Arshi FF : Love, am I not worth it ? * Chapter 38 pg 82 updtd 30.3* - Page 37

Dhruv and Ratna came back. Everyone was very eager to know what happened in Shantivan. Well Dhruv took it upon himself to tell the whole story. During dinner he very dramatically explained all the events without leaving anything. Thus the whole dinner turned into a happy affair. Well everyone was astonished to learn that the soft and silent Ratna would turn into such a tigress and would pounce on Sheetal.

Arnav and Khushi were also there at the dinning table but both didn't speak anything to each other. It was as if there was an awkward silence between them. Sure they were stealing glances at each other but was not ready to confront each other.

After dinner everyone went to bed. Arnav and Khushi were thinking about each other. They had a lot of things to talk but still they were delaying it not knowing how to approach each other. But that night both had a peaceful sleep after two years.

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Next day morning

It was Sunday. Everyone was at home except Ponies and Varad. Varad had taken Ponies to the nearby park to play. Khushi was feeling better. She had finally got rid of her sickness which has been bothering her from past two days.

Since she had taken leave for two days she was sitting with Jules discussing about the past two day's work at office. Arnav was in his room while Khushi was sitting in the living room with Jules. Others were in their own rooms.

While Khushi was talking to Jules, she saw Ponies coming inside the house. Smiling both of them got up and was about to move towards them but Ponies went to their rooms ignoring them. Soon Khushi realized that her babies are upset. She was about to go behind them when she saw Varad coming inside the house with a worried look.

Khushi along with Jules went to him.

Khushi: Badepapa, what happened. Ponies are looking upset. They didn't even talk to us. Is everything all right.

Varad: Pari voh...voh...

Seeing Varad hesitating Khushi understood that something had happened.

Khushi: What happened Badepapa. Please tell me.

Varad (sad): Pari, voh... You know na I took kids to the park to play. When we reached there, we came to know that there was some competition going to take place. Ponies also wanted to take place. But they said that kids can take part only with their father. Hearing that they became upset and came back home.

Khushi closed her eyes in pain and guilt. Maybe it was because of her fault that her kids are suffering. Why this happens to her kids all the time. Whenever they need their father he won't be there with them. She felt the pain coming back. Why all the time her babies had to suffer. No she won't let it happen. She decided to talk to her kids.

Seeing Khushi, Jules felt bad. Why his sister and Ponies had to suffer.

Jules: Don't worry Doll face. I will just go and take Ponies to that competition. You please relax. Everything will be alright.

But Jules realized that Khushi wasn't listening to him but lost in her own thoughts. He slightly shook her. Coming out of her trance, she looked at him. But before he could say anything, she said, "I will go and talk to Ponies."

Julian nodded his head and accompanied Khushi to Ponies' room.

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Arnav was doing some office work sitting in his room. After some time he started feeling thirsty. He saw that the water jug in his room is empty. So he decided to go to kitchen to get water.

While he was passing in front of the kids' room. He saw his sons sitting there with an upset face. He frowned. Now what happened to his little ones. They always used to roam around with a happy face. True his interaction with them is minimal almost equal to null but he knows that his sons are not ones to sulk on some petty issues. They are really matured in that case.

Not liking their sad faces he decided to confront them. He was slightly nervous. It was the first time he was going to talk to his sons in actual. Even after living under the same roof for almost one and a half months, he had never talked to him. It was not like someone had stopped him from talking to them but it was just that he didn't knew how to approach them. He was just confused about their reaction.

He never had any experience with children. So handling them was something that always worried him. Moreover the way they behaved with other family members had always left a doubt in his mind. How they would react to him. Will they like him or hate him. Will they accept him? All these questions kept going on in his mind that he never had the courage to approach them not wanting to offend them.

But keeping all his confusion and worry at bay he decided to talk to them. He knew that he can't go on forever without talking to them. Someday he had to take a step towards them. He only had to take the first step then only he will be able to make his place in their lives. So taking a deep breath and gaining all his courage he entered his sons' room.

He came and stood in front of them. Seeing his shadow they looked up. Their face turned into a frown looking at him. Arnav gulped. Oh god this was going to be tough.

Ponies looked at the person standing in front of them. Their father. They knew that he was their father. Their Mumma had told them that he was their father the day he came here. Well they weren't much fond of him. Answer is simple. He had hurt their Mumma and left them and their Mumma. So he is not going to be forgiven. Not that easily. Nobody gets away hurting their Mumma. So they kept their distance from him. They didn't want to get involved with him and hurt their Mumma.

But seeing him today in front of them made them frown. Now why is he here. He hadn't come near them or tried to talk to them all this time. Then why now. That too when they are upset because of him. They were looking at him keenly.

Arnav kneeled down on floor in front of them while they sat on the bed.

Arnav: Hey little men, what happened? You guys looked upset. Is there any problem.

The frown on the little faces turned into glares. Arnav took a deep breath.

Arnav: Look you guys can tell me. I will help you whatever the problem is. Don't worry. You guys can trust me.

Ponies looked at each other. Finally Arav signalled the other two to go ahead. Arnav was keenly looking at their facial expressions.

Aryan: OK. We will tell you.

Arnav smiled. He got up, took Aryan in his arms and sat on the place where he was sitting with Aryan on his lap. Arav and Arush turned towards Arnav. They took turns to say what happened.

Ponies: Actually we went with Bade Nanu (Varad) to park today. When we reached there, there was some preparations going on. We asked a person what is happening. So he said that a competition is going to take place. We also wanted to take part so we went to give our names for the competition. But they refused to enter our names.

Arnav: What? Why?

Ponies: Because they said that we have to participate along with our father and only fathers can give names. Since we don't have our father we can't participate.

Ponies sat with a sad face. Arnav closed his eyes in pain. Just because he was not there his sons were not allowed to take part in a stupid competition. No he won't allow that. None of his sons' wishes will go unfulfilled. He will make sure of that. He will make sure each and every one of their wishes are fulfilled.

Arnav got up from his place and took his son's hands.

Arnav: Come let's go.

Ponies (frowning): Where

Arnav: For the competition.

Ponies (shocked): What?????

Arnav: Yep. Come let's go.

Ponies smiled. Together they four went out.

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Khushi was coming to talk to Ponies along with Jules. When she was about to enter inside their room. She saw them talking to Arnav about what happened in the park. She saw Jules about to barge in. But she stopped him and together they stood outside listening to their talk.

When Arnav asked Ponies to come with him for the competition, she felt her eyes well up. Finally her kids are getting their father's love. She stood behind. She saw Jules about to stop them. But she stopped him shaking her head. Jules looked at her. She asked him to let them go by nodding her head.

When she saw Arnav coming out of the room she along with Jules hid. She didn't want to confront Arnav or stop him. She let him go. Once she saw Arnav going out with Ponies in his car. She decided to follow them in her car along with Jules. She wanted to see them TOGETHER.

Soon they reached the park. Khushi and Julian stood behind not wanting to get noticed. They saw Arnav going to give names for the competition.

Arnav went and gave names for the competition. It was actually a race where the father has to run taking the kid with him. He saw his sons discussing among themselves. When he got closer he understood what they were discussing. They were trying to decide who among them should participate in the race alongwith Arnav.

Finally they decided to let Arush play who was the youngest among them. Being the older brothers Arav and Aryan decided to step down giving their younger brother chance (No offence they are triplets. All of same age. Just minutes elder and younger). But Arnav had other plans. He chuckled at his sons.

Finally it was time for race. Everyone came forward. Every father with their kid in their arms. Arush came in front of Arnav. But Arnav took Aryan and placed him on him on his shoulders. Then he took Arav and Arush on his either arms. The triplets gaped at their father.

Arav and Aryan: What are you doing. Put us down. We will fail. You run along with Arush.

Arnav (smiling): Relax. Nothing will happen. Don't you know ASRs never fail. We will win. You guys just hold me tight. OK.

Ponies (unsure and hesitantly): OK

Khushi and Julian smiled from far. Trust Arnav to do something like this. Obviously the great ASR won't do anything without any twist. He and his ways. Khushi chuckled at her son's confused faces. They were surely horrified by their father's stunt. The fear of failing can be seen in their faces. She felt bad.

But she knew that once the competition is finished then they were going to jump in happiness. No way her husband is going to fail in his competitions. He has a very big ego at that. He would never fail in anything he does. She was sure of it.

Well Khushi's trust came true. Arnav and Ponies won the race. Even after practicing so much and having only one kid in their hands other fathers couldn't even reach anywhere near Arnav. Arnav went off as if he had nothing in his hands and he was running with bare hands. Ponies as promised clung to their father tightly and Arnav without much effort won the race.

Seeing them winning the race Khushi and Julian came back home. Ponies were jumping up and down in happiness. Soon it was time for prizes. Arnav went to get trophy. As soon as he got down from the stage, Ponies came running to him calling DADDY.

Arnav stilled. It was the first time his sons were calling him Daddy. He felt tears at the back of his eyes. Soon a lone tear was running down his face. Before he could realize what happened Ponies came running up to him and pounced on him.

Due to the sudden pounce Arnav lost balance and fell on his back taking the triplets in his arms. But Ponies weren't bothered. They were laughing calling him Daddy and kissing his face again and again. Arnav held them close and laughed along with them kissing them back.

After sometime Arnav stood up with three of them in his arms. Some people came and congratulated them. They politely accepted it. After sometime they decided to go home. During the drive back, Ponies insisted to have ice creams. Arnav not having heart to refuse them brought ice creams for them. After having their small ice cream treat they reached home.

Khushi was sitting in the living room waiting for them. Julian had gone to his room. As soon as they entered Ponies ran upto their Mumma and said everything. Arnav was looking at Khushi's reaction keenly. But she looked happy. She was happily chatting with Ponies.

Then she asked Ponies to go and get fresh. They happily obliged and ran away to their rooms. Arnav was also going to his room when Khushi came and stood behind his back. Sensing her behind him Arnav turned around and looked at her. She was looking down.

Sensing his gaze on her she looked up.

Khushi (slowly): Thank you

Arnav frowned in confusion.

Khushi (understanding his confusion): Thank you for being there for Ponies. Thank you for giving that happiness to them.

Arnav: Khushi, you don't have to thank me. Whatever I did it is my duty. They are my children also.

Hearing him Khushi felt more guilty. Her eyes filled with tears. All these years he and their kids were separated because of her.

Khushi: I am sorry.

Arnav (concerned): Khushi...

Khushi looked at his eyes. She could see love, care and concern for her. She felt her guilt increase. Not being able to look at the intensity in his eyes. Khushi turned away her face crying. She ran away from there feeling the burden of her guilt increasing.

Seeing her running away Arnav also ran behind her. When he saw Khushi taking her car and going out of the mansion, he also took his car and went behind her.

The morning weather had changed. It had started to rain. Khushi ran her car through the familiar roads of Mumbai city. Arnav was close behind her. After sometime she reached the cliff. The cliff where she comes whenever she's sad. The same cliff which had witnessed her heart felt cries two years old, her break down two years ago.

Khushi came out of the car and came near the end of the cliff. Soon Arnav's car also pulled up behind her car. He also reached the end of the cliff behind her. The rain was pouring heavily. Both of them were drenched but they didn't seem to care.

Khushi fell on her knees and started crying heart out. She felt guilty. It was eating her up. All these years because of her Arnav and her babies had suffered. They were away from each other. She lost her baby, her Tai. Still she did nothing to punish those criminals. Just to protect her unfaithful mother she let those criminals roam freely and hurt others. She felt the burden of her own mistakes weighing down her heart. She felt suffocated.

If she had taken the right decision and punished those criminals earlier then all these wouldn't have happened. It was eating her up that because of her one mistake so many people are suffering including her. The guilt and shame that she felt towards herself was unmeasurable. She self loathed for acting so stupid and letting those criminals loose. That too for whom. For a mother who never cared about her not even once in her life. She wished she could go back in time and give punishment to those three earlier itself.

Seeing Khushi crying Arnav felt like his heart breaking. He never wanted to see his wife in such a situation. So guilty. So painful. So vulnerable and helpless. Her each tear was pricking his heart. He crouched down beside Khushi. Pulling her in his arms Arnav hugged her tight. Khushi cried more keeping her head in his chest.

Arnav started slowly consoling her.

Arnav: Khushi. Baby stop crying. Shhh. It's OK. It's alright. Stop crying bacha.

After sometime Khushi stopped crying and calmed down. Arnav was still whispering sweet nothings to her. She was sniffing a bit. Cupping her face, Arnav made her look at him and placed a soft kiss on her forehead.

Arnav: It's OK, Khushi. Just relax. OK. Everything's alright.

Khushi looked at him with teary eyed.

Khushi (hiccupping): Arnav it is all because of me. It is all because of me.

She continued ranting that.

Arnav hugged her tight.

Arnav: No Khushi. Nothing is because of you. Just calm down. Everything is alright.

Khushi (shaking her head): No Arnav. It is all because of me. It's all because of me, you and our babies are suffering. Because of my mistakes everyone is suffering. It is all my mistakes.

Arnav: Khushi please stop. It is not your fault.

Khushi: No Arnav. It is my fault. I knew everything about them. Still I let them out. I should have punished them. But I never did. If at all I would have punished them earlier then everything would have been different. Maybe our baby would have been alive. Maybe my Tai would have got justice. Everyone would not be suffering so much. Most importantly you and our kids won't be suffering so much. You guys wouldn't have been away from each other for so long. Just because of my unreasonable fear and insecurities I let those criminals hurt everyone.

Arnav trust me when I say this. I never wanted to keep our kids away from you. I always wanted to tell about our kids to you first. But when I found out about my pregnancy you weren't there. I was waiting for you come back when I came to know that I was poisoned to kill our babies. I was so scared. I just wanted you to come back so that I could tell you everything. When you came back I felt like my hope came back. But before I could tell you about my pregnancy you announced that you have to go to Singapore for a year.

I was scared. If you would have gone, then Sheetal would have killed our babies. But I also didn't have the heart to stop you. It was your dream project. I knew that how much you had struggled to get that project. I didn't wanted your dream to remain unfulfilled. So I didn't say anything. I tricked Sheetal into believing that I had miscarriage and went away to London to protect my kids.

Do you know when I was in London I always had this urge to tell you about our kids. Everytime you used to call me I just felt like telling you everything but couldn't. You used to sound so happy about your project. I didn't wanted to ruin your hard work. I always missed you a lot. Whenever I used to go to check up, when I saw our babies for the first time, when they first kicked, all those times I used to missed you a lot. When I used to see other pregnant women come with their husbands, I always wished that you were just there. I always wanted you beside me during all that time. When I was giving birth I just wished you come there by some miracle. Even though you didn't come, when you called me I felt blessed. Somehow you're there with me during the most difficult phase of my life. Then I thought to tell you about them after coming back.

Even after coming also I tried to tell you many times but never got a chance. Seeing Sheetal around you always frightened me. I was afraid that if she somehow finds out that our babies are alive. She would kill our babies. I am sorry Arnav. I know that it was my fault. I should have told you about our babies. But my fear got the better of me. I am really sorry for that. I am sorry that because of me you lost the most important part of our kid's life. I am sorry Arnav. I am really really sorry. Please forgive me. (She cried)

Arnav: No Khushi. Please don't cry. It is not your fault.

Khushi: No Arnav. It is my fault. I never punished those criminals. I knew everything about them. I knew what they actually was. But I never did anything. It was all my fault. If I would have punished them earlier then we wouldn't have lost our baby. Our baby wouldn't have been dead if not for those bi***hes. They killed our child and I did nothing. I allowed them to take advantage of you people. It was because of my fears that everything went wrong. I couldn't even get justice for my Kavya Tai. My Tai died due to them and I didn't even gave them any punishment. I knew how much of a poisonous snakes those two were. Still I didn't do anything. If at all I would have done something earlier then everything would have been fine. Even you people wouldn't have been suffering so much today. All these happened because of me.

Khushi: Shhh Khushi. It's OK. It's not your fault. Anybody at your place would behave like that only. And please stop blaming yourself. It is not your fault. Well not entirely. Even each and everyone of us are responsible. We all let those snakes take advantage of us. So please stop blaming yourself. Because everyone of us is guilty and equally responsible for the situation we are in.

Khushi: No Arnav. It is not your fault. You always tried to keep everything happy. It was my fault that I let them play with my feelings and use my weaknesses to hurt me and others.

Arnav: No Khushi. Even I am at fault. I never stood up against the wrong that happened. I never stopped Di when she tried to hook me up with Sheetal. I never stopped Sheetal from saying herself as my girlfriend or trying to snatch your place. Khushi, the world think of me as a strong man. But from inside I know I am very weak. I always let my family take advantage of me. I never stopped them from doing anything and everything that they wanted in my life. Be it Di, be it Maa or Sheetal. I always let them take advantage of me.

Khushi, you told me that you had a crush on me when you were a teenager. But do you know I used to love you from that time.

Khushi looked at him surprised. Arnav lightly pecked her forehead and smiled.

Arnav (continued): Yes Khushi I used to love you from the time you were 16. You were my first love. Before four years of our marriage I accepted Sheetal as my girlfriend because of a suicide drama created by her. I was helpless at that time. I didn't wanted a girl to loose her life because of me. So I accepted her. But I could never love her. For me she was just my sister's best friend almost like a friend. Nothing more.

After two years of that incident. I saw you for the first time. I had gone to London for a project at that time. I saw you at an exhibition organized by you. I instantly fell in love with you. I didn't know how. I didn't used to believe in love till that day. But when I saw you I knew that you are the one for me. I used to stalk you. See you from far away. But never had the courage to come in front of you.

Khushi remembered the incident. When she was around 16 years old, she always had this feeling that someone was watching over her for sometime. She used to look back but never used to see anyone. But it stopped after sometime. She never bothered about it because it never gave her any bad feeling. Instead had a feel of protection and safety.

Arnav: I wanted to meet you. Talk to you, be your friend first, then take our relation further. I was even planning to propose you. But it all got ruined when I found out that you were only 16. (Khushi frowned). I didn't wanted to bother you. You were too young to understand my love and passion for you. I felt that I shouldn't enter into your life and mess it up due to my love. So I left London without meeting you. But I could never forget you.

But I guess destiny had other plans. I never thought that the girl who I would be marrying will be you when I agreed for our marriage for my brother's sake. I guess that was the best decision of my life. I got you. When I first saw you during our marriage I just felt like grabbing you and kissing you senseless. (Khushi blushed) After marriage also I wanted to take our relation further slowly. But whenever you used to come in front of me I used to loose control over myself.

I always wanted to have a happy life with you. But everytime it all got ruined. I wanted to take our relation slow. First be your friend, then understand you, then love you. I always wanted to tell you how much I love you Khushi. But I could never say it. In the past two years I have wished only one thing that I could meet you once so that I could tell you how much I love you. I love you Khushi. I love you so so much. I know I am terribly late in saying this but I just want to tell you that I love you with everything I have. You are the best thing that ever happened to me.

Arnav hugged Khushi tightly. Khushi was looking at him with a stunned expression. It was the first time he was expressing his feelings openly. Recovering from the shock, Khushi hugged him tightly pressing herself more into him so that even air couldn't pass between them..

Khushi: I love you too Arnav. I love you so much.

Breaking the hug Arnav cupped her face.

Arnav: Khushi, it has been four years to our marriage. We have gone through a lot in these four years. I know our marriage wasn't perfect. There were lots of ups and downs. But I want to forget it all and move forward. I don't want to think about all that happened in past. I want to forget our past. Let bygones be bygones. I don't want to remember it.

Khushi (closing her eyes for a moment): OK Arnav. I think we should leave our past behind and move forward.

Arnav: Great. That means we won't remember or talk about our past again. Whatever happened we won't bring it again between us. OK.

Khushi (smiling): OK Arnav.

Arnav: Khushi umm.. Can I ask you something?

Khushi: What is it Arnav?

Arnav: Hmmm.. Khushi can we start over again. Can you give one more chance to me and our relation. I promise you Khushi I will be best husband and best father in the world. I will never give you a reason to complain.

Khushi looked at his eyes. She could see honesty and sincerity in it. She knew he meant the words. But is she ready for it. Is she really ready to give another chance. True they agreed to put their past behind but can she actually forget all that happened. Even though the wounds of the past are healing but still the scars are left. Will she able to forget everything and give him another chance? Will she be able to trust him again.

Her broken heart still pains. Even though it wasn't his fault but the pain that she went through is still fresh in her mind. A war between her heart and mind was going on. She thought about her kids. They need their father. She can't keep them away from their father.

Khushi (taking a deep breath): OK Arnav. I am ready to give a second chance to you for myself and our babies. But I am not able to forget everything that happened all of a sudden. I need time. I need time to trust you again. You know once trust is broken it is very difficult to get it back. So I need time for that.

We will take our relation forward slowly. For now we will be friends and try to know each other more. Moreover our babies need their father. I don't want them to be away from you anymore. I want you to be there in my and our babies' lives. We will take our relation forward slowly. Meanwhile you can try and get close to Ponies. They have spent a lot of time without their father. I want you guys to know each other more and spend time together.

You can first become their father, then we'll work on our relation. So for now just friends. Is that OK for you.

Arnav looked at Khushi. He knew that she was hurt beyond limits. So it will take her time to accept him. Even though it wasn't his fault all that happened had left a big mark on her heart. But he was glad that she is giving him a second chance. He is going to grab it. He will make sure that she comes back in his life. Maybe time to woo his ladylove back. He will start from the beginning. If she is offering friendship then it is fine.

They will eventually work it out. At least he has her and his sons in his life. That's enough for him for now.

Arnav: OK Khushi. I understand. I know you need time. I will wait. We will be friends for now. I am glad that you are letting me in in your and Ponies' life. I know with time everything will fall in place. For now we will concentrate on Ponies and trying to know each other better.

Khushi (smiling): Thank you Arnav for understanding.

Arnav : You don't have to thank me. Anyways I think we should leave. It's raining heavily and you are almost shivering. Even you had been sick for past two days. I don't want you to get sick again. So come let's go.

Arnav pulled both of them up and together they walked to his car. Getting inside they sat there. Arnav switched on the heater. Both sat there in silence for sometime.

Arnav: Which place is this? I never knew that there is such a cliff in Mumbai.

Khushi (giggling): Well you don't know much about Mumbai. But never mind. Many people doesn't know about this place. Well it is like a secret place for me. Whenever I feel sad I come here. I scream. I cry. I do whatever I feel like. People doesn't know about this place. So nobody comes here. Once Neha and Jules came here, other than that nobody has ever come here.

Arnav: Well you said you would do whatever you feel like, right. I hope you never felt like jumping off from the cliff, right. (He joked and laughed).

Khushi's smile dropped.

Khushi: Well I have felt like jumping off from here many times. Two times I was almost on the verge of jumping. First when I lost our baby and I saw you with Sheetal. I felt betrayed. That day I truly felt like jumping but then I came a phone from Aashiyaana and I went there. When I saw the faces of the little babies there and I felt better. From that day I started waiting for our baby to come back to us.

Second time was when you married Sheetal, I truly felt like dying. I came here. I screamed, I cried. I don't know that day also it was raining so much. I laid here for sometime I don't remember for how long. Then Neha and Jules came and took me to Paradise. That day I survived just because of Ponies. I don't know if they wouldn't have been there. I don't know what would have happened.

A lone tear escaped her eyes. Arnav had closed his eyes not able to hear about the pain that she went through. Opening his eyes he pulled her into him arms and hugged her tight. He was glad that she stayed strong and didn't do anything stupid. They sat there like that for sometime.

Khushi: Arnav I think we should go. We didn't inform anyone at home. They will be worried. You go in this car. I will follow you in my car.

Arnav: Are you sure. If you want we will send driver later to pick your car. (He said slightly concerned about her health)

Khushi: Arnav, I am fine. I can drive. I will come in my car.

Arnav nodded his head. Khushi got down and went to her car. Soon both reached home in their own cars. Getting down they entered inside. Ponies were in the living room waiting for them. Others were also there.

Seeing them coming in together, they guessed that they had sorted out the problems between them. A small smile was playing in both Arnav and Khushi's lips. Seeing them Ponies ran and hugged them. They picked them up.

Arav : Mumma where were you.

Khushi mentally chuckled. Her possessive kids.

Khushi: Well we had some work so went out. So what are you guys doing.

Arush: Nothing we had lunch and were waiting for you.

Khushi: Well. Since it is a Sunday. Why don't we all play something. (She said looking at everyone).

Others looked at her astonished. They didn't expect Khushi to ask them to play but were happy. Everyone smiled and nodded. Ponies were happy and started jumping up and down.

Khushi: So what do you want to play.

Ponies looked at each other and said: Cricket

Khushi: OK then we will go out and play cricket in the evening.

Ponies squealed in happiness. They were happy. First time they were getting to play something with their family. Khushi smiled looking at them. She looked at Julian and Neha. They both smiled back reassuring her that her decision is right.

Well she hadn't forgiven the others but she was doing it for her kids' happiness. True she forgave Arnav but for others it will take sometime. But Arnav's case was different.

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In the evening the weather changed once again. The rain stopped and sun came out. The weather was pleasant. Everyone got ready to play. Even Girish and Sumitra also came. Ponies were very happy to see them. They all came out to the big garden in front of Paradise.

NK, Akash and Dhruv had changed the garden to almost a cricket ground. Everyone was divided into two teams. Arnav was the captain of one team and Shyam was the captain of another team. In the first group was Arnav, Khushi, Arav, Aryan, Arush, Julian, Neha, Dhruv, Varad, Sojal, Girish and Sumitra. In the second team there was Shyam, Anjali, NK, Lavanya, Akash, Payal, Arjun, Ratna, Manohar, Manorama, Shlok and Aastha.

Others were seeing the game and encouraging them. Dadaji, Nanaji and Ajooba were the umpires. The game began and everyone was playing with whole heart. First Arnav and Khushi were batting. When Ponies's chance came, everyone became little bit lenient. They let them win. Finally Arnav's team won the game.

Ponies were jumping up and down in happiness. As soon as the game finished. They ran and hugged both Arnav and Khushi. Arnav was becoming like a child with his sons. He was enjoying their company so much.

After game everyone went back and got freshened up. Arnav and Khushi informed everyone about their decision to give a second chance to their relationship. All were happy and wished them.

Now time for family

And then dealing with the bit***s