Bonheur, Toronto, Canada

Arnav was horrified, hearing her and whispered brokenly.

Arnav: Amy?

Amy gulped down the pain she felt seeing him like that and told arrogantly.

Amy: Yes Raizada ... you can't touch me after what you have done behind my back (Turning around from him) ... and yes ... I have packed your luggage you can go back to your apartment today no ... in fact now itself ...

Arnav was thunderstruck as he realized what he feared the most is happening ... she ... his Amy believed that he cheated on her and is now accusing him of the same. He hoped it to be just a nightmare and he will wake up soon but the pain in his chest wasn't helping much. So to make sure he asked feebly.

Arnav: Baby?

Amy: Yes ... and as we are breaking up (Clenching her teeth) we should ... we should break up properly and thus I have packed all your things. You can go back to your place taking all your belongings and about ... about my things ... if it won't be too difficult for you, you can send it here or ... just throw them out. And when I say 'my things' ... only my things ... not anything that you have got for me or we have bought together. Otherwise ... I won't be ... I won't be able to move on ... also ... (Gulping) maybe my future boyfriend or fiancé or husband will not like (Gulping) I am keeping a souvenir of my ... my e ... ex-fiancé and it may ...

She was rudely cut by Arnav who shouted in rage.

Arnav: STOP IT ... that's enough dammit. How dare you ... how dare you to say that?

Amy: (With a dry chuckle) ... why are you getting hyper Raizada? I am just fulfilling your wish ...

Arnav: (Gritting his teeth) my ... my wish ... this? How could you ... how could you even think that 'I' will let another man near you?

Amy: It is not me ... it's you who told ...

Arnav: I haven't said anything like that and ...

Amy turned around angrily and shouted.

Amy: Then what do you mean by that 'move on' dammit?

He was fuming hearing her accusing him of something which he won't even let happen in his wild dreams and was about to retort but one look at her face and he was taken aback. Yes ... he was taken aback because what he saw there was neither arrogance nor anger ... instead, it was pain ... raw pain ... the only thing Arnav Singh Raizada can't stand about her.

He rewound the conversation once again ... realization dawned upon him and he understood what she meant. He cursed himself for shouting at her when she was already hurt.

Arnav: Amy ... baby ... I ... I ...

Amy: (In a hurt voice) that is what you said, right? (Shrugging) and I was just fulfilling your wish ... so ... where was I? Yeah so to make my future man happy ...

Arnav understood she was hurt hearing what he said to Danny and he deserves her anger for saying it. But still, he couldn't stand hearing her going gaga over some faceless future man of her life and pulled her by the waist and shouted at her.

Arnav: Don't you dare ... don't you dare say it ... no, in fact, don't you dare to even think about any other man ...

Amy: Why shouldn't I? (Holding him by the collar) ... tell me dammit why shouldn't I?

Arnav pulled her more closely by her nape such that their lips were only millimeters apart and shouted.

Arnav: Because you are mine damn it ... did you hear that? ... MINE ...

Amy: Oh really then what ...

Her question was cut down as Arnav captured her lips to shut her up in the best way possible. But soon it turned out to be a wild kiss as both were trying to dominate and punish each other through the kiss for saying such horrible things. After what felt like ages they both broke apart and stood by touching each other's forehead and whispered I'm sorry at the same time. And again they were kissing but this time it was a kiss through which both were trying to assure each other that no matter what they will always be together.

After some time when they broke the kiss, Amy asked him.

Amy: (Cupping his cheek) ... Baby ... was ... was Danny saying the truth? I mean your ... your marriage?

In reply, Arnav just bent down his head and nodded reluctantly.

Amy: But ... how?

Arnav: Juhani ...

Amy: What? And how did you know that?

Arnav: Sanjay called me and ...

Amy: And ...

Arnav: (Sighing) ... he asked me whether I signed on the application willingly or not. First I thought he had gone mad ... I mean I was confused hearing the word application ... but then ...

He couldn't complete it as rage filled him and he looked away clenching his teeth and fisting his hands. Amy saw that and touched his fist to calm him down but what she never expected was the vulnerability she saw in his eyes when he looked up at her. Sighing she pulled him with her to the bed, sat him down, and hugged him. He too hugged her and buried his head in her shoulder. After sometimes she felt his tears on her shoulders and she whispered caressing his head.

Amy: Hey ... it's ... it's okay Nav ... it's just me ... tell me ... tell me what happened ...

Arnav: (Still in the hug) ... she ... she was there baby ... I ... I heard her ... yes, it was her voice only ... and from what I had heard my so-called family had accepted her as well. They had accepted her when they know I ... I loathe even the mention of her ...

Amy: (Breaking the hug and cupping his cheeks) shh ... it's okay baby stop crying and ... tell me who is this 'she' exactly?

Arnav: Mish ... no ... (Gritting his teeth and looking away) Ms. Gupta ...

Amy: (Understandingly) ... oh ... your ... your childhood friend? The one whom you were so fond of?

Arnav: It's not like that Amy ... I was ... I was just fond of her antics which used to make me smile (With a dark look) but then she ...

Amy: I hadn't asked for explanations Nav (Sighing) ... okay leave that and you tell me one thing have you ... have you loved her?

But hearing that Arnav was taken aback and soon gloom took over him and he said in a painful voice.

Arnav: Amy ... you know what she did, right? ... and still ... still, you expect me to love her? No, leave that ... don't you, believe me, baby, when I say that I love only and only you? Wait ... (Gulping) are you ... (in a whisper) are you doubting my love?

Amy cupped his face turning him towards her but he was avoiding the eye contact. But she was as stubborn as him so she called him softly.

Amy: Nav ... look at me ... (Shaking her head seeing his painful eyes)  ... hey ... no, you ... you have misunderstood me ... I mean I know you can't possibly love her after what she did and yes I know you love me. But I am not talking about the present time ...

Which caught his attention and he looked at her with a frown as if asking her to elaborate.

Amy: Yes baby ... I am asking about the past. Do you ... do you used to love her ... care for her before that incident? Did she ... did she matter to you then? (Seeing his unsure look) tell me ... tell me the truth Nav ... and I assure you nothing ... absolutely nothing will change between us even if it is a yes ...

Arnav: (Sighing) ... yes ... she ... she did matter to me then ... I ... I used to care for her (Gulping) more than ... more than what she deserved and ... (Gritting his teeth) I had paid the price for it in the most painful way ... my ... (Fresh tears filling his eyes) my Dadu and ... and I couldn't ...

He couldn't continue more as he had become a crying mess and clutched her as if his life depended on her and drawing strength from her. She caressed his head and whispered softly.

Amy: Shh ... it's okay Nav ... it's okay ... it was not your fault that your Dadu (Sighing) ... and it was not in your hands that you had feelings for her before ... because how much cheesy I may sound I know ... I know it is a matter of heart and ... and we can't stop ourselves from having feelings for others ...

Arnav as always was relieved by hearing her saying it was not his fault that he couldn't save his Dadu but her next set of words horrified him and he said urgently breaking the hug.

Arnav: (Shaking his head in negative) ... no ... no, Amy ... I ... I never

Amy: Nav ... it's okay ... happens ...

Arnav: No Baby ... no ... I ... I never loved her

Amy looked at him like he had gone mad as he himself told that 'she' did matter to him sometime before and now he is saying he never loved 'her'. Arnav understood he had to explain ... explain a lot.

Arnav: Yes ... like I said before she did matter to me ... I ... I used to care for her but ... like a friend or more like a brother but never ... (Shaking his head) never as a lover ... in fact, at that time these things never entered my head as I was so focussed on my studies and ... (Cupping her cheeks) pyaar karna to mein tumse seekhi hain (Chuckling seeing her scrunching her eyebrows) I meant I learned to love from you ... or in better words for me 'love' means 'you'

Amy was moved the way he said that and couldn't stop but throw herself upon him and mumble an I love you.

Arnav: (Smilingly) I know ...

And for that, he received a punch on his back and he said 'I love you too' chuckling a little and kissed her crown.

But their trance was broken as they heard the sound of claps from the door. Frowning they turned around to see Adam and Daisy at the door and together asked a 'what?'

Daisy: Sorry guys ... we didn't mean to eavesdrop but Nav ... that was (Passing him a flying kiss) mind-blowing ...

Arnav: What Aunty?

Adam: Of course your confession ...

Arnav just smiled at them but he remembered something and stood up from the bed. He walked towards them and said looking at the floor.

Arnav: Uncle ... Aunty, I ... I am ... I am sorry ... I mean ... I

Daisy: (With a serious face) you definitely should be ... for worrying us like that ...

Arnav: (Looking up and shaking his head) no Aunty ... that is not what I meant ...

Adam: Then? ... are you going to apologize to 'us' for a mistake you haven't even done?

Arnav: It's not like that Uncle ... I can ... I can never stand you or Aunty hating me even for some moments ...

Daisy: (Sadly) is that what you think about us Nav? ... that we will start hating you for something happened which you weren't even aware of? That we will believe you were cheating on Amy just because of some stupid news which we aren't even sure about?

Adam raised his eyebrow and indicated with his eyes to answer her and Arnav said with tears rolling down his eyes.

Arnav: I ... I know you guys are not like that ... but since the matter was about your daughter (Sighed) ...

Adam: And who are you? ... I mean ... you too are our son right? (Sighing) I know ... I know we are not your real parents but we thought ... we thought we loved you enough that you considered us as your parents but (Sadly) I think we were wrong ...

He couldn't complete his sentence as he and Daisy were hugged by an emotional Arnav who whispered brokenly.

Arnav: Sorry ... I am so sorry that I thought like that but never ... never say that I don't consider you guys as my parents because you are ... only you are ... and please ... please don't be upset with me or sad because of me ... I can't ... I can't stand that ...

By now he was sobbing like a child and Daisy said kissing his forehead after breaking the hug.

Daisy: Hey ... it's okay honey ... we are not upset with you ... we can never be ... but ... you please ... please stop crying like this ...

Adam sensed the situation getting too much emotional so said jokingly which made all of them chuckle even in that emotional situation.

Adam: Yes you can't cry like a child ... because (imitating Arnav) I am Arnav Singh Raizada and such silly matters can never bother me ...

Daisy: (Wiping Arnav's tears) ... okay ... okay ... now enough of teasing my son and (Turning to a chuckling Amy with a stern look) ... Amy ... did you forgot what Dr. said?

Amy: (Confusedly) what?

Daisy: That he has to take food as soon as he wakes up?

Amy: Err ... I ...

Arnav: It's okay Aunty I am fine ... and what I need now is not food but a shower ...

Amy: (Sarcastically) of course ... you have to get rid of that hangover first ...

Arnav: What the!

Amy: What 'what the'? How dare you Nav? ... how dare you to booze like that? And upon that driving in that condition ... like seriously ... how many times ... how many times I have to tell you not to play with your health?

Arnav: Excuse me! ... I am not a child that you will ...

Amy: If you behave like one I can't help it Nav ... and yeah don't even dare to do it again ...

Arnav: But ...

Amy: No ... don't you dare deny and I promise you ... if you do that once again I will kill you ... I will kill you with my own hands ... you got me ...

Arnav: What the!

Amy: Again what the! ... say something beyond that, Nav ...

Daisy: (Sighing soundly) okay that's enough guys ... Nav you go and freshen up and Amy ... arrange everything back in place

She said pointing at the luggage and Amy looked at her perplexed making Arnav chuckle.

Arnav: Good punishment Aunty ... (Sarcastically) because you know what? ... she was going to have a new man ...

For which Amy elbowed him on his stomach which made Adam and Daisy smile as they were back to normal. They both turned to go but stopped hearing Arnav's 'wait'.

He came before them and said holding their hands.

Arnav: I know ... I know you guys believe me and yes I am not saying this because I don't consider you as my parents ... but still, I want to make something clear ...

Adam and Daisy gave him a go-on look sensing the seriousness.

Arnav: Uncle ... Aunty ... I don't know what is the truth even though there is a chance that Sanjay was telling the truth ... but one thing I want to assure you guys ... even if that is true (Gritting his teeth) I will break this stupid marriage as soon as possible ... because this marriage means nothing to me nor that bloody Gupta ... and yeah come what may ... there was ... is ... and will be only one woman in Arnav Singh Raizada's life and that is your daughter ... my Amy ...

Adam: We know that Nav ... but why did you say there is a chance that it may be true? I mean ... you have gone to India only once and that too to attend Shan and Gitu's marriage and that was three years before ... then how?

Arnav: (Sighing) Uncle ... you remember the property papers?

Adam: You mean the ones your sister bought? (Seeing his nod) what with that? (Suddenly as if realizing something) wait ... are you trying to tell me that you signed the marriage papers along with that ...

Arnav: (Breathing out soundly) I don't know ...

Adam: (Frowning) what do you mean by I don't know? I mean ... didn't you double-check the papers before signing them?

Arnav: First some I had ... but then ...

Adam: Then?

Arnav: (Biting his lips and looking away) err ... she ... she barged in on us when we ... I mean ... you know ... and then she was ... hmm ... passing Amy those nasty looks and all I wanted was her to leave as soon as possible so I didn't really ... and that's why I am not sure if I ... I mean ... I

Adam: (Sighing) I got it ... you are not sure if you have signed it or not ... hmm ... (after few seconds) by the way, guys, is there a chance that we can check the CCTV footage? ... I mean to know if you had signed it or not?

Amy: No Dad ... he told you right ... we was in the bedroom ...

Adam: Oh yeah...

Arnav: I am sorry Uncle ... I should have been more careful while signing a legal document especially being an advocate. I mean I should have guessed ...

Amy: Stop it Nav ... it's no use crying over spilled milk ...

Adam: Yes Nav ... Amy is right ... I mean how you would have guessed she will plan something like this ... so leave it and let us think what to do next ...

Daisy: Wait, guys ... you are all missing an important thing

Amy: What?

Daisy: (Smiling) that there is still a chance that it is a fake signature ...

Arnav: But ...

Amy: Wait, Nav ... if we think in that way Mom has a point ... I mean I clearly remember the will was prepared on a stamp paper but it is definitely not required for the application form as it is usually printed on white paper and of course ... it wouldn't have left both of our eyes if there was a change in the paper how much careless we were ...

Adam: Yeah and even if you had signed the marriage application form ... who signed the marriage certificate or vice versa and ... not to forget the ledger in the registrar's office so it is sure at least one of it is forged ...

Amy: Yeah ... and since it is your signature I can find out that even without a forgery analysis ...

Arnav: (Sighing) I know ... but for that, we need that damn paper ...

Everybody was in a gloomy mood as they realized it is not 'that easy' to get it because the certificate will be with the Raizadas and other papers are under the government.

Arnav: But don't worry guys ... Arnav Singh Raizada is not going to lose that easily ... (Gritting his teeth) definitely not before them. I will ... I will sort this out and that is ASR's promise to you ...

And that made everybody relax as they know they don't have to worry anymore. Arnav too sighed in relief as he felt Amy pressing his shoulders ensuring him her silent support as always and that is the only thing he needs ... her with him ... always.

Dwaraka Park, New Delhi, India

A man of early thirties came running as he was tensed like hell, receiving his friend's urgent call. Looking around frantically he spotted her on a faraway bench looking worried. He immediately rushed towards her and asked in a tense voice.

Man: What happened Nitu? Why did you call me this urgently? You ... you had gone home, right? Then what happened suddenly? Did your mother-in-law tell you something?

Nitya nodded her head indicating no.

Man: Then? Arrey, tell yaar ... kya hua? (Hey tell dude ... what happened?)

Nitya: (Exhaling) breathe Rohan ... and sit ... I will tell ... but let them also come ...

Rohan: (sighing) okay ...

He sat down beside her and after some minutes Adarv too came there with a lady of early thirties both looking equally tensed just like Rohan was when he came. Soon they found their respective spouses, where one was looking much tense while the other one was confused. As soon as they reached the bench Adarv asked.

Adarv: What's the matter, Rohan?

Rohan: (Sighing) that is what I too was asking from the time I came ... but your wife had just zipped her mouth not ready to disclose anything with me ...

Nitya: (Hitting his hands) don't exaggerate, okay? (Turning towards others) it is just that I wanted to tell you guys together ...

Lady: Kya hua Nitu? (What happened Nitu?) ... you look very disturbed ...

Nitya: (Nodding her head) I am, Puja ... because the matter itself is very disturbing ...

Adarv: Kya hua ... kahi ... kahi Mom ne tumse kuch kaha (What happened ... did ... did mom told you something?)

Nitya: (Sighing) why all of you go there first ... no ... Mom hadn't told me anything ... it is ... it is something else ... I mean I heard something ... something very serious ...

Adarv: What?

Nitya: That ... that (Sighing) Adi you were right ... I mean whatever Juhi told was a lie ...

Rohan: What? And how did you know that?

Nitya: You know I went home earlier today as there wasn't much work and was passing by Juhi and Sanjay's room and ...

Then she explained whatever she heard and when she finished.

Rohan: You mean to say that Arnav wasn't aware of this marriage until and unless Sanjay called him and Mishty was building castles in the air all these days ...

Nitya: Most probably ... I mean at least that is what I could decipher from their conversation ...

Puja: (In tears) oh my god ... this is what I was saying Mishty again and again that Arnav being in love with her was next to impossible but she ... she believed her Juhi Di more than her own sister (Gritting her teeth) and that Juhi ...

Nitya: (Exasperatedly) ... yes ... like always she had used the situation for her own good ...

Rohan: But what good she will have? I mean, after all, they are best friends

Puja: Best friends my foot ... Mishty was always just a doll for her but she ... Oh God! ... What will happen if she gets to know this? Guys ... what will we do?

Nitya and Rohan looked at her helplessly but not hearing anything from Adarv the trio turned around only to find him sitting on the bench with his head supported by his hands.

Puja: Adi ... won't you say something?

Hearing her he looked up and they all were astonished to see his state. He looked like he had done something terrible and his eyes were red with tears. But soon they realized what caused his state as he whispered.

Adarv: Arnav ...

Rohan: (Gasping) oh no ... how that did skip my mind ... Adi ... he ... oh my God I can't even imagine his state

But Adarv was in his own world and whispered brokenly.

Adarv: I am the worst brother in this whole world ...

Nitya and Puja instantly sat at either side of him holding his hands realizing his state of mind and said squeezing his hands.

Puja: It's not your fault Adi ... these all are that Juhi's doing ...

Nitya: She is right Adi ... why are you blaming yourself for other's fault?

But Adarv wasn't ready to hear them said ... no more like yelled to himself.

Adarv: It is my fault ... it is my fault only that I was never ... never there for my brother ... that I never knew he was being treated like trash in his own family ... that he was suffering in solitude when I was busy enjoying my freedom and luxury ... and (With a dry chuckle) what a brother I am that I realized the result of my ignorance very ... very late ... that much late that he no more acknowledged me as a brother. (To others) and you know right I was just waiting for a chance ... to apologize to him but now ... this ... I don't know ... I don't know what to do anymore but I really ... really want to help him ...

Nitya: Adi, please ... we will go nowhere if you become weak like this ... please ... please be strong ... at least for Arnav ...

Puja: Yes Adi ... Nitu is saying right you can't be weak like this ... and don't worry we all are with you. (Sighing) ... I know she is my sister but this is not the way to marry ... I mean ... by imposing ourselves on someone ... so yes I am not going to support her on this ...

Rohan: Yes Adi ... we all are with you and we will sort this out ... but I think before anything else we should speak to Arnav and make sure that whatever we deduced was right ... no ... I am not saying that he was aware of this marriage before but we should be sure whether he wants to continue this marriage or not before going further, right?

Puja: Yes Rohan you have a point ... but how will we get his number?

Nitya: It is with Sanjay ... I mean he called Arnav ... so either ask him or if we don't want him to know ... (Shrugging)

let us just steal it

Rohan: See problem solved ... so guys sneak to his room at night and get it ... and yeah we should be very careful ... I mean it is a great chance for you Adi ... you know what I mean ...

Adarv: (Sighing) I know Rohan it is a great chance but ... do you ... do you think he will talk with us?

Puja: That's right ... I am sure he will cut the call as soon as he hears it is us ...

Nitya: What to do then?

Rohan: I will talk with either Bhai or Dad as he will never deny them ...

Adarv: No Rohan ... it is better we talk to him before involving elders in this

Nitya: Then ... what about his friends? I mean ... you told me that they are three bodies and one soul ...

Puja: Yeah ... I think that is so much better ... then we don't have to interact with Sanjay too ...

Adarv: Hmm ... I too think that is right ... I mean I really don't want to involve others before knowing the truth and we can't really be sure if Sanjay will take our side against Juhi ... so ...

Rohan: Okay ... then for what are we waiting for? Come let us go ...

Adarv: Wait, Rohan ... I don't think they will just speak to us just like that because they aren't very fond of Raizadas and Guptas ... so I think it will be better if you alone go and speak to them ...

Rohan: What Bhai? I thought we were together on this?

Puja: Rohan ... it is not about together or alone ... what matters the most is that we have to contact Arnav ... so like Adi said it will be better if just one person goes but I don't think we should send Rohan ...

Adarv: What? Why?

Nitya: You are asking that? Arrey, we have to sort this out ... not to make it more complicated, right? (Sighing) ... but then who will go?

Rohan: You too Brutus

Puja: Shut up Rohan ... and Adi ... I think you should go and don't worry ... they both always had a soft corner towards you ...

Adarv: (Thinking for some time) ... okay let us start from there then ... and as always we are together on this, right?

He said forwarding his hand and all of them placed their hands above him ensuring him of their support as always.

Bonheur, Toronto, Canada

Everybody was at the dining table with their usual banter but Arnav could sense the growing tension between Amy and Danny and he very well know the reason too.

Danny finished his lunch as fast as possible as he couldn't face Amy's indifference anymore and got up but stopped in his tracks as he heard Arnav.

Arnav: Danny wait ...

Arnav came towards Amy and pulled her arms after placing her spoon on the plate. She looked at him startled but followed him nevertheless but was shocked as they stopped before a disheartened Danny. And she gulped realizing solely she was the reason for his that state and looked down in guilt as she really doesn't know how to apologize for this. But she looked up as she heard Arnav

Arnav: Danny ... I know we pick up on each other on anything and everything and we rarely have the same opinions on something but I know there is one thing that we both have in similar ... we ... we both can't take (Looking at Amy) her ignorance ... her being upset with us. And Amy ... even though I can guess what caused (Pointing towards them) this ... I won't ask the matter ... but if I am the reason then, please ... please sort it out ... because it wasn't his fault as you know how stubborn I can get ...

Amy looked startled at him as she realized that in her love for Arnav she had hurt her precious brother and that too for no fault of his. Immediately tears filled her eyes and that's it ... she was engulfed in a comforting embrace by her dear brother who as always couldn't stand her tears, especially when he was the reason for it.

Arnav stepped back and smiled seeing them apologizing and comforting each other forgetting everything else other than them. Adam and Daisy came and stood on either side of Arnav. Adam patted his shoulders while Daisy side hugged him making him smile as he understood their silent words ... that they were proud of him.

I don't know whether I confused you more or not with more characters but if I did ... sorry guys wait a little more. For now, all I can say is the characters are entirely different from the original drama. And yeah tell me how it was?