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RM.
Servant Quarters.

"Akash calm down. " Mami cried out seeing her son drinking again.

His drinking has gotten worse since Payal started openly laughing and hanging with Aman who moved into RM a few weeks after Payal and they have been inseparable since.

From having dinner to breakfast and night walks in the neighborhood, Payal and Aman had done it all and the neighbors have taken a liking to them and even praised their compatibility to the Raizadas especially Akash to rub it in his face.

The remaining house helps have taken this as an opportunity to taunt all of them especially Akash by calling him a loser and knowing Payal won't hesitate to throw them out, they couldn't confront them so they received their taunt in silence.

Apart from Akash, there was someone who was also hurt witnessing their closeness and it's none other than Anjali has been crying herself to sleep evey single night since Aman moved in with Payal.

Every time Aman sees her, his expression exudes nothing but hate and disgust for her.

She was regretting ever rejecting Aman in the past and seeing him laugh and care for Payal hurt her more than her discovering the truth about Shyam.

"Stop drinking now and you better get used to the fact that Payal is no longer yours and Aman is a better match for him than you will ever be. " Nani yelled as she matched up to a crying and drunk Akash and snatched the bottle from his hand making him stumble and fall backwards on to the floor as she sat back down

Mami gasped and rushed to help Akash but he shoved her away making her fall.

He held on to the closest chair and helped himself.

Mami shuddered seeing the hatred in his eyes directed at her and she knew Akash will forever blame her for his failed marriage and she has accepted it but the hurt of seeing his hatred for her will remain forever.

"I won't let Aman take my woman away from me....... Today is the fashion show and I will use the media to coerce Payal to get back with me. " Akash laughed maliciously as Mami stared at him leaving to his room in shock.

Anjali who was pissed marched up to Nani fuming.

"Nani please do something before he makes Payal leave us on the streets........ I can't become homeless when I am trying to rebuild my life........ I won't also lose the only chance of being closer to Aman because of his stupidity. " Anjali cried at but Nani rolled her eyes at her as she stood up from the chair.

"Am tired of fixing you and his mistakes...... That's the reason you and him are spoilt...... I never let you face and fix your mistakes like I left Arnav to fix his...... I emotionally blackmailed him to always fix you and Akash's mistakes and it's had made you and him entitled but no more...... I am done...... We will now face the consequences of our own actions and the only innocent people in all of those in this family is Arnav who always bore my wrath for not looking like Ratna and Manohar whom I undermined his authority in the family until he gave up on us........ If we are kicked out due to his actions then so be it and you better take my advice, Aman will never be yours and the sooner you accept it the better. "

Nani walked away leaving a stunned Anjali behind and her lips quivered as she fell to the floor defeated as Mami looked on in tears.

Laxmi Nagar.
Shashi and Garima's Room.

Shashi walked out of the bathroom smiling as he stared at the suit Khushi made for him and the shoes together with his watch and necklace Payal bought for him for the fashion show.

He felt so proud of his daughter's who were finally achieving their dreams and were now part of such a huge company.

When Aman invited him and the family to his birthday dinner at Arnav and Khushi's penthouse, he was shocked when Arnav announced Payal and Aman as shareholders and Khushi as a co owner of ARD after the dinner.

He was so happy seeing Arnav and Payal's bonding which surprised him as they were polar opposites of each other but he also got to witness a soft side of Arnav, the loving and caring man he was towards Khushi and her dreams to be a fashion designer.

This made every doubt he had about Arnav vanish and he knew through it all, Arnav really loves his daughter and will always protect her.

That night Shashi was bombarded with more surprises when Arnav went on his knees and apologised for leaking the video of Khushi resulting in him getting hurt.

He forgave him and blessed them and another surprise was Aman and Payal who were stealing glances at each other and for the first time, Shashi saw the same twinkle that Khushi and Arnav have in their eyes in the eyes of A man and Payal,and he knew Payal had finally found love, true love she never had with Akash or Abhishek.

But that happiness was short lived when he discovered Payal now owned RM and was also living there with Aman and the Raizadas living as servants.

He was against it and immediately demanded Payal leave RM but Arnav dragged him outside from the tense atmosphere.

Flashback.

"Son,This is not right........ Payal is not that vindictive to punish people like that....... Am afraid she will turn out bitter and lose her purity. " Shashi voiced out his concern.

"And what if that is the only way for her to heal from the pain I and my family caused her?" Shashi looked taken aback by his words. "Payal is a grown woman and trust me Mr Gupta, your daughters are the most bravest women I have ever known and I wish the women in my life could have at least one percent of such bravery then maybe they won't be miserable........ If seeing them suffer will heal a little bit of her heartache then so be it....... We let he do what she wants but also be there for her........ I don't know why Payal is is adamant to see my already humiliated family members suffer more but as long as it make her happy, who are we to deny her that...... And don't worry, your daughters will never change for the worst like you think...... They have been through hell and it didn't change their purity, kindness and compassion and if they want to be a little evil to be happy then so be it. "

Shashi chuckled and pulled Arnav into a hig and he reciprocated happily.

Shashi tried to pull out but Arnav held on tightly and he allowed it by reciprocating because he knew Arnav saw him as his father which he needed due to his history and this made him happy.

Flashback ends.

Shashi jerked out of his trance hearing someone call his name and the smile on his face disappeared abruptly which was replaced by anger upon laying his eyes on Garima who standing in front of him with his medicines and a jar of water on the tray she was holding.

She had nervous smile on her face as she placed the tray on the bed and took out his medicines giving it to him.

Shashi took them with a scowl on his face and walked away from her after she was done.

He walked to the door and halted but he stared back over his shoulder.

"All this means nothing and I will appreciate it if you stop it...... You are making me uncomfortable....... Khushi and Payal will definitely find out the truth and just because I stopped you from telling doesn't mean you are saved...... Khushi has worked hard to get where she is and I know how happy her big sister is for her....... I don't want your sins tainting their happiness on such a big day....... Count your days because after this fashion show, they will definitely find out the truth. "

Shashi opened the door and walked out leaving a teary eyed Garima behind.

"I will do as you say....... Khushi and Payal will forever hate me but at least they will see each other as real sisters now........ After that I will leave and let you find a good woman who deserves you because I didn't deserve then and I don't deserve you now. " Garima thought as she followed Shashi who was already in the car Arnav had bought for them.

Buaji happily locked the doors as the family moved out of Laxmi Nagar to ARD for the fashion show not knowing their lives are about to change drastically.

ARD.

The building has been transformed into a beautiful and majestic runway for the show with multiple celebrities in the movie and television industries including influencers and prominent people in the fashion world present and already seated waiting for the most anticipate fashion show.

Inside the building everyone from models to designers and makeup artists were done and ready for the show to begin.

All the teams were ready including Khushi's team.

While everyone waited one person was smirking devilishly while staring at Khushi who was standing and having a conversation with her team.

"I know you designs are the best and will definitely beat mine but I have an ace up my sleeve that I will use to ruin you if you win. " Shamita thought as she stared at her phone.

Flashback.

Shamita has been pissed for the past few days because of how good Khushi and her design team's outfits turned out and everyone knew they will definitely win.

Since she knew she couldn't win, she had been stalking Khushi to get dirt on her so that she will be kicked out but what she found was a jackpot.

She had managed to stalk Khushi to the private parking lot of Arnav and was shocked seeing Arnav and Khushi kissing each other.

SShe immediately whipped out her phone and took pictures and videos of them and immediately rushed out.

Flashback ends.

"Who would have thought the innocent Khushi would be such a slut and a gold digger having an affair with her boss...... By the time I am done with you, you won't be able to show you face in public. " Shamita thought as they all walked out to venue after taking one last look at their designs before it hit the run way.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I Aman Mathur and my co host Payal Naveli Gupta will be your host for today. " Aman announced looking handsome in his pink suit together with Payal in a blue sparkling cocktail dress and her beautiful hair in a ponytail.

"Tonight....... ARD together with KD designs is proud to present to you our new designs and it has been divided into three presenting the three teams taking part in the fashion show, team Khushi, team Shamita and Team Shantanu ar e the teams presenting today's designs...... After the show, the winning design team will be handsomely rewarded and credited for it so without further a do...... Let the show begin. " Payal cried out enthusiastically as the music played and the designs flooded in earning praise and applause from the audiences and judges.

Everyone was floored by the designs and loved it.

Arnav and family looked so proud and happy especially when Khushi and her team's designs garnered most of the enthusiastic and positive reaction from both the audience,judges and the media who were having a field day taking pictures.

The judges compiled their votes and within minutes, the winner was already determined.

Payal and Aman walked on the stage with the envelope in their hands.

"We have the results here and on would like the three teams who designed everything join us on stage." payal requested as they all walked on stage.

Shamita intentionally pumped into Khushi and whispered to her with a smirk.

"You will never be able to show your face in public after this. "

Khushi looked confused but ignored her and walked to her team mates.

"Now that the teams are all here, coming at third place is team Shamitaaaa. " Aman announced and Shamita walked forward with her team and bowed into of the audience who applauded. "Second place goes to Team Shantanuuuuu. " Shantanu and his team came forward and bowed before the audience earning a more louder applause. "Introducing our winner for the show, team Khushiiiiiii. '

Khushi and her team walked confidently towards the audience and this earned them a standing ovation from everyone and confettis popping everywhere.

"Stooop." A familiar voice yelled and everyone turned to find Shamita holding a microphone. "I can't let this injustice take place right under our noses. "

"Miss Shamita Sinha, this is not the time for pettiness...... You can voice out your grievances later. " Aman uttered politely bit deep down he wanted to punch Shamita for diverting the attention from Khushi and her team to herself.

"Actually Mr Mathur...... This is the time because I won't allow someone who's only reason for winning is having a affair with the boss of the company and also taking advantage of his relationship with her sister to get ahead in life. " Shamita exclaimed arrogantly while staring at Khushi who looked shocked.

Arnav fisted his hands seeing this and how the media were now focused on Khushi who was almost teary eyed.

Shamita nodded and on the screen were pictures of Khushi and Arnav kissing.

The flashes from the cameras increased as it was directed at Khushi but the very next moment, laughter from another microphone  silenced everyone and they all turned to find Arnav with a microphone in his hand walking up to them.

He walked up to Khushi, held her hand and kissed her knuckles shocking everyone.

"Miss Sinha, I don't see a problem with a man kissing his wife. "

To be continued.

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