Arnav POV

I rushed inside the studio room of AR office. Jeff the photographer was trying his level best to deal with her. As expected Lisa our model was throwing useless trantrums. I could hear all the silly reasons she came up with to delay the shoot. Back ache, need for a refreshing latte and even asking about me. That did it.
In exasperation I walked upto her and her silly antics came to a halt.

"Hey ASR...sweetie I was missing you so much. Long time huhhh..??"
She said in her over sweet nasal voice. Ughhh I simply hate her. If it was not for our yearly contract I would have thrown her out by now.

"Yeah long time Lisa."
I said in my usual blunt ASR tone. Which was not enough for her deaf ears and she tried to hug me to her. I did not react. Holding still I simply glared at her. Finally my eyes made her realize that her move was not appropriate.

"Lisa I need to finish this shoot and leave for an outdoor project soon. Can you hurry up."
I heard an annoyed Jeff loosing his cool.

Giving an awkward laugh she stepped back a little but still did not let go off my arm. My temper was soaring with every action of Lisa. So without a second thought I was about to scream at her for her irresponsibility towards the photoshoot when the studio door opened with a loud thud.

And there stood my heartbeat....Khushi Gupta. A severe frown marred her face. No smile, no mischief, rather a cold and cruel took over her. I could sense a role reversal. Whats wrong with her? A while ago things were alright between us....then what the hell happened?

Khushi POV

As soon as Amanji informed me that Lisa the 'Man Snatcher' is here and my Arnavji is inspecting their shoot I felt intense anger clawing my insides.

THAT CLINGYYY DEVIL!!!!!!!!

NO...no way!!!!!

I WONT LET HER TOUCH MY ARNAVJI.....

I felt hot molten lava spreading all over my heart and then not even bothering about my colleagues reaction I stormed towards the studio. My stance not less than that of a warrior. The first thing that I saw was Lisa holding Arnavjis arm like a second skin. That did it. Listening is a different thing but watching my love being touched by another is not happening...Not at all.

"YOU!!!!! YES YOU....STOP SHOWING THOSE OWL LIKE EYES TO ME. AND GET THE HELL AWAY FROM MY MAN!!!!"
I screamed aloud.

Arnavji and Jeff stood still in shock not expecting me to shout like that.

"What do you mean your man. I know ASR is like a sunflower and all the girls like honeybees are attracted to him...but that does not mean that he belongs to all of them. And both of us share a really nice bond..."
'Li...pathetic..Sa' tried to back answer in her crow like voice.

I interjected her before she could complete those words.
"Shut the hell up."
Saying so I quickly walked upto her and dragged her away from my man.

"Uhh Khushi listen to..."
Arnavji tried to stop me. But I had no control over my emotions.

"Not now Arnavji."
I replied and then concentrated on Lisa.

"Listen you.."
She had the audacity to try again. She needs to be taught a lesson.

Feeling furious I held her by her shoulders and then shook her wildly.
"CHUP EKDUM CHUP. Chote kapdon wali dayan tera to main woh haal karungi ki gadhe bhi dekhkar hasengi tujhpe. MERE ARNAVJI KO HATH LAGATI HAI...TERI ITNI HIMMAT. Isse studio ke pankhe pe ulta ladka dungi abhi samjhi. KALI DAYAN...NAAGIN...MARDON KI DAQAIT now listen to me with your ears wide open. DONT EVER TOUCH MY MAN."
(SHUT YOUR MOUTH. Ms. Almost Bare Witch I will punish you so cruelly that even donkeys will laugh at you. HOW DARE YOU TOUCH MY ARNAVJI....YOU HAVE THAT MUCH COURAGE HUH. I will hang your body upside down from the fan of this studio. EVIL WITCH....SNAKE WOMAN...DACOIT OF MEN now listen to me with open ears).

Saying so I pushed her away with such force that she fell on Jeff who somehow managed to stop her from faceplanting on the floor.

By now Lisa was weeping as if someone passed away.

Jeff stood all confused not knowing how to react.

And Arnavji was on high alert standing behind me as if assuring me that he was feets away from Lisa.

Arnav POV

Khushi's actions made me melt like butter. Her possessiveness and jealousy for me made me gasp in reflex. Can someone really care for me this much I began to wonder. She not only made Lisa realize her place in my life but also cleared the air over our relationship. She successfully claimed me with no shyness on her part.

I was surprised yet proud of her actions. Once she was done I quickly gestured Jeff to take Lisa away from here for a while. Thankfully he reacted quickly and seconds later it was only me and Khushi in the studio.

Taking a deep breath I tried to talk to her.
"Khushi its alright. I was just about to tell her to move away from me and stay professional when you entered the studio. Calm down.."
I started to explain when she turned towards me and cupped my cheek in a strong hold.

"Jawaan Khubsoorat Mard dekha nai ki phisal gayein ye models...inse door hi raha kariye Arnavji. Aur agar aapse nai hota to humse kahiye. Apki izzat bachane hum kabhi bhi kahin bhi pahunch jayenge...ab ye humara farz hai."
(One look at a Young and Handsome Man and these models loose themselves...you better stay away from them Arnavji. And if you cannot do that then lemme know. From now on its my responsibility to save your virtue).
Khushi said coldly.

However her tone did not affect me. Rather it made me turn red from head to toe. I lowered my eyes seeing the intensity of her eyes. This girl never fails to make me blush.

"Khushi I could have handled her you know.."
I said in embarassment.

She took a hold of my chin and raised my head.
"Humare aage to aap laal peele hojate hain aur usse sambhal lete aap?? Boliye? Jawaab dijiye?"
(In front of me you turn all shades of red and you could have handled Lisa..really? Answer me).
She asked with narrowed eyes.

"Ofcourse I would have. I only feel flustered around you Khushi. Baaki sabke liye I will always be ASR. You know it dont you?"
(For everyone else I will always remain ASR).
I said facing her with honesty shining in my eyes.

Khushi gave me a look and then snaked her hand around my waist. I too reciprocated by wrapping my hand around her shoulder.
"You know I trust you. Its just those houseflies that I dont trust. I will have to find a solution for all this. There has to be a way out. Poore sheher mein poster lagwa dete humdono ke naam ke ab tak...woh to aapki introvert nature ki wajah se chup hain."
(I would have stuck posters of our names together...in the entire city till now...I am just quiet since you are so introvert).
She said looking at the wall beside us.

I gulped hearing her words.

POSTERS....

OF OUR NAMES....

IN THE CITY...

"No no Khushi. Dont do that. You are right I wont be comfortable. Kuch aur sochte hain."
(Lets think of somethingelse).
I said feeling very nervous.

"I will find a solution for this. Dont worry my Brownie."
She said and then kissed my cheek loudly.

"Brownie.."
I felt my cheeks turning all warm.

"Definitely so much like Brownie."
She added with a smirk and then left me standing in the studio.

Oh gawwwd....I am finished. I am so finished.
I thought and then sat in the nearby chair trying to calm down my heart. Being Khushis Brownie is such a beautiful feeling.

Evening time in ASRs room:

I was still thinking about Khushi and her actions. The way she handled Lisa. And ofcourse not to forget her freaking posessiveness and obsessiveness for me. Wow. I think I will die with this much joy. Till now no one had the audacity or the charm to make me fall for her. My ASR persona and hot-headedness made it difficult for all to even cross the communication stage with me. While it took Khushi Gupta only a fleeting moment to claim my heart!

I sighed thinking about my future. I accept I like her. I even accept that I am attracted to her. And maybe I am even falling for her. Newton was right. So right.

Every Action has an Equal and Opposite Reaction...

*Khushi's babbling and Flirtiness is an Action..

*and Me The ASR finding all of this Cute and Lovely is an Equal and Opposite Reaction...

I was so busy in my thoughts that I almost missed Khushi's entry in my room. The key word being almost.

Khushi POV

After office hours were over I kept munching on my channas feeling all agitated with the morning incident. Damn it I hate that Cruella like Lisa. Hmmm. There has to be a solution to all of this. Think Khushi. Think. Use that sharp and innovative brain of yours. Lets make a list of all the options.

The first three options are a little risky. Not for me but for others.

But the last one seems good enough.

Yup.

Claiming him in a subtle manner. That would definitely work in both our favors.

So feeling rejuvenated I left a message on the fridge to Buaji since no one was at home and then asked Happy ji to take me to Arnavji's place. However, I did not forget to take a few props with me for good.
It took us twenty minutes to reach at his location. The Navigator helped and we were now standing behind his bungalow. Happyji helped me with the props.

Yup the props.

A long ladder that I placed in the backyard. It ended at the window of his room. Yup I had had a conversation with him 2 days back asking about the directions of his room from an astrological point of view.
Finally I climbed the ladder and a minute later jumped inside his room. He seemed to be engrossed in his thoughts. But the sound of my anklets alerted him of my presence, I suppose.

I so wanted to laugh at him. My beloved Arnavji stood with eyes touching his forehead and mouth dropping on the floor. With a smirk on my face I sauntered towards him and then casually closed his mouth lifting my finger at his chin.

"Hi Arnavji.."

"...."

Silence.

The fact that I am here in his very own room finally sunk in his mind. And he blinked his eyes rapidly.

"You are here. In my house."
He said in an other worldly voice.

I gave him a million dollar smile and then simply nodded.
"Yup."

"How...?What..?Why....?"
He started his usual stammering while I rejoiced watching his flustered self.

"Relax Arnavji. Take a deep breath."
I replied and hugged him to me in a tight embrace.

At first he remained all stiff. Feeling a little annoyed I pinched his waist which resulted in his immediate reciprocation. Hehe. Cute.

"But howcome you are here Khushi...I mean..."
He tried to speak again but I interjected answering his doubts.

"I asked Happyji my mechanic neighbor to drop me here. He is still outside in your backyard. And I climbed up into your room using a ladder. Nothing to worry about."
I explained.

"What the...you climbed a ladder. KHUSHI WHAT IF YOU HAD FALLEN? Are you CRAZY?? TUMHE KUCH HOJATA TO? MERE BARE MEIN NAI SOCHA..?"
(WHAT IF SOMETHING TERRIBLE HAD HAPPENED TO YOU? YOU DID NOT THINK ABOUT ME?)
Arnavji screamed at me showing his care.

Seeing so much love in his anger I could not stop myself from kissing him. One second he was screaming and the next second I fused my lips to him. He responded quickly and we poured our emotions into the very kiss. His anger and worry. My love and affection. It was everything.
Minutes later we stopped for breathing.

"Relax Arnavji. I am fine. Dont worryy. The ladder is pretty stable. And I am here for an important reason."
I declared with pride.

"What is it Khushi?"
He asked sincerely.

"I have found a solution to our problem. Girls will stay away from you for sure after this."
I declared with pride.

"I know your ideas are unique and out of this world. Tell me about it."
Arnavji asked cutely.

With a smirk I unfisted my left hand and showed him my fathers ring. And without another delay I pushed it on his ring finger. He gulped and kept staring at the ring.
"From now on I dont want you to roam around with ringless finger. Ye aapke Sasurjee ki ring hai. Aur ab se aap ise hi pehenke ghumenge. Taaki saari ladkiyon ko pata chal jaaye ki aapki registry hochuki hai Arnavji."
(This is your Father In Laws ring. And from now on you will wear this. So that all the girls will realize this fact that your registry has been done already).

Hearing my words all the blood rushed towards his face. His lips trembled and his cheeks were stained deeply with blush. His shyness always makes me go beserk.
"I am yours now right? Since you have claimed me."
He said in his nervous yet confident voice. Hmmm. His stammering is disappearing slowly. Thats good.

I held his shoulders and then replied calmly.
"Exactly Arnavji. And another very important thing. Tell your family about me. Its high time that they should know about their future Daughter In Law."
And then winked at him.

Arnavji nodded shyly accepting my command.
"Okay Khushi."

"Good now I have to take your leave. Happyji cannot wait for so long."
Saying so I began to step back to the window but Arnavji caught my wrist and stopped me.

And I stared back in wonder.
"Dont. Call Happyji and tell him to leave. I will drop you home. Its not safe to leave at this time."
He ordered me.

And for the first time I enjoyed his ordering mode of ASR.

To show my happiness I held him in a tight embrace which he returned thoroughly. I felt euphoric. Finally things were making progress for me and my beloved Arnavji. Soon. Very soon things will become official. I am sure.