Everyone was busy in preparing for engagement. While artists was putting mehendi on Ridhika's hands and Darshan was feeding her as she couldn't control her hunger anymore.
Geeta was passing by with her daughter but stopped when she saw Darshan feeding Ridhika.
" Arre Darshan beta, maine nahi socha tha itni jaldi tu joru ka gulaam ban jayega. " Geeta said while eyeing Ridhika.
" Bua ji, agar apni patni ka khyal rakhna, usko apne hatho se khilana, usko samjhna mujhe joru ka gulaam banata hai to ha me hoon joru ka gulaam. "
He answered back and removed a hair strand that fell on Ridhika's face. He placed a kiss on Ridhika's head making her smile.
" Bhabhi! Bhabhi niche aayiye zara. " Manisha yelled calling Tejaswini to come down.
Geeta and Mishika eyed her knowing something is coming up.
Tejaswini stepped down the stairs while holding gifts.
" Kya hai Manisha? Kyun chilla Rahi hai??"
She questioned Manisha and handed the gifts to a maid.
" Bhabhi woh apne meri behen ko invite Kiya tha na, par woh aa nahi payi. "
" To ye baat batane ke liye tune mujhe niche bulaya? "
" Nahi Bhabhi, woh nahi aa payi isiliye usne uske bade bete ko bheja hai. "
" Manya? "
Ridhika looked at Darshan finding him already looking at her.
" Ji aunty, Manya. "
A man in his twenties came in and greeted Tejaswini.
" Manya.."
Ridhika whispered.
He came towards Ridhika and Darshan.
" Congratulations Ridhika ji. "
He said while glaring but then cracked a smile. Of course a fake one.
" Thank You. "
Darshan said catching his attention.
" Oh Mr. Raval, I'm so sorry I didn't noticed you. Woh kya hai me Ridhika ji se Nazar hata hi nahi pata. "
" Koi baat nahi, me hata dunga. "
Darshan said with a smile. Of course a fake one.
" Beta Manya, jao tum fresh ho jao. Thak gaye hoge itni lambi musafari se. "
Tejaswini told him.
" Ji aunty.."
He went after glancing at Ridhika for the last time.
" We have to be careful, he can do anything. "
Darshan stated knowing he is here to ruin everything.
" Don't worry, this time I am not gonna stay quiet. He dare to harm you or anyone else and he will be dead. That's my promise. "
Ridhika said as her eyes showed pure hate and anger.
~
Manisha was passing by but someone pulled her in a room. To her surprise it was non other than Geeta.
" Tum Darshan aur Ridhika ko khush nahi dekhna chahti hai na? "
" Jiji aap ye kya bol rahi hai? Me kyun apne hi Ghar ki Beti ka bura chahungi? "
" Drop the act aunty. Humse chupake koi fayda nahi hai kyunki hum bhi wohi chahte hai. "
Mishika said while dropping herself on the bed.
" Mujhe Darshan se koi problem nahi hai, mujhe Ridhika khush nahi chahiye. "
" Isiliye tumne Manya ko bulaya? Manya aur Ridhika ka kuch connection hai na? "
" Haa. Ridhika pehle Manya se pyaar karti thi aur kisi chiz ki wajah se woh dono ab sath nahi hai aur isliye Maine Manya ko yaha bulaya taki hum dono milke kuch kar sake. "
" Ye baat sirf tumhe pata hai ya Ghar me bhi sabko-"
" Nahi jiji ye baat sirf humare bich rehni chahiye. Agar Ghar me pata chala to woh mujhe nahi chorenge. Par jiji aap Darshan ko aur Ridhika ko kyun alag karna chahti hai? "
" Alag nahi un dono ko barbaad karna chahti hoon. "
" Par kyun? "
Geeta glared at her making her shut.
" Par Jiji hum karenge kya? "
" Manya, usko bolo ki shadi Tak woh yahi rahe. Baaki chize baad me bataungi. "
" Thik hai jiji. "
~
Ridhika was getting anxious in her room thinking about Manya again and again. Sweat was forming on her forehead while she took fast breathes.
She called Darshan knowing she might get anxiety attack again. Darshan was out for some work but left it all as soon as Ridhika's call came. He left everything and came home for her.
She was waiting for him while tapping her foot on the ground continuously. She opened the door and checked the hallway. She looked forward but heard a voice from behind making her startled.
" Whom are you searching for darling? Me to yaha hoon. " A hoarse voice said making her fear more but she held herself.
" Manya, stay away from me. " She roared on his face in hard yet calm voice. Her eyes held a threat making him scared a little.
" Kyun Ridhika ji? Me aapko abhi bohot pasand karta hoon. Kya aap bhul gayi aap bhi mujhse pyaar karti hai? " he said flirtatiously with a smirk plastered on his face.
" For your kind information, me tumse pyaar karti thi ab mere man me tumhare liye nafrat ke alawa kuch nahi hai. Kuch bhi nahi. " Her anger increased seeing him coming a step closer.
She stepped inside her room and shut the door on his face.
Soon after few minutes Darshan came. Without wasting any moment he trapped her in his arms hugging her tightly. He placed kisses on her head and made circles on her back.
" Nothing's gonna happen, love. Don't be scared. Don't worry. I am here alright? " His soft voice whispered in her ears.
" I love you. Please don't leave me ever. " She breathed out.
" How can I leave you when you are the only reason for my whole existence? " He said while looking into her eyes.
The eye contact was intimate than any skinship could ever be.
Sorry for not updating lately. Actually my exams were going on and then festivals and then family functions. So I didn't got much time to write. But from now on I'll try my best to update regularly.
Also, it's my board next year so I have to prepare for that too. And study is my first priority, can't risk with that.
