"Phati Sadi had talked to Anjali bitiya, earlier today." Mami spat in distaste "God knows what venom she has spit that Anjali bitiya took such a drastic step."

Arnav looked at his mami, A vivid image of his sister struggling in his arms flashed in front of his eyes.

***

"Humein nahi chahiye chotte. (I don't want.. chotte.)" She had rasped.

"I don't want this child" She struggled in his grip.

***

Arnav closed his eyes, A tear rolled down his cheek.

"Sasuma had warned her not to go near bitiya, Yet that Phati Sadi defied her and went in Anjali's room." Mami said angrily.

Arnav sighed. "KHUSHI!!" He yelled for her, He could see Mami's lips twitching into a small smile.

"KHUSHI GET DOWN!!" Arnav called out

Khushi rushed down the stairs, Urgency clearly visible in her eyes. "What's wrong Arnav-ji?"

Arnav pulled her by her wrist and made her stand directly in front of himself.

"Did you go inside Di's room?" He asked, looking right into her eyes.

Khushi nodded fearfully

"Why?" He asked in a bare whisper.

Khushi inhaled, "She hadn't.. eaten since morning." She reasoned "I was worried."

"There are many people in the house!!" Mami reminded her

"Everyone of you were busy, I was left with no choice." Khushi said softly, "I couldn't help myself."

"Did you forget that Sasuma had warned you not to go in front of her." Mami asked

"I did not mean any harm Arnav-ji.. Believe me!" Khushi whimpered, Arnav could clearly see her getting intimidated.

"Shush!" Arnav whispered.

"She hadn't eaten since so long, It's not good for her health or the baby's to skip her meals. I just wanted to make sure that she eats." Khushi explained herself frantically.

"What had you said that led her to take such a drastic step?" Mami questioned her.

Khushi sighed weakly, "I had said nothing that could possibly have pushed her to behave so irrationally, I was just trying to convince Anjali-ji to eat."

"We do not need your help!" Mami said sternly "We can manage our daughter on our own!"

"You heard her Mami Khushi was worried for Di, and that is quite obvious because she is a part of her family. She has done nothing wrong and I don't want anyone, I repeat ANYONE to blame my wife for whatever happened today." Arnav said severely.

"Arnav Bitwa.."

"Khushi" Arnav cupped her face "I know you did not mean any harm, I believe you."

Khushi gave him a small smile,

"But the situation is not right Khushi, I don't want you to not come in front of her, This is as much your house as it is hers, and you are free to be anywhere in this house anytime you like, But Di's mental and emotional condition is not stable.." Arnav explained calmly

Mami gasped "Do you mean that our Bitiya is Mad?" She asked

"There is a difference mami, Between mentally and psychologically or emotionally ill. She has been through a trauma, I have witnessed one of her most extreme breakdowns first hand. I know, from my experience that she is not in the condition to take care of herself or her baby on her own, neither is she in the condition to take the right decisions all by herself. We'll have to sought to medical help for her." Arnav said calmly

Khushi held his hand tightly trying to give him strength to deal with the situation.

"I'm fine." Arnav assured her.

"I just want you to be careful Khushi, While talking to her. I know you or anyone else in this family means no harm to Di, But we are not sure how she is going to interpret our words of concern. I don't want anyone to blame you for anything." Arnav said calmly.

Khushi nodded, "I understand Arnav-ji."

"Don't worry much, Di will be fine. We are all going to make sure of that." Arnav assured her

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