Accepting Reality ✔️

Part 14 - Confrontation

A week passed without Arnav meeting Khushi, and their only interactions at the office were strictly professional and brief. Khushi requested a personal meeting with him, and he reluctantly agreed, tired of the distance between them. Arnav realised he needed to find a way to reconcile with her. He had planned to apologise and propose a vacation to Italy to patch things up. The next day, when Khushi entered his office with Mr. Roy, the senior ARD law advisor, and Aman, Arnav was taken aback. He couldn't fathom what she was planning. After greeting him, Khushi began to speak, explaining that she had brought Roy and Aman as witnesses to ensure transparency. She stated that this meeting was her way of giving him a chance to mend their relationship.

Khushi: "Mr. Roy, Aman, I have been through severe harassment and mental trauma due to the recent scandal involving my pictures with Mr. Raizada. I had placed a demand before him, but it seems he did not take it seriously. So, I am here to explain the consequences."

Arnav's eyes widened as Khushi continued.

Khushi: "I will take Mr. Raizada to court for raping me and mentally harassing me all this time. I will claim all of his properties if my demands aren't met."

Arnav was initially shocked by her words but quickly composed himself.

Arnav: "You can do what you want, Khushi I don't care. You don't have any proof."

But Khushi's next words sent a chill through the room.

Khushi: "I have a video of our first time together, Arnav. I found it on your laptop."

Aman's eyes darted to Arnav, his shock was evident. He couldn't believe Arnav had not deleted that video! How could he have let that happen, such gross miscalculation.

Arnav: "You were begging me to sleep with you, Khushi. The video will show that clearly."

Khushi nodded, a bitter smile playing on her lips.

Khushi: "Yes, it does show that. But what about the fact that you drugged me?"

Arnav's expression shifted from confidence to horror.

Arnav: "What are you talking about?"

Khushi took out a folder and presented it to Mr. Roy and Aman.

Khushi: "These are my medical reports from the blood test I got done the next day. Arnav always taught me to check things if there was the slightest doubt, in business. I applied that in my life as well. I couldn't believe I was begging to sleep with someone just because I got drunk, so I had my blood tested. They found sexual desire enhancement drugs in my system."

She paused, letting her words sink in.

Khushi: "I traced the drink back to Sahil, which is why I ended our friendship. I saw him outside my room that night in the hotel's cctv tapes and thought he was the culprit. But when I found the video on Arnav's laptop, I realised who was truly responsible."

Arnav's face was ashen as Khushi continued.

Khushi: "I might also have testimonies from the hotel staff who allowed the setup of camera equipment in my room on Mr Raizada's insistence."

Arnav's expression gave away his fear, and Khushi seized the moment. She didn't really have these testimonies but when she saw Arnav's face, she understood she had him where she wanted.

Khushi: "Now of course, you can fight this in court, Arnav. But imagine the losses. ARD shares would plummet, and if your money and power fail you, even by chance, I will take everything you own."

Arnav: "So, you're threatening me? After everything I did for you?" he spat, his voice trembling with anger.

Khushi: "I asked you nicely before, but you didn't agree. What choice did I have? Everyone already thinks I'm a gold digger, so I figured why not act the part?" her tone was icy.