Third person's pov!

"Bhavna, did Bubba pick up the call?" Jeevika asked hopefully.

"No di," Bhavna said with a dejected sigh.

Siddharth Singh Raichand had walked out a week ago, after he created a mess in his bedroom, breaking everything in it.

They had been informed by Mukul that Sid has holed up in his secret haven somewhere and is working from there.

"Enough is enough. We will bring him out today. We can't pick up the engagement ring without him," Jeevika said adamantly.

"Di. Let's not hurry. We will think about all these once he comes back," Bhavna said, clearly knowing Sid's temper.

"No, Bhavna. We have left him to deal with things for so long. He never does anything other than making money. It's time he started living properly." Jeevika complained.

Bhavna was confused. She is not sure whether she should go forward with this wedding. She needs to hear it from him. She needs solid proof that he has feelings for Nidhi.

If she is simply imagining things, she will be losing her love.

Maybe bringing him out would help her make things clear.

Nothing will happen if Sid continues to be in his self imposed exile.

"What's the plan, di?" Bhavna asked with a sigh.

Jeevika grinned, making Bhavna more anxious.

***

Siddharth's pov!

I was simply staring at the ceiling, trying to figure out what was wrong with me, when he received a call from Mukul.

"What is it, Mukul?" He asked tiredly, knowing Mukul wouldn't have called if it wasn't important. Because he had made it absolutely clear that he shouldn't be disturbed unless it is that important.

"Uh Mr Raichand, Bhavna called saying that Jeevika Ma'am fainted while they were at the jewellers. She was saying that she has been stressed lately. Bhavna asked if I could let you know about this." Mukul said and I cursed under my breath for being so careless. I knew di was weak at the moment and how could I simply walk out of the house and stay disconnected for over a week?

"Which jeweller's Mukul? Send me the location. I am going right away." I said and hurriedly got ready and rushed out of my penthouse suite.

As I reached the jewellery shop twenty minutes later, I found her hale and healthy, browsing through the jewels.

"Di? Mukul said you fainted," I asked as I hurried towards her and kneeled in front of her.

"I lied," Di said without any remorse and I looked at her in horror.

"What?!"

"I didn't have any other option to bring you out Bubba. What happened to you?" Jeevika asked sadly.

"I was busy, di. I couldn't work in between all the drama at home." I said and di gaped at me.

"Drama? You were the one who created a drama the last time, Bubba. Just because Nidhi was too busy to talk to you," Di said with a chuckle and my nose flared in anger as I heard her name.

"Don't take her name, di." I said in a warning tone.

"Fine, fine. Now sit here and see these rings. Select the one for your engagement." Di said and I felt uncomfortable.

"I said I am not ready, di. Why can't you simply understand that?" I asked and di simply ignored me.

My phone rang and I excused myself from there in relief.

"He is angry," I heard Bhavna say with a sigh.

"Not for the first time. And wouldn't be for the last time either," Di said back with a casual shrug of her shoulders.

Third person's pov!

"Why are we here?" Nidhi asked as Lakshit stopped the car in front of a jewel shop.

"Well, models would need jewels right. So I want to talk to them about renting out their jewels," Lakshit said.

"Shouldn't we go to some rentals then? Why are we here at the jewels?" Nidhi asked in confusion.

"The owner of this jewel shop is an old friend of my CEO. So this is like an advertisement for the jewellers too.." Laksh said.

"Okay. Let's go then," Nidhi said.

"You have your phone with you right?" Lakshit asked.

"Yes boss," Nidhi said waving her latest model iPhone, which Lakshit had brought for her from the US.

"Call me if you need something. Meanwhile choose some jewels that would go with the dresses I showed you. I will talk to the manager in the meantime" Lakshit said.

***

Siddharth walked in after his call, only to see Nidhi sitting and laughing with his sister.

His eyes lit up seeing her and he was about to walk towards them, when he was stopped by a young man.

"Mr Raichand, right?" The man asked and Sid frowned at him, not realising him.

"Yes,"

"Myself Lakshit Mittal. I am the new MD of D-fab. We once talked on the phone. About a month ago," Lakshit said in a friendly manner.

"Oh yes. I remember." Siddharth said not particularly wanting to continue the conversation when Nidhi is sitting a few feet away from him.

"Sid, come here," Dadi called out, earning the attention of the two men.

Lakshit spotted Nidhi with the family and walked with Siddharth towards them, making Siddharth frown in confusion.

"Hey cupcake. You already made friends?" Lakshit asked placing a hand on Nidhi's shoulder making Siddharth scowl.

His laser eyes were fixed on those hands on Nidhi's shoulder.

Nidhi very openly ignored Siddharth's presence and smiled at Lakshit.

"I knew them, Laksh. I worked for the family for a while," Nidhi said.

"But Nidhi was more like a family than an employee," Jeevika said with a smile.

"Why don't you introduce him to us, Nidhi?" Jeevika asked with a naughty smile, making Siddharth more confused.

"This is Lakshit Mittal. He is family. He returned from the US two weeks ago. Now working on a project here." Nidhi said, introducing Laksh to the Raichands and the Raichands to Laksh.

"Oh! The US return family friend," Jeevika said with a wink making Lakshit grin.

"I see that you already knew who I am, Jeevika ji," Laksh said with a mischievous smile, making Nidhi hit him on his arms, making Sid more frustrated.

"Bhadra Buai did mention," Jeevika said playfully.

"Aahaa! Then I am sure she clearly mentioned who I am to Nidhi.." Laksh said with a wink.

"Oh, very clearly.." Jeevika said with a playful smile.

"Cupcake? You liked something here?" Lakshit asked pointing at the jewels.

"Sorry, Laksh. I totally forgot about it after seeing them," Nidhi said apologetically.

"Hey. Why don't you look for something that matches your new ring," Laksh asked, turning everyone's attention to the diamond ring on Nidhi's finger.

Jeevika gasped softly.

"Hey bhagwan. So it is finalised. He proposed?" Jeevika asked excitedly.

Siddharth felt his heartbeat stopping for a moment.

He stared at the diamond ring on her finger.

How dare she?

How dare she sit in front of me wearing another man's ring?? He thought to himself.

And his first instinct was to retaliate.

He took the most expensive diamond necklace from the collection and moved towards Bhavna.

"Bhavna," he called out pretty loudly, earning everyone's attention.

"Yes, Sid?" Bhavna looked at him in confusion.

He stood behind her and made her wear the necklace and took her to the large mirror.

"Perfect," he said looking into the mirror and his eyes met Nidhi's through the mirror.

He smirked seeing her looking at them and she averted her eyes immediately.

"This is beautiful, Sid." Bhavna said happily. She was so happy that Sid chose something for her and made her wear it himself.

She chided herself for thinking that he has got feelings for someone else.

"Bhavna. I have been busy lately with a project. Let's go out for dinner tonight. Just you and me." Siddharth said, his eyes still on Nidhi.

Jeevika beamed at her brother and Bhavna was joyous.

"Oh yes yes," she cried in happiness.

It didn't matter to either of them that the man didn't apologise, or neither did he ask her for a date. Because that's how Siddharth Singh Raichand works.

They talked for a while and then Nidhi bid a bye to the Raichands and got into the car with Lakshit.

"So?" Lakshit prompted.

"What?" Nidhi asked in confusion.

"What's the deal with you and Mr Raichand?" Laksh asked, startling Nidhi.

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