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Car

Arnav ignited his car engine and zoomed out of the hospital premises. He is so relaxed now. After disclosing his worries and pain to his Khushi, he felt so light. His Sunflower… He is already missing her. But he has some crucial tasks in his hand which needs his immediate attention. His chain of thoughts was interrupted by the ring of his phone. He slowed down the car and parked it at the side of the road. 

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Phone Conversation

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Arnav: Hello…

Caller: ASR!!!

Arnav: Speaking...

Caller: Sir, I am Vicky's brother. Vicky said he wanted to speak to you. 

Arnav: Connect me to him. 

Vickey: Hello ASR… Mission accomplished. I didn't know that you had enmity towards Shyam. D'souza Bade Saab called me directly and asked me to hunt him down. 

Arnav: Can you do me a favour?

Vicky: Of course ASR. Anything for you. Bada Saab ordered me to do everything as you say. 

Arnav: I want to meet Shyam. I want to see him. 

Vicky: ASR, but… 

Arnav: I want you to arrange a video conference. 

Vicky: That will be done ASR. I will let you know the time.

Arnav: Thank you. He finished the call. He turned the car and drove towards AR. 

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AR Designz

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Aman: Arnav!!! You are here? 

Arnav: Yeah. I need to finish something which was delayed for a long time. 

Aman: Means?

Suddenly the intercom rang. 

Aman: Yes Liza… What? Ok… He ended the call. 

Aman: Did you call the media here? 

Arnav: Yes. Ask Liza to welcome them and lead them to our conference room and arrange refreshments for them.

Aman: What are you up to, Arnav? Since you came back from RM, you have been behaving strangely. 

Arnav: That's because strange things are happening in my life, Aman. 

Aman: Come to the point, Arnav. Is it Sheetal? He asked the question which was disturbing him for a long time. 

Arnav: Ratna Malik…

There was pin-drop silence in the room.

Aman: Why??? He whispered… 

Arnav: For Money, Properties. She wanted everything I earned for her Anjali Bitiya. She wanted all the happiness for her Anjali Bitiya. To attain it, Sheetal has to be my wife. For that she… My Khushi… His eyes welled up.

Aman hugged him and allowed him to vent it out. After some time…

Arnav: I will not leave her. She did all these for her Anjali Bitiya na. I will ruin her life. 

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Aman: Arnav!!!

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Arnav: No turning back, Aman. This time she hit the wrong nerve. She hurt my Khushi. She will never escape from my wrath. 

Aman: Mmm… Why did you call the press? 

Arnav: I have breaking news for them.

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Conference room.

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Arnav: Hey all… Thank you for coming here on short notice. I called for a press meet to share an information with you all. You all were present when I got engaged to Sheetal Jha. So I thought I should share this with you i.e. I broke off my engagement with Sheetal Jha, a few weeks ago. I was a little busy with my life, hence the late declaration. 

Media 1: Why did you break your engagement with Sheetal Jha, ASR? 

Arnav: The reason for it will be revealed to you all soon. 

Media 2: So ASR back to the Bachelorhood? 

Arnav: Well. Not exactly. Only this much for now. 

Media 2: So there's someone in your life now. Right, ASR?

Arnav chuckled and nodded his head. They started asking more questions but Arnav said that he will reveal it to them when the right time comes. Media people congratulated him and left. 

At the same time in another part of the city, Sheetal was sitting in a pub, flaunting her status and engagement ring to her friends. Sheetal threw a party for her friends when Ratna promised her that her marriage with ASR will be conducted in a week. She was on cloud nine hearing it. She called all her friends to share this news, and they demanded a party. Hence, they are here teasing the "to-be - bride" of the business tycoon ASR. 

Riya: Sheetal, you are so lucky to get ASR, dude. He is so handsome and rich. Really lucky.

Sheetal: Of course I am Riya. After all, I am Sheetal Jha. She said with an attitude. 

Shiny: But we never saw you both going out for any date or seen you together. Is this a forced marriage for ASR or what? Don't mistake me, Sheetal. On your engagement day too, ASR didn't even glance at you. I felt like he was under some sort of stress. 

Sheetal: No no… Shiny. Nothing like that. You know na, how busy he is all the time. We have our romantic dinners at the rooftop of our Mansion. ASR proposed to me there only. Under the moonlight. She said dreamingly… 

Riya, Shiny: Aww… So romantic. 

Mona: I once saw ASR with his sister and another girl. It seemed like he was so close to that girl. I think I saw her at your other party too. But truth to be told, they looked perfect together.

Sheetal fumed hearing it.

Sheetal: That is Aditi's friend, Mona. She lives with us as she doesn't have a proper house. Such a pathetic creature. Do you think ASR will fall for such cheap girls when I am there? 

Mona: Oh… I thought he was ditching you, Sheetal. She smirked at Sheetal saying it. 

Sheetal: My ASR won't ditch me, Mona. He loves me a lot. 

Suddenly someone turned off the songs which were playing there and switched on the television. 

Riya: What's happening here? Why do they stop the song? The next second she froze and was not able to move her legs seeing the news and scandals telecasting on the television. 

Sheetal was shocked, would be an understatement. She felt like the earth beneath her feet was washed away. She stared at the television with fear echoing on her whole body. After a few minutes, the video stopped and the eyes of the people around her turned towards her which were filled with disgust. Her friends mocked her. People around her started calling her names and taunting her. She couldn't take it anymore. 

She ran out of the pub crying. Suddenly a car stopped by her and pulled her inside it and zoomed off.

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Hospital

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Aditi sat near Khushi, feeding her fruits. 

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Khushi: Enough Adu. I am full. 

Aditi: No way baby. You are not eating well. I will say this to Bhaijaan.

Khushi: No need. Give me. I will have. 

Aditi: That's my girl. But It's my right to feed my Bhabhijaan. She winked. 

Khushi: Of course it is, baby. You both are my everything Adu. Khushi caressed her hair and kissed her cheeks. 

Aditi: For me too, you both are my everything. I will give a little space to my unromantic boyfriend too. 

Khushi laughed, hearing it. 

Aditi: Khushi!!! I did something without anyone's knowledge. 

Khushi: What's it? 

Aditi started narrating...

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Flashback

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Aditi: Mekha? 

Mekha: Yes... Who is this? 

Aditi: My name is Aditi... 

Mekha: Aditi Ma'am. Khushi Ma'ams best friend na? 

Aditi: Yes Mekha. 

Mekha: I have heard a lot about you from Khushi Ma'am. Where is Khushi Ma'am? Why did you call me Ma'am? 

Aditi explained to Mekha everything she heard from her Bhaijaan and Sidharth's conversation.

Mekha: How dare she? How dare she poison my Khushi Ma'am? Do you have her picture Ma'am? 

Aditi: Yes. I will send it now. She sent the picture. 

Mekha: Oh, this is Sheetal. Today will be the end of you, woman. If I didn't do this to my Khushi Ma'am, it would be ungrateful. 

Aditi: What are you going to do to her, Mekha? You have to punish her severely so that she shouldn't even think of hurting anyone in her lifetime. 

Mekha: I assure you that Ma'am. She will pray for death. She doesn't know what force is behind Khushi Ma'am. Especially women. It's Khushi ma'am who made us strong women. If it was not for her, we would have lost our lives in brothels. It's a long story, Ma'am. Just know that Khushi Ma'am is our saviour. And that Sheetal played with the wrong person and she will know the women's power. 

Aditi: That's why I called you Mekha. I cannot do anything directly. 

Mekha: I know Ma'am. Aditi Ma'am I just got the message that Sheetal is in a pub nearby. I am going there, Ma'am. I will call you later. She ended the call. 

Aditi: Sheetal, your fate is so cruel. Tsh... Tsh... Tsh... 

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Flashback ends.

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Khushi stared at Aditi with horror in her eyes. 

Khushi: What have you done, Adu? It's not Sheetal... 

Aditi: What? Then who?

Khushi: That... I don't know. Ask your Bhaijaan. 

Aditi: You know, Khushi. Bhaijaan will never keep any secrets from you. Who the hell did this to you, Khushi? Tell me... I will kill her. 

Khushi: Adu, please calm down, baby. Your Bhaijaan is there no. He will take care of everything. 

Aditi: Yes... He will never leave the culprit. Anyway, Mekha will take care of Sheetal too. Poor Sheetal doesn't even know for what mistake she is getting the punishment. 

Both girls laughed thinking of Sheetal's current state.

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AR Designz

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Arnav's Cabin

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Aman: Now what? Sid said his men were going to deal with Sheetal.  

Arnav: Yes. 

Arnav's phone beeped with a message. He opened it and smiled. 

Arnav: Come… Let's go to our penthouse.

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Penthouse

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Arnav and Aman entered the Home Theatre and connected the phone to the Television.

After some time the video call got connected and they saw a dark room. 

Aman: Arnav!!! What's this?

Suddenly they heard a scream. 

Aman sensed that voice to be Shyam's.

Shyam was sitting in an uncomfortable position in a chair, hands and legs tied, blood oozing out from all over his body. Shyam looked up when the lights were on and he saw a huge screen in front of him. He stared at the screen. He was so tired to register anything going around him. Suddenly he heard a voice and looked up at the screen with a shocked face. 

Arnav: Penny for your thoughts, Shyam…

Shyam jerked from his shock and looked at Arnav who was looking at him with a wicked smirk on his lips. 

Arnav: Who are you, man? I want to talk to Shyam Manohar Jha. Not any beggar. He exclaimed. 

"Sa… Salee Sahaab"

Arnav: Ohh… Again those irritating words… Now I can confirm it. You are Mr Jha only. The cunning, wicked and intelligent man, right?

Arnav glared at Shyam and sighed. 

Arnav: What to do now? Unfortunately, I can't see any such traits in you, now. I can only see a helpless creature in front of me. Why didn't you use some of your tactics to escape from there, Shyam? 

Shyam: Save me from here, Arnav. Otherwise, your Mom and sister will suffer. You will suffer. I will make sure of it. He smirked at Arnav.

Arnav: Well... well… Still you dare to challenge me? You have no idea who I am, Shyam. You trapped that dumbest sister of mine to get my property, right? ASR's property. Seriously? At least you should have studied both my sides properly before stepping in to play with me. You are dumber than Anjali, you know. You risked your life by marrying her. Who made you a businessman, Shyam? Didn't you at least once think of the consequences of dealing with ASR? Didn't you even think of the situation when Arnav turns to ASR and stands against you? See what happened now. The result of your dumbness has to be borne by your family too. Poor them. Tch tch tch… He sympathised. 

Shyam: What… What are you saying, Arnav? Fa… Family? Arnav what did you do to my Family? Sheetal... What did you do to her? Don't you dare to do anything to my family, Arnav? I won't spare you. You don't know me.

Arnav chuckled:  Rassi Jal Gayi par bal nahi Gaya (“Even though the rope is burnt, the strength is still intact.”). Shyam… Shyam… Shyam… Cooldown man. Look at yourself. You can't even stand on your feet, and you're threatening me? By looking at your state, even I feel so pitiful. Don't worry I will take good care of your sister. Now keep calm and enjoy a spa. 

Arnav gestured to Vicky. He nodded his head, and someone brought a big bucket of cold water and made Shyam's legs dipped into it. Shyam started shivering. 

Arnav: He is shivering Vicky. Give him something hot. Vicky smirked at Arnav and threw a live wire into the water and stabilized the voltage. Shyam started whining in pain. 

Shyam:Ahhh...Ahh...Ahhhh...
Please leave me. 

Everyone around him laughed at him. Arnav had a satisfactory look on his face. Aman too had the same satisfaction. 

Arnav: Stop!!! Remove those wires now. That's enough for now. Arnav ordered the goons.

Arnav: How was the spa, JIJAJI? he smirked. This was for all those emotional shocks you gave to me within the last few years. I know it's not enough. Still, let it be. You know na that I am a very decent man, unlike you. So I can't be brutal to you. My wife will scold me. He said with a puppy face expression.

Shyam got terrified of the ASR in front of him. He felt like his whole body was going to collide on the floor. The pain was severe. Bone crushing pain was all over the body. 

Arnav: Listen Shyam. You asked me not to do anything to Sheetal right? Fine, I won't do anything to her. Actually I don't even want to breathe the same air that lady breathes. 

Shyam sighed hearing it. At least Sheetal is safe outside, and he is sure that she will save him. He grinned evilly. All his plans went into vain when he heard the next lines from Arnav which shook his existence. 

Arnav: Your Sheetal is saved from my wrath. But I can't guarantee that she will be fine. I will give you some current updates on her, now. You know she is the talk of the town. She became so popular within a few hours you know. I will show you her fairy tale adventures. Vicky!!!

Vicky nodded his head and switched on the Television. 

Shyam was shocked to see Sheetal's scandals. Her bedroom scenes with his clients were all over the channels. Then he watched a piece of news stating that the Police is searching for Sheetal Jha to arrest her for human trafficking, drug dealing and so on. Non-bailable offences are charged against her. 

Shyam: You cheat… You said you wouldn't harm her. Then why did you? 

Arnav: Oh my my… Breathe man. 

Shyam: Why did you do this to Sheetal, Arnav? I have heard that ASR never lies. Now, what happened? 

Arnav: God!!! Why so many dumb people in my life? Please take some of them with you too. He exclaimed. 

Arnav turned to Shyam and said: Shyam, I didn't do anything. But someone else did. Someone, whose sister was troubled by you and your Sheetal.

Shyam: Who is that? 

Arnav: Have you heard about Sidharth Singhania? 

Shyam: Khushi Singhania's brother… He whispered. 

Arnav: She is Khushi Arnav now. He said possessively. 

Shyam screamed in his frustration. He doesn't know what to do now. He wants to escape from here. But how? Shyam felt helpless and started shouting and crying. 

Arnav: Shhh… Stop crying like a baby, Shyam. Is it painful somewhere? Your whole body is, bruised man. Vicky, why don't you attend to his wounds? 

Vicky: We will do it ASR. He smirked at Arnav.

Shyam saw this and shivered. Suddenly he felt like his whole body was burning. Vickey's men poured kerosene all over his body. Shyam screamed in pain as kerosene penetrated inside his wounds. He whimpered in pain. 

Arnav: This is the last treatment from me to you. I am so sad that I could do only this much for you. But what to do? I have someone else to deal with. I have to pay attention there. I'm taking my leave now. Enjoy your stay here, JIJAJI... Don't thank me for this. This is the least I can do for you, JIJAJI. Grinning at Shyam's condition, Arnav ended the video call and sat back on the recliner.   

Aman: Arnav, now what? What will they do to him?

Arnav: That's none of our concern, Aman. Let him reap what he sows. 

Aman: Yeah right. 

Suddenly Arnav's Phone rang.

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Phone Conversation

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Arnav: Sid!!! 

Sidharth: Arnav!!! Where are you? I am at your office now. 

Arnav: Wait there, Sid. We are coming. He ended the call. 

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Arnav's Cabin

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Sidharth: Sheetal is missing, guys. 

Arnav: What? Your people were following her na? 

Sidharth: Yes. She was in the pub when the clips were out. She has been harassed by people there. She ran out of the Pub, crying. When our men followed her outside, she vanished in thin air. 

Aman: How is that possible? Did Vicky's people abduct her or what?

Arnav: No. They won't do it without informing us as we are involved in it. 

Suddenly Sidharth's phone rang.

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Phone Conversation

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Sidharth: Yes... What's the matter?

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Sidharth: Is it urgent? Ok, I will come. He ended the call. 

Sidharth: We have to go somewhere. The call was from Khushi's bodyguard. 

Aman: Khushi has a bodyguard? 

Sidharth: Yes, she has. But for namesake, she is keeping them. They were not ready to take any money from her for free. So she gave this job to them. Don't think that they are fragile girls. Most of them are Karate black belts and have trained in different types of martial arts. 

Aman: Oh God... We should be careful around them then. 

Sidharth and Arnav laughed hearing it and they walked out of AR. 

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Another part of the city 

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Sidharth: Why did you call us here, Mekha? 

Mekha: Sir, please come in. 

They entered the building. The Trios were shocked to see Sheetal in a condition they never expected her to be in. She was tied to the table and looked like a ragged doll now. 

Sidharth: What did you do to her? Who told you to do this to her? How do you know her?

Mekha: Sir, Aditi Ma'am gave the details. How can she poison our Khushi Ma'am? Now she won't even think of harming anyone... Hai na Sheetal? 

Sheetal: I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I'm sorry... 

Mekha: That's like a good girl. Chant it all along.

They walked outside the room.

Mekha: Sir, I thought only you would come. She said looking at Arnav and Aman. 

Sidharth: I forgot to introduce them. Mekha, this is ASR and this is Aman Mathur.

Mekha: Namaste Sir. I have heard about ASR. AR Designz. Khushi Ma'ams favourite outfits were from AR only. She is obsessed with your designs sir. 

That was news for the Trios, especially Arnav. He never knew that his wife was fond of his Designs. 

Sidharth: Do you know who Arnav is to Khushi?

Mekha: ASR… She said with doubt.

Sidharth: He is not only the designer of her dresses but also the designer of her beautiful life too. 

Mekha looked like Sid had grown horns. 

Mekha: Sir, I am not good with puzzles. 

Arnav and Aman laughed, hearing it. 

Aman: Mekha… He is Arnav. Khushi's Arnav now. They are married.

They heard a squeal from Mekha. She was jumping like a Kangaroo. All the other girls came out listening to it.

Mekha: Hey, girls, do you know who he is? Our Khushi Ma'am's husband. She is married. Come let's celebrate.

Aman to Arnav: How come all the girls associated with Khushi are hyperactive? He got a smack from Arnav. 

Sidharth: Mekha... Mekha… Calm down. You can celebrate it later. But now we have to deal with something serious.

Mekha: Sorry sir… I was just...

Sidharth: Mekha do you know who she is? 

Mekha: Sheetal.

Sidharth: So you don't know who she is in real life. If you come to know, you will kill her.

Mekha: Sir, please don't beat around the bush. 

Sidharth chuckled and said: She is Sheetal Jha.

Mekha was thunderstruck hearing it.

Mekha: You mean Shyam Jha's...

Sidharth: Sister. 

Aman: How do you know Shyam Jha?

Mekha: That Man... She gritted her teeth. He is the one who tried to sell us to foreign countries. From there only Khushi Ma'am and D'souza Saab saved us.

Aman and Arnav were horror-struck hearing it. 

Aman: This man was living in your house for years, Arnav.  

Mekha: It's better that Aditi Ma'am called to inform me about her. Aditi Ma'am is truly a good friend to Khushi Ma'am.

Sidharth: Aditi is not only Khushi's best friend but her sister-in-law too.

Mekha: Really? Great. She is just like Khushi Ma'am. She has that vigour in her. 

Aman looked at Arnav and both facepalmed. 

Aman: I told you already. Both your girls are dangerous, man. 

Arnav chuckled, hearing it.

Arnav: Spare my girl for now. She has no hand in it. It's your girl who did this. 

Aman: Yeah... She has a reason for it, you know. Khushi is her best friend. How can she sit quietly when her friend was harmed? 

Arnav: Oh really... Now she became a saint for you?

Aman smiles: She is always a saint to me. 

Arnav and Sid smiled at him. 

Arnav: Ok then... Sid!!! You deal with Sheetal. I feel so happy to see her in this condition. Now I have some work left to do in RM. 

Aman: Take care, Man. Should I come?

Arnav: No... You go to the hospital with Sid. Don't ask Adi anything now. Saying this, he walked out of the building.

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Raizada Mansion

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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.

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?

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

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? 

Ratna looked at him frowning. 

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?

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. 

News of Sheetal's atrocities were shown on the channels. Her clips were shown, and the reporter said that she was missing. News of ASR's declaration of the break-up was all over the news. 

Ratna was horrified seeing all these in the news. She was shivering seeing this. 

Ratna: This is fake... This is not true. 

Arnav: Relax!!! Mom... Breath... Wait... Have some juice. You will feel better. HP… HP...

Bring the juice for Mom. HP brought Mango juice for Ratna, and Arnav took it from the tray and gave it to her. 

Arnav: Drink this Mom... You will feel better. You are sweating too much in the AC room too, why Mom? Maybe your sugar level is dropping. Drink this... It will help you to regain some energy. Ratna gulped the juice, as she felt her throat dry. 

Arnav: Now feeling better?

Ratna looked at him and nodded her head. 

Arnav: Mrs Ratna Malik... HP made this special juice only for you. Do you want to know what's special about it? 

Ratna frowned hearing it...

Arnav: That juice contained the same ingredients which you used while preparing juice for my Khushi, remember?

Listening to this Ratna starts coughing very badly as juice choked in her throat.

Ratna: Ar... Arnav... What did you do? You are trying to kill me? Did you add poison to this? How could you do this to me? He looked at Arnav with a horrified look. She blurted out the truth. 

Arnav: Finally, you accepted. And you are asking me how I can do this. I can do this and worse than this if someone tries to hurt my family. You have no idea what I can do, Mrs Ratna. But right now I didn't add anything in this juice because easy death is not an option for you.

Ratna relaxes a little bit... Arnav smirked seeing it.

Arnav: I doubt if the poison is not in your juice, then where is it? Who drank it? Did your beloved daughter?

After listening to Arnav, Ratna ran towards Anjali's room and stood still at the door looking for Anjali. Arnav followed her and stood behind Ratna and bent towards her ear and asked, "Chali Gayi kya tumhari beti Bhagwan se milne? (Did your daughter go to meet the god or what?). I guess you are late now Mrs Ratna Malik. The poor soul had gone to hell before meeting you.

Ratna moves inside Anjali's room to find it empty. Anjali came out of the washroom and was surprised to see Ratna there. 

Anjali: Maa what happens. All okay? Did Shyamji reach? Sheetal? 

Ratna after recovering from the shock 

Ratna: Yes, my child. Everything is fine, you take a rest. She made her lay on the bed. 

After making sure that Anjali is asleep, Ratna rushed towards Arnav's room.

Ratna: Is this any kind of a joke for you? Are you trying to kill my daughter? Do you know what I felt that time? You, good for nothing fellow, yes it's me who poisoned Khushi. What will you do? Do you have any evidence or proof that it's me who did it? That girl is not good for you. So I killed her. For me she is dead. She blurted out in fury. 

Arnav: Don't you dare take my Khushi's name from your filthy mouth? I will cut your throat without a second thought. What did you say I didn't know how it felt when our close ones are on death bed? I know very well how it feels, and I did this so that you should experience how it feels. My Khushi is safe. You can't do anything to her. Keep this in your mind. Now get out from here before I change my mind and kill you. 

Listening to this, Ratna stumped her foot and walked away from there.

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Anjali's room

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Anjali: What happened Ma?

Ratna: Arnav found that I poisoned Khushi...

Anjali: You poisoned her? Why?

Ratna: For you Sweetheart. Khushi should be removed from Arnav's life. Since she came, he listens to her only.

Anjali: Mmm... Did she die? I have no enmity with her. But now I wish she died. So that Sheetu will get her love, and my Shyamji will love me more and more. Ma do you know Shyamji said that after Sheetal's life is settled we will go to Mumbai, to our beachside house. He is working hard to build that house for me, Ma.  

Ratna: Mmm... Now you take a rest Beta. She was worried about the scandals of Sheetal."I am sure they were photoshopped to demean Sheetal Bitiya. Arnav's hand is behind it. I want to find her and protect her and appoint the best lawyer to attend this fake case against her." 

Anjali: Ma... What are you thinking? 

Ratna: Nothing Beta... 

Anjali: Ma... I have a doubt. Even after knowing that you poisoned Khushi, why is Arnav silent? Why didn't he call the police?

Ratna: He is an emotional fool, Beta. He can't harm me. He will never harm me. She laughed. Both Mom and daughter laughed loudly. 

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Arnav's Room 

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Arnav came out of the dressing room after dressing up to go to the hospital. Suddenly his phone rang. 

Arnav: Khushi!!! What happened? Are you alright?

Khushi: Easy… Arnav, Easy… I am perfect. I just called you because I missed you. 

Arnav smiled hearing it.

Arnav: Even I miss you, baby. I will be there soon.

Khushi: Doctor gave me a discharge. 

Arnav: Discharge? Wait, I am coming.   

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Hospital

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Devduth: Arnav let her be with us for a few days, beta. You both stay there. 

Arnav's face dimmed hearing it. 

Aman: It's better she goes to Singhania Mansion. There will be people to take care of her. She will be happy with them. It's not like you cannot go there. He said in a low voice only Arnav could hear. 

Arnav looked at Aman and nodded his head. They entered Khushi's room to see her all dressed up to go home. Arnav smiled and held her hand. 

Khushi: Arnav!!! Let's go… I asked Maria to arrange rooms for Amma, Dad, Uncle and Aunty. 

Devduth: You both are coming to Singhania Mansion, beta.

Khushi looked at Arnav to confirm it. He nodded his head with a half-smile. It's not like he has any problem with them. But he cannot go there freely and be with Khushi. He is still guilty of abandoning Khushi for his mother. He is ashamed to face her parents. 

Khushi: No Dad… I am not coming to SM. We have enough rooms to accommodate everyone in our penthouse. Hai na Arnav?

Arnav nodded his head as he understood that Khushi can read his mind. 

Devduth: I surrender... 

Maya: Not news for me… Everyone laughed hearing it. 

Khushi: So it's decided. We are going to our Penthouse. She held Arnav's shoulder and tried to get out of the bed. Suddenly she felt like she was flying in the air and when she registered what happened, she was in Arnav's arms, who was walking out of the room. She smiled and snuggled into his warmth. 

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Penthouse

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After the dinner, everyone assembled in the living room.

Aman: Arnav is a fan of yours, Uncle. 

Khushi looked at Arnav, eyes wide.

Arnav: Nothing like that uncle. When we were in college, you came to our college once and gave a wonderful speech. I was so inspired by that speech. For that only Aman is saying this. 

Mama: Bhai Saab was impressed by Arnav since he got the business tycoon award. Bhai liked this young boy who used his tactics in business. But he didn't know that the same guy would use his tactics to get his daughter. 

Everyone laughed hearing it. Arnav looked down in embarrassment. Khushi hugged his arms and leaned on him and teased him and laughed her heart out. Arnav felt immense joy seeing his Khushi happy. He leaned on her and kissed her hair without anyone noticing. 

Sidharth: Whatever it is Papa, he is the best husband my doll could ever get. I am so happy about it. 

Devduth: Not only you, even we are happy for both of them. Come, my boy… Hug me. Arnav smiled and hugged him. His eyes welled up for some reason. 

Devduth stays in the hug: Beware of your wife. She is a time bomb. Handle her with care. He said winking at Arnav. 

Arnav smiled hearing it... 

Khushi: Dad!!! What did you say to him? 

Devduth: It was a Man to Man talk. He said with an attitude. 

Khushi: Arnav!!! You tell me. Otherwise, I am Katti with you. She pouted. 

Arnav chuckled seeing it. For the first time, he is seeing his Khushi's childishness. 

Arnav: Uncle said that you are a time bomb and needed to be handled with care. 

Khushi: Dad!!! She yelled… 

Devduth: You cheated me, Son-In-Law. 

Arnav: Sorry uncle. But I can't lie to her. 

Khushi: Dad, he is in my team... She stuck out her tongue.

Maya: Arnav, this dad and daughter are always like this only. When together they will turn the house upside down. Devji will become a child when he is with Khushi.  

Devduth: She is my princess na, Maya. He said lovingly. Khushi hugged him and kissed him. 

Everyone present there smiled at the father-daughter duo. They enjoyed that evening with nok jok. Devduth and Maya felt so happy that their daughter is in safe hands. Arnav is treating Khushi like a treasure. He is taking good care of her. Their daughter is so happy with him. What else do parents need for their daughter?

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Night 

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Balcony

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Sidharth: Mekha called me to ask me what she should do with Sheetal.

Arnav: Police are searching for her. We should hand her over to the police now. Rest you know na, Sid.

Sidharth smirked at Arnav nodding his head. 

Aman: What about Shyam then? 

Arnav: His fate is not in our hands, Aman. I don't think they will leave him. 

Aman: Let's see… 

Sidharth: Arnav, are you sure that you are not staying back for the fashion show?

Arnav: 100%. I want to take my Khushi away from all these people. She doesn't deserve it. Nothing is more important to me than her. So yes, it's confirmed. You all are here na. I trust you all with it. 

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Arshi's Room 

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Khushi is lying on Arnav’s lap and watching Tom and Jerry cartoons. While Arnav caressing her hair and reading a book. 

Khushi: Hubby Jaan!!!

Arnav: Mmm... 

Khushi: Arnav!!! Listen na… 

Arnav: Yes Wifey… He placed the book down and gathered her in his arms. 

Khushi: Did you like Amma and Dad? 

Arnav: Of course baby… They are so jovial and friendly. I like them so much. I never expected the business tycoon Devduth Sir to be this simple. 

Khushi: Will you consider them as your own? 

Arnav's eyes welled up hearing it. A drop of tears rolled down his eyes. Khushi cupped his eyes and wiped them off. 

Arnav: Baby, do you know how it feels to be an orphan when both your parents are alive? I am feeling it right now. Leave Papa… Since my birth, he has been like this only. But I thank him for one thing. He never pretended anything. But Ma… What all I did for her happiness baby. Why did she pretend that she loved me, loved us? I don't know how Adi is going to deal with this. Where did I fail, baby? Why do they hate me? Am I that bad?

Khushi: Shhh… Calm down, Arnav. She hugged him to calm him down. They are bad. They never realized your value, baby. It's not your fault. You are the best. You took care of all of them. You single-handedly brought up Adu. You have us, baby. We will never leave you. By the way, when are we shifting to our cute little world, our choti si Duniya? She said looking at him with a puppy face. 

Arnav chuckled between his tears and took her lips for a passionate kiss. He felt immense love. After a soul-searing kiss, they both looked at each other and laughed. Arnav pecked her lips and held her possessively in his arms. 

Arnav: For your first question, the answer is yes. Whatever belongs to you is mine too. Dad and Maya Amma are my parents too. 

Khushi smiled and hugged him.

Arnav: For the second one, we will be flying next week. And the happy news is Dad and Amma are accompanying us. 

Khushi: Is it? 

Arnav: Yes… Now my baby is going to sleep. You need rest. Come on. 

Arnav laid on the bed with Khushi in his arms. She snuggled into his chest while he softly caressed her hair. Due to the effect of the medicine, she slept. But he was not able to sleep as his mind was playing his mother's confession over and over again. 

Sorry guys... It will take one more Chapter to finish this story. It's already 6k + words. So one more to go... 😃😃😃

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28/09/2021

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