Vansh's heart pained hearing it & her sobs made him realised that she has suffered much. He was not getting words to say so he just hugged her more tight & started caressing her head & pecking her hairs to make her feel better.

RIDDHIMA: An... Ansh..... pl....please.... hi....hide.... me in you... I wa...want... to... fe....feel....sa....safe....

She said while crying badly. Hearing it he was again shocked because he was clearly able to feel her insecurities from the outer world, even when no one is around them those incidents were having this much impact on her. He immediately turned their positions & was on her. He entangled his legs with her & she hided herself completely in him. Clutching his shirt tight she cried & cried. Vansh didn't stopped her because she needs to flow out her emotions. Even he was also crying silently because he was also feeling the pain she is going through.

After near about an hour Vansh calmed her down.

VANSH: Jaan....

RIDDHIMA: Am feeling better Ansh...

Hearing it he pecked her forehead & was about to change her position as he was 6'2 with 95 kg weight, she was 5'2 with 50 kg weight. He didn't wanted to crush his Sweetheart under his huge body & hurt her. But Riddhima stopped him

RIDDHIMA: Stay like this. I feel safe & protected.

She said innocently like a child. Vansh pecked her cute red little button nose & hugged her. He thought to lighten her mood.

VANSH: Sweetheart....

RIDDHIMA: Hmmm....

VANSH: If you want me to stay like this then you need to increase your eating & have to become healthy otherwise you'll get crushed under me. I'm almost double the weight of yours.

RIDDHIMA: Toh you eat less & decrease your weight I won't eat more.

VANSH: What? (shocked)

He said while lifting his face up. She giggled seeing his reaction while seeing her giggling he smiled because he was addicted to see her happy. Nuzzling his nose with her nose he again laid down hugging her tight.

RIDDHIMA: Ansh....

VANSH: Hmmm....

RIDDHIMA: Kuch nahi....

Saying this she pecked his cheek & hided her face in his neck & snuggled more to him.

VANSH: Wanna sleep?

Riddhima just bobbed her head. He smiled at her cute actions & started patting her head softly which made her to drift in sleep in no time. Vansh's face hardened remembering the sufferings she had to face.

VANSH: I need to talk to Kiyaan, Angre & Zala Uncle about this. Riddhu ko kisi ne torture bhi kiya tha. I need to know everything.

He looked down at her who was sleeping like an innocent angel hiding herself in him. He kissed her hairs ensuring that he'll protect her from anything & everything. Soon he too drifted to sleep. After sometime both woke up & as they opened their eyes they found each other in their love's embrace which brought a small smile on their lips. Vansh moved his face & saw her smiling. He tucked her hairs behind ears.

VANSH: Slept well?

Riddhima nodded.

RIDDHIMA: Ansh aap fresh ho jaiye tab tak I'll order snacks for us.

VANSH: Club sandwich with tangy dip along with orange juice for me please.

Riddhima nodded. Vansh went to freshen up & Riddhima ordered.

VANSH: Jaan tumhein rashes hue hain toh why don't you change into night wear. It'll be comfortable for you.

Riddhima nodded. She went to bathroom & came changing it.

VANSH: Come sit here on bed.

Riddhima like a obedient child sat on corner of bed. Vansh took the comb & made braid of her hairs.

(Like this).

RIDDHIMA: Ansh aap ko aata hain baal banana?

VANSH: Haan Siya aur Ishu ke baal main hi banata tha. Ishu toh ab bhi aati hain, she is so fond of hairstyles. She usually sees video on google or any other place & will come to me saying Vansh Bhai mujhe yeh hairstyle banake do na.

RIDDHIMA: Aap ko pasand hain karna?

VANSH: Hmmm. Ab tumhare bhi bana dunga if you want.

Saying this he completed her braid & kissed her hairs.

VANSH: Ointment nahi lagaya na.

She smiled sheepishly & looked down shaking her head in no. Vansh took ointment from her medical kit.

VANSH: Jaan if you're comfortable main laga du?

He asked she was confused but seeing his eyes she found lots of love & care & the way he asked her permission she felt respected. She nodded & turned. Vansh pushed her braid to front & sat behind her. He took some ointment on his hands & started applying. He blew air where he applied so that she don't feel burning sensations but due to his this actions Riddhima's breathe got hitched & she felt jolts in her stomach. She fisted her palms & closed her eyes tightly.

VANSH: Aur kahan rashes aae hain Jaan?

His voice broke her trance.

RIDDHIMA: Va...Vansh wo...woh...

She was stammering. Vansh understood her hesitation. He made her stand & then took handkerchief from his pocket & tied on his eyes.

VANSH: Batao....

Riddhima saw it. She smiled & happy tears rolled down her eyes.

RIDDHIMA: Pu...pure ba... back aur stom...stomach pe...

Vansh sat on his knees infront of her & asked in soft voice.

VANSH: May I??

RIDDHIMA: Ha...haan...

Vansh lifted her t - shirt & applied ointment & was blowing air. Riddhima was breathing heavily due to his actions & was going through some unknown but beautiful emotions. Same way he applied the ointment on her stomach too. Vansh's fingers touched her belly button due to which she felt something in her stomach & in reflex she clutched his shoulders. Vansh too felt tonnes of butterflies feeling her soft skin but as a thorough gentleman he was composed.

VANSH: Is it burning Jaan? Sorry...

RIDDHIMA: No Ansh.... Woh bas thoda sa...

VANSH: Don't worry abhi ho jaega.

Saying this he continued applying ointment & then pulled her t - shirt down carefully. Then he removed slipper from her feet & placed her feet on his thigh & applied ointment there too while blowing air. He did same with other feet. Then he stood up.

VANSH: Jaan I'm opening my blindfold.

RIDDHIMA: Ha...Haan...

He turned & opened his blindfold & kept her ointment back in her medical kit while she was admiring him. Before he could turn she back hugged him kissing him on his back.

RIDDHIMA: I love you Ansh...

Vansh took her palm which was on his heart on his chest & kissed it.

VANSH: I love you too Sweetheart...

Riddhima broke the hug & he turned around facing her. Gathering courage she tip toed & wrapped her one hand around his neck & with other cupping his face placed her lips on his. As she was new to all these, she just placed her lips on his & was confused how to move further. Vansh pulled her closer with placing his one hand around her waist & with other hand cupping her face started sucking her lips ever so softly & unknowingly her hand went to his hairs & she started ruffling it. He smiled in kiss & licked her lips & started caressing her waist. Due to his actions her lips parted & he moved his tongue in her mouth tasting it. He also started caressing her face & Riddhima was too caressing his bearded jaw. As his tongue moved inside her mouth she clutched his hairs in her fist & the hand which was on his face went to his shirt's collar holding it tightly as she was feeling weak on her knees. After sometime Vansh broke the kiss feeling her breathless & hugged her hiding her in him. He was rubbing her back to make her normal & was also taking deep breaths to fill the need of oxygen. When he found her breathing normal he broke the hug & cupped her face & kissed her forehead. Holding her hand he took her downstairs & both settled themselves on lounge. Vansh asked for snacks & they enjoyed it feeding each other.

After completing snacks Vansh started business news, both were seeing it. Riddhima was keenly watching it. Vansh observed her that how much she was engrossed in business news.

VANSH: Jaan...

RIDDHIMA: Hmmm....

She hummed but her eyes were on tv screen. Vansh holded her hand, she closed tv & looked at him with a smile.

VANSH: Jaan tumhein pure upper body par rashes aae hain. Tumhein legs par hi bahot baar aa jate hain. Esa kyun Sweetheart? I know you told ki plastic surgery ki wajah se phir woh utne mein hi hona chahiye na, pure body par kyun?

Riddhima composed herself taking deep breath & decided to open up to Vansh as much as she could.

RIDDHIMA: Ansh mein aap se kuch share karna chahti hu par promise me ki aap dhyan se sunoge aur stress nahi loge.

Vansh nodded.

RIDDHIMA: I'm trying to open up jitna mein kar saku utna, okay.

Vansh pecked her forehead agreeing with her.

RIDDHIMA: Woh mere pu...pure.... bo...body... pe.. plas.... plastic sur...surgery hu...hui... ha...hain.

She hardly completed one sentence while stammering.

VANSH: Kya?? (shocked like hell)...

Riddhima nodded with teary eyes.