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How are you all? Hope everyone is doing good. And I also hope that everyone's work/studies are going smoothly. Please take care of yourself and stay home as much as possible. 

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Part 13: 

"I can't believe this. How can anyone talk like that with Khushi? What is wrong with everyone in your family? Why is everyone hell bent on harassing Khushi? What wrong did she do? Being friendly with anyone is not wrong, damn it! Arrgghhh... I can't take this anymore. I'm taking Khushi to my house till we find ASR. I don't want her to face any insults anymore," said Aman in frustration after listening to what Dadi said to khushi at the breakfast table.

"Great idea. Take her to your house and give another chance to Dadi ji to taunt Khushi," said Akash sarcastically. "Aman, If Dadi can accuse Khushi of being in a relationship with me and NK, she can very well do that with you too. She is hell bent on proving Khushi wrong. We were surrounded by our family members in our house, Aman. Still she accused us. If you take Khushi to your home, then she will say that Khushi eloped with you. Working for Bhai for long years, I think you have lost the ability to think in anger. I know whatever she said is utterly wrong and rubbish. But believe me, Khushi gave her a much needed answer. I don't think Dadi will open your mouth now. I'm sure she will keep quiet for some days. Then we can think what to do with her. For now, we have very important work. So, let's go to Bhai's cabin and talk with Khushi," said Akash.

Having nothing to do, Aman nodded his head. Then, both Akash and Aman went to their cabins to give work to the employees to maintain workflow in the office while they concentrated on Arnav.

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"Come in," said Khushi, hearing the knock on the door.

"Ma'am, driver Mohan wants to talk with you. Can I send him here?" asked the ASR's PA.

Mohan? He is on leave for a week, then what does he want to talk about with me? That too in the office? He could have talked with me in the house too? Then why here? Thought Khushi. "Yes, please send him. But before that, ask Aman and Jiju to come," said Khushi.

"Yes, Ma'am," said PA and left to call both Aman and Akash.

After a few minutes, KHushi heard a knock on the door and asked the person to come in.

"Khushi Bhabhi," called Mohan.

"Mohan Ji, what are you doing here? Didn't you take leave? What do you want to talk about with me? Is everything fine at home? Do you want any help?" asked Khushi with concern.

At the same time, both Akash and Aman entered the cabin.

"Mohan? What are you doing here? Aren't you on leave?" Asked Akash with confusion.

"That's what I'm asking Jiju! He said he wanted to talk with me about something," Khushi provided information.

"Do you need any help? Is everything fine with you and your family?" asked Akash.

Suddenly they saw Mohan kneeling down and crying hard, folding his hands before them. The trio looked at each other in confusion.

"I'm sorry, Khushi Bhabhi and Akash Bhai. I'm sorry for breaking your trust. I'm sorry," said Mohan.

"What are you talking about, Mohan?" asked confused Aman.

"I made a mistake Aman sir! I broke Arnav Bhayya's trust. He gave me my life, but I betrayed him," cried Mohan.

"Mohan, what are you saying? Tell us clearly," asked Aman.

"Bhabhi, Shyam sir took Arnav bhayya's car on that day. Even though no one is allowed to use bhayya's car, I didn't find anything to doubt when he took the car. I thought he is a family member and it's common to use the family cars. And also I thought as Bhayya isn't in the country Shyam sir took his car. But I never guessed it would turn out to be disastrous. Trust me Bhabhi, I wanted to tell you all. But Shyam sir ordered me not to say anything threatening to my family's life. He said, if I inform anyone about this, then he will kill my family. If Arnav Bhayya is here, I would have told him about this, because I know that he will take care of my family's safety. But when Bhayya was not here, I felt scared and helpless. Then I thought if you can ask us about SUV, you will check the CCTV footage too. Then you will get to know about Shyam sir taking the SUV," said Mohan before drinking water.

The trio in the room, sat in their places without a word and expression.

"Then why are you telling us now? Did he say your family is out of danger?" asked Khushi in her serious tone.

"No Bhabhi. I'm telling you this now, because I know I was wrong in hiding it from you all. Because I know that Shyam sir will remain evil even if we follow his orders. Because, if he threatens, that will not be a threat but the truth of what he will do to us, despite what we do," said Mohan looking at the window in a trance.

The look on Mohan's face alerted everyone in the room.

"Mohan, is your family safe? Are they okay? What happened to them? Why are you sounding so distant? Tell us, Mohan! What's wrong?" asked Akash, not able to guess the reason behind Mohan's state.

Khushi and Aman nodded their heads agreeing Akash's words.

"Thanks for your concern sir. They are fine for now. But I'm not sure about the future. After Arnav Bhayya's accident, my friend -Gopi- from the security department took leave and went somewhere. I called him so many times, but his phone was unreachable. I thought he might have gone to his village for an emergency. Everyday I'm trying his phone. Yesterday I got a call from him asking me to meet him immediately without anyone's knowledge. I felt weird thinking about his request. Still, I went to meet him. There I came to know that Shyam sir asked him to delete the CCTV footage. But when he didn't agree, Shyam sir threatened him with his and his family's security. So, with no choice or chance, he deleted the footage. Then he left for his village, fearing about Shyam sir. But the need to feed his family brought him back to the city and immediately after he came to the city, he met with an accident which was fortunately not serious. But the threat he got from Shyam sir is clear and cut. He said Gopi was alive because Shyam sir just wanted to show him future if he decided to betray him. He was so hurt and feeling miserable for betraying you all. He called me to inform you about this. He was so regretful of what he did," said Mohan, feeling nothing different from his friend. Tears rolled from his eyes. He felt helpless and terrified. He wished for his Arnav Bhayya to be alive. He wished for the impossible. "We never wanted to betray Bhayya. But not having him around us, made us helpless and terrified. We couldn't feel safe without him. He always took care of us and our families. But now...," Mohan fell on his knees crying. "We failed his trust in us. We failed him. I'm so sorry Bhayya..., I'm sorry," Mohan cried his heart out.

Aman rushed to Mohan and hugged him sideways, rubbing his back to console him. Akash gave water to him, giving him time to control his emotions. Akash knew that their employees adored his brother for whatever he was and he did. But seeing the affection, love, respect and most importantly trust they have on his brother, stirred something inside him. He gulped his emotions, looking at the lost look on his sister-in-law's face. He went to her and caressed her head, bringing her back to reality.

Khushi sat there, not knowing how to react to this situation. She looked at Mohan, who was crying like a child who lost his mother. Tears formed in her eyes seeing the love and respect this man has for her husband. Her mind went to the days when her father was admitted in hospital. The way Arnav helped her and supported her, warmed her heart. She is missing that warmth. She needs that warmth to survive. She needs that warmth and support to live her life. Her lost self was brought back to reality by a caress on her head. She looked at Akash, who was looking back at her with teary eyes. She composed herself, gulping her emotions. She needs to be in control and take the role of her husband. If Mohan and Gopi are feeling helpless, terrified and unsafe; then any employee of AR can feel too. She needs to erase their fears. She needs to assure their lives. They need to make them feel safe. For that they need to act fast and this is the time, they should step ahead.

"I'm fine, Jiju. I'm fine," said Khushi, closing her eyes, before talking with Aman and Akash.

"Aman Bhai, can we shift both Mohan Ji and Gopi Ji's families to somewhere secret or safe? I don't want anything to happen to them. I want them to be safe until I get justice for my loss. I am not going to leave anyone who is responsible for the misery of my life. So, can we do that?" asked Khushi.

"Of course we can, Khushi. I will take care of these things. You don't worry about this anymore," assured Aman.

Nodding her head, Khushi walked to Mohan and said to him in a very serious and emotionless tone "Mohan Ji, apply leave for a month and do whatever Aman Bhai says. And also ask your friend to do the same. Don't worry, we will take care of you all till I achieve what I should. But can I trust you this time to be helpful and cooperating? Can I trust you not to fear your betrayal?" asked Khushi, leaving ashamed Mohan.

"I'm sorry Khushi Bhabhi. I didn't know what I was doing. But now, I'm not going to make the same mistake. If needed, I'm ready to give my life for Arnav Bhayya. I'm not going to step back this time, whatever may come in my way," said Mohan with determination.

Nodding her head, Khushi asked him to leave for his house to plan and pack. She also asked him to inform his friend and told him they will be shifted as soon as possible.

Understanding her need to be alone, both Akash and Aman left the cabin, not before telling her they will be in the next room if she needs something.

Khushi closed her eyes, feeling the 'click' sound of the door which indicated that she was alone. Tears rolled from her eyes, wetting the cheeks. She remembered different situations with Arnav where he consoled her in his own ways. She remembered the time he gave her tissues when she apologised to him for throwing hot tea on him. She remembered another time when he caressed her head while she cried for her father. She remembered another time when he tried to console her, doubting her fiancee might have hurt her. And the way he said 'I'm sorry' for the first time trying to lessen her pain about her parents. She understood how much he was affected with the news of her parents. He was always there to support her, to console her, to safeguard her and to assure her. She still remembers the way he looked at her teary eyes and shook his head asking her not to cry, on the day of Holi. Even though she was intoxicated, she still can remember that day as if it happened just yesterday. She closed her eyes remembering those beautiful moments.

"I want to ask you something, Arnav Ji," the helplessness in Khushi's eyes stirred something inside Arnav. He waited for her to gather her thoughts and voice out her feelings. But when she opened her heart, he felt confusion and overwhelmingness gripping his heart. "Why does this happen? Whenever you come to me, my heart beats faster. I tried hard to understand, but I couldn't. I want to forget, but can't forget. Why does this happen, Arnav Ji? Please tell me, why does this happen? Why does my heart beat faster than my breath?"

Arnav gulped hard to control his pain and love. Before he could answer anything, he saw Khushi losing her consciousness in the effect of the Holi drug. He wiped a tear with his knuckles before lifting her to take her to their sanctuary - their room.

Arnav very slowly wiped the color on her cheeks. He was mesmerised seeing the beauty in front of his eyes. He couldn't take his eyes from her face. Khushi's flawless skin and innocent features, everything about her kept him captivated. He slowly caressed her face, feeling the softness of her baby soft skin.

Arnav's trance got disturbed by a slow movement from Khushi. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at her husband. They looked at each other, conveying their unsaid love towards each other. A tear dropped from the corner of her eyes. Arnav shook his head no and wiped the tears.

"Arnav Ji, you haven't answered my question yet." Khushi asked, whispering.

"I will tell you why this happens," Arnav said, keeping her hand on his heart. Khushi's eyes widened, feeling his heartbeat. Arnav continued holding her hand tightly on his chest "When you come near to me, along with your heart beats, my heart too beats faster," Khushi's eyes danced with unmistakable joy. Arnav completed the words from the bottom of his heart, "Our heartbeats become one. What you feel, what I feel,"

"Our heartbeats...," Khushi asked, being touched emotionally. This is what she always dreamed of. She couldn't control her mind or heart.

"Becomes one," Arnav announced to erase her vulnerability.

Both sat looking at each other, relishing the togetherness. Arnav stopped Khushi when she was about to move from his hold. He shook his head, not allowing her to move. Khushi smiled with tearful eyes, seeing the love in his eyes. Both sat on the poolside, enjoying their alone time.

Tears rolled from his eyes, remembering the day when they voiced out their feelings. Even though they didn't say the three magical words, he knew they confessed, their hearts confessed. And he also knew that his instincts about her are always right. He never doubted her. He never trusted Shyam. He was hurt that she wasn't ready to trust in him to share the ugliest truth of her life. She didn't trust him enough to share her fears - that's what hurt him most. He wanted to confront her. But before that, so much happened. Now, here he is, stuck to the bed, not able to move his legs and hands. When he tried to escape from the jeep he got severely hurt and his spinal cord couldn't take the impact, leaving his body temporarily paralized. And the injury to his spinal cord left his brain in shock which made him mute. After a lot of help from doctors, physiotherapists and psychologists, now he is able to make a few sounds by himself. Doctors said it will take time for him to move. Before that his mind needs to come out of the shock. For that, doctors are working round the clock.

They tried a lot to know about him and inform his family. But as he couldn't move or talk, they left their trails to make his say. Instead, they concentrated more on making him talk. And they are successful. He can't wait to talk and let them know about his identity. Once he starts talking, he can give them numbers of Aman, Akash and Khushi.

Khushi, the name brought a pleasant smile on his lips and serene feeling in his heart.

'Sorry for leaving you alone there, with that creep surging around, Khushi. Just wait for a few more days, sweetheart, I will take care of everything, and every misery and pain in our lives will vanish. Please wait for me. Please keep your trust in me. I will be there for you, for me, and for us.' With these thoughts he drifted into his sleep. 

...to be continued

Hope you guys liked the update. Let me know. 

I know I should apologise for my late update, but I know I don't deserve for that chance. still, I will tell the reason for my late. My FIL was admitted in ICU, we had to leave immediately. We stayed in our hometown for long taking care of my In-laws. So, couldn't get time to write. Now, we are back to our home along with my in-laws and getting very little time to write. After writing for almost 10 days, I'm able to pen down this much.  So, I'm sorry for the late and small update. Hope you guys are not disappointed with me. 

Thank you so much for your love and support. Thank you all for staying with me.

.Sri.