6:00 pm.
Shantivan.
Akash was deeply lost in his thoughts laid on his bed while Payal was pacing around the room, talking to him.
"I seriously don't understand what's happening anymore. When we thought we managed to separate Khushi and her children from Arnav ji and no one would know what we did in past, Khushi comes back with Arnav ji and sends you to do a DNA test in hospital to prove that you're not Aarav's father. Why would she do that? And who's this Manju?" Payal stopped walking and turned to her husband frowning.
"I think these two fooled us Payal. What happened yesterday was just a drama so they get time to think about their next step. I think Khushi and Bhai found out that I brought Sheetal here to create a misunderstanding between them, that's why they're also doing the same thing with me. They used our plan only to create misunderstandings between us Payal."
"You're right, they're cunning people. Khushi didn't think once before doing this and trying to destroy her elder sister's marriage," Payal said disgusted, "But how did they found out about our plan?" she frowned.
"It's not a big deal for Aman to find out about Sheetal," Akash sighed, "I should have come up with a better plan than this."
"But why are they wasting time with this DNA test drama then? As far as I know Arnav ji, he wouldn't waste time to kick us out of here," Payal gulped, afraid of the consequences of their evil plans.
"Why are you asking me so many questions? I'm not God to know what's going on their mind," Akash shouted irked and sat straight on the bed.
"Why are you getting irritated? I'm worried for us and Ayaan. Where will we go if Arnav ji throw us out of here?" Payal asked worriedly, sitting beside him on the bed.
"You don't have to worry about that. Don't start stressing me. I'll do something.. This is not the end. I'll prove that Aarav is Bhai's son only," Akash said determinedly.
"How will you do that Akash ji? You both are already did DNA test today, in just few days it will be proven that Aarav is not Arnav ji's son," Payal said.
"You don't have to worry about that. I'll make a good use of these few days left. I just need you to trust me Payal.. Don't fall in your sister, Khushi's trap please. Don't believe in her cooked up stories. I only love one woman in my life and that's you," Akash said in soft tone, wrapping his arm around her shoulders.
Payal smiled faintly at him, "I know.. I trust you completely Akash ji. I know you're very different from Arnav ji. And I'm glad I fell in love with you and not a man like Arnav ji who had a live in relationship with Lavanya and had feelings for Khushi as well."
"And I'm very happy that you can see how I'm much better than Bhai Payal," he smiled widely.
"Of course you're the best Akash ji but in this house, no one ever acknowledged that.. they are always behind Arnav ji because he's the owner of AR and this house. You know.. you're.. what they say?.. Yeah.. Underrated.. You're underrated and Arnav ji is overrated in this house," Payal said softly, raising her hand to caress his cheek lovingly.
"That's why I need to take control over AR to prove to all members of this house and the world that I'm better than Bhai. I'm introvert, shy and respectful towards everyone but that doesn't mean I'm dumb or not capable of handling AR," Akash closed his eyes, resting his head on Payal's lap.
"And you'll definitely succeed in your plans Akash ji. DM knows your intentions aren't wrong. DM will surely help you," Payal said running her fingers through his hair gently.
"Keep praying for me," he whispered. Payal nodded.
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Sometime later.
AR Penthouse.
After Arshi returned home, Avish and Aashi refused to leave them for a minute, hugging them tightly to their heart content and letting them know how much they missed them.
"Did you both had lunch in time?" Khushi asked, dropping a kiss on her daughter's forehead, who was sat on her lap.
Avish, who was in Arnav's arms, playing video games with his father in the living room, responded: Yes Amma!
"Yes!" Aashi mumbled, almost falling asleep in her mother's arms.
"Did you trouble Aman uncle?" Khushi whispered to Avish, not wanting to disturb Aashi's sleep.
Avish nodded sideways innocently, "He troubled me!"
Khushi stare at him with Are-you-trying-to-fool your-mother look. Arnav chuckled, "Really?"
"Yes Papa!" Avish nodded his head vigorously.
"I'll put Aashi to sleep.. You listen to your son's latest mischief," Khushi said to Arnav as she stood up from the sofa with Aashi in her arms and headed to their room.
Arnav looked at Avish, "So tell me what happened when me and your Amma weren't in office?"
"Aman uncle didn't gave me black coffee that I asked for," Avish pouted.
"Black coffee?" Arnav asked confused.
"Yes. I wanted to play you Papa.. but Aman uncle is such a spoilsport, he said he would call Amma if I only had coffee for lunch," Avish started complaining, "And Aashi too refused to act like Amma. She only wanted to play stupid dressing girl games in your laptop. Your staff also wasn't scared of me, they found me cute instead of finding me serious, strict workaholic like you. Everyone is such a spoilsport in your office. They spoiled my day!"
Arnav hit Avish's head playfully, smiling at his antics, "You're dramatic and crazy like your mother."
Avish looked up at his father with his mouth open in big 'O' shape resembling Khushi, "I'm dramatic and crazy?"
"Yes, You're 50% of me and Khushi!" Arnav nodded pinching Avish's little nose.
"That's true," Avish smiled climbing down Arnav's legs, he stood on the floor staring at his father, "Now I'm also tired.. I want to rest."
Saying this he went running to his Amma, who was making Aashi sleep, he sat beside her at the edge of the bed, whispering mischievously, "Amma!!"
Khushi looked at him, raising her brows, "What happened?"
"Papa called you crazy and dramatic!" Avish said with serious look as if he's in his mother's side.
Khushi opened her mouth in big "O" shape, "Kyun? (Why?)"
Avish shrugged his shoulders innocently. Khushi frowned slightly, she covered Aashi properly with the blanket and Avish climbed up on the taking his side with a huge smile playing on his lips.
"Now Papa will be scolded by Amma. And I will be saved from Amma's scoldings for troubling Aman uncle today in AR," Avish thought smilingly, resting head comfortably on his pillow.
"Dramatic and crazy like Amma.. but smart like you Papa!" he smirked.
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"Why did you call me crazy and dramatic Mr. Raizada?" Khushi walked in the living room frowning, she placed her both hands on her waist, waiting for his answer.
Arnav stopped playing the football video game and looked up at her questioningly, "What?"
"Stop feigning innocence! Aren't you ashamed of yourself Laad governor? You said to Avi that I'm crazy and dramatic!" Khushi glared at him.
"I was just-"
"You were just what?" Khushi asked sharply gazing at him, she took one cushion ready to hit him.
"I was just comparing-"
Khushi didn't wait for him to complete as she started beating him with her cushion.
"Listen to me first," he smiled holding her wrist to stop her from beating him, "I didn't directly call you crazy and dramatic!"
Khushi released herself from his hold gasping, "Indirectly calling me crazy and dramatic doesn't help too Mr. Raizada!"
Arnav pulled her to his lap to which Khushi wrapped her arms around his neck, trying hard not to smile and show her fake anger to him.
"Your son told you incomplete information okay," he whispered.
"Don't blame my son for your words Laad governor," Khushi pouted.
Arnav shook his head thinking, "Smart bachcha."
"What happened now? Thinking how to escape from my punishment now?" Khushi smirked.
"But what did I say wrong? Aren't my Sanki?" Arnav asked lovingly, nuzzling her cheek trying to pacify her.
"Bas bas.. Don't butter me up now," Khushi looked away smiling.
"Okay.. So what's my punishment?" Arnav sighed in defeat, patting her back.
Khushi bit his nose smirking mischievously, causing Arnav to widen his eyes in shock but smiled enjoying when she bent her head to bit his earlobe.
With his heart beating faster, he waited for her next move, only to be interrupted by a phone call.
"Dammit!" he groaned in frustration making Khushi giggle as she got up from his lap and took her phone from the near table.
She quickly attented her phone seeing the caller ID, "Yeah Aman?.. Woah.. It's done? Great. Now we just have to wait for the result day. Thank you.. Thank you so much!"
She ended the call and looked at Arnav smiled victoriously, "It's done!"
Arnav too smiled, enjoying the taste of victory.
"Now can we continue my punishment?" Arnav asked hopeful.
"Come to my room," Khushi smirked walking away while Arnav readily followed her excited.
"Avi bachcha! Your Papa is smarter than you," Arnav thought smirking.
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