•Sochenge tumhe pyaar, Kare ke nahi...
Ye dil bekaraar, Kare ke nahi....•

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Vansh's POV :-

Flipping the page of file, I read the papers with concentration before signing them. Tommorrow's deal with Mr Chang is very important for VR associates. If everything goes well, VR associate will climb a new height in the business world.

Taking out another bunch of paper from the office bag, I kept it on the table placing a paperweight above it. Starting the laptop, I went through the powerpoint presentation once again. Aangre did a great work, I must say.

I closed the laptop but in this process my elbow hitted the paperweight and the papers flew in the room due to the the air blowing from the ceiling fan.

Sighing, I got up from the chair and picked up the papers. As I approached to pick up few papers that were near the window, a strong wind blew sweeping off papers with it... I looked down from the window as my important papers swayed in the wind before touching the grass. 

"F*ck"

Those were important papers and I could't afford to lose them at any cost... Bending down, I tied my shoe laces and ran down before the papers go out of my hand...

Pushing the entrance door, I ran to the garden area. I paused for a second seeing my papers still lying on the grass... Thank god.

I picked them up carefully making sure not to miss even a single page...

"Thank you thank you thank you....."

I became alert hearing a feminine voice. Someone is in garden, at this hour... Strange.

I turned my head around to see Riddhima hugging someone in front of the main gate. What the f*ck is happening there? And where the hell is watchman?

Unknowingly, I started walking in their direction. Who the hell is that man? And what is she doing here with him ? It looked like they were discussing something funny. My blood started boiling seeing her talking so freely with a stranger.

"Jaane ka dil nahi karrha Riddhima"

He joked and she hitted him on his chest. What the fish... Now don't tell me even he wants to stay in VR mansion as if this is not a home but a guest house.. Who gave her permission to bring any random man in the premises of VR mansion? This is my private property and not a public garden.

I saw red in front of my eyes when that man caught her arm and she didn't even refuse. Instead she grinned looking at him. So, this man is her boyfriend, I concluded.

Interesting... Very interesting.

She waived him bye and turned to go inside the mansion when I grabbed her wrist and before she could realize, I slammed her against a pillar....

Her eyes widened seeing me standing in front of her...

"Leave Vansh...."

She said struggling in my arms. Leave? Why didn't she asked that boy to leave her hand? Why does she always run away from me? Is she doing some sort of drama in front of me? It's better if she is not. Otherwise, you'll have to pay for messing up with Vansh RaiSinghania's brain Miss Riddhima....

I inhaled deeply to control my anger.

"Why Riddhima? When that boy was holding your hand, you didn't ask him to leave. So why this sati savitri drama now?"

I shouted on her face. She winced in pain as my grip became tighter on her arms. Having a boyfriend is not wrong, but hiding it from your family especially when talks are on about your marriage is definetely wrong. It's like cheating the person you were once in relation with and the one you are going to be in relationship with...

For a moment, I got lost in those doe eyes which screamed innocence.

"He...He is my friend Vansh...."

She stammered. I clenched my teeth hearing her reply. Friend, like really? What does she think of me? A Kindergarden student who won't catch her lie?

Hichkichate woh log hai jo ya to koi jhooth bol rahe ho, ya kisi jhooth ko chipa rahe ho.. Aur Vansh Rai Singhania ko in dono se hi saqt nafrat hai.

"Friend or Boyfriend?"

Her eyes snapped open at my question as if she wasn't expecting me to ask this directly. Com'on darling, Vansh is straightforward. He doesn't like to beat around the bush...

"None of your business...."

She flared her nose looking at me. I chuckled. What even made her think that Vansh can't interfere in others business? I can and I will especially when the business is so tempting.

"Everything related to you is my business Sweetheart"

I declared with a tilt of my neck. She looked at me with wide eyes.

Unknowingly, I digged my nails further in the soft skin of her forearm.

"You ... You are hurting me Vansh...Please leave..."

Hearing her whimper, I left her arms and took a step back. Just when I was about to talk, she turned and tried to go away.
But before she could run away from me, I caught her arms again and pinned her against the same pillar, this time by locking her arms above her head...

"I'll leave you... Just tell me his name...."

I said bringing my face closer to her... She looked angelic in closer view. Look deceives Vansh, I had to remind myself.

"Vansh please..."

She requested but I didn't bulge. If she thinks I'm going to let go of her this easily, Then she doesn't know Vansh Rai Singhania at all..

"Name Riddhima......"

She jumped on the place hearing my loud voice

"Ka...."

She tried to say but words failed to come out of her. My eyes involuntarily lingered over her axilla which was left uncovered because of her sleeveless top. She gasped realizing my gaze and struggled to free her arms from my grip.

"Ka what? Karan, kumaar, kishor......Ka what Riddhima?...."

I shouted diverting my attention towards her lips.... Holly f*ck. The mole on her neck is distracting me. I clenched my teeth to get a grip on myself.

"Kabir...."

She answered.

"Kabir..."

I repeated the name and looked at her with a dangerous glint in my eyes. Interesting name. And I'm sure I'll make his life interesting as well..

"Is he that same guy whom you called from my office phone that day?"

I asked taking a step back.... She moved backward to maintain some distance from me.

"Ye..yes.."

She replied looking at the ground as if it's the most interesting thing to see.

"So you have a lover boy. Interesting... Very Interesting. "

I commented. Her eyes widened at the statement. What? Isn't it obvious? Or she is planning to keep him in curtains for few more days....

"What are you saying Vansh? He is just a friend...."

Just a friend? Bullshit.... 

"Friend with benefits ?"

It seem like my words highly offended her. Now what? When you aren't ashamed of doing it, so what is the point in being ashamed of accepting it. 

Giving me a glare, she turned to go ,but I again caught hold of her hand. I'm not over yet, and she can't just go when I'm still talking....

With a jerk I pulled her towards me. Her back crushed against my front as I locked her arm with mine just above her stomach...

Her hot breathes hitted the skin of my chest that was visible because of the first two buttons of the shirt which were left open. Her hold on my fingers tightened as if she was  holding it to support her entire body weight.

"Vansh please. Let me go. "

She pleaded closing her eyes and titling her neck... As much as I hate to admit it, I was liking the view in front of me. Her titled neck gave my eyes more access to explore her swan like neck from close..  Our proximity was creating a havoc inside my bodies. And at that moment, I wanted only one thing.. To hold her as close as possible and show her how amazing she is exactly making me feel..

Leaning down, I moved my lips slightly brushing them over her shoulder. She shivered at the contact. I smirked when I felt her body writhing in my embrace.

"You have a boyfriend yet you want to marry me?"

I questioned. If she had a boyfriend, why didn't she tell everyone, when Dadi proposed this marriage bullshit? Is she planning to ditch her boyfriend for the luxuries of VR mansion? Well, I won't mind because once I lay my eyes on something, then that thing is bound to become mine.

"I didn't know you were interested in two timing. Well, I'm always in for it. Anytime , anywhere... Infact its better than marriage. No strings Attached, nothing. "

Offo, crocodile tears... She is stupid if she think this is going to work on me.

"You are fool if you think I'm interested in marrying you. I'll never marry you Vansh. Never...."

She said pushing me hard. I stumbled before balancing myself... This was something unexpected. If she didn't wish to marry me, then why was she quiet when Dadi announced her decision in front of everyone...

Oh please ,Don't tell me she is playing that "Halato se Majboor aurat" card with everyone.

"So it means you are rejecting Dadi's proposal?"

I asked to confirm if I heard right. Why would she reject me? I have every damn thing a girl needs in her husband. All my previous girlfriends were more than satisfied with me.

"Yes. I'm. Death is better than marrying you..."

I fumed hearing her words. It's Vansh who get to reject girls, and not the other way around.

I smiled for a second on the bravery of this miniature who dared to hurt my male ago by rejecting me and then within next second that smile got replaced with a dangerous smirk....
Does this girl even know what I have in store for her?

"Are you rejecting me?"

I gave her a final chance to save herself from the upcoming storm. She took a step back to maintain a safe distance between us.

"Yes. "

She said trying to act brave. Only if she knew the real place of brave people like her are not on the earth but in the graveyard.

"How dare you?"

She flinched at my tone. I took a deep breathe to calm myself and then looked at her. And then everything started to make sense. She is letting go of this fish because she got another golden fish to play with. Not bad, Riddhima. You turned out to be smarter than my imagination.

"So He is the reason why You want to reject this marriage proposal, right?"

I asked snaking a arm around her waist and pulling her closer. Her front came crashing to my torso. I gulped as I felt her bossom harden at the contact.

"Stop it Vansh. "

She said strugging in my embrace. I held her tighter and closer than before and started leaning towards her face.... Lifting her jaw with my thumb, I stared at her lips. And felt as if the time freeze. Everything else evaporated from my mind as I observed her from head to toe.

Leaning closer to her face, I eyed her lips. How would her lips feel against mine? How would it taste? Juicy like fruits or Sweet like honey?

Damn Self control... Her lips parted as I carassed the border of her lower lip with my thumb.... I smiled satisfied as the response her body was giving to my touch.

This is not just an attraction. I wouldn't have gone this far in case of attraction. This is something else. Something my heart knows but my mind is unable to accept.

How? How the f*ck do you fall for the person whom you pretend to hate the most? How do you fall for the person whom you don't even trust? How do you fall for someone whom you keep insulting every random day on every random occasion? Is this Love? Naah...

Naah. Vansh don't do Love.

"Any sane girl would never commit a mistake of marrying you. And you know why? Because you are not even a human... You are a devil...A Heartless devil."

She said awakening the beast inside me. This was the limit she shouldn't have crossed. Now that she dared to tickle my weak nerve, I would make sure she repents each and every word of hers for rest of her life.

Anybody who's ever dealt with me knows not to mess with me....And if you want to mess with me, you'd rather be ready to deal with the consequences.
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Closing the white curtains of shower room, He stood under the shower and turned off knob. Water droplets from the shower above fell on his hairs, travelling down to his nose, cheek, lip , making its way down his abs and muscular body before soaking into the material of his boxer.

Eyes closed, breathing shallow, lips parted and heart beats accelerated as he thought about the person who made him restless...

His finger curled around the knob as he turned on the shower and then again turned it off... On and off.. On and off...  and repeat.

He clenched his eyes as the cold water touched his aroused member giving him some kind of satisfaction. But this wasn't enough... This wasn't enough to satisfy him... He wanted more. And he wanted it now.

Slipping a hand inside his boxer, he tried to calm his aroused self. His member hardened as a face flashed before his eyes.

Kohled eyes that looked at him with emotions that he couldn't decipher, Creamy skin that was glistening in the dim moonlight, wind swept hairs adding to her beauty, Nose that was reddened due to anger making it look more cute, Red plumpy lips that parted as he dared to touch them, swan like neck that was inviting him to mark his territory, fullness of her bossoms that his lips craved to touch, long slender milky arms locked above her head ,  Soft slender waist whistling down from her bust, as smoothly as the water from a waterfall ,the bends of her hips, so curvaceous and attractive...it surely caused his heart to skip few beats.

"Riddhimaaaa......"

He groaned as the product of his arousal drained along the water...

His mind drifted to the thoughts of that one person whose mere name is enough for making him hard these days. He wanted her badly and in no way he is going to give her chance to slip out off his hands... Not that easily.
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Siya's POV :-

"Utho.... Uthona... "

I spoke shaking Vansh Bhai's arm. Usually he wakes up early but don't know what happened today. It's already past 8 and he is still sleeping.

"5 minutes Siya"

He spoke in a sleepy tone hiding his face in the pillow. I facepalmed.

"What Bhai... From last 30 minutes you are saying 5 minutes 5 minutes. Atleast wake up now"

I irked. Waking up my Bhai is such a tough task, I tell you. I pity his future wife...

"Bhai, don't tell me if you miss your important meeting because of ....."

I played the masterstroke. And guess what, It really worked. Good job siya, I mentally patted myself.

Bhai sat up with a jerk looking at the wall clock. Oh my god, I felt like laughing seeing his face. A total workoholic he is.

"Meeting, Oh shit. "

He murmurmed few colourful words under his breath before throwing the duvet and getting up from bed.

"Why didn't you wake me before?"

He asked squeezing the toothpaste on brush. I frowned.

"Seriously Bhai ?"

I glared at him. From last 30 minutes i was trying my best to wake him up but No. My brother was having Kumbhakaran's sleep refusing to even bulge.

"Ok Ok. My mistake. I accept it. But Now you get lost. I want to change"

He said pulling up his vest with one hand while brushing his teeth with other.... Perks of being ambidextrous, you see... 

"Yes but please do come on time. Today is the last day of Navratri So Dadi is waiting for you to start the morning Pooja."

I reminded him. Because once he gets inside the bathroom, don't expect him to come out before 45 minutes. Don't know what takes his so much of time in bathroom....

"Uff....Dadi and her Pooja's"

He huffed in frustration and headed to the bathroom.

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Riddhima's POV :-

"Thaal saj gyi? Aur phool todliye tumne?"

Dadi asked to Anupriya Maa who was burning the iscence stick in the temple area.

"Ye dekhiye. Thal bhi saj gyi aur phoolo ki mala bhi bana li"

Both of them turned towards me after hearing my voice. With a smile on my face, I went near them and kept the plate that I was holding in front of Devi Maa's idol.

"Aur wo bhog ka prashaad?"

Dadi and her old habit of stressing herself unnecessarily before Aartis. She checks everything twice before starting any pooja. Thorough religious person, I tell you.

"Prashaad bhi gas par chada diya dadi.. DSouza aunty hai kitchen me"

I replied putting the garland around Devi Maa's neck.

"Ekbaar sab dobara dekhle. Mai tabtak sabko aarti ke liye bula ke laati hu...."

She said wearing her round spectacle. She was about to get up when I stopped her by holding her hand.

"I have already called everyone Dadi. You sit here quietly. Don't take stress "

I instructed like a school teacher. She laughed. My cute Dadi. These creases that comes on her forehead whenever she is worried about something doesn't look good on her face.

"Tumhare hote huye Maa ko kaisa stress Riddhima"

Rudra Chachu said coming near us. I was gleaming with happiness seeing him after so many days. He returned from his Europe business trip last night I guess...

"Chachu...."

I hugged him tightly. He stroke my hairs lovingly.

Chachu went near Dadi and took her blessing.

"God bless you Beta. "

Dadi blessed her son with a smile on her face.

"Good morning everyone...."

We heard Aaryan's voice...Oh, so this monkey also came for aarti.

"And good morning to you my jaan-e-man"

Dadi's eyes popped out of socket hearing Aaryan's voice. Because she once told us that Dadu use to call her jaan-e-man.

"Nalayak, Dadi pe line maarta hai? Abhi sabak sikhati hu...."

She twisted his left ear. We all laughed seeing Aaryan's reaction. He was literally appologizing Dadi and asking her to leave his ear. Finally she left his ear and he immediately maintained distance from Dadi. Who knows she might catch his ear again....

"Anupriya diya jala.. Aur Siya tu ja. Jake Vansh ko ek aur baar awaj laga. Aarti ka muhrat nikla ja raha hai.."

Siya turned to go but Ishani Stopped her by holding her hand.

"No need Dadi. Vansh Bhai is here"

Everyone looked at the staircase as Vansh descended down buttoning his sleeves.

" Vansh. Aao...."

Dadi said approaching him.

"Dadi, you know I don't believe in God... So excuse me."

He tried to escape but Dadi stopped him.

"I know but do it for my inner peace Beta. We celebrated every festival every happiness without you for last 15 years. But now that you have returned, I want you to be part of every single thing. Please do it for your old Dadi. "

She pleaded. His eyes soften and he nodded his head

"Fine. "

Dadi raised her thumb to apply tika to him.. He refused initially saying that he wants to go office but dadi didn't bulge. Finally he gave in and forwaded his head. She did his tilak happily. And even He smiled seeing his Dadi gleaming in happiness.

Though I'm not so fond of Vansh, but I always liked this quality of him. His love for his family is limitless. A thorough Familyman you see....

"Ye nariyal devi maa ki murthi ke saamne phod ".

Dadi instructed holding a plate in front of him... He picked up coconut from the plate and went down on his knees. Bowing his head he looked at the devi maa's idol before hitting the coconut on the floor breaking it into two. Taking the kalash from the plate, he collected coconut water in it.

"Ab Devi Maa ke charno me sindoor aur chawal arpan kar"

He nodded and took a fistful of vermillion from the plate and offered it in idol's feet. Then took fistful of rice and did the same.

"Ye le thali. Aarti kar..."

Dadi demanded. He clenched his teeth and muttered something under his breathe.

"Please keep me away from all these Dadi"

He said taking a step backward. Dadi glared at him.

"Aarti ko mana nahi karte Vansh"

She told him strictly. He huffed in frustration.

"I don't know how to do Dadi"

My eyes went wide hearing this. Like seriously. Even 3 year old kid knows how to do aarti. Is he really Indian? I doubt. Just because he lived abroad didn't mean he had license to forget Indian customs and rituals.

"Hey bhagwaan... Is thali ko gol gol ghooma...."

Dadi facepalmed seeing him rotating the plate in reverse direction. I felt like correcting him... Don't know why. Coming foreward, I stood next to him and held the plate in my hand. He looked at me wide eyed.

"Ai ... aise"

I said rotating the plate in right direction, that is from left to right. My breath stopped for a moment when i felt his hand above mine. I gasped and looked at him. He was looking straight at the goddess's idol.

I looked around and saw the confused expression on everyone's face. Feeling embarrased, I tried to withdraw my hand but he held it firmly above the plate.

"Suna nahi dadi ne kya kaha... Aarti ko mana nhi karte"

He signalled me a "No" as if warning me not to go against him. I gulped seeing his eyes when were looking dangerously at me.

I stood like a statue as he made me move the plate into rounds and rounds.

"Man tera mandir, aakhe diya bati

Hotho ki hai thaliya ,bol phul pati

Rom rom rom jivha tera naam pukarti,

Aarti... Maiya Aarti...

O jotawaliye maa teri aarti. "

Dadi recited as me and Vansh completed the aarti together. I was only physically present in the aarti, because mentally I was still thinking about his strange behaviour. Why would he do aarti with me? Why? And that too in front of his whole family? What does he want from me ?

"Riddhima ja sabko prashaad de de aur sabka aashirvaad le"

My reverie broke hearing Dadi's voice. I realized Vansh had already withdrawn his hand and now i was holding the plate alone.

Nodding my head, I kept the plate near devi maa's feet. Taking the prashaad's bowl from Chachi's hand, I went near Dadi. She smiled and forwarded her hand. Giving her prashaad ,I bent to take her blessingd.

My heart came into my mouth seeing Vansh bending at the same time to take Dadi's blessing. She smiled and blessed us together.

"Akele akele aashirvaad lene ka irada tha kya, Riddhima?"

He mocked. I raised my eyebrows. What does he mean?

"Matlab?"

I asked my genuine doubt. Dadi smiled looking at both of us. What the hell is happening? First He did aarti with me and now even took Dadi's blessing with me... Why would he do that?

"Matlab jab puri zindagi sath guzarne wale hai to aashirwaad bhi sath hi lena hoga na"

My body froze hearing him. He seriously needs to come out of his La la land. Why would I spend my entire life with him? Even this thought is scary enough to make me run hills....

"What are you saying Bhai?"

Ishani asked coming forward.

"Vansh?"

Anupriya Maa looked at him but Vansh didnot bother to answer anyone. He stood next to me and turned to look at Dadi.

"Dadi, Maine aur Riddhima ne...."

My heart beat accelerated as I felt his long fingers slowly interlacing with my slender ones.

"Apni bakiki zindagi ek sath guzarne ka faisla kiya hai..."

To say i was shocked is an understatement. What i felt at that moment can't be describe in words? He lied... He bloody lied. How could he lie about something like this ?

"Then I'm your death Riddhima.."

"Then I'm your death Riddhima..."

His words echoed in my ears. Is this how he is planning to take revenge from me?

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A/N:-

Hello, Happy new year.

So here is the update. I wanted to add few more scenes but let it be now. It's already a lengthy update and morever I'm tired of typing.

Coming to the update, How was it? Am I going slow? If yes, I'm so sorry. From next chapter I'll try to increase the pace of this story.

And one more thing. Tell me how many more chapters you want of this story. This story was supposed to be a 15-20 chapters story initially but because of my habit of elaborating each and every scene the number of chapters increased. So, please tell me whether you want me to continue this story beyond 20 chapters or should I end this story at chapter 20... I'll plan the next few updates accordingly.

And and and... I know i'm yet to reply to your beautiful comments. I'll reply everyone tommorrow.

Thankyou.