Gupta Mansion.

An eerie silence engulfed the only study in the GM. Two women, each lost in thought, thinking of how one revelation has shook their understanding. Payal was the first to break the silence when she looked at her baby sister.

"What do you make of this!........ Does this change the way you thought of Arnav especially knowing that Anjali's greed was what prevented him from showing up. "

"Nothing has changed jiji. Because he is a coward who never confronted people after they are accused. He rather prefer running away and doing what he pleases and apologizes when the damage is already done. And don't forget he left me and Anjali only took advantage of his absence. Arnav is the only one to be blamed. " khushi said with a heavy voice and Payal knew better not to argue with her but rather agree with her as Arnav is somehow responsible for it. Payal sighed in relief and said.

"It will be better if family doesn't know about what NK told us. "

"You are right jiji. I don't want to upset Amma, knowing how sensitive she has become of anything related to Arnav and the Raizadas. " Khushi said in agreement and shortly after they heard voices outside and moved out of the study to the Hall. But the scene in front of them shocked them.

In the hall was Anita with a red cheek and the hand print on it, an indication she was slapped. And an angry Garima who pass by them to put her already asleep grandkids to bed who feel asleep in the car on their way from the park after a long day of playing.

A confused Payal and Khushi shouted for an ice pack and within a few minutes the chef brought it and Payal lead Anita to the sofa and made her sit and Khushi applied the ice pack on her cheeks.

Anita hissed in pain as her cheeks came in contact with the ice pack. An angry Payal then asked.

"What happened to your cheeks Anita"

Anita negatively shook her head making Khushi and Payal turn to their father and aunt for answers. Shashi told them the truth omitting the real reason behind the slap.

"You mother slapped her"

"What! " Khushi and Payal said in unison. An angry Khushi stood up to go and confront her mother but Anita held her hand to stop her and said

"She did right Khushi ma'am, I deserve it for loosing baby Arshi and letting some stranger near her. Anyone will have reacted the same way including me. Instead of looking after them I left to receive an incoming call. "

Anita then bowed her head in shame but Payal hugged her and told her to be careful next time before sending her off.

After she was gone Shashi begged his daughters not to confront their mother and they hesitantly agreed but sensed there was more to it than they were told but let it go.

After that everyone dispersed to their respective room to freshen up for dinner as it was late. During the dinner Garima asked of their first day at work and Khushi and Payal gave her vague answers which didn't sit well with her but she let it go. After their dinner they want into the kids room and woke them up, bathe them, feed them, played with them for sometime and put them to bed.

Somewhere in Delhi.

A man in his thirties sat on his bed with the picture of a woman. This woman meant everything to him and mostly all the wealth he owns now was because she was his motivation. He work hard in order to provide her with the best but in his determination to make that happen, he left his future in the hands of a greedy aunt who in order to secure her so-called status ruined his marriage and life.

He kept on staring at the picture when he heard his bedroom door open to reveal the last person he wanted to see. He rolled his eyes in anger and disgust at her. He knew she has changed after witnessing the damage her greed has done to him but he could never bring himself to forgive her.

He put the picture at it rightful place, stood up and went into his walk in closet, opened his safe and pulled out a stack bills of money, came out and held the woman hands and placed the money in it. The woman started crying and shook her head and tried to speak but the man cut her off.

"I hope this is enough for your shopping for your so-called kitty parties with your so-called friends and if it's not enough. " He reach out in his pocket, took out a credit card and handed it to her. " Here you go, buy whatever you want............ Now if you will excuse me I need to get some sleep because I have to leave for PK Designs early in the morning as my company has been chosen to design the runway for their upcoming fashion show and am telling you this so that you can have something to brag about to your friends"

The woman then looked down in shame knowing she deserves it.

"I can't take this beta because I don't hangout with them anymore as their influence on me made me ruin your happiness. I only came here to check on you, that's all. "

He wanted to believe her but the hurt of the past stopped him. And without saying anything he dragged her out of the room and closed his door and went to sleep leaving behind the woman to cry in guilt.

RM

Nk's room.

"Hello Aman I hope you have everything ready for tomorrow. "

"Yes everything is ready and our plan is definitely going to work. " Aman replied on the other side

"I hope so Aman, I hope so...........
Ok then see you tomorrow, bye". Nk cut the phone call, and a few seconds later he sensed someone standing at the door of his bedroom which was opened.

And from the look on the person's face he realised she had heard his conversation. He cursed himself for not locking his door and moved closer to the person and asked with an angry voice

" Mrs Jha have you forgotten your manners of knocking before entering or ease dropping on ours conversation? "

"No Nk I haven't, it just that I was on my way to the kitchen when I saw your door opened that all. " Answered Anjali with a forced smile on her face.

"Now you know am here, please you can leave. " Nk demanded with anger and disgust emanating from his eyes and words which made Anjali bow her heard in defeat as all her efforts to gain her brother's forgiveness seems futal.

She was a few steps away when see turn back to face Nk who frown as he saw her approach him but what she said next angered him more.

"Nk, if you and Aman need any help you know you ca............. "

She was immediately cut off by a furious Nk

"Don't yiu dare complete that. We don't need a bad omen like you in our plans and whatever yiu heard better unhear it. " Nk said slamming the door in the face of Anjali. Who silently left to her room.

Next Day.

GM

This day may seem like their usual days but today will unveil more pain or a little happiness. The Guptas sisters with the help of their parents and aunt, bathe, feed their kids and with a heavy heart bid their munchkins goodbye and left for work.

RM

As usual the morning routine of the Raizadas hasn't change. Everyone was eating in silence but the only difference was the smile on Arnav's face which confused Nk and increased the curiosity of the others with the exception of Akash who knew why.
Akash then broke the silence

"Bhai, the designer for the runway is coming today, I hope you have no problem with it. "

Clearing his throat, Arnav replied.

"No I have no problem with that, the earlier we start the better...........well am done. Akash, NK are you guys coming with me or you will came by yourselves ? "

"We will came with you, am almost done and so is Nk" Akash answered

"Ok then I will wait for you in the car"

Arnav then stood up wiped his mouth and bid his uncle goodbye ignoring the others and left, a few seconds later Akash and Nk followed. But both stopped in their tracks when they heard what Nani said in a sad and broken voice, which angered both Nk and Akash

"How long will this continue!? I have to talk to Arnav "

"Don't you dare go anywhere near him. " Yelled Akash making everyone flinch at the intensity of his voice
"How long you asked!....Then you better listen, for as long as I live you will never go anywhere near my bhai. You chose your choice that day and you better stick to it or else I won't think twice to throw you and your so called granddaughter and daughter in law out of this house which I know you don't want. Understood Mrs Devyani Singh Raizada.?

Nani had no choice but to nod in agreement.

After that NK and Akash left after bidding goodbye to his father. Manohar also warned his mother to obey Akash or else he himself will kick them out and angrily walked out and after a few minutes a broken Anjali followed.

PK Designs.

Arnav and Akash waited eagerly for their wives and silently praying for a chance to talk to their wives.

But destiny has a different plan for the day. Khushi and Payal walked into the presentation room angry. But Arnav and Akash were so mesmerized by their wives looking hot and flawless in their sarees that they failed to notice the angry expression on their faces and for some unknown reason Payal and Khushi's anger flew out of the door when they saw their husbands looking devilishly handsome and drool worthy in their suits. Each other's was lost respectively in each other.

Making Nk and Aman smile at their state.

Arnav's outfit

Khushi's outfit

Akash's outfit.

Payal's outfit. Ignore the necklace.

Minutes passed as both respective partners stared at each other. They were all brought out of their trance by the sound of someone clearing their throat. Arnav and Akash glared at the culprit which was none other than Aman who together with NK were smirking at them.

Both brothers turned their gaze to their wife only to gulp seeing the angry avatar of their wives who were furious at them for interrupting their work and making them loose control. Payal then yelled

"What the hell is wrong with you two." Glaring at Arnav and Akash
"How dare you interrupt our work. "

"A.......actually P......... Payal." Akash stammered seeing her angry glare and immediately forgot what to say.

" Actually what Akash was saying is that, the designer for the runway and is here and he wanted to introduce him to you as your opinions will be needed in the design of the runway. " Aman continued with a smirk on his face whilst NK was finding it hard to suppress his laughter seeing the scared state of his big brothers.

"Oh ok but make it quick, I and my sister will like to continue with our work fast. We hate delays so please make it fast. " Payal ordered in a bossy tone with turned Akash on.

"No worries Miss Gupta he is already here. " Aman signalled NK to go get him and within a few minutes and handsome man in a grey suit walked in shocking Payal and Khushi.

Everyone's attention was on the man so they failed to see Payal and Khushi's suprised state.

"This is Mr............. "

Aman was immediately cut off by Payal who whispered

"Abhi"

Shocking everyone with the exception of Payal. That was when Akash realized he was Abhishek Sharma Payal's ex. He then clinched his jaw and fisted his hands in anger, seeing the way Abhishek was staring at his woman.

"Ah excuse me do you know each other? " Asked Aman.

Making Abhishek flinch in sadness knowing what will follow next but what happened shocked him and angered Akash more.

"He was my best friend" said Payal. Making Abhishek happy that at least she still considered him her friend.

After the introduction. Abhishek asked Payal of her marriage and Payal replied that she was divorced. Making Akash even more angry especially after he saw the joy on Abhishek's face.

Aman who sensed the hostility in the room decided to diffuse the situation and offered to show Abhishek his cabin but Khushi beat him to it when she suggested her sister do so, who willingly agreed with a smile on her face, making Akash wish he could punch him in the face and what he didn't know was that his wish was about to be fulfilled.

Abhishek and Payal then left to his cabin with Akash behind them. And NK and Aman left to their studio to retrieve a file which will either unite or break Arshi more.

Abhishek's Cabin

Immediately Abhi and Payal entered his cabin. He held Payal's hand in his and said.

"Am sorry Payal for everything you and your family went through because of me. Believe me I didn't leave because I did want the marriage but my aunt had made you and your family believe otherwise. I only left because I got a deal that would have changed our lives. But in the pursuit of our future I lost the present........." By now both had tears in their eyes and both were so lost that they failed to notice Akash who was fumming in anger, but what followed next made him lost it. "I love you Payal. I never stop loving you. "

Abhi then took Payal into a hug shocking Payal and Akash. Payal was about to reciprocate when she felt herself being yanked out of Abhi's arms and a punch landed on the face of Abhi's face, who stumbled and fell on the floor with a slit lips and blood on it.

Payal pushed Akash aside and helped Abhi up and turned to Akash and yelled.

"How dare you hit him. "

"I dare because he had the nerve to hug and profess his useless love for my wife. "Akash yelled back

" I am not your wife Mr Akash Singh Raizada and to refresh your memory I signed the divorce papers and so did you. " Payal yelled but what she saw in Akash eyes sent shivers down her spine.

She immediately knew Akash was hiding something and moved closer to him and asked with tear in her eyes.

"What did you do Akash (silence) Answer me dammit!?. "

Akash bowed his head and said.

"I never submitted the divorce papers, I burnt them and paid your lawyer to lie to you about our divorce. "

Akash then raised his head and gasp at the broken state of Payal he moved to touch her but Payal moved back and slapped him on both cheeks and said with tears and anger in her eyes.

"I hate yiu Akash and am leaving with my sister, this deal is off. "

Payal then left to her sister's cabin to find it empty, she then moved to the presentation room with Akash trailing behind and begging her to listen but she turn a deaf ears to his request.

She entered the room together with Akash only to see a hysterically crying Khushi hitting Arnav' chest continually.

She then yanked her sister off him and cupped her cheeks staring right into her face and asked in a panic tone.

"Khushi what happened, khushi please answer me"

"He lied to me jiji, he is a liar. "

Immediately after Khushi said those words she fainted in Payal's arms.

To be continued

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A new revelation.

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