Whole day passed & next day oxygen mask was removed because she was stable enough to breathe.

PRITHVI: Riddhima beta kaisi hain aap?

Prithvi asked caressing her head.

RIDDHIMA: Thik hain hum Mama Sa.

She said with a faint smile.

RIDDHIMA: Ghar jana hain....

ZALA: May be tomorrow beta...

She pouted but nodded. Everyone talked for a while except Vansh who was just sitting there. She was looking at him & found him busy talking with Angre. Like this next day also passed & she was getting impatient to talk to Vansh but he was avoiding her. She was discharged & was taken to Raisinghania Mansion by Ajay & Rudra. Reaching there she didn't found Vansh so asked Chanchal.

RIDDHIMA: Choti Maa Vansh kaha hain?

CHANCHAL: Beta woh office gaya hain kuch kaam tha toh....

She became sad but nodded. Whole day everyone took care of her & kept her busy. On the otherside younger clan except Siya & Riddhima were in office.

KIYAAN: Ab toh woh ghar wapas aa gae hain ab Bhai kaise ignore karoge?

VANSH: Uske paas rahunga toh nahi hoga let's think something else.

ANGRE: Business tour par chale jao.

REHAAN: Bhai lekin kaun sa project karoge aap ne already targets se kae zyada kaam kiye hain aur jo next project hain woh bajot bada hain aur investor kahan se dhundoge itni jaldi?

POOJA: Kitna investment hain?

VANSH: Pooja????

POOJA: Jiju woh maine iss year kae invest nae kiya aur bahot surplus funds hain agar mainu aap ka project pasand aaya toh I'll invest.

KIYAAN: Sambhal ke Bhai aur Rehaan ache se presentation karna. Humari yeh madam business mein bahot choosy hain.

She smiled sheepishly hearing him.

ANGRE: Aur ni toh kya isne mere, Myra aur Kiyaan ke kae projects reject kiye hain but surprising thing is she even rejected Di's project too.

EVERYONE: What????

POOJA: Di ne hi sikahaya hain don't mix professional & business lives.

KIYAAN: Hain bilkul nerd but business mein iska dimaag Dadu aur Di jaisa dodta hain, she's a sharp business woman.

REHAAN: Alright presentation ready hain dekh lo ek baar.

POOJA: Okay Mr. Raisinghania.

Vansh gave the pendrive & Rehaan attached it to the TV. Vansh explained architectural part & Rehaan explained interior part.

POOJA: So as per your calculation the project is of 54 million dollars right?

VANSH: Yes....

POOJA: How much time you need to complete this?

VANSH: 5 years...

POOJA: You'll get the assistance & required team for workers & my condition is project should be completed within 3.5 years. The payment ratio from property owners will be 20% at booking, 60% at construction & 20% at handover. If you're agreed I'm ready to invest.

VANSH: But abhi toh uska interior ka thoda sa kaam baaki hain.

REHAAN: Haan it will definitely take a month.

POOJA: If you'll give your best Mr. Raisinghania you'll complete in two weeks & I'm pretty sure you can do it after all you're trained under Di & the success you've achieved due to your hardwork.

REHAAN: Woh toh main kar bhi du but uss level ke workers aur artists ko time limit mein dhundna aur kaam karwana is the toughest thing.

POOJA: That you leave on me. Your part is to design & keep the updates on the progress. The resources be it materials or HR will be managed by me.

VANSH: Rehaan?

REHAAN: Bhai main designs toh ready kar dunga 2 weeks mein baaki aap dekh lo.

VANSH: As in we're completing in a shorter period so I want to close the deal at 60 million dollars.

POOJA: Fair enough. I'm okay with it. We'll be leaving for Dubai soon.

VANSH: Next week???

POOJA: Done...

They discussed about other things & at evening everyone went to home. Riddhima was sitting with Akshat when they came.

RIDDHIMA: Vansh...

VANSH: Hmmm...

RIDDHIMA: I wanna talk to you?

VANSH: Sun raha hu....

He said making himself busy in phone. She was hurt by his behaviour but didn't said anything.

RIDDHIMA: Room mein chale please????

He looked at her & nodded. He helped her in standing & took her inside.

RIDDHIMA: Aap mujhe hospital lene nahi aae?

VANSH: Woh office mein zaroori kaam tha isiliye.

RIDDHIMA: Kuch hua hain?

VANSH: Nahi....

He was trying hard to avoid her.

RIDDHIMA: Stressed ho?

VANSH: Haan some business stuff nothing else. Tum araam karo you're not well.

Saying this he made her sleep on bed & covered her with comforter. Before he could go she clutched his hand.

RIDDHIMA: Please....

Her eyes were moist & he sat beside her. She holded his hand in tight grip with both hands & drifted to sleep. Kiyaan came & glared at him.

VANSH: Yaar it's tough I can't see her like this.

Kiyaan sighed & left. When she was in deep sleep he laid down beside her hugging her tight but not before kissing her forehead, eyes, nose, cheeks, chin & lips. Kiyaan & Siya were sitting on swing.

KIYAAN: Voti Saheba aap se kuch kaam hain.

SIYA: Bataiye.....

KIYAAN: I know you're so worried about Di but abhi sirf thoda time baaki reh gaya hain unki shaadi ke muhurat mein. I want ki kuch bhi kar ke uss din unki shaadi ho jae.

SIYA: Hmmm but...

KIYAAN: Siya humne bado ko nahi bataya hain because Di jaan jaegi phir aur tum bhi nahi ho saath & it's fine & I'm proud of you that you did what you felt right. But itna kar dena ki Di khud ki galtiya samajh pae. Unko manipulate bhi karna pade toh karna but make her fight for her rights & her good, her happiness & her love.

SIYA: Matlab???

KIYAAN: Jitna unhein janta hu unka dimaag dono side dodega but she'll try to sacrifice rather than to fight. You can instigate her, manipulate her to fight with Bhai for their relation, fight with world for their love & for their rights, unhein sacrifice mat karne dena. I'm damn sure woh tumhari baat manegi. Will you do this for them?

SIYA: I'll not let her sacrifice Raja Saheb. You can be sure about it.

Kiyaan nodded & they talked till dinner. Uma came to call Riansh & he helped her to walk till dining area. All were laughing, joking & smiling during the dinner except Vansh because he was in deep thoughts whether he's doing right or wrong. He was thinking when she's this disturbed with his ignorance in just a day how will she react. All noticed but let him be knowing he'll come back when he'll be comfortable. At night Kiyaan & Angre came to their room with an excuse to spent sometime which was true too. Trio brother sister talked & then slept. Siya went to Ajay's room & found Rudra & Chanchal there. All four were sitting in balcony.

UMA: Siya beta aaja kya hua soe nahi abhi tak?

SIYA: Haa woh neend nahi aa rahi thi.

She sat on floor near Rudra & kept her head on his lap. He caressed her head & sat down on floor beside her kissing her forehead taking her in his fatherly embrace.

RUDRA: Aaj kyun humare bache ko neend nahi aa rahi hain?

SIYA: Bhabhi Maa ke baare mein soch rahi thi....

AJAY: Kya hua?

SIYA: Aap charo unhein lekar kae trip par kyun nahi ho aate? She'll feel better.

CHANCHAL: That's a nice idea.

Before they could continue they heard a knock on the door.

AJAY: Come in....

Rehaan entered & went to them.

REHAAN: Aap ne bulaya Papa?

AJAY: Haan come sit.

REHAAN: Tu soe nahi ab tak?

He said pulling her hairs a little making her whin.

UMA: Rehaan we've something important to talk to you.

Rehaan nodded.

RUDRA: Actually Mr. Jindal aaj office aae the Ajay Bhai se milne par unka schedule tight tha aur woh meeting mein the so he came to me. Uski beti tumhari classmate thi in schools?

He just nodded with a frown.

CHANCHAL: Uska rishta lekar aae the woh tumhare liye......

Rehaan didn't said anything & all waited for his answer.

REHAAN: I'm not ready for marriage so please mana kar dijiye.

AJAY: It's okay Rehaan there is no pressure but tumse share karna chahte the isiliye.

UMA: Haa beta & even if you like someone then also you can share......

REHAAN: Nahi Maa there is no one in my life but mujhe abhi shaadi nahi karni hain.

Ajay saw a different emotion in his eyes & thought to give his own time respecting his space.

AJAY: It's okay beta no need to worry.

Rehaan nodded with a small smile.

CHANCHAL: Waise Mrs. Dsouza cold coffee lekar aa rahi hain tumhein peeni ho toh bol do.

REHAAN: Nahi Choti Maa I've work to finish aap sab betho.

Wishing good night to everyone he left.

UMA: Ab isse kya ho gaya?

SIYA: Pata nahi Maa kuch din pehle hi Aryan Bhai aur Kiyaan puch rahe the unse, maine pucha bhi tha par kuch bataya nahi.

Ajay called Aryan to their room. Mrs. Dsouza came with coffee & Aryan told her to send ice cream for him.

ARYAN: Bade Papa kya hua?

AJAY: Beta Rehaan kuch stress mein hain?

ARYAN: Kya hua?

Siya told everything.

ARYAN: Nothing much Bade Papa kaam ka stress hain esa bol raha hain. Office mein bhi gussa karta phirta hain. Kiyaan aur maine baat karne ki koshish bhi ki thi par kuch bola nahi.

AJAY: Okay.....

UMA: Shayad shaadi ki baat ese achanak sun ke gabhra gaya hoga.

They nodded & enjoyed their time. Siya then went with Rudra & Chanchal & slept while talking to them. Next morning Vansh, Rehaan, Pooja & Kiyaan went to office early & whole day they worked hard. At night he usually used to come late along with Rehaan & till then she used to be asleep due to medicines effects. Like this a week passed & she was sobbing in her room. Uma came to take her to garden & found her crying.

UMA: Bacha kya hua kyun ro rahi ho?

RIDDHIMA: Maa... Maa Vansh se ek hafte se thik se baat bhi nahi ki. Unhein dekha tak nahi hain, woh esa toh kabhi nahi karte mere saath.

UMA: Bacha aaj uski class lungi main uski ye majal ki meri beti ko rulae.

RIDDHIMA: Nahi aap unko daant na mat woh shayad busy honge.

She said being innocent. Uma coaxed her & took her to garden. This diverted her mind a little. She has messaged Vansh warning him that she want him at home before dinner time. Vansh sighed & returned to home early. All were at dining table & after lunch Uma asked,

UMA: Vansh tumhein nahi lagta tum kuch galat kar rahe ho?

VANSH: Kya hua Maa?

UMA: Kya hua seriously you're asking me Vansh. Peechle ek week se hum notice kar rahe hain you're hell busy in office but shayad tum bhul gae ho yaha koi hain jo tumhari ek jalak ke liye tarasta hain. Meri beti ko tum ignore kar rahe ho.

VANSH: Maa esa nahi hain.

RIDDHIMA: Maa please.....

Ajay avoided everyone & focused on his daughter. He has already talked with elders & the two eldest couple decided to go to Haridwar.

AJAY: Riddhima bacha hum soch rahe hain ki kyun na hum vacation par jae?

UMA: Haan beta main, Ajay, Rudra Bhai, Chanchal, Zala, tum, Ishani, Siya, Pooja aur Myra.

POOJA: Par Aunty I've to get back to work too itne dino se yaha aae hu.

KIYAAN: Pooji tu bhi jaegi aur Myra bhi. Kaam hota rahega aur hum sambhaal lenge.

RIDDHIMA: Kiyaan is right bacha.

Pooja nodded.

RIDDHIMA: Par achanak Maa....

AJAY: Kyun apni betiyo ko kahi lekar jane ke liye koi occasion chahiye?

She shook her head with a smile.

RIDDHIMA: Sab nahi aaenge?

AJAY: Beta Maa, Papa, Mama Sa, Mami Sa Haridwar jaa rahe hain & others are bit busy & also deserves punishment.

She pouted but seeing Ajay's face with so much love her heart melted. She was also angry at them for not giving time so glared at them & turned to Ajay,

RIDDHIMA: Kab aur kaha jaenge Papa?

CHANCHAL: Tumhein koi specific jagah jana hain toh batao?

She thought for a while but when she wasn't able to decide she pouted,

RIDDHIMA: Kuch samajh ni aa raha....

AJAY: No problem beta leave on us.

ISHANI: Kaha jaenge Bade Papa?

She asked being excited.

AJAY: That will be a surprise for you.

All three girls pouted.

ISHANI: We need to go for shopping so yeh toh bata do kitne din tak jana hain?

UMA: Jitna man ho utna....

SIYA & ISHANI: Yehh.....

They squealed hugging Riddhima from each side making her giggle & others chuckle.

ISHANI: Hum shopping jaenge. Bhabhi Maa aap chaloge na?

RIDDHIMA: Ishu main thak jaungi.

UMA: Don't worry beta appointments will be booked you will feel better.

She nodded. She pouted & glared at boys who didn't gave her much needed attention & time & then went with Pooja, Siya & Ishani. Vansh, Kiyaan & Angre chuckled seeing her this angry. As soon as they went Vansh said,

VANSH: Papa...

AJAY: I know kuch chal raha hain tere dimaag mein aur bataega nahi kyun ki ab tak nahi bataya but punishment toh milegi meri beti ko hurt karne ke liye.

Vansh didn't said anything. Boys went to sports club while elders went to garden.

VANSH: Kiyaan yaar kuch aur soch na this is so difficult woh raat ko ro kar soti hain yaar......

Vansh whined while boys chuckled. But Kiyaan turned serious,

KIYAAN: Bhai I know mujhe bhi takleef hoti hain but we can't let her keep inside na & ab she can't stick to her habits of drinking, smoking & drugs.

VANSH: Jitna ho utna jaldi karna padega. Mujhse zyada din nahi hoga yeh ignore game.

They played games for sometime & then went to statue circle as it was late night so no fear of getting spotted by paparazzis. They even bought wraps & cold coffees. They were enjoying their bro time & Rehaan cleared his thought gaining everyone's attention.

REHAAN: Mr. Jindal office aae the before some days.

VANSH: Hmmmm.....

He didn't knew how to share so spoke,

REHAAN: Aryan Bhai.....

ARYAN: To ask Rehaan's hand for his daughter who was his classmate. Rehaan denied it.

VANSH: Was that thing bothering you? I've noticed tu pareshaan sa rehta hain.

KIYAAN: Humne bhi pucha tha but isne nahi bataya...

REHAAN: Nothing but just....

He rubbed his face with his palms.

REHAAN: Koi baat nahi hain sach mein....

Vansh knew Ajay would handle him so he let him have his time.

VANSH: Waise mana karne ki wajah?

REHAAN: I'm not ready for marriage Bhai.

VANSH: Kisi se pyaar karta hain ya koi pasand hain tujhe?

REHAAN: There is nothing like that Bhai but it's just I need some time mujhe itni jaldi shaadi nahi karni hain.

Vansh nodded & turned to Angre.

VANSH: Angre what about you?

ANGRE: Same as Rehaan. Di ne mujh se pucha bhi tha but maine mana kar diya.

VANSH: Aryan tu kab jaa raha hain Germany?

ARYAN: Bhai probably next month shayad she's with her family for holidays so....

ANGRE: Bhai waise Ishani has started giving final touches for the outfits of yours' & Kiyaan & Siya's wedding outfits. Chanchal Aunty & Uma Aunty have almost finished jwelery part too.

VANSH: I'm excited but....

KIYAAN: Bhai aap ki shaadi tae kiye gae muhurat par hi hogi....

VANSH: Mujhe Riddhu ki marzi se shaadi karni hain force kar ke nahi....

ARYAN: Aap jaisa chahte ho waisa hi hoga Bhai...

They talked & finished the foods & talked till early morning & then went back home. Vansh went to their room & saw Riddhima twisting & turning on bed. He shook his head & changing laid beside her & pulled her to him. She immediately opened her eyes & seeing him tears rolled down her eyes. Sudden anger rose in her & she started beating his chest with her small fists.

RIDDHIMA: Chodiye mujhe leave me.

VANSH: Kyun uncomfortable ho rahi thi?

He asked tucking her hairs behind her ears.

RIDDHIMA: Aap ko kya farak padta hain?

He turned her taking her under him & entangled their legs tightly. He kissed her forehead.

VANSH: So jao bunny.....

RIDDHIMA: Aap ko daant padni chahiye thi.

She said with a pout while playing with his hairs.

VANSH: Sorry meri Jaan but you know na I really love you.....

She looked in his eyes & found something different.

RIDDHIMA: Aap pareshaan ho?

She said cupping his face rubbing his bearded cheeks with her thumb slowly.

VANSH: Tum khush raho bas aur kuch nahi chahiye.

RIDDHIMA: Aap khush rahoge toh main khush hi hu.

He rubbed their nose & claimed her lips for a slow yet passionate kiss. As she was in his shirt he slowly opened top buttons till her tattoo was visible. His one hand went to it & she slowly caressed it making her moan in his mouth. She fisted his hairs & pulled him closer & he entangled their legs tightly deepening the kiss. Feeling breathless they broke the kiss but his fingers were still caressing her tattoo. Looking straight in her eyes he kissed her tattoo making her close her eyes & her hold on him tightened. Her face turned red & he chuckling kissed her forehead.

VANSH: You're so shy bunny......

She hided her face in his neck with a smile but all of a sudden he groaned because she bit his neck.

VANSH: Ouchhhh.....

She peeked & glared.

RIDDHIMA: Yeh aap ki punishment hain mujhe ignore karne ki.

Vansh smirked & kissing her earlobe said,

VANSH: I loved the punishment baby.

RIDDHIMA: Huhh... (confused)

VANSH: Kuch nahi come on sleep now.

He started fondling her hairs & she slept in his arms. Next morning Kiyaan & Rehaan went to call them for breakfast but found them cuddling to each other.

REHAAN: Yeh inse nahi hoga Kiyaan. Bhabhi Maa se dur rehna unke bas ki baat nahi hain. Yeh ignore plan give up karna hi hoga.