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Chapter 24: Why you haunt me?

''Ma..''

This one word is echoing under the walls of the room, a shiver run down her spine as it shaken her entire being with several bitter realization passed through her. Her gaze fixed to her and the memories of past flooded in. The memories which haunted her and today standing right in front of her. She couldn't help but felt her body trembled as she observed and analysed every feature of her, it resemble to the man who was the reason of her destruction.

Little one was observing her weird expression as if she did any crime revealing the name of her dearest papa. Her confusion is soon replaced with worry for Aunty when she saw a different kind of emotion passed through her face. Unaware of a hidden storm approaching her, Chahat continue gazing at her with lots of confusion in her mind. She waited for her to shout at her or expecting her to give any kind of punishment like usual times. But when nothing came, it was very shocking for her. This silent treatment by Devil Aunty indeed scare her. It was similar to those horror movies her little heart couldn't manage to bare.

Her chain of thought broken by her sudden movement. Little Khushi jerk up in a sudden and gulped by her quick advances. Clutching her frock, she prayed her DM to save her.

Meera took a slow yet heavy steps toward her before carrying her hands to touch her little one who is probably undeniable part of her life. But her hand halted in mid air as she meet her chocolate brown eyes. THOSE EYES. It knock her senses, followed by all the deeds he put over her. She jolted out of her haunted dreams and looked into those glittering eyes before it was replaced with hatred and agony. At this precise moment, she felt all the burden of pain come to her shoulder. She find it hard to inhale oxygen. She felt suffocating all of the sudden.

Panic by her sudden state, Chahat go near her and ran her tiny hand to hold her for support. But her comfort turn out to be disastrous when Meera pushed her with a quick reflex action seeing her monster father in place of her.

DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH ME..DON'T..DON'T TRY TO NEAR ME..I AM NOT YOUR SLAVE..I'M NOT YOUR MISTRESS..

She began shouting on the top of her lungs losing her self control and slowly slipping to that phase ONCE AGAIN. Her fear suppressing the anger within her.

Hearing her outburst, Ishita came there running only to get shocked spotting Khushi in devastated form, laying on the floor. Then she followed Meera gaze which is fixed to that kid. Her fear, her pain, her outburst were clearly visible. But her yelling wasn't coming to an end that literally scared Chahat to the core. Chahat began hiccupping in between her cries and gave a pleading look to Ishita.

''DON'T LOOK AT ME LIKE THIS..I'M NOT SCARED OF YOU..''

Ishita: ''Calm down meera..he is not there..relax'' She came to her and kneel before her, rubbing her back and assuring her everything is fine. But she shook her head in denial.

Meera: ''Can't you see..he is here only..just look at HIM how he is staring me'' She pointed toward Chahat imagining Arnav to her place. She warn him not to look at her like this and cover her chest from his lusty eyes, Ishita was as confused as Chahat, not able to understand the reason of her sudden changed behaviour.

Meera: HE WANTED TO SEND ME BACK TO THAT BROTHEL..YOU CAN"T HAVE ME..YOU CAN'T IMPOSE YOUR RIGHTS ON ME..DID YOU UNDERSTAND..I'M NOT GOING TO LISTEN ANY OF YOUR VILE DEMANDS..

She shouted and little Khushi silently witnessing her outburst meekly.

Ishita: ''Shhh! You are safe here..I'm there na'' Hugging her sideways, she gesture Chahat to go back to her room. Chahat understood nothing about her current scenario. But it is heart wrenching for her fragile heart to see her in such vulnerable state. Unable to bear her condition, she ran off from there. A sudden darkness swept through her making Khushi to drown into deep shell.

About half an hour ago, Doctor departed after giving few sedatives to Meera. Neev and Ishita were in deep confusion. Ishita began thinking deeply. It strange though. It rarely happens for Meera to transform into Khushi. She never behave like this or show her weakness to others. From past 5 years she had never seen her in such state. Then what might be the reason of receiving such panic attack?

She recovered from her mental illness and stood like a warrior after regaining her memories. Infact her hatred and bitterness increases tenfold for others including Neev after that marriage mishaps.

Ishita sat next to her, observing the tension coursing her face. She is currently unconscious under the effects of pain-killer. She look like a broken doll who had lost everything even after achieving everything.

Neev return back to her room bringing the medicines as being prescribed by doctor. On asking, Ishita told him everything about Arnav-khushi meeting in jail and her threat to made that kid life a miserable one and later her heated argument with Chahat. But what she don't know why Meera imagined Arnav in place of Chahat. But Neev understood everything. At first he have no clarity what relation Chahat shared with Arnav. May be after this act he needed no confirmation. Why should Asr give this much importance to that orphan if she had no relation to him? Why he kept that small girl in Khushi's house? Why Khushi was being so possessive and felt an attachment with Chahat.

No..No..No..This can't be true. That fu***** daughter of them can't be HER. She can't be Khushi Singh Raizada.

He grew shocked as well as scared by the possibility of Chahat being their blood. Till date he kept all the secret hidden including this one. That her daughter is alive. What if Khushi came to know about her daughter..? With lot of hardship he successfully removed Asr from Khushi''s mind and heart and send him behind the bars. Yet another hurdle came on his way. That bloody arrogant kid.

He needs to find out her real identity. With that thought, he went out curiously and saw that very girl sitting with Ishita shooting several queries to her.

Chahat: Aunty..aunty batao na..Khaloosh aunty ko kya uauuaa..woh mujhe dekhkke darrll ku gayi..aur yeh miitesss kya ota hain? (Tell na..What happen to her..why she get fear seeing me..and what does mistress means?)

Her eyes popped out on hearing the word 'MISTRESS'.

Chahat: Tell na aunty..Why she ask my papa name so deshpiratellyy..why does it affect her sowww muchhh..You know on pyaar wala day she and papa doing cozzey cozzey dance and kissheing (Kissing) like two lobers..(Lovers) Me showw jelos.. (Jeolous)

Neev went stunned on gaining this new set of information. On valentines eve, he had drugged Khushi and planned to spend night but what exactly happened was beyond his imagination. Did she celebrated that night with her ex-lover. How dare you Khushi, how could you allow that man near you. You will pay for rejecting me.

He came back to her room and trace his finger to her beautiful skin before trapping her both hands behind the bed.

Neev: ''Don't tell me that Raizada again fucked you. You are just my property..JUST MINE..'' She flinched by the alien touch. Her offense again enraged him. ''Why can't you see how much I love you..For you, I sacrifices so many lives then why your heart still beats for that Raizada. Don't blame me later I didn't warn you. All was happening because you were not willing to accept my love. You know when you had lost your memory, we were about to marry. But your love for your Arnavji turned out to be biggest drawback for our union. I thought his memories completely washed out from your mind and heart. But I was wrong..very wrong. You kept calling me Arnavji so as a reward I send you to brothel as a punishment. But you stand out for yourself and overcome your fear by beating those goons.

''You always provoked the animal inside me. Yes I do admit I did killed your sister. You wants to know why? Because that silly Ananya trying to cross my path so I removed her. Then that silly old women, Vasundra. One last time I needs to make my hand dirty. I'm sorry baby but I have to kill that dirty kid, chahat. I know you have a soft corner for her, but don't worry I won't torture her like other. She would receive the most peaceful death I ever gave to others..''

He left her hand leaving a mark to her skin. A wide smirk return to his face on proceeding toward the little one who was giggling with Ishita in the living area. She has her head laying on her lap and Ishita pampering her and giving her oil massage brushing her hand through her long silky hairs. They were talking about the topic he hates the most.

Ishita: ''Aww..why you got jeolous when you saw them together? (She asked curiously wanted to know more of her side) Tell na bachha..?

Chahat: ''Because me not like anybone lobe my supherman..(Superman)..only me habe right on pa..I mean on uncle''. Then something came to her mind and she asked Ishita to come close and then she whispered to her ear. ''Can i tell you one sheclet'' (Secret)

Ishita: ''What?''

Chahat: ''You plrmish me you no tell anybone''.

Ishita: ''Pinky promise''.

Chahat: ''No pinky plomise..say DM plomish..''

Ishita: Okay meri ma..DM promise..(She pinch her neck that bring hundred watts smile to little one face) 

Chahat: Me not your ma...me have my Ma and shoon (Soon) me fetch her.

Neev try to overhear what she was speaking but he failed to hear their soft whisper. The moment Chahat told that Asr is her father, Ishita get utterly shocked. Her face colour drained. 

That means she is Meera's daughter? Oh my god! She don't know how to react, just continue staring at the mini version of Khushi with astonishment. While Neev was clueless.

Chahat: ''Eschuse me..It is bad manners to heal plibhate talks..'' (Hear private talks) She spoke shooting daggers to Neev and stand up on the ground. Grabbing Ishita's hand, She took her to her room leaving behind a furious Neev.

Now he badly wanted to end her chapter. How dare she insult me like this. He punch his leg somewhere when suddenly his cell phone rang.

''If you are planning to end her chapter..then forget it. she is not your cup of tea''. A cunning voice from private number heard by him. Indeed the same blackmailer who had called him before.

Neev: ''Are you challenging me?''

Person: ''Just advising you''.

Neev: ''What do you want?''

Person: ''Your little attention''.

Neev: ''If you have guts then face me''.

Person: ''Very soon. But just remember that nothing should happen to her if you don't want your secret to come out.'' He open his mouth to interrupt when a long beep heard to him.

''Damn!..Now who was that?.

Chahat took Ishita to her room and shared the reason why she felt insecure around Khadoos aunty because when they were around, Papa gave no importance to her. On top of that, whenever she spot them together, he gave 'loverboy' look to Khaloosh aunty.

Ishita(Pulling her cheeks): My little naughty Baby. Some day or other, you have to share your papa with her..

Chahat: ''No..No..No'' She get up in a sudden and stamp her foot angrily.
''Papa ishhh only mine..me no share my lobe..my papa with anybhone''

Ishita: ''Not even with your mumma..?'' She went statue for a while with her eyes grew rounded like a apple.

Chahat: ''Do you know who is my mumma..?'' She asked coming to her length and urge her to look at her, but she ignore her question. 

When Ishita herself not sure what will she tell her.

Chahat: Tell na Aunty.

Ishita: ''No baby how will I know who is your mother. Your Papa knows that better.''

Chahat: ''Hmm you are right. Once Papa came back from trip I fetch all the information about Mumma and then start my 'mission' again. ''

Least did she know her papa hadn't gone for any business trip, he is in jail. Ishita had lied to her making an excuse that he went for finalizing an important deal.

 Ishita tell her few jokes to cheer up her mood. Thankfully her mind get diverted from the main topic otherwise it would become difficult to handle her. But what surprised her to knew she have no picture of her mother. Why Arnav brought her to London? What was the motto? She sighed, unable to solve the mystery and then smile when she turn back to her.

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''Khushi..''

A familiar voice hit Khushi who was laying on the bed holding the burden of several emotions and turmoil. Her eyes shot open instantly as soon as she saw the women in front of her.

''Tum?'' She grew agitated on viewing Ananya before her eyes.

Ananya: Yes. It's me. Remember me. Your one and only sautan.

She try to get up from bed but again drop back as the heaviness over her head making her hard to balance her.

Meera: What-are-you-doi--ing-here-get-out--

Ananya: ''Don't pressurize your weak heart. Khushi.'' Her red furious eyes then darted to her filled partition and vermilion.

She clutch the bed-sheet in a tight fist.

''I will be very grateful to you all my life. If not you, Asr would have never married me. He not only married me but gave me the rights to become a mother of his child. All because of you.

Meera: What do you mean?

Ananya: You exactly know what I mean. Darling. It's so disheartening to see your condition. You are still standing to the same place where it all started. While my Arnav get over you long time back.

Khushi: Are you trying to put salt to wounds?

Ananya: No darling. I am just showing you mirror. If by chance you have any doubt who is Chahat's mother. Let me clear it to you. She is my daughter. Arnav and my love rushed in her veins.

Meera: NO..YOU ARE LYING..SHE CAN'T BE YOURS..I'M HER MOTH.. (She began laughing by her imagination)

Ananya: I Pity you. You still think a man who had thrown you out like a garbage in front of all, who reject to name your illigimate child, who hates you like he hate no-one, who send you to mental asylum and later send you to brothel would let your deed come to this world. Never! He had killed your child the very day it had come to this world. If he had a little feelings for you, did he killed his own child? No right. If he loves anyone then it is only me. You were just his mistress. He felt nothing for you. I'm his legally wedded wife and Chahat is our daughter..NOT YOURS.

She close her eyes as those words killed her. Her words were like acid to her.

''No Khushi don't believe this women..Arnavji can't do this with his own child..'' A voice from behind came and she saw her own shadow in the form of Khushi standing exactly opposite to Ananya.

Khushi: ''Arnavji only loves you..If you don't believe me ask your own heart. Don't you felt any connection with that kid''. Her shadow told her. While Ananya interject her passing accusation to Khushi.

Meera: SHUT UP JUST SHUT UP..JUST GO AWAY BOTH OF YOU..

She closed her ears as those words continue to haunt her and torturing her beyond endurance. She is getting mad. Her shadow disappear but Ananya stay there. Her presence around her torturing her like hell.

Meera: GET OUT!

Ananya: ''Your shouting not going to change the fact that your daughter died long time back. I am the real owner of Arnav's heart and soul. You were nothing, just a garbage to him''.

''Nahi hi tum kabhi kisiki biwi banne layak ho, na kisiki ma..tum ek rakhel thi, ho aur hamesha ek rakhel hi rahogi..yahi tumhari asli pehchan hain..jitni jaldi tum iss sach ko maan lo utna acha hain..'' (Neither you will be a wife nor a mother..you are renowned as a mistress and will remain a mistress..This is your real identity..It would be good for you if you accept the truth)

Ananya: ''You are a failure. I have everything, A lovely husband, a lovely daughter but you! What do you have that is your own? Do you have this sindoor or mangalsutra?'' She spat our rudely.

She look at herself in mirror.

Khushi: ''You are right..You gain everything and I lost it all''. She touch her neck that is empty. Then her hand reached to her stomach. Her view blur as fresh tears rolled down it's way. ''I lost my reputation..I lost my love, I lost my only child..I lost my everything..I have nothing..nothing..''

Then she laughed out loud at her own fate and turn to back to answer Ananya. But she already disappeared out in blue. The room was empty. Neither there was Khushi nor Ananya who came to mock her feelings. Then her sharp gaze fell on the broken pieces of glass scattered near her feet. She bent and pick up one piece of it. Placing it in her tight fist, she feel the pain that is sweet letting the blood to drip it off.

Anger gripped her. In no time, she took out gun from the drawer and dashed toward the final destination. To the main target- CHAHAT SINGH RAIZADA.

''I have nothing to loose but I will make sure you will loose everything you have, Mr Arnav singh Raizada''.

A dangerous type of rage crossed her face as she stare at the most innocent face of his daughter before putting gun right over her head. Her hand shiver. The cold metal in her hand felt heavier than she had ever held. But she have to do this..she have to kill this girl to give justice to her dead child.

''Tumhari beti ka bhi vahi anjaan hoga toh tumne meri beti ke saath kiya..'' (Your daughter will face the same you have done to my daughter) 

She stare the little baby with disgust and her mind screamed revenge totally oblivious what she was planning for her own daughter is a totally sin. She will regret badly.

To be continued!

How will Chahat safeguard herself? Who will save her or her own mother will kill her without knowing the complete truth.

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There is no Arnav in this chapter. But in next chapter he will appear and unveil the truth in front of Khushi.

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