Shantivan:
Anjali was waiting for Shyam's return but this time she was not anxious she was angry very angry. Yesterday when she fell down and Aman helped her, she saw in his eyes that he knew something about ShyamJi, or else he would not have shouted on her like that, after all, he had loved her enough to change himself so much. She still remembers the way Aman and she used to talk like there is no tomorrow. He loved her enough to be so much heartbroken. There were many moments where she wished to enjoy with him the way they were prior to Shyam. When Aman shouted her last night and the way he was cursing Shyam she is confident that Aman knows something about Shyam which he is fearing to speak. And the way most of the family members were raising questions regarding Shyam, she knows they all are trying to show her something which she kept a blind eye on. It was okay if someone else would have raised a question but this time her chote brought up the query alongside Aman. There is nothing in this world that Aman doesn't know about Arnav. Her chote had a suspicion, or else why would he have asked me to hide about him and khushiji affair prior to their hastened marriage. Why was there no construction sight where Shyam Ji said it is? Why was he so angry with me when I was talking about matchmaking chote and KhushiJi? Why was he not delighted when Chotte announced his marriage? why was he out on the day of sangeet? why was he not present in the wedding rituals even though he was highly injured? Why was Shyam having so much resentment towards chote and khushiJi's relationship that he in spite of being injured left the house at the time of rituals?
These questions we're soaking up Anjali's blood she yearned the Answers and she has no expectation of getting it from her family. But she also knew if she did not ask she would never be in peace.
AR designs
Studio:
Arnav was having back to back meetings throughout the day but still, he removed some time to visit the studio, after all, he has assured Khushi to be around her.
Initially, when the shooting began Khushi was apprehensive, she was afraid that she won't be able to give justice to the design Arnav has created. But after the first few clicks, Nk showed her the pictures, which were coming out so impressive that it brought in her confidence.
She had felt Arnav's presence a few times that day. True to his words he visited as soon as he got time. The appreciation and pride she felt in Arnav's eyes strengthened her confidence further and there was no looking back from it for her. She posed for 7 of the 21 designs which were going to be launched. The rest of the shooting would be done on successive days.
It was late evening when they packed up. Till then Arnav also winded up his work for the day.
In-car:
Arnav: so how was the shoot? Still, believe it was a bad idea?
Khushi: it was amazing, initially I was scared I thought, I won't be able to give justice to your beautiful designs. But Nanheji showed me the pictures and I found my lost confidence, Now I am happy that I did it.
Arnav: I am glad you enjoyed it.
Khushi: can I ask you a question?
Arnav: will you not ask if I denied?
He crossed questioned her knowing very well of her habits.
Khushi just giggled
Arnav: what you wanted to ask?
Khushi: I never knew you were such a good designer, I haven't seen you do it, in fact, I have never seen a guy who is..... I mean the one who is not like those ... you do but I mean...
Arnav: are you implying on Gay?
Khushi: yes that, I have never seen or heard a normal guy like you to be a fashion designer?
Arnav halted the car
And Khushi started anticipating another 'get out moment' with her closed eyes but after few moments when she did not heard any such thing. She opened her eyes
Arnav: the people who are gay are also normal Khushi...and about me being straight and still being into fashion company and designing
He took long pause before he continued
Arnav: I am just finishing something which my mother never got the acceptance to even start
He said while gulping a lump
Khushi hugs his arm giving him the strength the needed while reliving his past. Khushi had no idea that it was a sensitive question for him.
Shantivan lounge Area:
Arnav and Khushi entered gripping hands off each other- a new habit they are adapting.
When they entered Nani and Mami were waiting for them. By the expressions, they looked worried. No sooner they saw Arnav-Khushi, Mami ran towards Arnav.
Mami: hello hi bye bye Arnav bitwa Anjali bitiya is not at home since Afternoon
Mami said this while snipping her cries.
Arnav: what the! Why was I not informed ?
Nani: we tried our best to contact you chote but you were not picking up the call, we even tried your number Khushi bitiya.
Hearing it Arnav and Khushi checked their phone there were myriad of missed calls. They both were so occupied with their respected work that they never got a chance to check their mobiles.
Arnav: where is shyaam?
Arnav asked the question while glancing at Mami.
Mami: we have no idea. He never returned since your marriage ritual started
Khushi: when was the last you saw Di?
Nani: today afternoon she went in very much hurry, saying, she is going to one of her old friends.
Mami: it is 9 pm already and Anjali bitiya never stayed out these late ever since she met shyaam.
While Khushi was trying to reassure the anxious grandmother and aunt, Arnav was busy dialling numbers.
Nani: she won't pick up the phone chote she hasn't taken it.
Saying this Nani showed Anjali's mobile
Arnav looked at it mystified. While Khushi took the phone and started checking to get any hints of a friend Anjali implied on visiting.
Whereas Arnav was dialling Aman's number
Arnav: pick up the damn phone Aman
The phone was initially ringing but no one picked. But it was a shocking moment for Arnav when for the very first time in the eternity Aman has rejected his call. And then and there with the denied call, Arnav knew where and why his Anjali Di is gone.
Khushi looked at the phone and saw the last dialled number is of Aman Ji
AR design
Same day Afternoon
Aman was working with disturbing thoughts about Anjali.
He was trying very hard to focus on his work when he got a call from the object of his thoughts
He took a deep breath before receiving the call
Aman: hello Anjali mam, how can I help you
Anjali: loose these formalities Aman I need my friend right now, please Aman. I know you all are hiding something I want to know Aman. I want the answers it is killing me inside.
Aman: calm down Anjali meet me at my place, I will give you the answers.
Saying these he left the office informing his secretary, about him taking a day off.
Few minutes later
Aman's Apartment
It was a 2 bedroom penthouse apartment in south Delhi
Aman stays here unaccompanied
A modern apartment with a large balcony giving the view of almost entire Delhi.
Aman and Anjali were sitting on the sofa along with 2 cups of coffee which Aman brought on his way back home.
Anjali: tell me everything, Aman. And I want to hear the truth. What do you know about Shyam Ji that I don't?
With a deep sigh, Aman kept the coffee on the table parallel to the sofa and got up. He went inside what looked like a study room and brought a file.
He gave it to Anjali .
SHYAM MANOHAR JHA were the words inscribed in bold letters on the file
Before Anjali reads it
Aman: I want you to know that I am there for you, no matter what. Be strong Anjali, I don't want you to shatter, did you hear me?
Anjali nodded trying to gather the courage.
Private Investigation report of -Shyam Manohar Jha
Name:-Shyam Manohar jha
D.O.B:- 29- June 1980
Profession:- lawyer to the world
In reality, works as a pimp at one of the brothel in GB road
the report consisted of various photographs of Shyam caught on GB Road-
G.B. Road (full name Garstin Bastion Road) is a road running from Ajmeri Gate to Lahori Gate, in Delhi, India. It is a large red-light district.[1] It has several hundred multi-storey brothels and there are estimated to be over 1000 sex workers.[2] It is lined with two or three-storey buildings that have shops on ground floor. About twenty of these buildings have about 100 brothels on the first floor that open at night after the shops at ground level close. It is the biggest red light area in Delhi.[3] The road's name was officially changed to Swami Shradhanand Marg in 1966.
Marital status: married to Anjali Jha (former princess of Malik dynasty of Lucknow) and sister of Arnav Singh Raizada(former prince of malik dynasty of Lucknow)
It is feasible that Shyam Manohar Jha married Anjali for money
There were various bank details attached to prove the point
A few months back Shyam stayed at laxminagar as a paying guest
To Madumati Gupta. Who had two nieces staying with her- payal Gupta and Khushi Gupta
Gupta sisters were new in the city and Shyam was mostly likely to be smitten by Khushi Gupta
According to anonymous sources of ours from Lucknow,
Shyam knew Gupta sisters from his Lucknow trip prior to his stay in laxminagar.
According to our anonymous sources from Laxminagar, Shyam Manohar Jha was successful in getting engaged with Khushi Kumari Gupta, but the engagement was broken by the Gupta's within a week as they found out Shyam Manohar Jha being married to Anjali Raizada
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So Shyam's deception is finally out in front of Anjali
Now, what would be her reaction?
How is she going to take it?
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