Reaching Riansh Vansh directly took Riddhima to their room & made her lay down on bed properly & covered her with comforter. He went down & ordered for snacks & after checking kitchen made list & ordered necessary groceries, veggies, fruits & dairy products. He then went to their room & changed into shorts & started cleaning the house. There was not much to do because Riddhima just visited Mumbai couple of days ago for some urgent work & she might have cleaned everything he thought which was true too. Once he was done he went to shower & when he came back he found her awake staring at ceiling. He threw towel on chair & went to her. To take her attention he shook his head near her resulting water droplets getting on her face from his freshly washed hairs. She closed her eyes feeling it & looked at the source & found Vansh laying down beside her taking support of his elbow. She was just lost in his freshly showered face & wet hairs were adding fire to his handsomeness. Her fingers without her knowledge went to his hairs playing with it & a smile came on her lips. The way she was admiring him made him felt really loved & blessed. His stomach was taking twists & turns thinking that just his mere smile & peaceful face will make her this much happy & peaceful. Just his smile has that power on her that she forgets every stress & pain within no moments. He then realised she has not eaten anything since last night so he kissed her forehead & rubbed his nose with hers & then stood up to open the curtains & balcony to let natural air come in. As soon as he turned doing it he saw she was sitting with shocked face,

RIDDHIMA: Hum Riansh kab aae Ansh????

VANSH: You were asleep....

She just nodded. He frowned because she was wide awake when he came but realised how she must be lost that she even didn't realised till now. He mentally noted to share it with Zala, Pooja & Myra about her this behaviour & to Kiyaan & Angre too. He went to her & picked her up in his arms & took her to bathroom & made her sit on vanity. He washed her face & then combed her hairs.

VANSH: Chalo get freshen up & then come to balcony of living room okay baby.

She just nodded & he left downstairs. He heated snacks in microwave & then made cold coffee for them. Placing everything in a tray he took to balcony where she was sitting looking at water views. Kissing her head from behind he sat beside her.

VANSH: Chalo let's feed my baby's tummy with some yummy dabeli & vada pav.

She was just looking at him being lost. Vansh pulled her to his lap & her reaction was still same but as soon as he cupped her face & kissed her forehead & her eyes turned glassy. He just kissed her eyes & she hided her face in his chest wetting his vest. He just squeezed her close to him & was kissing her forehead time to time. After sometime he spoke,

VANSH: Riddhu come on bacha thoda sa khalo you've not had anything since last night. Aur if you won't have I won't eat too.

He played his trump card before she denies. His last sentence made her look at him immediately. He wiped her tears & kissed her eyes. He took the tray near & took dabeli & forwarded to her mouth. She took a bite & then forwarded to him & made him eat. Like this both finished the snacks feeding each other.

RIDDHIMA: Ansh aap ne vada pav aur dabeli khae aur ab pura glass cold coffee peeoge toh raat ko thik se nahi khaoge.

She voiced out her worry. No matter in what state she is she'll never compromise in the matters related to Vansh be it his food, outfits, habits, schedule from anything to everything. Hearing full sentence from her mouth after these many hours he was just so happy that he pecked her lips making her blush.

VANSH: Okay let's have one glass & one we'll have after dinner.

She nodded & both finished coffee. Keeping the tray on sofa he leaned back on lounger taking her in back hug. Her back was leaned on his chest & his hands wrapped around her waist. Both were enjoying the beach views in a serene peace. Peppering kisses on her head & shoulder now & then he was enjoying their closeness. After sometime he made her wear one of his airpod & himself wore one. He played one of the playlist that they both loves to hear. She tilted her head a little to look at him & he kissed her nose. Both were enjoying the music & one thing Vansh noticed that she loves music too. She gets a bit calm hearing it which was very clear the way she was enjoying it with closed eyes & her face's stress was slowly reducing. He didn't want to give sympathy to her rather just want her to show that he loves her, cares for her, respects her the same way & want her to be the way she is. She snuggled to him because she was again feeling sleepy.

VANSH: Neend aa rahi hain, so na hain?

She just nodded.

VANSH: Room mein jana hain ya wanna sleep here?

She just looked in his eyes & he waited patiently. After couple of minutes she just turned a little wrapping her hands around his torso hugging him tight closed her eyes keeping her ear near his heart making herself sure that he will be there with her. He pulled her close to him & started massaging her legs with one hand. She didn't said anything & slowly her breathes turned soft getting into deep sleep. He checked & found her sleeping peacefully so video called at home.

REHAAN: Haan Bhai....

VANSH: Sab ghar par hain???

REHAAN: Haan yahi hain we all are working aur Dadi aur Mami Sa balcony mein bethe hain. Bhabhi Maa kaisi hain?

VANSH: Isiliye call kiya. She's much better now sleeping.

Till then everyone was around Rehaan to see them. Vansh angled the camera in a way they can see Riddhima.

VANSH: Don't worry usne kha liya hain ache se.

UMA: So kyun gae Vansh abhi? Uski tabiyat thik hain na?

VANSH: Haan Maa bas jab ese stress hoti hain toh esa hi karti hain. Aur yaha weather acha hain so isiliye she slept uska man kar raha tha.

CHANCHAL: Beta make sure haan ki koi self harmful cheezein na ho. You know na she tried to harm herself.

VANSH: Don't worry Choti Maa woh ab esa kabhi nahi karegi kyun ki usne Maa aur Papa ki kasam khae hain. Yeh baat usne bahot time pehle hi mujhe bata di thi bas wajah ab pata chali hain. Aap stress free raho woh kabhi esa kuch nahi karegi.

All nodded. They talked for a while & before someone ask where they were Ajay told him to rest & will talk tomorrow. Uma glared at her husband knowing he did this so no one would ask him about his whereabouts.

UMA: Ajay aap ko pata hain na Vansh kaha hain?

AJAY: Uma...

UMA: Ajay jhuth mat bol na.

She said glaring at him & everyone stopped themselves from laughing at their banter but they admired them in their hearts because of the love, respect, care & warmth they share even after these many years of marriage.

AJAY: Main janta hu woh kaha gaya hain Uma but give him some time woh bata dega apne aap.

CHANCHAL: This is not fair Bhai bache sab aap ko batate hain. Sab kehte hain bete Maa se sabse close hote hain par yaha toh ulta hi hain.

She said pouting because this was true be it were their demands for toys, clothes, gaming or anything or their results, school issues, their tensions to happiness Ajay was always been the first one to know among elders. That too not only from Vansh but also from Rehaan, Aryan, Siya & Ishani. But they too knew Ajay has gave his life's best behind every children of the house, be it their financial security, emotional security, mental security or anything. He always changed himself with the changing times & have always listened to them with patience, loved them above everything. He made sure that no one would ever face the harsh realities or any harm in their life & always stood as their strong backbone. Younger clan took Ajay in a group hug & stick their tongue out at others.

YOUNGER CLAN: Because we love him more & he too.

Ajay laughed agreeing with them & hugging them back & it was a beautiful moment captured by Neela in her phone. On the other side Vansh was also bit tired so just placing a order for matka biryani with raita & gulab jamun with a note to be delivered at 8:30 pm he too slept hugging her tight. At the said time their order was delivered & both had it in comfortable silence making each other eat.

VANSH: Riddhu wanna watch tv.....

She just blinked her eyes.

RIDDHIMA: Aap jao mein ye plates dho kar aati hu......

He deliberately didn't said anything about work because he wanted her to speak. He first tried to ask about tv but when he didn't got replied he tried this way.

VANSH: Riddhu yeh hum dono ka ghar hain toh sara kaam hum dono saath hi karenge kyun ki hum dono ki zimmedari hain.

Saying this he taking the plates went to kitchen & both washed the utensils of snacks & dinner & then went to family room to watch tv. He knew she won't say to watch anything particular so he decided to watch basketball match because she loves that sport. Vansh laid down keeping his head in her lap which brought a small smile on her face. He kept her one hand on his hairs & looked at her eyes. The softness in his eyes made her kiss his forehead & she slowly started fondling his hairs. Both enjoyed the match till late night & then having the cold coffee that Vansh made in evening went to bed. Cuddling each other they slept but in midnight Riddhima's sleep was disturbed & she cried silently. Vansh knew but he let her cry because she's not ready to share anything & if he'll ask she'll keep that piled up in her heart which will add more pain to her. Crying her heart out she slept feeling headache. Next morning they both woke up because of the phone call. Getting ready both went to kitchen & prepared instant paniyaram & coconut chutney.

VANSH: Riddhu I'll just prepare the last batch of paniyaram please till then make pomegranate juice.

RIDDHIMA: Ansh aap toh pomegranate juice nahi peete breakfast mein. Aur aap ko pomegranate juice berries ke saath banaya jae toh hi pasand hain otherwise you prefer to have pomegranate seeds phir aaj kya ho gaya?

VANSH: Toh meri pasand ka hi kuch bana do.

He said with a smile & she frowned at his behaviour. He pinched her nose & said,

VANSH: Jaldi bunny bahot bhukh lagi hain.

She nodded & prepared kiwi pineapple juice & then set the table. Both had breakfast & then cleaning kitchen & utensils he took her to other side where construction work of their extension to their new home was done. They discussed about everything, about interiors & all & this way she got much diverted from her inner mess. Then they went to library.

VANSH: Riddhu chalo aaj kuch itna kaam nahi hain toh let's finalise from the designs of furniture & decor that we have shortlisted so kaam jaldi se shuru ho jae.

RIDDHIMA: Ansh let's tell Rehaan to design it. Let us have his suggestions & ideas too. I want him to be the interior designer of this house.

VANSH: Riddhu I forgot to tell you something.....

RIDDHIMA: Kya????

VANSH: Actually Papa, Rehaan, Aryan, Kiyaan & Angre know about our house, our Riansh.

She frowned because she knew Vansh won't share without discussing with her so how it happened.

VANSH: Woh actually....

He rubbed his face with his palms.

VANSH: Is it okay if we talk about it later?

RIDDHIMA: You okay?

He nodded.

VANSH: How about we discuss everything after dinner tonight? Let's do one thing we'll ask all the questions that's in our heart & mind & answer too. We'll share everything that's piled up in our heart & mind. Is it okay for you or you need some time?

RIDDHIMA: You'll be with me na?

The fear in her voice made him think how much she has piled up but ignoring it cupping her face kissed her forehead.

VANSH: No matter what meri Jaan humesha tumhare paas paogi mujhe aur jaunga bhi kaha tumse dur? Meri jaan, meri rooh, meri duniya ho tum.

The sincerety & promise in his eyes made her nod.

RIDDHIMA: Okay....

VANSH: Waise we got an invitation from NMACC inaugration event. It was attended by everyone except me because I was in Dubai. If you want we can go....

Riddhima was okay with it & they getting ready went to NMACC. They enjoyed their day & also went to Ananta Mansion to check on the renovation work.

VANSH: Riddhu itna bada toh tha yeh almost five times bada ban gaya hain.

They were walking through the gardens which was developed.

RIDDHIMA: Ansh you know na about our work now. Being mafia it isn't that easy. Right now except mafia god no one knew about my identity & it's safe because he will never go against me & to others our identity is still hidden so it's not an issue. I don't want to take any chance in security issues. Come I'll show you how.

Vansh nodded & they left to the theatre room & Riddhima played a 3d video of how the mansion will look like.

RIDDHIMA: See we have taken the land from our property to land of jungles till hill side with an agreement we will maintain forest & take care of it. Also we will never build anything there & flora & fauna will be taken care of.

VANSH: Was it that easy to tackle government? I know of the powers you have but still they are crackheads.

RIDDHIMA: I know so I kept a condition infront of them. There are hills from three sides & in it forests on two sides & other one side is highway. So I said that Ananta Empire will develop a forest till highway & will take complete responsibility of maintaining it. Also gave an agreement that it will remain forest only & will never be developed but land will be under our name. As you know there was an issue due to deforestation & it became an international issue due to activists so they agreed to it because they could save their name without spending money & efforts. So the property will be spread till forests in three sides & on one side it will be highway. It will make the property so secured because it is impossible to sneak in forests from hills & from express highway it's next to impossible & even if someone tries it can be tackled before it could reach the property.

VANSH: That's a smart move Jaan, proud of you.

RIDDHIMA: Thank you Ansh. Also we can't hide our identity whole life & once it will be revealed we have to maintain social life as well. Say for example various business parties, festival parties, success celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings & many more celebrations will come on the way so I've decided to have many lush green lawns where we can conduct it. What do you say?

VANSH: That's nice in this way we could keep a close check on security too.

They did tour to each & every corner & Riddhima even asked Vansh about his views & also made some changes according to his suggestions. They were discussing about the rooms of everyone & Vansh thought to share.

VANSH: Riddhu you were asleep the day we came here & we younger clan went to zolocrust because Aryan wanted to share something. Woh tumhein bhi batana chahta tha par you were sleeping & we had to come so I told I'll share with you.

RIDDHIMA: Kya baat hain everyhting okay?

VANSH: Yes actually Aryan love someone. Though he has not confessed it yet to that girl but they both have same feelings.

He shared how he got to know & also told that elders didn't knew it & were not informed yet. Riddhima was happy for him. It was late evening till they completed the tour & then they both decided to have dinner & as they were in a mood to have Japanese they went to Wasabi by Morimoto. On the way they brought ice creams as they decided to stay for a week there. Reaching home both took shower & changed to night wear. Vansh was the first one to come & he talked with everyone at home & told about Riddhu's development in behaviour that atleast she is not that silent. She saw him in balcony so went downstairs & came with ice cream. They both enjoyed the delicious dessert seeing the waves & peaceful starry night.