Chapter 20

Chapter 19

"Love Makes You Do

Crazy Things.

Insane Things.

Things In A Million Years

You'd Never See Yourself Do.

But There You Are

Doing Them"

“Where the hell am I?” She rounded on him

Vansh rolled his eyes “I told you already. You are at my place”

He was showing her around the house. The first thing she noticed as he showed her around was that there were long glass doors in the living room which Vansh was quick to explain were bulletproof so it would be pointless if you try to break the glass for your escape. There was a sea at a distance. That means she is not in Mumbai

“You do remember your attempt to break the glass upstairs with a flower vase, don’t you?” He grinned at her

“I mean there is a beach. This is does not look like Mumbai. What is this place?” Riddhima glared at him.

“Oh that. We are in Alibaug. Do you like the beach? We will spend our evening there if you want. I have swimsuits” His eyes roamed over her frame freely and she could not help but feel uncomfortable.

“No thanks and eyes up here mister” she clicked her fingers making him look at her face again as a slow smile stretched his lips

“What? I was just imagining how you will look in the swimsuits I have for you”

She flushed, doesn't he have any shame?

“Stop your imagination right there then, it is never going to happen”

“Never say never sweetheart” he drawled out

“come let me show you the rest of the house” his hold tightened on her lower back as she tried to step away from him.

*****

“These are the files, and other necessary information you can find on your email. The IT team has created your official email which you will use for VR industries only. This is the norm for everyone. You will receive the login credential on your personal mail.” Aangre informed Aaryan on their way to his cabin

“Okay” Aaryan replied quietly.

“This is your cabin” Aangre motioned as they entered a mid-sized cabin.

It was a nicely done professional cabin. Aaryan nodded.

“You have been allocated the budget for any extra expenses required for this project, for anything more ask the finance team.”

“Why is he doing this?” Aaryan could not stop the question that has been bugging him for quite a some time now

Aangre raised a brow “Meaning?”

“You know what I mean. I have never ever worked on a single project and suddenly I have been entrusted with such huge responsibility? What am I supposed to do? I know nothing about this project?”

Aangre could hear a note of panic in Aaryan’s voice and it satisfied him immensely. He always felt the reason why Ishani behaved the way she did was partly because of him. Aaryan always supported her. And Aaryan was the one who encouraged her to pursue the relationship with that rat Sunny.

“The reason why we have provided you all the information which is there on mails. Try to read them; it may enlighten your pea-sized brains. All the department heads would like to have a meeting with you. Set up a time with them” Aangre left without any help

Aaryan sagged in his chair behind the desk. He had visited VR industries a few times before this, always on his Mother’s insistence accompanying his father. 

Though he did not like it he never complained much since it had its own perks, He could flirt with girls who obviously thought being related to Vansh made him special. But today for the first time he was coming here for some actual work instead of trying to flirt with some chick. He was an authority figure who knew nothing about the project he was working on.

He opened the laptop and and thought 'guess it is time to take Aangre’s advice and read through the documents…

*****

Vansh finished his call with Aangre taking the daily updates. It has been a while that he left Riddhima upstairs in their room. He never wanted to leave her alone, but he knew she needed some time for herself which she would use to search for a way out. He smirked she was not going to find any he had made sure of that but if it keeps her busy then why not? Anyways he could complete some of his work.

His thoughts drifted to her once again. The way she turned red at his swimsuit comment…If only she knew how many times in a day he thinks of her with clothes or without clothes… when she mentioned beach today he imagined her not in a swimsuit but in a two-piece bikini making out with him on the beach, in the sea, on the sand, in the shed…

His member was hard again. He had lost a count of how many times he jerked with her on his mind. He was not sure how much more he could control his desire for her. 

He was not a very patient man when it came to her. He sometimes wondered what she would do if he seduced her. Will she give in? probably she may, for the time being, he was the master of seduction but later she will regret and that will hurt him the most. 

He wanted her not just her body, but he wanted all of her. The way she smiled with her friends, he wanted to be the reason for her smile. The way she takes care of Sia; he wanted her care. He wanted to be the first person she runs to when she faces any problems, not her friends. He needed her like a fish would need water to survive.

Vansh never planned to reveal his identity so soon. He wanted to make her comfortable in his company first and probably make her fall for him if possible before disclosing the truth but then there was this nuisance Kabir… 

How many times he thought about killing that bas**d. He held an axe. Kabir was laying at his feet covered in blood. Riddhima was sobbing nearby. He brought down the axe making his head fly in another direction, his body remaining at his feet. Covered in blood Vansh turned to her, she looked at him with horrified disgust and screamed Kabir’s name as she wept.

Her tears were the only thing keeping that vermin alive. He always envisioned different ways to kill him and the pleasure he could derive from that but whatever he imagined Riddhima was always there crying which she would if he really put his plans to action.

He despised making her cry, but it was inevitable especially now that she will know of his plans she will resist and cry some but once she accepts him as she should, he will make sure she never cries again…

*****

She flopped on the bed tired, two bloody hours she was looking for a way out but could not find any. She searched every nook and cranny, there was no way out. No wonder he was being so cocky about it.

“Now you can put your escape plan in action” were his exact parting words when he left her in this room two hours ago. Because he knew there was no escape, she felt trapped as tears started to fall rapidly from her cheek and vanished in the blanket. How many more days does he plan to keep her here? Won’t he ever let her escape? Nia, Sahil she was sure they would look for her, but they should know she was missing in the first place, more tears flowed…

*****

“How is Riddhima’s health now doctor? When will she come back?” Sia questioned Dr. Batra

“She is alright now; I received her message a while ago. Don’t worry she will be back on Monday.” Dr. Batra assured the girl kindly.

It seems Riddhima has managed to befriend her patient. That was her knack; she could handle the most difficult patients with her understanding and friendly nature so much so that whenever they came back their first request would be, we want Dr. Riddhima to treat us. Once she comes back, he was going to inform her not to go off the radar like this…

“Oh, it’s nice even I messaged her, but she did not reply to me, but that’s fine she must be really ill.” He could detect a certain sadness in her voice

“I will take your leave now, please repeat the set of exercise once today”. That was a strange thought, Dr. Batra, Riddhima always replies to messages. Maybe he could enquire with her friends if they know something more.

*****

Riddhima woke up suddenly she must have fallen asleep. Someone had pulled a blanket over her sleeping form, blinds were closed. That means he was here. Her gaze hardened, if he thinks she will listen to him quietly he has another thing coming. She will find a way out, and the first thing she will do once she escapes this place will be to file a complaint against him. There must be a way out and she again started her search. Where there is a will there's a way, she thought there must be a way…

She knew where Vansh was working because he showed her where he would be if she needed him. She stayed away from that place. She felt disgusted as she went through the cupboard to search for the phone. There were a set of female clothes arranged beside him. All clothes were expensive and branded, drawers contained inner clothes, she closed it quickly.

Wasn’t he going to get engaged? He has a fiancé waiting for him and him…

*****

“Times up Sweetheart” Vansh entered their room

“Don’t call me Sweetheart. My name is Riddhima” she bit out.

“But you are my Sweetheart. Come on now don’t get angry at me because you can’t find a way out”

“Do you think this is funny? You are mad. I want to go home”

“Look what I brought for you for our evening outing” Vansh held out a bag towards her 

“I want you to wear this”

She grabbed the bag and flung it aside, clothes shoes spilled out of the bag and scattered on the floor

“I don’t want anything from you. Let me go home”

He picked up the bag and kept it on a table. “You will wear this dress and everything in that bag” He said silkily. 

His voice was too calm but Ridhhima was very much angry to realize that

“I certainly will not” She folded her hands

“Are you sure?” He asked more softly. He held her by the waist and pulled her close

“I asked you something, Riddhima. Are you sure you won’t wear this?”

Riddhima gulped her sudden wave of courage dying down as she realized, he looked super angry

“I am waiting for your answer sweetheart” He whispered

“Y..Ye...Yes?” Her revert which was supposed to be a strong Yes turned out something like a question

In a swift moment, she heard something rip “Wh...What?” He took a step back to admire his work.

There was a small blade in his hand. She quickly clutched her dress in front as she felt it become loose from the back. She reached out a hand at her back, he tore her dress from the middle. 

He was not looking at her but behind her, she turned and gasped horrified there was a mirror behind her through which he could see her complete bareback which was on display. Her dress was cut from the middle upto her hip. He cut her bra as well. She quickly snatched the blanket from the bed.

He did not dare go near her. He was angry and desire coursed through his body. A very dangerous combination. He did not trust himself with her right now. He walked towards his wardrobe, picked out a pair of clothes and locked the closet.

“Now you can either wear this dress or you can come in your current attire I don’t mind. I will be back in an hour. I expect you to be ready."

"Rest assured, ready or not I will carry you myself, and I won’t care what clothes you are wearing by then” He gave a dangerous smile and left the room closing the door behind him. Her bag in his hand.

Riddhima dissolved in tears the second time that day…

*****

“Somethings, not right?” Nia murmured, once again she dialed Riddhima's number but her phone was switched off

What is wrong with this girl? Riddhima never does this; she always replies. Sure, she received one text from her in the morning. The message felt very cold. This was not her writing style. Was she really very ill? 

Sahil informed her that she has taken a leave from the hospital due to ill health, he received a somewhat similar reply from her.

Should she call Sejal her nose wrinkled as she thought about it. They never got along well. She told Sahil to go to her home and check on her.

Sahil did not agree ‘what if she is sleeping due to medicines? She will call back. You can’t expect me to face her sister, alone right?’ 

Finally, they agreed if Riddhima does not call by tomorrow morning Sahil will go to her home…

*****

There she stood in his gifted clothes and accessories staring out of the balcony door. He deliberately gave her a knee-length blue sleeveless dress and matching heels. A simple silver bracelet adored her hand and teardrop earrings to match her silver pendant. She looked more beautiful than he thought possible.

“Shall we?” he held out his hand which she took obediently though he could see her gritting teeth.

She raised her face to look at him and he felt a pang of guilt. She looked angry but her eyes were a little red due to crying…

*****

“Where are you taking me?” She had decided that she will not speak with him whatsoever may be the case. But she could not stop herself when he led her through the same glass doors through the living room, they neared the beach. 

Did he expect her to walk in the sand with heels? But he steered her in another path she did not see before and they came into a clearing and stopped in front of a balloon?

Her eyes widened; it was a hot air balloon with a wicker basket. No, she will not go with him.

“Madam please climb on these steps” a man was standing there. A small five stair stand was kept beside the basket to help people climb it. She quickly looked at the man who was the first person she came across the whole day other than Vansh.

“Please help me. This man has kidnapped me.” She begged him. The man looked at Vansh once and kept quiet. 

“You won’t help me?” she asked angrily

“No, he won’t, Now come on climb it or…”

Seething she climbed the stairs and Vansh followed her…

“Vinay come here after an hour”

“Sure boss” he nodded and the balloon left the ground as they rose high in the air

*****

Riddhima clutched the basket tightly in her hand as she observed her surroundings completely ignoring the person standing beside her. She always wanted to travel in this, and she had a chance when they went on a family trip. Her mother and sister were afraid of height and her father would not travel in it without their mother, so they dropped the plan. It seemed such a long time ago now...

“Riddhima” she heard his voice but ignored him resolutely. If he would not have been present, she could have truly enjoyed her ride.

“Riddhima…” he once again called her gently, grabbing her arm he turned her to face him “I am sorry”

Finally, she looked at him shocked, but she remembered the afternoons incident and snatched her arm from his grasp.

He was shocked to hear himself say the word 'sorry' he never thought the day would come where Vansh Raisinghania would say sorry to someone. Only Riddhima is capable of making him do that. He observed her face which turned from shock to anger in a minute's difference.

“What for? Kidnapping me? Forcing me to stay here against my wishes? Not letting me leave this place? Taking my mobile? Locking me in a room? Ripping my dress apart? Taking my belongings with you? Or forcing your wishes on me? She lashed at him

“For making you cry,” he said softly

“You mean to say you are not sorry for ripping my dress apart? you are not sorry that you abducted me? Because if you did not notice I cried because of that” she pointed out.

“No, I am not sorry for any of that.”

She looked at him as if he had lost his mind and he chuckled

“I’m not sorry for any of that. Even if I rip your dress that is fine. Only I have a right to see you like that. I abducted you. That is fine because you are mine. I am forcing you to stay here because we need to spend some time together for our future. We should get to know each other. My only regret is that my actions brought tears to your eyes.”

“You are deranged” she breathed in disbelief

“I know” he smiled caressing her face with the back of his hand

“What do you want from me?” she stepped out of his reach, she felt like pulling her hairs. She was here since yesterday and she did not have any concrete answers.

“Don’t ever step away from me. I like you close to me” He again pulled her close and held her by the waist. 

“Don’t struggle, we are at least 20,000 feet away from the ground” she stopped struggling immediately.

“And the answer to your question is…I want to marry you Riddhima. I want you to be my wife, my life partner, my lover, my everything. And I am yours. I want your love. I want to go to bed with you every night and wake up in the morning to your face. I want you to be mine exclusively. I want you to be Mrs. Riddhima Vansh RaiSinghania”

Riddhima stood in his arms frozen as he kissed her on the forehead, pecked her cheeks, and quickly slipped a ring on her finger. A ring with VR engraved on it…

*****

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Thanks a lot for your patience guys. Hope you enjoy this update