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A seven years old girl sat on the stairs of a house crying while holding her teddy to her chest.

"Navi? " She lifted her head to find her favorite person staring at her with concern and she immediately dropped her teddy and run into her arms.

"Nimi maa!..... I want you to be my only maa....... I don't like my maa...... Even though you are my aunt, I want you to be my maa not Garima. " She cried out as she tightened her hold on her aunt.

The gates to the house opened and in entered Shashi, Ajay holding a sleeping Khushi.

The men looked concerned and turned their gaze to Garima who walking up to them looking pissed and they immediately knew she had said something to upset Payal.

Shashi tried to take Payal away from Nimrat but she refused to let go of her and Nimrat signalled Shashi to let Payal be as she turned her attention to Garima.

"Di, why is she crying. " Nimrat asked and Garima glared at Payal who had her head on Nimrat 's shoulder as she rubbed her back to calm her down.

"Well your precious niece here slapped the landlord's son for just teasing her....... He threatened to kick us out of the shop and sell it to someone else if she didn't apologize but this brat refuse to apologize." Garima replied.

"No." Payal yelled in her tiny voice but one could feel how upset she was. "He hit my bum bum and I told him I don't like it and he did it again so I slapped him...... Nimi maa did I do wrong? . " Payal asked innocently staring at Nimrat has a huge smile of her face and kissed her all over her face making Payal giggle.

"My Navi did great...... But next time, kick him in between his legs okay. " Payal nodded feeling happy that his Nimi maa didn't scold her like Garima did.

Payal watched her aunt, father and later her uncle Ajay scold Garima for condoning harassment against Payal by their landlord's son but Garima still defended her stance for scolding Payal but no one listened to her and she blamed Payal.

Little Payal from the moment on avoided her mother like a plague and took her Nimi maa as her mother because since she was a child and was able to comprehend, she realised Nimrat loved and prioritized her more than Garima did.

Present Day.

"Wow....... Who would have thought it was her motherly instincts that always made her love you as equally as Khushi...... To tell you the truth, I was surprised to find out you were cousins instead of real sisters but now that we know Khushi and you are biological sisters, it explains why you love her so much. " Aman said as he helped Payal packaged the food Payal prepared Arnav and Khushi.

He was amazed hearing countless instances from Payal where Isha was a better mother to her than Garima.

He finally understood why Payal was so determined to fix her biological mother and this together with his love for Payal encouraged him to help her to achieve that goal.

"I just hope my mother agrees to the DNA test....... This is the first step to prove to her that Arnav is a good man...... I know Khushi choosing Arnav over our mother hurts her....... But I am sure at the end of the day, she will come around...... For now her rage and pain has blinded her but I know she will mellow soon and we can get her the help she needs....... Thank God Arnav was able to pull through from the heart attack he suffered. "

"Hello hi bye bye...... Arnav had a heart attack? " Miami's screeching voice broke their reverie.

Payal and Aman frown seeing Mami, Akash, Anjali and Nani with cleaning equipments standing in the kitchen having the look of concern on their faces.

"Why the hell are you people still doing in the main house at this time of the day. " Payal yelled making them flinch.

"Payal yell at us later but you have to tell us where bhai is?...... We are his family and he needs his family by his side. " Akash exclaimed in a concerned tone.

Payal burst out laughing as Aman joined her making Anjali and Akash angry but Nani and Mami looked concerned.

"Arnav has his family and that is me, his one and only beloved sister. " Payal announced in a mocking tone while staring at Anjali who was on the verge of tears as she remembered how Arnav declared Payal as his only sister.. "Aman here is his real and only brother........ He nows calls my father Papa." They were shocked by this revelation ..." Buaji is his beloved aunt which he never had with you Mami. " Mami bowed her head ashamed. "And most importantly, he has the love of his life...... My sister Khushi, his world, his air and his only will to live forever....... We are his family not a bunch of selfish leeching losers like the four of you."

Nani walked up to Payal with glassy eyes and folded her hand.

"You are absolutely right but please tell me he is okay. "

Payal looked at Aman who nodded and Payal assured her, Arnav was okay before kicking them out and leaving with Aman.

"Hello hi bye bye...... Did I just hear Khushi and Payal are real sisters....... Who is this Nimi maa and what caused Arnav's heart attack. " Mami asked confused as the all moved to their quarters.

Nani sighed knowing they will never know the whole truth but was surprised by the revelation of Payal and Khushi being sisters.

Anjali was fuming remembering Payal mocking her for loosing Arnav to her and seeing how Aman held her hand and opened the door of the car for her made her boil with rage.

She was also angry her plan of poisoning Payal didn't work because Mami forced her to stay back as she got the groceries for the house and she couldn't fulfill her plan as they were under strict supervision as they restocked the fridge and pantries.

Everything was locked and she couldn't get access which pissed her off.

She only pretended to care about Arnav but deep down she was happy hearing he had a heart attack and so was Akash who was also happy but also knew this was an opportunity to get money for alcohol by selling Arnav's heart attack story to the media.

City Hospital.

Arnav's doctor watched them laughing and teasing Arnav who was being fed by Khushi.

In the past six years since he became Arnav's doctor, he had never seen him looking so happy and was shocked when he saw the announcement that he was married during the fashion show.

Some say marriage is the beginning of a man's doom but seeing how happy he was, he realised Arnav hit the jackpot when it comes to his wife and his new found family.

"Am amazed by your recovery. " Dr Virat Shah exclaimed happily as he walked up to them and Arnav smiled at him.

"Thank you so much for helping my Arnav. " Khushi said and he shook his head.

"Your love and the care from all of you made him get better...... Normally people think medicine is what help people heal fast but emotions, pure unadulterated emotions like love heals a person faster. "

Arnav nodded as her stroked Khushi's hand and she smiled at him.

"Keep it up and you will be soon discharged in a couple of days but as I told you, please avoid anything or anyone that might trigger you again....... A heart attack is already deadly but deadliest among diabetic people...... Rest is also a good source of healing..... I will leave you and your family now....... Aman,please come with me to sign some documents."

Aman nodded and walked out with the doctor.

He signed all the papers required of him and walked out when he nearly bumbed into a woman.

He was about to apologize but turned mute seeing Isha glaring at him in disgust and a nervous Mohan behind him.

Mohan gave Aman a thumbs up and Aman smiled and turned to Isha.

"Where is Payal my supposed daughter? " Isha asked arrogantly as she adjusted her aviators.

Aman smiled and lead the way and they entered Arnav's ward to find Arnav and Payal laughing at Khushi who was glaring at them while angrily munching on her jalebi.

Isha smiled remembering Khushi's childhood and how she always did the same thing when she was angry or upset.

Arnav's laughter dropped together with Isha's smile at the same time making Payal and Khushi turn and they were surprised seeing Isha standing by the door with Mohan behind her.

"Hi maa. " Khushi softly greeted but Isha took off her aviators and rolled her eyes at Khushi and turned to Payal.

Khushi was hurt by her response but remembered how Payal and Arnav had made her understand Isha's point of view even though she was hurt, she understood her stance.

"Am here for the DNA test. "

Payal run up to her but Isha lifted her hand stopping her and Payal halted but smiled.

"I will do the DNA test but with conditions. " Isha said with a devilish smirk on her face and they all knew it won't be any easy conditions. "One, the DNA test will be done by me with only me knowing which hospital it will be conducted. "

"But we also want samples to also have other test her...... The multiple tests run the best don't you think we are trying to deceive you. " Aman voiced cutting of Isha off and glared at him but nodded in agreement to his condition.

"Two, if I find out Payal is not my daughter, Khushi will not only divorce Arnav but both of them will never met him or speak to him ever again....... If they both do, I will disappear and Khushi will never see her  father again. " Isha revealed in a challenging tone and Khushi was shocked hearing this.

"I will make sure I never contact Khushi and will leave her forever. " Arnav exclaimed confidently as he squeezed Khushi's hand and Isha smirked.

"Wow....... They say you are risk taker but today you proved it correctly....... Anyways, my people are ready to take the DNA from Payal are here...... Mohan let them in. " Isha said as he stared at Arnav visually challenging him.

Everyone felt the tension between them as the doctors with Isha took a buccal swap from Payal and drew some of her blood and same was done with Isha.

They took their leave and Isha turned around to leave when Arnav called out to her.

She turned and glared at Arnav who stood by from his bed as Aman and Khushi rushed to help him walk towards Isha.

He smiled smugly staring straight into her eyes and this pissed Isha off.

"I want a condition from you too. " Arnav said calmly and Isha nodded. "I want you to allow Khushi and Payal to see their father as much as they want. "

Isha was pissed hearing this and she turned to Khushi to find her smiling at Arnav.

"Do you think am stupid....... I knew this was all your plan to snatch the little hope left in my life........ No way will I let this ungrateful and disrespectful brat anywhere near my husband and same goes to Payal as well. "

"Maa? " Khushi exclaimed in a hurt tone and Isha raised her hand stopping Khushi from going any further.

Arnav was getting angry hearing Isha insult Khushi and seeing her tear up but he knew he had to control his temper if he was to find a way for Khushi and Payal to see Ajay and make a good impression on Isha because he saw the smug look on Isha's face and knew she was waiting for him to blow up at her to use it against him.

Isha was surprised seeing Arnav not react like she wanted and she looked disappointed.

"Okay....... If you won't allow Khushi see her father then fine but know one thing, the man I saw that day at Laxmi Nagar was a man who will do anything for his daughters including leaving you....... You saw how she held on to Payal and Khushi's hands when your goons dragged him away. " Isha gulped knowing Arnav was right as she remembered Ajay's angry tears in the car on their way to Leela's palace from Laxmi Nagar. "The love of a man for the woman he loves is strong, but his love for his daughters is the strongest and I know you already know that....... Mr Gupta will hate if you continue preventing him from seeing his daughter and same for the niece who happens to be his bio daughter....... I know he is beginning to hate you and the only way to prevent that is to let Payal and Khushi see him....... What say you Miss Isha Kundra or original Mrs Nimrat Ajay Gupta. " Everyone knew Arnav was mocking Isha by his final sentence.

Isha sighed glaring at Arnav who looked smugly at her.

She knew he was right but felt angry it was from Arnav.

"Fine....... I will let them see him tonight alone...... In two days I will rejoice when I get my daughters away from you and by now you must have already realised or deal was just to get her way from you so if I were you, I would enjoy your wife's company while it last because in two days, you will never see her or Payal again. "

Isha put on her aviators and walked away as Mohan run up to Khushi and hugged her.

"Thank you bhai. "

Mohan smiled hearing Khushi call her bhai and he tighten the hug.

He broke the hug and kissed Khushi's forehead and smiled at her.

He moved closer to Payal and sat by her, pulled her into a tight hug and she also reciprocated.

"Now I have two bhai's. " Payal exclaimed enthusiastically and Mohan pulled out of the hug and kissed her forehead like he did with Khushi.

"Wait...... I thought Aman was your bhai too? . " Mohan asked in serious tone.

"No." Aman and Payal yelled in unison and Mohan burst out laughing and they realised he was teasing them but the both looked embarrassed.

"Hmmm, so you two are more than that. " Payal and Aman looked away more embarrassed and fortunately for them, Isha's call save them from Mohan's teasing.
"Maa is calling..... I assure you all I will make her come around....... Jijaji, thank you for standing up to Isha for my baby sister....... You have my respect forever. "

Arnav nodded and Mohan said his last goodbyes to them not before commanding Aman to take good care of Payal and Arnav and Khushi laughed seeing their flustered state.

Laxmi Nagar.

Buaji sat in shock hearing Shashi reveal how he found out about Garima.

She turned and glared at a crying Garima on her knees.

"Stop this drama of asking for forgiveness......... The only way to forgive you is if Nimrat forgives but better not get you hopes up because our marriage is over and the better you get that into your  thick skull the better........ And you better stay away from my daughters or else I will kill you. " Shashi warned as he stood up and walked away.

Buaji threw a disgusted look at Garima before leaving her alone as she followed her brother.

"It's all my fault and I deserve it....... But please God, I can't lose my family..... Please help me get them back. " Garima cried out not knowing even God felt disgusted by her and her misery has just began.

Delhi Airport.

A woman in her late twenties walked out of the airport into a taxi and as the taxi moved away from the airport, she pulled out her phone and smiled at the picture.

It was none other than Lavanya Kashyap,the ex girlfriend or more like the fake girlfriend of Arnav Singh Raizada.

"I don't care if you are with Khushi and the whole world knows it but you will be mine....... I will destroy you Khushi Kumari Gupta......... I will make you pay for ruining my life........ You thought I won't find out what you did to me, well you are wrong you witch...... Get ready to suffer. " She thought as the car moved towards her destination.

To be continued.

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