter into my cabin to see aarush" He smirked hearing her gasp. The only thing he missed to notice was the gasp, which was not only heard on the phone but on his side too. Employees who crossed him almost had heart attack hearing Arnav's threat. They rubbed their eyes and ears to assure themselves that, they're keeping their sane and they aren't hallucinating nor their ears deceived them.

His smirk turned into a full fledged smile oblivious to his surroundings when aarush noise was heard through the phone.

"Is he awake?"

"Seems like... Bye arnavji. Don't come midway" She warned.

"Hey stop. Khu..."

Dammit, He shook his head receiving the dead end on the call.

"ASR... ASR you've reports to see and a meeting to attend" Aman cleared his throat sensing the glued eyes on Arnav.

"Yeah.." Arnav nodded and took a deep expelled sigh before proceeding towards his cabin.

One hour passed, Arnav tried hard to immerse himself in work like earlier times.

"Aakash what about the Mr. Sharma deal. There was a mismatch between imports and exports bills. Why haven't it was checked by auditor?"

"But bhai... Hadn't we decided mutually about terminating our partnership with Sharma's? Their qualities doesn't match ours" Aakash asked in uncertain.

Arnav narrowed his eyes and then he explained his stance "We decided to stop their products only because of it's warmness which didn't settle well with our designs. But now... I think we're in need of their products.." He stopped for brief time.

"But..."

"Aakash I am planning to launch clothing for babies"

"That's good idea bhai. But why suddenly?"

"I've been thinking this from aarush birth. Let's launch under his initial. The money we earn from that collections would be donated to orphan kids"

"You're always great bhai" Aakash visually showed his enthusiasm and put forth his another doubt.

"Aarush initial means AR or ASR? Both are already on market bhai"

"AKA"

Aakash sharp brain found the meaning yet he wished to hear this from his bhai mouth. So he presented himself as skeptical.

"Aarush Khushi Arnav" Arnav said with a smile. The unison of their name itself give a serene feeling to him.

"And one more thing, don't disclose this to anyone. I want it to be a surprise"

Aakash raised his thumbs up, sealing the most precious private deal of their life. His mind already started to busy over his next set of plans. He and Payal will have their junior in few months.

"Come to Earth. I am going now, look after the meetings" Arnav jerked Aakash by his words.

"But bhai, it's not even half a day yo.."

Arnav intervened collecting his files "I know. It must be aarush playing time now. I've to go"

"But..."

Arnav didn't stood more than a second to hear his lament. He marched out throwing instructions on Bluetooth obviously to Aman.

"Aarush playtime or his? Only he was going to gwack aarush. Bhai and his weird excuses!' Aakash mumbled with a smile seeing the disappearing figure of Arnav.

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"Awww meri jalebi is playing ah?" Khushi giggled twirling having aarush in her arms.

Aarush smiled showing his dimple clutching Khushi saree in his tight fist.

Khushi twirled again making his lips stretch more wide. He blinked his small eyes sucking his one thumb and another hand was already clutching to Khushi dress. The soft touch of his fingers on her heart took her to another world.

She made faces. Like his mother he expressed all his emotions through his face. If Khushi made a face which enthrills him he eagerly raised his hands to touch her cheeks. If she made funny face he smiled. And when she made poker face he remained silent. Few times he didn't react at all. His small brain was tired by her test that he closed his eyes the exact moment Arnav entered the room.

"Daddy is back"

Khushi formed three O's in shock whereas aarush opened his wide hearing a familiar loud voice.

Arnav reached them in two strides and placed a sweet peck on aarush forehead.

"Did baby missed daddy?"

"Only if you give the chance he can miss you arnavji" Khushi said totally annoyed by her husband behaviour.

He narrowed his eyes at her "What do you mean?"

"Had you ever give him time to analyse your absence? It's only three hours you left for office and here you're back. In this three hours, he slept two and half hours and remaining he filled his stomach"

"So what's the big deal? I missed him" He casually answered removing his office suit.

"Remember someone told me that he'll reduce his over possessiveness and he did not want to cage his son in his love. But you proved that, It is always easier said than done." She announced in sheer irritation.

Irked by her words, he marched towards her.

"Let me rephrase it according to you, It is easy to do than say" Before Khushi could comprehend his words, he took aarush gently in his arms and put him safely on the bed.

She frowned and next moment her lips was imprisoned by him. She closed her eyes getting the meaning of his words. He wants her to shut her mouth and he did it without saying, else he knows her mouth will never be shut.

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Happy 7thAnniversary Arshians 💖

This update was a small token of love for all your love on my stories and giving me an opportunity to keep Arshi alive with my stories 😘😘