Tera paas aana sahi,
Faasle banana sahi
Mera koi haq hi naa Raha

Been wrapped up in the arms of the person you love most, is the best feeling ever and Vansh RaiSinghania couldn't help but agree looking at the sleepy face of the lady in his arms. She was everything he ever wanted. His happiess, his peace, his passion, and his desire.

He fell asleep for an hour or two in the early morning, but Riddhima's loose hair fringes hitted his face and disturbed his sleep. Since then, he is awake, staring at his beautiful wife. Face partially covered with the short hair fringes and lips parted, she looked as cute as an sleeping infant to him. Could he just wake her and eat her up? I mean, she looked so edible to him, so tempting to him right now that his throat went dry.

Last night, Like a Gentleman that he surely wasn't... Vansh made Riddhima sleep on the backseat of the car and himself sat near her foot end, folding his hand and leaning his head against the headrest of the backseat. He didn't realized how he fell on Riddhima in his half slept state. When his eyes opened, he was already lying on the seat and that too on top of Riddhima's body sandwiching her beneath his rock hard body and the car seat.
Not wanting to crush her delicate frame under him, He gently made place for himself on the small seat and turned her on her flank. Putting his hand around her small waist to prevent her from falling, He too shifted on his flank side and pulled Riddhima Close. This way, he made place for both of them on the car seat.

While sleeping, Riddhima's hands involuntarily landed on the side of his chest and her head hid as she dug it in the space between his neck and shoulder. Vansh's body froze as he felt her nose tip touching his neck. For the first time, he regretted sleeping bare bodied because the lady next to him was sending currents down his spine with her soft accidental touches.

Placing his chin above her head, Vansh closed his eyes holding his woman securely and close to him. What is this feeling? He never knew he could feel something like this for anyone. Sleep was far away as the new electrifying sensation travelling inside him excited him for all wrong reasons and he couldn't help but think about all the unimaginable stuff they could do inside the car. Oh Please, He ain't a Saint to not think about the ecstasy of married life when his lady is lying next to him, encircling her arm around his body.

Since the second his sleep got disturbed due to her stubborn hair fringes, Vansh is staring at his wife's face and breathing her presence every second, absorbing her in his eyes. Vansh RaiSinghania would have freeze the moment if he could. To him, it felt like he was still in a dream which can break even at the blink of his eyes.

Tugging the hair fringes falling on her face behind her ear ,Vansh pulled the duvet with his other hand and covered their bodies under it. This feeling was wholesome. For the first time in months, he felt complete. He felt like if his lady is by his side, he doesn't need anything else in his life.

His heart thudded when Riddhima snuggled close to him and put her leg above his legs. Her toes brushed against the skin of his calf, making his body go numb. Did she even know what she was doing to him? Did she even know how much it was paining down there? Her proximity was like a slow torture for him. And no matter how much it pained him, he just wanted to get tortured... Over and Over again untill the day she loses herself in his arms and breaks all the barriers between them.

A smile appeared on his face watching his sleeping wife who had no idea what havoc she created in his body and mind with her ministrations. She was his naive baby who had no idea about the thoughts that always fleet in his mind whenever he is in her vicinity.

Riddhima squirmed and opened her eyes only to meet two orbs that were already staring back at her. She blinked her eyes slowly and kept looking at Vansh, making him raise his one brow. She felt the weight of his hand that was placed her stomach. Involuntarily, Her eyes travelled down to his bare body that she was closely pressed to till now..... Eyes clenched and cheeks heated as she felt embarrassed at her own dream. This has been happening quite frequently since last few days.

She has been having these weird dreams in which either he is kissing her and chewing her lips, or sleeping on the bed with Her. She knew this was her another dream in which he was lying barebodied next to her. She was embarrassed for even dreaming something as gross as this. She closed her eyes and waited for the dream to change but still she could see him looking at her with those dark eyes holding her close to him. Scrunching her nose, Riddhima opened her eyes again and found him still staring at her. Why wasn't this dream changing? Shouldn't he just get his ass out of her dreams?

Vansh had no idea why Riddhima was looking at him like this from her half opened eyes.. Whatever.... he was happy that at least she was looking at him. Riddhima yawned and snuggled closed to him before closing her eyes again and falling back to sleep again keeping hand of his cheek.

"Riddhima wake up.... Utho. We have to go inside"

Vansh tapped Riddhima's cheek. Yawning, Riddhima slowly opened her eyes. She was about to close them again. Sighing, Vansh checked his watch. Even he wanted to stay in the bed, I mean in the car with her for sometime but he had many urgent meetings to attend and upon that he had promised her last night to take her to temple. He wasn't sure if he would be able to keep his promise, but wanted to try his best.

Pinching his temples, Vansh looked at Riddhima's face that was partially covered with her hair fringes. Her hand was still on his cheek whereas his hands were holding her tightly to prevent her from falling. He couldn't sleep the entire night because of the madam next to him and now he was having a terrible headache. For a moment,he thought he was better of on that furniture Couch of his room than the small backseat of this car which wasn't even accommodating his tall legs. He literally had to take his leg out from the open window to accommodate himself. Only he knew how he adjusted both of them in the small seat of the car. His entire body was aching especially his neck.

Removing Riddhima's hand from his cheek, Vansh brought it close to his lips and looking at her, He gently pressed a kiss on her palm and then her wrist. Subconsciously, Riddhima shifted close to him making Vansh utter some colorful words under his breath. Entire night this girl has tortured him unknowingly. A mere contact of her fingertips with his bare chest had taken him to his highs and only he knew how much he controlled himself from running to bathroom for a release.

"Bohot pyaar chipake rakha hai maine apne andar Riddhima. Ab aur intezaar nahi karsakta tumse pyaar karne ke liye, izhaar karne ke liye"

He murmured under his breath, and placed Riddhima's hand on her abdomen. Detaching himself, Vansh got up from the seat. Opening the door with the remote, he got out of the car and took his shirt that was lying carelessly on the top of front seat. He wore his shirt in hurry and didn't even bother to button. Leaning inside the car, he tapped Riddhima's leg.

"Wake up Wifey. Andar room me jaake sojana... Chalo utho jaldi"

Vansh said ever so softly. He himself couldn't believe that the Vansh RaiSinghania who was used to Ordering people around him was now trying from last ten minutes to wake up an asleep girl.

"Hmm Five minutes"

She replied in a sleepy tone, making Vansh sigh.... He had never met someone who sleeps as much as she does.

"Vansh, tum itni subah yaha? Aur ye Riddhu car me kya karrhi hai....."

Vansh turned and saw his Mother Anupriya walking towards him. He looked at sleeping Riddhima and then looked back at his mom and then scratched his neck, not knowing what to say....

Anupriya's steps halted when she saw Riddhima sleeping in the car and was covered with duvet, whereas Vansh turned his back to his Mom and buttoned his shirt in hurry.

Closing the door of the car, Vansh Turned back and looked at his mother who was already cursing herself for her wrong timing.

"Seriously Vansh, Car? Did you forget You guys have a bedroom?"

Vansh was stunned hearing his mom. He knew his mother was a modern and bold woman, but still... He didn't expect her to say something like this directly.. Anupriya glared at him and crossed her hands.

"Riddhima to bacchi hai, lekin tum Vansh.... Ye ghar hai, hotel nahi...... "

She scolded, and was about to scold even more but Vansh apologized immediately. Though what Anupriya was thinking wasn't even right, but Vansh played along.

"I'm sorry Mom... I'll be careful next time.."

Anupriya glared at him and then looked at Riddhima who was sleeping in an uncomfortable position in the car, all because of her son. Even Vansh's condition was no less. He was stretching his neck to relax his neck muscles. What was the need to sleep in an uncomfortable position in the car when they had a cosy king sized bed in the room, Anupriya wondered. How embarrassing it would be if Vansh's siblings or the househelp saw them like this? She knew Vansh would be least bothered, but Her Riddhu would die in shame.

"Isse pehle ke koi tumdonoko aise dekhle, dono apne room me jaao"

Anupriya ordered and turned with a smile on her face. Many a times, the thought of Vansh and Riddhima not being a perfect match for each other crossed her mind due to their contradicting personalities. But Now she was convinced that her Son and Daughter in law were leading a happy married life. They had fallen in love with each other and were happy together. She couldn't ask for anything more...

Opening the car door, Vansh Pulled Riddhima's both leg down and then putting her hand across his neck, He scooped her in his arms. Riddhima opened her eyes slowly and saw Vansh's face.

"Morning Mrs. Vansh RaiSinghania. We slept in the car last night. Now, I'm carrying you to our room. So, Hold me tightly and don't wriggle, OK. Or else you will fall down."

Vansh said looking at Riddhima who was just finding it difficult to keep her eyelids opens. Yawning, she hid her face in Vansh's chest and clutched his shirt in her fist. After assuring that his lady has hold him tightly, Vansh kicked the door of car and walked inside carrying Riddhima in his arms.

When they were passing through the temple area, gasps were heard as the Dadi was reading morning Paath while Vansh was walking towards the staircase carrying half asleeped Riddhima in his arms. Every head was turning to look the scandalous scene, oblivious to Vansh who was walking as if rest all have marbles in place of eyes to not see anything.

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Kabir's POV :-

"Please try to remember Mr. Khurana.... Anyplace, any name, anything that you heard or saw... Kuch to yaad hoga...."

Sitting on the chair in the interrogation room, I asked impatiently to Mr. Aman Khurana, a middle aged man who was one of the seven victims who were kidnapped a week ago and were found in the locality near to their home last night.

"I... I don't remember anything. I don't know. I didn't know what was happening with me. "

Mr. Khurana responded, making me bump my fist on the table. Bloody hell. Even after interrogating all seven victims, I'm not getting any lead on this case. Everyone is giving the stereotyped repetitative answer that they are not aware about what happened with them and they don't remember anything. Like how is this even possible that they have not seen or heard anything for seven days.... Seven fucking days man. And If I tried to dig further, the victim would start panicking making it difficult for me to continue the interrogation.

"OK Calm down Mr. Khurana... Here, Have some water"

I got up from my chair and gave the glass of water to Mr. Khurana who was sitting in front of me. Taking the water from my hand, he gulped it down. After my every question, The forehead creases were clearly visible on every victims face making me suspicious. Either they were hiding something from me purposely or they were anxious because the kidnapping scene was really deleted from their memory.

"It's OK if u don't remember anything. Just calm down, and think properly.... the place you were in for last seven days, was it completely dark, or did it have light?"

I tried to ask a basic question. Sitting through interrogation without losing your cool and getting out the desired answer from others is one such of a difficult job I bet.

"It... It had light. Yes, it had light....."

The man replied, making me scrunch my brows. Some victims said in their statement that they don't remember seeing any source of light in the room. Now, I don't know whom to trust. Is it possible that they were kept captive in different rooms or at two separate locations? But isn't it risky? Why would kidnapper take such a big risk?

"And men? Did it have men?"

I further interrogate in an hope to at least get a clue to begin the investigation. With so much pressure from my seniors, I just can't sit and wait for these victims to tell me whenever they remember anything.

"I don't remember....I only remember this much that, I was going on a working walk on last sunday. When I was taking a stroll in the park, a hard object hit my head from behind and I fell on the ground. After that, what happened , how I got kidnapped, where I was kept, who were they... I know nothing. I don't have answers to your question Inspector."

Khurana answered, making me furious. We have already investigated this angle when he was kidnapped. Nobody in the park saw anything. Neither we could get anything solid from the CCTV photage of nearby locality

"Sir....."

I turned my head towards the constable who walked in the interrogation room with a file in his hand.

"Yes, Mishra"

I said and took the file from his hand.

"Sir, our team had sent the blood samples of all the 7 victims for medical Examination in the morning. The laboratorian mailed us the report just now. You will be surprised to know that high concentration of cocaine, cannabis, opiods other drugs and sedatives are present in the body of all 7 victims"

Mishra informed flipping the pages of the file that had medical report of all the seven victims attached in it. So, the kidnapper had kept the victims on sedatives and drugs for a week... Now I understand why none of them remembers anything.

"Mishra, Bring me the list of all the small or big drug dealers and pharmaceuticals in the city."

I ordered, Mishra nodded his head and taking the file, he left the interrogation room.

"You may leave Mr. Khurana. Take care of yourself. We will call you whenever we need your help".

I said getting up from the chair. Till now, we know nothing about the kidnapper and his purpose behind hiding these 7 victims and then leaving them in the localities near their houses. Whether the kidnapper let them go, or they were rescued, Nobody knows. Right now, we are at Zero in this investigation but I'm confident that the case will get new direction once we get hold of the collar of the drug dealer who supplied such a humugous quantity of drug to the kidnapper.
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Riddhima's POV :-

"Vansh......... Vanshhhhhhhhh"

I shouted standing on the bed and holding the knot of the robe tightly in my fist. That crazy man brought a puppy home from the restaurant last night. Not just that, he brought the puppy in the room and now the puppy and his arrogant cat Ruby both were chasing each other in our entire room.

"Vaaaaanshhhhhhhhh"

I screamed my lungs out. Where the hell was that man? I was in the bathroom, and when I came out, this kutta billi were doing kabaddi in the room, scaring me to death. I don't know how to stop them. Gawd, why are you doing this to me? As if a cat and a lion in the form of a man wasn't enough that now you have sent a dog in my life. How am I going to survive in this zoo?

"Aeeee stay away from her. "

I said slowly when I saw the little puppy troubling Ruby. Ruby was no less, she stepped on the puppy's tail when he was sitting and ran back to her cat house. Now, standing near the cat house, the little puppy was trying to bark at Ruby while Ruby was meowing at him taking her head out from the window of the cat house.

"Riddhima, What happened? Are you OK? You need anything? You....."

Vansh rushed into the room. His mouth was open and he was still holding the knob of the door and gawking at me as if I'm some ghost. I looked at him furrowing my brows and then followed the direction of his gaze.

"Oh my god"

A gasp left my lip when I looked down at myself. I was standing in the middle of the bed in a white bathrobe that hardly reached till my mid thighs exposing my bare legs to Vansh. My cheeks heated up and I started feeling nervous due to his stare.. God, He was looking like he hasn't seen a girl in his entire life. Involuntary, I tightened my grip around the knot of the robe and turned around facing my back to Vansh. The kutta-billi were long forgetton as their owner was bothering me more now.

"Vansh... Leave"

I said in a weak voice. God, what is wrong with me... Just a minute ago I was screaming his name, and now words aren't coming out of my mouth. Why does his presence affect me so much? Why do I always behave weird when he is around? Why can't I just be myself?

"What?"

I heard him say... I looked over my shoulder and saw Vansh still standing in the room pocketing his hands and giving me a look... Bappa, why isn't he leaving?

"Out......"

I said in a stern voice facing him and giving him a death glare but he glared back at me and all my courage evaporated in air. Did i just glare at him? God, from where this courage is coming?

For a second, I thought to get down the bed and run into the bathroom but his dog and cat were sitting just near my bed, frightening me. I stomped my foot angrily on the bed and turned back not wanting to face him.

"You want me to go out? But just now you called my name"

I heard him say. I bit my nails not knowing what to reply. Only I know how much I was cursing myself for calling him without even thinking that if he comes in, he would see me in the bathrobe. But what could I have done. His name was the first one to come in my mind when I saw the cat and dog fighting in the room. And besides, they were his pets.

"Are we shy Sweetheart?"

My mouth hung open when I heard him just near me. Was he just behind me? Oh No man. I felt the bed dip in, and next, a hand rested on my stomach making me gasp.

"Vansh....."

His name left my mouth in reflex and I wriggled when I felt his stubble pricking the skin of my shoulder.

"Can I take you Riddhima?"

He whispered in his husky voice in my ear. My world stopped, eyes popped and I felt like my heart would come out of my mouth. I turned back and pushed him hardly, due to which he lost balance and fell on the bed. I covered my mouth with my palm. Such a pervert man he is. How can He say something like this? Shiv Shiv...

"Cheee. Maine nahi socha tha itni aiyyaash kisam ke nikloge tum......"

I said glaring at him. Give me a knife someone. I want to murder this man right now. Give me a knife..

"What Aiyyaash huh? I was asking Can I take you to Mandir Riddhima.... And that also Because you wanted to visit the temple yesterday. At least listen to the complete sentence before assuming dirty things Riddhima."

He snapped back at me and I was tongue tied. God, what the hell I was thinking? How can I be so stupid man? One should learn from me thousand ways to embarrass yourself in front of others.... I looked at my nails . No more nails to bite. Shall I start biting my own fingers now? When you are embarrassed to show your face to someone, just turn around and show your back to them. And that's what I did.

"I don't assume dirty things. Stop exaggerating"

I replied in my defense. But why do I feel he literally meant what he blurted out.....

"Whatever...."

I heard him say. Now If today's debate is over, He plus his two babies can just get out of this room and leave me alone.

"Now, Please Get out and take your kutta billi with you."

I said for third time in the day. I would have myself left the room if I wasn't in this bathrobe. Plus I can't drape a Saree in the bathroom.

"Vansh...What are you......"

I gasped As I looked over my shoulder and saw Vansh kneeling next to me on the bed. The next second, he pulled my arm down and scooped me into his arms. My hands involuntarily encircled around his torso. Words died down in my throat and silenced prevailed as our eyes locked.

Keeping one leg down on the floor, he got up from the bed and carried me to the closet. Kicking the door of the closet, he bend his knees and placed me back on the floor. I immediately separated from him and looked away.

"I have meeting in an hour. So, you get ready here, I'm using the room. "

He said, standing behind me. I didn't reply. He looked at me and then walked to the exit of the closet.

"Once you are done, knock before coming out if you don't want to see any obscene scene like last time"

He said looking over his shoulder before leaving the closet and shutting the door. I cringed hard remembering the scene I saw last time when he was in bathroom and I entered by mistake. Eww... Not Again.

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Vansh's POV :-

Unbuttoning the shirt, I threw it on the bed and opened the wardrobe to look for a suit to wear. What to do... I'm not one of those lucky men whose wife selects clothes from them. My wifey doesn't even touch my wardrobe.

Taking out the hanger of a sky blue blazer from the wardrobe, I removed the sky blue blazer and a white shirt from the hanger and kept the hanger back in the wardrobe.

Shutting the door of wardrobe, I walked towards the bed and put my clothes on it.
As I was about the wear my shirt, I felt a weight on my leg. I looked down and saw Ruby revolving around my leg. A smile graced on my lips and I bent down to pick up my white furry baby....

"Ruby, Good morning my Pretty girl"

I wished bringing Ruby to my face level and kissed her button nose. Ruby wiggled and scrunched her nose making me smile at her antic. Usually when I peck her, She licks my entire face making me giggle at her actions but whenever this little fur ball is sad or angry, she avoids me.

"Don't mind your mumma's words. I'm confident that one day, she will accept both of us in her life."

I said confidently. Ruby is fond of Riddhima and loves to follow her everywhere but Riddhima doesn't like Ruby or any of our pet around her. So she shoos them away. Initially, I thought they would bond in a week or two. But now I understand, its not just fear but also dislike for pets that is not letting her to bond with Ruby.

" One day she will accept us with her whole heart, and I can't wait for that day. "

Placing Ruby back in her cat house, I told her before shutting the door of her little cat house so that she doesn't escape from it and trouble her mumma. Peeping her head from the small window of the cat house, Ruby looked at me and meowed.

"Fine.... It applies to me as well. I'll be a good husband and won't trouble your mumma... Now happy"

I said looking at my baby who has become Riddhima biased these days. What magic does Mrs RaiSinghania do on everyone around her, even I want to know now....

I turned around and wore the shirt. Tucking it in the sky blue pant, I picked up my mobile from the bed. As I clicked on the screen, Riddhima's picture popped up on the back screen making my eyes smile.

"I didn't realized When and How did you win me Riddhima... There was no exact moment. I just kept falling for you every single day. And now there is no returning back.... I can't unlove you. "

Looking at the mobile screen, I spoke to her picture that was clicked during our Haldi ceremony in Patiala. She was laughing while talking to my niece and nephew Pihu and Arman. This one picture of her from our wedding function is going to remain my favorite forever.

Inserting the mobile in pant Pocket, I turned and saw Riddhima standing near the closet door with the white bathrobe in her hand.

"Woh knock kiya tha.... Lekin tumne jawab nahi diya tha to......"

She said looking down. I was lost in her beauty. Just few minutes ago, she was looking fucking hot in her white bathrobe that hardly reached till her mid thighs, making me become excited for all wrong reasons. And now, in the yellow saree with the pink flower work on it, she is looking like a goddess. So simple and so beautiful.

"Aajao. Waise bhi, I'm almost done."

I said, averting my gaze from her. Because I was afraid If keep looking at her, I might end up kissing her breathlessly.

She walked into the room and went straight into the bathroom to put the bathrobe in the laundry bag.

I tucked in my shirt from behind in the belt of the pant and after I was done, I picked up the sky blue blazer from the bed and put it on.

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Aum Trayambakam Yajamahe
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam |
Urvaarukmiva bandhanaan
Mrityormuksheeya maamritaat||

The priest chanted Vedic mantras putting the ghee in the maha-yagya while Thakral sat in the prayer joining his hand. His eyes teared seeing the garland around his son's photo frame but he somehow maintained the calm demeanour. At the bank of river Yamuna, Thakral was fulfilling the responsibility of a father by performing the pooja for his dead son. From these many months, he wasn't sure if his son was alive, but now that he knows the RaiSinghanias had killed his son, he wanted to pray for his son's soul before chalking out the plan to make the RaiSinghania's life a living hell.

"Ab aap mritya vyakti ki aatma ki sadgati ke liye prathra kare"

The priest said, Joining his hand. Thakral looked at his Son's photo and closed his eyes.

From holding his little boy in the hospital for the first time and naming him.... to holding his finger and teaching him how to walk....
Attending his sports Days every year at school to see him lift the best player's trophy..... From filling his admission form in the college to clicking the pictures with him on his graduation day....All the memories of the time that Thakral spent with his son flashed before his eyes.

His eyes opened with jolt, for he knew no amount of Shanti-Path would ever be enough to provide shanti to his departed son's soul. Only and Only revenge can do that. His soul won't liberate unless and untill his killers meet the same fate.

Blood for blood and Murder for Murder. With a determination to Avenge his son's death and give thousand times more pain to his son's culprit, Thakral looked at his son's photo frame and put the "aahuti" in the yagya.

As the pandit continued chanting vedic mantras for the liberation of the departed soul completely from the materialistic world, Thakral promised himself and his son to ruin the life of his killers and torture them mentally and emotionally each day so much that they beg for death.

"Yajman, mrit vyakti ko yaad kar, ye bhog ka khana Kauwo ko khiladijiye. Aur ye asthiyaa, is nadi ke pavitra jal me arpan kar dijiye"

The priest said. Thakral bowed in front of him and picked up the big banana leaf that had 36 food items served on it. Walking towards the bank of the river barefoot, Thakral placed the big banana leaf on a rock. Joining his hands, he closed his eyes and prayed God to take care of his precious son. His heart ached and Tears rolled from his eyes, as he realized how his mistake of sending his son to spy raisinghania's costed him his only son's life.

"Dad, Trust me. I'll handle everything. Waise bhi, you know I want to become an actor. Aur in RaiSinghanias ke saamne thodisi acting hi to karni hai"

His son said him when they were looking for some insider from the VR Associates to leak the internal news of the firm.

"Aap nahi jante mere hath kya laga hai..... I'm very close to succeeding in my Mission. Ab mai apne sath aapki khoyi huyi izzat wapas leke hi ghar aaunga. You will be ruling the RaiSinghania Empire once again Dad. I love you and I will make you proud Dad. Bye"

Thakral opened his eyes with a jolt remembering the last voice message his son sent him from the PG in which he was staying so that nobody could trace about his background. Never in his dreadiest dream had Thakral thought that one day, he will be praying for the departed soul of the same son.

As he looked down, he saw folk of crows feeding on the dishes in the Banana leaf. Wiping his tear from the back of his hand, Thakral turned and took the kalash from the priest. He couldn't get the remnant of his son's bones from the place where the RaiSinghanias burried him. So, he put the soil from the burial site in his pocket and then put it into a kalash after rushing back to his home.

"Om Shanti Shanti Shanti......."

The priest chanted as Thakral held the Kalash and poured the soil from the burial site into the holy water of Yamuna. Joining his hands,he apologized to his son for being a failed father who couldn't even save him. With his son's death, his only blood relation and his purpose of living was gone too. Now, the only thing that was keeping his heart beating is the hunger of revenge.

Looking at the setting sun on the bank of River Yamune, Thakral vowed to avenge his son's death. He lost his only blood relation, Now it is Vansh's turn to lose his everything.

Life is a game of Chess
And he is dirty player.
King, Queen, Bishop, Pawn
One by One, Everyone is going to be evicted.

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Vansh's POV :-

"Boss......."

Angre called out loud making me jerk a little. I looked around and realized I was sitting in the conference room where one of our employee was presenting our project in front of the investors. I looked around and saw everyone looking at me.

I extended my hand, took the glass and gulped the water hurriedly. What the hell is wrong with me? How could I zone out in the middle of such an important meeting?

"Boss, Are you OK?"

Angre asked, Tapping my shoulder. All eyes were on me. I craned my neck and looked up at him. He was standing next to my chair with a tissue in his hand.

"Actually No. Reschedule the meeting guys"

I said, getting up from the chair leaving everyone shocked. The investors stood up from their chairs too and looked at each other. Loud Gasps were heard as I walked straight out of the cabin without bothering to give any explanation.

Because I fucking don't owe any explanation to anyone.... My company, I'll run it my way. If someone has problem with this, then it's not my problem.

"Boss..... You know how important this meeting is for us"

As I walked in the corridors, I heard Angre say from behind. God, why the hell is he following me?

"This meeting is important and that's why I've asked you to reschedule it. Look, I'm tired, and I don't have energy to sit for a minute more in the conference room."

I said, turning towards Angre. I don't give explanation to any of my employee, but Angre is not an employee.

"OK Boss. I'll appologize the investors"

Angre said before leaving. Throughout the presentation, I was zoned out. When I myself isn't in right frame of mind, I don't want to take wrong decisions and put my company in the position where the company's reputation would be at stake.

Walking into my cabin, I laid on the couch and closed my eyes. I couldn't sleep properly last night in the car, due to which my eyelids are feeling heavy now and I'm having terrible headache. I want to take a nap but her thoughts are constantly running in my mind.

Today morning, Riddhima was looking like a lily in the white bath robe... So fresh and delicate.
The jasmine aroma of her shower gel and other body products was overpowering my senses. God, again I'm thinking about her.... Why just..why just I can't stop thinking about her? Why am I feeling so restless?

"You need something, Boss? "

I heard Angre ask seeing me tossing restlessly on the couch.....

"Yes, I need Riddhima..... "

Without even thinking anything, I blurted out whatever came to my mind. To say Angre was shock,is an understatement. His eyes widened and He was looking at me if as I said or did something scandalous in front of him. Feeling embarrassed, I scratched my neck and looked up from the couch at Aangre. He was trying hard to keep a stoic expression on His face.

"I... I can't bring Bhabhi here for you"

Angre replied making me chuckle. From the day Riddhima has entered my life, she has managed to get my undivided attention. Whether it was gazing at her from the window of my room when she use to play with Aryan and Sia wearing her cute pink frock, Or watching her from the peripheral vision while tying my shoelaces when Mom use to tie her long hairs into two ponytails... She was always on my mind even when I thought I hated her...

And now that she is my Wife, I just can't stop thinking about her. Before her, Work was my priority. But these days, I hardly feel like coming to office. Even in the office, I'm lost in her thoughts.. Mrs. Vansh RaiSinghania lives Rentlessly in my head and I don't know how to remove her from there.

"Handle everything Aangre. I'm leaving"

I said getting up from the couch and walked towards my working desk to collect my ipad and other belongings. I turned back when I heard Angre calling me from behind.

"Bhai, you should go on an Holiday with Bhabhi. You really need it".

He teased making me giggle. No other employee would have dared to tease me... But Aangre is more like a brother to me.

"Yaa, she will go on a vaccation with me..... in my dreams"

I said, stretching the last part of the sentence. Aangre doesn't know the reality of our relation, But I do. Me and Riddhima are still strangers for each other and you don't Vacayy with strangers.
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Riddhima's POV :-

Hanging my bag on the shoulders, I was waiting for Aaryan at the main gate of my college when a car stopped just few inches away from my leg. I gasped and immediately stepped back.

The window of the car lowered, And my eyes widened seeing Vansh inside. Oh shitt, I should have guessed this is his car. Afterall, only he drives thinking that the road belongs to his father.... Behave Riddhima, behave.

Taking out his goggles, he looked at me and signalled me to get inside. I quietly went to the other side of the car and sat inside when he opened the door. I looked at the timing in the watch and opened my mouth to say something but he snapped me even before I say something to him

"Before you ask me to give lift to your friend, let me remind you Riddhima my car is not a public transport. Your friend can book cab or call her inspector brother to pick her up."

How the fuck does he know that I was going to ask him to wait for Sejal. And what problem does he have in giving lift to someone? Arrogant brat. Why did he even come to pick me? I'm not going to spare that Aaryan monkey for sending this hulk of the human to pick me from the college. Arghhhh.

I glanced at him as he started the car. When he caught he staring at him, I immediately turned my head and pretended looking outside the car window. Shit, why was I staring at him like that..... What is wrong with me these days? I do weird things whenever he is around. I don't understand what happens to me when we are together. My heart beats crazily and my breaths become heavy.... Why?

I turned my head and glanced out of the car window. Wait, wait... this is market area. No, this is not the way to VR mansion. Where the hell is he taking me?

"Ye to ghar ka rasta....."

Turning towards him, I opened my mouth to speak but the moment he looked at me , my mouth automatically closed.

"Shhh... "

He said, keeping his one finger on his lip. This is not done. He can't expect me to not question him every time.

"Apni biwi ko kahi aur nahi leja sakta kya?"

Vansh asked, making me tongue tied. My mind was screaming to say No but I kept quiet very well aware of his temperament. I don't want him to abandon me on the middle of road just because I cut his words.

His gaze was fixated on the road but I was gawking at him. Not because he was looking handsome....wait, he and Handsome? No way.... It's just that he is unusually happy today which is surprising for me. I have never seen him driving the car so happily before.

"Stop staring at me Riddhima. Pasand aane lag jaunga"

He taunted, his gaze till fixed on the road while a smirk kissed his face. Arghhh, that urge to wipe off that smirk from his face... What does he think of himself? Kahi ka Rajkumar hai jo pasand aane lagjayega..... Anyways, Ignore Riddhima.

"Kabhi nahi"

I replied looking away. Lowering the window, I watched the car leaving the trees, shops, residences behind, as it sped on the road.

"Utaro....."

Vansh said, stopping the car. I looked at him and then at the temple in front of us.

Getting out of the car, he opened the door of my side. Keeping my purse on the driver seat, I stepped out of the car and looked at the temple in front of us .

"Promise kiya tha, so..."

He said putting the car keys in his pocket. He started walking while I was still rooted at the spot. Yesterday, he didn't let Aaryan to take me to the temple, but today, he himself drove me here. Why? Why is he like this? So confusing and complex character. I'll have to take hundred births to understand him. But why do you even want to understand him, Riddhima?

"Riddhima, come help me....."

I snapped out of my thoughts when I heard him call my name. He was standing near the garland vendor holding two wooden basket in his hand. I walked towards him.

"Kya karrhi thi waha? Anyways tell me which one are you buying? I have never done this before, so I don't know "

He said holding the wooden baskets in front of me. If he has never done this before, so why is he doing it now? It's now like I have begged him to come to temple with me....

Nodding my head, I looked at the baskets. It had same flowers, garlands, prashaad packet,cononut and incense stick in it... Only the colour of chunar and bangles were different.

"Ye..."

I said pointing at the basket having red chunar and red bangles. Vansh kept the other basket back and put his hand in the pocket to take out his wallet when I stopped him.

"No. Don't .....
I can pay my expenses"

I said, and walked towards the car to take the money from my bag. Just when I reached near the car, I realized I don't have car keys. Shitt.... I went back to the garland vendor only to find that Vansh already paid him.

"Didi Chappal yaha utardijiye. Andar chori ho jayegi"

The vendor said, I nodded my head and took out my foot ware and pushed it under the vendor's thela with my leg. Vansh took out his shoes and socks and did the same with them. Putting my duppatta over my head, I signalled Vansh. He took out a cotton handkerchief from his pocket and tried to tie it across his head. You know what, Self proclaimed King of such an huge empire doesn't know how to tie a knot properly... Wow.

"Aap chodo, mai ....mai kardeti hun".

He looked at me. I forwarded my hand. He gave the handkerchief to me. Folding it properly, I signalled him through my eyes to lean. He bent his neck in front of me whereas raising my hands, I tiptopped to reach his head. Placing the handkerchief over his head, I tied the knot of two free ends at the back of his head while he kept staring at me as if he had no other work to do... Doing my job, I completely stepped back and maintained the distance between us.

As we walked towards the temple barefoot, I could hear the sound of the bells ringing and the Mataji ka Jaykara. It was a sunny day and the floor of the temple was hot due to the heat from the sun shining bright in the sky. As we were walking barefoot, My feet started burning making me wince in pain.

"You Okay? Tum chal sakti ho? Help kardu?"

He asked turning towards me. I nodded my head into a No and continued walking behind him.

"Come...."

He turned back and caught my hand all of sudden. Before I could say anything, he started dragging me along with him. I looked around and tried to remove his grip from my wrist.

"Vansh tum....."

Before I could utter next word, he stopped and I looked at the place he brought me. It was a small area in a corner the mandir for the devotees to wash their feet.

"Farsh thodi garam hai. Pair dholo. You will feel better."

Taking the mug from the bucket, Vansh signalled me through his eyes. I kept looking at him, in doubt and confusion while he patiently waited with the mug in his hand until I lift my salwar a little above and forwarded my legs.

Pouring water on my feet, he took my hand in his and filling the water in the mug, he made me wash my hands while I just kept staring at him with thousands of questions in my eyes. Why is he doing all this for me? Why is he behaving like....like he is a family to me? Why is he making me feel like....like I belong to him? These fleeting feelings aren't pleasant. How should I get rid of them?

"Chalein"

I said, standing in front of him. He nodded his head and started walking while I followed him as usual. Loud sound of bells and shankhnaad were heard as we walked towards the main temple. Joining my hands, I bowed my head as we stepped in the temple when the Maha-arti was going on. Vansh just stood there crossing his hands.

"Mandir jaao to Jay Jay karna hota hai Vansh"

Looking straight, I whispered only for him to hear. He just rolled his eyes. I remembered how he once said to Dadi not to include him in her Poojapaath n all as he doesn't believe in it. I understood there is no point in telling him anything, so I just looked in front and lipsynced the Aarti clapping my hands.

After the aarti, the devotees made a queue for taking the darshan. When it was our turn for the darshan, I gave the basket of flowers to the panditjii.

"Pandit jii... Ye Matarani ke liye chunar, chudiya, aur baaki shringaar ka saaman hai. Ise please chadhaadijiye"

I said joining my hands in front of the priest. He took the basket from my hand and offered the flowers and the chunar to Matarani and returned me the empty basket. I closed my eyes, prayed for the well being of my family. When I opened my eyes, I found Vansh staring at me. I averted my gaze and covering my head properly with the dupatta, I did the Parikrama (5 rounds rounds the temple). Vansh followed me. I don't know why. He never looked like a pooja path person to me.

"Aapke paas Ek rupaya change hai?"

I asked turning back and saw Vansh narrowing his eyes. Oh, How could I forget he is rich business? I doubt if he has ever seen how one rupees coin look like.

Putting hand in his pocket, he took out his wallet and gave a one rupees coin to me. I was surprised, just then I remembered the vendor outside might have handed him change. Taking the coin from his hand, I turned to the wall in front of me on which already many coins were pasted.

Bringing the coin near my lips and whispering a silent prayer closing my eyes, I pressed the coin firmly against the wall so that it doesn't come off.

"What is this?"

Vansh asked, standing beside me while I was pressing the coin on the wall. I looked at him and then looked back at the wall in front of me.

"Kehte hai agar sacche dil se sikka chipkakar yaha kuch maango, to zarur milta hai"

I replied in a slow voice, and then closed my eyes to pray for everyone. Slowly, I removed the finger from the coin and opened my eyes. My face beamed with happiness when the coin didn't fall off from the wall. Vansh was amused.

Joining my hands, I completed the remaining parikramas whereas pocketing his hands, Vansh was still standing in front of the wall looking at the coins sticking to it. And then what I saw next was surprising for me as well. Vansh Raisinghania was pasting a coin on the wall closing his eyes and praying something.

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Riddhima and Vansh were descending the stairs when all of sudden, a girl bumped into Vansh...

"Shittt.... Where were you looking, lady?"

He yelled dusting his blazer that just got ruined due to the kumkum from the Thal.

"I.... I'm sorry"

The girl panicked and started apologizing looking at Vansh's blazer... Afraid of Vansh scolding the lady even more and creating a scene there, Riddhima thought to intervene. She was about to say it's OK when the girl looked at Vansh and suddenly started jumping like an excited kid.

"Oh my Gosh.. Vansh RaiSinghania...... Roll no 30... St Paul convent, Gautamnagar."

She uttered covering her mouth in excitement. Vansh looked at her aghast. Riddhima was equally shocked. She looked at Vansh and that girl... By any chance, Do they know each other?

"Yes. How do you know? Are you stalking me Miss?"

Vansh asked uncertain. His school name is mentioned in his facebook page and other social media accounts. By any chance, did that girl stalk him on social media? Possible, as he was quite popular in Delhi.

Riddhima's mouth opened at her Husband's question? Does he really think Girls have no work other than stalking him? He is so full of himself.

"Itne saalo baad mile ho. Hello- Shello karne ki bajay stalking ka ilzaam laga rhe ho. Aisa kaun karta hai Bhala....."

The girl spoke scrunching her brows. Placing at on her waist, the girl then looked at Riddhima.

"Karta hai koi?"

Riddhima nodded her head into a No and then saw Vansh giving her a glare. Now What?

"Do I know you?"

Vansh asked, looking at the girl. If she is from his school, then how come he don't remember her?

"Ek chamaat Padega na lambu-bambu, sab yaad aajayega. Bhuli nahi hun, Meri best friend Shivani Ko us Chant ladki Ayesha ke liye chhoda tha tumne "

Pinching Vansh arm, She blurted, making Riddhima widden her eyes. Vansh rubbed his biceps, giving a death glare to the girl who just dared to pinch him. It was not like she was expecting Vansh to be a saint in the matter of girls,but two girls at a time..... Cheee..

"Minnie...."

Vansh said, looking at the girl in front of him... In a yellow salwar suit, open hairs and a small bindi on her forehead, she no longer looked like that 15 year old Minnie to him whose eyes were always covered with big specs and hairs cut short.

"Toh janaab ko ab yaad aarha hai. London shondon kya Chale gye, ye dole shole kya banaliye..... Hum hindustaaniyo ko bhulgye bacchu?"

Minnie complained placing hand on her waist. Riddhima was surprised to see Vansh giggling. He was really happy to meet at least someone from his school after so many years.

"Oh yaa how could I forget you"

Vansh said, taking his hands out of his pocket. Minnie was an all rounder of their class. She was extremely talkative and an outgoing person. A girl who would top the exams even after sitting on last bench and dating at least one boy per month. She would beat the boys team in football and would bring trophies for the school every year in interschool tournament.

Minnie realized, they were standing in the middle of the temple stairs blocking way for other devotees. So she grabbed Vansh's hand and pulled him to the side of the stair. Riddhima followed them.

After discussing about few of their common friends, Minnie turned to Riddhima and passed a smile to her. Riddhima smiled back and looked at Vansh. She was getting bored and feeling totally out of place in between their conversation.

"Waise ye biwi hai tumhari? Shadi bhi karli tumne?...."

Minnie asked to Vansh catching Riddhima's hand. Vansh bite his tongue. She asked the exact question he didn't want to answer.

"Nahi. Family friend hai."

He lied, looking at Riddhima who was shocked at his answer. It took few seconds for her to register what he said to Minnie. Family friend? Is he ashamed of introducing her as his wife? Not that she was dying to be known as his wife, but the fact that he was refusing to acknowledge their marriage in front of his friend, felt really insulting to her.

"Oh Hii... I'm Minakshi. Vansh, mai and mere fiancee same section me the... Hum to end tak usi school me the, but ye nawabzaade bichme hi school chodke London chalegye."

Minnie introduced herself with a smile on her face. Riddhima smiled back and looked at Vansh who was already staring at her. She was hurt because of his lie but she didn't wanted to show it,so she looked back at Minnie and passed a smile.

"Hii, I'm Riddhima RaiSi......"

Just when she was about to complete her name, Vansh held her hand and signalled her not to.

"Pathak.... Riddhima Pathak"

He replied, on her behalf. Riddhima looked at him with an unknown emotion in her eye. It was her mistake. How could she forget that she is Riddhima Pathak and Not a RaiSinghania? Everyone said and she believed...Why? How could you be so fool Riddhima? How could she even join her name with Vansh's name? She knew her reality. Suddenly, she started feeling uncomfortable with them. The more she stood with them, the more insulted she felt.

So she did what she felt was right... Left from there without saying a word and leaving her husband with his friend. Vansh saw her descending the stairs. He knew she was mad and she had all reasons to be, but he was happy that somewhere Riddhima started accepting him as her husband in her subconscious mind. He wanted to go behind Riddhima, but Minni was constantly talking to him about her fiancée and he didn't want to be rude with his classmate whom he met after so many years.

Vansh was so lost in looking at the retreating figure of his wife that Minnie had to snap her finger to bring him out of his dream world.

"Pakka family friend haina? I mean she is lovely, how could you not try on her?...."

Minnie asked, frowning her brows. The way Vansh was looking at Riddhima every now and then in between their conversation made her suspicious. Besides, who is so much free to visit temple with a family friend....atleast not a business page- One man, Vansh RaiSinghania.

Vansh scratched his neck. Now who will tell Minnie that he had been trying on her since Day 1, but madame isn't cooperative at all.

"Actually, you are right. She is beautiful inside out. No not just beautiful, I find her gorgeous, hot and sexy as well. Try maarna to banta hai"

Vansh winked, making Minnie giggle and place her hand on his arm. Both were unaware that they were watched by Riddhima who just came back thinking that it was rude of her to leave from there without speaking or telling anything to them. His words made her regret her decision of returning.

"Riddhima...."

Minnie called upon seeing Riddhima standing near them. Vansh turned and his eyes met with Riddhima who was already staring at him. Giving a faint smile to Minnie, Riddhima walked to them.

"Chalo guys. Now I'm leaving. Warna dobara Vineet ki Mummy ka mooh phul jayega. It was nice meeting you Vansh & Riddhima."

Vansh was about to say something but Minnie chimed in, swiping the missed call notification from her mobile screen...

When Minnie said it was nice to meet both of them, Riddhima didn't know how to react. She just nodded her head. For some reason, she didn't like Minnie's company. Not because she was jealous but because she felt lone with them. Her shyness made her seem aloof.

"Aur aap janab. Shadi ka Card bhejungi. Dekhti hu aate ho ya nahi"

Minnie quipped, smiling at Vansh who smiled back. Riddhima looked in between them and felt uncomfortable. She had never seen her husband smiling so frequently. He was completely different with Minnie making Riddhima wonder if he really has a split personality disorder.

"Bye...."

Vansh said, giving a friendly hug to Minnie while Riddhima stood there lowering her head not liking it at all. She herself didn't know why she was behaving like this, all she knew is she just wanted to leave this place as soon as possible. Temple to her was the place which she would visit to seek peace and relief. But for the first time today, she was feeling restless and uneasy in this place of worship. Her feelings and her emotions were confusing her making her more anxious and restless.

When Minnie hugged Riddhima, Riddhima looked at Vansh. She passed a fiant smile and hugged back Minnie. Bidding bye to both of them, Minnie walked hurriedly towards the temple area where her grumpy To-be-Mother-in-law was waiting for her from God knows when.

Standing on the stairs, Vansh saw Minnie entering inside the main gate of the temple. Then He turned back, and saw Riddhima who was standing in front of him as if he forcefully brought her here. What was wrong with her facial expressions? He wondered.

"Ridd....."

He just opened his mouth to say something but Riddhima's long hair flipped in the air as she turned to walk. Descending the stairs hurriedly she walked towards the car while Vansh followed her still unaware of what was exactly hurting her.

Taking her chappal from the garland vendor's shop, Riddhima walked towards their car and waited for him. Vansh came, pulling up the smaller size of ankle socks and cussing the person with whom his socks got exchanged...

Opening the lock of the car with his remote, He asked Riddhima to sit in the car. Taking the driver's seat, Vansh fastened his seatbeat and then looked at Riddhima from his peripheral vision who was trying hard to buckle the belt. When is she going to learn.... He wondered seeing her struggling with the belt.

"No thanks. Mai khud karlungi"

She said, When unbuckling his seat belt, Vansh leaned to help her. He looked at her, her nose was red and her big eyes were shining with a film of tear. Now what did he do? Why is she such a cry baby?

Despite her denial, Vansh turned and pulled the seat belt from her hand.

"Kahana mai karlungi...."

She reverted, seeing Vansh leaning towards her. Ignoring her, He buckled the two ends of the seatbelt. His hair accidentally touched her nose making her feel ticklish. When Vansh was done, he looked at Riddhima who was already staring at him.

"Itna ghussaa..... Kyu?"

He asked, looking at her. Riddhima averted Her gaze. What is the point of telling him if he doesn't even know why is she angry? And it's not like sharing with him would change anything between them.

"Look at me, I'm asking you something?"

He demanded holding her chin. Riddhima was not going to respond him. But so many things were going in her mind and she just wanted to get them out of her system.

Vansh adjusted himself on the driver's seat and inserting the car keys, he started the car. Riddhima kept stealing glances of him in between. Vansh was confused at her behavior. She might have felt jealous because of Minnie, but what is there to cry in it....And anyways, Minnie is getting married. He was right when he said his wife was like a jigsaw puzzle. Simple and complicated both at a time.

"Agar itni sharam aati hai mujhse, to chhod kyu nhi dete ho mujhe?"

Riddhima finally asked, what she wanted to from the time she sat in the car. Vansh applied break and the car stopped with a jerk. Giving a sharp look to Riddhima, he fumed and then took a deep breath to control his anger. Riddhima was terrified looking at him. She knew she hitted his wrong nerve but she had to say this. He can't play with her the way he want to. She ain't any of his remote control car that he was obsessed with in his teenage.

"Now what nonsense is this?"

Vansh asked calmly but sternly. Today He understood one thing that his wife makes bizarre assumptions. Why on earth would he feel ashamed of her? Wasn't he the one who did entire planning plotting and manipulation just to get married to her? Wasn't he the one who was always behind her just like a puppy even after knowing that his value in her eyes is equivalent to Ruby's place in her life? Here he was dying to be with her, but madame has made her own assumptions.

"Isliye bata nahi rahi thi"

Riddhima said, regretting her decision of confronting him. How did she even expect him to answer her honestly? He is never going to understand her insecurities. He plainly refused to acknowledge their relationship in front of his friend, making it very clear to her today that she is his wife only till it is convenient to him. The day he is done with her, he'll abandon her. May be that's why he don't want to disclose their wedding news.

"My mistake. Tumse puchna hi nahi chahiye tha"

Vansh replied angrily, restarting the car. He was just fed up of the woman next to him. Moments later, he calmed down and looked at Riddhima who was looking outside the car window. Why can't he stay angry with her for long, he thought. She can literally do anything and get away with it because he don't have it in him to lose her. Only he knew what she meant to him.

"Hurt kiya Maine?"

He asked, earning Riddhima's glare. Is he seriously asking this? Wasn't it obvious? She looked at him and then signalled him to look in front.

"Gaadi chalao..."

She said shushing him up. Vansh understood she wasn't in mood to listen anything so he thought to drop the topic for sometime. Once she is willing to listen, they will talk about it.
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"Boss"

Aangre knocked the door of Study room where Vansh was doing his office work. Looking up from the laptop screen, He furrowed his brows and signalled Angre to come in.

"Yes Angre, Everything OK?"

Looking at the tensed Aangre, Vansh enquired keeping his laptop aside. Aangre walked into the study and stood in front of his Boss. He didn't know how to start, but he had to do it.

"I was going to ask same Boss. Everything OK?"

He asked making Vansh scrunch his brows further. Just today he enquired about their Sea equipment business in London and it is doing good. Even VR Associates has got its lost position in Asian market. Chachu had gone for an Award Function in Pune but there too, he managed to arose interest of two International investors in their company. Thakral is no more pain in their Ass, probably he is still in grief of his dead son. Everything was going smooth. Then why would Angre ask him this question? Why did he show up in his study at this hour?

"Between you and..... Bhabhi?"

Aangre paused before completing the question. Vansh eyes grew wide. All these years, Angre has refrained himself from asking any personal question to Vansh directly, then what had changed now?

For a second, Aangre did think to apologize and leave the room but he knew his Boss. Vansh had a habit of keeping things to himself untill they reach the saturation point. He was man of less words, in fact he had never seen Vansh reply his family in more than two sentences. But with Riddhima, it was totally a different case. After driving them to different locations on multiple occasions, Aangre observed how His Boss always yearned to talk to his wife, He literally breathed her. Perhaps, she was the only Person He ever showed his interest in. It also didn't escape Aangre's notice that Riddhima was comparatively silent and disinterested when around Vansh, Otherwise she was always jolly and cheerful.

Something was off between them and Angre knew as an employee, he had his own boundaries and limitation. His job gave him No rights to ask such a personal question to his Employer. But He also knew that Vansh had no friend to open up to. He hardly shared his emotions with anyone. Today, Aangre wanted Vansh to speak to him, not as his boss but as his buddy with whom he grew up.

"What do you mean? "

Vansh asked, his eyes keenly observing Aangre. He knew Aangre was smart and very observant. There has to be a reason for asking him such question. Was he asking this because he zoned out in the meeting today morning?

"I saw Bhabhi crying near the pool. "

Aangre said making Vansh clench his eyes and grit his teeth. Angre was asking the driver to park his car when his eyes fell on Riddhima who was sitting alone near the pool staring into nothing. Even Vansh's condition was same in the meeting room today morning. Aangre added Two and Two and twisted the story his way to make his Boss speak. He lied about Riddhima crying to know if something really was off between them? If yes, he would try his best to help his Boss and Bhabhi. Afterall, they were his own.

Still crying?How many times is she going to cry because of him? Vansh thought. Till now it was only him who saw her tears, but now others are noticing too and questioning him. Why can't he just keep her happy for a day?

Aangre was shocked to see tear film forming in his Boss's eyes. Was this really Vansh RaiSinghania sitting in front of him? Is he the same VR who never experienced any emotion except anger?

"So what....."

Vansh asked getting up from the couch and turning his back to Angre. He was frustrated because he had no idea why she was behaving like a typical wife who had been in love with her husband for years. Jealousy, but from whom? The girl who is already getting married to someone, like seriously?

"Bhai, If you love her so much then why do you hurt her?"

Angre dared to ask, even after knowing that he was putting hand in a lion's mouth. He knew Vansh like a back of his hand. In fact anyone who has seen Vansh looking at Riddhima could say that he had fallen head over heels for her.

"She hurts me too Aangre. Just because I didn't cry in front of you like she did, doesn't mean that I'm not equally hurt. "

Vansh turned back, and retorted. It hurts him every time she behaves with him like he is some stranger. It hurts him when she doesn't even acknowledge his presence in their room. It hurts him when she gells up with everyone except him. It hurts him when she flinch at his slightest touch as if he is some other man.

"So, Tit for Tat it is. She will hurt you, you will hurt her and this vicious cycle will keep repeating. This is what you want for yourself and her. Right Boss?"

Angre said, knocking down some senses in Vansh. He knew his boss needed his help, because he was weak in understanding others emotions. No matter how much Vansh always tried to be soft and nice, but the VR inside him would come out frequently. Because it was his reality.

"What do you want me to do Aangre? Should I fall in her feet and beg her to love me back, or should I kneel down and rub my nose in front of her for her attention?"

Vansh snapped, fuming internally. He is trying, but his efforts are never going to be enough for making their relationship work because the foundation of their relation was weak. Relations built on manipulation are never long lived.

"She doesn't even talk with me Aangre. You know how much it hurts me everytime she tries run away from me as if I'm a fucking pest"

Vansh spoke, venting his heart out in front of his employee cum brother. More than a month of their marriage, and Vansh Riddhima were still in the same spot from which they started. Agreed, Attraction and sexual tension was there from both the sides but still.... Was the sexual aspect enough to sustain a relationship for life long?

Vansh didn't desired just Riddhima's body. He desired whole of Riddhima. He wanted to fuck her mind, heart and soul just like she has been fucking his since the time their path crossed. Before her naked body, he wanted to see her naked soul. He wanted the same passion, same intensity from Riddhima, which he new he would never get because she would never reciprocate his feelings.

"We guys need to be little soft with Girls ,and Patient too. Figure out what she wants, her likings, dislikings, her topic of interest... Try to make her feel special, feel loved.. Trust me, you both will be fine soon"

Understanding where Vansh was coming from, Angre suggested him. After living a lone life in London for so many years, His Boss was yearning for love from his wife. There was a void in his heart and emptyness in his eyes which only Riddhima could fulfill.

"Thank you Bro"

Vansh hugged Angre and mouthed a Thank you for making him speak. His heart was feeling light now. Now he knew what he had to do. Giving up on Riddhima is never going to be an option for him. She is destined to be his and he will make sure it remains that way.

"You're welcome Bhai"

Angre said smiling back hoping the issue between his Boss and Bhabhi will sort out soon.
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"Bhabhi, Ye chudiya badi nahi hogyi?"

Sia asked showing the golden bangles to Riddhima. Right now, everyone was in the living room and unpacking the gifts that Chachi brought for everyone from Pune.

Ladies were sitting on the sofa whereas the men clan except Vansh were standing behind the sofa chairs waiting for their gifts so that they can return back to their room as it was Chachi's strict order that nobody would sleep today without collecting their gifts. Chachu was already yawing because of late night flight, but didn't dare to go in his room for the fear of his wife.

Vansh was attending a call standing in the corner of the living, turning his back to everyone.

"Badi kaha hai Sia. Perfect size Hi to lagrha hai"

Riddhima said looking at Sia's wrist. She then looked at Sia who was upset as she really loved the bangles but couldn't wear it due to bigger size.

"Bhabhi, Aap pehenke dekho. Aapko fit aajayegi"

Sia suggested. Riddhima opened her mouth to deny but Sia requested again. Riddhima looked at Chachi. This is Sia's gift. How could she take it?

"But Chachi ne ye tere liye laay hai, mai kaise?"

Riddhima began but was interrupted by Chachiji. Keeping the boxes in her hand on the table in front of her, Chachi got up from the sofa and stood in front of Riddhima.

"Kya mai kaise? Kabhi fark Kiya hai tujhme aur Sia me?"

Chachiji said making Riddhima tongue tied. Sia gave a "Told you" look, whereas Ishani just rolled her eyes. Aaryan put his Ludo game on pause and looked up from his mobile screen to see what was happening whereas Dadiji and Chachaji couldn't help but feel more proud of their choice for their family.

Riddhima nodded a No. It was true that Chanchal Chachi always treated her and Siya equally. She remembered When they were a Kid, how Chachi would beat Aaryan for pulling her pony tails, hiding her scrunchies or putting artificial lizard in her bag....

"To fir pehenke dikha"

Chanchal chachi demanded, to which Riddhima had to agree. Not that she didn't like the bangles. They were so beautiful, so royal and she just loved them. But they looked very expensive and besides they were bought for Sia.

Sia removed the bangle and gave it to Riddhima. Picking up the bangles, As Riddhima was about to wear them, someone snatched them from her hand.

"Vansh....."

Riddhima said....his name coming out of her mouth involuntarily as if it was on tip of her tongue. Vansh signalled her to keep quiet.

"Shhhh......"

Vansh looked at his wife. It was the first time since evening that he got to see her properly. From the time they returned from temple, she was with his family, either having fun with Aaryan and Siya or reading "Paath" to Dadiji. Vansh wished he could snap his family members for stealing his wife from him.

The red off shoulder salwar looked so sexy on her. Her kohled eyes and that perfect winged eyeliner almost hypnotized him. Taking her wrist in his hand, he looked at her.

The confusion, the unsurity in her eyes made him chuckle. Vansh RaiSinghania always love to be unpredictable, you see. He signalled Sia to shift and make lil space for him. Sitting on the sofa next to Riddhima, he picked up the bangle.

His thumb deliberately traced her knuckles, making a shiver run down both of their spines due to the contact. His gaze held Riddhima captive such that she didn't even realize when he slided the bangles across her wrist.

"Perfect"

A smile kissed his lips as he looked down at her wrist which he was still holding. The golden bangle looked beautiful on the top of her red chuda which she has been wearing since their wedding.

Vansh's soft smile made Riddhima's heart flutter. Why does she lose control on herself whenever he is around? Why does she let him have his way, Always? What was this feeling that grew inside her whenever he was close?

"Wow Bhabhi. Aapko to size perfect fit hogya. Done fir. Ye aap Rakhlo."

Sia said excited and passed the empty container of Bangles to Riddima. Vansh, who was till now sitting on the sofa in between Riddhima And Sia got up.

Riddhima was talking something with Siya when she stopped all of sudden and looked at Vansh who was now standing exactly in front of her. She looked at him confused, in a dilemma whether to stand or be seated.

Her eyes widened when she saw him pulling out a Dark chocolate from his pocket. Extending his hand, he waited for her to take it. Riddhima turned her head around and saw Sia giggling silently while others were busy in unboxing their gifts.

"Stop looking here and there. Tumhare liye hi hai. Take it"

He said, voice husky and eyes darkened.

"Bhabhi le lo. Half- Half share karlenge"

Sia whispered in Riddhima's ears making Vansh scrunch his eyebrows. What half- half, huh? He gave the chocholate to his wife, so Only she will have it.

His happiness knew no bound when Riddhima took chocolate from his hand. It was for the first time she was taking something from him willingly. This might be a small thing for any other couple, but for Vansh it meant everything. When she doesn't even like his presence around, this small gesture of her literally meant everything to him.

"Sweetheart"

Riddhima looked up at him when he called her. Their heads turn when they found Sia giggling looking at them. Argh... Why does he have to call her sweetheart in front of Sia? Now she will tease her to death. Oh God.

Riddhima looked at Vansh and flared her nose. Now she is embarrased. All because of him. Vansh couldn't stop himself from gawking at her cheeks that were tinted red. Oh God, it is going to become his favorite shade of Red now.

Not able to look into his eyes anymore, Riddhima lowered her head and stared at the ground as if it was most interesting thing to do.

"I....I' m sorry"

Exhaling, Vansh said in a breath making Riddhima's head shot up in his direction. She saw him holding his one ear. Her mouth agape and she immediately looked around to see if others were looking at them. Thankgod Aaryan was busy in his online ludo game, ladies in unboxing everyone's gift, and Ishani in shaping her nail with the nail file tool. It was only Siya who was looking at them and that too because she was sitting next to Riddhima on the sofa.

Riddhima looked here and there not knowing how to react. Why was he hell bent on embarrassing her today? Before she could say anything to Vansh, He just walked away giving her a smile. Riddhima took a sigh of relief.

"Bhaiyaa kitne cute haina. Chocolate deke maafi maangi. Haye"

Sia said dreamily. She had never imagined her Bhaiya doing such cute things for anyone. Keeping the chocholate in her lap, Riddhima lowered her head, and fidgeted with her fingers.

"Vaise kis baatki maafi maangi jaarhi thi?"

Sia asked out of curiosity. Riddhima's head shot up and she opened her mouth to say something but immediately closed not know what to reply? When she herself couldn't understand why she was angry, how is she going to explain Sia....

"Kuch nhi"

Riddhima lied with a faint smile on her face. She didn't know what else to say. But Sia is Sia. Like the younger kid in any family, she was always looking for gossips. And right now, her Bhaiya bhabhi seemed to be a hot topic for her.

"Kuch to hai"

Sia further enquired, making Riddhima gulp. Riddhima looked around. Everyone was busy doing something. Aaryan in his online ludo game, chachiji in showing her and chachu's award ceremony pictures to Anupriya and Dadi, Ishani in applying nailpaint to her long nails and Mrs. Souza in giving lemonade to everyone.

"Umm....guess karu"

Sia asked excited, nudging elbow to Riddhima. Riddhima nodded her head taking the lemonade glass from the tray which Mrs. D'Souza was holding in front of her. Taking a sip of lemonade, she looked at Sia who was blushing for some unknown reason. Riddhima raised her eyebrows, when Siya signalled her to come close.

"Aapko bina puche kiss karliya tha kya bhaiyaa ne"

Sia whispered in Riddhima's ear making her spit the lemonade on her dress. She coughed drawing everyone's attention. Anupriya immediately walked to Riddhima and patted her back. Chachiji ran to kitchen to bring water for Riddhima whereas Aaryan abruptly ended his Ludo game and putting his mobile in his pocket, he took out a handkerchief from his pocket and sitting near her foot, he wiped her dress with his handkerchief.

"Kitni baar kaha hai Beta aaram se khaya Karo, aaram se piya karo. Kabhi to sunliya karo "

Dadiji scolded making Riddhima lower her head. Sia squeezed Riddhima's hand and uttered a sorry. Gulping the water which chachiji gave Riddhima, she looked at Sia and blinked her eyes .

When everyone went back to their places, Riddhima slapped Siya's skull lightly.

" Eww Sia, Are you nuts? Ye kya bakwaas karrhi thi"

Riddhima scolded , making Siya scrunch her nose.

"What Eww Bhabhi? As if you both have never kissed"

Sia replied a bit loudly. Aaryan who was standing behind them widened his eyes. Riddhima was tongue tied. She couldn't even say No, because they have kissed. Not once but thrice... Or maybe more than that.

"Aaaaaaahhhh Bhaiiiii"

Siya winced in pain when Aaryan twisted her ear. Riddhima looked up at him as he came and sat on the couch beside them.

"Chhoti hai, Chhoti ki tarah reh. Undonoki personal life me ghusne ki koi jarurat nhi hai. Samjhi"

He warned, not liking how his younger sister was behaving elder than her age. Teasing Vansh Bhai and Riddhima is Aaryan's birthright, how could he let anyone snatch it that easily from him....

"Not done Aaryan Bhai. You were suppose to be in my team"

Siya whined rubbing her ears and glaring at Aaryan and Riddhima who were laughing at her.

"Sorry doll, I love my bestfriend more"

Aaryan replied Hi-fying Riddhima.
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Pushing the door of his room, Riddhima entered inside. She was surprised to see the lights off. When she roamed her eyes around, she saw various glasscandles lightening the room. Taking slow steps, she reached the bed that was covered with rose petals. The scented candles were already overpowering her senses making her feel dizzy.

A gasp left Riddhima's mouth when she felt a hand across her waist and the weight of a chin on her shoulder.

"Va...Vansh...."

She managed to speak in between her heavy breathes.

"Hmm... Sweetheart"

Vansh responded, inhaling the fragnance of Riddhima's hair. It was triggering him at all wrong places. Locking her hands in front of her abdomen, he waited for Riddhima to say something....anything expect her typical "Chodo mujhe", "leave me" dialogue.

Riddhima wanted to push him but she stayed quietly in his embrace. She herself didn't know why she did that, but something about their proximity felt right to her.

"Why this?"

She asked, looking at the decorations in the room. Vansh left her and turned her towards him by shoulder because he wanted to see the affect of his words in her eyes.

"To tell you that I want to start our marital life."

Riddhima was stunned at his boldness. Someday he is going to give heart attack in her kidney

"I want to make you mine in all senses Riddhima... I want to do all that a man does with his woman, and for his woman..."

He said, holding Riddhima's hand and pressing them slightly. She felt her hands shivering and her lips quivered as those words left his mouth. No, she wasn't ready for this. She wasn't prepared for hearing something like this from him. It was gross for her.

"Vansh....."

She said astonished. She didn't know how to react. Her mind was screaming to Run away from him but her legs were frozen.

"Let me speak."

Talking a step closer to her, Vansh kept his finger on her lips and shushed her. He knew his wife was master in ruining moments by uttering some nonsense. Today, he wanted her to listen. He felt It was necessary for her to know what she meant to him. He wanted her to know she doesn't need to feel insecure because he couldn't even imagine his life without her. Just the thought of her is enough to calm his inner storm. He would go insane without her.

"You are my wife. I want to scream and tell the world that you are mine. Just mine...... "

He said, cupping Riddhima's face. She was moved by the sincerity in his eyes. No, she didn't want to look into his eyes. They were Red flag for her.

"But I can't"

He said in a calm tone, making Riddhima look at him... This was something she wanted to know since long. Vansh made sure news of their marriage is not leak outside. Even in their wedding , only close relatives were invited. Her official documents still had Riddhima Pathak written on them, and he never asked her to change it. The only proof of their marriage was The marriage certificate and few photos which only he had.

"Mujhe humare rishte se sharmindagi nahi hoti Riddhima, infact khushi milti... Sukoon milta hai."

Pulling her close to him, Vansh said in his husky voice encircling his arm around her waist and leaning towards her face. She was another name of peace for him. Ever since she entered his life, his life has become more chaotic but he now finds peace even in the chaos.

"Jhooth......"

Riddhima replied, turning her face away not wanting to believe him. She did everything in her power to irritate and annoy him, then how could he say he feels happy with her.... Morever, what was the need to lie to his friend about their marital status? She knew this very well that he was ashamed of introducing her as his wife because she is daughter of their maid and she stands no where in front of him.

"Meri duniya tumse bohot alag hai Riddhima. Yaha har pal khatra hai. Apne liye Tumhe musibat me nahi daalsakta Mai"

Vansh explained, lifting Riddhima's head up and making her look at him. More than anything, he was afraid for Riddhima's safety. She could be an easy target of his enemies who were planning to stab him behind his back. He didn't want to put her life unnecessarily into danger.

"Nahi chahta Vansh RaiSinghania ko chot pohochane ki liye koi uski biwi ko chot pohochaye..... Bohot pyaar karta hun tumse"

Vansh confessed, making Riddhima look up in his almost teary eyes. Riddhima was also in tears. She didn't know whether to believe him or not, but his every words was touching her heart.

"Bardasht nahi karpaunga mai"

He repeated, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath to calm his racing heart. Riddhima looked at him with thousands of questions in her eyes. Was he really in love with her?

"Tum meri kamjori ho, aur kamjoriyo ko bataya nahi jaata Riddhima...... Chupaya jata hai."

He said, caressing her cheek with his thumb. She was his weakest nerve. Hurt him, he would tolerate. But dare anyone hurt her, he won't blink before setting the entire city on fire.

Riddhima looked at him puzzled. From being his most hated person, to his weakest nerve.... When did they come this far? When exactly did his feelings changed for her?

"Aaj raat chaho to humare beech ki saari duriya mita sakti ho....."

He whispered in Riddhima's ear making her clutch his shirt in her fist.

"Ya fir is ashique ko aur tadpa sakti ho. Choice is yours Riddhima. "

Vansh spoke planting a soft kiss on Riddhima's ear and left the room leaving behind a shocked Riddhima who was almost paralyzed because of his words.
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"Nahi, Vansh jaisa insaan kisise pyaar kaise karsakta hai?"

Covering a shawl across her body, Riddhima was taking a stroll in the lawn talking to herself. It was late night and she didn't want to go back to her room. So many things were going on in her mind, so she just wanted to stay alone for sometime.

Indirectly, Vansh confessed his feelings for her today. But was his feelings genuine? Even if it is genuine, his feelings means nothing to her.... Or it does? Wait, why is she even thinking about him?

Biting her nails, Riddhima walked to and fro in the lawn. Whatever happened between them in the past made her to conclude that her husband is an emotionless and heartless man. He can never feel anything for anyone.... But when he suddenly confessed today, Riddhima was shocked. Even the thought of Vansh loving her was difficult for her to digest. How could he love her?

"Jhoot bolrha hai woh. Pyaar hota to yun apne sath jabardasti baandke nahi rakhta. Pyaar Nhi pagalpan hai ye...."

She murmered rolling the edge of her shawl between her fingers. Love liberates you. Gives you wings and becomes your biggest support. How could it be love if it chains you, makes you helpless and lone....

Sitting on the swing chair in the garden, Riddhima looked up in the sky. What is love? She thought in her teenage when her bestfriend Sejal told her that she was in love with one of their classmate.... Growing up, she realized love isn't just an euphoric feeling like they show in Bollywood movies. Love is an another name of Hope, Trust, Friendship, peace, fondness and patience.

"Pyaar khwaab deta hai.... Umeed deta hai, sapne deta hai, sukoon deta hai, khushiyaa deta hai....."

Sitting on the swing chair, Riddhima repeated to herself. All the memories she had with Vansh, whether good or bad, flashed before her eyes.

"Jo dard, Taqleef aur bechaini de, Wo pyaar kaise hosakta hai?"

She murmured under her breathe, staring blankly into the distance. The cold breeze blew her hair and hitted her skin making her tightened her hold on the edges of her shawl. Her vision blurred due to the light falling straight into her eyes. She looked up and saw the lights of Angre's balcony turn on. Then, a tall figure appeared in the balcony resting his hands against the grill of the balcony.

It was Him. She looked at him as he lightened the cigarette in his hand and puff the cigar gazing at her. She hates it when he smokes, and he knows that yet he couldn't cease smoking. She knew in their relationship, she will be the only one who will always have to adjust to his habits, to his routine, to his lifestyle, to his temper and addictions. And this is exactly what she didn't want to do.

"Tumhe mujhse pyaar nahi hai Vansh"

She said, looking at Vansh who was staring at her from the balcony of Angre's room puffing his cigar. Whatever little he feels for her is his attraction, nothing more....nothing less.... She thought remembering the intimate moments they shared.

"Aur mujhe tumse pyaar kabhi nahi hosakta"

She said to herself confidently. He was everything she never wanted her man to be. He was rude, arrogant, mean, self obsessed, manipulative, dominating, cunning, mannerless, authorative, and self centered. And she was sure she would never fall in love with someone having these qualities.

"Aur agar hogya to?....."

Riddhima murmured subconsciously. Her eyes widen and heart rate accelerated at the mere thought of falling in love with him. No, this can't ever happen.

From the swing chair in the garden, She raised her head and looked at Vansh who was now standing in the balcony turning his back to her. The thought of even falling for someone like him started eating up from inside.

She couldn't deny that he have become more patient with her in the past few weeks. His outbursts have reduced and he did put in his efforts to break the ice between them. There were moments when he came really close to her giving her butterflies in the stomach. Her married life is now much better than before but still, for some reason she didn't feel it right. His sudden likeness towards her was becoming undigestable for her because all her life she grew up believing he hated her more than anything else in the world. How could love and hate flourish together? How could you feel these two contradictory emotions for a same person?

Riddhima fidgeted with her fingers thinking about Vansh. She couldn't deny that he affected her. Everything that he says or does, affects her in some or other way. And it has been like this since the beginning. Sixteen years back, When Aryan broke her Barbie doll, she tore his favourite shirt. But when Vansh broke the same doll's neck, she started crying. A part of her always reacted differently to Vansh's action.

Today's Minnie incident was the proof of the same. Had she been Aryan's friend, Riddhima would have chit chatted with her and pulled Aaryan's leg. But just because Minnie was Vansh's friend, Riddhima couldn't even talk to her properly. She felt unimportant and out of place in their conversation. And even Vansh didn't try to involve her, making her feel left out.

Was Vansh always right about her? Is she really an attention seeker?

Riddhima closed her eyes and took a deep breath. When she started feeling breathless, she looked around and rubbed her chest. She looked at the balcony where Vansh was standing few minutes ago. Now it was empty and the lights were turned off.

Getting up from the swing chair, she turned to go to thier room for taking the inhaler. But all of sudden a hand grabbed her wrist from behind. Her eyes widened and she flinched when her another hand was locked behind her waist.

Fear aroused through her veins when she realized it wasn't Vansh. He would never use these cheap mogra fragrance. Before she could shout, a handerchief was pressed tightly against her mouth and nose. She felt suffocated due to the odour from the napkin. Her mouth and throat went dry. Riddhima struggled as the person behind her was trying to move her forcefully.. With much difficulty she managed to stomp his leg with her block heel.. The handkerchief from that man's hand fell down, and his hold loosened as he winced in pain...

"Vaaaaaaaaaaaanshhhhhhhhh"

Riddhima screamed her lungs out, calling the first name that came to her mind. She turned and was horrified looking at the man who was completely in a black cloth except for his eyes. She looked around and started running towards the entrance gate.

"Aey rok saali ko. Jaane mat de....."

She heard before seeing another black wearing man appearing from the bushes. He blocked her path and the man who was behind, grabbed her by her hair.

Riddhima screamed in pain as her hair were pulled mercilessly.

"Vaaaaaaaaaaanshhhhhhhhh......."

"Maaaaaaaaaaaa"

She shouted before the man in front on her pulled her dhuppata from the neck and tied in around her mouth despite her resistance.
Riddhima was teary eyed. She was feeling dizzy. Her body started giving up.

Vansh rushed out of the washroom hearing Riddhima's voice. Buckling his belt, he rushed to the balcony from where he saw Riddhima last time.

His eyes widened and he was fear striken she he saw Two men in black dragging his semiconcious Riddhima with them.

"Oeeeeeeyyyy Rukkkkkkkk"

Vansh shouted from the balcony alerting the two men who were horrified seeing him. They speeded up. Vansh gritted his teeth and looked around. Had he been in his room he would have pressed the security alarm alerting everyone. But he was in Angre's room and in no way he would waste time by running to his room... Without thinking much, He jumped straight from the balcony falling down on his knees.

Getting up with much difficulty, he tried to chase the man who was running with unconcious Riddhima over his shoulder.

"I said stop or else I'll shoot you bastard"

Vansh shouted pretending to take out his revolver. The trick worked, for a second both the men slowed down and turned to see whether they were really on gunpoint.

"Securityyyyyy...... Aangreyyyy"

Vansh called out scaring the hell out of the men. When they found out Vansh was fooling them as the security guards were already taken care of, they increased their speed. Limping, He chased them until they disappeared in the backyard. He roamed his hawk eyes everywhere but neither Riddhima nor the men were anywhere seen. Where the fuck did they disappear, he cursed searching them behind the tree in the backyard.

His heart beat accelerated when he heard the sound of screeching of the tyres. It was coming from somewhere near to him. He stumbled to the compound wall. With greater difficulty, when he climbed it, he saw a Grey Car without numberplate dashing in front of him..he was going to jump and run behind the car, but Within second the car vanished in front of his eyes making him scream in frustration.

"Boss..What's going on?"

Aangre rushed to Vansh. He gave his hand to Vansh to help him to get down the compound wall. Before Aangre could ask anything,he earned a tight slap from Vansh.

"You are asking me this? Aren't you security head?Now don't watch my face, just Take out the car right now"

Vansh shouted grabbing Angre's collar who was shocked to see his Boss's behavior. Few minutes ago, Vansh sent him to the study to bring their project file, when he returned back with the file, Vansh was not in the room. When he heard Vansh screaming from the garden, he immediately rushed down. Other family members too gathered in the hall. Asking Aaryan to stay with everyone for sometime, Angre rushed to the backyard where He saw Vansh climbing on the compound wall. He had no idea what was going on. And now the slap? Vansh won't slap him without reason. Did.... Did someone tried to breech the security?

Angre nodded his head and did as Vansh said. Grabbing the car keys from his pocket, he rushed to parking and drove the car to the main entrance. Vansh who was already waiting at main entrance sat inside the car. As the car left from the main entrance, Vansh peeked outside and saw all his security guards lying unconscious on the floor. His anger rose and hands form a fist remembering how those two men took away Riddhima under his nose.

"Call all your men.. Circulate Riddhima's photo and ask them to find her from anywhere. Tell them to contact you if they see any Grey Suzuki car without numberplate"

Vansh asked driving like a mad man on the empty highway road roaming her head around to search the Gray car.

"Riddhima..... Riddhima is kidnapped?"

Angre gasped making Vansh tightened his hold on the steering wheel. He has to find his sweetheart anyhow. He can't waste time.. Every minute is costing him his sweetheart's life....

Using his contact, Vansh called the police Commissioner and told him about the kidnapping, whereas Angre called Aryan and informed him everything, and asked him to contact a doctor as Vansh's knees were bleeding due to the stunt that he pulled and they could need medical help anytime.

Vansh drove like a crazy man on the roads of Delhi, but all in vain. There was no trace of Riddhima till now.... He stopped the car and rested his head against the steering wheel. No way he was going to get his Riddhima by searching aimlessly like these on the streets. If he wants to bring his sweetheart back, he has to calm down and Think.. Think who could be behind this? Biggest battles can be won by using brain, and Now it was time to use his brain to save his sweetheart from those men's clutches.

"Boss, why are we taking U-turn?"

Angre asked amazed, seeing Vansh starting the car and taking the U-turn..

"We are going home Aangre. Riddhima kal subah tak ghar aajayegi"

Vansh said, with a dangerous smile on his face. Now he knew what he had to do. His confidence scared Aangre. He knew Vansh was up to something. Something big this time. Little did they knew, their one wrong step was going to turn their lives upside down.

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Precap- "Boss, Are you sure this is going work? Is Thakral going to believe your story?"

"He has no other option Angre. He will definitely try to cross check whether Riddhima is his daughter or not. It will buy us sometime to find her. "

"What if Riddhima really turns out to be his daughter?"

"I don't know Aangre. I'm just taking a chance. "

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A/N- Sorry for late updates. Had lot of exams in last few months...

Do vote, comment and don't forget to tell me your views about this part. Some of you wanted me to add Riddhima's Jealousy track, so ya added.

Also the new character Minnie is again important character of this story. You are going to like her.