Chapter Three

Khushi didn't sleep one bit that night. She had heard of the things Dhruv Singh Raizada could do, and it sounded very harsh. Once the sun began to rise, Khushi finally got up to wash up. Once that was complete, she opened the door and looked outside. There were only a few people around, working. Behind her, Khushi heard a groan. She turned back and saw Dhruv stirring. She moved closer to see if he truly was waking up, when Dhruv brought his hand over his eyes.

"Holy fuck," he breathed.

It was obvious to Khushi that he was suffering from a hang over. She had heard that he would drink a lot.

Dhruv slowly got up and held his head. Khushi poured him some water and handed it to him. Dhruv drank it down and looked up at Khushi.

"You're still wearing clothes," he said.

Khushi pursed her lips.

"Did I fall asleep?"

Khushi looked down and nodded.

Dhruv held his head and the groaned. "What the fuck," he roared.

Khushi's eyes widened and she stepped back.

Dhruv noticed and he got up, ignoring the swirl in his head. "Where do you think you're going?"

He grabbed her arm harshly, causing Khushi to yelp.

"She isn't going anywhere..."

Khushi and Dhruv looked up to see Ichchha Baai at the door.

"... however you are leaving."

Dhruv knew better than to mess with this woman so he reached into his pocket, pulled out some bills, and tossed them on the bed. Before leaving, he turned to Khushi.

"Don't worry sweet stuff," he whispered to her. "I'll be back to fuck that cunt of yours relentlessly."

Khushi gasped and looked at him in horror as he left the room. Ichchha Baai glanced at him as he went past her, and then looked at Khushi.

"Come here child."

Khushi ran over to her and hugged her.

"There, there, child. Did he do anything to you?"

"No, he fell asleep," she whispered.

Ichchha Baai hummed and ran her hand over Khushi's head. "It's okay, he's gone now. If I knew he would be coming, I would have waited a bit more longer before putting you out there."

Rita Baai came towards them and looked at Khushi. "Khushi, are you okay."

Khushi let go of Ichchha Baai and hugged Rita.

"I can't believe he came on her first day," she huffed. "We can't put her out again."

"He won't be back for at least two days," Ichchha Baai said. "I've followed his patterns. Now if Khushi is willing to perform-"

"I will Malkeen," Khushi said, turning to her.

"Child, are you sure," Rita Baai said, running her hand over Khushi's head.

Khushi nodded. "I'm sure. I don't want to let you down Malkeen."

Ichchha Baai caressed her face. "You could never let me down, Khushi."

*~*

Khushi was in her room, looking at her jewelry, deciding what she would wear tonight. She wanted to dress up extra special, as it was her birthday. Suddenly, there was a knock at her door and Payal, Seema, and Sheetal came in.

"You're performing again tonight," Payal asked, surprised.

Khushi nodded.

"But I thought I was supposed to go tonight," Sheetal said.

Khushi shrugged and pursed her lips.

Before Sheetal could say anything, Seema cut her off.

"What happened between you and Dhruv Saab?"

Khushi shook her head. "Nothing, he fell asleep."

The three of them gaped at her.

"He fell asleep," Payal gasped.

Khushi nodded and the three looked at each other as Khushi looked back down at her jewelry.

"How did he fall asleep," Seema asked.

"He was very drunk," Khushi replied.

"But he always gets drunk! How could he-?"

"Girls."

All four looked up to see Rita Baai.

"Go to your rooms and let Khushi get ready, she is to perform tonight."

"But what about me Rita Baai," Sheetal asked.

"It is Malkeen's wish."

Sheetal looked down. No one had any higher word than Malkeen, and no one could say anything to her.

"Now come on, let's go. You also have to get ready, or have you decided to not come down tonight like last night?"

The girls shook their heads and left.

Rita Baai turned to Khushi and sat down beside her. "Are you nervous, child?"

Khushi shook her head, but Rita Baai knew she was lying.

"You know that I can tell, don't you?"

Khushi sighed and looked down.

"Don't worry," she smiled softly. "He won't be back tonight. Tonight will be much better, perhaps even the best night of your life, as it is your birthday."

Khushi looked up at her. "You think so," she asked.

"I know so."

But only the future would decide if tonight would be Khushi's best night, or her worst.

*~*

Khushi decided that tonight, she would wear a red choli. Putting on her jewelry, she placed her dupatta over her head and headed downstairs. The lights were dimmed and workers were preparing for the evening. Khushi took her seat on the floor and fully covered her face. Once people came in and the musicians were set, the candles were lit and the music began.

Khushi sung and danced freely, as she felt something bloom within her. Something in her body told her tonight would be different, that tonight would much better than the night before. As far as Khushi could see, Dhruv wasn't here, and she wasn't worried at all.

When her performance was over, she bowed down to the audience and they cheered. Khushi went away to let the next girl perform, when once again a worker came to her to tell her that she had been requested and to go up to a room. This time Khushi did feel nervous, however she didn't feel scared. She still had that feeling within her, so she tried to gather up her confidence, reminded herself of her teachings, and went upstairs to the room.

When Khushi got inside, she saw a man standing by the window. With a deep breath, she closed the door and slowly went towards him. The man stayed still even though he knew of her presence.
Khushi went behind him and as she reached him, the man turned around and faced her.

Khushi gasped. From the light that burned from the candles, Khushi couldn't help but to gaze at the beautiful man before her. He was handsome, tall, well dressed, with beautiful chocolate eyes that Khushi desired to be gazed with.

He stepped forward and looked down at her as she looked up at him. Khushi felt desire build within her and she couldn't help but to wonder why this man was simply standing here and not doing anything to her.

"Your name is Khushi, yes," he asked.

Khushi slightly tilted her head. "Uh, y-yes.... But how did you-?"

There was a knock at the door and the man went to it. He opened the door, revealing Ichchha Baai.

Khushi scrunched her eyebrows. "Malkeen, what are you-?"

"I was requested," she replied, looking up at the man.

"Requested?"

"So it would seem."

She stepped in, telling her two ladies-in-waiting behind her to stand outside. They simply nodded and Ichchha Baai closed the door and locked it. She stepped forward and turned to the man.

"And to whose wishes have I been requested," she asked.

The man turned back to a table and picked up a briefcase. "The name is Arnav Singh Raizada and I am here to buy this girl."



So idk about you guys, but that last line makes me so damn giddy lmaoo