Part 9

Anjali sat in their bed cooing over her baby, when Shyam's phone beside her blinked, she glanced at the bathroom door to see if he is coming or not. Taking the phone she pressed answer button and kept it near her ear.

'Hello Shyam!!!' a sexy voice greeted her, Anjali could not utter a word, when she started to say hello the voice again crooned 'Sweet heart what are you doing? I'm waiting for you here? Don't make me wait more. What is taking your time to come to me? Where are you now?'

Anjali sat shock; the voice went on saying sweet nothings. 'Shyam, darling, Love are you there' and click the call ended.

Payal came inside 'Di I need help from you in kitchen, can you please come down'

Anjali still in shock nodded at her 'Ji!!!' she taking her baby went down with Payal. As soon as they both went out Akash hurriedly came inside and deleted the number from call log.

Coming out of the room he thumped up towards his family. Akash came up to his family where Lavanya too had come RM to visit them all 'Good Lavanya it's working'

Lavanya smirked 'Shyam Manohar Jha will not know what hit him' winking at NK. All chuckled but underlying fury could not be missed.

Khushi 'Arnav ji!!!'

Arnav 'yes Khushi'

Sitting beside him putting her head on his shoulder hugging his arms 'I feel like eating gol gappe'

Arnav raised his eye brows 'gol gappe?'

Khushi 'hmmm yes'

Arnav 'but it is not good for your health Khushi, outside it will not be hygienic and I don't know how to make it too'

Khushi 'please for once, I want to eat gol gappe *pouting* I know a shop in LaxmiNagar where we can get tasty gol gappe and it will be hygienic too'

Arnav looked at her pouting face, Khushi 'please!!!' how can he refuse her. Nodding at her he took her to LaxmiNagar market.

After his scrutinizing inspection and instruction to gol gappe vendor he got all clean and hygienic plate of gol gappe. Khushi smiling at him gorged down the gol gappe slowly on Arnav's concerned words on asking her to eat slowly. The vendor and others were surprised to see Arnav behaving this way, vendor looked at the 500 rs note for one plate gol gappe he made as instructed by Arnav. But the golgappe plate made by as Arnav said was not an easy task for him too with Arnav hovering around asking him to clean the plate again and again, asking him to wash his hands with dettol handwash or to pesterising him to use sanitizer and the way Arnav bought him handwash and sanitizer and the gloves asking him to wear while serving made the vendor and other's eyes around to pop out with Khushi giggling all the way looking at Arnav's demanding demeaner for one plate of golgappe, all the way enjoying the scene patting her baby growing inside her stomach. Arnav even went beyond these asking the vendor if the water with which he prepared pani for the puris are hygienic or not, how he made the puri, is the oil a good one? If not for Khushi dragged Arnav back admonishing him to stop pestering the vendor, then the vendor would have ran away closing his shop for that day. No one had ever visited such a freaking husband who is inspecting one plate of golgappe so much before he let his wife to eat but as they saw and heard between the couple they can understand and guessed about they are expecting the baby and the couple are new for all this pregnancy jittery.

Khushi all happy with her carvings being fulfilled walked with Arnav looking around the market, she stopped by vegetable vendor and bargained for Arnav's favourite karela, and then for some onion, potato and cauliflower.

After buying all the needed vegetables and green leaves Khushi and Arnav walked over when a voice stopped them.

Garima stood looking at Khushi to turn towards her; Arnav held Khushi shoulder when she became tensed hearing Garima call her 'Khushi bitiya!!!'

Garima came to them with tears in her eyes, stopping before them she looked at Khushi 'how are you bitiya?'

Arnav felt his heart drop to dread for Khushi's reaction; Khushi opened her mouth 'I'm fine Amma' Arnav's head snapped at her surprised. She is responding to her mother calmly.

Garima hugged her crying 'Khushi!!! I'm sorry Khushi, forgive your Amma'

Khushi pulling away, her own eyes tearing up, wiping her Amma's tears 'it is okay now'

Garima looking down at her four month stomach which has little budge, gasping 'how is the little one inside? Payalia told me you are pregnant'

Khushi patting her stomach lovingly 'baby is all fine'

Garima looking at Khushi clutching her hand 'Khushi bitiya come to home beta, your babuji and buaji will be happy to see you. They all so much wanted to meet you but....' Shaking her head.

Khushi looked at Arnav, Garima 'please Arnav bitwa come home and have lunch with us, spend some time with us'

Arnav 'Khushi what do you wish?'

Khushi 'I..I...is it okay if we meet them?'

Arnav cupping her face 'anything you wish. Come let us go visit your babuji and buaji too, they will be happy to see you back'

Garima smiled at them, all went towards Gupta house in Arnav's car.

Buaji gasped in shock seeing Khushi in front of them, rushing over she cupped Khushi's face 'Khushi!!!! oh God Garima Khushi is really here'

Garima 'yes jiji'

Buaji 'Khushi please forgive me' folding her hands in front of her, Khushi clutching her hand shook her head negatively.

Babuji cried seeing his daughter after months, Khushi hugged all of them, Arnav and Khushi were blessed for their happy life.

In another twenty minutes Khushi got surprise shock to see Akash and Payal coming inside the house, Payal hugged Khushi tightly 'I could not control myself from coming here when Arnavji said to Akash you both are here'

Payal cupping her face 'I'm so sorry Khushi'

Khushi 'please jiji don't say that...I'm sorry too for my behaviour towards all of you in the past'

Buaji 'no bitiya'

Akash 'now let go of the past and welcome the future and live the present' smiling at everyone. All nodded at him agreeing to his words.

It was good to see the ice thwarted between his Khushi and her family, looking at her laughing at something buaji saying is heart-warming one. All happy and is together now, only his family is left out expect Akash and soon they too will be reunited with Khushi, he can see Khushi accepting them all again in her life.

Smiling at her from far Arnav gave his attention on her words she is asking to Payal 'jiji how is everyone at home?'

Payal 'everyone is fine Khushi. Nani, Maami everyone are so much looking forward to meet you'

Khushi turned to Arnav 'Arnavji why don't we invite our family to home one day for lunch or dinner'

Arnav stunned looked at her; he expected her to meet with their family in coming days but never thought it to be soon.

Akash 'Why not Khushiji? Once discussing with everyone at home will inform you when everyone will be available for family get together'

Payal 'everyone will be thrilled Akash'

Akash nodding at her 'yes' Khushi smiled back at them and hugged Arnav sideways.

Arnav caressing her hair 'Khushi'

Khushi 'ji'

Arnav 'are you sure you want to meet our family members?'

Khushi looking at him from his chest 'yes!!! why? Don't you want to?'

Arnav 'no......no..... I would love to, it has been months since I saw them other than Akash and NK in office'

Khushi 'hmmm' making design of her own accord above his shirt, Arnav 'I always wanted to see you with them all like again'

Khushi 'sachhh?'

Arnav 'yes they all missed you lot, always asked about you and wanted to meet you. I only stopped them'

Khushi 'Oh!!!'

Arnav 'they would be all happy to see you. We will be all together like a happy family like before'

Khushi stilled, she got tensed, and Arnav sensing her tense form patted her back 'what happened Khushi?'

Khushi 'I...I...'

Arnav 'haan....'

Khushi 'I don't want to go to that house'

Arnav stilled, Khushi shaking her head 'I don't want to go there, please'

Arnav feeling his shirt getting wet, sat up taking Khushi in his laps 'Shhh Khushi....you don't need to cry for this...'

Khushi 'no I don't want to go there and live. We will not live there, I don't want to. They can come and meet us but we will not go there and live.....please I don't want to'

Arnav cupping her face wiping her tears 'Shh Khushi, no one is going to Shantivan and live. How can I not listen to my Khushi? Don't worry I'm not planning to go and live in Shantivan. And I like to be here with you, only you and me and our chotti is duniya'

Khushi 'yes only you, me and our chotti si duniya'

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Part 10

Khushi 'Arnavji did you bring the sweets I asked you to'

Arnav 'haan Khushi, everything is ready.'

Khushi 'achha tikkai'

Arnav 'Khushi come sit here, I'll do the work tell me what should I do, you should not strain yourself'

Khushi 'it is al-right Arnavji, it is over'

Arnav 'okay come sit, here first drink this'

Khushi took the glass of juice from his hands smiling at him.

Khushi 'Arnavji'

Arnav 'hmmm'

Khushi 'have I ever told you how much I love you?'

Arnav stilled, his heart beat racing, whispering softly 'I guess not'

Khushi 'I love you so much'

Arnav hugging her kissing her cheeks 'and I love you too'

Raizada's and Gupta's came inside Arnav's flat along with NK and Lavanya, Khushi and Arnav welcomed them all in their home with a smile.

Nani cupping her face 'Khushi bitiya how are you?'

Khushi smiling 'I'm fine Naniji'

Maami 'hello hi bye bye this is for you phati saree' she gave gift of parcel for her which held pretty necklace in it, Khushi looked at it surprise, Maami 'what are you looking at lo'

Khushi looked over at Arnav who nodded at her; thanking Maami ji she took the gift. Nani too brought her gift of a beautiful Kangan. Payal with Akash a beautiful diamond earring set. Lavanya gifted her splendid Antique set.

Khushi looking at the gift 'what is the need of all this?'

Garima 'oh this is needed, a shagun from all'

Buaji coming to her 'yes, and here see this' she showed a beautiful tiny pair of anklets and bracelet for the baby.

Garima 'we don't know if it is boy or girl, so bought for both, and even it can be used for both na' all nodded at her.

Khushi touched the gift in awe patting her stomach, Arnav smiled holding her shoulder. Khushi 'Arnavji look our baby will be looking cute in this na'

Arnav 'yes Khushi, very much'

After the lunch, all settled down chatting away merrily happy with all being at one place together. Khushi looked at Lavanya time to time. Lavanya seeing her stare from quite some time took Khushi aside.

Lavanaya 'what is it Khushi? You look tensed'

Khushi held her hands 'woh...I'm sorry for that day...I don't know what came over me...I'm really sor...'

Lavanya cupping her face 'Gosh Khushi, why are you asking for sorry when there is no fault of yours. I understand you perfectly well. And I did not take it to heart, I was shocked and felt bad little but when Akash told me how much you are in pain, I understood my friends needs time to come around, so I waited and see now all is fine na'

Khushi nodded at her smiling, Lavanya 'and Khushi there is something I want to tell you, er...I had refrained from everyone telling you this since I wished to give you this news'

Khushi curiously 'what is it?'

Lavanya 'I'm getting engaged soon'

Khushi shocked 'what? Who is the guy?'

Lavanya 'you know him, we met, bumped into each other and our heart got exchanged, and after knowing him well and confessing our love to each other we are ready to tie the knot. Family too is excited on this news'

Khushi 'really who is he? You said I know him'

Lavanya 'yeah you know him very well, in fact he is your best friend Nanhe'

Khushi squealed in happiness 'Devi Maya Nanhe ji, really Lavanyaji'

Lavanya 'yes Khushi' Khushi looked at blushing Lavanya and then at NK who is talking with Arnav, Akash and Mamaji.

Khushi 'he is good guy and will keep you happy'

Lavanya 'I know'

Khushi and Lavanya reached the group, Lavanya took her seat beside NK, and Khushi beside Arnav, and all are sitting in pair. Khushi 'Nanheji you did not tell me that you and Lavanyaji'

NK blushed, Khushi 'but why did you go to Sydney suddenly'

NK dramatically with a sigh 'what to do you broke my heart Khushiji'

Khushi shocked 'what?'

NK 'you married Nanav na' all rofled hearing his reply expect Arnav who gritted his teeth 'NK!!!'

Khushi giggled seeing Arnav's possessiveness, he put his hand around her shoulder bringing her close to him. Arnav 'Lavanya I'll not be responsible if your boyfriend goes with a broken nose from here'

NK 'gosh Nanav I was just kidding, and don't be angry now, Khushiji is my bhabi, okay. Anyways I'm quite happy to be committed to this beautiful gorgeous lady sitting beside me * and grinned at Lavanya*'

Arnav 'good for you'

Khushi 'Arnavji aap bhi na, Nanhe ji mazak kar rahe the' all laughed seeing Arnav's grumpy face. It was a good family time only Anjali was missing. All missed her but they are quite happy to see Khushi is happy and content. Her face radiating with smile, Arnav did not fail to notice her not asking about Di and she did not even miss her, as if she is okay about her not coming. All he could do was sighing. He knew they both needed time and soon both will be with together sharing the same rapport or more than what they shared before their marriage.

While leaving, Akash 'bhai everything is set for the plan to be excited'

Arnav 'hmmm I want that bas**** out of Di's life soon'

Akash 'he will be bhai'

Arnav 'keep me in loop'

Akash 'I'll be bhai'

Buaji 'hai re Nandhkishore, titaliya I'll come after two days, okay'

Khushi 'ji buaji'

All Gupta's, Raizada's, NK and Lavanya left Arnav-Khushi's home after having wonderful family time. Khushi after closing the door came to Arnav; he pulled her to sit beside him on the couch.

Khushi 'it was good na'

Arnav 'yes, did you enjoyed Khushi?'

Khushi 'oh very much Arnavji, I'm happy'

Arnav 'Good!!! Khushi are you okay with buaji staying here'

Khushi looking up at him 'I'm okay with her staying here Arnavji. They are worried for me and wants someone motherly figure to be with me. So buaji decided to be with us till our baby comes to the world, in our small little world. And Maami, Nani, Amma are quite relieved when I accepted for buaji to be here with us'

Arnav 'hmmm'

Khushi 'and you can be assured and feel content to know that some is at home with me when you are at office'

Arnav 'yes you are right'

Anjali after the call had then noticed her husband Shyam giggling over the phone more than often. And Shyam on the other hand not knowing he was being played by Lavanya and Raizada's is all lost in his dream world which is nothing but a mirage created by Good against Evil. All started from one such day that Lavanya as per the plan made a call to him like a wrong number then making it take route of right path extending continuous calls and throwing over the bone towards greedy Shyam of her well off family lie. Shyam Manohar Jha fell on their trap like hook, line, and sinker.

Shyam sickly sweet voice 'Kriya when are we going to meet?'

Lavanya/ Kriya 'Soon baby soon and now I'm ready to meet you, in fact I'm convinced of our love'

Shyam 'Really?'

Lavanaya/ Kriya gritting her teeth 'I too want to see my Love' NK sniggered beside her. Lavanya smacked him on his head.

Shyam 'then when will we meet and where?'

Lavanya/ Kriya 'today at Blue Moon Hotel'

Shyam 'today?'

Lavanya 'yes today itself, I can't wait more'

Shyam 'okay then I'll be there'

Lavanya 'at 6 pm'

Shyam 'sure 6 pm then'

Anjali came to room with his tea to hear him say sweetly to the caller on the phone something, cutting the call he looked back to get shock to see Anjali standing before him.

Anjali seeing his pale face stood silent, Shyam 'Rani Sahiba when did you come?'

Anjali 'Just now. Why? I came to give you your tea'

Shyam smiling at her and inwardly in relief 'Thank you Rani Sahiba I was going to call you for the same'

Anjali nodded at him and went out confused on the one side conversation she heard.

Lavanya and NK moving out of RM in their car stopped at the road beside Raizada Mansion gate where Anjali Jha is standing looking for an auto.

NK stopping the car beside her 'Di what are you doing here?'

Anjali stuttering 'NK bhai..woh..I'm going to see my friend in Blue Moon Hotel'

NK 'is it? But why alone Di? You could have taken one of our car?'

Anjali 'but there was no car available, one of our car is at service centre, one Akash is using and still not returned from office and another one Shyamji has went somewhere'

NK 'Oh!!! Then come Di I'll drop you'

Anjali 'what no? I would asked you before itself na to drop me in your car but I did not want to spoil your date with Lavanya'

Lavanya 'ofpho Di, come get in, we will drop you there and beside we did not decide on which restaurant we will go, if you are heading to Blue Moon then we too will have our date in the Blue Moon Hotel restaurant, you can have your time with your friend and we all can come together back home'

Anjali looked at her wide eye, NK 'get in Di I'm not going to let you go alone'

Anjali quickly got in not wanting to waste her time. After travelling for hour they came to stop by the Blue Moon Hotel. The three got inside the hotel.

NK 'Di where is your friend?'

Anjali 'oh she will be here, maybe she is yet not arrived'

NK 'okay Di we will wait'

Anjali 'what? No, you both go enjoy your date'

Lavanya 'are you sure?'

Anjali 'yes yes' nodding at her both went towards the restaurant area but stopped little behind Anjali hiding from her sight, Anjali looking all over the place to spot Shyam on her way.

Shyam oblivious anything went straight to the girl he came looking for, spotting her by the identity she said to him. Anjali looked wide eye at spotting him walking over to that girl and hugging her.

NK and Lavanya grinned devilishly looking at each other. Shyam is gone, and the girl they hired is doing her job perfectly.

Shyam was very much floored at the beautiful sexy girl stood before him. He never though he will get such a beauty with very rich back ground. He grinned slyly.

Girl/Kriya 'Shyam I never thought you will be so handsome and charming'

Shyam sweetly 'thank you and you are so beautiful'

Kriya 'really' battling her eye lashes, clutching his hands 'shall we go dine out in the restaurant'

Shyam 'yes come this way'

Anjali followed them behind and took a seat little away from them but not so close to give it away to Shyam that she is here. She could hear their conversation clearly; her insides twisted painfully seeing her husband flirting with that girl.

Both Shyam and the girl stood up and started to walk away, confused she too got up to go behind them. Following them she reached one of the rooms. She could not believe her husband whom she worshiped like God is inside a room with a girl alone.

After painful few minutes of her thoughts she banged on the door, the sexy voice of the girl came from inside 'who is this disturbing us now baby?'

Shyam 'wait sweet heart let me see who is this, may be room service is here'

The girl sly nodded at him, Shyam opened the door to get shocked. Anjali standing before him with tears rolling down her cheek, Anjali looked at her shirtless husband and lipstick mark all over his face.

Anjali turning her face away 'Chi!!!'

The girl's voice came from behind 'who is it baby? What taking you so long?' she came beside him and hugging him sideways. Shyam gulped and pushed the girl aside.

Girl taken aback but did her part well 'darling what is it?'

Shyam looked at Anjali with wide eyes and pale face. Anjali looked at him in disgust and left from there with Shyam following after her with now his shirts on.

Anjali bumped into NK and Lavanya, NK concerned 'Di!!!'

Anjali 'NK bhai let's go home, I want to go home'

Shyam came running 'Rani Sahiba listen to me'

Anjali shouting 'NK bhai I said I want to go home' NK and La looked at each other, the three left in their car with Shyam frustrated running his hand on his hair looking at the zooming car ahead in far.

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Part 11

All way Anjali cried, cried and cried at the betrayal she received at the hand of her husband. Lavanya was consoling her sitting beside her at the back seat. NK looked on helpless.

Their car stopped at traffic signal. Anjali wiping her tears, kept her head resting on the window gazed out with tears however continuously flowing again and again stubbornly.

Her eyes came to halt looking at the two people walking on the pavement. Arnav and Khushi arm in arm walking towards their car, Arnav like always had took Khushi out and is now walking on the pavement to reach the car parked little ahead in the parking area.

Khushi with cut mango slice with a little chilli, salt mixed in her one hand and other holding his arm. Arnav looked down at her smiling, she is happy to eat those mangoes.

Khushi 'oh Arnavji these are so yummy'

Arnav 'you like it'

Khushi grinned 'yes very much. Will you buy me these daily? Please'

Arnav 'Khushi it has chilli spread on it, may be once or twice in a week'

Khushi 'really thank you. Have one' she forwarded a piece towards his mouth; he bit on to the piece with Khushi watching his expression closely. Arnav looked at her 'hmmm nice'

Khushi 'haina I know you will like it too'

Arnav 'yes!!!'

Khushi 'will ask buaji to make it for me or I can it make it myself too if you guys allow me to do, it is simple, cut the mango and sprinkle some chilli and salt powder, then it will be so yummy to eat'

Arnav laughed 'done, I'll stock few mangos in our kitchen cabinet but you should not eat like there is no tomorrow, one piece a day is okay, and I mean one piece not one mango'

Khushi 'uffo Arnavji, okay I will, anyways buaji's pickle haina, usse kam chal jaiga mera'

Arnav grinned shaking his head, he flickered her nose Oh Khushi!!!

Anjali wept some more looking at her brother crossing the road in front of her but she is unable to call out for him, she needs her brother more now but he seems happy in his world.

Nani, Maami and Payal along with Lavanya were consoling Anjali who is bawling her eyes out. Akash had already called Arnav about the plan is success and Anjali had seen what they wanted her to see.

Shyam came inside RM, still has the guts to come into lion's den. Shyam running over to Anjali 'Rani Sahiba you are misunderstanding me, I was not at fault, that girl asked me to come there for a client meeting and started misbehaving with me, she was trying to trap me. I was coming out of the room pushing her when you came...I'm sorry Rani Sahiba you have to see this but believe me I did nothing wrong'

Anjali heard his words calmly and gave him a tight slap, she shouted at the top of her voice showing photos of him with random girls and his accounts of illegal business.

Anjali 'I'm now well aware of your true face Shyam Manohar Jha, don't fake anymore'

Shyam shocked 'Rani Sahiba' another slap.

Anjali 'Anjali Raizada, you will soon get divorce paper signed by me' turning to NK and Akash 'I don't want this man in front of me'

Akash and NK dragged him out 'we would have loved to beat you to death but don't want our hands to get dirty, so you are lucky to get escaped from us but not from them' they threw him towards police man waiting for to handover Shyam to them. Shyam shouting furiously went with police.

Anjali collapsed crying, Nani, Maami, Payal, NK, Lavanya and Akash settled her in her room calling for doctor.

Akash 'she is fine bhai. Doctor has checked on her'

Arnav 'I don't feel good Akash, Di is on one side and Khushi on the other'

Akash 'it is okay bhai, we all are here for Di but Khushi ji needs you. Waise di will come to conscious only tomorrow, so you can come and see her tomorrow'

Arnav 'okay Akash'

Arnav cut the call and went to Khushi who is sleeping; she searched for him trying to snuggle, missing his warmth, not feeling what she wished she frowned. Arnav rushed to her lying besides her taking her in his arms. Khushi relaxed in her sleep. Kissing her head lovingly he slipped into disturbed sleep.

Next morning, after having done with breakfast, he looked at buaji who nodded at him. Arnav 'Khushi!!!'

Khushi looking up at him 'Ji'

Arnav 'Khushi, Di came to know about Shyam's real face'

Khushi looked down, Arnav gulping 'and Shyam has been handed over to police'

Khushi nodded at him 'he deserve that place, how is she?'

Arnav 'she is completely broken now'

Khushi 'she loved him'

Arnav nodded 'Khushi I thought to go and see her'

Khushi 'okay, she needs you too'

Arnav hugging her 'thank you Khushi'

Khushi 'ji......You will return na?' the fear in her voice cannot be unnoticed. Arnav looked at her hopeful face, kissing her forehead 'I'll return back to my Khushi and our baby'

Khushi 'I'll wait for you' Arnav nodded at her 'buaji is here, if you need anything call me okay'

Khushi nodded at him like an obedient child, Arnav 'and have lunch and medicine on time, I'll come back soon'

Khushi 'Ji!!!' Arnav then got ready and went to RM but not before reassuring his wife.

Buaji keeping her hands on Khushi's head 'don't worry titaliya Arnav bitwa will come soon'

Khushi 'I know I just don't want to go there'

Buaji 'I understand it titaliya, even Arnav bitwa does, there is not good memories you have for good past months' Khushi nodded.

Buaji 'everything will be fine, Anjali bitiya too will be fine'

Arnav had reached RM and is now sitting with crying Anjali who wept all over him. Anjali 'Chotte I loved him lot, how can he do this to me?'

Arnav 'Shh Di just forget him. He is not worth of you. You have all of us and you need to move on for your daughter Aastha. She needs you; don't let him ruin your precious moment with your daughter in shedding tears for that man'

Anjali nodded at him, taking hold of his hand Anjali 'I'm sorry Chotte, so sorry, because of me you and Khushiji had to go through so much'

Arnav tightening the hold 'no Di all is fine now, he is out of your life and you are safe'

Anjali 'come back home Chotte'

Arnav smile dimmed 'Di I'm sorry but until Khushi wishes to come here I cannot come to RM...please Di'

Anjali 'why? Now she is all fine, right? And she needs care in this stage'

Arnav 'haan Di but she is yet not ready to step into RM where she has many bad memories and I too think it is better for living there....and about giving care and attention I'm there for her and also buaji too is with us for help'

Anjali 'buaji is living with you both?'

Arnav 'haan Di she has come to live with us to take care of Khushi'

Anjali 'all had united only I was left out and last'

Arnav 'don't say like this Di' Anjali smiled at him sadly. They spent some sibling's time, and Arnav played with Aasha.

Around 8.30 pm, Arnav's phone rang, Arnav 'buaji, is everything okay? Is Khushi okay? Did she have her dinner and medicines? Is she still awake?'

Buaji 'woh babua, when are you coming home?'

Arnav 'What happened buaji?'

Buaji 'babua Khushi is waiting for you, she still had not taken her dinner and lunch too had little amount only, she just played with the food, no amount of cajoling did any work on her. Any moment she will explode in tears is what I'm afraid'

Arnav gulped 'where is she?'

Buaji 'she is in her room'

Arnav 'I'm coming buaji, don't worry'

Buaji 'tik hai babua'

Arnav came towards his sister and family member 'I need to leave, it's late'

Payal 'Arnavji is everything alright?'

Arnav smiling 'yeah everything is alright, buaji just called me to ask when I'll be reaching home'

Nani understanding 'you go bitwa Khushi will be waiting for you'

Arnav looked at Anjali 'Di I'm leaving, and don't cry for that man, okay. you have your daughter who needs you and we all are here for you both, right?' Anjali nodded at him.

Arnav came inside the room with plate full of food; he looked at Khushi who is dozing off in sitting position on the recliner waiting for him. He sat beside her, taking her in his lap waked her 'Khushi'

Khushi 'hmmmm'

Arnav 'Khushi wake up you need to have dinner'

Khushi pouted at him trying to settle herself comfortably, Arnav 'please Love you need to have dinner and medicine'

Khushi 'later!!!'

Arnav 'not later, abhi please for me and baby'

Khushi peered opened her foggy eyes 'you came but late'

Arnav 'sorry but I did come back to you and our baby, right?' Khushi nodded at him. Arnav taking the plate in his hand took a morsel and fed her. Once done feeding her dinner he made her take her medicine, later taking her in his arms seeing her dozed off.

It was again a family time; all were there in Arnav's flat including Anjali. La and NK have got engaged as soon as Shyam was kicked out. And once Khushi delivers her baby their wedding date will be fixed. Khushi is in her 8th month and Anjali she had coped Shyam's betrayal well, once her daughter turns to two years she decided to join AR but for now she is working from home like she did in her earlier days prior her marriage to that Shyam.

Payal and Lavanya came with everyone's coffee, Anjali taking a box 'Khushiji this is for you, your favourite Jalebi I made it especially for you'

Khushi taking the box 'thank you Di'

Anjali 'have it na'

Khushi looking down at the box and then at her.....Anjali 'why? will you not have anything made by me'

Khushi 'no no Di....it is nothing like that....it is just that since Arnavji is diabetic I'm not taking any sweets during this time for baby's sake, I don't want baby too to have diabetic it will be so difficult for our baby Di.'

Arnav held Khushi's hand smiling, Khushi 'and doctor too told us to be cautious, so I'm being in safety precautions'

Anjali tried to smile, Khushi wanting to reassure her 'don't worry Di, once my baby come into this world safely then I'll have as many jalebis from your hand' Anjali nodded at her smiling.

Arnav 'Akash is everything ready?'

Akash 'yes bhai, we all are waiting for you and Khushji with your Prince'

Arnav 'we will reach there shortly' Arnav cutting the call came inside the room where Khushi is all ready to go back home with their son in her arms.

Arnav caressing her cheek 'ready?'

Khushi 'ji we are ready'

He took their son in his arms, kissing him on his head he gave him to Khushi. Arnav 'come let's go'

He carrying Khushi and their son's thing in a little bag walked out of the hospital with Khushi and their son in her protective arms.

Khushi after few minutes 'Arnavji this is not the route for our home. Where are we going?'

Arnav 'you will know it soon'

And exactly like soon they came to halt before a big gate, the gatekeeper opened the gate to let the car in. He drove the car inside and halted it in car parking lot.

Coming out of the car, he moved to other side and took their son in his arms and helped Khushi come out of the car. They both walked to the magnificent house stood before him. Khushi in awe looked around.

Khushi 'where are we?'

Arnav 'Our New home, Khushiyan'

Khushi gasped, Arnav 'come!!!' he took her towards the wide open door, she looked wide eye to see Raizada's, NK-Lavanya and Gupta's stood their smiling at them.

Maami did aarthi for Arnav, Khushi and their son. Maami 'welcome.... welcome to home'

Arnav looking at Khushi 'I know you don't want to go to Raizada Mansion but also wish to live with our entire family so I built this house for us, where we can all live together'

Khushi giggled through tears, hugged him 'thank you, I love this home'

All chatted merrily on being under the same roof going to live as one family, Anjali brought a plate of jalebi for Khushi 'now Khushiji you have to have this'

Khushi taking the piece 'of course Di, now no restriction, now I'm allowed to eat my fav jalebis, right' she munching on the jalebis looked at Arnav who smiled at her. Anjali hugged her 'yes one is enough'

Khushi pouted, Anjali 'tsk tsk you will put on weight if you eat more, and what will happen to my brother? How will he carry you like he always does'

Khushi 'Di!!!' and dug her face in Arnav's chest who is chuckling at her shyness.

NK 'so what are you both going to name your Prince'

Lavanya 'yes yes tell us na'

Payal 'wait let me guess Aloo Singh Raizada'

Khushi gasped 'jiji'

Akash chuckled 'or Bankelal Singh Raizada'

Khushi looked wide eye at them, Anjali chuckled 'oh stop it you all, so Chotte Khushiji tell us what are you going to name your Prince'

Khushi 'My Prince name will be Advay, Advay Singh Raizada'

Arnav 'yes we have already decided the name for baby boy and girl name'

Buaji 'hai re Nandhkishore toh what was the name you decided for a girl name if it a girl baby'

Arnav cheekily 'that I'll tell next time, kyun Khushi, hoping next time I'll get my Princess'

Khushi 'haww' all laughed at her expression, she turned beetroot ret 'Arnavji this is not fair'

Arnav whispering 'is it fair if I ask my wish in privacy of our room, only you and me, what say' Khushi pouted at him, hitting on his chest, he wrapped his arms around her. His small little world is completed now, with his wife Khushi and their son Advay...................

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