Ch 4.

Riddhima came home after enduring an emotional turmoil and a night attending emergencies. Tiredness was clearly visible on her face. Moreover,the effects of painkiller injections were  making her look pale and weak.

She walked towards their room and was about to enter when the memories of last night crept up in her mind.

Tears automatically made its way,grazing her cheeks. She closed her eyes tightly and let them fall. Mustering courage,she slowly opened the door and went inside to find Vansh sleeping on her side.

A small,sad smile crept up on her face,seeing his intensity of love,as she kept her bag on the sofa and took her clothes and went for a shower,without disturbing him.

She came out after having a relaxing cold shower. Though she felt relaxed physically but her mind was going back to last night's happenings,every time. She wiped her tears but whimpered in pain,as the tears stung her wounds.

She applied an antiseptic cream and was about to leave when she turned and accidentally her hands hit Vansh's arms,making her stumble. Before she could hurt herself,Vansh caught her in his protective embrace.

Their eyes locked with each other. Vansh made her stand properly and took her in a bone crashing hug,drowning himself in her thick black tresses. He was happy to see her.. 

Riddhima was shocked by his behaviour and was about to reciprocate when his rude behaviour and words replayed in her mind. She gently placed her swollen palms on his arms and broke the hug,making Vansh look a little hurt.

"Woh. Daadi niche bula rahi hai breakfast keliye.. Aap jaldi fresh hoke niche aajaiye..", saying this,she was about to leave when Vansh held her hand and pulled her towards him. She crashed on his well built chest and both of them fell on the bed.

Riddhima wriggled in his embrace,struggling to move away. The more she tried to come out,the more he tightened his hold around her.

At last,she started to sob and tears fell on his face. He knew that it was due to him that she cried and he hated her tears. He raised his palms and wiped them away. He rolled over,making her lie under him.

Riddhima couldnt control her emotions and pulled him for a tight hug. She continuously muttered her apologies near his ears,while he placed feather like kisses on her face to calm her down.

"I am sorry,my love..." Vansh apologized from the depth of his heart. She looked at him in amazement and replied as she caressed his face, "Its okay,Vansh.. Mujhe samajhna chahiye thha.. Meri bhi galti thhi na!! I am sorry,Vansh.."

"Nahi Riddhima.. Galti meri hi hai... Tumhe sach na batake bohut hurt kiya hai.. Tumne itne mehnat karke sab kuch kiya,par maine sab kuch barbaad kardia... Infact,yeh birthday aur zyada special hota,agar main waisa nahi karta.. After all,yeh mera pehla birthday hota tumhare saath shaadi ke baad!! Tumhe meri wajah se itni chotein aayi aur ek uff tak nahi kiya!! I am really sorry again,Riddhu.." Vansh apologizes.

He took her hand which was injured and placed a sloppy kiss to soothe her pain,leaving his lips to linger on that spot,for a while. She felt blissfully happy. He again brought his face forward and bent down to place some feather like kisses on her arms. She closed her eyes and held his arms,tightly.

"Maine tumhe bohut dard diya hai na,Riddhu? I am really sor..." He couldnt finished when she placed her finger above his lips,making him silent.

"Ssshhh!!! Main toh woh baat kab ki bhul chuki hu,Vansh.. Aap bhi bhul jaaiye!!! Hum ek dusre ke saath hai,khushi khushi,yahi bohut badi baat hai.. Haan,main hurt huyi thhi par yeh dukh toh aapke uss dukh ke saamne bohut chota hai.. Itna seh kaise lete hai aap?" She said,joining their foreheads,cupping his face.

He didnt want to reply and lose this moment. She placed a sloppy kiss on his cheeks and replied, "Agar aap comfortable nahi hai,toh koi baat nahi!! Jis baat se aapko dukh pohcchi hai,uske baare mein humein baat nahi karni,thik hai??"

He laid down beside her and opened his arms,inviting her in her embrace. She blushed big time,and hid herself in his warm embrace.

Vansh missed this moment a lot. He tightened his hold around her and pecked her hair. She laid her head on his chest and placed a kiss over his heart,assuring him that she will always remain by her side.

"Baahon ke darmiyaan,
Do pyaar milrahe hai,
Jaane kya bole mann,
Dole sunn ke badan,
Dhadkan bani zubaan.."

Precap: Ek Dil Ek Jaan... RiAnsh ka pehla karwachauth.