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AB Hospital

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Arnav: Khushi!!! He sat with a thud on the floor. Everyone ran towards him but he was all blank. Aman sat near him and pulled him into a hug.

Aman: Arnav!!! Look at me… Khushi will be fine, yaar. He said tightening the hug. 

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After a long time

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The door of the ICU was opened and the Doctor came out.  Everyone ran towards the Doctor. 

Aman: Doctor, how is Khushi? 

Doctor: Who are you to her? 

Aman: Brother. 

Doctor: I want to talk to you in private. 

Aman looked around. Akash and Aman moved towards the Doctor's cabin. 

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Doctor's Cabin.

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Doctor: See… I need to ask you a few questions.

Aman: What's it, Doctor?

Doctor: How did she pass out? I mean, was she alone then?

Aman: No Doctor. We were on a picnic. All of us were there with her. 

Doctor: So she was cheerful.

Akash: Of course she was. It was her favourite place. What's it, Doctor?

Doctor: I see. Then this is a clear case of a murder attempt. She has swallowed a harmful poison. 

Aman: Poison??

Doctor: Yes. This is a Police case. I have to inform the police. 

Akash: How is she now, Doctor? She is fine, na?

Doctor: I am not beating around the bush. She is critical, in fact very critical. Anything can happen at any time. The poison she consumed was hazardous. Surviving chances are very less. The next 24 hours are very crucial. If she doesn't gain consciousness within that period, there is a high chance of losing her. 

Aman and Akash turned pale at this revelation. 

Aman: Doctor, do whatever you can, to save her. Bring all the best doctors from all over the world. Money is not a problem. 

Doctor: Sure. Don't worry. We will do our best. But money won't be enough to save a life, every time. Pray. Miracles can happen.

Aman: Doctor, I know this is unethical. But we don't prefer anyone to know about this now. So please don't inform the police. We will find the culprit and will hand him/her to the police. Trust me.

Doctor: Mmm… I know Arnav will do the needful. I trust him with it. By the way, what is the relationship she has with Arnav? 

Akash: Wife. Khushi is his wife.

Doctor: Wife? But he was about to marry his sister's relative, right?

Akash: That's a long story, Doctor. Please save her. We want her back at any cost. Bhai won't survive without her.

Doctor: I will do whatever I can to save her. Don't lose hope. Give him courage. 

Aman and Akash walked outside with heavy hearts. By the same time, Sidharth ran inside the hospital. He went and shook Arnav.

Sidharth: Arnav, what happened to my Khushi? She was with you no. What happened to her suddenly?

Arnav jerked from his state and stared at Sidharth. 

Arnav: Khushi!!! He whispered. He stood up abruptly and started searching for Khushi.

Arnav saw Aman coming out of the Doctor's Cabin. He ran towards Aman and bombarded him with questions. 

Arnav: Aman!!! Where is my Khushi? She... She is fine na? Tell me she is fine, Aman... Say something. He screamed.

Aman yanked him and hugged Arnav. He cannot see his brother so devastated. If something happens to Khushi, then he will lose Arnav too. 

Arnav: Aman, my Khushi... 

Aman: Nothing will happen to her. 

Arnav: She is not responding to my touch or calls Aman. She never ignores me. Tell her to talk to me, please... He said painfully.

Aman's eyes turned misty, seeing Arnav's state. His sister is inside the ICU. He doesn't know what to do. He looked at others and found Akash consoling Payal and NK consoling Aditi. 

Arnav: I won't live without her, Aman. I won't survive. She is my everything. Arnav murmured.

Aman: Nothing will happen to her. She will be alright. Don't panic. It was because of the lack of food and rest, she fainted. She just needed some rest. She will be ok soon. 

Arnav looked at his face and asked innocently: Really? Is she alright? I always ask her to have plenty of food. But who listens to me? He chuckled painfully. Aman!!! Are you sure that she is alright? Where is her room? I want to see her. He said looking around frantically. 

Aman cannot take it anymore. He hugged Arnav again.

Aman: Arnav!!! Please don't lose your mind. I can't see you like this. Khushi will be fine. She should be. 

Arnav looked into his eyes and asked: Are you hiding something from me? Aman tell me now, what happened to my Khushi? 

Aman: She is fi... fine yaar. 

Arnav: Let me go and check with the Doctor. 

Aman: No!!! I just... checked with him. 

Arnav: That's ok... Let me go... I want to talk to the Doctor.

Aman: No Arnav. You are not going anywhere. He said sternly.

Arnav shoved his hand away and walked towards the Doctor's cabin. Suddenly Akash held him. 

Akash: Bhai... I will tell you. 

Arnav stopped on his track and looked back at Akash. 

Arnav: Say... He whispered... 

Akash: Bhai... Khushi is not well. The next 24 hours are very crucial. Dr... Dr said that… if she doesn't gain consciousness within that period, we may lose her. She consumed poison. 

Arnav stood rooted hearing it. He felt like his life is sucked out of his body. 

Sidharth: What the hell are you saying, Akash? What's happening here? Sidharth doesn't know what to do and whom to call. He was equally affected as Arnav. 

Arnav: 24 hours… My Khushi… No… She cannot do this to me. She promised me that she would never leave me. She will keep her promise. I trust her. She will come back to me. Life cannot be this cruel to me. Or is Dadi right? Am I a bad omen in a real sense who is not destined to be happy? He murmured to himself.

Sidharth, who was near him heard his blabbering, and cannot take it. He pulled Arnav into a hug.

Sidharth: No Arnav. Khushi will never leave you. She loves you a lot. And she always keeps her promises na. Think positive. If you don't stay strong, who will take care of her once she comes out of danger? 

Arnav jerked from his hold and looked at Sid and said.

Arnav: I will take care of her. I just want her safe. Nothing else. Just tell the Doctors to give her back to me safely. Please... Sid. Arrange all the best doctors for her treatment. Do something. I don't know what to do. I can't think properly. He said, holding his head and pulling his hair. 

Sidharth: Hey… Hey… Arnav, Relax. Everything is done, man. You have to trust your Khushi in this battle. Don't lose hope.

Arnav: I trust her more than anything, Sid. Yes, you are right. I should be strong. He said getting up from the floor and went to see Khushi lying inside with tubes and ivs attached. Tears started pouring down from his eyes. Aditi came and hugged him. Both brother and sister hugged each other and cried.

Aditi: Bhaijaan, what's all this… Why does my Khushi have to bear the pain, always?

Arnav: It's because she did a sin of loving me.

Aditi: Don't say that Bhaijaan. She considers it as a blessing. She loves you a lot. 

Arnav: I just want her with me, hale and healthy. I need nothing else. Arnav said, looking up as if talking to God. 

Outskirts of the city.

Shyam: Vicky Saab, give me one chance. I will bring the money tomorrow itself.

Vicky: This is your last chance, Shyam. If you don't bring it tomorrow, that will be the end of your life.

Shyam: I will bring… I will bring… saying this, he ran out of that place. 

After sometime

Sheetal: Where were you, Bhai? Since when I am calling you? That woman was asking for you. I can't tolerate her and her mother's tantrums at all.

Shyam: Sheetal, we lost everything. The container of goods that were coming through the Mumbai sea route was caught by the customs and narcotic cell. I have no idea how they got the information. Now we need to give a huge amount to Vicky Saab as compensation. 

Sheetal: What? How can we give that? 

Shyam: Only Raizadas can help us. Otherwise, Vicky Saab will kill us. 

Sheetal: Now pay some money then we can somehow get money from ASR. At least through blackmailing. Don't forget, I am still his fiancée only. 

Shyam: You are dumb, Sheetal. Don't underestimate Arnav or Sidharth Singhania. Both of them are very dangerous for us. If that's not enough, there is Khushi Singhania who is against us. 

Sheetal: I have to do something with that Khushi. I can't tolerate her at all. 

Shyam: Now you think of saving your life from Vicky Saab. That's important. Don't invite trouble by poking, Khushi. 

Sheetal: Don't worry bhai. For that, your wife is there na. We can take Anjali's jewellery and sell it and give that money to Vicky Saab. It will calm him for now, and he will give us some more time. I will also come with you. I know how to tame him. 

Shyam: Yes. Now we will do that. As we have a joint account, I can deal with it. Take the keys from those dumb women and come. 

Sheetal sneaked into Anjali's room and took her passbook and the locker key and escaped from there. 

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Hospital

Arnav is sitting on the chair, eyes closed, tears running down his cheeks. He felt helpless. He doesn't know what to do. His only prayer to God is to save his life, his Khushi. Aman came and sat beside him and side hugged him. Arnav opened his eyes and looked at Aman.

Arnav: Don't worry. She will be alright. She should be. She knows very well that I won't survive without her. She knows that I need her to live. She promised me that she would never leave me. She will never leave me. I trust her. He said looking down. After a few seconds, he looked up and asked.

Arnav: She will come back to me na, Aman? He asked emotionally.

Aman nodded his head and hugged him.

Arnav: Why is God so cruel to me Aman? Since childhood, I was not destined to be happy. Now when I got back my life, he is trying to snatch it from me. Why Khushi? If he wanted to torture a life, he would have chosen me. Torture is not new to me. But my Khushi… She cannot tolerate pain, Aman. Did you see her now? Lying with needles pierced inside her body. It hurts here, he touched his heart. 

Aman: Arnav, you should stay strong. Otherwise, Khushi will be sad na.

Arnav: I am strong, Aman. He said, wiping his eyes.

NK brought a cup of coffee for Arnav.

NK: Bhai, drink this. You haven't eaten anything since morning.

Arnav: I don't want anything, NK. 

Aman gestured to NK not to force him. At the same time, the doctor came out of the ICU. Arnav ran towards him and asked.

Arnav: How is she, Doctor? 

Doctor: Arnav, we have done our best. Now it's her turn. Her body should react to the medicines. Presently she is not responding to the medicines. If this persists...

Arnav was horror-struck hearing it.

Doctor: Arnav…

Arnav: Doctor... Can I see her? I won't disturb her. I promise. Please… He begged...

Doctor felt sorry for the young man in front of him. He nodded his head.

Doctor: Make sure not to disturb the IVs attached. 

Arnav nodded his head and ran inside and halted in his steps seeing his Khushi lying lifelessly surrounded with machines and IVs attached to her tender skin. Arnav's heart broke seeing his Sunflower like this. His vision got blurry because his eyes were brimmed with tears. He took slow steps and sat near her. He took her hand in his softly and leaned towards her.

Arnav: Khushi… My Love... Can you hear me? Wake up, baby. Please... I can't see you like this baby. I promise I will do whatever you say... He kissed her hair tenderly.

Arnav: Why are you quiet, Jaan? Talk to me. Please Khushi… Are you angry with me, for not taking you out for ice cream night? From now onwards we will go together to eat ice cream late at night. Happy? Please talk to me na. He said looking at her pale face longingly. He laid on the space near her head and kept on talking as if she was listening to him.

Arnav: You always get annoyed when I come late from the office, na? I promise you, from now onwards, I will reach home early. Open your eyes baby, please... Don't punish your Arnav like this Khushi. I beg you Jaan. Your Arnav is not that strong baby. I want you with me to survive.

Arnav: Khushi!!! Dadi always says that I am a bad omen. Now even I feel that I am a bad omen. See, her words are coming true. Since I came into your life, you are facing problems only. I shouldn't have come into your life na? You would have been happy if I was not in your life.  I...I...am… so sorry Khushi. This is happening because of me… But baby I am selfish when it comes to you. I can't live without you. How will I? His heart bled, thinking of a life without his Khushi. He held her hand lightly and kissed the swollen skin.

Arnav: If something happens to you, I promise you that I will follow you. Arnav has no life without his Khushi. He kissed her ears and lay there begging her not to leave him. 

After sometime

Arnav jerked when he felt some movements. He stood up and looked at Khushi to see her trying to open her eyes.

Arnav: Khushi!!! Baby... He quickly rang the emergency bell. The doctor and the nurses ran inside.

Arnav: She is trying to open her eyes...

Doctor: Arnav, move aside. Let me check her.

Arnav moved to a corner and keenly observed what the doctor was doing. After some time the Doctor turned towards Arnav and smiled.

Doctor: You are lucky, man. She is out of danger. I never expected her vitals to be normal this soon. This is a miracle. Anyway, she is under sedation now. She will gain consciousness within a few hours.

Arnav felt like he won the whole world. His eyes poured out with happy tears. The doctor smiled and went outside giving instructions to the nurses.

Arnav: Sister, can you please inform people standing outside this good news?

The nurse smiled and nodded her head and went out. Arnav moved towards Khushi and sat near her and pecked her forehead.

Arnav: Thank you so much for not abandoning me, baby. He looked up as if thanking God. He caressed her hair and kissed her. He leaned near her and pecked her cheeks and placed his face near her, caressing her cheeks lovingly with the back of his hand. Within no time he fell into deep slumber due to emotional exhaustion. 

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Next day

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Arnav jerked from his sleep to see Devduth looking at him. He felt disoriented. He suddenly looked at Khushi to see her looking at him with a smile on her face. Arnav was shocked to believe it. At first, he felt it as a hallucination. 

Arnav: Khushi!!! He cupped her face. Are you… Are you alright? Are you really fine? He looked at Devduth to confirm.

Devduth smiled at him and nodded his head.

Devduth: When I came in, she was looking at your sleeping form. She gestured to me not to wake you up. That's why we waited.

Arnav looked at Khushi with utmost love. 

Devduth: Beta… she cannot talk now. Her throat is sore. So don't make her talk much. 

Arnav smiled and nodded his head. In all these, his eyes were on Khushi. Devduth patted his shoulder and went out to give the couple privacy. Arnav sat on the chair and held her hands. 

Arnav: Tum teek ho? (Are you ok?)

Khushi nodded her head as "No." 

Arnav panicked seeing that. 

Arnav: What happened? Is it painful anywhere? 

Khushi nodded 'yes'...

Arnav: Let me call the Doctor. He was about to go, but she clasped his hand. 

Khushi: Why… Why did you cry? Got scared? She whispered.

Arnav nodded his head.

Khushi: Why?

Arnav: You didn't listen to me. You didn't hear me calling you. You didn't look at me. I begged you to talk to me. But you didn't. You… You tried to lea… leave me. He hiccuped and complained. 

Khushi: I will neve... never leave you. She struggled to speak.

Arnav: Shhhhh… I know… I know...
He took her hand in his and cried his heart out. He released all the pent up emotions which were killing him from inside. His Khushi is safe. Nothing else matters. He is ready to die a thousand deaths to keep her happy and safe. He kissed her tenderly.

Khushi smiled painfully and tried to open her arms as a gesture for a hug. Arnav carefully took her in his arms and hugged her softly without disturbing the machines attached. 

Khushi: Ar... Arnav... 

Arnav: Shhh... Don't talk baby. It will be painful. The doctor said not to strain your throat na. Do you need anything? 

Khushi nodded her head.

Arnav: I know, Arnav suddenly took a glass of water and a spoon. He made Khushi lean on him and fed her water. He wiped her lips and made her lay down once she finished drinking. 

Khushi looked at him in awe. She had a questioning look on her face and a pout on her lips. Arnav chuckled seeing her pout and pecked on her pout. 

Arnav: Pata chal jati hai. (I just know)

Arnav: Do you want anything else? 

Khushi looked at him and her eyes were misted. Arnav wiped her tears and kissed her forehead. 

Arnav: It's ok baby. You are fine, Love. You are safe. He said to himself more. Still, he is not out of the trauma completely.

Suddenly they heard a knock at the door. The nurse entered with a smile.

Nurse: Sir, Madam can be shifted to the room now. If you allow me, I want to sponge her and change her dress. 

Arnav nodded his head and looked at Khushi as if asking for permission.

Khushi smiled and nodded her head. Arnav went out to be surrounded by everyone.

Maya: Beta…

Arnav turned to see Maya held by Sidharth. He suddenly went to hold her.

Arnav: She is alright Ma. Our Khushi is fine. 

Maya nodded her head and hugged him. Arnav hugged her and both of them cried in happiness. 

After sometime

A nurse came out and informed them that Khushi was shifted to a private room.

Aditi and Arnav rushed towards her room. Everyone smiled and followed them. As soon as she saw Khushi, Aditi ran towards her.

Aditi: You fool. You scared us. She said hugging her best friend. 

 Khushi: I am alright na, baby... 

Aditi: After taking our breath away. Especially my Bhaijaan's. Do you know how scared he was? 

Khushi looked at Arnav. Then only she noticed his state. His eyes are red. His face is swelled because of the continuous cry. He looked tired. She gestured him to go near her. He moved near her and sat on her bed. He softly took her hands in his and kissed her knuckles.  

Devduth: Someone forgot her Dad when she got her husband. He said coming inside the room.

Khushi: Dad… Amma...

Devduth and Maya moved towards her bed with Sid and his parents. Arnav got up to move aside but Khushi held his hand. Arnav smiled and said.

Arnav: I am not going anywhere. I will be around. He said and moved aside to give space to her parents.

Maya: You scared us beta. Actually what happened to you suddenly?

Then only it hit Arnav. He never inquired about what actually happened. He looked at Aman. Aman understood and both the guys walked out of the room.

Arnav: How did she consume poison? Where did it come from? Or is it food poison? You didn't say anything about it.

Aman: You were not in a mindset to listen to anything, Arnav. Mmm… Listen now she is safe. Don't create a scene. Be patient and hear me out.

Arnav: Spit it out, Aman. He gritted his teeth to control his fury. 

Aman: Arnav, it was an attempt to murder. The poison was hazardous.

Arnav stood rooted to the spot, his eyes widened in horror.

Arnav: Murder attempt??? He whispered. Within no time his shock turned into rage. "I will ruin the person who has done this to my Khushi." 

Suddenly his phone rang.

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Phone Conversation

Arnav: Haan Robert.

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Arnav: Don't share this information with anybody. I am coming. You should be there. He ended the call.

Aman: Arnav, where are you going?

Arnav: Aman, you stay back and take care of everything. Tell Khushi that I will be back soon. Call me when she asks for me.

Aman: But… Arnav, where are you going? Don't act without thinking.

 
Arnav: I will be right back. Saying this, he rushed out of the hospital.

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Raizada Mansion

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Living Room

Manorama: Jiji, where were you? Pandit Ji called and asked for you.

Ratna: What did he say?

Manorama: He said he would call you later. But why Pandit Ji, now? 

Ratna: To take out the best auspicious time for Chotte and Sheetal Bitiya's wedding. 

Manorama: Are you dumb, Jiji? Yesterday Khushi bitiya told you na that Sheetal has undergone an abortion. Still, you want Arnav to marry that girl?

Ratna: Mano, don't believe that girl. I asked Sheetal Bitiya, she said Khushi is lying.

Manorama: Arnav openly declared that he is married to Khushi, remember? 

Ratna: He will never do that. I know. He is my son. He was angry, so said a lie. That's why I didn't create any issues yesterday. He will come along. After all, he is my son. He will understand why his mother is doing all these. It's for his good future only. In between Anjali Bitiya's life will also be secure. 

Manorama: You are wrong Jiji. You have no idea in what pit of fire you are gonna fall. You will regret this. One more thing, whatever you do, your wish will never be fulfilled. I will stand against you if you try to hurt my Arnav Beta. 

Ratna: He is my son, Mano. I am his mother. He will listen to me only.

Manorama: Yeah mother. She chuckled sarcastically. Have you ever been a mother to him? A real mother? Even when he was a kid, you never stood for him when mother in law called him a bad omen. You never stand against your husband when he was cruel to Arnav. After growing up It's him who took care of you and your family. As Adi Bitiya said to mother in law, you all are feeding on his money without any shame. For you, only Anjali and her life matter. Now and then the same thing is happening. Arnav is just a source to live in luxury for you. 

Ratna: No Mano. You are misunderstanding me. Anjali is very weak by heart. That's why I am supporting her. She justified her actions without any shame.

Manorama: You are not supporting her, Jiji. You are just using Arnav to fulfil her whims and fancies. Recently Arnav is looking after Anjali and her husband's family too. What is Shyam doing here? Why can't he search for a job?

Ratna: How can Shyam Bitwa work under someone? I am gonna ask Arnav to give Anjali's share. So that Shyam beta can start a new business.

Manorama: Are you for real Jiji? Whatever Arnav possessed is from his hard-earned money. What right Anjali has in his possessions.

Ratna: So what? Anjali is his sister. He has to look after her wellbeing. He has to give half of his properties to Anjali Bitiya.

Manorama facepalmed hearing it.

Manorama: It's a waste of my time advising you. But keep one thing in your mind, Jiji. You are playing with fire now. At least now open your eyes and see around before you lose everything.

Ratna (self-talk): I will never lose, Manorama. I didn't scheme all these to lose it. I will succeed in my plans.

After Sometime

Anjali's Room

Anjali: Maa... Why is Chotte doing this to me? Because of him, my life is at stake.

Ratna: Don't worry Beta. Everything will be fine soon. We will get our lost glory in this house back, shortly.

Anjali: Do something quickly. Otherwise, Shyamji will leave me. For him Sheetal is everything.

Ratna: I already did everything, Beta. Now just wait for the good news.

Ratna's phone rang.

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Phone conversation

Ratna: Haan Pandit Ji.

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Ratna: Yes... Tomorrow please come. She ends the call.

Anjali: Why did Pandit Ji call, Ma?

Ratna: I called him for Chotte and Sheetal bitiya's wedding. 

Anjali: Sach!!! But Ma, he is married to Khushi. 

Ratna: Forget Khushi. We will get what we want. She laughed evilly. My ultimate goal is to get back my control over that boy again. That spoiled brat changed a lot. You have no idea what all I did to get Arnav to dance to my tune.

Anjali: Why do you hate him, Ma? Till you told me that you hate Arnav on that day, I believed that you loved him the most.

Ratna: I hate him to the core, Anji. Since his birth, I have been suffering. Only because of him, I lost my authority in the Raizada Family. As Sasuma said, he is a bad omen in my life. Arvind Ji started keeping his distance from me since his birth. You have no idea what all I did to get rid of him. But to my bad luck, that was not possible. And that girl, Aditi. She was a mistake. But she didn't burden me as Arnav took her responsibility.

Anjali: But you were very caring about him. You used to go in between when Papa used to beat him.

Ratna: To show others that I am a loving mother, I used to protect him from Aravind Ji's tortures. At that time, your Nani also stayed with us to look after Aditi as she was an infant. So I had to act. But I always made sure he never got anything better than you. But ruining all my expectations, when he grew up, he became so powerful and rich. It irked me. I wanted everything for you, Beta. You should live in luxury. Not Arnav or his sister. I tried many tricks to make him dance in my tone. Actually, it was so easy. He just needed a few words coated with love from me. He would give away his life for me. I was planning to make you co-owner of AR. I was near to succeed in that plan. But then that London trip happened. Rest you know. Khushi came and ruined all my plans. It's my fault only. I shouldn't have brought her here. Anyway, we will get everything back on track soon, Bitiya. We will rule this Raizada kingdom.

Unknown to them, there was someone outside the door listening to everything.

That was a long one...

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27/08/2021

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