✴ Tu kya jaane teri khaatir
Kitna hai betaab ye dil..
Tu kya jaane dekh raha hai
Kaise kaise khwaab ye dil...✴

Ishani's POV:-

I am the player of this game. And no, you don't get to decide the direction in which this game goes Riddhima...

It was a perfect plan, But Vansh Bhai ruined everything.

You were lucky enough to escape this time Riddhima, But next time I'll make sure you don't get even that chance...

I fumed pacing in the room. Everything would have gone according to my plan if she didn't fall in the swimming pool at the end moment...

I smirked remembering the trap that I laid for Riddhima-

"Mr Once RaiSinghania"

A man in blue blazer called standing at the door. Since D'Souza was in kitchen, Maya went and had a talk with that man while I focused on applying the nailpaint on my long pointed nails sitting on the couch in the hall.

Few moments later, Maya came to me..

"What ?"

I raised my eyebrows looking up at Maya who was standing in front of me.

"Madam, That man is asking for Vansh Sir..."

She spoke pointing at the man who was standing at the door looking continuosly at his watch.

"So, Go. And call him...."

I replied unfazed. He is asking for Vansh Bhai. So what does she expect me to do? Become a servant and go to call him. This is all Mom's fault... Thousands of times I have warned her not to let these servants sit on our head. But why would she listen to me? Afterall I'm not her favourite Riddhima.

"Actually I came from his room just now. He is not there"

She replied lowering her head. Not there means? D'souza informed me that Bhai arrived few minutes back. Now he is not in his room.... Where he must have gone?

"Fine...."

Closing the nailpaint bottle, I handed it to Maya. Walking to the door, I stood in front of the English Man. Who is he? Bhai's client? But Bhai never brings his clients at home... Then?

"Hello. Can I meet Mr RaiSinghania?"

He asked looking at me. I folded my hand and raised my one eyebrow.

"Who are you?"

I asked in a stern voice.

"Oh sorry. I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Joe. Mr. Once's Friend. We were flatmates in London"

He replied with a smile. I felt like laughing at the way he was pronouncing Bhai's name. Once... Like seriously?

"Oh please come inside. Bhai is not at home. He'll be coming anytime soon"

I replied looking at Maya as if signalling her to go and find Vansh Bhai...

Mr Joe clapped his hand as if signalling the other man who came holding something in his hand. I tried to look at that thing. Though I couldn't see it as it was covered by a cloth, I could make out that it was a box....

"Sorry I'm running out of time. Can you give this to Mr. Once.?"

Mr Joe requested and asked the other man to hand that box to me.

I nodded my head and extended my hand to take it... It was heavy. But what could be inside? Curiosity started eating me....

Keeping the box on the floor, I lifted the cloth that was covering it....

"Cat!"

I exclaimed looking at the cathouse with a whitish furry cat inside who was sleeping peacefully. It was just like a cage. A beautiful cage.

"Ruby. It is Ruby. "

Mr Joe spoke looking at the cathouse. Ruby? Why do I think I have heard this name before? Wait wait, Is this Vansh Bhai's Ruby? I know about her because we have seen her in video calls many time when Bhai use to stay in London. He did tell us once that he has a pet cat.

"You mean Bhai's cat right?"

I asked not believing my eyes. How did Bhai managed to import this cat from London to India?

"Yes. He asked me to export it to India since I have NOC certificate from Animal quarantine Station. "

Mr Joe replied as if understanding my unvoiced question.

"And these are few certificates and documents. Please tell him to keep them properly"

He further added handing me a yellow file of documents. It had vaccination certificate and all other documents related to Ruby.

"Sure. Thankyou. "

I nodded my head. Mr Joe smiled and left with his man. Hooking my fingers in the ring of cat house, I picked it up in my hand and looked at the cat that was now stirring in sleep.

"Wow. We'll have pet in our mansion...."

I said to Maya excited. I always wanted to pet a puppy but Dadi and Mom always kept refusing saying that its unhygienic to stay with the animals under same room. As if I'm kid not to understand that they were denying me just because their favourite Riddhima is afraid of dogs and cats.

Just then an idea struck me.

"Ruby... I think you are going to be very useful for me."

I smirked looking at the cat and praised myself for being so smart. It's time to have some fun with you Riddhima...

Taking the cathouse, I climbed the stairs and walked towards that 2 Rupees girl's room.

It was locked from outside. I fumed looking at the lock. No... I'm not going to accept my defeat this soon Riddhima ....

Ishani RaiSinghania know's how to make her way. Sneaking inside Dadi's room, I took out the spare keys of rooms from Dadi's cupboard. I knew she had this extra bunch of keys of every room.

Coming back near Riddhima's room, I tried the keys one by one. Finally the lock opened with one of the key. Sighing in relief, I walked inside her room.

"But where should I hide it..."

I asked myself looking around. Just then my eyes fell on the shoe rack kept in the corner of the room. I smirked looking at it..

Keeping the cathouse on the floor, I opened the gate, and picked Ruby carefully in order not to disturb her sleep.

Placing Ruby on one of the pair of footware in the middle rack, I looked at it.

Surprises are best when they are given wrapped. And this is my first surprise for everyone's dear Riddhima. How can I not make it special?

Taking out the pink hat from my head, I covered ruby's small body under it...

"Now it's perfect. I can't wait for you Miss Charity case to see this surprise..."

I smirked at my wickedness and left the room not before locking it like before.

"Riddhima aage aage, Ruby Piche piche.... Too much fun"

Hiding behing a pillar, I enjoyed the scene in front of me. Riddhima was running in varrandah literally screaming her lungs out calling for help. Poor girl. She wouldn't have wasted her energy in shouting only if she knew I had already given leave to all the servants except DSouza for next two days.

"Run ruby run...."

I cheered from behind the pillar putting a popcorn in my mouth.

I literally had to press my lips tightly to supress my laughter after looking at Riddhima's pale face. Bechari.... I so want to help you darling, but you know what. I don't help people who are below my standard. And trash like you don't deserve even my 2% attention.

So for now, enjoy this thrill in your life..... I spoke lowly putting another popcorn in my mouth.

Everything was going according to my Plan. I was keeping watch on her. But looked like luck was with Riddhima. She tripped her leg and fell into the swimming pool splashing water over my entire plan. .

I wanted to enjoy the show for little long. Seeing Ruby giving two three scratches on Riddhima's body would have been a sight to see. Alas, my wish left unfulfilled. All because of the bloody swimming pool. If she wouldn't have fallen in the pool, Vansh Bhai wouldn't have saved her from Ruby.

What fuelled my anger was Bhai carrying this trash in his arms... How can he even touch this dirt? His taste has detiorated so much after coming to India.

Today your luck was on your side Miss slumqueen. But till when? Today you got a chance to jump in my Bhai's arm but next time I'll make sure Bhai or no one else is around to help you....

I fumed pacing back and forth in the room....
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Riddhima's POV :-

"Niche...Niche utaro...Yeh kya karrhe ho."

I panicked when Vansh took me by surprise by lifting me in his arms. What is he doing? Is he again planning to punish me? Last time he locked me in his car, what if he locks me in storeroom or worse in bathroom this time? No.. No Riddhima. Just stop assuming things.

As fear conquered my mind, my hands unconsiously encircled around his neck for support. My body was in his arms and toes were slightly touching the water surface as he walked in the pool carrying me in his arms..

Ascending the steps in the pool, he walked on the deck while I looked nervously at him. I don't know why, but I was feeling this butterflies jittering in my stomach.

I felt embarrased as he kept walking in the varrandah carrying me while D'Souza aunty who was standing in the hall lowered her head after looking at us. I don't know How I'm going to face her tomorrow. I turned my neck and hided my face in Vansh's bare chest to avoid the staring gazes that i was getting from Ishani. I shivered as the soft skin of his wet chest felt cold against my cheek.

My nosetip touched the bulge of his chest and I couldn't help but dig my nails more into the nape of his neck because even the slightest nose touch felt like a lightening strike. I felt my cheeks heating up as my eyes involuntary roamed on the soft skin of his bare milky white chest. Well, he has a perfectly maintained body that could put any model to shame.

I know I should not feel this way. Then why Am i feeling like this? Why am I feeling like i'm melting and I'm losing my grip around his neck?

Craning my neck a bit, I stared at him as he climbed the stairs with me in his arms.

My eyes fell on the long veins of his neck that were distended. I noticed how his adam's apple popped out as he gulped his saliva. He has a sharp jawline that is covered with the thick beard. And dimples? Does he get dimples on his cheeks? Why didn't I ever noticed it?

How would I even notice his dimples when he never even smiled in front of me. All he knows is how to shout on Riddhima and scare her.

"Ghoorna band karo aur kas ke pakdo warna niche gir jaogi"

He said in a strict voice making me widen my eyes. What was I even thinking? Was I...Was I swooning over him?

What the heck Riddhima... You have gone mad. Kuch bhi sochti hai, kuch bhi karti hai...jhalli.

I scolded myself inwardly.

My lips parted to gasp as I felt the waterdroplets from his hairs falling on my upper abdomen sending chills through my spine.

"Va...Vansh"

A bare whisper slipped out of my mouth as one of the water droplet hitted straight on my erect nipple. I clenched my eyes tightly in embarrasment and felt a knot building in pit of stomach.

I didn't realized when we reached in my room. Pushing the door of the room with his legs, Vansh entered inside. Stopping in front of the bed, He looked into my eyes.

"Jaao change karlo..."

He said in a husky voice before making me sit on the bed....

I blinked my eyes in response. His lips curved into a smile. And once again I couldn't stop myself from gazing at that tiny dimples playing at the corner of his mouth... Taking a towel from my wardrobe, He started wiping his wet body. I wanted to stop him but couldn't. Why is he using my towel? He has OCD right? Don't he know that it's unhygienic to use someone else's towel.

"Bhaaaiiiiii....."

I looked at the door and saw Siya outside the room... Vansh turned back and his smile widened after seeing Siya. Putting the towel around his neck, he walked forward.

"Aap kab aaye? And why wasn't I informed about your arrival?"

Siya asked furrowing her eyebrows.

"Jab tu soyi thi...."

Vansh informed. Siya wheeled her wheelchair and came towards us.

"Sorry Bhai. You know because of medicines I feel drowsy and...."

She spoke feeling guilty for not welcoming her Bhai. Even after getting treatment from best doctors of India, Siya is unable to stand on her feet. But I'm sure that day will come soon when my Siya won't only stand but also dance with all us...

"I know. You don't have to explain"

Vansh spoke bending in front of Siya to match her level. She smiled and hugged Vansh becoming emotional. He stroked her hairs and planted a small kiss on her forehead while I was gawking at them.

The one thing that I always admired about him was his love for his family. He was always this protective for his loved one. May be this was the reason why I always craved for him to consider me part of his family.

"Waise aap dono bhige kyu ho...."

Siya asked to divert the topic. I looked at Vansh who was now looking at me with a smirk plastered on his face.

"Bahar baarish bhi to nahi ho rahi hai phir...."

Siya asked looking at the transparent window. I didn't know what to answer. I again looked at Vansh who was now sitting on the couch scrolling in his mobile. His pant is still wet. How can he sit like this on my couch?

"Wo...Wo Siya...."

I stammered not knowing what to answer and how? I was looking at Vansh expectedly but he was too engrossed in mobile and that really irked me.

"Bolo Riddhima... Batao Siya ko."

His next few words shocked me. Have he gone mad? What should I tell Siya? That I fell in swimming pool, he caught me and then opened my bra accidently.... Yuck no. How can i tell this to Siya? But I can't even lie. I don't remember much about my mother except that she always used to say "Jhoot bolna paap hai." Ab jhoot kaise bolu...

"Batadu?"

I asked looking at Vansh as if silently pleading him to help me. That's when I noticed a naughty smile on his face. Is he enjoying my condition?

"Sachme batadu?"

I asked once again. He nodded his head while Siya looked at both of us confused.

"Ye chal kya raha hai? Mujhe bhi batao guys."

She said looking at both of us suspiciously. I bite my lips in embarrasment.

"Batao Riddhima."

Vansh encouraged keeping the mobile in his pocket and walking towards us. I was startled when he sat on the bed next to me.

"Yeh kya bol rahe ho tum... Siya ko kaise..."

I asked getting up from the bed. Till now I had a doubt... But now I'm sure that he has gone mad. How can he sit like this with me that too in front of his younger sister? Did he sell all his shame in London's supermarket?

" Apno se kaisa sharmana..."

He added further irking me. Why should I tell? Even He was there in the pool. So, he should narrate Siya instead of forcing me to do so..

"Tum... Tum batado....."

I flared my nose angrily.

"Nahi. Tum batao..."

He said returning me a naughty smile. Now what does that suppose to mean?

"Stop it guys. Kuch batane ki jarurat nahi hai. Mai samajh gyi."

Sia shouted leaving both of us shocked. How ... How did she understand?

"Tum... Tumhe kaise samajh aaya?"

I asked looking at her in disbelief. Where will i hide myself if Siya came to know what happened in the pool?

"Aap dono ke ye chehre se...."

She answered sweetly. I widened my eyes. Did she really understand everything? No..no. She is just bluffing around Riddhima. Don't fall in her trap.

"Tum sahi soch rhi ho Siya. Mai aur Riddhima...Hum dono sathme swimming karrhe the...."

My eyes almost popped out of the socket and i felt my breath hitch when I heard those words coming from Vansh's mouth. What does he mean by sathme swimming karrhe the? What...What if Siya told this to Maa, Dadi or anyone else? What will they think of me? That I'm trapping their son when they are all away.. No..No. Stop overthinking Riddhima.

I shot angry glares at him. But instead of getting scared he was giving me a playful smile. How shameless!

Before Vansh feed more lies to Siya, I made my mind to tell her everything....

"Jhoot kyu bol rhe ho Vansh? Siya, Tum jaisa soch rahi ho. Waisa nahi hai. Wo mai galtise ... Galtise pool me gir gyi thi. Aur Vansh.. Vansh bhi pool me tha.. Bus. Aur...Aur phir meri......"

I closed my eyes in embarassment remembering how I was pulled closer by waist, how my body was crushed against his, how his hands were resting against the small of my back, How he closed the hook of my.... How should I tell all this to his sister?

But Do I really need to tell her everything. This much information is enough for Siya. I'm not going to tell her more....

My mind changed looking at Siya who was now watching both of us suspiciously as if we have done a big crime.

"Tum ...tum sach batao na ise Vansh. "

I pleaded him with my eyes. I know Siya will surely believe her Bhai because by looking at her expression I can say that she is not believing me.

All of sudden Siya bursted out into laughter. And then Vansh joined her.

"Kya hua?"

I asked confused looking at both of them laughing out loud holding their stomach.

"Has kyu rahe ho?...."

I asked when none of them responded to my previous question.

"Sorry sorry Dii... Urf Riddhima Bhaaaaabhiiii".

Siya spoke in a teasing tone stressing the word Bhabhi. No, I'm not her Bhabhi. Why everyone keeps calling me that... First Aangre and now Siya too....

"Siya ye tu kya...."

I stopped in midway as I was cut off by Vansh...

"Galat kya bol rhi hai wo."

He spoke making me gasp.

"Aapko samjhane ki jarurat nahi hai bhabhi. Mai sab samajh gyi. Jo swimming pool me hua hoga woh bhi and jo nahi hua woh bhi ..."

Heat rushed to my cheeks as Siya said something very embarrasing.

"Tu..Tu jaa yahase. Kuch bhi sochti hai. "

I faked anger showing her the direction of door.

"Ye galat hai. Bhai milgye hai to ab aap mujhe apne room se nikalogi ?...."

She complained. I looked at Vansh who was smiling continuously. I don't know why.

Waise to bada bolta rehta hai. Ab kya hua ise. Cat ate his tongue?

"Apne Bhai ko bhi apne sath le jaao tum....Niklo. "

I said seeting in anger. Vansh glared at me and walked out of the room.

Shitt Riddhima. How do you always manage to make him angry? I regretted my action. His mood changes Like seasons, didn't I tell you.

Siya too left the room saying me goodnight. I closed the doors immediately and rested my back against the door taking deep breathes....

A smiled appeared on my face remembering Siya's teasing....

"Siya bhi na.... Pagal hai bilkul."

I said to myself keeping hand on my racing heart.

Taking the clothes from the wardrobe, I walked inside the bathroom and pulled my wet top above my head. I shut my eyes in embarrasment as I noticed in mirror how translucent the material of my white top have become. Both Vansh and Siya have seen me like this... Shitt. What they must be thinking about me?

After few hours :-

I yawned and tossed on the bed when I felt something wet on my stomach. Half shutting my eyes, I pulled up the duvet to cover myself properly and slept again spreading arm on the pillow.

Few seconds later, I felt same wetness on my hand. My eyes shot open when I felt as if someone was nibbling the skin of my hand....

I roamed my eyes around but found nothing. I looked at the clock placed on the adjacent table. It was almost past 2.30 am.

Fear ran down my spine when I felt a wet smooth surface coming in contact with the skin of my finger.. What is it? I tried to catch it blindly with my hand but it slipped out of my grip. But There is something for sure...

Lifting the duvet immediately, I looked at my hand.

"Oh my god...Catttttt..."

I panted looking at the cat who was sleeping just beside me sweeping her tongue over the skin of my hand.

That means it was under the duvet licking me all this time.... This thought itself frightened me.... How did she even get inside?

I jerked my hand in reflex and got up from the bed.

The cat looked at me with her greenish grey eyes. It literally scared the shit out of me. I remembered the names of thousand Gods at that moment, I swear..

"Shooo....Shooo...."

I tried to shoo her away with my hands. But this stubborn cat moved to the edge of bed....

"Mummmyyyyyy Nooooo....."

I screamed and moved back in reflex. Taking deep breathes, I looked at the cat horrified.

Picking up a pillow from the couch, I tried to threatened the cat.

"Go... Go away."

It turned out to be a futile attempt to shoo her away. Instead of getting scared, The cat jumped from the bed. My breath got hitched, and I looked around everywhere to save myself.

Running towards the wooden almirah in corner of the room, I looked up at it. The top of 6 fit almirah was tall enough to save me from this cat. But how to climb there?

The cat was approaching near me. I couldn't think of anything else. So I did whatever came in my mind... I opened the almirah and started throwing whatever clothes I saw inside. Making a place for me in the almirah, I hurriedly sat in the middle compartment and shut the door of almirah. Adjusting myself in comfortable position, I tried to look at the cat from the little gap between the two doors.

My breath hitched looking at the cat that was now standing right in front of the almirah...

"No no Riddhima. Calm down. It won't come inside... You are safe...."

I chanted it repeatedly inside my mind to calm myself.

After few minutes, I started sweating. Wiping my sweat with the edge of my duppata, I tried to inhaled deeply as I was finding it difficult to breath inside this closed almirah. I pushed the door little to allow the air to come in.

I looked through the gap between the two wooden doors of the almirah. That cat was still present in my room.... I don't know what enmity she has with me. I didn't even do anything to her. And why does she has to come behind me everytime...

It is Vansh's cat. That...That mean it will stay with us. This thought itself scared the shit out of me. I'm sure Vansh has brought this cat just to trouble me. He hates me...

Resting my head on the flexed knees, I closed my eyes and remembered the moments Vansh helped me....

When I sprained my leg, He was kind enough to help me.

When Ishani insulted me in front of everyone by calling me names, He did take a stand for me and slapped her.

During Dussehra celebration When I wasn't able to tie knot of my blouse, He helped me to tie it indirectly saving my dignity..

Even today, when I had fallen in swimming pool He was concerned. I could see his concern for me in his eyes.

15 years back, He wouldn't leave any chance to show how much he hates me. But now, His actions are speaking something else. His eyes are confusing me.

I know that he doesn't like me. He doesn't consider me his family and he has proved the same at many occasions by calling me Servant, charity case , outsider and what not...
But why my mind is not ready to accept the same? Why the fact that he doesn't like me hurts the most when I have been aware of what he thinks about me since the beginning?

Sometimes I feel like he has got used to my presence in VR mansion. At other times he makes me feel as if my presence still bothers him. Like I'm still a outsider in this house...

Does he really care? Or I'm reading it wrong?
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Vansh's POV:-

"Rubyyy....Rubbyyyy...."

I called Ruby's name searching her everywhere in the mansion. I did lock her in the cathouse before going to the bathroom. When I came back, Ruby was missing.. I don't understand how? Where did she go? And how the fuck did she even came out of the locked cathouse.

"Rubyyy...Baby Come back to me...."

I said looking around. This has never happened before. She would play hide and seek with me even when we were in London. But whenever I would call her baby she would come out from her hiding placing running to me.

For a second I got worried. What if Ruby managed to sneak out of the mansion? I hope she is here. The stray dogs outside the mansion can hurt my Ruby. I remembered how she managed to escape from my flat in London once. I was so worried When I found her missing. That day, She did return after couple of hours but injured.

"Rubyyy. Where are you?"

I almost screamed searching all the rooms one by one...

"Meow... Meow..... "

I signed in relief hearing Ruby's voice. But where it is coming from?

"Ruby.... "

I called again. She purred in response.

"Meowww......"

I followed the sound. Pushing the door of Room, I entered inside and saw Ruby standing near a almirah that was kept in the corner of the room.....

Just then my eyes fell on the pink interior of the room. That's when I realised it was Riddhima's room. If Ruby is here, Where is Riddhima?

Ruby looked at me and wagged her tail happily... I called her name and she came running to me. Bending down I picked her in my arms and kissed her furry body.

I started walking with her in my arms when she jumped from my grip and ran towards the almirah.

"Now what Ruby?"

I asked frustrated looking at Ruby who was now sitting in front of the almirah. What's so fascinating in that old wooden furniture that Ruby is not even paying me attention... I don't understand.

I walked near Ruby, and bent to pick her in up when my eyes landed in the direction she was constantly looking at....

"Riddhima....."

I was shocked to see her through the slightly ajar almiraah doors.

I hurried towards the almirah and pulled the doors. I got worried looking at her petit frame sleeping in the cupboard in uncomfortable position.

Eyes closed, Forehead covered with sweat, Arms hugging the knees, Head resting against the plywood of the almirah...She looked pale and exhausted. God knows from when she was sleeping inside the cupboard.

"Riddhima...Riddhima .... Get up"

I shaked her by shoulder. She jerked open her eyes and looked at me....

"Riddhima. Utho yahase"

I spoke in a soft voice carressing her cheek with my hand.

She blinked her eyes and tried to get up but couldn't. May be because of sitting inside the almirah in uncomfortable position for long time, she is feeling weak.

Putting her one arm around my neck and Snaking my hand around her waist, I lifted her in my arms and made her sit on the bed.

But all of sudden, she stood up on the bed. I got scared looking at her expression....

"Riddhima, You Okay? "

I asked getting up from the bed and looked up as she was towering me due to the height of the bed. The very next second she shocked me by jumping on me. I stumbled back due to the sudden force and tried to maintain my balance while tightening my grip around her body.

"Woh billi... woh billi hai yaha. Mujhe kaat khayegi. Mere paas mat aane dena please use.. "

She squealed in fear wrapping her legs around my chest and hugging me tight. By now, Ruby left the room. I'm sure she didn't intend to harm Riddhima. It was just that Riddhima got scared.

I stroked her hairs till she calmed down. Once I was sure she is fine, I placed her on the bed. She hiccupped wiping her tears.

Pouring water inside a glass, I held it in front of her. When she didn't accepted the glass, I forcefully made her drink water.

"Change karlo....."

I asked keeping the empty class of water back on table. Her jasmine fragnance was missing today as she was stinking due to sweat.

"Nahi.. Woh... Woh billi firse aayi toh?".

She asked scared.

"She won't come....."

I replied with a smile looking at her scared face that was because of my Ruby. I hope she gets use to Ruby's presence in future.

"Nahi.. Tum..tum yahi ruko. Woh firse aagyi to tum bhagadena.... "

She said innocently like a kid. I couldn't help but chuckle. Never thought Ruby could scare someone to such extent.

"Itna darti ho billiyo se..."

I asked something that I was holding for long. Her facebook profile picture was with a rabbit. So she might be a animal lover. Atleast this is what I was thinking till now.

"Bohot.... "

She replied after thinking for few seconds.

"Please kahi mat jana....."

She pleaded through her eyes.

"Nahi jaaunga. "

I assured keeping my hand on hers. But she wasn't convinced.

"Mai change karke aati hun. Tum... Tum yahi rukna..."

She kept repeating untill I promised her that I won't go anywhere.

"Pakka rukoge na?...."

She asked once again after taking her clothes from the wardrobe. I nodded my head. She relaxed a bit and walked into the bathroom.....

After few minutes, She came out wearing her night suit which was a unicorn top and baby pink pant.

How could someone look so beautiful in a night dress, I wondered. I averted my gaze when I realised she was getting conscious because of my gawking.

"It's already 4 am in the morning. Now i think you should go back to sleep. I'm in study.. If u need anything just call me"

I said and passed against her to leave but she shocked me my catching my hand. I was taken aback.

"Riddhima?"

I asked still not believing that she wants me to stop. As if understanding her unsaid wards, I grabbed her shoulder and made her look at me.

"Mai hun yaha"

I assured seeing the fear in eyes. She blinked her eyelids as if giving her trust to me.

We walked towards the bed and I made her sleep on it. Covering her body with a duvet, I said...

"Chalo ab aakhe band karo. aur so jaao."

She listened to me and slept quitely shutting her eyes. I adjusted myself on the small couch present in the room and watched her sleeping form.

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I stared at her calm, beautiful face.
She looked so innocent while sleeping.

I kept gawking her... God knows till when. I wasn't just able to take my eyes off this beautiful girl in front of me. She looked serene, even in her sleep. The look of innocence on her face made me feel guilty for being a douche in her life.

I know I have fallen for me and I have somewhere convinced my heart to believe that I have been wrong about her all these years. But my brain.... My brain isn't at peace. It's warning me to stay away from Riddhima.

VRS has always obeyed his brain, because according to him, only weak people listen to their heart. But when I am around her, I don't feel like using my brain. I feel like there is a complete shutdown of my brain in her proximity.

I walked towards the bed and sat beside her sleeping form.

She tossed on the bed turning her face towards me. I looked at the soft spotless skin of her face that was glowing more in the moonlight falling through the window.

At this moment, the only thing I wanted to do was to kiss the shit out of her. But that can wait. Right?

I lifted the duvet little above and pulled it upwards covering her till her chest. She stirred in sleep and caught my hand and placed her head on it.

"How do you always manage to leave me at your mercy Riddhima?"

I spoke softly looking at her calm face. Tugging the few hair tresses that were disturbing her sleep, behind her ear I looked at her face.

I didn't realized when my gaze shifted particularly to her lower lip. Making a tight fist, I tried to control myself.

My thoughts were going in all wrong directions.

I tried to divert my gaze from her lips, but nothing was helping. I just couldn't get the sight out of my mind... The sight of me making love to her till her knees gives up and she is left where I want her to be-

At my mercy.

How would it be like to make love with her? I wondered looking at her soft bare arms that were visible due to the sleeveless nightware.

She is making me weak. I'm finding it difficult to keep control on my desires. Should I kiss her? No no...What are you even thinking Vansh?

I scolded myself for behaving like a hormonal teenager who has fallen in love for the first time.

This restlessness... This lack of self control doesn't suit someone like Vansh RaiSinghania.

But she is sleeping. She won't come to know even if a kiss her. What's wrong in kissing my to be wife?

It's... It's just a kiss. I don't want to think much..

I clenched the duvet in my fist and leaned down towards her lupscious inviting lips.

Just when I was about to take her lips in mine, I remembered one of the line I said to my bedmate when we were in London.

Vansh never loses his control.

"Damn it"

I pulled back myself clearly in irritation. What the fuck was I doing? Riddhima is not any of my fling, She is my to be wife. To be Mrs. Vansh RaiSinghania. And Mrs RaiSinghania deserved to be treated with respect.

"I can't do this. You trusted me for the first time. I don't want to break it."

I muttered looking at her sleeping form.

"Be mine soon. So that I can rightfully kiss you even when you are asleep."

I whispered against her ears before planting a soft yet intense kiss on the side of her cheek.

"Good night Riddhima...."

I wished before leaving the room because I know I won't be able to control myself for long seeing her sleeping like this in front of me.

Just when I was about to leave Riddhima's room, my heart started racing fast. I was getting restless. I don't know for what. My brain and heart were on war and finally my heart won. She is like a addiction to me and I need my dose now. I need her to stay sane.

Rushing back to Riddhima, I sat next to her and then took her face in my hands and lifted it slowly. She stirred in sleep. Leaning down, I touched my nosetip with that of Riddhima's and slowly closed the gap between our faces.

Her arms wrapped around my waist as I pecked her lips first and then sucked it slowly taking care not to disturb her sleep...

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A/N :- Had to cut most of the written scenes because they were either incomplete or very long. And I wanted to update tonight anyhow.

I hope you liked the update. Sorry if u didn't. I'll try to write nicely from next time..

So many things are coming up. And I'm excited for you to read. .

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Yours,
Priyashi.