Vansh was trying to absorb the words she was blabbering before few moments. Suddenly he realised she went for her Nanu's operation.

VANSH: Kahi waha toh kuch nahi hua????

He immediately laid her head down carefully on pillow & removing his shirt gave her in his hand which she immediately clutched near her heart. He then went to balcony & called her Vicky Mama.

VANSH: Hello Mr. Vicky....

VICKY: Hello Mr. Raisinghania. Kaise hain aap aur Ri kaisi hain?

VANSH: Hum dono thik hain aap bataiye aap ke bade papa ka treatment kaise chal raha hain?

VICKY: Mr. Raisinghania unki tabiyat ab kaafi achi hain. Infact surgery kuch hi din pehle humne Mumbai mein karwae hain. Tab main aap ko phone karna chahta tha aur Ri se milne ka bhi bahot man tha par sab yaha the isiliye maine nahi kiya.

Vansh realised from his talk that he's not aware that Riddhima was there & handled everything so he didn't asked further.

VANSH: That's good news. Kuch kaam ho toh please inform kijiyega....

VICKY: Thank you Mr. Raisinghania. Ri se baat ho paegi???

VANSH: Abhi toh woh office mein hain aur main bahar site visit ke liye aaya tha so.....

VICKY: No problem. Have a nice day.

VANSH: You too.

They cut the call. He went down & laid down beside her & all of a sudden she started panicking in her sleep making him worried.

VANSH: Riddhu please try to open your eyes. Jaan kya ho raha hain baby, try to take deep breathes.

He was constantly trying to wake her up but alas all the stress has taken too much toll on her. She woke up with a jerk shouting Vansh's name.

RIDDHIMA: Anshhhhh......

VANSH: I'm here only baby. Look at me you're with your Ansh.

Hearing his words she looked at him & jumped on him hugging him tight. Her breathes were getting heavy but she was not at all in a mood to leave him. He tried to calm her but today she was not able to calm herself down. Not having any option he carried her in his arms & took her to balcony not before taking her medical kit. He gave her sedative which made her calm & she drifted to sleep. Vansh cupped her face with one hand & saw her whole face red, lips dry & tear strains all over her face. He wiped her face with his handkerchief & kissed her eyes. He tried to make her sleep but she in sleep was also holding him tightly. He sighed & sat there holding her & was lost in his own thoughts.

Riddhima after sometime woke up & found herself in his embrace & got relaxed. She saw he was lost in thoughts so instead of getting up she snuggled more to him & feeling her moving he looked at her who was looking at him with her cute innocent doe shaped eyes looking so cute like a toddler. He smiled & seeing his smile she too smiled. He was all awwww on her cuteness & kissed her eyes & nose & squeezed her close to his heart.

VANSH: Kaisa hain mera bunny?

RIDDHIMA: Ansh ka bunny bilkul thik hain.

She said while giggling making him laugh.

VANSH: Mera cute cotton ball dara diya tha mujhe.

He said pinching her nose. She scrunched her eyebrows & rubbed her nose on his shirt & he ruffled her hairs. She looked up at him & her face was having hair strands on it. She shook her head to remove it but went unsuccessful so got irritated & sighed with puffed cheeks & pouted. Vansh smiled at her chotu baby & caressing her face kept her hairs behind her ears making her smile cutely.

VANSH: Why so cute mera chotu baby?

He said kissing her cheeks tightly making her giggle.

RIDDHIMA: Ansh....

VANSH: Haan ji....

RIDDHIMA: Aap ke chotu baby ne dara diya toh chotu baby should make it upto you na....

Vansh nodded with a smile.

RIDDHIMA: Toh aap thodi der yaha room mein rukoge, I'll come in sometime?

VANSH: Zaroorat nahi hain bunny.....

RIDDHIMA: No I wanna do it please na....

She said in babyish language making cute puppy face melting him.

VANSH: Thik hain...

RIDDHIMA: Thank you so much Jaan....

She saying this kissed his cheek tightly & ran.

VANSH: Araam se....

He heard her giggles & shook his head at her childishness with a smile. He got Ajay's call.

VANSH: Hello Papa...

AJAY: Beta disturb toh nahi kiya na....

VANSH: Aap kabhi disturb nahi kar sakte Papa....

AJAY: Kaise hain mere dono bache?

VANSH: Thik hain Papa.

AJAY: Baat hui gudiya se....

VANSH: Papa woh baat karne ko taiyaar hi nahi hain. Ajeeb sa behave kar rahi hain. I tried to confront her par woh taal rahi thi par lunch ke baad maine apni kasam de kar pucha toh bas wahi baatein kar rahi thi ki woh bahot buri hain aur bahot galtiya karti hain aur uski saza Kiyaan aur Siya ko na de. Infact aaj toh usne yeh bhi keh diya ki Kiyaan Maa aur Papa ka beta hain aur bilkul uske jaisa nahi hain acha hain. She was panicking a lot so to prevent her from getting panick attack I didn't confronted her further & being tired she slept. Par phir neend main pata nahi kya hua achanak se panick attack aaya aur mera naam chila rahi thi.

AJAY: Kya????

VANSH: Haan Papa, humesha toh shaant ho jaati hain par aaj toh shaant hi nahi kar pa rahi thi khud ko & was getting out of control aur sedative dena pada.

AJAY: Beta is she okay, jaag gae ho toh baat karwao....

VANSH: Your daughter is like a bunny Papa.

AJAY: Arrey.....

VANSH: Jaagne ke baad uska mood thik tha toh socha rehne du let her have her own time. Aur jaagte hi kuch karne ko gae hain aur mujhe bol kar ki room mein hi rahu.

Ajay chuckled.

AJAY: So my gudiya is planning a surprise for my prince.

VANSH: I guess so....

AJAY: Waise kya khaya aaj lunch mein?

VANSH: You toh know Papa my bunny is an amazing chef. Aaj ek nae sweet banae thi usne Doodhpak, it was yummilicious. Saath mein tha Paneer Butter Masala, Roti, Dal Fry aur Jeera Rice.

AJAY: Nice.

They talked for few minutes & at last Ajay said lovingly.

AJAY: Vansh....

VANSH: Ji Papa....

AJAY: Your Papa loves you a lot beta. Never ever think ki tum akele ho, I'm always there for you, koi bhi baat ho, koi bhi time ho, kuch bhi haalaat ho I'm always there for my children.

VANSH: I love you too Papa.....

Ajay knew Vansh that when he gets emotional he can't express much better in words but his eyes & actions speak a lot. So bidding bye they cut the call. Vansh then called Kiyaan & Angre & informed about Riddhima. Like this he passed an hour then started getting bored. On other side Riddhima got busy in planning a surprise for him on terrace as they had a nice jacuzzi & swing there. Vansh getting bored called her.

VANSH: Riddhu kitni der, I'm getting bored????

RIDDHIMA: Bas thodi hi der meri Jaan.

She said so lovingly that he literally got goosebumps hearing her.

VANSH: Come soon...

RIDDHIMA: Very soon....

Both didn't spoke for a while & she broke the silence.

RIDDHIMA: Ansh so jaiye thodi der, you'll feel fresh.

VANSH: Tumhare bina kaise sounga????

His words made her eyes teary. She cut the call & went to room. Holding his hand she brought him to bed & through her eyes told him to lay down in her lap. He smiled & laid down hiding his face in her stomach. She kissed his hairs & started fondling her hairs while rubbing his back softly. After sometime be placed a kiss on her tummy above her pallu making her breath hitch & whispered,

VANSH: I can't live without you, meri Jaan ho tum Riddhu.

Tears rolled down her eyes but she didn't let him know & kept her head on his back. Within couple of minutes she felt his soft even breathes on her stomach. She smiled at him who was sleeping like a baby.

RIDDHIMA: Aap mujhe chotu baby bolte ho aur aap bhi toh baby jaise hi ho aur jab sote ho toh tab toh ek dum baby ki tarah cute lagte ho.......

She said admiring him who was sleeping soundly in her lap tieing her pallu around his wrist. Riddhima kissed his forehead & he smiled in sleep. She whispered,

RIDDHIMA: My kiddo..

Saying this she rubbed her nose with him. She kept his head on pillow & caressed his head, kissing his forehead she stood up but was stopped because Vansh had wrapped her pallu on his wrist. She smiled at him & unwrapped the pallu slowly but as soon as she did it he frowned in sleep. She took her hand bag from side take & taking out her scarf kept in his hand which he immediately clutched. She was all awwww on his love & bending down she pecked his lips making him smile.

It was evening & she had done all the arrangements & she smiled. Hurriedly she ran to the room & taking shower got ready & took out Vansh's clothes & kept all ready. She wrote a note & sticked on his phone. Going out of the room she called him. He groaned hearing the phone ring as his sleep got disturbed. Before he could accept it she declined. He found a note & removed it to read.

Hiii Mr. Handsome,

Sorry Amore Mio for disturbing your sleep. But it's time to wakey wakey Jaan. Have a shower & get ready your things are all arranged & come to terrace. Your Sweetheart is waiting for her heartbeat, love you.

Bunny ❤

He smiled reading the note & went to get ready while she was busy in last minute preparations. She knew he'll come anytime so switched off the lights & was waiting for him. After couple of minutes he came & found all dark,

VANSH: Sweetheart where are you???

A small pathway of lights started filled with rose petals & he walked to it & at the end of pathway he found himself in a heart shaped decoration full of rose petals & candles. He smiled & turned & saw her on her knees. She smiled looking at him. He holded her shoulder & asked her to get up but she shook her head with a cute smile & forwarding her hand she asked.

RIDDHIMA: Would you grace me with your love & live a beautiful night with me meri Jaan?

Her words created whole zoo in his stomach & on top of it the way she asked, her voice, her eyes were full of love, innocence & cuteness. His eyes turned glassy because of the love she was showering on him.

VANSH: With all my heart & soul Jaan....

He said while giving his hand to her. She smiled beautifully & kissed his knuckles & standing on her tippy toes wrapped her hands around his neck.

RIDDHIMA: Mr. Handsome this is just a small token of my love, a little effort for us, addition to our cherished memories.....

VANSH: You're the light of my life Baby.....

She switched something with remote & smiled seeing the surroundings.

RIDDHIMA: Ansh....

Hearing her voice he looked around & his eyes went wide in shock. His lips curved into breathtaking smile, the glow on his face was something for which Riddhima could give her everything. Whole terrace was lighted with small candle lights & flower petals, on one corner there was a swing which was decorated with fairy lights, dinner setup was on other corner & a little away the whole jacuzzi was decorated with flowers & candles. The aroma was full of fresh flowers along with mild cherry blossom scented candles. On top of it the terrace was having beautiful mountain views & there was full moon night adding to the charm to the night.

(Candle lights all over terrace)

(Swing decoration but Imagine swing little big)

(Dinner set up)

(Jacuzzi set up, they've specially mini pool sized jacuzzi customised so all youngsters can enjoy together)

VANSH: Riddhu yeh sab... it's so bewitching, such a cozy & romantic set up Jaan.

RIDDHIMA: Glad you liked it. Chalo ab dinner 1st, you have skipped your snacks too.

VANSH: We both missed it baby.

She nodded & both went to dinner setup. Vansh sitting there took her in his lap.

VANSH: So aaj ka kya menu hain?

RIDDHIMA: As it's a summer so I thought to make something light so have two types of chaat, dahi papdi chaat, atom bomb chaat & some fresh pineapple orange juice as you like.

VANSH: Nice....

RIDDHIMA: Chalo let's feed your tummy.

She said while serving food in a plate while Vansh filled a glass of juice & forwarded to her. She took a sip & then he too drank a little. Both were having food & were enjoying nature.

RIDDHIMA: Ansh sirf chaat hi hain dinner main aap ka ache se pet bhar jaega ya kuch aur bana du.

VANSH: It's more than enough Sweetheart & I know you'll also have something special for dessert too.

RIDDHIMA: Mhmm. There's Dutch Truffle Milkshake after dinner.

VANSH: Wow so my favourite one.

She bobbed her head with a smile.

RIDDHIMA: Actually aaj bahot garmi hain na so I know you prefer light food aur jo cheezein thi usmein se yahi bana pai aur saare arrangements bhi saath saath kiye na toh isiliye.

VANSH: It's more than enough baby. You toh know na in summers I prefer just having light food only more specifically fruits, juices, ice creams or milkshakes in dinner.

RIDDHIMA: I know but it was a special date night na isiliye.

VANSH: Tum saath ho yahi sab kuch hain mere liye.

Like this while talking they completed their dinner. After dinner Vansh made her drink juice that too full glass which she had after showing hell lot of tantrums. They settled on swing in each other's arms & were admiring moon.

RIDDHIMA: Ansh it's so beautiful na see aaj itne saare stars bhi hain.

VANSH: But sabse zyada beautiful star toh mere paas hain.

Saying this he kissed her side of forehead making her blush. She tilted her face & kept her chin on his chest.

RIDDHIMA: You know Ansh aap sote hue bilkul baby ki tarah lagte ho so cute, I was feeling ki kha jau aap ko.

She said while giggling. Vansh pinched her nose.

VANSH: I'm all yours toh kha jana chahiye tha na....

Riddhima got little up & bit his jaw & giggled saying,

RIDDHIMA: My Kiddoo. I'm your chotu baby & you're my kiddoo...

Vansh laughed hearing his nickname given by his chotu baby. Riddhima pouted seeing him laughing.

RIDDHIMA: Has kyun rahe ho aap???

VANSH: Baby you're so cute. Acha let's play a question game. We'll ask questions to each other & will answer if we're comfortable.

RIDDHIMA: Okiiieeee.....

She said like a cute girl. They asked few questions & answered too while Riddhima passed some answers.

VANSH: Riddhu waise why this choice of outfits?

(Vansh's outfit)

(Imagine Riddhima like this in Vansh's white shirt instead of blue & was wearing shorts under it which was not visible though)

(Imagine her wearing this headband & her hair were open)

RIDDHIMA: Woh bahot garmi hain na toh for our comfortableness. Also mujhe aap ke saath matching karna tha toh I wore your another white shirt. Phir jab main yahan preparations kar rahi thi na toh mere baal bahot aa rahe the aankho mein toh maine ye Ishu ki headband pehn li.

VANSH: Okay.....

RIDDHIMA: Aap ko acha nahi laga?

VANSH: Bahot acha laga infact your looking so adorable & cute.

Riddhima smiled & snuggled to him.

VANSH: Jaan ghar pe sab se baat karni hain?

He asked because she was always the one who says it but today he felt like she was avoiding it so he took the initiative. Hearing him her face fell & she got flashbacks of Uma's words & her eyes got moist. She didn't spoke anything which confused him more.

VANSH: Acha koi nahi let's play ludo. Khelogi????

She nodded so Vansh broke the hug & leaned on side of the swing & pulled her in back hug & opened the game in his phone. Other reason for taking her in back hug was he knew she's at the verge of crying & it's the first time she's stopping herself from crying infront of him so not to make her more uncomfortable he did it. The game diverted her mind not completely but still it helped her.

On the otherside Kiyaan & Angre after dinner called her. She again became sad seeing it & laid down in his lap curling herself in a fetal position ignoring it. Vansh seeing it sighed & accepted the video call.

ANGRE: Di kaha hain Bhai? Subhah se baat nahi hui.

VANSH: Woh niche gae hain Angre.

KIYAAN: Thik hain na woh.

VANSH: Don't stress she's fine.

Vansh signalled to check Kiyaan his phone as he messaged him,

VANSH: Let her have sometime Kiyaan she's getting uncomfortable woh kisi se baat nahi karna chahti.

Kiyaan read the message & nodded.

ANGRE: Waise kya kar rahe ho, enjoying???

VANSH: Yup she has planned a date night so....

He said while ruffling her hairs.

KIYAAN: Ohh sorry to disturb your romance.

Teasing them they cut the call.

VANSH: Baby look at me.

She shook her head & hugged him tight. He sighed & kept pillow on his back & half laid on swing along wih pulling her on him. She knew he won't leave her so wrapped her hands around his neck hiding her face in his neck. His doubt about her behaviour was getting more stronger with each moment. He started ruffling her hairs which she loves. As she was snuggling to him his shirt was little up giving him hard time but he's a man of principle so he made her shirt correct which made her clutch his shirt tight in her fists. She tilted her head & looked at him.

VANSH: Sor....

Before he could complete she attached her lips to his for a soulful kiss pouring all her emotions. Being breathless they broke,

RIDDHIMA: I feel safe & trust you more than my own self Ansh......

Her this words were not mere words but for him it was a promise of trust, love, care, respect & their togetherness to him from her.