Maahi ran to her Khushi di as soon as that monster left and hugged her tightly giving her the strength needed, alas, she could break down.

Khushi hugged Maahi back remembering how her husband insulted her in name of his rights of a husband.

And yes, she do remember that its not the first time anyone witnessed their private or romantic moments.

But the biggest difference was that earlier, it used to make her feel shy and hug her mother-in-law and today it humiliated her.

Brutually and mercilessly.

Di, you get to be strong. You can't run from every situation especially now, when, its not only about you but our berries as well.

This strong message hit Khushi's ears who was busy grivencing upon what just happened.

Breaking the hug, she looked proudly at Maahi.

Can't believe she is the same girl who behaves goofy all the time but manages every time to be the pillar of support and strength for her from such a tender age.

You are right Maahi. I can't run every time. Already I am paying for it loosing the love mommy used to shower upon me.

Khushi, with a heavy heart but hard determination agreed and then kissing Maahi's forehead, she left for her, actually their room with an idea what she exactly has to do with her berries k papa.

Maahi turned to leave to find Arjun standing behind who must have heard everything but what surprised her was the way he was looking at her.

Is it an admiration by any chance?

Well, deciding the best to ignore, she walked passing him when she heard him say-

Now I know why I find you so attractive.

Her feet's halted and eyes bulged out to what she heard.

For, its the first time a man is considering a kid,as per him,attractive.

What did you say?
She asked with her cheeks unknowingly turning red.

But instead what she made her nose flare.

He walked towards her and looking into her eyes deeply and meaningfully, said-

Because you are an exact replica of Khushi.

She turned around and getting inside her room closed the door with a thud while on the other side, Arjun heaved a sigh of relief.

Finally!

Finally, his wait would come to an end.

Tonight, he is going to have his wife in his arms and then there would be no turning back.

He won't let her leave this time.

Not at any cost!

The knock on the door made his heart flutter after years which made him look down at his heart weirdly, excitedly and what not.

His Khushi is finally here to her Arnavji.

With the huge grin and increased pace, he opened the gate only to be pushed and stagger back as the three annoying chickens of the 'loving papa' had attacked his room with teddies in their hands and their mommy trailing behind with what not food items in her hands.

What the f... it is?

Khushi looked at her ever so dominating husband with the winning smirk which was enough to trigger ASR's ruthless anger.

Holding and elbow and pulling her harshly towards himself making her almost collide with himself he asked in his cold voice-

What are they doing in our room Khushi?
Isn't it enough that I am tolerating them in this very house?
Why the hell are you so willing to wake my demon?

Khushi, who was extremely hurt with the way Arnav talked about their babies freed herself harshly and clutching his collars did something with was a blow to him and a lesson for being rude to his very own kids and dealing with a mother.

Because right now, he was standing right outside HIS room with door closed right at his face with her words echoing in his mind.

You hate the sight of my kids, right?
Then, this is the place you deserve in our life, right outside.

And yes, do come inside only when you can 'tolerate' them along with me.

You are heartless Arnavji and you.. You disgust me.

He kept staring at the door with fury and waited for his wife's heart to melt but when ever after ten minutes, he didn't see the door opening or any concern from her side, he banged the door loudly enough to deaf the near-by.

An annoying Khushi opened the door shouting My kids are trying to sleep but before she could say more she witnessed the most shocking and heartbreaking moment of her life.

There, right in front of her was her husband with teary eyes and painful expressions which was enough for Khushi to stagger back and Arnav to enter quietly in his, actually, their room.

Khushi kept standing there with thuding heart.

If one thinks that its hurtful for Arnav, then its Killing for Khushi.

On one side are their kids and other side has her husband she can't hurt any of them, she can't see any of them crying and she can't even be apart from any.

If there is anyone who is suffering the most is not anyone else but Her, who has to bear everything for these four and to unite these four persons who mean the entire universe to her.

Calming herself, she entered the room locking it, leaving an equal hurt mother who was the witness of everything.

Khushi looked at Arnav who was sitting quietly on the recliner engaged deep in his thoughts.

No matter how urging it was for her to go and hug him, sooth him, she, keeping a stone on her heart walked to sleep beside her playing kids when she heart his broken voice which in turn broke her heart.

You.. You don't love me Khushi.
You don't love me anymore.
You threw me out just because of them which you could never do.
I have no importance in your life.
All you care is about them.
I was alone and I will be alone.

Khushi closed her eyes painfully.
Yes, she had expected some action from ASR.
But, she had him to be violent or dominating which she knew how to deal with.
But the way he took the whole matter is quite unbearable for a wife.
Anyhow, she has to perform both the duties and so walking towards her husband, kneeling down in front of him, keeping her hands on her thighs, she said-

I never wanted to leave you and you meant the world to me but then they entered into our life and how can you expect me not to prioritize the ones who are the symbol of your lo.. love which you showered upon me.

You loath them Arnavji and I can't bear it.
If you want me you will have to accept them too otherwise our whole life will be spent like this.

Arnav now looked at Khushi in anger and she realized that her first few lines had soothed the hurt he felt making him realize that he still is important to her and now he would be back to his dominancy, so composing her feelings,  before he could say anything, she stood and started walking towards their kids who were waiting for their mommy to cuddle.

She stopped and turning towards her husband, she smiled saying By the way, you are too cute making him look towards her like she is crazy but her next words made him embarrass and shy for the very first time.

I didn't know my ignorance can make you cry. Only a person with warmest heart can be so.

He staemrted looking here and there when he heard her again.

If you want to sleep with us, you are most welcome to come and sleep beside Arnavi removing the pillows or else sleep where ever you want.

Arnav looked at Khushi with falring nose while she gave him an arrogant smile and went to sleep beside Khushav.

Well, rhe couple were back to square one is what she thought but the joyful winning cry left her throat when she saw her husband walking towards the bed with small hesitant steps with assurance that his wife and chickens has slept.

Reaching beside the bed from the other end of Khushi, he carefully removed the pillows from his daughter's side and slept maintaining that space which was very difficult for him to fill.

Hearing his heavy breathing, she sat at her place and admired the scene of their kids sleeping in between their parents for the first time.

Is Arnav really changing for good or its only the effect of him being hurt?

Are they heading towards a new beginning along with their kids?

To be continued..

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