Finally arriving at a place called home, I drag myself out of the car. Can this day get any worse? And it turns out it can because as I go inside the mansion, I spot him. He stands there with his arms crossed and anger clearly visible on his face. I gulp as I go in, having no clue what will happen to me. The guy saw me walking towards him and he started to stomp towards me and twist my hand.

Guy (angry) - you dare to marry someone else...

I whimper in pain until I use all my energy to push him away from me. Thank god, Ma and papa aren't here to witness this, otherwise, they would be too shocked. I stare at my ex-boyfriend, with fear, but I quickly hide it with confidence.

Me (trying to be confident) - yes, Shyam... I got married... to someone better than you...

Shyam (angry) - I leave you for 3 months... and this is what happens... I can't believe I trusted someone like you.

Great, another one to hate me. My hate list keeps getting bigger and bigger. I wouldn't be surprised if even Arnav's parents start to hate me. Suddenly, I feel someone holding on to my hand and I don't even have to look at the person to identify them.

Shyam grits in anger, while I smile, wishing that this isn't all an act.

Arnav (angry) - Shyam Jha... don't point fingers at my wife... as she clearly is a better person than you.

Hearing the word wife, I feel chills run down my spine. Why does it feel so good?

Arnav (angry) - Khushi, also trusted you Shyam... and unlike you, she didn't cheat on you...

What Shyam cheated on me? I trusted him... and this is the repayment... Shyam starts sweating after hearing the accusations. So it is true. Another betrayal... another lie... another act...

Arnav (angry) - why are you sweating Shyam? You went on a three-month vacation with your girlfriend, didn't you? And when you came back, you found out that Khushi got married... that's why you are angry because she managed to dump you... and leave you...

My hold on Arnav grows tighter as I start to face reality. A cruel reality. He had a girlfriend... and I dated him for two years like an idiot. I went against my family for him... I went against my dad... and he cheated on me. My tears, which I have been holding for way too long, start to drop and I immediately rush upstairs, not wanting to talk to anyone nor wanting to show my weakness. How can I not believe Payal when she told me my relationship with Shyam is toxic? I immediately dialled her number, and on my second ring, she picked up.

On-Call

Payal - Hey Khushi... I saw your interview in the news today, you were mind-blowing... and jiju was also excellent...

Hearing no response from me and also hearing my sniffs, her excited voice changes into worry.

Payal (worried) - Are you okay?

I cry harder, but quieter hearing the question. I started to explain the situation to her and she listened to me patiently.

Payal (worried) - I always knew Shyam was a jerk... but I never knew he was also a cheater... I am so sorry Khushi that you have to deal with this crap... you don't deserve this... no one does... but think of the positive side... At least you didn't marry that idiot, instead, you married Arnav ... a guy that can stand beside you when you need him... not some loser that leaves you... don't cry over spilled milk... Khushi... toughen up and fight that monster... don't let him take advantage of your innocence... teach that b*** a lesson...

I wipe my tears and stare at my phone, what is she saying? Answer back to Shyam...I have never done that before but hearing Payal's motivation, I got up from the bed and rushed downstairs to yell at that cheater. Descending down the stairs, I see that cheater holding my husband's collar with anger. HE dares to hold my husband's collar. I rush towards the scene and I forcefully use all my strength to push him away and then I slap him.

Me (angry) - stay away from me and my husband... and don't you dare you even step into this house... what we had was in the past... and my present and future is with Arnav... you are nothing but my mistake of the past... if I see you again near my husband... I will file a case against you... NOW MOVE!

Shaym jerks hearing me scream at me, in fact, even I am shocked. I have never shouted at anyone, I was always the timid girl. I guess hanging around the great ASR does give me courage. He stomps near me and is about to hit me, but someone holds his hand back.

Arnav (angry) - no one dares to hit ASR's wife... not even ASR himself... so next time if you want none of your bones broken... then keep your filthy hands away from my wife...

Shyam (angry) - Wife? Wow, Arnav a few months back... you told me you only see Khushi as a friend... and wouldn't even make her your girlfriend... Now what happened? If I am a cheater then you aren't any less... you cheated... on her...

Arnav's hold on Shyam's hand becomes light and he lets go of him causing Shyam to smirk. Who is she that both of them are talking about?

Shyam (smirking) - and dear Khushi... (turning towards me giving me the chills while I keep a confident face)... as you know your husband knew about my affairs... why didn't he tell you about it beforehand? Did he want to keep you in the dark? Why is he telling you just now? Is it because you are his... now.

I stare at him. No, Arnav would never want to hurt me. He isn't the type of guy.

Me (smirking) - I have full trust in my Arnav that he wouldn't try to hurt me... nor would he want me to get hurt... and all these questions that you have are pointless as they won't break my trust and faith in him... now leave and never come here...

Shyam looks disappointed as he wasn't able to break me and then leaves dejectedly, seeing Arnav's dangerous look. But he doesn't know that he in fact has broken me. I am having second thoughts... Why didn't Arnav save me from that monster? Why didn't he tell me about my boyfriend cheating on me? Why?

I stare at my husband but he ignores me and goes upstairs. No way. I will get my answers. I followed him all the way to his room.

Arnav (angry) - what the... why are you following me?

Me (annoyed) - I have been wanting to ask you this for a long time... and I have finally gathered the courage for it... tell me... why do you hate me?

Arnav (angry) - do you seriously not know? Or are you pretending?

Me (annoyed) - Spill it Arnav... don't talk in riddles...

Arnav (angry) - I am talking in riddles... great! You wanna hear it... then I will tell you. My love... My girlfriend... my everything... she was murdered... by you... and your father... you killed her...

What? Arnav had a girlfriend... he shares everything with me... then why didn't he share this?

Me (annoyed) - I never knew you had a girlfriend Arnav...

Arnav (angry) - shut up... stop acting innocent... I saw the clip... and I saw your father pushing her off the clip... (upset)... if only I would have reached there sooner... then... my Maya... my Jaan would have been with me...

What? Maya? My best friend. They were together. I have so many questions, but he pushes me away and leaves, while I run behind me carelessly wanting answers to my questions. However, descending down the stairs, I didn't realise that I missed a step causing me to lose balance and tumble down the stairs. I scream in pain, hoping someone would save me, but I see no one near me. Where is Arnav? As I am about to close my eyes, I could hear some yelling in the background. Arnav! What happened? What did you do? I feel someone patting me, but I have no energy and I close my eyes.

Will Khushi be okay?

What did Arnav mean when he mentioned Khushi murdered his girlfriend?

What will happen to Arshi?

Precap - Hospital