Ooty.
Prison.

Shyam sat in his cell crying his eyes out, today he was sentenced to life imprisonment for his brother's death and each time he looks at his hand all he sees is Sanjay's blood on his hand.

"Am so sorry Sanjay...... Am so sorry..... I didn't mean to hurt you...... I couldn't even perform your last rites and I don't know if they gave you a well deserved burial...... This is all my fault .... If I hadn't been greed and left him to his fate, then he won't have ended a serial killer..... If only I worked hard like the likes of Arnav, Aman and many more in this country then our lives would have been different...... We both let lust and greed rule us and this is where it ended us...... I promise to start fixing my mistakes and it starts with Ratan and many more who are in jail because of my illegal dealings.... " He cried out curled up on the cold floor of his cell.

He knew more years will be added to his sentence if he confessed but he didn't care anymore and wanted to genuinely change for good even if he will spend the rest of his life in jail.

The next day, the asked to see the warden and he reluctantly met Shyam.

"What the hell do you want? " He asked annoyed as he leaned in his swivel chair.

"I know you already know Ratanji is here because of my lies and greed. " The warden nodded. "I wanted to ask if there was another way to fix the mess I created to set Ratanji free..... I have all the evidence and countless cases in which I took money from people to intentionally lose their cases and tamper with evidence..... Please help because I know you are one of the most uncorrupted warden and once a reputed lawyer." Shyam said and the warden sighed and looked at him to find any deceitful motive behind his words but didn't.

"You do know more years will be added to you life sentence and you will loss your parole in twenty five years from now? " The warden asked and Shyam smiled and nodded.

"Yes I know Sir...... But I want to at least lift that burden off my shoulder.... I know the damages I have done to all those innocent people can't be compensated but then the culprits will be arrested and pay for their crimes and that's enough for me and please don't think am doing this because am scared of Ratanji..... Am doing this because it the right thing to do....... I have lost everything already and it's about time I do something right for the first time in my life. "

The warden nodded and leaned forward.

"Okay..... Where do we start? " He asked and Shyam pulled his table forward and pointed to a pen and paper on his desk and he signalled the officer who brought him to uncuff his hands and he did.

Shyam wrote down a code and numbers which confused the warden when he saw it.

"That's the number of my safe in the bank and code to open it...... I never destroyed the evidences but rather kept them to extort money from the culprits from time to time..... All the files in the safe has been numbered and can be matched to the court records and this will help free all the innocent people I have put in jail and also get them monetary compensation for the time in prison..... If you need more help, you know where I am. " Shyam said and stood up and saluted the warden who looked at him surprised.

He left leaving the warden behind in shock.

He called a colleague of his and started the process to free all the people put in jail because of Shyam.

Sydney ,Australia.

Akash was finally discharged and instead of going home straight form the hospital, he asked to be taken to the house of NK.

Immediately he rang the bell, he was met by Nk who looked shocked and surprised to see him but it turned to anger.

"What the hell are you doing in my house? " Nk yelled in anger clearly not pleased to see him, Mami, Nani and Anjali.

"Am here to speak to Payal. " Akash said confidently even though his expression looked nervous.

"Nk let them in. " They heard Arnav voice say and Nk glared at them and let them in.

They all entered to find Arnav and Khushi sitting in the lounge with a baby on a small made shift bed.

And the decorations in the house made them realize there was a celebration going on and it looks like it was for the baby girl.

Nani looked at baby Amaira, admiring her and Arnav glared at her which she didn't notice.

And there were a few guest which Anjali and the others recognized as their long distance relatives and Nani was shocked seeing some of them there but they all looked disgusted at them and she knew they all knew about their deeds.

"What do you people want? " Arnav asked in a not so friendly tone.

"Am here to see Payal and my son. " Akash replied and Payal came down with Aadijay and Aman smiling totally oblivious of Akash's presence.

Aman who was the first to see them frown and fisted his hands which made Payal confused and she followed his gaze and her expression turned to the same as Aman.

Akash smiled seeing his son for the first time.

"Arnav bhai what's this criminal doing here. " Payal asked with a smirk on her face seeing the embarrassing look on Akash's face and Aman rushed out of there.

"Am here to see my son. " He said trying to sound confidently and Mami nodded in support eagerly waiting to carry Aadijay and Pay all scoffed.

"If I remember correctly am his father and as his father it's a no for you. " Aman said coming down the stairs which made Akash and the others frown. "If you don't believe me you can see this for yourself. "

He handed a file to Akash who was mortified reading the content and Anjali snatched it and was also left the same.

"Hello hi bye bye..... What does it say? " Mami asked curiously.

"Well Mrs Raizada.... Oops sorry Miss Manorama Shah, I totally forgot uncle divorced you. " Aman mocked and Mami looked away embarrassed and Akash was fuming but kept quiet. "Aadijay birth certificate has my name as his father and his full name is Aadijay Kumar Mathur and also I am Payal's husband and legal guardian of Aadijay which means your son Akash has no right since Aadijay has been recognized by the law that he is my son and if your son ever comes anywhere near him, I will have him arrested. " Aman revealed shocking Nani and Mami and they looked at Payal's finger to find a ring on it and so was Aman having one on his finger.

It dawned on them that Payal is Aman's wife and father to Aadijay and Akash has not only lost his son but his wife as well forgetting they are already divorced.

Akash nearly stumbled backwards and fell if it hadn't been for the support of Mami and Nani who looked at him feeling sorry for him.

"Now that you know that he has no rights anymore, I want all of you to leave this house immediately. " Khushi said with a smirk on her face as she walked up to Akash.

Anjali who was fuming in anger couldn't control herself and raised her hand to slap Khushi but she held her hand mid air and slapped Anjali who fell to the floor.

Khushi grabbed a handful of her hair and made her stand and slapped her again as she yelped in pain and no one helped her seeing the scary and angry avatar of Khushi

"Don't you ever raised your filthy hands on me again...... You are the only one responsible for this but I also have you to thank because your stupidity of not wanting a background check on Shyam made me met Arnav and the wonderful and loyal people around him and he gave me my little angel...... Now all of you out..... I don't want your stench around my little angel and my nephew. " Khushi yelled and Amaira flinched and wailed.

Arnav picked her up and cuddled her as her wailing subsided.

"Now leave from here before I make you end up in the hospital again. "

Anjali stood up still defiant and glared at Khushi.

"All this is your fault...... Just look what you have done..... You not only ruined my brother's life but Nk's parent as well...... You are a bad omen. " Anjali insulted and everyone knew she was trying to emotionally break Khushi and it scared them and she smirked inwardly but was in for a surprise when Khushi moved up to her with a smirk on her face.

"I didn't ruin anything for anyone..... Their own hidden actions which was exposed did..... But you are right about something which I fully take responsibility for..... And that's exposing the evil and ugly personalities behind the innocent faces....... Nk's mother is a middle class woman who hates middle class people just like her sister here. " pointing to Mami who looked down in shame. "All because they think all middle class people are like them who trapped other men and it scares them that their son will also be trapped forgetting not everyone is like them....... That the only reason the two sisters hate the idea of middle class people being with their sons also forgetting rich people can be one of the most gold digging people in existence..... Example is wanting children to be in relationships with people equal to their status or above them and they don't give  a damn about their children's happiness....... And your aunt her her sister are a perfect example for middle class women who marry rich man and forgets their roots but I will never forget mine because I was raise different...... I will be the fact that Nk grew up to be such a gentleman was because of his father and not his mother....... Now leave before I have you three arrested for trespassing and then you can say good bye to your stay here. "

Anjali was shocked by her out burst and knew if she stayed any longer, she will loose everything and she moved out leaving Nani, Akash and Mami behind.

Akash watched his son playing with Aman's beard and wished it was him but he knew Khushi was right.

His own foolishness caused all this and it's was about time he started all over again and gave up because he would rather disappear from his son's life than hang around and for him to hate him for all the pain he put his mother through.

He moved closer to Aman and Payal blocked his way, shielding her husband and son from Akash and it broke his heart even more.

Payal felt and hand touch her shoulder and turned to Aman who shook his head.

She moved away understanding Aman's unspoken words and Akash moved closer and touched Aadijay who moved away from him and grabbed onto Aman's shirt tightly.

Akash moved back as his unshed tears finally streamed down his cheeks.

"Please take very good care of him...... He is all yours now and please don't ever let him know I was his father. " Akash said sincerely shocking all of them.

"Akash bu.... " Mami exclaimed but one glare from Akash made her shut up and he turned back to Aman.

"If ever you and Payal have kids, please don't neglect him and to the world you are his only father...... He deserves better and it's not me but you Aman...... Thank you for coming into Payal and my son's life and thank you for giving him a great man to look up to in future. " Akash then stretched out his hand to Aman who shook it and nodded.

He then turned to Payal and bowed his head.

"I forgive Akash. " Payal whispered and his head snapped up and he cried out and pulled Payal into a hug and she was surprised but reciprocated and rubbed his back.

"Thank you so much Payal. " Akash said as he pulled out of the hug. "I promise I won't bother you and your family again and I will start all over again...... And thanks for coming into my life and showing me reality..... Thank you so much. "

Akash smiled and looked at Khushi and Arnav.

" sorry I let you down..... But I promise you I will make you all proud of me again whether dead or alive..... I promise."

Khushi and Arnav nodded seeing the sincerity in her eyes and words.

He then moved out and the family watched him leave with Nani and Mami.

To be continued.

Precap: Leap.

Shocking news and revelation for Arnav and the family.

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