Payal's POV

I walk into Khushi's hotel to tell her that I won't let her go to that place alone... I will be there with her. I got a call from Lavanya yesterday night to let me know about the drama at RM... at once, I knew Khushi will go... after all, she is so selfless and Naniji was the only person in the house that used to give her so much respect and used to behave properly with her... unlike... the extra people. I walk inside the lift and press the lift to go on Khushi's floor when I hear a voice to hold the lift, I immediately hold the door, and it turns out I held the door for my idiot husband.

Me (annoyed) - Why are you here Akash?

Akash (upset) - I can't let you go into the house, by yourself... I will come...

Me (annoyed) - Look Akash, we are maintaining a friendship in our relationship... and friends don't have to follow each other everywhere... and secondly, I am an independent woman... if I can help in the business then I can look after your stupid family... I am going ONLY for my sister... not for any other reasons...

Akash (upset) - I understand Payal... but even I want to come and support you... and I am sure friends support each other...

I was going to argue back, but Khushi's floor came, so I just went towards her room and knocked on the door. After a few knocks, Khushi opened the door and I get shocked to see her. Her eyes have black circles, dried mascara on her face and her lipstick, it's no longer on her lips but near the lips. What on earth is this?

Me (shocked) - KHUSHI!

Khushi shuts my mouth, indicating me to be quiet, I quietly come inside with Akash behind me.

Me (shocked) - What is this?

Akash (shocked as well and teasing her) - Khushiji... just because I was ignorant towards the way my family behaved with you and Payal... doesn't mean that you try to scare me... or my family... as of right... now... you look like a ghost... or even a chudail...

Khushi (shocked) - What?

Khushi leaves to go the bathroom to see herself, and she is so shocked by her to look that she screams, not too loud but loud enough for me and Akash to hear and for poor Aryan to start crying. I immediately go to tend Aryan and, I even start whispering sweet things to him and even pat him but he doesn't stop, until well Khushi comes. Khushi comes running to Aryan but seeing Khushi's face, poor Aryan starts crying harder and clutches me. Looking at Aryan's reaction, I try to keep my laughter, poor Aryan. After a couple of minutes, he falls asleep in my arms while Khushi goes to wash her face seeing him asleep.

Akash (smiling) - You are good with kids, Payal... you will be a great mother...

Me (smiling) - thank you...

Instead of being rude to him, I genuinely thank him as he has genuinely complimented me. Soon, Khushi comes out after washing her face and invites us to sit with her on the sofa in her room.

Khushi (smiling) - So... jijaji... have you managed to earn jiji's forgiveness?

I roll my eyes at this question, she knows that it's not easy to get forgiveness from me... yet she is hoping that in 5 months... I will forgive him.

Akash (upset) - Not yet, Khushiji... I am sure I will earn her forgiveness soon... for now... I need to get your forgiveness... I am sorry for the way mum treated you... and also sorry because both you and Payal were constantly a slave in my house... but neither me or Arnav... stood by you...

Khushi (smiling) - It's ok jijaji... I forgive you...

I could see that Khushi's smile was genuine and I also saw that she didn't pick up that Akash called ASR as Arnav instead of bhai... she will discover that I am not the only one that is supporting her in her journey to set these Raizadas straight.

After an hour

While, Nk & Akash are talking to each other and looking after Aryan, Lavanya and I are helping Khushi chose a dress, as they need to see this modern Khushi. Finally, after a lot of arguments, we choose a black and pink dress.

Me (smiling) - You look really pretty Khushi...

Khushi (smiling) - thank you Jiji... you should wear one of my dresses as well... the Raizadas need to see this new Payal as well...

I was going to deny but seeing her cute face, I couldn't help but agree. I pick out the black dress that Khushi had and I wear it.

Khushi (smiling) - Jijaji will faint after seeing you...

I smile and all of us head outside since Nk & Lavanya aren't coming, it's just Khushi, Akash, Aryan and I going, Akash stares at me with his mouth wide open, and I try not to blush seeing his state... but I fail miserably.

Khushi (teasing me) - Oh jiji...your cheeks are going red...

I blushed even more and was going to but then remembered Akash in the past... and stopped.

Nk (teasing Akash) - You do realise a fly will come into your mouth if you keep it open...

Akash immediately closes his mouth and looked down to avoid getting teased while I try my best not to care so much for him as I don't want my heart to be broken.

After 2 hours

Khushi's POV

I stand in front of Raizada Mansion with confidence and determination, this Khushi will not be weak. Last time I had no one except Nk... this time I have Jiji, jijaji & Aryan. I walk inside the mansion with Jiji standing beside me holding on to my shoulder for confidence while Jiju was also looking at us with determination and was holding Aryan.

mamiji (shocked) - Phatti saree... kh...Payal...

Jiji (smirking) - Yes, my dear Sasuma... I am back... not because I have forgiven these Raizadas for hurting Khushi & I... but to give them a taste of their own medicine...

Me (smirking) - Yes, mamiji.... I am back to claim my rights...

Sheetal (annoyed) - What are you doing here? Get lost! We don't have room for beggars in this house...

Me (smirking) - I am not a beggar Sheetal... but you are... here are the property papers... Naniji has given half of her property to me... meaning I am the half owner of this house... and as far as I know, the other half of this property is named after my dear sister-in-law... so technically, you are the beggar...

Sheetal (annoyed) - Excuse me, but she is my sister-in-law... as I am Arnav's wife... not you...

Me (smirking) - My dear Sheetal, you should listen more carefully to me and the lawyer... Arnav and I haven't divorced yet... so you are technically the guest of this house as your marriage with him isn't legal... and I could put you in jail... with my so-called husband for illegal marriage...

Sheetal looks at me shocked and is about to leave when I forcefully hold her.

Me (smirking) - HPji...

HP comes running outside and I smirk, now it's time for Sheetal to live as a daughter of this house.

Jiji (smirking) - From now on HPji... you will only follow orders from Khushi and I... you will not listen to anyone else... and you won't cook or clean for people that are outsiders...

Hpji nods and I push Sheetal towards the kitchen.

Me (smirking) - You will be cooking with the help of mamiji... for the family...

mamiji (annoyed) - What are yous saying phat...?

Jijaji (angry) - don't you dare you call her phatti saree mum... her name is Khushi... and you need to call her by that name mum...

mamiji (angry) - What are you saying...

Before she could finish her sentence, Arnav Singh Raizada makes an entrance while muttering his favourite phrase...

Arnav (angry) - What the...

Precap - Sheetal, Anjali & mamiji torture

How do you guys like this new Khushi & Payal?

What's happening to Lavanya & Nk?

Will Payash's relationship mend?

Next Update: Thursday

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