Payal and Khushi couldn't believe their eyes when the saw the person Khushi's had bumbed into but what suprised them the most was the look of happiness and love in her eyes as it's something they've never seen reflect in her eyes since they met her 2 years ago.

Subhadra Malik who has been wallowing in her guilt since her atrocities has been praying for a second chance, has been presented with one in a form of an unexpected meet.

She came to purchase her medication herself since she lived alone because her only family has disowned her because of her deeds. Even though she kept in touch with Anjali she knew better to keep her distance as she was also battling her own demons.

Subhadra Malik who couldn't contain her joy moved closer and hugged the Gupta sisters who were shocked to see her and more perplexed when she hugged both of them at the same time and they felt a wet feel on their shoulders, that was when they realised Subhadra was crying. But it was short lived after a large and chubby hands held the fore arms of both sisters and yanked them out of Subhadra's arms.

Subhadra looked up only to find an angry Madhumati, whose eyes were spitting fire at her , she then looked down in shame and walked away to avoid any confrontation that may hinder the reunion of the Gupta sisters with her grandsons .

An angry Madhumati scolded them for allowing her to touch them but Shashi calmed her down explaining that his daughters were too shocked to react, this convinced Madhu who apologised for her behaviour and hugged them. They then left the pharmacy to their home.

When they got home and opened the door they were welcome by Anita and Garima who hugged her sister in law, a move that shocked her as Shashi has informed her of Garima's refusal to come back to India but she let it go as the doctor has warned her not to overthink and stress herself. She then asked of her grandkids when she was told they were playing in the indoor play room Karan had specifically and specially designed for them.

The entire family moved there to see their lights playing around. While playing with the kids Anita interrupted the family moments by informing them that someone was looking for them. They were all suprised to know who it was.

A joyful Payal and Khushi moved down to the hall and with tears in the eyes and the eyes of the person and hugged each other,that person was none other than NK the beloved brother in law cum brother of Payal and Khushi and son to Garima and Shashi (Nk knew of their whereabouts but kept quiet on the promise to never reveal their location) . Pulling out of the hug, he went to seek for the blessing of Garima, Shashi and Madhumati who gladly and joyfully blessed him as he was the only one they had no enmity with but as usually Madhumati's over the top greetings scared him and he run away from her hiding behind Payal and Khushi, in the process making them laugh and annoying Madhumati who left them to rest after bidding her family good bye and glaring at him for making her a laughing stock.

Garima offered Nk food and water but decline because of his eagerness to see his nephews and niece.

The munchkins who saw their favorite person aside from Karan moved from their play ground and hugged him and he also reciprocated by hugging them all together and showering them with kiss.

After playing with them for sometime and helping Payal and Khushi feed them, Garima and Anita took them to their rooms to bath them as it as already late in the evening and also NK wanted to talk to Payal and Khushi alone. The trio moved to the study to talk.

Payal and Khushi's Study.

"Nk you look troubled, why is everything alright? " asked a confused Khushi.

"No nothing is okay, everything is messed up and there is something you have to know" answered a distressed Nk who kept on running his hands over his short manes again and again making Khushi and Payal scared and confused.

He moved closer to the water dispenser in the room and fetched himself some water and then gulped it down in one gulp.

This even increased the tension in the room and Nk saw it when he turned to face the sisters who were looking at him for answers. So he continued.

"Did you guys sign any contract to work with PK Designs for their upcoming show? asked NK and both sisters nodded affirmatively.

Nk closed and open his eyes and repeated his act of running his hands through his hair making the sisters realize that there was something seriously wrong. They wanted to ask but couldn't find the words and Nk noticed and decided to reveal the truth.

" The truth is Pk designs belongs to Arnav and Akash. " This shocked the sisters. " It was set up by Arnav and Akash for both of you" Double shock " PK Designs standard for Payal and Khushi Designs. "

"That's why all the designs are according to our preference but more modernized...........
I can't believe I once loved their designs and not only that we are going to work with them. " said Payal after she connected all the dots together after NK's revelations. She then continued after a long pause
"We have to call Karan and call off this deal immediately"

"No" retorted Khushi shocking both Nk and Payal.

"We are not going to call off this deal. " Khushi said firmly " We are professionals........ And jiji, how could you think of saying something like calling off this deal knowing that others depend on us for their livelihood" Khushi continued in disappointed tone. Making Payal regret her words and moved closer to Payal and said "Jiji gone was the timid and selfless girls, gone was us tolerating their nonsense. Now we are mother and self made business women who have trampled all their rivals who have tried to sabotage us. We have made a name for ourselves within a short span of time and you know Mr Sood is a no nonsense investor and business man who only give out contracts to deserving companies and we earned ours after months of hard work. Do you think is fair to throw it all way for them?"

"No Khushi you are right, am so sorry I acted on impulse without thinking" Payal answered and hugged Khushi. She then broke the hug and said with a pout
"Do you forgive me? " Khushi chuckled and nodded affirmatively. But what Nk said next scared them.

"They already know about your partnership with them and also your whereabouts in all these months but don't worry they don't know about the munchkins " Making the sisters sigh in relief.

"But how did they know about our whereabouts and the deal" asked a curious Payal who knew Nk will never reveal their secret as he was trustworthy and even though they may have guessed how, they still wanted to know the details.

"Well after you left Akash hired PI to look for you guys and he did find you guys but not the kids. A few days ago HP and OP came home almost out of breath and told us about your aunt. They then came to the hospital to meet your aunt but she sent them away and they decided to take care of the bills but realized it has been taken care of so the only thing they could do was provide the best doctors to take care of her. Today they went to the hospital to check on her but was told she was discharged by Happyji. But unfortunately no one knows his new resident so that saved you guys from being discovered. A few minutes after they returned from the hospital Mr Sood called Akash and told him about your company's collaboration with them. Sending the idiots into a happy frenzy" NK narrated gritting in anger at the last sentence. " They know you guys are coming for tomorrow's presentation and are planning to impress and woo both of u"

"Then we are ready for them " said Payal with a devilish smirk on her face which shocked NK when he found the same expression on Khushi's face also. He then knew his cousins were doomed. He bid the family goodbye and left to avoid any suspicion. The sisters then informed the family with Garima strongly opposing it but later gave in.

After a while an angry Garima left the family to implement her plans. She then called her minion to implement her plans.

After two rings, her minion picked her call.

"Get ready am sending your flight ticket, it time and you better not disappoint me"

"No worries ma'am, with the amount of money you are paying me, I will be a fool to ruin our plan" Her minion answered with a wicked laughter and an evil smirk appeared on Garima's face.

"I will see you in two days" Garima cut the call and smirked at her accomplishment.

The Following Day

Payal and Khushi prepared to face their estranged husbands after helping take care of their hyper active kids and at RM,the Raizada clan woke up with a new hope in months with both Nani and Mami doing one pooja after another.

Arnav and Akash prepared to meet their wife with a new determination to win them back and Anjali's happiness knew no bounds but only Nk knew what they were about to face and that was hell. Both sides left to PK Designs after taking the blessings of the elders.

Arnav's outfit.

Akash's outfit.

Khushi's outfit.

Payal's outfit.

Nk's outfit.

Anjali's outfit.

PK Designs.

Akash, Arnav and Anjali' s offices respectively.

Payal and Khushi 's office.

Aman and NK's office and studio.

PK workers area and reception.

The Raizada siblings reach there early to welcome the Gupta sisters. Anjali could only watch from afar and smiled at his brothers eagerness to meet their wives after so many months. She thanked God for removing Arnav out of his reclusive lifestyle he adopted after Khushi's departure amd also thank God for Akash's new found outspoken nature.

Even though she knew she didn't deserve any form of forgiveness she still didn't stop hoping. In her joy she is about to make a big mistake and ASR hates mistakes especially from those he hates.

The Raizada brothers, Anjali with Aman and NK were waiting in the presentation room, others nervous and happy,other smirking at others for what they are about to face.

Aman was also happy as he was about to meet his two best friends after many months.

He was furious at Akash and Arnav but he mellowed after witnessing their pain after Payal and Khushi left.

But what surprises him was NK' s calm demeanour which raised a suspicion in his mind and felt that NK had lied to them about not knowing of his bhabhis whereabouts and was determined to get to the bottom of it.

The receptionist announced the arrival of Mr Sood who was led into the presentation room and greeted everyone present.

Shortly afterwards Payal and Khushi 's presence was announced and the atmosphere immediately changed even Mr Sood noticed but thought it was the excitement of the upcoming fashion show and this boost his confidence in the fashion show being a hit, only if he knew the real reason.

With a few seconds the Gupta sisters enter in their new avatar making the Raizada brothers eyes pop out of their socket.

They were both mesmerized by the sisters who sensed their gaze but royally ignored them but what hurt them the most was their ignorance of them when Mr Sood introduced each party, and their eagerness to start the presentation immediately was also a sign that their wives hated their presence,to avoid any confrontation they played along.

"Well since we are all here, I think we should start with the presentation" said an enthusiastic Mr Sood

Arnav and the others nodded in agreement. Anjali and Arnav stood up together but one deadly glare from Arnav made Anjali sit back with a disappointed look as she was doing this to impress Arnav and Akash but it backfired.

This didn't go unnoticed by Payal and Khushi who looked at Nk who eyed them that all of this will be answered.

Aman who was watching keenly concluded that NK did keep in touch with the Gupta sisters and this increased his eagerness to know more and he knew NK was the best person to answer this.

"First of all, I would like to thank everyone here" said a nervous Arnav, he then moved to the projected and insected the pen drive which displayed the designs

And it was perfect that even the Gupta sisters loved it, which pleased the Raizada brother who felt proud not because of Mr Sood's positive but for the fact that their wives loved it. Mr Sood then stood up from his chair and shook the hands of Arnav and Akash. He then turned to the Gupta sisters and said

"Now it's your turn "

Payal stood up and did their presentation and everyone loved it.

But what happened next shocked and angered some.

Immediately after Payal's presentation the sprinklers went off disrupting everyone one as they had to leave. The fire service was called to check it and after they were done. Arnav moved closer to them and asked

"What happened, why did the sprinklers go off if we didn't see any sign of smoke which will indicate a fire. "

" It wasn't a fire but a smoke from an incense lit at the top floor in one of the offices" answered the captain. After he was done Arnav turned to look at these culprit and from her look he wasn't wrong to single her out.

And for Anjali she was shocked when she realised her blunder. She lit it to pray and forgot it. A furious Arnav marched to her and grip her arm painfully in front of all the staffs and yelled.

"Can't you do anything right, your whole life you have got everything on a silver platter and not having to worry about how hard it is to earn money. (Arnav let her go and look at her with disgust and continued) what do I expect from a woman who only know how to blackmail other using her fake tears and emotions. You know something it's my fault for thinking you will be useful but here is the reality of how useless you are. "

"Bhai it's enough we can use the penthouse for the meeting (turning to Mr Sood) I hope you don't mind sir"

"Not at all but I have seen enough to know I invested my money well so I will take my leave now. " answered Mr Sood who turned to Anjali and said in a calm voice. " And you young woman I hope you won't repeat this mistake again "

Anjali nodded and Mr Sood left while Arnav and Akash looked at her with disgust and NK with a neutral look followed the Raizada brothers whereas Anjali run off to her office devastated after the disgusting and sympathetic looks she got from her brothers and the employees.

After Aman sent off the employees to their workplaces he led a confused Payal and Khushi who couldn't wrap their head around what just happened but nevertheless decided to find out from NK.

To be continued

Precap; Aman confronts NK
NK tells Payal and Khushi the truth of Anjali.

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