The same day, Night

Arnav was standing in the poolside looking at the sky. He could see the three stars twinkling in the sky looking at him. He sighed. His whole life was a mess.

Arnav Singh Raizada or rather Arnav Mallik was the youngest son of Arvind Mallik and Ratna Mallik. Born in the high class royal family of Lucknow, Malliks. From the time of his birth itself he got everything that he wanted. His family was an orthodox aristocrat family.

His grandmother always believed in traditions and cultures way too much. She believed that whatever may happen always men are right. Women are just slaves at their feet. She had instigated the same thinking in her sons' mind also.

His father and Chacha always thought they were above everyone. All they thought about was their own needs and happiness. Their wives and kids were nothing for them but show pieces to show to the world. They never cared about them. His Chachi herself was a selfish women so never bothered about such things and lived life like she wanted.

But his mother Ratna Mallik, she was an amazing woman. Soft spoken, loving, caring, innocent, devoted and down to earth. She always loved her husband more than anything. So always looked passed his lies and deceit. Arvind always used her innocent nature and made fool of her using his fake love and concern.

Subhadra Mallik (Arnav's Dadi) always wanted Arnav also to be like his father and Chacha. But that never happened as Ratna's high thinking and good values made him a person who was good at heart and valued relations.

Arnav's life was going smooth with happiness and luxury which people could only imagine. In all these happiness they didn't see the fakeness and deceit in the relations.

But all the illusion came to an end. On Anjali's marriage day, Arvind's true face came in front of Ratna. It was too much for her to take. But instead of fighting with the pain and hurt, she chose the easiest way to escape from it. She killed herself. Arvind Mallik also followed her steps and killed himself not wanting to face the humiliation from the society.

Thus leaving two innocent lives to fend for themselves. That day not only Arvind Mallik and Ratna Mallik died but also the innocent Arnav Mallik died. After that what world saw was Arnav Singh Raizada. The ruthless, arrogant, stone hearted Arnav Singh Raizada who only thought about himself and his family.

After being thrown out of the ancestral home of Malliks, Sheesh Mahal, Arnav alongwith Anjali shifted to Delhi under the wings of their Nani. Then there was no looking back, it was the rise of ASR from an innocent good hearted Arnav.

He became the king of the fashion world. The business world looked at him with envy, fear and respect seeing his achievements. But in all these he became emotionless, stone hearted.

But his life changed once again when a certain Khushi Kumari Gupta fell in his arms four years back right at the same place where his heart stopped feeling anything for anybody. After long years, Arnav felt his heart beating for that innocent hazel eyed beauty in his arms.

He was afraid. Yes Arnav Singh Raizada was afraid to bare his heart in front of her. He tried to run away from his feelings. He pushed her away, hurt her, humiliated her, gave her immense pain, in his futile attempt to save himself from falling for her. But all his attempts went in vain as she entered his heart breaking the wall he had built around it.

His life once again changed. She changed him. Her love changed him. But he still hurt her. His misunderstandings, accusations hurt her. Then also she stayed with him, fought with him for both of them, their love. She took up all the pain he gave her and returned it with her love.

After many misunderstandings, pain, accusations, hurt, they finally became one. Their love won. Or they thought so. Because one storm broke their relationship altogether. They felt their love weaken. He let it be but she fought. She tried to save it. But he once again hurt her, broke her, accused her, pushed her away and finally not being able to take the pain anymore she left. She left him forever.

Arnav still remembered all that happened three years ago. His mistakes were big. He had nothing to blame or no one to blame but himself. He was the sole reason why she left. His behavior, his ignorance, the hurt he caused her.

He never tried to know her insecurities. All he thought about was that she didn't believe in him. But did he ever gave her a chance to believe in him. Did he ever tried to understand her stand, her insecurities, her pain. Did he ever tried to erase them.

No all he cared was about himself and his family. But he forgot that she is also a part of his family. He pushed her away. He hurt her beyond limits that one misunderstanding broke everything.

His mind went to all that happened between him and Khushi three years back. Why she left him. How he hurt her.

Flashback

Three years before

After Arnav gave Khushi's seat to Sheetal, Khushi left from there silently. She was crying. Arnav knew it. Somewhere he felt guilty for hurting her. But his big fat ego didn't let him go behind her. He still felt bad that she didn't believe him and went for a DNA test.

But after that day many things changed between them. Khushi stopped going behind him trying to convince him. She just ignored him. She stopped sleeping on the bed with him and started sleeping on recliner. Arnav was angry and sad seeing all that.

He thought that she would ask forgiveness from him and he would forgive her. But her ignorance was irking him. He badly wanted to talk to her. But his ego again stopped. When she started sleeping on rectilinear he wanted to bring her back to bed but then also he didn't do it.

He would look at her sleeping form every night not being able to sleep without her warmth. But what he didn't know was each night she also used to cry herself to sleep hurt by his behavior.

Few days passed like that. Arnav was frustrated by the happenings. He had had enough. He decided to put an end to it. But before he could talk to her, he came to know that she had gone to Lucknow for some urgent work.

Once again he was angry as she left without informing him. He didn't call her. He decided to talk to her after coming back.

Two three days passed. One day Arnav was searching for a file in the cupboard. He was frustrated not getting that. He was searching for it in both his and Khushi's cupboard. At that time he got a file from Khushi's things.

He was checking the file when he realized that it was the same DNA test reports that Khushi had done. But what shocked him was the results. It said that Arav was his son. He was shocked.

How was it possible. Fear gripped him. He was sure Khushi had read the reports. He didn't know what was happening. He couldn't understand what Khushi was thinking about him. Had she misunderstood him. Is she thinking that Arav is his son. But how is it possible.

He never had such relation with Sheetal. He never touched her. He remembers that. Then how is it that Arav is his son. If Khushi had seen it then what is she going to do. Is it why she is ignoring him. Is she going to leave him or had she already left him. Is this why she went to Lucknow. Has she left him forever. Fear gripped his heart. What will he do if she leaves him. How will he survive. Not he can't let it happen. He can't let her go.

But before confronting Khushi, he had to know the truth of this report. He decided to ask Sheetal about it. He wanted answers. He wanted to know if Arav is his son. If yes, then how.

He decided to talk to Sheetal in the evening. In the evening whole family was going for a Satsang and they were also going to take Arav with them. So only Sheetal will be at home. He decided to ask her them.

In the evening, he came home early. As expected only Sheetal was at home. After getting freshened up he went to Sheetal's room with the reports. He knocked on the door and asked her if she could talk with him.

She agreed and both of them settled in the living room. Arnav didn't want to beat around the bush. So he directly showed her the reports.

Arnav: Sheetal, What's this. What's this report saying that Arav is my son. Is it true. How come as I clearly remember that we never had such relation.

Hearing his question, Sheetal started shedding her crocodile tears.

Sheetal (crying and hiccupping): Arnav, I am sorry. But it's true. Arav's your son.

Arnav (shocked and confused): But how is it possible, Sheetal. You know we never had such relation. Then how come Arav is my son.

Sheetal (crying loudly): Arnav, I know you won't believe me. But trust me Arnav, Arav is your son. It happened on our farewell day. You were drunk and was not in your senses. I think someone had spiked your drink. I was helping you to get to the room. But after reaching there you just pulled me and it just happened. I tried to stop you but you didn't let me and then I don't know how I just couldn't stop you and it all happened. Next day you went back to India. I tried to forget everything and move on. Two months later, I came to know that I was pregnant. I didn't wanted to do abortion. So I gave birth to Arav. I thought that I would never come back in your life but Arav started asking questions about his father. So I thought I will bring him and show you once and then we will go back. After coming here I came to know you are married and rest what happened you know.

Arnav sat there with a shocked expression. He couldn't understand anything. Yes, he clearly remembered getting drunk on their farewell party. He also knew that he was with someone that night. But he didn't know that it was Sheetal.

But why didn't she tell him it was her who was with him that night. He met her before going back to say goodbye. What was he going to do now. What will he answer to Khushi. How will she react knowing the truth. He was afraid. He felt his heart constricting.

He was afraid to loose her. If she leaves then he won't be able to survive. How was he going to convince her. He sat there with his head on his hands. Sheetal smirked seeing his condition.

Sheetal (crying): Arnav, I know it is too much for you to believe. But trust me I am saying truth. Arav is your son. I know you can't accept him. You don't worry. I will go away from here, taking Arav.

Arnav didn't say anything. His mind was still stuck at Khushi and her reaction. Khushi was going to come that day. He decided to tell her everything and ask her for forgiveness. He was even ready to beg to her to make her stay.

Sheetal was enjoying his condition. She was happy seeing her plan working. She gently put her hand on his shoulder.

Sheetal (faking concern): Arnav, I know you are worried about Khushi. You don't worry I won't say anything to Khushi. I will leave from here with Arav. You don't have to say anything to anyone. Nobody will know anything.

Arnav: No Sheetal, I have decided I will say everything to Khushi. I don't want to cheat her. I will ask for her forgiveness and would do anything to make her stay even if I have to beg.

Sheetal: But, Arnav...

Arnav: No Sheetal I don't want to hear anything. I have decided.

Sheetal: If you say so. Then it's OK. Your wish. Wait you looked stressed, let me get something for you.

Sheetal went to kitchen while Arnav sat there thinking how to talk to Khushi about everything. Few minutes later, she came back with a glass of juice.

Arnav took it and started drinking. After few minutes, he started feeling dizzy. All he remembered before becoming unconscious was Sheetal asking him what happened.

When he woke up he was on his bed half naked. Sheetal was sitting beside him crying wrapped in a sheet. His family was standing in front of the bed with angry faces. He saw Khushi standing beside Payal with an expressionless face.

From their faces, he could understand what they were thinking. He decided to clarify his stand.

Arnav (turning to Anjali): Di....

Anjali (angrily): Enough Chote. How can you do something like this.

Arnav: But Di, I didn't...

Anjali: Enough Chote, you don't have to lie anything. We all can see what happened here. How can you do something like this. Chi. I feel ashamed to call you my brother.

Arnav (shocked): Di... Di, please believe me. I...

He saw Anjali turning her face away. He turned to Sheetal for help.

Arnav (turning to Sheetal): Sheetal, why are you silent. Say the truth. Tell them that they are mistaken. Nothing happened like that.

Sheetal (crying): Arnav, what are you saying. How can you do something like this. Years back also you did the same thing. Now again you... (She started crying loudly)

Arnav (angrily): What the hell are you talking, Sheetal. How dare you say something like that.

Sheetal: Arnav, I know years back the same thing happened and Arav is due to that. But how can you do that again. You are married and then also you did like that to me. You called me to talk. We were talking and I didn't realize that you were drunk. How can you do something like that, Arnav.

Arnav was getting angry hearing her accusation. He was damn sure that nothing happened between them like that. But her accusation was making him mad. He could see his family believing her words.

Arnav: Enough Sheetal. Just shut up. How dare you say such vile things about me. I know that nothing happened between us. You are just bluffing. Also I was not drunk.

Arnav (turning to Anjali): Di, believe me. She is lying. I never did anything like that. She is telling lies.

Anjali: Enough Chote. Stop lying. I could see what happened. I never expected something like this from you.

She turned her face away from him. Arnav turned to his Nani.

Arnav: Nani, At least you believe me. I didn't do anything like that.

Nani: Bas Chote. How much more lies will you tell. Have you ever thought about your wife. I never expected you to do something like this. You disappointed me, Chote.

Arnav looked at Mami and Akash. But both turned their faces away. He was shattered seeing his family distrusting him. He didn't have the courage to look at Khushi. He couldn't understand what she was thinking. Her face was neutral. No emotions were there.

He was afraid to look in her eyes and see accusation. He won't be able to take it. Moreover he was ashamed thinking that Arav is his son and he had unknowingly cheated on her. So without looking at her, he left from there.

He was sad and disappointed when his family didn't trust him. He couldn't face them anymore. He could understand Khushi's pain when he didn't believe in her and mistrusted her. He felt ashamed. Moreover he can't see their accusing looks, he felt suffocated.

So he took his car keys and went for a long drive. After several hours he came back to home. When he came, he saw Khushi sleeping on the recliner. He came near her and saw her sleeping with a frown on her face. She was sleeping in an awkward position.

He made her sleep properly and sat on the floor beside her looking at her. He lightly kissed her forehead. She relaxed in her sleep and a sweet smile adorned her face. His heart felt happy seeing her smile after so many days.

He was sure his Khushi would believe him. He would tell all truth to her and make her believe him. He decided to talk to her in the morning and clear all misunderstandings between them. He will ask for her forgiveness and make everything fine between them.

He will kick Sheetal out and then they will leave happily. Arnav was determined to make everything fine. He slept thinking that he will talk to her in the morning. He slept on the floor beside her holding her hands.

Next morning when Arnav woke up he saw Khushi still sleeping. He got up and went to get ready. After getting ready, he decided to wait for Khushi to wake up so that he could talk to her after she wakes up. He was sitting on the chair looking at her, admiring her sleeping form.

Few minutes later, his phone started ringing. Aman had called him to inform about an important meeting in the morning. He sighed. He didn't have a choice. He had to go. The meeting is very important.

Kissing her forehead, he left determined that he would talk to her after he comes back. While going, Anjali called him to talk. After talking to her, he went to office. He was disturbed and distracted the whole time. All the things that was happening in his life was giving pain to him.

Finally somehow finishing his meeting, he returned back home. It was almost evening when he could come back due to the constant back to back meetings. Entering inside the house, he directly went to his room to talk to Khushi.

But when he reached there, she was not there. He started searching for her in the whole house. But there was not a single trace of her. He went back to his room only to realize that his room was changed.

Earlier when he entered the room, in his excitement to meet Khushi he didn't look at the room properly. Now he saw that his room was changed back to the way it was before Khushi came into his life. All her stars, Salman Khan poster, Devi Mayya's idol. Everything was missing. Opening the cupboard he saw her dresses and everything missing.

All those things he or his family had gifted her were there, but all her stuff were missing. He sat on the bed with a thud. Few minutes later, he noticed a letter with his mother's bangles on the tea table. He went and took it. There was only one thing written in that.

Don't ever come behind me, Mr ASR - Khushi.

Arnav felt his whole life shattered. He lost her. He lost the most precious possession of him. He was sitting on his bed lifeless. He couldn't breathe. He felt like his heart stopped beating. Tears blurred his vision.

Few minutes later, Akash ran into his room calling Khushi's name. Arnav looked at him.

Akash (panting): Bhai, Bhai, did you see Khushi. Where is she? I want to talk to her.

Arnav (looking down and in low voice): She left.

Akash (shocked): What????

Arnav (breaking down): She left me, Akash. She left me.

Akash stood shocked hearing his brother.

Akash: What? What are you saying, Bhai. I couldn't find Payal. So I came here to ask Khushi about her and you are saying that she left. How could they leave. (Sitting beside Arnav) How could they leave us Bhai.

Akash and Arnav sat there not knowing what to do.

Flashback ends

After that he and Akash tried all ways to find Khushi and Payal. They also came to know that Arav is also missing. They tried to find them in all possible ways. But didn't get any clue. Arnav wanted to throw Sheetal out but the missing of Arav came as a chance for her and she stayed back using Arav's name.

Arnav's thoughts were broken when he felt someone near him. He looked beside and saw Sheetal standing there. His hands fisted. Anger coursed through him.

He remembered all that she had said about Khushi and his kids earlier that day. He felt like strangling her. She was the sole reason why his life was ruined. He turned his face away not wanting to see her.

Sheetal looked at Arnav. She knew he was angry. But she didn't have a choice. She has to convince him. It's the only way.

Sheetal : Arnav, I know you are mad at me for the way I talked to Khushi and kids today. I am really sorry for that. I know I have done a mistake. But what to do Arnav, I just lost my cool. All that's happening from the past few days, it is taking a toll on me.

Arnav: Sheetal, listen...

Sheetal (cutting him): Arnav, I know that you are not interested in talking to me. But please listen. I am really sorry for what I have done. You know what is happening right. Arav. You know he is my son. The only person I have in this world. I know I have done many mistakes. But please Arnav don't snatch my son away from me. I don't have anybody else other than him. (Crying).

Sheetal: Arnav, I don't know why Khushi is doing all this. First she snatched my son and took him away from me. Now she brought him back and is saying that he is her son. You only say what should I do. I don't have anybody else other than him and Khushi is trying to snatch him from me. I just couldn't take it. Please Arnav try to understand, Arav is my everything. I live for him. I have done everything for him. Please don't snatch my son. Please give him back to me. Arnav, please make Khushi understand and give my son back to me. I promise Arnav, the minute, Arav comes back to me, I will leave this house with him. I won't trouble you again. I won't ever come back. You can live your life with Khushi and your kids.

Arnav: Listen Sheetal, I am not interested in talking to you. You can leave. Also I don't want to talk to Khushi regarding this matter. Whatever she is doing, I am sure there is a reason. I don't want to interfere in this matter.

Sheetal (crying): Arnav, please Arnav, help me. Only you can make her understand. She is doing all these to hurt me. But please Arnav, ask her to give my son back. I don't want anything, I just want my son. Arnav please support me in getting my son back. I promise I will go away once I get him. Isn't what you want. You can live your life happily with Khushi. Please Arnav, help me in getting my son back.

With that Sheetal left from there with moist eyes. Arnav stood there thinking about her words. He was confused about what to do. He didn't want to go against Khushi. He didn't want to upset her and make more distance between them.

But what Sheetal said was true. He wanted Sheetal to leave this house. She was the reason why Khushi is away from him. Once she go away, then it would be easy to convince Khushi. Everything would fall in place.

But will it be right to help Sheetal in getting Arav back going against Khushi? What if it brings more distance between them. What if Khushi go away from him once again. No he can't let it happen. But with Sheetal staying right in front of her, it will be difficult to convince Khushi? But will he be able to get Khushi back after Arav and Sheetal go away? Will she forgive him if he take Arav away from her and give him back to Sheetal? What was he supposed to do? Who was he supposed to support? He was confused.

Arnav stood there looking at the sky thinking what to do. Few rooms away Khushi and Arav slept along with the little ones unaware of the new problems that is going to come in their life.

Next day morning

Everyone was there in the dining hall except Sheetal. Khushi and Payal were feeding the kids while others were having their breakfast silently. Nobody noticed the absence of Sheetal.

After finishing breakfast everyone came to living room. Arnav, Akash and Khushi were about to leave for office, when the doorbell rang. Frowning everyone looked towards the main door while HP went and opened the door.

Sheetal came inside smirking. Everyone was confused seeing her coming from outside. But their confusion turned into shock seeing police entering the house behind her. Raizadas looked at each other.

Arnav (coming out of the shock): Inspector, you here.

Inspector: Mr ASR, Miss Kapoor has filed a complaint against Mrs Khushi that she is trying to snatch her son and is manipulating him again her.

Everyone was shocked hearing that. All looked at Sheetal with angry faces who was looking at Khushi with a smirk.

Arnav (trying to control the situation): Inspector, there is nothing like that. It is just a misunderstanding. We will sort it out ourselves.

Sheetal (interrupting him): No inspector. Don't go. Please help me. This woman (pointing at Khushi) is trying to snatch my son. I don't know why she is doing all these. But please help me and get my son back to me.

Arnav (with grinding teeth, in low voice): Sheetal, what are you doing? What is this new drama? Stop this nonsense right now.

Sheetal (faking crying): Arnav, what are you saying? Can't you see what she is doing? Still you are supporting her. (Turning to Inspector) See this Inspector. See the injustice they are doing to me. This woman. This Khushi is trying to snatch my son and all these people are supporting her. You only see this. Just because I don't have anybody they are doing all these to me. You only tell them to give my son back.

Inspector: Mr ASR, Look. I know you are a very big person. But this is my duty. Let me do my duty. (Turning to Sheetal) Miss Kapoor, where is your son? I want to meet him.

Sheetal: Sure Sir
Sheetal turned and pointed at Arav who was clinging to Khushi's waist.

When Sheetal entered the house with Inspector, Khushi and Payal were initially shocked but soon they came out of it as they expected Sheetal to do something like this one day or another. Arav on seeing police was a bit scared and came running to his mother hugging her. Now you can't blame him for that. After all he is just a eight year old child. Obviously he will be scared seeing well built 4-5 policemen entering house.

All the while when Sheetal was talking to Inspector and Arnav and doing her drama, both Khushi and Payal were standing calm seeing her drama. When Inspector asked Sheetal for Arav, he got scared and hugged Khushi more tightly digging his face in her stomach. Khushi also held him closer trying to soothe him.

The little ones were also restless seeing new people who looked a bit scary to them. They were clinging to Payal. Seeing that Payal send them upstairs in their room with HP.

Inspector sensed Arav's discomfort seeing the police and tried to become a little gentle. He came and knelt down in front of Arav.

Inspector: Hello, Beta.

Arav slowly turned his face from Khushi's stomach and looked at Inspector.

Inspector (on getting Arav's attention, smiling): What is your name?

Arav (slowly): Arav Agnihotri.

Inspector: Hey don't worry. I won't do anything to you. I just came to help you, OK. I will ask you few questions, you just have to answer them correctly. OK. Agreed.

Arav slowly nodded his head.

Inspector: OK then. Tell me how old are you?

Arav: 8

Inspector: That's great. So in which school are you studying Arav.

Arav: Indus International school, Mumbai.

Inspector: So you are studying in Mumbai. Are you staying in boarding.

Arav: No, Uncle. We stay in Mumbai. But now I have vacation, so we came here with Mumma as she has some work here.

Inspector: Oh. So you stay in Mumbai. Who all are there in your home.

Arav: In my house, there are lot of people. My Mumma, My Maasi,My little brothers Arsh and Arush, My sisters Arshi and Akira. Then there is my Nanu and Nani. Then there is Bade Nanu, Badi Nani, Bua Nani and there is Bade Dadu.

Inspector: So you stay with them. Then who are these people. (Pointing at Raizadas) Don't you stay with them.

Arav: No We don't stay with them. We came here only few days before.

Inspector: OK. Tell me one thing. What is your mother's name.

Arav: Khushi. Khushi Agnihotri.

Sheetal (crying): See Inspector, what this Khushi has done to my son. I don't know what and all nonsense he is talking. She snatched my son and now saying that he is her son. (Turning to Arav) Arav, Why are you doing all these. Why are you hurting your Mumma like this.

Arav: Shut up. You are not my Mumma.

Inspector (slightly irritated with Sheetal): Shut up Miss Kapoor. Stop crying. Let me talk to Arav first.

Inspector (turning to Arav): So Arav. Your Mother's name is Khushi, right. So what is your father's name.

Everyone's breath hitched hearing that question. Arnav felt suffocated and uncomfortable. Even though he knows that Arav is his son. He has never thought about it nor he ever thought about what Arav would say if anybody questioned about his father. Arnav didn't know what he felt about his relation with Arav. Surely he liked him. But accepting him as son was something that he wasn't sure about. He never thought about having a child with anybody else other than Khushi. He couldn't understand what he felt for a child who was born from someone else's womb other than Khushi. The thought itself was painful. But he also knows that Arav has no fault in this. But the question still remains - will he ever be able to accept him as his son knowing that he is not born from Khushi.

Arav looked at Arnav for a moment. Arnav expected to see accusation and questions in his eyes but what he saw confused him. There was neither accusation nor questions but something else which he couldn't understand what. Some deep feelings which made Arnav cringe. His eyes looked at Khushi who was looking at Arav with worried face.

He couldn't comprehend her reaction also. It confused him. He expected Khushi to be in pain remembering his betrayal. But her expression was something else. He was confused by both Arav and Khushi's behaviour. They both were acting varied.

Arav (to Inspector): I don't have a father, uncle. We don't stay with him. My father. He is not a good man. He gave so much pain to my Mumma. He never cared for my Mumma and always hurt her. So we left him.

Arnav looked away feeling hurt. He knew that whatever Arav said was true. But hearing his own mistakes that too said by someone close hurts. Khushi also looked away. A thin layer of tears formed in her eyes. Her son's words brought all the painful memories.

He knew everything. He had seen all that she had went through and was there with her. He was her strength and her reason for living. But the impact her pain had caused on his little mind was very big. He practically hated his father.

She always tried not to show her pain in front of him. But even then he always used to understand her pain and tried to soothe her. They were each other's support and strength in these years.

Khushi was brought back to the world hearing Inspector's next question.

Inspector (pointing at Arnav): Who is he?

Arav looked at Arnav and then Khushi. His mother's red eyes were enough to make him aware of her pain. He felt anger rising inside him.

Arav (giving a sharp look at Arnav): He is Mr ASR. He works with Mumma. Their companies are doing some work together. So we are staying at his house till Mumma's work finish.

Arnav and Raizadas felt like someone has slapped on their face when Arav refused to recognize them and even said that they are nobody to him or Khushi but mere business acquaintance.

Inspector looked at the little boy in front of him. He had seen the various emotions running in his face with each of his questions. He could see that he was way matured than his age. Also he noticed the love and pride he held when he talked about his mother (Khushi) and also the anger and disappointment while talking about his father (Arnav).

Not wanting to drag the conversation more he came to the main topic.

Inspector (pointing at Sheetal): Who is she, Arav.

Arav (looking at Sheetal for a brief moment): She is Miss Kapoor. She stays here. She is Mr ASR's friend.

Inspector (nodding at him): OK. But she is saying that you are her son. Is it true.

Arav: No. She is not my Mumma. (Pointing at Khushi) She is my Mumma. Khushi Agnihotri. I don't know why she is saying like that. But from the day we came here. She is saying that she is my Mumma. But she is not my Mumma. She always tries to hug and kiss me. She always says that she will take me away from my Mumma and Siblings. Uncle, I don't want to go with her. Please, don't send me with her. I hate her. She always trouble me.

Sheetal (once again with her crocodile tears): Arav, what are you saying. How can you say that I am not your Mumma. Why are you lying.

Arav (angry and hysterical): I am not lying. You are lying. I am not your son. You are not my Mumma. (Hugging Khushi tightly) This is my Mumma. You are very bad. Go away. I don't want to see you. You are very bad. Very bad.

Khushi hugged him tight and soothed him.
Khushi: Shhh Aru. It's OK. It's OK. Mumma is here. It's alright baby. Calm down.

Arav relaxed in her arms and once again hugged her tightly digging his face in her stomach.

Khushi (turning to Inspector): Inspector, what is this. Why are you doing this. I don't understand why are you supporting this woman. I think she's mad. From the time we have come here, she is trying to say that Arav is her son. I don't know what is wrong with this woman. I think she's mentally ill. So only she keeps saying my son as her son. Please Inspector try to understand. Arav is my son. I am his mother.

Sheetal (angry): How dare you Khushi.  How dare you say that I am mad. How dare you say that I am lying. Here everyone knows who is lying. You are the one who is lying. You are the one who is saying my son as yours.

Khushi (angry): Shut up Miss Kapoor. I have had enough of your nonsense. I am seeing all these from so many days. You just keep on troubling me and my son. From the time he came here, you are saying that he is your son. I am hearing all these. Now tell me what proof do you have to prove that he is your son. Everyday you say that he is your son. Then prove it that he is your son. You must be having something right from which you can prove that Arav is your son. Then prove it that he is your son. I will give him to you. (Tightly hugging Arav)

Sheetal: Proof. (A bit scared and worried) What proof. And why should I give any proof. I know that he is my son. So why should I give any proof to prove it.

Khushi (smirking): Miss Kapoor, why don't you admit that you don't have any proof. If you had any proof then you would have submitted it, na. It means you don't have any proof and you are just bluffing.

Sheetal: It's not like that.

Khushi: What's not like that, Miss Kapoor. Don't say that you don't have any proof to prove that Arav is your son. You are his mother, right. You must be having something, right. Like his birth certificate, passport, something. How is it possible that you don't have any documents related to him.

Sheetal (gaining some confidence): OK. I agree that I don't have any proof to prove that Arav is my son. But do you have any proof to prove it that Arav is your son.

Khushi (smirking): What if I have.

Sheetal (gulping and slightly nervous and shocked): What? What proof you have?

Khushi: Wait a minute.

Khushi gently detached Arav away from her and took him to Payal who embraced him immediately. Then she went to her room. Few minutes later, she came back with a file and gave it to Inspector.

Khushi: These are the proof that says that Arav is MY Baby. My Son. It has his birth certificate, his passport, his school admission details, everything. You can cross check Inspector. Everything says that Arav is MY Son. I am his mother.

Sheetal and Raizadas were shocked seeing all these. They couldn't understand what was happening. Sheetal immediately went to the Inspector and took the file from him. She read it and threw it away.

Sheetal: What nonsense. It's not true. All these documents are false. It's fabricated. Trust me Inspector she is lying. Arav is my son. She has made false documents by using money. Inspector it is the truth. Arav is my son. She is lying. She is trying to manipulate everyone.

Khushi (angry): What nonsense, Miss Kapoor. How dare you throw all that away. And what were you saying I have fabricated all these. Just stop it, Miss Kapoor. I have had enough of this. Stop lying and saying that Arav is your son. It's proved that Arav's my son. What more proof do you need.

Sheetal smirked as an idea crossed her mind.

Sheetal: Yes, I need more proof. If it is true that Arav's your son. Then prove it.

Khushi (confused): How??

Sheetal (smirking): DNA test.

Khushi (shocked): What???

Sheetal (smiling): Yes, Khushi. Do a DNA test of yours and Arav and prove that he is your son.

Everyone stood shocked hearing Sheetal's demand. Raizadas and Arnav felt bad for Khushi. They knew that now the truth will come out that she is not Arav's mother and she has to give Arav to Sheetal. There is no way that she can prove that Arav is her son by DNA test. She will not accept this.

Sheetal (smirking): What happened, Khushi? Why are you silent? Are you scared? Are you scared that your truth will come out? You will loose Arav. Don't be scared, Khushi. Just do the DNA test and prove that Arav is your son. I promise I won't trouble you again.

Arnav: Enough Sheetal, stop this nonsense. It's enough.

Sheetal: Why Arnav, why should I stop? Are you scared that your wife's truth will be out and then you won't be able to save her.

Arnav (gritting his teeth): Sheetal...

Sheetal: Come on Arnav, just relax. All we have to do is do DNA test of Khushi and Arav, it will prove that she is not Arav's mother, then I will go away taking Arav. I won't trouble you guys more. Promise.

Sheetal (turning to Khushi): Right, Khushi. You are ready for the DNA test right. Just prove me wrong. (Smirking)

Sheetal smiled inwardly thinking about her amazing plan. She knows that Khushi won't agree for the DNA test and then she will get Arav. Her plan will be successful then.

Sheetal (in thoughts): Let Arav come back to me Khushi. Then I will show you my true colors. Just wait and watch, what I am going to do. (She smirked inwardly)

Everyone looked at Sheetal with a worried expression. They knew that she had played a very big game. But they couldn't do anything. The DNA test will prove that Arav is not Khushi's son.

But the next moment was a shock for Raizadas and Sheetal when Khushi answered.

Khushi: I am ready for the DNA test. Inspector, please make arrangements for the DNA test.

Inspector: OK Mam. I will make arrangements. You guys please reach xyz hospital in one hour.

With that Inspector left with constables. Raizadas and Sheetal looked at Khushi with shocked expression. Payal smirked seeing their reaction. Khushi was nonchalant. She took Arav and went upstairs.

That's it. So what do you think will happen. Will Sheetal be able to prove that Arav is not Khushi's son by DNA test. Will she get Arav back. Will Khushi give Arav to Sheetal. What will Sheetal do with Arav. Who will Arnav support?  For answers stay tuned.

So that's for this chapter. I know that many of you may be having lots of questions. Just wait and watch. This story will focus on all the relations. Mainly Arnav- Khushi- Arav. It has many twists and turns. So please wait till it unfold. In this chapter, I have given a part of the past. There's more to it. It will come later in the story.

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