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Chapter 43
Khushi’s POV
Arnav continues to chant some spell looking at the key and I am sure he is soon going to destroy it. If I go back to call the rest of the family, it might be too late to save the key from being destroyed. I have to find another way. I look around for something which I can use to stop Arnav and there, I see a vessel filled with water. Without wasting another second, I run there and grab the vessel in my hand. Arnav is about to put the key in the fire when I instantly pour all the water on the fire, extinguishing it. That one action from me fumes him, and the next minute, his deadly blue eyes meet mine. He rises up on his feet, angrily, the key still in his fist.
“Arnav,” I shout.. “Give me that key..”
He doesn't say a word but keeps striding towards it. I step behind. The way he is looking at me with fury proves its Chandrika controlling his moves.
“Arnav please… That key is important to us.. I am sure it is which is why Chandrika wants to destroy it. Please give me the key, Arnav.”
He keeps marching towards me without responding. Soon, my back hits the wall letting me no space to move away. I look around for a way to exit this place or find another way to bring Arnav back to his senses. Last time I had used the Devi Maiyaa locket in my chain around my neck but just a day back when me and Anjali Di were cooking in the kitchen, Di wanted to check it and she insisted each one of us in the family should have one like that so we are protected by the blessings of Devi Maiyaa. That’s when I gave it to her so that she could ask Payal’s father, Gopalji, who is also the priest, to make one like this to everyone. As I knew I didn’t had that much time to do all this, I gave it to Anjali di who was more than willing to make it for all speaking to Payal’s father. If I had it around my neck today, I could have fought this evil side of my husband. Whilst I am still thinking of options to fight Arnav, he reaches me and holds my neck and presses it just hard enough to bring pain.
“Arnav,” I grab his wrist to free myself when he leans at my ears to whisper.
“You want the key… then fight me..”
Fight him? He is too strong for me to even make him shift his grip from my neck. I am choking but Arnav still doesn't leave me.
“Aarrr,,nnnaaavv” Tears roll down my eyes and that’s when I see a small hint of emotion on his face. That’s my husband… “Aaarnavvv please..” I manage to say and his grip slowly loosens.
But I still can’t guarantee Arnav will be able to do much and Chandrika wouldn’t try to control him so the moment his grip loosens I kick him on his thigh. Arnav hadn’t expected me to do that and hence he stumbles back, and the key falls down from his fist. Before he can take it, I grab the key from the floor and run out with Arnav chasing me, completely raged. I shout for help and aim to take the stairs which reach the top floor but Arnav blocks my way there so I take the exit door from Sheesh Mahal instead and make my way towards the backyard.
It's dark and I don’t see anyone around here to call for help. Even if I scream, no one will be able to hear me out. My phone is in my room and I can’t even call anyone. The key is with me but how will I hide it? I am afraid to turn around because I know Arnav is chasing me and won’t stop until he gets this key. If I slow down, he will catch hold of me sooner than I expect. I wish this was a dream and Arnav wasn’t doing this to me for this key or put my life in danger. I keep running until I finally stumble with someone.
“Khushi?”
It’s Di..
“Di..” I yelp in pain.. “Di.. .Arnav…”
“Arnav what? What happened? Why do you look so afraid?”
“He… he is …” I try to breathe. “he is trying to chase me”
“Chase you?”
Anjali di looks behind me and shrugs.
“No Khushi. There is no one behind you.. Look..”
I turn around and realise she is right. Arnav is gone.. I don’t know where..
“Di.. But .. he was right behind me.. Where did he go?”
“Khushi..” Anjali di grips my hand. “You are shivering. I am so tensed for you. Can you please tell me what’s wrong?”
I know Anjali di has no idea about whats happening in this house but now its high time she knows.
“You are shivering, in fact you can’t even stand on your own, come here.”
Anjali Di makes me take the support of the well behind which was no longer serving any purpose to Sheesh Mahal. I had heard Daadi deciding to close this well forever. But that’s not the point. I have to go look for Arnav. If I do that with this key in my hand, he will try to harm me for getting it back. Arnav doesn't know yet that I met Anjali di in the backyard which means I can hand it over to her and go look for him. I can’t trust Chandrika will let him safe for long. What if she makes Arnav self-harm himself? No.. I have to do something.
“Khushi whats the matter?”
“Di… You have to do something for me..”
I quickly handover the key to her.
“What… what is this key?” she asks in confusion.
“This is precious for the family to save Arnav’s life. Please don’t let anyone else have it. Just keep it safe with you until I go and look for Arnav and give a call to Akash and NK and tell them there is an emergency and to return to Sheesh Mahal as soon as possible.”
I say that all in one breathe, hoping she has understood what I said.
“Wait.. wait.. you mean Akash and NK are not home? Where are they?”
“I will tell you later, DI. Just do it.. Just keep this key safe until I find Arnav.. please.”
The moment I say this and turn around to leave, giving the key to Anjali di, she grabs my arm.
“Di.. please don’t stop me.” I snap turning around to look at her and the moment I do, I see her grinning wickedly. “Di?” I swallow nervously having never seen her like this.
“No more running away, Khushi…” she says, her voice the same but raged.. and filled with hatred.
“What?”
“It’s time we give you some peace and send you back to your Devi Maiyaa...” she says. “Eem. Bhreem… kreem… naash.. vinaash… kreem."
Wait. How does she know this spell? I had heard Arnav chanting this in that black attire. Before I can undersand, the next instant, Di pushes me into the well. I literally watch her as I collapse down, in that dark hole, while Di laughs heartily holding the key in her and enjoying me ending my life….
To be Continued
NEXT PART
Note: Gosh!! That’s the twist friends which changed the whole theme of this story!! Anjali Raizada/Jha is not what she portrayed to the family so far. Then who is she and why is she doing all this? What about Khushi? Can she survive after falling in that deep well just like she always had premonitions about? And the key…. Now its definitely in the wrong hands.. isn’t it?
Hehhehe.. I won’t keep you all waiting with this Cliff hanger. I am updating the next part tomorrow itself. Until then keep guessing.
Note: Gosh!! That’s the twist friends which changed the whole theme of this story!! Anjali Raizada/Jha is not what she portrayed to the family so far. Then who is she and why is she doing all this? What about Khushi? Can she survive after falling in that deep well just like she always had premonitions about? And the key…. Now its definitely in the wrong hands.. isn’t it?
Hehhehe.. I won’t keep you all waiting with this Cliff hanger. I am updating the next part tomorrow itself. Until then keep guessing.
Awesome Update. I liked the new twist too. Anjali was fishy and she is the villain. Is she related to Chandrika anyhow. Khushi is very courageous. The way she dealt with Arnav is amazing. Khushi has her locket to Anjali. I thought Anjali was deliberately taking it. Arnav grab Khushi's neck and challenge her. Khushi's condition is terrible. Her tears always affected Arnav and hurt him. Khushi had to kick Arnav to get the key and finally she got it. Khushi meet Anjali and she turned out to be the villain. Anjali is with Chandrika. She pushed Khushi in the well but in Khushi's dreams it was Arnav who pushed her. Khushi has her Devi Maiyaa with her but the key is with Anjali who is with Chandrika. But why Anjali did all this is yet to be revealed. Really excited for the next part😍 Thanks for the Update😍
ReplyDeleteOh wow anjali really I knew it had to be one of the family totally shocked
ReplyDeleteIs Anjali related to Chandrika or Chandrika brainwashed her. I can't wait for tomorrow. Too much excited to know why Anjali did this. Khushi 's Devi maiyaa will definitely save her. Very very nice and unbelievable twist ❤️. Arnav is already in Chandrika 's control and now Anjali turned evil. Khushi has a difficult journey ahead but she will emerge as a winner and save her love.
ReplyDeleteAnjali pushed Khushi in the well which is in backyard of Sheesh Mahal. But isn't it Arnav who always pushed Khushi in the well that is in backyard of Devi Maiyya temple. Is there any reason that you have changed the person and the place of the well or there is something more to this. I hope you clarify my doubt in the next update.
ReplyDeleteSame question!
DeleteOH MY GOD! I had an uneasy feeling the moment Anjali showed up in the backyard out of nowhere. I was literally scared when she transformed into the evil avatar. Thank goodness that you won’t keep us waiting for long.
ReplyDeleteCliff hanging update. How could anjali do this..
ReplyDeleteSomething is there in well.
ReplyDeleteOmg what a twist
I’m tired of guessing what’s going to happen next. Better to sit n wait until the next chapter comes out. I feel terribly sorry about khushi. She has no one to support her. She can’t trust anyone. Anjali was well prepared to harm khushi as she has removed her locket. Moreover if this is not a dream Khushi will die or break her spine which can make her disable. So let’s see. Thank you for the update!
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Ok now I officially have no nails. That was awesome. Is Arnav and Anjali shape shifting somehow? This requires some digging into previous chapters. This FF is awesome makes you really work as you read it. 👏👏 ❤️ Fiddy
ReplyDeleteAwesome. Oh God Anjali... Or is it ASR who changed as Anjali
ReplyDeleteOh OMG 😱 I don’t want to guess anything. Madhu you can come up with anything unexpected 🧐 will wait for your next part. Fantastic update
ReplyDeletecan't wait for next one.. ab Khushi kya karegi.. saara ghar hi chandrika ke control mein hai.. awesome chapter.. loved it.. Thank you Madhu
ReplyDeleteVery thrilling.
ReplyDeleteI had a doubt on anjali from the start only coz she is in the cover but didn't had any part in the story till now. So, there might be something about her to come later in the story and i m right. I literally feels shivers the moment khushi hands over a the key to anjali. I know khushi was in rush and stressed but i didn't expect her to trust anyone with the key so easily. Any other person would have done that but not khushi. She is different and had more knowledge and experience than others and so, she should have been extremely careful with such sensitive matters.
The well's premonition happened. But with different person. How and why? We have to see for that.
I think arnav would save khushi instead of pushing her like that of her premonition coz now arshi are way more in love and bounded than in the past. Also, khushi would be saved without a scratch or any serious complications as you(the writer) never focus and drag such physically harmful situations and hospitals sequences. Such situations are always very brief and not explored.
But still waiting to see how will khushi be saved.
Im afraid what's gonna happen with khushi. All the mystery and spell aside, for a moment, and khushi at one side because its a well. Im afraid this gonna cause serious damage to khushi. Falling in a well isn't good or to be taken lightly. People uses to suicide by jumping in the well in the past.
ReplyDeleteI think Anjali is the real child of chandrika.. can't wait to read next part
ReplyDeleteSo many days I didn't comment but now I have to . Pls don't punish your readers in this way. Your this cliffhanging attitude would be end of us .
ReplyDeleteWho would have thought what a twist. Can't wait
ReplyDeleteOh man…that was totally unexpected….
ReplyDeleteLoved it
On the first chapter Arnav’s POV says that Anjali as her twin sister….thn recently when Sheetal was doing the ritual….she says Arnav’s mother delivered twins boys, one is dead, which Chandrika using to control Arnav ….. n Dadi confirmed it by saying Arnav’s mother was pregnant with twins but none of them knows the gender….. so could Anjali be Chandrika’s daughter whom she swapped??? But she was pregnant that time n not even delivered…..its too confusing….
ReplyDeleteWas right it was di all the while! And this is the dream Khushi had as Arnav pushing her.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Omg 😱 Anjili .. amila
ReplyDeleteAwesome update dear
ReplyDeleteNormally your mystery stories are well thought but this there were many errors which seemed like cop outs. Like you mentioned arnav and anjakj were twins and then she became di whose birth happened few years before arnav. Even in this chapter, khushi goes to the basement using her phone torch but when she needs to call for help the phone is conveniently in her room. Knowing how dangerous things are there seemed no logical for NK and Aakash to not be home at this time or khushi to remove her devi maiyyan locket or go to the basement alone.
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