Motive behind the danger

ROOM

Arnav walks to room where Khushi was sleeping. She was hell tired, so she was in deep sleep. He comes close sits on floor watching her face. Slowly whispers

Arnav – Khushi...I don't know what to say. But all that I want is no harm to you. Hope you will understand me when you get to know the truth. (He gives a feather kiss on her forehead and go back to his room for sleep)

MORNING

Khushi was sitting alone in her room watching TV and she remembers the way Arnav took care of her. The way she feels when he is close to her...the way he looks at her.... She decides something she goes to his room.... Late sleep made Arnav sleep for long. He lazily wakes up and finds her gazing at him. She looks at him and smiles

Khushi – Good morning, Arnav Ji.... how is your headache?

Arnav – I am fine Khushi.... thanks for the massage (Khushi smiles back) you wanted to tell me anything?

Khushi – Arnav Ji.... I think I love you.... (he looked at her with a shock)

Arnav – You think what?

Khushi – I love you....

Arnav – Khushi...are you out of mind? (She comes close, sits on bed, hold his hand...that was the first time she touched him voluntarily. It was a surprise for him and he was scared)

Khushi – Please...don't interrupt me.... let me tell this out....I was feeling this around you always....I thought it was infatuation....I feel good when you touch me....good in a way I can't explain....I like spending time with you....I like seeing you around me. I keep dreaming about you.... This feeling is increasing day by day......I am not able to control

She kisses his hand...she looks at him who was still in shock...Khushi was unable to understand his feelings towards her, but she wanted to clarify her feelings to him. But she was not expecting anything in return. So, she gets up. Make a distance and continue speaking.

Khushi - You don't worry...I know this is just one way love...you are a nice man.... you would love your wife only.... can you just pretend to like me for 1 day....

Arnav shrugs his blanket...comes out of the bed all that control of emotions he had all this while went in vain. The way she was pouring her heart out broke him...he turns the other side facing his back. He can't fall weak...his one wrong move may cost her life.

Arnav – We both are married people, and we should behave ourselves.... if I gave you any wrong signals then I am sorry.... We both need to maintain a healthy distance......that is good for both of us.

Khushi – Arnav Ji please.... I really like you.... I am not able to come over it.... you know what you kept on asking whom I was searching so badly and I avoided to answer all this while. Today I am telling you ..... I came here to search my husband who just left me at alter right after marrying me...I wanted to keep up the promise I gave to his mother and was hell bent to search and live with him. But today I am feeling like being with you....it hurts to go from here.  I don't want to spoil your married life.... that's the reason please spend a whole day with me.... please

She was sobbing and begging him.... Arnav was feeling like telling her the truth and hugging her to stop her from feeling this guilty about the whole thing...it was him who changed things deliberately knowing truth and gave her those false hopes...but he was determined...puts up his arrogant mask again.

Arnav – Khushi...just leave.... (He shouts...looking at her not moving even after 5 minutes...he roars again) I said leave... (She shivers...and runs back to her room. Arnav feels bad) Sorry Khushi.... this is not the right time...I took things for granted....I should not have behaved this way with you....make you build these feelings for me......I was selfish Khushi....I liked all that attention I was getting.....sorry.....(He mutters to himself.)

RANDOM HOTEL ROOM

Shyam is sitting with a man. They are in deep discussion.

Shyam – You shouldn't have called me here uncle. I am trying to help you being your Sister's son. And you are creating me problems.

Avinash – Time is running out Shyam. Did you get any clue about the girl?

Shyam – Nothing. I suspected Khushi to be the one, but Arnav never questioned even after I misbehaved with her, burnt her hand. I am confused but will not leave it till I get confirmed.

Avinash – This Arnav is so mysterious than my brother Arvind. Arnav will turn 25 soon. Indian government will surely come and contact him.

Shyam – Does he know that he has this royal background?

Avinash – If I knew what he knows and what not. Why would I send you to their house as son-in-law. It's been 3 years. You couldn't find anything before marriage and when you did find out about marriage it was too late.

Shyam – You killed 4 people to find this truth.

Avinash – I can kill 40 more. I just need the wealth. Why could not my grandfather give me all this power and wealth? He joined hand with his friend Gupta and merged Gupta and Mallik empires. Signed treaty with government that Arnav's child will get the throne and the hierarchy continues. How could they do this? I can't let go the royal wealth. Its mine.

Shyam – Do you know what is there in treaty? You are throwing stones in dark.

Avinash – What is harm in trying? I am a Mallik blood next in the line. If everyone in the line die, then at least my son can get the throne.

Shyam – Before that if Arnav gets to know that you are behind the killings of his parents and in laws, he will do massacre right here. No one related this will be alive including me.

Avinash – Ah.... don't give him so much hype. We made a girl call and pretend to be his wife and inform him that she killed his parents. What did he do in in 1 and half year? I thought that call will spark him to find his wife.

Shyam – He is still tracking that call. If I hadn't deleted the records from the service provider using some high contacts. He would have reached us by now, instead of his wife. I am leaving. I don't want him to suspect me.

Avinash – Ok. But just be cautious his birthday is nearing so anytime the government may contact him. If the detail of his marriage goes to high secured status, then we can never find about his wife. I am sure he would submit the details when the officials come. Try and coax him to reveal her name or details.

Shyam – Ok, I will try.

Avinash – She is very lucky; my men couldn't see her and by the time they would know about her, police came. Otherwise, she would be rotting in grave now. (Fists his palm. Shyam walks out)

GUESTHOUSE

She packs her clothes back which she had put up for drying. She comes out to living room. where Arnav was sitting. Staying more time with him would make her more inclined towards him and she did not want to get weak after the ugly encounter in his room.

Khushi – Arnav ji... (He looks at her) I am going to Bangalore.

Arnav – You don't want to meet your husband?

Khushi – What is the use of meeting him? How much ever I try getting close. He is running away. I am tired.

Arnav – Feeling frustrated?

Khushi - I don't know. I just don't want to be here, If I be in a known place I may feel a little better.

Arnav – What about the contract you signed with me (He wanted to stop her; he had no choice)

Khushi - I am sorry I couldn't adhere to the contract, please understand my situation.

Arnav – I am not able to understand, (He looks at Khushi who was clueless of his sentence.) Come with me (He drags her to his room locks it)

Khushi – Why are you locking the door Arnav ji? (He cups her face, looking with all the seriousness in world)

Arnav – Khushi, don't ask any bloody question. Please don't go anywhere, I want you to be in front of me, always.

Khushi – But all of them think I am thief. How can I work in such a place.

Arnav – Please, can you do it for my sake? (She is not answering. He tries convincing) If you come back and stay in our house, I will agree to what you asked for, not for 1 day but how many ever days you wish for. Will do anything you ask, but just don't question back. I assure I mean no harm to you.

Khushi – Hmm ok.

Arnav – Do not search that damn husband of yours or contact him. Pretend in front of my family that you are happy with him and are in touch with him.

Khushi – Hmm.

Arnav – We are going to lie. Don't ever say you stayed in this guesthouse. You must tell you stayed in a hotel I arranged for you. I am coming home in evening, but you go there right away. (Khushi just nods, she doesn't know what to say and how to react. He unlocks the door) go home by cab.

Khushi – Ji.... (She walks out. There were series of questions in her mind, but he has asked not to question so she decides to keep quite)