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Raizada Mansion

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Evening

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Arshi entered the house with others to watch a weeping Anjali in the living room. They walked towards her to enquire about her next drama. 

Akash: Why are you crying, Di? 

Anjali ran towards Khushi and hugged her. 

Khushi was taken aback seeing it. 

Arnav came forth and pulled Khushi from Anjali's hold. 

Arnav: What the hell is happening here? Why are you crying, Anjali? 

Anjali held Khushi's hand. 

Anjali: Khushi!!! Only you can save me. 

Khushi looked at Anjali as if seeing an Alien. 

Khushi: Save you? Me? 

Anjali: You know na that Shyamji lost the deal which leads to our downfall. 

Khushi understood where it was heading. She looked at Arnav and stood clasping her arms on her chest and stared at Anjali. 

Khushi: How can I help you, Anjali Ji? 

Anjali: I want you to invite your friend Sidharth Singhania to our house for dinner. 

Khushi: Why? 

Anjali: Shyam Ji wants to talk to him. Only Sidharth Sir can help us. 

Khushi looked around and grinned. 

Khushi: Oh No Anjali Ji... Why didn't you tell me in the morning? Sidharth just left India. I am coming from Airport.

Anjali: Where did he go? 

Khushi: Utopia... Arnav looked down, hiding his face as he would laugh anytime. 

Anjali: Utopia??? 

Khushi: Offo No. Uganda. 

Anjali: Why did he go there? Any business conference, there? 

Khushi: Yes. Business yeah... He went on a 'Ghost Hunt.' 

NK chuckled hearing it, followed by Aditi and Payal. Arnav turned to his side and saw Aman and Akash trying his best to control his laugh.

Anjali: Ghost hunt? Why? 

Khushi: He wishes to start a zoo for ghosts here, in Delhi. Khushi said in a serious tone. 

Anjali: Is Ghost hunting a profitable business? I didn't know. They are kept in the zoo too?  

Khushi mentally facepalmed watching the dumb lady in front of her. 

Khushi nodded her head and said: Of course, by this ghost hunt only the Pioneer group of industries grew to a MultiNational Company, you know.

Anjali: Oh I see. I should ask Shyam Ji to try his luck in the Ghost Zoo business. Let him also go for a ghost hunt. 

Aditi: Ghosts will run away seeing him. She whispered to Payal. And I don't understand since when my Di became this much dumb. This is what elders say that we should study when given a chance. She was not interested in studies. Now see the result. 

Payal: Since she got married to Shyam she became dumb, I think. I don't want to call him Jijaji anymore. 

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Khushi: I am so tired, Anjali Ji. Waise bhi, I cannot share his details with you. He will never help you. Because Arnav is his best buddy. He is against the forced engagement drama all of you executed. He will never do anything good for you. 

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Sheetal entered hearing it.

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Sheetal: He is jealous of Arnav Ji that he has got a wonderful fiancee. 

Aditi facepalmed while listening to it. 

Arnav suddenly interferes as he knows that if Sheetal goes on with the same subject, she will lose, minimum of her five teeth. 

Arnav: Khushi!!! Can you help me with that project file? 

Sheetal: Why Khushi? I will help you, Arnavji. 

Khushi: No need. He asked me na. I can help him. Saying this Khushi climbed the stairs followed by others. 

Sheetal gritted her teeth watching Arnav following Khushi. 

Sheetal: This girl... See her audacity to talk against me. To me, Sheetal Jha. I will teach you a lesson, Khushi. Wait and see. 

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Two days later...

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Raizada Mansion 

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Morning

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 Kitchen.

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"Mile ho tum humko 

Bade naseebon se 

Churaya hai maine 

Kismat ki lakeeron se 

Teri mohabbat se saanse mili hai 

Sada rehna dil mein kareeb hoke".

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Khushi singing and preparing coffee for her hubby Jaan. Suddenly somebody hugged her from behind. She jerked in fear.

Arnav: Calm down... It's me. He said nuzzling her hair.

Khushi turned and hit his chest. 

Khushi: Can't you come like a normal human rather than sneaking inside like a thief? I was scared to death. Saying this, she resumed her task.

Arnav came forwards and hugged her again from behind and started dropping butterfly kisses on her neck.

Khushi: Arnav!!! What are you doing? We are in the kitchen of RM. Anybody can come... You know the consequences na?

Arnav stays in the hug: I know everything. But I want to love my wife. When I came back from jogging, I noticed my Sunflower in the Kitchen. So I came in to wish my baby a good morning and to steal my morning kisses too. 

Khushi smiled and leaned on to him.

Khushi: I don't care what others think if they see us together. But this time we have to unmask Shyam and Sheetal. For that, we want them here, right. You are still her fiance, according to the family. If anyone sees us together, then there will be a big melodrama.

Arnav's hold on Khushi tightened. Khushi understood his mind. 

Khushi: You don't need to feel bad, Baby. We are married now. We are happy in our life na.  

Arnav hugged her more towards him. 

Arnav: I am living my life to the fullest now with my most treasured possession, My Sunflower. He dropped a kiss on her cheeks. 

Khushi (smiles): Me too. My only prayer to my Devi Mayya is to grant this togetherness in this life and all our lives. I want only you as my life partner in all my lives. 

Arnav: I won't leave you, baby... I am yours... Always... He said, kissing her. By the way, why are you in the Kitchen? Where are OP and HP? Where is your bestie? 

Khushi: HP and OP went to buy groceries. Adu is bathing. She will come now. And I am here to prepare coffee for my Hubby Jaan. Chalo go and bathe. By then I will bring your Coffee to our room. 

Arnav: Ok my Wifey. Come soon. He kissed her forehead and walked out of the kitchen. Ratna witnessed Arnav walking out of the kitchen, smiling. She entered the kitchen. 

Ratna: Chikku, do you think what you are doing is right? 

Khushi: What did I do, Aunty? 

Ratna: Don't feel bad. But you should keep a distance from Chotte. He is committed to Sheetal Bitiya now. You, taking freedom on him will hurt Sheetal Bitiya. I will never allow that.

"Now, only your Shital Bitiya is visible to you na, Ma?" 

Aditi came inside fuming... 

Ratna: Beta, Chikku is your friend. But for others, she is an outsider. She should control her friendship with Chotte as his marriage is fixed. 

Aditi: Fine... Khushi, come with me. Let's ask Bhaijaan about it. 

Ratna: No!!! Don't ask him. He will shout at me and hate me more.

Aditi: Then why are you doing things which make him hate you, Ma? She raised her voice. 

Khushi: Adu leave it. Let it be. But Aunty I am so sorry. I won't stop myself from talking to Arnav or being close to him. I will surely mingle with him until he asks me not to. 

Aditi: Why are you giving explanations, Khushi? She will never understand us. She is affected by the cataract named, Jhas. She is a doll who dances to their tune. It's a waste of our time to make her understand the depth of the pit she is jumping into.

"What's happening here?" Arnav came hearing Aditi's loud voice.

Khushi: Nothing, Arnav...

Arnav looked around to see everyone's face. He frowned seeing Khushi's face.

Arnav: Adi, what's it? 

Aditi: Bhaijaan!!! Ma wants Khushi to keep her distance from you as you are the fiance of her dear Sheetal the great. 

Arnav: Is it Mrs Raizada? 

Ratna: Beta, I didn't mean that. I just explained that Sheetal Bitiya feels bad seeing Chikku's closeness with you. I was just... 

Arnav lifted his hand and signalled Ratna to stop.

Arnav walked near Khushi and side hugged her. 

Arnav: Khushi!!! You were preparing coffee, right? 

Khushi nodded her head. 

Arnav: Then resume your task. You have full authority to do anything in this house and this family. And Mrs Raizada, she is very important to me. Hurt her once. I will throw your beloved Sheetal Bitiya and Anjali Bitiya with her good-for-nothing husband out of this house. So think multiple times before talking rubbish to Khushi. Saying this Arnav turned to go, then remembering something, he turned back to Ratna.

Arnav: Mrs Raizada, did you call, Ma?

Ratna: Ma?

Arnav: Yes. Maya Ma. Khushi's mother. Your childhood friend.

Ratna felt bad when her son addressed someone else as "Ma". She gulped her tears and glanced at her son's serious face. She nodded her head. 

Arnav: What did she say?

Ratna: Woh… Maya said that you took permission from her for Chikku's stay here. She said she wouldn't do anything against her children's happiness.

Arnav: Great. Learn something from her. Anyway, I hope it's clear now. Khushi is going nowhere. So I don't want any drama regarding this. Hope you understand.

Ratna looked down and nodded her head. 

Arnav: Khushi!!! Can you get my coffee to Ou... My room, please. 

Khushi: Sure. She smiled at him. Arnav winked and walked out of the kitchen, to get ready for the office.

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Khushi arranged the coffee cup and turned to go but unexpectedly Anjali came inside and took the tray from Khushi's hand. 

Anjali: This is Sheetal's right, Khushi. From now on Sheetu will take care of Chotte's needs. Sheetu!!! Take this to Chotte. She said sweetly.

Sheetal came forward and smirked at Khushi. Then she took the tray and went out with Anjali. 

Khushi felt so bad seeing it. Her eyes were pooled with tears. Aditi hugged her. 

Aditi: Hey Khush!!! Don't feel bad yaar. Let's make another coffee. Anyway, Bhaijaan is not gonna drink it. Most probably Anjali Jha's or Sheetal Jha's dress will drink that coffee. Come on yaar. Bhaijaan belongs to you. Only you. Nobody can take him away from you. And you know your hubby na. He will kill the one who tries to separate you from him. 

NK, Payal and Akash came inside the Kitchen. They were back from a temple visit.

Payal: What happened, Khushi? You look dull, baby. 

Akash came forward and side hugged Khushi. 

Akash: What happened to my sissy?  

Aditi explained everything... 

Payal: I don't understand why Badi Ma is supporting them over her own kids. 

Akash: Chikku...You don't take it into your heart, baby. They are ignorant of the fact that only you have the right to be close to Bhai. They don't know who you are to Bhai, na. 

Khushi: Bhai... This is too much. Do something. Otherwise, I will take charge, that won't be good for your Di. 

Akash: Chikku calm down. Sid, Aman and Bhai are on that mission only. They want to end Jha's chapter. For that, they need every minute detail of Shyam Jha. He should be inside the jail for a lifetime not for some petty cases. 

Khushi: I know Bhai. Still, these Men are not allowing me to take charge. I won't wait for the police. I will destroy him. 

Aditi: And Bhaijaan, Sidhu bhai and Aman are scared of your this attitude only, Khush. They don't want you to face any danger. And you know your husband na. He is a scared Rabbit when the matter is related to you. He won't take risks. 

Khushi: I know... Hope they do something to that vile man soon. 

Suddenly they heard a commotion from upstairs. They all ran towards Arnav's room to witness Sheetal and Anjali shivering seeing ASR in his glory. 

Arnav was fuming looking at them. He looks like he will shred them into pieces, anytime.  

Arnav: Who the hell do you think you are huh...? Anjali!!! I warn you, stay within your limit. Otherwise, I will throw you out of my house, without a second thought, understand? And you woman, don't you dare come in front of me. Sheetal started crying because of fear. 

Manorama: What happened, Arnav Bitwa? 

Arnav: Chachi, They both are here to teach me with whom I should be friendly. 

Arnav walked towards Khushi and Aditi. He pulled both of them to his sides and held them in his arms.

Arnav: For everyone here, I am making it clear now. These two ladies in my arms are the most important people in my life. If anyone tries to badmouth my girls, I will cut that person's tongue and throw it to the street dogs. Understand? He looked at Anjali with fire emitting from his eyes.

Arvind: Is this the way to talk to your Di and your fiancee, Arnav? 

Arnav: It will be better if you keep your mouth shut, Mr Raizada. Next time if I hear or see anyone talking nonsense to Khushi or about Khushi, you will see who the real ASR is. Better you people be within your limits.

Sheetal: How can you hug this girl in front of me, Arnavji?  

NK: Arnavji??? He laughed, hearing it. Payal pinched him to stop his laughter.

Arnav: I very well can, Ms Jha.

Ratna: Chotte this is too much. I think Chikku should move out of this house. Because of her Sheetal is getting hurt. I don't think we need to fight over an outsider.

Arnav tightens his hold on Khushi. He knows Khushi is hurt hearing this. 

Ratna came forward: Chikku... For God's sake... I am begging you. Go back to your hostel. Don't be a homewrecker. 

Sheetal smirked at Khushi.

Arnav: Who are you to decide that, Mrs Raizada? Khushi ain't going anywhere.

Ratna: Chotte... Bohot ho Gaya... Bus bhi Karo...This is my house too. I can make decisions on who should stay here and who should leave. 

Arnav: Correction there. This was your house when you were Arnav Singh Raizada's mother. Being Anjali's mother, you don't hold any right over my properties or me, Mrs Raizada. Did you forget, now you have no right to make decisions in this house too? 

Ratna: I brought Khushi here. So I have the right to send her back too. 

Arnav: If that happens you will see who I am, Mrs Raizada. You have no idea what I am gonna do. But Mr Raizada knows, Haina, Mr Raizada? 

Arvind panicked hearing his sarcastic question. Yes, he knows that he will be arrested if Arnav turns his back towards him. It's only because of Arnav, he is still out of jail. He looked at his son and then at Sheetal and found that it's better to be on the side of Arnav.

Arvind: No no... Khushi Bitiya can live here. No one will say anything to her. Ratna I warn you, you shouldn't talk anything about Khushi. She is our guest. He turned to Sheetal and said "Sheetal this insecurity is not good beta. Trust your Arnav. He is yours only." 

Hearing this Khushi fumed. She came out of the hug and barged out of the room. 

Arnav understood that he was in big trouble. 

Aditi and Payal followed Khushi. 

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Aditi Room 

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Khushi took her suitcase out and started packing her stuff in her bag. 

Aditi: What are you doing, Khush? Where are you going? 

Khushi: Mumbai.

Payal: Khushi!!! Calm down, dear. Don't you know that they are fools? Let them blabber, my girl. Don't you know your position in this house? 

Khushi: I don't want to hear all their nonsense, Bhabhi. Every day one or the other is taunting me. What am I? A drum? If I stay back, they will suffer a lot. I won't tolerate their nonsense anymore. There is a limit for everything. That Sheetal is all into my husband. " Arnavji" She mimicked Sheetal. 

Payal and Aditi chuckled seeing it. Khushi's one stare was enough for them to stop their giggles. 

Khushi: I should go now, otherwise I will kill your brother, Adu. She resumed her packing. When this drama is over, tell your brother to come to Mumbai to get me back. Only if he wants me back. He won't do anything and won't allow me to do too. She blabbers while packing.

Aditi: Khush calm down my baby. We all decided to keep your marriage secret till Shyam Jijaji is exposed na. Then why are you upset now? They are fools yaar. Ignore them. 

Khushi: I don't care. I am going. That's it.

By then Arnav came in and others went out, closing the door. 

Arnav: Someone is angry? 

Khushi looked at him. Her eyes were red as she was seething. 

Arnav pulled her into his embrace. 

Arnav: Why is my baby upset about this silly issue? Why are you caring about them? They are nothing to us Jaana.

Khushi: I can't tolerate this anymore, Arnav. Do something fast. I agreed to your circus only because of that fool of my brother. He said you all will solve the issue soon. I am done waiting. If you can't, let me deal. 

Arnav: Calm down my Lioness. I know you can deal with them in a better way. But a small mistake can be dangerous to you. I will never take that risk. You are so precious, sweetheart. Khushi melted down hearing it. She knows that Arnav is protecting her. But sometimes she loses her temper. 

Khushi: I don't know Arnav... I can't take it anymore... I should go.

Arnav: Where, Sweetheart? 

Khushi: To my home... 

Arnav: You are in your home now baby. Inside my embrace. He kissed her hair. I know my baby is hurt by their words. So I made a decision. You are coming to the office with me till your college reopens. In the morning we will go together and come back together. You can spend your time in our Penthouse. We will get some quality time for ourselves too. Only at dinner time, you have to see them and I will be with you the whole time. What do you say? 

Khushi jumped out of the hug and kissed him on his cheeks. 

Khushi: I love you sooo much. Do you know that? 

Arnav: Of course I know sweetheart... I love you moreeee... He pinched her cheeks. Now my butterfly, smile.  

Khushi smiled and hugged him. Arnav patted her hair and kissed it. 

Khushi: Why do you love me this much? 

Arnav: I don't know. But I know one thing. There is no Arnav without his Khushi. He said, kissing her cheeks.

Khushi: I want to kiss you... 

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Arnav (chuckled): Asking permission? He smirked, raising his eyebrows. He leaned and caught her lip in his for a passionate kiss. After a mind-blowing kiss, both pulled out for air. Arnav started dropping the butterfly kisses on her neck and shoulder. 

Khushi: Arnav!!! Stop... If we continue, you will miss your office.

Arnav: I don't care. I want to spend a few moments with my wife. Am I asking for more? I need you Jaan. He said with bedroom eyes.

Khushi hugged him, hearing it. 

Khushi: Can we go to our Penthouse now?

Arnav: Get ready. We are going.

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Penthouse 

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After a steaming lovemaking session, they both lay on each other's embrace. 

Arnav: I love you, my Sunflower. You have no idea how much I craved for you.

Khushi snuggled close to him: Me too… I am sleepy, Arnav. She said, placing her head on his chest.

Arnav chuckled and kissed her.

Arnav: My baby, sleep... 

Khushi: You too sleep na... 

Arnav: Ok... We can sleep together. Saying this, he hugged her more towards him and they both fell into a deep slumber. 

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After a few hours, Arnav opened his eyes sensing the vibration of his phone.

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Phone conversation 

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Arnav: Hello... 

Akash: Bhaijaan, you are needed urgently here in AR. That Varma contract is not signed yet. Today we have to submit. 

Arnav: Did you prepare it? 

Akash: Everything is ready Bhai. Only your signature is left. 

Arnav: Come to Penthouse with the file, Akash. Don't tell anyone that we are here, ok.

Akash: Someone is enjoying quality time with their wife, huh... He teased... 

Arnav smiled hearing it. 

Arnav: Who is saying this? The one who took leave for two weeks to enjoy his time with his wife is making fun of me? I can't even talk to my wife peacefully at home. These are the times I get to be with my wife. 

Akash: I know Bhai... I was just kidding... I will bring the file. 

Arnav: Don't ring the bell ok. Khushi is sleeping. 

Akash: I will call you then. You put the phone in vibration mode. 

Arnav: It's in vibration mode only. You come soon. Saying this, he ended the call and got out of the bed wearing his shirt. He tugged Khushi inside the blanket, kissed her temple and walked out of the room.

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Arnav's phone vibrated again but the caller was Sidharth.

Arnav: Hello, Sid… Did you reach?

Sidharth: Arnav, yes I just reached. We have to meet, man. Not at Home or Office. Somewhere else. I have some important information to pass. 

Arnav: Yes, we can meet. But now I am in our Penthouse with Khushi. I can't leave her here alone at this time and come now. Aman will reach at five only. He is out for a site visit.  

Sidharth: Yeah right. Khush is scared to stay alone at night. Do one thing, ask Adu to come and join her. Akash can take her home after we finish our meeting, right? 

Arnav: Yeah... I will call Adi and Payal to come and join Khushi. 

Sidharth: This is an important matter, man. I don't want Khushi to know about it. She has weird ways of dealing with things that will put her into trouble. 

Arnav: No way I will allow her in between the mess. By the way, what's it, Sid? 

Sidharth: Not over the phone, bro. We will meet at my place at 5.30 pm. Is It ok?

Arnav: Done. We will be there on time.

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Precap

Ratna: Chotte, please come home. Your Dadi is here. 

Arnav: So? 

Ratna: She is making issues regarding your wedding. She brought a new alliance for you. She wants you to marry her. Sheetal is crying here.

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08/07/2021

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