Buaji and Garima knew that Khushi would be visiting again today and they really wanted to try make things okay between Khushi and them again as they felt that they had repented enough though out these years. The Raizada's too all really wanted Khushi to forgive them and come back again. Therefore, Buaji had invited the Raizada's over so that they could all try to sort things out once again. Arnav knew that no amount of years would heal what Khushi had gone through nor would she ever be able to forget the past, however he was determined to bring Khushi back into his life again, this time with the own will.
Rahul had arranged for someone to drop Khushi to the Gupta's from the train station and when she reached the Gupta house, she was surprised to see Arnav waiting for her at the door.
Arnav however got a bigger shock when the tiny girl holding Khushi's hand called her 'MA'. Due to his shock, he did not manage to realize that Khushi was wearing the mangalsutar he had tied on her neck. His mind was bombarded with thoughts,questions..He looked into Khushi's eyes to try find the answers.
(bdw nobody accept Babuji knew of Khushi's exact whereabouts or about Rahul, Jia.. In this full OS, Babuji has now recovered fully. Both Khushi & Arnav looked into each other's eyes for what seemed like eternity. Khushi broke the eye lock and managed to mutter a 'hi'. (Rahul had taught English & she could now speak it quite fluently). All Arnav could manage however was 'Ma?' with a questioning and heartbroken look. Khushi looked at him with a confused face but then realized that Arnav thought she had remarried. She did not say anything to tell him that she hadn't or lessen his confusion.
Jia: Ma, why is uncle calling you Ma? And have I seen uncle before? I remember him from somewhere
Khushi: Jia, Say Namaste to uncle
Jia: Namaste uncle she said sweetly.
Arnav looked at Jia and couldn't resist smiling at the small girl with the innocent cute face looking up at him: Hello!
He then bent down and gave her a small kiss on the cheek.
Arnav knew that this was not the right time to ask Khushi about anything, so he moved aside and let her and Jia in.
Jia then asked Khushi: Ma, I know where I've seen uncle. It's him in the photo you have in your room isn't it??
Arnav heard that and his heart skipped a beat. Even after all these years, Khushi had a photo of him in her room and that meant that there was still hope of something between them again.
But all his hope's crashed once again when he saw Jia with Khushi.
Khushi turned behind and looked at Arnav, wondering if he had heard what Jia had said about the photo. She thought she saw a tear forming in his eye.
Buaji's voice interrupted both Arhi's thoughts.
Buaji:Khushi bitiya!!! I'm so happy to see you. Please come in.
Everybody(Raizada's & Gupta's) ran towards Khushi welcoming her and trying to hug her, however Khushi just held her hand's up and said Namaste and asked Jia to do the same. He eyes looked for Babuji in the crowd and when they set on him, she ran towards him and hugged him affectionately and broke down into tears.
Khushi: Babuji, I'm so happy to see you! I've missed you too much. Babuji, I've brought someone to meet you. Jia, come darling, take Babuji's blessing. Babuji, my daughter Jia. Jia, after taking Babuji's blessing, take these entire uncle's & auntie's blessings okay?
Jia: Okay ma. (She skipped around the house playfully while taking everyone's blessings)
Everybody's faces were work seeing when Khushi's words played back in their heads, 'my daughter Jia'. Everyone had the same questions which Arnav had had, had Khushi remarried? But she hadn't signed the divorce paper's before she left.. Naniji then saw the MangalSutar on Khushi's neck and knew it was the same one Arnav had put around her. She smiled to herself but did not say anything. Nobody else had the guts to ask Khushi about that.
Khushi then walked towards Anjali and hugged her and asked her if she was okay. Whatever had happened, Anjali had still treated her well during the hardest period in Khushi's life and Khushi knew exactly what Anjali must have gone through after finding out about Shyam.
Khushi's phone then rang, and it was Rahul
Rahul: Di, open the door and look outside
Khushi: What?
Rahul: Di, just open the door!!!
Khushi then walked towards the door and opened it, everyone's eyes on her.
Rahul was at the Gupta's door!
Rahul: surprise!!!!
Khushi: aap??? A smile crept up her face immediately and hugged him fondly
Rahul: I knew you'd love my surprise!Jia: PAPA!!!
Everybody looked to see who they thought must be Khushi's husband. Arnav couldn't bear to look, and just looked at Khushi sadly..
Rahul then greeted everyone and his gaze seemed to stop at Anjali.
Rahul: um.. I remember you from somewhere.. omg the jewelers shop!! Anjaliji!!
Anjali recognized him from somewhere too: omg yes, the jewelers shop! Rahulji!!
Everyone including Khushi were confused at how Rahul and Anjali knew each other. Rahul turned toward Khushi and said
Rahul:Di, you know I was telling you a kind lady helped me choose the earrings I bought for Jia when I was in Lucknow, well this is the lady, Anjaliji!!
Arnav only heard Rahul call Khushi Di, and his thought's came out loudly: What the? Did he just call Khushi Di?
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