•"Yeh moh moh ke dhaage 
Teri ungliyon se ja uljhe"•

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Riddhima's POV:-

Turning around, I pushed him by keeping my hands on his chest and before he could react, I literally ran out of the room....

I went in kitchen to drink water. Chachi was making prashaad. Opening the door of refrigerator, I took out water bottle from inside....

"Omg Beta. You are looking so beautiful in this lehenga. "

She said looking at me from head to toe. I gave her my brightest smile.

"Thank you Chachi. You aren't looking any less"

I commented opening the cap of water bottle...

"Sacchi Riddhima? Ek tu he hai jisne mujhe notice kiya. Warna Tere chachu to ab meri taraf dekhte bhi nahi hai. "

She complained like a kid while stirring the Sooji. I laughed at her expressions.

"Are aise kaise? Do one thing. Wear Chachu's favorite Black saaree, make a nice puffed bun of your hairs and sing Lag ja gale for him . Fir dekhna Aapka magic kaise chalta hai Mr. Rudra RaiSinghania pe ..."

I suggested and gulped the water. Chachi looked at me narrowing her eyes. What? Chachu likes heroines of old movies. I'm sure he'll love retro look of Chachi

"Accha Beta? Teri shadi ke baad mai bhi dekhti hu kitna Lag jaa gale gaati hai tu Vansh ke liye"

I became alarmed hearing His name. I didn't know what to react how to react... No one ever teased me with his name. I could feel butterflies in my stomach.

"Chachi, Where are others?"

I asked trying to divert the topic.

"Everyone is in backyard for Ravan Dahan. By the way, what are you doing here? You should go outside , Mummyjii was looking for you. I'll come after making this prashaad"

Nodding my head, I went outside. Just when I was passing through corridors, I saw Sejal... My god, She is here. My face lit up seeing her....

Sejal POV's :-

"Riddhu....."

I literally screamed in happiness seeing Riddhima coming out of the kitchen in a pista green lehenga. This is the first time I have seen her in something so revealing. My god, This girl is going to burn everyone today with her hotness....

"Sejuuu....."

Her face gleamed with happiness seeing me. She came and hugged me tightly. Awe, my bestie.

"Oh my god. What a pleasant surprise. Happy Dussehra"

She wished breaking the hug. I frowned looking at her reaction. Drama queen. She is well aware of the fact that me and Kabir Bhai celebrate Dussehra every year with RaiSinghania family in VR mansion, yet she is acting as if she didn't expect me to come.

"Where...Where is Kabir?"

I srunched my eyebrows noticing the change in her tone. She was so happy just a moment ago then what happened now?

"He had night duty, So he just dropped me here and went"

I replied. She released the breath which was holding till now and murmured something like thank God... Thank God? But why? Riddhima's behavior is confusing me. Did she fight with Bhai?

"Anyways, I don't want to talk to you Chudail..."

I said faking anger. She flared her nose..

" But just now you were talking with me"

She replied keeping her one hand on her hip.

"But now I don't want to talk to you..."..

I retorted turning my face away...

"Why?"

She asked turning me towards her.

"My mood...."

I replied sticking my tongue at her.. She glared at me. Well, I'm no less.. I returned back the glare...

"Why didn't you tell me that you are getting hooked?"

I asked flaring my nose. My best friend is getting married and I'm the last person to know this.

"What? Who told you?"

My eyes widened hearing her. Like seriously? This is all she has to say about hiding such a big news from me. Wait Riddhima, One day I'll also take my revenge. I'll also hide my marriage news from you.

"I have my sources...Well, That's not important.What's important is my best friend is getting married and she didn't even bother to inform me? I'm hurt "

I said faking anger. Although I should be angry at her but what to do. I love her so much and right now I'm very very happy and excited as well... After all, my bestie is getting married Bro....

"Sejal you are getting me wrong... It's not like I didn't want to share with you. I needed time. What should I tell you when I myself wasn't sure? Even now I ain't. "

She reasoned. I narrowed my eyes. Wow, what an excuse. Earlier I was thinking that whenever I decide to marry, I'll hide my marriage news from her but now plan is changed. I won't invite her in my marriage... Marriage kya, I won't even invite her in my child's naamkaran or mundan ceremony. Serves her right...Huh. Chudail kahiki....

"Don't make excuse."

She held both of her ears and looked my me with puppy eyes. Don't, Don't look into these puppy eyes Sejal. It's a trap..

"Sorry baba. Please Believe me."

My anger dissipated as I saw her looking at me with those puppy eyes. This is the disadvantage of having Riddhima as your friend. You can't stay mad from her for long especially when she is looking at you like this with her innocent eyes..

"Ohk fine apology accepted. Now show me where is the lucky guy?Though I have stalked Vansh on fb today morning,. But I want to see him"

I said unable to hold My excitement. He looked so handsome in his display picture mahn, I was literally drooling over his shirtless click.

"Oh, so you know his name also. I think I know who is your "source" in RaiSinghania mansion...That ChugalKhor aunty Aaryan right?"

She spoke raising her eyebrows. I bitted my tongue. Oops mahn, in over-excitement I forgot what Aaryan asked me to do - To behave as if I don't know anything..

"And How does that matter? Don't try to divert the topic. I want to see my to be jiju. Come, take me to him...."

I said pulling her arm. In reality it is me who is trying to divert the topic. Because the Riddhima I know will surely take it out from my mouth that it is Aaryan who gives me every single information about Her.  What can I do if he can't digest anything in his stomach... His fault, not mine.

"In your dreams"

She said removing my grip from her hand. I frowned looking at her. You don't want to show me your fiancée Riddhima, Fine. I'm your best friend and I exactly know how to put words into your mouth....

"Fine. Then talk to me in your dreams. I'm leaving. "

I said turning around and started walking towards the gate.

"Wait wait Sejal...Stop...I ...I was kidding you know. "

She followed me and tried to catch my wrist. I jerked my hand...

"You are introducing me to Vansh or not...."

I asked pointing my index finger towards her... She gave a tight smile before replying..

"Yes...Come."

My face brightened hearing her reply. I'm so excited to meet Vansh jiju..Till now I have only heard about me. Though Riddhima never took his name in front of me, but Aryan use to always talk about his Vansh Bhai. How his Vansh Bhai sends him his favorite body washes and perfumes from London, How he funds Aaryan's international trip without informing Rudra Uncle and blablabla...

I have heard so much about Vansh from Aaryan that I can literally make a biopic on him. Today morning when he shared the news of Riddhima and Vansh getting married, I couldn't stop myself from stalking him on facebook. He looked indeed very handsome and classy in all the clicks. I can't believe Riddhima got so lucky. They would look so good together.

"Come"

Riddhima said. I followed her. We reached in backyard. I looked around but Vansh jiju was nowhere to be seen.... Where is he hiding? Abhi se apni Sali Sahiba se chhuppan-chuppai khel rahi hai.

We came outside. Everyone was standing near the statue of deity Ravan. I looked up at the huge statue standing strong admist the currents of wind. It was huge, really huge and really well decorated..

"Are Sejal,  Riddhima.... What are you doing there? Yaha aao. Muhurat ka samay hogya hai."

Dadi called seeing us standing in corner. Catching my wrist Riddhima looked at Dadi.

"Jii Dadi..Aayi...."

She replied literally dragging me. I glared at her. Don't tell me she is thinking that I would forget about Vansh jiju if she distracts me.

"Chal...."

I spoke giving her a tight smile as if warning that "I'll see you later"

"When did you come Beta ? We were waiting for you..."

Anupriya aunty asked coming towards me.

"Just abhi aayi Aunty. "

I answered and bent down to touch her feet but she stepped back and caught my hand...

"Arey arey, What are you doing? I'm not that old....If you wish you can take mummyjii's blessing. Haina Mummyjii?"

Anupriya aunty teased Dadi who was glaring at her. I smiled looking at them. The bond that they share is very special. They are more like friends, mother- daughter and less like daughter-in-law, Mother-in-law. It's rare to see this much of love and respect in today's time.

"Did you just called me old Anupriya?"

Dadi questioned keeping her hand on her hips. I laughed looking at them...

"No no mummyjii. What are you saying? How can I call you old? It's a different thing altogether that you have really turned old. But No, I can't ever call you old..."

Dadi's mouth hung open hearing Aunty's reply. I tried my best to control my laughter but sorry I can't hold it anymore.... Dadi's face is worth watching right now.

"What's going on Ladies?"

We all turned around hearing Aaryan's voice. He came towards us, it was then that I noticed him. In a Manyavar's royal blue shervani, I wasn't looking less than any Greek God.His slightly greyish eyes have always captured my interest.

"Hogya?"

He asked waving his hand in front of me....

"Huh?"

I asked looking at him.

"Taadna hogya?"

He asked with a smirk. I looked around but to My surprise Aunty and Dadi weren't here and I was standing alone with Aaryan. When did they go?Where is Riddhima? I bite my tongue at my stupidity. I didn't realize i was checking him out. Shitt....What are you doing Sejal? Behave....

"Agar nhi bhi hua ho, to no problem. I'm standing here for you. Jitna taadna hai taado...I give you full permission"

He commented pocketing his hand. I fumed looking at him. OK, he caught me red handed but that doesn't mean I don't have any work expect staring at him. Does he consider me as jobless as he himself is? Jerk....A1 Jerk

"You know what... You should really come out of your delusional world. I wasn't staring at you. I was just zoned out ..."

I lied with full confident looking in his eyes and folding my hands. He knows this Sejal who knows how to give back to him. And I'll make sure he never finds out about that part of Sejal who is shy and emotional.

"Haa wo to dikh hi raha tha...."

He mocked me. I flared my nose angrily. First of all, why the hell is he so tall... I literally have to raise my neck to look at him while talking.

"Oh please.."

I said in a bored tone and tried to go. As I passed him, a hand stopped me. I turned back and saw him holding my wrist.

"What?"

I asked raising my one eyebrow.

"For the first time, you are looking like a girl. So beautiful and pretty"

He spoke taking a step closer to me. I felt like blood rushing to my cheeks. But I covered it up by taunting him...

"Ditto. I want to say ditto about you. You are looking so beautiful and pretty."

I said the white lie. Though he was looking handsome, but little overdressed for the occassion.

He smiled but then his smile vanished as my words registered in his brain. Late Current, huh. He is really a late current. I don't know what took so much time to understand that I was indirectly calling him girl. Idiot...

Releasing his hold on my wrist, I gave him a victorious smile. You can't ever win from Sejal Sharma. At least not in the word war.

I turned around and started walking.

"Means you were really checking me out?Jabhi Bhi aur taadne ka man ho chali aana... Accha lagta hai..."

I stopped in my track hearing him. He came forward and stood in front of me. Looking at my wide eyes, he chuckled and walked away blowing a whistle tune between his teeth....

"Sejal, Sejal.... Kya hua? Why are you standing as if you have seen a ghost?"

I jolted hearing Riddhima's voice. I looked around. Where is Aaryan? Wasn't he teasing me ? When did he leave? Oh my god, what's wrong with you Sejal....You have gone crazy.

"Are firse kho gyi... Baat kya hai madam?"

Riddhima asked. I looked at her perplexed. Now what excuse should I make.

"Chuck that. You tell me, where did you go leaving me alone?"

I asked trying to change the topic.

"Was with Siya. Pleate of her saaree came out. So I was helping her in pinning it"

She replied looking at Siya who was sitting on the wheelchair talking about something with Ishani..

Just then my eyes fell on a man who was talking on his phone. Who is he? I haven't seen him before in VR mansion.

"Do you know him?"

I asked Riddhima. She looked in the direction I was pointing.

"He is Aangre. He works for Vansh"

She replied looking at that Man. Aangre... What kind of name is this? Wait, Is it even a name? I'm sure he must be the grumpiest child of his parents, that's why they named him Aangre.

"He invited his staff. Wow, that's so sweet of him"

I said. Really, in today's time which employer thinks so much about his employee...

"No, no. Aangre stays here with us. He is Vansh's confident. His right right you can say...."

Riddhima whispered the last part. Oh so he is like Vansh's personal Bodyguard. Wow, my best friend is really lucky. I always dreamed of marrying a man who keeps a personal bodyguard. See my bestie is going to live my dream.

"Ohhoo, You know so much about Vansh. Atleast abhi to tere Vansh se mila de yaar"

I pleaded. If my dear bestie thinks I'll let her marry Vansh so easily then she is wrong. I'll take Vansh jiju's test. He can marry her only if I approve him. Without my approval, He is not allowed to marry my bestfriend. Afterall, Jiju ko pareshaan karke Sali hone ka dharam bhi to nibhaba hai....

I started dragging Riddhima with me When Chachi stopped us.

"Arey Riddhima, Sejal.... Where are you going? Abhi Ravan Dahan hone hi wala hai. Yahi Ruko "

She said coming near us.

"Haa Chachi...."

Riddhima replied suppressing her laughter.

"Chachi, Wo Riddhima ko Vansh se kuch important baat karni thi. "

Her eyes almost popped out of socket hearing what I was telling to Chachi. Serves her right. Who told her to laugh on me. Now bear with it....

"Can u tell us where is Vansh? Riddhima is searching for him. "

I continued. Riddhima caught my wrist and pressed it tightly trying to stop me from uttering nonsense but I'm not going to stop now.

"Hain Riddhima?"

Chachi looked at Riddhima widening her eyes. Now it was my turn to laugh. Poor Riddhu, she was stammering....

"Nahi...nahi...Chachi. Aisa...aisa nahi hai..."

She managed to say. Chachi laughed looking at her face which was now pale as if she has seen a ghost...

"You don't have to feel embarrassed Riddhima. Now he is all yours."

She smiled keeping hand  on Riddhima's shoulder. Awe... I love this family. Everyone is so sweet.

" Vansh andar phone pe baat karrha hai. Jaa jaake mil le. "

Chachi said before going. I literally felt like jumping in happiness.....

"Thank you Chachi. Chal Riddhima....Tujhe baat karni haina"

I said literally pushing her to move. She looked at me horrified as I started dragging her...

"Sejal stop. Dadi...dadi is calling...."

She tried to make excuse but I didn't stop.

"No one is calling Riddhima"

I yelled dragging her. Is he so handsome that she wants to hide him from me?

"Please stop Sejal. He won't like it...."

I turned back when i felt her pulling her hand out of my grip. What the hell.... What's it in it to not like? I wanted to shout this but stopped myself seeing her scared face.

"Tell me one thing. Why are you so afraid of him? Ye Vansh ka naam sunke tumhare chehre ka rang kyu udd jata hai."

I asked worried. Considering the fact that he is a RaiSinghania, I don't think he who would misbehave with his would be wife .... Then why is Riddhu afraid of him..

"Aisa kuch nahi hai.."

She spoke looking away... Lie. By looking in her eyes,  I can say it is a white lie.

"Whom do you think you are lying Riddhima? Wo ghussa karta hai Kya?"

I asked keeping my hand on her shoulder. She looked at me and nodded her head...

"Ha...bohot jyada."

She complained cutely like a kid.... I felt like laughing seeing her face.

"Dominate karta Hai?"

I asked her. I hope he doesn't turn out to be someone who would impose his wishes and choices on Riddhima.

"Haa..."

She said. The saddness in her voice was pretty much evident. I think I need to talk with Aaryan about this. I can't let my bestie marry someone who is not right for her. Now it has become more important for me to meet Mr. Vansh.

"Perfect. Aggressive plus dominating. Wow what a life partner you got Riddhima..."

I joked to lighten her mood...

"Agar aise itna aggressive hai to socho bed pe kitna aggressive and dominant hoga...."

Her eyes literally popped out of the socket hearing me. I couldn't stop myself from laughing after seeing the faces she was making.... She literally reacted like she was going to puke.

"What Rubbish.... Tumhara dimaag to kharab nahi hogya. Chhiii....This is why I always tell you to stop watching Hollywood films.."

She said making a disgusted face. Btw, what was so "Chhii" in this? I mean isn't it normal between married couple.

"What Chhii. You are reacting as if you will play ludo king with him after marriage."

I teased. She pinched my arms making me jump in pain.... Ouch, it hurts....

"Why would I play ludo? That's your and Aaryan's job. Right?"

She said with a smirk playing on her face. Now It was my time to flush....

"Youuuuu....."

As I was about to hit Riddhima on her arm, I felt a body bumped into me and before I could realize what happened some kind of fluid fell on my hand. My eyes widened as i looked down at my outstretched hand that was now covered in oil....

"F*ck"

I looked up to see Ishani gritting her teeth. She was holding a diya in her hand... Shit mahn, Out of all the people here I had to bump into Ishani. I'm sure she'll eat me raw now. Beta Sejal, grill her before she grills you....

"The f*ck you did. My lehenga is ruined...."

She shouted glaring at me with her two big eyes.  My gaze travelled down to the skirt of her lehenga which was now stained by the oil...

"Sorry I didn't see. Wait I'll clean....."

I replied and tried to clean her skirt with my hand but she shoved my hand and moved a step away...

"Don't you f*cking dare to touch me...."

She said in a disgusted tone as if she'll get dirty if I touch her.... Dumbass..

"And you...do you know how costly is this lehenga?"

Oh god no, now she'll start lecturing me... This is designer lehenga of 1 lakh and blah blah blah...

"Whom am i even telling? People like you who buy second hand clothes that too from Monday Market won't understand the value of a designer lehenga..."

She taunted. Enough is enough. What does she think of herself, huh? She is a spoiltbrat born with a golden spoon in her mouth and nothing more than that....

"Ishani, Sejal ki tarafse mai maafi mangti hu. Usne tumhe nahi dekha. Sorry"

I glared at Riddhima who was appologizing without any mistake. What is hell is wrong with this girl? Ye sachme itni Mahaan hai ya bas Maahan banne ka dhong karti hai.

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Riddhima's POV :-

"What was the need of arguing with Ishani? You know how she is, right. "

I scolded Sejal. Though Ishani was wrong but Sejal could have tackled the situation in a better way. What was the need to fight with Ishani?

"I was arguing? Like seriously Riddhima.."

She shouted. I signalled her to lower her voice. Everyone is so happy. I don't want them to know what happened just now.... How Ishani and Sejal were ready to pull each others hairs....

"Sejal. Ishani is like this only. When you were well aware of her nature, you could have kept quiet. But No... Sejal madam to bas Bole jaarhi thi Bole jaa rhi Bole jaarhi thi...Dadi or anyone else in the family would have heard you shouting..."

I yelled. Though Ishani is a brat but still she is daughter of this family and I have always considered this family as mine... No one is allowed to insult my family member, aleast not in front of me.

"Oh you have tongue in your mouth. So why didn't you use it when she was blaming you?If I were you, Ishani wouldn't have ever dared to do the mistake of messing up with me.  "

She retorted fuming in anger. It hurts to know that your own bestfriend doesn't understand you. May be because she didn't have to live a borrowed life like me... I'm indebted to this family for whatever they did for me. How could i even think about insulting them? How could i forget all the favours Anupriya Maa and this family did for me? I would have been on streets if they didn't accept me after my Mom's death. How the f*ck can I forget this?

"This is our family matter Sejal.. And tell me what's wrong in it. Every family has its issues. We'll fight ,shout, yell but this doesn't change the fact that Ishani is a family.. We are a family.."

I explained calmly. Sejal glared at me. I know she is not convinced with my answer. Sometimes I wish I could be like her- Straight forward, fierce and fearless.

"Accha leave it. Clean your duppatta or otherwise oil will leave stain. My room is open, You can use my washroom. But don't take much time. Come fast.... "

I waited for her answer but she didnot respond. Instead, stomped her foot and walked inside angrily... I laughed seeing her retreating back. Such an angry bird she is, I tell you. But the good thing is her anger doesn't stay for long. It evaporates quickly...

"Are Riddhima Beta. Yaha aa... "

Dadi called me. I looked at her and smiled.

"Aayi Dadi..."

I replied and walked near her....

"Jii Dadi Apne Bulaya"

I looked over my shoulder and saw Vansh standing behind me. My head lowered in embarrasment remembering about our earlier encounter.

"Haan Vansh. Kabse phone pe baat karrha hai. Muhurat ka samay nikala jaa rha hai Beta. "

Dadi complained picking a plate that was kept on the stool.

"Sorry Dadi. Important call tha..."

He replied forwarding his head. Dadi put tika on his forehead.

"Ye lo. Vansh had come..."

Chachiji exclaimed coming near us...

"Vansh, kaha reh gya tha Beta. Pta haina Ravan Dahan tumhe hi karna hai, phirbhi...."

Anupriya Maa was scolding him but Dadi stopped her by showing her palm...

"Abhi Ye sab chhod Anupriya. Tu Chal Vansh Ravan Dahan ki rasam karle. Aur der nhi kar sakte"

Dadi spoke to which Vansh nodded his head. Aaryan brought a kerosene can and handed it to Vansh. Opening the cap of the can, Vansh poured kerosene on the statue of Ravan. Titling the Can, he walked around the statue sprinkling kerosene oil in his way....

Taking the ignited arrow from Aangre's hand, Vansh held the bow with his left hand and handled the burning arrow and string with right hand. Pointing the bow towards the Ravan statue, he looked straight. Using his three fingers he pulled the drawstring back towards his face. Releasing his fingers from the bowstring, he waited till the arrow hitted Ravan's statue.

Everyone looked up as the fire spread wildly. Soon the entire statue caught fire...

Lowering his bow, Vansh gave it back to Aangre.

I scrunched my eyebrows when i saw him bringing his elbow close to his nose. What was he doing? Why do I feel like he was smelling himself?

"Mai aata hu, Dadi...."

He said and turned to go when Dadi grabbed his hand.

"Thodi der to rukh jaa Vansh"

She requested. He smiled and took Dadi's hand in his...

"Ohk dadi..."

She smiled hearing his reply.

Oh shit Sejal. I'm sure she'll start her "Vansh dikha Vansh dikha" rant after coming back from washroom. As if he is not Vansh, but some monument... Huh. Before He goes from here, I need to call Sejal. I know her very well. She won't hesistate before barging into his room if I refused to show her Vansh... I just have to make sure that Sejal only sees a glimpse of Vansh. She should not talk with Vansh. I don't want him to insult my bestfriend...
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Narrator's POV:-

Turning on the shower, he stood under the cold water.

His body muscles relaxed as the water travelled down his hairs, to the bridge of his nose making way to his lips before flowing down from the tip of his chin. The kerosene smell that was irritating him, now started decreasing..

Closing his eyes, he arch his back resting his dorso against the hard wall.

It has really been a tough day for him. Firstly the office work, then his Dadi's stupid rituals and customs that he had to follow. If this wasn't enough, thoughts of the girl whom he believed to hate were bothering him...

He just went to give her anklet that he felt were rightfully hers the moment his eyes laid on them in London's Shopping mall . Only if he knew what she was doing inside, He wouldn't have dared to go in her room. Atleast not when he knows how his control snaps whenever she is around.....

The moment his eyes laid on her milky bare back, he felt adrenaline rush inside his body. Her bare back was facing him as she stood in front of mirror lowering her head while tying the lace of her lehenga. His pupil dilated looking at the her prominant midriff that started from the back of her neck, down to her dorso ,taking a curve bend at her thin waist before disappearing into the material of her lehenga....

He literally had to make a tight fist of his hands to stop his fingers from touching every inch of that milky skin which was teasing him... 

"Come inside fast...."

He gulped hearing her voice. Not because he was afraid of her, but because he was afraid of himself. His inner demon would scare the f*ck out of her.

He tried hard to control his growing desires while she stood unfazed in front of vanity mirror tying the lace of her lehenga...

Taking a deep breath He turned to go, but stopped in his track hearing her voice...

"Woh darwaza andar se band kardo..."

His eyes grew wide. Well, he shouldn't be shocked. Afterall, All his life he had seen girls literally throwing themselves on him and no wonder Riddhima turned out to be like them...

Well, if she wants this then who is he to deny her... Com'on he is not any saint but a man with basic needs - emotional, financial and sexual....

"Do fast...."

She demanded moving her hairs to the side bringing them in front of her shoulders. His iris turned into a darker shade of brown as his eyes shamelessly roamed around the almost bare skin of her back before landing on the swell of her ass...

"Jaldi karo please, koi aa jayega...."

She requested when he didn't make any move. Only if she knew what she is asking for. Because it isn't easy to handle Vansh RaiSinghania's passion and a delicate doll like her wont ever be able to match up with his intensity....

"As you wish...."

He said in a husky baritone moving towards her. Standing just behind her, he pressed his front on her bare back lightly as if to confirm himself that she is standing like this in minimal clothes in front of him....

Grazing his fingers slowly on her waist, he took his sweet own time to memorize the feel of the skin of her waist with his fingers before setting them in front of her stomach just above her belly button.... He developed this urge to put his little finger in her belly button but controlled himself.

Lifting his head, He looked at their reflection in the mirror. She was staring at him with wide eyes. Her mouth was agape and face turned pale. Bringing back his concentration to her neck, he leaned slightly towards the crook of her neck.

"Van....Vansh..."

She stammered closing her eyes. He looked at their reflection in the mirror once again. To his surprise, Man the in the mirror looked so complete to him. The emptiness that he always felt was surrounding him, seemed to vanish in the air as he looked at his own reflection. For the first time, He didnot see Vansh RaiSinghania but Vansh. The Vansh who was complete....

He looked at her closed her through the mirror.

How would it feel like waking to this scene every morning?

How would it feel like starting his day with her heart warming smile?

How would it feel like having dinner from her hand ?

How would it feel like taking her in his arm and going to bed every night?

Would she fit like a lost piece of puzzle with his body Or Would her petite frame hide completely under his copy?

He knew his wild thoughts knows no end.

Leaning down, he closed his eyes as his lips slightly brushed the skin over the crook of her neck. It felt surreal.

His eyes jerked open when he felt her moving out of his grip. Before he could react, he was pushed backwards by her two hands that were placed against his chest....

"What...What are you doing....Vansh?"

She asked utterly astonished wearing a blank flabbergasted expression...

Ain't he should be the one asking this? What is she doing?What is she doing to him ? What is it that draws him closer to her even if he try to stay away? How could she have so much control on him that he couldn't think straight before her ?

That push acted like a hammer on his ego. She just can't push him like this... Atleast Not after turning him on..

Catching her wrist he pulled her closer. She landed with a jerk on his chest... Seeing her bare back that was now reflecting in the mirror as she was facing him, His adam's apple popped as he gulped his saliva to control his racing heart.

What does his heart start beating franatically  whenever she is close? Why can't he just hate her? Whether its her hourglass figure, or her long black hairs that end just above her hip or her neck that cranes sensually when he try he inhale her fragnance.... Why everything about her fascinates him? Why?

As if sensing his gaze, her hands reached to her back trying to approximate the two edges of the blouse together making her bossoms more prominent in this process...

He needed every ounce of self control to stop himself from looking at her hardened bust.

She looked down biting her bottom lips. Only he knew how much of self controlled he required for not releasing her lips that were squeezed under her teeth and chewing them....

Seeing her discomfort, he took a step back and averted his gaze from her. If she wants to back out now, he would not stop her. He may lust someone, but it's not in his blood to force someone. He is not someone who would manipulate a girl to get into her pants. That's totally against Vansh RaiSinghania's standard.

"What? Didn't you ask for it?"

He asked darting a sly sideways glance at her... Wasn't she the one who invited him inside? Wasn't she the one who asked him to lock the door ? Wasn't she the one who demanded him to be fast? Then, why this denial now....

"Please go from here...Call Siya. "

She said almost crying. Her head lowered in shame as she tried to hide herself from his eyes. That's when he realised she thought him as Siya.

He took a step back and looked at her. Her one hand was at back holding the edges of her blouse while the other was in front of her chest trying to hide her assets from his gaze.

What a futile attempt to hide from his eyes... He must say.

"Do you need help?"

He asked seeing a tear drop falling from her eye....

When she didnot reply He took a step closer, she moved back to maintain a safe distance between their bodies. He took another step forward and she moved back again. He kept moving till their bodies plastered against each other. She stumbled as the edge of vanity hitted her back. Taking advantage of this, he took a long step leaving no room for her to escape....

His eyes again fixated at reflection of her back in the mirror once again, thats when he realized he needs to hide this milky skin from his eyes for his own sanity.

"Dori..."

He asked. Even the sight of her bare back was making him hard and he needed to remove that picture out of his mind.... Her backs has to be covered first. If not, then he might end up doing something which they both would regret later....

"Uhh?"

She uttered in daze looking in his eyes that held her captive.

"Dori kahan hai?"

He asked raising his voice a bit. She looked at him horrified as he leaned towards her... Stretching his hand, he picked up the lace from the vanity.

"May I?"

He asked holding the lace in between his fingers ... He would have handed the lace to her and walked out of the room... But a part of him wanted to prolong this moment. He wanted to stay....

"Na...No. I...I.. will do... "

She fumbled without looking at him and that irked him.

Holding her by shoulder, he made her look into his eyes by placing a thumb below her chin.

"Jab Vansh koi offer deta hai, to logo ko wo order sunai deta hai .."

He said with a glint of anger in his eyes. Without waiting for her reply, he turned her around and unclapsed her fingers that were holding the edge of blouse together... She crossed her hands in front of my chest trying to hide herself from his eyes.

Only if she knew, her actions are increasing his curiosity.

Leaning down, He put the lace in the first loop while she watched at their reflection in the vanity mirror.

This simple task turned out to be huge for him as he found if difficult to take his eyes off from her sexy back. The way he body would arch everytime the back of her fingers come in contact with her skin satisfied him.

One by one, He proceeded to insert the lace in all the loops of both the sides in a zig zag manner.

He would have tied a simple knot if his eyes didn't fell on the reflection of her heaving chest. These two devils needs to be punished for turning him on and then leaving him in ache.

"Aah...."

She winced as he tied the knot too tight.

Naah, he wasn't satisfied yet....

Fixating his eyes at her chest region of her reflection, He again tightened the knot.

"Any problem?"

He asked looking at her through the mirror when unknowingly clutched his thigh in her fist as she felt him tightening the knot once again....

She nodded her head in a No and closed her eyes... He could see her Biting her bottom lip trying to stop her whimper as he again tied the knot, this time too tightly.

Looking at her reflection in the mirror, he smirked... Her breast have been tortured enough. Serves them right for teasing him....

Even outside in the backyard, when he saw her roaming with an unknown girl he couldn't take off his eyes from her.

During the Ravan Dehan, how she was observing his every move wasn't hidden from him.

What blew his mind was her blouse which was tight around the chest region. He tied the knots too tightly but she could have loosen it. But no, instead she chose to come out in front of everyone wearing that tight blouse which was fitting perfectly with the molds of her breast making them prominent...

Why the f*ck can't she understand that there are men in this house... Is she so dumb to not understand that Aaryan, Aangre or other househelps might look at her in wrong way? How could she come in front of everyone like this?

He jerked open his eyes as realization drew upon him. What had happen to him? He has seen his previous girlfriends in minimal clothing roaming around on the streets of London, yet he never interfered in thsir choices. Then what has changed now? What Riddhima wear or what not... How does it matter to him?
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Riddhima's POV :-

Sejal....

Sejal....

Sejal, Kaha hai?

Dekh tu koyi majak to nahi karrhi na....

I spoke waiting for her reply. From last fifteen minutes I'm finding her but god knows where is she hiding. I told her to go in my washroom, but when I reached my room She was missing.

God where is this girl now... How would I find her..  Kya musibat hai.

Sometimes I feel like her presence in my life is itself a big problem.

"Why are the lights on of his room?"

I questioned myself as I saw light coming out from Vansh's room. But Vansh was outside with Dadi, Wasn't he? No one is allowed to enter his room in his absence. Then who could be inside?

"Kahi andar Sejal to.... Oh shitt."

I gaped covering my mouth with both of my hands... This girl will be death of me someday. Vansh will surely slaughter me if he comes to know....

Pushing the door of his room, I gasped as I heard the sound of running water from bathroom...

Shit. Pakka andar Sejal hai. But what the hell is she doing inside Vansh's bathroom....Riddhima, Calm down. It's not time to think about all this. First I have to bring Sejal out of bathroom before Vansh sees us.

"Bahar aaja please. Come outside."

I requested knocking the door of bathroom. But my impatience grew when I didn't recieve any reply from inside. Why doesn't this girl understand gravity of this situation? What would I say if Vansh finds both of us here in his room? What if he accuse me of stealing something.... No no. Sejal has to come out before Vansh comes here.

"I'll do whatever you say but please come outside..."

I pleaded banging the door. I'm literally shouting her name  but this girl is not even bothered about responding me. Enough is enough now. I'm not going to wait anymore...

Pushing the slightly ajar bathroom room, I entered inside.

"Sej.....Aaaaaaaa"

I literally screamed seeing a shadow of a man behind the white shower curtain. Shit. It means V...Vansh is inside...

Closing my eyes, i turned to go when i heard a curtain opening sound and before I could understand anything, A hand grabbed my wrist from behind and I was pulled back inside the white curtain....

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A/N :-Hello, Here is the update. I would have completed the shower scene in this chapter itself, but this update already crossed 7000 words. So didn't want to prolong it.

I know slow update frustrates you. But trust me, I can't help. I do have my personal life in which you would find me doing so many things at a time. Still, I take out time of writing update at cost of my sleep... Hope you guys understand and cooperate with me.
It's really not possible to write such a big update in a day or two. Because do din to sochne me hi lagjate ki likhu kya😂

N most important thing is i wint be able to write anything in March. Because I have university exams in march that would end in first or 2nd week of April I guess. So March ka kaisa karna hai you guys decide and tell me... I'll try my best to give one update in March. Isse jyada I can't do. Because saal bhar padha nhi ab ek month padhke university nikalni hai otherwise fail hojaungi...

Anyways, goodnight. I know i'm yet to repky to the comments of last 2 chapters. I'll do it tomorrow. Till then, Do read the update and dont forget to tell me ur views.

Thankyou.