That evening, Shantivan

Everyone had returned back from their respective places after seeing the video.  Nani who was resting in her room after lunch unaware of the happenings also came out.Entering inside the living room all saw Mami happily chatting with Payal. Everyone was shocked seeing the scene.

Maybe this was the first time they all were seeing Mami talking to Payal happily. Arnav and Akash were confused about what to do. Whether to ask Mami about the video or not. Nevertheless they decided to ask her about it.

Arnav: Mamiji

Mami turned to Arnav and smiled.

Mami: Arey Arnav Bitwa come, come.

Arnav, Akash, Khushi, Anjali and Sheetal came inside and sat on the sofa. Nani also came and sat with them. Payal looked at Khushi who was sitting beside her and winked.

Seeing everyone Mami smiled broadly and ran inside the kitchen and brought plates of different snacks and sweets. Seeing that everyone's eyes propped out. Not able to keep his curiosity Akash asked.

Akash: Ma, who made all these.

Mami (smiling): Why Bitwa why are you asking like that. Of course I made it.

Akash: What Ma you made it.

Akash looked at her in disbelief. He doesn't remember the last time his mother entered inside kitchen forget about making so many dishes. Not only Akash, even others also couldn't believe it.

Arnav looked at Akash who signalled him to ask Mami about the video.

Arnav (clearing his throat): Mamiji

Mami: Yes, Bitwa.

Arnav: Mamiji, I wanted to ask you something.

Mami: Ask na.

Arnav: Mamiji, woh video...

Mami (cutting him): Did you see it bitwa.

Arnav: Yes Mamiji, woh...

Mami (again cutting him): How was it Bitwa. Did you like it.

Arnav (confused): Huh

Mami: Did you like the video, bitwa.

Arnav: Mamiji, did you upload it.

Mami: Yes Bitwa.

Arnav: What???

Mami (smiling): Yes Bitwa, I only asked Payal Bitiya to upload that video. How was it. Did you like it.

Arnav and others were dumbstruck hearing Mami's reply. They were shocked to know that she knowingly uploaded the video, also her addressing Payal as bitiya surprised everyone.

But Mami was too lost in her own world to notice anyone's horror-struck face. On the other hand Nani was confused hearing their conversation. But before she could ask, they heard Mami announcing that she will make tea and coffee for everyone. Saying that she went to kitchen.

Meanwhile others updated Nani about the video fiasco. Nani was horrified hearing about her daughter in-laws deeds. One thing everyone knew was it was Payal who was behind the whole fiasco. But they couldn't do anything. Whatever was done was done. They couldn't change it. But everyone decided to not ask Mami anything more about it and embarrass her.

Arnav immediately called the cyber cell and requested them to remove it from Facebook. But the main problem was already half the world had seen it also many people have downloaded the video. So removing it completely was impossible.

On mutual agreement none talked about the video to Mami. Also they were surprised seeing Mami's fondness for Payal after this so not wanting to destroy it none spoke about it. But how can our devil keep quiet. Sheetal tried all her ways to say the truth to Mami but the family members however didn't allowed her to do so.

But it is said that the truth cannot be hid forever, it comes out one day or another. And Mami's truth came out when she went to attend a kitty party conducted by her high society friends. There she came to know about the truth of the video uploaded by Payal. She became a laughing stock in front of her friends.

But that day something inside her changed. The truth that what she went through was what she had made Payal and Khushi go through once, dawned upon her. Here she had to go through the pain and humiliation for one day, that also she couldn't take it but Payal and Khushi had to go through this humiliation everyday all those years back because she never thought it important to give them enough money to buy household things neither she allowed them to travel using Raizada's car.

The person who suffered most was Payal as being her daughter in-law, she had more right on Payal which she used to utilize fully. She also was reminded of the numerous times she had insulted Payal in front of her high society friends by telling about her class and family background.

But today seeing the same high society friends of hers humiliating her, she understood the pain and hurt Payal would have gone through. This made her feel guilty and ashamed of her own self. She didn't feel angry towards Payal for doing as she understood that somewhere she deserved it.

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If someone thought that they would see an outburst of Mami on Payal after learning the truth then they were surely disappointed. On the other hand the incident changed Manorama Singh Raizada completely. She understood the value of Payal and Khushi.

But someone was truly disappointed with the turn of events. Sheetal Kapoor thought that she would use an angry Mami against Payal and Khushi after she learn the truth. But Mami's repentance was something she never expected.

So once again Sheetal Kapoor had to see the flopping of her plan with disappointment. But she was not one to give up. She tried everything in her power to demean Khushi and destroy her self confidence, but Khushi being KAG gave her answers in her own style. At the end of the day all Sheetal could do was console herself for her flop plan and hope that she would be able to come up with a better idea.

Like that few days passed. Arnav and Khushi were working very hard together for their upcoming joint venture. All these days Arnav saw a very different Khushi. A honest, hardworking, workaholic Khushi who worked like a machine. One thing Arnav noticed was Khushi was very talented and had good business skills. She was even better than him in case of working.

All that she did were perfect and well organized. Her designs were out of the world. Arnav was drumstuck seeing Khushi making beautiful and elegant designs within minutes. He also realized that Khushi is a very good painter. All her designs showed her artistic talent.

Khushi's business skills and her method of working was also good. She never wasted a single minute.

In these few days, Arnav also noticed Khushi talking to someone on phone frequently. He also noticed her being so happy while talking to that person. He felt a pang of pain in his heart realising that not him but some one else is the reason for her happiness.

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Few days later

It was New year Eve everyone was planning on how to celebrate their new year. Everywhere parties and celebrations were planned to welcome the new year. Seeing all these Arnav was reminded of the time when he and Akash had sneaked into Buaji's house as Akash wanted to see Payal first on New Year.

How he almost got caught by Buaji and then Khushi helping him. After that how they even though unwantedly ended up seeing each other first during New Year. It was one of the best New Year of his life which he started by seeing the face of his Lady love.

In the evening Khushi and Payal were sitting in the living room discussing how to celebrate their new year and what and all they should do in this new year.

Payal: So Khushi What are you planning to do today night.

Khushi: I haven't planned anything yet Di. I have got a few invites for some New Year parties. But all of them are couple parties. You know na it is said that whoever you will see first on the New Year night, that person will remain in your life throughout the year. So everyone had kept couples party so that they could see that person first on New Year. And you know I don't have a pair so I don't know what to do. If I have to go to any of those parties, I have to take someone with me. And none of my friends are here. So I don't know who to take with me.

Payal: Well That's right. Even I don't know what to do. We don't know much people here who we could take with us for party.

Arnav and Akash were also present there. They were hearing the sister's conversation with keen interest. When they said that they didn't have anybody to accompany them to the parties, they wanted to say that they will come with them but didn't know how to approach them. Lest they get angry.

They were thinking about a plan to convince the sisters to take them with them when they heard Khushi's phone ringing. Seeing the number a small smile crept up on her face. Taking the call she went a little away from there and started talking.

Few minutes later she came back after cutting the call with a huge smile on her face. She came back and sat near Payal smiling ear to ear.

Khushi: Di, guess what?

Payal (confused): What?

Khushi (squealing): We are going to New Year party.

Payal: What? But partners????

Khushi (smiling): Di, do you remember my childhood friend Rohan about whom I told you.

Payal: Are you telling about Rohan Mehra.

Khushi: Yes the same. He called me just now and told me that he got invitation for the same New Year party we wanted to go and asked me if I could accompany him. And guess what one of his friend Vivek who also wanted to go to that party didn't have a partner and when I suggested you they were more than happy.

Payal: OMG. Kuku!!! Are you telling the truth, Rohan Mehra that amazing international model wanted to go to a party with us. And his friend Vivek, I think he is that popstar Vivek Kumar he was talking about. I just can't believe it we are going to party with them.

Khushi (laughing): Yes Di, you are right. He is the same Vivek Kumar, the famous popstar.

Payal: Oh God!!! Kuku I still can't believe it. Have you seen Vivek, Kuku. He is so handsome. His biceps. OMG. I can't just imagine it. And Rohan he is the Greek God himself. I still can't believe it.

Khushi (giggling): Then believe it Di. We are going to party with the Rohan Mehra and Vivek Kumar.

Payal (dreamily): Oh Kuku. I think I have to go and get ready. I have to look my best in front of them. I will go. You also go and get ready. If you need any help tell me OK.

Khushi: OK Di.

With that both went to their rooms not noticing the two figures who sat shocked seeing everything. Arnav was looking as if he could kill someone. If the person who is going to come in front of him is a certain Rohan Mehra then he can assure himself a most painful death the next moment from the hands of ASR.

Beside Arnav sat Akash who looked as if he would burst out crying any moment.

Akash (on the verge of crying): Bhai, did you hear what they were saying. They're going to party with some stupid Rohan and Vivek. Now what will we do.

Arnav (angry): Shut up Akash. Stop being a cry baby.

Akash pouted hearing it.

Akash: But Bhai...

Arnav: Stop it Akash. I don't know about Payal, but I won't allow any stupid Rohan to come near my Khushi. I will kill him with my own bare hands. Regarding Payal it's upto you to do something.

Arnav went away from there saying that. Akash was shocked realising that now he himself has to find a way to keep that Vivek away from Payal. But determined to do something Akash also went to his room to make plan.

Precap: Party.

So how was it. So what do you think will happen. Will Arnav and Akash will succeed in keeping Rohan and Vivek from Khushi and Payal. Will Akash be able to make plan without Arnav? What will Arnav do to keep Khushi and Rohan apart. For that stay tuned.

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