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Birds started chirping, sunrays disturbs arnav who was sleeping on the garden floor. Slowly he opens his eyes by placing his hands on face trying to avoid sunrays. He steadily got up from the floor and roams his eyes here and there to notice his surroundings. Gradually, yesterday events start playing in his mind, slowly put his hand in pant pocket & takes mangalsutra out. He stares it for some time and sighed put it back thinking, "Today onwards there is no "Khushi" in my life. I have to live alone for whole life. Can't he and khushi start a new life? Don't i deserve a second chance? Maybe this is the end of my life" his thoughts are ended by shrill of ringtone. He saw the caller id 'Nk calling' and picks it....

Arnav: Hello....

NK: What the hell are you doing nannav? I am calling you from past 2 days but you didn't even once thought to attend it, said in one breath angrily.

Arnav was taken aback for one second, "I kinda busy nk" said weakly.

NK notices arnav's tired voice and asks "what happened nannav? your voice seems to be dull"

Arnav: oh nothing nk, i am asleep when you called me that's all.

NK: nannav did you said anything like, khushiji is a mistake?

Arnav: What the??? Why will i tell that? i love her nk, she is my life.

NK: You are saying you didn't tell that but khushiji says another story.

Arnav: What she said? asked curiously.

NK narrates his whole conversation with khushi "I think some misunderstanding happened? You go talk to her"

Arnav: She is right, nothing is going to change nk leave it. you concentrate on your work, mumbled in a distant voice. (his mind is not in state to think when did he said that)

NK: What? How can you easily give up nannav? If you love her then you have to fight for your love not to give up.

Arnav: It's a waste of time. If she loves me then it is worth to fight, but not now she doesn't love me, said the fact.

NK angrily tells "You know what, you both are thick headed and have full of ego, you both know you love each other but not ready to fight for it or accept it. Just tell me arnav if she marries someone then, will you able to take it? Will you live your whole life knowing your love is with someone else?

Arnav: I can't take it, but if she is happy with someone other than me then i am ready to sacrifice my love. You don't feel bad, just live your life not bother about me like others, said with sadly and cuts the call.

Nk sighed seeing the phone which was disconnected a few minutes back. What can he do when these love birds are hell bent on destroying their own life. He decided to leave it in fate if destiny wants, then surely one day they both will unite, thinking this went for his work.

Here in India, arnav went directly to his room and hit the bed. When he reached home there was no one in living room, he thought all are sleeping not knowing they all are busy enjoying their life.

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In bus, Raizada's & Gupta's are enjoying their ride by singing, teasing, pulling each other legs. At first, Khushi is reluctant to come but later after a lot of consoling and cajoling from payal, she agreed. Anjali also warmly welcomed her. So all are happy heartfully & riding towards their destination not having any idea of how their ignorance going to push arnav to edge.

They reached their picnic spot. One by one gets down from the bus. Khushi and anjali are the ones who are super excited.

Khushi: This place is amazing haaina di, jiji.

Anjali: haan khuhsiji, turns to aakash "your choice is awesome aakash"

Aakash smiles and tells "come, first we have go to the cottage after freshen up, we can have breakfast outside.

All nods, nani is happy seeing anjali, who has a smile which did not leave her face from the time they started from home. Gupta family is also equally happy as they saw their betiya sad or rather confused from past one week. But seems now she is happy and more clear.

On the other side, arnav gets ready & comes down to see the hall is empty. Confused himself, he went to the dining table and starts eating. After that he leaves for office.

In picnic all are chatting happily and having their breakfast, while HP is serving. Shyam is hovering over anjali to eat more and all family members have a smile on their face seeing the scene.

Anjali: Shyamji you too eat something, you look after all of us but not touching your plate.

Shyam: I am eating raanisahiba. My first priority is you. If you eat well then my stomach is full, saying this thinking "Hope JP cook breakfast for saleesahib. When all getting ready for the picnic, nani said HP too join. So he told JP to look after arnav" That's all now he can do.

Anjali smiled, Gupta family to start believing shyam. Khushi too notice the changes in shyam.

After breakfast, all settled in a carpet which is spread on the grass. Shyam excuses himself and went somewhere. All share a puzzled look, aakash informed them he and payal go for a walk. Sometime later shyam comes with a flower bouquet and gives it to anjali. She happily accepts and went for a walk with him. Elders start talking, khushi is the one who is odd one out.

Here in office, arnav is pondering over NK's words and figured out his and mami's conversation lead to misunderstanding and decide to speak to khushi. He tells aman to cancel his meetings and starts for Gupta house.

Khushi excused herself as she is bored and starts walking on the way she see couples roaming here and there in hand-in-hand. She too starts imagining, how it will feel if she and arnavji are here in this place hugging each other, holding each other hands, resting her head on his shoulder, talking sweet words. Suddenly someone holds her hand, she turns and saw a cute girl wearing shorts, pink tops holding her hands.

Khushi: kya huwa beta (what happened, dear?).

Girl: Aunty you are going to hurt, pointing to a stone said "see na there is a stone, you kept walking without seeing"

Khushi bend down and kisses her cheeks, "Thank you, beta...By the way, what is your name?"

Girl: My name is Ruhi Khanna, aur aap?

Khushi: Khushi, where are your parents?

Ruhi: There, said pointing towards some man. Ok aunty take care bye....

Radhika who was seeing this from far, likes the girl who kissed her granddaughter. She feels that girl is perfect for her son and Ruhi. Before she could reach khushi, she went from there.

In Delhi, arnav sees a big lock in Gupta house and confused thinking, Is they went somewhere? His phone ring broke his thoughts,

Arnav: Yes aman...

Aman: ASR, detective called and informed the details of shyam.

Arnav: Say it over the phone aman, i am not in a mood to wait and read all the details just tell the main activities.

Aman: From the activities of one week, shyam seems to be good. He works honestly and seems to be sincere. The house he bought is using his savings and that too in anjali madam's name. Currently, he is with your family in XYZ place for a picnic.

Arnav: What you said last? come again.

Aman: Currently he is with your family in XYZ place for a picnic.

Arnav: Is Khushi i mean payal family also there, asked seeing the lock in buaji house.

Aman: Yes sir, bhabhi and your in-laws is also there, said while thinking "I know ASR there is some problem in your family, hope all clears soon"

Arnav: Ok aman, tell the detective to continue their work.

Arnav stood staring at the house for sometime and left from there.

..to be continued..

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