Jaane kaha mera jigar gya jii...
Abhi abhi to idhar tha kidhar gya ji..

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Anupriya's POV :-

"Riddhima...Riddhima....."

Riddhima woke up with a jolt hearing my voice. From last 5 minutes I'm trying to wake her but this girl wasn't moving even her single muscle... I literally had to scream her name. 

Rubbing her eyes, She looked at me. Shock was evident on her face... All after she wasn't expecting me to see sitting on her bed that too in the morning.

"Good morning Beta. "

I wished her with a smile.

"Moooooning Maa"

She replied yawning. Is she still sleepy?

"Wake up my sleeping beauty... It's already late"

I said pointing at something. She looked in the direction where I was pointing. It was a alarm clock..

"Nau ... Nau baj gye?...."

Riddhima asked widening her eyes. I chuckled looking at her reaction.

"Haan ķabke...."

I replied shrugging my shoulders.

"Why didn't someone wake me up?...."

She complained removing the duvet from her body.

"Because I told them not to...."

I said getting up from the bed.

"Why would you do that?"

She looked at me confused as she was well aware of the fact that I like early risers.

"Because Mrs. Dsouza told me how u were completing assignment in the study room whole night."

I said picking up the duvet from the bed... When D'Souza informed me that Riddhima was up entire night in the study room, I was angry. Angry because Riddhima knows very well that staying awake till late night doesn't suit her. She gets acidity. But this girl never cares about herself. I know she is working hard to clear her exams with flying colours and I'm proud of her. But she can't neglect her health like this.

"Woh sab chhodo.... Go and get ready. Mrs DSouza is bringing breakfast for you. "

I informed folding the duvet. She rubbed her eyes and looked at me. Her eyes were resembling those of sleep deprived person, reddish and swollen.

"Aarti... Aarti se pehle breakfast?"

She asked in a sleepy tone. I so wanted to let her sleep for couple of hours more, but I can't help it. Her semisters are coming and she has to submit an important assignment today... I don't want her to get late for college.

"You missed today's aarti Beta..."

Her eyes widened hearing me. This was the first time we did aarti without her. Usually she was the one who would wake up early and help mummyji in plucking flowers from the garden, making garlands, cleaning the temple area... But today, we had to start aarti without her.

"Oh No.... Dadi?...Maa, Dadi naraz to nhi hogi na mujhse?"

She asked, unsure. Though Mummyjii is sweet, kind hearted but she can be strict too. Ask me, Afterall I'm her daughter in law. And I have seen that side of her as well...

"Wo kyu naraz hone lagi bhala?"

I said keeping the folded duvet in the wardrobe.

"Mai late uthi na isliye...."

She asked innocently looking at me. I smiled at her. My girl... She never wants to disappoint anyone.

"Uska to pata nhi, but if you don't get ready quickly, Mummyjii will surely get mad at you. Already you have missed Morning aarti today."

I reminded her. Instead of getting ready fast she is still sitting lazily on bed. How will this girl get ready for college in 1 hour, I don't know? At this speed, I doubt she'll reach on time today.

"Shitt..."

She muttered under her breath and got up from the bed.

"Now Go and get ready. Aangre will drop you to college"

I said before leaving...

"Haan Maa.. "

Riddhima replied taking out towel from the wardrobe and walked inside the closet...
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Riddhima's POV :-

God, how could i sleep for so long... Now, how will I reach in college on time. I'm sure Mr. Mutthuswamy will scold me again for being late...

"Pehle Sejal late karwati thi, ab tu khud late hone lagi hai Riddhima"

I scolded myself while cleaning the brush under the running tap water in the sink. If I myself get late today, then I won't be able to blame Sejal from next time. It's Sejal because of whom we always get late. Aaryan and me have to literally wait in the car for 10 minutes in front of her house after which Her highness blesses us with her presence.

"Itni mehnat se saari raat jag ke assignment complete kiya...Sab waste hojayega"

Rinsing my face with water I looked at myself in the mirror. Wiping my cry baby face with towel, I turned off the geyser.

Getting out of my clothes one by one, I walked into the shower room and closed the curtains. Standing naked under the shower, I turned on the knob and closed my eyes tightly as the water from the shower began falling on my hairs drenching my body....
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Aangre's POV :-

It has been 2 weeks since Boss went to London and I'm managing here everything single handedly. Not that I complain, But sometimes it gets too much. I literally have to juggle work and home. I was standing outside the VR mansion near my car waiting for Siya to bring the file when Anupriya Ma'am asked me to drop Riddhima to college as Aaryan is not here and she don't trust anyone with Riddhima except the family.

I was glad that she considers me as a family, but at the same time waiting for Riddhima means waiting few minutes more which implies delay in the meeting. Boss has given me responsibilty of business and family both before leaving and I don't want to disappoint him.

I agreed to drop Riddhima to her college because denying was clearly not in the option.

Siya came outside and handed me the file. I thanked her and asked how much time would Riddhima take to which she just shrugged her shoulders being equally clueless. This girls... I tell you, Don't know what takes them so long to get ready. Even Ishani... I mean Ishani Ma'am took half an hour just to get ready when I dropped her to beauty parlour last week.

After few minutes Riddhima came out hanging a purse on her shoulder. I opened the car door and asked her to sit inside...

"Chalien?"

Sitting on the driver's seat, I closed the car door when Riddhima Ma'am nodded her head...

There was a pin drop silent. None of us spoke anything though I could see her observing me through the rear view mirror. I can guess what she might me thinking... That I resemble boss in so many ways. Afterall keeping this poker face was something I learnt from him.

"Umm....."

I cleared my throat not liking the silence. Not my fault... From past week I have been dropping Ishani to her friend's place, saloon, mall, and where not... I think my ears have adapted to Ishani's constant screaming that this silence now feels foreign to them.

"So, What should I call you? Riddhima Ma'am or"

I looked at her and paused for a second before blurting next word.

"Or Bhabhi..."

I saw her eyes go wide hearing me. Now What wrong did I say? She is my Boss's fiancee so technically I should be calling her "Ma'am." But I did gave an option of "Bhabhi" in case she is not comfortable with being called Ma'am.

"Ri...Riddhima... Call me Riddhima"

She said looking outside the window. I furrowed my brows. After running private Investigation Company for 3 years, I have acquired skills of predicting the nature of people just by observing the way they behave.

The way Riddhima was constantly fumbling with the dupatta of her dress, stealing my glances and stammering when I asked her a simple question indicates how underconfident and timid she is. I always thought Boss likes fierce girls. All his previous flings were strong headed just like him. Then How did Boss ended up liking someone like Riddhima who seems to be completely opposite to him ?

"Don't you think it would be quite unprofessional to call you by name?"

I asked diverting my attention back to road. She averted her gaze and looked at me.

"Everyone calls me Riddhima. So..."

She reasoned. I nodded my head while concentrating on the road.

For the next 10 minutes again there was a pin drop silence when I applied break and the car stopped.

"We reached. "

I announced and looked at the gates of huge institution in front of which our car was standing. This college looks to be really huge. How did she manage to get admission here?

"Thankyou for dropping me"

She spoke picking her purse from the passenger seat. Unlocking the door, she pushed it and stepped outside.

"Call me when you are done. Will come to pick you up"

I said from inside.

"You really don't have to worry. My friends will drop me"

She leaned on the car window and pointed towards a girl and a boy who were waiting on the bike. The face of that boy looked so familiar. Why do i feel like I have seen him before? Anyways..

"I love my job too much to lose. So I'm coming to pick you up.."

I retorted in a professional tone. She nodded her head defeated and went towards that girl and boy who were most probably waiting for her. The boy said something and trio giggled before Riddhima and that girl went inside the gate bidding adieu to the boy. The boy waved his hands looking at both of them and then wore his helmet before taking a U- turn from his motorbike. It was when my eyes fell on the police sticker pasted on the windscreen of his motorbike that it clicked... He is Inspector...Inspector Kabir, the one whom Boss was stalking in his cabin few weeks back. Now I understand why.

So boss is really into Riddhima.... Noice.
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Later in the evening~

Vansh's POV :-

"Hey Young Man.. Welcome.... Welcome"

Over excited Mr Joseph said trying to hug me. I could smell alcohol from his mouth. God what is he even wearing? Who the hell parties in vest and bermuda?

" Mr Joseph. Thankyou but look. I'm in hurry. I think my brother Aaryan is here. Can you please call him...."

I said distancing myself from Mr Joseph who in turn laughed like a maniac.

"Why should I call him? He is your brother right. So come inside and search"

Mr Joseph spoke opening the door fully. I peeked inside his flat. There were many young girls and boys dancing in the dim lighted room. Though I could not see the faces properly from here, but most of them were blonde.

"Come inside young man. Join us in the party. "

He said dragging me along with him. This is the first time I'm visiting Mr Joseph's flat which he converyed into a bar for his so called house party.. Though he has been a neighbour since quite a few years but we never really got a chance to communicate except for few Hello and Hii's that were exchanged in the parking lot or in the lift. Also Mr Joseph didn't had a good image in the society. He has been jailed quite a few times for drugging because of which I never preffered his company.

As I was dragged along, I saw few men who were sniffing drug, smoking whereas some where making out in the middle of room with few girls. The crowd was going crazy as the music beats were getting louder and louder.

"Mr Joseph. Just Call my brother."

I shouted stopping in front of the bar counter.

"Oh young man. Don't ruin our mood. Enjoy with us...."

He spoke raising my one hand in an attempt to make me dance. What the hell !
I jerked his hand and started looking everywhere around... Mr Joseph's flat wasn't that big but it was too crowded... Where the hell are you Aaryan? This guy is such a pain in my ass. I'm going to beat him black and blue once I catch him.

"Aaryaaaaannnnn...."

I shouted from top of my lungs but no use. The music was already so loud that my voice was hardly audible. How am I going to search this fool of a brother who didn't even take his mobile with him. I'm going to break his cellphone into pieces I tell you...

"Here Young Man...Take this..."

Mr Joseph returned with two glass in his hands. Ahhh.. Why is this a**hole following me everywhere?

"No Thanks Mr Joseph. I'm here to search my brother. If you find him do tell me...."

I said looking around. As far as I could see, Almost all the people in the party were blonde except for few whom I couldn't identify as they were wearing colourful hair wigs.

"You mean that handsome Indian Boy...."

Mr Joseph spoke after posing like he is thinking something...

"Yes yes...."

I said hurriedly. He passed me the liquor glass which I had to take to make him speak.  Taking a sip, I looked at Mr Joseph expectedly waiting for him to speak further... He gulped the shot in one go.

"That tall heighted Indian boy right..."

He further added. It has to be Aaryan. Afterall he has inherited height from RaiSinghania's.

"Yes Mr Joseph. "

I nodded my head listening to him with full concentration. He looked at my glass and asked me to gulp the shot with him. It was smirnoff Vodka. My tastebuds easily identified the taste...

"That grey eyed tall heighted Indian boy...."

Mr Joseph continued after calling the waiter and asking him to serve us few more shots.

"Yes yes. He is my brother . Have you seen him? "

I asked. He looked at my glass again indicating me to finish the shot. Unwillingly I gulped it to keep him speaking. It's not like I don't consume alcohol. Infact I'm occasional drinker but I wasn't in the mood to drink. Still had to...

"Yes "

Mr Joseph replied after making me wait for a complete minute. He was already high...  I could see that.

"Where?".

I asked not wanting to waste my time anywhere. Once I find Aaryan, I'll leave from here immediately.

"In Krish 3."

He spoke making me widen my eyes in shock. What the hell is he talking?

"What?"

I asked not understanding what he meant to say....

"I have seen him in Krish 3"

He spoke again in a slurred speech. What the hell is this Krish 3? Is it a room number? Or address of any neigbouring apartment? But I have stayed here for many years. Never heard about any such appartment in our neighbourhood...

It was then that It suddenly clicked

"Whom are you talking about?"

I asked widening my eyes. If this mahn is bluffing around with me, I'll throttle him for sure.

"Arey that Indian grey eyed tall heighted boy . What's his name... Riti Ocean.. Something like that"

He added gulping another shot. My hold tightened around the glass I was holding. I so wanted to imagine that glass as Mr Joseph's neck....

"You mean Hritik Roshan?"

I asked fuming.

"Yes yes...."

He nodded his head.

"Unbelievable...."

I muttered under my breath and then the very next second, I held Mr Joseph's collar with one hand and Slapped him hardly on his cheek with the other hand...

"This is for wasting my time... You bastard...."

I spoke gritting my teeth before moving out from there. Mr Joseph stood like a statue placing his hand on his check while I walked out throwing the vodka glass in the corner.

As I was about to walk out of his flat, I felt dizzy....  I could see the things around me revolving into a circle. I wasn't even able to walk properly...

Shitt....I cursed under my breathed as I bumped into someone..

"You... You ruined my dress. How will I clean it now?"

I heard a lady's voice. She was an Indian. I could make out from her accent..

"My ears are hurtung. Don't shout you mad woman. You can use my bathroom...."

I offered. I wasn't a bit interesed in helping her. But because of the effect of alcohol, I was feeling like I would lose my balance anytime. So I just wanted someone to escort me till my room.

"Fine. Where is your room?"

She asked making me confuse... Where is my room ? First m, second, third... Third floor....

"Third floor...."

I spoke in a slurred tone. The lady stood next to me and snaked her arm around my waist. Keeping my arm around her shoulder she provided me support to walk.

"This.. This is..."

I pointed towards my room as we stepped out of the lift.

"Keys?"

She asked forwarding her hand.... Keys ... Where are keys?

I nodded my head negatively not knowing what to answer.

Next moment I felt someone putting their hand in my pant's pocket.

The door opened and I went inside my bedroom. Slamming on my bed, I spread my hands on it, and closed my eyes....

"Go and use the bathroom."

I said to the lady who entered in my room.

"I have changed my mind....."

I heard her voice but didn't bother to open my eyes. Already I was feeling so exhausted, so sleepy... 

Next second, I felt the bed beside me dipping....

"Actually, I want to change...."

She coaxed in a honey coated voice.

"Hmm..."

I hmmed with closed eyes... But next second I felt warm air on my face. I jolted open my eyes only to see that lady's face close to me... What the hell....

"But I would need some help...."

She cooed tracing my face with her fingertip. 

"And I guess even you would need some help"

I jerked her hand immediately. Alcohol was already doing its effect. My vision was blurring...

"For ... For what"

I spoke in a slurred tone. I felt Her fingers curl around my collar as she lifted my body a bit making me sit. I rested my back on the bedpost.

"For changing..."

She said seductively. Her fingers went down to the button of my shirts.

"No thanks...."

I replied slapping her hand to the side. Oho, Trying to take advantage of a drunk man. A perfect example of whore she is. I closed my feeling extremely tired.

"Com'on. I'm beautiful...."

My eyes shot open as I heard a familiar voice. A familiar jasmine fragnance hitted my nose overpowering my senses...

"Ri....Ridhima?"

I asked unsure. I couldn't believe that I was seeing her beautiful face after 2 weeks. I blinked my eyes and tried to touch her face with my hand....

"Hmm..."

She hmmed tracing the bare prominence of my chest with her finger.

"You are handsome...."

I heard her say. Though I couldn't see her face properly, but I could feel her presence, her fragnance.... I wanted to touch her, kiss her but my body felt so weak..

"Hmm..."

I just hmmed not having energy to say anything more... I'm feeling sleepy. What's happening to me? Why do i feel like I have been drugged? 

"We are alone in this room..."

Riddhima spoke placing her lips on the corner of my mouth. But i could feel nothing. I couldn't feel the fireworks I feel with her single touch...

"So how about this beautiful girl have some fun with you Mr Handsome....."

She spoke in my ears placing a wet kiss on my earlobe.... My eyes felt heavy, and unknown to myself, I drifted to another world....
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Next Morning~

Aaryan's POV :-

"Coffee please Peter"

I demanded untying my shoe laces. Taking out my socks, I picked up the shoes and kept them properly in the shoe rack.

From the time I came to London, I didn't get time for myself. So, I got up early today and went for a jog.

"Sir, Your coffee..."

Peter said holding a tray in front of me. Picking up the coffee mug from the tray, I brought it near my lips... After blowing air for few seconds to cool it, I took a sip....

Ewwwww.....

I immediately spitted it on the floor. What the fuck is this? Where is sugar? I looked at Peter angrily who just ruined my mood by making me drink this black bitter liquid...

"Is this what you call coffee? "

I shouted throwing the mug on the floor. I was in such a good mood today. But this duffer ruined it.

"Sir, I don't know anything. That Indian cook made it"

Peter spoke making me angry.

"Dumroo.... Dumroo...."

I shouted and the very next second dumbroo came.

"Jii sahab. Kuch chahiye tha aapko?...."

He asked looking at me.

"Shakkar kyu nhi hai isme? Aur yeh kaisi coffee banayi hai tumne? Itni kadvi... Coffeee hai ki karele ka juice"

I yelled glaring at him. The poor boy got frightened.

"Sahab. Vansh sahab to aisi hi coffee pite hai... "

He spoke in a low voice.

"Maine Vansh Bhai ke liye nahi apne liye coffee maangi thi , Bewakoof insaan"

I almost shouted. But after seeing the scared face of Dumroo, I realized my mistake. Shitt.... Don't be so rude Aaryan. I told myself taking deep breath.

"Dekho. Aisi coffee na Vansh Bhai ke liye banaya karo. Mujhe baksh hi do tum.....Ab jao jaake Bhai ko deke aao"

I scolded them. Only Bhai can drink this tasteless coffee.

"But Vansh Sir is still sleeping..."

Peter informed making me shock. How is this possible? Did he have fever? Possible.. Because yesterday night he didn't show up for dinner.

"You Go. I'll See.."

I said and decided to check myself.

Standing in front of Bhai's bedroom door, I called him...

"Bhai..."

"Vansh Bhai..."

But no reply. Just when I was about to knock the door, the door opened automatically revealing a Girl.

Girl? In Bhai's bedroom?

I stared at her with wide mouth. Even that girl was looking at me in shock. She had a bedsheet wrapped around her body.

"Who...Who are you? And What are you doing here?"

I asked not wanting to believe what I saw. Bhai and this... No, not possible.

"Ask this son if b*tch"

The girl cursed making me fume in anger. How dare she badmouth my Brother? I won't mind before giving her tongue in her hand.

"Mind your tongue Madam. Otherwise I won't mind chopping your tongue off... And what the hell are you doing here...."

I yelled. But instead of fearing me,that girl was speaking and abusing non stop as if she didn't hear whatever I said few minutes back.

"Bedding this rascal...."

She fumed looking back at Bhai who was sleeping peacefully in the comfort.

"Whatttt...."

I asked shocked. For God sake, Bhai is getting married. How can he even think about being intimate with someone ekse when he has such a beautiful fiancee at home?

"Just.. Just get him Riddhima. I was in front of him without a single piece of cloth on my body. But this moron was doing Riddhima Riddhima Riddhima. Never have I ever felt this insulted before. Just get him Riddhima dude. Otherwise this scoundrel will go mad...."

She spoke collecting her clothes from the couch. I was tight lipped. I didn't know how to react... What to this....

"And from next time ask your friend /your brother or whoever he is, to not bring a girl to his room if he doesn't want to fuck. Bloody rascal...."

She fumed spitting some colourful words for Bhai, before storming out of the room....

"What have you done Bhai? How will Riddhima handle you after your marriage ?"

I spoke looking at the sleeping form of Bhai, and then shut the door asking Peter to keep lemon juice in Bhai's room.

Sleep as much as you want to Bhai, but once you get up... You'll have to answer me....

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Precap- Vansh's realization + Riddhima ignoring Vansh +pool scene

A/N- So sorry for late update. I wanted to write so many scenes inuding Vansh's realization scene and Riddhima Siya convo. But ab time nhi hai.

So, This scenes r coming in next chapter, including Vansh and Riddhima's phone call... 

I'm so sorry for not including RiAnsh scene in this update... Will includes many RiAnsh scene in next update.. Pakka...

I read all ur comments, advices and suggestion. And don't worry I'll include all of it...

And one more thing. I received so many covers for this book. Thank you so much. I'll be using all the covers in rotation. (one cover for atleast a month).