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Khushi is hurt with the ignorance of her husband. Yes, she did mistake in doing DNA test but she did ask forgiveness from him. Why can't her husband understand her insecurities? Why is he not giving me a chance to explain? And now seeing him so happily spending time with Sheethal and Aarav, she is very hurt. The hurt inside her chest is festering, bleeding her heart. How can her husband do this to her? And her family, they don't even notice me. From the time Sheethal and Aarav came, it is like they are Sun and Moon. If it is not enough, every second there will be comparison between her husband and that little boy. And Anjali Di is the worst of all. Always Aarav this, Aarav that. She understands what Di is going through but it does not mean she will tolerate everything faking a smile.

She looked at the time to see it striking 10 p.m., like from the past few days Arnav is spending time with the family, Sheethal and Aarav.

Taking deep breathe she walked out of the room, standing at the top of the staircase she watched as everyone were enjoying. No one bothered if she is present or not. Walking down, she went and sat at one of single sofa.

Not even a single person noticed. Anjali Di is busy pampering Aarav. Sheethal and Arnav ji are talking about their college days. And their family is busy listening to their story. She could not tolerate anymore of this. Why should she? At her one mistake Arnav ji is treating as invisible, a nonexistence. Then what about him? For his countless mistake she had every time forgave him, understood him but he not even trying to understand her, let alone try allaying her insecurities, instead of it he is spending more time with this duo.

Sheethal "Arnav, remember what our friends called us back then? Awesome twosome." Arnav nodded his head smiling.

NK "really Sheethal ji?"

Sheethal "yeah, Arnav and I used to be one team in basketball"

Aarav "and I love playing basketball" turning to Arnav "ASR, tomorrow is Sunday. Shall we play basketball?"

Anjali "Why not? We will have a game. Kyun Chotte?"

Arnav "as you wish Di."

Sheethal "I, Aarav, and Arnav will be in a team. Is it okay, Arnav?" Khushi saw red at that, before Arnav could reply her, Khushi's pain burst forth in anger as she gritting her teeth, smiling sweetly said "Why not Sheethal ji? Why will he mind? You three will make.....what was it?......haan awesome threesome."

Arnav looked at her surprised, clearly it was sarcastic comment.

Khushi "In-fact you three will look picture perfect.", there was silence all around. Everyone was too stunned to speak anything. Clearly something is wrong? They could feel it. Because their ever so sweet Khushi is clearly upset.

Aarav broke the silence, saying in excitement "yes awesome threesome....we three will make wonderful team ASR"

Khushi smiled yet again "True, and why will it not be? Sheethal and Arnav ji were already awesome twosome. And now Aarav, you are so alike Arnav ji. Then definitely you three will make wonderful pair. Haina Arnav ji?" tilting her head she looked at Arnav who is sitting mute not able to understand what came over her.

Nani "Betiya what are you saying?"

Khushi "Arey what am I saying? In-fact this is what everyone of you are saying for every second, Aarav is like our Chotte, he talks like our chotte, he eats like our Chotte, he is stubborn like our Chotte, and even has diabetics like our Chotte." Arnav flinched at that, when his family compared him with Aarav, he did not take it seriously but hearing it from Khushi, it feels worse.

Nani and everyone could only sit uncomfortable before her questions.

Khushi turned her attention to Sheethal "Sheethal ji you never told about Aarav's father. What is he doing? From the time you both came here, all I hear is Aarav wants to meet his father."

Sheethal stammered "he....he is not with us."

Khushi "Why? Are you guys divorced?"

Sheethal "No, we were not married."

Khushi "Oh!!! So, you were in live in relationship. But you could take Aarav to meet his father, right?"

Sheethal "yes....No...I mean he is happily married and I don't want to create trouble in his life. He has moved on and loves his wife lot."

Khushi "Oh, just like Arnav ji." Arnav looked at her shocked and shouted in anger "Khushi!!!"

Khushi "Just chill, Arnav ji. I was just giving example. *then posed another question to Sheethal flustering her, who never thought Khushi would attack her like this* Does his father know about Aarav?"

Sheethal "No, I never told him about Aarav. When I got to know I'm pregnant with Aarav we had already broken up."

Khushi "Even then he has the right to know about his Child."

Sheethal "I was scared. What if he forced me to abort my child? He did not like children. And I did not want to lose my baby. All these years I thought I'm enough for Aarav but as he started growing up, he started asking for his father. That is why I came here to meet Aarav's father but got to know he is already married and content in his life."

Khushi tsked, giving a bitter smile "Arnav ji, you were with Sheethal ji in Harvard right? She is your classmate...your friend. You would have known about the guy she was in relationship with. See Aarav is six years old. And Sheethal ji must be 23, when she had Aarav. Why don't you talk to him?" looking at Arnav who sat stunned at indirectly being questioned about his affair with Sheethal. For he, Khushi, and Sheethal knew Sheethal had been his girlfriend.

Khushi getting up "I'm tired. Good night everyone." And left not waiting for any reply.

Everyone looked at Arnav enquiringly, for they believed he has the answer. NK "haan Nanav maybe you should talk to that guy for Aarav."

Maami "yes, phati sari is right. Sheethal was your friend and you must be aware of that guy. Talks to him."

Arnav got up saying "I don't know about it. Now excuse me." And left from there. Nani sighed "it is too late, everyone should retire to their room."

Maami "Chalo Sasuma, I'll take you to your room." Both of them left followed by Payal-Akash, and NK who were quite confused with what had just happened? What had really happened to their sweet Khushi? And felt guilty too for they also understood Khushi did not like the comparison between Aarav and Arnav.

Sheethal "Come Aarav, we too should retire now." Wishing Anjali Good night, the two left there leaving behind pondering Anjali who wondered was there something they missed at what Khushi ji said. She had quite taken aback with the way Khushi ji behaved, and her direct attack at Sheethal ji felt like quiet personnel. And Khushi ji hinted Aarav is six-year-old, and Arnav-Sheethal were college friends. It is eight years that Arnav is back from Harvard completing his masters. Was there really only friendship between them? Or what she is doubting is right? Is that what Khushi ji trying to say, that Aarav is Arnav's child?

Who will answer her? Sheethal ji.....yes Sheethal ji is the only one who can answer my doubts.

"Khushi, what was that?" Arnav barked as soon as he came inside.

Khushi looked at him calmly "What? Why are you asking me? You should tell me, what is what?"

Arnav stood bewildered, Khushi "Tell me Arnav ji, I'm asking you straightly. How far was your relationship with Sheethal ji? Is Aarav result of that?"

"Khushi!!!" he shouted at her.

Khushi "Don't shout? If you have answers to my question then say it quietly, else I'm really tired and want to sleep."

Arnav could only gape at her, Khushi shaking her head disappointingly, walked to the cupboard talking her night clothes, left to washroom. Arnav could not digest Khushi's accusation. He had clearly told Khushi that Sheethal was his past, clearly meant nothing. Then why? Is she so insecure of Sheethal? And what did you do Arnav Singh Raizada mocked his heart and mind? He had flamed her insecurities spending time with Aarav and Sheethal, reminiscing their college days. Keeping quiet when his family where comparing him with Aarav. Yes, he had been angry and hurt by her for doing DNA test, but he could have calmly explained everything to her. Instead he hurt her more, giving rise to her doubts.

He noticed Khushi has already came out of washroom and is now lying on the bed, her back facing him. He sat on the recliner not knowing what to do? Khushi is not even looking at him let alone talk to him. For a long time, he kept thinking how to talk to Khushi and reassure her regarding Sheethal and also to apologize, he did indeed need to ask forgiveness from her. Every-time he asks sorry to her promising to not hurt her but ends up hurting her. Now, he really should indeed try to keep his promise and give her all the happiness, and should assure her is about her importance in his life. Hell, she is his life, and he should tell her that. Enough of being a man of few words and Khushi has the right to know about his feeling. Every time he cannot expect her to understand his silence. As someone said, not only action but words too are sometimes necessary.

Arnav Singh Raizada, you have made enough mistakes not anymore.

He walked towards Khushi, kneeling beside her, he cupped her cheek "I'm so sorry Khushi. I am very bad. I always end up hurting you. So sorry."

Khushi opened her eyes and looked at him, and said sweetly smiling "Sorry is not enough. Leave me alone Arnav ji. I am really tired. Bahut tak chuki hoon. *Removing his hand from her face* You should sleep too. Or you are not getting sleep why don't you go play with your ex-girlfriend and her son. Both will be very happy and your sister will be so much happy. If your sister is happy you and your whole family will be happy. Go Mr. Raizada, I'm done with your sorry. Because sorry coming from you feels cheap." Her every word hit Arnav like talons of stones.

Getting up on his shaky legs he looked at Khushi who had closed her eyes again, had he pushed her too far?

To be continued.......

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