''Stop fussing like baby and get ready. We are not here to rot in the room, we are going to that party.'' Vansh tried barging in the room where Advay had locked himself. He was nervous about facing Urvi after walking out on her.

''You go, I am not coming.'' Advay whined.

''Either you get ready and join me in next 10 mins or I will call the crew and say that you are trying to commit suicide.'' That worked. After thinking for a moment , Advay stepped out looking like a grump child. ''You wouldn't have done it, right?''

Vansh smiled. ''I have my mother's genes. I do what I say.'' Moving ahead, Vansh pulled open the door gesturing Advay to step out. He did, his head hung low. Vansh shook his head, his aunt's genes were dominant  his cousin's attitude.

˘The cruise staff ha organised a welcome party for all its guests along with dinner. ''Wow! This looks just amazing.'' Vansh exclaimed entering the hall. The theme was inspired by water, and the aqua blue drapes complimented it. The sitting arrangement seemed to have been straight from the kingdom of sea.

The huge ceiling for in form of a large aquarium with colourful fishes. ''WOW! Mamu must have paid bomb for this. I mean, I wasn't that depressed for him to spend so much. '' Vansh frowned, Advay words made him think. Urvi, Advay on a same cruise with opposite rooms made him think. He shook his head, the two best friends had chalked out a perfect plan to bring the couple close. 

Leela helped Urvi to the table where their friends were seated. The group cheered for Urvi. ''Everyone looks so excited.''

''Yeah, and why shouldn't they, your father took up the maximum expense.'' Lela replied with the roll of eyes. Dhananjay had requested Urvi's friends to plan a trip and agreed to finance a cruise trip for her friends along with her. Leela had got to know this later and advice Dhananjay not to keep it from Urvi. She believed Urvi should know the truth about her take friends.

''Hey, that's fine! They too took me for trips paying my expense.''

''Yes, to a zoo and then local malls.'' Leela's words made Urvi pressed  her lips. She made a silent request about not being sarcastic when with the group. ''I will, if they stop being fake.'' Leela replied. 

The two girls made there way to the table as they heard the host announcing a dance performance . Urvi smiled at the excited guests who cheered loudly as a group of dancers walke on to the stage.

''Wow, I feel hot.'' Vansh exclaimed

''Better than Chitra?'' Advay asked

''Why are we going there?'' Vansh's demure changed. CHitra's face flashed behind his eyes reminding him of every moment he had spend with her. A sudden cheer bought him back and he joined the crowd in cheering the dance troupe.

Urvi nodded when a male friend of her whispered something her ear. She moved her eyes to the dancers but they froze meeting a pair of intense ones, staring straight at her. Suddenly the air around her turned tensed, the music and laughter seemed distant. The people and distance between them started disappearing. 

Urvi felt warmth gushing through  her body. The air seemed scarce, she parted her lips to take in as much as possible and his lips stretched into a smile, Urvi blushed. Her heart raced filled with new emotions and hope. She quickly turned her eyes away for a minute, before peeping at him through her lashes, he was still staring at her with a smile on his face and she responded with a shy smile. The past started faded as the two hearts were ready to make a new beginning.

Vansh watched the drama. ''And you wanted to stay locked''

''I still want to stay locked, but in the eyes which stole my heart. Advay replied , his eyes still locked with Urvi. Vansh shook his head, smiling he walked away from the table to join the crowd dancing on the floor. He was happy for Advay but his heart missed the pair of light eyes which once looked at him with undying love but now seemed distant. He wanted her back, the same way she was with him few days back. He danced as if it was his last day. When his feet gave up, he looked around , the people looked happy. They were celebrating, rejoicing the moment and but his heart pained in loneliness.  Stepping back, he walked away from the crowd, out of the party hall towards the deck. It was quite, and he welcomed the silence. Moving to the railing he stared at the majestic Sea, it looked dangerous as the waves shifted from dark to dull. Shutting his eyes once, Vansh recalled the one he loved with his heart. He opened his arms and screamed her name.

Leela looked around hearing the sound of the name. She had stepped out not being able to handle Urvi's fake friends. She was aware they would do all to make her feel good, and for a moment she needed fresh her. She had been enjoying her solitude until a desperate call for an unknown name took her attention. She moved to the direction of the sound. Leela watched the young guy standing at the other corner, his arms open wide facing the night sky. She just shook her head, all seemed to have lost their heads.

***

Ananaya  recalled her meeting with Dev, she tried but not once she could felt that he was pretending.  She shook her head. ''He is Netra's son, he cannot be trusted.''

''Dipika is Mahendra's daughter, yet you love her.'' Ranvijay's words echoed her ears. She felt conflicted. Ananya had seen the way Dev and Rolli looked at one another. It hurt to break her precious daughter's heart, but as a mother she wanted to be sure.

Ananya decided to talk it out, but not with Ranvijay. She wanted to know what Dipika thought of it. She had always been honest about every thing and Ananya was sure she would do the same now.

Ananya found Dipika reading in the garden. Taking a deep breath, she stepped forward , her mind preparing the sentences she needed to utter to her dear friend. It was surprising as Ananya never needed a filter with Dipika, but this was about Rolli and her nephew Dev, with whom she had started bonding now. 

''Hey!'' Ananya's voice made Dipika look up. ''Hi!'' came Dipika's happy voice.

''I...wanted to talk.''

''This why it took you so long to walk to me.'' Dipika replied.

''Were you watching me?''

Dipika smiled, shifting a little she patted the stone bench. Ananya took it. ''Since when do we need filter between us. I know you want to know what I feel about Rolli and Dev.''

''I don't trust him.''

''Then don't agree till you are ready to. Our Rolli is precious, and we should never compromise with her life.''

''But you trust him!'' Ananya said.

''I do, because I see me in him. Ananya, Vikram is my son but he has nothing of me. On the other hand, Dev is my brother's son and he none of my father and him. When I see him, I see the little boy starved of all the happiness and love he deserved as a child. But that should not influence your decision about him.''

''But I trust you.''

''Then just think as Rolli's mother and not as my sister cum friend. You will have your answers.'' Dipika concluded making Ananya smile. They were still in a discussion when a bunch of quarrelling kids approached them, demanding them to provide justice.

Ananya shook her head, Ranvijay loved interacting with the kids of the staff who lived in the premises. They were being told by their parents that Ranvijay was the king and should be respected. The kids believed that it was the job of Ranvijay and Ananya to solve the disputes as that's what kings and queens did. Ranvijay enjoyed it

''This boy broke my doll.'' A girl of four accused at 2 year old chubby boy, who had been dragged to an imaginary court by the girl's followers . Ananya stared at the four year old. Taller than her age, she looked angry. ''Ranvijay is right, this little fire ball is actually next Sitara.'' 

Dipika nodded and watched as Ananya tried to dismiss the case against the cutest convict, who seemed too happy to be there. Ananya tried to dissuade the little angry bird but the girl refused to budge. Finally, Ananya passed the sentence that little chubby convict will not receive any ice-cream for next two days.

Ananya took a breather. ''God I am happy my kids grew up.''

Dipika looked thought full. ''They still have lot of growing up to do. Vikram needs to learn a lot. They way you an bhai calmly handle all around you, he can't.''

Ananya smiled. ''He can, and he will.'' Dipika looked into her friend's eyes. She believed Ananya, she always had, because the Queen always kept her word. 

***

Since her return, Sona kept herself from Vikram. She felt hurt about he being not able to respect her decision to study or to visit her brother. She would make faces at him whenever they crossed paths.

Vikram, believed he was right but more than his beliefs , he believed on Ananya's lessons. She had asked him to take the first step , he decided to act on that.

 He watched her stomping around like an irritated child, waiting to be pacified. He watched for a moment, she went about stuffing her stuff in the huge cupboard and then dumping it on the floor. He smiled, walking to her he stood behind her. She still went about her childish tantrum. Vikram gently pulled her into his arms. 

''Someone looks angry.''

''Leave me or I will hurt you.'' She warned and he chuckled pulling her closer. ''I am sorry Sona, for everything.''

She stilled, turned and stood facing him. ''Do you mean it.'' She asked a little surprised

''Yes, I do. Can you forgive me.''

''Will you respect my choices and never stop me from visiting my brother.''

He smiled. ''Sona, I just wanted us to spend time together. We need some time together but we both have been so busy since the wedding.''

Sona looked thoughtful. ''Spending time with you doesn't mean overlooking my relationships. My brother has been my shield, he took all the hate on him Netra directed to us, and I never acknowledged it. Yet, his love for me kept growing. He has been there for me and Sagar , and now he needs me. You have to understand that.''

Vikram cupped her cheek. ''I do. And I think, its high time he gets married to Rolli and she will look after him.'' She smiled. Vikram lifted her chin up , ''I love you.''

''I know.'' She replied with a pride. He smiled, leaned to kiss her , she closed her eyes waiting for him to kiss her but instead of her lips, he pecked her cheek. ''What was that?''

''A cute peck for cute girl''

''Cute! I am supposed to be sexy to you.''

''But you are cute and I like cute.'' He replied, his arms around her waist. Sona made a face, it hurt that Vikram found her cute and not sexy. She decided  to show him that she could be sexy too. Vikram kept watching her expressions, he knew what was running in her head. In a way, he too was excited to know what was her next will be.

***

''Hukum, you were right. There is someone who is trying to hurt Devansh Singh.'' Hemant informed. 

Ranvijay nodded. ''Get deep Hemant. Though brave, Dev isn't the experienced one. He needs time to be ready. Meanwhile, I will see how to stop any further accident.''

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