Delhi Women's Prison.

Few days later.

All the inmates were glued to the television as the entire wedding ceremony was shown on TV.
From the sanjeet where all the family and close friends sang, danced and revel in joy of the coming union of the trio.

Then the mehendi of the ladies were shown where they were laughing and rejoicing as their hands and feet were adorned with henna.

Lavanya, Meera and Khushi's designs.

And finally the wedding.
Arnav, Akash and Aman arrived at the wedding halls with great joy together with Dadi and Manohar and greeted Shashi and Shalini who was introduced to the family a day after Shivani's birthday. She was welcome with opened arms and was now a part of the family.

Another scene was shown where the three brides where lead to the ceremony by close friends and Shashi who gave his daughters away with tears of joy.

Next scene was where the couples where being wedded under a beautiful mandap.

The couples outfits.

Dadi and Shalini's outfit.

Shashi and Manohar's outfit.

Shivani and Aarushi's outfit.

It started with prayers and exchange of floral garlands. The men then adorned the necks of their respective women with mangalasutras. Their garments were then tied together as they circled the holy fire. After that the men applied sindoors on their partition.

Pictures of reception was shown and this was a wedding which will never be forgotten.

Payal cried silently as she watched the videos. She realized Akash really loved Lavanya because he has never smiled so genuinely at her like the way he was smiling at Lavanya  and that irked her. Another thing that  pissed her off was that Shashi was giving away Lavanya, Meera and Khushi, something she always wanted but never got.

Garima's state was no different from Payal but in a different way. She was angry that Shashi moved on so fast from her that now he is seen with another woman whom she knew was his childhood sweetheart.

Anjali was pissed seeing them happy. And just like her mother and sister, they all held Khushi responsible not wanting to accept the truth that their deeds was what has landed them here.

Mami and Buaji were watching the trio as they fumed at the videos.

"Arnav and Khushi got the best revenge against them without realizing it. " Buaji said making Mami confused.

" Hello hi bye bye....What do you mean? " Mami asked.

"What I mean is that.... The best revenge you can get against people who wish you bad is to show them how happy and insignificant they are in your life and that my friend is the best revenge they could ever have. " Buaji replied and Mami nodded agreeing with Buaji

" Hello hi bye bye...You are absolutely right.... And we have to watch them closer.... I have noticed they are planning something. " Mami voiced out her concern.

"You are right.... We have to keep a close eye on them. " Buaji said.

After a few minutes one of the guards came to call Anjali, Payal and Garima to go and take the garbage to the car. The trio smiled seeing their opportunity arrive and left there.
Mami and Buaji were so distracted by the videos being shown that the failed to notice them leaving with a smirk on their faces.

Few hours later the siren of the prison went off. And all the prisoners were asked to move to their cells. Mami and buaji were about to enter the cell when they saw one of the guards running their way and stop her.

"What's going on? " Buaji asked

"Garima,Anjali and Payal escaped a few hours ago..... They entered the garbage can and the truck took them away. " The guard replied before running away and another yelled at them to get in their cell.

A worried Mami sat down on her bed with tears in her eyes.

"Madhu..... They are all in danger..... I have to tell them. " Mami said and stood up from her bed to the bars and started shaking it and screaming on top of her lungs. "Let me out of here please... I have to warn my son and nephew..... Please let me out. " Mami pleaded in between sobs and a guard walked up to them and shouted at her.

"Enough Manorama.... You are disturbing the others. "

"Please let me out.... I need to warn my family.... They are all in danger.... I have to warn them.... All I need is to let me call them.. Please.... I beg you. " A crying Mami pleaded as Buaji held  her.

"Please we beg you.... Those women are after our family.... They are dangerous and a danger to society and our family.... Please allow us one phone call. " Buaji pleaded and the guard taking pity on  them allowed them out and led them to the phone booth the prisoners use to call relatives.

Mami and Buaji tried all the numbers they could remember but the call wasn't going through. They realised they all may have changed their numbers and became helpless. And begged the guard to allow them see the warden but she refused stating she was busy because of the prison break and secondly she could lose her job if they found out she helped them.

Out of ideas, both women were led back to their prison and sat on the bed in defeat. They knew they couldn't do anything now , all the can do now is pray that nothing goes wrong and the trio are caught soon.

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Bags and suitcases were laying in the hallway as the newly wedded couples were ready and eager to go on their honey moon to Bali.

Everyone was waiting for Akash who spilled juice on his white shirt and has gone to his room to change.

"It's good that the kids have gone out with Shalini to have some ice cream... Or else they would have been on your necks to take them along. " Manohar said and everyone chuckled.

"You are right Manohar..... Aarushi would have understood after a little convincing but Shivani would have thrown a tantrum especially if she found out her mummy was going away for two whole weeks and she can't go a day with her. " Dadi said and everyone nodded in agreement and Lavanya chuckled. After all that's why Shalini suggested taking them out to have some ice cream to avoid such  situation.

"Am amazed at how Shivani changed all of a sudden. " Manohar said.

"She changed for good because she had good influence.... As far as I know.... Payal only had time for her when she wanted to taunt the family and always used her as a weapon.... But most of the time she was out partying and doing only God knows what...... Akash was also away working just one make ends meet.... Leaving Shivani without any good influence..... Payal always disrespected everyone in front of her and never saw anyone correct Payal, therefore Shivani thought it was also a good thing.... That's why she also started calling Hariprakash names Payal use to call them..... But then she saw how Khushi and everyone especially Aarushi who was her age treated HP and his brothers and the lack of Payal's influence on her made her rethink what she was doing wasn't right.... Akash also started paying more attention to her and that contributed to her change.... Children are very smart.... And the do what the see more than what you tell them to do..... That's why parent must be a good example to their kids. " Shashi explained and everyone agreed with him.

After that there hall went into a silent mode which was broken by the ring of Arnav's phone.
He picked it up and answered it but what he heard next shocked him and he started fuming in anger making everyone worry.
Khushi moved closer to Arnav and asked.

"Arnav... What wrong? "

"Those witches escaped from prison... And the police are everywhere looking for them. " Arnav replied making everyone gasp.

"Chote..... You have to tighten the security in the house and call Shalini back... You all have to postpone your honeymoon until they are caught. " Dadi exclaimed knowing those trio will try to harm her family and all nodded and Arnav was about to to call the guards to stay alert when Lavanya yelled.

"Akash! "

Everyone looked up to find a shirtless Akash with hands tied behind his back and Payal holding a knife to his throat standing at the top of the stairs.

Garima and Anjali moved down from the stairs closer to the family as Payal stayed in her position.

Arnav tried to move closer but Anjali who was pointing a gun at them made him stop his his tracks.

"Move an inch closer and I will blow you f*****g brains out. " Anjali said with an evil smirk on her face. And Khushi who remembered her dream held Arnav back.

"Well... Well... Well... Looks like our new couples in town are off to their honeymoon leaving us to rot in prison.... Sorry but I have to cut your trip short and when I mean short... I mean off the surface of the earth..... " Garima said making Arnav blood boil in anger.

"How did you get pass security? " Arnav asked in anger.

"We didn't.... You see my dear ex chote.... I had a secret entrance made for Shyam when you kicked him out.... And that's where we used to enter." Anjali replied with a victorious smile on her face.

Garima turned to Shashi and yelled at him.

"Where the hell is that whore you have by your side now? "

"She went out with the kids. " Shashi replied and an angry Garima then took the gun out of Anjali's hand and shot Shashi in the leg making him fall on the ground in pain while holding on to his bleeding leg.

Everyone rushed over to him and Meera immediately took off her coat and held it on her father's leg to avoid  bleeding out.
An angry Arnav marched up to Garima and she fired a shot again but missed on purpose stopping Arnav. Khushi rushed to Arnav and begged him with tears in her eyes to stop.

Arnav stopped seeing the tears in his wife's eyes.

"Came anywhere closer and you will be next.... " Garima said pointing  the gun at Arnav and Khushi. She then turned to Shashi. "How dare you replace me like that.... And how dare you give the hand of this whore (pointing to Lavanya) to Akash who belongs to Payal... You also gave this Meera the status of a daughter... How dare you Shashi.... You all took away our freedom and as if that wasn't enough.... You mocked us by showing us how happy you all are without us.... But now we will snatch that happiness.... We will kill all of you and don't worry Shalini and Aarushi will follow next.... Shivani is our blood and our ticket to having everything... So she is safe. " Garima sadistically exclaimed.

"Don't you dare touch my daughter.... I will kill you if you touch her you hear me. " Arnav yelled at Garima whom together with her daughters started laughing.

"You are in no position to make threats.... Arnav.... For you kind information.... We have the upper hand her.... So don't provoke us.... Our else Khushi will die first. " Anjali said.

All this while Payal failed to notice that Akash had broke out of his bonds and the next moment Payal was tossing down the stairs. Akash had pulled her off his back and pushed her down the stairs. Akash run over to a crying Lavanya and hugged her.
Garima looked back hearing his daughter yell as she fell off the stairs. Taking advantage of this Arnav disarmed Garima and Anjali looked back shocked at the change of positions.

A painful moan from Payal made Garima and Anjali rush to her and when they turned her around the knife she held around Akash's neck was now embedded deep in her chest and she was profusely bleeding from her mouth and chest. She then began coughing out more blood.

"Payal.... Please stay with me.... Please don't go.... Please stay. " Garima cried seeing her daughter gradually lose consciousness. She turned to Meera. "Meera please save my daughter please.... I promise to leave your family alone if you save my Payal. " Garima begged.

"Am sorry I can't..... She is already dead. " Meera said in disgust.

And Garima and Anjali looked back at Payal to find her with her eyes closed. They both shook her but got no response. They immediately knew she was dead and both started crying. And that's how the chapter of Payal ended for ever.

A few minutes later the police rushed in to find the gruesome scene.
Meera called for an ambulance for Shashi. After a few minutes an ambulances pulled up into the house and the police arrested Garima and Anjali. Both were crying as Payal was placed into a body bag. Arnav handed the gun to the police and as Anjali and Garima were being taken away. Anjali managed pulled a gun off one officers and shoot at Khushi but Arnav who saw this stood in front of Khushi and the bullet hit him in the chest and he fell down losing consciousness. Anjali was shoot multiple times by the officers ending her for good. Garima looked in shock as Anjali's body went numb.

Arnav was taken into the ambulance meant for Shashi and Shashi was placed in the car.

Delhi Hospital.

Arnav was taken to the operating room as the family stayed outside.
A broken Khushi sat numb as  her dream kept on playing in her mind. It was a sign but she ignored it and now she is paying for it.

Dadi moved over to her and both looked at each other with tears in their eyes.
She then wiped her tears with her hand.
Dadi held Khushi's wrist and widened her eyes in shock. Her years of experience as a woman made her realise Khushi pulse was beating like that of a pregnant woman.
A confused Khushi looked up at Dadi.

"Dadi.... Are you alright? " Khushi asked and Dadi looked up to her and smiled with tears rolling down her cheeks.

"Khushi... My dear.... You are pregnant. " Dadi replied shocking everyone except Khushi.

Everyone immediately knew she knew about it because of her silence.
Lavanya moved closer Khushi and held her hand.

"You already know right? ( Khushi nodded with tears cascading down her cheeks.) " Then why didn't you tell us.... And how long have you known about it. " Lavanya asked.

"I found out this morning after I realized my period have delayed for a few days..... I already had a test kit and took it this morning which turned out positive.... I wanted to tell Arnav first and was planning on telling him on our honeymoon.... But it didn't happen. " A crying Khushi said and hugged Lavanya.

A few hours later the door of the OP opened and out came Meera.
Khushi and the other rushed up to her.

"Meera how is Arnav?.... Arnav us fine right?..... Answer me Meera. " Khushi yelled not getting any answer from her.

Meera took in a deep breath and looked at her sister.
She held her hand a led her to the chair and made her sit down while she kneeled in front of her.

"We were able to take out the bullet and but then Arnav bhai.... Arnav bhai. " Meera started sobbing and cusred herself for being like this

"But what Meera.... What happened to my Arnav.... Please tell me he is alright.... What happened to him Meera. " Khushi asked in tears fearing her nightmare will came true. Meera then mastered up the courage and said.

"Arnav bhai slipped into a coma. "

This sent shock waves amongst them. They all knew when a person slips into a coma it mean life or death and most of the time means death. Everyone eyes started to tear up again.

"How long will he be in coma. " Dadi asked in between sobs while supporting Khushi.

"We don't know.... It could be days, weeks, months or years but in Arnav's case.... The longer he stays in coma.... The more deadly the consequences.... " Meera replied.

"I want to see him. " Khushi demanded and Meera led her to Arnav's room.

Immediately she entered her heart broke again seeing Arnav attached to a heart monitor, blood transfusion machine and ventilator and multiple drips were attached to his wrists and arms.

She moved closer and sat by him and with tears in her eyes she started caressing his thick mane.

"Please wake up...... Don't leave us like this.... We can't leave without you. " Khushi said in tears.
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Arnav who was dressed in all white and was surrounded by white clouds. He kept moving and got to a golden bar gate. He tried to open it but it seems locked. He used all his strength but couldn't.
He stopped when he heard a familiar voice. It was a voice he had been yearning to hear in years.
He stopped and looked up to see his mother dressed in white looking more beautiful and ethereal. His eyes teared up.

He mastered up all his strength and tried to pry open the gate but couldn't.

"Stop it chote. (And Arnav stopped and looked up to his mother) you don't belong here.... That why the gate is not opening for you.... You have to go back. " Ratna said in her evergreen sweet voice calming the storm in his heart.

"But Maa.... I want to come to you. " Arnav said and Ratna shook her head no.

"You can't come here yet.... Because it's not you time.... Khushi needs you.... The entire family needs you..... Especially more now that Arush has gone back to visit his mother again. " Ratna said confusing Arnav and she knew her son was confused. "Khushi is pregnant.... And in a few months your son will be born again..... So you have to go back. "

Arnav eyes teared up with tears of joy and he nodded and immediately after that his mother and the gate started disappearing.

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The machines attached to Arnav started beeping abnormally and Meera and the other doctors rushed in your check on Arnav. Khushi started crying hysterically and Meera asked Akash and Aman to take her out of the room.

They tried everything to calm Khushi down but couldn't. She only calmed down after a few minutes when Meera came out of Arnav's room with a smile on her face and announced that Arnav is out of coma and will wake up in a few hours.
Everyone rejoiced and Khushi insisted to see him but Dadi refused and told Meera Khushi's condition.

An overjoyed Meera hugged her sister and took her to the best obstetrician in the hospital where Khushi was checked and the baby was fine.

She was asked not to stress herself too much. She then went over to Shashi's room and told the good news to him. He rejoiced at the news of being a grandfather again.

After a few hours Arnav woke up to see his wife staring at her.
Akash and Aman helped him up and he pulled Khushi closer to himself and placed his hand on her belly.

"How is our baby doing? " Arnav said looking up at her.

This shocked everyone and Khushi asked him how he knew. He then told her about his encounter with his mother and after he was done Khushi hugged him and he reciprocated.

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