NOTE: I'm extremely sorry dearies. I had done a blunder mistake. I have updated the unedited parts of 9 and 10. I changed the plot and updated it mistakenly. As per the current plot, No one knows about Lavanya's pregnancy. please spare me. 

Part 11 (long update)

Next morning

Guptas were ready to leave RM. They stood couldn't understand, how to console one another. Ratna tried hard not to cry but she couldn't hold herself, seeing her Chotte gulping hard.

Garima: We will keep coming here Ratnaji.

Ratna nodded ok.

Shashi: We want you to come to GH. Lavanya should not the endpoint of our relationship.

Arvind: Definitely... who else we have other than you?

Khushi touched Ratna's feet. Ratna Hugged her,

Ratna: I wish all your wishes come true.

She blessed her, thinking about Khushi's wish; which she wished to get Ratna as her mother-in-law.

No need to say, Arnav's eyes were stable on Khushi. Would she say anything to him before leaving?

Shashi: We are leaving.... Take care Arnav...

Arnav nodded yes. They started towards the car. Shashi and Khushi arranged the bags and Garima got inside. Shashi started the car and waited for Khushi. She took back steps and looked at Arnav.

Khushi: Don't skip food. Take care of aunty. She needs you.

Does she know HE needs HER? Without saying anything, he was just looking at her. Don't know when he will see her again.

Khushi: You can be happy as I won't disturb you anymore.

She said with a painful smile which made Arnav distress.

Khushi: Bye...

She went to the car and took a backseat. Arnav felt a lack of breath. He went to his room and closed the door. He fell on the bed closing his eyes. He just wanted to be calm without thinking about anything. But it was not at all possible.

Ratna decided something about what to do.

.........

Panditji frowned seeing Shashi Gupta at his doorstep. Before he asked anything,

Shashi: I want to talk to you.

Pandit: Please come in.

Shashi sat on the couch and came straight to the point.

Shashi: I'm sorry to ask you, are you really an astrologer?

Somewhat Pandit understood the meaning of the question.

Shashi: I wanted you to match Lavanya's horoscope with Arnav's. You said we can take the proposal forward. Didn't you find anything about Lavanya's death in her horoscope? Didn't you know she won't live long?

Pandit: Yes, I found. That's why I wanted you to perform her marriage.

Shashi (frowned): What do you mean?

Pandit: I hope you remember that I told you about a complication in Lavanya's horoscope.

Shashi nodded yes.

Pandit: As per Lavanya's horoscope, she would die within a month and she would be a married woman when she dies. Her body should be fired by her husband. This is what her horoscope said.

Shashi: But why didn't you say this?

Pandit: We are not allowed to say everything Shashiji. We say only what people want because people can't bear all the truth.

Shashi: Maybe, But it's Arnav who is eventually got affected.

Pandit: He will be alright. His second life will be constant and happier.

Shashi: You mean...?

Pandit: Yes, as per his horoscope his first wife would die. That's why I said yes to the marriage. His second wife will make him forget all the hard times. He will love her like anything. So don't worry Shashiji.

Shashi: Shall I trust you this time?

Pandit: You have to trust me. And you will see my words coming true. Then you will trust me in Lavanya's matter also.

Shashi stood form the coach. He took a step away and stopped.

Shashi: Will Arnav be really happy with his second wife?

Pandit: I'm swearing on my profession...

Shashi left Pandit's house with deep thought.

After a week in GH

The receiver got slipped from Shashi Gupta's hand, hearing the news that Ratna got heart attack. He shouted looking at inside.

Shashi: Garima.... Come fast. We have to go to the Hospital.

Garima and also Khushi hurried out from their respective rooms panicking.

Garima: Hospital? What happened Shashiji?

Shashi: Ratnaji is admitted in the hospital. She got a heart attack.

Garima(shockingly): Whaaat? When?

Shashi: Last night. Arvindji told me. Let's go. We have to be with them. They have no one other than us.

They rushed to the car, calling for the driver. The driver drove the car towards the hospital.

Garima (crying): Don't know why our family is getting harassing in this way....?

Shashi: It's obvious. Arnav is their only son. Which mother would bear her son's pain? How would they have been dreaming about Arnav's future...? It's not easy to see their son in grief. Don't you know how broken Arnav is?

Garima: Haan Shashiji, he had fallen in love with Lavanya at first sight. He would have loved her so much.

Shashi: You are not wrong. Poor guy.

Garima (crying): He is not lucky enough to live his life happily.

Shashi thought about what Panditji said about Arnav's second life.

Khushi was listening to them silently. She could do nothing other than sobbing, thinking about Lavanya.

They reached the hospital. Arnav; who came out of Ratna's room saw them and hid behind the pillar. He doesn't want to meet them because he was tired of sympathetic words and looks which did not really belong to him. He went to the car and sat inside turning on the AC, thinking to go to Ratna's room, after Guptas leaving the hospital.

Before entering into Ratna's room, Shashi warned Garima.

Shashi: Don't cry in front of Ratnaji. We don't have to lower her confidence level. We are here to make her feel strong. Give her the strength through your words. Ok?

Garima nodded ok wiping her face. Ratna smiled at them weakly. Garima took her hand and caressed.

Garima: What's this Ratnaji? You shouldn't lose your hope. You have to be strong.

Ratna: How could I, seeing my son shattered? He is just twenty-eight Garimaji. He has life... but fate played with him brutally.

Shashi: Don't stress yourself Ratnaji.... Please.

Ratna: I can't bear this Shashiji... I can't see my Chotte like this. What can I do?

She cried.

Shashi: We can make everything alright.

Ratna: How? How could we make it right? Chotte is not even talking to us. He looks lost. He is breathing but dead inside.

Shashi: Can I ask you something?

Ratna looked at him questioningly.

Shashi: Arnav is a good guy. He should be happy. I... I would like to get him married to Khushi.

Not only Ratna but also Garima and Khushi were shocked. They looked at him stunned.

Shashi: Haan Ratnaji. I didn't even talk to Garima nor Khushi regarding. I hope, my wife and daughter won't repudiate me.

He looked at Garima and turned his face towards Khushi who was not come out of the shock.

Ratna: But Shashiji... please, talk to Khushi first. This is her life. She has all the rights to live her life and chose her life partner.

Shashi: She is my daughter. She will accept my decision.

He said firmly looking at Khushi.

Ratna: No shashiji. Chotte is already in grief. He needs someone who could bring him out of the grief. It needs dedication. We shouldn't force her to do it. Please talk to her.

Khushi (cutting her): No need. Dad can never be wrong. He always thinks only about our betterment. I'm ok with his decision.

Ratna: Khushi beta, there is no necessary to obey your father if you are not interested because you too would have dreams.

Khushi: My parent's happiness is my dream. I have nothing more than that. I just want them to be happy.

Shashi gave a gentle side hug to Khushi proudly whereas Garima kissed her forehead. Ratna's condition couldn't be described in words. She thanked Devi Maiya inwardly.

Garima: But what about Arnav?

Ratna: I will make him agree.

She said looking at Khushi.

Shashi: I will talk to him if needed.

Ratna: My son also obeys my words Shashiji.

Shashi(smilingly): Get well soon Ratnaji. We have a lot of work to do.

He said smilingly. Ratna joined her hands towards him spilling tears... obviously, happy tears...

Garima: This is time to be happy.... don't cry Ratnaji...

Ratna wiped her tears nodding YES.

Shashi: Where is Arvindji and Arnav?

Ratna: Arvindji went to RM. Don't know where Chotte went.

Shashi: It's ok. I will talk to them later, through the phone.

Ratna nodded ok.

Guptas took leave from Ratna. Arnav saw them coming out. He watched them, sitting in the car. Shashi stopped and asked Khushi something, clutching her hands. Khushi nodded NO. Shashi caressed her hair lovingly. Garima hugged Khushi emotionally. Arnav frowned at their gesture. What's going on between them? The car came and stopped in front of them. Getting inside the car, they left the hospital.

Arnav got down from the car. He saw Arvind getting inside with a juice bottle. He halted seeing Arnav.

Arvind: Chotte, you hear?

Arnav: Yeah dad... I came to check an email.

Arvind: let's go.

They came to Ratna's room. She looked delighted.

Arvind: Ratna, have this juice.

Ratna: I don't want anything.

Arvind: Without having anything, how will you feel better?

Ratna: I already am feeling better.

Arvind: What do you mean?

Ratna: I have fixed our Chotte's marriage.

Arnav and Arvind: Whaaaat!!

They asked her shockingly.

Ratna: Yes...

Arnav: Mom, please stop this nonsense ok?

Ratna: I won't.... until I see you happy.

Arnav: I'm alright mom.

Ratna: Shut up. Look at your face.

Arnav: It's like that only mom.

Ratna: Don't I know your face?

Arvind: But how did you fix the marriage in a little gap?

He asked her in confusion.

Arnav: Dad... let it be anything. I'm not ready for the marriage. I don't want to marry any DAMN GIRL. Please leave me....

He turned to leave the room...

Ratna: What if the DAMN GIRL is Khushi?

Arnav rooted at the place and looked at Ratna unbelievably.

Ratna: Still... won't you marry her?

Arvind frowned at her.

Arvind: What are you asking Ratna? Am I missing something?

Ratna: Not only you. All of us missed something very important, Arvind.

Arnav swallowed hard. He understood that Ratna find the truth out. But how?

Arvind: Would you please clear me?

Ratna: The girl; who Chotte liked is not Lavanya but Khushi.

Arvind(shocked): Whaaaat!

He looked at Arnav who switched his gaze to somewhere. His gesture told Arvind the truth. He stood from the bed and clutched his shoulders.

Arvind: Is it true Chotte?

Arnav was silent.

Arvind: I ask you something....

Ratna: He won't be quiet if it is not true...

Arnav: Mom, it was my mistake. I misunderstood seeing Khushi in GH that she is the Bride.

Arvind horrified hearing that.

Arvind: Why didn't you say us Chotte?

Arnav: I got to know that Khushi is not the Bride only after tying Mangal sutra on Lavanya's neck. I could do nothing after that. So, I accepted Lavanya as my wife.

He didn't say more than that.

Arvind: You had done a very good job Ratna. We have to forward Khushi's proposal.

Arnav: Dad please.... I don't want to ruin her life just because I loved her...

Ratna: Loved her? Touch your heart and say that you don't love her now?

Arnav: It's my fate... what you are doing is selfishness mom. After all, I'm a widower.

Ratna: Shut up Chotte. I won't listen to you. I will do this marriage by hook or by crook. In fact, it's not me who started the "marriage talk" but your father-in-law. And Khushi agreed to her father right away. No one forced her.

Arnav remembered Shashi and Khushi's gesture. This is what they talked about?

Ratna(firmly): keep one more thing in your mind. If you deny this marriage, I will say to them the truth that Lavanya was pregnant with someone's child.

Arnav and Arvind got hit by the shock.

Arvind: What are you saying Ratna?

Ratna: The compounder of the city hospital told me to do the rituals of the pregnant lady, expecting me to give him money.

Arnav horrified hearing that.

Ratna: You went to the car to bring water as Garima fainted.

Arvind: Chotte, try to understand, if someone would have been in our place, they had torn Guptas for ruining your life by marrying Lavanya to you. Don't make me do that. They have to compensate it Chotte. They ought to set your life back.

Arnav knew, his father is brutally hit by the truth. He is not a man; who talks like this. He is in distress which made him talk so.

Ratna: No need Arvind. We should respect Shashi Bhai. He wholeheartedly wants this marriage to happen.

Arvind: I will respect him until Chotte does any mess.

He warned Arnav.

No matter what's happening in between his parents and in-laws. But he couldn't go with them blindly, without talking to Khushi. He wanted to know her stance because he didn't want her to be forced. After all, he loves her.

To be continued....