Aryan was Shocked.....

"Arti tum yaha??" he mumbled in shock  But then
Karthik lunged at him....furiously.....and held him by his neck.....but Aryan punched him...in the face....and But Karthik  sobered up soon ..and kicked Aryan hard in the gut.....
"Aaryaaann!!!!" Riddhima screamed...he was startled...and stumbled aside....it was narrow miss.....Arti had thrown a vase towards him......it hit the wall near him and broke....he got back from the shock...only to be tackled to the ground by Karthik...

While Arti went towards... Riddhima....and slapped her back and forth...... only to be pushed to the floor by Aryan...he stood between Arti and Riddhima....

He glanced back at Riddhima...The white  handkerchief was Red.... Soaking red....due to the continuous Hitting her bleeding increased....he was busy..tending to Riddhima wounds......but was forcefully pulled back....by his collar....he started again fight with Arti and Karthik...he was  good at beating and tackling both of them....but his difficulty increased when all the goons came inside hearing the sound.....with sticks and knives....with that Karthik and Arti got back on their feet and smirked.....

"Kill him!!" Karthik ordered and went out of the room

That's when the goons lunged at him...with knives.....he was defending pretty well when one guy came from the back.....Aryan turned at the last minute...but was punched so hard that he stumbled back.....and two of the buff guys caught...and twisted his hands to the back.....he was struggling to get free.....when a goon neared him with a knife🔪

But was eventually hit in the head by Riddhima....who had got a Wooden stick  in her hand....she swung it back and forth and got rid of the last two guys...Aryan smiled and both hi-fied eachother....and held hands and ran off from the room.....they almost came to the front  door...but we're surrounded by atleast 15-20 goons.....not knowing how to tackle all of them.....Aryan stood ahead taking his defensive stance putting Riddhima behind him..... shielding her from everyone.....

That's when Karthik and Arti entered the scene.....
"Game over Aryan Raisinghania!" Karthik said with a smirk and pointed a gun...at him....

''Karthik! What the Fuck!!'' Riddhima yelled at him

"Jo koi bhi mere aur mere Riddhima k beech aayegaa usse marna hogaa!!!" Karthik yelled back.....and a gun shot was heard....followed by ,"AHHHH!"
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Karthik's Gun slipped from his Hand...as the bullet pierced his hand.....all of them looked at the door to see.....Angrey had shot him.....and Vansh lunged towards Karthik.....pushed him to the floor...and started throwing Angry Punches at him....while Angad , Veeranshu , Ranveer and Angrey spread out in different directions and started beating all the goons.....even Aryan went towards them and started Fighting.....

"Ayyee!! Leave them!!! Warna yeh maregi!!!"A voice yelled... everyone's head whipped to the direction to see....

Arti along with Riddhima standing near the door....She had pointed gun at Riddhima's head with one hand...while the other hand was choking her..... Riddhima had no energy to thrash around.....due to her hangover and head injury....she was on the verge of passing out and was barely conscious

"Chodo usse arti!!" Vansh said Menacingly getting up and trying to walk closer to Arti...while all the others were looking at her Angrily

"Kyu chodun?? Humaare beech mei jo aarahi hai....aaj isse khatam kar doongi!! Phir hum saath mei Khushi khushi reh sakte hai!!isse abhi khatam kardoongi!! " Arti was repeated the same thing over and over again..... strangling Riddhima....who was breathless already...

That's when a ear piercing scream erupted from Arti......and her grip on Riddhima loosened as she fell back because Aliya hit her head with a stone....but before Riddhima could fall....Rhea and Siya caught her.... Ishani came up and started beating Arti over and over again.....with Aliya's help....

Vansh Ran towards Riddhima....and took her in his lap....and tried waking her up....but she already fainted due to strangling....

"Vansh sochne ka time nahi hai chalo.....mei gaadi nikaalta hoon!" Ranveer said hastily running ahead....vansh followed him with Riddhima in his Arms....still bleeding and breathing faintly.....

They drove off and reached the hospital....
Riddhima was taken for the treatment.... Ranveer was now a crying mess...
Vansh had always seen him as an Arrogant , Egoistic but strong willed man....but seeing the same person breaking down now....Vansh felt bad....he slowly went towards him and rubbing his back.... Ranveer turned....his eyes red due to the crying.....So Vansh hugged him...to pacify and show that he understands the agony...Vansh knew how it hurts if something ever happened to Ishani or Siya and in this case Riddhima happens to be Ranveer's only beloved little sister it would hurt more .....And surprisingly Ranveer Reciprocated...It was a much needed support for Ranveer...but he was still sobbing......while Vansh rubbed his back....

Everyone reached the hospital.....and froze in shock! Seeing Ranveer and Vansh's position...
"Kya mei bhi vahi dekh rahi hoon jo tum sab dekh  rahe ho!?" Aliya whispered to Ishani...

"Haa.." Ishani , Siya and Rhea Replied in unison still in shock...

Ranveer and Vansh were startled by a series of Gasps that echoed in the silent corridor....both pulled out of the hug...stepped back but looked at eachother with awkward half smiles....

"Hogayi dosti I guess!" Angad whispered to Others near him... everyone smiled with tears....Aryan went for Treatment...The doctor came out of Riddhima's ward

And was overwhelmed with questions...of the worried family members...
"Well yeah! The patient is fine now....other than the blood loss....she has few bruises here and there....the head injury isn't much serious....will heal in few days...she probably has a hangover.... that's why she's wasn't able to be conscious....I have given the sedatives.....she needs rest now!" The doctor finished

After a long Argument about who would stay....it was decided that Ranveer and Aliya will stay with her.... disheartened everyone went away but not before saying that they would comeback early in the morning.....

Both Aliya and Ranveer waited outside....
"Babe..."

"Shut up Mr.Sehgal!!"

"Babe... don't do this to me ...Call me Ranvi please!? Pretty please!?"Ranveer said pleadingly leaving his Usual attitude aside for his woman

Aliya just turned to the other side
"I would call you that...only if Babydoo calls me Bhabhidoo again!!Until then forget it?!''

"But babe..."

"No-nonsense Mr.Sehgal....you were culprit...but I'm enduring the consequences.....I want my bestie back...my babydoo back!!" Aliya said

"I know...I was wrong...to behave that way with her....I would never wish to hurt her you know it....but day by day I felt she grew more aggressive and arrogant....I just wanted to discipline her.....she's not just a sister...she's my kid....my first child....I just wanted what's best for her ....for her to learn to admit her mistakes...and to take opinions of elders that's it.....I didn't know she would get severely hurt and I never knew she was enduring insults behind my back.....I promise I will be more careful about her!" Ranveer said sighing

"It's ok...I can understand....but as you said she's still a kid....and also the pampered child of the family....she will take time to understand and adjust to certain things and may at times behave stubborn or arrogant....now take Rhea....she also gets cranky for no reason... Yelling at her for that mood would only make things worse....So we as elders must understand and take things easy on them....not that I say leave her as per her wish...but take it slowly...mould her lovingly.....This might take time...but surely it will bear fruits....and yeah this is the last time you use your cold tone with her....!" Aliya replied

"Yes Madam...I would never use my cold tone.....and yes as per your advice...I would take things slow with her...." Ranveer said and they both shared a hug....and he kissed her forehead

"Accha ..you sure you don't hide anything to me??"Aliya asked out of the blue....and Ranveer was so startled by the sudden questioned...that he stiffened a bit even though he was good at hiding his emotions most of the time....but Aliya could surely see through his facade...so it was no big deal for her to  know what he feels many a times....

Many a times being the key word

"Aahh...kuch nahi!" He managed to say with a slight chuckle but his smile didn't reach his eyes

''Really??" Aliya asked smirking....now that Ranveer was scared would be an understatement...he was petrified....

"A-a.."

"Tumhe vansh pasand aagaya naa?? " Aliya asked teasingly wiggling her eyebrows..

"Huh!? Ha..I mean no!'' Ranveer said frantically...to which Aliya laughed...

"Ha ha maalum hai....the way he consoled you and you accepting it....and I like the way you loosened up a bit and let him take your Babu in his embrace.....look at you.....you don't even look pissed about it ....but last time you were just going on yelling at every poor guy that you met just because you were angry at him for taking your Babu in his arms!" Aliya said chuckling a bit

"I hope you guys will make good friends!" Aliya finished with a genuine smile.....that's when Ranveer's phone pinged with a message...

"Uh! Um...babe I have an important call..i need to attend and Do you want anything??" He asked Aliya

"No-nope....you go I'll take care of Babydoo!" Aliya replied smiling

_______________Time Skip______________

2am:
Otherside In Beach Resort:

Near the pool a person is sitting...and drinking.....

It's Vansh....He was frustrated.....eyes dark red from drinking so much....and crying.....he angrily threw some bottle at random direction that eventually fell into the pool...he felt a hand on his shoulder
"Vansh!" Angre called

"Kyaa hai!?" He said rudely

"Look....galati sab se hui hai....uski halat kisi se dekhi nahi jaa rahi hai!but sabse badi baath..... Riddhima theek...sahi salamat waapis aagayi hai.....tum agar ab aise piyoge...toh kal usko kon jaake dekhegaa huh??"Angre asked

"Kal utne ke baad voh sabse milegi right? Toh tujhe bhi vaha ho na chahiye yaa nahi??" Angre continued

"Your right...m-mujhe vaha ho na chahiye...." Vansh realised

"So good....chalo..bottles chodo...aur chalo tumhe room mei chod deta hoon!" Angre said... helping him stand and took him to the room.....helped him lay on the bed...and put duvet over him.....

He came out of the room......and went inside his room...... It was a silent night.....but as soon as he shut the door he heard Footsteps.....he carefully took his The Sig Sauer P320

....and slightly opened the door and saw a shadow moving....