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36 Step Mother

Part 36 Step Mother

Arnav gulped down hard hearing the AC's statement about the MOTHER. The AC was not wrong. No one could take a mother's place. Mother meant selflessness... but only if the woman was the OWN mother of the kids. He knew that. That was why he didn't want to get married.

"The woman changed her name to Garima and insisted Khushi's father call her Garima. So that, Khushi madam will not know she was not her mother. Her father also liked the idea as he didn't want to create a difference in her mind"

"Oh..."

"She behaved like a real mother with Khushi Madam until her father was alive. After that, Naveen got her under his control to marry Khushi madam as he knew he could do it only with her help"

"By the way, why did Naveen go to this extent? Does he have any intention beyond the wedding?"

"Yes, sir... it's nothing but EGO"

"I didn't get you"

"Khushi madam escaped from him once. He wanted to WIN her at any cause. He wanted to get her under his control. He wanted her to obey his orders no matter what... especially in bed"

Arnav gritted his teeth.

"Sir, Naveen could not come out of prison"

"Yeah... it's a kidnapping case but Khushi Madam should give a written complaint. Then only we can tighten the grip"

"She will..."

"Bring Khushi madam to the station, ASR. She was unconscious when we rescued her. We need her statement"

"Sure, sir"

"Thanks"

Arnav disconnected the call. He should take Khushi to the police station. Then only the police could take the case further. He didn't know what would Khushi do. The woman who she thought her mother was not her mother. She didn't even get doubt on her no matter how heartlessly she behaved with Khushi. Even he got the doubt on Garima but Khushi. She would have trusted Garima. How could anyone think her mother was not her mother? He felt bad for Khushi.

Khushi had answers to all his doubts so far. She made him speechless with her rapid replies. What would she answer to the inspector's statement? Was not it true? Only a mother could be a mother... no one could take her place.

Arnav heard a knock on the door. He saw Khushi standing. Without thinking, he nodded his head gesturing her to come in.

"I want to take my stuff from GH. Shall I bring them from GH?" She didn't enter his room. Arnav noticed it.

"I will take you"

Khushi nodded.

"We will go after sending children to school"

"Ok..." she left the place.

Arnav got ready. Before going to the office, he should take Khushi to GH. Then the police station.

Though Arnav brought Khushi to RM, she didn't take advantage. She looked smiling all the time and spoke to kids, she maintained the limit. She had breakfast with the kids. Arnav joined them.

Dadi saw an extreme level of joy on their faces and also a little hesitation on Khushi's face.

"Khushi didi, will you be here when we come from the school?" Shali asked.

Khushi nodded no. Shali's face hung.

"She will be in the office when we come home," Aarav said and Khushi nodded yes.