Next morning during breakfast,

ANGRE: Aap family lawyer se kyun milne gae the Di? Also you're meeting him frequently so please don't tell ki kuch nahi hain.

RIDDHIMA: Will be sharing after breakfast. Everyone in study after breakfast please.

Angre nodded. Soon after breakfast all left to study & she went to her room.

NEELA: Vansh beta aap ko pata hain kya baat hain?

VANSH: Nahi Mami Sa I don't know anything.

After few minutes she came with Ajeet Ji & Amrita Ji  & few butlers behind her with a tray & files in their hands.

RIDDHIMA: Aap yahi rakh dijiye.....

She said pointing towards table. She thanked her & they left. Locking the study converting it into sound proof mode she first removed the cloth from thaals & found few boxes. Neela understood & smiled.

RIDDHIMA: Siya beta aap yaha aaiye....

Siya frowned & went & she opened a box & had a bunch of keys.

RIDDHIMA: Siya yeh Kapoor Palace ki chaabiya hain. Aaj se hum aap ko iss parivaar ki, iss palace ki zimmedariya saunp rahe hain....

SIYA: Nahi Bhabhi Maa yeh hum nahi le sakte. Yeh sabse pehle Mumma ka hak hain aur unke baad aap ka. Mumma ke baad aap ne iss parivaar ko apne sanjhoya hain apne pyaar se, khun paseene ki mehnat se, iss palace ko, iss family ko protect kiya hain apni jaan daav par laga kar yeh aap ka hak hain.

RIDDHIMA: Yeh aap ka hak hain Siya aap bahu hain iss parivaar ki.

Siya knew she won't budge seeing the determination in her eyes so said smartly.

SIYA: Par Bhabhi Maa hum iss parivaar ki choti bahu hain aur humse pehle Angre Bhai ki wife ka yeh hak hain.

Kiyaan chuckled knowing Siya's smart move. Angre side hugged Siya & said,

ANGRE: Yeh aap ka hi hak hain Siya I'm not getting married bacha....

Kissing her forehead he signalled Riddhima to give the keys to her.

RIDDHIMA: I know Angre bada beta hain iss ghar ka aur uski wife ki responsibilities bhi time aane par usse hum unhein saunp denge abhi yeh aap ka hain.

Siya looked at Kiyaan, Prithvi & Neela & they nodded with smile. She looked at elder Raisinghanias & they smiled encouraging her.

SIYA: Bhabhi Maa yeh sab main tab tak hi sambhalungi jab tak Mumma wapas nahi aa jaate. Ye Siya Kiyaan Singh Kapoor ka wada hain....

Riddhima's eyes turned moist & she kissed her forehead.

RIDDHIMA: I'l bring our Mumma back soon.

SIYA: We all trust you Di...

RIDDHIMA: Beta aap ko teeno Parivaar ki zimmedariya saunp rahe hain hum aaj mana mat kijiyega.

NEELA: Yeh sahi kiya aap ne beta....

Siya knew she won't step back so accepted. Then she gave files to Kiyaan, Angre, Pooja & Myra.

RIDDHIMA: Sign these......

Reading contents all four looked at each other as they knew something is cooking in her mind otherwise they don'tread anything & just signs.

KIYAAN: Pagal ho gae hain aap. Main kabhi sign nahi karunga....

MYRA: Bhaiyu sach keh rahe hain kya soch kar aap ne yeh kiya bataiye????

PRITHVI: Apne sanskar mat bhuliye aap dono badi hain woh aap se.

MYRA: Puchiye pehle inse kya kiya hain aur kya karne ko bol rahi hain.....

Angre was glaring at her so Prithvi asked Pooja caressing her head.

PRITHVI: Kya hain ismein?

POOJA: She's signing Ananta Empire's responsibilities to us....

EVERYONE: What????

ANGRE: Kya chal raha hain aap ke dimaag mein? Pehle Shekhawat Empire, Sisodiya Empire aur Kapoor Empire ki zimmedariyo se back out kar diya ab yeh... Tab ka toh hum samajh sakte hain handling Ananta Empire & underworld is hell tough but now what is this?

He shouted. Riddhima rolled her eyes & all sighed. Pooja signalled Vansh to talk to her.

VANSH: Kya baat hain Jaan? Hmm.... Achanak ese ye sab.....

RIDDHIMA: I have to focus on finding the culprits of Maa & Papa completely. I can't delay it anymore. I trust on Siya woh palace aur family ki responsibilities sambhal legi aur business Angre aur Kiyaan as they are connected to underworld too. Sometimes we need doctors so Myra is assigned with some rights & Pooja can handle the security issues. Myra is also master in making devices in many areas & in many areas Angre & Kiyaan are capable. They can make those devices as Pooja asks for security purposes. They all can become a team so that's the reason. I've not included others because I don't want you all to get connected to underworld in any way while these four are already connected. Ye saari responsibilities nahi hogi toh I can fully concentrate on the mission.

ANGRE: Itni si hi baat nahi hain Di....

Pooja called Malik & kept the phone on speaker.

MALIK: Sat Sri Akaal puttar....

POOJA: Sat Sri Akaal Chachu.... Aap naal gal karni si zaroori hain...

MALIK: Bol puttar ghar hi hu avi....

POOJA: Mere jaane baad kuch hoya si ko waha Kapoor Mansion veech...

MALIK: Nahi puttar we just completed the security issues & then everything was safe. We ourselves checked thrice. Par ki hoya kuch baat hui si????

POOJA: Di ajeeb sa bartaav kar rahe si...

She shared everything.

KIYAAN: Malik sach sach bata dena....

MALIK: Nahi Kiyaan trust me everything was fine. Anisha ki sau bas....

KIYAAN: Thik hain...

Kiyaan, Angre, Pooja & Myra agreed because Malik will never give fake promise on the name of Anisha.

MYRA: Di jab tak aap iss mission ko complete nahi kar lete tab tak hi hum sambhalenge yeh sab phir nahi...

Riddhima nodded with a smile & all four signed.

RIDDHIMA: Bob & Vardhan knew everything. Kuch kuh baatein Bob ko nahi pata but Vardhan knows everything. Unn dono ki baato par aap sab aankh bandh kar ke bharosa kar sakte ho. They both will guide you all at every step.

AJAY: If Bob is taking these duties then who'll be with you?

RIDDHIMA: D14....

Later everyone went for city tour & stayed for two days there. Returning from Amritsar Riddhima called Pooja to her room.

RDDHIMA: Pooja I want to know the authenticity of this thing.

She said forwarding a packet to her.

RIDDHIMA: Also promise me you won't share thi with anyone except me...

POOJA: Promise Di but what's inside?

RIDDHIMA: Abhi mat kholna lab jaa kar kholna.

Pooja nodded & left taking the parcel. Riddhima was in study & was working on her mission. As Vansh said she prepared a board & all. Later that day after dinner all joined her & tried to solve the mystery.

AJAY: Riddhima Shekhar had many enemies since school time. Reasons many known & many unknown.

ZALA: Also after their engagement it increased to multiple. Not only him but Jahnvi Bhabhi too had many enemies. Both were surrounded by people who were ready to stab them....

KIYAAN: We're keeping tabs on their school & college mates. We doubt on someone & within few days we'll know.

RIDDHIMA: Let's see....

Like this they discussed for couple of hours & retired to their room.

Riansh were cuddled in each other's arms.

RIDDHIMA: Ansh...

VANSH: Hmmm....

RIDDHIMA: Aap ko babies pasand hain????

Vansh was dumb struck with her question. Not knowing how to response he said....

VANSH: Riddhu aaj achanak esa question kyun baby?

RIDDHIMA: Kyun nahi puchna chahiye tha?

VANSH: I never said that....

RIDDHIMA: Toh....

VANSH: Yes I love babies....

Riddhima just nodded & Vansh made her look at him.

VANSH: What's going in your heart baby?

Riddhima shook her head but he kissed her forehead.

VANSH: Don't bottle up inside, I'm there na....

RIDDHIMA: Woh I just saw you playing with Suhani, champ & Malik's little princess &....

VANSH: &????

RIDDHIMA: & you looked so adorable...

Vansh bit her nose & both slept. Next day Pooja came to Riddhima when she was in study.

POOJA: Di yeh kis ka hain?

RIDDHIMA: Pooja???

POOJA: It's authentic & results too.

RIDDHIMA: Is it possible to know how old it is & DNA test?

POOJA: It is but it will take time but I can't say sure. I've handled a simikar case in past but here it's but difficult because I'll be needing DNA samples like the blood related person's hair, nails & blood everything.

RIDDHIMA: You'll get it.

POOJA: Okay Di... I need to leave to start the procedures.

RIDDHIMA: Also this matter you won't share with anyone & will be kept within us.

POOJA: Promise Di...

Patting her head she left to her room yo get some files. Later he called Vardhan to study.

VARDHAN: Mam aap ne bulaya....

RIDDHIMA: Hmm.... Kiyaan, Angre, Pooja & Myra are going to handle mine responsibilities so you've to help them.

VARDHAN: Sure Mam.

Two days passed & everyone saw change in Riddhima's behaviour. As Riddhima was gloomy Vansh took her for a long drive & then later they sat to garden & met Hiren & Shivi. Seeing their child she played with them & Vansh felt her getting better. Next day at evening they got the news that Vansh & Rehaan's hard work paid off as Raisinghania Developers achieved first position in India's & in Asia 3rd. At evening they had a little party & Vansh said,

VANSH: I & Rehaan need to leave for Delhi tomorrow as we are getting awarded there by Prime Minister.

UMA: Afternoon tak aa jaoge na wapas....

VANSH: Maa woh Ragini is in India & coincidentally in Delhi so we'll be back by night as we're gonna meet.

Riddhima frowned & glared hearing her name & seeing her jealousy Kiyaan & Angre chuckled. She went inside & came with guitar & handed it to Kiyaan. They all sang turn by turn & last was Riddhima's turn so she started singing....

Vayra ma gholi gholi
Tamari sugandh ne
Haiyu mehkavyu maru aaj…
(Your scent mixed in the air makes my heart dance....)

Riddhima forwarded her hand for dance & Vansh gave in with a smile. He softly slides his one hand around her waist & other was in her hand.

Kesuda ne ghuti ghuti
Rangyu aakash ne
Kevu rudu lage aaje aabh…
(Stealing the colours from flowers I painted the sky & look how beautiful it looks...)

Both were gently swaying their bodies & all were admiring the couple.

Main to ketla shamana samjavya mari aankh ma
Valta tamne have modu thay na…
(I had so many dreams in my heart & eyes for you so please don't be late while coming.....)

She looked directly in his eyes expressing her emotions & dreams & expectations telling him not to be late.

Ho mele thi kai lavjo mari hatu vaalidaa
Pan velera tame aavjo mara valam vaalidaa
Tame vahal no dariyo ame tarsya vaalidaa
Ke velera tame aavjo ho…
(Bring something from the fair for me my love but please come early. You are ocean of love & I'm a thirsty person. Please my love come soon)

With her wifey rights she asked him to bring a gift for her but in buying that also telling him to come on time.

Koi sonaran tamne mele mali jaay jo
Rupali veran jode aankho na mandjo
Koi sonaran tamne mele mali jaay jo
Rupali veran jode aankho na mandjo
(If good looking girls meet you then don't look at them let alone making eye contact with them)

Here she expressed her jealousy while softly caressing his eyes.

Mithi mithi vaato ma e tamne bharmavshe
Haiyu tamaru tame naa ene aapjo
(She'll try to lure you in their sweet talks but don't come in their trap & give your heart & love to her)

She cupped his face with her both hands & he held her from her waist. She was softly caressing her beard & not breaking eye contact being lost in his eyes. She was trying to say how she don't like Ragini as she feels she'll steal him from her with her sweet talks.

Bhale nathni naa lai aavo mari hatu vaalidaa
Bhale nathni naa lai aavo mari hatu vaalidaa
Pan dildu naa dai aavta mara valam vaalidaa
(It's okay if you don't get a nose pin for me from fair but please my love don't give your heart to anyone in the fair)

Pouting she said she's okay if he don't buy any gift or nose pin from fair for her but what she only wants is him, her love, her life.

Ho mele thi kai lavjo mari hatu vaalidaa
Pan velera tame aavjo mara valam vaalidaa
Hu prem no malo taro udta pankhida
Ke velera tame aavjo ho...
(If possible bring a gift for me from fair my love but please come soon. I'm your home my free bird so come soon to your home early)

Pleading him not to stay there more than needed & come early as she's his home & at last wrapped her hands around his neck taking him in a hug & he lifted her a little kissing her head.

He loved the way she was openly expressing her jealousy & her love for him. He right now so wanted to gobble up his cute, innocent fireball because he knew she'll kill anyone right now who ever will come their way to steal him from her. Her possessiveness for him was one of the thing he loved the most. All clapped & she was gonna break the hug but he scooped her in his arms.

VANSH: Will be joining for dinner.....

Saying this he left carrying her to room while youngsters whistled & hooted teasing them & she blushed hard hiding her face in his neck & he laughed. Ajay & Rudra shook their heads with smile while other elders smiled at the couple. Reaching the room Vansh closed the door with his leg & made her lay down on bed & hovered upon her. She still has her eyes closed because of shyness. He slowly yet sensually slided his hand inside her top & removed his & her footwear along with. As she was wearing a skirt it slided up a bit just below her knees. He pulled her closer to himself & she gasped & opened her eyes. He dig his face near her neck & kissed her earlobe sensually & she held his t - shirt tightly. He knew his effect on her & loves to listen her moans so he rubbed their legs a bit sensually & he got his gift....

RIDDHIMA: Ansh......

That was it & he couldn't control himself & took her lips in his. Taking his own time he was sensually kissing her & then with one hand lowered her top a bit & his thumb reached the tattoo of his name & he started caressing it. Her toes curled & she entangled their legs & pulled him closer to her not knowing how to react as she was having  butterflies in her stomach due to his sweet tortures. She too started kissing him the way he was doing & for now he wanted a long kiss so was kissing her slowly but she was needy for him so bit his lips & he groaned which sent shivers down her spine & she sucked his tongue. That was first time & he pushed himself more on her & felt his junior getting hard but enjoying the pleasure given by her he let her do it. Tasting every corner of his mouth she bit his upper lip & after sucking a little left feeling breathless. Both looked at each other panting & again kissed hardly rolling over the bed. At last both cursed the need to breathe & broke the kiss & hugged each other tightly with closed eyes caging the moment into their heart for a lifetime memory. They opened the eyes & looked at each other & around & laughed because they were so lost in kissing that they didn't realised they came from one corner of the bed to another. Vansh corrected her hair as she was busy in playing with his beard & hair.

VANSH: Jaan I was thinking to shave & cut my hair short.

RIDDHIMA: No....

She shouted making him chuckle inwardly because he expected this reaction.

RIDDHIMA: Sochna bhi mat Ansh...

She said showing him his her first finger scolding him.

VANSH: Kyun???

RIDDHIMA: Nahi bilkul nahi mujhe yeh ese hi pasand hain. Agar aap ko lazy feel hota hain na toh main aap ke hairs wash kar dungi but you're not cutting or trimming it. Aur beard ko toh shave karne ka sochna bhi mat....

VANSH: So possessive haan???

RIDDHIMA: Haan I'm possessive so so so much....

VANSH: Waise were you jealous from Ragini????

RIDDHIMA: Jao nahi baat karni aap se.......

Her eyes tuned moist & she was pushing him & he knew something is more to it.

VANSH: Riddhu....

She didn't stopped & was trying to come out of his hold but he put his weight on her & she frowned feeling something hard down there. She frowned & before she could ask he cupped her face & made her look at him.

VANSH: Don't move & tell me what's hurting you?

RIDDHIMA: Nahi baat karungi aap se....

He knew her stubbornness & kept his head in her neck & kept her one hand in hairs telling her to fondle. Both were laying down silently in each other's arms.

(Imagine them like this.....)

It was dinner time so Ishani came to call them. She knocked but hearing no reply she spoke,

ISHANI: Vansh Bhai, Bhabhi Maa dinner ready hain chaliye....

VANSH: Ishu hum aa jaenge tum sab beth jao...

He said palming Riddhima's mouth.

ISHANI: Okay Bhai....

She saying this left listening Vansh's serious tone because she knew he uses this tone rarely. Vansh hearing her faded footsteps knew she left & removed his palm from her mouth & she glared at him.

RIDDHIMA: Move away from me. Neeche jaana hain mujhe.

She said wiggling & he groaned because it was doing no justice to him.

VANSH: Stop it. Dare you try to move. Neither I'm going nor you are going till we talk & clear the matter.

His stern voice made her lips wobble & she was trying hard not to cry. Vansh dipped his face in her neck & murmured.

VANSH: Cry if you want to & let it go, scream - shout your heart & I won't stop but we aren't leaving our room till you tell me what's hurting you & we solve that.

Seeing Ishani alone Pooja asked immediately,

RUDRA: Riddhima aur Vansh nahi aae Ishu....

ISHANI: Bhai said woh baad mein aa jaenge hum sab beth jae.

All frowned because breakfast & dinner is a family time & both Uma & Chanchal is strict about it until & unless the reason is genuine no reasons like work & fights are excused.

REHAAN: Aur tu bina puche kyun aa gae?

ISHANI: Woh first I knocked but none replied & then I told about dinner so Bhai said in serious voice so I came down. He rarely uses it so I didn't asked him.

PRITHVI: Okay let them be aa jaenge.....

All had dinner & called it a day still both these love birds were not down. So Uma & Chanchal prepared cold Russian sandwich & milkshake & kept in fridge in case they wished to have light food in midnight. Here on the otherside both didn't realised when they slept & directly woke up at midnight. Vansh was the first one to wake up & kissed her eyes as she cried silently but he has to be strict because she keep things inside & it stresses her more & being over thinker she reaches to some another conclusions due to her past fears. He peppered soft kisses on her face & she woke up & he softly rubbed her eyes & again kissed them.

RIDDHIMA: Aap bahot gande ho you scolded me today......

She complained & pouted & he kissed her pout.

VANSH: Sorry aaj meri wajah se mera bunny roya aur maine daanta bhi isiliye. But baby you have to understand we can't hide things from each other. How will I know what hurts you if you won't share & if you won't share then the issue will become biggest passing each day na.... Relationship doesn't work like that na....

RIDDHIMA: Par aap pyaar se bhi bol skate the naa....

VANSH: Hmm.... but again fear crept my heart Jaan. Like last days you remain stressed, the steps you took like transferring rights & responsibilities, jab dekho tab khoe khoe si rehti ho mujhe dar lag raha tha ki tum mujhse hurt hui ho aur mujhe chod ke chali jaogi...

RIDDHIMA: Ansh I'm sorry main kabhi aap ko chod ke nahi jaungi aur aap se dur jaungi bhi kahan dil toh pehle se hi aap ka hain aur jaan bhi aap ki hain.

VANSH: I got you...

RIDDHIMA: Chalo let's get fresh & eat something.

Vansh nodded & soon changing both went to kitchen & found sandwiches & milkshake & other things too. But wanting to wat light they took sandwiches & shakes & went to backyard & sat on swing & had it. Riddhima went & kept dishes in sink & came back & leaned on Vansh shoulder.

RIDDHIMA: Ansh when I left & we had issues between us & Ragini came to stay with us. At that time I heard Papa saying she proposed you in college so I don't like her. Aap sirf mere ho sirf aur mujhe dar lagta hain woh mujhe aap se cheen legi also I didn't liked tou giving so much attention to her.

Vansh smiled & kissed her head.

VANSH: It was true Riddhu she proposed me in college but I denied respectfully. It was the last day of college & after college she left the country & shifted abroad. I gave her space to accept the truth & didn't contacted but then directly met her in Dubai after years. She insisted for a coffee & I agreed because once she was a good friend of mine. We chatted & I came to know she's happily engaged & later at that night me, her fiance & her had dinner & he was our senior. She in his presence apologized to me & cleared that it was just infatuation & her fiance knows this & asked if we are still friends & I nodded. Later I came to know they were going to get married but due to his fiance's work commitment it got postponed & they're expecting. As she was alone here as a friend I told her to stay here & her fiance is also a good friend of mine so also he could be stress free knowing she's not alone in her starting phase. As in person she is a nice girl Riddhu & meeting you she's so happy for us. Infact she clearly warned me to not forget her for our wedding & she's gonna wear her favourite coloured outfits. I even invited her but doctors restricted her to travel for initial months so she couldn't come but she sulked a lot. Once you'll try to know her you'll realise she's like Shivi only. About my attention to her it was because it was my responsibility as a friend to take care of her & I had also promised her fiance that I won't let anything happen to her.

RIDDHIMA: Ansh I'm sorry due to my insecurities I....

He stopped her keeping finger on her lips.

VANSH: Shhh... it's okay. But bunny what I didn't liked it you didn't talked. Share whatever you feel like otherwise due to lack of transparency problems will be created & we don't want that right.

She nodded immediately & pinching her throat said,

RIDDHIMA: Promise Ansh I want do this mistake again.

Vansh kissed her palm.

VANSH: I love you....

RIDDHIMA: I love you too....

Clearing the matter they again slept welcoming their beauty sleep.