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After confirming that she is not a ghostwa Manorama came back to the dining table huffing & puffing, flaring her nostrils at her nonchalantly behaving daughter in laws whom she herself treats as per her convenience but isn't able to bear the same payback.

But this time she is in for a bigger surprise.

She saw both the sisters having their breakfast, laughing & talking which fueled her anger all the more.

She went & stood very close to them & shouted at the top of her voice

KHOON BHARI TAANG & PHATTI SAREE. But again no response from them. Not even a twitch of their muscle at her high pitch voice.

They continued with their breakfast still treating her non existent.

Manorama?? Nani who had returned from the neighbours & heard her daughter in law shouting, called her name while walking in the house.

Payal & Khushi stood up from their chairs immediately.

Naniji you are back from the neighbour's?? Good. Now come have breakfast with us. Khushi said taking the prashad & shawl from naniji's hands, keeping it on the dining table, making Manorama's jaw hit the floor. She shouted so loudly calling both the sisters but none reacted & now they were all ready in her sasuma's service.

Yes bitiya. Nani replied reaching near Manorama who still stood slackjawed gaping at Payal & Khushi.

Manorama, what happened?? Why are you shouting this early morning?? Nani asked bringing Manorama back from her frozen state.

Payal & Khushi were still ignoring her.

Then bhat do you expects me to do sasuma when I hab thij lajy sisterj in the name of daater in laas?? Manorama complained glaring at her daughter in laws.

Huh!! What did we do mamiji/maaji?? Both the sisters asked together innocently.

I waas calling you both since long, asking you to serb me barekfasht but you both didn't even aicknowlaidge my peresence. I souted your namj so loudly that even my sasuma came running from the neighbourwa's but you both still sat unaffaicted, enjoying your barekfasht. Bhat ijj all thij going on?? She asked fuming angrily.

You called us?? When?? Payal asked frowning, feigning innocence.

Yes mamiji. When did you call us because we are seeing you just now?? Khushi too added innocently.

Bhat rubbiss!! I am here since 15 minutes. I called your namj more then 5 times but you both were behabing like dephs. Manorama said touching their ears animatedly.

No maaji. We didn't see you or hear you calling our names. Payal said shrugging her shoulders casually.

Yes mamiji. Jiji is right. We didn't hear you calling our names. Khushi seconded Payal.

Bhy are you both sisterj lieing?? I called your namj many times. But you didn't react at all. Manorama replied with her voice a notch higher.

Nani looked at Khushi who winked at her, unknown to Manorama.

Nani smiled & winked back understanding the situation.

Oh really. Payal said folding her hands, tilting her head a bit Then tell us maaji, how did you call us??

Like I call you ebryday. Khoon bhari taang, Phatti saree serb me barekfasht. Manorama said folding her hands, copying Payal's posture.

Then how do you expect us to react?? Payal asked raising her eyebrows.

Bhat do you mean?? Manorama asked unfolding her hands at her either sides, confused.

You said you called our names. But those are not our names. Our names are Payal & Khushi. Replied Khushi pointing towards Payal & herself.

But I hab always called you with thoj namj only. You neber (never) objaicted. Manorama said raising her chin in attitude.

That's because you are elder to us. Thus we thought you yourself will understand someday & rectify your mistake & will start calling us with our real names. But seems like that's never going to happen. So we thought that it's high time we ourselves take the initiative to teach you to call us by our real names & not with those rediculous ones. Payal said making Manorama's eyes go wide in surprise at her cow like daughter in law's audacity to talk to her like this which she has never done before.

But Phattisaree you only told that day that you are ok with me calling you with thij name. She asked Khushi.

That's because I didn't want you to embarrass more that day infront of the family. As it is, owing to Nanheji's prank your secret was out in the open that you had only tore those sarees & then had put the blame on me. You youself had accepted that. I didn't want to embarrass you more. Khushi said reminding Manorama. So technically you are the one who deserves this title PHATTI SAREE & not me. Khushi said copying Manorama's accent making nani & Payal stifle their guffaws.

Yes Manorama. They are daughter in laws of this house & deserve as much respect as every other member of this family. Actually its my fault that being the eldest of this house, I never corrected you when you used to call them with those ludicrous names, disrespecting them. Nani said furiously glaring at Manorama.

Sasuma, bhy are you getting hyper?? I call them with thoj namj out of my lub (love) for them & not to dijrejpect them. Mami said trying to do some damage control sensing her sasuma's anger.

Oh so you mean you love us that's why you call us with those cheap names?? Payal asked amused.

Manorama bobbed her head like a bobblehead doll.

Khushi, we also love our sasuma so much then we should also give her a pet name out of our love for her, just like she gave us. What say?? Payal asked Khushi excitedly clapping her hands.

Wow jiji. That's a brilliant idea. Khushi too clapped her hands showing her excitement.

But what should we name her jiji?? Khushi asked.

Hmmm... Let me think. Payal replied tapping her index finger at her chin, pretending to think.

Manorama stood mouth agape, looking at both the sisters then shook her head sideways furiously refusing them but both the sister's were busy thinking of a name for the naming ceremony of their mother in law.

Nani was laughing covering her mouth, looking at Manorama's predicament.

Jiji, I think the name should be something related to mamiji's likes. Khushi suggested.

Yes Khushi. Just like maaji named you phatti saree because as per maaji you brought that torn saree but in real it was her who tore it. Payal said reminding Manorama again of her nastiness.

Yes jiji & just like she saw jijaji carrying you in his arms with your leg bleeding & she named you khoon bhari taang without bothering about your pain that day. Khushi said embarrassing Manorama more.

So we should think on such names which are related to mamiji or the things she likes the most. Khushi said.

So what does she likes the most?? Payal asked.

Her makeupwa. Nani chirped in with her suggestion.

Yes, that's right. Thank you naniji. Khushi hugged nani thankfully.

Manorama frowned at her sasuma who stayed unaffected.

I don't want any namewa from both oph you. Mami said rudely.

Arrey. You are showing your love for us since long by calling us with your given such incredible names then we also have rights to show you our love maaji. Payal taunted smirking.

Manorama was enraged by her daughter in law's audacity. But before she could say anything Khushi shouted.

I got it jiji. All the other three ladies looked at her curiously.

How about MAKE UP KI DUKAAN or DISCO LIGHT?? Khushi said jumping on her place excitedly.

Wow Khushi Payal's eyes sparkled. Both the names are just too good & very much suitable to maaji. She is whole day laiden with make up & looks like a walking, talking makeup shop so MAKE UP KI DUKAAN & due to all her multicolour makeup she looks just like a colourful disco light, so DISCO LIGHT. Haina dadiji?? Payal asked dadiji delightfully, eyeing her sasuma from the corner of her eyes.

Manorama's eyes were about to pop out of their sockets & her nostrils were ready to get teared off.

Yes bitiya. Both the names are very good. Nani commented equally delighted.

See, dadiji also likes them. Payal said. So its fixed then. Today onwards I will call maaji as DISCO LIGHT MAAJI & Khushi, you will call her MAKEUP KI DUKAAN MAMIJI. Ok?? Payal asked forwarding her hand.

Ok jiji. Khushi accepted happily clasping her hand on Payal's.

Both the sisters decided making Manorama feel like hot lava has been poured in her ears hearing such cheap names for herself.

Noooooo. Manorama screamed in horror closing her ears with her palms.

Why no Manorama?? When you can call them names then why can't they?? Naniji asked sternly.

Because... Because mami fumbled, finding an excuse.

Haan... Because sasuma I am their mother in laa, elder to them so I can call them namj but they are my daater in laaj, younger to me so they can't call me namj. Yes, that's it. Mami announced her own made rule.

Oh, so you mean we being your daughter in laws can't call you names because you are our mother in law. Right?? Payal asked scrunching her eyebrows.

Yes. Right. Manorama replied scrunching her own eyebrows, again copying Payal's action.

Then you shouldn't mind if your mother in law calls you names just like you do with us?? Payal said trapping Manorama in her own trap.

Yes jiji. You are right. So what if we can't but naniji can as she is mamiji's sasuma. Isn't it naniji?? Khushi asked nani, fluttering her eyelashes innocently, pulling the trap tighter around Manorama.

Yes of course. I can & I would love to as I also love my daughter in law very much just like she loves you both & I also want to show her my love. So now onwards I will call her with the names you both just decided. Nani replied showing her excitement to her stupefied daughter in law.

Noooo sasuma. How can you call me with such cheap namj?? I am Manorama Raijjada. Mami oph Arnav Singh Raijjada & mother oph Akass Raijjada. I have reputaision in soseity. Bhat bhill my phreinds says bhen they bhill hears you call me with thoj cheap namj?? I bhill die out oph embaraismentwa. Mami said flailing her hands in air, expressing her displeasure & unexceptance for those names.

Oh really mamiji. Khushi interrupted Then let me remind you, I am the wife of Arnav Singh Raizada & I am the wife of Akash Singh Raizada Payal completed proudly showing her mangalsutra.

We both hold equal status & reputation in the same society as you maaji. Still you never thought of our embarrassment ever before calling us with those filthy names infront of anyone & everyone. Still we never opposed you out of the respect we have for you. Payal said in hurt filled voice.

Manorama felt a pinch at her heart when she heard her almost mute daughter in law back answering her for the first time. But the pinch was not due to anger but for the legit question she raised.

Mamiji, our respect lies in our own hands. If you expect respect from others then you need to give the same in return. But all we got from you is just those disrespectful names. Khushi too couldn't hide her hurt of months.

Yes Manorama. The mere thought of me calling you with some other name apart from your original made you scream in horror. Then think how humiliated & insulted your daughter in laws must be feeling whom you are calling with those disgusting names since the day you met them?? They are our daughter in laws. If we only won't respect them then how can we expect outsiders to do so?? If I also had done the same with you Manorama then how would have you felt?? Nani asked raged & for the first time she could see a flicker of remorse, a tinch of regret in her daughter in law's eyes which didn't go unnoticed by Payal & Khushi as well.

Mami stood there silently for a while looking at the floor.

Then turning around she started moving towards the stairs.

Payal, ask HP to get my barekphast in my room. Mami said looking sideways towards Payal & then climbed the stairs to her room.

Nani, Khushi & Payal smiled at each other getting some positive outcome.

Hum honge kamyaab. (We would succeed) Khushi said outstretching her hand.

Yes, we would definitely succeed. Nani & Payal said in unison keeping their palms on Khushi's forwarded one to get startled by a loud voice.

WHAT WAS THAT??

All the three women turned their heads to the direction of the voice which came from the top of the stairs.

They saw NK coming down. His face depicting bewilderment.

He came & stood infront of the three shocked faces.

What was that?? He asked pointing his one hand upstairs towards Manorama's room where she just went & then other hand pointing to the three joined palms & asked What is this??

Any onlooker would feel he is trying to pose Shahrukh Khan's signature pose stretching his both hands, failing spectacularly. But the three women knew better.

They smiled sheepishly at each other then at NK earning a frown from him.

Although I have witnessed everything that happened here right now hiding behind the pillar upstairs but I know that still there's more to it. He straightened his hands. Kindly bother to enlighten me. He asked looking at the three faces & then tilting his head towards their joined hands.

Pulling back their hands, all the three women looked at each other raising their eyebrows in question & then nodded their heads in agreement.

NK silently noticed all the exchange, folding his hands in anticipation.

Then he was filled by the three ladies with all the details about Sheetal's doubtful motives, their suspicions, Payal's & Naniji's realizations & finally about their MISSION KKK.

A baffled & remorseful NK apologized again to Khushi for being so unaware & nonchalant towards her sufferings.

That's Ok Nanheji. You have already apologized yesterday & I have already forgiven you for the same. Khushi replied smiling making other three faces smile at her selfless nature.

So, would you mind adding one more soldier in your MISSION KKK?? NK asked grinning naughtily.

Ummm... Let us discuss over it Nanheji. She said pointing to herself & to the other two soldiers of the mission.

Then she pulled her jiji & nani aside, a bit away from NK & they started discussing.

NK strained his ear towards them but failed to understand anything as if they were speaking some alien language.

When he saw Khushi raising her head & glaring at him for eavesdropping, he straightened himself smiling sheepishly.

The three women came back to him & stood folding their hands & raising their chins in attitude.

So Mr. NK. Our major she pointed towards naniji & we two brigadiers she pointed towards Payal & herself have decided that you can join our MISSION KKK as a cadet (Trainee soldier). That means you will have to abide to all our orders. Is it ok with you?? Khushi asked NK wriggling her eyebrows.

AYE AYE SIR. NK replied immediately saluting them like a true soldier standing in attention, making them burst into laughter & the four then shared a group hug.

But Khushiji I don't understand one thing. Why don't you tell everything to Arnav & others?? They will throw her out & we can get rid of that cunning bitch & her puppy immediately. NK asked pulling back.

Nanheji I can definitely do that. But they might not beleive me looking to their behaviour towards me of past few days. Even if they did then they will throw her out saying that it was her fault. But that won't serve the real purpose of making them realize their mistakes. Specially Arnavji. I want him to understand that he can't treat me everytime the way he wishes. He can't take me for granted always in the name of love. He needs to learn to trust me in worst situations. He needs to prioritize me & my feelings before doing or saying something that hurts me terribly.  Above all I want him & the others to give me back everything themselves, they snatched from me in past few days intentionally or unintentionally. My trust on them, my respect my place in this house & their lives & most of all my love - my Arnavji who got away from me due to his ego & assumptions. That would be a true lesson for them & the best punishment for Sheetal for trying to ruin my life & my marriage by getting insulted & humiliated by those same people she used for her selfish motives. Khushi said. Confidence & determination oozing out of each word she uttered making the other three smile proudly at her.

Nani cupped Khushi's face & bending her head kissed her forehead lovingly. I am proud of you bitiya.

Khushi smiled heartily with moist eyes.

Yes bitiya, we are proud of you. NK repeated mischievously, imitating nani, earning a light punch from Payal & again laughter reverberated in the dinning area of Shantivan.

Their fun was interrupted by the ringing of Payal's mobile.

She lifted it from the dining table & saw Anjali's name flashing on it.

Its dii. She informed the others & received the call.

Yes dii. She asked politely.

She was patiently hearing to Anjali on the other side. But then she twitched her mouth in annoyance to something Anjali said making the other three look at each other's faces in confusion.

Ok dii. As you wish. Bye. Payal replied & cut the call shaking her head sideways, still annoyed.

What happen jiji?? Why did dii call?? She had gone to drop Arav at school. Then why isn't she back yet?? Everything is ok na?? Khushi asked concerned.

Everything is fine Khushi. Its just that dii called to inform that she is at her friend Meghna's house who stays near Arav's school. She will come back with Arav only after picking him from school. Why to waste time in coming & going, she said so?? Payal said sighing soundly.

Anjali bitiya is getting too much attached with Arav. It will become very difficult for her when Arav will have to leave the house with his mother. Nani said feeling sad for her grand daughter who is enjoying her lost motherhood by becoming a mother to a homewrecker's child.

Naniji, don't worry. Everything would fall into places soon. Khushi consoled nani understanding her worry for her grand daughter whom she has raised as her own daughter.

Khushi I will go & give maaji's breakfast in her room & see whether Akash needs my help. Payal informed trying to change the saddening topic.

Ok jiji. Khushi replied.

Naniji, Nanheji come. I will serve you breakfast. Khushi said leading nani towards her chair.
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Everybody sans Anjali & Arav were sitting in the living room after having their lunch.

Manorama was busy oohing & aahing over the new sarees & makeup kit photos in one of the latest fashion magazines.

NK was sharing his Sydney tales in his broken Hindi to Nani, Khushi & Payal with both the sisters correcting him now & then making nani smile at their craziness.

Suddenly the front door flew open with Anjali limping in alongwith their driver Mohan carrying Arav in his arms who seemed asleep with his head on Mohan's shoulder.

But Anjali's worried face caught everybody's attention & they rushed to her.

Bhat haippened Anjali bitiya?? Bhy do you look so tensed?? Mami asked worried.

Yes Anjali bitiya. What happened?? You had called that you will come after picking Arav from school. Then how come you are early with Arav?? His school leaves at 4 in the afternoon & its only 1 pm yet. Then why is he early home with you & why Mohan is carrying him?? Nani asked concerned, caressing Arav's back.

I will tell everything. First let me take Mohanji to Arav's room & make Arav sleep in his bed. You all wait here only. I will be back. Anjali said & climbed the stairs with Mohan following behind carrying a sleeping Arav.

What must have happened?? Is Arav unwell?? Khushi said looking towards the direction Anjali went.

Khushiji, don't worry. Let dii come. We will get to know. NK consoled.

Mohan came down immediately dropping Arav on his bed.

Nobody stopped him to inquire & let him go as Anjali was going to come down to tell them what happened.

After some time Anjali came down.

Everbody surrounded her asking about the happening.

After I called you Payalji Anjali began within few minutes I got a call from Arav's teacher asking me to reach the school as soon as possible as Arav had fainted in the classroom. Thank God that I was at my friend's place only near the school so I reached there within 10 minutes. Anjali said.

He fainted!! But how?? Payal asked.

He had not eaten anything since morning neither had he taken his medicines. On top of that today there was new basket ball team selection. So he did all running & jumping exerting himself empty stomach. Anjali supplied with teary eyes.

When I reached the school Arav was in first aid room unconscious & the doctor was supplying sugar drip in his body. I was so so scared to see him that way. Anjali couldn't stop her tears & started crying.

Mami & nani led her to the sofa & seated her, themselves sitting on her either sides, caressing her hair, consoling her.

Payal brought a glass of water for her which she drank & then continued further.

Then after half an hour he gained consciousness & was remembering only his mother, Sheetalji. He just wanted her to be there with him. He was crying terribly. I tried to console him but he didn't budge & then I gave a call to Sheetalji & told her everything. I made Arav talk with her & he asked her to return back to him as soon as possible. After talking to her he got bit stable & stopped crying. Then I fed him some fruits & biscuits provided by the school. Then I got him home. He slept in the car due to the effects of medicines. I was really scared to see him like this. What would have I answered Sheetalji if anything would have happened to him?? She had given his responsibility to me before going to Mumbai. She was also crying so much on the phone. Anjali said in a shaky voice, tears flowing endlessly from her eyes.

But dii, you both had decided to have breakfast at Starbucks on the way to his school then how come he was empty stomach?? Khushi asked confused.

Yes, we had planned. But then on the way he suddenly remembered that today is the selection for the new basket ball team & they were asked to report early which he had forgotten. So if we had stopped at Starbucks then we would have gotten late. We all know how much crazy he is for basket ball & he wanted to get selected in the team. So he denied to wait & asked me to take him straight to his school. I was skeptical as he had to take his meds as well after eating. But he promised me that after the selection is done he would have food in his school canteen & will have his meds as well which are always there in his bag in case of emergency. Anjali said looking at everybody's anxious faces.

He did got selected but then he continued playing with the new team who were just having trials. Then his school started & he went to attend his periods forgetting to eat. Finally in third period he fainted on his bench only. Then the teacher called me as Sheetalji's phone was unreachable & they had my number in option. Anjali completed heaving an upset sigh. Her eyes were still moist.

It was Arav only who had suggested me to stay back at my friend's place which I had showed him on the way. He wanted to save my time. So thoughtful that little child is & good that I listened to him & stayed at my friend's house so it got easy for me to reach soon otherwise it would have taken so much time for me to reach his school from Shantivan owing to Delhi's traffic. . Anjali said wiping her tears.

Others were equally worried but Khushi was having some weird feeling out of all these. Not that she wasn't worried for Arav but also felt something unsettling inside.

Anjali bitiya, don't worry he would be fine. Nani said.

Anjali nodded her head.

Dii, come you have your lunch I will serve you. Khushi suggested.

No. I am not hungry now. I will have something with Arav after he wakes up. Anjali said without looking at Khushi & stood up from the sofa.

I will be with Arav. She said to nani.

I bill also come with you Anjali bitiya. Mami volunteered & they climbed the stairs to Arav's room.

She is so worried for Arav. I am now fearing more due to Anjali bitiya's attachment with Arav. Nani raised her concern.

Naniji, everything would be fine with time. You don't worry. You go & take rest in your room. Khushi said holding nani's hands.

Ok bitiya. Nani said caressing Khushi's cheek & left for her room.

Khushi stood lost, pondering over the doubts that were forming in her mind.

What happened Khushi?? Payal asked seeing her all lost.

Jiji, I don't know but all these sounds bizarre to me. Khushi said frowning.

What's bizarre in these Khushiji?? NK asked scrunching his eyes.

In the morning Arav made so much of fuss over the breakfast. Then he left with dii saying that he will eat in Starbucks. Then suddenly he remembers about basket ball selection. I mean the way he is crazy for basket ball how can he forget anything related to it in the first place?? He also suggests dii to stay at her friend's house. Then he forgets to have his food & faints & dii who was fortunately near his school only is called by his teacher. Doesn't everything sound as a pre planned staged drama?? Khushi asked looking at Nk & Payal's confused faces.

Don't know exactly Khushi. But there's a point in whatever you said. But again can't say anything as we know Arav is a diabetic & right now he is definitely unwell. Payal said exhaling sharply.

Anyways, now you too go & have some rest. Remember the doctor has said not to exert much. Payal reminded her.

Ok jiji. Khushi nodded & climbed the stairs to her room, still thinking about the whole situation.

Payal bhabhi, I think there is some logic in Khushiji's assesment regarding the happenings. NK said thoughtfully, holding his chin.

I too feel the same nanheji. Payal replied & then left for her room.
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After some three hours Anjali came down where everybody were having their evening tea.

Payalji, Arav is awake. Can you please make some cheese pasta for him to eat?? Anjali asked politely to Payal.

Payal nodded. I will make some for you as well dii. You too haven't eaten anything. She said & went to the kitchen.

How is Arav feeling now bitiya?? Nani asked putting her tea cup down on the table.

He is better now & is hungry so I asked Payalji to make cheese pasta for him. Anjali replied with a light smile.

Till then I will take milk for him. She said & moved towards the kitchen.

Wait dii. I will get it. Khushi offered her help to get stopped by Anjali.

Let it be Khushiji. You don't need to worry. I will get it myself. Anjali said a bit rudely shocking everybody.

What happened dii?? Why are you talking to me in this manner?? Khushi asked. Her voice hurtful.

Nothing. Anjali replied nonchalantly & was about to move towards the kitchen when Khushi held her elbow stopping her.

Dii, there is something going on in your mind. Otherwise you wouldn't speak to me like that. Tell me what is it dii?? Khushi asked coming infront of Anjali.

They both stared at each other.

Dii, what is it?? Khushi asked again but somehow she had got the idea, that might be Anjali is holding her responsible for Arav's condition.

Ok Khushiji, if you want to know then I will tell you. Anjali said folding her hands under her bossoms.

Khushiji if you had been a bit considerate today then Arav wouldn't have been in this condition. Anjali started.

There she goes. Khushi thought.

What do you mean dii?? Khushi asked.

If you had asked HPji to bring bread packet in the morning then Arav would have got his garlic bread. That way neither he had left without eating nor he had fainted. So in a way you are responsible for his condition. Anjali said angrily, pointing her finger at Khushi.

Everybody gasped in shock except Khushi as she had a fair idea about Anjali's accusations.

How am I responsible dii when I had explained you everything in the morning itself?? I had used the bread for his toast only. But still when he refused I offered to make pancakes for him. But he stubbornly refused asking for garlic bread only. Then how am I at fault here dii?? Khushi asked sarcastically.

You know we have a kid in the house. You should have kept extra bread for use. On the contrary you just used the leftover bread & refused HP to get new packet today. It wouldn't have harmed our bank balance if we had extra bread in the house nor we need to keep a check on our groceries & eatables like middle class people. Anjali said glaring at Khushi.

Oh really dii. So now all the fault is mine. I have always been considerate & linient towards Arav's stubborness & obstinacy. I have always considered his likings even if he was always rude & disrespectful towards me. Today also I offered for optional breakfast but he showed his stubborness towards me as usual. Instead of making him understand you too accepted his demand of having breakfast outside. After that whatever happened is yours & Arav's fault dii not mine. Khushi said pointing her finger towards Anjali just like Anjali had pointed towards her while accusing her.

You took his breakfast responsibility in Starbucks but you couldn't go. Then he promised you to have food in canteen but he forgot. Then how am I at fault in all these?? Just because I didn't keep extra bread in the house that doesn't make me guilty or responsible for Arav's condition. I didn't had a dream that Arav will ask for garlic bread today so I need to keep extra bread in the kitchen. As it is he always makes fuss against my cooked dishes. Still I let it be considering him as a child. But I think it was my mistake. Now onwards I won't be responsible for any of his food nor I would take any baseless accusations anybody throws in my way. Khushi said looking at Anjali & mami as well.

Anjali flinched at Khushi's words as she has never back answered her till now.

But she forgot that she too has never accused Khushi before today. So she is just getting what she gave.

I am also worried for Arav's health. Even though he has never shown any liking towards me that doesn't mean I would deliberately harm him as I never kept any grudges for him no matter how rudely he behaved with me. But that doesn't mean I will accept any of the blames silently you put on me on his name dii. May be you can silently watch an 8 year old kid insulting & humiliating me - your sister in law but I won't take it anymore. Neither from him nor from you. Khushi stated clearly, shaking her head in exasperation.

Anjali & mami were shocked at Khushi's unexpected outburst. Whereas nani & NK were happy that Khushi took her stand infront of Anjali.

Khushi bitiya is right Anjali. You can't blame her for what happened with Arav. Its due to his own stubborness that he is in this condition today. Don't blame Khushi bitiya for anything Anjali. Nani said sternly not giving Anjali any chance to retort & she left to Arav's room with mami following her.

Unknown to the happenings Payal came out of the kitchen with the bowl of cheese pasta in her hand. Keeping it on a tray with dish & fork she asked HP to take it to Arav's room.

Seeing nani, Khushi & NK standing all gloomy she asked the reason & NK repeated whatever happened.

Payal was shocked to know everything.

How can dii blame Khushi?? I can't beleive she accused Khushi for Arav's ill health?? Payal said gritting her teeth, terribly angry on Anjali.

Yeah she did, blinded by her love for Arav. But our Khushiji too retorted back very nicely without giving any room to dii to say anything more. NK appreciated Khushi.

He saw tears pooled in Khushi's eyes. He understood that although she gave back to dii but she is very much hurt by dii's words.

He took Khushi in his side hug & wiped the single tear with his other hand which was threatening to roll down.

Its OK Khushiji. Its just the beginning. There's much more to come yet. But we are proud of you. You did nothing wrong nor you can fall weak. Stay strong just like this. He said ruffling her hair making her smile.

That's when Arnav Singh Raizada entered the house with strong determination of apologizing & making amendments with his wife.

But the scene infront of him where according to him, it was his cousin side hugging his Khushi & ruffling her hair playfully, all the thoughts of apologies & amendments were replaced by anger & jelousy.

Arnav was glaring at NK with raged eyes, gritting his teeth furiously.

His fist tight, ready to punch NK straight on his face.

He was about to move towards NK when with a loud cry Sheetal moved past him, crashing with his shoulder deliberately & entered the house.

Her loud cry startled all & that's when they saw Arnav standing at the entrance & Sheetal marching towards them wailing loudly.

Naniji, where is my Arav?? How is he?? Hope he is better now?? It's all my fault. I shouldn't have gone leaving him. I am a bad mother. Very bad mother. She ranted amidst her cries hugging nani, taking her off guard.

Nani pushed her back slowly.

Sheetal, don't cry. He is fine now. He is in his room. Go & meet him. He will be happy seeing you back. Nani said politely unaware of her fake tears.

Sheetal nodded & moved towards the stairs to her son's room.

Arnav hadn't moved from his place neither had his anger subsided as NK's one hand was still on Khushi's shoulder which was pricking Arnav like shards.

Chhote, why are you standing there?? Come inside?? Nani said.

NK saw Arnav's red furious eyes & then at the target aimed by those scaring red eyes. It was his hand which was on Khushi's shoulder. He immediately removed it & stood a few steps away from Khushi.

He knows his Nannav's possesiveness for his Khushi nor he is interested in getting his own hand broken & then move with a plastered hand in the house.

Arnav entered the house, came & stood between Khushi & NK.

Khushi was silently watching all his moves & expressions.

She had seen his jelous eyes the moment he had entered & also knew the reason behind it.

But she didn't move away from NK deliberately, raging him more.

How was your trip Chhote?? Nani inquired.

It went well nani. He replied. His hungry eyes on Khushi's face who was looking everywhere but him.

Nani I am tired. I am going to my room. Khushi come to our room. I want to talk to you. He ordered & climbed to his room where he would get Khushi alone, only for himself.

But Khushi who smirked at his wake has her own plans.

To be continued....

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I know friends you were waiting for Arshi's confrontation... But I couldn't add it here as its already 6000 words. Also I want to give a complete update exclusively only on Arshi's confrontation where there would be some revelations, some realizations, some resolutions & all these is definitely gonna be in the next update for sure. The previous teaser would also be included in that. The next update would be of this same story & that too really soon. Just for u all 😃

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