Vineet and Ruhana get their wedding registered. Ruhana is touched, after all, Vineet has fulfilled his promise. She —no, they are happy, they are together. Yes, they will get married traditionally, but for now, the court marriage bit is okay. They also bag the deal and things seem fine.

Finishing up their work, Ruhana and Vineet return to Ruhana’s home. Vineet follows her into the house and finds her staring at the belongings.

“Ruu, kya soch rahi ho?” Vineet asks though he knows the answer.

“Vineet, ye mera ghar hai, meri mehnat se maine isey banaya hain. Toh ye mera pehla ghar hain. Han mere mom dad nahi hain, ab jo ho tum hi ho! Lekin fir bhi, main emotional isliye hoon, ki ab mera ghar badal gaya hain, aur ab main yahan kam  vaqt ke liye aaungi.” Ruhana says.

“Hum aayenge na. Vaise bhi, ab ye mera bhi ghar hain. Yun toh tum rukne nahi deti ho, lekin ab tum mujhe mana nahi kar sakti.” Vineet says casually.

“Han toh tum ruko idhar, main Viren ke paas jaati hoon.” Ruhana says playfully at which Vineet glares at her and they break into a burst of laughter.

“Areym team badli kar li tumne, not fair, biwi!” Vineet says.

“Haha! Everything is fair in love, Mr Singhania.” Ruhana winks at her and kisses his cheek, leaving him startled.

“Okay, toh tum mujhe akele chhod dogi?” Vineet questions innocently.

“Noo!! Wo kya hain na, maine socha ki Viren ka dhyan main rakhungi, tum mera khayal rakhna. Kyunki you know, tumhare bina main ye sab handle nahi kar sakti. I will need you today, tomorrow and forever.” Ruhana says looking into his eyes.

“I will be there always, Ruu. Main bhi akele handle nahi kar paya, utne ache se. Lekin ab hum dono ache se karenge. Viren thik ho jayega.” Vineet says, he’s desparate to see his brother fine and sound like before.

With Ruhana by her side, Vineet has got motivation and energy to handle Viren more nicely and in a better way. Ruhana entangles her fingers with his and kisses his temple. She’s blessed to have a partner like Vineet and all she wants is to live the rest of her life with the love of her life.

“Vineet, sab thik ho jayega. Trust me. Hum thik karenge –haalaton ko bhi, aur Viren ko bhi. I am ready. Zarurat ka samaan le liya hain, agar kuch chahiye hoga toh hum aate rahenge yahan. Ab ghar chalein?” Ruhana asks and Vineet nods his head.

Ruhana takes hold of her bags while Vineet takes her suitcase out of the house. Ruhana locks the house and meets the secretary of the society. She tells him that she doesn’t wish to put her home on rent and that she will pay maintenance will come time to time to take care of the house. The secretary agrees and bids farewell to Ruhana.

After that, Ruhana leaves with Vineet for his home, actually – their Home.

*****
They reach home. Vineet takes out the luggage from the dickey and they head inside holding the things. As they ring the doorbell, Savita Kaki opens the door and the duo is left astonished at the scene in front of them.

Viren is running around the house, decorating the hall with balloons and fairy lights. Yes, Vineet did tell him that he will bring Ruhana back to their home. Maybe, he’s doing it for the welcome of his new friend. Ruhana glances at Vineet and he nods negatively unknown to the scene. She makes a face at her husband and then calls Viren asking him the matter.

The young lad turns around and looks at his brother and Ruhana intently. His grin grows wider as he spots Ruhana next to his brother. He runs to her and holds her hands.

“Aap aa gayi? Ab nahi jaogi na yahan se? Bhai bole toh bhi aap nahi jaa sakti, kyunki …” he says but pauses in between.

“Kyunki? Kya karoge tum?” Ruhana asks while looking at him.

“Aapko wapas jaane ke liye meri permission leni padegi.” Viren chuckles at the moment.

“Oops! Fir agar mujhe ghar jana hua toh?” Ruhana asks.

“Toh aap mujhse puchogi. Main bhi aapke sath jaunga na!” Viren blinks his eyelids multiple times causing Ruhana and Vineet to smile.

“Aww, thik hain. Next time hum teenon chalenge. Ab wo bhi toh hamara hi ghar hai.” Ruhana smiles while Viren hugs her, locking his arms in her neck.

“Acha, aapko decoration kaisa laga?” Viren asks kiddishly.

“Beautiful. Tumne kiya?” She asks and he nods his head multiple times.

“Arey wah! Very good! Toh thik hain, aaj hum wohi karenge jo Viren kahega.” Ruhana says and she could see joy shimmering in his eyes.

“Yay! Dekha, dost meri baat maanti hain, aap nahi maante.” Viren makes a face at Vineet.

“Han han thik hain! Lekin ye na bahut dant-ti hain.” Vineet says at which Viren retorts.

“Wo aapke liye hain, mere liye toh pyaar hain, hain na?” Viren looks at Ruhana intently and she nods her head positively.

“Toh tu us ghar chala ja. Waise bhi tujhe jana hain, toh abhi ja! Main shanti se sounga!” Vineet says teasingly.

“Haww! Aap toh yahi bologe. Lekin main kyun jaun? Aap jaao! Aapko hi sona hain. Mujhe video games khelne hain. Aur wo main dost ke sath khelunga, aap jao, so jao!” Viren pushes Vineet a little towards his room.

“Arey arey! Ruhana ko andar toh aane do, Viren beta. Ab wo yahin rahegi tumhare aur Vineet ke sath. Par usey relax toh karne do.” Savita kaki intervines between the three of them.

“Okay! Aap fresh ho jao, fir hum dinner karenge. Aur uske baad video game khelenge, bhai ne new video game dilayi mujhe.” Viren chuckles softly.

Ruhana smiles and Vineet paves her way towards his bedroom which will be hers too from today. Ruhana is relaxed. She sits on the bed.

“Ruu, abhi tum shower leke change karlo. Unpacking kal karlena. Kal Sunday hai toh aaram se ho jayega.” Vineet suggests.

“Thik keh rahe ho. Main ye samaan corner mein set kar deti hoon.” Ruhana says and begins to set her suitcase and bags in one corner of the room.

“Are you happy?” Vineet asks as he moves towards her and twirls her around.

“Main bahut khush hoon, Vineet. Ab toh tum mere sath ho, aur kuch nahi chahiye mujhe.” Ruhana smiles.

“Main bhi, Ruhana. Ab mujhe lag raha hain ki sab thik ho jayega. I am sorry, maine tumse sab kuch chhupaya. Lekin ab mujhe ek nayi himmat mili hain.” Vineet says.

“I am glad tumne ye pareshani mujhse saajha karne ke baare mein socha, Vineet. I felt like I am important to you. Agar tum nahi batate toh mujhe lagta ki tum mujhe apne laayak nahi samajhte. Aur Vineet, jab hum saath hain toh sab thik ho hi jayega.” Ruhana says, intertwining their hands.

Vineet kisses her head softly and she places her head on his chest. Hearing his heartbeat is soothing to her soul and mind. Vineet too wraps his arms around her and keeps one hand on her head. They share a sweet, love-filled hug when again Viren’s scream breaks their trance. They share a glance and rush outside, and are shocked to see the scenario in front of them. Vineet sighs deeply while Ruhana looks a  little scared.

To Be Continued.

What happened to Viren? Is he alright?

How will Vineet and Ruhana handle him?

Stay tuned.