Two weeks Later.

Anjali and Shyam sat down shocked looking at the person in front of them.

It was none other than Arvind Malik but he was in a wheelchair looking at them with tears in his eyes.

"I am so sorry for hiding the truth from you Anju but I hope you understand why I had to hide the truth of his existence and why I helped him fake his death. " Dadi cried out and Anjali stood up to leave but Dadi blocked her and held her hand. "Your father is innocent Anju and you have to believe me, that woman was Anant's lover and not Arvind...... Your father tried to tell your mother the truth but she won't believe him..... It was all Anant who used Arvind's name to have affairs with multiple women and before your father could prove his innocence, Ratna killed herself and he was scared of what society might do to him and how you and Arnav will hate him that's why we had to fake his death until we found out the truth but unfortunately we couldn't find that woman and your father has been in hiding since....... He is in this condition because he tried to help you and Arnav. "

Anjali looked at her father in shock and back to Dadi.

"Anant found out he was alive and he wanted to use that to extort money from Arnav when he had confronted him but Arvind punched him and a fight ensued which led to Anant overpowering him and he is now paralyzed...... Before he was completely paralyzed, he begged me not to report Anant because of his love for him..... Please help him Anju..... Please help me. " Dadi begged in tears.

Anjali cupped Dadi's face and wiped her tears.

She turned and walked to Arvind who looked at her with tears streaming down his cheeks and she hugged him.

"I love you so much Papa..... I knew you were innocent even though the world painted you the culprit." Anjali pulled out of the hug and wiped her tears with a smile on her face. "We are going to be one family under one roof again and I will make sure chote sees the truth...... Stop crying Papa. "

Anjali wiped Arvind's tears and asked for the bathroom to ease herself leaving Shyam, Dadi and Arvind alone.

Shyam moved closer to Dadi who frown seeing the smirk on his face.

"You are the most manipulative person I have ever met and now I know where Anjali gets a acting skills from. " Shyam whispered and Dadi was about to retort but he pulled her into a hug and whispered in her ears. "I know all this is nothing but a lie, a well scripted lie but I am not gullible like you granddaughter to believe you and I know you are doing this for the wealth of Arnav which I am also after so I suggest we become partners or else I won't hesitate to expose you in front of Anjali and Arnav and I will become the hero in their eyes. "

Shyam broke the hug and smiled at Dadi who had a scowl on her face and so did Arvind.

"Deal." Dadi agreed and they shook hands.

Both stepped away from each other hearing the sound of Anjali's footsteps.

Anjali arrived and kneeled in front of Arvind caressing his cheeks.

"My house is not that big for all of us and the only place safe for Papa and all of us is at RM. " Anjali said with a determined look on her face and Shyam smirked looking at Dadi who glared at him.

Nandini's Cafe.

Akash sat at the reserve area waiting for Payal.

It's been ten days since he and Payal signed the divorce papers and two days since he gathered the courage to ask Payal out and he was happy when she agreed to met him.

He has finally moved home to RM and Mami and everyone had to push him to ask Payal out and he was happy the did.

He smiled seeing Payal walking up to his table and was stunned seeing her new look.

She had cut her long hair into a cut neckline but she was looking more stunning in short her and he yellow outfit complimented her perfectly.

Payal sat down and Akash ordered some snacks and smoothie for Payal and a coffee for himself.

"How are you and how is the registration  for uni going? " Akash asked as he sipped his tea.

"It's going really great and I have been accepted but will have to start from third year but  happy it went through...... In a year and half I will finally get my degree and also work in a more high paying job..... Thanks to the money you gave me, I don't have to work and it will allow me concentrate on my studies and take internships to make my portfolio look really good when the time comes for me to get a job..... I also met babuji who was angry to see me but after I told him about our divorce and me wanting to finish my degree,he looked really happy and I guess it a step to finally earning his forgiveness." Akash loved her reply and nodded as he sipped his tea. "How is everyone at home? "

"They are all fine in fact they were the ones who pushed me to ask you out because I was scared to be rejected by you. " Akash revealed and Payal looked stunned by the confession. "I really want to give us a second chance and please don't say no..... Let's get to know each other more...... I want to see the real Payal not the one Garima shaped but the one she is and has always been....... Our marriage failed not only because of what happened but it's because we didn't get to know each other well...... I had a expectation about you not knowing you and it's what led to the disappointment but now we can get to know each other better and give our failed relationship a second and new start..... What say you? "

Payal sighed and nodded and Akash smile widened and he stretched out his hand to her and she shook it.

"Hi I am Akash and you. "

Payal giggled adorably and also introduced herself.

"I am Payal.... Payal Gupta. "

Both spent the next hour getting to know each other's likes and dislikes until Payal looked at the clock and remembered it was time for her final lectures for the week.

"I really loved this outing but I have class in a hour and I don't want to be late...... Greet everyone for me. " Payal said as she stood up and Akash offered to drop her but she declined and he didn't push further so as to not ruin their perfect date.

He smiled watching Payal leave and he called the waiter who served then and have him a huge tip and left to his car.

He entered the car and was about to start it when his phone binged and he checked the message and was shocked by what he had read.

He grabbed the wheel so right that his palm turned white and he drove to ARD.

ARD.

Aman and pacing back and forth in Arnav office looking nervous but he stopped seeing him looking speak calm.

Akash entered the office and looked at Aman.

"Is Anjali stupid or what...... How can she think bhai will allow that bastard in our house just like that. " Akash said angry at Anjali's stupidity. "Am happy we bugged their houses or else she would have sprung this on us without our knowledge. "

Akash turned to find Arnav sitting calmly in his chair and Aman and Akash looked at each other confused.

"Arnav, ain't you going to say anything? " Aman asked and Arnav shook his head no confused the two.

"It seems you are not listening..... Anjali is bringing Arvind Malik to RM tonight. "

"Let her come and I will welcome them with open arms. " Arnav said cutting off Aman as he stood and placed his hand into his pockets and walked towards them as the looked at him in shock. "Guys relax....... Dadi and Arvind may think I am stupid but I have him closer to me and I will make them regret everything they did to us........ As for Anjali and Shyam, I have a surprise for them. "

"What's the surprise? " Akash asked looking at him curiously.

"She and that bastard don't deserve to be parents..... I spoke to Mr Roy last night and he advised for us to take the baby away from Anjali when it born..... With all the audio and videos from their house confessing to wanting to use the baby, they will be deemed unfit to raise a child and I will be damned if I let my nephew or niece be influenced by those two. "

Aman and Akash nodded understanding his view but felt sorry for the child whose parent were only using him or her for their greedy motive but the question was who was going to take care of the child which was a question asked by Aman.

"I will speak to Nani and Mami when the time comes but for now this stay between only us and we better fond a better places for our meetings because Khushi is becoming suspicious of us. " Arnav replied and they all agreed.

Arnav's door opened and in entered Khushi who frown seeing the trio together again.

Behind her was Dhami who smiled at them but they were all confused seeing her here.

"Dadi you see these three are at their secret meetings again. " Khushi complained and Akash and Aman laughed and group hugged her on opposite sides.

"Khushi it's just a business meeting I swear. " Arnav said raising his hand.

"Okay.... Well Dadi wanted to see Aman and all of you. " Khushi revealed and they looked confused but didn't say anything.

"I needed the help of Aman to organize the event where my grandchildren will be introduced to society. " Dhami said looking directly at a shocked Aman and the other were also shocked hearing her.

"Oh no!..... She knows. " Aman thought looking at Dhami who still had her gaze on him.

"Dadi what do you mean by grandchildren?..... Do I have other cousins? " Khushi asked and Dhami nodded.

"Yes you my dear and he is standing right in this room with us. " Dhami replied looking at Aman who gulped and looked away.

"What the? " Arnav exclaimed in shock looking at Aman.

"Yes..... Aman is the son of Aditya and his ex wife Suhani Mathur." Dhami revealed clearly angry. "I realized for the past months, Aditya was always quiet, money and sad and he was also losing weight which Khushi also noticed...... I knew it wasn't related to work like he made me believe so I hired a private investigator who found out that Aman is my grandson and has been rejecting Aditya which is why he is sad. "

Khushi turned to the man she has grown to love like a brother and she was shocked finding put he was her cousin and now she finally understood why Aman has been cold to Suhani.

"I finally understand why you have been cold to Suhani maa...... You just discovered Adi uncle is your father but why are you rejecting him? " Khushi asked confused.

Aman sighed and told them the entire truth and all of them were shocked especially Dhami who didn't know the extent of what had happened.

"My parents chose their ego over me so tell me, do you think I don't have to right to be angry at them? " Aman asked almost on the verge of tears and Khushi rushed up to them and hugged him and his tears finally betrayed him as they streamed down his cheeks.

Khushi broke the hug and wiped his tears.

"Do you hate me too? " Dhami asked and the fear in her voice was felt by all.

Aman moved closer and shook his head and Dhami hugged him and he reciprocated.

Dhami signalled Khushi to come over and the trio hugged each other as Arnav and Aman smiled at the Union between grandchildren and grandmother.

RM.
Evening.

Sachin messaged Arnav about the arrival of two card in RM and Aman, Akash and Arnav walked out of the study to the hall to find Nani laughing at Manohar who had a scowl on his face and Mami cheering Nani for winning in a chess game against Manohar.

"Ha..... Just because I am old that doesn't mean I can't still play and win loser. " Nani mocked and Mami giggled making Manohar glared at her she didn't seem bothered.

The door bell rang and Hari Prakash opened the door and frown seeing Shyam and Anjali at the door.

They both glared at him as he moved away.

Nani smiled seeing her but it turned to shock seeing Dadi and Arvind Malik in a wheelchair.

"Hello hi bye bye..... Arvind Malik? " Mami exclaimed in shock.

"Yes Mami, he is alive and well and will be staying here in RM. " Anjali commanded shocking the trio.

"And what makes you think I will allow that? " Arnav's voice bellowed making all except Akash and Aman flinch.

Arvind started hyperventilating seeing Arnav walking up to them and the memories of what happened to him flashed like a movie and he started mumbling and shaking shocking everyone.

To be continued.

Precap: Arnav torture Arvind in secret.
Garima at RM.

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