HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS.
Sorry for the late update. I hope you will like this chapter. Do leave your opinion about this chapter.

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Next day after shopping for everyone they returned back to their home.

Arvind got surprised seeing Arshi in the house.

"Arnav.... Khushi bitiya... Why are you here now???"

"Papa...we were missing you all a lot and decided to come back...." Arnav told him

"Awww...my beta...just remember tht I'm your father...and I won't take this excuse...."

"Papa...we have a wedding to prepare for... So as the DIL of this house how can I not be here... We have to get them married soon...."

"I had a small doubt that  both of you will be here soon... Its good that both of you are here...we can go to Lavanya house for roka as soon as possible."

"Let's NK comes back...we can discuss about it..." Arnav told Arvind.

NK come back at night, got surprised to see Arnav and Khushi. NK know why they are here which made him overwhelmed.

They decided to conduct the roka on the next day itself. NK called Lavanya and told this to her. She couldn't keep her happiness thinking that their dream of getting married is finally going to be fulfilled.

Prakash is nervous as they didnt prepare anything for the roka. NK assured them that they don't need to do anything

Next day Arshi along with Arvind... NK went to Lavanya's house...

They performed the roka and a priest is called to find out the date for the marriage.

NK and Lavanya wants a small private wedding consist of family and friends.

The priest suggested two days which are closer, first one after 10 days and  the other after a month. NK is not ready to wait for a month but Lavanya was ready for that. NK and Lavanya kept on arguing about the date....

Arvind asked them to talk it out and decide....

"Anya why do you want to wait???"

"NK... I can't arrange money for a wedding all of a sudden.... I need time...it is not that I don't want to marry you....I don't want to burden you with it."

"Anya....you are not a burden to me... About this marriage... You don't need to do anything at all... Enjoy this time...I will look after everything... More than me... My family is excited about our wedding..." NK said talking her hand in his hand

"Nannav told me to contact his designers for your dress.... And the food section is already taken over by bhabi.... All they told me to do is make sure that you are ok and enjoying the wedding...do you want to disappoint them???" He asked her.

"No.... They are such a nice people NK... you are lucky."

"No...we are lucky..." He placed a hand on her baby bump.

"Is she kicking a lot?" Lavanya placed her hand on his hand which is on her belly.

"Not that much."

"Yeah, I know my princess is so understanding."

"It can be a prince too NK." Lavanya told him.

"No, it's going to be a girl. Haven't you heard about Papa's princess? So I know it." NK felt a kick on his hand and looked at her.

"Yeah, your princess made that clear now." She said feeling overwhelmed with everything that is happening around them.

"I want to marry before our princess come into this world. Let's get married on next week Anya. Just enjoy this wedding with caring about anything in this world." Saying this NK placed a kiss on her forehead. She nodded her head and side hugged him. Even though she is happy something disturbed her and she decided not to reveal it to NK.

Evening Arshi went to GH...spend time there....gave them gifts.

Arnav called Khush and went to the terrace.
"So.... Khush...did you talk with that girl?"

"Yes...jeeju....I did... I apologized to her and her family... Initially she was reluctant to talk with me... Then I surprised her communicating in sign language... So we are ok now..." Khush said with extreme happiness.

"From where did you study this sign language???"

"I found an institute which offer a course.... I'm still going for that in weekends..."

"What about that so called friends ???"

"I don't care about them now. Right now I'm making sure that they won't tease her or any other girls."

"That's really good Khush."

After spending time with Gupta's Arshi went to Shantivan.

NK and Lavanya decided to get married after 10 days. The engagement will be  5 days before the wedding. The wedding will be conducted in Raizada farm house.

Arshi went back to work. Nana and nani were happy for NK...

Everybody came for the engagement. Nana apologized to Lavanya for their past deeds and Lavanya forgave them.

Everybody was happy seeing them getting engaged officially.

Next day.... NK decided to go and see his father....he told this to Arvind and he insisted that he will also accompany NK....

They went to Lucknow without telling Arnav whom they are going to meet. Arvind told arnav that they are going to invite some friends and relatives.... Arnav didnt suspect anything.

NK and Arvind went to Malik Mansion....

"So you came back to me??? Finally you understood that I was right." Manohar said with arrogance.

"I'm very happy to make you disappointed.... I'm here to tell you that you I'm getting married."

"What???"

"Yeah....do you know who is the bride??? You do know her.... The same girl whose life you tried to destroy.... The same girl who loved me...and whom I loved...my Lavanya..." NK paused for a moment and continued.
"You know I should have capture your expression. It is worth watching, isn't it chote papa?" Manohar got shocked hearing NK calling Arvind as chote papa.

"So....you did this??? You are ruining my son's life..."

"NK is a grown up man...he know what he want... Try to understand him...."

"I don't need your advices and NK...you can't marry her.... Till now I hoped that you will come back to me...but this man is ruining you.... If you dare to go ahead with this marriage...I'm going to take some drastic steps.... you won't get any penny from me....."

"I don't want your money...kept it with you... And this man is not ruining me...he is loving me like his own son...."

"Yeah, it's easy to love an orphan boy like you who have lost his surname and parents. You won't reach anywhere Nandkishore."

"I don't think he need a surname to prove himself...even if he want something...Nandkishore Raizada is quite a nice name...." Arvind said furiously after hearing what Manohar said to NK. His statement left Manohar and Nk  shocked.

"Chote papa...come let's go....it is useless talking to him..." saying this NK and Arvind walked away....

"You are taking away my son from me Arvind....you don't know how it feels....You are doing a grave mistake" Manohar yelled at them as they drives away from the house.

NK called few of his friends for the wedding and returned back to Delhi

In the flight....

"Chote papa... Thanks for everything."

"Beta....I don't consider you like my son...I consider you as my son... you don't need to thank me for anything... This is what father do for their children." Arvind's word brought tears in his eyes.

"You are a good man NK... You fought for your love like my Ratna did for me.... And we are lucky to have you in my life... Beta, will you do something for me...?."

"What is it chote papa... ?"

"Please forgive your dadaji....he is repenting for his deeds... I know it is hard but you can do that."

"I will surely think about it."

"Beta... I'm sorry that without consulting you, I blurted out that surname thing. It is your decision, may be you can attach your mother's surname." Arvind completed his sentence and found asarcastic smile on NK's face.

"My mother loved me but not more than the status or money....She is with her brother now... And she can't accept Lavanya with a baby...."

"Beta... Always remember that we are with you as a family."

"I know....I do like the name too... Nandkishore Raizada."

"So will you change your name???

"Yeah...I can...will Nannav be ok with it?"

"Don't ask stupid questions Beta, your Nannav will be on cloud nine when he comes to know about it."

"Ok, Im ready for it but only on a condition."

"What condition?"

"I know how you and Arnav are... So don't transfer anything to my name.... I like being a part of your family and that's all I want."

"You know us very well.... Ok I won't transfer anything to your name from us..."

"Then I'm ready to be a Raizada..."

"Yeah...You are a perfect Raizada beta because Raizadas are damn romantic.

"That's true... Nannav is such an example. He is head over heels in love with Khushiji." Both of them laughed while they continue to share past stories.

On the same day in Delhi.

Lavanya gave the money to the woman and went out from the school. Shashi saw this and went near to his colleague.

"Meenaji...do you know her...?"

"Yup...she want to rent my other house.... So came hear to make the payment... Do you know her shashiji?"

"Yup...I know her..." Shashi started to think why Lavanya want to rent a house now. He called Khushi and told this to her. She discussed it with Arnav. They thought that Lavanya want to stay in a separate house with NK and Prakash....

They decided to talk it with NK. When nk came to know about it he was clueless and asked Lavanya. She told him the reason for finding a new house. She can't let her sick father stay alone far away from her home, that's why she rent out a new home which is near to Shantivan. She can't separate NK from his family. NK too thought about it and came to a conclusion that they should stay separately. He also felt that he should move away from RM as he don't want to burden them.

He told this to Arnav and Arvind.

"If that you want NK...then go...do whatever you want." Arnav said to NK giving him an angry look.

"Beta...I thought that we are a family, but you still consider us as an outsider... You are a grown up man... You hav the right to take your decision." Saying this a disappointed Arvind walked towards his room. Its just Khushi and NK left in the hall.

"I disappointed both of them, didn't I?" NK asked feeling terrible.

"Yes... Nanheji...papa consider you as his son and Arnav consider you as his brother. Now you want to move out feeling that you are burdening them."

"Bhabi... I know that they love me...and that is overwhelming me.... My own parents never care about me and what they make me feel is too overwhelming."

"I can understand nanheji... Tomorrow talk with papa and Arnav... They don't want you to move out. We are a family Nanheji and we will figure out something."

Next morning Arnav and Arvind didnt speak anything to NK when they were in the dining hall.

Nk told them what he meant..what he felt...Also told them that Prakash won't agree to stay with them...Arvind told NK that he will talk with Prakash and find a solution

Next day

NK and Arvind went to Lavanya's house to talk with Prakash. He is reluctant to move along with Lavanya to Shantivan.
Arvind made him understand and made him agree.

Soon the wedding preparations started.
The farmhouse got decorated... They had mehndi ...haldi and sangeet ceremony.
Lavanya felt that she is literally living in a fairy tale.

NK sneaked out to see her and shared some sweet kisses. Whenever NK talk to the baby...it kept on kicking her... She had tears remembering how he proposed her....

"Will you be my wife and make me the proud father of this angel????"

The whole proposal was something which she never thought off. She loved how he call himself as the father of this baby...she and this baby is lucky to have NK.

Finally the wedding day came. Khushi and her family is in Lavanya's side...

After the wedding Arnav and Arvind gave NK his gift. Its the confirmation that his change got changed to Nandkishore Raizada.

"I thought it will finalise only after a month...how did you done this?"

"Perks of being ASR"

"Got it Nannav."

Considering Arvind's request, NK forgave dadaji. Khushi and Renjini did the grahpravesh. They had played some post wedding games  while making sure not to strain Lavanya. Arnav and his designer team tried thier best to make her dress and ornaments weightless.

NK asked Khushi and Anjali not to decorate the room. Khushi showed Prakash his new room. Gupta went to their home
Anjali...Akash...Nana...nani stayed in Shantivan for a day and returned.

Raizadas and Prakash conducted a a Pooja for the newly weds and their baby.

Khushi didn't let Lavanya to do any kitchen work or complete her pehle rasoi ritual.

"Bhabi...I'm pregnant not disabled."

"Lavanya you sit here and do all these stuffs... You can cut the veggies and I will do the other things."

"Uff...bhabi... Even NK won't let me do anything... It is so boring... You will knw this when you will get pregnant."

"Hmm...is it??? But still you are 7 month pregnant and I  can't let you do things. You should take some rest Lavanya." Khushi told Lavanya which made her shake her head. So she decided to move towards the hall and started walking.

"Where are you going alone? wait let me come with you." Saying this Khushi turned off the stove and made Lavanya sit on the sofa. It was like everybody treat her like a porcelain doll which she hated and loved at the same time.

From the next day Arshi and NK went for work. NK is not ready to let her work till she delivers the baby.

A week passed in a rush.

One mid night, they all heard a loud noise and rushed to the hall. They heard sound from the  kitchen and found Lavanya standing next to NK who is covered in flour while utensils spattered around them.

"What happened NK?" Arnav asked him.

"Anya is hungry and I'm trying to cook something for her." He told her.

They entered the kitchen and Khushi check out the kitchen slab.

"Nanheji are you going to let Lavanya eat this???" Saying this she took out the burnt chappathis.

"NK... you know that you can't cook...why didnt you call us?" Arnav asked NK who is dusting off the flour from his body.

"I thought not to disturb you all."

"Yeah...and you let us sleep peacefully.. That's why we are here now." Arnav mocked NK.

"NK beta you should take a bath now...you are covered in flour." Arvind suggested to NK.

"But food??"

"As if you will make something edible for her. We can manage this, you go and take a bath NK." Arnav told him

"Prakashji...you should go and sleep... We will take care of it..."

"Yes...uncle, papa is right...it is not good for you to stay awake. We will take care of Lavanya, don't worry uncle." Khushi told Prakash and he went to his room.

NK went to take a bath.

"Khushi.... You sit with Lavanya...I will make something for her."

"No... Arnav...I will cook..."

"Bitiya... you be with her...I will also help Arnav...." Said Arvind

"Papa... you should go and sleep..."

"I will sleep later... Now let me prepare some food for my grandchild...."

"Lavanya, is dal and roti ok for you?" Arnav asked her.

"Sure Arnav ji."

The ladies sat there watching Arnav makes the dough while Arvind cuts the veggies. NK came there when they were almost finished with cooking.

"So Nannav and papa is preparing the food...???"

"Yes... You stay here with her...I will go and help them." Khushi left Lavanya with NK and walks towards the kitchen.

Lavanya and NK were happy to see the family who loves them unconditionally.

Finally the food is served. Lavanya took a bite and looked at everyone.

"Is it bad?" Arnav asked Lavanya as she is hesitant to have the food.

"No Bhai...it is good..."

"Then why are you not having it bitiya?"

"Hmm...it is... that... you all r looking at me..." Her reply made everyone laugh.

"Ok....in that case we will return to our room...and you have it peacefully." Khushi suggested

"That's right bitiya... NK you take care of her..."

"Nk... After having the food leave the plates in the kitchen... HP will take care of it." Arnav said

"Papa...let me take you to the room..." Saying this Arnav lifted Arvind and walks towards his room

"Beta... You know I'm so happy these days. You found Khushi... NK got back his love... I have this two lovely daughters... Found a friend in Prakash...."

"Yes...papa.... Our life is in right track."

"But I fear that something bad is going to happen. Its just happiness everywhere and I'm afraid that it is going to be get snatched away."

"You thinks  too much.... Over thinking is not good for peace of mind...nothing is going to happen...we all are going to live a happy life."

"I pray for that too beta...now you go... Khushi bitiya must be waiting for you...good night Arnav."

"Good night papa."

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Arnav saw khushi waiting for him on the bed

"Watching you cook is such an awesome sight hubby."

"Yeah...I also feel that, especially without clothes." Arnav added with a wink as he moved towards her.

"Well I can also say that hubby." Khushi added with a wink and  trailed her fingers on his face .

"May be I should show you how much I love you." He said hovering over her.

"You should hubby." Saying this she pulled him for a kiss and both of them got lost in the world of passion.

Days passed by.

They all worked together for the nursery as Lavanya entered 8th month of pregnancy.

In Arshi's room,
Khushi was pacing around the room with the pregnancy test stick on her hand, waiting for the result

She looked at the stick...it showed two red lines which means that she is pregnant. She placed her hand on her stomach and looked at the mirror.

'We are going to be parents.... We are pregnant. I and Arnav have created a life together.'
She placed the stick on the bathroom and got dressed. She took her bag and went to the near by hospital.

Few minutes after she went out, Arnav entered the room. When he went to the washroom he found the pregnant kit and wondered why it was there.

He took the stick and looked at the two lines. He didn't understand anything and  read the instruction. As he read it he looked at the two lines and realised it.

'Khushi is pregnant... They are going to have a baby. He is going to be a father.'

He tried to call Khushi but it showed  out of coverage area.

Arnav felt mixed emotions and went to the garden. He made a small bouquet and waited for her.

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Teaser

When NK and Khushi reached the hospital, they saw the nurses wheeling Lavanya to the emergency room. Khushi asked them about Arnav and they informed her that he is taken to the ICU....

Khushi went there and saw Arnav lying on the bed with wires around him. Tears rolled down from her eyes as she saw the bruises on his body. She kneel down and cried hard.
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Meanwhile in another place

He smelt the fragrance of sandalwood and slowly opened his eyes

He saw a lady walking in front of him... She was wearing a yellow saree with red little flowers. He looked around and find the white plain surroundings....

"Excuse me ma'am...can you tell me where am I? Arnav asked the lady and she turned around.

Both of them got shocked seeing each of other.

"Beta...why are you here????" Ratna asked Arnav as she rushed towards her son.

"Maa... that means...I...."  Arnav choked his words as he looked at his body and his surrounding grasping the situation.