Chapter 62: You are mine

Farmhouse:

''Arnav singh Raizada..You are really stupid to implement this plan..see how angry and violent she is..But do I have any option? She was ready to leave me for that evil Ananya..I will handle that Ananya later. Waise bhi she is busy in the pre wedding celebration which would never take place. Focus Arnav focus. Firstly think how to pacify your violent girlfriend...'' He mumbled before entering in.

From the hospital, he directly went behind her to stop her. He made several efforts to pacify her but she didn't give a single heed and left taking a taxi. That incident triggered her really hard. She punched him when he tried to stop her from going. From her action, he understood how mad she is.

''Damn what should I do..how to pacify my angry violent girlfriend?''

He still remembers how badly she was shaking seeing his dead body. He knew it would tore her apart. To see him dying is the worst nightmare for Khushi. ''Stupid me? Why the hell did I hurt her? I had promised to myself I would never hurt her no matter what may happen but once again I repeat the same mistake. I made her cry.''

He stood at the entrance searching for her. All lights were off, only dim light was on. Suddenly he heard a soft quavering voice from a corner. She is crying. This made his heart clenched. Immediately, he made his way toward her. She is sitting in the corner keeping her head down. She is hurt, very hurt. This made him really guilty. Slowly he moved toward her and kneel before her.

''Khushi..'' She didn't reply but jerked his hand roughly.

''Let's talk..'' When she didn't reply, he grabbed her nape from behind and urge her to look at him.

''Why you are here..JUST GO..'' Furiously, she pushed him away and continued crying.

''Don't shed tears for me. I don't deserves you..'' He touched her tears, he wanted to heal her but she didn't allow him. Upon that, his words agitate her more. She cast her tearful gaze to view him.

''Who the hell are you to decide what I deserve? Just tell me who I am to you? What relation do we share?''

''You are my love. My lifeline. My oxygen. The reason I am still alive and now I also know you love me..''

''No I won't. Not after what stunt you played. You again played with my feelings, Arnav. How dare you to- Do you even know what I went through when I found you in..'' She punched him again and again. He embraces all the pain given by her with a content smile. In every punch, he only sees her love and care stored inside her. It is clearly displaying how madly she love him.

''Why you always play with my feelings. I am not a toy Arnav. Stop hurting me.''

''Ouchh..currently you are hurting me..'' Upon realizing her own actions, she stops immediately and stares at him with concerned filled eyes. Very lovingly, he touched her cheeks and blink his eyes, gesturing her that he is fine.

''Khushi I am sorry. I have no choice. You are going to leave me how I let you go''

''And now I am sorry. I can't stay here'' Wiping off her tears, she stood up and started to leave.

He grabs her hand and pinned her against the wall. Her eyes narrowed seeing the intensity and madness displaying through his eyes.

''Not this time. You can't run from your Arnav always. Till now I let you do whatever you wanted. I didn't want to force my love on you that's why i let you go every time. If I wanted I would have married you a long time ago and made me mine. You know well no-one would stop Arnav Singh Raizada in having what he desires. You are my desire, Khushi. You are my only happiness. My madness..my obsession. The reason I am surviving only for you. I changed real marriage papers with a fake one thinking one day you will yourself come and confess your feelings and then we will marry and stay together happily. I wanted to give you each and every little happiness which destiny snatched from you. I know my Khushi. How much you value relationships and marriage. It was your dream to marry me and bear my children. But due to my stupidity, that dream remains incomplete. You never got the chance to experience the phase of motherhood. It still hurts me to remember how badly I treated you in the past and snatch your rights. You deserve to be love, Khushi. Our baby Khushi deserves to get love from both mother and father. I don't want to snatch her childhood due to her parents stupid fight.

''I don't want to be with you. Let me go..'' Khushi remarked.

''You are utterly and completely mine. You love me dammit. I can read your eyes..why don't you accept it'' Brushing her face, he whispered looking deep into her eyes. She close her eyes getting affected. He moved his hand around her waist and interlocked his free hand with her's.

Inhibiting those feelings, she tries to free herself but he is slowly drugging her into his love.

''Leave me Arnav. Don't anger me more. I am warning you..'' She struggled hard but ignored meeting his eyes.

''What are you hiding?'' Her hands stopped moving but she didn't gaze him. He cupped her face and smoothed them with his touch.

''You know you can't hide it from your Arnav. Look at me and tell me the truth..''

''Spare me.'' Pushing him off her, she free herself and moved back. ''Don't touch me and get lost.'' She yelled.

''You have to tell me the TRUTH now..'' Arnav demanded and saw her going away. ''Khushi wait..''

She began walking away ignoring his questions. Thankfully little Khushi came there hearing the noises and saved her; otherwise today Arnav spilled it out of her mouth.

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''Devi Maiyya. Give me strength to face this problem. It is very hard to hide this truth from Arnav for long. He might come to know sooner or later and if this happens Ananya will never tell me where my son is. I have to save my son from her clutches.'' She checked the flight time and began packing her bag. Her flight is at night. Everything is done, but how will she convince her baby daughter to go with her?

She looks outside the window in the search of her daughter. There she found a father-daughter duo playing in the garden. She admires them with a smile.

''I never imagine separating both of you. But I have no choice. I have to do this..'' Gulping the pain, she unlocked her phone and checked the pre wedding haldi pictures sent by Ananya.

''Why did you sent this to me?'' Khushi barked on the phone.

''To bring you back from your Lala land and let you be aware of your real position in Arnav's life. You are the only time pass for Arnav. His mistress. But I am going to be his wife. Within a few hours, he will be officially my husband. Whenever any stupid thought came to your mind of telling about our deal to Arnav, remember your child face and imagine the consequences.

''You don't have to remind me. I know well what I have to do.'' Khushi replied, controlling her rage.

''If you knew then what are you still doing In India. Dare to cheat me, Khushi. I have nothing to lose but you have everything to lose.'' Khushi felt her temper flaring by her nonsense but for the sake of her family, she maintained sanity.

''My flight is at night. After this day you won't be able to see my presence around you.'' Replied Khushi with her eyes fixed on Arnav and her daughter Khushi.

''Not only you. Your daughter too. I don't want any hindrance between me and Arnav..''.

''FINE!'' Khushi shut the phone angrily and throw it away.

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''Kya hua Papa..why are you upshet.. Mumma- you phight..'' Mini Khushi asked, noticing his sulken face.

''No baby..All fine..'' Arnav gestures her toward the ludo game they are playing.

''Liar..You liar liar liar..tell me now..'' Throwing the ludo board on the floor, she jumped on her papa in a threatening way and literally blackmailed him to spat out everything.

Arnav was so badly threatened by Mini Khushi he had no other option but to tell her his fake death plan to bring out her mother's love for him.

Knowing the unique love confession by her mumma, Baby Khushi felt very proud and started a happy bhangra dance standing on the chair. But seeing her Papa's sad face, she stops her acts and come down to his level and begin to shoot him with millions of questions.

''Bolo na papa?'' She shrugged his shirt asking him the reason for his worry.

''She loves me but she is not admitting it..''

''Oh toh yeh paloblem hain..Koi baat nahi.. main hu na..'' (So this is the problem..not to worry..why fear when I am here) She pressurizes her cute little devil brain while pacing to and fro across the side and Arnav is smirking observing her antics.

''Shooop shaling me Papa and let me phocus..'' (Stop staring me and let me focus)

''Okay okay you carry on..'' He dismissed from there when his phone rang. It is from Ananya. He get annoyed.

''Arnav, where are you? Everyone is waiting for you..'' Ananya spoke admiring her glow in the mirror after the haldi was removed. He remained silent. ''Are you still with Khushi. Forget her Arnav. She don't value your love.''

''I know..'' He replied curtly.

''Then what are you doing with her..She is very mean and selfish. She is going to leave you taking your daughter with her forever but you are still stuck with that vile lady. She doesn't care for you. If she does she never think of separating you from your daughter..'' Ananya spat venom against Khushi.

''Enough Ananya. I am not stuck with anyone. I know what I am doing. I came here to spend some alone time with my daughter. One last time. Why are you feeling insecure? I told you I will marry you then I will definitely do.''

''Sach?'' Ananya felt content after hearing his words.

''Yes..''I must be back in an hour..''

''I will wait for you Arnav..'' Before she completes her sentence, Arnav disconnects the call.

Khushi felt her entire world shattered after hearing their conversation. She should be happy after all this is all she wanted. She sacrifices her love to protect her child. But to see him with someone is the worst punishment for her.

On the other hand, Ananya is decorating his room 'Their' room by spreading flowers on the bed.

''Bas ek baar tum ghar aa jao phir tumhe mera hone se koi bhi nahi rok sakhta..'' (Just once you come home then no-one stops us becoming one) She smiles devilishly staring at the sleeping pill which she is planning to mix in his drink on their first night.

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Khushi is in her room putting all her daughter's toys and favorite things in a suitcase. While doing so, her eyes clouded with unstoppable tears.

''What I am doing..how can I be so selfish to separate a daughter from her dearest father..she can't stay a minute without seeing him..No..I can't do this..But how I will go keeping my daughter in this unsafe atmosphere where everything wants to harm her? Come on Khushi. Stop overthinking. Arnav never let a single scratch on her..He will always protect her like he did in those past few years..'' Controlling her tears, she tries to gain strength. She was still struggling with her weak heart when suddenly something bright illuminated through her eyes. She gets up and sees what it is. There is a golden color box lying discarded in a corner near her bed. She grabbed it and began thinking. It is then she remembers it is the same gift box arnav had sent by a servant a few days ago which she threw away.

''Arnavji ne mere liye..kya ho sakhta hain..'' (Arnavji..for me?..What is it?) Curiously, she started unwrapping it without any idea what is in store for her.

Her hands froze. There is a mangalsutra and a letter in it. She recognizes this wedding chain which drown her into the memories of the past.

Flashback(6 years ago- few days before that humiliation night)

In a shopping mall:

Arnav: What the hell, Khushi. Why are we here? You know I have no interest in ladies shopping.

Khushi: Andar toh chaleye.. (Come inside.) She forcibly dragged him in the jewellery shop. Please for me..

She requested cutely, which he couldn't deny. His one nod brought a thousand watt smile to her face.

She gave a kiss on his cheek and then blushed noticing the other customers glancing at them.

Wrapping hands in hand, she brought him in the wedding outfit section in order to buy a suitable groom attire. After seeing some outfit, she selects two among them and ask him to try it in trial room.

''This is perfect..Isn't it?'' He looked disinterested. ''Boliye na..'' He fakely smiled and told the shopkeeper to pack it. From inside he is burning in rage and revenge but didn't let it display on his face. She is grinning in happiness by the thought of being his wife.

Khushi: Ab humari baari..Vaise toh ap hume mil gaye toh hume duniya se aur kuch nahi chahiye lekin han humari yeh umesha se kwaish thi ap humare liye mangalsutra pasand kare..'(It's my turn. After getting you I don't want anything from life but I always wanted you to choose the wedding chain of your choice) She began blabbering with excitement imagining her life to be after being his wife. Smile not leaving her lips for a second. Her face is glowing like a rose.

Arnav: Why are you so eager for marriage, Khushi? It's not like we are marrying tomorrow and I have no such plan to marry anytime soon.

Khushi: So what? Someday we will marry right?

Arnav(In his mind): Never. I will never marry you. It's sad to think about your future after I throw you out of my life. Only few days left then you will know the real face of Arnav Singh Raizada.

Khushi: Apne kuch kaha? (Did you say something?)

Arnav: Nothing.

He brought her in front of a mirror bringing a wedding chain near her neck and about to tie it but stopped and moved his hand.

Khushi(In thoughts): Not today but one day you yourself tie this wedding chain and give me all the rights of your wife.

She is in her own dream world building an imaginary fairytale house. She touched her stomach and thought after knowing about her pregnancy he would tie this chain in front of everyone but all her dreams shattered in a fraction of second after he tagged her a mistress.

~Flashback end~

A lone tear escaped from the corner of her right eye recalling those moments. Her chest felt constricted with emotions. She took the letter from the box and began reading.

Khushi, Main janta hu meri galti maafi ke layak nahi han..maine apni zindagi main bahat galtiya ki han aur sabse gunaah mujhse yeh hua maine tumhe tab choda jab tum mere bachhe ki maa banne wali thi..jab tumhe mere saath ki sabse jyada jarurat thi..Kash woh paal humari zindagi mein kabhi na ata..kash main tumhe utna pyaar de pata jitna tum mujhse karti thi.. Mere ek galti ne sab kuch barbaad kar diya...par main chahkar bhi vo dard tumhari yaadon se nahi mita sakhta..

(Khushi, I know my sins are not forgivable..I did innumerous mistakes and the most cruel deeds I had committed I left you when you were pregnant..when you needed me the most..I wish I have that power to erase that memories from your mind but unfortunately I can't do anything) I am not perfect, Khushi. Maybe that is the reason your devimaiya wanted to punish me more. Somehow I survived all these years for the promise I gave to myself that I will always protect your daughter but the day you would leave me I don't know how I will breathe.)

She hugged the wedding chain and kissed it before reading further,

One day I will fulfill your dream, Khushi. If you are stubborn then I am. I will make you wear this wedding chain and fulfill all your wishes that are left incomplete. This is Arnav Singh Raizada's promise to himself and to our daughter.

''No Arnavji don't make the promises which never get fulfilled. I can't be yours..not in this birth..I have to sacrifice our love otherwise that Ananya..she..'' She suppressed her feelings deep inside her heart, praying her DM to keep it hidden from her Arnavji.

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''Are you nuts?'' Arnav is short of words knowing Mini Khushi's dangerous plan. But in return she demanded something from her Papa.

''Why you Phear of mumma..Pyaal kiya toh dalna kya..'' Chahat Aks Mini Khushi motivates him to be brave. ''Go and kishhhh her..''

''No way she is already very upset due to recent drama..She will eat me alive if I do this..''

''Why you so shacred..I am here to plotect you..'' Mini Khushi exclaimed

''Baby, Your mumma will kill me..''

''I have seen in movies whenever a hero wants to impress a heroine in a romantic way, this always works. My plan is foolproof papa. Your last plan backfired on you but this will be super hit. You will watch. Mumma ko bhi kuch kuch hota han. Between I watch 'Kuch Kuch hota hain' movie 30th times.'' Little Khushi says movie dialogue in filmy style.

''Baby I can't do all this in front of you..''

''Why Papa..This is my plan and my presence is very impltant to check if you are kissing correctly or need my proper training.'' Her naughty statement made him embarrassed.

''From where you learn all this..''

''I am very intelligent.''

''Baby you are giving many reasons to your mom to take my class. Thank god she didn't heard all this otherwise I am dead.''

''Of fo Papa there I am trying to give a happy ending to my mumma-Papa love story and here you are not cooperating. This is ramanchi (Cheating) I too want to witness my parents' romance.

''Okay listen to your Papa. You are Papa good girl.''

''No..No..No..I want to see my Mumma-Papa most awaited reunion. This is my fundamental right.''

Damn now how will I make her understand? Seeing her excitement, it is not going to be easy to prevent her entry into the pool side. However he made a little innocent face saying he got nervous around her. She was convinced and gave her approval. He wonder in surprise, how easily she get convinced.

''Okay fine I will not be here but I will help you in arrangement..okay?'' Mini Khushi started decorating the poolside with fairy lights.

''My baby become so obedient and mature..'' He ruffled her hairs sweetly, admiring her putting so much effort for him. What will happen that day when she knows about her Father's deeds? Will she forgive me?

''Kya hua Papa..?'' (What happened papa?)

''Nothing beta..'' He replied gulping the fear that always haunts made him restless. He observed her innocence without blinking who is busy in making preparations . His baby is decorating the entire place so beautifully. He felt touched and overwhelmed. How lucky he is to get two beautiful and precious angels.

His phone beeps. Ananya is constantly irritating him by messages and calls.

''Not this time Ananya. Aj main tumhe mere aur khushi ke bech mein nahi ane dungi..'' (Today I will not let you come between us) Arnav switched off his phone and turned off all the lights on the poolside.

In the meanwhile, Khushi comes out from her room dragging her and her daughter's suitcase outside. She looks around in the search of them but no-one is visible to her.

''Did he leave?'' The thought twitch her heart. ''Stop it Khushi. Aj unki shaadi han..vo vahi honge yaha unhe hona chahiye..'' (Today is his marriage. He is at the place where he belongs)

Suddenly power went off. She called the servant but couldn't see or found anyone as there was darkness all around. Fear started arising inside her. She clutched the side of her dress and closed her eyes.

''Where did all the servants go?'' Inhibiting her phobia of darkness, she started walking ahead in the search of Chahat. In a sudden, she felt a strong pull leaving her perplexed and shocked. She recognized the touch. This made her more shocked and numb. Even in the dark, she could feel his hot breath and deadly gaze upon her.

''Arna..'' Before she could say or do anything, she found herself being lifted by him.

''Where are you taking me?'' He begins walking, wrapping her into his passionate arms in such a way it becomes impossible to free herself. She has no idea what he is trying to do. ''Arnav, leave me..Why don't you understand I don't love you..Where are you taking me''

''Have patience you will know soon..'' He whispered against her lips.

''Chodo mujhe Arnav..Meri flight ka time ho raha han..'' (I am getting late for my flight)

''Yes baby we will together go for our honeymoon but firstly let me fulfill your wish..'' Before she gave a reply, he took out something from his pocket and tied it around her neck. She felt cold and touched it to comprehend what it is. Her eyes popped out wide when realization drew upon her. It is the mangalsutra. He tied me mangalsutra? The power came and light fell on her face. She lift her gaze to view the chain around her neck. She get another shock by recognizing the wedding chain. It is the same mangalsutra that she had got from her room. But how did he got it? She had kept in her suitcase.

''You might hate me more after that act but all I am doing to fulfill my Khushi's wish who is everything to me.'' Next moment, he filled her partition with a pinch of sindoor. She went motionless and too shocked to react.

To be continued!

Precap: Khushi finally accepts Arnav's love with all her soul and heart.

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