Arshi SS: Lonely last Part up 3.6.17 - Page 34

Khushi's POV

I look at him when he says "London". I m sure he cares for me, but I don't want him to forget his responsibilities towards his family. They don't mean anything to me, but they are his family. They nurtured him since he was a child. He shouldn't forget that.

"Arnavji, I don't want to move to London" he looks at me.

"Why? What happened?"

" Arnavji, they need you. Your presence in Delhi is important. I don't like them, doesn't mean that you should dislike them. After all they are your family. They want you."

"Khushi..." He tries to protest

"No Arnavji. Mrs.Devyani is still under shock. Mrs.Manorama is in jail. Nanheji's mom is unwell, he is going back to Sydney. Mrs.Jha is always dependent on others. N Mr.Akash is depressed since jiji went to jail. I don't think there's anyone who can handle the situation right now."

"Di said she will handle the situation. She has promised" I look at him with a confused expression.

"Are you sure?"

He nods his head. Mrs.Jha has surprised me. I hope she handles her house. I wish she had thought this before, then I and jiji didn't have to suffer so much. I wish she had used her brain before.

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Anjali's POV

I am heartbroken on knowing what my family did for me. Why did I behave like a jerk? How could I not see Khushiji's pain? How could I ignore Payalji's sad face? How could I? Why? Why did they have to suffer for me? I was so much lost in my pain that I couldn't see their tears. I was selfish, I shouldn't have been.

I feel extremely bad. They shouldn't have done this for me. I am sad. I go to Nani' s room. Tears flow through my eyes continuously.

"Why Nani? Why did you punish Khushiji? " Nani is also heartbroken. She did that for me, but I had never asked her to.

"Bitiya I thought you would feel the same pain if you saw her..I was wrong. I shouldn't have done that" I can feel the pain in her voice.

"To reduce my pain, you gave her pain? Nani I never told you to punish her. We r responsible for Khushiji's depression. We r responsible for Payalji's imprisonment."

Nani cries. I can see her suffering. Nani has realized her mistake.

" I shouldn't have done this. Khushi bitiya didn't have to suffer. I am sorry Khushi bitiya, I am sorry Payal bitiya. I didn't have the rights to punish them. I made her stay in her room only. I made her feel lonely. I was so cruel. I shouldn't have done that. I lost my bubbly n cheerful Khushi bitiya. I didn't do anything with Payal bit it a, but at the same time I ignored her pain. I should have been with Payal bitiya. I could not become a good grandmother, I couldn't. Forgive me" Nani cries more.

"I should have been witty to know that my fate couldn't be good. Papa had betrayed mamma. How could I expect my fate to be better? I should have known that why any man would like to marry a limp? I should have opened my eyes when he always fooled me about his work. How did he agree to be a ghar jamai? He was always betraying me n I always believed him. I was such a fool to believe him over my chotte. I was such a fool to get angry on Khushiji. I had not known the truth unless that accident took place. He looked happy rather than concerned. That's when I started doubting him, n then I got to know his true colors from Aman. I wish I was sensible before. How could I trust that cheat? I hate myself for this."

Nani says "Yes we were wrong n we are getting punished. We lost our bahus, chotte left us."

"Its good that Chotte is concentrating more on his marriage. What have I given to chotte in so many years? I have never done anything for him. I have always been dependent on him. Its high time I let him concentrate on his life. I shouldn't be a burden on him. After mamma papa's death it was chotte who looked after us. Its my time to be a good sister"

"Meaning? How will you handle things?"

" I need to prepare my resume"

Nani looks a bit better. Its high time I look for a job. I need yo handle the situation in home. Anjali Singh Raizada will prove herself to be good enough to handle this house.

"How is Akash bitua?"

My heart wrenches when I hear his name. I couldn't believe that my silent brother would behave badly with Payalji. He is also a reason for her to suffer. I just wish I could make things alright. He was crying.

"He has locked himself in his room. He was crying a lot. He feels bad for what he did to Payalji. He says he wants her back. He wants her to forgive him. Its not easy Nani. Payalji has also suffered. He feels guilty. He is ashamed of himself n his mother. Maybe Khushiji's slaps has brought him to right path. I think he is repenting Nani. He misses Payalji. He needs time to recover."

Nani cries.

"Daughter in laws are the pride of a house, n we did a big mistake by hurting them. That's why today there is no peace in Shantivan. Shantivan is facing the curse." Nani says.

"We have made a mistake, so we will have to face the punishment" I say. I have to be strong.

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After 8 years,

In London,

Arnav's POV,

I am sitting in front of my laptop. I am in Skype, in a video call, with Di. Di has always been in touch with me. She has realized her mistake. Khushi has no problem with me being in touch with Di. But still she is not able to forgive Di or the other Raizadas. I respect her decision. 8 years back, Di n Nani had come to Khushi's home to beg for forgiveness. But Khushi couldn't forget the pain they gave her. She hadnt forgiven them. Even I didn't force her to, because I have seen how much my wife has suffered for them. Initially I wasnt talking well with Di. I used to reply to only what's required. But as years passed, I guess I m becoming her chotte.

I can see Di, in my laptop.

"How are you chotte? N Khushiji?" She asks.

"We are fine, in fact better. How is your business going?"

"Its good" she replies.

I forgot to tell that Di has started working. She runs a hotel in Delhi. Di has always been a good cook. Now the Raizada family runs on Di's budget. I have removed Akash from my company. I don't think I need to tel the reason. He has found a job for himself. N I don't really contribute to Shantivan. I guess Di is capable of filling her family's stomach.

"Where are the cuties?"

I show my cute 1 year old Aisha to Di. She was sleeping on the cradle, now I pick her up in my arms. She is our princess.

"Arun stop running. Baby have breakfast. Arun..Arun..listen to me" Khushi shouts from behind. I turn to look at Khushi running behind Arun. This happens daily. Arun, our 4 year old prince, always irritates his mamma. I laugh looking at Khushi's tired face. These babies have made us happy. After Arun came into our life, Khushi has got herself back to the old, bubbly and chirpy Khushi.

Di can see them. She laughs.

"Arun is very naughty" she says.

Arun goes back to Khushi when she emotionally blackmails him that she wouldn't talk to him. Mamma's boy. I smile. Finally Khushi makes him eat.

"Where is Ansh?" Ansh is Di's son. He is 7.

Ansh comes to chat. Di goes.

"Hi buddy. How r u?" I ask him.

"I m fine mama. How r u? N where is Mami?"

"I m fine dear"

I call Khushi. No matter how much she dislikes Di but she loves Ansh. Because Ansh hasn't done anything wrong to her.

Khushi brings Arun too.

"Hello my baby how r u?" She asks.

"I m fine Mami. When r u both coming home?"

She gulps her throat.

"Tomorrow" she replies. She doesn't want to go to Shantivan but she wants to see Ansh. For him we will enter Shantivan.

Tomorrow, the day when Payal will be released from jail. I had talked to my lawyer n the judge decreased the punishment from ten to eight years. Khushi has been very thankful. She smiles at Ansh.

Khushi's POV

After 8 years we come back to India. I am getting nervous. Today I will be meeting my jiji after 8 long years. Poor jiji, she has suffered so much. Mrs.Manorama Raizada was out, 3 years back. But the Raizadas didn't let her stay with them. It must have been the toughest decision for them. What amuses me is, Mr.Akash was the one who didn't let his mother stay with them.

Oh yeah, my hubby had removed him from AR since he wasn't so efficient. After jiji went to jail he hardly went to office. I n my kids along with their dad are waiting outside the station. Just 2 minutes n jiji will be out.

Arnavji is carrying Aisha. I m holding Arun. There comes Jiji. I and Arnavji smile. I hug my jiji. I forgot to tell you, jiji has broken all the ties with the Guptas once she got to know how they behaved with me. Happy tears flow through my eyes. Jiji is also crying.

"How are you Jiji?"

"What Do you think?" Jiji teases me. We chuckle.

Jiji looks at my two kids. She smiles. She is astonished.

"They are your kids?"

I nod my head.

"He us Arun n she is Aisha" Jiji goes to my kids n kisses them.

"How are you Payal?" Asks Arnavji.

Jiji nods her head. We turn back to leave. I see the whole Raizada family n Gupta family. I m surprised to see them.

They all look at us with guilt. I hold my jiji's hand. Mr.Akash looks terrible. He has turned very pale n thin. He has grown beard, or rather not shaved. I see him heading towards Jiji.

Jiji gets emotional looking at him. Maybe she still loves him. I got to know from the jailer today that Mr.Akash used to come to meet Jiji everyday. I was surprised to know that. Maybe both love each other.

I can see tears brimming through their eyes. He wipes jiji's tears.

"Forgive me Payal. I always gave you pain. Maa did so much with you n I just behaved like a jerk. Never thought about your pain. I just kept hurting you. I never tried to understand the reason for you n Khushiji to hide Shyam's truth. I am sorry Payal. Because of me you had to suffer in jail for so many years. Forgive me Payal. Forgive me Khushi." He folds his hands. Jiji gulps her throat. She keeps her hands on his.

"It shouldn't repeat again Akash"

"It won't" he nods his head in a no. Jiji cries.

"I need some time. You need to prove yourself Akash. I will forgive you once I m satisfied that you wouldn't hurt me" Akash nods his head.

I see the Gupta's n Raizadas coming towards me. Miss.Anjali Raizada comes forward.

"Khushiji, you n Payalji had to suffer a lot because of me. I am really ashamed of my behaviour. I am sorry Khushiji. I should have been sensible before. Please forgive me. Please." Miss.Raizada pleads.

My heart somewhere melts. Its been eight years now. I should forgive her, maybe.

"Bitiya, forgive me also. I became so blind in my grand daughter's love that I punished you for no reason. I am sorry bitiya. I m sorry Payal bitiya."

We look at the old lady. I look at Arnavji. He is expressionless. Of course it should be me who shud decide.

"Its been 8 years, please forgive us" pleads Mrs.Devyani.

I n Jiji go to them, n smile.

"We forgive you. But we need an assurance that this won't repeat again"

Nani and Di hug us. Tears flow from their eyes. Arnavji smiles. The Gupta's come forward.

"I know that you all are ashamed of your deeds. I understand, Jiji is your own blood n I am not. Of course you all would care for her" I say. I am not angry anymore.

"Titliya, we didn't mean to hurt you. We were just over concerned for Payal bitiya"

"But can you explain why did you all try to take my house away?"

They are speechless.

"I am sorry, I won't be able to forgive you. Because you all betrayed me. Broke my trust. I grew up under your roof n when I needed you, you just threw me out. I am sorry, I can't forgive you all"

"But"..

"Di, Nani let's go home" I say.

We all leave. The family is talking to my kids. I n Arnavji play with Ansh. Ansh is a cutie pie. He is one of the main reason for me to enter Shantivan.

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We r finally back to RM. Nani does the pooja. She has two kalash at the door. One for me n one for Jiji. She encircles the plate for us n puts the tika. I slightly push the kalash from my leg. The rice falls down. We enter in, with our kids. Akash jijaji n Jiji are also welcomed the same way.

All of a sudden Nanheji n naina come.

"Khushi how can you forget us? You didn't even meet me" Naina complains.

"I was about to.."

"When Khushiji? Not fair huh. N you people remember me or not" Nanheji says looking at the family.

"Nk bhai we remember you" Di n jijaji say.

"Haan haan. That's why you people didn't think of getting me married yet" he pouts.

"Yeah its high time we get them married" Arnavji says, "I wonder how it would be to handle these two irritating people in same house" he complains.

There Arnavji receives two smacks.

"We r not irritating Mr.Raizada" says Naina.

"I can feel that" he mocks.

"You haven't married yet?" Asks Jiji.

"How can we marry without your presence bhabi?" Says Nanheji.

Jiji feels elated. She hugs Naina.

"Now let's start their wedding preparations" I say.

"I will call the pandit to fix the marriage" Di says.

All are busy in wedding preparations.

"Finally everything's alright" says Arnavji.

I side hug him

"Our complete family" I say

The end.

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