After dinner Ruhaan marched upstairs to his room, while his brother Saad and Eira kept trying to cheer up Rooh. He was loathing her presence in his life, haveli and everywhere. He was literally hating the fact that his parents too was trying to make her feel home.

He sighed inhaling the fresh cool air. The month was starting October, inviting the winters. He felt a soft tap on his shoulder. Knowing the owner he smiled charmingly.

"Mama" he called, his mother smiled and caressed his cheek.

"Ruhaan, kal Ruby ki barsi h, unki kabar par chadar or phool chara dena ap?" She said softly. He frowned and said, "ap muje hi kyu bhejti h? Meri mama sirf ap h!" He says feeling uneasiness. He hates the the fact, that Ziya remembers Ruby's death anniversary and birthday too.

"Aese nhi bolti, ap humare bete h, lekin.. ye baat

"Mama bss ap or kuch nhi bolna kya ap mujse pyaar nhi karti?" He asked like a small kid.

"Apni jaan se zyda, or Saad se bhi zyda" she says chuckling. He chuckled.

She cupped his cheeks and said, "Ruhaan, Rooh se itni nafrat mat karo"

He frowned more, "mama yakeen kare muje usse koi problem nhi h, bss i hate the fact uske paas meri Nisa ka dil h" he said in low voice.

"Nisa kabhi apki thi hi nhi beta, ap btao, aaj agar uske paas Nisa ka dil h, toh kya wo Rooh ka wajood nhi ban chuka h? Agar Rooh apke liye na hoti toh kya Nisa apko kabhi sach kyu na batati?" She said softly caressing his cheek. She knew he was running from the truth.

A long tear escaped his eye. "I loved her mama" he said with cracked voice.

"Koi baat nhi, mohabbat yahi hoti h, jisse ap mohabbat karo or wo apko chahe zaruri nhi h, mohabbat ke usool bade ulte h" she said smiling painfully.

"Kya me aesi life deserve nhi karta? Jesi ap or baba h, jese Saad or Eira h? Nezi phupho or phupha h?" He asked softly.

"Bilkul karte ho meri jaan, lekin wo mohabbat, wo sukoon apne Rooh me talash karni h, nikkah karlo Ruhaan" she said making his eyes widened.

"Apni saari baate ek dafa ek trfa rkh do, or uss bachi ka socho, ek masoon bachi wo saza bhugat rahi h jo uska juram hi nhi? Usse kabhi maa baap ka pyaar nhi mila, Nisa ne usse chhat di, padaya, lekin maa baap ki kami koi puri nhi kar sakta na? Ap reh lenge humare or wajid sahab ke bina bataye? Or toh or... uske moh bole maa baap ne unhe yaha bhjene ke badle Neziha appo se pese tak liye! Ab ap sochiye uspe kya beet rahi hogi" she said with tears in her eyes.

His eyes widened at such information. "Kya?" Ziya nodded and said, "ap hi akhiri umeed h uski, umeed mat thorna.. bhen apki bhi h, makhafat e amal ki chakki sabke hisse ka phisti h" she said warning him. He bowed down and she caressed his hair.

"Me koshih karunga, apke liye, apni bhen ke liye, insaniyat ke liye.. lekin me usse mohabbat nhi kar paonga" he said the last part to himself.

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The very next morning, Rooh did her regular routine and got ready for university. She strolled downstairs, she was about to enter the dinning area when Eira startled her making her yell loudly.

"Appi! Apne dara diya hume" she said pouting. Eira giggled and said, "abhi dara kar aa rahi hu saad ko!" They both giggled.

All arrived, only he was missing. She didn't cared much and started having her breakfast. She smiled at Saad and Eira. Who filled each others plate. She looked at them longingly and smiled sadly.

Bringing her back to reality, he said his salam in his most dominating voice. She flinched and gathered herself digging in her plate. He saw her and sat down beside her, Ziya smiled at him. He reciprocated the small softly.

"Ruhaan, Aaj Hyzin se mil lena. Wo puch rha tha tume, or Gaffar bhi.. " Wajid Sahab said clearing his throat. Ruhaan nodded.

He eyed her who was barely eating anything. He was aware that his mother was watching him, so he poured juice in her glass.

He softly forwarded it to her. She being in her own bubble didn't noticed him. Eira smirked and leaned closer to Rooh. Ruhaan's eyes widened. He knew what will Eira do! So he quickly pulled Rooh, making her gasp and land on his chest. Her sweet fragrance made him shiver.

Eira again startled her yelling boooo!

Rooh flinched and held her dupatta near her heart breathing heavily. Ruhaan frowned and said, "Eira, don't scare her... "

"Ohooo fikar hmmmm" Eira said wiggling her eyebrows.

While Rooh was literally shivering. Saad too frowned and said, "eiru, she is shivering,.. Rooh beta are you ok? Have water.."

Ruhaan slowly parted away, peeking at her face he saw her all ready to cry.

"Hey.. its ok... Rooh breath... " he said patting her back.

Shivering, she took breaths and gulped nervously. Ziya and Wajid shared a look. Ziya gave a small nod and Wajid smiled.

"Hume.. jana.. chahye" Rooh managed to say and stood up gathering her belongings.

"Ruhaan drop my daughter" Wajid said narrowing his eyes.

Ruhaan nodded and kissing his mother's forehead, which made Wajid sulk! He went out following her.

She was about to move out of the main gate when he called her, "Rooh" she stopped at her track and slowly turned.

"I.. am ...sorry... humne ap par khudse nhi gire.. the.. or aainda aesa nhi .. hoga... " she blabbered looking down at her nails. Which were grown beautifully.

He stared at her face and said, "kya badbada rahi ho?" She looked at him and nodded in no.

"Come let me drop u" he said softly.

She gulped nervously and quickly sat in the car, before he could say anything. During the whole drive, she was quite and so was he.

"Tum free kab hogi? I will pick u up" he said stopping the car infront of her university.

She paused adjusting her shawl and turning to him, she softly said, "tabiyat thik h apki?"

He raised his eyebrows.

"Nhi matlab itne salike se ap baat kar nhi sakte na, Isliye bss puch rahe h" she said shrugging.

He glared her.

"This is not the answer to my question" he said in firm voice.

"I can manage" she whispered and ran out.
He shooked his head and took a deep breath.

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"Hello aunty" Roohi said sweetly.

"Hello beta" Neziha said smiling at her. She just arrived now. The whole drive she was stealing his glances! She loved mafias. It was like her fictional dream coming true.

"Rehab, pyaari ko unka room dikhao" Neziha purposely said soo that they can keep their conversation ongoing.

Rehan hummed and she quickly followed him. Admiring his huge mansion. She smilsd wholeheartedly saying, "tum ameero ka sahi h, aese chuninda colours laate kaha se ho? Or jo colour utha lo, tumara aesthetics ban jata h!" She said giggling.

He could help but smile at her words. She was a way too cute.

"Tum chup nhi reh sakti hena" he said pushing the door open.

She nodded in no.

She gasped at the room interior and squealed like a kid. Rehab couldn't take his eyes off. He managed hardly to look away and say, "you get fresh, me dinner bhijwata hu" she hummed.

Before he could leave she asked,"Mr. Mafia?"

He stopped and hummed. Without looking back.

"Don't worry about anything, me apko zyda preshan nhi karungi" she said sensing his tension.

He just gave a nod.

After having dinner, she asked one maid to show her around the whole mansion. She happily browsed the whole house and ended up entering into Nisa's room.

She was stunned too see A familiar face in a picture album. She quickly ran back to her room and locked herself.

Pacing back and forth, she chewed her nails "matlab inki lover ya biwi, wo meri trha dikhti thi, Isliye ye mujse shadi kar rahe h!?" She mumbled rubbing her forehead.

She was too quick to jump on any conclusions!

Meanwhile Neziha entered her room. She smiled nervously at the old lady.

"Kya soch rahi thi Roohi?" Neziha asked patting her head.

"Kuch nhi aunty" she said smiling.

While Rehab involved himself in his office work and also made a mental note, to forget Rooh and focus only on his one and only Roohi. Being an obedient son. He will make sure to give all rights to Roohi. Only Roohi.

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Wrapping his files, he dialled Gaffar's no and Also called Hyzin to meet up a coffee shop.

"Saad me ja rha hu" Ruhaan said to his brother who was typing something on laptop.

"Ok, bhai uss coffee shop se na kuch pastries le le Eira ko pasand h, or muje time nhi h so plz" Saad said requesting.

"Sure" he said patting his shoulder and drove to the destination, he checked the time. It was 5 something. "Rooh ghar hogi abhi" he thought.

As he reached the coffe shop. Hyzin and Gaffar waved at him. He waved back. Sharing a brotherly hug. They chattered.

"Bro lets order. Me is soo hungry!" Gaffar said licking his lips.

"Haa bhai, ladka bhuka h, aaj toh JK ne nastha bhi nhi diya.. " Hyzin teased him. Ruhaan chuckled and called a waitress.

As the waitress approached, she noted down their orders and went.

They got busy discussing some mafia issues. While Here, Rooh, got up dressed in her waitress uniform. Happy with her small yet fair paying job. Grabbed the notepad and pen. To pen down the orders.

She stroll towards the table of younge boys who smirked at her. She gulped nervously, streching her dress down more.

"Your order sir" she said meekly.

"You!" Said one and all laughed loudly scaring the poor gurl.

While here the other waitress brought up their order and fidgeting her fingers she said, "sir can you plz help us"

Gaffar stood up asking, "what happen miss? Muje btao"

Hyzin pulled him back, "btao teir biwi ko!" He quickly nodded in no.

"Sir some young boys are troubling my classmate" she said gasping at Rooh who was shivering!

Their tables where in opposite corners.

Ruhaan stood up and asked, "kaha btaye miss?" He asked politely. She pointed towards them and Ruhaan aas doomed! His eyes widened too see Rooh wiggling being in one's hold.

He clenched his jaw. Taking quick steps and punched the boy and the whole group disappeared. Gaffar recognised them and said, "i will take care of them!"

Within fraction of seconds, Rooh landed on the ground with a thud!!

He quickly patted her cheek. Taking her in his arms. Her tear stained face made him more furious.

"Hyzin yaha ka cctv footage lelo, I want them to regret whole life!" He said gritting his teeths.

"I will, but who is she to uh" Hyzin asked not knowing.

"Bhabi h humari, she is soon to be Rooh Ruhaan Alam Shah" Gaffar said smiling and Ruhaan scooped her in his arms.
His heart beated aloud today! He hated to see any female being abused, troubled.

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