Chapter 58

Chapter 57

The next morning everyone was running around as it was Janmastami. Anjali, Khushi and Payal were downstairs near the mandir decorating while Anjali had sent Arnav to get all the items like she does every year.

NK, Akash, mami, mama and nani were in the sitting room talking.

"I am so happy this year that both of my grandsons are married" nani announced with a happy smile on her face. "I hope by next year one of you make me a great grandmother" nani chirped making Akash get embarrassed while NK just laughed. "Hello hi bye bye, sasuma what are you saying?" mami exclaimed evident on her face. "Oh masiji, why are you worried? You will become a grandmother if Payal bhabhi got pregnant and I will be an uncle. Oh how cool would that be. Akash's kid's will be so cute and shy just like Akash and Payal bhabhi" NK said while day dreaming about him having kids on his back as he is playing horsey. "NK babua stop talking like that I am not ready to be a grandmother. That would make me old" mami complained. "Masiji don't think of it as you getting old, think that you are getting promoted just like you went from a daughter-in-law to a sasuma, plus that is one person you could boss around in the future" NK said cheekily. Mami thought about it for a while and suddenly smiled "Yes I would be able to boss another person around." Nani gave mami a stern look. Mama just chuckled.

NK looked over towards what Anjali, Khushi and Payal were doing.

"Naniji why is Di, Payal bhabhi and Khushiji decorating the temple" NK asked curious to know. "NK bitwa, today is Janmashtami. It is Krishna's birthday today so we celebrate it very big every year" nani replied. "Oh yeah! I remember something about Krishna" NK said. "NK bitwa your name is one of Krishna's many names" nani added. "Really naniji?" NK asked surprised. "Yes babua didn't your mum tell you all this?" Mami asked thinking why her sister never mentioned this. "Well maybe she did but I probably wasn't listening" NK answered feeling guilty.

Nani then went onto explain about who Krishna was.

"So naniji can you tell me where Radha and Krishna a couple?" NK asked curious to know more. "NK bhai they were in love with one another but they never could get married" Akash answered as he put the paper down. "Really? That's great" NK said enthusiastically. "Yes their love was ascending" nani added as she was busy making garlands. "Their love is the kind of love for lifetimes. Even though they were never married, they were always in love" nani said. "That is so cool" NK said very interested. Akash had been watching NK for a while. "You know something NK bhai maybe one day you may find your Radha, I mean after all dadi did say one of your names is Krishna's names. So there must be a Radha for you somewhere" Akash winked looking at NK who ended up blushing making everyone laugh.

Arnav walked into RM with all the items and looked around. He saw some of his family on the sofa's laughing while he saw Anjali, Khushi and Payal near the temple working. This irked him a bit. "HP" Arnav bellowed making everyone turn to look at him. HP almost ran towards Arnav and took the bags off Arnav. Arnav made his way towards Anjali, Khushi and Payal. "Di what are you doing? You know you shouldn't be working. Khushi and Payal can take care of this all. You should be resting" Arnav said with concern as he made his way towards Anjali. "Chote I am fine. God you are so uptight" Anjali said as Arnav helped her up and they made their way towards the sitting. "You know you are so bad with me I really worry when Khushiji becomes pregnant" Anjali said as a way of teasing her brother. "Di, please" Arnav replied a little annoyed. Everyone else except Akash burst out laughing. "What?" Arnav asked looked confused. "Nannav, we were just talking about how naniji wishes that either Payal bhabhi or Khushiji by next year were mum's by next year" NK replied smiling while shocking not only Arnav but Khushi as well who by then had made her way there. Payal and Akash couldn't help but look embarrassed. Anjali just giggled at everyone's reaction.

Arnav made sure Anjali was fine before he left to go his room to attend a video conference.

It was about an hour later when Arnav had finished. He made his way downstairs where the main hall had been decorated for Janmashtami. Shyam had by then arrived and was standing next to Anjali. This didn't go well with Arnav but he couldn't do anything about it.

Arnav came and stood next to Khushi.

Nani and Anjali together started the rituals.

Everyone took their turns in taking the prayers. Nani just looked on as all her three grandchildren were happily married. She turned to look at NK who was just watching everything. She moved close to him. "NK bitwa you never know next along with me becoming a great grandmother you could be married" nani suggested. NK turned to look at nani and felt embarrassed.

After the evening meal everyone went to their rooms to sleep.

A couple of days later Anjali had woken up like usual but she wanted to go to the temple.

"Nani I will be fine stop worrying" Anjali complained as she had her aarti thali with her. Nani, Khushi, Payal had been trying hard to stop Anjali from going to the temple especially in her condition but Anjali had been insisting.

Akash and Arnav both made their way down to the breakfast table. Khushi made her way towards Arnav. "Arnavji dekho Di is halat main mandir jaana chaheti hai (Arnavji look Di wants to go to the temple in her condition)" Khushi complained. Arnav looked from Khushi to his sister. He walked up to Anjali.

"Di what are you doing? You know you shouldn't be wondering around or going anywhere in your condition" Arnav said. Anjali looked at Arnav. "Chote I am going to be fine. It is only a trip to the temple and back and anyway Harish is a good driver. I want to go to the temple and no will stop me" Anjali said with final determination. Arnav looked towards his sister and knew he couldn't say no. "Fine but on one condition I am going with you" Arnav declared. "What? but Chote..." Anjali began but was cut off by Arnav. "No di. I am going and that is final" Arnav announced. Anjali had no choice but to allow Arnav to go with her.

Shyam had been there, heard the whole thing and got onto the phone. "Harish now is the time for the plan" he said over the phone. He put the phone down while Harish got onto doing what he had been paid to do. Harish got under the car and loosened the brakes. He got back up and made sure he was wearing his safety jacket.

Arnav and Anjali made their way to the car. Arnav opened the door for Anjali and helped her in while Harish got into the driver's side.

They headed towards the temple.

15 minutes later

BANG'

Harish had got in touch with Shyam. Shyam who was out of RM at that moment picked up the phone. "Boss it's done" Harish said and put the phone down. Shyam was smiling evilly that his plan was finally working. Now all he needed was to wait for Arnav's money to be transferred into his name and then he could make Khushi his. He began to smile and then laugh.

Back at RM Khushi had been busy putting her clothes in the closet when she felt something.

"Arnav" she whispered. Khushi suddenly felt something was wrong. She knew this feeling she had was not right. She left her clothes in a mess, went to her bag, got her phone out and dialled Arnav's number. The phone went to voicemail. She called again and again but to no avail. Khushi was getting worried. She went out of her room and headed towards Akash and Payal's room. She knocked on the door.

Payal and Akash who were at that moment hugging each other pulled apart when they heard the door. Payal went to answer the door to find a worried Khushi. "Khushi what's wrong?" Payal asked as Khushi walked in. "Jiji, jijaji I can't get in touch with Arnavji" Khushi spoke with concern. "Khushi don't worry he will be fine" Payal tried to reassure her. "No Jiji I have a feeling something is wrong" Khushi said as panic starting taking over. Payal placed her hand over Khushi's shoulder trying to reassure her. "Khushiji I am sure bhai is fine. Let me call him" Akash said as he took out his phone and dialled Arnav's number but all he got was his voicemail. He then went to phone Anjali as well but also got her voicemail. Even Akash started to think this wasn't right. "Jijaji see something is wrong" Khushi spoke as tears started glistening in her eyes. "Khushi please stop worrying" Payal said to try and assure her. "Come let's go downstairs to the temple and pray for their safety" Payal said as she made Khushi turn around to head downstairs.

As they came towards devi maiyya's idol Khushi put her hands together in prayer and prayed hard to make sure both Arnav and Anjali were ok.

Nani and mami had come downstairs after a while to find Khushi and Payal praying. Nani walked up to them and place dher hand on Payal's shoulder. Payal turned as soon as she felt a hand and looked at her dadi. "What's wrong Payal bitiya?" nani asked. "Nothing dadiji. Khushi is just worried about Arnavji. She hasn't been able to get in touch with him" Payal quietly told nani. Nani looked towards Khushi and could see the worry on her face.

Akash came down followed by NK who Akash had told what was going on. NK was assuring Akash nothing was wrong and Khushiji was over worrying.

Everyone gathered in the living room.

Akash had contacted Shyam who was out with a client at that time. Shyam pretended to be worried over the phone and headed towards RM.

Once he was there everyone except Khushi were busy talking in the sitting room. Akash got in touch with Aman to try and see if he could track Arnav down.

Hours had gone by but no news had been heard. This started making everyone worry.

The main door was knocked. HP went to answer the door to allow Aman, with the police and Arnav's lawyer My Roy come in.

Akash, NK and Shyam got up.

"Mr Akash Raizada, I am Inspector Rana. Is this one of your car's?" The inspector asked as he showed the number to Akash. Akash looked at the number plate and was shocked. "What's wrong inspector?" Akash asked looking concerned. "I am afraid we found this car crashed along a hillside. TA male and female in the car didn't survive" the inspector said. Akash looked up at the inspector and couldn't say a word. NK and Shyam both looked at the car number plate and both recognised the number. "No not my rani sahiba" Shyam said.

Khushi who was still praying heard Anjali's name being said, opened her eyes and turned. She saw the inspector and knew. She ran up towards the inspector. "What's happened? Where is Arnavji?" Khushi asked panicking. Payal walked up to Khushi and held her by the shoulders. "Mrs.Raizada I am afraid your husband..." "NO" Khushi shouted. "No, he is not dead, Arnavji is not dead. If he was dead I would have stopped breathing in that moment. No he is not dead. I don't believe it" Khushi said hysterically. Payal tried hard to grab Khushi but Khushi would just pull away. Payal managed to take her into her arms where Khushi just repeated No Arnavji is not dead.'

Nani almost stopped breathing as she realised two of her grandchildren maybe dead. Mama and mami were in too much shock to say anything while mama sat next to his mother trying to comfort her.

Shyam was acting broken. NK was watching this charade and felt like kicking Shyam but he couldn't reveal what he knew.

Khushi was still being hugged by Payal who lead her towards the sofa's and made her sit down but Khushi was still repeating no Arnavji is not dead' over and over again. Payal tried to bring Khushi out of her trance but to no avail as Payal and the rest of the family in their shock began to cry.

"Akash sir, I had to call Mr Roy as I had been instructed by Arnav sir that if anything were to happen to him his will be read out to his whole family" Aman interjected. Akash looked up towards Aman but he couldn't say anything. "Go ahead Mr Roy. We all know that this is what Nannav would have wanted" NK said.

Mr Roy took a seat and made everyone sit down. Shyam, Akash and NK who were the only family members standing went and sat down.

Mr Roy opened his briefcase and took out the legal document.

"This is the final will and testament of Mr Arnav Singh Raizada. I revoke all earlier Wills and testamentary dispositions. In the event of my death my money, my properties including Raizada mansion, Sheesh Mahal Lucknow and the farmhouse on the outskirts of Delhi, plus all my business I appoint Anjali Manohar Jha to be the sole beneficiary of everything I own. In the event of the death of my sister Anjali Manohar Jha precedes my own I name the sole beneficiary of all my above property to my wife Mrs. Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada.

If my sister is alive after my death and she would like to transfer any of my money or my property to anyone she would first the signatory consent of my wife Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada and my cousin Akash Singh Raizada.

If neither me nor my sister survive I appoint Akash Singh Raizada as managing Director of AR companies with Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada as the CEO of AR companies."

Everyone was busy listening to the will with their own thoughts. Khushi couldn't believe it. She had been repeating the words but she had also heard the will making her stop chanting. He trusts me she thought. He finally trusts me but what is the use of his trust if he is not here. No Arnavji is alive Khushi went back to repeating.

Akash was too distraught to even think.

Shyam was the only one who was fuming. He was trying hard to hide it but NK had noticed his facial expressions go from having a slight grin to utter shock as he realised that the will he had made would not be taken into account as he would need Khushi's signature to get everything but now he has nothing. Then his mind started thinking about what if he married Khushi now that they were both widowed and then he would get everything. Khushi plus the money. Now all he needed was a plan.

The inspector who was still around spoke "I am sorry for your loos but we have to make sure that the bodies that were found at the scene are of Mr Arnav Singh Raizada and Mrs Anjali Manohar Jha. We would like if their spouses come with us to identify their bodies." "Does it have to be now and does it have to be them, I mean inspector look at them they are in shock finding out that the people they love are dead" NK said as he consoled his maasi who was crying a lot. "I am afraid it does have to be now. I am sorry it is my duty to take them to the site" the inspector said with as much sympathy as he could.

"We will come behind you in our car" Shyam said seriously. Khushi was still in a trance. "But how can Khushi go, look at her" Payal said because she had to stop from Khushi going with Shyam. Everyone looked towards Khushi was still repeating that Arnav was alive. "Payalji even I don't want to go and see my rani sahiba like that but we have no choice. Don't worry I will take care of her" Shyam said as he placed his hands on Khushi's shoulder's and slowly helped her up. "I will go too" Payal said. "No Payal bhabhi please look you have to stay. Look at Akash bhai, he needs you" NK said trying to keep a hold of his maasi and everyone else who were all braking down in that moment. "NK bhai is right; saale saab needs you at this moment. Don't worry I will handle Khushiji" Shyam said as he led Khushi out towards one of the cars.

He helped her into the car, got into the driver's side and started following the police car. They got to a junction but Shyam veers of course and heads towards a temple. Khushi who so far had been focusing on the police car in front realised that the police car was going ahead while they had taken a right. She suddenly realised that she was in the car with Shyam. "Where are we going?" Khushi screamed. "Oh Khushiji don't worry I am just going to do what I have wanted to do since I have met you" Shyam said with the evil look in his eye. "What?" Khushi suddenly became scared. "Marry you of course. I have been in love with you since the first time we met and today I am going to make you mine" Shyam said. Khushi didn't want this to happen so she started hitting Shyam on his arms but he just pushed her back enough for Khushi's head to hit the window slightly making her feel slightly dizzy.

Shyam had bought a new mangalsutra a while back which he had kept on himself.

They reached a temple, where Shyam parked his car, got out from his side, went over to Khushi's side and pulled Khushi out of the car.

Unfortunately for Khushi there was no one around so even if she had shouted for help nobody would have been there to help her. "Let me go" Khushi screamed but Shyam just pulled her towards the temple. He reached the top with her towards the idol, took a pinch of sindoor between his fingertips, pulled Khushi closer as she tried to struggle to get away but as he got very close to her head with his hand, his wrist was caught by someone. He turned to look at the person who had caught his wrist only to be shocked. Khushi who had her eyes closed felt nothing happen slowly open her eyes to see Shyam's wrist caught by someone. She also turned to see who it was and was surprised.