Arnav had just come up to the terrace door after having found out from HP that Khushi was headed there. He stood still in shock hearing his brother-in-law Shyam proclaiming his love for Khushi. He took a step forward to confront them but stopped in short seeing Khushi in Shyam's arms. They were hugging each other intimately. He felt his whole world crumble down hearing her telling Shyam to leave his sister. Not waiting any more second he left from there.
He couldn't believe his fate. Finally, he had realized that he loved her and would confess to her as well as apologize to her for all the pain he gave her. And yet he got to see, her with another man. And the man was his brother in law, his sister's husband. He closed his eyes trying to block out the image in front of him. His eyes burned with unshed tears. Today he was feeling more pain compared to the one he had felt in past. One again he was back to the same point of life where he has only pain, betrayal and heartbreak waiting for him.
His heart went out to his Di thinking how she going to take this in? She worshiped the ground her husband walked on and this is what he was doing behind her back? She would be heartbroken, her life shattered once again. What if she would try to end her life like Maa?
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Khushi rushed downstairs while wiping her tears. She had to tell Arnav about Shyam today, at any cost. She had been silent long enough letting his craziness fester. But no more! She was sure Arnav will definitely believe her and take care of this for her.
Taking a deep breath Khushi knocked Arnav's door and when she heard come in, she opened the door. Entering in the room, she saw Arnav on the recliner.
Khushi " Arnavji " softly "Arnavji, I have ... I have to tell you something "
Hearing her voice, Arnav was feeling really angry as if he would break everything. He stood up and looked at her with eyes fill with hatred.
Arnav marched to Khushi " I saw. I saw you with Shyam on the terrace " clamped a hand over her wrist pressing against the wound making Khushi winced in pain " You deserve this " with cold eyes
Khushi with tears " I'm ... oh ... Arnav-ji I'm ... I didn't want ... and he ... " hiccuped
Arnav " I saw you, you were in his ... his arms, and he ... he said ..." with disgust
Khushi " If you heard then you know ... "
Arnav " That you asked him to leave my Di " gritting teeth " He's cheating on Di with you! "
Khushi " N...no " gasped " Arnavji no! You didn't hear ... you didn't hear anything else? "
Arnav "I didn't need to! " shook his head in denial " How could you? You betrayed us all. Di welcomed you with open arms, my family showers you with their love, and all this time you ... "
Khushi " Arnavji I didn't ask him to leave Anjalii! I was just... "
Arnav " I saw you with my own eyes, Khushi "
Khushi " I haven't done anything! You don't understand ... Shyam-ji tricked us " sobbing " He came into our house as a paying guest and deceived us, saying he was unmarried. He forced an engagement when Babuji got sick and I broke off when I found out he is Anjaliji's husband "
Arnav " He lived with you and you didn't know he was married ? " growled " You're always here, Khushi. Do you really expect me to believe that you didn't know he was married to DI " leaving Khushi's hand stepped back " Get out! "
Khushi couldn't breathe seeing Arnav's mistrust to her. Everything hurt so much.
Khushi " Arnavji... "
Arnav " I Said. GET OUT !! " in low and furious tone " Before I do something I'll regret, "Get the f**k out "
Khushi hurriedly left from there and ran to guest room. Locking the door she burst into tears thinking t whatever she'd seen in his eyes over past few days didn't extend to trusting her.
Khushi " He doesn't believe me. Oh Devi Maiyya, what do I do? " crying bitterly
Wiping her tears off she started got ready for her Jiji's wedding the day they had all been looking forward to. She changed into the red and blue lehenga she had picked weeks ago because red was his favorite color. Then she made to rush out the door; desperate to talk to Arnav to make things right.
In hallway a hand suddenly wrapped around her wrist and pulled her behind a pillar. She relaxed seeing Arnav. He dragged her to the poolside. Arnav flung her away as soon as the glass doors slid shut.
Arnav " How much do you love your sister ? " with blank expression " You're willing to do anything for her. Right? "
Khushi " Yes "
Arnav " Then you have to do something for your sister tonight "
Khushi " What ? " dread pooling in her belly as his calmness terrifying her
Arnav " You have to marry me "
Khushi " What ? " shocked
Arnav " We are going to get married tonight "
Khushi " No. I can't ... not like this "
Arnav " I won't let you hurt Di "
Khushi "Arnavji, I swear ... I've never betrayed you, or your sister. Never " with tears
Arnav " Choose between agreeing with me or not and let your sister will remain unmarried for a second time " with this threat cut into her soul
Khushi " I'll marry you tonight " tears falling from her eyes
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