05-11-2024

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Part 30

Khushi sat beside Arnav thinking so deeply. She closed her eyes and leaned on the headrest feeling a slight pain starting in her temples.

"Headache?" asked Arnav, pressing her temples gently.

"Hmm," said Khushi relaxing a bit.

"Why do you stress yourself to this extent, Khushi? Please don't push yourself much. Everything will be fine. Things will fall into place as you want. Please relax," whispered Arnav.

"Hmm..., it's just I'm thinking about tomorrow. I hope Shyam and others will be here when I want them," said Khushi leaning on Arnav's shoulder.

"What do you mean by others?"

"I want every one of our family to be here when Shyam comes here," said Khushi.

"Why? Why Khushi? Why do you want them now? I mean they will be shocked seeing Shyam hurting any one of us. I don't think they can take that news, Khushi. Please think once," Arnav said in concern.

"No, Arnav Ji, not anymore. They deserve the truth about Shyam, and mostly about you. And don't worry, they will be fine. Believe me, this is the best time to reveal Shyam. And you don't need to worry about Di, because I already made her doubt Shyam. She is not as devoted to that man as before. And more than that, your presence will surely help them to forget Shyam. If we don't reveal him now, we will not have the best opportunity like this in the future. With a small chance, Shyam will play his cards and turn this situation towards him making everything or everyone culprits. I don't want that to happen. And I'm tired of that man. I hate to see him roaming freely. He should be in jail where a criminal like him belongs. I'm not going to hear anything. If you can just tell me what should I do to bring everyone here when Shyam comes," said Khushi in determination.

Arnav sighed knowing her stubbornness. She is not different from him when she believes whatever she is going to do will bring happiness to her loved ones. So, he knows accepting her stubbornness will be better. After thinking for some time, he told her the plan to bring everyone.

Khushi smiled brightly and kissed his cheeks. "Wonderful, Arnav Ji. It will be like one shot, so many birds. Let's do this. I will do whatever you said tonight," said Khushi. Before they continued their talks, they heard Aman's voice from the hall alerting them of their arrival. A few seconds later he entered the room wishing them.

"Good Morning love birds. How are you ASR? What made you think of me in the morning? Are you missing me a lot? Aww... I love you too...," said Aman, hugging Arnav. How much he tries he can't believe that ASR is in front of him. 'Damn' thought Aman.

Understanding his feelings, Arnav patted his back. He felt blessed to have a friend like Aman. His eyes became moist thinking about the people around him who are ready to do anything for him.

Understanding them becoming emotional and to change the atmosphere, Khushi stood up hurriedly and looked at them weirdly. Both the men broke the hug and looked at her for her sudden behaviour.

"Arnav Ji, how can you do this to me?" asked Khushi feigning sadness.

"What did I do, Khushi? What are you talking about?" Arnav asked not able to understand her sudden change of behaviour.

"You are betraying me. You are cheating me! How can you Arnav ji"

"What the!" both Arnav and Aman said shocked hearing Khushi.

"Then? How can you marry me when you love Aman Bhai? Just now he said 'I love you' to you? You could have told me, Arnav Ji. And Aman Bhai, how can you? At least you could have told me about you both. How can you both betray me like this?" Khushi pretended crying.

Both the men looked at her shocked. They never guessed Khushi to think like this.

"See, I still can see the love and desire you both have for each other!" said Khushi, eyeing Aman's hand which was on Arnav's thigh. He kept his hand unknowingly on Arnav's thigh hearing Khushi's words.

Both Arnav and Aman followed her eyes and jerked back far from each other.

"What the hell!" exclaimed Arnav.

"Yeeks!" Said Aman.

Both Aman and Arnav looked at each other terrified.

Looking at their expression, Khushi burst into laughter breaking their shock. Khushi fell on the recliner and laughed, clutching her stomach. Arnav and Aman took a few seconds to understand that khushi pranked them very nicely.

"I will not leave you, the devil," said Aman controlling his embarrassment.

But khushi laughed full, embarrassing them more.

"Enough!" shouted Arnav, hoping for her to stop laughing. But whom is he fooling? Can he stop Khushi? He sighed helplessly, seeing her laughing more at his and Aman's expanse.

Aman went to her and twisted her ears lightly, which made her laugh more.

"Enough yaar... stop teasing us," said Aman shaking his head. Understanding that she needed time to control her laugh, they kept quiet. After a few minutes, Khushi stopped her laugh and took a deep breath.

"I just said those words only to get you both out of your emotional talks. But looking at your expressions, OMG..., I couldn't control it," said Khushi trying not to laugh again.

Before they continue their talks, Aman got a call from the person he brought with him.

"Look, because of you I forgot that we have a visitor. ASR, I'm telling you. Once you come back, you need to take care of this naughty girl. She is teasing us a lot," complained Aman.

Nodding his head, Arnav looked at Khushi with a smile. He turned to Aman and said, "Will it be okay if we reveal to Sid about me? What do you think, Aman?"

"I trust Sid, ASR. You also know him. He is a trustworthy person," said Aman.

"Okay, bring him then," said Arnav.

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Shyam sitting in the living room along with others. It's almost evening and Khushi is not yet home. He is getting confused with Khushi's behaviour. He is not able to understand her motives. He is not sure whether he can trust her or not. He is not sure whether he can dream of a future with her or not. He remembered his conversation with his friend at the court. He is nervous about this fake Will thing. He needs to do something before everything goes out of his hands.

"I know she will get success in this fake Will matter. By now, she might have taken Arnav's signature on those papers. When I get the chance, I will enter that house and will kill that bloody idiot. And then take Khushi under my control. Then I will throw everyone out of Shantivan. I thought of killing everyone. But when they don't have anything on their name, why spoil my hands by murdering them? Let's see what proof you have against me, Khushi. And also let me see how you can resist me. First, let me claim you, then you can never ignore me. I will show you the best version of pleasure. Once you get addicted to the sex, then I know how to use you and get the wealth," thought Shyam.

His thoughts were disturbed by Anjali ordering HP to bring refreshments for Akash, NK and Khushi. He didn't notice their arrival.

"You three are looking tired. Did you have a lot of work today?" asked Anjali.

"Yes, Di. We signed a new deal and working on that is tiresome," said Akash, accepting tea from HP.

"I don't understand what work this girl does in the office. I hope you are not spoiling anything there," said Dadi. Her words are as usual harsh but surprisingly not her voice.

Everyone looked at her surprised with her voice.

'No... no, this can't happen. I don't want Dadi Ji to mellow down towards me, yet. I want her to be rude towards me till our plan works,' thought Khushi.

"What do you know about me, Dadi Ji? What is your problem with me? If you can't see me in front of your eyes, why can't you just leave from here? Why are you torturing us by being an irritating person? Why can't you leave us and go? Why can't you let us live in peace? If you can't understand us or support us, you better leave!" said Khushi, nonchalantly.

"How dare you? It's my mistake that I thought to give a chance to you," said Dadi gritting her teeth.

"And who asked you to do that?" asked Khushi leaving everyone in different emotions. "Nani Ji, I'm so tired. I am going to take a rest. You please prepare my favourite food." said Khushi and left from there without any other word.

"Look how rude she is. How can you accept whatever she asks, Devyani? She is ordering you, the head of this family? How can you be so careless about this family? She doesn't even know how to request!" said Dadi.

Nani and Mami looked at each other and controlled their smile. They know their Khushi beta. If she decides to irritate someone, no one can stop her. Didn't they experience this with their Chote? And seeing her wink - which everyone except them missed - they understood that now her target was Subhadra Malik. And they are happy to follow the orders for that.

When Shyam's phone rang, everyone left their room to get freshen up. Shyam stood and walked out to the garden to attend the call.

"Tell me, why did you call me?" asked Shyam in a low voice looking around.

"Sir, I got a MMS from my friend. You must listen to that. I already sent you." said Chandra.

"What MMS?" asked Shyam.

"It's about Mrs ASR. Please listen to that. I will call you later," saying Chandra disconnected the call.

Shyam opened the MMS and heard the conversation between Khushi and his lawyer friend.

"What? You didn't prepare the Will yet? How many days do you want to do that?" asked Khushi with irritation.

"Sorry ma'am. I made a small mistake in the Will and I noticed that at the last minute. I will correct it and give you tomorrow. I'm sorry," said the lawyer.

"Damn it! I need to submit that as soon as possible. Do you know how difficult it is to stop Mr Roy from submitting the original Will? And you are wasting my time and patience. If you want more money then tell me, I will give it. But I want the Will tomorrow for sure," said Khushi.

"I will ma'am. By tomorrow afternoon you will have your Will in your hands," said the lawyer.

"Good..., and I want you to make everything ready at the registration office. I want to register the Will tomorrow itself," ordered Khushi.

"Um... ma'am... it will be difficult for you to register tomorrow. The registration office will be very rushed and busy in the afternoon," said the lawyer with hesitation.

"What!!! After knowing this also you are delaying my Will!? How can you?" Khushi asked in anger.

"Hey, Bhagavan... where did I find this man? No one stands on their words. No one respects work," said Khushi to no one in particular.

"I'm sorry ma'am," murmured the lawyer.

"I don't need your sorries. Do work and send me the papers by tomorrow afternoon. And yes one more thing, I want you to enquire about Shyam Manohar Jha and gather information about him," said Khushi.

"What type of information do you need ma'am?"

"All the information about him. His personal life, his financial status, his social status, his loans, his clients, his acquaintances, his colleagues, if he has any illegal background, if he is having any affairs, everything. I need everything about him by tomorrow afternoon along with the Will. This is your punishment for delaying the papers. Do your work and meet me. I need to take care of that man's matter also. I don't want any hurdles to gain ASR properties. I know Shyam will try to snatch that," said Khushi.

"I will do that ma'am. You please relax... everything will be done as you want." said the lawyer before disconnecting the call.

Shyam was shocked after hearing the conversation between Khushi and his lawyer friend. He thanked the good times that Khushi talked with the lawyer by keeping the phone in speaker mode. That's why Chandra's friend was able to record the conversation. He knew no one is no one's friend when it comes to money. The lawyer will give all the information to Khushi regarding himself. He also knew that so many people from the court would be ready to reveal his deeds when someone offered them money. After all the things he(Shyam) did to them, anyone will take the chance they get revenge on him. He regretted torturing others to the extent. He regretted not being able to make good friends who would support him in hard times. Just then his mobile pinged with a message notification.

It's a do-or-die situation for you. Be careful. Think and act soon and carefully.

The message came from an unknown number. But he knew who sent this. It's from the lawyer who is working for Khishi. He closed his eyes to control his rising heartbeats. Before he enters the house, he again gets a call from Chandra.

"Sir, did you listen to the MMS?"

"I did," said Shyam.

"Be careful, Sir," said Chandra.

"Hmm..."

"Sir, I have another news for you. Just now I got a call from my friend. He thinks tonight is the best time to enter the building." said Chandra.

"What? How? Is he sure?" asked Shyam, feeling more confused not knowing what to do.

"Yes sir. Just now I got a call from my friend. He said, one of his colleagues is giving a small secret party to them. If you are ready, he said, he will manage things there. Everything will be set. What do you say, sir?"

"Okay, at what time?"

"Tonight at 11," said Chandra.

"Okay."

"Come on time, sir. And Keep your phone with you. If any changes happen I will call you," saying Chandra cut the call.

Shyam ran a frustrated hand in his hair and left to his room.

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Meanwhile in Khushi's room

"I'm sorry darling. I'm telling you, right? Please be patient with me. I'm doing everything for our future only. Let me set everything here. Once I get the things in my hands, our future will be fruitful. Till then please be calm. Don't make things difficult for me. It's so hard for me to stay away from you, you know that, right? So please...," said Khushi.

"..."

"Okay, fine. But this is the last time. I will not come to meet you at night later on," said Khushi.

"..."

"Fine, let's meet tonight at our usual place,"

"..."

"Love you too. I can't wait to be in your arms. Good night," Khushi cut the call, blushing.

Dadi gritted her teeth after hearing Khushi's conversation with god knows who.

'For a single minute, I thought good about you. And you proved me wrong. But not anymore. Today I will show everyone your true nature. Get ready to leave RM, you shameless girl.' thought Dadi, before leaving to her room.

...to be continued. 

I just want to end this story as soon as possible. I'm feeling guilty for making you guys wait. This is the only story which is taking a lot of time. I'm not able to satisfy myself with whatever I'm writing. I wrote this part almost three times to get this. I don't know how it came out. Let's see. 

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