Chapter 38: Depth of love

Meera: ''GET OUT BEFORE I FIRE YOU. (She barked, thinking it's an employee)

Person: Too much anger is injurious to your health. (With a wide smile, she uttered) Won't you meet me chutki?

Last word hit Meera really hard. This name has a lot of emotions connected to her because it is related to her mother. But the mention of this name other than her mother create hurricane inside her leading her to raise her head in an instant.

TUM?

She got up angrily with fire emitting from every pore of her body seeing Ananya before her eyes. Her fist clenched in a tight punch as she saw the women she hates the most. Even more than she claims to hate Arnav. Only her mother called her by this name but strangely no-one knows about this. Not even Rishab. Then how this woman knew her pet name is chutki?

Ananya: ''Chutki...How are you?'' That peaceful smile on her face enraging Meera more and making her remember how badly this woman took away all the happiness she had cheerished. A Pain thumping against her chest making khushi inside stone hearted meera difficult to breathe. To imagine the image of Arnav sleeping with her crush her soul and to think they were having a child made her feel to rip her. How dare she touch her Arnav whose entire existence only belongs to Khushi gupta. It stab her and it continues to stab her to think the man she had loved and wosrshipped with her all is someone else's husband. She clutch the edge of the table trying hard not to lose her sanity. But she added fuel by referring her chutki which only her mother used to call her with love.

Meera(With agitation): DARE YOU CALL ME THAT..

Ananya: We need to talk. Can we?

Meera: NO! GETTTT OUTTTT..

Meera took her cordless to rang the guards but Ananya came forward and took it from her and throw it on the floor.

Meera: HOW DARE YOU

Ananya: I need no-one permission to meet my chutki..You are my..

Meera: ENOUGH!! DARE YOU CALL ME THAT.. She close her ears uncontrollably. Her presence killing her from inside.

Ananya: Calm down and let me explain.. I know you are in pain seeing me back (Ananya came close and warmly touch her but her hands being roughly pulled by Meera.

Meera: Dare to touch me you filthy women..Why you are here..to put salt into my wounds. Aren't you happy destroying my happiness. Taking away my precious possession, my Arnav, you must have been celebrating all those years wining him. You took away everything I had loved. Now what do you want? Or should I ask how does it feel being Asr's wife?

Ananya: Khushi..This is not tr---

Meera: Shut up..Just shut up. Not a word. Don't you dare call me chutki or Khushi. All those names are given by my mother and you are here to mock my mother..Why you feel solace taking away the one I loved. First Arnav and now targetting my mother. I will call the cops and send you to jail for entering my cabin without permission and for harming my property..understand..now get lost you bloody bitch..

Ananya: ''I understand your plight but this is not the way to talk to your elder sister..baby''

Meera: ''Excuse me..what? Listen Mrs Ananya Arnav singh Raizada I knew why you are here and what plans you have in your gutter mind. My Marriage with Arnav is invalid as you are his first wife but that doesn't mean you have the right to snatch my daughter. Although you give birth to Chahat but now she become my life..my everything..'' A smile spread across Ananya face seeing the love and fondness she has for her tiny mumkin.

Who will tell my foolish sister, khushi is just her daughter. No one is going to snatch her.

Meera: Why the hell you are smiling..you are making fun of my emotions. Five years ago, you succeeded snatching the father of my child but this time I am not a weak Khushi who trust anyone blindly. I will make you suffer so does your so called husband. You both will pay for the horrible crime you have done to that weak and pregnant lady, disowning her.

Ananya: ''Arnav is not my husband. He is yours..And you are my sister.''

Meera burst into laughter hearing her statement and it is echoing to the entire cabin. Ananya clutch her shoulder shaking her in order to make her see the reality.

''This is not funny, Chutki..This is truth of--'' Next moment Ananya felt herself being pushed away with such an enormous force by her that she lost her balance and fell on the ground. She try to say something after getting up but Meera turned to other side and took a sharp exasperated breathe to calm her nerves.

Ananya: ''Woh meri bhi ma thi''. (She was my mother too)

Ma ka matlab pata hain? Agar pata hota toh Ek ma hoke dusri ma se uska bachaa nahi chinti..Mere pyaar toh mujhse chin liya..magar meri ma ko bech mein laya toh..main bardasht nahi karungi... (Do you know the meaning of a mother? Of you does then being a mother,You wouldn't seperate a child from another mother. You successfully snatch my love but i won't let you drag my mother in between..I cannot tolerate this..) She screamed with her clenched teeth pointing finger to her.

Ananya: Believe me, I am your sister.. (She try one more time to bring light toward truth)

Meera: Play as many dirty games as you like, but dare to insult my mother calling yourself her daughter. She has only one daughter and that is me. Understand!

Ananya: Okay if you don't want to believe me that's okay but at least show some trust on our first love, Arnav. He has done one crime for not trusting you and abandoned you other than that he hadn't done anything.

Trust? She let out a dry chuckle feeling disgusted with herself that she let that man reach her heart who has sent this woman to defend him.

Meera: Nice plan.. She clap her hands appreciating her talent. Fantastic storyline. You deserve an Oscar award for being a mahan who wanted a mistress to accept your husband. Woah! Well it's not your fault. I felt the same emotions when I was blinded in love with that bastard. But sadly your plan flops as i am not a fool to believe your fake stories sweetheart.''

Ananya: Khu..

Meera: SHUT UP AND GET LOST..

~~~

Sitting in the playground area, little Khushi sat there with a sad and gloomy face while her bhootwale uncle sat next to her. From past few minutes, he is apologizing her for his mistake but her anger not easily subsides until she does some fantastic stunt. On top of that, when he reveals his mask and show the face, she lost all her senses and become wild kitten. Bhootwale uncle is Aman uncle..this is very shocking for her to digest.

Aman: Calm down baby..let me explain..

Khushi: No..no..No..because of you papa shold me..phor the first time he raise voice over his doll..you bad bad uncle..why you told me to deliberately spoil his file..you know first time I no talk to him for a long time..my tummy is paining now..he came last night to shay sholley but I pretend to sleep..phy you emotional blackmail me to do this..how impprtant tat deal for my Papa..

Aman: Baby sorry na..but whatever you did it turn out beneficial for your papa. He won the deal all because of you.

Khushi: And what about scold I got? (She pouted, putting out her tongue.) Your single sorry not acceptable..do you know how badly Papa yell me. All because of you.

Aman: Then what should I do to suppress your anger.

Khushi: Get up and do sit ups 100 times..

Aman: What the? 100 times.

Khushi: Ayeee..you copycat. How dare yiu use papa copyright dialogue. It's 200 times.\\

Aman: No..No..no...don't torture this poor soul.

Khushi: No more argument. Hold your ears and start otherbhishe (otherwise) I phire you.

Aman: But baby,,

Khushi: I am not a baby..I am a big girl..now shartt else i reveal all the secrets of you and Anu massi to Papa.. (He get startled hearing that and little one smirk) Don't stare me like ghost..I am more smarter than you. I knew that villian uncle trying to create problems in muma-papa life.

How?

When you go to bring baloons for me, i receive Anu maasi call from your mobile and she spat out everything thinking me as you.

You are one clever baby..

''Yes I am..'' Scrunching her collar proudly. And about that villan uncle..when he dare to kidnap me I teach him good lesson..don't bhorry i bhill handle him. Let him enter my castle..he has to face KSG before reaching my beautiful mumma. (He ruffle her tiny tendrils gaining a frown from her side.) Of fo don't distract me and do what I say otherwise..

Okay meri ma..'' He hold his ears stat sit ups and down while she grinned enjoying his state. After sometime, she felt bad and stop his task in midway.

Aman: Thank you shona..you are the world's best daughter.

''No Me lucky to have world best papa-mumma.'' He pinch her cheeks before settling her on his lap and smiles hearing her non stop stories about her parents how both keep doing eye romance hiding from her view while she pretends as if she knows nothing.

It prick Aman to think what will be her condition when this innocent soul knew her parents are not like a normal couple. Truth is very bitter and it will break her the most when truth comes out in open. How will she digest the fact that Arnav kept her mother a mistress. He really wish Khushi believe Ananya otherwise he can't imagine the condition of Chahat. Her soft heart couldn't bear the truth.

''Yeh bhagwan..make any miracle so that Khushi identify the difference between right and wrong. I wish I could do something to save this innocent baby from a heartbreak.''

~~~

With disappointment, ananya climb down the stairs. Tears blur her eye-sight and her heart went heavy. She is feeling so helpless. Her last ray of hope vanished. Khushi never going to believe her. Today whom she had met is not her chutki Khushi, but an arrogant and cruel Meera. There is a different kind of vengeance reflecting her eyes. She can do anything to destroy Arnav. That's when she saw Neev entering the office. Quickly she hide behind the pillar.

Ananya: What is he doing here? Hope he won't came to met Khushi. He already create a mess.

Lady: Sir, you can't go..

Neev: What do you mean. Don't you know who I am.. (He walk further but lady block his way.)

Sir, please understand. Meera Mam don't want to meet anyone currently. She is busy.

''Fine. I will wait for her.'' Saying this, he sat there on a chair waiting.

Ananya: Damn no..He can't meet Chutki. I have to do something.

She began thinking. After thinking for a while, a idea stuck to her brain. She remove her cell and make a quick call.

''Isse acha mauka nahi milega mujhe..khushi ke samne is haiwan ka sach lane ke liye...'' (I don't get a golden oppprtunity to bring out his awful truth before Khushi.

''Hey handsome..'' A lady wearing a sexy dress, sat next to him. ''Waiting for someone..''

''Yes..I..'' Before he utter anything, he felt her hand over him. ''Not really..I am free to taste you..'' he said eyeing her cleavege and she took him out. Ananya sign that lady something and she nodded.

~~~

In Meera cabin:

Khushi was pacing to and fro restlessly. She is getting mad as Ananya words keep ringing to her ears making her vulnerable.

''That flithy woman..how low anyone can go to prove the point. Just to save Arnav, she was trying to prove me her sister..what rubbish..' she ran her hands across the table out of frustration and pain when her eyes fell on the letter that fell near her foot along with the diary which was kept on table.

She lift it to see what it is. Seeing Ananya's name written outside the envelop, anger rose upon her. She crumble the paper and about to throw them in the dustbin but get shock upon seeing her mumma diary. Everything felt numb around her. She get dumbfounded. How this is possible? How she got mumma diary? She clearly remember Mumma used to write over it but she never allowed anyone to touch or read it. After her death, she try to search for this diary every corner of her house but it went missing. She started recollecting those past incidences and recall what mother trying to say during her last.

*Flashback* (8 years ago)

In hospital- India

Khushi: ''Mumma..no..You can't leave me..I can't without you..''

Kavita: ''Don't cry bachaa..you have to be strong..My khushi is not a weak..you are very brave and strong..I have only one wish to see my TWO PRINCESS getting married to their prince charming. I am sure Rishab will always my gudiya happy but I am more worried for my second..

Khushi: Mumma what are you saying? Two princess? Don't you love me?

Kavita: I love you the most.

Khushi: Then who is your second princess? I will kill her. I won't share my mumma with anyone. You are only mine..

Kavita: My cutepie..aise nahi bolte..I know you are very possessive about your loved ones. Dm will always bless you and you will get all the love from your prince charming.

Khushi: Oh mumma.. Your daughter is not that lucky that any Prince charming come in white horse and take her away.

Kavita: It does exist and I know you got him already. Why you looking me so surprisingly. Rishab is your true love, right. (Khushi show a weak smile, nodding her head.) Even if he is not that lucky one, I am sure one day you would get your true love and he will love you like no-one ever does. Not even me.

Khushi: Of fo mumma..stop it.. I don't want any stupid mad lover in my life..I am happy getting my mumma. (Saying this, she leaned on the bed and hug her tummy.) I love you mumma, only you. No man ever take your place because you are very special to me. You are all I want.

Kavita(Brushing her hairs tenderly): You are very innocent, Chutki. It is not good to trust anyone easily. Your heart is pure that doesn't mean all are like you. This world is filled with cruel people. No matter wherever I go after this moment, your mother see you from heaven and bless you. I always get worried to imagine how will you survive without me. Who will take care of my gudiya. I wish she..

Khushi look up and get surprise to see her crying.

Who is that chudail who made my mumma cry? Who the hell that stupid 'SHE' I will kill her with my..

Mother: Shh..aise nahi bolte..Chutki..i..want..to..tell ..you..that.... (Suddenly she get out of breathe.)

Khushi: No..No..No..don't talk....don't speak anything..you are not going anywhere..mumma..open your eyes..mumma..please don't leave me..See Rishab came..you want to see me marrying him na..I promise I will marry him please don't go..mumma please say something... mumma..

*Flashback end*

Does mumma referring about Ananya? I never give attention why she said two princess. If I have a sibling who she never told me? Meera stop it...don't be a dumb. This can't be true. She shook her head.

She touch her mumma diary, wanted to read it because it is very important for her to knew if she has any sister or not. But cannot gathered courage because she fear if it come out to be true, she won't handle it. It is hard for her to accept that woman who the reason of her suffering. Her sautan can't be her sister.

After struggling with her inner mind, she took Ananya letter and starts to read before opening her mother personal diary.

''I have no complaint that my baby sister hates me more than I deserve but atleast hear my side of story and then decide if I deserves to be a part of your life or not. I don't blame you. You had suffered very much because of me and Arnav. If I were in your place I must have done the same. Somewhere I knew you won't hear me so I bring mumma diary to make you aware of actual truth. I kept this letter because you are not willing to hear anything. You are so blinded with hatred I have no choice than to write this letter for you. Khushi open your eyes and try to see who is responsible for your misery. Arnav is not like before. He is changed now. Your love has changed him. Your real enemy is Neev Khurana.'' Her eyes widen in shock.

Sick women..now she is putting blame on Neev. Great! She is ready to smack the letter but for her mother's sake, she continued reading.

''I share a deep connection with Neev in past. Yes Khushi, I know him before I Meet Arnav. I wanted to tell you everything what he wants from you as I don't want whatever happened with me and with all those girls whom Neev lusted, same to happen with my dearest chutki. Either you believe or not but reality not going to change that we share blood relation. You are very precious to me and I don't want to lose you like last time. I promise mumma I protect you and I will never broke my promise..''

Khushi drop on the chair not in a state to come to any conclusion whom to believe. What does she mean? What Neev has done to her? He lusted over her? What rubbish! He is not like that. He is a father. He still loves his wife. I have seen him crying for her many times. He saved my life and help me to get independent and boosted my morale when I lost my everything. He is not like Arnav who treat women like a piece of shit. She was about to read further but someone knock the door.

''WHAT?'' Meera barked keeping letter behind. ''I told you not to disturb me for few hours. Can't you understand you silly girl.''

Secretary: Sorry to disturb mam..woh actually Asr is waiting for you in lobby.

She roll her eyes not really care. But her secretary gesture her to look out of the window. Disinterested, Khushi rose from her feet and look outside. There she saw Arnav standing with bouquets and gifts in hands, trying to save them from thunderstorm. No sooner rain started and it drenching him.

Secretary: You are very lucky, Mam. Your husband is very sweet and lovable. You know he is waiting for you standing at the same spot since 3 hours.

Meera: Oh great. Then why don't you go and marry him.

Secretary: Really Mam. Can I? Oh my god. He is so hot..I am ready to.. Her neck being roughly grabbed by Khushi.

Khushi: DARE YOU EYE MY ARNAV..HE IS MINE..ONLY MINE..MY HUSBAND..MY PROPERTY..MY Lo.. (She stopped midway upon realizing what she just said. She inhale heavy breathe. Her heartbeat is getting erratic.)

Secretary: Ma..m..I did..n't meant..to..I am..sor..ry..mam...I promise..I will never..flirt with..

Khushi: You better stay away from my husband. (She nodded instantly, scared to see her over possessiveness and about to leave but she call him from behind.)

Meera: Tell him I am busy in conference. It will take few hours to finish off..now leave!''

Secretary: But mam.. (Her one glare is enough to shut her up leading her toward exit.)

 As her secretary left, Khushi once again open the letter and started reading further.

Ananya: Please forgive Arnav. You can't imagine how much he worship your love. We aren't married. Chahat is not my daughter. It's your amanat (Fedility) which arnav nourished in the loving memories of you. Your baby is just like you. She is your shadow. If you don't believe then go and search on the internet or check anywhere or see if you see any picture or video of our marriage. Arnav hadn't send you to asylum. Infact he is the one who took care of you like a baby when you were mentally ill. Everything is done by Neev because he wanted to have you. He wanted to grab you at any cost and for that he poison your mind against Arnav. His crimes have no ending. I have seen Arnav since 5 years how much he tortured himself and burnt in guilt for not trusting you. Don't repeat the mistake Arnav have done. Embrace his love and accept him. He loves you like he loves no-one. Bahat kaam logo ko sacha pyaar naseeb hota usse jana mat dena.. (Very few people got true love..don't let him go) She stopped unable to read further as tears automatically streamed down from her eyes uncontrollably. One part of her heart wanted to believe the man who is standing outside shivering in rain but the other part of her scared to give in. She close her eyes as more tears rolled down and the fight between mind and heart continue until it become unbearable. It is getting hard to suppress those unwanted feelings. It is making her weak and provoking her to believe what her mind protesting.

''No I can't..I can't..I hate him..I can't love him''

Her body is arching in pain seeing his condition.

''No Meera..don't go behind him..If today you fell into his trap you will regret all your life..'' Guilt coarse through her entire leaving her completely numb to her surroundings. Unable to take this anymore, she left everything and ran outside her office. There she saw Arnav standing at a corner. She called him before running toward him. putting a tight slap over his face.

A charming smile adorn his face. Opening his arms, he went to embrace her when a tight slap hit him. He chuckles receiving her unique way of expressing her love. With a tug, he pull her and she collide against him. While she struggles into his arms and he tightened the hug intensifying

You dumb raizada..who told you to stand here like a fool..how much you are shiverring..what the hell you are doing here..? I send message that I am busy..can't you wait for a few hours..

''I wanted to see you..'' He said breaking apart and passed a bouquet of red roses.

Khushi: Why this?

Arnav: I miss you, Khushi and wants to see you. You were not picking my call and your secretary said you are busy. I don't want to disturb so I waited outside.

Khushi: How long?

Arnav: Umm..I don't remember.

Khushi: But I do. You are here since 6 hours.

Arnav: Really? (He acted as if he don't know what she is talking)

Khushi: Why stalking me everywhere like a obsessed lover. Why you are acting so weird, Arnav?

Arnav: Because I love you..I miss you every single moment, every single second, every single minute..all I want to spend each and every moment with you.. 

He mumbled and next moment he fainted. She immediately balance him and he directly fell over her.

She open the umbrella but unable to balance his weight and he dropped down. Both drench in rain. She sat there observing him. He is truly a nut case. He came just to see me? He waited for me..for me?

 She touched those red roses with overwhelmed emotions. Her eyes welled up and those precious droplets shed on his face making him to open his eyes weakly. Arnav lay on her lap and touch her tears.

Arnav: I know I hurt you..I hurt you and I will heal you. (She flinch by his touch and saw him getting unconscious.)

To be continued!

I don't remember what name I mention of Khushi's mother in season 1 so I put a random name.

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