Riddhama's pov :

It's been more than a month since I left from my Home. I am finally going back, I am sitting in car looking outside the window. I have never stayed away from my home that too for soo many days, the only reason was him... I can't face him. I am scared of him and also he intimidate me alot.

Before going there, I was like a lifeless body. I didn't know what to do... I don't know how will I live without him.. I don't know how can I stay away from him... I was addicted to him, his voice, his face, his smile, his attention, his eyes, his talks, his childishness, his love, his everything.... It has been very hard for me to stay away from him. I still feel lonely even when I am around people. It's like a part of me is dead. I loved him more than I loved myself, that was my biggest mistake.

After going there, I learned a lot of things there. I started doing meditation and yoga, it really helped me. I learned both two wheeler and four wheelers and also got my license. I learned a lot of more things and I'm proud of myself.

And I also missed Mumma, Papa, Maa and Baba soo much. I used to call them regularly. Whenever I used to call them, they always used to mentioned him. They used to tell me How he has changed alot. He always stays in his room only. He just comes to eat dinner and after that everyday he goes to meet Papa and spend time with him.

Sejal surprised me by visiting me there and told me that her whole family is shifting abroad. I was soo shocked and sad that my only bestfriend is going to leave me. She also told me that Aryan is also accompanying her there. I was soo sad  my 2 good friends whom I used to meet every other day, now  I will not able to meet than on regular basis. I feel like everyone is leaving me one by one. In the end I'll be alone . Then she told me a news that Angre and Ishani are dating, I was soo happy for both of them. After that we both hugged and Sejal started crying and I couldn't control anymore, I was also crying... We both said Goodbye to each other and promised each other that we will stay in contact.

Finally, I reached Home. Papa and Mumma was already waiting for me outside. I stepped out of the car and hugged both of them tightly and said "I missed you". They both caressed my hair. We broke our hug then Papa said " Where are your bags, let me take it inside". I replied "No papa, I will take it no need to worry". I removed my bags from the car that's when Papa saw Vansh and called "Vansh". I looked at him, he is looking different. His hairs are all messy and he has grown his beard, it looking like he hasn't shaved in years. I was happy to see him and also sad looking at him.

Vansh came near us and Papa said

Papa : Are Vansh dekho Riddhu ayi wapas...  You used to ask me about her wellbeing.. Now onwards you can ask her yourself...

He nodded and looked at me

Vansh : Hi, How are you?

Riddhama : Good, and you?

Vansh : I'm good too..

Riddhama : Ya I can see it..

I don't know why talking to him made me angry. I didn't like to see him like this.I never imagined him like this and it is breaking my heart. It seriously made me feel guilty and I think it's all my fault. And it's totally wrong I didn't do anything, he was the only one who break our relationship not me... Saying this I grabbed my bag's handle and was about to head inside that's when he also grabbed the handle, looked me in the eyes and then looked at Papa and said..

Vansh : I'll bring it inside..

Riddhama : No, Thanks..

Vansh : Papa tell her na I will bring it inside..

Riddhama : Nooo...

Papa : What happened Riddhama, why are you fighting?

Riddhama : I'm not fighting Papa..

Papa : Then what's the problem..

Riddhama : Nothing... Ok fine...

He smirked without looking at me, grabbed my bag and went inside.. We followed him. He went upstairs. I was with Mumma Papa.

Mumma : Kuch khana hai...

Riddhama : Haa bohot bhook lagi hai, traffic ki vajah se bohot der lag gayi aane mein..

Mumma : Just give me 5 mins, I will heat the food....

Riddhama : Ok , I'm tired. I will quickly go and take a hot shower. I will come back fast...

Mumma : Ok, Come fast...

I went upstairs...

Vansh's pov :

I was soo happy to see her after 1 month and 13 days. I missed her soo much, I wasn't able to sleep. My days without her, I don't even remember what I did in those days. I used get up late and directly used to have lunch with my parents. Then spend my time until dinner in my room. I felt very bad lying to Papa, so I would go to him after dinner or sometimes for dinner and spend time with him. And also going there I used to learn about her wellbeing. Sometimes when I missed her so badly that time I used to sleep in her room,hugging her teddy. Now without alcohol I'm not able to sleep. I know it is bad and she won't like it when she knows about it. But that's the only thing which is keeping me going.

I took her bags in her room. Keeping the bag, I went towards the door that's when she bumped into me. We had an eye contact...

Pal.. do pal.. ki hi kyun hai zindagi
Is pyar ko hai sadiyan kaafi nahin
To khuda se maang loon
Mohlat main ek nayi
Rehna hai bas yahan
Ab door tujh se jana nahin..
Jo tu mera  humdard hai
Jo tu mera humdard hai

I wanted to hug her badly but I instantly removed this thought. I said "Sorry" and left from there.

I went downstairs, went towards Papa and told him..

Vansh : Accha to main chalta hu..
( Now I'll leave)

Papa : Kidhar ja rahe ho? Aaj khana tum hamara saath karoge..
(Where are you going? You are going to eat with us today)

Vansh : Agli baar pakka..
( Next time)

Papa : Nahi Vansh.. No excuses today. After soo many days Riddhu has came home.. She won't like if you leave without eating..

Vansh : But..

Mumma : I have prepared both of yours favorite food... I won't let you leave without eating....

Vansh : Okay...

I couldn't say no to them..

Riddhama's pov :

I quickly took a shower and dressed in my nightdress and went down. When I reach down, I saw Papa and Vansh playing PS4. I was looking at them affectionately and I smiled. I was happy seeing them like this. That's when I startled when I felt someone's hand on my shoulder. I looked back and saw Mumma then I was relieved..

Mumma : What happened?

Riddhama : Nothing, When did Papa learned playing PS4?

Mumma : When you were not here na that time Vansh used to come here every day that's when he taught him...

Riddhama : Hmmm

Mumma : Come you are hungry na, go sit on dining table. I will come after bringing both of them..

Riddhama : Ok..

We had our dinner. Mumma Papa still don't know anything so it was soo awkward for both of us. We silently ate. After finishing eating, he insisted to leave but papa didn't let him. Papa started insisting him to sleep here today.. I was also giving lame excuse so that he can leave but Papa didn't listen to any. Papa insisted him soo much that he got convinced. I told them, I am tired and going to my room to rest.

I went upstairs. I was tensed. I went in my room and I was packing back and forth. I don't want to share my room with him that's when Vansh came inside and said "Don't worry after they fall asleep, I will leave from here. You take rest". I was relieved. I nodded my head. I took one of my book and sat on the bed reading it. He was sitting on a beanbag scrolling through his phone.

Vansh pov :

I went in her room and assured her that I will leave after they fall asleep. I was on my phone scrolling. After some time when I checked on her, she was fast asleep. Her book was on her face and she didn't even took sheets.

I went near her and removed the book and took the sheets and cover her. I sat on the edge of the bed and took her hand in my hands and promised her that I will make everything right between us. I will gain your trust again. I will take everything slow. I will never give up on you. I will try my best to win your heart again. Because Sweetheart you was, is and always will be mine and nobody can change it... Her hands were still in my hands and I was looking at her. Her mere touch lights up my soul. I felt alive again.

I got awake and I was still holding her hand. I realized that, I wasn't able to sleep this whole time and only alcohol made me sleep. But today seeing her and her touch made me sleep. But instantly I panicked, If she saw me here then what will happened. I told her yesterday that I will leave after some time but then I fall asleep. I got up, checked time. It was nearly 7 am. Before she gets up I need to leave. I went near the door and I took a last glance at her and leave from there...

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