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A Month Later.
RM.

Arshi and the entire family including Aman, Preeto and tha Guptas entered the mansion only to find Anjali being fed by Dadi and Mami with Shyam smiling at her.

"Subhadra Malik! " Nani exclaimed angrily making their presence known as the helps pushed their luggages and suitcases to their respective room.

"Finally you are here. " Dadi uttered in her usual arrogant tone as she walked up to Nani but stopped a few steps from her and turned to Khushi sizing her up and down with a look of disgust on her face.

Arnav fisted his hand and was about to lash out at her but Khushi held his hand and shook her head at him making him back down.

This was noticed by Dadi who deduced Anjali was right about Khushi controlling Arnav.

Anjali started her cheap water works as Mami and Shyam consoled her.

"Subhadra, what are you doing here? " Nani asked not at all pleased with her presence.

"I came her to take care of Anjali since your and the family has abandoned her to vacation around the world....... Your first great grandchild is already in her womb and instead of taking care of her, you are roaming around the world with some worthless people. " Dadi exclaimed throwing a disgusted look at the Guptas, Aman and Preeto.

Anjali and Shyam smirked internally thinking Nani was about to be on their side soon but their joy was short lived when Nani ignored Dadi and walked straight up to the trio, sat down on the couch facing them and chuckled.

They became alert seeing Nani's scrutinizing gaze on them and she started laughing taking everyone aback.

"I can't believe you and your husband will fake a pregnancy just to stay here....... Whether you are indeed pregnant or not, you and your husband have a month and ten days to leave this house....... According to Aman, your house will be ready in two weeks........ It's good Sudhadra Malik is here because she can also moved together with Mami and help take care of you through this period as you husband now has to work twice as hard as he is now has to provide for his family without leeching off Arnav and Akash........ You can stay with them here for the time being but move out with them when the time comes Sudhadra Malik. " Nani uttered the last sentence whilst staring at Dadi who looked shocked.

Just like the trio, she thought Nani will melt hearing Anjali is pregnant but she had shown no vulnerability like they thought she would which will help them take advantage of her.

"Devi what nonsense is this...... Are you kicking our pregnant granddaughter out when she is ar a stage when she needs you the most? "

"Yes I am as she is no granddaughter of mine........ She is nothing but the adulteress daughter of Arvind Malik....... I have no relation with her or her child and if you dare play the blame card again then you won't like what I will do to you. " Nani yelled making Dadi flinch in shock and fear as she never knew the calm and collected Nani had this side to her.

Arnav and the others smiled seeing Nani put Dadi in her place.

"You don't seem surprised about Anjali and this makes me believe you know about her affair with Shyam whilst he was married to his first wife. " This time it was Arnav who spoke as he walked up to Dadi.

"Yes I know and that woman never valued Shyam....... Yes it was wrong of them to have an affair but his horrible ex wife refused to grant Shyam the divorce and this forced them to have an affair...... You can't help who you fall in love with. " Dadi defended and they all except the trio threw a disgusted look at her.

They all knew about the family history since Nani didn't want to hide anything from them as she considered them family so during the vacation in the Maldives, she told them the family history.

"Nani please let get you to your room to rest....... It's been a long flight home and you need to rest. " Khushi said staring at Nani who nodded with a smile on her face.

"Hey you dirty girl...... How dare you come between family when we are speaking. " Sudhadra Malik yellled at Khushi expecting her to cower but she chuckled and walked up to her as the others smirked knowing Khushi has already marked her.

"The dirty girl you are calling is Mrs Gupta Singh Raizada to you..... The wife of Arnav and madam of this house..... Just because I am quiet watching you disrespect my Nani and husband doesn't mean I fear you......... You are a weak woman who always uses fear and intimidation to get what you want but this dirty girl here is not one of your puppets....... You are nothing but an immoral woman who excused her son and granddaughter's immorality....... A cancer to society that's what you are......... No wonder you are supporting you shameless granddaughter who was nothing but a two face manipulator....... She calls on God every time pretending to be a pious woman but it nothing but a mistress cum wife of a ghar jamai. "

"Watch your mouth Khushi or else. " Shyam yelled fuming as he abruptly stood up.

"Or else what. " Arnav bellowed making Shyam shudder and he fell back into the couch as Arnav took predatory steps towards them. "You are a loser living off my money and you dare yell at my wife for speaking the truth! ....... Dare you even look at her from now on and I will pluck out you eyes....... Your wife won't be the first pregnant woman in the world and if you think you will use her so called pregnancy as an excuse to stay in this house then you are wasting your time. "

Arnav shook his head and started laughing as he turned and stared back and forth between Dadi and Shyam.

"Oh I get it now........ You three bought Sudhadra Malik here thinking she can intimidate us into being your puppets...... How pathetic if you think she scares anyone."

Mami shook her head about to retort but one glare from Manohar made her shut up.

"Mrs Malik. " Khushi called out as a stunned Dadi who didn't except this kind of result stared at her. "As much as I hate your presence in this house I can't help but tolerate it and it's good you are here because your granddaughter will need a maid aside from Mami because she no longer has one. " Everyone's jaw dropped hearing Khushi mocking Dadi but it turned to smiles and snickers within a few seconds. "I know you already know am a busy woman and so is everyone here except your granddaughter, her husband, you and Mami so she having an additional helper will be good especially in her condition...,.. Hari Prakash and his brothers are only back to take care of Nani and only Nani when we are not around....... Dare you order them around for yourself or any one of your minions and I won't hesitate to ship you off to the servant quarters outside....... What am I even saying,I will have you shipped to the farthest asylum if I ever find you disrespecting them or any of my lo Ed ones....... Now excuse me ex grand mother in law, I need to help Nani settle in. "

Khushi pridefully walked towards Nani who stared at her with pride and held her hands as they moved to her room.

She was please seeing Khushi was no push over which she loved at it complimented her and Arnav perfectly.

Nani turned as she walked with Khushi and gave a thumps up to Arnav who chuckled as the others smiled.

"Hari Prakash? " Arnav called out and he rushed to his boss with a smile on his face. "Are the rooms ready for our guest? "

Hp nodded and Arnav asked him to show them their rooms.

Preeto, Payal, Shashi and Aman followed the Prakash brothers leaving Arnav, Akash and Manohar behind.

"Hello hi bye bye....... Why are they staying here? " Mami asked surprised but got a stern from Arnav which made her gulp.

"Khushi bhabi's company and ARD are launching new designs in a few days....... Preeto's help is urgently needed as her house is far from ARD which will make it difficult and stressful for her to go back and forth....... That's why she and Aman will be living with us for now and about Shashiji and Payalji, they are the new owners of Bharosa Cafe and Dadi is their business partner" Mami flinched remembering the humiliation she faced there over a month ago. " The restaurant will soon have an official opening ceremony and they need to prepare for that....... So maa unlike you who don't have a life apart from partying and squandering money on unnecessary things, others have to work and take pride in doing it...... Now you have the answer to you question. "

Akash threw a disappointed look at Mami and who bowed her head ashamed but deep down was cursing Khushi as she blamed her presence in the family for their misfortune.

"Bhai we have a long day ahead tomorrow...... I will go rest now. "

Arnav nodded as Manohar also followed his son to his room leaving Arnav alone.

Khushi joined Arnav after helping Nani settle in.

They held hands and walked away leaving Dadi fuming especially when Khushi winked at her with a smirk on her lips.

"Dadi I told you that girl has bewitched the whole family and now look, her friend and family are moving in...... I am losing my family because of her. " Anjali cried as Dadi moved closer and hugged her.

"Don't cry my dear....... I will surely make Arnav see through her soon. " Dadi promised as Anjali nodded.

Shashi's Room.

Payal knocked on the door and Shashi permitted her in.

Shashi's happy expression changed seeing the look of concern on her face.

"Payal are you okay? "

"Am not babuji. " Shashi frown hearing this. "That old woman down stairs gives me the creeps...... What if she does something to break Khushi and Arnav up and that Anjali, Shyam and Mami also look like really shady people....... Papa please speak to Khushi and Arnav and if possible convince them live outside the mansion until those people leave......... Am getting creepy and unhinged vibes from those four people........Naniji didn't do right letting that witch stay here......... Her respect for that witch can ruin Arnav and Khushi's life......... Khushi has been through so much because of me and you know who and now she is finally happy....... I don't want anything ruining their happiness."

Shashi smiled at Payal as he was happy seeing her genuine concern for Khushi's future with Arnav 's family.

He grabbed her hand and led her to his bed making her sit as he sat by her.

"My dear I understand your concern but this is their house and you are too young to understand but Naniji didn't let her stay out of respect but to keep a watchful eye on her. " Payal frown hearing this and Shashi chuckled at this. "Nani knows they will do damage to Arnav and Khushi that's why she is keeping her closer........ Keeping your enemies closer will help you defeat them easily...... Have faith in your brother in law and sister...... Didn't you see how perfectly they both handled her and those minions........ I have never seen this side of Khushi before but am glad I got to witness it because I know she is safe with Arnav by her side........ Did you see the look of horror on that witch's face? . "

Payal laughed nodding and Shashi joined in giving her a hug.

A knock on the door made them break up and Payal rushed to open the door only to find Akash standing at the door.

Shashi cocked his eyebrow and Akash nervously adjusted his glasses.

"I saw Payal coming here and I wanted to say goodnight to you and her and also apologize for my family's behavior. "

"Don't apologize my boy. " Akash and Payal looked surprised hearing Shashi call Akash his boy just like he did to Arnav on the island. Akash smiled widely hearing this as a signal that Shashi was now comfortable with his presence unlike a few weeks ago. "There are bad people in every family....... Take mine for instance...... They nearly ruined Payal and am happy she woke up and changed not for anyone but for herself. " Payal smiled feeling the pride Shashi had for her in his voice. "All that matters is you are a good man. "

Akash nodded and turned his gaze from Shashi to Payal.

He leaned in and kissed her cheek which shocked not only Payal but Akash as he didn't know what provoked him to do that.

He felt so embarrassed that he run out of there as Payal was trying to understand what just happened.

The laughter of Shashi broke her reverie and Payal turned and gave her father a nervous smile and run out of there embarrassed.

Shashi walked to his door to find Payal closing her bedroom door.

"Youngsters of today think we don't see when they are in love....... I know you both like each other because you couldn't stop stealing glances at each other on the island and on the plane....... Devi Maiya, guide them to each other soon. " Shashi said as he closed his door totally oblivious of Mami who was fuming as she saw and heard everything.

"I won't let you win again Mr Gupta....... First you youngest daughter stole chote from my Anjali and now your eldest daughter wants my precious Akash........Payal will never be good enough for my Akash. " Mami thought with an unhinged look in here eyes as she walked out of there.

The Next Day.
ARD Studio.

Lavanya walked around the studio fuming because Aditi one of her junior designers was the one in charge of the designs.

She was shocked when a month ago, Arnav held a zoom conference together with Khushi, Aman and Preeto and elected Aditi to head the outfit designs for the project totally ignoring her presence.

She prayed for Aditi to fail but Aditi delivered and the outfits for the photo shoot were not only drop dead gorgeous but also complimented the textiles and fabrics Khushi chose for the project.

Lavanya knew her position as head designer was now going to be Aditi's if she doesn't step up.

She saw Aditi speaking to Khushi who was there to supervise the project with Preeto.

She decided to approach them as Arnav and Aman hasn't yet arrived.

Preeto threw an angry look at Lavanya who smiled walking up to them.

"Hi Khushi. "

"It's Mrs Raizada to you. " Preeto corrected and Lavanya looked annoyed but composed herself knowing annoying Preeto means poking Khushi and Arnav's eyes.

"Come on we are all friends here....... Aditi calls her Khushi so why can't I. " Lavanya defended arrogantly smiling at Khushi who didn't look impressed and the smile on Lavanya's face dropped seeing this. "I am really sorry for what happened Khushi...... Please can we let bygones be bygones and move forward after all, GT is now exclusively working with ARD. "

Khushi chuckled as Aditi and Preeto threw a disgusted look at her as they knew she wasn't being sincere.

"Lavanya I know you are not here to be friends with us because you are only here because your position is in danger of belonging to Aditi which has been discussed with Arnav and the investors who seems impressed by her unique designs and how she had managed to get everything ready in just three weeks which has never been done before and they want her at a higher position which is yours. "

Lavanya and Aditi were shocked hearing this and Aditi's eyes started tearing up.

"Is this true Khushi ma'am I mean Khushiji. " Aditi tearfully corrected herself remembering Khushi wants her to call her by her name.

Khushi nodded smiling at Aditi and so did Preeto.

"We were going to discuss this with you after the photoshoot but I guess Khushi had to reveal it for some people to know their place. " Preeto explained throwing angry look at Lavanya who run out of there in tears.

Preeto and Aditi moved to the trailer where the models were getting ready as Khushi walked slowly behind them smiling.

She remembered Aditi from her past life.

Aditi Sharma were the few people who treated her like somebody and never bullied her when she worked in ARD.

She even defended her when she was being bullied by Sim, Pam and Lavanya.

She didn't care about how horrible Lavanya maltreated and punished her for standing up for Khushi.

"In this life, I will reward all those who did good for me and that includes you my good friend from the past........ I know Arnav ne er knew about your talent because Lavanya always stole your designs and made them off as hers and her being the fake girlfriend of Arnav made everyone fear her that's why you couldn't speak up for yourself but now you will enjoy the fruit of your labor." Khushi thought as she joined them.

Arnav and Aman arrived in Aman's Ferrari and were about to get down when something caught their eyes.

Both men raged seeing the men groveling over Khushi and Preeto giving them their seats and fanning over them.

They were they only ones allowed to do that for them.

Aman was shocked by his reaction seeing Preeto getting all the attention from the men.

He heard the door shut loudly breaking his reverie as saw his boss majestically stride towards them and he joined.

Khushi and Preeto licked their lips seeing their respective eyes candies  striding majestically towards them towards them looking so delicious in their expensive and well tailored suits.

Khushi wanted to rip Arnav naked and make love to her him but jerked the feeling off realising they were in public.

Arnav smirked reading her mind and leaned closer to her ears and whispered.

"Tonight I will make you cum and scream my name so much that you will be seeing stars. "

Khushi blushed hearing this and kissed his cheek as everyone admired them in aww.

Preeto and Aman were so lost checking each other out to an extent that they didn't notice Arshi who were giggling at them.

"You look gorgeous today. " Aman complimented sheepishly as Preeto blushed.

"You look handsome too. " Aman blushed and smiled as they stared at each other.

"So when is the wedding. " Arnav teased breaking their reverie and they both run away in opposite directions as Arnav and Khushi burst out laughing.

To be continued.

Precap: A shocking revelation.

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