After Sheetal shared what happened between them in the party few years back. Arnav left the kitchen lost in his thoughts.

Khushi followed him and Raizadas followed her as they expected Arnav to prove his innocence in this and tell them that Aarav isn't his son but all Arnav did was leave the kitchen without giving explanations to them.

Sheetal and Anjali smirked at each other and hi-five.

"Sheetal you're just awesome.. I love the way you handle everything.." Anjali smiled.

"Thanks Di.. I know I'm great.." Sheetal shrugged with a proud smile.

"By the way.. Why Chote didn't react to what you said? I mean.. He's ASR and he was not going to believe in your words so easily.." Anjali said confused.

"That's because he was really drunk in that party and when he woke up, he couldn't remember anything that happened.." Sheetal said.

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Arshi's room..

"WHAT?" the family freaked out. "But you don't drink Chote.." Nani managed to say equally shocked and confused.

"Some friends mixed alcohol in my juice that day.." Arnav said, "That's why I'm not sure if Aarav is my son or not.."

Khushi who was standing on their bed as whole Raizada family occupied their room except for Anjali, Sheetal and Aarav, frowned and hit Arnav's forehead, "Use your brains ASR!"

"What the.." he frowned.

"Can't you just see they're lying to you? I mean how can you doubt on yourself?.. I'm hundred percent sure Aarav isn't your son.. otherwise Sheetal would have told you before itself that she was pregnant of your child.. Why did she came back after all these years? Suddenly she reminded herself that Aarav has a father and he's ASR! Nonsense!" Khushi rolled her eyes and placed her hands on her hips.

"I agree with Ghar wali biwi.. You already have three women in your life.. Me, Your apartment wali biwi (Aman) and your ghar wali biwi (Khushi).. No need to add fourth one!" Akash said.

"Especially that witch Sheetal.. I mean like seriously.. Arnav jiiiii.." Khushi mimicked Sheetal and Akash laughed.

Arnav stare at both in disbelief, "Like seriously?"

Akash and Khushi stopped laughing immediately and plastered a serious look on their faces.

"You do have a point Khushi.. I'm also wondering why Sheetal came back suddenly with a child.. But I want to completely sure about this.." Arnav said.

"What sure Baby boy? Aarav does have same manners of yours.. but he doesn't share same look with you.. You both don't look like father and son.." Mami said.

"What is interesting is that he doesn't share same looks with Sheetal also" Shyam spoke his thoughts aloud.

"What do you mean?" Arnav asked.

"We're here na.. Just chill Arnav.. We will find out the truth and kick Sheetal out of this house!" Khushi said.

"We?" Arnav asked confused.

"Me, Live in girlfriend, Apartment wali biwi and Partner.." Khushi replied smiling.

"Who's your Partner?" he asked.

"Shyam.." Khushi pointed to Shyam. Shyam looked away with crying look, "Partner's gonna get me killed today! Shyam tu toh gaya aaj.. You made Sale Sahab's wife your partner.. You shouldn't have done that.. He will snatch my bed, my room and my study now.. I will live in streets now begging for money.. Hayee meri achi zindagi (Haye my good life) .. Bye bye!"

"What the.." Arnav gritted his teeth, "Khushi have you gone mad? You are friends with this scoundrel.."

"Itna bhi bura nahin hoon main (I'm not that bad)" Shyam pouted.

Arnav glared at him, "Keep your mouth shut!"

Khushi gulped, "Arnav let me explain it to you.. Shyam is not what he looks like!"

"Explain what? He's a bloody bastard who dared to flirt with you despite having a wife at home.. Did you lose your memory Khushi?" Arnav shouted.

"Chote calm down.." Nani said sternly, "Don't shout at my Khushi bitiya.."

"You all please leave from our room.. I need to talk with Khushi in private!" Arnav said showing them the door.

"NO!" Raizadas shouted back at him, only Shyam already ran to the door ready to escape from ASR's wrath, when Raizadas denied to leave, he wanted to break a coconut on their heads.

"We won't let you scold our Khushi.." Raizadas said.

"What the.." Arnav looked at him in disbelief, "Khushi is my wife dammit!"

"Calm down Boyfriend.." Akash caressed Arnav's shoulder trying to calm him down, "Come.. I'll massage your back also!"

Arnav shoved his hands away angrily, "Akash just stop it!"

"You're scolding me also!" Akash pouted acting like his girlfriend.

Arnav rolled his eyes and clutched his fist, trying to control himself. He knew his family was trying to protect Khushi only by doing all the drama.

"Don't come at night in my room to pacify me!" Akash said and slapped Arnav's shoulder, joining the family.

"Why are you still standing here like an idiot?" Arnav barked at Shyam, "I don't want to see you near my wife, got that?"

Shyam gulped, "Sale Sahab.."

"Don't Sale Sahab me now!" Arnav glared at him.

"Arnav listen to me once.." Khushi pleaded. She climbed down the bed and walked to him.

"Shyam is a good friend of mine now.. What happened in past, we already forgot about that.. He was even ready to tie rakhi on me! He's changed now.." Khushi said trying to convince her husband that Shyam is changed.

Shyam smiled emotionally thinking, "She's facing the Lion because of me.. Khushi is too sweet yaar!"

"Changed and him?" Arnav chuckled sarcastically, "He's a Pervert!" he barked angrily.

Raizadas and Shyam screamed and rushed to a corner shivering after hearing Arnav's angry tone.

"And can I know when this friendship started between you both?" Arnav asked frowning.

"Long time back.. He's the one who helped me see Anjali's truth.." Khushi said pouting.

"All day you keep faking love to Di and behind her you plan against her with Khushi?" Arnav glared at Shyam.

Shyam started feeling dizzy in fear now, he held Akash tightly.

"Are yaar.. Don't faint on me like a Pregnant woman!" Akash said holding his hands.

"That's the plan Arnav.. He would get information of Anjali's next move and he would tell me.. that's how we managed to expose Anjali in front of you.." Khushi said.

"Bas Khushi bas.. (Enough Khushi).. You want to get me killed or what?" Shyam whispered breathless as he tightened his hold on Akash.

"Relax Shyam.." Khushi said and turned again to a red in anger Arnav.

"Relax.. After turning me into a meat for the Lion's breakfast.. She's telling me to relax!" Shyam cried whispered to Akash.

"And you better relax.." Akash said.

"So you and Khushi were a team.." Nani exclaimed.

"How you both turned friends?" Mami asked.

"Later.. I will share everything with you guys later.. Right now I'm not even able to breath!" Shyam said breathing in and out.

"You're just unbelievable Khushi.. I fail to understand you.. Why did you accept to be his friend and team up with him against Di?" Arnav asked.

"Arnav I admit he did wrong by misbehaving with me.. but we bonded well later and he truly repented for what he did.. Now he protects me like a brother.." Khushi said.

"Such an emotional story! It would be a blockbuster if it was a movie!" Arnav said sarcastically.

"Stubborn!" Khushi sighed.

"Chote if Khushi is saying that he changed.. We should give him a chance.." Nani said.

"Nani don't start.. What is this if Khushi says thing now? She's not God.. She isn't always right.. She doesn't even know how to judge people well yet now.. not everyone who smiles at you is your friend.." Arnav said angrily.

"Excuse me.. I know how to judge people perfectly ok.. otherwise I wouldn't have married you.." Khushi glared at him.

"Try to understand what I'm saying first dammit.. This man is not worth your trust Khushi.." Arnav said.

"It's not like that Sale Sahab.." Shyam spoke frightened trying to defend himself.

"I said keep your mouth shut!" Arnav seriously glanced once at him, then shifted his attention back to Khushi.

"I trust him Arnav.. He has helped me a lot.. If it wasn't him, then I would really fall in your sister's trap long back.." Khushi said looking away.

"But I don't trust him.. And I want you to stay away from him!" Arnav said.

"You can't just force me to do what I don't want.." Khushi looked at him with moist eyes.

"So you're choosing Shyam over your husband?" Arnav asked.

"It's not like that.." Khushi shook her head.

"It's okay Khushi.. We will stay away from each other now.." Shyam said serious not wanting to spoil their relationship who is going through a sensitive phase now.

"If that's the case.. then I also have wronged you Arnav.. I didn't trust in you.. I believed Anjali over you.. You should also stay away from me na? Why did you marry me then? Why are you giving second chance to our relationship?" Khushi asked, "Shyam also did wrong and I gave him a second chance, why is it wrong?"

Arnav sighed hard, "Why are you so stubborn?"

"You are too!" she argued.

"Fine.. Be his partner whatever.. my foot.." Arnav loosened his tie and looked away.

Khushi smiled happily, she hugged Arnav tightly.

Shyam widened his eyes and looked at Akash, "Did I hear right?"

"Shall we go to the doctor and check your ears?" Akash asked sarcastically.

Shyam smiled, "My bed.. My room.. My study.. My food.. Yes..I didn't lose anything till now thanks to my Partner!"

"Can we think about Sheetal's case now?" Khushi asked breaking the hug.

"Have you started solving cases now with your Partner?" Arnav asked sarcastically.

Khushi rolled her eyes.

"You all can leave now.. The show is over now.." Arnav said and went to the bathroom, slamming the door behind.

"Looks like his anger didn't cool down yet.." Shyam whispered.

"Laad governor.. Anger is his shadow!" Khushi whispered.

Raizadas took a sigh of relief when Arnav left to the bathroom.

Khushi giggled, "You all are so scared of Arnav.. He isn't that scary!"

Everyone started coughing and clearing their throats.

"Okay.. Just forget what I said earlier!" Khushi giggled watching their reactions.

"Thanks for saving my.."

"Bed, my room, my study and my food, right?" Khushi said smiling.

"Right.." Shyam smiled sheepishly.

Arnav walked out of the bathroom, Raizadas and Shyam ran to the corner again.

Arnav just rolled his eyes, "Can we go downstairs now?"

"Nahin.. We need to think what we're going to do about Sheetal.." Khushi said.

"Why don't we act like Bhai is still in doubt and wants to be sure that Aarav is his son or not? Then we will get time to search for proofs.." Akash said.

"What proofs.. We're going to do DNA test.." Arnav said.

"But they can bribe the doctor and change the reports!" Shyam said.

"You're very aware of these cheap tricks!" Arnav glared at him.

Shyam gulped.

"He's saying right Arnav.. Anjali and Sheetal are smart.. they can really bribe the doctor.. but if you want to do the test, then I will not stop you.." Khushi said.

"Doctor will be of my choice Khushi.. I will not let them fool me.." Arnav said.

"Ok!" Khushi nodded.

Everyone didn't seem convinced but accepted Arnav's way.

Arnav sighed in disbelief, "Any better plan?"

"Make them confess the truth!" Khushi immediately spoke.

"Khushi you think so Sheetal is going to spill the truth to us?" Arnav asked.

"Nahin.. but I'm completely sure that we can expose her and she'll be forced to accept the truth!" Khushi said.

"Also.. you didn't realize but Anjali is the one who brought Sheetal and Aarav home.. means that this wasn't only Sheetal, but Anjali's plan too.. We need to teach both a lesson Arnav.. otherwise Anjali will keep trying one or other way to create a misunderstanding between us.." Khushi said.

Arnav glanced at her and just realized she didn't doubt for once that Aarav could be his son. In fact, she's helping him to prove his innocence without even questioning him.

This just made his heart happy that she trusted him! He smiled faintly but quickly covered his smile so that no one notices it.

"Now let's go downstairs.. Sheetal and Anjali must be wondering why are we taking so much time.." Khushi said taking Raizadas and Shyam with her.

"We need to talk with Apartment wali biwi now as well.. He might get upset we didn't make him part of our plan!" Akash said.

Khushi nodded, "Call him home tonight.."

As they reached in the living room together, Akash smiled surprised, "PK?"

"Jiji.." Khushi smiled and rushed to her sister, she hugged Payal tightly.

"Amma.. Bauji .. What a lovely surprise.." Khushi said and hugged them both.

"Are you ok?" her parents asked and she nodded.

Sheetal and Anjali rolled their eyes.

Arnav came downstairs with Aarav, making Sheetal squeal in happiness, "Just look at them Di.. Don't they look good together? Perfect father and son, hain na?"

"Father and son?" Garima and Shashi asked confused.

"It's nothing Bauji.." Khushi tried to explain but Sheetal spoke aloud, "Aarav.. He's my and ASR's son!"

Khushi shut her eyes tightly and Raizadas looked at each other worried thinking what would be Shashi and Garima's reaction.

When Arnav reached in the living room, he helped Aarav sit on the couch.

"Namaste Shashi uncle.. Garima aunty.." Arnav greeted them politely.

"Hi Payal.." he smiled at Payal.

"What is this crazy woman saying Arnav beta? That you have a son?" Garima frowned.

"Must be some crazy fan of his.. Arnav beta loves Khushi a lot.. He wouldn't betray my daughter.. Shashi said confidently.

Arnav felt happy to see not only his family, but Khushi's family also trusted him.

Khushi also smile hearing her parents reaction.

"Come.. I will explain everything to you.." she said.

"Just don't lie to your family Khushi.. Otherwise they will get shock soon!" Sheetal said.

Arnav glared at Sheetal.

"Just be worried for yourself Sheetal.." Khushi said taking her family upstairs to her room.

"Chote what have you decided? Will you assume your son's responsibility?" Anjali asked, "Or you will chose your love over your own son?"

"First let me confirm if he's my son or not.." Arnav said.

"I knew it you would ask for DNA test.. I'm ready for it Arnav ji.." Sheetal said confidently.

"No.. I won't ask you for DNA test Sheetal.." Arnav said, mentally thanking Khushi for advising him not to opt for this way.

Sheetal's face expression changed, "Then?"

"You will know when I kick you out of here.." Arnav said.

Sheetal and Anjali looked at each other. Sheetal signaled Aarav to go to Arnav.

Aarav gulped scared of her. He ran to Arnav and hugged his legs, "D.. D.. D.."

"Speak up Aarav! Dad is listening to you!" Sheetal glared at Aarav forcing him to speak.

Aarav looked up at Arnav with tears brimming in his eyes, "Daddy no leave me.."

Arnav stare at Aarav, he felt something was wrong with this kid. Aarav was shivering in fear and it looked like Sheetal was forcing this kid to say all this.

He lifted Aarav in his arms and patted his back to calm him down. Aarav buried his face on Arnav's neck.

Sheetal and Anjali smiled watching Arnav and Aarav getting closer to each other.

Arnav stare at them and shook his head as he knew they're thinking they won the battle!