Hate

That was all he saw in her eyes for him and for the first time he felt what that emotion must have done to Khushi when he showed it to her through his eyes and gestures. When she loved him like no one ever loved him. When she worshiped him he was sure she must haven't have worshiped her devi maiyya the way she devoted herself to him.

It was torturing to say the least. The intensity of the contempt was too much for him to bear that he closed his eyes not being able to bear the pain caused by the hate oozing out of her eyes for him.

"Khushi... You...you remember?"

"Remember what?" Hate was gone from her eyes followed by a serene calmness within seconds. He was amazed with the way she hid her emotions. He shuddered as a thought occurred him.

Has she become a female ASR?

"I..." His mouth turned dry. He felt speechless.

"What happened Dr.Singh? That's your name, isn't it?"

Sweat beads formed on his forehead as he tried to search her face for any sign of his old Khushi who openly showed her emotions but he found none.

"No..I mean..yes.. I mean.."

Anjali stared at her brother shocked at the way he was stammering.It was the first time she was seeing her brother disarmed as if he doesn't, someone else holds the power over his life and happiness and that someone was standing right in front of him with nothing but indifference shining out of her eyes

"When did the famous business tycoon turned doctor Mr.Raizada?"

"You...are back." he choked cupping the side of her cheek softly in a surprise and happiness.

Gupta family especially Shashi was angered seeing Arnav touching his daughter and her standing firm without pushing him away.

"Unfortunately for you. I am back, yes!"

Reluctantly he removed his hand as if he knew his touch wasn't welcome anymore.

"Khushi..bitiya" Shashi's voice broke their painful eye lock.

Khushi turned to her father and her mask of indifference slipped and tears filled her eyes as she gazed at her father and her jiji, Amma, Buaji with love and longing.

Arnav felt envious of her family. The way she became the old Khushi for her family completely flabbergasted him even though he knew he shouldn't feel like that but it raised the fear and doubt that she would leave him now that she has gained back her senses.

He knew he was being ridiculous. Wishing for something which can never happen but a man can hope. He did too that maybe...maybe she won't leave him and would give him a chance to mend his mistakes but seeing her reaction to himself has shattered his hopes and he was panicking from inside with even the thought of her leaving him now that she was fine. Her father won't let her live here anymore, he knew and now he don't have any excuse to make her bind to him as well. Feeling of despair hit him hard as his eyes teared up as he saw her hugging each and every member of her family and smiling at them as if to reassure them that she wasn't broken from inside.As if he didn't shatter her dreams and her too.

As Shashi asked Khushi to start packing her things Arnav shouted a loud "NO" before Khushi could even say something.

He swallowed as she raised an amused eyebrow at him. Why does he have a feeling that he wasn't seeing his Khushi but someone else in a place of her. Because she wasn't behaving like she usually do. She wasn't the same person anymore. Doctor's word rang in his ears making his fear more strong.

How would he make amends? He don't know how to start and from where to start and forget about making up, firstly he have to make her understand to give him a chance to prove himself and his love but he knew too that she won't . Despite of it he would ask her once atleast. He would.

Shashi was saying something. Cursing him. Calling him names. But his gaze was fixed on her eyes which weren't giving away anything. All of a sudden she smirked mysteriously making his breath hitch and he knew she was planning something which would destroy him and when she opened her mouth to speak, he knew whatever she is going to say would be the death of him. But changing her mind she closed her mouth and he sighed in relief as if she spared him from some pain.

Without another word she left upstairs with Payal.

Devyani, Anjali and Shyam were seeing the happenings uptil now with bated breath. They did noticed the exchange between Arnav and Khushi and also the tension in the air which lurked around more when Khushi left and again Arnav and Shashi stood facing each other.

The fight between a father and a husband would give them heart attack one day. Everyone again held their breaths as Shashi opened his mouth to speak.

"So tell me now A.S.R how will you stop me from taking her back when she has recollected everything?" Shashi sneered glaring at him. Even his tearful eyes didn't do anything to melt his resolve.

"You can take her. First we will ask her what she wants."

"She will want peace which she definitely cannot get by being here with you as it'll be the constant reminder of her past. And what made you think that she would still want to be with you after everything you put her through?"

"You can't take her back. She is my wife still." He knew he wasn't making sense but he wasn't in one already. Her sudden comeback has given him happiness as well as it shocked him.He don't know how to keep her with him anymore and if he didn't then he won't be able to live.

Shashi laughed but everyone sensed anger hidden in it.

"Wife huh? Wife for your dirty plans?"

"Sir please. Listen to me. I swear i won't hurt her again. I promise. I swear on my dead parents.I swear on my Di i won't. Just...just don't take her away. Please." He said in a small voice while Shashi left to his room glaring at him.

Anjali came up to him as his shoulders slumped.She cupped his cheeks and wiped a tear that trickled down from the corner of his eye.

"Chote.." She whispered and this time he didn't push his sister away.Instead leaned his head on her shoulder.He wasn't sobbing or wailing from outside but she felt like he was crying from inside.She caressed his hairs and back to comfort him while Shyam and devyani stood there feeling bad for him even though he was the one who brought it upon himself.

"Everything is ready?" Shashi asked Garima and Payal. They nodded placing their packed bags in the middle of the living room.Buaji too came with her luggage.

"Where is Khushi bitiya, Payal?"

"Babuji she said that she will come down in a minute.Doctor is checking her progress right now. She will prescribe the medicine for her full recovery as some of her injuries are still healing."

"She will be fine soon Shashiji..Don't worry. We will take good care of her in Lucknow." Garima consoled her worried husband placing a hand on his shoulder assuring him with her support.

He nodded sighing.

Anjali, Devyani and Shyam was watching their preparation to leave worriedly because Arnav wasn't home right now.He has left without informing anyone and they knew if he came back before their departure then a huge fight could take place between him and Shashi for Khushi.T

hey prayed that he stay outside until Khushi leave otherwise only god can prevent the catastrophe which would follow otherwise.

Neither luck nor god was on their side that day as the front door opened and a haggard looking Arnav entered with a lawyer behind him and two constables too. Anjali's eyes widened.Her Chote isn't doing that which she is thinking? She looked scared at Shyam who himself looked surprised as if he knew what was going to happen in a few seconds or minutes.

Shashi was enraged seeing the police and lawyer with Arnav.

"What the hell is this Arnav Singh Raizada?"

Arnav signaled towards the lawyer who spoke for him.

"I am Varun Shukla. Mr.Raizada's lawyer.He has complained in the court that his father in law is forcibly taking his legally wedded wife without his consent.Court has signed a legal document where it is stated that he has the right to keep Mrs.Khushi Singh Raizada with him as she is his wife and her parents can't take her away without his permission."

"What if we don't follow court orders?" Shashi gritted out.

"Then police won't have any option except for arresting the person who won't follow legal orders."

Garima gasped so did Payal and Anjali.

"Fine arrest me then because I WILL take back MY daughter away from this shit of a man." He pointed towards Arnav.

"Agree to this Sir. Why are you acting like this? Think about your reputation which will spoil if you will go to jail and what will you explain to Payal's in laws? Her marriage which is yet to happen can break because people don't make relations with those whose reputation get even a bit of spot. Akash Singhania, that's the name of her fiance isn't it?" Arnav smirked.

"I will kill you." Shashi pounced on him and slapped him hard and started punching him amdist his family and everyone's shouts.

Blood was oozing out of his nose and mouth as the police constables separated Shashi from him.

He didn't counter attack nor did he raise his hand on Shashi.

"Sir don't force us to arrest you for attacking ASR." Lawyer said sternly.

"Arrest me. Do whatever you want.But I won't let him win. Not anymore." He yelled as garima caught on his elbow to stop him from fighting again.

"I will win. I won't let you take away my Khushi.."

"You are backing off from your words you bastard. You said you will let her go if she wanted that."

"I am still firm on my words. If she will herself say then I will let her go.." he paused "But not before trying once to make her stay."

"Then why this drama of police and lawyers?"

"This is for a peaceful agreement between us. If she said yes to stay with me I know you won't let her live with me. You will take her back. Safety measures you see."

In anger Shashi was again about to pounce on him when everyone turned silent as they heard.

"Babuji.."

"Bitiya.." Shashi's eyes teared up as Khushi slowly walked to him with expressionless face.

Seeing the luggage placed besides them she confusedly asked.

"Babuji you are leaving this early? I know I am fine now but can't you stay for long? Its the first time you came to meet me after my marriage."

Everyone was hell confused with this. She was behaving as if she was living a normal married life and wanted her parents to stay a bit long with her.

But she gained her memory back then why was she behaving as if nothing happened and she would continue living with the monster of her husband?

Scared for her health Shashi hesitantly spoke.

"Bitiya not only us. You too are going to Lucknow."

"Me too? But Babuji you know na Arnavji will be alone without me and I can't leave him like that. I am sorry."

Earth came crashing down on her father at Khushi's words.

What the hell was wrong with her now?

Why wasn't she behaving like she should? Why wasn't she leaving Arnav as she should?

"You do remember what he did to you?" he asked cautiously.

"What did he do? Nothing." She shrugged and Shashi felt like slapping her to wake her up and punish that ASR for his deeds but he held back the urge.

Taking her hand, he took her to the guest room and closed the door leaving a worried Arnav behind who was also confused about Khushi's behavior.

After a few minutes when Shashi and Khushi came out of the room his anger was gone and a grudging acceptance was written on his face.

"Garima lets go. Khushi will stay with her husband only as long as she wants."

"But.." Garima and everyone were shocked with his decision.

What did Khushi say to him that he agreed to let her stay with Arnav?

"Lets go."

Arnav was surprised as well as happy with her decision but that happiness vanished as soon as his eyes caught hers.It looked like she was on a mission to get something from him after which she will leave him.

What?

He didn't has any idea.

And Why?

He didn't know.

But as her parents left hugging and kissing her and she turned to him.He knew for whatever reasons she has stayed would be the death of him...for which he would die and live all at the same time.

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PRECAP:

"Are you out of your mind?" He gritted out.

"What's the problem in it? You did it before. Why not again? It shouldn't be difficult for you."

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"Rubbish. Shut up!" He pushed her away now feeling angry at her.

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"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE SAYING??" Arnav was enraged at her blatant words and threats.He looked her in her eyes and said firmly.

"Don't you dare!"

She smirked "I can.Wanna see?"

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I am seeing many silent readers in this story. Guys, when you can take out 10-15 minutes to read an update then it won't harm if you would take another minute to write a review or at least VOTE that would hardly take just a click.

I am having hectic days and nights due to my exams but still I take out at least half an hour out of my daily schedule to post this story for you guys. But seems like I should drop the idea of posting anything till my exams finish!