"Khushi..... Babuji is here. " Arnav said

"What! " All with the exception of Khushi shouted.

Arnav moved closer to Khushi and held her hand.

"He really misses you..... Please come with me. " Arnav begged and Khushi nodded.

She wanted so bad to meet her father but was nervous and ashamed for not calling or meeting him all these years.
She knew if he had been well at that time he would have stopped them because after her parents death Shashi was the only unconditional love she ever experienced. She moved with Arnav to his penthouse. Within a few minutes the door bell rang and Arnav opened it to see a smiling Shashi and let him in. Arnav noticed something different about him but kept quiet.

"Babuji.... Please sit down.....What can I get you? " Arnav asked.

"Nothing son..... I came here to tell you something..... It will be selfish of me to keep it to myself..... My baby girl came to the sweet shop yesterday."Shashi said excitedly still oblivious of Khushi standing in the room. Khushi and Arnav were shocked.  " Yes son.... It the truth.... Our Khushi is here. "

Arnav smiled and placed his hand on his shoulder and turned him around,  Shashi widened his eyes with shock seeing his baby girl standing there. He moved closer to a crying Khushi with tears now cascading down his cheeks and cupped Khushi's cheeks in his hands.

"Babuji." Khushi whispered

And Shashi without waiting for a second hugged his baby girl as if his life depended on it.

"My baby girl is here. " Shashi chanted and cried at the same time and Khushi nodded.

After a few minutes of savoring each other presence. The father daughter duo broke the hug.

"It was you at the shop yesterday right! "  Khushi nodded."Why didn't you meet.... Why did you run away like that?..... Do you hate me? " Shashi asked.

"No babuji.... I was ashamed for leaving like that and not calling you.... I didn't call because of my guilt and because we wasn't safe. " Khushi implusively said making Shashi confused. Khushi immediately realized her blunder and diverted her eyes.

Shashi immediately knew she was hiding something. He turned to Arnav.

"Arnav beta.... How could you hid the fact that Khushi was here? ...... And what did she mean by “we” were in danger? ..... And don't you dare deny what she is talking about.... I know you know so spit it out. " Shashi said in anger and disappointment.

"Babuji please don't be angry at Arnav.... He also found out about my presence yesterday after leaving your shop.... I know he would have told you but he almost died yesterday. " Khushi said in tears remembering what happened yesterday and Arnav moved over to her and hugged her whispering sweet nothings into her ears which calmed her down. Shashi was numb with shock and also ashamed for accusing Arnav.

"Khushi.... We have to tell him the truth.... He has the right to know.... We can't keep him in the dark. " Arnav said and Khushi shook her head in disagreement.

"Please.... Don't hid things from me.... Am you babuji.... Please tell me why you left.... I know they had something to do with it but please I want to here it from your mouth. " Shashi begged.

Arnav then asked him to sit down and whispered to Khushi to sit by his side.
Khushi then told him what Anjali, Mami, Nani, Payal, Garima and  Madhumati did to Khushi and why she had to leave and about her achievement that is how she owns A&A boutiques and why she is here. Arnav was surprised and happy she owned one of the largest boutiques in India. They also told him of their plans for them. Shashi broke down at the revelation but knew his wife, daughter and sister were not worth his sympathy and he was also proud of Khushi's achievement. He volunteered to help them in anything and asked to be included in their plan which shocked Arshi as they thought he will be against them for plotting against his daughter.

"Babuji she is your daughter. " Arnav said.

"Payal is not my daughter...."Shashi said shocking Arnav and Khushi." She is not my daughter.... Especially after what she did... I have always known she was a selfish and cunning person but never knew she will go this far.... I always wanted her to work but you know how she always made me look like a villain..... I will help you take your revenge.... Khushi... You may not be my blood but to me you are my daughter regardless of what people may say.... You can count me in. " Shashi said in a matter of fact tone and Khushi hugged him which he reciprocated.

After a few minutes, they broke the hug and Shashi kissed her forehead. Khushi then placed her head on Shashi's shoulder and started playing with his finger, a habit she had since Shashi adopted her. Arnav chuckled at his wife, no matter how grown she maybe, she was a child within and that made his wife one of a kind and also made him love her more.

"Khushi.... I want to meet my grand daughter. " Shashi said breaking their reverie and Khushi asked him to follow her as the went to her penthouse.

Immediately they entered they saw Aarushi playing with Arnav's phone while holding on to her stuffed rabbit.

"Aarushi." Arnav called her and she looked up to see her parents and a stranger.

She left everything and run over to her father who picked her up and threw her up and caught her. This turned Aarushi into a giggling mess. After she calm down, she whispered into her father ears.

"Daddy.... Who ish that? " Pointing to Shashi and they all smiled knowing what she was asking her father.

"He is mummy's daddy.... He is your Nanu. " Arnav replied but enough for everyone to hear and Aarushi looked at her mother to confirm and she nodded.

Aarushi wiggled out of Arnav's arms and immediately her feet touched the floor she run over to Shashi who picked her up and kissed her cheeks and Aarushi also mimicked him making everyone laugh at them.

Shashi settled down well with Aarushi who wouldn't leave her grandfather especially when she found out he owns a sweet shop. Meera and Rohan were introduced to Shashi who asked them to call him babuji. They were so overjoyed and hugged him. First God gave them a sister and now they have a father in Shashi and brothers in Aman and Arnav.

Meera then went with Khushi to pack thier bags and Meera and Rohan  were going with her. She didn't want them to come but Arnav insisted that it's either they come with her or she won't leave to Shantivan. She turned to her father for support but he backed Arnav instead of her and she has no choice but to agree.

After they were done, they moved their bags to the hall. A curious Aarushi asked where she was going and Arnav and Shashi explained to her that her mother had to go on a trip and she couldn't come with her but promised she will visit her often. Aarushi being an understanding child she is understood shocking Shashi at how a child like her could be soo understanding. She was so different from Shivani who at her age was good at manipulation and doesn't like being said no to that's why he never got along with her and he knew Payal was partly to be blamed and so was Akash's spineless nature for Shivani's horrible character.
Shashi was proud of the upbringing Khushi has given Aarushi.

Khushi bid good bye to all of them and got into her car with Meera beside her and Rohan behind the wheels.

"Get ready for your destruction. " Khushi said and they all laughed as they moved to Shantivan.

RM.

Shivani was crying hysterically and rolling on the floor because she has been deny ice cream by her father.

"Hey Nandakishore...... Let her have the ice cream. " Madhumati said.

"No... I won't... It's about time she knows and learns she can't always have her way. " Akash said sternly and an angry Payal yelled.

"Enough Akash..... You can't deny my three years old daughter ice cream when you and his wretched family can't deny a thirty six years old woman's tantrums and whims.... When it came to your own daughter she has to learn but when it come to your limping whore of a sister you fulfil her whims...... Didn't you take out a huge loan through illegal means for her wedding when she faked those her tears.... You didn't even care it will land you in jail and we could lose this house..... So please don't you dare. "

Akash knew she was right and bowed his head in shame. Anjali was furious at the audacity of Payal to insult her and she was about to retort when Payal stopped her.

"And don't you dare say anything if you know what's good for you. "

She then yelled for Hari Prakash to take her daughter to the kitchen and offer her some ice cream.  Immediately Shivani heard her mother, she stood and and run to the kitchen as if nothing happened and Akash knew his daughter was a lost case.

Immediately Shivani went to the kitchen, Manoj the friend of Akash and the Manager of the bank entered with some men.

"Manoj.... What are you doing here? " Akash asked.

"You and your family are to move out of this house now..... The new owner will arrive in a few minutes...... " Manoj said sternly.

"What! " All yelled in shock.

"Manoj..... If this is a joke then it's not funny. " Akash said

"Do I look like am joking...... The bank had an impromptu audit and I had to set thing right or else I go to jail and I can't afford to go to jail... I am the only bread winner of my family...... I called you last night to inform you but your line was always busy so I sent you a message and thought by now you and your family had already moved out..... Please pack your clothes and leave now before the police gets here..... The owner somehow found out you are still here and had called the police who will be here soon. " Manoj said and Akash pulled out his phone and saw a message on his phone.

The entire family was in dilemma of what to do. They all knew the condition of the loan. As it was Nani who forced Akash to do it because Arnav had cut them off financially but left the house for them.

"Hello hi bye bye..... What do we do now? " Manorama asked.

"You are to move out now or go to jail... That's the only choice you all have.... Why take a loan as huge as that when you are broke... Please move out now. " Manoj said not wanting to have any problem from the new owner.

The Raizadas and Guptas moved to their rooms and packed their things and came down. Hariprakash and his brothers did the same. Akash asked Payal to call her father to ask if they could stay with him but Shashi refused. He called all his friends but no one was willing to help him.

Akash was devastated, he didn't know what to do or where to go. Nani asked him to call Manohar and Arnav but they both refused to help them and said they all deserved it.

"Who is Hariprakash? " Manoj asked breaking their reverie.
HP rushed and stood in front of him and replied.

"I am. "

"The owner wants you and your family to stay as their  helps and if you agree you can stay. "  Manoj said and HP agreed and asked his brothers to take their stuff back to their rooms. And he stood there smirking at the family's state after all he knew everything and felt good and happy that they are suffering for their bad decisions. Anjali got an idea and decided to ask.

"Manoj.... Please tell the owner that we will like to work for them.... But live in this house as payment. "

"Hello hi bye bye am nobody's maidwa" Mami said.

"And neither am I. " Payal said not liking the idea of serving anyone when for the past four years she has now been accustomed to giving order and being served. The other didn't know what to say.

"Payal it either that or we live on the streets.... And good luck to you.... You will become the laughing stock of you so-called friends and neither do I want to leave this house. " Anjali said in a mocking tone.

"Okay fine.... Manoj please tell the owner we want to work for him or her in exchange to stay here. " Payal said to Manoj who was about to answer when a voice answered.

"The owner's answer is a big NO. "

And all turned to the source of the voice. All were shocked to see the person who said that. It was none other than Khushi looking drop dead gorgeous in her outfit.

"Madam... You here. " Manoj asked.

"Yes am here.... I thought these trash will be out of here before I arrive but I can see otherwise.... Mr Manoj Vyas if you don't want to lose your job as manager of your bank then get these trashy people out of my house now. " Khushi yelled and everyone flinch at the intensity of her voice.

" Am sorry ma'am... I was just asking them to move out..... In fact the police is on their way to drag them out if necessary. " Manoj said nervously.

"Okay..... Meera... Are the media ready to capture the destruction of these trashy people. " Khushi said with an evil smile on her face making the other shocked.

Mami run out and immediately entered again after seeing the swamp of cameras and reporters out side.

"Hello hi bye bye.... The media is outside. " Mami said and the women realised it was all Khushi's plan.

"You planned this didn't you. " Payal asked.

"Yes I did my ex jiji..... This is my revenge on all of you for murdering my child.... I will destroy all of you.... And that I swear on my innocent baby. " Khushi said in a calm voice which sent chills down everyone's spine and the Gupta and Raizada women knew she wasn't that naive and selfless Khushi anymore and this woman standing in front of her was a female version of Arnav and they knew better not to provoke her since all the ball was in her court.

" Khushiji....What are you saying?.... They murdered your child. " A shocked Akash asked.

"Enough of your hypocrisy..... I know you know about their deeds after all according to my sources you tried to kill Arnav just to take his properties but if you still want to pretend you don't know about your wife, her family and your family's atrocities then you better listen. "Khushi then told him how she found out about their schemes and how she lost Arush but omitted the existence of Aarushi. " So now you know..... Now all of you get out of my house now or wait for the police to get here and drag all of you out in front of the media. " Khushi yelled.

"Please Khushiji... Have mercy..... This will ruin Chote's reputation.... I know you love him and wouldn't want him hurt. " Anjali said trying to manipulate Khushi but she was in for a surprise.

Khushi started laughing hysterically shocking the other.

"That's exactly what I want.... I want him on suffer... He is also responsible for my baby's death and as guilty as you all.... What better pleasure of seeing him humiliated because of you all.... I know he cut ties with all of you for what ever reason I am not interested to know..... If you all will excuse me I have to rest and as I said get out now.... Anyways you guys will again be in the limelight again but not for a good reason. " Khushi said and they knew she was dead serious.

"Please Khushi.... Forgive me.... I only did it because I didn't want to raise my daughter ,your niece alone... Please Khushi.... Have mercy on us for her sake. " Payal said in fake tears.

"Okay... I will let you all stay" And all with the exception of Akash who was numb smiled and they mentally thanked Payal for manipulating Khushi using Shivani and they started plotting to use her but they were in for a surprise.  "But as my servants.... You will all sign a document that states that you will all be my servants for life and if you are found violating it.... You will be jailed for life. " Khushi said dashing all of their hopes.

They agreed not having any choice and signed the document. They were moving to their rooms when Meera yelled.

"Where the hell are you all going. "

"Are you blind.... We are moving to our rooms. " Payal replied and Meera  and Rohan started laughing ticking them off.

"Have you ever heard of servants living as owners.... Now move to the servants quarter now. " Rohan yelled.

"How dare you..... Khushi look at your employees..... These wretched people have the nerve to ask us your family to move to the serv..... " Payal was stopped by a tight slap that made her fall down. She raised her head to find Khushi with bloodshot eyes sending shivers down her spine and that of the other. Mami and Anjali moved and hid behind a scared Nani as they were afraid of Khushi.

"How dare you call my sister and brother employees.... They have every right to this house like me.... Their wish will be your command now.... Nani and Mami will be in charge of scrubbing the toilets and bathrooms....Anjali and Payal will be in charge of cleaning the entire house which I want it to be done everyday and Akash will be in charge of maintenance.... You all better do your jobs before 7:30 am... You will all take your orders from HP from now on.....Now all of you move to the servant quarters now. " Khushi yelled and the dogs run out of the house to the quarters.

Rohan then dismissed Manoj, his men and the media.
Immediately they were all out of sight. They all started laughing, their laughter was broken by HP.

"Khushi... Welcome.... I have cleaned your rooms and they are ready for you.... "

"Thanks hariprakashji..... I hope Arnav and Aman has briefed you about what to do. " Khushi said and HP nodded.

"I will take my leave now.... I have to prepare dinner. " HP said before walking away.

Khushi, Rohan and Meera settled in.
Khushi was amazed that the room was still the same. Her Salman Khan poster which pissed of Arnav was still there, her wind chimes and the colorful bedsheets and all her clothes were still in the closet. Arnav never changed anything, she then took out her phone and called Arnav and his father telling them about the day. They spoke for almost an hour until HP called her down for dinner.

Back at the Penthouse, Aman rushed in making Arnav and Shashi who was now living with them jerk.

"What the!.... Aman what's wrong with you. "

"I found out the person behind the car blast... " Aman said nervously while looking at Shashi who immediately realised it was Payal.

"It Payal right! "

And Aman nodded and Arnav was shocked because he thought it was Anjali or Akash. They felt sorry for him but Shashi asked them not to. Shashi stood up and went to his room leaving Aman and Arnav behind.

"He is hurt Arnav. "

"I know Aman..... His own blood is a murderer how do you expect him to feel.... But we are here for him..... And as for Payal... She will regret ever messing with me. " Arnav said in pure rage.

To be continued.

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