Chapter 30

Chapter 29

“If you get me seriously angry,

I won't get in a fight with you...

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But I will retaliate in a way that will

make you sad for a long time”

He felt it, the hot burning anger that wanted to harm and destroy the person who tried to hurt his heart. It didn’t matter that she was his sister. All he could see was the way Ishani dragged and pushed Riddhima. He still held her arms and felt more livid, Riddhima was shaking a little.

Silently he moved her aside and took a long stride to where Ishani stood. He felt a little to no satisfaction on seeing her scared face. Before anyone could react, he grabbed her by the throat.

There were shocked cries, and some called his name, but no one dared to approach him. This was not the first time he was doing something like this before them. Once he had held his so-called Mama just like this. They knew him, they knew no one was supposed to interfere in his business.

It was Ishani’s fault. She knew him. Agreed she was the only one who had more liberties in this house than others, so she could escape a few of his rules. But that was only because she was Aangre’s special someone.

“Vansh! Leave her please” he could hear Chandrika Rai Singhania beg.

“Vansh Bhai” he heard Siya’s weak whisper

“VANSH” Riddhima’s cry was the loudest and then he felt her delicate hands trying to pull him away.

Did she really think she can pull him off? He looked at her furiously

Riddhima was shocked at Vansh’s action but what disturbed her more was the fact that no one from family moved ahead to stop him. She could see Ishani choking. She will die, Riddhima was scared, she ran to him calling his name. He gave her the most frightening look. If it had not been for the dying person before her, she would have run away from this scene. She met his gaze stubbornly

“Leave her. She is pregnant”

“No”

“Don’t you say you will give me anything I want? Then I want you to leave her” Riddhima repeated firmly

Gritting his teeth, he pushed Ishani away, who fell to the floor gasping for air.

“You okay?” Riddhima sat beside her “someone please bring water for her and please call the doctor ”

After a minute or two, Dadi held out a glass of water. Ishani drank the water shakily. There was a slight strangulation mark around her neck. Riddhima felt him tug her away

“Out. Get out” Vansh bit out. Riddhima frowned at him. Was he telling her to leave? But his gaze was directed to Ishani.

“Guards take her out. Make sure she does not get to carry anything from VR Mansion. No clothes, No Money. If she does not listen then use force, I don’t want to see her anywhere near my home again”

“Yes, Boss” three security guards replied immediately to his order.

 “If anyone else feels bad for her, he or she can leave this place with her. The same rules go for all. No one carries a single thing from here.” He glared at his family members. Aside from Chandrika Rai Singhania and Sia and Aaryan others looked least bothered. If anything they looked happy

“If anyone dares to touch Riddhima again, the consequences will be worse than this”

“Va…” Riddhima opened her mouth again

“Don’t. My decision won’t change”

“You can’t do this with me. I have equal rights on this property. I want half of it. I will go to the police, you tried to kill me”

Ishani had gotten to her feet by now. He had to give it to her. She was his real sister in every aspect. He knew she was just like him cruel and can make things go her way if she wants. He knew she had stabbed one or two men and women just because things do not go her way and because she knew Aangre was there to take care of things.

But she was forgetting one thing. He is Vansh Rai Singhania. He didn’t reach these heights just like that. He had lost many things, went through many worst situations before he reached this stage where not a single soul will dare to touch him or speak against him. And someone dares to do that then that will be their last day on this earth.

Till now she was safe and could boss around others because he let her be. Somewhere he knew she was his blood sister who went through the same set of parents and childhood. Today she crossed her limits and she will pay for it.

“Are you high or something?” he gave her a cruel laugh as he stepped forward leaving Riddhima’s hand

“What rights are you talking about? All of this” he spread his arms wide “belongs to me.”

He continued further “I have earned it and owned it. You can go and check with any lawyer you want. You would have gotten a part of this property if it would have been our forefather’s property. But did you forget the part where we lost everything? I earned it back, not you. I did it. This is my personal property. Even the tiniest of jewelry, which was kept as a mortgage, I paid for it. Every single piece of clothes that you wear or as a matter of fact this family member wear is owned by me. You should be grateful that I am allowing you to leave with the set of clothes you are wearing right now. And about informing the police, by all means, do that, I will manage.” he sneered

Ishani was horrified by now “I am your sister” she told him in a trembling voice. “where will I go”

“You should have thought about it before you tried to harm Riddhima.” his gaze hardened “Leave. I won’t tell you twice. Guards” he looked at them they nodded and moved ahead

“Bhai, wait. I am sorry” Ishani cried out.

“Do you want to lose your job that you are taking this long to follow my order?” Vansh glared at guards

“Aangre won’t like it. Bhai please don’t. Where will I go?” guards were dragging her away.

“He will get over it.” Vansh dismissed “You can go to the father of your child, maybe he will give you a place to stay. Right Sunny?”

“Ahh…” Sunny stammered

“Now that your so-called friend does not stay here. You should leave and don’t come here without proper reason and permissions.”

When Ragini and Sunny did not move Vansh got impatient “Do you want to leave the way Ishani did? That can be arranged. Guards” he called out

“We are leaving” Sunny and Ragini left

Riddhima could only look at the events unfold before her with somewhat baffled and scared expressions. She looked at Sejal who looked equally shocked. She once again looked at Vansh but he had already walked away. One by one all the family members left without looking at her.

“Let’s leave Sejal” Riddhima hurried towards her sister. Sejal gulped and nodded readily.

“I am sorry mam; you are not allowed to leave” Guards stopped her when they reached the door. “You can leave” he glanced at Sejal

“What no…” Riddhima started

“Boss’s order,” the guard told her stoically

“Riddhima, I have some work. You can come back later” Sejal left without a backward glance at her

*****

Ishani saw them leave in a car. Sunny and Ragini. She was standing near the gate, hoping that they will pick her up, but their car zoomed past her, without even stopping to ask for her. These were the same people who were running behind her till today morning. This was the same man who confessed to her hundreds of times of his undying love for her and his care for his child.

“Leave” two female guards were standing before her.

“You are not allowed anywhere near here”

“I don’t take orders from you” Ishani flared back

“I think you do. You are not Boss’s sister or Aangre sir’s girlfriend anymore. These are Boss’s order; you are not allowed anywhere near here and we have full authority to use force if need be and I suggest you leave or else I will be more than happy to use other methods.”

Giving them a contemptuous look Ishani started to leave when another guard called her 

“Hide somewhere Barbie doll you are not under your brother’s protection anymore and I have not forgotten this” she showed her left hand where a thumb was missing courtesy of Ishani because she thought the lady guard was getting over-friendly with Aangre…

Aangre…Ishani closed her eyes, would he have gone against Vansh if he was here? She laughed at herself in sadness, no he would never do that. Wasn’t that the reason for their first breakup? She demanded he leave her Vansh Bhai’s business and settle with her…

*****

Riddhima hesitated before knocking on the door. No one answered. Right now, she was standing on the fourth floor outside Vansh’s gym room. After Sejal left no one bothered her on anything, she thought the guard had further instructions for her. But he just stopped her from leaving the house. Then she realized to leave this place she needed Vansh’s permission…One of the security guards directed her.

She was terrified looking at his temper. God, how can he do this with his sister? Agreed his sister was being bi**hy but she is pregnant. And what kind of a family is this, everyone left as if they did not care about what happens to Ishani, even Dadi??? No one tried to stop Vansh from committing that act…

More than that she was astounded at herself, she never thought she would do that. Stopping Vansh before all. Reminding him about his promise…Wasn’t she scared of him, she was damn terrified of his anger. If he can do that to his own sister and brother, then what will he do with her and her loved one’s if she refuses him. The thought of harming another life won over her own terror and she stopped him. She was surprised when he listened to her…

*****

Aangre paced in his room. Right now, he was in Goa, in one of his flats. He received a call from his boss a while back, informing him about Ishani. 

He was worried about her, but he needed to be away from her. There was nothing left between them now. He knew Ishani had a bunch of boyfriends even he had been with his share of girls, but he always thought they were the end game. 

He enjoyed it when Ishani got jealous whenever she saw him with other girls. He loved it when she cut the security girl’s thumb just because she was touching him inappropriately according to Ishani. He was twisted that way, maybe that is why they both fell in love, both were twisted. Ishani is a tad bit more though…

All said and done he always maintained his boundaries, never got anyone pregnant. The thought that Ishani in a serious relationship with someone to get herself pregnant with another man's child hurt like hell.

He can’t believe her stupid reason, she was drunk. She had been drunk plenty of times before…He wished he could kill Sunny, but now with the baby in the picture he won’t do anything like that. Ishani wanted to abort the child, he felt disappointed with her, he was a little old schooled. What was the point anyway he was not sure he could forgive her now?

He wiped his eyes. No, he will stay away from her. The reason why when his Boss asked him if he can arrange to keep a watch on Ishani so that they can handle her if she goes to the press, police, or Riddhima’s home, he refused point-blank, transferring this responsibility to Pasha…

*****

“Vansh” Riddhima called him weakly. The gym room was shrouded in darkness except for one corner. There was a dim light where she could see Vansh running on a treadmill. He was in his black vest and pants.

She gulped and tried again “Vansh, I want to leave” still there was no response. She started the flashlight of her mobile just in case she stumbled on anything and started moving towards him. 

She carefully managed her way towards him looking down at the floor, when she looked up, he was not there anymore. Before she could turn, she felt a pair of hands sneak around her.

“Aaa,” she screamed as he pulled her flush against him.

“Shh…It’s me, Sweetheart. Why did you wear a full-sleeved Kurta today? I like you in sleeveless” he complained

“Did you stop me here to discuss my dress choices? She asked him annoyed “And move away, you are all sweaty” Riddhima pushed him. She suddenly forgot all her fear

He chuckled “I stopped you here because we did not finish our previous discussion”

Riddhima frowned trying to remember what he was talking about Ishani…but he said he won’t change his decision. She tried to move away when she felt him smell her hair and kiss her neck repeatedly.

“What are you doing leave me”

“And there is no cut in the front now how can I touch your waist and stomach” His hands roamed over her stomach freely

“Leave” she stopped his hand and tried to wiggle out of his hold.

“I don’t like to be threatened Riddhima” He suddenly turned her to face him. His face was serious.

“But I like it when you do it. I get this massive adrenaline rush where you are concerned”

“When did I ever threaten you?” Riddhima stopped her struggle and frowned at him

“When you said. I can do whatever I want, but you will leave me, and I won’t find you”

And then she remembered Nia’s father…

“You created problems for Mr.Srivastava. Why?”

“Your friend should have thought about it before she decided to interfere between us”

“How can you do this?” Riddhima pushed at his chest with all her strength and this time he let her move away.

“Don’t you feel anything? You created problems for my friends. You almost killed your sister and made her leave home when she is pregnant.”

“Don’t speak about Ishani. You don’t know her” Vansh warned her 

“And no I don’t care about anyone but you. So if you want your friends and family to be safe, I suggest you stop taking their help to move away from me, because if anyone does something to take you away from me I will retaliate in the worst way possible”

“You have problems with me taking anyone’s help, right?” Riddhima looked at him angrily “Fine then I promise I won’t take anyone’s help while running away from you. I will run away on my own and you must promise me that you won’t harm them. Deal?”

“Deal” Vansh pulled her close once again “Game On, Sweetheart. I think we should seal this deal with a kiss” he moved towards her, but she moved her face away

“Vansh” she gasped as she felt him roughly push her sleeve on her right shoulder down, she heard the sound of cloth tearing.  He bit her there and smiled at her “I asked you for a kiss, you turned away from me” he shrugged

“You don’t think I can run away on my own do you”

He just smiled at her and replied with “I Love You. Don’t forget our wedding is just 15 days away. We need to shop for that as well.” instead

“You can keep dreaming about getting married to me and I will run away” she challenged him

“Trust me, I am dreaming about it and I don’t even have to be asleep to dream about it. I dream about that every waking moment.” He was impossibly close to her now. If she opened her mouth to respond, their lips will definitely touch each other. 

She stayed still as he continued “I don’t just dream about our wedding but many more things after that, like our wedding night, our honeymoon...want a proof?” he smiled at her seductively.

She felt one of his hands at the back moves down and settle on her hips. She turned sideways and gasped trying to remove his hand from there. Her cheek met his lips

“What are you doing?” she cried out as she felt him squeeze her ass

“I just want to prove to you that I do dream about our wedding and much more…” he pulled her lower part close to him and murmured, “Do you feel that?”

Riddhima stilled. She was standing on her toes in his arms. Her face was impossibly close to his. His one hand held her back while the other settled on her hips. Her one hand at the back trying to move his hand away while with her other hand she held her mobile phone which was stuck between their chests. 

When he pulled her hips towards him, she felt something poke at her stomach.

“This much I dream of you all the time,” he told her huskily “I like this red color that adorned your cheeks whenever you are close to me.”

Riddhima pushed at him and he let her move away. She stumbled a little on her feet as she was standing on her toes for too long. Vansh steadied her.

"I have kept a dress for you with Mrs. D'souza. Change before you leave. She must be waiting for you outside of this room. I have already called her with another dress"

She pushed at his hand and ran away, this time she did not need a flashlight of her mobile phone.

*****

“Why did you bring her home? She is not useful to us anymore. Don’t tell me your fatherly feelings have suddenly woken up or are you really in love with her?” Ragini accused him nonstop

“Ragini can you just shut up. Let me think” Sunny snapped at her

“What more can we think off. I lost VRS to that chit of a girl” Ragini wiped her tears “And you brought his sister home, who has been nothing but a headache for us”

Sunny wiped her tears. “Ragini, trust me I am doing this for us. Bringing Ishani here was important. I want to know about that chit of a girl. Maybe we can take her out of VRS’s life”

Ragini sat up straight “You mean to say…”

Sunny nodded “You did not think that we will accept our defeat so soon. Now listen to me carefully. Ishani is vulnerable right now. Ask her about that doctor as much as you can. I will try to find out about her my way. We have to do this carefully. If VRS gets to know about it…you saw what he did to his sister today. Are you ready to take the risk?”

“I am” Ragini smiled at him evilly 

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