Riddhima was sitting & Siya was making her wear her watch.

AJAY: Kaisa hain mera bacha?

RIDDHIMA: Papa hospital nahi jana.

She said with a pout making Ajay chuckle.

AJAY: Kuch nahi hoga....

RIDDHIMA: Chachu daatenge agar recovery ache se nahi hui na toh...

AJAY: Areey aise kaise recovery nahi hogi, you've had your medicines on time & took full rest.

RIDDHIMA: Aap saath chalo phir.

AJAY: Okay.... Siya Riddhima ka handbag pack kar do.

SIYA: Ready hain Papa.

Ajay carried her in his arms & she leaned on his shoulder.

RIDDHIMA: Aap ko pata hain Papa Siya ne mujhe chocolate bhi nahi khane di. Aur bola ki Kiyaan ko bol degi. How could she do this to me? Aur maine itne dino se coffee bhi nahi pee aur chatpata khaya bhi nahi. All these healthy food was so yuck. Yeh sab maine Ansh ke liye kiya aur woh angry bird banke ghumte phirte hain.

Ajay was admiring her & hearing last words laughed loudly & soon they were out & he made her sit in car. All admired the father daughter duo & as soon as they were out of their sight Vansh spoke,

VANSH: Papa na isse aur ziddi bana denge.

All chuckled hearing him. Soon the reports came & it were too good & as the wound was healed she got her leg bandaged & as she has taken great care she didn't had need of plaster. Soon they were going back & Riddhima said,

RIDDHIMA: Papa Kapoor Mansion ko bahar se dekhna chahti hu please.

AJAY: Bacha nahi you know na...

RIDDHIMA: Papa please hum andar nahi jaenge but ek baar bahar se dekhne do aur waise bhi phir mujhe Mumbai wapas jana hain. Mujhe yaha nahi rehna.

AJAY: Thik hain...

Riddhima smiled & soon they took the route of Kapoor Mansion which was totally opposite. Zala & Pooja came for lunch.

SIYA: Chachu Bhabhi Maa ke reports aa gae?

ZALA: Haan reports aa gae hain saath hi lekar aae hain. Pooja samjha degi because lunch ke baad mujhe Udaipur ke liye nikal na hain. I can't be late surgery hain.

All went to dining area & Vansh called Ajay & he told not to wait for them. Soon after lunch they all went to library & Pooja said,

POOJA: Bhaiyu waise toh sab thik hain it's all good. But....

VANSH: But???

POOJA: Jiju you know na ki these days are tough for her & she takes drugs too along with alcohol & smoke but this time we can't let her touch any of them.

KIYAAN & ANGRE: What???

POOJA: Haan you both toh know she went to multiple surgeries & also iss baar unhein sar par chot aae thi jo abhi bahar se heal ho gae hain andar se ho rahi hain, within few months ye third time unke body main poison gaya hain & that too after massive two surgeries. Already bullet unke body mein kuch time ke liye thi jiski wajah se unke body mein lead bhi effect hua hain. Inn sab ke rehte we can't take chance it can turn situations so bad....

KIYAAN: Shit shit shit....

He got so frustrated & kicked the chair.

ANGRE: Pooja you & Chachu have to find the solution to it. You know na ki hum drugs nahi denge toh unki halat aur bigdegi. She can't go through it in sane mind.

POOJA: Bhaiyu we can't do anything. Unke reports turant hi aa gae the but humne nahi diye because we thought to search the solution. Papa infact called all the best doctors & her personal team too but we've to get her out of this period without drugs, alcohol & smoke.

KIYAAN: Myra se baat hui?

POOJA: Haan she said....

She didn't said further & Kiyaan & Angre understood why she stopped.

KIYAAN: Koi nahi main baat kar lunga usse.....

VANSH: Kya baat hain???

Before they could answer his questions they saw Riddhima & Ajay coming. All came out & saw both heading towards family room. Both father - daughter duo had lunch while watching business news. Ajay carried her to her room & made her sleep. Coming down he said,

AJAY: Uma Riddhima ka luggage pack kar do woh Mumbai jaa rahi hain shaam ko.

RUDRA: Ajay Bhai woh akeli kaise jaegi iss halat mein?

AJAY: She needs her own time Rudra let her be.

KIYAAN: Dad we can't let her go alone.

AJAY: Kyun Kiyaan, sab ko kyun uski chinta ho rahi hain, she'll be fine. My daughter is strong enough to handle herself. Zyada se zyada kya hoga she'll drink, smoke, will do drugs only na...

He said looking at Vansh.

KIYAAN: Dad we can't let her touch it.

He explained everything. Vansh knew her state so said,

VANSH: Main jaa raha hu uske saath.

Ajay shrugged his shoulder & went to his room with a smile. As Vansh was going he told Uma to not to worry & he'll pack the luggage. Riddhima woke up after having nap & saw Vansh sitting in their room & smiled.

RIDDHIMA: Ansh....

Vansh looked at her & carried her to bathroom.

VANSH: Freshen up & then I'll help you in getting ready we're leaving for Mumbai now.

RIDDHIMA: Aap aaoge mere saath?

VANSH: Kyun nahi chahti ki main aau?

RIDDHIMA: Maine esa kab kaha...

He didn't said anything & left the bathroom giving her space. Then he helped her in getting ready & soon both were downstairs.

KIYAAN: Di apna khayal rakhna & we'll be coming day after tomorrow at night. Tab tak sab kaam khatam kar denge.

Riddhima nodded & soon both started their journey. Reaching there they went to Ananta Mansion.

VANSH: Sab kaam khatam ho gaya?

RIDDHIMA: Mansion complete ho chukka hain bas gardening aur baaki areas mein kaam chalu hain.

They went to their room & Vansh was stunned seeing the new look.

RIDDHIMA: Aap ko pasand aaya?

VANSH: Yeh toh jaisa mera dream room tha waisa hi hain. I loved it, you've done beautiful work Riddhu.

RIDDHIMA: Thank you Ansh....

He carried Riddhima to bathroom & then helped her in laying down on bed.

VANSH: Kya khaogi?

RIDDHIMA: Pizza order kar dijiye please bahot man ho raha hain.

Vansh nodded & went down & came back with pizza once it was delivered. When he entered he saw her sitting in balcony with iPad in her lap watching business news.

VANSH: Riddhu pizza is here chalo kha lo thanda ho jaega phir.....

Riddhima nodded & both started having dinner. Though there were no talks between them but silence was comfortable soothing their hearts. After dinner Vansh dumped the boxes in dustbin & gave her medicines which she gulped without any tantrums. As she was already in her night wear she didn't wished to change. Vansh went to change & was going out of the room but Riddhima called him,

RIDDHIMA: Ansh....

VANSH: Haan...

RIDDHIMA: Please sit with me for sometime.

VANSH: Kahi nahi jaa raha yahi hu bas last time doors dekh kar aata hu.

RIDDHIMA: Mere iPad se connected hain we'll lock it.

Vansh nodded & sat beside her & she wrapped her arms around his bicep & leaned on his shoulder.

RIDDHIMA: I'm very bad na, I hurt you so much....

VANSH: Yes you're hurting me Jaan but you're not bad.

He said truth which was in his heart.

RIDDHIMA: I'm sorry Ansh.....

VANSH: Riddhu let's keep our issues aside for few days. We both know it's our tough time & let's face it together.

RIDDHIMA: But Ansh...

He pulled her on his lap & cupped her face.

VANSH: Sweetheart whatever happens we are one & we were one. These issues & petty fights won't drift us apart never ever. Also I want our relationship to be healthy & for a healthy relationship it's must that we express ourselves openly whether we are loving, caring, respecting or fighting. We've issues between us & it's okay & is pretty normal. Every couple has & we have to deal it. If someone says they don't face issues & don't fight in relationships then they're faking it. We're ignoring each other, fighting with each other it's okay because t the end of the day our love for each other is growing, we're getting stronger together.

Her cute innocent eyes was looking at him & trying to understand his words who was explaining to her like a teacher explains a toddler. Her face expressions told him that she's processing it & was trying to understand his words. So he continued clearing her confusions & doubts.

VANSH: Say for example we're facing issues since many months right but when we needed each other had we backed off?

She shook her head in no.

VANSH: Do you really think that we will drift apart due to some fights or issues?

RIDDHIMA: No....

VANSH: We do trust each other with our lives still & love each other from the bottom of our heart or do you really feel it has faded? Ask your heart.

RIDDHIMA: We still trust each other & love each other. It has not faded.

VANSH: You've all the answers bunny. At the end of the day no matter what we will be together. Also gussa aur narazgi wahi hoti hain jaha pyar hota hain. So don't stress yourself so much just try to realise why it happened & we'll communicate but baad mein. Let's have a break.

Riddhima just nodded & hided her face in crook of his neck hugging like koala. He knew something is there that she wants to say out but is taking time & he was ready to give it to her. After couple of minutes she said,

RIDDHIMA: Aap ko pata hain mujhe na woh aap ki dost bilkul pasand nahi hain. She steals away your attention from me.

He could feel her pout & was enjoying the way she was complaining.

VANSH: You're jealous of her?

RIDDHIMA: Mujhe nahi pata jealousy kaise feel hoti hain. But mujhe bilkul pasand nahi aata jab koi aur ladki aap ke paas aati hain yaa aap kisi aur ko attention dete ho. Man karta hain uski jaan le lu. Agar yeh jealousy hain toh haan I'm jealous aur mujhe koi sharam nahi hain yeh accept karne mein.

She said being irritated, jealous & frustrated just at the thought of some girl near Vansh. He laughed hearing her words & though her face was hidden he felt her so cute. As soon as his chest started vibrating due to laugh he looked at him & slapped his chest.

RIDDHIMA: Haso ni...

She was all red & he pulled her cheeks,

VANSH: You're so cute mera bunny.

Riddhima bobbed her head & sat close to him. His junior gave a twist & he closed his eyes taking deep breath but composed himself not to scare her. She cupped her face & looked directly into her eyes.

RIDDHIMA: Haan you said right main sirf aap ki hu aur kisi ki nahi aur aap sirf mere ho. Ansh sirf uski Riddhu ka hain. Agar kisi aur ne aap ko mujh se chin ne ki koshish ki na tih uski jaan le lungi main.

Her words were so serious that for a second Vansh's heart skipped a beat. He so wanted to see that till where she'll go for him & so said,

VANSH: Aur agar kisi ne tumhari taraf dekha toh????

RIDDHIMA: Hain kisi ki jurat iss duniya main ki meri aur dekh pae aur agar himmat kar bhi li toh uski jaan le lungi kyun ki mujhe dekhna ka hak sirf aur sirf aap ka hain. Apni aakhri saans tak toh kya agle har janam Riddhu sirf uske Ansh ki hain. Kisi aur ko dekhna toh dur mere baare mein sochna bhi gawara nahi hain.

VANSH: Aur agar situations esi ho gae toh????

RIDDHIMA: Yeh ek suhagan ka wada hain Ansh, ek sherni ka wada hain. Koi aur mujh oar nazre daale uske pehle apni jaan dedungi main.....

Last words of giving her life scared the shit out of him & he fisted her hairs & pulled her face closer.

VANSH: Hazar baar samjhaya hain na ki apni jaan dene ki bat mat kiya karo....

She too pulled him closer fisting his hairs.

RIDDHIMA: Meri jaan meri kaha hain jo mein dene ki baat karu woh toh aap ki amanat hain. Mera dil, meri rooh, meri jaan sab aap ki amanat hain. Sar se lekar paav tak aap ki hu aur aap kehte hain ki main apni jaan dene ki baat karti hu. Arrey meri toh saansein aur dil ki dhadkan bhi aap ki sunte hain aur aap ki wajah se hain. Mera toh mujh par koi hak hi nahi hain.

Her eyes were showing the love she had for him. The smile on her lips, the way her eyes were twinkling & the glow on her face was something for which he could die for which was reflecting her happiness & proudness of her being his. He was at loss of words so proved himself with emotions by claiming her lips. His one hand went to her waist & other hand was on her face cupping it. He pulled her closer which was impossible. She too cupped his face with her one hand & with other fisted his hairs tightly & devouring his lips with equal flavour. Both were sucking, biting & nibbling each others lips. This distance between them had created a havoc in their inner self & the kiss was soothing that turmoil. Their tongues were fighting for dominance & none was ready to leave. Feeling breathless they broke the kiss & looked at each other. Vansh gently flipped her on bed taking care of her injuries & was hovering her.

VANSH: I'm gonna kiss you so hard baby....

Saying this he rook her lips in his & she wrapped her legs around his waist without knowing herself. She pulled him to her & the moment her hand went to his nape caressing it he lost it & kept her whole wait on her & kissed her passionately pouring all his sadness & hurt. She too was pouring all the jealousy & fear in the kiss. Feeling satisfied they broke the kiss. Vansh joined their foreheads & caressed her head. Getting their breathes back to normal he kept her lips on her forehead & mumbled over there.

VANSH: I love you meri Jaan....

Traitor tear rolled down her eyes & he caressing her bearded jaw kissed his forehead & mumbled back.

RIDDHIMA: I love you too Sunshine...

Vansh rubbed their noses making her smile.

RIDDHIMA: Phir se boliye....

She demanded. He kept his wait on his elbow & with other was caressing her cheek softly,

VANSH: Kya bolu???

RIDDHIMA: That you love me....

Vansh chuckled & pecking her nose said.

VANSH: I love you Sweetheart....

Riddhima smiled hearing it & again demanded.

RIDDHIMA: Phir se....

VANSH: I love you my baby....

Riddhima again demanded & this continued for few more times. Cuddling, kissing & talking they drifted to sleep. Next day Vansh was the first one to wake up as Riddhima used to aleep a lot nowadays due to medicines. He got ready & prepared breakfast & came back to room & started working in the seating area in the room. After sometime he called Uma.

UMA: Good Morning Beta....

VANSH: Good Morning Maa. Kaise ho aap aur baaki sab?

UMA: Sab ache hain bas tum dono ki kami khalti hain.

VANSH: Maa we miss you all too. Aap ki beti toh abhi so rahi hain warna she'd have explained how much she misses you all.

Uma chuckled knowing how Riddhima always throws tamtrums when she had to go for business tour or anyone from the family has to go. Both mother son duo talked for sometime & then he talked with everyone too. After that he made her wake up & helped in completing her chores. Then she had breakfast & both worked till lunch & day passed like this. At night she called Myra.

RIDDHIMA: Kaise hain mera bacha?

MYRA: Thik hu Di....

RIDDHIMA: Sab yaha hain aaja bacha wapas.

MYRA: Nahi Di mujhse nahi hoga.....

She cried remembering Shekhar & Jahnvi. Riddhima composed herself & consoled her. Also he tried convincing her to come back. They talked for another hour & then as Myra needed to go for surgery Riddhima decided to end the call.

RIDDHIMA: All the best mera jigra.

MYRA: Thank you Di.

RIDDHIMA: Also bacha sochna iss baare mein.

MYRA: Pakka Di....

Cutting the call she stood up to go to but Vansh carried her to their room. She silently laid down on bed closing her eyes. Three days passed & Riddhima was shutting everyone from her. Pooja, Kiyaan, Angre & Siya came to Mumbai & found her sitting in garden looking at no where lost deep in her thoughts. Vansh was sitting beside her working on iPad. Looking trio she just tried to smile. Angre & Kiyaan hugged her tight.

KIYAAN & ANGRE: Hum hain na...

She just gave a nod.

RIDDHIMA: Mujhe ek call karna hain.

Saying this she went & Vansh sighed.

VANSH: Esa hi karti hain.

KIYAAN: Koi nahi dekh lenge.