"It's not going to be that easy... He's way more difficult and dangerous than you think" Aman said

"What do you mean?" Arnav asked

"I told you... You should've checked his family background!" Aman said

"You're scaring me Aman... Will you spit it out already!!" Arnav said

"He is a rape accused... A girl had filed a molestation and Rape case against him. About 1½ year ago" Aman said

"A... what?? Are you serious!!" Arnav asked

"I've confirmed... A million times!! But this is what the truth is. I couldn't believe either. The girl is genuine. The case is true" Aman said

"Who's the girl?" Khushi asked

"She's a designer for DD... I think she lives somewhere around Gurugram" Aman informed

"What's her name?" Arshi asked in unison

"Ahana" Aman said

"Ahana?" Arshi confirmed

FLASHBACK

Arshi were chatting and joking about this and that. Arnav was flipping through a Photo album, Telling Khushi about each member as the photographs went by. Only Khushi could turn Arnav Singh Raizada into Chatterbox Singh Raizada

"And This... Finally is dear Mumma Ratna Raizada. You know She was a basketball champion in her college days... That's where I get my Basketball Talent probably" Arnav told Khushi. His eyes watered slightly.

Khushi saw Arnav tearing up, And kept a soothing arm on his shoulder

"Its Okay Arnav... She loves you. And she's watching you right now as well" Khushi said

Arnav smiled weakly and turned another page. The page was adorned with beautiful pictures of a girl who looked to be about 8-9 years of age.

"She's... Ahana Singh Raizada. Junior ASR! She's a little over 5 years younger to me. I used to Call her My Little Bundle of Joy. Surprisingly... She also had a tatoo of the same... In my handwriting" Arnav told her remembering his junior ASR

"You don't have her recent pictures?" Khushi asked

"No... She doesn't live with us. Arvind Malik snatched her from us. He kidnapped her, Sometime after Mumma died" Arnav explained

"I am really sorry... I didn't... I didn't mean to hurt you" Khushi apologized

"No... Its Okay... She's fine though. I know I've never seen her for more than 12 years... But I can't accept that she's dead or something. I know she's fine. She's perfectly fine. And she's going to come back to us. Very soon" Arnav said determined

"I'm sure... And I'll help you in anything I can... Promise!!" Khushi said

Back in the present both Khushi and Arnav stared at each-other confused. For a minute there was complete silence. The silence was broken by Arnav, Who it seems had at last found his voice

"Shona... What if..." Arnav whispered

"Then... You're going to get your choti. The Raizada mansion will get their junior ASR back, And I'll get your smiling face. Not a bad deal at all" Khushi told Arnav

"So, You said she works in DD as a designer?" Khushi asked

"Yup... I tried but they didn't give out any information. Your personnel department is very good" Aman said

"Thanks Aman, There are some employees who demand that no information should be leaked. So we take extra care." Khushi said

"Its a nice policy actually. Much like AR. So I don't know much about her. Just her name and job-profile" Aman said

"Don't worry... I'll take care. Thank you Aman!" Khushi said

"Alright Bhabhi... Now I'll take your leave. Whenever you need any help... Just give me a call" Aman said

Aman left

"Khushi... " Arnav called softly

"Hmm"

"Nothing" Arnav said

"I'll just Call Rishabh, To know about Ahana" Khushi said

She dialed the office

"Hello, Rishabh... Khushi speaking. I have an enquiry to make. Its about a new employee" Khushi said over the phone

"After Noon Mam... May I know the name of the employee?" Rishabh asked

"Her first Name is Ahana... She's working as a designer. Probably a new joinee" Khushi informed him

"Ah... That Ahana! Is there a problem mam? She's a bit irregular. Today also she on leave. But talented young girl." Rishabh informed

"Can I have her adress and contact details mailed to my e-mail?" Khushi asked

"Of course Mam... Um, Khushi Mam... She tried to get a job in AR before approaching us" Rishabh said

"What... She got rejected at AR or what?" Khushi asked

"No Mam... She didn't go to the interview. Citing personal reasons. But who'd miss the opportunity to work with AR? Crazy girl" Rishabh said chuckling

"Maybe... Now, The adress and other details Rishabh, And be really quick." Khushi said in a authoritative tone

"Right Away Mam... But I think she's not available today, She called up to tell us that she'll be out for a week" Rishabh said

"Oh, Alright Rishabh... Thanks" Khushi said

"Thanks Mam... Have a nice day" Rishabh said as the line went dead

"Arnav... She went to AR to seek a job. But didn't show up for the interview" Khushi informed Arnav

"Maybe... There's something personal. Something important might have cropped up" Arnav reasoned

"Maybe... But my intuition says there's more to it. Anyway... She's probably out of Delhi for a week or two... So we are practically on a standstill Right Now" Khushi said

"It matters not... We'll have a chat as soon as she's back. Till then, All we need to do is... Keep a close eye on our Dear old Jijaji" Arnav said

"And you need to be very careful haan?" Arnav added

Khushi nodded in understanding. Just then a notification on her Laptop signaled the arrival of an E-Mail.

Ahana's adress was flashing on the display of the Laptop

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