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Part 15:

Except Khushi, Aman, Garima and Nani, everyone remained shocked

"What are you talking Amma?" Ratna asked little disappointed with her mother.

"The same thing what you heard" Nani is clear

"But... Aman and Chutki?" Aran asked in surprise

"Yes, I know Ratna wanted Chutki to be DIL of this house by marrying Chote. But seeing Chote's behaviour and reaction around Chutki, I don't feel he likes that idea. I don't want Chutki or Chote to be unhappy with this marriage. And, yesterday night when I saw both Chutki and Aman in the garden, I felt like they both can adjust to each other well" Nani said, looking at both Khushi and Aman affectionately for which they both smiled back. They both looked at each other and smiled understandingly

Arnav and Anjali looked at each other. Anjali felt disappointed with this news as her brother – Chote – didn't get the chance to marry Khushi. But she felt guilty for thinking like that after hearing Nani's words

"As Aman too is the son of this house and doesn't have any difference between Chote and Aman" Nani looked at Anjali with a stern look as she understood what's going on in her granddaughter's head and continued saying "Chutki will be the DIL of this house. What do you say Aran beta? Do you have any problem with that? Garima and Ratna what about you both?"

"If they both doesn't have any problem then I too don't have any problem" Aran is happy

"All I want is my Khushi's happiness Malkin" said Garima, looking at Khushi with love

"Oh... stop calling us that. Now we are going to be a family. You and your daughter should start calling us with relations" smiled Nani. She looked at Arnav and said "Oh Chote... why are you looking shocked? Look here, this is the happiest moment. Your both best friends are getting married to each other, they will remain with you till the end. Come on, congratulate them, what are you waiting for?"

Arnav looked at Nani and looked at his so called best friends. He is like a volcano inside. He couldn't believe that both Aman and Khushi agreed for this marriage. He wants to kill that smile on their face. Aman and Khushi looked at Arnav and smiled brightly at him making him boil with rage

"Why are you standing there? Come on, wish us" said Aman with a smile. But next second his smile vanished and he winced in pain sitting on the couch

Everyone gasped. Arnav grabbed Aman's collar and said, gritting his teeth "How dare you? How dare you to accept this?"

"Chote"

"Arnav beta"

"Chote Malik"

"Answer me Aman, how dare you to accept this?"

"Why, what's wrong in that? He liked Chutki and Chutki liked him. Then what's wrong in there accepting?" Nani shouted

"Yes, ASR, what's wrong? Amma wants Chutki to be DIL of this house and we both are ready to fulfil that wish, then what's wrong?" Aman asked, but another punch landed on his face tearing his lips

"YOU AREN'T SON OF THIS HOUSE. YOU AREN'T SON OF MY MOTHER. SHE IS MY MOTHER. YOU DON'T HAVE ANY RIGHTS IN THIS HOUSE. IT'S MY RESPONSIBILITY TO FULFILL MY MOTHER'S WISHES. YOU ARE NOTHING IN THIS HOUSE" Arnav shouted in rage

There was a pin drop silence in the hall. Everyone has a look of shock. Tears rolled from Aman's eyes

"Ar...nav..." Aman couldn't believe what he heard, that too from his best friend - Arnav. 'Maybe I'm wrong in judging him' thought Aman

"No... IT'S ASR... ARNAV SINGH RAIZADA FOR YOU. I PREFER MY EMPLOYEES CALL ME THAT"

The next second Arnav stumbled to his feet, holding his cheek. He looked at his side to see Khushi completely reddened in anger

"Choti" Arnav never expected this. The pain in his cheeks is unbearable.

"No... IT'S KHUSHI... KHUSHI KUMARI GUPTA FOR YOU. I PREFER OUTSIDERS TO CALL ME THAT"

Garima closed her eyes in disappointment knowing well about her daughter's anger. She knows how much Khushi can be worse in her anger. Everyone in the hall looked shocked at the happenings.

"Choti..."

"I SAID IT'S KHUSHI... I never expect this from you Chote Malik, I never expected this. How can you say those words to Aman Ji? Do you really think he doesn't belong to this house? How can you say those words Chote Malik?" Khushi is upset with Arnav's behaviour

"Choti..." Arnav looked at Khushi with mixed emotions

"I don't want to talk with you" before Khushi could say anything, Garima interrupted Khushi by calling her

"Khushi, mera bacha"

Turning to her mother, Khushi said "Amma... we are leaving in few minutes. Make Bau Ji ready. I will pack everything. For what we came, that work has finished" sadness is clear in her voice

"Choti... you can't go like that leaving us" Arnav said

"Why can't I Chote Malik?"

"Because you belong here Choti"

"No... I don't"

"Yes..., you are damn it. You are the member of this family"

"I don't want to face any insults being the member of this family"

"Why will you face insults?"

"Then what Aman Ji faced now? Didn't he the member for almost 10 years? Then what respect he got from his so called family, from his so called brother? I don't want to be in his place. Amma chalo..." Khushi moved to their room, to pack things.

Arnav followed her towards the room, but stood outside of the room as Khushi closed the door on his face. He waited there till she opened the door. Ignoring him, Khushi walked towards the hall with their luggage

"Chutki... listen to us. Please we will sort this by talking, listen to us Chutki" Aran asked

"Forgive me bade Malik. I decided, I can't live here anymore"

"But... please Chote... think once" Anjali requested

"Bade Malik... clearly strongly I don't want to live here. You don't know what Aman sir did for this family's happiness. I know and your son too. Aman sir, he deserves much more respect than what you all are showing to him. But here he is facing lot and lot of insult from this arrogant Raizada. I can't live in the place like this. Forgive me bade Malik"

"But Chutki... please..."

"No... Chote Malik Ma, not any more. I really tired of these accusations and all. I came here for my Chote Malik, but here I'm seeing only ASR. There is much difference between my Chote Malik and this ARNAV SINGH RAIZADA... He never can my Chote Malik. My Chote Malik always understood me without my word. But he, the great, mighty ASR, he insulted me he doubted my character he accused me. I can't take that. I think, my Chote Malik didn't come here from Lucknow, I think I should go there and search for him. I missed him... my Chote Malik" with that Khushi sat on the floor crying bitterly

Seeing her daughter in a lot of pain, Garima too sat beside her shedding tears and hugged her tightly

Everybody stood there seeing Khushi in that condition. From childhood onwards, she never allowed anyone to point out Arnav if he was in mistake also. She did everything to prove him right. But today, she herself is pointing him. She was really a strong child. She never cried if it is not for Arnav. She used to cry to save Arnav from elders scoldings. She cried for Arnav to save him from his deeds. She was the crime partner for Arnav. She cried for Arnav, but now, she is crying because of Arnav.

Arnav silently sat before Khushi on his knees and called "Choti..."

"MAR GAYI O Choti..., SHE IS DEAD..., ONLY KHUSHI IS ALIVE..., NO CHOTI... SHE IS DEAD" shouted Khushi to the top of her voice leaving everyone winced in pain

"Choti..." Arnav whispered, shaking his head as no.

Shaking her head, Khushi stood and ran outside the house following by Arnav, who was stopped by Aran.

"Dad..."

"Stop it Arnav... whatever damage you did, that's enough. Let her live in peace at least now"

Garima along with Shashi followed Khushi silently.

Aman came in front of Nani and folded his hands.

"Whatever you did to me, I can never forget. Thank you so much for everything" he touched Nani's feet. Ratna went to Aran and hugged him not able to see her son leaving the house.

"Amm... I'm sorry... Thanks for everything, sir and ma'am" not able to stand there Aman turned to leave, but stopped by Anjali "I can never snatch anything from Arnav Di... sorry Anjali ma'am. He is my brother, till my end. I'm sorry for troubling you all these years and thank you so much for everything" Anjali felt guilty hearing Aman's words

Aman moved to Arnav, who stood with a shocked expression. His eyes are following his friend, who is leaving the house. His heart beat rose hearing Aman's words

"Here, Car keys, flat keys, my cabin keys and my mobile. I think there is no need for me to tell you about the documents in the office and your flat. I didn't change anything or it's place. You can check everything. If you find anything missing, I will leave my new contact number with your security. You can ask your PA to call me. I will meet you with my answer. Thank you so much ASR, thank you so much for being support for this orphan all these years, thank you so much for everything. I... I will miss you..." with that Aman strode outside.

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"Khushi betiya... I want to go inside for one last time" Garima asked when they are outside

"Amma" Khushi is worried

"I won't say anything. I know betiya... you want him to love you back. I know, I can understand that. Don't worry, I'm not going to say anything about your love" patting her cheek Garima went inside

"Arnav beta"

"Aunty" Arnav rushed towards Garima and held her hands "I didn't mean to hurt Choti. I was just" he stopped saying, seeing Garima showing her hand to stop

"I didn't come back to hear any explanations beta. I came back to say something to you. As I know you as a kid and I never saw you or Anjali differently from Chutki, I wanted to say something. Beta, may be Chutki is Khushi to the world, but trust me she is still same Choti. She can take anything, but not her Chote Malik's taunts. She will do anything for him, including giving her life if needed. If you can and if you want to understand her as Chote Malik, then think about her. Or else, please... please leave her alone, don't disturb her." saying this Garima burst out in crying. She folded her hands in saying Namaste and left from there.

Arnav stood there seeing Garima's retreating figure not knowing what to do. his thought got disturbed with Nani's voice

"Oh god... she went, my Chutki went. I again lost her. Oh, I lost her" with that, Nani sat on the sofa and cried. Ratna rushed to her and held her tightly

"What to do Amma, we don't deserve her. She is such an angel. We are not lucky to have her"

Aran left from there not knowing how to deal with this situation. Anjali stood there in her place, trying to understand what had happened few minutes back. She looked at her brother who stood near the door looking outside. She slowly went near him and touched his shoulder

...to be continued

Dramatic? Boring? Stupid? Yuck? Tomatoes, Onions and Eggs are allowed... :P Thoda over dose hogaya, hey na?!!!