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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Chapter 5 - Run Away


A wine bottle crashed to the ground. Rich red liquid splattered on the plush white carpet and shards flew in all directions.

“Fuck!” ASR cursed and lowered his gun. A petrified Shyam stood with his back to ASR, cemented to the spot. Khushi’s head bobbed up to find his mummified look and she almost snorted a laughter forgetting the dire context.
ASR walked around and suppressed a smirk at the look on Shyam’s face. Prick!

“Geez! What the hell are you doing here?” ASR set his gun back and asked Shyam. “You can unfreeze now.” He said barely hiding the amusement in his words. Shyam’s shoulders relaxed and he looked straight at Khushi, who stood with her mouth covered, trying hard to appear compassionate despite her urge to laugh.

“I should be the one asking that question. What is he doing here?” he asked with disdain giving ASR a once over and looked at her. Any remnants of laughter disappeared from her face and a sense of foreboding took over.
“It’s a long story” she answered curtly. She grabbed a roll of paper towels and walked out of the kitchen. She began to clean the floor furiously as Shyam stood over her making no effort to move or help her. ASR winced at the sight and had a strong desire to strangle the man’s throat.

“Dr. Jha, let me explain.” ASR began when Shyam raised his hand to stop him.
“I am talking to Khushi, she will answer.”

She ignored him. She picked a long shard of glass and wanted to stick that into Shyam’s foot that stood tantalizingly close to her. She remembered the dead man and her body slumped. She sat against the wall, sobbing uncontrollably.

“Khushi!” ASR scrambled down to the floor and held her shoulders steadying her. “Are you ok? Do you need juice or water?” he asked. Shyam crouched next to him and pushed his hands away gently,making it clear that he was overstepping his bounds. Shyam lifted her chin and declared, “She looks dehydrated. Let me take you to the hospital Khushi, we can put you on IV and sedation to relax you.”

She pushed his hands way and got up on wobbly feet.
“Khushi, I don’t think it’s a good idea. We need to get out of here as soon as possible. I will arrange for an IV in the office, if need be.” ASR was growing concerned that the more time they spent in her apartment the bigger the chances the mafia henchmen would come looking for them.

“No, she needs to rehydrate and needs some rest. Can’t you see how pale she looks?” Shyam turned to face him and argued.
“Will you two just stop it!” she had had enough, “I’m a doctor dammit, not a baby. I can take care of myself.” She marched down to her room with false bravado she did not feel at the moment. She needed a hug, a warm, cozy hug and some chocolate chip cookies with milk – her sinful nightly indulgence. I miss you Dad!

“You have some explaining to do Agent Raizada. What is going on here?” Shyam asked and it was evident he was in no mood to be pleased with any answer ASR had to offer. So ASR decided to give it to him right in the gut, with unvarnished reality of the macabre deeds of the mafia. He spared no details in explaining the heinously ruthless way the mafia killed their victims. Shyam was dumbstruck.

When ASR was done, Shyam was on the sofa, rubbing his temples and trembling lightly in fear.
“Oh shit! This is fucking serious!” he said to no one in particular. “So what do we do now?” He looked up to the larger than life ASR looming over him.

WE? ASR exclaimed inside at the sudden inclusive tone of Shyam. He answered, “I will be taking Khushi into protective custody.” laying special emphasis on ‘I’.

He continued,”She will have limited contact with her family and friends. We will monitor and decide who meets her and when. Once we think things are safer, she can resume her normal life.”

“In that case, I suggest she stay with her parents.” Shyam stood up, and met his eyes. “Not many here know about their whereabouts and I think she will be safer there.” He concluded, with a satisfied smile at his own conclusion.
“No.”
“What do you mean no?”
“No, because it’s not up to you to decide where she stays. FBI has its safe houses where she will be safe because we can keep a close watch on her.” He shoved his hands into his pocket, to avoid punching the chunkily built doctor.

She walked in with two rollie bags and one duffel bag and her purse. She watched the two men and knew they were still sparring over her.
“I am ready when you are.” She leveled with Arnav. A silent look of understanding passed between the two and Shyam caught on that. Alarmed that this was actually happening, he strode over to Khushi and pulled her into his arms. He attempted a kiss when she turned her head away.
“Shyam! Not now.” She chided him and he knew he was quickly losing her. He glared at Arnav and let go of her.
“You better take care of her mister. And if I so much as see a scratch on her, you can bet your ass you will not die a peaceful man.”

ASR’s ears burned with anger but he could not let the possessive bastard get the better of him. Prick!
He exhaled and answered, “I will see to it.”
“That’s what I’m afraid of.” Shyam muttered under his breath.

He turned to Khushi, “Take care cupcakes. And don’t forget to call Aunty and Uncle. I will make sure they are kept apprised of your whereabouts.”

The sudden tenderness in his voice surprised her. Her heart melted enough to have her kiss him on his cheek. ASR took her duffel bag and suitcase and the duo exited the apartment. Khushi’s receding figure left a hollow inside Shyam. He could not let her away that easily.

He dialed her parents’ number.

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NK helped the bags into the car. Khushi dialed Gitu’s number.
“Hey! Angel, whats up? So did you meet Mr Too Hot ASS R?”
Khushi smiled at her friend’s usual exuberance.ASR caught her smile from the rear view mirror. She turned her face to look out the window and there it was, her neck, beckoning him back into an immoral pit.
“Yes, I did. But, it’s a little complicated.” She clutched her phone with both hands trying to find courage to explain to her friend.
“Holy Shit! Khushi? This is not a joke, girl. I mean, protective custody? Give the phone to Mr ASR.”
“Gitu please”
“I said give the phone over to him. Now!” she commanded.

Khushi tapped on ASR’s shoulder.
“My friend, Gitu wants to talk to you.”
ASR motioned NK to pick the call on his behalf. NK put the phone on speaker and answered.
“Hello there.”
“Now look Mr. Whatever ASR. You know this protective custody shit is serious business.”
NK smiled and answered, “I am aware of that.”
“So, where do you plant to take her? I want to be able to see her wherever it is.”
“Well, we will clear security for you and you can meet her then.” NK continued.
“Good. And I tell your lackey NK to shadow you, I don’t want my friend left unprotected ever.”

“Oh, you mean like a ménage-a–trios except in this case it’s for protection not seduction.”
The chirpy voice on the other end went silent. Khushi palmed her face and ASR smirked as he observed her through the rear view mirror. Then the phone crackled again.

“Is that you, Agent Neil Kavanaugh ?” Gitu asked cautiously.
“I am impressed. You remember my name! Its NK for you.”
“That’s not the point….NK. Take care of her, please.” she softened considerably. The guys sensed the bond between the girls, something they shared too with each other.
“Tell you what, we can clear security for you and you can meet her next weekend.” ASR spoke into the phone.
Gitu felt a rush of relief. “Thank you.”

(play music for mood)
Khushi dialed her parents next. Their landline was engaged so she tried her dad’s cell phone. His soothing voice came through, “Hello, Khushi beta. I heard about the protective custody from Shyam. Beta, I am worried, and we are planning to fly in tonite. We will arrange for a lawyer and you don’t have to deal with this at all.”

Khushi’s throat lumped. “Dad, I’m ok. I will be fine.”
“This is not done Khushi. I will sue the FBI for putting your life in danger. They can’t simply whisk you away?” 

It was more a question than a statement. Sasi laid out the plan and Khushi didn’t know what to tell him. She cursed Shyam for alarming her parents when really, there was no other way out. Whatever the mafia was after, she was at the center of it. They wanted something and she apparently had it, except she had no idea what it was.

“Dad?”
“Yes, Beta.”
“Please, don’t stress yourself. I am worried about your heart. Can you do me a favor and not listen to Shyam’s hyperventilation?” She urged her Dad.
“He is right you know that. FBI is playing with your life.”
“Dad, there is something I want you to do. Please call Kevin Calhoun, the FBI’s Chicago Director first before you do anything drastic. He will explain it to you.” Sasi reluctantly agreed, still fuming at the duress his daughter had to endure.

“Another thing, Dad…. Do you know anything about any Sabres that might be related to me or us?” she asked hoping her dad would be of help. ASR’s ears perked as he observed her expression.
Sasi was stunned to silence. He scratched the back of his neck before taking a deep breath and answering Khushi, “No. I don’t.”
“One more thing Dad.”
“Yes”
“I love you.”

She was relieved, ASR could tell. But that only complicated matters. No one knew what those Sabres meant and how she was connected to any of this.

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Sasi’s heart went out to his brave daughter. She had never had it easy in her life and the new developments threatened to shake the very core of her foundation. He was scared for her and for his family. The memories flooded back to him, the ones he had wanted to forget the most. The struggle to protect his daughter from the unforeseen dangers that hounded her past had nearly destroyed him and Garima. 

He could not lose his daughter, not after all the years of pledging loyalty to her safekeep. The truth will destroy us. The Sabres! How did the mafia find out about them? He wondered aloud. He picked a picture frame with Khushi's picture and held it up. Its time to make the SOS call. 

He frantically searched his black diary and fished out a number written in worn ink from years ago. He dialed the number and waited.

Grüezi , Henri Gutzmann speaking”  A voice with a thick accent spoke on the other line. Sasi spent the next hour in his study talking over the phone.

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A few hours of paperwork in the office gave them some time think. ASR peeked through the glass windows of the waiting room. Khushi was tapping away on her phone, no doubt letting her staff know she was to be out of reach. The hospital would understand once FBI explained the criticality of the situation. She looked up and saw him watching her. He waved and she smiled weakly.
Dratted paperwork! He hand gestured to let her know it would be another 10 mins. She nodded and went back to her text. A half hour later he came rushing in with hit coat over his shoulder.
“All set. Let’s go.”
“Where are we going.”
“Believe me, you wont regret it.”

Kevin Calhoun, a tall bald man in his late 40s walked in just they were ready to exit.
“Dr. Gupta, Agent Calhoun.” He extended his hand and Khushi shook it. “I spoke to your Dr. Gupta, your dad a few minutes ago. Rest assured our agents will help protect you and we will get to the bottom of this as soon as possible.”

Not convinced of the assurance, yet unable to deny the man’s optimism she nodded in agreement. ASR led her to the elevator and they walked into the heavily secured parking garage.
“This is a minivan!” she looked at him in surprise, “where’s the Beemer?”
“We don’t want to stand out in the small Door County now do we?” he winked and opened the trunk to throw in his luggage and got out a navy blue sweater. “We will look the part of perfect suburban couple” he winked.
“Don’t you know no one vacations in Door County in winter?”She walked to passenger side and opened the door.

“Not true, snowshoeing and cross country skiers galore. I hope you know how to ski” he got on the driver’s side and turned the ignition.
Among all the weird things that had happened in the span of that day nothing could have been weirder. An FBI Agent, of Indian origin nevertheless, hiding his hot muscular body in a nondescript blue cardigan, looking like a yuppie suburbanite, posing as a vacationer, in a minivan no less, off to a part of country that did not sport a speck of melanin-rich skin for miles in winter. She burst out laughing.
“What?” he snapped in surprise, “What’s so funny?”

“Nothing” she secured her seat belt and giggled away. He frowned and pulled the car out of the garage.

A red PT cruiser waited a half a mile way. As the minivan drove into the highway, the car followed the minivan, keeping a safe distance.

76 comments:

  1. I am so so confused.....about Mafia..is it because of some past of Sashi gupta?
    Thank God now she will be safe with ASR...from the mafia but I'm thinking Arnav and Khushi will both loose their heart...ha...ha..
    Beautiful update SJ

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  2. This is getting more and more interesting! The plot is thickening, the past is lightly being touched upon and the mystery of it all is getting me hooked to this FF!

    Great work! Looking forward to reading more! :)

    ~Krani

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  3. OmigodOmigodOmigodOmigodOmigodOmigodOmigodOmigodOmigodOmigod

    I WANT TO LIVE WITH ASR
    PLEASE
    PLEASE
    PLEASE

    Okay, other than that.
    This is so amazing!
    Uff Shyam the prick!But I could care less about him.
    What is Shashi up to haan?
    And omigod they're going so far away together! *jumps around*
    Cannot wait to read more!

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  4. It's getting interesting.
    Shashi. A big secret on his sleeves, and so Khushi IS related to the Sabre.

    “Oh, you mean like a ménage-a–trios except in this case it’s for protection not seduction.”
    Bwahaha, that made me ROFL.
    Minivan, suburban couple-- I'm rubbing my hands in anticipation here!

    Great going.

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  5. hey Sj....
    brilliant piece of writing yar... m loing this ff a lot.... its getting more n more interesting n thrilling...


    Huny.thebest

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  6. this is getting more and more interesting with each chapter..
    arnav and khushi are posing as a couple..
    who is followig them..??
    watz with the SOS call..??
    the excitement, the thrill, the suspense..i'm loving every bit of it..
    Jez

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  7. Can this get any better? Well I'm sure it is going to get better and better...how do you do it? Every chapter better than the earlier one?!

    Superb writing...and I am hooked, cooked and booked by every update on this FF...so will be stalking...like majorly ;)

    Loved the 'in your face' waiting for Shyam at Khushi's apartment...Khushi was dying to laugh...and I was actually grinning ear to ear...lol! Fab scene...

    Thank you for the update...loving the pace...so please please please keep it this way! :D

    Cheers!

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    1. Oh I'm having withdrawals SJ....where art thou?

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  8. Sj, You are on roll. 2 updates in 2 days?? Me dancing..
    Great chapter. So Shashi knows about sabres. Is Khushi not his own daughter?
    -shree10

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  9. Another amazing update! ASR is hotness personified! I love me some macho man:-)
    Btw, can someone please kick Shyam in the nuts..pretty please? He is more obnoxious than ever!
    Totally love how you are building up the story around Khushi..very intriguing!

    Eagerly awaiting the next update:-)

    -Pallavi (Palz101 on IF)

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  10. Haha just read he last 2 chapters and am officially addicted to this cronicle.....i thought it would be shyam when our asr asked him to freeze....i am starting to hate shyam already....loved gitu....hope she gets hooked to nk.......loved it am really waiting to see how it unfolds....take care..

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  11. I really love you for posting an update so quickly.
    Thanks a ton. :-))))))

    A

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  12. Fabulouse!!!! And I hate Shyam! That's all... Sandy :)

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  13. So Shashi does know about the Sabres! I had expected it to be shyam all the way. Look forward to more revelations. The closing part... What sinfully delightful images!

    Manita

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  14. How lucky of Khushi...minus the whole life endanger thing...she's alone with Arnav....now what is Sasi hiding! I'm sorry to day but I'm hooked onto this!
    P.S. Go Red Hot Chilie Peppers!

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  15. Another update woah! This is the most interesting thing I have read in ages.
    How do you do this, The suspense is surely building up.
    You say you don't write suspense I think if given a chance you could write just about anything.
    You're my goddess!
    You remember my little request from last night's conversation don't you?

    haha!

    Oh god ASR IS HOT and KHUSHI IS HOT and WE HAVE A SAFE HOUSE!

    Necks will be ravished and clothes will be shed,
    I am evil now get them in BED!

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  16. winter break with mr. ASS R!!!

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  17. Hot ASS R wow wow wow Kushi n Arnav are going to be alone can't wait
    Don't like Shyam and Sashi knows something
    Love NK n Gitu will be exciting when they meet, will sparks fly?
    Anxious for the next update loved this chapter
    Thanks kavita1979

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  18. Shyam...Me....ROFLMHO.....too good...

    So Sasi knows about the Sabres.....n was that SOS which will surface the one n only Sabre to FBI....OR will khushi end up loosing her sad cuz he is trying to protect her n her past???,

    Subarban couple vacationing.....this ought to be gud.....i m so getting ready witb pepsi n pocorn to read the next chapter.....ADoc n Agent. Oiyyyyyyy....*shrieking in excitement*

    SJ...Akash n Avni wala yaad hai na????......pllllssssssss dont forget....

    Thnkq in advance for amazing updates everytime....

    Avni (IF: highonshows)

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  19. Absolutely loved the almost 'cock' fight b/w shyam & ASR!LOL....Don't know if it was your intention or not, but shyam's antics make me laugh:D! He's so smug & self centered that he's doesn't have a freaking clue that K's not really into him. Boy, will he be disappointed when the truth smacks him in the face. Then again, I don't know if you have plans to give his character a twist, for the better, perhaps.
    ASR = sex on a stick. My fav. kind of popsicle.
    ASR = gooey, warm, melted chocolate syrup on vanilla ice cream. Me the ice cream
    ASR = tall glass of ice cold water on a scorching day.....i'm parched, seriously was to drink him up....
    Ok, I'll stop before i turn into a puddle of drool on my keyboard. But seriously, ASR & K's chemistry is so strong & they seems to have an inherent understanding of each without even knowing it, which makes their interaction with each other much more intense & edgy.
    K is amazing, seeing how her life has gone from mundane to chaotic at a drop of a hat, she's handling it very well. Love the fact that though she's petrified, she's not giving into hysterics. She's drawing her strength form ASR without being aware of it. He's keeping her grounded & that's why they have such a strong attraction.
    Waiting to read how they'll handle pretending to be a couple......i'm sure you've penned( or typed) some seriously intense & retina burning scenes for our reading pleasure. My poor eyes!!! That's a happy complain!LOL

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  20. This is getting better and better chapter by chapter!!!!!
    Haha....loved they way Shyam freaked out...Khushi was dying to laugh!!!! I was laughing like crazy too!!!
    So Shashi is related to these 'sabres' somehow!!! Waiting to see how it plays out!!
    Minivan......winter......suburban couple......bring it on!!!!
    Can't wait for the next chapter !! :D :D

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  21. i am loving it!!

    wondering whats in khushi's past!!

    waiting for the sparks to fly!!

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  22. I feel like Shyam has something to do with this something's fishy about him other then his possessiveness well done SJ can't wait to read more !!!!

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  23. "Prick" there ain't a better word to describe him ... hahahaha ...

    So the mystery starts unveiling ... "He could not lose his daughter, not after all the years of pledging loyalty to her safekeep. The truth will destroy us. The Sabres! How did the mafia find out about them? He wondered aloud. He picked a picture frame with Khushi's picture and held it up. Its time to make the SOS call.He could not lose his daughter, not after all the years of pledging loyalty to her safekeep. The truth will destroy us. The Sabres! How did the mafia find out about them? He wondered aloud. He picked a picture frame with Khushi's picture and held it up. Its time to make the SOS call..." maybe she is not their real daughter ???

    Love the chemistry between Arnav and Khushi ... a skiing vacation together ... all that snow and each other for warmth ...

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    1. Bang on. I was thinking the same thing about Khushi not being Shashi's daughter, particularly after "all the years of pledging loyalty to her safekeep". The mafia are going through every individual who was in that room, tracking down their descendants and destroying them one by one. Eerie and downright scary.
      Wish Arnav had "frozen" the good doctor forever? Permanent "Mummification"! But on second thoughts, no. Imagine this creepy Shyam lasting forever?? Not a happy thought. :)
      NK and Gitu never fail to delight. “Oh, you mean like a ménage-a–trios except in this case it’s for protection not seduction.” Waiting to read more about these two.

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    2. Bang on. The same thought about Khushi not being Shashi's real daughter struck me as well, particularly after his "not after all the years of pledging loyalty to her safekeep".
      The mafia is going through the list of individuals present in the room that day in 1940, tracking down their descendants and killing them one by one. That's downright scary.
      I wish Arnav had "frozen" Shyam completely at the time. Complete "mummification" of the good doctor. But then, on second thoughts, imagine having Shyam around for eternity?? Not a happy thought.
      NK and Gitu continue to delight. “Oh, you mean like a ménage-a–trois except in this case it’s for protection not seduction.” Waiting to read more about these two.

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  24. wow ASR is hot and so khushi has a past and shashi is not telling her.......way? will wait and see! thanks for the fast updt.

    latha

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  25. its getting so interesting

    Shyam is douche...and loved Gitu and NK ,they make great parallel leads.

    and the big question who did Shashi called?..

    -Smarties-

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  26. Fabulous chapter. So what's Sasi's secret? It's getting really interesting. Thank you for such amazing quick updates. Can't wait for the next one :)

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  27. Amazing Update. It's getting interesting day by day. Thanks for the fabulous quick updates. Can't wait far the next one :)

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  28. nice update.. so arnav n khushi r gonna pose as a couple.. hmm.. interesting.

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  29. Holy sh*t!
    I just read all of the chapters in one go! This is so intriguing dammit!

    Loved the characters, ASR is hot and Khushi is one strong lady. And together what happens is fire, sizzle and passion. NK is adorable as always and Gitu the perfect friend. (I was a Gitu fan from The Filigreed Sun too, yeah was an ardent reader of that FF!)
    Lovin' it all SJ. waiting to read more, A-K posing as a couple - oooh, sets my excitement to a whole new level! - would we get another update tomorrow?

    - your IF stalker ;)

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  30. two chaps at one go :) OOOOOOOh am happy

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  31. Holy sh*t!
    I just read all of the chapters in one go! This is so intriguing dammit!

    Loved the characters, ASR is hot and Khushi is one strong lady. And together what happens is fire, sizzle and passion. NK is adorable as usual and Gitu a total darling! (I was a Gitu fan from your other FF - Filigreed Sun too. Read that FF almost 15 times!)
    Lovin' it all SJ.
    waiting to read more, A-K posing as a couple - ooooh. Takes my excitement to a whole new level! - would we get another update tomorrow?

    - your IF stalker ;)

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  32. I am so hooked :)
    ASR and Shyam circling around Khushi, each wanting to stake their claim - well, it looks like ASR won this round; and Shyam seriously, you're going to blab to her parents so that they can do the work for you? man up!

    A sojourn in the country - with unwanted guests right behind - looking forward to the next chapter.

    Amrita

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  33. OOoo Gitu and NK
    ASR and Khushi...posing as a couple....hellooooo romance?
    Love the friendship between Gitu and Khushi, true friends for life.

    Ahh so its sasi thats involved with the sabres.....interesting....i wanna find out who he called!

    eurgh hate shyam, so overbearing!

    P x

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  34. Wow it's moving fast I already love this pls continue soon :)

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  35. Shyam- the prick!!!!! declared...... LOL..... loved the start!! he is such an ass!!!

    NK and Gitu.... loved their convo!!!
    they are stilled followed.... oh man.... wats next!!!
    loved the update!!!
    getting more n more interesting!!!
    continue soon!!!

    khusiarnav-IF

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  36. They are being followed !!!
    Ofcourse they are being followed !!!
    My needle is stuck on the fact that they are being followed !!! :D

    Nice updates

    Shweta1691

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  37. I am so confused with everything happening. You have me biting my nails wondering all kinds of scenarios. Khushi father know about the Sabres.I wonder what mystery they hold.

    And I wonder why after Khushi. Shyam couldn't be a bigger asshole than he is right now. How he uses her parents all the time. I am glad she is standing her ground.

    The picture of Arnav is perfect. If I had to pick one picture that would be one. The intensity in his eyes cannot be matched with anything.

    Love the bickering between Gitu & NK.

    Can't wait to read more!!!

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  38. So Shashi knows about the Sabres. As in plural. As in not one Sabre, but Sabres!? This is interesting. And what's with protecting her? That's different than keeping the Sabres safe. Or does that have something to do with the basic reason behind the Sabres?

    Oh my gosh! I can't stop thinking about it!

    And then you go and put sinful images like Arnav, hot body, navy blue cardigan, vacation couple, and what not!!!

    Thank you!
    JerryTheMouse - sjm15

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  39. Hi SJ, protective custody hmmmm! Acting as husband and wife hmmm! Why do I feel that the "lines" have already been crossed! Looking forward to some fun on the slopes followed by drinking toddies by the fireplace!
    Sasi and Garima may not be Khushi's real parents which would account for her feeling disconnected from the family despite loving them. It is obvious that Sasi knows about the Sabres. I just have not pieced together the Nazi connection and the Russan Mafia. Of course there is a history of bad blood between Russian Jews and Nazi Germany but somehow I still feel that Khushi is connected to Jonas or his wife whom she looks like! Looks like we may have a connection to the Odessa org and the White Rose going on here.
    So looking forward to this mystery unravelling!

    Da zvedhania, (Russian for until the next time)
    Bis zum naechsten Male (German for until the next time)
    Alvida

    Hugs n kisses
    Maya Di




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  40. And so the journey begins woo hoo itna excited to bygod arnav khushi ke shadi wale epi mein v nahin huyi thi.and that pic sj NOW ThATS A CLASSIC ASR LOOK and my condition is thud hyperventilating dead okay thora jyada ho gaya i guess but that pic what a selection.shinaa if

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  41. And so the journey begins woo hoo i am soo excited now.and that pic NOW THAT IS A CLASIC ASR LOOK and my condition is thud hyperventillating dead okay thora jyada ho gaya i know but whaat a picture selection sj i just love that look.shinaa from if

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  42. Can it get more mysterious???

    I ROFLed imagining Shyam's petrified face...I know I am wrong, but, I could not help it..sorry..and then I read A&K mirrored my feelings...:)

    Nk-Gitu convo was hilarious...Gitu is such a nice soul...truly cares for K..

    Ah!!Shashi is cognizant of the sabres...intriguing.

    And, A&K going to pose as a suburban couple....how endearing....and,the way you described Arnav in the blue cardigan....sigh!!!

    The last line has got the gray cells pondering....are they being tailed or is it their very own FBI men???

    Aanchal

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  43. Siiiggghhh posing as a vacationing suburban couple in ski country side - dreamy!
    Poor Shyam seeing Khushi slip away like that - buhahahaha! :D

    Why didn't Shashi tell the FBI what he knows? waiting and watching!

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  44. Ooooh....suspense...Shashi knows something abou the sabres, nobody else knows...Awesome....Can't wait to read some more...Awesome!:)

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  45. I didn't realise there was another update! *facepalm*

    I am in love with this ASR.
    So much love.

    These have to be my favourite two lines from this chapter: She began to clean the floor furiously as Shyam stood over her making no effort to move or help her. ASR winced at the sight and had a strong desire to strangle the man’s throat.

    Puts the whole triangle into context but I guess Khushi warms to a genuinely affectionate Shyam and I'm not clear on his feeling but now that ASR is giving him competition I think he's need to hold on to her is more about his huge, ugly ego rather then his "love" for her.
    But he really is a prick!

    Did I mention ASR is sex on legs, because he is and I love the safe house idea!
    Will be brilliant!

    Sabres linked to Shashi, mystery really does sound complicated and one of the kind!

    Update soon yaara! I think I addicted!

    Also NK and Gitu (naaaawwww!)

    O

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  46. Also I stared at that picture of ASR for a good 10 minutes. *swoon*
    Sobti, y u no look like that anymore?

    *sighs*

    O

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  47. Omg...this is so interesting:D
    Read all the parts....
    An FBI agent and a doc....nice:)
    Y didn't her father tell her...I'm scared....
    Shyam's such a pest...!!!
    Love nk and gittu already:D
    Rabzooo

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  48. So Shashi knows about the sabres? I'm still dying to find out the connection of them with the Russian Mafia..
    And I liked the fact that Arnav is so protective of Khushi at a personal level, in spite of knowing her for such a short time... Looking forward to the next!
    That was a wonderful chapter!

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  49. I'm loving the humor you're throwing in there..
    Well must say great update, and believe me this Mafia thing is attracting me to the core. haha
    And yeah even I'm confuse... is shashi related to that group( the one in Unholy pact) ??

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  50. wow SJ,im back.read till now in one go.sorry dear,my classess started.so cudnt read it b4.i wud be reading urs on weekends.hope u ok with it.the suspense element,i loved it.shyam in this one is not as appealing as he was in filigreed sun.

    n hey u brought a mention of filigreed sun here.love u,but wat did u say stupid something.dont u dare okay!it was one of the best i've read to date.n i missed u so badly.sooo happy tht u hv returned as promised n let me knw through pm.really very happy.this is entirely different.my sis says as if watching an english movie.lets see wer all it gets.

    n last but not the least,nk is here in this one.im pretty more interested.n how cud i forget,GITU,yes she is there,my darling in a more wonderful role i hope!!!!love her n u equally.thanks for this one.waiting for more:)

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  51. fab updates :)

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  52. Lucky Dr.Gupta ! In protective custody of ASR *Sigh*
    Completely intrigued...waiting for the next update:)
    Thealk(IF)

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  53. Hey Smriti,
    Am really LOVING this new FF by you! Suspense, mystery and love all rolled up in one story... YAY! I've always imagined ASR/Barun to be better suited in a role of a secret agent, so thanks a ton for making him an FBI agent. :) Am loving this intelligent and cute Khushi. Thanks for showing her as a woman of substance. Can't wait for the story to unfold! :D

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  54. uh oh.. khushi is in biigg trouble.. no worries deae asr is here... njoy sking.....

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  55. Wow Mr Too Hot Ass R can u please please take me into protective custody!!!!!!!!!
    So shashi knows abt the sabres and is now aware that khushi is in danger because of them but is still keeping mum abt it. Guess he does not trust the FBI. Now that A and K will be posing as husband and wife the possibilities are endless... Looking forward to read the next update.
    Star303(IF).

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  56. Wow! TSC has been quite a ride so far! Totally loving it. ASR all handsome, brooding FBI and Khushi all doctor, green eyed and beautiful. I too cant wait for ASR to swoop his mouth down on Khushi's swan like neck. Sigh!!

    Cant wait for more. Next chapter! Pliss! Pliss! :D

    Amrita_12 (IF)

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  57. Stalking, waiting, wow , u have us all on tenthooks

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  58. So they are off as a couple in the suburbs. Awesome, cant wait to see what happens next.

    What is Sabre, I read all of it again but couldnt find the answer to this.

    They are being followed, will they make it there peacefully or will they be running again.

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  59. Great going!! I read the whole series today.
    Very good story. Waiting for some more Arnav Khushi scenes now.

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  60. Great going..Read the whole series today.
    Waiting for some Arnav Khushi scenes now..

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  61. Wondeful story!! It's getting more and more interestig!!
    Can you please tell me what a saber actually is? I remember you talked abort it in the first chapter, but I didn't really get it.

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  62. waiting........update soon!!! :(((

    khusiarnav

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  63. This is my third attempt to post a comment in reply to Kishmish's comment up there. Hope I'm lucky this time around...
    Bang on. The same thought about Khushi not being Shashi's real daughter struck me as well, particularly after his "not after all the years of pledging loyalty to her safekeep".
    The mafia is going through the list of individuals present in the room that day in 1940, tracking down their descendants and killing them one by one. That's downright scary.
    I wish Arnav had "frozen" Shyam completely at the time. Complete "mummification" of the good doctor. But then, on second thoughts, imagine having Shyam around for eternity?? Not a happy thought.
    NK and Gitu continue to delight. “Oh, you mean like a ménage-a–trois except in this case it’s for protection not seduction.” Waiting to read more about these two.

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  64. WOW!! Wonderful story. getting better by the minute. Love it. when are you updating??
    miss you
    Afshi

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  65. In true stalker style- update please, pretty please???

    NB

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  66. Ooh..this just got more thrilling..shashi knows about the sabres

    Peepli

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  67. Keeps getting more intriguing!

    //Dose

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  68. Is Sasi one of the great-grand-whatever of one of the men with the saber??? uuhhhh!!! Can't wait to find out more...

    ASR n Khushi are gonna melt the snow there with their hotness ;)

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  69. I forgot to ask...What does ASR have to do with the mafia?? n he keeps saying he can't do this again... I wish I could read faster!!

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  70. AWESOME UPDATE!!!

    LOL I loved Khushi's bloodthirsty thoughts about stabbing Shyam with glass & then ASR referring to him as "chunky"!!! I know I shouldn't rejoice at this but I can't help but revel in it!!!

    Looking forward to knowing more about the Sabres, about their secret and the Mafia connection!!!

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