Arnav was driving and he asked ...Still angry with me?
Khushi was silent, didnt reply...
Arnav smiled and said...Lets get this thing over first, then I will make it up to you...
Arnav dropped Khushi home and kissed her on her head and said...Lock the house and be safe...
Khushi worriedly...Plz you also take care and get back soon... Arnav nodded and was on his way to get Di, Mami ji and Nani ji. He was constantly in touch with the police...
They had raided the address given by Arnav, but Shyam had fled...Some man was knocking on the door and calling out for Shyam. The police had caught him and he was under investigation. The police had left some men near the house to spy on Shyam...
Shyam on the loose... That really worried Arnav...Shyam couldnt be trusted even for a second...He would strike at them the min he got the chance...Now Arnav wanted all of his family members to be safe and under one roof, so he could keep an eye on them...Carefully he made his way to Shantivan...
Khushi got inside the house, locked the door and asked Shanti bai to keep it locked at all time...Zoyee had been crying. When she saw Khushi, she started to cry more...Khushi was covered in mud, she couldnt pick her...So she asked Shanti bai to carry her and bring her up to her room...On her way up she comforted Dadi ji, who had been worried sick...
Dadi ji...Khushi what happened to you and what happened at Shantivan?
Khushi...Dadi ji, dont worry all is fine...Everyone from Shantivan will be here soon...I must shower...
Khushi ran a quick shower then saw to her baby's need. She was feeding her when Arnav entered the room quietly...Making sure not to disturb the baby, he took his clothes off and had a quick shower...
Arnav came out towel drying his hair, Zoyee heard him and sat up...The minute she saw him, she chuckled and said...Da Da...
Arnav threw the towel on the chair and said..Yes my Baby...Come here... Zoyee kicking her feet, raised her little arms and willingly went to her daddy...Arnav kissed her chubby cheeks soundly, raised her in the air and blew on her tummy, making her laugh out loud...
Khushi...Is everyone downstairs??
Arnav...Ya, lets go...
Khushi...Any news of Shyam?
Arnav..Nothing yet...Ill tell you the details later...I dont want to upset everyone...
When they went in the sitting room, the whole family was sitting there...Worried and their faces down...
Zoyee saw Amma and she cooed... Amma saw her and took her in her arms. The whole family became happy and were smiling with the arrival of Zoyee...
Khushi saw Di sitting in one corner, she went to her and hugged her...Di, im so glad you are here...Everything will be fine...
Di hugged Khushi back and said...Thank you for everything...But, I think I have put you all in danger...Maybe I should go find him and talk to him...
Khushi...NO Di, dont say that...Im glad you are here...Among your family...Dont even think like that...
Khushi was a little apprehensive cause of Di's remark...She thought she better keep an eye on her...And inform Arnav ji about it...
Khushi was busy the whole day, looking after all her guests and trying to settle them...
Zoyee had helped a lot in entertaining everyone by keeping them happy and occupied...It was night now and most of the members of the house had retired to their respected bed rooms...Zoyee sat in Di's lap with her milk bottle in her mouth...
Arnav sat near her Di and put his head on her shoulders...DI, I have missed you a lot...IM glad you have come back to us...
Di touched his brother's face and said...IM sorry Chotey, please forgive me...
Zoyee saw her Da Da and Di ignoring her...she made an angry sound...to get their attention...They both laughed and Arnav kissed Zoyee on her head and said...This is my Di, you better be good with her...Zoyee smiled at him and dropped the bottle...
Khushi came and said...Time for you to sleep, little lady...
Di hugging Zoyee said...Let her sleep with me tonight...
Arnav started to refuse...Di, she...
Khushi cut in and said...Sure Di, if she cries, just call me...
Arnav looked at Khushi...He knew Zoyee wouldnt sleep without them...But remain silent...Didnt know what Khushi was up to...Zoyee went willingly with Di...
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Later in their bed room, both were lying on the bed...Arnav was checking and answering text msgs for the night, said...You know Zoyee wont sleep without us...So why did you allow her to sleep with Di?
Khushi moved closer to him, almost lying on top of him said...We also need some private time together...
Arnav smiled..Oh really...I didnt know Zoyee was hampering our private life... Come here...
Arnav pulled her towards him and started to kiss her...Khushi gasped and said...Im just teasing you...wait...
Arnav kissed her passionately...Khushi kissed him back...His lips moved towards her neck and Khushi said...ASR, I was just teasing you...
Arnav...still kissing her...Hmmm...tease me everyday like this, I dont mind...Are you still angry at me?
Khushi was getting distracted by his kisses, she needed to tell him the reason, why she let Zoyee sleep with Di...before she completely falls under his spell...
Khushi moved back, putting some space between them and said...Wait, plz...Listen to me...
Arnav was in no mood to stop... Khushi, dont trouble me, im busy...
Khushi...Arnav ji, this is important plz...I let Zoyee sleep with Di, cause she said something which really scared me...
Arnav was busy kissing her neck, he stopped and said...What? This better be good...Are you getting back at me?
Khushi then told him what Di had told her...That she was Putting them all in danger by being here and it would be better if she went in search of Shyam, on her own...
Arnav sat up and said..What the?? Is she crazy...doesnt she know him?
Khushi... Shes just trying to protect us... I told her it would endanger us all more...Thats why I let Zoyee sleep with her...So she would be occupied...
Arnav was now deep in thoughts...Khushi we have to keep an eye on her...He might try to contact her, worst, might meet and kidnap her or something...
Khushi gasped...She doesnt have a cell phone, how will he contact her, he doesnt know where she is, does he?
Arnav looked at Khushi and said...He knows shes here...
Khushi...How??
Arnav...I dont want anyone to know this...please...I received a sms in the evening...It was from Di's cell... You shouldnt have done that Arnav, I will get you...I will not spare you or your family for this...
Suddenly Khushi felt cold and shivered. She put her arms around Arnav and hugged him...What will we do now?
Arnav hugged her back tight, pacifying her and said...We will be careful, thats all...I have told the guards, no one goes out or gets in without my permission...That includes you...And I have stored the ladder away...
Khushi...IM not going anywhere, neither are you...Not till Shyam is caught...Is the alarm on?
Arnav...I put it on myself...So dont worry...No one can go out or get in undetected...
Khushi put her head on his shoulder, hugging him tight... Both deep in thoughts when they heard a loud cry...Arnav jumped from the bed and ran all the way down...Khushi following...It was good they both were decently dressed...
Mami ji, Nani ji, Amma all were out of their rooms...Di was standing with a screaming Zoyee...Amma was trying to pacify her...But she was too busy crying...Mummm...Mumm...Daa...Daa
Arnav reached her first, took her in her arms and said...Its ok..calm down...
Zoyee looked at his Da da with teary eyes and said...Da Da...
Arnav shaking his head handed her to her mom and gave her the look...as if saying...I told you so...
Khushi took the baby inside their room...
Anjali...I tried to put her to sleep..but...
Arnav smiled...Shes very naughty, dont worry Di...
Arnav went close to his Di and said... Di, can I ask you to promise me something?
Anjali touched his face and said..Yes, my chotey, anything...
Arnav...Di, dont leave home alone...If you want to go anywhere, tell me, I'll take you...
Anjali smiled...Khushi told you..
Arnav nodded...
Anjali...I wanted him to go to Canada and leave us all in peace...But it didnt go as he planned it...Now he will retaliate...And I dont want any of you to get hurt...
Arnav...He can hurt us only, if he can get to us...If we will be careful and wait indoors, till hes caught...we all will be safe...Cause Di im telling you this...If you go out to meet him, IM coming after you...then I wont care if he harms me...
Anjali...No chotey, dont do that...I mean, I wont do that...I promise you...I wont leave home unless its with you...Trust your Di on this one please...
Arnav hugged her and said...I love you Di...Dont let him hurt you anymore...
After seeing his Di to her bedroom, Arnav went to his room and saw Zoyee still hi-cupping cause of all the crying...
Arnav went and slept on the bed and she climbed over him... Khushi also moving closer to him...All three hugging each other, fell into a dreamless sleep...
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Three days had passed...Still there was no sign of Shyam...The police had questioned the guy they had caught outside Shyam's hideout. He confessed that he was hired by Shyam to hit Arnavs car...But Shyam had failed to pay him, so he never carried out the order...
Yesterday Di had cried a lot and had told everyone how Shyam had tricked her into taking the medicines which had killed their child...
Each one of them had condoled her and comforted her, saying only Shyam was capable of doing such a hideous thing...She was better off without him...
Then she had shown them all the papers which Shyam had made her sign...They were divorce papers... He had finalized the divorce and was ready to marry his Canadian girl friend...
Arnav was on the patio outside their room, pacing the floor like a caged animal...Talking on the phone...
Khushi was looking at him from inside, Zoyee in her arms..He was locked in the house for the past three days...they all were... He had wanted to go out yesterday, but Khushi and Di had begged him not to go...It was so hard to keep him locked in...Finally Khushi had demanded that she would go with him and had cried. But he was adamant that Shyam wont keep him locked in the house like this...
Mami ji had then created a big scene by picking up Zoyee from Amma's arms. The minute Zoyee saw Mami jis face she had screamed and started to cry... For a second the whole house went still, except Zoyee...
Arnav looked at Mami ji and then at Khushi...He knew she cant do much where Mami was involved...So he had just walked up to her, took his crying baby and had walked up to his room...
Mami ji saw him going in his room...then turned towards Khushi and Anjali n said...When Mami's there, have no fear...So for now all was fine...
Khushi went near him. He was talking to Mama ji, they all were very upset. Their first concern was Di's safety...
Arnav...Mama ji, the police are trying their best...But he has suddenly disappeared... Now they are looking for his assistant...They have got his info from the court...Now lets see what they come up with...Yes, Yes I wont take any risks...dont worry...hmmm...Ill call you later...he disconnected the call...
Khushi went and hugged him and said...Are you angry at me...
Arnav hugging her tight, Zoyee touching his face with her hand...No Khushi, IM not...im so worried...I dont know what to do? Look for Shyam, take care of you all..worry about Di...Worry about my contract...What do I do?
Khushi looked at his face and smiled and said...For now, forget everything...Zoyee has learned a new word...Zoyee say awww...
Zoyee gave her da da a brilliant smile that melted all his worries away and copied her mum mum...awww...awww...
Arnav smiled and kissed them both...
Khushi...Was that mama ji?
Arnav...ya he's worried about Di...
Khushi...Does Di has a visa to go to USA??
Arnav looked at her face and said...I dont know...thats a great idea...I can do so much with her out of harms way...Wish you and Zoyee had visas, I would send you too with her...
Khushi snuggling in him...Im not going anywhere without you...Zoyee tell your Da-Da, NO- NO...
Zoyee looked at his Da-Da, raised her finger at him and said...No-no...
They both laughed, hugging each other, taking solace from it...thinking...what did the future hold for them all...
Far away in a remote hut...Shyam was chanting away...I wont leave you...I wont leave any of you...And shots were fired...
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Next week Epilogue... N thats it...The End...Everything ends..n so has this ff...Thanks a lot for liking it and all your comments...:))) Love u all Hugsss🤗
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