Lavanya POV

"Alright girls remember walk in sequence as you were told in the rehearsals. Also keep in mind the coordination of colors. Do not walk randomly. We want to start from the lightest colors and move to the most vibrant shades. Hope you all have have understood."

I explained the last minute details to the models who were getting ready at the back stage. Goshhh its a tough task to manage. Ughhh. Where is our head designer? This girl I tell you....always running here and there. She is seriously like a dragonfly. Noisy, speedy and exceptional. One and only. Khushi Gupta.

"Khushiiii.....someone go and find out where Khushi is...."
Damn it we do not have much time now. ASR will arrive any moment. And the head designer needs to be present at the group meeting before the show begins.

"Lavanya ji I am here. Phewww. I am so breathless right now. Anitaji's blouse needed some alterations and Ritaji's sandals went missing all of sudden, for a minute I was so worried but then Rameshwarji found it and then..."
Khushi Gupta the chirpiest of our design team started rambling as usual.

I was smiling internally watching her in her hyper mode. We met 8 months ago when the entire idea of AR Indian Bridal Line was nothing but a concept given to work on by ASR. And I simply had no clue about Indian Bridal dresses. However, everything in me changed after meeting the explosive bomb KKG. A professional designer who is not only perfect but also someone who puts her best at every given task.
In these 8 months Khushi was able to win the hearts of every person in AR. Apart from ASR ofcourse. Since boss had been in London for the past one year.

We have worked tediously to achieve ASRs vision. But Khushis ideas were unique and refreshing. Appealing to the eyes without being over the top. Highlighting the traditions of Indian roots yet showing newness in it. She gave a structure to ARs Indian line. She is humble, chirpy, down to earth and a happy go lucky kinda girl. And now I am terrified. I do not want to think whats gonna happen when this soul will meet our boss ASR. I sighed deeply feeling sad for her. I hope she does not resign later. Because the two of them are poles apart. Literally.

"Are you even listening to me? Lavanyaji??? Where are you lost? Oh I see...you are busy dreaming about your hero right? I mean you are thinking about Amanji right?"
Khushi elbowed me slightly making her point.

Khushi's teasing brought me out of my stupor. I blushed when she mentioned about Aman. And she laughed out loudly gaining the attention of others.
"Shhh. Khushi. Please yaar dont mention his name so loudly. We are still keeping things under wraps."
I said trying to remain all casual.

"Oho why are you blushing so much Lavanyaji? I just dont get it. Why do girls feel so shy when they talk about their lovers?"
She asked with a pout.

"Because its a matter of love Khushi. You are being all feisty right now since you are not in the same position. When you will find love then you too will forget all this bold avatar of yours."
I said making her understand the significance of love in someones life.

"Haha. Mark my words Lavanyaji when Khushi Gupta will fall in love she wont be the silent shy types. Me falling in love will be a national news. I wont ever be shy about my lover. As a fact my beloved will be the one who will roam around with apple like cheeks mind you."
She chuckled and then sighed dreamily.

Hmmm. You are the eighth wonder of this world Khushi. I hope your Mr. Right will be able to handle you. He has to be really strong to deal with a firecracker like you. I wondered in my mind.

"By the way why were you looking for me?"
She asked curiously.

OMG...

She will make me Khushi part 2. Goshhhh. I am so dead.
"Khushiiiiiii. Today ASR will be coming to attend this event. We will be meeting him in a while. A short meeting before the event you see. So I just want to warn you beforehand. He is not like a normal boss okay. So please dont show your real personality to him. He will go all beserk on you."
I pleaded with her.

"Arrey Lavanyaji hum hum hain. Aapke boss ASR ke gusse ke baare mein bas ab tak sunna hi hai aaj dekh bhi lenge. Aur waise bhi aise gusse wale boss humne bahut dekhein hain par unhone hum jaise phooljadi kabhi nai dekhi hogi. To aap humari nai unki chinta kijiye."
(Lavanyaji I am KHUSHI. I have heard all about ASRs anger till now but today I will see it with my own eyes. And no matter how arrogant and short tempered your boss is...he is nothing in front of a firefly like me. So you worry about him).

"Well my job is to warn you rest is upto you Khushi. Now tell me is there anything about the event that needs my attention? I have checked everything again and again. All seems perfect to me."
I asked Khushi which triggered another one of her rambling sessions.

Oh GOD I hope this event turns out beautifully without any issues.

Arnav POV

"Aman our first Indian Bridal line is going to be showcased in tonights event...so make sure that no mistake happens. I want zero errors. And yes I want to meet the designer team before the show. London projects took a lot of my time. I need to build a rapport with them. And then slowly we can transition both the indian and the western line into an Indo western collection."
I stated confidently to my manager Aman Sharma while on our way to Radisson Blue Hotel for tonights show.

"Yes ASR. I will make sure that it happens in the same order. And yes as far as the meeting is concerned I have already informed Lavanya about the introductions. The creative team has reached the venue. Anything else?"
Aman asked in his professional tone as usual.

"No. Nothing for now."
I replied.

Now nothing can stop me from attaining my goal. This will be another victory that AR Designs will bag. The competitors will end up being sour loosers for sure. I thought and smirked.

An hour later I walked in the small meeting room adjoining the back stage of the ramp. Aman called up Lavanya to come along with the team for the introductory session. Trying to kill some time I began to check a few pending emails on my laptop. A couple of minutes later Lavanya walked in greeting me and along with 5-6 people who appeared to be slightly nervous. Haah. Happens around me. That is such an obvious reaction. Its a trademark thing. Without wasting another second I started explaining the importance of being in AR and my expectations from the new team. I also appreciated them for their designs. All this while my face was hidden behind my laptop. Finally after a good session of twenty minutes I told them to resume their duties.

"Lavanya I need to have a word with the head designer. Rest of you can leave."
I said while forwarding the last of my mails.

"Sure ASR. Here she is. Khushi Gupta the one who gave a new picture to your vision."

I looked up to greet the woman but all my words vanished in thin air....

Nothing prepared me for such a sight...

A beauty full of innocence....sparkling wide eyes acting as a door to her emotions...full pink lips curves upwards slightly indicating a smirk which defeated mine. Huhhh?? Eyesbrows wiggling up and down as if asking me the reason for my sudden silence. Dressed in a red A line gown almost glowing and brightening my meeting room. I gulped watching her hourglass figure.

Who is this Siren like Beauty???
I silently gasped.

"Hello Mr. Raizada. Nice meeting you. Now that we have joined hands for a wonderful purpose I am sure....you will like working...together...with me."
Her nightingale like voice addressed me. Wait a minute did I hear it correctly...SHE PURPOSELY EMPHASIZED ON THE TOGETHER AND ME!!!

I heard Lavanya clearing her throat in the background.

Ofcourse I am right...Khushi Gupta...the vixen...actually had the audacity to flirt with me...

Unexpectedly I lost my filter and replied...

"WHAT THE...DID YOU JUST...?"
I asked sternly but stammered since my heart was beating loudly hurting my ribcage due to her beauty.

"Any problem Mr. Raizada?"
She asked all innocently.

No I cannot say anything at the moment. She purposely twisted something professional in a personal way. Not now Raizada. Dont say anything at the moment.

"Nothing. Yeah it will be good to work together from now on Ms Gupta."
I said repeating her words.

The siren in red walked a little more closer making me all concious.
"Call me Khushi. Wont you?"
Her voice turned husky all of a sudden.

"WHAT THE....listen Khushi.."
I tried again. Stammering fool right? What is going on...???

But her next words left me speechless.
"Haaye kya mardana awaaz hai...dobara humara naam lijiye na....Arnavjiiii...!!!"
(Woahhhh...what a manly voice you have...say my name again will you...Arnavjiiiii....!!!)

My heart literally jumped out of chest and turned into a poodle in seconds hearing such innocent yet seductive words. No one. No one ever called me with so much passion.

Uhhhhhhhhhh....
WHATS HAPPENING TO ME????

I noticed Lavanya had already left my cabin. Ughhhh. Coward. She left me all alone. Now what am I gonna do???? I cannot move away from her. She is like magnet. Full of trouble but with greek goddess like looks...
What the hell am I doing????? I am praising her mentally instead of scolding her. Where did my anger disappear???

"What did you just call me??? Arnavjii???? Look Khushi Gupta you...what...DAMN IT....you are...this is not right..."
I said stutteringly while she began to walk further reducing the little distance between us. With shallow breaths I walked backwards and ended up being pinned to the wall by the seductress.

"Phirse kahiye..?"
She said tracing my cheeks with her index finger.

With shallow breaths, trembling hands and erratic heartrate, very much aware of her soft touch I asked in a whisper...
"Kya...?"

"Wohi 'DAMN IT'....Sach keh rahein hain AK-47 wali bullets ki tarah inn shabdon ne humare dil ko chalni kardia."
(Same words DAMN IT...Truth be told the phrase actually punched my heart like AK-47 bullets).
I gasped loudly hearing her words.

WHAT...

MY WORDS ARE LIKE AK-47 BULLETS TO HER HEART????!!!!??

SHE WILL KILL ME WITH HER WORDS....

I HAVE TO STOP HER....

"Listen Khushi Gupta you better move or....or....I..."
Oh goshhhh again with the stuttering.

HAVE YOU LOST IT BIG TIME ASR.....

"Alright. Alright. Abhi ke liye ruk jaatein hain ARNAVJIII. Par aapko bata doon ki KHUSHI GUPTA KO AAP BHA GAYE HAIN. AUR ISS MAJNU KI LAILA TO HUM HI BANEGEIN..."
(For now I will stop ARNAVJIII. But let me inform you that this KHUSHI GUPTA HAS DEVELOPED A FONDNESS FOR YOU. AND ONLY I WILL BE THE JULIET OF THIS ROMEO..)
With a wink and a deep sigh she stepped back giving me the needed space to breath.

She walked out of the meeting room and then waved with a passionate look.

And that is when I realized a big fact.

My cheeks felt warm.

Warmer than usual.

WHAT THE...

AM I BLUSHING????

ARNAV SINGH RAIZADA is turning red....and...pink....

NOOOOOOOOO.......

Khushi POV

Today was supposed to be the best day of my life. But it turned out to be the most stupendous day of my life. The fashion line was expected to start soon so Lavanyaji called the team for a short meeting with ASR. Our boss. However everything changed drastically when I first saw Arnav Singh Raizada a while ago.

Flashback...

Big Brown Eyes.

Blood Red lips.

Stubbled cheeks and chin.

Handsome and Muscular.

And a hot shot in formal attire.

Yeh ladka hai allah kaisa hai deewana
Kitna mushkil hai tauba isko samjhaana
Ke dheere dheere dil beqaraar hota hai
Hote hote hote, pyaar hota hai.....
(Cannot translate..its actually a hindi movie song)

HAYEEEEEE.....
(WOWWWWWW)

DEVI MAIYYA YE KYA JAADU HAI...
(WHAT SORT OF A MAGIC IS THIS DEVI MAIYYA...)

Dhero filmein dekhi....
(I have watched too many movies..)

Bahut handsome hunks ko nihara hai....
(I have admired too many handsome hunks...)

Par ye to...HUMARE MR. RIGHT NIKLE....
(But this man....HE IS MY MR. RIGHT..)

After the meeting I continuously flirted with my hero. He initially tried to scold me but my bubbly personality made him melt like butter. I could easily see redness all over those cute & edible cheeks. I cornered him to the wall and enjoyed the sight of his flustered self. Giggling to myself I only left him when I declared the fact that only I am meant for him. Claiming my right I sauntered out of the room like a bossss!!!!

"KHUSHIIII are you CRAZYYYYY????? Did you just flirt with ASR..????
Our BOSSSS ARNAV SINGH RAIZADA????? Khushi I am telling you he will fire you before the show itself...go and apologize...he will loose it big time yaar...PLEASE LISTEN..."
Lavanyaji said with exxageration.

I sighed deeply in happiness and then replied calmly walking to the our seating area. She followed in a hypereactive mode.

"Lavanyaji nothing can happen now. The Cupid has striked. Now all we need to do is wait for your ASR to accept the fact that me and him...we are meant to be."
I declared in triumph.

"WHATTTTT?????? You like...YOU LIKE ASR????"
Lavanyaji screamed in my ears.

"ASR...naaah...ab to JEEJAJI bulane ki aadat daal lijiye Ms. Kashyap. Come on lets go. The show is about to start."
(ASR....noooo...get in the habit of calling of BROTHER IN LAW Ms.Kashyap).

And I waltzed to the seating area along with a numb Lavanyaji.

Hmmm. Arnavjiii how long will it take you to recover and come back from Khushi land. I am waiting......Haaaye....what a day in my life....