Manvi's POV

I was sitting inside the room along with Khushi. Khushi was lying down on my lap and talking to me about what happened in school.

I laughed hearing her talk "shaitaan.. Bechari ko pareshan kar diya"

She giggled.. "Aapki hi beti hun.. Aap bhi toh karti thi maasi ne bataya hai mujhe" she said.

I smeared her head, just then the doorbell rang. I glanced at the time on the clock hanging at the wall. It showed 11pm. Who could be at home this time? Khushi stood up and went out, I followed her.

She looked and chuckled "Dost.." she shouted.

I was surprised hearing her, Aarav at this time. Something must have happened. I said "khushi aap jaake so jao"

She was sensible enough to understand and went inside her room. I opened the door, I was shocked seeing his state.

His eyes were red and watery. I pulled him into the house and closed the door. I made him sit on the couch and kneeled down in front of him.

He was silent, I held his hand and asked "kya hua Aarav?"

"Chod diya maine ghar... nahi samajh rahe hai wo mera pyaar.. Ab main yahi rahunga tumhare aur Khushi ke saath" he said in a low tone.

I was stunned by hearing his words. But, I did not say anything. He eyed me with teary eyes "nahi samajh rahe nahi rah sakta main tumhare bina.. Bhabhi ne kaha family chuno ya tumhe.. Maine chun liya tumhe.."

I sat down on the couch and pulled him into a hug. He needed it mostly, since months he has been behaving maturely making everyone understand but today he himself was broken. His family was not understanding and I know very well his pain.

He has always handled every situation calmly but at a point, a person can lose his control and end up making bad decisions. For me, he left his own home. This would have a negative impact on his family. They will think, I had made him against them.

His phone ranged, I looked at the caller Id and it was Virat calling. It kept on ringing, I picked up the call.

Virat said worriedly "Aarav please ghar aa jao.. Hum baat karte hai aise ghar nahi chodte hai"

I answered "Viratji.. Aarav...abhi kisise baat nahi karna chahta hai"

I glanced at Aarav, who was staring at the wall silently.

I moved to a side "subah usko samjhake ghar bhej dungi" I informed him and he disconnected the call.

I then said "Aarav.. Chalo room mein jaake aaram karo"

He stood up and said "main apne ghar waapas nahi jaane waala hun"

I sighed and he marched into the guest room. Tomorrow morning, when he calms down, I will talk to him. I went inside my room and called Ruhana, I informed her about Aarav's decision.

"What?? Ye ladka paagal ho gaya hai? Aise koi ghar chodke aata hai kya?" she said.

"Haan di.. Main nahi chahti meri wajah se wo apno ko chod de iss tarah toh Ahana bhabhi mujhe aur galat samjhegi" I shared with her.

"Haan mannu.. Dekh faisla ab tujhe lena hai tu jo faisla karegi main tere saath rahungi.." Ruhana said..

I was thoughtful and smiled.. "Faisla toh maine le liya hai Di.. bas Aarav ko batana hai"

"Mannu.. Tu.."

"Aap sahi samajh rahe ho.." I replied and disconnected the call.

Ruhana said "mannuu baat sunn"

She sighed... She called me again but I ended the call..

"ye ladki... Ab phone nhi uthayegi" she said irritatedly.

Vineet asked "kyaa hua Roo?"

Ruhana glanced at him and informed him about what Manvi told her.

He sighed... "I knew it aisa hi kuch hoga.. Aarav ki bhabhi kuch zyda hi over react kr rhi hai galti sabse hoti hai..."

"I know Vineet par kyaa kar sakte hai hum.. Mannu ko ache se janti hun main aur uska faisla bhi... It's just I am worried uske baad kyaa hoga..." she said tensely.

"sambhal lenge..." he said keeping his hand on hers.. She nodded....

Aarav's POV

Around 5 am, my phone buzzed. I opened my eyes and saw the caller ID. It was Virat calling, I sighed and there were about 10 missed calls. I finally picked up the call and spoke "Bhai.. mera faisla nahi badlega.."

He told me something to which I was left shocked. I ended the call with "main abhi aata hun bhai"

I moved out of Manvi's house leaving a note on the fridge. I arrived at the house in half an hour. I entered into Vihana's room and saw Ahana halfy sitting on bed. Virat was beside her holding her hand.

I asked worriedly "kya hua bhabhi ko bhai?"

Ahana glanced at me "why did you came Aarav? Tumhe toh hamari parwah hai nahi.. Jao na uske paas" she shouted at me.

Virat spoke "Ahana.. Please doctor ne kaha na don't take any stress"

I was bewlidered, Ahana was in tears "ye stress de raha hai mujhe.. Tumse zyada isse pyaar kiya hai maine Virat jab mujhe iski zaroorat hai ye uske paas chala gaya.."

Virat asked me to go out of the room, I helplessly moved out. No matter, how angry I am with my bhabhi but I can't see her in tears because of me. Virat informed me, after I left she was stressed and fainted.

After 10 minutes, Virat came out of the room. I eyed him and asked curiously "kya hua hai bhabhi ko bhai?? Batayie na.."

"Kya karoge jaankar? Aaj tumne kitni rudely baat ki usse.. Itna kuch kaha kitna hurt hui hai wo she suppose to not take any stress par tumne pichle ek mahine se pareshan karke rakha hai" he scolded me.

I was disheartened, and questioned "hua kya hai unhe??"

"She is pregnant Aarav.. Stress ki wajah se tum jante ho hum kya kho sakte they?" He asked giving a glare.

I was just stunned, I was teary eyes. His anger is justified towards me, Ahana is stepping into new phase of her life and I am forcing her to accept my relation with Manvi.

"Bhai.. I am sorry" I apologized.

"Sorry? Ye tumhe usse kehna chahiye.." Virat said sternly and went inside the room.

I sighed deeply and went inside my room. I was in dilemma now, what should I do? I can't leave Manvi nor can I force Ahana to accept our relationship.

She may end up loosing her biggest happiness because of me and then I won't be able to forgive myself. I can't be that selfish to snatch a child from a mother.

I pushed the punching bag few times in anger, I have to take a decision which is really hard.

I sat down on the floor leaning against the wall, I scrolled my phone and looked at Manvi's and Khushi's picture. The moment I spent with them filmed in front of me. I promised Khushi and I can't break that promise.

Then, the love my sister-in-law showered on me past 5 years. I was just 19 years old teenager when Ahana got married to my brother.

She loved me like a mother, and I hurt her today. I closed my eyes and tears brimmed down my eyes.

After thinking for 10 minutes, I finally took a decision and smiled in pain wiping my tears.

Khushi's POV

I woke up and stepped out of the room. My eyes searched for Aarav but he was nowhere to be found. I saw my mother in the kitchen, I asked "mumma dost kaha gaye?"

"Wo apne ghar gaye hai" she informed.

"Are? Par kal toh wo kah rahe they na wo hamare saath rahenge" I replied as I had heard their conversation last night.

"Khushi wo abhi hamare saath nahi rah sakte hai aur na aage rahenge" She said.

I was shocked hearing her, I asked "kya kah rahe ho mumma?"

She came to me and then made me sit on the couch. I glanced at her, she stared at me silently. I read her silent lips and speaking eyes. I got my answer, tears brimmed down my eyes.

I said.. "Aap khudse faisla nahi le sakte ho mumma.. Dost se pucha aapne?"

"Office mein use bata dungi main.. Aur tum ye baat accept karlo main usko uski family se door nahi kar sakti" She declared.

I denied, accepting her decision. After 14 years, I got a chance to call someone my father and she is snatching it from me. Tears brimmed down my eyes "nahi.. Aap ye nahi kar sakte ho.. Wo papa.."

She cupped my face and said in a broken tone "nahi Khushi ye nahi ho sakta wo aapke dost rahenge par papa nhi ban sakte"

I jerked her hand away "he promised me.. Wo aapko nhi chodenge" I nearly shouted.

"Wo mujhe nhi chod rahe main unhe chod rahi hun" She exclaimed leaving me speechless.