Part 2 Wolf in sheep's clothing

Virat Singh, Arvind's business partner. He wanted Arnav as his son-in-law. His daughter Yasodha showed herself as a saint to the world only to do all the rubbish. She roams covering herself with a saree. She was not fine with the marriage as she was in love with Arnav's business rival Sanjay. When Sanjay got to know about the proposal, he insisted her to marry Arnav because he thought this is the best chance to make Arnav fall. He decided to elope with Yasodha after a few days of their marriage. She agreed to it.

At the same time, Sanjay warned her not to get close to Arnav. So, she played a trick. She made Virat believe that she is observing penance for her father's long life. Virat melted hearing that. And Arvind also felt proud of her. He so wanted her as his Bahu unaware of the truth that she is a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Arnav had not had any idea about marriage at that time. He was working in full swing to make AR as No1 Company. When Arvind and Ratna wanted him to get married to Yasodha, he agreed because Virat was their business partner as he didn't want to lose Virat's support in the business.

Though Arnav married her for business benefits he started liking her for her patience and the culture she followed. Yasodha behaved like she is an angel who got down from heaven. Arnav didn't mind even she maintained a distance from him in the name of penance because he trusted her to that extend. She asked Arnav to wait for three months to get into the family relationship and Arnav agreed to it wholeheartedly because he thought she was worth waiting for. She goes only to the temple not anywhere. So, Raizadas never stopped her whenever she wanted to go to the temple. And she takes more than two hours to visit the temple. They thought she is a real devotee.

But...lairs can't stand for long, likewise, her mask fallen down one fine day. Arnav came back home as he has forgotten an important file.

 That's when he saw Yasodha going inside a three-star hotel. At first, he could not believe that she is Yasodha but she was indeed Yasodha... Didn't she say she will go to the temple? Stopping the car at the entrance; he rushed in searching for her. He inquired in the reception and the receptionist told him that she is going to room No435, on the second floor. He went to the room and saw the DO NOT DISTURB card hanging on the handle of the room door. He banged on the door furiously. It was Sanjay who opened the door. Arnav shocked seeing Sanjay without a shirt. Sanjay was more shocked than Arnav, seeing Arnav.

"Who is that Baby?" Yasodha asked from inside.

Arnav pushed Sanjay and got inside the room. He saw her saree lying on the floor. She covered herself with a quilt with a shock, seeing Arnav. No need to say, Arnav's anger touched its peak. He couldn't bear the betrayal at all. Taking the iron flowerpot stand, he hit them furiously, forgetting who he is. Both of them fell down on the pool of blood who wanted Arnav's fall down.

Arnav sat there looking at them blankly. There is nothing to think about. Of course, he would have escaped from the case. Many people were ready to go to jail on behalf of Arnav for money. But Arnav didn't think of anything. He went to the nearby police station and surrendered.

As it was not a planned murder, Arnav killed them only in anger, losing his control. Being a normal human, anyone would do the same. His lawyer Roy argued, highlighting the point well. So, he got less punishment. Here, he came from the jail, passing four dark years all alone.

Arnav came out of the washroom, getting fresh. He knew what is going on downstairs. Ratna would have cooked his favorite food items. She will ask him to eat everything. He sighed but he has no choice. She would have missed him a lot.

Downstairs

Arnav's sister Raveena came to RM to meet her brother. We can never see a NEGATIVE woman like Raveena. She finds flaws in everything. She is an exceptional piece of the Raizada family. Being her parents, Ratna and Arvind also won't like her attitude. Arnav talks her with limitation.

Now, she is here.

"How is your son?" She asked Ratna who looked at Arvind.

"Has he changed a little or not?" She asked again.

"He will come down. You will get to know that by your own." Ratna said.

They saw Arnav coming. In no time, Raveena rushed to him and hugged.

"Chotte, do you know how much I missed you?"

Ratna and Arvind spared a glance not that they surprised. It's usual. She is like that. No one takes her seriously so is Arnav.

"How are you Di?" he asked expressionless.

"I'm so good... your Jeejaji is taking care of me. He is a good life partner you know?" She talked about PARTNER without thinking of his mind.

Shashi never liked Raveena's DON'T CARE nature.

"I'm leaving," Shashi said to divert Arnav's mind.

Everyone's attention went to him.

"Have lunch and then go." Arvind said.

"It's ok...I have some important work at the shop. I will come later."

"I will call you later," Arvind said.

Shashi nodded ok and left.

"Why he is clinging to you, Dad?" Raveena asked.

Arvind glared at her.

"No no... I just asked..."

"He is my friend. From the day he shifted to Delhi, he is with me. Before that also we were in touch. Don't you know?"

"Be careful dad... now day's people do cheat in the name of friendship." She said looking at Aman who didn't give heed to her.

Arnav left the place taking Aman with him.

"Chotte, eat something," Ratna said.

"We will eat later." He went to his room.

Ratna sighed.

Raveena sat on the couch.

"Ravi Beta, I want to talk to you about very important matter." Ratna said.

"Tell me, mom." She asked.

"Actually... I and Dad have been decided to do Chotte's marriage."

"Whaaaat! Marriage? really? Did he agree?" She asked sarcastically.

"No no... we have not talked to him yet."

"Talk to him first..."

"I will take care of him. I want your help." Ratna said.

"I know without my help, you can do nothing." she flaunted.

Arvind rolled his eyes irritatingly.

"I want you to talk to your mother-in-law on behalf of me..."

Cutting her,

"With my mother-in-law...? About what...?"

"To ask your sister-in-law's hand for Chotte..."

"Whaaaat! Are you joking mom? Don't you want me to live peacefully? What do you think of my sister-in-law? Do you know what her status is? How could I ask her hand for a murderer?"

"Raveenaaaa..."

"Don't shout at me... he is indeed a murderer no matter whether you agree or not. That too he killed his own wife... who will dare to give their daughter's hand?"

"You know what happened in his life... still you talk like this?" Ratna asked painfully.

"Yes, I know... I knew something will happen like that when he felt so proud of his wife seeing her acting. I knew no one could be so good without any flaws. That is what happened. If he would not have believed her, he would not have killed her..."

"Stop it, Raveena. If you say a husband should not believe his wife than what about your husband? Doesn't he believe you?"

"Why are you comparing me with that *****...? Am I that cheap?" she asked furiously.

"No one knows about anyone until they get revealed. So was Yasodha. Not only him but also everyone trusted her. What was his mistake?"

"Whatever... just forget about my sister-in-law. Don't make my life complicated. My mother-in-law will kill me if she gets to know about your proposal."

"I just asked because your mother-in-law wanted it..."

"It's an old story... everything changed when he got married. There is no use of talking about it anymore. I'm going." She left RM taking her bag.

Arnav who heard everything closed his eyes. More than Arnav, Aman got hurt by her words. Aman never cared about Raveena but today she crossed her limits.

Composing himself, Arnav came to the living room.

"Chotte, come, we will have lunch together," Arvind called him.

Arnav nodded yes.

As Arnav expected, the dining table was being filled with his favorite dishes. Arnav and Aman took seats opposite to Arvind.

"Where is Di?" he asked because he doesn't want them to know that he heard her talks.

"She went home as she wants to take her mother-in-law to the hospital." Ratna lied.

Arnav nodded yes and ate. Aman wondered. Arnav has changed a lot. He is taking everything in the way it is. Life has taught him a lot about reality. But... is he ready to get married? Does he come out of the grief completely? He felt NO.

To be continued...

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Khushi's stand

Aman wondered. Arnav has changed a lot. He is taking everything in the way it is. Life has taught him a lot about reality. But... is he ready to get married? Does he come out of the grief completely? He felt NO.

Aman was not wrong. Arnav's next stance made him right.

"I don't want to get married." He said while dipping the roti in the dall.