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Shantivan

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After sometime 

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Khushi came down crying followed by HP holding her luggage. 

Anjali: Cry girl cry... You deserve it. 

Khushi looked at Anjali with pain. 

Anjali smirked, seeing it. 

Anjali: You separated my Shyamji from me and see, I did the same with you and you will see my Chotte with another girl soon. It's your punishment for separating me from my Shyamji. 

Arnav descended the stairs barking orders to Aman over the phone. After the call, he came to the Living room where all were present. 

Arnav: HP!!! Load the luggage in the car... 

Anjali was elated… Her Chotte chose her. 

Anjali: At last you got your Harvard brain back Chotte... I appreciate you for the wise decision. She said, smiling brightly.

Arnav: Yes Di... I got my wisdom back… I am thankful to you for that.

Anjali: You don't need to thank me, Chotte. I always want the best for you.

Arnav: Fine… Come Khushi, let's go... 

Anjali: Why are you going to drop her Chotte? Ask the driver to drop her or why should we give her VIP treatment? Ask her to hire an auto. 

Arnav: Where to drop her? 

Anjali: In her house... And ask Advocate Roy to get the divorce papers ready as soon as possible and give her some money for living with you. 

Arnav: What the hell do you think you are to talk utter nonsense about my wife, Di? 

Anjali: Chotte ... 

Arnav: I am going from here with my wife... If my wife is not respected here then, I don't belong here... 

All gasped hearing it... 

Akash: Bhai, what are you saying? 

Arnav: Yes Akash... She asked me to choose between my wife and herself. And I chose my wife... She is more important to me than anyone else. At least now I have to give her what she deserves. Otherwise, I will turn to be like the man whom I hated life long... I have seen my mother crying when he gives importance to others avoiding her. I have done a lot of atrocities to my Khushi for Di... Not anymore. I am Ratna Raizada's son, who taught me to respect my dear ones... For Di, you all are here but for my Khushi only I am there... So we are leaving from here... 

Turning to Anjali... 

Arnav: Don't be happy that I am going, and you can bring that douchebag man here. From today I will not spend a single penny on your account... And I knew this would come, that's why I took all the papers signed by you beforehand... Now you don't even have a single piece of property as your own... And your jewellery, which I bought for you, is already in my locker, so you won't get it back as well... Now I want to know whether your Shyamji will accept you or not... If you want your beloved Shyamji, you go to him from this house forever... What did you think? I will not know your plot with your Shyamji behind my back? I know every plotting and planning of yours, Mrs Jha... 

Anjali's face turned pale, and she started sweating...

Arnav: Akash I warn you not to allow that douchebag, here... 

Akash: No bhai... I won't allow anyone here. But Bhai, where are you going? 

Arnav: Where my wife can live in peace. Where she has freedom. Where she is considered the Queen, not a maid. Where she can be with me whenever and wherever she wants. Where she can be herself. My Chirpy, crazy Khushi. 

Akash: Bhai, how can you just leave everything here and go? 

Arnav: Why not Akash? Since my young age, I have taken responsibility of everyone. Now everyone is settled. We have everything. Now I want a life for myself with my family. My wife and my children. I have responsibilities towards my wife. Am I wishing for more? 

NK: No Nannav. You are right. You have every right to live your life. To choose your happiness.

Anjali: You are leaving me for her? The girl whom you met just a few months ago? 

Arnav: You are right, Di. I only met her a few months ago. But she is the one who is gonna live with me life long. She is the one who will share my happiness and sorrow. She is my better half. That's the strength of our relationship. You only told me that na, Di, that a girl will come into my life, without her I won't be able to breathe. That girl is my Khushi.

Anjali: You can't choose her over me, Chotte. You hardly know her. She is very cunning. 

Arnav: Fine… Let me ask you something, Mrs Jha. I am your brother, right? You have known me since my birth, no? 

Anjali: Yes, Chotte... 

Arnav: Then why did you choose Shyam whom you met some years ago over me? 

Anjali felt like she got a slap from her brother. 

Anjali: Don't bring Shyamji in between this. Whatever it is you can't go anywhere, leaving me. You promised Ma that you will not leave me and will always protect me. 

Arnav: I never promised her that. It was my duty to take care of you as a brother. Since you are married and you want to live with your husband, it's your husband who should take care of you. I have someone in my life to take care of. My wife is my priority from now on. And about Ma. She will be happy only when I treat my Khushi as a queen. 

Nani: Chotte you have some responsibilities here. Anjali Bitiya is pregnant. Damadji is not here. Who will take care of her if you leave with your wife? 

Arnav: Then why are all of you here? Anyway, you all are treating her like a glass doll. Continue that till her delivery. If you need any financial help, let me know. I will arrange it.

Anjali fuming: I am not a beggar, to get financial help from you. I will never use even a single penny of yours. I am Anjali Jha. My husband is a busy Advocate. I don't want a single penny from you. I am going to my Shyamji. He will look after me like a princess. He loves me a lot. I will show you how Anjali Jha lives...

Arnav: Very good. You are always free to go to your so-called husband. But I warn you. If you are going to him, then never step inside my house, ever.

Khushi: Arnavji what are you saying? 

Arnav: You just keep yourself away from this matter, Khushi. I know what I am doing. 

Khushi's eyes pooled with unshed tears hearing it.

Anjali: This girl started her acting. Enough!!! You witch. What did you do to my Chotte that he is standing against me? 

Khushi: I didn't do anything, Di.

Manorama: You shut up, Phattisadi… We all know these middle-class girls... 

Manohar, who came inside, heard it. 

Manohar: As if you were the queen of Jhansi.

He came and stood in front of Manorama.

Manohar: What worth you have to question my Daughters-in-law. Did you forget who you were? Where are you from? Did you forget the slum where you resided? Don't make me open the old book, Mano. Payal Bitiya and Khushi Bitiya are our Daughters-in-law. They have more authority here than Anjali Bitiya has in this house. So think twice before you question or badmouth my daughters. I won't tolerate it like always. Now go inside. You are not needed here. 

Manorama walked inside her room feeling humiliated. 

Manohar: Arnav Bitwa... Where are you going? 

Arnav: I am going to London, Mama. 

Mama: Why Beta?

Arnav: Mama, If I live here I will lose my wife. They are humiliating her. All the time taunting her. She became silent because of that, and I can't tolerate that. I want my Khushi to be happy. She shouldn't even once think that this marriage with me is a burden. I won't be able to bear it. I miss my clumsy, chirpy, happy-go-lucky girl, Khushi. I love my happy Khushi more. Not this silent one. So to give her a happy life, I have to leave this house, Mama. She is my priority from now onwards. 

Anjali: You witch. How much have you changed my Chotte?

Arnav: Di, I warn you. Don't expect me to keep quiet when you badmouth my wife. 

Manohar: Arnav Beta, for that you no need to leave this house. This is your house. Anyway, our factory is set in Lucknow. So I am planning to shift to Lucknow with Mano, Amma and Anjali. 

Anjali: I won't come to Lucknow, from here. 

Manohar: You will, and I will make sure of it. Who will take care of you if your Mami and Nani come with me? 

Anjali: We have servants here. Payal is also here to look after me. 

Akash: Sorry to burst your bubble, Di. My wife is not your slave. Even after I warned her not to give in to your whims and fancies, she and my sister-in-law used to say that it's your pregnancy hormone that is playing with your emotions. But now I understood that you were purposely making them do your jobs.

Arnav looked at Khushi in anger and she looked down. 

Akash: Bhai. We are joining you. Even I want to give Payal a happy life as I promised her. Please wait for some time Bhai. We will be down in a Jiffy.

Arnav: No Akash. If they are shifting to Lucknow, you can stay back, no? Otherwise, you can join us. 

Akash: Ok Bhai... As you say. 

Arnav nodded his head and looked at his wife who was silently crying. This melted his heart. He walked towards her and hugged her. Khushi held him tightly and cried her heart out whereas he caressed her hair consoling her. 

Arnav: Khushi. Don't cry, my girl. Main hoon na. 

Khushi: Arnavji!!!  Devi Mayya ki Kasam. I didn't do anything to ruin Di's life. 

Arnav: Shhh... You don't need to prove anything. I know you. Come let's go. 

Anjali: Chotte!!! You cannot do this to me. I will die without you. 

Arnav: Stop your drama, Di. You should have thought of the consequences before backstabbing me. Anyway, I will never have a life without my Khushi. So you just fill it in your stubborn mind. Don't force me to repeat it as it won't be good for you. 

Anjali: This girl... this witch…

Arnav: Enough!!! 

The calling bell rings...

HP opened the door and found Aman at the door. Aman barged inside and came in front of Arnav. 

Aman: ASR!!! Switch on the TV. And watch the news. 

Arnav: What happened, Aman?

Akash switched on the TV. Everyone was curious about what's on the TV as Arnav's PA won't barge inside without any solid reason. 
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News 

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The infamous evil-doer Shyam Manohar Jha is arrested and taken to Delhi North Police Station for further enquiry. Police got the evidence of his forgeries and the evidence of his fake marriages. 

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Latest News 

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Shyam Manohar Jha is guilty of the murder of Ms Jhanki and Ms Riya. Both of them were Shyam's wives. He took their signs and made all their assets in his name. After the registration, he killed them and hid their dead bodies. The police are now taking him to get the bodies from where it is hidden.

Everyone gasped hearing it. 

Anjali was shocked, will be an understatement. She collapsed on the floor. Akash and Aman took her to her room. The doctor was called. 

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Khushi: Arnavji, Di... 

Arnav: She reaps what she sows, Khushi. She tried to harm you, and she got punished. 

Khushi: Don't say that, Arnavji. She is pregnant. 

Arnav: That's the only reason I am not throwing her out. Come let's go. 

Khushi: Is it fair if we leave Di in this situation, Arnavji. 

Arnav: It is fair. Come. Saying this, he caught hold of her hand and walked out of the mansion. 

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Two years later 

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London 

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Arnav is waiting inside the college parking lot for his beloved wife. Yes, Khushi joined one of the reputed colleges in London to complete her education. Arnav's face lit up seeing his Khushi running towards him. 

Khushi: Arnavji!!! When did you come? 

Arnav: Just 10 minutes ago. Come on. Get in. Our flight is at 5 PM. They both got inside the car. Arnav started the car and zoomed out of the college gate.

Khushi: I am so excited, Arnavji. I am gonna be an Aunt. 

Arnav smiled at his Khushi. Since she joined the college, he got to see a new Khushi. She is the same in many ways, still, her confidence level increased. Now she is back to herself. She is his old chirpy, bold, fierce Lioness Khushi Arnav Singh Raizada, now. Most of their neighbours and his office staff know her more than him. Since he stepped out of Shantivan, he never allowed even a single tear to stream down her face. 

Khushi looked at her husband and smiled. She thought of her life after they had reached London. She is living her fairytale life now. Arnav became her Prince Charming, literally. He never let her cry. He cares for her so much that she even doubts whether she is living with her original Arnavji or some Alien. 

Arnav: What are you thinking? 

Khushi: About us. 

Arnav: May I know what it is? 

Khushi: I wonder what happened to you, Arnavji. Are you real or some Alien from the sky? 

Arnav chuckled at hearing her and said. 

Arnav: Don't worry. I am your husband only. Don't use that crazy brain a lot my Wifey, it will drain out easily. By the way, are you Ok to go back to India?

Khushi: Ok? I am so happy, Arnavji. You know na how much I love India. 

Arnav: Now your exams are over. We can shift to India if you want. 

Khushi: Sach??? Are we gonna go back to Delhi? 

Arnav: Yes. If you are ready, we can. You can continue your studies there. 

Khushi: I am always ready… Thank you, Arnavji. 

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New Delhi 

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Khushi and Arnav together walked out of the airport and were received by NK and Aman. Throughout the journey to Shantivan, Khushi was non-stop chatting with NK, gaining chuckles from Arnav seeing her dramatic expressions. Khushi pouts seeing it, then goes back to her chats. At last, they reached Shantivan which is decorated with flowers and lights. As soon as the car stopped, Khushi opened the door and ran inside the house to her Jiji. She hugged Payal tightly. 

Payal: Oh my God, Calm down, Khushi. She laughed seeing Khushi's enthusiasm. 

Khushi: Jiji... It's been a long time since we met. I was craving to see you. 

Payal: Pagli... We do video calls daily twice. 

Khushi: That we do. Still seeing you in person and hugging you are different na, Jiji. 

Payal nodded cupping her cheeks. 

Payal: I am so happy for you. At last, you got your happiness. I know Arnavji is treating you like a doll. 

Khushi: Jiji!!! Don't tease me... She smiled... Yes, Jiji... Arnavji takes care of me very well. He helped me settle down in a country like England. He got me admission to a reputed college. He helped me build my confidence. He was there with me, supporting me in everything. I am so happy in my life, Jiji. 

Payal: Always be happy, my girl. 

Khushi: Oh god, I forgot. She leaned towards Payal's belly. Hey my Jalebi, I am your Massi. Come soon. We can have fun here. I am waiting for you. 

Payal: Are you planning to play with him? You better get him a sister. 

Khushi: Huh... From where? 

Payal: Oh Budhu. Give her a sister... 

Khushi understood and she smiled. 

"What are siblings talking about, here, huh? Arnav asked, standing beside Khushi. 

Payal: Woh Bhai, I was asking her about a sister for our baby. 

Arnav smirked at hearing it and looked at Khushi. 

Arnav: First let your sister grow up to be an adult. Then we will think of another baby. 

Hearing this Khushi gaped at him. 

Khushi: Arnavji!!! She started hitting him playfully. 

Arnav: See... This is what I said... He said between his laughs.

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Evening 

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Shantivan 

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Khushi brought Payal to the living room where guests were assembled for the Godh Bharai (baby shower). As men were not allowed, Arnav stayed back in their room. 

When the ceremony was completed, Arnav walked down the stairs to see a baby slowly climbing the stairs. The baby was about to fall, and suddenly Arnav scooped the baby in his arms and looked for her parents. Baby hugged him and smiled at him. He felt a sudden connection with her. He looked at her keenly. She was wearing a simple cotton frock. By then Khushi came near Arnav. 

Khushi: Whose baby is this, Arnavji? 

Arnav: I don't know. She was climbing the stairs. So I took her. 

Khushi: Hey baby... Look at me, she cooed. 

Arnav: Khushi, you take her and ask Payal whose baby is this. 

By then Akash came there. Seeing the baby in Arnav's arms Akash was shocked. 

Akash: Bhai... Why is Piya with you? 

Arnav: Do you know this baby? 

Akash: Bhai!!! Woh… She is our… niece. 

Arnav was shocked at the revelation. Unknowingly his hold on the baby tightens. Baby looked at him and smiled at him. He gave a faint smile to her. Baby leaned on his chest. Arnav hugged her towards him. Baby was talking about something like food. But Arnav didn't understand that.

Khushi touched Arnav's arms.

Khushi: Arnavji… She is talking to you. Talk to her. 

Arnav looked at his niece and kissed her cheeks. She giggled. Arnav too smiled at her.

Khushi: Where is Anjaliji, Jiju? She asked Arnav's question. 

Akash: She is working in a factory as an accountant now. Now it's auditing going on there. So she can't take leave. So she left Piya with Ma and Dadi. 

Khushi: Does she know that we are... 

Akash: No. We don't discuss personal matters anymore, Khushi. Khushi nodded her head, understanding it. 

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Since the real identity of Piya is revealed, Arshi showered all the love they have for their niece. The joy of being Maamu and Maami can easily be seen in their gestures and eyes. They both fed her and played with her. For the time being both forgot what Anjali did to them. They pampered the baby like never before, even forgetting that many people want to spend time with them.

Arnav and Khushi sat beside Piya, watching her cute antics when Arnav brought half of the toy shop for her through Aman. The baby looked at the toys as if seeing this many toys for the first time. It pricked everyone's heart, especially Arnav's. After playing with toys to her heart's content, Piya stood up and ran to her uncle and aunt but Arshi were in such a playful mood that they started running as the baby could catch them. Piya found it funny, and she chased them laughing out loud. After some time all of a sudden she stopped on her track, breathing hard. Arshi stopped and looked back to see the baby suffering to breathe. They panicked and ran towards her and when Arnav took the baby in his arms she fainted. Scared to death, Arnav ran towards the car to take her to the hospital with Khushi behind him.

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Arnav ran towards the emergency holding the baby, shouting for the Doctors. After hearing the thunderous shouting of ASR, almost everyone comes out. Few Doctors in the emergency rushed towards him. Dr Shreya, the Cardiologist comes forward to see what the actual problem is and she instantly recognizes the baby. 

Dr Shreya: Piya!!! What happened to her? God, I need to check her. Suddenly she checked her vitals. Nurse, take her inside. Sir, place her on the stretcher, please.

Arnav placed the baby on the stretcher, and she was taken inside. 

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Dr Priya came out after examining Piya. Arnav ran towards her, followed by everyone else.

Arnav: Doctor what happened to her. Is she ok? She was all well, laughing and playing. Suddenly she started feeling difficult to breathe and then fainted. What is her problem? Is she Ok? 

Doctor: These are common symptoms for this type of patient.

Khushi: What do you mean by common symptoms? And how do you know Piya?

Doctor: May I know your relationship with Piya? 

Arnav: I am her uncle. Mother's brother. 

Doctor: Fine... Come to my cabin.

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Doctor's Cabin

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Arnav and Khushi walked inside the cabin and sat on the chair. 

Doctor: See Mr…

Arnav: Arnav… 

Doctor: Mr Arnav, Piya is suffering from Atrial Septal Defects. In normal terms, we can say that she has a hole in her heart. And about getting to know her, I went to Lucknow a few months back, for a free campaign organized by a factory for their employees and their families. There I met Anjali and her daughter Piya. The baby was suffering from breathing problems then. We did a few tests there, and I asked Ms Anjali, to bring the baby to Delhi so that she can get better treatment. After examining the baby, we came to know about her condition. I told Anjali that the baby needs urgent surgery. She said she would come back in a few days for the same, but she never came. Even for regular check-ups. 

Arnav and Khushi were stunned at the revelation.

Doctor: Where is Anjali?

Khushi: She is not in Delhi. We had a function at home. As there was auditing going on in her office, she couldn't attend the function.

Doctor: Ohh... I see… 

Arnav: How is Piya now? What should we do for her well-being?

Doctor: We need to do the surgery as soon as possible. After that, she will be fine. Anyway, you can take her home now. She is stable now. But don't delay the surgery as it can make things complicated.

Arnav: No Doctor. We will do everything possible to cure her. 

Doctor: Then make an appointment with the cardiac surgeon for this Thursday. Only on that day, he will be available. Please let me know when you consult him, ok. 

Khushi: Okay Doctor… Thank you so much.

Doctor: No need to thank me, it's my duty.

Arnav and Khushi walked out of the cabin. Arnav became numb, thinking about the baby's sufferings. Khushi placed her hand on his shoulder to bring him back. He turned towards her with moist eyes meeting the already teary eyes of Khushi and hugged her. 

After some time calming himself, Arnav moves towards Akash. 

Arnav: Akash, Didn't you know this? Maama, Maami, Nani... Didn't you feel it necessary to treat her? 

Akash: No Bhai, I didn't know. 

Manohar: Even we didn't know Bitwa. Anjali never said anything.

Akash: Bhai we never talk with Di anything after you left. She also became silent then. She never told anyone about Piya’s health issue to any one of us. If we knew this already, we could have helped her in treatment, no.

Nodding his head, Arnav sits there waiting for Piya's discharge, holding Khushi’s hand. It's too much for him to bear in a single day. Today he comes to know that he has a niece and now that same innocent baby is suffering from heart disease.

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Piya is discharged and taken to Shativan. After dropping Piya in Shantivan Arshi went to their home to freshen up. Arnav constructed this house which is near Shantivan, as he was not ready to stay at Shantivan when they settled back in Delhi. 

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Shantivan

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Everyone was in the hall except Arshi. All were worried for the baby. After some time Anjali came running towards the hall calling for Piya with tears in her eyes. 

Anjali: Akash, where is Piya? How is she? Tell me where she is.

Akash: In your old room. Payal and Nani are there. Anjali ran towards the room. She saw her baby sleeping on the bed. She scooped her in her arms and kissed her.

Anjali: I am sorry baby. I am so sorry that your Amma was not able to take care of you. 

Akash entered the room with Mama.

Akash: You...you knew that she was suffering. Still, you hide it from us, Why Di? Why?

Anjali: I didn’t want to burden anyone for anything, Akash. She said wiping her tears. 

Akash: Why? We could have helped you, Di. Piya is related to us too. Don’t you know that? What's your plan now?

Anjali: I am taking her back. I will do her treatment soon.

Akash: Soon? When will this soon come? I am not going to listen to anything now. You are going to stay in Delhi, and we are going to get the best treatment for Piya.

Anjali: No… No Akash, I don’t want to trouble you all. I already talked with the manager about a personal loan for Piya’s treatment, and he agreed. In one month I will get the loan. Now please let me take Piya with me. Please Akash, Please. I don't have any right to even step inside this house. I still can’t forgive myself for what I did to Chotte and Khushiji. My baby is getting punished for my sins. You all did a lot for me. I never valued that. Now I can't burden you all with this responsibility too. Please understand. Saying this, she took Piya in her arms and walked out of the Shantivan.
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AK Mansion  ( Arshi's new home)

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Arnav is sitting on the bed, leaning on the headrest, thinking something deeply. This is how Khushi found him. She walked towards him and placed her hand on his shoulder.

Khushi: Arnavji!!! You should take a rest. You didn't have a proper dinner either. At least drink this milk.

Arnav: No Khushi, not now. I will drink it later.

Khushi: No, I am not going to listen. Drink now. You have to take your medicine too. Saying this Khushi forcefully made him drink milk. Arnav sigh at his stubborn wife and drank the milk from her hand. 

After finishing the drink, he makes her sit on the bed. He laid on her lap. Khushi smiles at his gestures and starts caressing his hair.

Khushi: Arnavji, You know right that you can share anything with me. Now don't hesitate. Pour your heart out, Arnavji...

Arnav held Khushi's hand in his and placed it near his heart and looked at her face. 

Arnav: Khushi, I was thinking about Piya. Even though I met her today, I feel a connection with her. Her, laughs and talks. How cute na she is?

Khushi smiled and nodded her head.

Arnav: Poor baby. How much is she suffering? She doesn't deserve this. She is such a small and innocent baby, Khushi. I can't forget her face when she fainted in my arms. I was so scared. It hurts Khushi. It hurts here. He said, placing her palm on his heart.

Khushi leaned and kissed his forehead.

Khushi: Arnavji, why don't we bring Anjaliji and Piya to Delhi and get our Piya treated? We will get our cute baby back healthy and hearty.

Arnav: No, Khushi... I don't want Di to come back into our life. She already harmed us pretty well. Now I don't want to give her that chance again. I can't forgive her. We can do everything else for the baby but not this. 

Khushi: Mmm... Okay… If you don't want to, we won't bring her either to Shantivan or in our house but you can buy a decent house for her and help her with Piya's treatment, na. In this way, we can keep an eye on them and also protect and give the proper environment to Piya which she deserves. Right?

Arnav looked lovingly at Khushi. He smiled at her and kissed her hand which was placed on his cheeks. 

Arnav: You are right Khushi. We can do that. You are the best. You solved my problem so easily. But the main problem is Anjali. Will she agree to come back with us? You heard what Akash told us and how she said no to him for helping them.

Khushi: Arnavji, Jiju is not you. He is her cousin. So she will feel awkward to take his help after all that happened years ago. But you are her own brother. If you go and talk to her, she will agree with you, Arnavji. And even if she doesn't, My ASR knows how to crack deals and how to make anyone agree to his demands, right? Saying this, she winks at him.

This brought a beautiful smile to Arnav's face. He turned around and buried his face in her belly wrapping his arm around her waist, snuggling close to her warmth. Khushi softly ran her hand on his tresses. After some time, he slept. 

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Next day

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After getting the address of Anjali from Akash, Arshi reached Lucknow. They went to Sheesh Mahal to freshen up and started towards Anjali's house. After a long journey, asking some locals about the address, they reached an old locality of Lucknow. They found them standing in front of a small old house. They looked at each other. Arnav was still reluctant to ring the bell. Seeing this Khushi held his hand.

Khushi: Arnavji, Don't think of anything now. We are here for Piya. Focus on that matter only.

Arnav nodded, understanding her words. 

Arnav rings the bell. After some time Anjali opens the door and was shocked to see Arnav and Khushi standing at her door. 

Arnav and Khushi looked at her.

By seeing her swollen eyes, they understood that she was crying.

Anjali: Ch...Clottey…. Khushi Ji…. You..you....here???

Arnav: Can we come in? Arnav asked in an ASR tone.

Anjali: Yes… Please come in.

She moved and let them in. In the middle of the room, the baby was playing with her toy. Piya looked back and saw Arnav and Khushi. She squealed, jumped up and ran towards Arnav. She was about to fall while running, suddenly Arnav rushed towards her and scooped her into his arms and kissed her. Khushi smiled seeing it. Anjali's eyes were pooled with tears seeing it. 

Anjali: Khushi Ji... Sit... Chotte... I will get something for you.

Arnav: No need. We are not here to enjoy your Banquet. 

Anjali's smile dropped, hearing it. Suddenly Khushi said,

Khushi: I need water. 

Anjali: I will bring it now. Saying this, she walked inside the Kitchen.

Arnav sat near Khushi with the baby on his lap. Khushi gave the doll they brought to the baby. She was so happy that she leaned on Arnav’s chest and started playing with her new doll.

Arshi looked around the house which hardly has any proper furniture. Only some necessary things are there. Not even television was there. They felt bad thinking of Piya. 

Anjali came back with water and gave it to Khushi. Khushi smiled and took it.

Arnav: We have no time to waste here, so coming straight to the point.

We want you and Piya to shift to Delhi. You can get a job there and Piya will get the best treatment too. You know the importance of her surgery, right? 

Anjali nodded her head looking down.

Arnav: When were you gonna take the baby to the hospital? The doctor said that you didn't even go for a monthly check-up. What are you up to? 

Anjali looked down as tears started pouring down her cheeks.

Arnav: Now don't start with your crying. Pack your bags and come with us.

Anjali: No Chotte, I can't come back home. I can't… I hurt you both a lot. I don't want to hurt you both anymore by showing my face daily.

Khushi: Anjaliji!!! Think about Piya. She needs treatment and only in Delhi, she can get the best treatment. And the Doctor said that we should do her surgery as early as possible. Leave everything else and think about Piya’s health.

Anjali looked at the woman in front of her. How innocent she is…

Anjali: No Khushiji. She deserves this for taking birth in this worthless Ma's womb.

Khushi: Please don't say that, Anjaliji... 

Anjali: Khushi Ji… How can you think about my child when I left no stone unturned to separate you from Chotte?

Khushi: This is not the time to dig the past, Anjaliji…

Anjali caught hold of Khushi's hand...

Anjali: I never got a chance to apologise to you. I know a mere sorry will not take away my sins. Still please forgive me if you can for all the atrocities I did to you. I am so sorry, my girl. I failed to recognize your worth. I am so happy that you are in Chotte's life. Her eyes poured out...

Khushi: Please, Anjaliji… Stop crying and come to Delhi, for Piya.

Anjali: No,  Khushiji… This is my punishment for hurting you and Chotte. I can't take your help. 

Finally, Arnav stood up and walked towards her. 

Arnav: How can you punish yourself? It's our right to punish you and your punishment is that you're coming back to Delhi. But you are not welcomed to stay with us. I have arranged a house for you and Piya. We are going to give the best treatment to Piya, and that's final.

Anjali: I… I don't want to hurt you more Chotte, please don't force me.

Arnav: By saying no to us you are hurting us more. You are running away from your punishment. After doing this much you want to hurt us more? If not then come with us.

Anjali looked at Arnav and understood that Arnav will never back off. She looked at Piya who was now in Khushi's arms giggling at Khushi. She can't see her baby suffer anymore. Even Arnav has the right to take the decision in her baby's life. He is Piya’s only blood relation other than Anjali herself. Arnav took the decision, and she will follow it for the well-being of her baby, who is her only solace. 

Arnav: We are waiting…

Anjali: Ok Chotte… I will do as you say. 

Arnav: I am not your Chotte. Stop calling me that. Whatever I'm doing is only for Piya. 

Anjali knows that because of her deeds she lost her Chotte forever. But she is happy. Happy for him. 

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Five years later 

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AK Mansion ( Arshi's house)

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"Baby, you shouldn't climb the stairs. It's dangerous. Always be with Di, ok. Di will protect you from all harms." 

A two-year-old baby girl nodded hearing her Di. 

"Pari... Piya... Come, babies... Your chocolate milk is ready."

Piya: Coming Mami... She caught hold of her baby doll's hand and ran towards her Khushi Mami, who is her favourite after her baby doll. She is the one who named her doll, Pari as her pet name whose real name is Aadya Singh Raizada.

Khushi helped Piya to sit on her chair and took Pari and made her sit on her lap.

Diya: Mami... Why is Maamu late? 

Khushi: He will come now, baby... You finish your milk. Saying this, she started feeding Pari.

Suddenly they heard the front door open and both the girls jumped from their seats and ran towards the entrance to receive their uncle and Dada respectively.

Khushi: Children… Finish this and go… She sighs knowing that they are not gonna listen to her when their Genie is at the door. 

Arnav entered the house to be hugged by his little munchkins on both his legs. He bent down and scooped both of them in his arms. Both of them hugged him and kissed his cheeks. He walked towards the living room and sat on the couch with both his babies on his lap. 

Arnav: What were my babies doing?

Piya: Mamu, today I narrated the story of Alice in Wonderland to Pari doll. She liked it, hai na doll.

Pari nodded her head as she was busy with something else.

Khushi brought Arnav's coffee... 

Arnav: Why is Piya here at this time? Hasn't Di come yet?

Khushi: No Arnavji... She said she would be late as it's festival time and she has got many orders to deliver. 

After Piya’s surgery, Anjali was about to go back to Lucknow, but as per Khushi's pestering, Arnav asked Anjali to stay back. He helped her arrange a loan to start a Jewelry shop as Anjali has talent in designing jewellery. 

Arnav: Why didn't you come to the afternoon meeting? When I came back from meeting the client, you left. What happened? 

Khushi: Druv baby is not well. He had a slight fever. So Jiji took him to the hospital. Even NK bhai was not present. So I came back. We can't leave your Munchkins alone even with HP bhai na. If one of us is not here, they will turn this house upside down. 

Arnav chuckled, hearing it. 

Piya: Mamu... Can you take us to that park, you used to take me to? Pari Doll wants to see the rabbits over there. 

Arnav looked at his bundle of joy, who is trying hard to open his coat button as she doesn't like to see him in a coat. Seeing him in a coat means her Dada is leaving for office. She doesn't like it at all. She wants to be pampered by her Dada all the time. 

Arnav chuckled seeing her struggle to open his coat with her cute little hands. To ease her struggle he removed the coat and threw it away which brought a cute smile on his little munchkin's face. He hugged her towards him and kissed her cheeks. 

Arnav: So my munchkin wants to see the Rabbit? 

Pari: Yesh Dada... 

Arnav: Then Mamma, dress up my little Angels, we are going to the park.

Both babies squealed and hugged Arnav. 

Khushi smiled seeing them. She is content. Everyone is happy now. Even if the Arnav- Anjali relation is not sorted out, still they are in talking terms. But with Piya Arnav is so different. Piya is his first baby. He loves her a lot. Even for Khushi, Piya is her daughter. After Pari’s birth even though Piya was just 4 years old, she took the responsibility as an elder sister seriously. She was around the baby all the time. Now Pari wants her Di for everything. They are inseparable. She jerked from her thoughts when two arms wrapped around her waist from behind. 

Arnav: What is my Wifey thinking? 

Khushi: About us. She said leaning on him.

Arnav smiled and pecked her cheeks.

Arnav: Now my first baby go and get ready and get my other babies ready too. Let's go. I will take you to a new Dhabba today…

Khushi: Really Arnavji…

Arnav: Yes...

Khushi squealed and hugged him. She kissed his cheeks and ran to their room.

Arnav: Crazy girl… He smiled and looked at the way she ran, enjoying his Coffee… He needs nothing in his life other than his Khushi's happiness.

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Longest update till date......

( Forgot to mention about Shyam. He tried to escape from jail and was killed in an encounter. )

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Thank you so much to all my dear readers, who voted and commented on my previous Chapters and my other stories.. It means a lot to me...💕

Next update " TUNE OF LOVE"

29/05/2021

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