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Khushi was completely heartbroken as she sat down on the floor crying while Anjali was now standing and suppressing her smile.

"Khushi dear, please get up. I can't act any more" Khushi was stunned she looked up at Anjali who was now laughing her heart out.

"Khushi, I was kidding you. What did you think? Did you really believe that your Anji was going to blame you for this condition? Could you really believe me?'

"Anjali you were kidding, seriously?"

"It is Anji, Khushi Bhabhi" she said.

"Oh no. It is definitely Anjali now"

Anjali knew that Khushi was serious and she was in trouble now.

"Khushi before I came searching for you, I had a nightmare and then I could remember everything which happened to me and every single thing after that. I wanted to inform you about my state and I came to you. But then I thought it would be nice if I pull your leg because it has been a while since we have had fun."

"You were thinking of having fun? Anjali how could you? You should not have said all those to me. I really thought that you would throw me out of your lives. For you everything may seem to be a joke now, but it is not the same for me who have seen my loved ones battle for their life. You don't know what I had went through in these past few days, especially when both of you were unconscious and the doctor told me about your states"

"Sorry Khushi, I just wanted to inform my state to you by shocking you"

"And you were very much successful in that I think"

"I said no, I'm really sorry for that Khushi Bhabhi, please forgive me" Anjali said in a pleading tone.

Now it was Khushi's turn to laugh her heart out.

"Huh, even I fooled you, right?" Khushi said smirking, something she had picked up from ASR.

"What?"

"What did you think Anji, that I will accept defeat after you fooled me? No way Anji now I'm even your bhabhi so ..!!!"

Saying this the best friends hugged each other.

"Yeah right my lovely Bhabhi. But what happened to Lavanya was not right, no?"

"We could not do anything about her. She died instantly in the crash. By the time we were informed of the accident she was dead."

"You know I was really angry with you that you did not come with us that day, but now I think god planned it that way all along. "

"You know Anji that day finally Arnav forced me to join him. I tried my best to get out of that, but no avail."

"What?"

"Yeah and then on the way we saw an accident but never thought that it could be the both of you and we passed the spot. We reached the temple and tried calling you and finally an officer attended the call. We rushed to the hospital and Arnav lost it when he heard that you lost your memory"

"What? When he heard I lost my memory and not when he heard Lavanya was dead?" Khushi hadn't noticed that then , she could not think of a reason when Anji asked that.

"May be because bhai was more attached to me?" Anjali reasoned after a minute of silence.

"Maybe Anji" Khushi agreed.

"Okay Khushi bhabhi . I better go get ready now. It is a brand new day. I have a brother to fix."

"Yes. I'll go check on Arnav. And yeah, one more thing, call me Khushi okay?"

"Why don't you like being referred to as Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada's wife?"

"It is not like that Anji, I would love to in fact."

"What?"

"I said that you have been calling me Khushi for the last twenty years, so keep calling me Khushi itself"

"Okay, if you say so."

Khushi went back to her room, happy that Anjali had regained her memories. Now she had to only work on Arnav's well-being and she was sure that she would be able to do that very soon with the help of Anjali.

She reached her room and kissed Arnav on the forehead, who was still sleeping. Anjali on the other hand could not just let things go. She was thinking of the incidents which took place just before the accident which only she and Lavanya knew.

FLASHBACK

"Bhabhi where are you lost?" Anjali had tapped Lavanya on the shoulder. She was so lost in her thoughts that Anjali had parked the car and gotten out.

"Sorry Anjali. I was wondering where Khushi is?"

"Oh she is not well. Would you mind driving Bhabhi? I'm not in a mood to." Anjali said holding out the keys to Lavanya.

"Sure Anjali, I can drive."

"Thanks"

Lavanya moved to the driver's seat as Anjali took the passenger seat. They had covered a good amount of distance when Anjali's phone rang. She picked it up and saw Arnav's face flashing on the screen.

"Anji why did you call me so many times? Aren't you driving?"

"No bhai, Bhabhi is driving"

Even though he himself had asked Anjali to call Lavanya as Bhabhi, he felt it odd. He wanted Anji to call Khushi as her Bhabhi. Then again, bringing Lavanya into the picture was his fault. 

"And Khushi?"

"Bhai actually she was the reason I called you so many times, but, you wouldn't pick up. She is not well so she hasn't come with us. She is resting at home. I called you so that if you could convince her to come, later after seeing her condition, I thought it will be better if she rests."

"Oh okay. By the way where have you reached?" Arnav was saddened to hear Khushi was not joining them.

"Bhai we have covered half the distance. Better you catch up fast."

"Okay fine. I'll be there soon."

"Bhai had called to ask where we had reached. And I'm sure he will surely try to bring Khushi along, that is why I told him about her not coming with us."

"Anjali, can I tell you something"

"Yeah Bhabhi"

"Please listen carefully and do not over react. I want you to tell ASR about this"

"What is the matter Bhabhi?"

"I think I should not marry Arnav, there is someone else who loves him more than me and she would be perfect for ASR"

"What are to saying Bhabhi? Who are you talking about?"

"Anjali I'm sure that you will be happy after hearing that."

"What? Why are you creating lots of surprises?"

"Ok I will be straight forward. It is none other than Khushi. She loves Arnav a lot."

"Are you joking Bhabhi? Khushi loves bhai? Are you trying to fool me? Is this some kind of joke?"

"No Anjali. I'm telling you the truth. Trust me, and Khushi told me this. She has been in love with Arnav for a long time and it is just because Arnav hasn't understood her feelings and announced our marriage that she is backing out."

"Khushi told you instead of telling me or bhai?"

"She did not mean to. In fact, I felt there was something there during our first meeting and I bothered to ask her. She confided in me at the park yesterday when you both went to get ice cream for us. She also told me that she would never come in between us and she wants him to be happy. I had to promise her that I won't tell about this to ASR. So I want you to talk to ASR about this. I knew that today Khushi will avoid coming with us and see I was right."

"I can't believe this Lavanya"

"See Anjali somewhere you even wanted Khushi to be your Bhabhi and not me that is why you just now referred me as Lavanya."

"May be, but thank you, if it was not for you, then we would never have known about Khushi's feelings. She is good at hiding it, you know?"

"Anything for you guys"

"Lavanya look ...!!!"

CRASHHH

END OF FLASHBACK

"Khushi Bhabhi, you thought that you would hide your feelings from me, but see everything was out in the open at least to me before all this happened. When I said you took advantage of the situation, I actually meant it. You wanted to be with your love which could have been lost forever, so you married bhai in order to be with him forever. I do not blame you for that. Khushi I know you love him and me a lot. If I was in your place, may be I would not have done this. I would never have sacrificed my life for a person who is out of his mind. I always knew Khushi that you were selfless and go to any extent for your loved ones. You are the best Khushi. I'm really happy that you are my Bhabhi. I can't even imagine what would have happened to us if you were not there around. And I know you will keep bhai happy forever"

She kept her thoughts aside and went to take a bath. She dressed up in a light blue tee and black skinny jeans.

"Khushi"

"Anji? You awake that too early?"

"Why bhabhi?"

"Call me Khushi please"

"No, I like calling you Bhabhi."

"Okay fine, whatever. Who am I to argue with the Raizadas?"

"One of us?" Anjali said and they shared a laugh.

"Bhabhi, tell me what is for breakfast"

"Tell me what you want."

"Why you? I'll tell HP. I want to talk to you."

"Well, since HP is on leave, Maa is sending over food."

"By the way, Khushi you look beautiful with this Mangalsutra and sindoor"

"Thanks" Khushi blushed after saying that.

"Anji, I think your brother is awake by now. I'll be back soon"

"Okie"

Khushi went up to her room. Meanwhile, the doorbell rang and Anjali went to open it.

"Hi" It was Rahul. Anjali instantly recognized him. She'd always had a crush on the enemy after all. He had grown into a beautiful specimen of a man. They hadn't seen each other in years. Anjali used to keenly listen to Khushi muttering abuses about him when Shashi and Garima forced her to visit his family. Usually the Guptas would take the Raizada kids along, but since they were not particularly fond of Rahul, Arnav used to politely decline. 

"Hi. Come on in." Anjali said trying to be polite. 

"Uncle and aunty left for Mumbai just now, they asked me to inform Khushi. So, I thought of coming here"

"oh"

"How are you?" Rahul asked Anjali.

"You will be shocked to know that I've regained my memory." She said proud of herself for getting better.

"Wow that is really great news. Congratulations. Khushi did not tell me that when I stopped by earlier."

"You were here earlier today, huh?"

"Yeah, I kind of woke her up at six in the morning, trying to apologize for all my actions. I would like to apologize to you now as well."

"Oh, I forgave you the last time you apologized. You didn't irritate me after that I believe."

"Sharp memory. I am glad you remember."

"I am glad too. I did not remember anything until yesterday when I went to sleep. A good night's sleep and a nightmare later, here I am, back with all my memories." Anjali laughed saying that, Rahul wasn't sure if he should laugh along as well.

"Would you like to have breakfast with us?" Anjali asked, bringing him out of his thoughts.

"Yeah sure, why not"

"Ok. Let me see if we have bread and eggs. Otherwise we might have to order something. Khushi was expecting Garima aunty to send over food. "

"Where is Khushi?"

"She is up in her room with bhai"

"Ok, I'll wait for them."

Khushi was in her room with Arnav.

"Khushi look at this" Arnav said pointing at the shirt.

"What happened"

"The button has come out"

"Oh...let me fix it"

Khushi took the box containing the buttons and took out the correct one. She moved closer to Arnav and started fixing the button. Her hair which was open started moving due to the wind and started brushing Arnav's face. He was attracted to his wife. He felt a known sensation. After fixing the button she was about to move but suddenly slipped and fell but Arnav was fast enough to catch her. They shared an eye-lock

About two minutes later, both of them came out of the trance as they heard Anjali shouting their names.

"Arnav, Anji is waiting for us at the breakfast table. We should go now."

"Ok" Arnav agreed with his wife.

They came down. Arnav was irritated to see Rahul there.

"Khushi why is he here today?" Arnav murmured to her.

"I don't know. I didn't invite him"

"You know I don't like him. He has a crush on you."

"I know you don't like him Arnav, but let him be here. Wait what, he has a crush on me? Please. I don't think so."

"Whatever Khushi, just for you and Shashi uncle, I'll try to behave."

"Thank you my darling husband" she said lovingly to Arnav as they walked down the stairs.

"Khushi- bhai what is going on?"

"Nothing Anji, good morning Rahul"

"Good morning Khushi, Arnav. You might be wondering what I'm doing here in the morning right?"

"no.."

"Actually uncle and aunty left for Mumbai today earlier in the morning. He told me to inform you."

"Mumbai? But why?"

"One of his friend, I think one Mr. Khuranna met with an accident so he had to go."

"Khuranna uncle? And he left without me?"

"Khushi if they had told you, would you have gone with them leaving us?" Anjali enquired.

"No." she reluctantly answered.

"Then how does it matter?"

"You are right. Now sit down and have breakfast."

Rahul had helped Anjali to prepare omelettes and toast. Khushi somehow avoided a direct conversation between Arnav and Rahul. After breakfast Arnav went to his room whereas Khushi and Rahul were in Anjali's room discussing ways to bring Arnav back to his old self..!!!

"Anji, Rahul, do you know something?"

"What?" Anjali asked

"Arnav hates Rahul." Khushi stated.

"What???"

"Yes and he told me himself, earlier."

"But why??" Anjali said

"Because he thinks that you had a crush on me."

"Really?" Rahul was amazed.

"Do you think I am making this up?"

"Nope but sill I can't digest the fact that he knew." Rahul said back. Anjali felt sad knowing the guy she had a crush on liked Khushi instead.

"Even I was not able to believe him. I was really shocked when I heard him say that "

"That means my presence is affecting him right?"

"Yup. That means bhai will be able to recover soon if you are around! Who knew, you are a blessing in disguise. We should plan something" Anjali stated, choosing to focus on the positive side.

"Khushi?? Anji???" They heard Arnav calling out their names.

"Bhabhi, I think we should go out. He should not see Rahul with us."

"Right Anji, we should go. Rahul you stay here"

"Okay" Rahul agreed with the girls.

They both came out of the room.

"Arnav? What happened why are you shouting?"

"Shouting? I was looking for you both. Where did you disappear after the breakfast?"

"We were just chatting in my room." Anjali informed her brother.

"Without me?"

"Oh come on Arnav."

"Okay, then I'll also join you. Shall we go to your room?" Arnav asked the girls.

"Nooo..." Anjali, all but shouted.

"Why not?"

"I mean Arnav, since we are already here, we can talk in the living room."

"Okay" Arnav agreed. They signalled Rahul to go after they left. 

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