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RM.

Arnav's head rested on the bed rest as Khushi lay on his chest.

It was an exhausting day for the whole family and the most broken was Manohar.

Even after Nani told him he was not to be blamed for Ratna's obsession and Mami's lies and atrocities, poor Manohar didn't believe it and kept blaming himself.

He had to be sedated by the doctor after he began crying hysterically and was unable to stop himself.

Nani's blood pressure shot up with all the rollercoaster of emotions but luckily for the family, it was able to be controlled with her medications.

"Arnav? " Khushi whispered and Arnav hummed in response. "Will everything be okay? "

Arnav sighed and stood up so did Khushi, he kneeled on the bed facing Khushi and he knew Khushi was worried because of Manohar and Nani's condition. He cupped her face and smiled.

"Everything will be okay....... I will make it all okay...... Don't bother your nonexistent brain over this. "

Khushi gasped hearing Arnav insult her and she bounced on him beating and punching him playfully as Arnav laughed.

Arnav felt happy knowing for a few minutes, Khushi's mind would not be thinking about the problems in the family but would rather focus on being angry at him which was his objective when he said that.

Meanwhile, in Payal's room, she sat on her bed feeling sorry for Akash who had been hit with the harsh reality of his origin she wanted to console her but Akash had been avoiding her like a plague.

Payal thought it was because of the discovery of him being a product of rape but the truth was that Akash was wallowing in guilt for failing her and their unborn child all because of his obsession to gain his mother's love.

His guilt wouldn't allow him to look Payal in the eyes let alone comfort him.

This was Akash's thought as he stood at the door of Payal's bedroom.

Even though his guilt has decreased since his talk with Arnav an hour ago, he still felt it but snapped out of shunning Payal who he knew would be feeling bad for what he did.

He knocked and Payal opened the door surprised to see Akash.

She moved away and opened the door wider indicating her permission for Akash to enter.

Immediately Payal closed the door, Akash hugged her and burst out crying taking Payal aback as she didn't expect this much emotional reaction left alone with crying Akash.

She rubbed his back allowing him to cry more.

For the next five minutes, Akash cried nonstop until his wailing turned to sobbing and sniffles.

Payal broke the hug and led Akash to the bed without saying anything.

She sat in the middle of her king-size bed and tapped her lap.

Akash crawled onto the bed, laid down, and placed his head on her lap and she began caressing his hair.

For minutes they were silent until Akash's soft snoring filled the air.

Payal leaned forward and found him fast asleep.

She took off his glasses and placed them gently on the nightstand.

She picked up a pillow and gently laid his head on it as she moved closer and slept by him.

A few seconds later, she gasped as she felt Akash pull her into his chest and she smiled as she listened to his heartbeat which was like a dazing lullaby that sent her to sleep.

Tihar Prison.
Two Days Later.

Anjali runs to the visitors' room to find Nani sitting down staring at her void of any emotion.

Even though she was disappointed it was Nani who came instead of Arnav as she requested, she was still happy.

She rushed to her and hugged Nani but she didn't reciprocate and the guards yelled at her to sit.

She called at them before sitting in front of Nani looking happy.

Nani stared at the girl she once called her granddaughter.

The girl she prioritizes at the expense of her grandsons in other to make up for disowning her daughter.

But the girl in front of her was not her granddaughter but deep down in her heart, she would love her as one but unfortunately, she had to permanently end their relationship today.

"Nani, it's good you are here...... Please ask Choteau to get me out...... You have no idea how horrible they are treating me and Mami, Mami has gone crazy and is claiming I am her daughter....... Please Nani save me from her and from here. " Anjali cried hysterically as she shook Nani's hand but she moved her hand away hurting Anjali's feelings.

She wondered if Nani thought she was the daughter of Mami and she was about to find out the hard way.

"Mami is your biological mother." Anjali vigorously shook her head as tears streamed down her cheek. "Anant Malik and Mami are your parents. "

Nani pushed the DNA test towards Anjali and she opened it and was stunned to see the results.

"No...... Noooooo....... They can't be my parents....... You are lying just to punish me...... You are lying. " Anjali cried in anguish and it broke Nani's heart seeing her like this but she composed herself not to break her resolution to cut ties with Anjali forever.

"Believe it or not but you are a Malik and a Mehra...... Mami is your mother and Anant Malik is your father...... This is the last time you will ever see me or any of my family members........ We have hurt enough and it's time to heal...... Which means cutting ties with anyone who might remind us of our past. "

Anjali fell on her knees defeated after hearing Nani's words and she started crying hysterically.

Nani stood up and started walking away from Anjali as tears streamed down her cheeks.

Anjali stood up trying to run up to Nani but her limp decreased her speed and on top of that, the guards had to pin her down and drag her away as she screamed out for Nani and each family member's name.

She was shoved into her cell and the guards her wailing but instead stared at her in disgust.

"You had it all and yet you were never satisfied....... Loving brothers who worshipped the ground you stood on and gave you everything...... Money, fame, and respect but no you were not satisfied, and now look at you..... Now the lowest of the low. " The guard spat out in disdain and disgust and walked away leaving Anjali in her cold cell.

She wailed as the remorse and reality of what she had downed on her like a heavy rain storm not stopping to give her a moment to breathe.

She remembered how she found out about her origin.

Flashback.

Anjali had just arrived at the prison, she was taken to her cell made to change, and then pushed into the prison yard with the other prisoner.

She was stunned when Mami ran up to her and hugged her.

"My baby is here...... Now we won't part ways anymore. " Mami exclaimed hysterically and Anjali cringed realizing she was losing her mind.

"Mami, am not here to stay forever..... Chote will get me out soon...... ASR will never let his only sister rot in this hell hole...... Even if there is evidence that o premeditated Shyam's death, he has enough money to let me out. " Anjali exclaimed arrogantly but Mami burst out laughing hysterically which annoyed and confused Anjali.

"Arnav will never help you and neither will Sasuma, Akash, or Manohar because you are not a Raizada...... You are I and Anant Malik's love child. "

Mami then proceeded to tell Anjali the whole truth including the fact that Arnav and Akash knew.

Anjali raged like a storm and slapped Mami who laughed hysterically.

"They will never help you..... They will never help you. " Mami chanted laughing and she abruptly hugged Anjali who tried to wiggle out of her hold but failed. "You're stuck here with me. "

Anjali screamed for help and the guards rushed to them prying off a laughing Mami and dragging her back to her cell.

Anjali was shaken by this but a sudden fear engulfed her as she started to wonder if that was the reason Arnav and the family had refused to help her and not because of Khushi like she thought.

"I have to call Chote..... I can't stay here with Mami. " Anjali thought as she rushed to the guards demanding her mandatory phone call.

She called RM knowing it was the weekend and they might be home.

By luck, HP picked up and she commanded him to give the phone to Arnav but instead of Arnav, she heard the voice of Nani.

"Nani please tell Chote to come to the prison...... I need to speak to her. " Anjali begged and she heard Nani sigh on the call.

"I will...... Expect him tomorrow. "

Anjali smiled and was about to speak to her but heard the call drop.

She tried to call again but the guards snatched the telephone from her and sent her back to the yard.

Flashback ends.

Meanwhile at the entrance of the prison, immediately Nani sat in her car, she burst out crying.

Mohan the driver turned to face Nani who stared back at him wiping her tears.

"You did right Naniji...... Anjali never appreciated what she had and this is where it has led her...... She chose this path and will now have to deal with the consequences of her actions........ I know you are feeling you have failed as a mother but you are forgetting you tried to stir your children on the right path but they strayed away from it...... I know because just like my father worked for you in the past, I am also doing the same and know this family's history like the back of my hand....... You did right and just like any human, we all make mistakes but you Mrs Deviyani Singh Raizada had done what every mother can and should do...... Stop beating yourself up because of ungrateful people like Mami and Anjali....... You have your family...... Your real family and they all need you...... Tragedy comes and go but I know your family will forever stick together and face them head on....... Smile because soon, God will not only help Manoharji heal but you will see your grandchildren go and have a long life and prosperous future with your family. "

Nani smiled and thanked Mohan who smiled back at her and drove out of there towards RM.

On the outskirts of Delhi, Garima was dragged into a warehouse by multiple well-built men.

She was tied to a chair and her mouth duck tapped.

She was furious at them mistreating her but she was scared at how easily she was apprehended at the train station and she knew Arnav and Khushi had a hand in this just as she thought, Arnav and Khushi entered the warehouse and she gulped seeing them.

"Khushi my dear please let me go..... I promise never to come back to Delhi again...... Please. " Garima begged Khushi because of the murderous glint in Arnav's eyes which sent shivers down her spine.

She knew Arnav wouldn't spare her but knew he would do so if Khushi convinced him but she was in for a surprise when Khushi scoffed at her and looked away.

Arnav moved closer and kneeled in front of Garima who shuddered to see his eyes.

"I warned you never to come back but not only did you come back but also stole from the plantation. "

Garima's eyes widened in shock and Arnav chuckled and she turned to Khushi expecting a sympathetic look from her but Khushi stood behind with her arms folded and a smirk on her lips.

"CCTV footage captured you tell from your boss's office and it has been handed to the police...... You will be sent back to them and dealt with harshly and I will make sure if it's two years you will get in jail, I will have them increase it to ten years. "

Garima started panicking hearing this and begged Arnav but he didn't listen.

He held Khushi's hand and they walked away but halted hearing Garima's arrogant tone.

"Good and I will take this opportunity to tell them about how you kidnapped and forced me to work on the apple plantation. "

They turned to find Garima with a smug look on her face and they stared back at each other and burst out laughing she confused Garima.

"My poor aunt...... You see we have documents proving you are willingly working on the plantation...... So go ahead and tell them that because it will help them increase your sentence...... You will have not only theft on your records but also defamation and deceiving authorities....... Good luck Amma. "

She walked out with Arnav turning dead eyes to to her screams.

Arnav and Khushi were about to enter their car when Khushi started feeling dizzy.

Luckily, Arnav saw this and held her before she fell to the ground.

Two hours later, Khushi opened her eyes to find Arnav smiling down at her.

She looked around to find a doctor and two nurses smiling at her and she snapped her head back at Arnav.

"Arnav, where am I and why are you smiling like an idiot? " Khushi chided seeing the stupid smile on his face.

The doctor and nurses giggled hearing her words against Arnav who couldn't stop smiling and this annoyed Khushi who was about to snap at him but mellowed when she heard Arnav.

"Khushi, you are pregnant. "

Khushi's jaw dropped upon hearing this and she stared at her stomach in her hospital gown.

"Huh, that's impossible....... I have been on birth control and I have never missed my shot. " Khushi refuted and the doctor moved closer smiling.

"Well, Mrs. Raizada........ Birth control is not always a hundred percent guaranteed to work...... Few men have high virility and produce super sperms...... These kinds of men can get you pregnant even if you are on birth control....... And it seems your husband is one of the few. "

Arnav smiled widely upon hearing this and leaned down at Khushi.

"You hear that baby...... I have a magic stick in between my legs. " Arnav exclaimed shamelessly making Khushi, the doctor, and the nurses' jaw drop but it turned to giggles after a few seconds except for Khushi who looked super embarrassed at Arnav's bluntness.

"Your test came out good but you will need a lot of rest...... We will leave you two alone as I wrote out your medications and dietary charts for you. " The doctor exclaimed and dragged the nurses out leaving the two alone.

Arnav grabbed Arnav by the hair and yanked him closer as he let out a scream.

"You shameless man..... How dare you embarrass me like that. " Khushi scolded and Arnav laughed and she let go of his hair as he sat by her.

"I can't believe we are going to be parents...... It's terrifying and am happy at the same time especially now that our enemies are no longer around us. " Khushi whispered and Arnav kissed her forehead. "Are you happy? " Arnav nodded smiling " Me too...... It's sudden but I love it....... We are going to be great parents. "

Arnav hugged Khushi and his eyes shimmered with tears of joy.

"Thanks for coming back to Mama and Papa......... I failed you once but this time I will protect you and your mama with my life. " Arnav thought as he hugged Khushi tightly making her smile.

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