4 years later...
Khushi stepped out of her house, they had recently moved to Delhi. She had been presented with a few job offers and Delhi would be easier for medical care too. All her fathers savings were now finished, her small jobs were not enough, she needed something bigger, she deserved something better.
There was a slow drizzle, she felt the first few drops of it on her face and smiled, rain still carried the memory of someone dear, still carried with it the smell of an old but pleasant memory. She twirled around once, bathing in its soft touch, then continued along the path. She was different now and yet the same, a spring to her step, the optimism back. Life had taught her a lot and she had learnt well.
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He stepped out of the airport, rain pelting down, the fat drops of water disgusted him. One sideways glance and an umbrella was over his head, a slight glare and the car came to an abrupt halt in front of him.
He rested his head against the expensive leather seat, inhaling the scent of luxury. He closed his eyes and untensed his muscles. His phone rang breaking him out of his reverie, irritation flashed across his face. He put the phone to his ear.
"Mr Raizada I hope you are pleased with all the arrangements so far,"
"Yes Aman everything is fine. Meet me in the office."
"But sir, aren't you going home first?"
"No Aman that won't be necessary, they can see me when all my work is done," Arnavs Singh Raizadas voice was to the point, commanding, cold.
Arnav had had no choice but to move to India permanently to settle there. He wanted to be there for his sister and take responsibility for the family he couldn't abandon anymore, for his sister who he craved to see. It was a good move however, it would allow him to further expand his hotel chain. It was all about profitable decisions and climbing up the ladder of success and the sooner, the better!
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Khushi stepped into AR, the slight touch of her feet sending an echo through the vast, lavish lobby. Her eyes traveled around in amazement, taking in every little detail. It had been designed to impeccable taste. A golden sheer emanating from every corner. Irregular spirals of gold spanning up to its top where a crystal cut glass rested, spreading in spears of light. She took slow steps across the marble floor, frightened it would break with even the tiniest amount of pressure. It was a new built hotel by an overseas hotelier and she had an interview!
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Arnav crossed over to the large window and looked down from the top floor of his new hotel in Delhi. The gloomy skies had now gave way to rays of sunshine. Suddenly he felt his heart beat increase, even after all of these years he thought he could feel her presence. "No Arnav, don't be stupid!" He warned himself and brushed off the thought. Somethings just had to be left buried in the past.
Khushi stopped in front of Mr ASRs office, her heart beat racing, her hands trembling. She closed her eyes in prayer, "Hai Devi Mayya, this time please." She took in a deep breath and knocked on the door.
Mwaha! I'm going to leave it at that ;).
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