ARHI SS: In Another Life Ch38-pg87 COMPLETE - Page 41

Chapter 29: The Beginning of Shyam's Downfall

For the past week, Shyam had been drowning in work. He hadn't had a second to go and see his beloved Khushiji and this was largely due to NK. On the first day, NK had gone out and hired a bunch of actors to go and ask Shyam for legal help, after all, Shyam was still and lawyer. He didn't want to ask people who needed actual help because he knew that they'd get screwed over once Shyam was arrested.

Speaking of arrested, Mr X had continued to collect evidence of Shyam's misconduct and he had collected more than what anyone would've thought. Arnav now had evidence to suggest that Shyam was not only an adulterer but a thief and a murderer. You see, when Khushi and Arnav told her parents the good news, her father had managed to congratulate her. They had been overwhelmed with joy until he told them how he had got into his state. It took the entire Gupta family to restrain Arnav from killing Shyam.

Shyam's rein of terror was coming to an end very soon. In fact it happened the day that Payal and Akash came home from their honeymoon and the day that Mamiji, Naniji and Anjili came home.

After they had time to relax and freshen up, Arnav had told them the happy news. The only people who weren't excited were Mamiji and Shyam. Naturally Shyam started planning ways to get rid of Arnav but Arnav knew what he was capable of now and he's make sure that he never had a chance to put his plan into action.

They were having lunch and chatting light-heartedly.

"Di, how was pilgrimage?" asked Arnav.

"It was good but I missed everyone and the baby especially missed it's daddy."

"So Akash, how was your honeymoon?" asked NK.

Akash and Payal blushed.

"It was good." Replied Akash.

"Just good?" teased Anjili.

"Yes."

"I want to see all the pictures you took while you were there." Said Naniji.

Akash and Payal reddened further.

"Well, there's not that many pictures." Explained Akash.

"Why not? You were there for a week. What else could you have been doing?" teased Naniji.

By this time Akash and Payal were tomato red and Mamiji was bristling. The rest of the family laughed at their expense.

Naniji decided to change the topic. "We should go over to Khushi's house and offer them a proper proposal."

"That's a good idea Nani. I'll get on the phone after lunch and arrange everything." Said Anjili.

"Oh guys, I've invited Khushji and her family over to watch the video I made for Akash and Payalji's wedding." Said NK.

"Oh I can't wait to see it NK." Said Akash excitedly.

"Neither can I." agreed Payal.

Arnav directly looked at Shyam while saying, "It should really be something special."

Chapter 30: Shyam's Downfall

The Gupta's had arrived after lunch followed by a lot of teasing and congratulations for the happy couple, Arnav and Khushi. Arnav led everyone to the seating area which had the wide screen tv with high definition and perfect resolution.

Once everyone was seated, NK spoke, "I haven't edited this because I wanted it to feel like a home movie. So you guys will get to see the behind the scenes and the bloopers. I hope you all like it."

The video began with footage of NK, who looked like he had just woken up, explaining what he was going to film throughout the day. It then showed the pooja and a very annoyed Anjili telling NK to turn off the camera and focus on praying. Everyone had laughed at that. It then showed the breakfast where Naniji and Arnav had told NK to turn off the camera. Finally it showed NK on the rooftop helping with the decorations.

NK stood up and grabbed the remote. "Unfortunately, I left my camcorder on the roof so we are going to have to fast forward it a bit until it gets to the good parts."

Shyam's eyes had bulged at the mention of the camera on the roof. He quietly stood up and attempted to leave.

"Where are you going jijaji?" asked Arnav who had been keeping a close eye on Shyam.

"I have a lot of work to do, sale saab, so I'll watch the rest later."

"No you don't." NK came and dragged Shyam back to his seat and sat down next to him, sandwiching him between Anjili and himself. "I worked really hard on this video and I want to share it with everyone right now."

NK fast forwarded the video until just before Khushi came on to the roof. The video continued to play until it showed Shyam and Khushi's conversation, Arnav beating up Shyam and Arnav and Khushi's conversation. NK stopped the video right after that, after all there was nothing more to see.

The expressions of the people who had just watch the video varied. It ranged from confused to heartbroken, outraged to disgust. And every single one of those faces turned towards Shyam.

"Well I hope you guys got a lot out of the video I just showed you. I'm going to let Nanav take over now because he has something to share too."

"Thanks NK." Arnav stood up and walked to the front to address everyone. "I know how you all must be feeling, I felt the same way when I found out. Actually you guys just saw how I felt. But I had a private investigator look into Shyam Monohar Jha, and it turns out that our beloved jijaji is nothing more than scum. I have enough evidence to put Shyam away for life or maybe even give him a death sentence."

"No!" Anjili screamed.

"Di please trust me. That man that you worship is a devil and you deserve way better than him. The police should be here to take him away soon."

Just as he said that, Om Prakash came running towards him.

"Sir, the police are here." He said.

"Good send them up."

Arnav and NK restrained Shyam to prevent him from running and Akash restrained Anjili from freeing Shyam.

"Which one is Shyam Monohar Jha?" asked one of the police officers.

"The one we're holding." Answered NK. "Be careful, he's a slippery one."

One of the police officers hand cuffed Shyam and 3 others had to escort him out of the Raizada Mansion. Arnav, Khushi and NK breathed a sigh of relief after he had gone.