Arshi FF: Ours Arnav-Khushi: Dil se Dil tak-CH :63,pg 242(NEW) - Page 135

Loved the update . Worth waiting for thank you .

Can we get a update this weekend please

Hey,

I just binged read this till early 4 am and I really loved the way you built up the story.

Really love each character and their arc, the Arnav Khushi relation has nice progression.

At the end of each chapter, suspense was killing me, what happens next? It seems painful now to know that I will have to wait for me next chapter but truly I loved the story.

Still on my toes to know what happen next with Aman meeting them physically finally.

Originally posted by: rockingsoni

Amazing update!

Was eagerly waiting for it…

The story is progressing beautifully.

Waiting for the next part..

Happy New Year..

Yay..Thanku so much ..

Yeah will update next part today

Originally posted by: Rajuawaara

Loved the update . Worth waiting for thank you .

Can we get a update this weekend please

Thanku so much:)

Yes yes...I was about to post yesterday..but missed it..will post it today

Originally posted by: Zeehana

Hey,

I just binged read this till early 4 am and I really loved the way you built up the story.

Really love each character and their arc, the Arnav Khushi relation has nice progression.

At the end of each chapter, suspense was killing me, what happens next? It seems painful now to know that I will have to wait for me next chapter but truly I loved the story.

Still on my toes to know what happen next with Aman meeting them physically finally.

Wao...that made me smile

Thanku for loving it. The word of encouragement means a lot. Thanku..

Yes...will update it today..

And yes..welcome to journey of my Arshi.:)

Chapter -55

Dil Se Dil tak

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NOTE: I recently realized i have been writing this story for so many months..infact 2+ years. Considering that fact, I have decided to give update every week. Tue/Wed. Hope I should be able to finish the story soon....Kahi bore na kardu tumlogo ko delay karke karke karke..:)..

Lets see how dedicated I will be;)

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Time and again people remind us who we are, time and again situation reminds us who we are..time and again circumstances reminds us…..but the only thing true to our heart is what our own soul keeps reminding us often and often..and most of the time we forget to listen to our inner voice..

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Raijyada House.

It was along tiring journey for Aman. But he and his other friend checked in to Marriot hotel which was near to Raijyada juhu house and as per plan their plan, they were on dot time for Arnav rare birthday party celebration. If it was for someone else Aman would have not agreed to reschedule his flights. But the party was the celebration of Arnav . His super star friend!!, which itself speaks thousands words. But today Aman was there for all more than that alone reason. First, he liked Arnav’s glamour world which he occasionally stables upon. And then the most important subject of matter, a puzzle in itself. KHUSHI. He was aware of all rumours he had read of Arnav and Khushi. Your superstar friend is very close to your soon to be going wife. This was pretty surprising and interesting puzzle to Aman because he was more curious why khushi did not mention him anytime. Was it the factor because sheetal was missing and Khushi was honest about it, or may be in real Arnav was never so serious about khsuhi or actually there is nothing between them? But his inner voice told, there is much more to it. And that if its case, he would like to go beyond depth to see the fun. But he saw Arnav was cheerfully interacting with the top model and that he looked so carefree. It did add bit of confusion in Aman’s mind. But more than confusion , its always the jealous factor which would come time and again. Jealous of the stardom Arnav enjoys. That’s not every ones cup of tea. The glare of every eyes were on the model., and a superstar.

Aman scooped his drink and again one shot after another. He got the voice mail from khuhsi. He opened to play it, but that left him in a baffled state.

“Iam in Mumbai Aman”

Aman played it again and again and heaps of questions piled -count my lucky stars Should I be meeting my lady here in Mumbai?, is she there for Arnav birthday or sheetal is really found here. If she would have been here for arnav birthday she would have made appearance here. But no. her voice looked concerned.

He wondered about sheetal. Every time he talked with khushi, she did not get any clear cut information.

Aman decided to put the end. He replied in single tone..”Khushi , Iam in Mumbai.!“

He waited for her reply, but he did not get any respond. He tried to call her, but she did not receive. He assumed she must have slept. He frustrated kept the phone back in his trousers.

“So tomorrow morning, I am need to meet Khushi at any condition…”, but till then,“

He searched for Arnav and karan . But no one really were visible in near sight. He took the excuse and asked Anjali, if he has seen Arnav. When Anjali noded that Arnav has gone to his flat for some work. He got a call from karan that he will be meeting him tomorrow and that he some urgent work calls him. Karan asked Aman to come to his flat for a night stay. But Aman mentioned that they have already booked a hotel along with few of their US mates. Group of friends then agreed to have a dinner together before aman could fly to Bangalore.

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ArnavFlat

Arnav got the call and he conveyed khushi that driver is waiting near the lift entrance and that he would safely drop her hospital. Khushi politely noded and went towards lift. Whose call could be she wondered. She went inside the lifts and then caressed her palm like never before. That kiss from Arnav and those husky words from his sizzling eyes..his words echoed in those 4 walls.

“Thought to fulfill the wish of my most special fan”

She blushed, and blushed, smiled like mad. She then kissed her palm and then again blushed. Was it genuine from his side to fulfil my wish, or does he really feel something for me? She wondered back. She blushed again and then the lift door sat the basement opened suddenly.

There were few of teen girls in their 20’s who were standing outside. Seeing khushi blushing ,they laughed. Khushi could sense they were some rich girls , who had returned back from some party. She looked at them from top to bottom. Glittering short tops, heavy makeup, could sense they had enough of alcohol.

“F**k, Can you come out” One of the girls shouted.

Khushi suddenly came outside, and looked them from her side angle and imagined if the ylife is so cool. These teens must be enjoying life to fullest. No commitments, no worries, just partying. She stopped in her tracks as she heard them talking loudly.

“I don’t know, why this entrance is opened for workers? Cant the management give them notice. All workers have separate lift. F**king..”

Khushi looked back suddenly in surprise. “Did they assume me maid?””

She took a deep breath. Ok, I was straight from hospital, I was straight from all hectic day schedules. , but that does not state that Iam, or I look……She stopped what she was blabbering. She ran suddenly towards left, pressed the lift button. It was still in basement and it opened.

‘What the F**?” the girl muttered.

“Iam not any of worker ok. Watch the language .I am an Engineer. I had come here to meet the actor Arnav Singh Raijyada. “

“Arnav Singh Raijyada, the actor?”” Girl asked and then laughed out hard….”Check yourself!” and then the lift went away, splitting khushi in several parts.

Right!! Khushi was not one among the showbizz and glamour world, she belonged to decent middle class family where applying foundation, and bit of kajal was just the thing she learned for any friends and family get together. And eventually from last 4 months, she did not even take care of herself.

Teen girls words echoed inside her, as she remembered -””check yourself””, they alcoholic laugh break her down. A moment of pause and she started convincing herself which she always does.

“Offcourse khushi, what u were imagining. You would suit Arnav ? He is from glamor world. And that’s why I guess he don’t have feelings, he might just consider you as a good close friend. A close friend a close bond, but nothing more. How could you expect ? how could you dream ? how could you even think he might feel something more..”

Dreaming big is wrong? Dreaming to be rich is wrong? Dreaming all that which is out of reach is wrong? NO !! . Every one has right to dream, dream of something where u magically cast your spell on a man and he does wonders on you. But dream is not reality. Dreaming out of reach is wrong, Dreaming something which is not your or was not meant to be yours is wrong. Why can’’t we appreciate what we have then? Sometimes its just the…..

‘Khushi, dont fly fly. Come to the ground” She pinched herself hard. All those butterflies she had adopted in her stomach from last few hours, she let them go. All those sudden realization coming to terms that indeed she was feeling something for him , made her to come to terms that feelings are different and the reality is different.

Feelings never do make any sense. They get you all confused. Then they drive you around for hours and hours before they drop you right back where you started.

We need to lead the life , and that is what sustains at the last. She wiped the silent tears as she rested her head on the car couch. She then saw there was voice call from Aman.

“Reality is here and this what would remain” she realized. She clicked on voice mail which left her eyes wide open.

“Khsuhi ,you are in Mumbai? Where are you? To Tell you, Iam in Mumbai too. Just landed few hours before. Had some work. Had flight to bangalore tomorrow evening. Call me back asap. Iam waiting. ”

Aman in Mumbai?? Her eyes were wide open. And then she could ponder on arnav and karan’s words.. Is he Arnav friend? No No, Aman mentioned he came here for some work. If it was ARnav birthday party he would have mentioned. What is there to hide, ? You are thinking too much Khushi. Just a name and place coincidence……She pressed her head and then thought to call Aman reaching hospital.

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RaijyadaHouse

Not everything needs to be said, some things are just understood. Sometimes, ones eyes are enough to express hidden feelings and emotions. Arnav wondered, about that kiss he placed on Khushi’s hands. He himself was in surprise, what made him to do that. He was never before the same way.

“Why khushi?. Why you are affecting me so much?’

He could imagine how surprised and shocked Khushi looked . And then he could also see a tint of water in her eyes which said many things.

“Can someone be really so crazy for me? “ He imagined the days when he had caught khushi following him. The days when she would ask him about actors routine. It was all making sense, as and when he would recollect the past.

“How do you know Khushi, I don’t take milk”

“mmm..wo..wo…Face reading you see”

His lips took another curve, as he remembered when she would pretend to tell about him. She knew all my likes and dislikes.

“You need to come for my marriage. Wont you? ”Khushi’s words echoed within.

Arnav for the first time, clutched his fingers and rested his hands back. He looked at the sky above him, which was glowing in the beauty of scattered stars.

“The way you did Mr Raijyada it actually reminded me of scene from the film DDLJ”, Khushi’s expressive behavior pondered over him

“You see, the actor was not sure of his feelings and would eventually come at heroine’s marriage and would finally confess his love” Khushi’s explanation made him to think. What did she mean it? Was she was trying to convey something? But she is commited to someone else….

Men are often afraid to cry because they are told that crying is for babies, tears are for women. There are times when people feel so bad that they cant express they feelings in words. Deep down it is some strange feeling which makes it difficult to accept nor to reject.

what did we have between us?

Arnav flipped his phone, and then opened his mobile browser and typed the words DDLJ film. He looked at good few seconds on screen,. and then, car had arrived at Raijyada house.

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Hospital

4am

As Khushi reached hospital exhausted, lost in own world of confusion, love, Aman, arnav, she looked at her sister still sleeping peacefully. She walked towards the special guest launge, where she saw Payal was resting in comfortable couch. Can someone get any special friend like one, who could just leave everything and come right beside you, to support and help.. She sat beside her and kept her shoulder beside payal, when she saw Karan was taking nap straight opposite to her.

She looked him again in reverie. “So karan dropped me to arnav home, and came back directly to hospital?” She thought a minute, but then everything was already so much she had been thinking. She closed her eyes in exhaustion and dozed off in seconds.

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RaijyadaHouse

Arnav came to the Raijyada house , when he met Anjali towards the entrance. Anjali was furious that why Manohar sent Arnav to flat all of sudden. Arnav then stressed upon the thing Manohar had actually sent him for.

“Di, Dad, just told to visit the flat. I mean don’t know what was wrong with him.But he said there is some Surprise. Can you believe him?”

“Seriously?”

Arnav made a pity face to tell that was the fact.

“At 2:30 he told that there is surprise for you?” That’s so unusual of him! So what was it?”” Anjali asked folding her hands.

“I don’t know..I mean” Arnav replied, confused, as he suddenly remembered how he almost forgot about everything when khushi arrived at his home.

“I don’t know Di . I couldnot find anything“ Arnav spoke slowly still stressing on thought why Manohar had actually sent him suddenly.

‘What! you were away for 2 hrs almost? And u didnt find anything?”

“mm..I..mmmm..I” Arnav found so difficulty telling khushi had come to his flat, that he spent those one and half hours with khushi, but he was surprised with his own conviction that he was not able to take khushi name. He knows Anjali hates her, but he was never like that. He could never lie nor hide the fact, but why was he not willing to take her name. He recollected how khushi once said to him about WHite lies. Should I hide the fact of meeting Khushi?

->” It is just a simple white Lie. I mean, Its small, its deliberate I know, but it does no harm.A lie which is spoken not to hurt anyone”

“what rubbish? Why should I lie? Why should I hide. Di hates her,but I also need to make Di understand that Khusshi is innocent. And once Di knows about how khushi suffered finding sheetal, Iam sure Di would reconcile with her terms.

Arnav was lost in thoughts

“Arni? What are you blabbering. This is the 1st time iam seeing you like this. DO you even know, I mean Catrine had just flown on my request to surprise you for party. You were supposed to be here. I was so embarrassed”

“Oh Di. So you are angry because I could not spend time with her?”

“”I mean yeah, but even your friends..Aman, john,,they came here long back directly and you seem to be missing””

“Oh di. We have already planned for a dinner tomorrow. We guys are catching up anyway. But Di, I need to make you understand something.” As Arnav was above to tell about meeting Khushi, they heard the noises towards the security Gate.

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Raijyada House.

There was a continuous tension at security gate. All of them looked towards the security guard who rushed in.

“Whats the noise?” Arnav asked.

“Sir, Lavanya madam has come”

Arnav looked towards Anjali, who looked more tensed than surprised. She directed the guard to not allow anyone , but guard politely noded that Lavanya is heavily drunk and making issue. The second later, both Arnav and Anjali turned towards gates as they heard Lavanya taking Arnav name.

“F**k” Anjali muttered.

“She is shouting. Allow her in” Arnav said

“Arnie? “Anjali resisted for arnav’s decision

“Di. She would just create a mess and you know tomorrow headlines in page 3, that she drank and created a scene. “”

“”I understand that”

“I told you Di, Lavanya is now a drug addict, remember I told you to stay far”

“I swear ARni. I have not kept any contacts with her. Totally fused off. And I did not invite her for party”

Arnav politely convinced Anjali that he will deal with Lavanya, but Anjali had her own fears of truth prevailing out and Lavanya being drunken state, Anjali was on her nerves. But arnav insisted that he will handle it. But Anjali did not agree. They finally asked Lavanya to let her in.

“Happy Birthday Arnav” Lavanya kept repeating as she walked towards them

Arnav carefully looked at Lavanya as she came forward wishing him. She was drunk ,unable to hold herself. But Arnav stood rooted to his ground. Lavanya carefuly walked towards him. Balancing herself.

“These gaurds were not allowing to meet u. How pathethic” Lavanya spoke and continued walking.

“I have come to wish you Arni..”

Arnav still observed her as she walked closer to him. He did not utter anything. Anjali was continuous fussing on her, when Lavanya couldnot bear it and requested Anjali to give her a moment to talk in private.

“What you want Lavanya” arnav shooted his question

“I just came to wish you arni”

“I heard it Lavanya. Anything else?”

“You didnot invite me to your party?”

“ Hope you realize I have broken up all ties with you. All ties and I mean it..”

“ Iam sorry. How many times have to tell you. Iam sorry. But I cant forget. I really tried, but I cant. I cant see you with anyone. But I cant leave without you”

“Lavanya. Leave right now. I don’t want to create any noise. Just leave !”

“Comeback. Please Arnie. “

“I hope you are aware for all the things you have done. You don’t even have a permission to stand here for a minute. Iam repeating again, I don’t want to create a scene leave.”

“Arnav,Just for mere that girl Khushi, you have forgotten me?...What I have done. Arnav? .I agree I was jealous, I agree I planned to destroy her, but all because I loved you..

Arnav closed his fist in anger. Anjali could sense it was going somewhere else. She did not expect khushi name to pop in here. But she could see how Arnav was getting disturbed, getting fuming.

“Arni, She is drunk. Lets call her PA” Anjali said finally

Lavanya was continually in stage of conniving Arnav. Anjali tried to intertwine, but Lavanya pushed her hands aside.

“What I have done so much? Don’t you know even your sister is equally responsible.” Lavanaya shouted pushing anjali hand aside.. You bitch leave me!”

Arnav eyes were wide open.

Lavanya continued. “Your Loving sister anjali di…you want to know about her…she is one gameplayer” Anjali was in huge shock, what Lavanya spoke.

“STOP ITLAVANYA. GET OUT right now..” Arnav shouted as he heard Lavanya blaming Anjali.

“SHE is drunk Arnav. You were right. She has gone into depression and have to be sent to mental asylum” Anjali quickly corrected her position, trying to divert the situation.

Arnav moved towards Lavanya and spoke “How dare you take Anjali name?”

“”Arnieleave!..lets go… She is pyschopath” Anjali continued

“Mental? I am mental? And you are what ? “ Lavanya continued in aggression

“ENOUGH LAVANYA.MIND your tongue. If it was not your syndrome or depression issue , I would have put you behind the bars, be prepared to get legal notice tomorrow from Lawyer. I would soon like to see you behind bars and I have enough proofs for that! I now don’t care of PUBLIC view nor any of media views” Arnav spoke angrily and continued-“You know every time I start feeling good towards women, women like you will change my MIND”

Anjali consoled arnav and asked him to go inside. Arnav went totally disturbed and agitated. As Anjali observed Arnav going out fuming, she turned to speak to Lavanya.

“What were you planning to tell Arnav right now? About myself and you thought he would believe? “ Anjali gave a hearty laugh.

she gave a hand slap warning to Lavanya and cautioned her not to disclose anything.

“Don’t dare do that!. You better know why!” Anjali gave a warning again and then asked the gaurds to take Lavanya off. After a minute drama, when Lavanya went , Anjali kept the reminder to make 2 important calls.

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An agitated Arnav was walking towards insidehis premises, when he saw the JW Marriot hotel car passing beside and then he could spot Aman siting with some women. It looked Aman was kissing her.

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Hospital

6am

It was when Khushi suddenly woke up as the sounds of surroundings were disturbing her. She got up suddenly and rushed to the room where sheetal was being taken care. She had still her eyes closed. She sat near to her..holding her akka’s hand. She saw door opening and payal coming in.

“kya hua kal? Did u tell Arnav?” Payal asked in her slow tone. But khushi did notrespond.

“Khushi, what happened? “ Payal stressed again

“kuch nahi. You know iam just concerned about akka right now. Have you imagined how will she react if she comes to know she being trafficked, raped…Payal, I don’t want to think anything else. Just want to go to Bangalore, take care of Akka. Apply for job, ..And you know aman is in Mumbai. I don’t know how will I explain him ..about postponing engagement…my life has become MESS “ Khushi suddenly fired her frustration and went out of room.

Payal rushed out and held khushi hands. Made her to sit and consoled her.

“You are hiding something. Did Arnav tell something?””

Khushi did not tell anything to what payal was asking. she avoided payal’s gaze.

“Aman is in Mumbai. I need to call him actually.”

Khushi immediately dialed Aman and at last ring, he picked up being so sleepy. Khushi explained in short and then the hospital they are in.

Khushi sensed some background voice…someone coughing suddenly.

“Btw, Whre are you? Suddenly Mumbai? “

Aman removed the women’s hands from his, sidelined the blanket and walked towards the windows.

“In Marriot. Have come for some work. You tell me howz sheetal akka, why have you in Mumbai Iam worried khushi”

“Khushi, in brief explained how akka was found in Mumbai and was above to be trafficked out of India. She carefully sidelined all other details. About Karan, about Arnav, about everything else. “

“Baby, send me the hospital address. Wanna see and meet you right now”

As aman cut the call , he looked at his watch and then he could hear the women sleeping on the bed. “All ok?””

Aman just noded,

“When you will make me meet Arnav?. Yesterday night in party , you did tell me you will introduce him to me?”

“oh darling…He was away. Iam going to meet him today at dinner. I will definitely recommend your name for webseries or any role. He is my best friend. He would not reject.” Aman connivingly faked a women he met in yesterdays party. He faked of talking with Arnav and asking him to give an acting opportunity for her. The girl could only find the way to this is through Aman’s ., only little did she will realize that all that was fake and Aman has lied. Has lied just to sleep with her. To take an overly pleasure. But Aman,…?

“I have to go up now immediately. Will text you after I speak up with Arnav” Aman kissed on her bare shoulders, cheek and let her go after bringing down the so male testosterone.

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Hospital

khushi cut the Aman call, and was telling Payal about Aman could come here soon. She displayed sudden motion of uneasiness.

“Khushi, You never seem excited hearing his name.”

“Why should I jump with happiness without any sudden reason” Khushi retorted back

“any girl should show a sign of relief when she would hear her soon be husband would coming here to be with her side. Telling her that she is no more alone. But it’s not the case with you see..”

“Offcourse, Iam different. Because I was never dependent on Aman. I can carry task independent of any MEN support in my life”

“There is something called love, there is something called feeling iam talking about that khushi.”

Khushi remained mum. Payal held her hand “What happened yesterday night? Did Arnav reject your feelings?”

Khushi still remained silent, before Payal could say more, Karan was walking towards them

“Karan was sitting here whole night” Payal murmured slowly,

“I know””khushi replied..

“He seems to care about akka so much”

“He doesnot have right. I have warned him to stay away. We are here anyway, “

Karan walked towards them ,and politely enquired about sheetal and if he needs to talk to doctor. Khushi did not reply, but instead Payal conveyed the update .Khushi suddenly gazed at him and asked him to leave. Karan requested that he would just wait till sheetal regain the consciousness. But Khsuhi was adamant and told him, to go back home and she would handle.

“Let me know if you need any help. I would be driving home. “ Karan left seeing sudden anguish in Khushi’s eyes.

“Khushi u were so rude to him!” Payal spoke as she saw karan leaving.

“I don’t have any reason to be nice to him. If he thinks, this act of his will melt my mind, then its NO. a rapist is a rapist!. I don’t want akka to see him when she regains herself”

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Hospital

8am

As Khushi saw Aman finally coming face to face after long gap, she wondered if Long distance relation was the thing which never created that bond with him, or was just because she was so much worried about akka, that he ignored Aman, or …..she never took that step, or…

Before she could keep interpreting., she could see a wide smile as Aman comes near her, and hugs her. It was almost after many many long months that Khushi met Aman.Yet , there was no special connection she felt.

“So nice to see you after such a long time Khushi . You know how much I was worried, whenever you would not receive my call..” Aman spoke as he breaks the hug.

“Iam sorry. But, You really don’t know what I was going through and what all happened. It was so difficult to call back many times” Khushi replied.

Aman emotionally held her hand, and consoled her that, now everything will be fine as he is back . Khushi introduced him to Payal who was standing beside her and told how she was with her in all her tough times. Aman gave a smile back and acknowledged that khushi was lucky to have her.

Khushi could see Payal gaze, as the later was observing Aman too much.

“I want to see sheetal akka, where is she?’ Aman spoke turning back to Khushi.

“That CU room” Khushi replied showing him the way.

Payal dragged khushi, and whispered in her ears. “I smell a female perfume”

“whaat….tubhi na..” Khushi made a face and looked back at payal

“arey ,100%. “

“Yar Payal. Muje to saare perfume ke smell ek jaise lagte hai…fusion ho raha hai tuje..waise point kya hai..”

“point ye hai…pchh ….I don’t know…but did not get good vibes meeting Aman”

“You and your critical thinking abilities in this situation. Chod na Payal”

“any problem?” Aman asked, as he saw both of girls backfiring each other.

“No.Nothing. “ Khushi said and walked towards aman. Payal excused herself of leaving them alone and going for washroom.

Aman sat beside and held khushi hands as they sat near Sheetal and as aman looked at sheetal sleeping.

“You don’t share with me anything. Don’t you trust me Khushi?“

“No, its not like that” khushi clutched her fingers , and then explained in brief about shyam selling her akka. How they searched in and around bangalore, . How she was been transported to dubai and at last police informed them that she was been rescued here at Mumbai . She smartly deferred to give any details about arnav helping her. That could again go a different way, because in that case she has to explain everything how they met .

“Police have arrested shyam , here in Mumbai. He was been in search list for women trafficking and drug peddling“

“That Ras*cal has to get a death sentence” Aman responded, he fairely did noteven had a slightest idea that his own friend karan has provided all the help.

“When did you come to Mumbai suddenly?” Khushi asked, before Aman could ask more.

“Yesterday 10pm. Had some work, and have to reschooled the journey. Iam feling so nice to meet you here unexpectedly.”

Khushi gave a fake smile , her mind giving her the clear way for believing he cant be Arnav’s friend.

“You are great Khushi. You were managing all this alone? But ,I am there for you now khushi” aman spoke in much polite way, loving way, in which any women could go down the heels.

“I really wanted to postpone the engagement Aman. How would someone be ready for that when my sister is lying like that here in bed.”

“Akka, will be fine. Look khushi, I don’t want to pressurize you. I understand, but...”

Khushi looked into his eyes as she turned back..Before she could tell anything, khushi suddenly felt sheetal opening her eyes slowly.

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Hospital

“akka? ”Khushi came running and held Sheetal’s hand..

“Khushi” sheetal slowly whispered. Her eyes were closing, shutting and then opening.

There was lot of emotional moment, happy tears flowing in khushis’ eyes, which she was holding it from long time, she failed to construct in sentence. Her words , her voice trumped down, as she saw her akka finally taking her name and with full conscious. The emotional journey she had been gone through was nothing compared to all physical torture and equally emotional pain her akka went through. That journey for both of them was painful, was throbbing, made emotionally and physically weak.

Khushi was suddenly worried that being raped should not take sheetal down to depression again.

“akka, You will be fine . You are a such a fighter” Khushi spoke, as she held sheetal tightly.

Khushi was continuing in her talk, when a question from sheetal surprised her.

“Where iam khushi?” Sheetal asked as she looked at her sides.

“Di hospital” Khushi replied

“Why? What had happened to me? “ sheetal asked question, stressing herself suddenly.

Khushi wide opened her eyes, and then looked at nurse standing who had come to note down her blood pressure.

“Di, wo..” Khushi was not understanding. There was a confusion, sense of fear, did akka remember anything what happened yesterday night. She looked at payal and then at nurse again. Nurse politely checked the BP and conveyed that she would call the doctor immediately.

“Di…woaapko kuch yaad nahi kya hua kal?”

“kya hua tha? Where is shyam ? he was with me na.?”

That question from sheetal left Khushi in despair,

“Di? Kaha thai aap?” Khsuhi asked nervously. She wanted to know what her akka does remember now. The effect of post trauma disorders, the overdose of drugs had badly effected her neurological system and she was not identifying anything. But now she still don’t remember anything of yesterday night actions.

“Wo , me and shyam were going to some village. He was taking me to someone home for work..I just remember that…” Sheetal slowly replied in painful voice.

“Di? Was he taking to kumpta?””

“Kumpta?”

“Di you remember thakur?”

“Khushi? What u r telling ? who is thakur? First tell me where is shyam? He was supposed to go dubai..He was leaving for dubai?? And why iam in hospital?”

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Raijyada House

9am

“Jaiprakash, Its Arni birthday . Prepare his favourite breakfast of all time”

“Yes Anjali beta”

“Iam going out for some work. Tell Dad and bhayi, I will be back soon””

Swirling away the car keys, Anjali made way to a7star hotel for an early tea meeting with a channel production house and lavanya’s friend Pam.

Pam was already waiting for Anjali. She was indeed surprised for that yesterday night call Anjali made to meet her urgently.

“Nice to see you Anjali here in Mumbai. Howz AR group?””

“Shares are all time high. How about your channel?.Its does not look doing good”

“Ups and high u see. Btw howz Arnav? He did not invite for his birthday party. I guess he do not want to keep any tie with me.”

“Party was thrown by me and it was just a close affair.”

“what brings you here Anjali? What you need from my channel?”

“2 things. And it should be a top secret. In return, AR group would fund your channel for lifetime”

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Raijyada House

8am

Manohar woke with bright smile on his face as he had read message from karan.

“Khushi in Arnav’s flat. Hope your son does not screw up!”

His effort of sending Arnav to his flat, and making them alone space is what he wanted. Though he did not get any further update from karan, he knew knew Arnav was not someone to share openly with anyone. And that alone could say. Manohar walked towards Arnav room after freshening up. He knew he could all identify from his son’s face.

It was Arnav birthday today. Each step towards his room was bringing back his wife memoirs. Being born the second son, Arnav was always Manohar’s weakness. He could still remember the labor pain Devyani went . He remembered all those cuddling days with his son. He repented for a minute, and most of the time that he couldnot spend much time with son when he was a toddler. Expanding the business was his top notch priority.

He remembered that ugly fight he fought with Devyani and how Devyani left Arnav and went away. He knew he was wrong in many ways. He made a young kid to leave separately from his mother. He was responsible, and he was guilty, and that guilt made him love both Arnav and Anjali to the core. The absence of his wife finally had made him realize that his gifts , his children is what all mattered at the end. But the time was gone away. He couldnot bring back his wife into his life, but all that he could do was to protect his sole family, to keep that siblings bond that strong, and that his bond with them. Nothing could and should break them.

He saw that door to arnav was opened. He noted that Arnav was sleeping with his shoes on .It was the first time he ever saw him sleeping so carelessly. Was he tired..or was he angry? Little he did he know any incident about Lavanya.

He saw arnav sleeping so peacefully. He thought to not to disturb him. He was making his way out, when he heard Arnav phone ringing. Manohar went to keep it silent.

He could read the display , that it was from PR agent shanghai. He wondered, the agency might have called to tell about Khushi’s case. He looked at Arnav and then to mobile screen. The ring came again.

Manohar picked it up, afterall even he too had scaled the Khuhsi’s case and that none gave any concrete inputs about it.

“Good Morning sir. We need to tell you that, it is Anjali, the CFO of AR groups, Asian Head ”is responsible.. She has falsely put breach of contract issue on Khushi. I repeat the name, Anjali Raijyada .We are very sure about it, and we have concrete proofs. That’s the reason, it took us so much time to put in papers. Let us know, when can we fix the meeting. We would put the findings on the table”

“Änjali?” Manohar was wide open, as he heard what Chinese agent was speaking about the case. Was Anjali responsible for everything the blame the company put on Khushi?

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Love sometimes can be magic. But magic can sometimes ..just be an illusion. .Right?

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Hey Friends,

So how was it?

Waiting for your reviews and comments as usual..

Take care , stay safe..love

Vandy

Aaha....this is a bonus and loved the part. But you and cliff hangers...thank God you have made time for regular updates. Simply loving the unraveling BTW Aman seems to be a cheat and Arnav's Dad n Karan seem to be in cahoots....thanks for the P.M.

Fabulous!! ❤️❤️

Thanks for updating.

Amazing Update

Both Arnav and Khushi have started to think about what they actually feel about the other. As expected Khushi's thoughts about their differences is what makes her suppress her feelings for Arnav while Arnav started to think about Khushi and her words and also all the encounters he had with her. Though doesn't want to use the word hate for Anjali, with each update her behavior makes to hate her more and more. Really feel bad for Arnav who feels guilty for hiding the truth about his meeting with Khushi. He is keeping Anjali on a high pedestal not knowing what she is doing behind his back and keeps on lying to him and showing herself as an innocent person. Now, Manohar came to know about Anjali being the reason for all the troubles Khushi faced. He is already guilty of separating a mother from her children and that guilt will make him do one more mistake of hiding this truth from Arnav not wanting to create a crack between the siblings which he is against. They say no truth will be hidden for a long time, when all this comes out in front of Arnav he will be more devastated. Hope by then he has Khushi by his side to comfort him.

Payal is a true friend to Khushi who is looking out for her and understands her better than Khushi herself which is why she desperately wanted Khushi to open up about her feelings for Arnav and now in the first meet itself, Payal found out about the true nature of Aman and expressed the same to Khushi which Khushi brushed it off. Hope she listens to her and thinks about her words and be cautious with Aman. Sheethal's mind suppressed all the bad moments that happened in her life. Before she forgot Khushi and was comfortable only with Karan and now Karan has been erased from her memory. This will definitely hurt Karan when he comes to know about it.

Aman is a leech. He knew he is talked for Khushi and ready to be engaged to her in a few days but still he is not stopping his wayward ways. He is not loyal to any relationship he had in his life. Though he tells himself as a friend to Arnav and Karan, he is jealous of them and always wanted to have what Arnav has not seeing that Arnav achieved everything with his hard work. Though Khushi doesn't have feelings for Aman, she believes his sugar-coated words. This is the second time Aman's encounters with women came out in front of Arnav. Wondering when Aman, Arnav, and Khushi come face to face, will Arnav try to let Khushi know about Aman's doing, or will he hide it from her or will Khushi believe Arnav over Aman? But Khushi knew Arnav doesn't lie and also against the people who lie. Hope Khushi believes Arnav.

Waiting for the next one

Thanks for the PM

Take care and Stay Safe

I really love this story and would not get bored with it anytime soon. Thanks for the update. It has been filled with so many revelations.

It was really sad to see Khushi doubting her self worth.

Also, hoping she comes to realise Aman's truth soon. Although initially I thought he was a nice guy, but he is too much caught up in seeming nice than being genuinely nice. He is a kind of a hypocrite. Hope Khushi will come to realise this soon.

I foresee Arnav and Aman interaction soon. Really waiting to see that.

But really what is Anjali upto.