Past in bold.

Past can ruin a beautiful present. And Mir Mustafa Khan did try to do that. But karma hits you back harder. The past sins are on the verge of coming on the suffer and this time he can't just hideaway.

After so many years of living, all Mir Mustafa wanted was death without letting anybody be aware of his sins. But life is not what you want. Today as he looks around, he can only see hatred in others eyes for him.

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After hearing everything, Ahad simply nods his head. Arhaan doesn't know what to say. Praveen Khan kept her head low. She knew everything but stayed quiet. Her silence supported her husband which lead to destroying so many lives.

First Ayesha, then Naziya who never lived to know her family, Hadi who lost his life and Sadia who became a widow because of her own father. If anything, Mir Mustafa just ruined everyone's life and played on his own. And here on his death bed, all he wanted was to lead the others aware of his sins. But no one really gets the chance to react at the moment.

The beep from the machines indicates an ending, and this time leaves no room to show their anger, hatred or frustration to anyone. Mir Mustafa Khan died leaving everyone in a complete mess. He started everything decades ago and even today his sins destroyed lives.

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Losing a family member always leaves everyone shaken up. A death in the family changes many equations and here Mir Mustafa Khan died after leaving everyone in a messed state. Sadia Khan hated to visit the past.

Even the idea of passing by the alleys of part terrified her. She always knew her husband was not a bad person. He never hides anything from her, not even his marriage with Naziya. She was at least content with him.

Decades after his death she got to know the truth, and at that time she just simply couldn't leave. She invested a lot in this Haweli and for that shake she stayed here, killing her ethics. But she was proud of her daughter Hadiya, that girl didn't stand here, she left the very next day and never came back for two years straight, not even at her own brother's wedding. And today when all the secrets were out, she doesn't feel any less than a culprit herself.

Haider Ali didn't know how to react today. His little sister knew everything, Seher knew everything and they both didn't say anything to him, not even a single hint. All his life his mother made sure to keep him away from the Haweli, only two years ago he got back here when everyone else left.

So this is why they all left one by one, and he have to stay behind because he was not aware of the truth. They just drag him in Mir Mustafa's game but not anymore. He already told Alizeah that they are moving, she is more than happy with this. This place has never been a home to her. Moving back to Mumbai means getting her job back which she misses the most, it also means getting her Haider back who seemed to be lost in the last two years.

Hadiya refused to enter the Haweli, it was Ayaan who took Sadia with him, anyhow they already planned to take her along with it just happened a month before. In this all mess if someone is left alone then that is Parveen Mir Khan, no one is ready to talk to her.

Seher wanted her to come along but she refused saying, "Seher woh galat the lekin unke saath saath hum ne galat kia, unke gunahon ko chupate rahe. Aur galat ka saath dena zyada bada gunah hai. Toh ab humari saza yahi hai ke hum isi haweli mein rahe akele. Ap ate jate rahiyega bs wohi kafi hai. Saalon tak iss haweli ke lia jeete aye hai hum agey bhi wahi karna chahte hai, aur apse umeed hai ke ap apna shadi sambhal ley."

Even though Parveen's words were sweet but no one misses the accusing tone in them. She is accusing Seher of not taking care of her marriage, and that's it everyone lost it. Sometimes silence is better and now Parveen's words just open up the scars they all are trying to hide so far.

Ahad spoke for the first time, "I really respect you a lot, and I know you love her too but the thing is what you are saying to Seher is not right. Seher didn't leave her husband, her husband did. She still takes care of him even after living miles away from him.

But he doesn't even know what happened in her life in the last two years, how she is living her life or how she did everything that was his responsibility, to begin with. So why don't you ask Arhaan to look after his wife?"

Haider is the next one, "And Nanno if you are talking about marriage then don't, I hardly have any respect left for that relation. Your so-called husband killed my father. He killed Ahad's mother along who was his own daughter too, his own blood.

He ruined our lives and he ruined both of his daughters' lives, so if anyone at least you should be the last person talking about marriage right now."

"I am sorry to say this but Nanno if you love Seher so much then why didn't you support her two years ago when she asked you to tell Arhaan everything? She did try her best that day to tell him the truth but what you did Nanno?

You asked Arhaan to go somewhere else so that Seher didn't get the chance to tell him the truth, you locked her in the storeroom for hours Nanno and thanks to you, she fall weak, her oxygen supply in the body decreased and she fainted." Alizeah drops the bomb. Everyone snapped at her, absorbing the new piece of news.

Seher left not only because she wants to go but also because she would never live with the sufferings. Zain can't believe this, his Aapi lost something that too because of them. He is fuming and this time Arhaan lost it. His whole life he had lived in secrets and when it comes out it simply gave him pain.

Until now he was at least had one thing less to feel guilty about, but now when he knows the whole truth, whom he can blame other than himself. He was supposed to be here with Seher, that day she called her but he was busy with all the preparation and the next day he left her all alone. And lead to the loss they simply never thought of even in their worst nightmare but Seher Mirza survived that pain all alone, without him.

Today Arhaan Ahmed doesn't know what to feel, how to face her and this time he can't simply run away from here. He had to face her, he have to talk to her and if anything she lost so much still never utter a single complaint. How will he even look at her face? The guilt is too much to bear with.

Regret. Guilt. Pain. And the thought of every suffering that Seher has been through because of him is coming to his mind. And even after all this, she took all the responsibilities on her shoulder, which is not necessary for her to bear. But now the question is how will he talk to her? How will he face her? He left her when she needed him the most.

She bears the pain all alone which they should have faced together. The nights when she should spend in his arms, she was alone, all by herself. That explains Zain's sudden dislike for him. He witnessed everything. He can't even imagine this to happen with Hadiya and here he has been the sole witness of everything.

His array of thoughts breaks when Seher enters the room, looking tired. Today the hollowness in her eyes makes sense to him. She is afraid of divorce because after losing her baby she doesn't want to lose him too.

While Seher is shocked by the scene in front of her. Arhaan is sitting on the floor near the bed on his knees, red eyes flooded with tears, something Arhaan never spills. The guy never cried and today he is broken. Seher's biggest nightmare had come true. He knows. He knows about it. And she has to face the past.

Looking at her, he could stop himself from hugging her by the waist. She stands there in shock, and on his knees, just hugged her tight.

"Arhaan..."

"I am sorry"

Just that, nothing else. And Seher breakdown. Her lips trembled, tears started coming out, finally after years of waiting she let her guards down. Taking her in his arms, he tried his best to calm her down.

She is losing herself in pain and that is killing him. He is in pain, but her pain is something else. She stayed shut for years, endured everything on her own. And what did he do? Just ran away. Without even looking behind at her. She waited for him and he just left her hanging. Even after all this, she went to New York, just for him.

This girl is his biggest strength and today she broke down in his arms. Seher Mirza never gave anyone the right to see her this broken other than the only person she was supposed to hate over the years, but she didn't. For Seher, it's been always Arhaan no one else.

"Baccha bas.... chup ab"

"Arhaan... meraa... baccha..."

"Ssshhhh... it's okay... Tum ho na mere ps abhi sab theek hoga..."

"Arhaan... I... I need to tell you something.."

"Yeah..."

"I had an .. abortion"

"What?"...

"I was pregnant with twins.."

"You.. when?

"After going to Delhi I came to know. I am really "

"And you didn't even tell me"

"I didn't want to lose you"

"I thought you trust me."

"I was.. scared "

"Seher, I know I have done many mistakes. But trust me a life without you is surely not worth it. I don't afford to lose you, Seher. If in this whole world one thing is true for me, that is You. I love you Seher and trust even if the world is crashing down, I can't leave you. I will never do that."

"You didn't ask me .."

"Why do you do that? I don't need you. If you want to tell me I will listen, if you don't, it's alright. I trust you, Seher. I trust you more than anything else."

"It was an ectopic pregnancy, Arhaan. I didn't know about the twins. After shifting, one day there was severe pain. I went to the hospital and she came along with me. She was there with me when no one was. Zain was out of the station and I didn't afford to tell anyone else. I thought of calling you but trust me I had very little time with me. She said you will support me anyhow.. so I just.."

"She was right love. Trust me, I know this will hurt you a lot, but this is the truth, even if I have to choose, it will always be you Seher. Even if between my baby and you, it will always be you. Just remember that." For Arhaan Ahmed choices were always been clear, it's been, Seher Mirza. He had done a mistake, left her too but he always knew that she will wait for him and he is always going to come back to her, no matter how late it is.

"Arhaan... I love you.."

"I love you more..."

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A mistake is a part of one's life. Everyone has done some. And that's quite normal. But the problem is that not learning from those mistakes. We are bound to do mistakes and the important part is we need to learn from those mistakes.

Ahad and Arhaan used to be very close once. Arhaan had been the best brother back in London. But after years now, their equation is not much clear.

On a windy cold night of mid-November, Ahad stands on the balcony, remaining all his days with his love. A beautiful past he will cherish always. But he lost it, and somewhere deep in his heart he knows, he lost her for good. Yet refused to accept that.

Unknown to him, Arhaan stands behind him. Arhaan knows his brother needs him today. But after years of separation, will he accept him? Now everyone is not Seher Mirza.

"Ahad?"

"Bhai..?"

"You knew but didn't say anything to me. Just tell me why?"

"Never really got the chance Bhai. You left and at that time everything was simply a mess.

My own life was a mess, it still is but that time I ruined everything perhaps the scars of the wounds I gave my Maya and myself was way too raw for me to handle." Ahad Ahmed Khan misses her, always will.

"So what's next now?"

"What do you mean bhai?"

"I mean... You know. You let her go, so what's next now? "

"I don't know."

"Ahad, I want you to come with me. I am going back to New York. I want you to work with me. And.."

"I can't Bhai...

"Why?"

"Bhai I promised her to live my life. And going to New York means running away from everything, I can't do that. I have to face the truth.

For years now, I am just running away. I never accepted my mistakes. And that she's gone, I need to do that. I need to take up my responsibilities. I need to be a better man, for her, for me."

"You loved her so much, still you let her go?"

"I love her and that's why I let her go."

"You know it can be.."

"Do you even know what I did to her?"

"I... I don't know. Seher didn't tell me anything. But after knowing her a little bit, I can say she is a gem Ahad. You should have.."

"I should have let her go years ago bhai. She is a gem. A priceless gem that I don't afford.

And since Seher didn't tell you anything, well I think she just has an idea what happened, or what I did, she didn't know the whole thing herself. And I am not sure if I can tell you that... It's just"

"I understand. You don't need to tell me now. But I want you to know no matter what I am here with you. I know I left but now I want to rectify my mistakes."

"Then you shouldn't go back, you know. Seher needs you here."

"She won't agree right?"

"Never."

"I need to go. I need some time."

"How much bhai? You need to accept the fact, Bhai, there is nothing you can do.

I don't want to be a part of this Haweli. I am happy with the family we created for ourselves back in Delhi. I will be happy there,"

"Ahad I promised Abbu to give you equal rights."

"You did that Bhai. You gave us Seher. She gave us a family we all needed. Not only to Amma. She gave her best to us. Look around bhai.

I and Maya got separated and trust me Seher was the only one to tell me that I did right, Amma was happy because she thought I don't deserve Maya which is right but Seher, said I will be a better man after all these.

I just need to work on myself. She supported everyone Bhai. And she needs your support. Don't do this to her bhai.

Because maybe if you leave this time, Seher may stop doing all these, which I don't know about you, but we can't afford."

"I will keep this in my mind."

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The next day, the haweli is filled with silence again. This time along with Rubina, Sadia is leaving too. Ayaan wants her to stay with them in Delhi, and there is nothing more here for which she would have stayed.

Not everyone is happy with Haider being the next CEO but since Seher was not ready, and maybe never will, they agreed.

Sadia wanted Ahad to put a fight, but Ahad said it clear he has nothing to do with this family business, he has a well-paid job, a house in Delhi, and enough to take care of three of them including Seher.

He needs to start a new life and that is away from everything here. They left in their car, followed by Arhaan's car. Seher is with him and they still haven't talked about the next things.

"I am leaving today."

"I don't want you to go."

"I want you to come with me." Arhaan tried one more time, seeing no response he said it again.

"Seher I said something."

"I waited for long Arhaan. And trust me I didn't do that to go to New York, I waited so that you comes back to me. I am not going there, you have to come back to me."

"Seher...Love..."

"Listen Arhaan, this time you leave, and the consequences will be there for you. That's it."

Seher had it enough. She waited for him so long, and now he is asking her to join him in New York. That is not what she waited for.

If she wanted to go back to NYC she would have done it years ago. And this time she is sure to make him suffer. This time Seher Mirza is going to play her cards.

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