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Arvind's Residence.

Arnav sat in the hall staring at his laptop and smiling at his wife and daughter who had refused to sleep because Arnav wasn't around to cuddle her to sleep like always.

Anaisha was babbling and giggling at the funny face her father was making at her.

"She is definitely not going to sleep after this. " Khushi exclaimed and kissed Anaisha's chubby cheeks making Arnav chuckle.

"At least she has stopped crying. " Arnav retorted and Khushi chuckled.

He had stayed at Arvind's house together with Anjali to sort out their issues and come to a decision about how their relationship will begin.

An advice Isha suggested and they agreed with.

After the introductions, Khushi, Payal and Aman left leaving them alone but Aman had returned a few hours later with his and Anjali's clothes that Pay all and Khushi bought.

Khushi had to call Arnav in the middle of the night because their adorable princess has transformed into a crying mess because she missed her father cuddling her to sleep.

Khushi who was frustrated because she was unable to calm her down face timed Arnav and like a switch turning off, Anaisha immediately stopped crying seeing her father and was bouncing up and down on her mother's lap and babbling nonstop.

Arnav started singing a lullaby to her and within five minutes, his angelic voice which up until now never ceases to amaze Khushi knocked out their little princess as of she was on drugs.

Arnav watch with a smile on his lips as Khushi placed their princess on their bed plugged in her earbuds and secured her with pillows.

She moved back to the recliner to continue speaking to each other.

"How did it go? " Khushi asked curiously and Arnav smiled.

"Maa was right...... We have a long way to go but Papa admitted his mistakes and also revealed he never really slept with all those prostitutes he brought to Sheesh Mahal except for your aunt........ We have decided to get a family therapist to help us navigated our emotions and the dynamics of our relationship bith present and past and maybe the future. "

"Am happy to here that...... But why do you look sad if everything is going on well. " Khushi asked concerned and Arnav sighed and run his hand through his hair.

"I think Papa is extremely depressed even though he denies it....... He refused to even see the therapist because he thought they are scam....... I literally had to threaten to never speak to him if he didn't attend the therapy sessions with us and he agreed and also am scared about Papa's reaction about what Garima did....... He broke down when the woman he never loved betrayed him so imagine what will ha...... "

"Arnaaaaaaav." Arvind's scream for his name cut him off and they both stared at each other concerned.

Arnav turned to find his father with his shirt wet clearly from sweat with Garima running behind him in concern and Anjali limping behind Garima.

Arvind broke down crying and walked up to Arnav and hugged him.

Arnav reciprocated confused but didn't say anything.

"He jerked from his sleep screaming your name and searched all the rooms for you....... I think he had a nightmare. " Garima revealed as she rubbed his back whilst he cried in Arnav's arms.

The image of Arnav with a gun painted to his head kept on playing in Arvind mind.

And he broke into cold sweat as fear gripped him.

Arnav broke the hug and led a shaking Arvind to the couch as Anjali sat by him and Garima rushed to the kitchen for some water.

She arrived and gave it to Arnav who forced Arvind to drink and his gulped it all down.

"Papa are you okay. "

Arvind's eyes widened in shock hearing Arnav call him Papa and he smiled and nodded bit it dropped as his expression turned serious and he held Arnav's hand.

"It was just a bad nightmare....... But seeing you okay is all I need...... Chote promise me you will never go anywhere alone with protection...... Promise me. "

Arnav nodded and squeezed his hand. "I promise Papa. "

Arnav hugged him and Arvind pulled Anjali into the hug.

Garima watched with tears in her eyes seeing her love receive the love of his children.

They had a long way to go to repair those relationship but she knew they will surely make it.

Khushi who was watching everything smiled content seeing her father on law hugging her husband and sister in law.

The Next Day.

The family were in the kitchen happily watching Arvind preparing breakfast.

Arvind had forced them to sit while he made their childhood favorite breakfast for them and he refused help from the three and even served them appetitizers as he prepared their breakfast.

He placed Arnav childhood favorite besan chilla with ketchup in front of him and he cocked his eyebrow staring from the plate to his father amused.

And for Anjali her favorite potato and vegetables stuffed samosas with green chutney which made her lick her lips.

And for Garima, aloo paratha with curb which he always made for her during the period of their affair.

They all stared at each other sceptical as Arvind waited nervously.

"Go on. "

They smiled and started digging in and it was heavenly delicious.

Arnav and Anjali teared up remembering their childhood but continued eating and asked for more which Arvind happily obliged and that how they were found by Khushi, Payal, Aman and the others.

Arnav belched satisfied by the meal and a familiar giggling broken his reverie.

They all turned to find the entire family standing behind them and they were shocked and surprised.

Arnav pushed back his chair and walked up to Khushi giving her a kiss on the cheek.

Anaisha not liking her father giving her mother attention first let out a loud squealed making the others laugh.

"Sorry mama...... Come to Papa. "

Anaisha happily obliged and giggled as Arnav tickled her.

Arnav turned to his father and saw the longing in his eyes as he smiled staring at Anaisha.

Arnav moved closer and handed Ana to Arvind who was taken aback and shook his head but Anaisha making grabby hands at Arvind made him give in and he took Anaisha into his arms.

Anaisha grabbed his face and rubbed her cheek on his and started giggling because of the ticklish sensation.

This was something she does with all the men in the family who had beard as she loved the ticklish sensation.

Arvind laughed seeing her antics and this time around he was the one who did it making Ana giggle.

Khushi and Payal took out their phones and snapped pictures and videos of the moment.

"Di....... Can we talk? " Isha asked in a soft tone taking Garima aback and interrupting the moment.

Everyone stared at them concerned but Anaisha babbling broke the tension.

Garima nodded and walked out with Isha as Arnav introduced the family to Arvind who looked embarrassed and apologetic at Shashi.

Arvind was surprised when Shashi wasn't as hostile as he thought he would have been to him for what they did to him.

"Am really sorry for everything we did to you. " Arvind apologized as he sat down with Shashi and Ajay in the hall whilst the youngsters stayed in the kitchen to give them space bit they had to leave Ana with Arvind since she has refused to leave him even Arnav couldn't get her away from her grandfather.

"None taken....... I admit I was angry at first but now I don't feel resentful anymore....... Am in a relationship with a good woman and to tell you the truth, Garima always loved you and you are her only love....... I just hope you two are happy. "

Arvind nodded admiring how much of an outstanding man Shashi was.

He was expecting him to go nuclear on him if ever they met but here he is asking about the state of their relationship and coming to terms with it.

"We are even though we have a long way to go....... Our love had caused so many tragedies and we have to make things right before to fix our life....... Again am really sorry Mr Gupta and Mr Gupta. "

They all laughed at the similar surnames and shook hands promising to start a good relationship from now on.

Outside the mansion, Garima and Isha sat in the garden.

Garima looked nervous which made Isha chuckle.

"Are you happy? " She asked and Garima nodded.

"I am........ I thought Shashi was the love of my life but I realized it has always been Arvind and will always be him....... The final nail to my realization was when I saw Shashi with his girlfriend and I felt happy instead of sad ....... For the first time I saw the real smile of Shashi and I also felt at peace knowing he was in good hands....... The only regret I have is I wasted all his youth because of my greed and selfishness...... But I know it will all be okay soon........I can't believe I betrayed Arvind thinking he was bad. "

"He is bad if he is friends with those shady people. " Isha retorted annoyed but Garima shook her head smiling.

"You are wrong...... I also thought they were bad people until I got to know them over the past few months....... The government just villainize them to make themselves look good but they have done more for the youth than the government...... They give jobs to people and pay for schools and medical care for their workers and their families...... To the law, their business maybe illegal but when has the government ever been honest about anything....... I trust Arvind....... Yes he made mistakes but who on earth hasn't....... I have done worse and yet here I am....... Arvind is good and I hope you will open your heart to know him even if you don't forgive me am okay will it. "

Isha was surprised by Garima and sighed.

"I don't think I will ever be able to forgive you for snatching Payal from us or maltreating Khushi during her stay with you but there is no denying you took care of them....... Khushi could have been worst off if she had go to an orphanage...... I can't promise we will ever be sisters again but let be cordial for the sake of Anaisha, Khushi and Payal who may claim to hate you but deep down I know I can never stop loving you........ It's anger for what you did that made them reject you. "

Garima smiled widely hearing Anaisha's name.

"How is she? " Garima asked.

"Who?" Isha asked confused.

"Anaisha." Garima responded and Isha chuckled.

"Imagine Khushi's childhood and Arnav's stubbornness. " Garima laughed. "She is barely seven months old and is already a hand full....... She has the men especially Arnav wrapped around her tiny fingers and when she refuses something, don't even bother forcing her because she will give you the stink eye and shriek at you........ Naughty little bugger and so adorable you can't help but cuddle her. "

They both laughed afterwards and that's how Arnav and the others saw them from the balcony of the mansion.

"It looks like the sisters are making up. " Aman exclaimed happily with his arms around Payal's waist and chin on her shoulder.

The others nodded and smiled happy that the family was slowly beginning to heal.

"The four of you need to pick a date for your wedding. " Mohan said out of the blue as he zoom on Garima and Isha taking pictures of them laughing together.

"I think Aman and Payal should have a small intimate wedding with just the family and when everything get solved, we can have a huge wedding with all the guest we want. " Khushi suggested and Arnav and Mohan nodded agreeing with them but Payal and Aman looked sceptical. "Jiji, Bhai please say yes...... We can have a small one like the one I and Arnie had on our one year anniversary...... It was just you, jiji, the Prakash brothers and us but look how fun it was. "

Khushi made the most irresistible puppy eyes at them and they were charmed and agreed.

Khushi sprint off Arnav's lap and hugged her sister and Aman.

Mohan and Arnav congratulated them as the others hearing the squeals of Khushi walked up to them.

"What's the merry occasion? " Shashi asked as Garima and Isha joined them.

"Aman bhai and Payal di finally agreed to have a small intimate wedding with just us and after everything settles we will have a grand wedding just I we planned. " Mohan revealed making all of th happy.

Isha hugged Aman and Payal and Shashi and Ajay congratulated them.

Garima had a tight lipped smile but Arvind could see the longing to congratulate and hug Payal like the others.

He discreetly moved towards her and side hugged her as she smiled at him and Ana stared at her confused.

She touched Garima's cheek and pressed giggling at how soft it was.

Garima started playing with her with the trio totally oblivious of the eyes on them as they were lost playing with Ana.

Everyone smiled at them until Payal voice broke their reverie.

"Amma? " Arvind and Garima's head snapped towards them and they saw the smiles on everyone's face which surprised them. "Will you like to come shopping for my wedding with I, maa and Khushi?. "

Garima's eyes teared up especially after Khushi also smiled and nodded and she remembered what her sister told her.

What they felt was anger and not hate like she thought and she turned to her sister who had a victorious smirk and a look saying I told you so.

She turned back to Payal and nodded and the girls walked up to her and hugged her as they both shed tears of joy.

To be continued.

Precap.

The guest seeing how pissed Arnav and Arvind were looked petrified by the angry state of the family especially the father and son duo.

"My sister is never marrying your son and will not be anyone's second wife and stepmother to those two brats." Arnav yelled terrifying the guests.

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