''Raksha calm down, Advay isn't a kid.'' Ananya tried to pacify Raksha over the phone as latter kept crying over her son who refused to answer any calls. The family watched Ananya trying all she could but Raksha seemed agitated. 

Ananya's eyes moved met that of Vikram, he nodded and walked out to look for his missing cousin. 

''Is everything fine?'' Shivangi asked

''All is okay mom, Raksha is overreacting. She should give some space to Advay. He isn't a kid anymore''

''But where could he go and he never behaves this way.'' Shivangi's voice came concerned 

''I think everything was rushed for Advay and Urvi. They are kids, they have long way to go, but it was handled poorly.''  

Ananya pacified her family . Just  as they  all decided to disperse, Advay stepped in. ''Can I stay here for few days.'' The family took a sigh of relief as Ranvijay shook his head.

''Sona, please help your stupid brother in law to settle down, while I speak to his mother.'' Sona nodded taking Advay along. 

Advay sat like a statue as Sona supervised the staff who arranged the utilities in the room. She waited for the staff of leave, and then sat next to Advay.

''Why did you leave?''

''What do you think I should have done then?'' He asked

''You couldn't say no, to her.'' Sona concluded. His eyes met her smiling ones and he quickly turned away.

''I was pained by my family's betrayal.''

''Yet, you couldn't refuse. Don't lie, but have  you made up your mind about her?'' He stayed quite , not sure how to answer that. Sona squeezed his  hand, ''I think I understand what you feel, but just think before you take any decision.'' He nodded. She got up to leave but then stopped.

''You would have said yes if she was normal.'' He looked up and she smiled. ''Good Night Advay, I hope you find your answers.''

Sona stepped out to come face to face with Dipika, who had come down to put some sense into her nephew's head.  She smiled. ''Good job! Anyways, we are leaving for Suryagarh tomorrow. Go get some sleep.''

''I will see Anna and Patti!'' Dipika nodded and then smiled when Sona squealed in delight.

***

Veer watched his loving wife who went about packing her small bag for her next day trip. ''What are you looking at?'' She asked stuffing a case in her bag.

''I am proud that you finally took this decision.''

 Dipika huffed. ''I should have done it earlier. I owe this to him.''

''Hey, don't be hard on yourself.''

She huffed, memories flashing in her mind. ''I saw him when he was few hours old. I wasn't allowed anywhere near him. Still, I would sneak in and play with him. It pained Veer, it pained when Sitara kept her knife at this throat to save me.'' She took a pause. ''He is the first kid I loved as my own, but then all that happen.''

''Its never late.'' He assured. She nodded, ''I will teach him what my granny once taught me and helped me fight.''

''Yes, he needs to gather his stuff. My Rolli can't wait all her life.''

Dipika stared at Veer shocked. ''You are okay...with them.''

''Yes, why shouldn't I be? Dev is a great guy, and we should help him.'' She grinned wider, her arms around her husband. Dipika hadn't been calm after meeting Neelambari as guilt kept creeping deep in her heart. In all that transpired between her family, Dev was the one to suffered the most. She decided to help him , not for Rolli but because he was the first child who made her feel grown up.

She knew who was doing what, it was time show who the boss was.''

***

''Guys I am fine, can we just drop the topic.'' Urvi tried convincing her worried parents and grand parents.

''I should have never agreed for this. That boy insulted my Urvi.'' Nandini Chauhan, Urvi's mother simmered in anger about the way Advay treated her daughter.

''I think, we should have  spoken in private  before introducing them in public.'' her father concluded

Urvi looked from one to another. She deiced to silence all of them, ''Answer this guys, if it was Advay in my place. Would you still want your normal daughter to a crippled guy.''

''Dare you called yourself that...again'' Four voices boomed in chorus making Urvi surrender.

''I am tired, can we call the night.'' Nandini nodded, her eyes moved to the help who move to help Urvi.

''You love him don't you ?'' Urvi froze at the words.She never expected her long time friend and help who read her easily. Leela had been with Urvi since they were kids. There never had been a secret between them but there was one thing that Urvi kept hidden her heart and deep. 

''Its late, you should sleep.''

Leela smiled. Urvi wasn't ready an she decided to let it be. Switching off the lights, Leela stepped out and Urvi allowed her tears to come down. She had been holding them for long. Yes, she loved Advay. For years, he had been introduced to her as her partner and she had accepted it that way. Her heart falling for him, even without meeting him. 

Now, when he walked out on her , her heart split into two. She couldn't stand  her family accusing him. She could still feel his eyes locked with hers. With a huff, she turned to her left.  She had to get him out of her mind and decided to accept the invitation of her friends. A holiday seemed to be a good idea. Only if she knew what future held.

***

Chitra gave one final look to the Royal kitchen, she was self appointed kitchen supervisor and no one stopped her. She checked everything , switched off the lights and moved to the door to be blocked. A tall silhouette blocked her path taking a  step to her. She stepped back , he took another step pushing the door shut behind him. She stepped back till there was no where to go. 

Vansh placed his palm against the wall, leaning to her face level. ''You had interest in dramatics!'' It was a statement. She lowered her eyes, he leaned further. 

''If you so wanted to get rid of me, why is my  old t-shirt on you.'' He asked wrapping the sleeve of her tshirt around his finger, pulling it little harder.

''I didn't know it was yours.''

''Mom had asked you donate the old clothes. All are gone but this one.'' He pointed.

''I thought it to be Vikram hukum's''

Vansh brushed his lips on her forehead. ''Just answer why, and I won't bother you again.'' His words stung her heart. She shut her eyes tight, silence seemed better than explanation right now .

''We aren't going anywhere till you answer me''

''What do you want to hear?''

''The reason of your behavior. Why are you ignoring me?''

''Why don't you ask that to yourself? Do you realise you are turning selfish. You have started making decision for me. You don't respect my choice of friends. Leave me, you have forgotten how to respect your own family. '' She took  a pause. ''Okay, answer this. What wrong have your sister done to you? From what I remember, she took care of you like every sister does. You are always around your brother like a tail then why this coldness against your sister.''

''You blame your parents for loving her more. Answer this, who got all the love for years when they both were not here. I know you cannot answer this but I will answer it for you, She is better than you and that what's your problem is. You are here pushing me to reason, but not once you sat with your sister , who is fighting her battle alone. You claim to be heart broken but have you once realised what is she going through? If you can't be with her, don't make things difficult for her.''

''She is with a guy who shot my dad''

Chitra pushed him hard. ''Your brother married the woman who spied on us. Yet, she is your sister now. If she can be welcomed, why can't him? Are you going stop your aunt as well? '' he stayed quite. 

''accept it, you are jealous of her.'' He stared at her in that darkness and could read the accusation in her eyes.''

''For this, you broke what we had.''

''Let me rephrase it, if you can't keep what you had for your own. You will do the same to me.''

''You won't understated.''

''Yes, when you have no answer to logical questions, understanding seems a distant thing.''

''Chitra, this all to separate us.'' He tried to explain

''Then they are doing me a favour. A guy who fails to understand his own will never understand me.'' Before Vansh could answer, the room came to light.

''Are you fine Chitra?'' Rolli's voice echoed the space. Vansh stepped back walking away. Rolli moved to Chitra, ''Was he bothering you?''

''He thinks Hukum is trying to distance us.''

''Do you believe the same?'' Rolli asked

''No, If he can accept the one who tried to kill, I am still the safe.'' Rolli caressed the younger girl's cheek. I am glad he chose you. It proves he still has some brains left.''  Chitra smiled, she decided  to walk Chitra to her quarters before calling the night.

***

''Is it important for you to go?'' Vikram asked annoyed as he watched her getting ready to leave with his mother.

''Vikram, I am going see my family and its the matter of 2 days.''

''Yes, right. I am the only one looking forward to some us time. All you care is ....''

''What? Say it. ''

''Nothing. Happy journey.'' He was about to leave but her words halted him. ''You have been chosen to be the successor of a great man. If you can, then learn to understand others the way he does. I feel I on't know you anymore.''

They stared at one another for long before she broke the eye lock. Sona picked her stuff, leaving the room. She couldn't understand why Vikram had started acting so unreasonable. 

Sona walked to the vehicle, her face devoid of any excitement. She greeted her family with a smile but couldn't hide her pain from the experienced eyes. Dipika waited for her to get in. She gave Ananya a hug. ''I will talk to him. You handle her.''

Dipika nodded get in, it was time to put some sense into the kids.

***

''What are thinking wife?'' Ranvijay asked when he found his wife lost on the porch. 

''Thinking about kids. Vikram has turned Neanderthal. He just doesn't let her breathe.''

''Blame it on genes.'' Ranvijay replied tongue in cheek. Ananya stared at him. ''I am serious.''

''Then what have you thought about it wife?''

''Need to put some sense into his head.'' She replied determined

Ranvijay pulled her closer. ''Its their journey, let them fight their way.''

''Then the boat goes own. And if its their journey, why are you helping Dev?'' She raised a brow at him. He chuckled. ''Fine have your way. So what's the plan?''

''Nothing much. Vicky should be reminded of some lessons he has forgotten.'' He followed her inside with smile on his lips. ''Anu, we too had our own issues.''

She stopped and then twirled around. ''Yes, but we never took it out of this suite. Plus, I never bugged you about the honeymoon. Hell, you never took me on  honeymoon and I think that is going to cause a major trouble between us Ranjvijay Rathore.'' He laughed 

''Fine, I will take you on a honeymoon and we can have another Vansh or Rolli.'' 

She gave him a are you kidding me look. Ranvijay took a step and pulled her in a hug. ''I trust you, and I know you will do the right thing.'' 

''Ranvijay Mad Rathore, with you on my side. Everything will always be right.''

''Then trust me on Dev.''

She stilled and stepped back. ''He will always be the guy who tried to kill you.''

Ranvijay took a step forward, he held her arms. ''Its time we end the anger an hatred. We have fought a lot, first Brijesh and then Netra. Let's give the one a chance who deserves it. Dev deserves a chance.''

Her face turned hard, and eyes glassy. ''I am quite because he matters to Dipika. If he was no one, he wouldn't be alive. I already gave him chance to live, no more.'' With that she walked away, leaving Ranvijay in his thoughts. He felt proud of her love. He smiled into the darkness. ''I know you Ananya, your heart will melt and I know how.''

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Next- ''She will never forgive me.'' Dev said, his head hung low. Dipika lifted his chin up. ''Then stop showing how good you are. Show her, that you can love the way she does. You will have to be the best man for Rolli.''

''I cannot be Ranvijay Rathore.''

'No one can, but you can learn. With me.'' She hugged her nephew  with a decision to help him in winning Ananya.