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Next Morning everyone is already present in dining room except Aarav and Anjali, Arnav's eyes were fixed on the direction of kitchen waiting for Khushi. He looked at Payal who has already taken seat next to Akash, not seeing Khushi coming out anytime soon he asked "Payal, where is Khushi?"

Payal "ji she is still inside. Said she will join us soon." As she said in few minutes Khushi came with HP carrying the dishes, at the same time Aarav and Anjali too arrived. Aarav went and sat beside Arnav before Khushi could sit. Arnav looked at him surprised and said "Aarav this is Khushi's seat. Go and sit next to your mother."

Aarav "But ASR I want to sit with you."

Arnav tried to be patient with him "Aarav just listen to me and do as I say." But Aarav looked at him stubbornly, Khushi just kept quiet. Anjali "Chotte, let him sit there. Khushi ji will not mind sitting somewhere else." That touched her nerve and Khushi asked coldly "Did I say that Anjali ji?" everyone was surprised, no not because of her anger but because of how Khushi changed Anjali from Di to Anjali ji.

Khushi not minding anyone "Why should I let go of my seat? It is my right."

Anjali who was taken aback, put on a smile "Come on Khushi ji, Aarav is just a kid. If he wishes for one day to sit with Chotte than it does not mean snatching away your right."

Khushi "You may think so Anjali ji but not me." Turning to Aarav "Will you just go and sit next your mother or your favorite Anjali aunty. Because you see I don't like anyone sitting in my place."

Arnav "Khushi calm down."

Khushi "Don't calm me down."

Anjali "Khushi ji, you are just too much. You are fighting with a kid over a seat." She did not like how Khushi is talking with her, and not at all agreeing with her words.

Khushi "I'm saying it again Anjali ji. This is my right. Today he is wishing to sit in my place and tomorrow he will want to call Arnav ji his father. What then? Should I then leave my husband and let his mother take my place?"

"Khushi!!!" anguish evident in his voice. Getting up Arnav cupped her face "No one is going to take your place Khushi. It will be always you beside me. Just don't say that. You cannot leave me.....please." Other were too shocked to even open their mouth.

Khushi calmly removed his hand from her face and addressed Sheethal "Why are you sitting silent? Clearly your son does not listen to elders' word at least you tell him, maybe he will listen to you."

Sheethal embarrassed and did not like the way things are getting out of hand ordered Aarav sternly "Come here, Aarav"

Sulking the little boy got up, glaring at Khushi he went and sat beside his mother. Khushi shaking her head at his arrogance took her seat.

Maami trying to diffuse the tension "What is today breakfast menu?" she opened the lid of the dishes one by one "Aloo Kulcha, Dal Kachori....Dosa too" raising her eyebrows "Wah...I'm hungry. What are we waiting for come on start everyone?"

NK "yes....yes....I'm too hungry.....Khushi ji, is anything special today? Dosa?"

Khushi "I was craving for it so made it."

Nani "Chotte sit down and have your breakfast." Seeing him still standing looking at Khushi. Khushi hearing that turned to him "Why are you standing? And sorry today there is no toast. I've used the bread to make Dosa."

Arnav taking his seat by her side "It is no problem Khushi." Khushi served him a Dosa with Chutney and sambhar "try it, let me know how is it?"

Arnav don't know what to do? She is mad at him....at everyone but at the same time she is being calm too. He doesn't know how to approach this Khushi. Nodding his head, he tore a piece and with Chutney had it "It is very nice Khushi."

Khushi smiled at him lightly and started having hers. Others too started self-serving themselves of their choice of food. Anjali noticing Aarav not eating anything "Aarav beta why are you not having anything?"

Aarav "Aunty I don't want to eat all these. I want my toast."

Payal "Aarav beta, Khushi said right, there is no bread to make toast. Today adjust with this food. Tomorrow you can have your toast."

"Aunty I don't like oily things and these are too oily."

Anjali "Aarav just eat little, I'll make your favorite dishes in lunch" she tried bribing him. Aarav was just too stubborn not hearing anyone.

Khushi "but only this is available today. Either have it or just drink the juice." She said little sternly seeing the tantrum the boy is throwing.

Anjali "Khushi ji how can you talk to Aarav like that? He is just a child. And why did you use the whole bread. Don't you know Aarav and Chotte don't like to eat anything else in the morning."

Khushi "Being a child does not give rights to show tantrum, and clearly Arnav ji has no issue eating todays breakfast."

Aarav, his eyes tearing with anger "She does not like me that is why?"

Her every word as ice Khushi replied "yes I don't like you and your mother."

Everyone gasped at that, Khushi never insulted the guest like this ever. Anjali "Khushi ji how can you insult our guest like this? And I am feeling Aarav is right. Just because you don't like them you are doing everything to make them uncomfortable since yesterday evening."

Khushi fisted her hands in anger, it just burst forth when Nani added "I did not expect this from you betiya."

Arnav "Nani, please you too don't say anything without knowing the truth. Khushi is not someone who will hurt others deliberately."

HP came there carrying a bread packet at the same time "Khushi ji here is the packet. Shall I make some toast?"

Everyone fell silent, Khushi smiling sarcastically, clapping her hand "this is what everyone thinks about me....clearly they both are too important then your own family member. Everyday I feel like a stranger and they are more like family. Yes, I don't like them but it does not mean I will subject to such a petty method to show my dislike towards them. Don't I have rights to make something I wish to eat? I had already ordered for new bread packet but since it was taking time to buy, I thought there will be no problem if they will not have toast today. But clearly No....." and left from there not hearing to Arnav's call.

Arnav looked at Nani and his Di in anger "How could you accuse Khushi like that? She had always taken care of everyone here and this is how you guys show your appreciation."

He too stood up to go, seeing HP still there standing with the packet of bread, turned to Sheethal who is clearly enjoying the show but sat composed seeing Arnav looking at her "If your son wants to have toast, go make it for him yourself" saying it coldly he started to leave for his room but then stopped, making a plate for Khushi and him, he took the tray to their room.

Sheethal embarrassed looked down at her plate, Nani felt guilty for speaking like that. Anjali was too preoccupied with Aarav to bother about anything, she did not feel any remorse for accusing Khushi. Standing up "I'll make his toast, you have your breakfast Sheethal ji. Don't mind Chotte's word."

Others don't know what to do? They were feeling like they were sitting at the other side of the screen watching the drama. They felt bad for Khushi.

Maama ji "What did you do Amma?" shaking his head in disappointment, he too got and left ordering HP to bring the breakfast to his room. Akash, Payal, and NK too left requesting HP to bring their breakfast to Mamaa ji's room.

Walking inside their room, he stood shocked seeing Khushi packing her bags. Keeping the tray on the low table before the recliner, he walked to Khushi, holding her hand which taking clothes from the wardrobe, he asked panicking "Khushi, what are you doing?"

Khushi "is it not clear? I'm leaving for Bua ji's house." Freeing her hands from his she placed the clothes in her bag, Arnav making her facing him, held her shoulder gently "Why? Please don't go.....Nani did not mean it."

Removing his hands from her shoulder "Your Nani meant it or not I am not going to sit and analyze. I'm feeling suffocated here."

Arnav "Khushi she is your Nani too."

Khushi shaking her head sadly "No, she is your Nani.....your Di's Nani but not mine."

Arnav cupping her face "Khushi please you cannot leave me and go. I'm sorry I hurt you. Forgive me....but please don't leave. You cannot punish me like that."

Khushi "Do you think I'm leaving as a punishment to you? Arnav ji, every minute here in this house is killing me. I want few days away from this madness. And don't think I'm too selfless to leave my husband for other woman. Till you wish me in your life I will fight for my rights. But for now, I need space."

Even though Arnav felt relief seeing her not giving up on him, on their relationship but felt dread too for her wanting to leave RM. Khushi started packing few more dresses leaving Arnav standing. As Khushi zipped her bag, Arnav held her hand "Come now have your breakfast. Don't take your anger on your food."

Khushi looked at him surprised, smiling at her sadly he led her to the recliner, making her sit, he handed her the plate and said "Now eat.", seeing him not moving and waiting for her stubbornly she started having her breakfast, Arnav satisfied started moving towards the wardrobe, Khushi "Where are you going? You are not going to have your breakfast?"

Arnav "In a minute." And took a bag from the lower shelf and started taking few clothes casuals and formals, and packed it, keeping it beside Khushi's luggage he came back to her. Taking his plate, he sat on the bed and looked at her looking at him astonished and confused. Smiling at her "If you want few days away from here, it is okay. I understand. But I'm coming with you."

Khushi "what? No"

Arnav "Either I'm coming with you or you are not going anywhere Khushi."

Khushi "you cannot order me around. And why you wish to come with me? What about your Di, Sheethal, and her son Aarav?"

Arnav gulped looking at her painfully "Khushi, Sheethal and Aarav are not important for me. You are. And Di will understand."

Khushi looked at him mockingly "From when did I became important Arnav ji? I had no idea. I thought I was never among the prestigious list of your priority." Arnav keeping the plate on the bed, rushed to her, kneeling by her side "Khushi, you were always important to me. You are my life. How can you think like this? You doubt my love for you" he asked her painfully.

Khushi "I don't doubt your love Arnav ji but I never felt valued in your life. It was always your Di for you. And then your family, and now Sheethal and Aarav. But never me."

Arnav shaking his head "No Khushi.....please don't think like that. Without you I am nothing. I can't live without you. I know I did mistake ignoring you, hurting you, not understanding your feelings regarding Sheethal and Aarav. But Khushi, don't think even for a minute anyone else is more important than you. Khushi, I cherish you....I'm happy....I'm living because you are in my life."

Khushi "then why Arnav ji? Every time one or other way you always hurt me. You used to taunt me for being middle class girl, wanting to trap rich men...a gold digger. I swallowed all that and remained positive. That Diwali time, it was you who approached me but it was me who bore the brunt of your vicious words. Then what you did? You chose Lavanya ji over me. I smiled through that too. During jiji and jiju's wedding I thought we have come long way, we are no more the people who hate each other, but had something beautiful developed between us. But you cruelly broke it. For your Di to remain in her happy world you forced me to marry you...that too for six months. When I came to know the reason for our marriage I was shattered because the man I love thinks me a characterless girl who will look at married men. I tried explaining you my innocence but you chose to believe what Shyam told you. Have you ever thought what would have happened to me after that six months? If you had not come to know my innocence. And how did I proved it, nearly dying in saving you. What did you do then, Arnav ji? You called me biggest mistake of your life. Why? Because your fragile Di could not handle her illusion breaking. It had been two years to our marriage but in these two years I could not relate to single time when I felt I am important to you. For you it has always been your Di....your family....your work but I am nowhere in the picture. And now that Sheethal and her son. Every time.....every single time it has always been someone or the other for you. Never me. And this time I don't think so I will be able to believe you. It hurts to see every time you choosing someone else over me. Only Love is not enough, Arnav ji." Removing his hand, she got up "I've had enough. It is time I should leave."

Leaving Arnav with his contrition, she left the room with her luggage.

NK looked at Khushi surprised to see her coming down with her bag "Khushi ji, are you going somewhere?" hearing him, Nani, Payal, Anjali, Sheethal who were present in the living room too noticed.

Payal coming to Khushi "Khushi, what is this?"

Khushi "Jiji I'm going to bua ji's house for few days."

Payal "but why Khushi? Suddenly? *lowering her tone* Are you too upset with what Nani and Di said? Khushi they don't mean any of it. Don't take it to heart."

Khushi sighed "I need my space jiji."

Nani too had till then came near them with NK in tow "Betiya it was wrong of me to say that to you. Forgive me betiya."

Khushi "isn't it so easy to first hurt and then ask sorry Nani ji."

Anjali "Khushi ji don't talk like that with Nani. Don't forget she is elder to you. I'm seeing you from yesterday you are behaving very badly with everyone. And today is heights you insulted our guest and now talking rudely with Nani."

Khushi "Aap toh chup hi raheyi Anjali ji.....you will never understand. So, it is better you remain in your world."

Payal held Khushi's hand "Khushi please stop....."

Khushi "anyway, I've made my mind, I'm leaving this madness for few days. And don't worry Anjali ji, after I'm gone your so-called precious guest will not feel insulted and uncomfortable." She said all the to Anjali but at the end she looked at Sheethal who enjoying the show was smirking.

Sheethal is so happy to see Khushi leaving she has no control over her joy. Khushi herself is giving her chance, foolish girl with her this changed behavior it will be easy for her (Sheethal) to instigate Anjali against Khushi. And if Anjali comes under her control than other Raizada's too will follow the dumb woman. It is matter of time before Khushi is thrown out of RM and Arnav's life for good.

NK's voice interrupted her musing bringing her back to the real world with a thud.

NK "Nannav, see Khushi ji is going to Bua ji's house."

Arnav "I know" and now it is a shock to NK, Payal and Nani seeing him calm, but they soon got their answer as he continued "I'm too going with her."

Anjali "What? Chotte, how can you too go?"

Arnav instead of answering her shouted for HP who came running "ji bhaiya"

Arnav "Bring my luggage from the room and keep it in my car, and also Khushi's bag too." HP nodding his head left to do the work.

Khushi "There is no need for you to come"

Arnav "It is very much needed Khushi. And it had been years we stayed with them. They will be happy too." Khushi looked away from him.

Nani "Chotte?"

Arnav "Nani, I think it will be good if we will stay in Gupta house for few days." His gaze still on Khushi. Nani understanding his unsaid words nodded at him. Khushi is so adamant to go to Gupta house and since he was not able to stop her, he had decided to go with her. Maybe it will change Khushi's mood too if she stays with her parents and Bua ji for few days. Khushi kept quiet and looked at everyone. Payal, NK, and Nani were relieved to see Arnav too going with Khushi. While Anjali stood blankly with Sheethal beside her too shocked not expecting Arnav to act this way.

Arnav taking hold of Khushi's hand "come", pulling her hand away from his, she started walking ahead. Arnav if felt the pinch at her ignorance did not show it outside, nodding at his family members he followed Khushi.

Precap: Unwanted and unwelcomed guest in Gupta house....Khushi very angry.

Why Khushi decided to leave for Gupta house for few days? Is it only for getting space? Who will be the unwanted guest? To know follow the story........

I don't know how this part came. Blame it on my health. Due to headache my eyes too are paining that is why I'm not able to concentrate. I think on the scenario but when I sit to write nothing comes. Hope it was okayish.

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