Hello guys,

Here is a lengthy update as it is after a long time I am updating and yeah ... there is a surprise waiting for you all in this chapter. I hope you all will enjoy reading the chapter just like I had while writing it ... don't forget to tell me your views.

Maahi

Shan and Gitu: Arnav's best friends

Adarv: Arnav's brother 

Nitya: Adarv's wife

Puja: Mishty's sister 

Rohan: Puja's husband 

Alok: Arnav's father 

Janki: Arnav's mother

Daisy: Amy's mother 

Bonheur, Toronto, Canada 

Amy: (Whispering) ... you okay baby?

Arnav kept silent as he doesn't want to lie to her that he was fine when he wasn't and realizing that Amy hugged him. Arnav closed his eyes and kept his hands above hers making her tighten the hug and they stayed like that for some time. After minutes of silence, Arnav whispered with a sigh

Arnav: He ... he called to ask whether ... whether I was aware of ... of my ... (Gulping) ... my marriage

Amy: How did he know?

Arnav: He saw her with the Raizada ladies ...

Amy: Okay ... but ... you know about the marriage already and we talked it out, right? ... Then ... what made you this agitated?

Arnav: He ... he had kept the phone on speaker so that Gitu too can hear me

Amy: Hmm ...

Arnav: And there were ... there were ... (Gulping) ... other people

Amy: Who?

Arnav: (Taking a deep breath) ... my ... my brother ... her sister ... and maybe their spouses too

Amy: Okay ... so what was the purpose of his call?

Amy waited for an answer but got none even after some time so she broke the hug and turned him to face her and asked again.

Amy: Tell me Nav ... why did he call?

Arnav: I ... (Looking away) ... I don't know

Amy: (Little angrily) ... means ... you cut the call without hearing him fully

Arnav: (Frustrated) ... what else was I supposed to do then? ... It is obvious that they must have come to talk in Ms. Gupta's favor ... and I am nowhere interested to entertain that ... I thought Gitu and Shan know that too ... but they ... how could they even do that to me?

Amy: (Exhaling soundly) ... answer me honestly Nav ... do you believe that they ... as in Gitu and Shan can ever hurt you? ... now don't look at me like that ... you know that they cannot even think of hurting you ... in fact, it was always them who was beside you even when nobody else wasn't ... starting from childhood ... and knowing you inside out, more than anyone else they know what you feel for Ms. Gupta ... and that means the obvious reason you stated for their call itself is bullshit

Arnav: Err ... I ...

Amy took a deep breath and walked into the room shaking her head. Soon she came back with her phone dialing Shan on the way.

Shan's house, New Delhi, India

Gitu: (Gulping) ... Shan ... he ... oh my God how could I ...

Shan: (Sighing and walking towards the window) ... that's why ... that's why I never wanted to call him now

Gitu: (Getting up and pacing) ... oh my God, Shan ... what will we do now?

Shan: I don't know Gitu ... I really don't know

Adarv: (Gulping guiltily) ... we ... we are sorry ... it's all because of us that he ... he is upset with you guys

Gitu: Yes ... it is your fault only ... and he is never going to forgive us for this ... (Gulping painfully) ... oh God, what will we even do to mend this mistake ... I have no idea on ...

But she was cut short by the shrill ring of Shan's phone and rushed to get the phone from the table hoping it to be Arnav. But seeing the caller id she passed a scared look at Shan and said.

Gitu: It's ... it's Amy

Hearing her Shan too gulped fearfully making the others wonder who that is. Gitu took a deep breath composing herself not wanting to rile her friend more and pressed the green button.

Amy: Shan ...

Gitu: Amy ... it's Gitu

Amy: Ah Gitu ... where is Shan?

Gitu: Here ... here only ... and Amy we are very sorry that

Amy: Wait ... first, put the call on speaker

Gitu: But here ... I mean ...

Amy: That's fine Gitu ... put it on speaker

Gitu put the call on speaker and Shan too came close to her and said before Amy could say anything.

Shan: Amy ... we are really sorry ... we never meant to hurt him ... we can't even think of ...

Amy: I know that Shan ... no need to explain yourself ... and tell me why did you call

Shan: But Nav ...

Amy: He is listening, Shan ... tell me why did you call?

Shan took a deep breath and started to explain everything from the start ... how he had seen her, how did he found out about the marriage, their reason to keep it a secret, about the couples' visit, the conversation they had ... everything ... while all the others stood silent hearing him with different emotions passing through them ranging from anger and frustration to pain and guilt.

When he was finished there was a minute of silence before finally, Amy spoke with a sigh.

Amy: So you mean to say that whatever Mr. Sharma told is right ... that ... Nav is actually married to Ms. Gupta now, right?

Shan: Amy ... I am sorry I ... I know it is very difficult for you to hear all this ... but ...

Amy: (In a plain voice) ... it was a simple yes or no question, Shan ... I don't need an essay for that ...

Shan gulped the painful lump as he knows even though she portrays herself as strong she must be hurt hearing all that and said feebly.

Shan: Yes ...

Amy: (Taking a deep breath) ... Shan ... can you do me a favor?

Shan: Anything Amy ...

Amy: Can you somehow ... anyhow get a scanned copy of the ledger in the registrar's office and maybe the application form for the marriage certificate?

Shan: (Thinking for some time) ... hmm ... I ... I think I can get that Amy ... I mean I have a relative of mine working in the registrar office

Amy: In New Delhi?

Shan: No ... but ... he has that influence ... I am sure he will help ...

Amy: Okay ... so that is settled ... what about ... (Gulping) ... what about the marriage certificate

Shan: Err ... Amy ... that is already issued ... how I can ... I mean ... I ...

But before Shan can continue, Arnav who was silent all this while shouted in an angry and frustrated voice.

Arnav: Do anything Shan ... do any damn thing ... (Stressing on each word) ... I need a copy of that disgusting shit of paper

Adarv who was listening to everything with keen attention gulped hearing his brother's voice after long ten years. He knows that this was his only chance to win his brother so he cleared his throat and said with a gentle voice.

Adarv: Err ... I am sorry if I am interfering but I ... I think we can get that

Adarv who was expecting to hear something again from his brother was disappointed as he heard the lady from the other side.

Amy: Then it's great ... and Shan ... please try to get all these as soon as possible ... hmm ... if possible before we reach

Shan: I will try my best guys ...

Amy: Okay ... we will talk later then? ... I mean it's past midnight here ...

Shan: Of course Amy ... bye then

Gitu: One second Amy ...

Amy: What happened, Gitu?

Gitu: How ... (Gulping) ... how is he?

Amy: He ... (Clearing her throat) ... he was shattered ... and even put forth a little play with his life ... but he is ... he is fine now ...

Gitu: Hmm ... and ... you?

Amy: Me ... I ... (Gulping) ... I guess I too am fine Gitu

Amy replied in a low voice and Arnav said rigidly.

Arnav: Gitu ... we will talk later

Gitu: But Nav ...

Arnav: Later Gitu ... take care

He cut the call hurriedly and before Amy can escape caught her wrist. She gasped loudly when he trapped her between the baluster and himself. She looked everywhere but him making him curse inwardly. With a sigh, he left the railings and cupped her face with both his hands making her look at him, and the tear she was holding stubbornly till now rolled down. But he wiped it before it could touch her cheek and said in a feeble voice.

Arnav: I ... I am ... I am so sorry baby I ...

Amy closed her eyes to compose herself but opened them immediately as she heard.

Arnav: Don't ... please don't shut yourself from me ... and I am ... I am really sorry Amy ... it was your rightful place and she snatched it from you ... and it's all my fault ... had I been a little ... little stronger ... we ... would have married ages ago ... but the emotional fool I was, was waiting for the right time to propose you as all these were too good to be true for me ... and see where it all reached ... and then my foolish attempt in managing the situation by going out and boozing ... it's all my fault ... my bloody fault ... and top to it I ... (in a feeble voice) ... I didn't even bother to ask you how you are coping with all these and ...

Amy: (Cupping his cheeks) ... shh ... shh ... it's okay Nav ... it's fine ...

Arnav: No ... it's not ... because what you are going through I can't even imagine that for myself

Amy: Nav ... it's really fine ... yes ... the way you reacted by going out and playing with your life was not right and that had upset me a lot but later when I thought about all these after our conversation I realized why you did what you did ... so that's fine ... but yes ... the reason for all that wasn't really in your hands ... so stop blaming yourself and start working to find out the truth and solve all this

Arnav: (Smiling a little) ... I promise

Amy: And about my rightful place ... my rightful place is always with you Nav ... nobody can snatch that from me ... like that also ... friend, girlfriend, fiancée or wife ... these all are just names for the society ... I don't give a damn to all that ... for me ... I love you ... always have and always will ... and I won't let you go until you want me to ...

Arnav: (Without missing a beat) ... and that will never happen

Shan's house, New Delhi, India

Gitu: Shan ... now, what happened? ... I hope I hadn't said anything to hurt him more

Shan: No Gitu ... I don't think that is the case ... it is ... it is something between them ... let them talk it out ... we will speak to him later

Gitu: Hmm ... I think you have a point

Nitya: (Clearing her throat) ... If you don't mind ... can I ask something?

Nitya said catching their attention and they looked at her along with Adarv, Puja, and Rohan.

Gitu: Yes?

Nitya: Err ... that ... who ... (Gulping) ... who is this Amy ... I mean ... is she just a friend or ...

Nitya asked the doubt she had from the minute Amy's call came while the other three thanked her mentally for asking that question.

Gitu: No ... she is his ... his fiancée

Gitu said in a calm voice as she didn't have any grudges against Nitya and everybody widened their eyes hearing her as they finally understood the real gravity of the situation.

Adarv: Oh my God ... this ... this is really complicated ... what ... what are we going to do now?

Gitu: Adi Bhai ... I don't think we will have to do something ...

Adarv: Gitika ... I know I have never given you a reason to ... but please believe us when we say this ... we weren't aware of all this until they submitted the application in the court ... and by then Mishty in her all-time delusional world was convinced that Arnav loves her and is excited to marry her just as she is and now is eagerly waiting for his arrival ... Ram Uncle and Arti Aunty are happy as their daughter got married to her love and Mom and Mr. Raizada believe that finally, they will get his forgiveness as they had united him with his ladylove as he wants. 

Gitu: But the truth is something else totally ... he hates ... (Looking at Puja) her sister just like ... or maybe more than before while he is madly in love with Amy ... and I don't think Raizadas are ever going to get his forgiveness for hurting his ladylove by tying himself with someone else ... and about what I said earlier ... I said we shouldn't do something not because I don't believe you guys ... but because I know they have planned something already ... and that's why she had asked us to get the documents so that she can study them ... so all we should do now is help them to get it as soon as possible

Adarv: Oh...kay ... but why do they need the documents anyway ... I mean if he doesn't want to continue this marriage he just has to file a divorce petition in the court

Gitu: That you will have to ask them only ... because nobody can guess what they are planning when they don't want us to ... (Turning to Shan) ... do you have any idea?

Shan: I don't know really ... but I guess she wants to study the authenticity of the signature because the only time he visited India after his departure was for our wedding ... that too for only two days ... and he had even attended the bar exams in between that ... after that, he was never been to India and that makes it three years and the signatures as per Juhani are only a month old ... so maybe ... that is the case

But before he can continue his official phone rang from the table and he rushed to take it.

Shan: Yes ... speaking ... what the hell ... how can you even do something like that? ... I shared every information with you and then you are backing out from the case ... it is purely unprofessional and unethical ... why don't you understand ... and where the hell is your humanity ... I mean you too have met them, right? ... Oh please ... excuses ... all that are excuses to justify yourself ... fine drop the case ... let me also see what I can do because I am not going to bend for the threats for sure ... I will put them behind bars, period ... even if it costs my life ... and yes tell Adv. Gogi that this time if I don't put his brother inside the jail, Nishan Verma IPS will resign his job

He cut the call furiously and walking to the table drank a full glass of water to cool himself down.

Gitu: Shan ... what happened?

Shan: What else ... Adv. Gogi threatened that lawyer too and he is backing of ... first, the other lawyers feared to fight against Adv. Gogi ... but now he started to threaten the lawyers who were willing earlier ... and do you want to hear his generous advice to me ... that to blame the scapegoat they will present and close the case and let Mr. Gogi and Mr. Sahay free ... otherwise, I will have to face the consequences ... and I am ready ... whatever comes in my way I will give justice to that girl, period 

Gitu: But who will fight the case, Shan ... I mean he was your last hope

Shan: I know ... but don't worry ... I will hunt someone ... (Sighing) ... but right now that is not the problem ... I mean I told you, right? ... That ... Amy told me where to search the necessary proofs for this case yesterday and I shared all that with him ... and I doubt he had shared that with Adv. Gogi too ... and if that is the case I am sure that crooked person might have destroyed all that ... so even if I find a new lawyer there is a very low to no chance of winning

Gitu: Why don't you ask Amy to help?

Shan: What more help can I ask? I don't know ... I mean ... she had done her maximum

Gitu: So what will you do?

Shan: I don't know ... but I will have to do something ... because no way I will let them walk free ... especially Mr. Sahay

Puja: Excuse me Nishan ... Mr. Sahay, you said

Shan: Yes ... Mr. Lokesh Sahay ... your beloved Mamu

Puja: Oh please ... he is not at all beloved ... at least not to me ... so what is the new case he and Mr. Gogi want to escape from?

Shan: A rape case

Puja: What ... is it the girl from the school? ... Which the media says is done by the watchmen

Seeing his nod she closed her eyes and then opened them after some time and said in a steely voice

Puja: Nishan ... don't let him escape ... at least not this time ... and if I can be of any help please ask me ... I will do anything

Shan: Good to know that Puja Di ... but there isn't anything left to do ... my last hope was Amy ... but now ...

Rohan: Who is this Amy by the way ... no not that ... I mean what does she do?

Gitu: She ... hmm ... basically, she is a psychologist ... a criminal psychologist who works for Interpol ... but is qualified in different branches of forensic science and is mastered in counterfeit document analysis and as well as in the crime scene investigation

Nitya: Oh that's great ... anyway, I think we should leave now ... I mean we wasted a lot of your time ...

Adarv: Yes ... that's right ... so we will try to get the marriage certificate as soon as possible ... and yes ... please inform us if we can be of any help in both the cases

Shan nodded his head and the four of them left from there almost creating a soft corner for them in the Verma couple's heart.

Bonheur, Toronto, Canada

The next day Amy and Arnav as decided, went to Adam's farmhouse which was on the outskirts of the city, and spent the whole day with each other forgetting every tension for some time.

It was the night when Amy parked her Harley Davidson in the garage and saw that Daisy was waiting for them. Arnav asked seeing her expression 

Arnav: What happened Auntie? I mean ... you look worried

Daisy: Where are your phones? ... I mean I am trying you both for a long time

Arnav: We left it here only ... but what happened ... what's wrong?

Daisy: Nothing serious ... it's just that Shan called here as she couldn't get Amy ... and he sounded worried

Amy: Oh ... don't worry Mom ... I will call him ...

Daisy nodded her head and Amy and Arnav left for their room after wishing Daisy and as soon as they reached the room Amy took her phone from the side table which was left there for privacy and dialed Shan who was waiting for her call for a long time. Amy put her phone on the speaker so that along with the call she can untie her shoelace, remove the shoes, socks, coat, and watch, get her nightdress from the cupboard, etc. Shan explained to her all about the withdrawal of the case and his failed attempts at finding a new lawyer and of course as expected the last lawyer had shared everything with Adv. Gogi who in turn had destroyed every proof which Amy asked him to collect to prove his points.

Amy: What ... but ... how can he do that ... and hey why does Adv. Gogi is taking this much effort in winning this case?

But before Shan can reply she heard Arnav who was lying on the recliner reading his emails as he listened to them.

Arnav: Wait ... Adv. Gogi you said?

Amy: Yes ...

Arnav: Shan ... is it the same person who I am thinking him to be?

Shan: Yes ... the same one ... Adv. Vikram Gogi

Arnav: What case it is?

Amy: The one I told you about yesterday ... the rape case

Arnav: And who are the respondents if may I ask?

Amy: Hmm ... Chetan Gogi and Lokesh Sahay

Arnav: That's it ... Shan ... I am taking this case ... inform the defendants that ASR is going to appear for them

Shan: But how Nav ... I mean you are a Canadian citizen now ...

Arnav: I am ... but I am an Overseas Citizen of India too as the Canadian government allows dual citizenship and moreover I have cleared the bar exam of India, remember?

Shan: Oh...kay ... but you are sure about this, right?

Arnav: Of course ... (Smirking) ... after all, it is a chance to settle some old scores ... hey ... when is the first trial by the way?

Shan: Coming Monday

Arnav: Okay ... we will try to reach by Saturday or maximum Sunday ... and yeah mail me the whole details ...

Shan: Sure ... I will do it right away ...

Arnav: Okay then ... see ya

Shan: See ya and take care ... you too Amy

Amy: Yeah ... and bye Shan

Shan: Bye Amy

As soon as Arnav cut the call Amy jumped before him asking.

Amy: What are the old scores if may I ask?

Arnav: (Shrugging) ... well ... he was the one who always fought for RG Corp. against Yash Uncle and not to forget ... (Gritting his teeth) ... he was the one who won the case I have filed against Mrs. Gupta, Ms. Gupta, and Mrs. Raizada for planning the murder of Dadu ... 

Amy: Oh ...

Arnav: And yeah start packing babe ... because we have only three-four days left

Amy: Excuse me ... start packing means ... you gotta help me, idiot

Arnav: (Making a puppy face) ... you know I suck at that ... so, please

Amy: Fine ... now go ... shower ... after that I too have to take bath before I crash to bed ... as it is already very late ... hey, what are you doing?

She shrieked as she was picked by him by her hips. A naughty smile bloomed on his lips as he said with a wink.

Arnav: Saving time ... what else 

After four days

Jannat, Skyline apartments, South Delhi, India

Arnav entered the room with two cups of green tea to see Amy cuddled up in the blanket like a baby. Sighing he placed the mugs on the nightstand on her side and sat on the edge of the bed with one leg folded and the other on the ground. Removing the fringes that were falling on her face hindering his view he sat there for some time admiring her innocent face which comes out only in situations like this because otherwise it is always hidden behind the mask of the rude and cunning cop. He came out of his dreamland as she pouted in the sleep and gently patted her shoulder.

Arnav: Amy ... baby ...

Amy: Hmm ...

Arnav: (Cupping her cheeks) ... wake up, baby ...

Amy: Hmm ...

Arnav: Amy ... come on, baby ... get up

Saying so he gently pulled her up into a sitting position making her open her eyes slowly. He helped her to settle against the headboard and she passed a sleepy smile at him.

Arnav: How do you feel now?

Amy: I am fine Nav ... even though it tastes yuck your matcha tea helped a lot ...

Arnav: (Smiling) ... really? ... (Seeing her yawning) ... you sure you are not jetlagged anymore?

Amy: Yep ... just the oversleep making me drowsy ...

Arnav: Okay then ... here ... it will get you refreshed ...

He said handing one mug to her and took one for himself. Seeing the color she scrunched her eyebrows and seeing that he said shaking his head.

Arnav: It's your regular green tea with honey and lemon ...

She mouthed a thank you to him with a smile and quickly freshened up and come back to the earlier position before drinking the tea. 

Amy: Hmm ... it's heaven ... hey ... what do you add extra to my tea? ... I mean it never tastes this tasty when I or anybody else makes it ...

Arnav: (Winking) ... maybe the same thing you add in my coffee ... ah ... now don't give me those looks ... you got me addicted so much into your coffees that I don't like my handmade coffee anymore and have to drink this stupid green tea

Arnav said with a puppy face and seeing his cute expressions Amy said in a sweet voice.

Amy: Oh my baby ... (Pecking his lips) ... you know what you are too sweet sometimes

Arnav: (Chuckling) ... My associates should definitely hear this... I mean they all call me Arrogant Snobbish Raizada behind my back

Amy: Really ... (Pulling his cheeks) ... aww, my poor baby ... but hey ... to tell you the truth I would rather never let them know this ... because this Adorable Sweet Raizada is only mine ... and yes (Snatching the cup from him) ... no need to drink this stupid green tea as you call it ... I will make your coffee

Arnav: (Taking the cup back) ... it's fine for now ... you make it later ... mm maybe ... after I take a bath

Amy: Sure ... but please don't drink this if you don't like it

Arnav: (Sighing) ... okay fine ... and hey ... no need to make breakfast alone, okay?

Amy: Oh please I am fine Nav

Arnav: So what ... still, we will make it together

Amy: Okay fine ... (Taking both the cups in her hand and winking at him) ... I will enjoy this fantastic green tea till then

He smiled at her antics and taking the towel went into the washroom. While Amy walked into the living room and switching on the television sat on the sofa relishing her cups of tea and watching the morning news. But she got up as she heard the doorbell and walked into the bedroom and put on the shrug before opening the door with a smile even though she was hell irritated with the interruption in the morning itself.

(Amy's attire) 

But she was taken aback to see a group of people there. It contained an oldie, a middle-aged couple, and a young girl. She waited for some seconds for them to say something but was irritated seeing them looking at her from top to bottom with a look of slight disgust in it. And that was more than enough for her to put them on her blacklist so she asked without hiding the irritation. 

Amy: (Raising her eyebrow) ... yes?

Man: Ji ... vo hum vakeel saab ko milne aaya hain (We came to meet the lawyer sir)

Amy: (Scrunching her eyebrows) ... excuse me ...

Girl: I ... Err ... he meant ... we came to meet the lawyer sir

Amy: Now? ...that's not happening ... because you can't meet him without an appointment ... so first contact his manager ... take an appointment and then come and meet him ...

Girl: We already did Ma'am

Amy: What? 

Girl: Yes Ma'am ... we talked with Mr. Lopez and he told sir was ready to meet us as it was about the rape case

Amy: What about it?

Oldie: (Shouting) ... I don't think you should know that ... we came here to meet the lawyer ... not you

Amy: (In a threatening voice) ... look, lady ... even though unwanted ... you are guest here ... and that's why I am being polite ... but that does not give you the liberty to talk to me in that tone in my own house ... so be in your limits ... and that is if you want to meet him

Girl: Ma'am I am sorry on her behalf ... please ... please let us meet him ... it is very important

Amy: (Taking a deep breath) ... fine ... get inside

Amy asked them to sit and went to the bedroom and called out.

Amy: Baby ... are you done?

Arnav: Almost ...

Amy: Then come fast

Arnav: Why ... what happened?

Amy: Some people came to meet you ...

Arnav: But that is not happening without an appointment ... and you know that ...

Amy: Yeah ... But it seems like they had taken one from Aman

Arnav: Oh yeah ... I remember he told me yesterday ... but it was in the evening ... anyway, leave it ... ask them to wait ... as I have other plans for the evening

Amy: Okay ... come fast ...

Arnav: Yeah ... and will you please make my coffee

Amy: Yep ...

Amy was at the threshold and opened the door to go out when Arnav yelled so that she will hear which didn't go unheard by the guests too.

Arnav: Baby ... will you please take out my change from the luggage ...

The people frowned as the sound felt very similar but weren't able to analyze it more as Amy had closed the door by then.

Arnav: Otherwise you know I will mess it up... and you will have to fold everything again

Amy: (Irritated) ... yeah ... I know that

And then shaking her head she went to the luggage and took out a pair of clothes and kept it on the bed. Then she walked out of the room and asked the people to wait and went into the kitchen to prepare tea for them. She served them the tea which everybody took with a smile while the oldie said she won't drink tea by someone who hasn't bathed yet. Amy said a careless 'whatever' and again went into the kitchen to prepare Arnav's coffee. After a few minutes, the door of the bedroom opened and the guest who was facing their back to the area turned around but could only see his back as he had straight away gone into the kitchen.

(Arnav's attire) 

Arnav came to the kitchen and saw that Amy was pouring the coffee into the mug. He went behind her and hugged her from the back and kissed her nape. Amy smiled a little but asked playfully as she broke the hug and turned around.

Amy: And that was for?

Arnav: Making the fantastic coffee

He said using the same adjective she had used earlier for her green tea making her smile wider. She then took the mug and handed it to him and he walked out of the kitchen but not before asking her to join him in the discussion as it was she who had given some fantastic ideas regarding the case.

As soon as he walked out of the kitchen his cool and playful persona was replaced with the usual ASR mask he wears and he said in a no-nonsense tone as soon as he reached the living room.

Arnav: I guess the appointment was for the evening

Hearing him others turned around and all of them froze in their places seeing each other after more than a decade.

The oldie was the first one to come out of the shocked zone and said in a not so positively shocked voice 'Tum ... matlab jo vakil hum milne aaye ho vo tum ho? (You ... means that the lawyer we came to meet is you?) '

Arnav: (Smirking) ... Ah yes, Mrs. Raizada ... I am the lawyer you came to meet ... A. S. R. ... as in Arnav Singh Raizada

Amy who came out from the kitchen to join them heard his words and called him in a confused voice, hearing his words.

Amy: Nav?

Hearing her Arnav turned towards her and gestured her to come closer and told in a sarcastic voice.

Arnav: Ah baby ... look who we have here ... come ... meet my so-called family ... my dear father Mr. Alok Rakesh Raizada ... my sweet mother Mrs. Janki Alok Raizada ... my ever so lovely grandmother Mrs. Hritika Rakesh Raizada ... and she ... I don't know ... maybe their relative

Arnav said genuinely confused as he was not sure who she was even though he has an idea who it might be. Dadi looked at him angrily hearing his taunt and for the achievements, he had in life while Janki and Alok were busy taking a fill of their son whom they are meeting after ten long years. While Mishty who till now was in her happy la-la land that her Annav was finally back to her came back to her senses as she heard him and then only she actually noticed the lady in his arms who was gently patting his chest as if to calm him down. But before she could say anything she heard Dadi's angry voice.

Dadi: What the hell Arnav ... what do you mean by you don't know her

Arnav: I thought you understood English Mrs. Raizada ... my bad ... anyway ... mere kahane ka matalab yeh hai ki mujhe pata nahin hai ki voh lady kaun hai (what I meant is I have no idea who that lady beside you is) ...

Amy: And is she some celebrity or what that you make the matter of him not knowing her as a big issue

Dadi: You shut up ... you bloody ...

But she was cut off by Mishty as she said in a proud voice.

Mishty: Hum inki Patni hain (I am his wife) ... I am his wife ...

Mishty said with an attitude trying to show her that she holds a higher position than her in his life and that Amy is playing a lost battle. But her face turned white as a paper as she heard.

Amy: Baby ... is she the one?

Arnav: Maybe ... as she is saying ... but I genuinely have no idea ... I mean I haven't seen her in last ten years ... and the last I remember of her was as a spoilt kid begging me not to leave her even after she had wholeheartedly gone and helped in the murder of my Dadu ... but the sound seems familiar ... the same annoying cringy voice ... so you see ... maybe

Amy: Hmm ... that's understandable ... (Turning to Mishty) ... too bad Ms. Gupta ... oops, not Ms. Gupta anymore it's Mrs. Raizada now ... so ... too bad Mrs. Raizada your husband is saying that he doesn't even recognize you

Amy said with a pity expression but that didn't affect Mishty a bit ... what broke her heart was that similar expression on her husband's face but gulping the painful lump and taking some courage she said in a harsh tone to the other woman.

Mishty: He recognizes me or not ... I am his wife and he is my husband  ... so who are you to talk in between us?

Amy: Me ... well ... I am Dr. Khushi Amal Lewis

Arnav: My fiancée

Yes ... finally, they came face to face, and there I revealed who's who ...  and here starts the war between Love and Law

P. S.: Thank you so much for all the lovely readers for waiting patiently till now🤗

P. P. S.: I will update all the stories one by one but it will take time as I have just started writing again.