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Continued From The Last Part

RAIZADA MANSION [ Study ] :

They stormed back home and went to the study for further discussion. They were talking when Jenny called and dutifully informed Arnav that she had completed her assigned task. Listening to her, Arnav fisted his palm. He closed his eyes in irritation and said, "Hmmm, okay! Maya is taking care of that girl, right? It's crucial that she remains unharmed. And keep a close watch on Anirudh Malhotra. I want to be updated on all his movements." After saying this, he ended the call and reclined in his chair, closing his eyes.

At that moment, Aman cleared his throat to get his attention, and once he had it, he began to speak. "Arnie, I suggest you inform Ankit. This issue concerns his and his sister's well-being. He deserves to know. If something happens to Bha-" Before he could finish, Arnav grabbed him by the collar, glaring at him with intense eyes, and retorted, "Shut up, Aman! Nothing will harm my wife. Don't you dare say that again. Understood? No one can lay a finger on my wife as long as I live."

Aman was taken aback by his friend's reaction at first, but then he realised Arnav's state of mind. Placing a comforting hand on his shoulder, he added with a faint smile, "I know, Arnie. Bhabhi is safe with you by her side. And not just you; we all are here for her. I'm just saying that Ankit deserves to know. It might hurt him to find out later that you made such a big decision for his life without involving him." Aman tried to reason with him.

Arnav let out a deep breath and released his hold on Aman's collar. He knew his friend was right, but he couldn't bear the thought of anything happening to Khushi. He nodded in agreement and said, "You're right, Aman. I'll inform Ankit. He deserves to know what's going on. Thank you for being there with me." Aman smiled and patted him on the back, offering his support.

Arnav then quickly dialled Ankit's number and informed him about the confrontation.

"What? All this happened, and you didn't think it necessary to tell me? This is more of my fight than yours, Arnav. I was waiting for this moment for so long, but you snatched it away from me, ASR. I did not expect this from you." Ankit became angry and lashed out at him, causing Arnav to feel guilty upon hearing his frustrated tone.

"I deeply regret not informing you about this earlier, Ankit. I had no intention of stealing this moment away from you. In fact, I thought I was doing what was best for you. The last thing I wanted was to burden you with this news right before you were set to meet your sister. I wanted you to be able to enjoy that moment without any added baggage. If you had met him and a confrontation had occurred, it would have undoubtedly affected your long-awaited reunion with your sister. I couldn't bear the thought of that happening. So, in the heat of the moment, I made the decision to keep this information from you. However, looking back, I realise that I should have considered your feelings in this matter. I understand your disappointment, and I want to apologise sincerely for not taking your emotions into account. Please know that my intentions were never to hurt or deceive you, and I hope you can forgive me for my mistake."

Ankit's heart sank as he heard Arnav's guilty voice. He could feel the weight of regret and sadness in his friend's tone. Closing his eyes, he took a deep breath and tried to understand the reason behind Arnav's decision. Then it hit him-the realisation of why his friend had taken such a big step. In that moment, Ankit felt a surge of empathy and compassion for him. Despite being updated by his friend Arnav about the situation with his sister, Ankit couldn't shake the fear from his heart. As her brother, he couldn't help but worry and feel anxious about her well-being. Although Arnav had promised to keep him informed of any developments, Ankit couldn't help feeling a sense of helplessness in not being able to do anything to protect his sister. However, by sharing the burden with Ankit, Arnav felt a sense of relief and comfort in knowing that he wasn't alone in this battle. He trusted Arnav to keep him updated, and together they (Arnav, Ankit, and Aman) would face whatever challenges might come their way. Despite the fear in his heart, Ankit was grateful to have a supportive friend like Arnav by his side.

When Ankit was wrapping up their conversation, he felt a sense of unease as Arnav's words made him pause before hanging up. Arnav had started hesitantly, saying that he had something on his mind. Ankit knew that when Arnav was being cautious, it usually involved Khushi. He stayed quiet, sensing that this was a serious matter for Arnav. He could sense the weight of the conversation and made sure to give Arnav his undivided attention.

Upon hearing Arnav's suggestion to meet Khushi today instead of tomorrow, both Ankit and Aman were taken aback. It was initially planned for them to meet at the reception, so this sudden change of plan left them wondering. They couldn't help but question why Arnav had suggested this change and what could have caused it. Ankit remained silent, unable to find an immediate response. However, Arnav persisted and asked again, prompting Ankit to express his confusion, "But why, Arnav? I mean, it was you who said that I would meet Khushi at your reception. So what happened all of a sudden?" The unexpected turn of events left both Ankit and Aman perplexed, wondering what could have transpired to cause this change in plans.

An uncertainty was visible in Ankit's question as he asked about Khushi's well-being. Arnav, with a small smile on his face, reassured Ankit that nothing had happened and there was no need to worry. He explained that according to their plan, Khushi would need both of them by her side the next day. "Nothing has happened, Ankit. Don't worry. The reason I was saying this is that if tomorrow goes as we have planned, then Khushi will need you along with me. You are her brother. She might not be able to share those feelings with me as she could with you, being her sibling. I don't want her to be unprotected from any side during such an emotional moment. Whatever she has suffered since childhood, you have also suffered the same, if not more. The support that both of you can provide to each other is something no one else can. That's why I want you to have lunch with us today here in RM and meet her!" Aman and Ankit were taken aback by Arnav's words and were unable to comprehend the depth of his love for Khushi. Ankit felt grateful to Arnav for loving his sister so much. With gratitude in his heart, Ankit agreed to have lunch with them at the Raizada Mansion and meet Khushi. He ended the call, still in awe of Arnav's selfless love for his sister.

"What the-" Arnav was in disbelief as he kept looking at his phone, wondering why Ankit had disconnected his call abruptly. His frustration only grew when Aman began laughing at his reaction. Annoyed, Arnav turned to glare at his friend, wondering what was so funny. As he muttered to himself, "What the... Aman? Now, why are you laughing, dammit? Ankit disconnected MY call; I had not even finished talking. His tantrums are increasing day by day. He is taking too much liberty in being Khushi's brother. I have to do something about him." Aman suddenly hugged him, causing Arnav to use his favourite phrase once again: "What the!"

Aman tried to calm him down, explaining that Ankit was probably just overwhelmed with emotions seeing his sister get such a gem of a person who loved her beyond anything and everything. He let go of his frustration and hugged Aman back, grateful for his friend's perspective and support.

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DUNGEON WHERE SHEETAL IS KEPT

Amidst the chaos and destruction that surrounded her, an exhausted and defeated Sheetal slumped into a corner, unable to find a way out of the hell she was stuck in. She desperately searched for water, but there was not even a drop to quench her thirst. "Wa...waterrr...Pleas...please, some...someone give mee someee water." Tears of humiliation filled her eyes as she pleaded for someone to give her water. She could never have imagined that her life would come to this point, where she had to beg for something as basic as water. She had always dreamed of becoming Miss World and marrying her beloved ASR, but now she was trapped in a dungeon like a prisoner. The irony of fate was that Sheetal, who had never faced any shortage in her life, was now being kept captive without even knowing the reason or the person responsible.

Sheetal Gupta was seething with anger, muttering to herself, "I won't spare anyone. Once I get out of here and reach my ASR, you all will see who Sheetal Gupta truly is. Whoever you are, you have no idea what I am capable of. How long do you think you can keep me locked up? The moment I have the chance, I will leave, and then you will all see what I can do! And Mr. Ankit, whoever you are, I will make sure to destroy you once I'm out of here." She was determined to make everyone pay for imprisoning her. But her thoughts were interrupted when the door suddenly cracked open, and a muscular man entered with a jug of water. Sheetal's hopes for a drink were quickly dashed when the man poured ice-cold water over her face instead of giving her something to drink. He started to laugh at her shocked reaction. It was clear that this man was not there to help her but rather to mock her. Sheetal's frustration and anger only grew, fueling her desire to escape and get revenge on those who had wronged her.

The scene was tense as the woman struggled to catch her breath, water sloshing around in her mouth and nose. Her desperate plea for mercy fell on deaf ears as the man only laughed in response.

"What... What are you doing? You... you are making a mistake, I'm telling you! My ASR wouldn't leave any of you, do you understand?" she spluttered as she struggled to swallow the water. Upon hearing this, the man burst into loud laughter and tauntingly replied, "YOUR ASR? Haaa... haaa... haaaa! The one you fantasised about here was happily living with his wife. While you daydream about ASR, he would be enjoying his life with his family. Do you get it? Take a look at this if you still don't believe." He handed her his phone, displaying the breaking news of ASR and Mrs. KSR's grand reception. In a fit of rage, she hurled the phone against the wall, unable to accept the reality of the situation. "No... no, this can't be happening." With a sinister smile on his face, the man walked away, leaving the woman to face the harsh truth that her obsession with ASR was nothing but a delusion. He had done whatever work he needed to do.

"That bitch!" She gritted her teeth. "That bitch, with my ASR? No... I have to get out of here at any cost. I will not let that orphan bitch live the life I once dreamt of. Never." She started planning to get out of there. Unbeknownst to her, Arnav Singh Raizada himself would eventually let her escape from that hellhole. It was all part of his strategy to feed her all the information and push her to the point of frustration, hoping she would slip up and he could lead her to where he desired and get her to where he wanted.

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AT GUPTA HOUSE:

Garima Gupta was pacing in her room, strategizing on how to eliminate Anirudh Malhotra's daughter to secure his property for herself and her daughter. She recalled the person she had hired to cause Khushi's accident, contemplating a similar fate for Anirudh's daughter. As she was about to call the driver for this sinister plan, the doorbell interrupted her thoughts, sending a shiver down her spine. The bell reminded her of the unsettling videos of Sheetal being tormented, causing her to panic. Amidst the chaos, Sheetal had slipped her mind until that moment. Trembling, Garima made her way to the door, her heart pounding, and opened it with shaking hands, unsure of what to expect. To her shock, the person at the door was someone she never expected to see, causing her to exclaim in disbelief, "YOU?"

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Here is the wrap up for today.

Thank you to those who READ, VOTED AND COMMENTED on the Last Part.

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Dipanwita86
09/08/24