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Raizada Mansion 

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Anjali's Room

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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.

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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.

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

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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. 

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Anjali: What if everyone comes to know this, Ma. What if Arnav comes to know all these? 

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Ratna: Your worries are insignificant, Beta. My plans are foolproof and no one is going to know it. We will rule this Raizada Kingdom. You just wait and watch. Saying this Ratna laughed. Anjali too joined her. 

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Suddenly

Clap... Clap… Clap...

" Wah, what a plan"

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Both of them looked at the door to get the shock of their life. Arnav is standing at the door in all his ASRish glory.

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Arnav: Tch... Tch... Tch... Tch… Bad timing Momma. He stressed the word "Momma" as if mocking. I just came to know about your every plan and plot against my family and me. So sad na? Now I think more than Anjali, you should be frightened. Do you know why? Because now you are going to face the real ASR. You haven't seen him yet na? Don't bother, I will help you. Just ask any person you know other than anyone close to me about ASR. You will get to know who ASR is. Leave it… Anyway, you are gonna rule Raizada Kingdom, right? So I should give you a demo. What do you say, Mother? Can you bear it? He asked, smirking at her. This sent a chill down Ratna's spine.

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 Anjali was shivering like a leaf hearing Arnav's tone. He was calm. She understood that it was just the calmness before the storm. His cold demeanour and deadly smirk screamed only one thing, DESTRUCTION. Their destruction. Arnav will avenge them brutally. For the first time in her life, she was scared of her own brother. 

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Arnav: What demo can I show you? Let me think… He touched his chin and looked up as if thinking. Then suddenly he looked at both of them with a scornful smile.

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Arnav: Ok, got it. Anjali!!! Get ready to see your Shyam Ji suffering. Saying this, he walked out of the room. 

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Anjali got terrified and started crying.

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Anjali: Ma, he will punish my Shyamji for your deeds. All these are happening only because of you. She blamed Ratna.

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Ratna: Anji… I did everything for your wellness only, Beta.

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Anjali: You did everything for your own wellness only. You destroyed my life too. I will die if something happens to my Shyamji. 

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Ratna: Beta, what are you saying?

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Anjali: Truth. If you want me to live, go and stop him. If needed, beg him. 

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Ratna: Beta, are you asking your Ma to beg in front of Arnav? She asked, crying.

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Anjali: Then what? You destroyed his life already. Now came in between my life too. It's not Arnav. You are the bad omen in my life. Go and stop him. Go… She pushed Ratna out of the room. 

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Ratna fell on the floor with a thud. She looked up to see a smirking Arnav. He looked at her with a mock smile and ascended the stairs and went to his room.

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 After Sometime

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Ratna entered Arnav's Room to watch him talking over the phone.

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Phone Conversation

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Arnav: Rishab!!! Send me Shyam Jha's current location. I have some work with him. He said looking at Ratna.

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Arnav: Okay… Share his location with me, now. 

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Arnav: Yeah, keep an eye on him. Follow him like a shadow. Saying this, he ended the call and turned towards Ratna who was looking at him with a horror-struck face. He smiled at her as if nothing happened.

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Arnav: Ohh!!! Momma!!! What happened? Are you scared already? Even before I show you the Demo? This is not fair. Then how are we going to handle the full punishment part, huh? Not fair at all. He showed a puppy face. 

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Ratna gulped seeing it. For the first time in her life, she is seeing him in this avatar. Calm, composed… But his eyes reveal something else. It's burning with rage. 

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Arnav: Please take care of yourself. I want you to be healthy. Otherwise, how will you bear the sight of your downfall? The worst part is you will be helpless. Tch Tch Tch… So bad. Everything is happening because of this bad omen only na. Your astrologer is right. You are gonna suffer because of me. I will be the reason for your downfall. 

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Suddenly his phone rang…

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Arnav looked at the caller ID and then looked at Ratna with a wicked smirk and picked up the call. 

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Phone Conversation

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Arnav: ASR here…

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Arnav: Yes, Mr Vicky. I heard that you were looking for Mr Shyam Manohar Jha? How much money does he have to pay you? He asked looking at Ratna who was alert and keenly listening to his talks. 

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Arnav: No… No… I don't share any relationship with him now. I just want to help you. I know the location of Mr Jha. I will share it with you.

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Arnav: No way… I am not going to trap you. You can trust me on that. Okay, I will send his current location. Saying this, he ended the call. 

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He looked towards Ratna who was confused and was sweating profusely.

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Arnav: What happened, Mom? Do you want water? 

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Ratna rushed to the table and drank water from the jug. Then she turned towards Arnav and asked:

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Ratna: Why are you doing this? What wrong did Damadji do to you? Who was that on-call? Who is Vicky? Why did he want Damadji's location? 

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Arnav: One at a time Momma. Fine. So you don't know who Vicky is. You don't even know why he is looking for your Damadji, right?

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Ratna nodded her head. 

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Arnav: Let me enlighten you. Vicky Fernandez is a Mafia drug dealer. Your so-called Damadji is one of his workers who deliver these drugs from one party to another. Now because of your good for nothing Damadji, he lost the goods which cost Crores. Your Damadji flaunted and told him that I will pay his debt. Now Vicky knows the truth.
I just helped him a little bit by sharing Shyam's location. That's all. You know na how kind-hearted I am. I can't see anyone struggling too much. Now he will hunt Shyam down. Poor Shyam. He said with a sad face as if pitying. 

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Ratna: What have you done, Chotte? Now they will harm Damadji. My Anjali will not withstand that shock. She is your sister na. How can you do this to your own blood? Please save Damadji. Please...

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Arnav: High hopes Momma... I didn't share the location of Shyam to save him. I shared it only because I am sure that he will get severe punishment. Your Chotte can't be that cruel as a Mafia leader na. He sneered at her. And about blood relations, I have it with only one person that's my Aditi. Even if you didn't want her, you gave birth to her. I am thankful for that. But your elder daughter, your husband and yourself were just the parasites in my life. Who was living on my money? Enough is enough. Now let's end it all here. 

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Ratna: You are scaring me...

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Arnav: This is just a teaser, Momma. Picture Abhi Baaki Hai. Just wait and watch. Saying this, he left from there leaving a shivering Ratna who was sweating hearing his tone.  

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Hospital

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Arnav entered the room to see Khushi, sleeping. Everyone who was in the room with Khushi left the room one by one to give the couple privacy. He strode towards her bed and sat near her and kissed her temple. Khushi opened her eyes and smiled at him. Arnav reciprocated her smile while caressing her hair lovingly. 

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Khushi: What happened? Why are you looking tired? She asked with worry. 

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Arnav: Nothing Love. How are you feeling now? 

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Khushi: Better. Throat pain is reduced. I can talk now without pain. 

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Arnav smiled and kissed her on her cheeks. 

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Arnav: I love you. He said kissing her temple. 

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Khushi tried to raise herself from the bed. Arnav helped her and made her sit comfortably, and he sat near her. Khushi leaned on his shoulder while Arnav wrapped his arms around her, and they stayed silently in each other's embrace. After sometime, Khushi looked at Arnav, cupped his face and asked:

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Khushi: What happened? You look so exhausted. Didn't you have food? 

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Arnav: I had Coffee, baby. That's enough. 

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Khushi: Yeah, more than enough. She took the phone from his pocket and dialled Aman. 

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Aman came inside seeing Arnav's number.

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Aman: What happened?

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Khushi: Nothing happened, Bhai. Can you please order food for Arnav? 

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Aman looked at Arnav and nodded his head.

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Aman: I will order and send it in. Arnav, I have to go to AR now. Our German associates asked for a meeting.

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Arnav nodded his head. Aman left, closing the door. 

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Khushi: Now say... Why are you upset? Don't say, "Nothing." I am your wife, and I can even sense minute changes in you. What's it, Arnav? Don't you share your worries with me? 

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Suddenly Arnav pulled her into his arms and hugged her. Khushi was shocked at his sudden gestures. 

Khushi: Arnav!!!

Arnav: Shhh… Let me stay like this for a while baby. 

Khushi hugged him towards her chest and started caressing his hair. She just let him calm down. Little did she know that he cannot calm down so easily. They stayed in that hug for a long time.

Arnav: How can she do this, Khushi? He asked abruptly. 

Khushi: Who? She asked, pulling out of the hug and cupping his face. 

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Arnav: Ratna Malik. 

Khushi: What are you saying, baby? What did she do?

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Arnav narrated everything he heard from Ratna to Khushi as there are no secrets between them. After saying everything Arnav cried in Khushi's arms. She held him close to her heart and lulled him. Whatever she heard from Arnav shocked her would be an understatement. She never expected Ratna to be her culprit. She felt disgusted. 
She felt her anger bubbling up. But now the more important thing is Arnav. He needs her support. After some time...

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Khushi: Arnav!!! Please don't cry. She doesn't deserve your tears. It's so precious. Don't waste it on worthless selfish people, Baby. She said, kissing his hair.

Khushi: You have us na. Adu, Aman Bhai, Akash Bhai, NK, Payal Bhabhi, Dad, Mom, Sid and above all, I am there for you na. Am I not enough? 

Arnav jerked and cupped her face.

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Arnav: What are you saying? Enough? You are my everything, Jaana. You have no idea what you are to me and how much I love you.

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Khushi: Then show me... She winked. 

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Arnav chuckled between his tears seeing her gestures to calm him. She wiped his tears and kissed his cheeks. He looked at her lovingly and smiled at her. He felt so blessed to get her as his life partner. He scooped her carefully and cuddled her. 

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Arnav: I will. Just give me two more days. As we decided, we are moving to London permanently in a few days. I will show how much I love you after reaching there. He said hugging her close to his heart. 

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Khushi pouted, hearing it. Arnav pecked on the pout and kissed her cheeks. 

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Arnav: I want to live peacefully with you in our little world where no evil has any place, baby. 

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Khushi: Me too… Our Choti si Duniya… I am so excited. But our fashion show? She frowned.

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Arnav: Aman and Akash will take care of it. I can't stay back here even for a second, baby. We are leaving in a few days, and that's final. I thought we could shift after the fashion show. But now I don't want to be in this place anymore. 

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Khushi: Ok Baba. As you say. I am happy anywhere, as long as you are with me. 

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Arnav smiled hearing it.

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Khushi: What about Adu? 

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Arnav: She will come with Aman. Or do you want to take her with us? 

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Khushi: No... no... I don't wanna be Kabab mein haddi. Let them enjoy their time together. We can enjoy our's… She winked. 

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Arnav chuckled at her, hearing it.

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Arnav: Sid will join us after a few months. He said he cannot live without his Timon. 

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Khushi laughed after hearing it. 

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Arnav: Akash and Payal will stay back for a few more days as Akash has to be here to deal with the shifting of the HeadQuarters of Raizada Constructions to London. After that, they too will join us. Chachi was adamant that Payesh should join us soon. She said she wanted to enjoy her days with her husband here without our disturbance.  

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Khushi giggled, hearing it.

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Khushi: Chachi is so funny na. 

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Arnav smiled and said: Now my cute little wife, take a rest. I have some work to finish. 

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Khushi suddenly held his arms. 

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Khushi: Arnav!!! Don't do anything which hurts you. I won't tolerate it if you get hurt in the process. They did everything for money na. Give them that. 

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Arnav: I would have given her money if she asked me for it, baby. But no, she made the biggest mistake of hurting you. And you expect me to keep quiet?

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Khushi: She is your mother... She whispered. 

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Arnav: You are my wife, my life, my everything. She never cared for my life. Then why should I? He gritted his teeth. Khushi stroked his arms to cool him down. 

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Khushi: I am fine now.

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Arnav: Yesterday this time, I was dying. Do you know that? Those moments were worse than death. You don't know what I went through. My wife was suffering for her life here and there, she was planning for her next move. Pathetic. I regret being her son. I regret that I was born in her womb. 

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Khushi: Hey, Shhh... It's ok. Hug me. Arnav hugged her tightly. It soothed him. Khushi stroked his hair. 

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Khushi: I want you to always be happy. 

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Arnav: I am happy… In fact content in life with my Sunflower. Baby, I have to go now. Take care. Call me if you need anything ok. I have to go to the office too to sign a document. Maximum one hour. I will be back within that time.

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Khushi: Take your own time. But take care. Drive safely. 

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Arnav: I will… He kissed her temple and left. 

Outside the room he found Sid talking to the security guards. As soon as he saw Arnav, he walked towards him.

Arnav: Sid, the time has come. Expose Sheetal. I don't want her to roam around freely even for a second. 

Sidharth: You no need to worry about it, Arnav. Leave her to me. I will make sure that she sees hell. 

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Arnav: By tomorrow morning everything should be sorted out.

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Sidharth: I will do the needful Arnav. You just stay calm. I hope you will punish the one who did this heinous act towards my sister. 

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Arnav: Your sister is my life, Sid. Trust me, I will make sure that the person sees hell on earth. Blood will come out of her eyes instead of tears. She will regret the second she thought to harm my Khushi. 

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Siddharth: She??? So you know who the culprit is. Is it that bitch Sheetal? He fumed.

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Arnav: By tomorrow you will get to know Sid. Till then don't ask me anything. This is my battle to fight. I want to see her suffer. After that, she will suffer to death. I will make sure of that. He said with rage. 

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Sidarth took his phone out of his pocket and dialled someone.

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Phone Conversation

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Sidharth: Sam, Name, Sheetal Jha. 

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Sidharth: Yes. Today itself. I will send you the details. Bye. He ended the call.

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Arnav: Who was that, Sid?

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Sidharth: One of my men, Arnav. He will do the job without involving the Raizada name.

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Arnav: I don't care if Raizada's name is tarnished. What's there in it to celebrate after all? He whispered. 

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Sidharth: You have a reputation, Arnav. AR has a reputation. It was built out of your hard work. We will not allow anything to happen to AR. We are there for you, Arnav. Stay strong. 

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Arnav nodded his head. He felt like seeing Khushi. He walked inside Khushi's room again. He sat near her and held her hand and kissed her knuckles. 

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Khushi looked at him in wonder. 

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Khushi: I thought you left. 

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Arnav: I was talking to Sid. Baby, I am leaving for RM. 

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Khushi: Arnav!!! Please be careful. Take someone with you. I don't trust anyone there. 

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Arnav: Don't worry about all that my Jaan. I will take care of everything. I will be careful. Happy? He asked, touching his forehead with her.

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Khushi nodded her head with a smile. Arnav kissed her temple and left for the next Cat and Mouse game. 

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Precap

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Ratna is sitting in the living room with a tense face. Anjali is worried. Shyam's phone is out of coverage. Suddenly someone enters the house, scaring Ratna. She felt relieved realizing that it's Arnav. Arnav sat beside her in a relaxing manner.

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Arnav: Mrs Ratna Malik, you know what, I am pretty much bored right now. So let's start the game once again. What do you say?

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Ratna shuddered by just thinking about what he is going to do now with her.

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Arnav: Relax... Mom!!! It's not your turn yaar. Take a chill pill… He looked at her. Still scared??? Okay, I won't punish you now. Happy?? Will you do me a favour? 

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Ratna looked at him frowning. 

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Arnav: Don't worry. You just have to go and switch on the Television. Scroll the channels to the news channel. I want to see what is happening around the world. Go… Why are you looking at me?

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Ratna switches on the TV and the news which was shown on the television shocked her to the core. She gets more scared, while Arnav sits relaxed, looking at her with a smirk on his face.

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Hope you like it guys 🙉

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The next one will be the last chapter.

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Thank you so much for the support guys. It means a lot to me.💕

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14/09/2021

With Love

AksArshi💖

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