Khushi's POV

Me (annoyed) - Jiji, why are we explaining to these people? All they care about is THEIR family... their friends... their reputation, their wives... the pain of their wives, are nothing for them...

Suddenly I hear claps behind me and I see a smiling Lavanyaji. She walks in and then after smirking at everyone, she hugs me.

Lavanyaji (smiling) - You know chamkili, I had trust in you that you would stand up, however, I was worried that these Raizadas would do something...that's why I came. U know what ASR, I used to be so jealous of chamkili... for having you... for being the one to win your heart... I changed myself for you, but you choose her... I used to hate the fact, but you know what ASR, it's not that she is lucky but it's you who is lucky to have her in YOUR life... she is perfect for you and your family... she changed you to be a better person, however, you didn't treat her the way she should be treated... nor did your family treat her like that...who would tolerate their husband's past... in their house for god knows how long...Your wife did... she tolerated the son as well... why? Because of the respect and trust, she has in you... but you... I am honestly disappointed... you graduated from Harvard, but you couldn't find the real intentions of your ex-girlfriend... and you couldn't even see the sorrow behind your wife's smiley face... and you guys (looking at the family), are you all dumb? Like, how can you even compare someone's son to someone's husband... like don't you get tired? (mimicking) Aarav is just like ASR, look at the way he is dressing... look at the way he is eating. Like what the... do you have any idea how it would make chamkili feel? All you care about is yourselves... you selfish people. Look at her face, for once and see if she was happy with the comparisons.. Look at her and see if she was enjoying... look at her and see if she was comfortable. Honestly naniji, I am disappointed in you. You being the eldest and most mature in the family, allowed all this to happen. You allowed your daughters-in-law to be treated like shit. You said no word when Manorma aunty kept calling chamkili and Payal disgusting names. Okay, maybe you did but did that have an effect? NO! However, when it comes to Payal and chamkili, the glare you give to those poor souls when they do something wrong...makes both of them feel so guilty.

Suddenly, sounds of claps are heard around the mansion, and I look at Nanheji who is clapping at Lavanyaji. I turn and give Lavanyaji a grateful smile. I am glad she talked on my behalf. I know I could have said what she said, but I might fall weak and that's exactly what I don't want to show. I look around the mansion, to see that everyone has finally realised their mistakes. Wow... what's the point now. I watch how jiju slowly goes up to Jiji, taking slow steps and starts apologising to a crying Jiji, while mami for not caring about her makeup, is crying... while holding onto naniji who is also distraught. I see my so-called husband come near me. I will deal with him privately. Not wanting to create any more drama, I whisper softly to him to come inside the room. It's now or never. He silently follows me inside the room, with his puppy eyes. As soon, as we get inside he closes the room to the door and looks at me with guilt. I really wanna forgive him, those eyes... But no I won't. It's time I actually stand up for myself.

Arnavji (upset) - Khu..

Me (annoyed) - No, this time I will talk and you will listen. You know what, I don't want to listen to any of your sorries or any of your defences because I have had enough. I am ready to give you a divorce...

He looks at me confused and then holds me softly as I am about to leave the room.

Arnavji (upset) - I never asked you to divorce Khushi... In fact, I would never divorce you. I am really really...

Me (annoyed) - No, don't finish it... I don't want to hear another sorry from you. This is our pattern. You say sorry, I forgive and the .next day something similar happens and you again say sorry. I am not going to deal with this. You know what, I don't even want to explain anything to you. Just pass me those divorce papers, so I can leave your life and you can marry that Sheetal. You can have a more educated wife.

Arnavji (upset) - but Khushi, you are who I want... I don't want a divorce... how should I prove it to you? Sheetal is nothing to me... SHE MEANS NOTHING

I fling hearing him shout his last phrase. I can't keep quiet.

Me (equally annoyed) - IF SHE MEANT NOTHING TO YOU THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE PROVED THAT. You know whatever since she came into our life, you have only shown me how incapable I am. The constant ignorance, the constant praising. You know Arnavji, I made one mistake... which was to do a DNA test. I agree that I shouldn't have done that, but instead of being understanding and keeping the fight between us, you decide to bring a third person. You gave Sheetalji the attention I deserve, you treated her like the queen... when I should be the one that's supposed to be treated like that ... why? To take revenge on me for not trusting you... Well, guess what Mr Arnav Singh Raizada, I should also take revenge on you then. You neither trusted me with the Shyam issue and neither did you believe me when I said I had nothing to do with di attempting suicide. I would have forgiven you Arnavji, for ignoring me. If you didn't bring a third person... if you didn't try to use Sheetalji for your benefit. Anyway, enough discussing this... I am leaving. Only contact me for divorce papers, otherwise, don't bother me...

I angrily start packing my bags, ignoring all his sorries and I leave the mansion. If I am destined to come here, then I will but for now. I don't want to meet anyone.

Precap - None

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