''Vansh!'' A soft touch on his shoulders woke Vansh up from his thoughts. he had bee very quite since the day Chitra left. He swallowed the dryness , stretched his lips to face his mother. '' DOn't try and hide behind that smile of yours.''

''I am not mom.'' She chuckled. ''I know you even before you stepped into the world. Out with it and Now.''

''I am scared.''

''Of what?''

''Losing Chitra.''

''Why? You don't trust her or your love?''

He looked straight into his mother's eyes. ''Since I have understood this feeling, I have loved just her. She is perfect mom. I fear someone might steal her from me or she would find someone better than me.''

Ananya stared at her son. She understood his fears but comforting or agreeing to the fears was not her thing. She moved a little closer. ''You don't trust her''

''No Mom! I trust her.'' He shot. ''But I don't trust this distance.''

''Vansh, people can be together whole life yet distant, and some stay poles apart yet close. The only thing that matters is the depth of your feelings.''

''Still mom, what if chooses some one else?''

Ananya smiled. ''Then do what your dad did to get his love.'' That got her his full attention. ''You know son, had the situation been vice versa, I would done the same.''

Vansh scanned his mother from head to toe. ''Mom, he his over six feet.''

''Size doesn't matter, feelings and determination do.'' 

He rolled his eyes.''And how would you do that.'' Ananya opened her mouth but he immediately stopped her. ''No, please don't. I don't wish to hear how you would have done it.'' Ananya laughed throwing her head back, her son managed to guess her reply. He shook his body dramatically. ''You are such a drama mom.''

''That's talent.'' She countered. Ananya cupped his cheek. ''Your dad taught me go against all limits to win what your desire, and if required, I will do it for you.'' He hugged her. ''I am still scared.''

''Don't be!'' She rubbed his back. Ananya didn't wanted to push more, but her mind was ready to slowly make Vansh revive his dreams and passion. Her son was ready to be Vikram's biggest support.

***

''Stop pulling my top.'' Leela slapped MaanAdvay 's hand who had gone cold feet after discovering that the chances of getting caught were high

''I am nervous.''

''What kind of man you are?''

''How many kind do you know? And how do you spot the difference?'' He shot feeling insulted

''Don't ask irrelevant questions!''

''Then don't be so judgmental.'' . He shot back. The duo took a corner to locate the couple. Leela had threatened her sister's guard and got the venue from him. She knew , Urvi's absence won't go unnoticed specifically in current circumstances. Her family had turned very nosy in every matter of the two daughters.

Leela peeped to identify the culprit couple as Maan stood hanging on her shoulder. ''Maan, you are heavy.''

''You are weak.'' She opened and closed her mouth, not sure how to handle a guy who seemed to have reply for all. She just went about searching for the couple when Mann squeaked. ''What?''

''That guy brushed passed me and I got surprised.'' Leela pressed her lips, not sure whether to laugh or be angry. ''There they are. Now, we go there, take our respective package and leave. Am I clear.''

''Okay!'' He nodded. They quietly approached the sneaking couple who looked miffed and worried.

''Caught you!'' Maan grabbed on Advay's shoulders. 

''What are you two doing here?''Advay asked shocked. Leela shook her head. ''What were you thinking Advay? Do have any idea to see you, she incurred so much pain. She hid from all, took stairs and then a long walk on the driveway because you were adamant.''

''Leela, let it go.''

''Not now Urvi. DO you guys realize that your little stunt can aggravate your problems?'' After a moment she added. ''We need to leave.''

''Give me 2 mins.'' Urvi requested and Advay decided to join her. Leela crashed on to the couch. ''Till now, all looks good.''

''Have you thought about being a public speaker or mind changer. You can be successful.'' Maan made a suggestion. She glared at him. ''How can you come up with worst of suggestion in worse of times.''

He grinned wide proudly. ''That also is an art my lady.'' She rolled her eyes. ''I am serious. If there was someone else in your place with similar brains, I would have proposed right away.''

''Some else..with same brain? What is the problem with me?'' She asked. He smiled and then laughed, giving her 'you are the problem' look. 

***

It didn't take long for Dhananjay to realize that his daughter and niece were missing from the house. He had checked with the front security and was informed that they no one from the family had gone out. He didn't wanted his wife to know and decided to locate his girls. He decided to let Adi know before stepping out.

''Where is Maan Adhiraj?'' Adi asked

''Why?'' and Adi explained all to his cousin. Adhiraj rubbed his forehead. ''These kids will land us in trouble. Let's go before anything goes wrong.''

The only mishap that occurred, Maan and Leela were caught instead of Urvi and Advya, and all their father's  overheard was Maan saying , '' I would have proposed right away.''  After that Urvi and Advay were forgotten as their cousins faced the fire .

''Advay, what do we do now?''

''Let them leave and then we go.''

''But what about these two.''

''We will figure out something. For now, just stay quite.'' Advay decided to leave then in their rather than waiting for the family to leave. He bribed the manager and walked out of the back kitchen door.

''I am worried.'' Urvi expressed her concern.

''SO am I. Just hope they don't land in bigger trouble.'' 

***

''Leela, we are not leaving till you answer me. What is going on between you two.'' Dhananjay asked his niece.

''Nothing. We just happened to cross paths and decided to catch up for coffee.''

''Then why was he proposing you?'' Came another one. Maan wanted to disappear. The more they tried to resolve the more they got tangled in the situation.

''There is nothing what you guys are thinking. About the proposal thing, we were discussing random things and one sentence led to another. '' He explained

Adhiraj ordered 4 coffee. ''Fine Maan, explain the one thing to other in detail. We have a lot of time.'' Maan leela exchanged looks, not sure where to start and how to end. They weren't going to drag their cousins but saving their own necks looked difficult.

''Please believe us, there is nothing.''

''You said you were interested in Maan, why did you confess that if there is nothing?'' Dhanajay questioned Leela She couldn't come up with words. He added more. ''Why are you hiding I am not against it, but give us sometime. '' Turning to Adhiraj he asked, ''Do you have an issue with this relationship?''

''No, but I don't wish for things to go messy.'' Adi heard all. ''We can talk about this later. For now, we need to do something about Urvi and Advay.'' As the 3 men sat discussing how to handle the situation. Leela glared at Maan. He made a comical face trying to justify his innocence but she gritted her teeth. The elders watched the exchange taking it to be a love exchange.

***

''You are his blood, sooner or later you will show your colors.''

''You are a shame on grandfather's name.''

Dev shut his eyes as the day had taken toll on him. He had been trying to undo the wrong but the people were not ready to trust him. The ones who hated his grandfather, blamed him to be like them and the others cursed him for being a wuss. He huffed feeling tired and dejected.

He smiled when he felt soft weight on his back. Rolli relaxed her body on the top of his back. ''Missed me.'' He grinned when she pressed her lips over his cheeks. She found them wet. ''Dev, what's wrong?''

''It's so difficult to win trust.''

She rolled away, now facing him. ''It is, but why are you hell bent on winning that trust.''

''What should I do? I need these people to feel at home.''

Rolli pushed him over on to his back, moving on to his chest. He caressed her tresses with a smile. She pecked both his eyes. ''Here on, you will just do your job. No more begging for the trust. It will follow.''

''You don't understand.  Since I have become the in charge of this estate, people are not happy about it. We can't go about like these, we need their trust. Without these people, there is no Suryagarh.''

Rolli watched her husband for a minute. ''Can I ask you something?'' He nodded. ''Dev, I will handle the red zone of  Suryagarh.''

He rolled her over, his arms around her possessively. ''No! I can't risk you.'' She smiled and placed her palm over his heart. ''Dev, trust me, I  can change things around. They won't even know what hit them.''

He knew she won't give up. ''Only with my rules.''

''As you wish my king.'' He smiled leaning on to her as they gave in to their passion. Later in night, Rolli watched her husband sleeping peacefully. She knew Dev was capable of all, only if he stopped using his heart. She smiled, it has been long she had messed with someone and now was the time.

***

Sona instructed the kitchen  staff as Rathore family gathered for the breakfast. She greeted everyone before taking the chair next to Vikram. Dipika Ananya sat whispering to each other before gathering the attention of everyone. ''We have an announcement.'' DIpika started. ''Our Sona has graduated with flying colours, and we have decided to award her for that.''

Sona stared at her mother in law with surprise in her eyes. Ananya pulled an envelope extending it to Sona. '' A 2 week trip across Europe.''

Sona grinned wide as she went through the package. After a moment, she frowned. ''This is my gift, why Vikram gets a ticket?'' Ananya scoffed while Dipika stared at her shocked.Vikram dropped his spoon, his wife was turning witty with each passing day.  After a moment of silence all laughed. ''You are spending too much time with Ananya.'' That came from Ranvijay.

''Can I join too? After all, if bhai gets a complimentary ticket I should get one too.'' That earned Vansh a kick from Vikram.

Shivangi asked all to shut. ''It has been due for long. I want you both to enjoy this trip without any worry.''

''Vikram, you can show your excitement now.'' Ananya teased as he blushed. 

***

''Thanks for taking me out. It really helped.'' Raina thanked Anika as she drove the car back to their home.

''You drive good!'' Anika complimented

''I have been driving since I was 16. I love cars.'' Raina replied excitedly . Just then a speeding vehicle drove past them. The guys in the vehicle hooted and passed some remarks at the girls. ''What the hell? They could have crashed.'' Raina was agitated

''Let them be. They are waste.'' The two cars stood against one another as they waited for the signal to go green. The guys went about teasing the two girls and mocking their driving skills. Raina have had enough, she pushed the gear and pressed on accelerator. 

''Raina no.''

''Relax Anika.'' And with that she zoomed her car overtaking the guys. Driving full speed she took a U turn and drove towards them with double speed. Just before the impact , she deviated and the other car went off the road on the pavement.  They watched as guys fell out of panting for their life. Raina drove back and halted near them. ''Go home kids! The road belongs to the grown ups.'' Anika laughed as the two girls drove off.

''So you do have a wild side.''

''I don't like getting defeated. Moreover, I feel so good right now''

''That's could, but try and learn from defeats and failures. '' Anika suggested. Raina smiled. Anika's words were working on her. She was determined to be better than her previous self.

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