Past in bold.

Past can ruin a beautiful present. And Mir Mustafa Khan did try to do that. But karma hits you back harder. The past sins are on the verge of coming on the suffer and this time he can't just hideaway.

After so many years of living, all Mir Mustafa wanted was death without letting anybody be aware of his sins. But life is not what you want. Today as he looks around, he can only see hatred in others eyes for him.

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Mir Mustafa married his childhood love Ayesha at a very young age, but their marriage didn't last long. His abusive nature and lust for power ended their journey even before it started properly. Ayesha died during childbirth leaving their daughter Naaziya behind, whom Mir Mustafa never accepted. He asked someone to leave the girl in an orphanage.

A year later he married Praveen who became the begum of the haweli. No one knows about Ayesha as she was always kept hidden in secret, but Praveen does. Mir Mustafa stayed loyal to her no matter what, after all, she was his long time friend too. Ahmed Khan was born and a few years later Sadia completed the family. But destiny laughed at their face.

Sadia was married to Hadi Khan, and soon Haider was born. But there was something wrong with Hadi from the beginning. When Sadia asked him, he said how he is already in love with someone else. Sadia was heartbroken but never said anything to her father.

A few weeks later when her son was born, Hadi cried hugging her. Sadia kept the promise. But the very next day Hadi met with an accident along with his love, Naziya. That time Sadia asked her father to come over and she rushed to the hospital, there Hadi asked her for one more thing, to call her brother Ahmed asking him to take his son Ahad with him. A few moments later he passed away warning her to take care of children and keep them safe from The Khans. Things doesn't make any sense to Sadia until she saw Naziya for the first and last time, and she knew the sins were coming to the surface. Naziya died too asking Sadia to look after her son and to take care of herself.

A month later Ahad was adopted by Ahmed Khan as his own son, taking him back to London. After that Sadia came back to the Khan Haweli, but kept her guards on, always keeping her children safe from everyone, even her own parents. If anything Hadi really cared for their children, she even wanted to take Ahad with her but knowing her doubts may come true, she let him go with her brother where he would be safe.

A decade later Ahmed Khan returned to Haweli and this time Mir Mustafa made it clear that Ahad cannot be a part of his family anyhow. Ahmed dig deeper into the fact and he was ashamed that he did that. His father ruined so many lives. Naziya was his own daughter, and Ahad is his grandson. But he just hoped this story ended here, which didn't.

Mir Mustafa taught his children that cheating is the biggest sin one could commit, and that's the thing he did in his own life. He cheated on Naziya by betraying her mother and leaving her in an orphanage. And killed her too. Hadi and Naziya didn't die in a normal car accident, they died because some deliberately messed up with their car brakes, someone who was following orders of Mir Mustafa Khan.

The truth ruined Ahmed Khan and all he wanted is to leave this place, but no one knows what destiny holds for them. Later that night he passed away due to sudden cardiac arrest. And even in all the grief, Mir Mustafa breathed in relief that his secrets are still kept hidden but for how long?

Seher Mirza, Rubina, Hadiya and Sadia read Ahmed's journal, another decade later. A newly wedded Seher at that time didn't know what to do with this information along which her father in law died. Rubina asked everyone to remain quiet for a month, at least till the moment Ahraan became to new Nawab. They all agreed but then the aftermaths were not what they excepted. Arhaan left Seher and everyone behind.

Seher lost herself and moved back to Delhi taking Rubina with her. Ahad left without any notice and Sadia blamed everything on Seher Mirza for leaving her alone with these criminals.

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After hearing everything, Ahad simply nods his head. Arhaan doesn't know what to say. Praveen Khan kept her head low. She knew everything but stayed quiet. Her silence supported her husband which lead to destroying so many lives.

First Ayesha, then Naziya who never lived to know her family, Hadi who lost his life and Sadia who became a widow because of her own father. If anything, Mir Mustafa just ruined everyone's life and played on his own. And here on his death bed, all he wanted was to lead the others aware of his sins. But no one really gets the chance to react at the moment.

The beep from the machines indicates an ending, and this time leaves no room to show their anger, hatred or frustration to anyone. Mir Mustafa Khan died leaving everyone in a complete mess. He started everything decades ago and even today his sins destroyed lives.

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Losing a family member always leaves everyone shaken up. A death in the family changes many equations and here Mir Mustafa Khan died after leaving everyone in a messed state. Sadia Khan hated to visit the past.

Even the idea of passing by the alleys of part terrified her. She always knew her husband was not a bad person. He never hides anything from her, not even his marriage with Naziya. She was at least content with him.

Decades after his death she got to know the truth, and at that time she just simply couldn't leave. She invested a lot in this Haweli and for that shake she stayed here, killing her ethics. But she was proud of her daughter Hadiya, that girl didn't stand here, she left the very next day and never came back for two years straight, not even at her own brother's wedding. And today when all the secrets were out, she doesn't feel any less than a culprit herself.

Haider Ali didn't know how to react today. His little sister knew everything, Seher knew everything and they both didn't say anything to him, not even a single hint. All his life his mother made sure to keep him away from the Haweli, only two years ago he got back here when everyone else left.

So this is why they all left one by one, and he have to stay behind because he was not aware of the truth. They just drag him in Mir Mustafa's game but not anymore. He already told Alizeah that they are moving, she is more than happy with this. This place has never been a home to her. Moving back to Mumbai means getting her job back which she misses the most, it also means getting her Haider back who seemed to be lost in the last two years.

Hadiya refused to enter the Haweli, it was Ayaan who took Sadia with him, anyhow they already planned to take her along with it just happened a month before. In this all mess if someone is left alone then that is Parveen Mir Khan, no one is ready to talk to her.

Seher wanted her to come along but she refused saying, "Seher woh galat the lekin unke saath saath hum ne galat kia, unke gunahon ko chupate rahe. Aur galat ka saath dena zyada bada gunah hai. Toh ab humari saza yahi hai ke hum isi haweli mein rahe akele. Ap ate jate rahiyega bs wohi kafi hai. Saalon tak iss haweli ke lia jeete aye hai hum agey bhi wahi karna chahte hai, aur apse umeed hai ke ap apna shadi sambhal ley."

Even though Parveen's words were sweet but no one misses the accusing tone in them. She is accusing Seher of not taking care of her marriage, and that's it everyone lost it. Sometimes silence is better and now Parveen's words just open up the scars they all are trying to hide so far.

Ahad spoke for the first time, "I really respect you a lot, and I know you love her too but the thing is what you are saying to Seher is not right. Seher didn't leave her husband, her husband did. She still takes care of him even after living miles away from him.

But he doesn't even know what happened in her life in the last two years, how she is living her life or how she did everything that was his responsibility, to begin with. So why don't you ask Arhaan to look after his wife?"

Haider is the next one, "And Nanno if you are talking about marriage then don't, I hardly have any respect left for that relation. Your so-called husband killed my father. He killed Ahad's mother along who was his own daughter too, his own blood.

He ruined our lives and he ruined both of his daughters' lives, so if anyone at least you should be the last person talking about marriage right now."

"I am sorry to say this but Nanno if you love Seher so much then why didn't you support her two years ago when she asked you to tell Arhaan everything? She did try her best that day to tell him the truth but what you did Nanno?

You asked Arhaan to go somewhere else so that Seher didn't get the chance to tell him the truth, you locked her in the storeroom for hours Nanno and thanks to you, she fall weak, her oxygen supply in the body decreased and she fainted." Alizeah drops the bomb. Everyone snapped at her, absorbing the new piece of news.

Seher left not only because she wants to go but also because she would never live with the sufferings. Zain can't believe this, his Aapi lost something that too because of them. He is fuming and this time Arhaan lost it. His whole life he had lived in secrets and when it comes out it simply gave him pain.

Until now he was at least had one thing less to feel guilty about, but now when he knows the whole truth, whom he can blame other than himself. He was supposed to be here with Seher, that day she called her but he was busy with all the preparation and the next day he left her all alone. And lead to the loss they simply never thought of even in their worst nightmare but Seher Mirza survived that pain all alone, without him.

Today Arhaan Ahmed doesn't know what to feel, how to face her and this time he can't simply run away from here. He had to face her, he have to talk to her and if anything she lost so much still never utter a single complaint. How will he even look at her face? The guilt is too much to bear with.

Regret. Guilt. Pain. And the thought of every suffering that Seher has been through because of him is coming to his mind. And even after all this, she took all the responsibilities on her shoulder, which is not necessary for her to bear. But now the question is how will he talk to her? How will he face her? He left her when she needed him the most.

She bears the pain all alone which they should have faced together. The nights when she should spend in his arms, she was alone, all by herself. That explains Zain's sudden dislike for him. He witnessed everything. He can't even imagine this to happen with Hadiya and here he has been the sole witness of everything.

His array of thoughts breaks when Seher enters the room, looking tired. Today the hollowness in her eyes makes sense to him. She is afraid of divorce because after losing her baby she doesn't want to lose him too.

While Seher is shocked by the scene in front of her. Arhaan is sitting on the floor near the bed on his knees, red eyes flooded with tears, something Arhaan never spills. The guy never cried and today he is broken. Seher's biggest nightmare had come true. He knows. He knows about it. And she has to face the past.

Looking at her, he could stop himself from hugging her by the waist. She stands there in shock, and on his knees, just hugged her tight.

"Arhaan..."

"I am sorry"

Just that, nothing else. And Seher breakdown. Her lips trembled, tears started coming out, finally after years of waiting she let her guards down. Taking her in his arms, he tried his best to calm her down.

She is losing herself in pain and that is killing him. He is in pain, but her pain is something else. She stayed shut for years, endured everything on her own. And what did he do? Just ran away. Without even looking behind at her. She waited for him and he just left her hanging. Even after all this, she went to New York, just for him.

This girl is his biggest strength and today she broke down in his arms. Seher Mirza never gave anyone the right to see her this broken other than the only person she was supposed to hate over the years, but she didn't. For Seher, it's been always Arhaan no one else.

"Baccha bas.... chup ab"

"Arhaan... meraa... baccha..."

"Ssshhhh... it's okay... Tum ho na mere ps abhi sab theek hoga..."

"Arhaan... I... I need to tell you something.."

"Yeah..."

"I had an .. abortion"

"What?"...

"I was pregnant with twins.."

"You.. when?

"After going to Delhi I came to know. I am really "

"And you didn't even tell me"

"I didn't want to lose you"

"I thought you trust me."

"I was.. scared "

"Seher, I know I have done many mistakes. But trust me a life without you is surely not worth it. I don't afford to lose you, Seher. If in this whole world one thing is true for me, that is You. I love you Seher and trust even if the world is crashing down, I can't leave you. I will never do that."

"You didn't ask me .."

"Why do you do that? I don't need you. If you want to tell me I will listen, if you don't, it's alright. I trust you, Seher. I trust you more than anything else."

"It was an ectopic pregnancy, Arhaan. I didn't know about the twins. After shifting, one day there was severe pain. I went to the hospital and she came along with me. She was there with me when no one was. Zain was out of the station and I didn't afford to tell anyone else. I thought of calling you but trust me I had very little time with me. She said you will support me anyhow.. so I just.."

"She was right love. Trust me, I know this will hurt you a lot, but this is the truth, even if I have to choose, it will always be you Seher. Even if between my baby and you, it will always be you. Just remember that." For Arhaan Ahmed choices were always been clear, it's been, Seher Mirza. He had done a mistake, left her too but he always knew that she will wait for him and he is always going to come back to her, no matter how late it is.

"Arhaan... I love you.."

"I love you more..."

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A mistake is a part of one's life. Everyone has done some. And that's quite normal. But the problem is that not learning from those mistakes. We are bound to do mistakes and the important part is we need to learn from those mistakes.

Ahad and Arhaan used to be very close once. Arhaan had been the best brother back in London. But after years now, their equation is not much clear.

On a windy cold night of mid-November, Ahad stands on the balcony, remaining all his days with his love. A beautiful past he will cherish always. But he lost it, and somewhere deep in his heart he knows, he lost her for good. Yet refused to accept that.

Unknown to him, Arhaan stands behind him. Arhaan knows his brother needs him today. But after years of separation, will he accept him? Now everyone is not Seher Mirza.

"Ahad?"

"Bhai..?"

"You knew but didn't say anything to me. Just tell me why?"

"Never really got the chance Bhai. You left and at that time everything was simply a mess.

My own life was a mess, it still is but that time I ruined everything perhaps the scars of the wounds I gave my Maya and myself was way too raw for me to handle." Ahad Ahmed Khan misses her, always will.

"So what's next now?"

"What do you mean bhai?"

"I mean... You know. You let her go, so what's next now? "

"I don't know."

"Ahad, I want you to come with me. I am going back to New York. I want you to work with me. And.."

"I can't Bhai...

"Why?"

"Bhai I promised her to live my life. And going to New York means running away from everything, I can't do that. I have to face the truth.

For years now, I am just running away. I never accepted my mistakes. And that she's gone, I need to do that. I need to take up my responsibilities. I need to be a better man, for her, for me."

"You loved her so much, still you let her go?"

"I love her and that's why I let her go."

"You know it can be.."

"Do you even know what I did to her?"

"I... I don't know. Seher didn't tell me anything. But after knowing her a little bit, I can say she is a gem Ahad. You should have.."

"I should have let her go years ago bhai. She is a gem. A priceless gem that I don't afford.

And since Seher didn't tell you anything, well I think she just has an idea what happened, or what I did, she didn't know the whole thing herself. And I am not sure if I can tell you that... It's just"

"I understand. You don't need to tell me now. But I want you to know no matter what I am here with you. I know I left but now I want to rectify my mistakes."

"Then you shouldn't go back, you know. Seher needs you here."

"She won't agree right?"

"Never."

"I need to go. I need some time."

"How much bhai? You need to accept the fact, Bhai, there is nothing you can do.

I don't want to be a part of this Haweli. I am happy with the family we created for ourselves back in Delhi. I will be happy there,"

"Ahad I promised Abbu to give you equal rights."

"You did that Bhai. You gave us Seher. She gave us a family we all needed. Not only to Amma. She gave her best to us. Look around bhai.

I and Maya got separated and trust me Seher was the only one to tell me that I did right, Amma was happy because she thought I don't deserve Maya which is right but Seher, said I will be a better man after all these.

I just need to work on myself. She supported everyone Bhai. And she needs your support. Don't do this to her bhai.

Because maybe if you leave this time, Seher may stop doing all these, which I don't know about you, but we can't afford."

"I will keep this in my mind."

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The next day, the haweli is filled with silence again. This time along with Rubina, Sadia is leaving too. Ayaan wants her to stay with them in Delhi, and there is nothing more here for which she would have stayed.

Not everyone is happy with Haider being the next CEO but since Seher was not ready, and maybe never will, they agreed.

Sadia wanted Ahad to put a fight, but Ahad said it clear he has nothing to do with this family business, he has a well-paid job, a house in Delhi, and enough to take care of three of them including Seher.

He needs to start a new life and that is away from everything here. They left in their car, followed by Arhaan's car. Seher is with him and they still haven't talked about the next things.

"I am leaving today."

"I don't want you to go."

"I want you to come with me." Arhaan tried one more time, seeing no response he said it again.

"Seher I said something."

"I waited for long Arhaan. And trust me I didn't do that to go to New York, I waited so that you comes back to me. I am not going there, you have to come back to me."

"Seher...Love..."

"Listen Arhaan, this time you leave, and the consequences will be there for you. That's it."

Seher had it enough. She waited for him so long, and now he is asking her to join him in New York. That is not what she waited for.

If she wanted to go back to NYC she would have done it years ago. And this time she is sure to make him suffer. This time Seher Mirza is going to play her cards.

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Sometimes things happen rather unusual than what we think of. Arhaan's coming back to NYC is one of them. And more than that, it's been nearly three weeks with no call from Seher, the worst part is she stopped doing everything. Haris had been a mess ever since then.

Haris and his wife Asmina had been with Ahmed Co. for a long now, since when Arhaan had taken over the company. He has been quite good with his work, and Seher has always been there to supervise him. But since the last few weeks, he had to handle everything on his own which is making him insane now.

Seher directly refused to provide him with any sort of help, hell he never knew Seher look after Arhaan laundry too even after staying in Delhi. It was just today in the morning he and Arhaan himself came to know about it.

Arhaan was shocked and Haris was just frustrated, one more thing to add to his list. And that's it. He needs to talk to Arhaan now.

"Arhaan.." Haris is nearly losing his mind. Seher Mirza was always there even if they were away from each other and now she simply refused.

"What?"

"What happened in India?"

"Nothing much."

"Then why the hell Seher is not doing anything and I have to do everything?"

"I pay you for that. And for Seher, let's not talk about her."

"Are you for real Arhaan Ahmed? She refused you, can't you see that. You are losing her."

"Oh shut up Haris, she is just upset, let it be after some time she will be back to normal. Just keep calling her.."

"She is not picking up any phone calls Arhaan. And I am serious about it."

"We have a project with them, right? The Rizwan one"

"I am afraid that we don't. Ruhaan's PA called in the morning and they are reconsidering the deal."

"This is a serious mess."

"Arhaan, Ruhaan Rizwan is seriously a great guy. And if you don't gear up now, he might steal something.."

"Don't you dare to say that?"

"Clear that mess fast Arhaan" With a last warning Haris left.

Jeeney ki baat se yaad ayaa

Kis haal main tum rehtey hogay

Jo keh saktey they bs mujh se

Kis ko jaa kar kehtey hogey

Arhaan let himself travel to the valley of Seher Mirza's thoughts. Life has never been easy for her. And even after everything she lost, she never let others see her pain and that killed him the most. He was scared to stay back. They lost so many things and for years Seher chose to suffer alone.

In these past years she never used the card he transfers money to every month, she never used a single penny of his. He is of course proud of her but what about the guilt, the pain that's choking him to death now.

Now that he left again, what about her? She is alone again and this time what if, just what if she doesn't wait for him.

Even the thought of losing Seher is something he can't handle. Living away from you years is one thing but letting her go is not possible for Arhaan Ahmed. Now this time he has to take towards her.

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The living room of Seher's residence is quite full today. After seven weeks of continuous work, Zain Ruhaan and she get some free time. Ashana and Saira are here too.

Ruhaan got to know about Arhaan too and he is in rage after listening to everything, thankfully Seher asked him to let that go. Arhaan Ahmed left her again and this time she is not gonna wait for him.

She has a new life in her. She wants it to be perfect.

"Seher the Ahmed deal," Ruhaan asked.

"We are not doing that anymore. Don't worry I know what I am doing, our company won't suffer a loss."

"I trust you with that Seher. Just that suddenly you asked me to call off the deal. So.." Ruhaan Rizwan will never question Seher Mirza for anything.

Friendship is a strong bond and a friend like Seher is worth a lifetime. But today he is worried for her, she dissolved all the deals with her husband's company. and behaving as nothing happened.

"I am taking a leave Ruhaan. I will be working from home for some time now, so I can't handle such deals. Moreover, that deal is not something you are much interested in so I asked you to call off."

"Well, you can literally do anything I don't ask you much."

"So anyone in life? Don't you dare to lie to me?" Seher is quite aware of everything about him. And sooner or later Ruhaan would have told her everything about it.

"I am not going to lie anyhow. Yes, apparently there's someone I like, and let's see what happens next. She is a doctor and always busy with her hospital."

"Poor you." Zain is so ready to tease Ruhaan.

"Shut up Zainu.."

"Ruhaan I swear call me that again I will kill you next."

"Zain, did you cancel the meetings I asked you to?"

"Yes, Aapi done."

"Which one?" Seher smiled asking this.

"Have a guess Ruhaan?"

"Ahmed Co.?"

"Oh, Sherlock. Got it."

"You are gonna ruin that company, Seher." Saira is all ready to give her a lecture.

"He deserves it anyway." That's Rubina

"He doesn't Rubina. Seher stop this nonsense, he is your husband."

"Surprise surprise Maa, I am his wife too."

"Seher don't you talk to me like that."

"Then stop taking his side all the time Maa. "

"Aapi about Ashana.." Zain diverts their discussion toward the little five-year-old.

"Yeah, I give it thought okay, I am her legal guardian. So she should call me what she wants to."

"She started calling you Seher Mamma." Ruhaan loves Ashana a lot, always spoiling her.

"Trust me that's the best thing that happened to me in the last two years Ruhaan."

"Seher Mamma, you told me I will soon have a little brother or sister to play with. When will they come, Mamma?"

The five years old Ashana was next to her all the time. She was over the top when she learned that Seher had adopted her officially. Ashana's Grandparents were not ready to let her go but now since their health is not that good they simply can't trust anyone other than Seher for Ashana. So last week Seher became a mother of a five years old Ashana, finally after years of waiting.

"What???" All four of them screamed at once which make Seher and Ashana close their ears with their hands.

"Seher you?" Saira asked

"Well I wanted to tell you all today only but Ashana is more excited I guess."

"Hayye mera baccha. Buri nazar se bachaye." Rubina's eyes filled with happy tears. She is more than happy today.

"Aapi I am gonna be Mamu?" Zain is over the moon.

"Yes mere chote cute Mamu..."

"That's it you are working stressing about anything. I am shifting here from today itself. Ruhaan, Aapi will do work from home, I will help you with the presentations don't worry" Zain has always been protective of Seher and now there is the next level.

"Yeah and Zain listen I will have someone to assist Seher and Rubina Aunty I will be sending a new maid too, she will be here 24*7 okay. And about Ashana I will drop her every day to school." Ruhaan is all ready to be the helping hand. Everything should be perfect, Seher deserves nothing less.

"We will alter it okay" Zain and Ruhaan started planning as if Seher have no say in this.

"Seher... Kitni badi hogyi na... Aisa mano kal ka hi baat ho tu khud choti si thi, mere zindegi mein khushi ki hawa banke ayi, isliye tumhara naam rakha maine Seher, sukoon wali naye subh ki koron ki tarah thi tum, aj bhi wohi ho, nayi subha ki tarah, aur ab dekho khud Maa banne wali ho."

That's true for Saira. Seher is her baby girl who is going to be a mother soon. This thing made Saira cry. Her little girl grew up too fast.

"Arhaan ko..."

"Nahi pata Maa. Aur koi batayega v nahi. I request you all."

"Par kyu? Uska haq hain janne ka."

"Mere se bhi mere haq cheene gaye h Maa, bina bataye hi. Mera baccha hai. Agar Arhaan Ahmed ko fikar ho toh khud call karega, khud wapas ayega aur iss baar na bhi toh bhi fark nahi parta, hum usko maaf nahi karne wale. Agar wo wapas ate bhi hai toh mere liye aye, sirf bacche ke liye nahi."

"Par.. Maa agar wo wapas agya toh wo sirf baby ke liye hoga, mera kya ? Matlab main important nahi thi aur baccha important hai? Isliya unhe koi kuch nahi bolega, woh khud ayega nahi toh nahi ayega. Hum sb.."

"Hum sb manage kar lenge." Rubina said this time. She knows her pain, she went through it herself.

"Ammi..."

"Bs bacche nahi rote. Aaj se ap sirf khush rahengi aur yeh hum sub ki responsibility hai. Aj se koi call ni hoga Arhaan ka. Chalo ab meetha khate hai."

Seher knows not telling Arhaan about her pregnancy is not right. Last night when she got her reports that she is nearly two months long, she wanted to call Arhaan first.

But then she decided against it. She wants him to come back to her, but for herself, not for their child. So she decided this.

She knew everyone will support her, and after last time Zain and Ahad will be much more protective this time. Her only fear was Saira but Rubina managed her too.

Seher told Ashana about her pregnancy. Ashana is cute little five years old now, and Seher wants her to live with them now.

Still, now she was living with Saira but now, Ashana needs a mother, and Seher wants to be that. Seher doesn't even know how will Arhaan react after all this but now she just wants to be a mother, to Ashana and to her baby.

Usne meri mohabbat ko meri kamzori samjh liya

Ab mere nazargi ko apni haar samjh ley.