Diwali...
Khushi wore a beautiful pink saree.
She decorated the Raizada house with lit lamps.
Khushi did puja.
Anand smiled:Khushi is the light of this house.After she came we celebrated diwali after many years.
Arnav stared at Anand.
He said in his mind:I know that a beast like you can blow out the light.But before that i should get you jailed with the help of the numerous no.of girls who were used by you.
An:Khushi...what about diwali sweets?
K:I am bringing prasad daddy.
Khushi fed Anand the sweet with her hand.
Arnav saw lust in Anand's eyes.He suppressed his anger.
An:It's made by you?
K:Yes Daddy,i love making sweets.
A:It is sweet like you.
K:Thank you.
Arnav thought:Khushi is so innocent that she mistakes his lust for fatherly affection.
Khushi fed him sweets.Arnav fed him back.
Arnav got a phone call.
"Hi...this is Aman..."
Arnav was excited:Hey buddy.After college days you went to US.Right?
Aman:Ya...I am on vacation now.So I thought I will call you.Come to our meeting place man.
A:Now?But...
He was hesitated to leave Khushi alone.
Am:No excuse.Come yaar.
A:Ok,i will come now.
After the call got disconnected...
A:Khushi...let us go to meet my old friend Aman.
K:Now?No Arnav.You go alone.I have so much of work to do.
A:Clme on Khushi.It can be done later.Srrvants will do that.
K:I don't like leaving everything to the srvants.Certain things have perfection only if the lady of the house does that.
An:Anyways guys..I am going to sleep.I am really tired.Good night.
Arnav was relieved.He thought:He has gone to sleep.So no need to get tensed.
A:Ok Khushi.I will come back soon.
K:Ok.
Arnav went to meet Aman.
Khushi went to the bedroom.
Anand cam inside.
K:Daddy...you did'nt sleep yet?
An:No.I want water.Can you bring some water?
K:Sure.
Khushi poured water into the glass from the jug and gave it to him.
He drank water and pat on her shoulder:Thanks Khushi.
Slowly her fingers moved to her arms...then to her face.
Khushi was shocked.She moved backward.She was not able to understand what was happening.She doubted whether it was a nightmare or a reality.She was confused about the way he touched her.
K:Daddy...
An:I am not Daddy.I am your sweet uncle Khushi.You don't remember my face as you were small when I was in your house as a paying guest.
Suddenly Khushi remembered Shashi revealing to Arnav that her sweet uncle only molested her.
She was shocked.
K:That means...you...you only molested me?
An:Oh...so you know that you were a rape victim during childhood?Yes,it's me.
Khushi's heart was broken into pieces.Her eyes were filled with tears.
K:I have always trusted you like i trust my father.But you...
He laughed:I am so lucky.I could enjoy the little Angelic beauty Khushi Kumari Gupta.But i never ever thought that i would be able to enjoy the same girl when she turned into a beautiful lady.
Khushi got scared.
An:Do you know why i accepted you as my daughter in law?So that i can use you whenever I want you.
Khushi got scared of his evil smile.
K:Are you not ashamed?You are a beast who spoiled an innocent child.You are a demon who is eyeing on your step son's wife.Even the men who go to the call girls are better than you.Arnav is right.You are meant to be hated.You don't deserve anyone's love.
Anand laughed:I don't need love.I need only money and physical pleasure.Come on sweet lady...your sweet uncle is calling you.
Khushi got scared.But when he went closer to her she gathered all her courage and slapped him.He was shocked.Like a wild animal he roared and pulled her hair.She cried out of pain.He pushed her to the bed and held her hands tight so that she cannot defeat him.She cried loudly.
An:Nobody is there to save you.Your Arnav is not here.In this palace like house if anybody cries loudly also no neighbour would be able to hear it.
She cried loudly.
Anand went closer to her to taste her.Suddenly somebody pulled him back with force.He was shocked.It was Arnav.
Khushi was relieved:Arnav!
A:How dare you try to hurt my Khushi?
He punched him in the stomach.
A:I knew that girls are your weakness.But I never ever thought that you could stoop so low by raping an innocent child.
He hit him again.
A:But when I am alive you can't touch my Khushi.
Anand laughed.
Anand:You think you can be the saviour of a pure Angel?It is not possible my son.Because her purity was already snatched by me during her childhood.You said I can't touch your Khushi?I have touched your Khushi many times.
His words tore Khushi's heart.Arnav lost his control and punched him in his face.
Anand punched him back in his face.
Khushi cried:Arnavvv!
Anand pushed him.He fell down.Arnav's forehead hit the wall and it started bleeding.
Khushi cried:Arnav!
She tried to run towards him.But Anand held her hand.
An:He will lose his consciousness now.Nobody can save you darling.Come...
He pushed her to the bed and tried to jump over her.Khushi screamed.
Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani
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