01-12-2024

Hello, dears...

Three days back, I got a message from @AliIbrahimi6 asking for an update. Here I want to apologise to @AliIbrahimi6 and every one of you. 

I apologize for the confusion; I thought I had posted the update. I finished writing it two weeks ago and believed it was posted. When I received a message from Alilbrahimi, I was confused. I checked the story and realized it wasn't posted. I'm sorry for making you wait. So, I'm posting the update now. Please let me know your thoughts, and don't miss my thank you note at the end. I hope you enjoy the update!

Please ignore grammatical mistakes and typos. 

Part 31

"Rudra sir, I hope you will be there tonight."

"Of course Mrs ASR. I will be there with my team. Don't worry; everything will be fine. We will catch Shyam red-handed."

"I hope you will not face any problems because of us."

"No, not at all. This is our duty to catch the criminals. For that whatever measures we need to take, we can take. Please don't worry about us. Let's bring ASR out to the world."

"Thank you, sir. See you tonight."

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"HP, tonight is the time to punish the culprit. Today is the last day for our sadness. I will leave the house after dinner. I want everyone to be there after Shyam reaches, not before that. I want you and your brothers to accompany them. Take this money and be there on time."

"Ji Didi."

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Dadi was pacing in her room, not concluding how to get everyone to agree to follow Kushi. She doesn't want to miss this chance to expose Khushi.

'For some time, I thought this girl could be genuine and good. I thought she might be a good girl who thinks about her family. But no, I was right about this girl. She is not worthy of my family. Here everyone was thinking that she was mourning my grandson, but there she was going to meet another man to enjoy herself. I'm not going to leave this girl. I will expose her to everyone today. I'm not leaving this chance. I will do justice to my Chote,' thought Dadi. Dadi's thoughts were disturbed by HP who came there to call her for dinner. Dismissing HP, Dadi walked out of her room to see Shyam moving towards the dining hall in a bad mood. She couldn't understand whether to trust and talk with this man.

First, she thought about talking with him about exposing Khushi. But, for unknown reasons, she didn't want to talk with this man. She has her doubts regarding this man. She wants to look into his matter once she exposes Khushi. Because she thinks Khushi is a bigger threat to her family than Shyam, as everyone trusts and believes in Khushi. She sat quietly at the table and ate dinner, observing Khushi and Shyam.

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"Devyani, I'm thinking of attending my friend's house tonight. She is conducting a Satsang. Do you want to join? She asked me to bring my family," said Dadi.

"Satsang? If your friend has no problem then I can join," said Nani.

"What about others?" asked Dadi looking at Khushi.

"We don't have any meetings tonight. So, we can attend the Satsung?" said Akash, looking at NK and Payal, and getting their approval. After all the happenings Akash wants to spend some of his time with Payal. Maybe he can take her somewhere from the Satsung giving some excuses, he thought. Nani and Dadi nodded their heads.

"I can't attend Dadi Ji. I need to go somewhere," said Shyam and no one bothered to respond to him.

"As Shyam will not be at home, why can't you join us, Anjali?" asked Nani and Anjali agreed to them looking at Shyam disappointed.

"At what time the Satsang is?" asked Mami.

"We will leave at 10.30," said Dadi.

"10.30? It's so late! Who will keep Satsang at that time?" asked Mami.

"My friend," said Dadi a little rudely and continued, "Are you coming or not? And You, Khushi?"

"No, me and Khushi will not attend. I can't stay awake till that time, and I don't want to be alone in this big house. So, I want Khushi to be with me," declared Mami looking at Dadi. From the time, they reached the dining, she was observing Dadi's look at Khushi. 'She is planning something to hurt Khushi. I will not allow it,' thought Mami.

Dadi also wants to see how Khushi will deal with the situation and Mami. So she didn't say anything. After dinner, everyone went to their rooms to rest till they left for their respective commitments.

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At 10.30, night.

Khusi came out of her room with her mobile and walked out of the room. She made sure that both Shyam and Dadi saw her leaving. Shyam paced in his room waiting for Chandra's call. Here Khushi is leaving to meet Arnav, and he didn't get any call from Chandra confirming their plan. After thinking for a few more seconds, Shyam also rushed behind Khushi.

Looking at both Shyam and Khushi leaving the house, Dadi rushed out only to see everyone already present in the hall after getting ready.

"Where is NK?" asked Akash not finding his cousin.

"What is taking him so long to come out?" asked Nani.

NK, who heard their talks, stood in his room scratching his hair. "Why did you ask me to delay, Khushi ji? Now this Dadi will kill me for being late. What should I tell them? Khushi ji, what should I do, now?" NK sat on the bed, not going out of the room. He will do anything for his friend. But he left the room after hearing Dadi's question.

"Before that, where is that Khushi going? Manorama said, she needs Khushi at home, but that girl is leaving alone at this time of night. Where is she going?" asked Dadi.

"Khushi betia?" asked Nani.

"Ha! I saw her going out. I wanted to stop her but she left in a hurry!" said Dadi.

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to answer!

"Let's follow her to see where she is going at this hour. That is more important than Satsang. After all, her behaviour affects our family's respect. Manorama, are you coming now? Or do you want to stay alone in this house?" asked Dadi.

Without having any other option, everyone followed Dadi. Akash and NK looked at each other knowing where Khushi might have left. 'I hope everything is fine with Bhai/Nannav' both thought the same.

Nani and Manorama looked at each other feeling disappointed about not being able to support Khushi this time. They prayed to the god not to give any chance to Dadi to accuse Khushi of anything.

After everyone left, HP locked the house and followed Raizada-s as per Khushi's instructions and informed the same to Khushi.

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"Mohan, drive fast!" said Khushi after reading HP's message.

"Bhabhi, a car is following us!" said Mohan.

"That should be Shyam's car. You just drive. But make sure we aren't close to him. I want him to be far from us. I don't want him to enter the gates immediately we enter," said Khushi, hoping everything would go fine and according to her plan. Security closed the doors once Mohan entered the gates, not allowing Shyam to enter.

Khushi got out of the car and instructed all the security about what to do. She met Rudra in the hall and left to meet Arnav, to assure him of her safety.

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Before Shyam left the gates of RM, he got a call from an unknown number. He attended but no one talked with him.

"Hello, who the hell are you? Why aren't you talking?" shouted Shyam, stopping a car in a hurry. He doesn't want to miss Khushi's car.

But no one talked from the other side. Feeling frustrated, Shyam cut the call and asked the driver to drive to Arnav's house. Before he reached the house, he got so many blank calls leaving him angry. In his anger, he fought with the cab driver about the fare forgetting the fare would be more at night. He became frustrated with the delay. When he reached the building, Khushi already went inside. Not able to stand outside for more time, he called Chandra to meet him. He couldn't waste more time. He just needs to remove Arnav from his path along with Khushi, if she doesn't listen to him. Suddenly, the small gate was opened and a guard came out. Shyam rushed to the dark of the compound wall not wanting to get caught by guard.

"Where is your sir, Chandra? He is not here?" Shyam heard the guard talking on the phone. "I'm waiting for him to come. He is not here!"

Shyam hurried out from the dark to announce his presence to Chandra's friend - Kishan but was stopped by a strong punch on his cheek.

"Get back! Who are you?" shouted Kishan getting ready to deliver another punch if the intruder attacked him. When he was talking with Chandra, he sensed a movement behind him and thought some thief was attacking him. So, without thinking anything he delivered one well-trained punch which touched Shyam's cheek.

"Urgh...! I'm the person whom you are talking to Chandra! Damn it!" said Shyam, groaning in severe pain.

"Shyam Sir!!!" Chandra called through the phone which alerted his friend.

"Oh! I... I'm sorry, sir. I thought some thief was trying to attack me. Please don't think that I punched intentionally. I'm sorry!" said Kishan.

"It's okay! Now don't waste my time anymore. Take me inside and guard me. I can't wait to revenge on them!" ordered Shyam.

"Yes come in," Kishan took Shyam inside the building.

"Where are the other guards!"

"They are busy in a party, sir. Don't worry, I will take care of them. You just do your work fast and leave from here, before anyone notices you. There, go through that door. I disabled all the security cameras that way. You finish your work and come out soon. I will wait at the gate and guard you. Go!" saying that Kishan pushed Shyam a bit towards the door and left from there.

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"Do you think Shyam will come?" asked Arnav.

"He will, for sure. He will not leave this chance of hurting us," said Khushi, leaning on his shoulders.

"I hope Rudra will catch him before he does anything!" said Arnav holding Khushi protectively in his arms.

"He will. Rudra sir is waiting in the hall to catch him. When he enters through the main door, they will catch Shya," said Khushi.

"I don't want to live my life like this. This is so horrible to be incapable. I can't wait to get rid of him," said Arnav sighing deeply.

"That will not happen soon, sale saheb!" said Shyam entering the poolside through the back door where Arnav and Khushi were sitting.

Both Khushi and Arnav were shocked to see Shyam at the pool. Wasn't he supposed to get caught by Rudra, thought Arnav.

"How dare you come here? How did you come here?" asked Arnav.

"Arey! No hello? No hi? We are meeting after a lot of time, and you are not wishing your brother-in-law?! Is this the respect you give to your sister's husband? Where did you leave your manners and love Arnav? Hmmm... I'm so disappointed with you!" mocked Shyam with a sly smile.

"Shut Up! Tell me, how did you get in here? Why are you here?" shouted Arnav.

"I have my source! And why am I here? I will tell you. No, I will show you," Shyam walked towards them and pulled Khushi from Arnav's side and said, "To get what I want. To take what you snatched from me. Khu... shi...," Shyam moaned her name smelling her at her neck.

"Leave me!" Khushi tried to get out of his hold.

"Leave her, or else I will kill you! Leave her!:" shouted Arnav.

"Hahahahah... first you try to stand on your feet, Arnav. Then you can save your wife as much as you want. Till that time enjoy the show!" he winked at Arnav, pushed Khushi on the floor and pounced on her.

"Leave me! Arnav ji... Arnav Ji, please save me... Arnav Ji...," Khushi called for Arnav, who tried his best to get up from his place. His legs didn't support him. "Arnav Ji... please... save me..." Khushi tried to push Shyam. But pushing his well-built heavy personality is not in her capability. So, she kicked him with her knees where it pains the most. Shyam groaned in pain and loosened his hold on her. Khushi took this gap and tried to move away. But Shyam catches her tearing her dress in the process and slaps her hard leaving her lips to bleed. In their anger and revenge; Shyam or Arnav didn't notice that Khushi was not shouting for help. She was calling for Arnav in a normal voice, where she could call for Rudra, Aman or security.

Seeing the scene, fury surged through Arnav. Without thinking, he marched towards them and pushed Shyam away from Khushi. The sight of Arnav standing and hugging Khushi enraged Shyam even more, and he attempted to attack Arnav with a knife he had.

"Rudra, Sir! Aman Bhai!" shouted Khushi trying to hold Shyam's hand coming between Shyam and Arnav. Arnav tried to take the knife from Shyam's hands but couldn't. His weak legs didn't help him to fight. Khushi tried to hold Arnav in his place with one hand and tried to hold Shyam's hand with another. But she couldn't control two heavy personalities with her petite figure.

At the same time, two doors opened and entered everyone. Aman, Rudra and the team from one and all the Raizadas along with the Prakash brothers from one.

Time stood still!

Time stood still for Shyam and Raizada-s.

Seeing the shocked state of Shyam, Khushi pushed him on the ground kicking him on his knees.

"HP! Come hold Arnav Ji" she shouted bringing everyone out of their shock.

"Bhai/Nannav/Arnav Baba," Akash, NK and HP ran towards them and supported Arnav.

Rudra alerted his team to catch Shyam. Shyam tried to run from the back door but was caught by Rudra's team.

"Arnav Ji, are you alright?" Khushi asked Arnav holding his hand and examined the scratches he got from the knife.

"I'm fine, Khushi. Are you okay?" asked Arnav. Khushi nodded her head with tears in her eyes.

"You stood on your legs. You saved me, again!" Khushi hugged him tight.

That's when Akash and NK noticed Arnav standing on his legs. Both became elated and hugged both Arnav and Khushi.

"Mr. Shyam Manohar Jha, you are under arrest for trespassing, attempting murder, and molesting," the words caught everyone's attention.

Nani, who stood shocked seeing her darling grandson alive, came out of her stupor and ran towards Arnav along with everyone.

"Chote...? Chote, is that you my dear? Oh my god! Chote...? What happened to you? Chote!" Nani cried her heart out touching Arnav's face and shoulders to make sure, she was not dreaming.

"Nani, yes it's me, your Chote. I'm sorry for leaving you in pain. So much happened to your Chote, Nani. I will tell everything to you. You please calm down. Now, I'm fine. I'm with you. You have your Chote with you. Please calm down, Nani... Di... Mami... Payal...," said Arnav hugging Nani and looking at others with teary eyes.

Everyone hugged him, touched him, cried along with him and questioned him.

"Mr Raizada," called Rudra, disturbing their union. He couldn't take the emotional reunion. Arnav walked towards him and surprised him by hugging him.

"Thank you, Rudra. We can't forget your help. Thanks a lot!" said Arnav.

"Please don't say like that, it's my honour to work for you. Take care. Now we need to take this criminal to the station. I will make sure he will spend his later life in jail," said Rudra, gritting his teeth.

"Criminal? Shyam ji? What are you talking Rudra Ji?" asked Anjali to confirm her fears.

"I'm sorry, Mrs Jha. But yes, he is a criminal. He committed many crimes including kidnapping, attempts to murder, molestation, forgery and many other things. He kidnapped...," before Rudra continued, Shyam shouted trying to get out of the grip of constables.

"No... he is telling lies. I never harmed anyone. Why would I kidnap Arnav and try to kill him? I can never do that," said Shyam.

"But...," Rudra tried to say something.

"NO RaniSahiba... I never did those crimes. Why would I do that? He is telling lies. It's all this Khushi's work. She kidnapped Arnav and tried to kill him. She even tried to make a fake Will of Arnav. Please trust me, Anjali," Shyam tried to blame khushi for everything. He stopped talking further as he saw Anjali slowly walking towards him with tears in her eyes, leaving her brother.

"Rani Sahiba...,!"

"Don't worry, Shyam Ji. Everything will be fine. I just have one doubt. Can you clarify?" asked Anjali.

"Sure, Rani Sahiba!" Shyam felt relaxed a bit, seeing Anjali's face. If she believes him like always, then no one can stop him!

"When Rudra sir is accusing you, why did you say that you didn't kidnap Chote? He never mentioned that YOU kidnapped Chote! Then why did you say that?" asked Anjali.

Shyam got stuck for a moment listening to Anjali. He quickly composed and said, "Are you doubting me, Anjali?" he feigned innocence.

"No, I'm not doubting you. But I'm sure you did something to Chote. I can see that fear in your eyes. And I understand, as always, that Khushi is not wrong. My Chote's choice can never be wrong. Rudra Ji, take him. Tomorrow we will come to the station and give a written complaint against him. Thank you for your support!" said Anjali before turning her back to Shyam and looking at her family who were looking back at her with pride and worry in their eyes.

"Sure, Ms Raizada. But before leaving here, I wanted to tell you that I already got a written complaint against him by a few victims. Depending on those complaints we worked together and caught him here. Thanks to Mrs Raizada, for trusting me." everyone looked at Khushi, who was busy with Arnav.

"Khushi?" asked Shyam bewildered.

"Yes, Mrs ASR. She is the main reason behind this. She is the main person who bought you here, at this time," said Rudra with a smirk.

Seeing a confused expression on Shyam and others, Rudra smiled a little and continued, "Couldn't understand?"

Shyam shook his head in his confusion.

Laughing a little, Rudra called aloud, "Gopi!"

Shyam looked surprised and turned to look at the security, Kishan, who allowed Shyam inside the building, was saluting Rudra.

"He is Gopi. He was one of the security persons who worked for RM. And, he is also a friend of your driver - Mohan. When Mohan told her about you taking ASR's vehicle on the day of his accident, she came to know about this man - Gopi. Later Mrs ASR, worked on her every doubt about ASR's accident and found out about you. And he is the same guard you threatened to kill. Then she sent this Gopi to your PI - Chandra, in disguise as Kishan. You know who Kishan is, right? The security guard who allowed you inside this building," Rudra revealed everything to Shyam and others.

"So, everything happening here is planned by Khushi?" whispered Shyam not able to believe.

"Then? Do you think it will be possible for you to enter the building where I kept Arnav ji? And do you think I will leave the person who tried to kill my Aranv ji? Thank your stars, Arnav ji, Aman bhai and Rudra sir that I left you for the police. Otherwise, you would have been dead by now in my hands. But don't worry, I will not be leaving you in this life. I will make sure that you will face hell in your remaining life. I have every proof against you. You are trapped Mr Shyam Manohar Jha," said Khushi.

Everyone is surprised to see her infuriated self for the first time.

For the first time, Shyam felt a shiver in his spine seeing Khushi like this. He looked at everyone and understood that everyone was thinking like him. He gulped hard to control his thudding heart. He slowly walked with the constables but stopped hearing Khushi once again.

"Don't think that your Law degree will help you. You will not even get a bail for yourself. I will make sure of that!" said Khushi with gritted teeth.

After Rudra's team took Shyam out of the building, Rudra called upon the doctors who had previously treated Arnav to explain the situation to the entire Raizada. After hearing everything, all the members of the Raizadas along with Dadi sat with teary eyes.

"Chote! You faced a lot. Oh God! My child!" Nani hugged him once again.

After a lot of crying, consoling and relaxing, Khushi asked doctors to test Arnav's legs.

"Mrs Raizada, we should appreciate your guts. The way you planned this shock treatment for ASR worked fine. He is fine. His legs also seem fine. We need to run a few tests to confirm. Please bring him to the hospital tomorrow. Don't worry he will be fine with you beside him. ASR, you are lucky to have this woman. Take care. We will take your leave now," said doctors before leaving the building.

Khushi nodded her head with happy tears. She looked at Rudra and Aman, showing her thumbs up. She looked at Akash and NK who looked away feeling mixed feelings.

Akash couldn't comprehend what had just transpired moments ago. The scene that greeted him upon entering the room with his family was shattering him deeply. When Dadi mentioned that Khushi had left in a hurry, he was certain she would be there. Consequently, he arrived with everyone. But as they entered, he sensed something was amiss. There was no security outside. His heart raced as he rushed inside, driven by the sound of Khushi shouting for Rudra and Aman. He never imagined Khushi would be behind this. The idea that she could plan something so dangerous, risking her own life, never crossed his mind. He needs to know the details before he talks with Khushi.

"Jiju... Nanne..." Before Khushi says anything, Akash's words stop her.

"Mr Rudra, I think it will be safe to take Bhai to our home now. Isn't it? Can we take him?" asked Akash.

"Sure, it's safe now. I will send my team along with you all. I will meet you all tomorrow morning," saying that Rudra leaves from there.

Arnav, Khushi and Aman looked at each other, noticing both Akash and NK's stony expressions. They understood that they had a hard time ahead to explain things to them. They sighed before leaving from there.

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RM:

"Stop here Chote! Just for a few minutes! Manu... let's go... I want to welcome him properly," Nani rushed inside the house.

"Yes... Ma ji... let's go..." mami followed Nani along with Payal.

Anjali stayed back with Arnav along with Khushi. Aman and NK stood behind Arnav to help Arnav if he needed them. Prakash Brothers went inside to help Nani.

Dadi also went inside thinking about the happenings. Her grandson is alive! The person she thought was good, is behind all the mishap her grandson faced - Shyam! She gritted her teeth remembering that man. And the girl she thought was a golddigger, was the one safeguarding her grandson and the family! She felt disgusting towards herself for trusting the wrong person. She can't face anyone now! Her thoughts were disturbed by the commotion of Aranv entering inside. She slowly left to her room not able to stand there.

Akash who was instructing security about the changes he wanted, entered the house only to be stopped by Khushi who looked at him with her best puppy eyes. He jerked back seeing Khushi doing situps holding her ears.

"Khushi? What are you doing?" asked Akash, looking at other family members.

"Taking punishment for not involving you and Nanne. Please Jiju... trust me. I never wanted to hurt anyone of you. I always wanted your happiness. It's just that, I want you and Nanne to be at home when Dadi decides to bring all of you to the house. I want everyone's safety. And other than you two whom I can trust, jiju? Please believe me, I never intended to hurt you both. Nanne, please..." said Khushi.

Both Akash and NK looked at each other and nodded at her forgiving her. They knew how worried she was about their safety. They knew she was planning something to safeguard everyone, but they never thought, she would deal with everything in one shot.

"And more to that, that lad governor didn't want you guys to be there tonight!" said Khushi. Both Akash and NK looked at him with accusing eyes.

"What The! Why are you involving me in that?" asked Arnav trying not to show his embarrassed self.

"Huh! You are talking as if I'm telling the lies. Didn't you stop me from informing them about today's plan? Didn't you tell me that you wanted your brothers to bring the family there and support them?" asked Khushi keeping her hands on her hips.

Arnav just shrugged his shoulders looking at Boht Akash and NK, as if telling them that's his point to avoid them.

Everyone in the room watched the ongoing banter, sighing deeply, unsure if they were dreaming or witnessing reality.

Looking at everyone's tired faces, Aman said, "Enough everyone! Let's take a rest for tonight. We will talk tomorrow. Nani Ji, we will answer all of your questions. Please relax and be happy, your Chote is here. I want everyone to be well-rested before listening to the details," nani nodded her head and came to Arnav to kiss his forehead. She is not getting enough of him.

"HP!" Arnav called HP who gladly came to him to take orders. "Show the guest room to Aman. he will stay here tonight!" declared Arnav not giving anyone any chance to say anything.

After that, Aman, Akash and NK helped Arnav to his room to get rest. They wished Khushi a good night and left for their respective rooms.

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After changing into their nightwear, Arnav and Khushi lay on the bed, hugging each other. Arnav sighed in satisfaction, pulling Khushi closer to him.

"What are you thinking Arnav Ji?" asked Khushi.

"Home!"

"Huh?"

"I'm finally home! It's all because of you, Khushi. I can't imagine what I would have done without you. Thank you," Arnav said, kissing her forehead.

"Shh..., don't say like that Arnav Ji. We are meant for each other. We are meant to live together. And with Devi Mayya's grace, and with the help of Aman bhai, jiju, Nanne, and Rudra sir, I was able to bring you back home. You are here, safe and sound, that's all that matters!" said Khushi kissing Arnav's cheek.

Both drifted into deep slumber feeling safe, content, secure and with lots of hopes for the future, in each other's arms.

The End.

There won't be an epilogue. How Shyam was punished, how Arnav and Khushi cleared everyone's doubts, and how they led their lives — I'm leaving it all to your imagination. I know the ending might feel incomplete, but this is how I chose to conclude the story. I hope you aren't angry with me.

My heartfelt thanks to each one of you. I'm so glad and feel blessed to be here! Thank you for your wonderful support and love. I believe my 11-year journey as a writer ends here. I wish you all a wonderful, happy, and healthy life ahead. God bless you all. I'll be here on Wattpad if you want to contact me. Once again, thank you so much for your undeniable support and love. I feel blessed!!!

Yours

Sri Di <3