Rishta Raha Bas Ret Ka
Aye Samandar Main Tumhara
Kinara Raha,
Main Tumhara, Main Tumhara
Tumhara Raha
Tum Na Huye Mere To Kya
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The way my life has turned around I never even thought that this will happen to me in a dream after all my father always doubted me he thought I didn't have in me to be something. He always used to insult me and being the only child of a family who is rich, reputed well known by everyone in your city it sure comes with its perks though I wouldn't call them perks because for me they were always a pain in the ass.

No matter what I do my parents weren't satisfied some or other way they always found the problem with that, it was like no matter what I would do still I'd be wrong for them which resulted in me turning into an arrogant person and if I tell this to someone they won't believe me that I hate this part of me who constantly feel angry at the world because my parents screwed me up as a kid. The man I am I blame them for it because it was them who made me hate everyone and everything around me just the way they hated me.

I know people consider themselves so blessed if they turn out to be their parents but I find myself lucky because every day I'm trying not to turn out like them. I don't want to hurt anyone because of me intentionally because I know how words cut through like a sword.

I try to outrun that part of me as much as I can but at times people only talk to me so later they can ask for a favor. I never realized what friendship is until Anay he has been my friend for a long time he taught me what friendship is, he taught me what life is about, he taught me everything in my life.

Now that he is gone I can't bring myself to even mourn properly over him, because it hurts so much, he brought me up from my lowest. I feel so lonely without him, it's like everything is crumbling. I want him to come back and pull me out of this, darkness, these ashes, this fire which I feel around me. I haven't cried since his funeral and trust me I tried but not even a single tear has fallen down my cheeks.

I have been drowning myself in work and solving the case of his murder. When I found out that he was murdered I was outraged thinking that someone took him away from me. I promised myself I will hunt that person down then I will be at peace then Anay will be at peace.

When I told his family everyone believed me except Mihika. I swear she was getting on my nerve the way she yelled at me. I was so angry at her but then I realized in the situation she is it is hard to believe anything coming from me also when I told her someone from this family might be involved because Anay before dying told me something big is happening in the company and he might know who is it behind all this but he didn't have any proofs and before he could reveal all of it.

He was killed.

I and Kabir have been working on the case with Mihika. God, she is so naive and innocent for this cruel world sometimes I feel what will happen when all this is solved will she be accepted as a widower because I have seen the way her family looks at her except the Anay's parents. It must be so hard for her yet she doesn't leave even a moment to show she is trying to be strong for Anay, and everybody else in the family. Anay had told me about her and not even once has he said that she is someone who constantly demands stupid things or whatever these days women want in their husbands.

But how would I know I have never been married or even in love, my responsibilities, the person I am doesn't let me because I know whoever I chose to spend my life with it will be hard to get approval from my parents, besides I don't even know how it feels when you are in love what I know from Anay is that no matter how bad things go you will have that person by your side supporting you, helping you get up, trying to make you feel better, a person you can call home is how love feels like.

I was pulled out of my thoughts as the car stopped outside the Raizada mansion, I was here with Kabir we wanted to inform everyone what has happened with Mihika.

When we entered everyone was there silently standing Anay's Mom crying, Aaryah bidai is done, I got a call from Jai earlier to come here as soon as I can and anyway I wanted to tell them everything they should know what is happening with Mihika, all the threats she is been getting and what happened last night was way past the threats. Kabir has already begun to work on tracking those bastards down once they are in custody we are hoping to know who is behind all this.

Cause I have a feeling it all connects to one person and Anay knew who was that person which unfortunately cost his life.

"Everything alright?" I asked as softly as I can. I shot a glance at each one of their faces there was only one person who caught my attention, Chachi Ji, she stood there with a smug look on her face victorious smile as if she has achieved something. I've had my doubts about her but I'm not sure yet, Anay had told me someone from the family is involved he was going to expose that person in front of the whole family but never got a chance.

He left me a video recording in which he stated I have to be careful around especially Chachi Ji because his hint was clear but since I have started working on the case we haven't found anything against her, but the way she stood there smiling makes my doubts obvious, it is her but still, we can not point fingers on her until we had the proofs.

"Why didn't you tell us Mihika is getting threats?" Uncle Ji asks me angrily.
"I'm sorry Uncle I know I should've told you but Mihika wanted to wait" I replied, I don't want to lie.
"And what happened last night is true?" It was Auntie her voice breaking down and I just nodded looking at her.

"Uff, we can't even keep her safe in our house her parents have every right to be angry at us" Dadi Ji added.

I took a glance around the room and Mihika wasn't here maybe her parents took her with them, well I don't blame them what happened here last night shouldn't have and thank God I and Kabir came on time. I don't even want to think about what could've happened to her. I would never forgive myself if that had happened with Mihika because she is just not my best friend's widow but she is something to me too, it's probably not right but I can't seem to bring myself thinking what I will do if something were to happen to her.

I shouldn't look or even think about her in that way, but my heart is been going all crazy since she has told me about the threats. I like the way I'm the first person she calls whenever she needs someone or has anything to confide in. I know all of this is wrong me feeling in such a manner towards her or talking like this about her but I can't help it, I'm trying to figure it out.

"Viraj beta, tell us for how long she is been getting these threats" Dada Ji questions.
"Right after it was found that Anay was murdered," I said in a low voice.

I heard some gasps around me "oh my God, I can't believe she went through all that all alone" Uncle Ji stated.
"But why didn't she tell any of us?" Chacha Ji added.
"She didn't want to get anyone worried" I replied.

"Anyway, where is she?" I questioned.
"Her parents took her with them, they both were so angry," Auntie says her sobs getting louder.

I want to tell them about the men we have been trying to track but I don't want anyone to get alerted.
"Don't worry Uncle Auntie, I'll talk to Mihika's parents and get her back till then everyone just try to concentrate on preparation for the rest of the rituals for Aaryah" I let out. They all give me a small smile and I left with Kabir.

"I'll see you later Kabir" and he left for the police station, I left for Mihika's house.

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I reached Mihika's house she came opened the door "what are you doing here?"
"I came to talk to you about the case," I said entering inside.
"What is it?" She says irritatingly.
"Why are you angry?" I inquire.
"

Nothing, tell me what is it?" She says.

"Okay, so Kabir is tracking down those goons who attacked you" I let out.
She looked at me with her arched eyebrow as if what I said is something completely stupid" and this you couldn't tell me on call for that you had to come here" she added.

I came here to see you my mind randomly throw that thought at me.

I just looked at her until she snapped her fingers in front of me" uh... no, that's just not it, um, I went to Anay's house and everyone was worried about you, so I told them I'll talk to you" I said stuttering.

"Look I know but it wasn't my decision Maa and Baba wanted me to come with them, and I think they are right about what happened last night was beyond my expectations of getting hurt and I'm scared to go back there," she says her eyes glistening with tears.
I keep my hand on hers "I know and I won't say I understand also I won't force you to go back there but at least come once tell them why you are doing what you are doing" I said softly, realizing about my hand I quickly move away.

I shouldn't be doing this, it's wrong.

But why does this feel right?

"Okay, I'll think about it, and thank you for coming down here, Anay was a lucky man to have a friend like you," she says smiling meekly at me.
"I'll see you soon and take care of yourself Mihika," I said getting up, but for some reason, I wanted to stay with her console her, hold her tell her everything will be alright but I cannot.

What is happening to me?

Why I'm feeling this way all of a sudden towards her?

Why seeing a smile on her face has become my life mission?

Why for her I want to leave everything and everyone?

What is this?

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I know it was a short chapter, usually, the male lead character's POV is longer in my books, but I didn't know what else to show but I have shown a little bit of how Viraj is, or how his family is more will be shown in the later chapters.

I promise the next one with Viraj POV will be better.

Anyway, what do you think about him?

What are your thoughts on Mihika?

And most importantly, what do you think is what Viraj is feeling?

Is he falling in love with Mihika?

And if he is falling in love is it right?

Share all your thoughts on the chapter. Please guys I need to know how the story is moving.

Till next time.

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