To love a person and not express it in words should be considered as crime! Radha stood rooted in her place as she heard what happend to her father Mann singh. She is not the one who likes to gossip or entertain any such talk in her presence. Like a well educated woman, she loves to spend her time for betterment of her work rather than indulge herself in petty issues. After all, when people look up to her, she would like to be addressed as Radha Toshniwal not as Rayan's wife.

" I did hear about Rayan sir stripping off his property and.."

" Do I pay you to talk behind my back and gossip about the people under whom your work?"Radha's voice roared as workers left from there. Srida who was sitting in her room came out to see the commotion and took Radha's hand in her asking silently what happened.

" Where is Sevya?." Radha asked her as soon as she sat with Srida. Not knowing what to say, she kept calm. Adwait asked her not to inform Radha bhabi about the incident which took place few days back. Radha being an innocent and sensitive person will surely not take this blow slightly.

" Bhabi, She left for some place." Srida said meekly. 

" Offo! Who offended Sevya again?! I should teach people of this house a lesson! They don't respect her enough you know?." She spoke which made Srida smile at her. Being eldest among all, Radha behaved like a small child with tantrums. But all knew she's got a heart of gold and patience equal bhagwan shiva.

" She will come around Bhabi. Tell me what made you walk till my room?." Srida asked to which Radha blushed.

"Actually, Rayaan ji said he will take me somewhere you know like a honeymoon. I wanted to know what can I wear on my vacation? You seem to follow fashion and Sevya is not here to guide me." She whined just like a kid.

" That I can do Bhabi. What place you are going?." Srida asked.

" I don't know. What places will we have? Mountains or beaches right? I want to take something comfortable." She said making Srida laugh.

" For that you don't need to wear clothes Bhabi." Srida winked making Radha blush red.

" I will see that your suggestion is followed by her dear sister." Suddenly both the ladies turned their head to see Rayaan standing a few feet away with Adwait who signaled Srida to come to him. Radha is with red cheeks followed her husband out of the room

" Why did you say that! They are kids!." Radha scolded hitting him on his arm. A new gesture which Rayaan liked.

"So? We all how active they are Radha. Stop your hallucinations. Am sure they are making out as soon as we are out. " He replied holding her hand.

" Shut up! You shouldn't talk like that about your own brother. It is called love. People have different ways of showing their love." She stated to which Rayaan just hummed. 

Walking to his car, he asked her to get inside. With just phone in her hand Radha sat beside him as driver pulled away from the manor. Radha being a curious cat, looked at Rayaan.

" We are going to office.  Keyur needs your help and I want my wife to stay with me." He said holding her hands. Listening to Keyur's name her eyes softened and she sighed .

Sevya is very private person but if one had to say who's wiser she would definitely say her name as Radha saw how intelligent and quick Sevya is during work. Keyur must be in devastated state as She has tendency not to be contact during her time away. Radha wondered will she ever be able to stay from Rayaan?

"Bhabi, I am sorry to bother you.  I know it's your off day but-" Radha asked him to stop talking and sat down to read the documents.

" It is definitely not my expertise but I can give you suggestions which can help you?." She asked with a bright smile. Keyur nodded his head at her. Both the brothers glanced at the woman infront of them, one is feeling guilty as he had to listen to his parents rant about his dear sister in law and other filled with guilty for subjecting Radha to such comments when it was all his fault. 

" See, Here is the problem. You didn't account for this fund transaction." Radha pointed out which made Keyur look at it with Strained eyes.

He took papers from her hands and acted as if analyzing whom did he transfer when in reality it was grave mistake on his part to leave traces openly.

Rayaan took the papers from his hand and crushed it like a leaf making Radha frown. He looked at Keyur with accusing eyes demanding how careless he can be .

" Is everything alright? Who was that? Shall I go through that account details for you to get an rough estimate? I have time." She offered help.

" No bhabi. I am so stressed that I couldn't find what's in front of my eyes." Keyur defended to which Rayaan responded by holding his wife's hand distracting her.

" Let's go. " He said.

" But Rayaan ji. I want to help him.  I am very bored at home today." Radha complained.

" I know many ways to keep you busy Radha now move your ass." He whispered which was noticed by his brother who just smiled looking at them.

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" Damn it! How can you send from our company funds?." Keyur shouted in his phone while the other person was quite. He threw his landline pushing his chair back. He missed Sevya. He is so used to being with her that living in his own bedroom is tortuous.

"Sevya!." He shouted pulling his hair out. 

"Hello? What is she doing now?." Keyur enquired listening carefully to others person's voice. 

" Stay close to her. Don't talk with my wife or engage yourself with any women out there. You are being paid. If you blow this up,  I am going to send you back to your dear father. " He warned disconnecting his call. His wife decided to spend her time in mountains reading God knows how many books. She isn't exploring nor sitting idle. Something she isn't capable of is to sit without work.

For the last five days Sevya switched off her phone. Cut all her connections with her husband and rarely spoke with people around her. Keyur loosened his tie up with frustration. He needs to be careful if she leaves like this without his knowledge. It was all about being happy for him.  If she's not happy with him,  keyur is willing to let her go as long as she is safe.

Looking at the papers, he sighed. Calling his younger siblings who is good at covering up mess, Keyur laid his head on desk. He remembers how Sevya didn't allow him to touch her because she was taunted for being qualified. Radha tried to back her up but Sevya was hurt beyond a point.  After persistent assurance from Keyur's side that he is not what his mother is, Sevya decided to give him a kiss. It took him seven months to take her consent for him to show his love.

Stubborn lady!

But mine.

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Srida got sick after Sunstroke from village inspection. She rested her head on pillow but her mind couldn't be calm.

How can I live in a place where they can't respect woman for what they are? Why should we wait for right time when we can say no straight away. What is making Adwait and others stick to this household?

Srida body shivered as she remembered how carelessly her in laws addressed Radha Bhabi. For her she is equal to mother figure. Adwait asked her not to discuss the incident which made her realise its not easy to be part of a family where everyone involves themselves into others life. She was glad her parents never cared. Their only concern was her marriage and financial support for her education.  Both didn't dent their wealth so they are content with Srida's choice of living her life.

" Srida." She heard Adwait's voice which startled her.

" How are you feeling dear?." He asked making Srida sit. He couldn't stay in his office knowing how unwell his wife is. For he knows, if Radha Bhabi is leaving with Rayaan and Sevya is out of station no one's going to care for her. That's how his household staff are trained. Women are not anyone's responsibility but they are understood to take everyone's.

" You didn't go to office? What did I tell you? I am fine. Had my lunch, took medication, now drinking ors." Srida spoke but he didn't budge from her side.

Adwait didn't say a word. He was silently thinking about the kind of reaction his brother is going to give when he finds out how bad his parents spoke about Radha bhabi. When Rayaan saw his parents taunting Sevya Bhabi ,he went ballistic on them. They had to refrain from saying a single word against his bhabi. But he knew their parents can't sit quietly without finding faults in others.

That's the kind of royalty they believe in. 

" You know, Radha Bhabi is so sweet. I can't believe your parents said something like that to her. She is not worker or maid in this house. " Srida spoke.

" You still didn't leave that incident? I know it love. There's time for everything. Sometimes reacting immediately will cause harm to us, we should give back in a way that it destructs the other person. " Adwait spoke making Srida frown in confusion.

She will never understand his words which are mostly puzzled.

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