NOTE: Shekhar & Jahnvi's pictures are there in Chapter - 35 (Part - 1)

Reaching Riansh she stormed to her study & Vansh too gave company to her. Both worked till dinner time & then ordered it from their favourite stalls from beach. They stayed there for next day & returned at another day morning directly to office & day passed. As said Umang, Shekhar & Jahnvi was going to take their responsibilities & it was their first day in office so Riddhima was accompanying her parents & Prithvi & Neela were accompanying Umang. All were ready & were waiting for Riddhima in hall. 

MYRA: Di jaag gae thi Jiju???

VANSH: Hmm.. She was in her routine. 

After couple of minutes she came & behind her were 4 men dressed in the uniform of bodyguards.

RIDDHIMA: Papa Sa he's gonna be your bodyguard Harpal.

Harpal nodded at Shekhar in respect. 

RIDDHIMA: Maa Sa Jashwant is going to be your bodyguard. These both are the grandson of Sukhwinder Ji jo Dada Ji ke guard hua karte the. Their family stood by us in all thock & thins & until now they were in London handling Kapoor Mansions's security & Business Empire. 

Both wished Sat Sri Akal to the couple & took their blessings. Their father is a good friend of Shekhar. Then she introduced Umang & Malini to their bodyguards Abhay & Arjun who too are one of the grandsons of loyals of Shekhawat Family. 

RIDDHIMA: Baaki family members ko security rules aur protocols pata hain & I guess Kiyaan & Angre have briefed you about it. Also it's a strict rule to follow & negligence in it won't be tolerated at all. Aap ke personal secretaries se aap ko office mein introduce karwaya jaega who happens to be the life partners of your guards. Get this in your mind in any situation you won't go anywhere without informing your guards even you need to go to drink water or use rest room, even before eating anything it will be checked by them unless & until the food is prepared under the supervision of Mrs. Dsouza, Radha Bai & Amrita Ji. If sometimes they tell you to move out you'll follow their commands without any question. Your every schedule & moves should be informed to them. 

She said in her usual cold voice & Jahnvi frowned but Kiyaan signalled her to not question her. 

RIDDHIMA: & you four I don't want any loopholes & carelessness in your duty. In charo par ek bhi kharoch aae toh hum khud aap ki khatirdari karenge. 

Guards assured them & they nodded. Neela fed Dahi Chinni to Umang, Shekhar & Jahnvi. They all left to front lobby & first car came. Abhay opened door for Umang.

ABHAY: This way Umang Sir....

Soon his car took off with 5 cars full of guards ahead & 5 behind for their security & escort. 

RIDDHIMA: Ansh I'll be free till you complete site visit office jaate time pick me up.

VANSH: Sure Riddhu....

Kissing his forehead she opened the door for Shekhar & Jahnvi who settled in back seat & she sat in passenger seat. As soon as she sat Vardhan called in her walkie talkie. 

VARDHAN: Route clear Mam...

RIDDHIMA: Move...

The ride to office was silent as RIddhima was busy in call & iPad. Reaching there guards covered their car & Riddhima opened door for Jahnvi & Shekhar was already out. Kiyaan & Angre's car too came behind with screeching sound. They entered office & the couple didn't missed to see the change on the face of their children which was like they'll kill everyone at any moment while employees were shivering & fearing seeing them. They directly went to their private elevator & reached top floor where their cabins were there. Till afternoon Kiyaan & Angre briefed them about everything while Riddhima was observing everything. 

RIDDHIMA: Maa Sa, Papa Sa your lunch will be delivered along with Kiyaan & Angre's. Kuch bhi ho I'm just call away.

SHEKHAR: Aap ka lunch??

RIDDHIMA: Hum office mein kar lenge. 

JAHNVI: Okay beta have a nice day...

Riddhima nodded & left. Shekhar & Jahnvi's eyes were showing their pain seeing their daughter like this. 

ANGRE: Maa Sa, Papa Sa Di ke behaviour ka bura mat maan na woh esi hi ho gae hain sab kuch hua uske baad se.

SHEKHAR: Beta robots are not as cold as how she is....

KIYAAN: Aap ne dekha nahi hain abhi unko. Riddhi toh aap apne saath hi le gae uss din uss aag mein woh jalkar khakh ho gae & now she's The RS jinka naam sunke hi insaan mar jae. Woh toh Vansh Bhai jab se unki zindagi mein aae tab se woh jeena phirse seekhne lagi thi. She was slowly getting into her older self around him, around family but one day Shaanvi's truth came out & she's back to square one rather went more cold & dangerous. Now it's only in your hands to get her into her old self. 

JAHNVI: Can we visit Ananta Empire in evening before going back to mansion????

Kiyaan & Angre nodded. Soon time fled & the boys escorted their parents to Ananta Empire. 

KIYAAN: We are soon planning to shift every empire's head office here that's the reason there's limited staff here. It's construction has just completed. 

They were discussing & showed them around & found Rehaan there. 

SHEKHAR: Kiyaan, Angre you both can leave for work we'll go with Rehaan from here on. 

Kiyaan & Angre nodded & left. Rehaan gave them office tour & then he took them to 90th floor.

REHAAN: This floor acts a separating floor from rest of the office. Here are the offices of all the personal guards, personal secretaries & a reception where only limited people will have access. 

Then he took them to 91st floor.

REHAAN: Aunty, Uncle this floor contains special conference rooms where also limited people will get access & it's specially designed when any family member needs to hold meetings or conferences. For meetings where only employees are required that conference rooms are at below levels. From 92nd floor to 96th floor will be for each empire which is not yet decided which one would be of which empire where high end officials & trustworthy employees will work. 

SHEKHAR: So wahan kaam baaki hain?

REHAAN: Haan Pooja is working on few security matters & once done Bhabhi Maa se baat karke kaam shuru karwaenge. 

JAHNVI: Toh abhi iss office mein kaun kaam karta hain???

REHAAN: Few months back only Bhabhi Maa shifted Ananta Empire's head office here so right now only they are present. Normally every family works from here until & unless their presence at office is required. Pooja, Kiyaan, Angre, Bhabhi Maa, Ishu as her boutique is in Jaipur so when she's here she works from here, Siya too works from here. It's their full time here. 

Then they went to 97th floor & found Zala coming out. 

ZALA: Wow what a surprise???

SHEKHAR: Don't tell me you too joined business...

Zala chuckled & said,

ZALA: Nothing was here to discuss few things with Vansh, Rehaan & Riddhima for hospital matters. Come you too join meeting Myra must be coming too. 

Shekhar & Jahnvi nodded. Rehaan showed them around. Then they moved to 98th floor where younger clan's office was present & they saw Kiyaan & Angre working emerged in their macbooks & files. They saw there were cabins for Siya, Kiyaan, Angre, Ishani, Myra, Vansh, Aryan, Rehaan except Pooja. They met Siya & talked with her for sometime & left. 

JAHNVI: Pooja ka cabin kahan hain Rehaan?

REHAAN: Aunty Pooja needed whole floor so 98th floor is dedicated for her. But as she has started into new business, work on her cabin is going on. Abhi I'm going to complete remaining designs & once she selects it the work will be started. 

They went there & saw Pooja busy in her forensic lab. 

SHEKHAR: It could have easily fitted at your younger one's floor haina Jahnvi???

JAHNVI: Haan Shekhar...

REHAAN: Actually she loves to work alone so Bhabhi Maa wanted special floor for her. Also it's the security floor for all the empire & properties which is accessed by only Bhabhi Maa, Pooja, Kiyaan & Angre so it needed whole floor. We can access till Pooja's cabin & lab & beyond that we don't have access, if you want to see it you need to talk to them. 

They understood & nodded.

SHEKHAR: Beta aap ko bura nahi lagta ki being family too you're not allowed.?

REHAAN: Nahi Uncle, Bhabhi Maa ne mana kiya hain toh kuch soch kar hi kaha hoga na. 

He said with smile & they were happy seeing his trust on her. Pooja looked at them & came running & hugged Shekhar making the couple chuckle. 

SHEKHAR: Kya kar rahi thi aap??? 

POOJA: I was working on software Daddaa. Aap ithe???

JAHNVI: Just thought to visit the Empire that our bachas built. 

POOJA: You want to see around???

SHEKHAR: No bacha you continue your work will finish the tour & will meet. 

Pooja nodded & hugging her parents she left. Rehaan then took them to 100th floor which was the top floor where also a huge ass terrace garden was built, a dining room, conference room & other rooms were locked. 

REHAAN: Usually everyone have meals here at this dining room. This conference room is where Bhabhi Maa holds meeting with family meetings & security teams. Garden is where we chill in evening or at night when Bhabhi Maa stays at office she works here as she loves to work in open. From the glass they saw Riddhima working along with Vansh both engrossed in disussing some drawings. All of a sudden her cabin's door got opened. 

REHAAN: Bhabhi Maa's cabin can be accessed only by her & Pooja. No one can access it. 

They entered inside & after greetings Shekhar said,

SHEKHAR: Aap apna kaam continue karo we'll leave.

RIDDHIMA: You can stay here Maa Sa, Papa Sa. 

Shekhar & Jahnvi nodded & sat on sofa placed at corner giving nice views of around. 

RIDDHIMA: Rehaan got Pooja's cabin's designs ready???

REHAAN: By tonight Bhabhi Maa. 

RIDDHIMA: Hmm... Kal se kaam shuru ho jana chahiye,  I need ready within two weeks. 

REHAAN: Ho jaega Bhabhi Maa. Place for employees are already ready as per her choice & needs. They can join anytime just cleaning work is going on woh kal tak ho jaega. 

RIDDHIMA: Hmm.... 

He left & after couple of minutes came with juice & snacks for them & soon others too joined them. After having snacks they moved to conference room where they held meeting regarding Ananta Hospitals. 

ZALA: Riddhima Asia is covered fully now which part of the world???

RIDDHIMA: Myra what's the status of your business shifting here???

MYRA: 15 days maximum..

RIDDHIMA: You'll be handling Asia's Ananta Hospitals for time being till Chachu gets over with completing this project all over the world. We will be starting all over europe & middle east together. I want it to be completed in one year. 

ZALA: You sure???

RIDDHIMA: Cent percent. Vansh, Rehaan & I will be looking into construction part & interiors. Siya, Pooja & Myra will co - ordinate with you in arranging latest technologies & about medicines & all Ananta Biotech will be enough. It's expansion is already started.

SHEKHAR: What about funds???

RIDDHIMA: It's already managed....

JAHNVI: Schedules of everyone will be so hectic. Already all are working full time. 

RIDDHIMA: They need to utilise their full capacity. 

Siya controlling situation said,

SIYA: Ho jaega Mumma. Aap tension mat lo...

RIDDHIMA: Chachu aap reports submit karwa do that in which area hospital of how much capacity is needed within week. It's already done when we started but just review it & do changes if required. 

Soon the meeting ended after few discussions & they left home. Reaching home they had dinner & had family time. After everyone dispersed Shekhar & Jahnvi went to Zala's room. 

ZALA: I expected this.

Trio sat & Zala said,

ZALA: Ask main jitna bata paunga sab bata dunga.

JAHNVI: Uss din kya hua tha Vivek Bhai????

ZALA: Someone called Riddhi & told that you both were kidnapped & want Kiyaan because they thought Kiyaan is the heir. She was frightened & was going to the address given. Somehow I & Umang got her spill the beans & went in search of you. 24 hours were passed & we failed & Umang was caught & as he had gps installed in his watch we got a clue & somehow reached there. We saw you three in worst condition & it affected her the most. In order to save you both she was ready to cross all the limits. Before going she said, "Chachu I've faced this, main Mumma ko nahi isse guzarne de sakti. Agar aap mujhe zinda dekhna chahte ho toh get them to hospital & treat them. Aap ko meri sau main jee nahi paungi, mar jaungi agar unhein kuch hua toh." She loved you more than herself. She pleaded & did every effort to rescue you trio & somehow they got to know she's the real heir & your weakness seeing your protests to save her. You knew their condition & she agreed. Also she had gun behind her back if I wouldn't have rescued you trio she'd have shot herself. I was forced to leave her alone but I had already messaged all the security teams & hoping for best took you to hospital. As danger was lurking I couldn't trust random doctors so I had to be present during your treatments. After you were treated I was constantly in touch with teams & got to know they emptied that place. Kuch samajh nahi aa raha tha. Here you trio were in death bed, bado ki condition tum sab ko dekh kar aur Riddhi ki kidnaaping ke baare mein pata chal kar bahot kharab thi & bache continuously tum chaaro ke baarein mein puch rahe the. Jis tarah se all was planned it seemed koi andar ka insaan tha so I couldn't trust anyone to ask for help. Talked with police officers & took their help & at morning Riddhima came all bruised & your health was deteriorating & she talked to you trio. Worst news came & we all were devastated. After 15 days I found her unconscious in kitchen of Kapoor Palace at midnight. I tried to wake her up but failed & she was burning in fever. I took her to hospital & asked gynaecologist who treated her to help. At that time I got to know about she being raped. Her condition was worst...

He broke down & Shekhar hugged him. 

ZALA: Main apna wada nahi nibha paya yaar. Tune aur Jahnvi Bahbhi ne puri zindagi mein ek cheez maangi thi ki bacho ko protect kar ke rakhna but main nahi kar paya....

The couple consoled him & he continued,

ZALA: Bruises all over her body which she hid these days with makeup. Burnt marks, scratches & other wounds were so horrible. Her private parts were almost destroyed & had so many internal injuries. We had to perform surgery implanting artificial hymen so she can be protected from infection as her internal organs had became so sensitive. Aaj bhibuske side effects nahi gae she fa es a lot of pain during her periods, no medicines are working & we need to use drugs. Woh toh Vansh ke aane ke baad se her situation is more better, he checks her diet, her health everything. After she woke up I asked but she didn't spoke a word. I just asked whether she was harassed or not & she just nodded. Usne apna dard kisi ke saath nahi baanta Shekhar. Woh bachi ghut rahi hain andar ab sirf tum dono hi usse iss dard se azaad kar sakte ho. She's fighting a battle sacrificing her everything & now it's upto you both that you want to be her strength or weakness. Usse uska dard mehsoos nahi hota jab bhi woh panick hoti hain she just feel the pain for you Jahnvi Bhabhi. Every year those days are the toughest for her so I allowed her to have drugs because already uske par bahot pressure hain if that gives her some peace then let it be. 

SHEKHAR: It's time world sees the wrath of Shekhar SIngh Kapoor.

JAHNVI: To see the consequences when one messes with our children, our family. 

The fire in their eyes was peace to Zala. 

SHEKHAR: Raisinghanias know this truth???

ZALA: No but I guess Kiyaan has shared this with Siya. I'm not sure...

SHEKHAR: Aur sachai batae bina unki shaadi hone di???

ZALA: Aap dono ko dar hain ki kahi Vansh usse choid na de Raisinghania Parivaar usse chod na de par mujhe dar hain ki Vansh ko kuch ho na aur baaki sab ko bhi. Riddhima unke aankho ka tara hain. You don't know how much they loves her Shekhar, Jahnvi Bhabhi. It's their love story & you should hear from Riddhi. I myself has tested Vansh even before letting him close to her. Yakeen na ho toh dekh lena khud ek baar jaise Aryan ka test liya tha tum dono ne.

SHEKHAR: Aur kya bachiyo ko kisi ke bharose ese hi jaane de???

ZALA: You & your possessiveness...Waise how come you're so lenient with both the boys???

SHEKHAR: Ajay, Ajay Akshat Raisinghania. Bahot ache se jaante hain hum unko, kis tarah ke insaan hain woh, kaisi soch hain & they boys got leniency because they are his children. I've admired him since school time, a man with honesty, principles, simplicity, devil for world yet angel for family. He's one of those persons on whom I can trust blindly. Aur tumne, Mama Sa, Mami Sa ne haan ki hain toh uss par koi sawal nahi banta. 

JAHNVI: We've seen how Mama Sa & Mami Sa are pleased with Raisinghanias & being in good books of Mr. Prithviraj Singh Shekhawat is a big deal. Also we can see the genuineness in their eyes. 

ZALA: Hmmm.... when they agreed they even didn't knew the true identity. Riddhi once tried to tell them her past when she agreed to give Vansh a chance but they strict away denied saying it doesn't matter & they won't leave her no matter what as she's their daughter just like Siya & Ishani are. Younger one respects her as mother they always call her Bhabhi Maa & loves her to no extent. That family has broken all ties with Akshat Uncle's sister just because she dared to question Riddhima's character. There was a time when she broke Vansh to the extent that he was at the verge of losing his life but none once asked question to Riddhima but just loved her with all they have. In their relationship if one has hurted the other more is Riddhima hurting Vansh but that boy is crazy for her. He loves her like no one can. Agar uski takat Riddhi hain toh uski kamzori bhi Riddhi hain. 

Shekhar & Jahnvi talked with him for sometime & left to their room. Later a week passed & one Sunday Kiyaan, Angre & Riddhima had argument & they sighed. Vansh was on site visiting & Kiyaan called him.

KIYAAN: Bhai Riddhi Di wants to go on mission alone that too in Pakistan & right now you know how situation is????

Vansh called her but she didn't accepted. He being all angry came to mansion & shouted,

VANSH: Riddhima.... 

She knew hearing his tone she's in deep shit & went to hall. 

VANSH: Kya hain tumhare dimaag mein? & when were you going to tell me about this????

She glared at Kiyaan & Angre for sharing this with him. 

RIDDHIMA: Jaenge hum...

She said gritting her teeth in anger. 

VANSH: Nahi jaogi tum....

AJAY: Vansh awaaz neeche...

VANSH: Samjhaiye phir apni princess ko. Have I ever stopped her from doing anything or going anywhere unless & until it risks her life.... 

UMA: Phir bhi never ever talk to her in this tone....

Vansh ran his fingers in his hair in frustration.

VANSH: Jana hain toh saath Kiyaan aur Angre ko lekar jao.

RIDDHIMA: Akele jaenge hum. 

VANSH: Go straight to the room Riddhima, I'm seriously telling you won't go alone. 

She in anger threw vase & said gritting her teeth said,

RIDDHIMA: I'll go & that too as per my plan. 

Vansh picked decor from around & gave it in her hands. 

VANSH: Todo isse behi, throw it....

She did it in her anger & everyone flinched seeing the intensity of her anger. 

VANSH: Jao pure mansion mein tod phod karo but you're not going anywhere alone. 

Riddhima glared at him & took her steps towards main door & Vansh said,

VANSH: Jana hain toh jao but ek kadam mansion ke bahar rakh kar dikhao akele & you'll face the consequences. 

Riddhima was bubbling in anger & she took the vase & threw near him & Shekhar, Jahnvi, Umang & Malini shouted in fear...

SHEKHAR, JAHNVI, UMANG, MALINI: Vansh.....

But Vansh was standing still folding his hands near his chest glaring at her. She glaring at everyone went to her study on top floor not before shouting,

RIDDHIMA: Mrs. Dsouza send my drinks & ciagrettes...

Once she went all sighed in relief. Jahnvi with thud sat on sofa.

JAHNVI: Yeh kya tha???

KIYAAN & MYRA: The RS....

Saying this they hi - fied & all chuckled except Shekhar, Jahnvi, Umang & Malini.

JAHNVI: Vansh aap ko kahi lagi toh nahi na beta....

VANSH: Don't worry Mom woh gusse mein khud ka control kho deti hain & she'll say shit but her heart is so pure. 

JAHNVI: Par yeh galat hain unko esa nahi karna chahiye tha...

VANSH: Mom she'll never hut me whatever the situation is trust me. It's just woh gussa thi. 

JAHNVI: Par itna gussa???

SIYA: She had her own reasons Mumma...

ANGRE: Adat daal lo sab inke gusse ki. It's just started Bhai ki jagah koi aur hota toh zeenda gaad deti usse...

UMANG: That means all those articles saying how she's dangerous, cold & ruthless is true. 

KIYAAN: They didn't stated 1% of her anger, coldness, ruthlessness & dangerousness. Gusse mein unko koi hosh nahi rehta. Behtar hain aap charo toh dur hi raho jab woh gusse mein ho hum sab ko toh adat hain. 

Later when her anger was calmed she came back downstairs but was so frustrated making Vansh chuckle which added fuel to her mood. 

RIDDHIMA: I hate you...

VANSH: But I love you meri Jaan.

She pushed him making him laugh. He pulled her & hugged her tight despite of her efforts & she hugged him back. 

VANSH: Ice Cream khaogi???

RIDDHIMA: Mujhe Ice Cream cake khani hain....

VANSH: As my baby says....

Soon her mood was better & days were passing like this. Now they were habituated seeing her foul mood. But in all these they saw Vansh's beast mode too. This created doubt in the parents mind for their daughter. Kiyaan & Angre knew it. One evening they decided to talk with Vansh & Kiyaan & Angre too joined them. They got to know about his hobbies, his education, his life principles, his beliefs, his teenage, college life, friends, weakness dreams, values, culture & tradition & till then they were satisfied because he answered honestly.

SHEKHAR: Are you a teetotaller (a person who doesn't drinks alcohol)?

VANSH: No I'm not a teetotaller.

He answered this question to with all his confidence.

JAHNVI: Are you a non - smoker????

KIYAAN & ANGRE: Maa Sa, Papa Sa... 

They said giving looks like it's enough stop questioning him. But Vansh spoke in warning tone stopping them.

VANSH: Kiyaan, Angre...

Kiyaan raised his hands giving up.

VANSH: No Mom I had habit of smoking.

JAHNVI: How much of drinking & smoking per day???

Listening this question both brothers laughed hard.

KIYAAN: Ab jawab do....

He said teasing as Vansh drinks & smokes with Riddhima only because she stops having it when he takes as he don't tell her to stop but rather gives company to her & to stop him from having it she quits it. 

VANSH: Ummm... Mom, Dad woh....

KIYAAN: Bhai peete hain jab Di peeti hain.... 

ANGRE: Aap ki beti mein zeed aap se bhi zyada hain Papa Sa kisi ki nahi sunti & we know her situation so hum zyada keh bhi nahi paate. Bhai unko rokne ke liye peete hain unke saath because she stops when he drinks because he just do drink & smoke when she does otherwise he never touches it. 

SHEKHAR: From when do you started drinking & smoking Vansh???

Before he could answer Riddhima barged in hugged him tight making all surprised. She calmed her breath & held Vansh's collar.

RIDDHIMA: Why was your phone silent Vansh???

SHEKHAR: I told him as we were talking. 

She sighed in relief & he cupped her face.

VANSH: Kya ho gaya kyun itni parehsaan ho???

RIDDHIMA: I needed your signatures & called you but you didn't accepted. I called ten times & there was same response. I went to check on you in your cabin & got to know you left for home. 

VANSH: I came to inform you but got to know you were in meeting so I messaged you about leaving meri Jaan. Aur kuch nahi hona mujhe....

Her heart was still racing & she hugged him. He knew her fear of losing him & he calmed her down softly rubbing her back & head kissing her hairs & whispering sweet notings. Kiyaan whispered in Jahnvi's ear.

KIYAAN: Let them go for now...

JAHNVI: It's okay beta you both go & have nap. 

Vansh nodded & left with Riddhima. Angre locked the door & said,

ANGRE: Bhai se iss baare mein baat karne mein dhyan rakhiyega. Di bhai ko chod kar chali gae thi just because of her insecurities jis mein Bhai ki koi galati nahi thi. He has suffered a lot & Di too. Yeh topic bahot sensitive hain dono ke liye. 

KIYAAN: Also we understand your fear about Di but no one can love her the way Bhai does. Also we know you enough Papa Sa bas kuch bhi karne se pehle soch lena. Dono ki jaan ek dusre mein basti hain, chot ek ko lagegi dard dusre ko hoga. Ek dusre ke bina jee nahi paenge woh dono. Yakeen na ho toh Chachu, Myra, Pooja, Mama Sa, Mami Sa kisi se bhi puch lijiyega & if you want to see proofs we will give you & demo too. 

Saying this they left. Days passed & Shekhar & Jahnvi got more trust on Vansh but still has fear in their heart what if knowing her past he leaves her which will end up hurting her. But they kept their fear in their heart not letting anyone know. They vowed to protect their daughter's happiness at any cost & even if it means hiding the truth.