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Two Months Later.
Anjali was sitting at the dinning table with Khushi, Payal, Garima, Isha and Maya.

Anjali was feeding Anaisha her lunch and being the little foodie she was devoured her lunch happily which made the others laugh.

They we're sitting in the dinning room making preparations for the Raizadas little princess first birthday.

Khushi who knew Arnav would have wanted an extravagant birthday for his little princess which she didn't want and she immediately recruited her mothers and sisters and snatched the opportunity from Arnav to make it a small intimate birthday with only family and friends.

Everyone wanted to be involved and it was divided amongst them.

The women handle the decorations and cake as the men took over the food and gifts for Anaisha and their small guests.

"Maa? " Anjali called out and Garima smiled loving it each time Arnav or Anjali called her maa but the smile on her lips dropped seeing her sad expression. "Are you and Papa okay? "

Everyone stopped and stared at Garima who sighed and stopped writing in her notepad.

She closed it and turned to the women with a sad look on her face.

"He is still angry right? " Isha asked and Garima nodded sadly making Isha angry. "I told you to keep your mouth shut but no, you had to tell him the truth....... We were all sworn to silence but you had to expose yourself. "

"I couldn't lie to him anymore........ The guilt of me wanting to betray him was eating me up and am happy I confessed the truth to him....... He has the right to know I was going to betray him....... I know he is only cordial with me because of Ana's upcoming birthday......... If Arvind decides to divorce me, I won't contest because it's what I deserve for betraying him. " Garima defended almost on the verge of crying.

The others felt sorry especially seeing her watching Arvind laughing with the men in the hall.

"Any ways enough about me. " Garima said turning back to them and smiled at Anjali. "What about you and Sunil?....... How is your relationship going? "

Anjali blushed and they all giggled knowing Garima was just teasing her.

Anjali knew Garima was just trying to change to tense atmosphere by teasing her and she went along with it.

"It going absolutely fantastic........ For the first time in my life I feel I am really in love....... I thought what I felt for Shyam was love until I met Sunil....... I never thought in a million years I will be this happy but I still worry about Mansi and Anil especially after the call Sunil received on our date two nights ago. "

The women became alert hearing this and Isha asked her what the call was about.

"Mansi had called begging Sunil to come back home but he refused........ Our date afterwards was really awkward and he assured me it was for the best but I know he was dying inside to go get the kids........ I think he is really going too far with wanting to teach them a lesson but I don't want to overstep by getting involved........ Yesterday Mansi and Anil sent me this. " Anjali pulled out her phone and played a video of the siblings.

It was them apologizing to Anjali for being rude to her and confessing they finally know their father was telling the truth as their mother had not only neglected them and partied all night, she had started verbally abusing them and blaming them for ruining her body.

They even revealed their mother also slapped their grandmother after she confronted her about her behavior and had kicked her out.

"This is really serious........ We have to speak to Sunil to get his kids back........ That witch's verbal abuse will soon turn to physical if we don't do something about it....... Di, you have to send this to Sunil. " Khushi exclaimed angrily and they all nodded.

Anjali sent the video to Sunil and immediately she was done, they all heard the door bell ring and a few seconds later they heard the voice of Mansi asking for Anjali.

The women left the dinning room and rushed to the Hall and what they saw shocked them to their core and so were the men.

Mansi and Anil were holding each other's hand but that was not what shocked them.

It was the black eye Mansi had and Anjali limped towards her and Mansi didn't wait for her to get closer and she run and hugged her crying in her chest as Anjali gently rubbed her back and caressed her hair.

"Am so sorry for what I said to you. " Mansi cried out and Anjali broke the hug and inspected her face.

"Maa punched Didi because we wanted to leave after we realized she has been lying to us...... She didn't like it and tried to force us to stay but Didi pushes her away and we run out of the house...... We tried calling papa but it seems he blocked us and we had no one now except for you. " Anil narrated almost crying and Khushi moved closer and hugged him and he reciprocated wailing.

The children were accepted into the mansion and a doctor was called to treat Mansi as Anil was fed by the women and he played with Ana who surprisingly warmed up to him.

Sunil immediately rushed to the mansion after he received the video of Mansi and Anil sent by Anjali flowed by multiple calls from an unknown number and from Arnav when he was in his car.

He was in the operation room and didn't see the video or the multiple missed calls from Anjali, Arnav, or the unknown number and his ex wife.

It was after the surgery that he was able to see it all.

He was shocked when Arnav explained what happened to his children.

He arrived to find his children asleep exhausted from what happened to them and he felt so guilty for what they had gone through.

But he was also grateful because the family had handled his ex wife as Arnav had her arrested and the children's statements were taken which was a solid reason for her to be denied bail.

It shocked him how fast the family had it all done but it also proved to him that they loved his children even though their words had hurt Anjali.

This made Sunil vow to forever love and protect Anjali just like her family did for his.

Arvind and Ajay had a room prepared for him to stay in the mansion as it was the best for the children at the moment.

Five days later, the mansion was intimately decorated for the first birthday of Anaisha and Mansi and Anil was invited even though they at first refused because of how embarrassed they were about their actions and yet they were so welcoming to them.

They had returned to their father's house two days later and after so much tears and apologies, the family made up and they gave their father the go ahead to marry Anjali and vowed to always love her not as their father's future wife but as a mother because of how comforting and warm she was to them during their stay.

Anjali was happy seeing the progress she had made with the children and the angry she felt a few days ago towards Sunil was now gone.

She also apologized to Sunil for criticizing him for his method but now she finally understood he did it not only for her but for Mansi and Anil.

Garima stared at her husband smiling as they entered the Raizada mansion from their residence which they returned to a few weeks ago to oversee major renovation to make it child safe and expand it.

She remembered her conversation with Arvind two days ago.

Flashback.

It's been weeks since Garima had confessed to almost betraying Arvind and to say he was shocked will be an understatement.

Garima expected him to blow up at her but he was silent and stopped speaking to her.

In public, he acted normal but when they are alone, he gave her the silent treatment and she knew she deserves it until two days ago.

She was preparing his and the workers lunch when he felt a familiar arms wrap around her waist and heard Arvind inhale her scent.

Her eyes teared up because she had missed this for weeks.

Arvind turned her around and picked her up placing her on the island as she looked down ashamed of what she had done to him.

Arvind placed his hand under her chin and lifted her head up making her look at him.

He had a smile on his face and kissed Garima's forehead.

"Am so sorry Aru....... I swear I am. " Garima cried and Arvind shook his head and wiped the tears streaming down her face as he shook his head.

"I was angry at you until Arnav had a serious talk with me yesterday when I went to visit him at his office. " Garima was shocked by the revelation. "He was right when he said the image I left behind and the people I associated with made you question my character....... As much it hurts knowing you were about to betray me, I also understand you needed to protect Arnav and all the people associated to me........ Am sorry for giving you the silent treatment....... It's a horrible way to punish the people you love......... Am sorry my love. "

Garima burst out wailing loudly which left Arvind stunned as this wasn't the reaction he expected from her.

"Rima? .........Did I say something wrong. " Arvind asked concerned as Garima shook her head wiping her cheeks with her saree.

"I don't deserve all of you not after everything I have done. " Arvind sighed and smiled understanding what she meant. "Look at what I did to Isha, Shashi,Khushi and Payal and yet they all forgave me just like you have forgiven me for betraying you........ I just don't deserve all of you....... I deserve to be lonely and miserable. "

Arvind shook his head and pulled her into a hug.

"We all don't deserve them but it's not up to us to decide whether we deserve a second chance....... It was up to fate and them and they both have decided we deserve it....... Don't let guilt ruin it........ Ana's birthday is in two days...... Let not let anything spur it okay. "

Garima nodded and chuckled as Arvind let her down and helped with lunch.

Flashback ends.

Garima was happy they had solved their differences and we now heading to their granddaughter's first birthday.

In Payal and Aman's room, Aman was pacing back and forth impatiently wanting Payal to come out and announce the result of the pregnancy test.

They both have been using protection since before and after their marriage but they had been careless a month and half ago when Aman had gone to oversee the signing of ownership of a new location Ajay and Shashi wanted to use to open a new branch for their now famous sweets and confectionaries and he was gone for three days.

They had gotten carried away and done it without protection through the night and multiple times.

For the past three days Payal has been vomiting and feeling nauseous and both suspected it was because she was pregnant.

Aman immediately sneaked out to get multiple pregnancy test without letting anyone know.

The bathroom door opened and out came Payal holding all four pregnancy test.

Aman stared at her eagerly waiting for her to speak up.

Her eyes teared up and she nodded and Aman run up to her, picked her up and swirl her around cheering.

He places her down and kneeled giving her belly kisses after kisses making Payal giggle.

"You are going to be a good father. " Payal said looking down at Aman who smiled and kissed her belly again.

"Let's go now....... The party will start soon. " Payal exclaimed and Aman nodded and the both exited their bedroom happy and planning on when to tell the family as the walked down.

In Arshi room, Khushi and Arnav finally put the shoes on their little princess finishing her up for her big day.

Ana had no idea what was going on but she was happy getting dolled up by her parent who have her kisses in between them dressing her up

Both parents held her hand on both sides and the trio walked downstairs.

Everyone cheered seeing their little princess looking so adorable and cute in her outfit.

Ana who saw the whole family including Sunil, his children, and some new faces who happen to be Khushi and Payal's trusted co workers and friends from her university.

Ana let go off her parents hands and clapping while giggling and her rabbit teeth made her even more adorable as everyone gushed over her.

Isha pulled out a cute crown from a bag and placed it on Ana's head and she giggled which was an indication she liked it.

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Everyone took turned kissing and congratulating her making her giggle happily even though she had no idea why.

"Time to start the party....... And first on our agenda is to cut the cake. " Anjali exclaimed as Arnav and Khushi walked up to Ana with her cake and she clapped seeing it as Maya placed her onto her baby chair that Aman and Payal had specially had it made for her.

Everyone started singing happy Birthday to her but the little princess was too impatient and wanted cake.

Half way through the song, Ana sinked her hand into the cake taking a handful of it and straight into her mouth.

Khushi gasped in shock as the others laughed and continued singing to her.

Arnav took a selfie of a shocked Khushi with himself and kissed her cheek breaking her trance.

Ana then took turn digging into the cake with her hand and feeding Arnav and Khushi and every made a line taking turns to be fed by her majesty.

This made Anaisha happy and she clapped sending some of the frosting and cake on the floor and on her dress which made them happy seeing her enjoying herself.

After Anaisha's messy fiasco, Arnav cleaned her up and they all moved to the dinning table to eat.

Ana happily devoured everything her parent feed her and the party was going on great until Payal stood up abruptly running to her room with Aman following.

Everyone looked concerned until the couple came down a few minutes later smiling and Payal nodded at Aman.

"We have good news........ We are pregnant. " Aman exclaimed happily as the family and friends erupted in cheers and congratulations.

Arnav pulled Aman into a hug and whispered.

"You just dug your grave. "

Aman looked confused and followed his gaze and saw everyone snickering and Payal angrily glaring at him.

"We are pregnant huh?

Aman was still confused not understanding what he did wrong.

Payal walked up to him making him nervous especially seeing everyone snickering at him.

" How dare you say we are pregnant...... Are you the one carrying the baby. "

Aman realised his blunder and also remembered how Khushi had given Arnav hell for making her pregnancy about him even though he never meant it that way.

"It's too early for her hormones to be kicking in? " Aman thought bit immediately pushed it aside and appeased his love just like how he saw Arnav did with Khushi.

He pulled her by the waist and kissed her cheek.

"Sorry babe...... I was just too excited and made a mistake....... Please forgive okay. " Aman said in the most apologetic tone which melt the heart of a hormonal Payal who nodded and kissed him.

The cheering from the family made Payal come to her senses and she hid her face in Aman's chest embarrassed.

Six Months Later.

A heavily pregnant Payal sat in a chair with tears in her eyes and see was for the women in the family as they all watched Anjali happily taking pictures with Sunil, Anil and Mansi as a family for her wedding.

Everyone looked happy seeing Anjali finally tying the knot with Sunil after a long engagement of five months.

Why one might ask, Anjali wanted it to be on the day she met Sunil the first time at the orphanage and Sunil just like the supportive man he was agreed to it.

It took months but Anjali was able to convince Sunil to invite his parent and the reason why it was so difficult was because Sunil had the support of Mansi and Anil who didn't want their grandparents around.

Even though they are not as close as they were in the past, they were cordial to them which made Anjali happy.

The wedding ended on a good note with the family having a small get together before Anjali leaves to Sunil's house.

Garima who was standing on the stairs leading to the garden where the get together was taking place smile seeing everyone happy.

From Arshi who were chasing their little forever bubbly princess around laughing happily.

Aman who was pampering Payal and feeding her her favorite fruits as she blushed while the older men teased them.

Maya and Anjali were listening Mansi and Anil about an idea they had for the orphanage's anniversary.

"Who would have thought our mistakes and impulsive decisions will end up like this. " Isha said as she moved closer to smiling  Garima and handed her a glass of wine.

"I love you Di. "

Garima stared at Isha in shock as this is the first time in decades since she call her di.

Tears streamed down her cheeks and she turned and hugged her sister as they both cried.

The family saw this and smiled seeing the sisters making up and this was because of how Garima broke the hig and kissed Isha all over her face making her giggle.

"SISTERS FOREVER. "

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