Part 16

"ASR!! You have soo big name.. All media is in your hand but your wife is not in your control. YOUR WIFE AND BROTHER ARE HAVING AN AFFAIR UNDER YOUR NOSE AND YOU ARE OBLIVIOUS TO IT" said Dadi.

Raizadas felt like thunder struck on their heads. Did they heard it right ? Did she really accused Khushi and Akash of having an affair ? An Affair ? How could she ??

But their trance is broken is a loud laugh. Puzzled by the laugh, they all turned their head towards the source of sound only to be shocked for another time..

Arnav Singh Raizada is laughing loudly like a maniac.. Everyone in the hall looked at him flabbergasted..

"Arnav!!" said Dadi with a stern voice.

Arnav controlled his laugh, " Seriously Dadi.. This is the best joke I have ever heard.. You never fails to surprise me. Where do you get such thoughts even ? Ohh.. Why I am even asking this question to you ?? You are such a sick woman"

Arnav uttered last word with a disgust in his voice.

"Sick !! And me.. I am not sick but you are stupid Arnav.. Your wife is cheating you with your brother and you are not ready to believe it.. He will be around her always. Whenever I try to go near Khushi, Akash will come and keep Khushi away from me with one or other excuse.. He won't let me utter a word against Khushi. Don't you find anything suspicious in it ?" said Dadi.

" No, I didn't. Infact, I can see a brother and sister bond in it.. It is me who asked Akash to be around Khushi as I knew you will hurt her with your words and actions.. Akash obeyed my words as younger brother and protected Khushi like an elder brother.." said Arnav.

" Don't you find anything wrong with this picture ? Why don't you ask explanation from them ?"asked Dadi showing the photograph again.

"I don't find anything wrong in the picture. Coming to explanation, I will definitely seek answers from them" said Arnav then turned to his family.

"What is this ?? What happened ?" asked Arnav looking at them intently.

They all looked at each other and Khushi nudged Anjali to say.. Anjali sighing came forward and explained what happened..

Arnav was really shell shocked hearing this..

"Why didn't you people even informed me ?" asked Arnav.

"Chote. We didn't even got time.. We tried yesterday but your mobile was switched off as you might be travelling.. When you came home, we didn't want to make you tense as soon as you came.." said Anjali.

Arnav sighed hearing it.. He looked at Khushi, " We will discuss about it later."

Arnav, now turned to Dadi, "Is it clear Dadi ?"

" What was the need for hug ?" asked Dadi.

"Bhai.. I swear, Khushiji was just crying and I just...." Akash was going to say something but Arnav stopped him by showing his hand..

"Did I ask you any explanation ? You don't need to explain" said Arnav then turned to Dadi, " What's wrong in hugging Dadi ?? When we are in deep sadness, it is natural to hug our closed ones and cry.. Even Di too hugs me many times.. What is wrong if Akash gives moral support to Khushi ? Only those who have polluted minds will think in wrong way.. Leave all that.. Where did you get this photo ? Did you spy on them both ?"

Dadi, without a remorse said, " Yes, I had a doubt on them.. So, I kept one of the man behind them.. My suspicions turned true.. They both are having an affair"

Arnav's anger reached to extreme, "Dare you say a word against my wife and brother Subadhra Malik, I will see your end"

Dadi was stunned hearing Arnav's words..

Akash's mobile beeped with a message and he opened it..

Arnav was going to shout when Akash came near him and whispered something in his ear..

Arnav looked confused and nodded his head..

"We will come in a while.. You all stay here" said Akash.. Both Raizada brothers left from there leaving a confused family..

"Payal.. Atleast you listen to me.. Your sister is betraying you" said Dadi trying to poison her mind..

"Woman!! If you speak a word more from you filthy mouth, I won't hesitate to break your bones" said Payal glaring at her in anger..

Dadi stayed silent after that.. Even the family too didn't initiate any talks

After five minutes, Arnav and Akash came into the house.. Arnav's face is red with anger while Akash is happy.

"Chote.. What happened ? Where did you go both ?"asked Anjali.

"Just went for some important work" said Arnav then turned to Dadi, " What do you want Dadi ?"

"Simple Arnav. I want you to marry Sheetal" said Dadi.

Arnav went near Sheetal, " Sheetal, what is the date of birth of Aarav ?"

Sheetal said him the date.

"In which hospital you had your delivery ?"asked Arnav.

Sheetal stammered with her answer.

"Ok fine.. Leave it.. Where were you all these years ?"asked Arnav.

"She was in New York" said Dadi.

"Is it Sheetal ? You were in New York all these years." asked Arnav. Sheetal nodded her head.

Arnav turned to Aarav, "Aarav.. What did you like most about New York ? I mean which place or any dish which you like"

Aarav kept a blank face.

"What are all these questions Arnav ? Sheetal is struggling alone in New York with Aarav and instead of being sorry for her, you are asking stupid questions" said Dadi.

"I am just clarifying my doubts Dadi. I heard a different story"said Arnav.

"What is it ?"asked Dadi.

Arnav signaled Akash who did something in his mobile. Within few seconds, four men entered into the house.

Raizadas recognized one of them as Akash's PA. They don't know the other three.

Sheetal's face paled seeing them.

"Who are they Chote ?"asked Dadi.

Arnav ignoring Dadi, turned to three men, "IS she the woman you are searching for ?" asked Arnav indicating Sheetal.

"Yes Sir. She is one" said one of the man.

Arnav observed Sheetal who is sweating profusely.

"Sheetal. Do you know them ?"asked Arnav.

"Who are they Chote ?"asked Nani this time..

"They will introduce themselves Nani" said Arnav and looked at the three men.

"Mam. We are from Mumbai. This girl stayed in our house for two years. She didn't paid rent for ten months and ran away" said the first person.

"She used to work in our firm. But for money, she started to leak our company's secrets to our rivals. When we found out about it, she ran away. She also used company's money for her benefits" Said another person.

"This girl took loan from our bank. But she never paid back installments. When we send notices, she doesn't react and she ran away. As a surety, she kept fake documents of the house she lives but the house is not hers." Said the third man.

"So, this is Sheetal's story Nani.. She wasn't in New York.. She was in Mumbai all these years." said Arnav.

Raizadas were puzzled hearing it.. They expected somewhere Sheetal might be a cheater.

"I don't believe this. You are just framing Sheetal to get rid of her" said Dadi.

Arnav smiled smugly, " I know you won't believe Dadi. Don't worry. There is still more"

Arnav then signaled to Akash's PA who went outside and came back with a middle aged woman. Seeing her, Sheetal's heart dropped while Aarav's face lit.. Aarav went to that woman and hugged her tightly.. Even the woman too reciprocated and kissed Aarav's head.

"Madam. Is she the woman who adopted Aarav ?"asked Arnav.

Woman looked at Sheetal and said, " Yes Sir. She is the one. She came to our orphanage and said her husband died and she is alone in this world. So, she wanted to adopt a child. We felt sorry for her and gave Aarav for adoption but we never knew she is using him for her own benefits"

Everyone looked at Sheetal who lowered her head.

"That means Aarav is brought from Orphanage.. He is not Chote's son" said Nani.

"What did Sheetal said to you ?"asked Arnav looking at Aarav.

"She said to me she is my mother and you are my father. If I behave like you, you will love me and accept me." said Aarav. He, now understood what is happening around him.

"HHBB.. We are keeping a betrayer between us"said Mami.

"Haan. I betrayed all. So what.. I did this for money.. When I came to know my ex boy friend became wealthy, I thought to extract money from him and live peacefully. So, I have adopted this orphan boy and trained him like ASR. I instigated him against Khushi. After extracting money form you, I would have again left him the in the orphanage only. What's wrong in it ? I never had any plans of marrying Arnav. His Dadi only instigated me and I thought why to lose such a great opportunity.. I didn't murder anyone" said Sheetal shamelessly.

Everyone looked at her puzzled while Dadi was shocked. She never expected this..

"Good Sheetal.. Then be ready with consequences too" said Arnav and signaled to someone..

Soon, the police who are standing at the door came inside to arrest Sheetal.

Sheetal was shocked and said, " ASR. Forgive me please.."

"I won't forgive anyone" said Arnav.

Sheetal went near Khushi, "Khushi.. Please, forgive me.. Ask ASR to leave me"

Khushi, inturn slapped Sheetal shocking her..

"You played with an innocent child's feelings. Shame on you" said Khushi.

Soon the lady constables took away Sheetal who was protesting..

Others too left from there..

Aarav came near Khushi, " I am sorry".

Without waiting for Khushi's reply, he ran away from there.. The Orphanage woman left before taking leave..

Raizadas felt sorry for Aarav. They cursed Sheetal for playing with Aarav's feelings.

When everyone left, Arnav turned to Dadi.

"So, What do you want to say Dadi ?"asked Arnav.

" Sheetal might be a cheater but whatever I said about our wife is true.. Your wife and brother are having an affair.. Who knows even Aashi is your child or not ?? Who knows.." Dadi was going to say something but she turned and a slap landed on her cheek with a hard force making her stumble.

Dadi, who was shocked by the slap looked at the person who dared to slap her.. It was none other than her friend Devyani Singh Raizada looking at her with fire emitting from her eyes.

"Devyani!!" called flabbergasted Dadi.

"Haan.. It's me who slapped you.. A word about my children I will cut your tongue Mrs. Subadhra Malik.. What do you think of yourself ?? How dare you to accuse my children standing in my house ? You and your son have such a gutter brains that everyone looks like cheaters.. Your son ruined my daughter's life and you are now hell bent on ruining my grand children life. I won't allow it.." said Nani angrily..

"Don't say word against my son. Fault is your daughter's. She couldn't keep my son happy. So, he went for other woman" said Dadi, "Your daughter is a coward"

"Enough Dadi. Not a word about my mother.. The sole reason for my mother's death is your son.. Whether you accept it or not.. It is true.. Your son killed my mother" said Anjali with a harsh tone.

Dadi literally fumed hearing Anjali's words.

"Waah Devyani. You made my grand children against me" said Dadi.

"We were never yours. You never treated us as yours.. So, now, Please leave from this house.. We doesn't need you" said Arnav.

Dadi who was fuming in anger said, " I am also not interested to live here"

"Fine then and never come back again in my children's lives" said Nani.

Dadi left for her room to pack her things.. Everyone sat down there trying to digest what happened sometime before. Dadi came down with her luggage and left the house without informing anyone.

After sometime, Khushi entered the room and found Arnav caressing a sleeping Aashi's forehead.

"Arnavji.. I.." Khushi was going to say something but Arnav stopped her.

"You don't need to explain anything Khushi. I understand that due to Dadi and Sheetal's doings, you too were disturbed. Now Aashi is fine.. That is enough for me" said Arnav.

Khushi hugged him tightly feeling relief.

"Also Thank you" said Arnav.

"Why ?"asked Khushi.

"For trusting me and not leaving me" said Arnav.

" I Love you Arnavji.. I will always trust you" said Khushi.

"I Love you too" said Arnav kissing her forehead.

THE END

No Epilogue.