"Mrs ASR....... The doctor has approved the discharge and wants to speak to you. " Aman said which stunned the family more and Khushi nodded and was walking out but halted and turned to the family.

"I know you are all looking for answers but this is not the place or time....... Aru needs a lot of rest at the moment and your presence might stress him out....... Aman make sure they get back to the palace and provide anything they need for them....... That palace holds worst memories for Aru to be at peace living there.......... This stupid revenge against Anant Malik will have to wait....... Excuse me. "

The family were stunned hearing Khushi not only know about the painful memories of the palace but also know about Anant Malik and Arnav's revenge against him.

If Aman was in doubt, he now believes she is indeed Mrs ASR.

What they didn't know was that, Khushi had intentionally done this to leave them not only in confusion but also reduce the doubt the Raizadas might have about her identity.

Khushi even though satisfied by the plan to confuse the Raizada ,was baffled finding out not only Anjali was here but the whole family except Shyam and Manohar were here which didn't happen in her first life.

Was their story also going to change like the little changes that had occurred in their second life.

Khushi brushed off these concerns as she had more important things to deal with before Arnav wakes up.

She met the doctor who instructed her on Arnav's medications and routines he needed to make his recover quicker.

Sheesh Mahal, Nightfall.

The family sat in the living room of the palace still in shock about the revelation of Arnav having a wife.

They especially Anjali tried to compel Aman for more details about Khushi but he stood his ground and refused to give them anything.

He told them to wait for Arnav to recover and only he can explain everything.

Akash knew his brother was extremely secretive but didn't know he could keep his marital status such a secret but unlike his family who were offended and angry, he understood his brother hiding his marriage because of how intrusive they were.

Anjali was offended knowing Arnav was married and never told her and she called her husband telling him everything.

Nani and Mami especially Nani were pissed not only by the knowledge that Arnav was married but also the fact that Khushi made them out to be controlling freaks to an extent that Arnav had to hire a fake girlfriend to get them off his back.

Just like Anjali, Mami called Manohar and told him everything and he promised to come back from his business trip immediately.

"I don't believe she is ASR's wife. " Lavanya's voice broke their reverie and they all glared at her taking her aback.

"Did you not hear her or are you just playing stupid. " Akash chided as he didn't already like Lavanya because of how materialistic she was and this made him happy knowing his brother wasn't going to be with her.

Lavanya gulped and looked at the women for help but they had an annoyed expression on their faces.

"Aman who knows more about bhai than anyone us is calm around her......... Bhai after waking up called her name.......... She knows us and things we only know about this palace and you think a mere person could do that? "

Lavanya looked extremely embarrassed hearing Akash insult her.

"Lavanya or what ever you name is...... Please leave from here as this is a family matter and you clearly are not family........ Out. " Nani commanded and she immediately run out of there cursing all of them including Arnav and Khushi.
"It's late....... We better get some rest........ We will deal with this later. "

"But Nani. " Nani raised her hand which cut off Anjali's retort and she obediently nodded as they were all led to their rooms by the people Aman left in charge of their stay.

Lucknow General Hospital.

Preeto was stunned hearing Khushi claiming to be the wife of such a big shot of the country in fact on the continent.

If it was true, she was hurt her best friend hid such a big thing from her but she couldn't shake off how suspicious her marriage to him was.

"Am sorry my friend, I had to lie to you and it was for the best at that moment........ In my first life, I discarded a genuine human like you after leaving Lucknow and look at how your life turned out........ You married that bastard in Laxmi Nagar and he abused you and cheated on you...... You ended up being divorced and an outcast for that cheating bastard...... In this life, I will save you and give you a better life." Khushi thought staring at Preeto.

"Khushi where are you lost? " Preeto shook Khushi who smiled at her. "Khushi I have known you for half of my life and you won't hid something as big as this......why did you say you are ASR's wife. "

"Am telling the truth........ Arnav is my husband...... Can't you see how his PA is taking orders from me. " Khushi said proudly while trying to persuade Preeto but she wasn't convinced.

"Okay if what you are saying is true then how did you met? " Preeto asked and Khushi smirked at she had already formulated a plan in her head by using the timeline of the past.

"Do you remember my two and half years ago the exchange program we had for Paris-Sorbonne University in Paris before we graduated. " Preeto nodded remembering Khushi were the chosen few to join the six months program and three months after that, they both graduated from university of Lucknow as top students. "I met him there and we started dating......... Three months into us dating and four months being there, I got into some legal trouble and I would have lost the certificate so Arnav's lawyer suggested we marry and he used his power and my marriage to him to get me out of trouble. "

Preeto stared at Khushi suspiciously and Khushi was praying she believed her but Preeto was on a hunt for the truth.

"What legal trouble was that that he couldn't have used his connection instead married you to have it lifted off? "

"I went out alone one evening after the others had gone clubbing and some guys harassed....... I punched the main guy harassing me and it turned out he was the son of an really important member of French society....... I was arrested and call Arnav who called a lawyer to help me but he couldn't get me released as the man was out of get me and would have used my illegitimate relationship with Arnav against me as me being a promiscuous woman who deserves to be harassed..... So we decided to have a short civil wedding and I will stand trial as his wife.......... Fortunately, Arnav's collaboration project in the country was going to attract a lot of investment for the country and they ended up dropping my case because it would have been a scandal to have a top investors wife in prison."

Preeto sighed and even though it did make sense she couldn't help feel her best friend was still hiding something from her and Khushi saw it.

"I know you are wondering why we haven't been together for the past two years since I returned....... Well our relationship didn't last long as he had ghosted me a few weeks after.......... I left Paris to India after the end of the program but before leaving, I left him a note at his hotel telling him I never wanted to see him again.......... I threatened to kill myself if he ever tries to find me not knowing his mother had committed suicide after his father cheated on her and I never heard from him again........ Do you know he is the son of the royals in Sheesh Mahal who committed suicide a years ago." Preeto gasped in shock as it was a known tragedy in Lucknow. "I never thought I would meet him again but I did when I went to look for Abhishek and I ended up confronting him for believing my childish threats and he ended following me to apologize......... He fell off the stairs and that's why we are here. "

"You didn't do right my friend....... You are as equally responsible for your failed relationship as he is........ I told you to stop being childish because it might cost you...... Now see. " Preeto chided and Khushi rejoice finally seeing her accept her well crafted explanation.

She knew Arnav was in Paris at that same time as she was in Paris over two and half years ago and that was the same story she was going to force Arnav to go by when he wakes up.

"So what is you plan now? "

"I am moving in with him to his penthouse to take care of him and I have a job for you. " Khushi said and told her what to do and Preeto happily agreed.

Preeto frown after this and Khushi saw her staring at something behind her and she turned to find Aman behind him.

He walked up to them and greeted Preeto who glared at him.

"Am sorry for ease dropping........ Am sorry if I had any doubt you are my boss's wife......... Boss indeed went to Paris for a project and he came back depressed........ I finally understand why. "

Khushi rejoiced hearing her well crafted lie was confirmed by Aman but she was confused as to why Arnav was depressed and promised to ask him about it.

Arnav's Penthouse.
A day later.

Arnav gradually opened his eyes to find himself in one of his penthouses in Lucknow and he was surprised find Khushi standing in his room staring at him and he smiled lovely seeing her but she had an emotionless expression on her face.

"ASR...... You are awake. " Aman came from behind Khushi and helped him sit. "Khushi ma'am sent your family to the palace and moved you here to heal....... Am sorry to inform you but your family found out about Khushi ma'am being your wife and they want answers. " Arnav's eyes widened in shock hearing this and turned to Khushi who was still emotionless as before.

"Aman stop it...... I will explain everything to him....... Can you please leave us and get us some food. "

"Okay Khushi ma'am. "

Aman run out of there leaving the couple alone.

Khushi walked up to Arnav and sat on the recliner closer to the bed.

"I don't know what came over me but I had lie to not only your family but Preeto as well. " Khushi then told Arnav everything and he was shocked at first bit it turned to happiness hearing Khushi address herself as his wife.

"Wipe that smile off your face. " Khushi berated Arnav whose smile dropped. "I want revenge and pretending to be married to you is the only way to get my revenge against your family and Shyam....... I also want revenge against you and what better revenge against you by watching your own family suffer. " Khushi smirked expecting Arnav to panic but he smiled at her instead.

He pulled himself off the bed ignoring his pain and limped up to Khushi who stood up stunned by his reaction.

He cupped here cheek with his free hand and smiled.

"You are not the only one who want revenge against them........ They took the two of you away from me and I helped them do it by being their obedient puppet....... I will help you in anyway I can and if after everything you still don't want to be with me, I will let you go......... I want you to be happy and if going away from me is the only way to see you happy then so be it. "

Khushi was stunned hearing this and she wondered what made Arnav be like this.

She realised Arnav was in pain and helped him to the bed and sat by him.

"Aman said you were depressed when you came back from Paris years ago? " Khushi asked as she filled out a thermometer to check his temperature.

"I wasn't depressed but stressed from all the nagging from you know who and the stress from traveling all the time but it's can be used to our advantage. " Khushi frown as she pulled the thermometer out of his mouth. "They will ask why I ghosted you and I will say I was scared of how fast our relationship was going and noped out but I realised my mistake unfortunately it was too late because you didn't want to see me that's why I was depressed. "

Khushi was surprised hearing him take the blame for their fake failed marriage.

"You surprise me. " Khushi whispered but enough for him to hear.

"If I don't change for the better then want is the use of having a second chance at life........ My ego, pride and foolishness cost us a happy life with you........ Do you think I will repeat the same mistakes again...... No Khushi, the man in front of you has changed......... This time around, I will no longer be the fool I was....... The only fool I will be is for you. "

Khushi blushed making Arnav smirked and they both leaned in for a kiss but knocking on the door broke their reverie and Khushi pulled away and run to open the door as Arnav cursed Aman for ruining the moment.

Aman entered for find his boss glaring at him and he smiled nervously realising he had interacted them.

"Sorry boss. "Aman mouthed as he placed the food on the center table and run out.

Khushi giggled as she walked up to Arnav and helped him to the table.

"Give the poor guy a break....... He is a hard worker. " Khushi defended as he sat down and she fed him which made Arnav happy.

"I will do anything to make you happy again...... I promise my love. "

Arnav stared at Khushi opening his mouth to eat the food.

To be continued.

Precap: Arshi in RM.

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