At RM

It was evening and Sanjay who came back from the office walked into his room whistling some fast number. He looked around the room to spot Juhi and found her talking on the phone on the balcony. He decided to freshen up as she was busy talking and was taking the dress from the cupboard when he heard, which not only caught his attention but also raised his suspicion

Juhi: No ... Mr. Khan, he can't make it ... you have got your money, right? So do anything and convince the registrar

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Juhi: I am his sister and I am assuring you right ... yes, he is ok with it ... you just make the registrar agree ... yes everything else is ready

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Juhi: Yeah ... see you

Juhi: (To herself) argh ... this lawyer (imitating the lawyer) it is against law ... my foot (Sighing) he just has to order ... it's me who has to bear it all

Sanjay: Bear what Juhi

Juhi was shocked to hear him and that could be read from her face itself. But she quickly composed herself and smiled

Juhi: Nothing Sanjay ... it's just that Mr. Khan was asking me Isn't Arnav sure of this marriage as there is a rule that he has to make sure the bride and groom are totally agreeing to it before making it official. And I was assuring him he is

Sanjay: Is he?

Juhi: Why are you speaking like that Sanjay? (Turning around) Of course ... he is

Sanjay: Really?  ... then say that looking into my eyes

Juhi: Why? Don't you trust me?

Sanjay: It is not the matter of do I trust you or not ... it is the matter of Arnav's life and don't mind me ... but I really doubt he agreed to this marriage

Juhi: What do you mean by that Sanjay? Don't you want him to settle down?

Sanjay: Of course I want that ... but with her

Juhi: What is the problem with her?

Sanjay: There is no problem for her ... but it is not a secret that he hates just the sight of her or her family ... don't argue about that because I know that was his exact words before leaving ... then how come?

Juhi: (Again turning around) people do change in love ... and so does he

Sanjay: (With a dry laugh) are you telling me that he loves her now?

Juhi: If yes?

Sanjay: Then I am sorry Juhi ... but then I have to say I don't believe this ... I can't even digest the fact that he agreed to this marriage and now you are telling me he loves her

Juhi: What's your problem Sanjay? Can't you believe me when I say he himself asked for this? And anyway he agrees or not ... that shouldn't matter to you

Sanjay: Tell me the truth Juhi ... had he agreed or is it one of your plans to outsmart him?

Juhi: Again you started with that ... just stop it yaar and leave me alone. I am in no mood for this now

Saying this she just moved away from there. And instantly Sanjay knew that he was right and now he is really afraid as he very well knew what will happen if that is the case. Arnav won't spare Juhi when he will get to know this later and that thought itself scared him. Because however, she is, he loves her and he doesn't want any harm to her. Yes ... he knows there is no way to rectify the mistake now but he can at least reduce the effect right? With that resolve, he decided something, took his phone out, and dialed the number trying to be confident

At Bonheur

Arnav was helping Daisy with bringing the dishes to the table and Adam and Danny, as usual, were setting the plates and all. Not seeing his daughter Adam asked

Adam: Where is Doll ... isn't she up?

Danny: Yep Dad ... she was in her morning yoga when I last checked

Adam: (Smiling) yeah ... how can I forget she doesn't miss it ever

Danny: (Shrugging) yes ... she is very conscious about her health and fitness ... (Eying Arnav) unlike somebody else

Daisy: Excuse me ... are you indicating Nav? Then please pardon me for saying this ... but unlike you father-son duo he is already fit and fine

Danny: Excuse me... Mom ... you are my mom or his ... and by the way, don't forget I am the model here

Daisy: What to do son ... he isn't interested in modeling

Danny: What the!

Adam: Hey it's Nav's line ... you copycat

Danny: Dad, you too. (To Arnav) excuse me ... why the hell are you smiling? ... and yeah don't think your charm will always work

Arnav: Okay ... (Smirking) but at least you agreed that I am charming

Danny: You

Daisy: Okay ... okay peace for now ... don't start in the morning itself

But as usual, they both were busy glaring at each other but Arnav's stance changed as his fiancée hugged him from behind and kissed his nape. He smiled and held her hands as she said in a husky voice "Morning Nav"

Arnav: (Smiling) morning baby

Next, she came to hug her brother but he stopped and looked at her from top to bottom and found that she was still in her yoga pants and was perspiring

Danny: Eww Amy ... you haven't showered yet ... go and bath first ... otherwise germs will

Arnav: Excuse me! ... don't you think you are offending my fiancée?

Danny: Oye hello before your fiancée she is

Amy: (Shouting) Danny ... Nav stop ... at least don't argue over me guys. I will just come after a quick shower and yeah (winking) you guys can wait ... I won't mind

Adam and Daisy admired her efforts at balancing both of them very well. Everybody decided to wait for her except Danny who was a number one foodie. He ate the French fries and moaned

Danny: Wow Mom! It's just wow! And you know what I just want to kiss you for making this

But he choked on his food as he heard his mother

Daisy: Is it Danny? But I think you have to ask Amy before that ... because it's not me ... Nav made it (Smirking seeing his expression) ... hmm ... maybe she won't mind ... after all, you are her only brother

All laughed at his funny face and Arnav rasped after controlling his laugh

Arnav: Oh no spare me from that

Adam: Wait ... wait ... oh God ... you praised Nav?

Danny: Oh please ... I just praised the food ... not him ... also, it isn't that difficult to fry cheese

Once again everyone chuckled at his expense but he was really confused

Arnav: (Smirking) I really appreciate your knowledge considering the fact that French fries are your favorites

Daisy: (Hitting his head) that is potatoes idiot

He was really embarrassed at that so cleverly avoided the topic and started discussing some office matter with his mother while Adam and Arnav made similar disinterested faces hearing them. No sooner they too were busy discussing the government and law. But their reverie broke with the shrill ring of Arnav's phone. He frowned seeing an International number, nevertheless took the call

Caller: Hello ... can I talk to Arnav?

Arnav: (Frowning) ... speaking ... may I know who this is?

Caller: It's me

Arnav: Excuse me ... what do you mean by 'ME' huh? Say the name ... then only I can comprehend who you are

Caller: Arnav ... this is Sanjay

Arnav: Oh ... then I am sorry I guess you had dialed the wrong number

Sanjay: Arnav ... Arnav please don't cut the call ... you have to hear me out

Arnav: Come again ... I have to?

Sanjay: Please ... it is very important ... did ... did you ... did you

Arnav: Did I what? Are you going to say it?  ... or should I cut the call?

Sanjay: (Sighing) it's about Juhi's visit there

Arnav: You can very well ask that to your wife Mr. Sharma ... then why disturb me?

Sanjay: Arnav ... man ... please hear me out ... did you do it? I mean did you really sign the document?

Arnav: Oh ... so you too know about the documents ... then can't you read it? ... or living with Raizadas you lost your ability to perceive?

Sanjay: Stop being sarcastic Arnav

Arnav: (Sighing) Okay ... so what do you want to hear? Yes ... I signed the documents your wife brought and as per that my entire share from Raizadas is in your lovely wife's name. Happy now?

Sanjay: Shares? ... are you sure that you signed those documents only? But Juhi showed us the application

Arnav: (Cutting him) Yes ... Mr. Sharma ... I signed that only and what is this new drama about?

Sanjay: Are you sure that you hadn't signed on anything other than the will papers?

Arnav: And why would I? ... by the way which application are you talking about?

Sanjay: (Taking a deep breath) are you sure that you hadn't signed on the application for the marriage certificate?

Arnav: What the! I think you really should see a psychiatrist Sanjay as you are imagining unfeasible things. Like that only why would I need a marriage certificate from the Indian government anyway?

Sanjay: But Juhi

Arnav was getting irritated with his stupid doubts and he had an expression that Sanjay had really gone mad. He was about to give him peace of mind but stopped hearing

"Jija Ji aap please aayiye na, Papa Ji aapko niche bula raha hai, vo kya hai na vakil sahib aur registrar aaye hai hamari marriage certificate lekar (Jija Ji you please come, Papa Ji is calling you downstairs as the lawyer and registrar had come with my marriage certificate)"

And Arnav was burning in anger as it didn't take much time for him to connect the dots. Sanjay knew he doesn't have to say much as Arnav was intelligent enough to grasp.

Arnav: What the hell! (Desperately) Sanjay ... it is ... it is not true, right?

Here others looked anxiously at the fire-breathing ASR. It is not that they haven't seen him angry or something he is like that most of the time. But this intense rage as if to kill somebody occurred very rarely and thus they knew something very appalling had happened.

Sanjay: I am sorry Arnav I ... I

But the call was cut and Sanjay sighed; now he could only pray to God so that he won't be very harsh on his sister.

Here they heard the breaking sound and were aghast seeing the glass which he was holding earlier broke and blood was dripping from his palm. Daisy flinched seeing that as she was worried like hell, Adam and Danny too was no less as they realized he isn't even aware of the wound, and adding to that his phone had long before kissed the ground ensuring them it was all the aftermath of the call he got now. Everybody thought he will go into the gym room as he usually does to relieve stress but surprisingly he strode towards the mini bar in the living room with others following him. Daisy called out to him but he wasn't hearing anything. He took out one hip flask and gulped the content ... breathing heavily ... his bleeding hand unattended.

Then without even passing a look at them, he gaited towards the front door picking up the car key in the way. Daisy was about to call him again but Adam stopped her and looked at Danny. He just blinked and ran out and sat in the car before Arnav could start. He had expected some snorting remark for invading his personal space but was taken aback as Arnav wasn't even aware of his presence. He got really anxious as Arnav was driving the car at a speed that broke all the traffic rules and gulping the liquor in between.

And as for Arnav, he had lost all his senses from the time he had heard 'her' voice, the only thing which he had in mind that this news can separate his Amy from him. And that itself was enough for him to stop breathing. He wasn't even able to stand properly as he was almost shivering and thus he took the help of the thing which helped him to relieve stress before Amy came into his life – alcohol. Yes ... he could hear Daisy calling out to him ... he could register the tensed faces of the three of them. But he very well knows he would have to face Amy if he stopped there ... and for the very first time ... Arnav Singh Raizada was afraid to face his Amy.

So he stormed out and started the car but the conversation he had with Sanjay was pounding in his ears and with each passing second the speed of the car was increasing, just like his anger. He wasn't aware where he was going nor with which speed he is driving ... simply he wasn't conscious of his surroundings. The only thing he could sense was that his whiskey was coming to an end and thus he stopped the car at the first bar he could spot. He got down and threw the key towards the security and got in.

And the poor soul who accompanied him was sitting there with his jaw dropped. Sighing Danny too got in and spotted Arnav at a table already had started drinking.

At 'Bonheur'

Amy ran down the steps after a quick shower as she very well knew her impatient brother would have started way before. She reached the table expecting to face another fight but was stunned into silence seeing the condition of the room. There was a phone broken into pieces on the floor which she recognized as Arnav's since others were laying on the table. She was about to search for them when she was stumbled on something, which looked like a broken glass piece. Which perplexed her more where did it come from she thought confusingly and that was when her eyes spotted the broken glass on the table. Reaching there she spotted blood and gasped all types of wrong thoughts running through her head she ran out. She was at the door when she heard her father

Adam: Doll

She turned back and again gasped seeing her mother crying on her father's shoulder and he himself looked worried. She reached them immediately

Amy: What happened Mom? Why are you crying?

Daisy stiffened hearing her which didn't go unnoticed by Amy

Amy: Dad ... tell me why Mom is crying? What the hell had happened?

Seeing both of them looking at her with a tensed face she got worried as what she had seen earlier came to her mind

Amy: Wait ... (looking around) where are Nav and Danny? (Seeing them not responding) will somebody tell me what the hell had happened? ... okay so you guys are not telling me? Fine

Saying this she walked to the door and Adam cried

Adam: No doll waittttttt ...

And the urgency in his voice stopped her. Adam made her sit beside him and explained whatever happened and as soon as she heard about the glass incident

Amy: He got hurt by the glass? Jesus ... why didn't you tell me this before? ... where is he now? I will go and see him

Adam: He ... he went out

Amy: Went out? WENT OUT? ... are you hearing yourself Dad? ... and ... you guys how could you let him do that? He told and you two allowed that? Don't you two care for him that much? ... how

She was really getting worked up thinking about every worst scenario he would be in and blurted out whatever came to mind but came into senses hearing the sharp intake of breath by her mother

Amy: I ... Dad ... Mom I am sorry I don't know what I ... it's just that ... you know right ... Nav

Adam: Shh ... it's okay ... we understand

Saying this Adam cuddled her and Daisy caressed her hairs

Adam: See this is the reason I was hesitating to tell you all this. Doll, you have to calm down and listen to me patiently, Okay? (Sensing her nod) yes, he got hurt but he ... he wasn't sensing anything and just stormed out taking whiskey. Daisy tried to call out to him but he was in no mood to listen ...

Amy: Whiskey? ... at daytime? Dad ... you know right he does that only when he is very despondent ... and upon that driving. I don't know how he ... he will ... oh God

Adam: (Making her looking at him) Doll ... doll relax ... and look at me. Just ... just calm down ... yes he had gone out like that but you have to understand me when I say this he didn't give us a chance to speak to him, let alone stop him. And yes I know it is not safe to drive in this state but don't worry ... he isn't alone ... Danny too had gone with him. Look ... I know it is too much for you to take that too when we really don't know what had happened. But whatever the reason maybe had made him very vulnerable and don't you think you have to be strong ... strong for him?

Amy knows whatever her father told her was right and he was simply being practical but being practical was something she can't do when it comes to him. She held her father tight thinking what would have happened to him to react like this. All she could hope was he will be safe as she was afraid ... yes ... the young intelligent officer of Interpol who can get proof by just one look at the surroundings ... who can read the criminal mind in just a snap of fingers was afraid ... afraid thinking about his condition.

At the bar

It was almost one hour and Arnav was drinking and drinking without uttering a single word except 'bearer one more'. He was caressing Amy's photo in his wallet with an unreadable expression but with a storm inside. Danny who was witnessing it was getting tensed by each second and finally snapped when Arnav ordered another drink

Danny: Nav ... stop ... no ... you are not going to drink more

Arnav: You? ... you here Mr. Daniel Edward Lewis? Why are you here ... oh you might have come to enjoy your victory right? after all ... you must be happy that Arnav won't disturb your peace anymore. Or did you come here to laugh at Arnav's situation that finally, he failed?

Arnav asked in a pained voice which made Danny look at him with a sad and concerned expression

Arnav: Oye ... why are you looking at me like this? ... don't do this ... people might think that you care for me. And yeah I think how much I drink or not should not concern you ... so be quiet. Bearer one more, please

Danny: (Stopping the waiter) maybe ... but it concerns me ... it concerns me very well Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada and you know that too. But that is not the problem here ... tell me what the hell had happened to you to behave like this?

Arnav: Are you telling me that you are seeing Arnav Sigh Raizada angry like this for the first time?

Danny: No ... you are absolutely right ... Arnav Singh Raizada and angry is not an unusual thing ... but yes ... storming out of the home without saying anything to anyone not even when Mom called out to you many times ... this ... this is new. And not to forget the stunt you have played after that

Arnav: Yeah I have behaved like that but ... I don't think it is your bloody business Danny

Danny: Like I earlier said Nav ... unfortunately ... it is. After all, you are my sister's fiancé, and yeah that itself makes it my business. No ... stop your nonsense and answer me ... why the hell are you behaving like this Nav? Do you know how worried we all are seeing you like this? Okay ... forget about us ... have you thought about Amy? What will happen to her if she heard about this? You very well know Nav ... that you mean the world to her then how can you be this ignorant towards her feelings?

Arnav: I am your sister's fiancé? ... am I? (Sighing) ... I don't know anymore ... no ... no let me answer all your questions first. What was the first question? Yeah, why am I behaving like this? The answer is that I don't know to behave any different in a situation like this ... as simple as that. Now coming to your next question (With a dry laugh) have I thought about her? I wish I could use my brain and 'think' so that I get a way out of this but alas she is the only thing on my mind since I heard that fucking news. And coming to your last question how can I be ignorant towards her feelings? That was your question right? But let me tell you one thing Danny ... I wouldn't be sitting here trying to think straight if I would have been ignorant towards her feelings. I am thinking about her reaction only ... but not after seeing me like this but when she will hear that her Nav had betrayed her

He shouted with tears in his eyes which terrified Danny but he thought it is the alcohol speaking

Danny: Nav ... now stop this ... I think you are not in your senses

Arnav: No Danny ... I am very well in my senses ... and that's why it is hurting me like this ... you don't believe me right? ... but can't you see my hands are not trembling ... leave that I am not even stuttering ... see

That was when Danny noticed him, yes he was right. Nobody can tell by looking at him that he was drinking for the past hour. Danny thought back to his previous words and asked looking curiously at him

Danny: Yes ... you are right I think you are in your senses ... but betraying Amy? What do you mean by that?

Arnav: Haven't you learned English Mr. Lewis? What I said is what I meant ...so now please stop this questionnaire session and leave from here. And yeah do a favor for me as I don't think I will ever get the courage to tell this to your sister. Tell her, tell her to forget this cheater and move on.

Saying this with teary eyes and a choked voice he indicated the bearer to come. Danny couldn't take more and he shouted

Danny: What the hell Nav? (Forcefully turning him to face him) ... Nav tell me what the hell had happened that you had said this? NAV?

Arnav who was still now controlling himself snapped

Arnav: I got married! (Seeing his shocked face) ... yes did you hear that ... I got married and what makes it worse is ... it happened without my knowledge and that too that bloody Gupta ... there ... got your answer? ... so now leave me and go

Danny: No Nav ... you can't leave like that ... tell me clearly how and when did this happen?

Arnav: (Sighing tiredly) I don't know ... I really don't know Danny how or when this happened. And I don't want to know too ... anyway what will I get after knowing it? Everything ... every damn thing I kept dear to my heart got snatched brutally ... so what is the achievement of knowing when or how. (Sighing) Danny ... I know you may want to kill me for this now ... wait ... can you do that for me? Because I really don't know for what am I living now. (Sighing) you can't, right? Yeah ... I know you can't do that as you have a great life ahead and it can't be wasted on a cheater like me. So please go from here and tell Am...Amy to forget that there ever existed an Arnav and move on

Arnav turned towards the bar stools to get the drink himself but stopped dead in tracks hearing Danny

Danny: I never knew your love was this weak Nav

Arnav turned to face Danny and frowned

Danny: Why are you looking at me like that and what else do you expect me to say? Okay ... I understood you had got a call from whom ... I don't care ... they told you that you are married to some lady whom you don't love, without your own knowledge ... and that's it ... you are leaving my sister whose world revolves around you ... who you love irrevocably? That too without even getting to know what had really happened ... will you let her go without a fight Nav? ... that easily? The Arnav Singh Raizada I knew was much more determined than this and I am sorry I had to say this but I am disappointed. I hadn't expected this from you at all ... I thought your love for my sister was stronger than this ... but maybe I was wrong. Anyway leave that ... but yeah one thing I can surely say ... my sister won't leave you just like that. So you can come whenever you like and explain all this to her yourself and that's it. I think I should leave now ... bye and good luck Nav.

Danny hoped against hopes that he could instill some knowledge into the thick-headed man otherwise he really doesn't know how to handle his tornado sister but walked away without showing his tension. He was at the door when Arnav called out and he sighed in relief hearing

Arnav: Danny ... wait