Chapter 26

Part 24 (B}

Lisa was pacing in her room rubbing her temples. Where has she stuck? ARNAV SINGH RAIZADA in her house. She checked her mobile again and again waiting for shyam's call, his cell is not in reachable. What should she do? Why did HE come here? Herr Heart and her pulse throbbed rapidly; she knew arnav singh raizada is capable of anything. She can run away now. She has to face him. She wiped the sweat beads on her forehead and headed towards the hall with fumbling finger playing with each other, she tried to apply a sweet smile on her face but her inner heart is beating faster as the monster is there waiting for her

Lisa: hey ASR...she said plastering a sweet smile on her face, she was about to continue her sweet talks when she was interrupted by his stern voice

ASR: stop the crap Lisa, let's get into the point

Lisa narrowed her eyes and frowned not having any idea what's going on. She saw Aman his PA inserting some disc in her laptop. She stood still waiting for the revelation, the real purpose of ASR coming to her home. She sat on the sofa and played with her fingers nervously. Aman brought the laptop and placed it on her lap and clicked the option play of some video clip

As the clip was running her eyes slowly widened and tears rolled down her cheeks, her throat felt dry and huge lumps formed, her breath hitched in shock. She can't believe this is ACTUALLY HAPPENING behind her back. Arnav felt bad seeing the poor lady, but he had no other option other than approaching her directly.

Lisa felt very difficult to digest what she is seeing. It is the video of shyam in the arms of another woman who is none other than her sister riya, she just couldn't believe it. All his promises rang loud in her ears; she has been cheated, very badly. Her heart broke into pieces. How can she trust him so blindly? Why was she so dumb in his love which is fake? If he could leave his pregnant wife for her, he may also leave her for someone else, why didn't she think about this before? She sobbed silently. After a long period of silence arnav spoke out

Arnav: I know this is very hard for you, but I just wanted to say that he is not a person to trust with. You think he is faithful to you? He is also in touch with my sister and now UR sister riya. He is a cheat and a bloody bas***d. Arnav said grinting his teeth..

Lisa held her head in her both hands and sobbed like never before. She just couldn't get why he is playing games with everyone. The words slipped out of her mouth

Lisa: why Is he doing all this? What does he want?

Arnav replied

Arnav: money...he lusts money and also women...he is playing games Lisa and its high time you should come out of this bondage.

She wiped her tears and took a strong breath of determination. She can't cry like this for man who not only cheated her but also others. She stood up and composed herself and took firm steps towards arnav

Lisa: what do you want me to do now?

Arnav smiled and lead her outside the lawn talking about his plan

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Shyam was swinging on his chair. What does he do now? It is very difficult to go back to shanitivan again. Thank god that he hasn't been caught. He has to do something. His entry is a must in shanitivan. He has to kill the baby. Otherwise Lisa cannot be his. Damn who wants Lisa? He wants her money. He closed his eyes and his mind darted towards riya. An evil smirk passed on his mouth. Of poor Lisa, she don't know that her sister is now with hi,. And coming to riya, she has something with her. He has observed her every time she used to visit Lisa. She had her eyes on him all the time. Her shy smiles have attracted him and now he already marked her his. Riya is nothing less; she has the same amount of property as Lisa's. But first things first, he need to kill the baby. All his plans, schemes played in his mind but were disturbed by a call. Without even looking at eh number he picked it up. His eyes snapped out and he gulped the saliva in his throat. The words involuntarily escaped from his mouth

Shyam: saale saab?

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Kushi just sat on the sofa ruffling tinky's hair. Tinky was already fast asleep on her lap. She just watched anjali running excited and moving here and there in the hall. She noticed that anjali ji got a call from someone and soon her face flushed with happiness. Anjali did not say her anything but just she rant o the Devi maa idol and prayed and was smiling a lot. Kushi had no idea what's actually going on. She can't leave either as arnav ji asked her to stay. She can imagine the questions of buaji. But she did not regret as she knew at her heart that she is doing no wrong. Her thoughts were interrupted by the door bell. Kushi was about to get up but anjali carefully with her bump hurried taking a thali and opened the door.

Kushi couldn't see the one who is standing there. That could defntly not arnav ji. She can see anjali ji was covering the person at the door step. Kushi carefully lifted tinky and placed her head on the coach and took a few steps forward to see who it is. Before even she could figure out she heard a loud gasp which is of mamiji. Kushi was shocked, she was about to ask what's wrong but mamiji ignored and headed towards the door fierce fully.

The man stepped in the house with a cheering anjali but was stopped by mamiji.

Mamiji : bas..what are you doing here??

There was anger and betrayal sense in her voice which kushi didn't understand. She can see anjali face paled but the man was tensed. She did not have a nice feeling about as he looked very creepy. His eyes suddenly drifted towards her and rested on her for few seconds but drifted back to mamiji.

Anjali: mamiji..yeh aap kya karre..shyam ji iss ghar ka damad hai.

Mami gave a mocking smile and replied pointing finger at the man

Mamiji: you may still believe him betiya but I can't be fooled this time. The day he left this house, that day the damad of this house has died...tears flushed out through anjali eyes while that man comforted her. Mamiji took a step towards them and yelled at him demanding answers

Mamiji: who gave you permission to enter the house...who gave..??

" I gave him permission"

Came a voice from behind. Kushi smiled unconsciously, she knew it was HIM. And there comes arnav singh raizada walking with his majesty. Shyam's heart rate increased rapidly and he tried to gulp out the saliva in his dry throat. How many crimes he may have committed, he is still scared of his Saale. As arnav stood face to face before his so called jijaji, he clenched his fists tighter controlling the anger and disgust accumulating in him. He don't even want his shadow fall on his di, but this is the only option left for him

His sight moved towards his di, she is so happy for the comeback of her husband. But his heart cried that soon her beautiful reality is gonna shatter...AGAIN. he make up a smile on his lips and spoke pleasantly

Arnav: welcome back JIJAJI..He pressed his last words with his teeth fighting against each other. Shyam smiled lightly while anjali hugged arnav and replied with happy tears

Anjali: thank you chote...bahot bahot shykriya. Arnav hugged her back and patted her hair with his eyes shooting on shyam.

Mamiji: yeh kya hai arnav betua? How can you invite him again here? After what he has done to anjali?

Arnav turned to mamiji and replied

Arnav: I know what I'm doing mami, and I don't want anyone to question me back.

Kushi haven't seen this side of arnav anytime. But her heart said to her that his behavior has a reason. She saw the entire trio coming together while anjali side hugged that man. Finally it lit kushi that it may be anjali ji's husband. As they approached towards her Arnav's gaze was fixed at her. H.p brought water for shyam while shyam was in dilemma. Question of why his Saale suddenly permitted him back and also curiosity of the girl dressed in white standing there. She looked innocent and mostly flawless. He gathered courage and asked his wife

Shyam: erm...raani saiba..You did not tell me who this girl is?

Acknowledging that he is referring to HIS kushi, arnav stood in front of kushi completely covering her not allowing the evil eye cast on her. He very well know what type of a crook his jijaji is, and he don't want kushi to be the victim just like his di. Shyam was shocked by the possessiveness of his Saale Saab towards the girl. it is defntly a strange thing. As far as he knew after sheetal fiasco, arnav never allowed any other girl near him. What's up with this girl?

Anjali: aree haan,...anjali walked past arnav and pulled kushi from his shelter and introduced them

Anjali: shyam ji...yeh kushi ji hai..Sab se sweet aur sab ka favorite.

Kushi uncomfortably tugged her duppata and the chain of cross and held her hands not even looking at him

Kushi: Namaste!

Shyam smiled and replied being extra sweet

Shyam: Namaste kushi ji, you don't know how happy I am for meeting you. Arnav and kushi's eyes snapped out in wonder. Shyam noticed the questioning eyes of the hall and he covered it up adding

Shyam: I mean rani saiba always tell about you on the phone.

Kushi smiled. She didn't know why but she felt very uncomfortable standing before this man. She took her steps backward and stood behind arnav; anjali noticed the silent atmosphere and decided to cheer up

Anjali: aree...we need to celebrate. Our family is complete now chote. She said hugging her husband and patting Arnav's hair.

Arnav smiled and replied cheekily

Arnav: oh ya...time to celebrate. But di I have a surprise for you both, especially JIJAJI.

Arnav said practically imagining stabbing shyam to death

Shyam: sur..surprise?

Arnav smiled and placed his hands on shyam's shoulder replying

Arnav: don't worry jijaji. First you freshen up and then I will show the surprise.

Anjlai cheered and dragged shyam towards their room which they hadn't shared for months. Mami starred everything with her mouth open. As soon as the couple left she demanded answers

Mami: what is this arnav babua? Do you even know what are you trying to do?

Arnav smiled and made mami sit on the couch. He took her hand in his and replied

Arnav: please mami, don't ask anything now. I wanted to end this for once and for all. TRUST ME.

Mami nodded spilling tears from her eyes. Kushi stood there watching everything unable to figure out what is happening. Arnav walked towards her

Arnav: thank you for stayinag.

Kushi: but arnav ji...i..

Arnav: shss... He calmed her with his ever husky voice

Arnav: kuch math pooch kushi. But trust me.

He smiled and left to his room. Kushi carried tinky to the guest room and placed her on the bed. It was almost evening 7pm. She called and informed Esther ma, and she said not to worry as she trust anjali and arnav.

Soon the hall turned into celebration hall with flowers, balloons and color papers. Anjali and shyam descended from the stairs. The tingling blush on anjali cheeks is all over her body now. She is happy inside and out. Arnav hid behind the pillar and controlled his emotions. One side of him told not to reveal the evil face of shyam which might cos the heart break of his di, but other side of him yelled at him. if he cannot do it now, he can never do it again. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath and composed himself.

He was welcomed with Anjali's warm hug and he patted her. Nani ji was brought down by mami on the wheel chair. She did not speak anything because she always trusts her grandson's decision. Unable to control the excitement anjali asked

Anjali: chote, kya surprise hai?? Batao naa..please..

Arnav gave a sad smile and made her sit comfortably. He shot a look at shyam which shivered him to the core. He signaled Aman to turn the lights off. Anjali clapped her hands in excitement only causing pain in her brother's heart. The white screen dropped, hanging on the wall. Before playing the surprise, in the dark he glanced at her, kushi. She awkwardly with utmost hesitation smiled back at him. He drew a breath and played the video.

The empty plane screen soon was shown with a picture. A picture which made anjali drift back to her childhood. Her mom, dad, and her chote. They were such a loving family. The death of their parents flashed in her heart. But she pushed that tragedy and enjoyed the memories which are turning fresh again. And then, she blushed; it was the picture of shyam ji and her's. it was their sagaai pic. Her hold on her husband's arm grew tighter. Shyam had no other option other than flashing a fake smile at her

And then comes the video of her wedding, which was performed with full traditions, the mehendi adorning her hands, the decorations, the blushes, the bangles, and the mantras, everything seemed so perfect. She thought that the video would be ended with their wedding memories. But no, after few seconds, the screen started showing her something, in fact showing her the reality. The clippings of shyam sneaking into the house were on the screen before her. Her eyes narrowed and she tried to figure out and then realized it was the same day when naniji slipped from the stairs. But what's the connection?

On the other side, one person was tensed. His heart rate was faster than usual. Several constrictions formed in his breathing system obstructing the oxygen to pass in. what is it playing there? He made sure that there were no cameras in the pool side? But..He gulped again and again. He can feel the soft hands slowly withdrawing from his arms. He took hold of them trying to look at her eyes, somehow make her believe him. But looks like it is totally out of his control now.

Anjalis eyes filled with tears and fear, and shock. What is she seeing? Shyam moving into the kitchen pouring all the oil on the stairs, his smirk...nani's fall. Her hands automatically went automatically to her bump. What if? Terrors stroke her. What if she was the one who fell? Tears rushed through her eyes. But yet another surprise is waiting for shyam.

The next clipping was of HIS. He hugging Lisa and hanging out. Anjali held her mangalsutra and sobbed. She was no more beside him. She was held by mami. Both he ladies were crying and arnav stood far with tears in his eyes. After Lisa's it was riya's. Watching the clipping of shyam's and riya's anjali broke down. She was about to fall down but was caught by two people. Kushi and arnav held her before even she hit the ground. Anjali hugged her brother for solace sobbing very hard while kushi cried along with her patting her hair. Arnav did not speak anything other than shooting daggers filled with anger towards that man.

Shyam: nahin...yeh sab jhoot...jhoot...he yelled like a crazy man. But they heard voice from behind

Lisa: aur kitna jhoot bolegi shyam?

All the eyes shifted towards the main door to find lisa with the pole there. Shyam now realized that he was caught RED HANDED. Lisa walked towards him but he yelled even before she says something

Shyam: see raani saiba, she is the one...she is the one who made me to lie to you before. I have no affair with this lady..ive no..

Before even shyam could continue, he felt a burning sensation on his cheek. Yes, shyam manohar jha had been slapped by a WOMAN. He was about to raise his hand back at her but stopped by the police who were ready to take him to jail. He was yelling like a mad man who was followed by Arnav's shooting gaze. They were about to take him away but was stopped

Anjali: ek minute! anjali wiped her tears and pulled out of her brothers shelter. Shyam looked at her atleast to find some chance to fool her again. arnav too did not stop her because he wants her live for herself, fight for herself. She took slow steps towards him placing her hand on the bump and approached him face to face, eye to eye

Shyam: raani saiba , you know how much I lo..Before even he could complete he was given a tight burning slap on his cheek. For the first time in his life he is seeing anjali shaken with anger and disgust. Her nose was flaring and eyes filled with the anger of betrayal. Her fingers reached her neck where the mangalsutra was hanging, which she worshipped every day. But now, she pulled it out of her neck and threw it on his face. Scratched formed on the back of her due to the sudden pull, but she didn't care. She grinted her teeth and

Anjali: last time it was you who pulled my wedding chain. Now im throwing it, cos I don't want you anymore..

Shyam cried fake tears

Shyam: raani saiba, mein sach mein aapse pya..

But she cut him off

Anjali: don't even spell it out. You destroyed the value of love in my life. You cheated three women in the name of love. Don't even let that word come out of your gandha zubaan. It was my mistake and foolishness that I trusted you again and again. but not anymore. I will not let you affect my life nor my baby's. I hate you shyam..i hate you., and I regret for loving you..

As the police man took him away , anjali broke down again crying on her brother while he comforted her patting her head. Anjali hugged kushi, kushi did nothing but silently praying holding her close and sharing her strength with anjali. Arnav walked towards shyam and warned him holding his collar

Arnav: don't ever try to come back here again!!

With that he closed the door on his face completely closing the chapter of the evil MANOHAR JHA

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