How did they end up here?  Ruhana smiles. Her wedding is just about to happen. A dream christian style wedding. RD made sure everything was according to her taste. They both are not christians and yet.. He agreed to this childish dream of hers. She rests her head against his shoulder as the car ride to the church begins.

He strokes her head lovingly and she smiles recollecting their journey until now.

"Hum dost hai, Bhagyasree.."

"Hey don't call me that."

"It suits you you know."

Another memory.

They went shopping and he picked an outfit for her. They were becoming friends. He was a singer whose life was in danger. She helped him, trusted him.. But in the end he only used her. Her trust was broken. He could have told the truth... but..

She smiles now, pushing back the memory. It doesn't feel that bad now. It's long gone.

Then there was a rift. She avoided him. He apologized. But she didn't talk. No girl would.

Then he did the most silliest thing to cheer her up.... He told her that he loved her and sang a song... Hum Tere Deewane Hai?

She laughs at the memory...

FLASHBACK:

She looks down to find RD with a group of boys standing in the small garden below. He has a dhol dangling from his neck, a band tied around his head, he is wearing white shirt, faded jeans. His companions too are seen encouraging him as he prepares to sing-

Roohi- "tum?"

She cries out loud involuntarily & he spots her. He gives her a small wave & smile.

RD- "arey ye tho yahi hai! lo bhaiyon shuru hojao..."

She glares at RD.

RD smiles & continues to sing

Soni Soni Akhiyon Waali

Dil Deja Ya Deja Tu Gaali

Soni Soni Akhiyon Wali

Dil Deja Ya Deja Re Humko Tu Gaali

Present--

She laughs at the memory. He touches her cheek.

"Kya hua?"

She shakes her head, laughing.

"Kuch nai."

RD pouts, "arey mujhe bhi batao na. Hasna mujhe bhi.."

"Hahaha..! Tumhare drame yaad karri thi."

He pouts, "main dramebaz?"

'Bahut." she kisses him on the cheek, "but I still love you.. Thank you... tum, tum zid pe adgaye.. Tabhi toh hum saat hai."

He touches her cheek again, placing a small kiss on her forehead.

"Kaise na karta main? Roohi tum meri zid ho, meri khwahish, meri zindagi--"

She cuts him off blushing, "bas bas, shayer mat bano."

"Are you blushing? Don't tempt me. I don't want to kiss you until father says so..."

She looks at him, he smirks. Then they soon are laughing.

Another memory comes in her mind.

She is agitated and is scolding RD under her breath. It was after he followed her to CID Jaipur. Now she's glad he followed her.

"Dang! Khakhi pants, blue shirt, denim jacket, uper se goggles aur wo close-up add ki model ka smile! I hate that the most- kitna kee-kee karraha hai ladkiyon k saat, he's selling the smile! Baat baat pe smile! Main gussa karu toh smile! Investigation karne jao toh smile! Case closed toh smile! Mujhrim dhamkaye toh bhi smile! I seriously hate that smile... man karraha hai, daat tod du, uss stupid smile se chutkara miljayega jisse mujhe itni nafrat hai-"

"really? Mujhe aisa toh nahi lagta-"

"RD?"

"mujhe toh lagta hai you love my smile Roohi, tabhi toh usey itna yaad karrahi ho... wait is it just my smile or do you love me too?"

Present-- She smiles. She loves him... She loved him always. But she hated him for breaking her heart, her trust. But he did make up for it. He was always teasing her. But he was equally caring. Importantly, he never took a step back.

Flashback- RD is standing right in front of her desk, a smile on his face. The female officers apparently got back to work and RD has come to pester her as usual-

"please! You're living in clouds, earth to mahashay!"

"of course I'm on earth, pucho kyu..."\

"kyu?"

"kyu ki tum ho yaha.."

Haha. those memories feel so special now. She closes her eyes, replaying them over and over again.

And then the memory, from their date.

** FLASHBACK** He looks up when he hears her voice and is mesmerized.

"Wow..." the words slip from his mouth, "you are beautiful."

Ruhana smiles, blushing a little, "thanks. Not so bad yourself, in your suit."

"Haan. it's special. It's our official first date, no?"

It was and it was a good one. She has come to know him better then.

"wow you don't miss a beat. Well I'm glad. The woman I love is extraordinary."

She smiles at the praise, blushing a little. Did he say love? "Come on I'm just me." *END of FB*

Then he asked her to be with him...

She was unsure. Another memory rises in her mind.

He sat there pleading... 'please forgive me and be with me.'

She was unable to respond.

'Dil ek baar tut-ta hai na. Jodna mushkil hai.'

"Main intezar karunga uss din ka.... Chahe wo din meri zindagi ka aakhri hu kyu na ho. I'll wait until then. Please know, I'll love you forever."

And the very recent one, a few months ago when he proposed her for marriage. She has been going out with him, with doubt in her heart but that's the day when everything became clear.

"Ruhana, we've been getting to know each other better. Right?"

"Yeah..."

She had begun to understand him better, his likes, dislikes, how he behaves when he's angry or upset and that he doesn't mean anything when he's awful. That he loves teasing her and adores her smile.

"Ruhana let's get married."

They were taking a walk on the beach. It was a vacation for the Jaipur team, this time they hit Goa. the view is breathtaking. His words are even more.

"What?"

He's on one knee, holding up a ring he brought out from his pocket.

"What say? I want you to know I will love you forever, Ruu. so will you marry me?"

"RD, main..."

He cuts her off. "Please Ruu, can't you give me one chance? One proper chance? I've been waiting forever.... See where you got me. Tum kaho toh main aur jhukne ko tayar. I will beg even--"

She shakes her head.

"N-No! Don't!"

She takes a deep breath when he asks..

"Kya tum mujhe ek chance nahi desakti? Sirf ek?"

She nods, "desakti hu. You've been very great friend. Even after our fall out, tum mere liye aye. Hum Ne ek saat apna mission complete kia. You were there when naman left me. I know I can trust you. I want to... but it's still not easy. Kahi tum firse mujhe chod k chale gaye toh? Badal gaye toh?"

He shakes her head, he's on both knees now, taking her hand as she reaches out for him.

"Nahi badlunga. Kuch nai badlega. Mere mission k liye ek jhoot bola. Uss waqt mujhe pata nai tha, tum mereliye itni important hojaogi. Han pata tha shayad. Isliye I was worried to tell you the truth. But ab wo bhi nai hoga. Main tumse kuch nai chupaunga. I promise. So please, just say yes. Abhi nahi toh baad mei, ek saal baad, ya dus saal bad, ya sau saal baad karenge shadi.. You have to tell me you will marry me. Warna... pagal hojaunga main. Please--"

She cuts him off with a soft kiss on his lips. He's shocked but then he smiles.

"I believe you. At least for now."

He puts the ring on. Then he's up, swiftly pulling her into another kiss. Their first proper kiss. She wraps her arms around his neck holding him close as his kiss deepens.

Present--

Ruhana smiles. That was a right decision. She has spent nearly months thinking if it was wrong but now there's no doubt.

"I love you, RD..." she tells him, rubbing her eyes.

He chuckles when she sits up straight. She frowns. A bride should not sleep. What's going on? All those memories must have relaxed her and the way he was stroking her hair.

She looks at him to see he's smiling at her.

"What?"

She asks.

"I love you too." he says with a kiss on her cheek.

****

St. Johanna's Church--

The entire place is decorated with beautiful white flowers and ribbons. The church is a beautiful white building with a large, grassy courtyard. Ruhana parts with RD and others to move to the Bride's room in the back.

She opens the door and--

"Surprise!"

Abhijeet sir, Daya Sir, Shreya and Dr. Tarika. ACP sir, Salunkhe sir is here too!

"Oh my god! Sir aap sab log yaha?"

"Han, ab tumne bulaya humna aaye kaise hosakta? Hein?" Abhijeet smiles.

Daya sir moves forward to give her a friendly hug.

"Badi hogai. Ab shadi bhi karri hai. Wo RD namune se, huh? Jisne tumhara dil toda?"

"Daya sir, wo acha hai. Mujhse pyar karta hai. I love him too. Maine usey maad kardia."

Daya nods. "Ha itna toh tumne kahi bar bataya. Bas mujhe yakeen ba aa raha tha. Par, agar kabhi usne tumhara bharosa toda, toh mujhe batana, main usey tod dunga. Kitne darwaze tode maine, tumhe andaza bhi nai..."

Everyone laughs at that.

"Haha. mujhe pata hai sir. Maine bahut suna. Isliye toh... aap mere mentor hai. Mere role model. Aap jitna tough ho, utni soft... aur aapki smile se sabke dil jeet sakte aap. Shreya di lucky hai.."

Shreya laughs, "han wo toh main hu. Par Daya bhi toh lucky iss jaise ziddin CID officr ko main hi jhel sakti..."

"Sahi hai..."

All laugh again.

Tarika moves to give her another hug. Ruhana smiles at her.

"Congratulations. Mujhe pata tha ki you two are made for each other."

Abhijeet sir joins her, "acha. Kaise pata?"

"Bas pata hai. Dekho na, inki bhi shadi hori hai..." she pouts and makes a face. Abhijeet sir has to pacify her now.

"Thank you sir... thank you everyone. It means a lot ki aap sab yaha aaye. Mujhe laga kuch case k chakkar mei you won't make it. Thank you." Ruhana thanks them all.

"Kaise na aate. Hum ek pariwar hai." says ACP sir

"Haan. mana ki ab tum Jaipur mei ho. Par Mumbai CID k pariwar ka hissa tum humesha rahogi."

Salunkhe sir's words bring tears in her eyes. Ruhana thanks them both.

"Hum sab ki taraf se..." says Daya sir, handing her a small box, "ek tohfa..."

Wedding rings?! This is so sweet. Teary eyed she thanks them over again. Just then the door opens. Preet, Angel, Sree enter.

"Arey bride ko mat rulao aap... Ruhi, we need to hurry." says Angel.

"Han I'll do your touch up. Come. uncle bhi aare yahi..." says Preet.

"Main dekh k aati, uncle ko leke aati.." says Sree hurrying out.

She calls out behind her shoulder, "aap sab chalo na... waha guests ke beech baitho. Wedding is just about to begin."

Ruhi smiles as everyone vacate the room. Her touchup is done. She thanks Angel, Preet who shake their heads.

"Anything for a friend."

The door opens and her Dad enters, he adjusts his glasses looking at his daughter.

"Papa..."

Ruhana moves to hug him close. He smears her head lovingly.

"Beta. I'm proud of you. Just remember we all love you.. Always... we are there for everything."

She nods, trying not to cry. "Thank you papa."

Angel, Preet exchange smiles.

Papa asks, "Are you ready Ruhi beta?"

Ruhana nods, takes his hand, holding up her skirt, she follows him into the church.

****

The priest is already there. So is RD. the service begins. Priest welcomes everyone then the declarations are made.

"Do you Ruhana Kumar take this man, Raj Dsouza as your lawfully wedded husband?"

Ruhana nods, smiling, "I do."

"Do you RD, take this woman, Ruhana as your lawfully wedded wife?"

RD smiles, "I do."

He whispers when his eyes meet hers, "with all my heart."

The couple then take their vows, repeating after the priest. Then exchange rings. Ruhana grins at him, RD does the same.

They are now a happy couple happily married.

"I declare you two husband and wife."

Everyone clap when the priest proclaims and says, "you may kiss the bride now."

RD smiles shyly but brings his face close to hers. It's a small kiss but feels so full of love, it makes her smile.

She smiles at him opening her eyes.

A few prayers are sung and after signing the certificate. It's time to head out to the party...

****

 the backyard has been decorated for a cozy family party. there are balloons, cake, refreshments. it's perfect. She doesn't know if it's a hug day.She has received so many hugs and kisses on the cheek from all her friends, her mom and dad. She has a constant smile on her face.

"Someone looks happy.." says RD, squeezing her hand. They've been holding hands all this time, greeting their friends. They are on a brk now having some cool drinks.

"Haan. it's my wedding.. I'm happy."

"Our wedding." RD corrects her with a kiss on the cheek.

"Han ours..." she kisses him back on the cheek, he leans down for a kiss but someone has come to hug him.

Haha! Jaipur fans...! And his friends from the crime department and CID. RD pouts at them.. "You guys are late.. Yaha sab ladki wale the! Pata hai?"

She laughs at that. True the entire CID team and her friends were on her side. Poor RD...

After casual nok jhok and chatting... it's time to cut the cake!

Ruhana cuts the cake with RD a happy smile on her face..

He feeds her a piece as everyone claps.. She feeds him too. Then the couple begin to receive more congratulations and gifts...

Flight tickets to Malaysia from Angel, Preet and Sree.

Home essentials from Abhijeet sir and Dr. Tarika.

Washing Machine from Daya sir and Shreya with a note warning RD that 'dho dalenge, tod denge agar bachi ki rulaya.'

It's sweet... her own parents gifted them a car.

"Too many gifts.. Thank you guys... for all the love... wohi sabse badi gift hai..."

RD-Ruhi thank everyone together. The sun is sinking... it's time to call it a day and head home..

The couple walk arm in arm. Ruhi clutches all the three bouquets close to her chest. She has planned it all. She will hand one to Dr. Tarika, one to Sree and one.. She doesn't know who will catch it and get lucky.

***

They step out of the church. Girls gather behind her but she turns around, moving to give a bouquet to Tarika and another to Sree.

Tarika seems presently surprised while Sree is blushing looking at KV.

"I wish you two all the best. Agla number aap dono ka hai..."

Sree jumps to hug her close, "congratulations Nani, I love you." she kisses her on the cheek. "I wish you total happiness."

Ruhana hugs her back. What a day!

"Arey tum hume bhul gayi..." she laughs when Angel and Preet pout.

"Nahii!! Catch!!" :P :D

She throws the bouquet. RD laughs beside her, watching as the girls push each other but in the end Preet and Angel catch the bouquet together.

"Mission complete." Ruhana grins at the girls who laugh.

Then RD lifts her up, she squeals as he carries her to their open top car decorated with flowers. The sign just married hanging in the back is just as cute as the ribbons. Ruhana grins, while adjusting herself in the seat. RD jumps into the car.. And the duo drive away after waving their friends goodbye...

***

Somewhere in a cafe:

A young man sits, looking at his phone. Once he was a CID officer but now he works in this cafe. Life is so strange. But he can't go back and see her. He wants to... he knows she's getting married today...

He types a congratulatory message. But cant send it.

His shift for the day ends. So he walks out of the shop in a hurry only to bump into a girl.

"Ruhi..."

But Ruhi is getting married... so this girl must be.. Her name was something...

"Ishika?"

"Naman..."

The girl calls his name softly but he turns away.

"Sorry..." he mumbled and begins to walk.

"Naman, please ruko! Can we be friends? Ruko Naman...!" Ishika chases him.

What a strange day!

***

Mumbai. Juhu beach.

It's close to 12 AM. KV, Sree are walking hand in hand. it was a gala party. Ruhi-RD's wedding is still playing in their minds.

"Wow! She gave me the bouquet. U know what this means?"

"What?"

"Haha, are you teasing me? You know what it means. We are going to be married."

"Really? Oh no!"

Sree pouts. "Hey! Kya bol rahe ho tum?"

"Tum abhi itni bossing karti rehti ho. Shadi k baad mera kya hoga..."

"Shut up!"

She pouts again. He begins to tickle her. She laughs. They are both laughing then he pulls her into a hug.

"I love you, Sree. let's get married."

She blushes but then nods. "Yeah."

Then she hugs him tight, "I love you so much..."

**

Meanwhile on the highway-

"RD hum kaha ja rahe hai? When will our ride end..."

Ruhana askhs. RD grins.

"Yeh surprise hai..."

"Tum chupa rahe ho mujhse phir se..."

RD begins to panic, "arey nai... socha hum ek long drive pe jayenge.. To our new home."

"Haha. aur hume Malaysia bhi jana yaad hai... kitna pyar karte humare dost humse. Oops! Dushyant aur KV ne chupke se kuch rakha car mei.... Mereliye hi hoga... kya rakha... kaha hai... han mila.."

She takes the package from the back seat. She's still dressed in her wedding gown, just the veil is off and her hair is free.

"Enjoy your long drive." she reads Dushyant's note.

Ruhi we will always love you.

We are here for you.

Goli mardenge hum RD ko agar ek aasu bhi aya tumhari ankhon se.

Love you, KV and Dushyant.

"Oh my god, I love you guys too..." she grins getting teary eyed, "ye dusra package kya..."

It's from her mom dad. It's got all the pictures from her childhood right until her wedding. How did they print the wedding pic so fast?

Ruhi, we love you dear. You made us proud.

"Oh mom dad gave tickets too, for Maldives. ACP sir and Salunkhe sir ki taraf se revolver?"

Ruhana examines the gun.

"Congrats Ruhi. agar RD ne tumhe rulaya toh use goli maar dena. Ahahaah!!"

She can't help it. She's laughing through tears now.

RD looks pained. "Ye kya sab tumhe pyar dete and mereko goliya? Mere ladke gifts bhi nai laye. Kehre hai, hum aye... kafi nai? Hmph."

She kisses him on the cheek to soothe his anger.

"It's okay. Unko pata main aisa nahi karungi. Aur tum kuch nai karoge jisse mujhe ya unko tumpe goli chalana pade. They only care. You know... and i'm glad..."

He smiles nodding at her before looking back at the road.

Their car stops at a signal. He turns to her. When her eyes meet his.. He gives her a quick kiss on the lips.

"Love you, Ruu."

She smiles. "I love you too, RD."

They resume their ride and it's a new beginning altogether.

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FIN!!

I may add another chapter.

this is for you my dear sweetx. love you so much. im sorry i made you wait.... here's ur finale! i hope u like it. love you always :*