As Kushi walked out of AR, people stared at her.

They couldn't hear ASR booming voice, as they expected.

They expected some heavy drama, ASR's bursting out and what not. But they were highly disappointed because whatever happened, happened behind the closed doors of ASR's cabin.

But from the look on Kushi Kumari Gupta's face, it was clear that what ever happened was not pleasant.

"Well, let's get back to boring work guys" Sim said sulkily

As Kushi exited the main door of AR, she bumbed into Advaith.

"Jalebi? What are you doing here? Why do you look so disturbed?" Advaith asked

"It's nothing Advi. I had some unfinished business here. It's done. Why are you here?" She asked

"I told you about oru collaboration with AR for the upcoming fashion show. I have a meeting with Aman regarding that" Advaith said

"Okay then. You carry on" Kushi said

"I will come home in the evening. We will talk then" Advaith said, making it clear to her that he didn't believe whatever she said.

Kushi sighed and walked away.

All the way to the temple, all she could think about was the emotions she saw in Arnav's eyes.

I have realised what I feel for you.

This fighting spirit, Kushi. That is what is pulling me towards you more and more. I am like a moth around the flame, when you are around. How much ever I try, I couldn't stay away

What did he mean by all that?

What is he trying to say?

This man! Why is he still having so much control over her.

Today, she managed to push him away. Hopefully he stays away.

It was hard to resist him when he was an arrogant brute.

What can she do if he says such things.

A part of her is not even ready to believe that he is being genuine. How can she? She had lost trust in his. In whatever that has existed between them.

It was all her imagination. Nothing more.

Kushi shook her head to dispel those thoughts and walked to the devi maiyya temple.

She can't waste time thinking about such things. Her temporary contract with the company she worked with, ended a day before. Now she has to wait for a new job.

****

"Hai re nandakishore, ever since the Raizadas came with the proposal, these two girls are always in a daze. What has happened to them" Madhumati cried out seeing both Payal and Kushi walking lost in their thoughts

Advaith looked at bua ji in surprise

"Raizadas' proposal? For whom?" Advaith asked

"For this parameswari. She walks around with her head in the clouds. I don't understand how they wanted her to marry their grandson" Bua ji said, shaking her head in disbelief

"For Akash Singh Raizada?" Advaith asked and Buaji laughed

"You too thought the same right? We did too. I mean, why would anyone think that Arnav Singh Raizada would want to marry this sanka devi. He has always been troubling her and fighting with her. It came as a surprise for us too." Bua ji said

Advaith quickly connected the dots.

So, it wasn't hate that motivated Arnav Singh Raizada.

He remembered the last two encounters he had with The ASR. The look in his eyes were deadly. As though, he would like nothing more than hunting him to death.

It began when ASR's family teased Kushi about her engagement with Advaith.

That man has been jealous!

Advaith couldn't help the laugh that burst out him.

"Kya hua babua?" Bua ji asked and Advaith shook his head.

(What happened dear)

"Nothing bua ji. Let me talk to the girls" he said and pulled both Kushi and Payal into their room

"Advi? What is it?" Payal asked in shock

"It seems that you two are in some other world. Now tell me in detail" Advaith asked, leaning against the desk in the room

"Tell what?" Kushi asked in confusion

"Jalebi? Arnav Singh Raizada, the man who hates you, as per your claim, asked for your hand in marriage. When were you going to tell me?" Advaith asked and Kushi stiffened

"What is there to say? I said No. So what is the point of talking about it" Kushi asked, adopting a non chalant look on her face.

"What were you doing in AR today morning?" Advaith asked and Payal gasped

"You went to AR? Why would you do that Kushi?" Payal asked anxiously

"I just wanted to know what new game he is playing. So I went there" Kushi admitted

"Game? Why do you think this is a game?" Advaith asked and Kushi let out a humorless chuckle

"Why else would Arnav Singh Raizada want to marry a middle class nobody?" Kushi asked

"Maybe because he has genuine feelings for you?" Advaith asked

"Feelings and Arnav Singh Raizada? Nice joke" Kushi said, knowing how much of a stone hearted man he is.

If he even does have feelings, then it is called hatred. And she knows it well. She has been at the recipient end of it.

Kushi's phone rang at that moment.

"It is from the agency. Give me a moment" Kushi excused herself and walked out of the room.

"Hello Nikita ji?"

"Kushi. A new opening has come. It is for two months. Are you willing to take it up?" Nikita, the temp agency head asked

"Ji, ofcourse. What is the work?" Kushi asked

"As an errand. The salary is quite high, though the boss is strict" Nikita said

Kushi scoffed. She managed to work under the meanest of the bosses - The ASR. This would be a piece of cake.

"Sure Nikita ji. Where is it?" Kushi asked

"Have you heard of AR, Kushi? It is a big fashion industry. You have to join immediately" Nikita said and Kushi froze