RM, Delhi.
A month later.

Anjali and the family were sitting in the living room impatiently waiting for Arnav who will be arriving with his wife today.

It's been a month since they except Shyam and Manohar saw Arnav and found out about Khushi at the hospital.

They had tried to visit Arnav at his penthouse but they were denied access by security which shocked them especially Anjali who couldn't believe her brother turned her away.

This planted a seed of hate in her heart for Khushi as she believed her brother's sudden change was due to her and it grew with each passing day she didn't see Arnav.

Mami being the self centered and drama stirrer she was labelled Khushi as a gold digger who had bewitched Arnav to abandoned them for her and she took every opportunity to make sure everyone was reminded Khushi was a gold digger and a witch.

Aside from Akash and Manohar who rebuked Mami, Nani was quiet even though she was beginning to believe the worst of Khushi because of how stressed Anjali was about Arnav barely calling her.

Shyam who was curious as to who the woman was and he added fire to the fuel by instigating Anjali against Khushi.

He never thought Arnav will never get married and if that happens, all his wealth will go to Anjali and him including their children but Anjali ill health wasn't helping her get pregnant but what he and the others didn't know was that God had made sure in this life, she never will never even have a chance to experience pregnancy of her own not even with a surrogate.

The door opened and in entered the bodyguards and house helps dragging in multiple suitcases upstairs towards Arnav's room.

"Hello hi bye bye........ Arnav is finally home. " Mami exclaimed happily bouncing up and down as the others stood up with her.

In entered the couple smiling with no care in the world.

Manohar and Akash smiled seeing them and started walking up to them but Nani stopped them and signalled Mami who twitched her mouth annoyed but run off to the dinning room and back with a platter.

Nani blessed them but Khushi and Arnav knew it wasn't wholeheartedly yet they didn't give a damn as their presence was already suffocating them and they wanted to leave for his room.

"Welcome to our home. " Nani said not so enthusiastically.

Akash and Manohar walked up to them and congratulated them.

Khushi didn't know whether to hate these two like the others because even though they didn't do anything to her directly, they were silent spectators which made them equal culprits for all the pain and suffering in her first life.

She forced a smile at them and allowed them hug her.

"Only time will tell whether you will end up on my revenge list or not. " Khushi thought smiling at them.

Anjali limped hurriedly to Arnav in tears and hugged him totally ignoring Khushi who didn't care but Arnav looked pissed especially when she pushed Khushi aside to do that.

Arnav didn't hug her and tried to pull away while staring at Khushi with concern as her leg had hit the couch when Anjali pushed her aside to hug him.

"Khushi, are you okay. "

Khushi nodded and a shocked Anjali pulled out of the hug and stared at Arnav who had a concerned look on his face directed at Khushi.

"Wow chote, you have really changed....... Here I am hugging you after not seeing you for a month and you are more concerned about your wife. " Anjali cried out making Khushi cringe as Manohar and Akash rolled their eyes at her.

"Di, I speak to you on the phone...... You have everyone with you so stop trying to blame my wife for your indiscretions....... You pushed her and she hit her leg against the couch........ I am her husband and it's my responsibility to care and take care of her just like yours and this family does......... And if you are wondering why I didn't want to met all of you then I guess what happened with Lavanya will give you a clue........ I needed rest which wouldn't have happened because your three would have never ever let me have peace. "

Anjali gasped and started crying and Mami rushed to her and side hugged her whilst glaring at Arnav.

"Wow chote...... So now our care is now suffocating? " Nani chided.

"Dadi stop twisting bhai's words....... You know exactly what he meant....... You, di and maa had no respect for boundaries and even if it not directed at me, I always end up cringing and never wishing to get the same attention as bhai does from the three of you, so imagine what bhai goes through........ You can care about people without suffocating them Dadi......... Bhai is a grown man for God sakes....... For the past weeks I have been hearing nothing but insults against Khushi bhabhi just because bhai wants to have some time alone with his wife........ Just because he is not around at the beck and call of others that doesn't mean he doesn't care about the family....... Bhai has never taken a break in years all because he wants to provide a better life for all of us and here you are villainizing him for wanting just one month away to recover from his accident and be with his wife. "

Arnav and Khushi were shocked hearing the all time timid Akash being outspoken and so happened to the others but Arnav and Khushi's shock turned to anger hearing insults were be hurled at Khushi.

They immediately turned to Mami who looked pale seeing this.

"Did it ever occur to anyone of you that something might have happened for them to be apart and they needed time to sort their problems out without interference from us ?. " Akash rant continued making Arnav and Khushi turn their attention to Akash.

Akash turned to the couple especially Khushi and smiled at her.

"Khushi bhabhi please accept my apologies on the behave of my family...... Am sorry you had to witness all this but don't take this to heart....... Di can be really sweet, she is just worried and stressed and as for my mother, she is a known drama stirrer so don't take her words to heart." Mami gasped in shock especially seeing her husband nod in agreement. "Dadi is a really sweet woman but Di is her weakness and she turns to be blind in her judgement when it comes to Di but she is really a sweet old woman........ You and bhai might be really tired so please go rest for now....... Dinner will be ready in a few hours....... Hari Prakash will call you down when it's ready."

Khushi nodded as if in a trance because this was a whole new Akash and same went for Arnav who was shocked seeing Akash so outspoken all of a sudden.

They both rushed out of there not waiting for anyone to stop them.

"Control yourself Anjali, your brother is not your slave to always be at your beck and call........ Respect his boundaries just like he respects yours when it comes to your husband...... As Akash said, he is a grown man and now married........ Know your place." Anjali looked down ashamed at being reprimanded by her uncle which had never happened before. "And you maa, shame on you. " Nani looked down ashamed. "You have always been the sense of reason but when it comes to Anjali you turn to the most biased person on earth......... Arnav is no longer alone and if you continue, he will surely leave for good........ You already realize how comfortable he is away from us....... Go ahead and keep pushing him. "

Manohar glared at Mami who knew she was definitely going to get a scolding as she watched him leave to their room and Akash also joined.

"Shyam?.......Take your wife to your room..... We will find out the truth from them tonight."

Shyam nodded and dragged a reluctant Anjali to their room.

He made her lie down and rushed to the bathroom remembering the smiling couple.

Whilst the family was speaking, he was busy drooling over Khushi.

"God why does this guy always get the hot and beautiful women........ Khushi is definitely a caught looking all sexy and beautiful....... I have to have a taste of her. " Shyam thought smirking not knowing he will face his doom if he dares goes anywhere near Khushi.

Arnav's Room.

"Who would have thought things will change in this life........ Akash was spitting fire here and there. " Khushi laughed but stopped seeing Arnav staring at her.

She saw a bit of anger and concern in his gaze.

"Khushi?......Don't be too trusting of people and stop praising them for the bare minimum...... It's one of the money reasons for the pain and hurt you endured in your past life and it seems you are repeating it again. "

Khushi realised Arnav was right and shuddered at the possibility of her repeating her trusting nature.

"Thanks for reminding me. "

Arnav nodded and opened his walked in closest.

He turned and pulled one of the empty suitcases and moved half of his clothes into them.

Khushi stood there surprised seeing all the new arrangements and additions to his walk in closet

She then realised the opposite side of his walk in closet were filled with women's clothes and it looked like corporate wears.

The next section were heels, boots, shoes and sandals.

And on the left side was an array of luxury bags and purses which she knew were expensive.

She loved them and moved around opening all the drawers which didn't exist in his walk in closet in their past life only to find women's jewelry and that of Arnav 's accessories.

Arnav smiled with pride seeing the appreciation and how she loved them.

He moved closer and pulled out two more drawers revealing an array of designer aviators.

"This is mine. " Arnav pointed.

"And this is yours but you can use mine if you want to....... It's unisex. "

Khushi smiled and nodded but the smile dropped as she saw something.

The once empty corner of Arnav 's walk in closet has been made in a makeup and body care station.

She snapped her head back to a smiling Arnav and he knew she wanted to know how.

"I let Aman have it done for you while you were out meeting your parents lawyers with Preeto and Shashiji. " Arnav revealed as he walked towards her and held her hands giving each knuckle a gentle kiss. "I don't want you to lack anything in this life........ This is the least I can  do to make your life easy....... I have also hired a designer to come design and arrange the rest of the clothes and accessories I ordered for you. "

Immediately Arnav was done, Khushi hugged him tightly and he happily reciprocated.

"Thank you. " Khushi whispered smiling.

"You are welcome my love. " Arnav whispered back lovingly.

Arnav's phone rang and grunt annoyed as he knew he had to take it.

Hee broke the hug as Khushi giggled at how pissed off he was.

She watched as Arnav cussed out and threatened to fire Aman for interrupting him.

She still had a hard time adjusting to the fact that ARD was the largest client of her now inherited textile company and the mansion opposite RM was actually her childhood home.

She was grateful to Arnav for making Mr Roy helped her get everything in her name.

Flashback.

Two weeks earlier.
Arnav's Penthouse.

Khushi sat in the living room going through the multiple papers Shashi had given her and she was shocked seeing how much investments Shashi had made over the years with all the profits from the renting of the multiple houses and from the Gupta Textiles which belonged to her parents.

She felt a side of the sofa she was sitting on dip and turned to find Arnav sitting by her.

She was about to scold her when Arnav stopped her.

"Save your scolding for another day...... You clearly need my help with what ever you are doing...... Am done letting you get your way. "

Khushi gave up knowing he was right and pushed the papers to Arnav.

After half an hour, Arnav stared at Khushi stunned by what he had seen.

"Your parents are Ranveer and Anvi Gupta? " Khushi nodded and Arnav turned back to the papers but this time he looked confused. "Khushi you are multi millionaire and yet you were living in poverty....... These papers are not only deeds to really profitable lands and homes but to the Gupta textiles which is the one of the largest in India and expanding........ Also this papers proves you own the largest mansion in our neighborhood. "

"It was my childhood home. " Khushi revealed shocking Arnav. "I didn't remember it being my children home because I suffered from amnesia after the accident with my parents....... Babuji hid all of this to protect me from Buaji and Garima. "

"I know they were biased towards you when it comes to Payal but why will babuji protect all the properties from them if it could give you a better life...... To me this is just selfishness. " Arnav exclaimed angrily but was taken aback seeing Khushi fuming.

"Don't slander babuji like that when you don't know half of the truth. "

"Sorry." Arnav apologized sincerely and Khushi sighed and stood, walked to the opposite sofa and sat down facing Arnav.

"My aunt and Buaji would have priorities Payal and she would have gotten the best out of my inheritance than me....... They both only tolerate me because of threats from babuji....... We may not be rich but I had a happy life with babuji by my side........ I went to government owned school on scholarships with my best friend Preeto and also graduated from Lucknow university together with Preeto in business management and graphic design." Arnav looked shocked hearing this but Khushi continued." I never really wanted to study business...... I was forced by babuji and I finally understand why........ He was preparing me for the right time when he would hand over everything to me. "

Arnav looked so proud of Khushi and she blushed seeing this.

"But why didn't you use your certificate to get a better job? " Arnav asked confused and Khushi sigh knowing it better he knew everything.

"Payal was not at smart as I or Preeto...... She couldn't get scholarships to high school and university like we did.,..... I think she had an undiagnosed learning disability....... Men who came for alliance ended up wanting me because I had started university especially at a young age when others where still in high school........ She became depressed and Buaji begged me to hide my education status....... Babuji was sternly against it but it turns into constant arguments and I gave in much to babuji's disappointed...... He was angry for a few months but with time accepted my decision. "

Arnav looked pissed hearing this and Khushi held his hand to calm him down and stroked it and he kissed her knuckles.

"You sacrificed so much for them and yet they discarded you like trash all because of me. " Arnav exclaimed almost on the verge of tears but Khushi shook her head.

"They always wanted me gone a long time before I met you........ You were the scapegoat they needed. "

"I want to make it up to you........ Mr Roy is really good at this........ He is internationally respected but only works for me....... He will help you get everything in order........ Please let me help you....... Let me start repaying and redeeming myself........ Let me start being the man of your dreams...... Please. " Arnav begged and Khushi nodded.

For the next week, Mr Roy made all the legal papers to transfer all the properties in the name of Khushi making sure it can never be transferred to anyone no matter the legal papers Khushi may end up signing.

Arnav also started teaching Khushi how to manage her wealth by showing her tricks to he used and Mr Roy also had all of the shares of ARD sent back to Arnav who discretely transfered it together with all his properties to Khushi without her knowledge.

Preeto was called to the penthouse and she like a true friend threatened to castrate Arnav if he hurt her bestie which made Khushi laugh especially seeing the shocked look on Arnav's face.

Arnav also contacted a good friend of his to make him a marriage certificate dating back to the time line Khushi had revealed they got married and even though it cost him a huge amount of money, he was happy helping his love in her revenge against his family.

Khushi met with Shashi and revealed her relationship with Arnav to him.

He was at first disappointed but accepted it and just like Preeto, he also threatened to unalive Arnav if he dares hurt his daughter.

He have them his blessings to move to RM and promised to join them in Delhi together with Preeto who was now a design manager of the textile company.

Flashback ends.

Gomti Sadan, Lucknow.

Payal was regretting her altercation with Khushi after a stern talk with Shashi who rebuked her for all her mistakes and misconceptions of Khushi and her life.

Her father and Preeto who were the only people who knew where Khushi was refused to tell her and she felt frustrated.

Unlike Buaji and Garima who wanted to apologize to Khushi to get her to come back and help Shashi with the sweet shop, Payal wanted to genuinely apologize.

She realised how much her flaws were her fault because she allowed her aunt and mother get into her ears especially when three days after Khushi left, Shashi had shown her the mirror when she confronted her about her biased behavior with Khushi.

She tried helping in the shop and it took two days for her to realize how much hard Khushi and Shashi worked.

Buaji and Garima realising the sweet shop's profit will not be enough started their old job of buying and reselling sarees.

But today all of a sudden, Shashi asked them to pack as they were relocating to their old family house in Laxmi Nagar.

Buaji and Garima were happy seeing this as an opportunity to get more profits by selling in the city.

Payal on the other hand was wondering if that was where Khushi was because she also heard from Preeto's mother that Preeto had a huge opportunity in Delhi to work for a prestigious company and she wondered if Khushi had the same.

"God please let Khushi be in Delhi so that I can apologize to her....... I will no longer be my mother's puppet again. " Payal prayed as she pulled her luggage out of the room she once shared with Khushi.

To be continued.

Precap: Payal in RM.

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