Ariya ff~ Second Chance part13-page55 - Page 33

I came out from my room after resting sometime only to see that the whole house is vacant. Looks like everyone is in their rooms. And Aunty and Uncle are not yet back. Shit!! Its already the time to make dinner. What will I do?? What to make?? I went to kitchen and looked at all the vegetables confused.

Suddenly Aunty entered in kitchen and I sighed finally relaxing somewhat.

Sakshi: Aunty thank god you came back.

I said to her sitting on the chair near the small table in the kitchen.

Anjali: Why?? What happened??

She asked looking at me amused.

Sakshi: I was confused about dinner. What to make for dinner??

I asked her looking at all the vegetables frowning. I know how to cook but I don't know if I can decide what to make.

Anjali: Don't worry we are staying here till everything is okay. And you don't need to take tension about dinner. I will make it.

She said winking at me. She is really cool. Riya is lucky to have her as her mother in law.

Sakshi: Then I will help you.

I said getting up from the chair finally excited to do something.

Anjali: No need Sakshi. You go and take rest.

Aunty said smiling at me. No way!! I have rested enough for a week. I don't want to rest anymore. Too much memories flooded me when I stay alone for some time. Its better if I stay in someone's company always for some days.

Sakshi: No I am helping.

I said to her determined and she looks as if ready to deny when we both heard Ayesha's voice.

Ayesha: And I am going to help too.

Ayesha said coming in the kitchen smiling at me. I nodded at her understanding why she want to stay busy.

Anjali: But...

Aunty was going to oppose but I won't have it. I will help her and that's final.

Sakshi: No if and but. We are helping and that's final.

I said to her with a determined look and she sighed looking at both of us exasperated.

Anjali: Fine then. Start cutting vegetables.

She said giving us some vegetables and we both started working. After sometime Uncle came into the kitchen. What does he want??

Suryakant: Where is Abhi??

He asked looking at all of us.

Ayesha: He is in his room Uncle.

Ayesha said looking at Uncle smiling and he went out from kitchen. Who know what he wants to talk to Abhi.

Anjali: You know what I have met many persons in my life but you girls are very special.

Aunty said looking at both of us smiling fondly. Special?? And us??

Sakshi: How??

I asked looking at her curiously.

Anjali: You both are trying to come out from your grief and are trying to live a normal life that too so soon after the incident. Its really hard.

She said looking at both of us sadly. I looked down trying to control myself. I know all this is difficult but its important to do this for the person who bears so much even if we are not actually related to her.

Ayesha: We know its hard for us. But we are doing this for a very special person.

Ayesha said looking at me smiling and I nodded at her. I know she feels the same for Riya. I don't know what to say about that girl. She never let us feel that she is not actually related to us.

Anjali: Who??

Aunty asked looking at both of us confused. She doesnt know Riya that much. I know if she know Riya as much as us, she will never even let her leave anywhere.

Sakshi: Your daughter in law.

I said to her grinning. She looked at both of us stunned.

Sakshi: You know she treats all of us like her own family. She is hurting Aunty and we can't do anything for her. She is not sharing her grief to anyone. Not even to Arjun. At least we all are expressing our thoughts, but Riya is closed off. We don't want her to get hurt anymore. She already saw the things that we can't even imagine.

I said to her thinking about the moment when she would have seen Riddhi. I took a deep breath trying to control myself.

Ayesha: We respect her a lot aunty. You know what I really want that in next birth I will get her as my sister. Cause I know if there would be Riya in place of my Di, then she would have chosen life. Cause no matter how much she is hurting, she will never hurt us by killing herself.

Ayesha said looking down with tears in her eyes. I looked at her bewildered. I know she is right somewhere. Riya will never hurt anyone. She is hurting but I can bet she can never even thought of ending her life without fighting the conditions.

Anjali: Your sister killed herself??

Aunty asked looking at Ayesha bewildered.

Ayesha: Hmm.

Ayesha nodded and Aunty sat beside her on a chair.

Anjali: Don't worry everything would be fine.

She said stroking both of our heads smiling. I nodded at her positively cause I know I am not alone in this world. I have people who care for me.

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I am sitting in the living room with Abhi trying to find out if Arjun has any intention to come back to his own house. I know he has already settled his home here and frankly speaking I love this house too. But I want him to live with us. May be we can shift here?? But what if Riya doesn't like it??

Riya!! She is a strange girl. She is strong but still there is a strange vulnerability in her. She is filled with pain yet she tried to handle everything here. I am watching her from yesterday and she has been an immense strength to everyone. But what about her??

Abhilash: What are you thinking Uncle??

I came out from my thinking spree by hearing Abhi's voice.

Suryakant: When I first saw Riya, I thought that this girl is hiding something from everyone. Now I know what she is hiding.

I said looking at him tensed. He stiffened suddenly and looked at me as if he is waiting for some bomb to explode.

Suryakant: Her pain. Her helplessness. You are her brother right??

I sighed and looked at him curiously. He looked down as if thinking something and his eyes filled with tears. What happened to him now??

Abhilash: Hmm. Our whole family died in a shootout by a gangster.

He said and I felt my breath stop. Whole family?? Shootout?? Shit!! How can someone be so brutal?? I felt my eyes tearing up. I looked at Abhi with a sorry expression on my face. Its clear by his face that he is having difficulty controlling himself.

Abhilash: No need to feel sorry for us Uncle. We killed that gangster, and that too brutally.

Abhi said looking at me with proud expressions in his eyes. They killed a gangster?? But wait!! Someone helped him?? But who??

Suryakant: We??

I looked at him confused.

Abhilash: Arjun, Riya, Sameer, Shree, Chotu and me. We all killed that Sikandar.

He said grinning proudly. Sikandar?? It feels as if I have heard this name that too along with Arjun. Why??

Suryakant: Sikandar??

I looked at him bewildered. He smirked as if he is going to tell me something really important.

Abhilash: He was the one who killed Roshni too.

Abhi said and I looked at him stunned. Roshni?? Arjun's wife??

Suryakant: Arjun's wife??

I asked him still too perplexed to think straight.

Abhilash: Yes.

He nodded and I took a deep breath to calm myself. That's why Arjun is looking somewhat free and in peace cause he has already avenged his first wife. Suddenly Abhi started speaking again and I looked at him curiously.

Abhilash: Riya went undercover and became Sikandar's girlfriend. She became involved in all his shady businesses. She was with Sikandar from last 2 years.

I looked at him perplexed hearing what he said. What the!! Riya pretended as Sikandar's girlfriend?? Wow!! Suddenly we both heard Nakul's voice.

Nakul: Wow!! Looks like something important going on here??

Nakul said looking at both of us curiously. I don't think I can tell all these things to both of them.

Abhilash: Nothing important we were just talking about random things.

Abhi said shrugging at both of them. I looked at him and nodded at him indicating him that I will keep everything private.

Nihal: Where is Jun Bhai??

Nihal asked looking everywhere frowning. As if we can see him before 9 pm.

Abhilash: He is married now. Leave him alone for sometime??

Abhi said looking at Nihal with a fake anger. Nihal sat on the couch beside me with a sad face. He is really a drama king. Idiot!!

Nihal: Oh okay. But where is he??

He asked looking at both of us confused. What is this?? Doesn't he know Arjun is in office??

Abhilash: They are not back yet. They were working on a case.

Abhi said looking at Nihal smiling. Nihal looked at us sadly and went to his and Nakul's room. Nakul shook his head and went behind him. I looked at Abhi only to see him looking at Nakul and Nihal baffled. He doesn't know how much of a drama king our Nihal is.

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I still can't believe that boy is Arjun's brother. Looks like Rawte's genes worked in only Arjun and some of them is transferred to Nakul but I doubt Nihal has anything of Rawte's . He is as mad as a child. Suddenly my phone started ringing. I looked at the ID only to see Coelho sir calling. Now what happened to our Commissioner??

Abhilash: Hello??

I said picking up my phone.

Commissioner: ACP Abhilash!! Are you okay now??

Commissioner sir asked in a serious voice. Looks like something is wrong.

Abhilash: I am perfect now Sir!!

I said trying to sound normal but right now I am too anxious to know what's the matter.

Commissioner: Can you join back from tomorrow. Or you want some more days off??

Commissioner sir asked in a tensed voice.

Abhilash: No sir!! I will join from tomorrow.

I said in a stern voice and he took a deep breath as if finally relaxing. What happened to him??

Commissioner: Good. Then I am handing over a case to you.

He said finally in a normal voice. Great!! Looks like ETF is not free.

Abhilash: Yes sir!!

I said to him in a serious tone excited to know about the case. I don't want to sit idle at least not right now.

Commissioner: A renowned businessman and King of Jaipur estate, Maharaj Damsingh Rathore, is in danger.

What the!! Why is this name so familiar??

Abhilash: What!!

I asked in a tensed voice. I always thought they have their own security. Does CBI has to do this security duty too?? What the hell!!

Abhilash: But how?? What happened??

I asked him trying to control my irritation.

Commissioner: He is expanding his business and he is getting extortion calls from last 2 days. His life is in danger.

Oh so he wants us to catch those callers. Thank god its not a security task. Otherwise I would have killed this Commissioner.

Abhilash: Don't worry sir. We will handle this case urgently. In fact I will start the preparations from now only.

I said to him with a serious tone. I have to inform my team members about this case.

Commissioner: Good. Jai Hind.

He said in a stern tone. I shook my head at his tone amused.

Abhilash: Jai Hind Sir.

I said sternly and cut the call. I looked towards Uncle only to see him looking at me curiously. I smiled at him and tried to remember where did I heard this name. Damsingh Rathore!!

Abhilash: Where did I heard this name??

I think I said aloud because I heard Sakshi's question.

Sakshi: Which name??

I looked at her and she is standing with Ayesha and both of them is looking at me confused. May be they have heard about this name??

Abhilash: Damsingh Rathore!! It seems very familiar.

I told them and they both stiffened. Now I am sure they both know about him.

Ayesha: Abhi!! He is Sameer's Dad.

Ayesha said looking at me shocked. I looked at her stunned. Shit!! Sam's dad?? Yes!! Now I remember where I heard that name. Sameer Damsingh Rathore!! Freakin hell!!

Abhilash: WHAT!!

I looked at both of them tensed.

Sakshi: What happened??

Sakshi asked looking at me tensed.

Abhilash: He is getting extortion calls and threat has been made to his life. This case is given to CBI.

I said to her tensed and both of them looked at me baffled.

Ayesha: You mean he is in Mumbai??

Ayesha asked looking at me wide eyed.

Abhilash: Yes.

I nodded at her feeling really nervous about the case. I don't want any complications in this case. Suddenly we all heard Sam's voice.

Sameer: Who is in Mumbai??

I looked towards the voice only to see Sam, Arjun and Riya enter the living room. They all are looking at me curiously.

Abhilash: Your Dad.

I said to him tensed and Sam looked ready to panic.

Sameer: What the!!

He looked at me stunned. Even Arjun and Riya looked at me shocked.

Abhilash: I just got a case. Your Dad is getting threats about his life.

I said to him nervously. But he said nothing and sat on the couch shrugging. What the!! He doesn't even care??

Sakshi: Sameer?? You are not tensed??

Sakshi asked looking at Sam curiously. That's what I wanted to know too.

Sameer: No. Cause I know this case is handled to one of the best teams in India. I trust Abhi.

He said smiling at me. I sighed relaxing somewhat. I know my team is one of the best teams in India but still knowing its Sam's dad I was slightly nervous. But now I know we will catch the culprits very soon.

Abhilash: Thanks.

I looked at Sam smiling and he nodded smiling at me.

Arjun: Dad!! Can you along with Nakul, Nihal and Mom live here for some days??

Arjun asked looking at Surya Uncle and we all looked at him curiously. What happened to him now?

Abhilash: What happened??

I asked him curiously.

Arjun: We all have to leave for Devgarh tomorrow morning.

He said shrugging and we all looked at him baffled.

Sakshi: What!! But why??

Sakshi asked looking at Arjun tensed.

Riya: Uday called about his marriage. He wants us there by immediate effect. In fact Rajmata called Commissioner not to give us any cases for next 5 days. That's why CBI got the case of Sam's Dad.

He said looking at all of us shaking his head exasperated. Wow!! that means they are going to enjoy a wedding and I have to handle a case here?? I frowned looking at Arjun.

Suryakant: Okay!!

Surya Uncle nodded at Arjun smiling.

Riya: Sakshi?? Ayesha?? Are you both sure??

Riya asked looking at Sakshi and Ashu tensed.

Sakshi & Ayesha: YES!!

Both of them shouted and grinned looking at Riya. Riya looked at both of them stunned. She looked at me and I shrugged smiling at her.

Riya: Okay. Go and pack.

She said to both Ashu and Sakshi and they both ran towards their rooms. This house will be so boring without everyone. How will I spend 5 days here alone??

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I came out from my room finishing my packing only to see Ayesha coming out from her room with a smile.

Ayesha: All done??

She asked looking at me excited. I nodded at her in yes.

Sakshi: Yes. I am happy to leave from here for some days. At least we will have a change of scene.

I said to her shrugging and she nodded in yes.

Ayesha: Hmm. You are right. Even I am feeling very down here. May be its a good opportunity to charge our discharged cells and bring our life back to its original pace.

Ayesha said sighing sadly. I know its difficult but we have to do it.

Sakshi: We have to let go of our sorrow Ayesha if we really wants to keep our surroundings happy.

I said to her sighing sadly. She looked at me and smiled softly.

Ayesha: It will take time. But I am sure we will do it.

She said looking at me with a strange light in her eyes.

Sakshi: Right.

I grinned at her and she ran to Sameer's room. Thank god!! At lease Sameer is with her. I was passing through Abhi's room when I saw his balcony door open. Looks like he forgot to close the door. I came inside his room and was just going to close the door when I see him sitting in the balcony looking up with tears in his eyes. Looks like he is thinking about Riddhi again.

Sakshi: Abhi??

I called him softly. He looked up at me startled and then wiped his tears.

Abhilash: Sakshi? What are you doing here??

He asked looking at me confused. I sat beside him on the floor.

Sakshi: What happened to you??

I asked looking at him narrowing my eyes. He sighed and shook his head looking at me. Now what??

Abhilash: Normally people gives answer when they are being asked a question.

He said looking at me raising his eyebrows. Idiot!! So what if I asked a question??

Sakshi: Its the universal truth that I am not a normal person. Now tell me what happened to you??

I said to him trying to lighten the mood. He sighed sadly and he is looking too sad. What happened to him suddenly?? He was fine when I met him downstairs before packing.

Abhilash: What will I do here alone??

He asked in a morose tone. I looked at him baffled. Who said he will be alone??

Sakshi: But Uncle, Aunty, Nihal and Nakul will be here.

I said to him frowning trying to find out about what's his problem.

Abhilash: But they won't be in home. I don't want to be a third wheel between Uncle and Aunty as Nihal and Nakul will be in office.

He said sighing sadly. Is he mad?? If Nihal and Nakul will be in office then he will be in office too right??

Sakshi: And you are planning to spend your whole life sitting in this house??

I asked him sarcastically and he looked at me as if I am talking nonsense. The nerve of this man!!

Abhilash: Means??

He asked in a confused tone. Oh god!! He has lost his mind completely.

Sakshi: Means you are not planning to go to office??

I asked him raising my eyebrows and he closed his eyes. He is really talking like an idiot right now.

Sakshi: Really Abhi??

I asked feeling like laughing. Oh god!! Looking at his expressions I burst into laughter. He has gone completely mad. Idiot man!!

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Abhilash: OK fine. Now can you please stop laughing at me.

I snapped at her irritated. She stopped for few seconds and then burst out laughing again. What the hell yaar!! I took a deep breath trying to control my irritation.

Sakshi: Only when you stop talking like an idiot.

She said winking at me. I shook my head at her. Then I remembered Ashu. I won't be seeing her from tomorrow, and even Riya will be going too.

Abhilash: Where is Ashu??

I asked her curiously. I thought Sakshi was with Ashu when they went to pack their bags.

Sakshi: With her romeo.

Sakshi said shrugging. Romeo?? Who is Romeo??

Abhilash: Romeo??

I looked at her confused. She sighed as if she is tired.

Sakshi: Hmm. Our Sameer Rathore.

She said grinning. Hah!! Sameer Rathore?? And Romeo?? Is she even serious??

Abhilash: Sam?? And Romeo?? Don't let him hear that otherwise he will became what he actually is.

I said to her smirking and she looked at me confused.

Sakshi: And what's that??

She asked looking at me curiously. Great!! She forgot who he is.

Abhilash: A Royal Prince.

I said to her raising my eyebrows. She hits her forehead with her palm.

Sakshi: Right. Sometimes I forget who he actually is.

She said smiling and I nodded at her. We both were sitting silently without saying anything when I suddenly heard Riya's voice.

Riya: What are you both doing here??

She said looking at both of us raising her eyebrows.

Abhilash: Nothing. Just talking about our prince.

I said shrugging and she looked at me as if I have lost my mind.

Riya: Prince?? Who??

She asked baffled. I shook my head at her.

Sakshi: Our Sameer, who else.

Sakshi said grinning and Riya rolled her eyes looking at us.

Riya: You both don't have to think about him. He has Ayesha.

Riya said folding her hands in front of her.

Sakshi: Right!!

Sakshi said and sighed somewhat tired. She is looking tired too.

Riya: Sakshi. Go and sleep. We are leaving early tomorrow morning.

Riya said looking at Sakshi smiling. Sakshi got up from beside me.

Sakshi: Ok Boss!!

She said saluting Riya and Riya smiled looking at her. Then she turned towards me.

Sakshi: And don't you dare to sulk here.

She said pointing her index finger at me. What the!! I don't sulk.

Abhilash: Ok madam. I will go and sulk somewhere else.

I said to her sarcastically and smiled at her. I looked at Riya only to see her trying to control her laugh.

Sakshi: Idiot!!

Sakshi rolled her eyes and stormed out from the room. This girl is really mad. I shook my head and looked towards Riya only to see her looking at me frowning. Now what happened to her?? Oh yes!! Now I remember my stunt.

Riya: You okay??

She asked looking at me tensed. As okay as I can be in this situation. At least I am not in depression.

Abhilash: Hmm. Come and sit.

I nodded at her and indicated towards the vacant place beside me. She sat there and looked ahead as if she is thinking about something important.

Abhilash: Still angry with me??

I asked looking at her worried. I don't want her taking tension about me.

Riya: Very!!

She glared at me and looked ahead again. God!! She looks scary when annoyed. How does Arjun manage her??

Abhilash: I am really sorry Riya.

I said to her holding my ears making a puppy face. She huffed looking at me.

Riya: Don't you dare to do that again.

She said narrowing her eyes. I gulped looking at her. I can't even think to do that again. I am not going to die. I can't make Riya go through that type of pain.

Abhilash: I promise, I won't do anything rash.

I said to her smiling and she nodded finally relaxing somewhat. She put her head on my shoulder closing her eyes. I know Arjun and Riya are very good friends. They share each other's sorrow and happiness. Anyone can see they are perfect together but something is missing between them. There is love, there is care, but its as if they didn't accept each other as husband and wife. I know Arjun felt peace when he is with Riya but why are they not giving a chance to their relationship?? Why not live again??

Abhilash: So??

I looked at Riya curiously. I want to know what she is thinking. What's going on with her??

Abhilash: How's life going on??

I asked her and she looked at me with pain in her eyes. Now I know why their relationship has no intimacy. How can you feel anything else when your heart is filled with pain and grief?? I know they both need some time. And I just hope next 5 days will be better for them. They never got anytime to spend alone.

Riya: I don't know Abhi how much do we all have to bear. If not for Arjun and his family, I will be lost.

She said looking ahead smiling sadly. I have to talk to Sakshi, we have to do something about giving these two idiots some time alone. And yes I have to tell about this to everyone in ETF. Then only Arjun and Riya can be truly happy. And about Arjun's family, yes she is right. It feels awesome to know that we are not alone.

Abhilash: You are right. It feels really good to see Uncle here. It feels like he is providing an invisible strength to all of us.

I said to her and she smiled closing her eyes again. I just hope she gets everything she wants. She deserves happiness much more than all of us.

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I don't know what's wrong with Riya. Where is she?? I searched whole house but she is nowhere. I walked fast looking everywhere suddenly I collided with something or may be someone.

Sakshi: Arjun!! What's the hurry??

I looked down only to see Sakshi on the floor. Shit!! I gave her my hand and she got up dusting her clothes.

Arjun: I am sorry. Actually I am searching Riya. I have searched everywhere.

I looked at her tensed and she raised her eyebrows as if she is amused. What the hell is amusing in searching for my own wife??

Sakshi: Did you see in Abhi's room??

She asked looking at me curiously. Of course I did. But no one was there.

Arjun: Yes. No one was in his room.

I told her and she rolled her eyes at me. Now what is this??

Sakshi: Go to his room's balcony Arjun.

She said shaking her head amused. Wait!! Balcony??

Arjun: She is there??

I asked her confused.

Sakshi: Hmm. Good night.

She nodded and smiled at me. No one will say that this girl lost her Baba yesterday. I am still shocked to see how much strength these girls possess. I know I can never bear this much of pain and smile like Sakshi and Riya are smiling.

Arjun: Good night. And thanks.

I said to her smiling. She nodded and went towards her room. I sighed finally relaxing and went to Abhi's room. I came to the balconly only to see Abhi and Riya sitting on the floor resting on the door's edge. Riya's head was on Abhi's shoulder and he was stroking her hairs softly.

I don't know why but I am feeling really awkward seeing them like this. I felt angry but on whom and on what?? What the hell is wrong with me?? I took a deep breath and sat beside both of them.

Arjun: You are very lucky that you are her brother.

I said looking at Abhi. Though I know I wanted to sound it as a joke but I realise it came out as a warning cause Abhi suddenly stiffened and looked at me alarmed. What the hell!! He is her brother. I don't have to talk to him like that. Its not as if he is her boyfriend. I am really getting mad.

Riya: Arjun??

Riya looked at me confused. Even I am confused on my own behaviour.

Abhilash: Why so??

Abhi said looking at me amused. Hmm, so he wants to play. Great then , why not complete my warning.

Arjun: You are her brother that's why you are still sitting here as a single piece otherwise you would have been out of this house with some broken ribs.

I said to him smirking and he looked at me stunned.

Riya: Arjun!!

Riya hits my arm and I grinned looking at her. She shook her head and smiled putting her head on my shoulder. What happened to her?? She is looking really tired and exhausted.

Arjun: You okay??

I asked her softly. I looked at Abhi and he just shrugged.

Riya: Hmm. Just sleepy.

She said sounding as if in half sleep. What the!! If she is sleepy then why is she sitting here??

Arjun: Come on lets go and sleep in our room. We have to leave early tomorrow.

I said to her softly and she huffed. Now what is this??

Riya: No. I want to sleep here only.

She said and hugged me moving her head on my chest. Shit!! She is not sleeping here right??

Arjun: Riya??

I called her name but no response. I looked towards her face only to see her sleeping soundly. Freak!! she already slept?? She must have been really tired and exhausted.

Abhilash: She slept already??

Abhi asked looking at Riya amused.

Arjun: Looks like it.

I shrugged and put my hand around her waist supporting her body. I looked up only to see Abhi looking ahead with a sad face. I know its just one day but he has to come to terms with Riddhi's death. I know that he accepted Riddhi's death, but its still difficult to forget your first love. I can never forget Rosh, but the girl in my arms is very special for me. Why?? I don't know but there is something special between us that was never there when I was with Rosh. Now I am starting to believe that Rosh was right. She was never meant for me, but the moments I spent with her are and will always be special to me.

Arjun: What's going on with you??

I asked looking at Abhi curiously.

Abhilash: Just trying to make sense of whatever happened in my life in last week. I just don't understand why Riddhi came into my life if she has to leave so early??

Abhi said looking at me frowning.

Arjun: Some people comes in our life to show us the difference between what we wants and what we actually deserves.

I said to him smiling and he looked at me as if I am talking something nonsense.

Abhilash: Means??

He asked looking at me confused. I decided to tell him about me and Rosh.

Arjun: Means I have always thought that Roshni was the best life partner for me. She supported me always. But she was never able to handle me when I was angry. I always treat her horribly whenever I was angry. I shout at her when I became angry, and she cried till I realise my mistake and say sorry to her. Then she always forgave me too easily.

I told him about the things I absolutely hate about my relationship with Rosh. I could never control my anger, and she never fought back. He looked at me stunned.

Abhilash: You are right. She should have taught you a lesson so that you can never treat her like that again.

Abhi said glaring at me. I even told that to Rosh too but she said that she loved me too much to fight with me. Then does that mean I didn't love her as much as she loved me??

Arjun: Exactly. Roshni was the one who I wanted in my life. But she lost her life because she was not made for the life she was living. She belonged with someone who has no flaws. Someone who would treat her better than I had treated her.

I told him what I felt is right. Rosh was not made for this life. She was never written in my destiny. I looked at Riya who is currently sleeping peacefully. This girl is a firework. She can smile through her pain for someone else. She can love someone unconditionally but she will never endure mistreatment. She will fight back with everything she has, and you will have to bend down in front of her.

Arjun: You know Abhi I can never even think in my dreams that I can shout at Riya without any reason and she will start crying.

I said to him grinning and he laughed looking at me.

Abhilash: No way Dude. She will make your life a living hell.

Abhi said looking at Riya fondly. I know sometimes he became scared of her too. But he loves Riya too much.

Arjun: Right. And that was what I needed. A girl to keep me in check. A girl who can show me how she feels when I treated her badly by treating me equally horribly.

I said to him winking and he sighed somewhat relaxing. Riya took a deep breath and snuggled into my chest more. I stroked her hairs softly. She is really precious.

Abhilash: So you think Riddhi came in my life to teach me what I actually need in my life??

Abhi asked looking at me curiously. I do think that.

Arjun: Exactly Abhi. You know how our profession is like. We live by keeping our lives in our hands. We don't know what will happen in next minute. And I know Riddhi was not a coward but she was not that much courageous either.

I said to him what I was thinking from the moment I saw her for the first time yesterday. I know she was raped but she didn't think once about all of us before killing herself.

Arjun: I am sure Abhi you will get a life partner who will understand you and who can be your partner in every way possible.

I looked at him smiling and he nodded smiling slightly. I know I am able to appease some of his demons.

Abhilash: Okay. Now its too late. Let's go and sleep.

Abhi said getting up from the floor. I got up too taking Riya in my arms. She snuggled in my chest somewhat frowning in sleep. I shook my head at her.

Arjun: Good night Abhi.

I said to him smiling somewhat. He looked at Riya amused and then looked at me teasingly.

Abhilash: Good night Jeeju!!

He said winking at me and I rolled my eyes at him. There is no doubt he is Riya's brother.

Arjun: Idiot!!

I glared at him and left the room with Riya in my arms. I come to our room and put her on the bed. Then I went to close the door. I came towards the bed only to see Riya frowning in sleep. I know she felt really restless when I am not with her. I felt her presence peaceful too.

I laid down beside her and pulled her in my arms putting her head on my chest. She sighed and hugged me tightly. I kissed her forehead softly. I know she is better off with someone who will love her unconditionally. But I am too selfish to let her go. Not now, not ever.

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I got up feeling refreshed and felt my pillow moving. Pillow moving?? What the hell!! I tried to get up but felt myself unable to get up. Where am I?? I pushed my head up only to see Arjun's face very close to me. I felt my breath hitch at his proximity. I looked down to see he is grabbing my waist from both the hands tightly. I felt my heart beats rising and I closed my eyes trying to control my heart.

I looked at Arjun's face again. He is looking very peaceful and I agree he is looking hot. I shook my head exasperated. What the hell am I thinking?? And that too for Arjun??

Why not!! He is my husband. I have all the rights to think about him whatever I want. I frowned at my thoughts again. There is something wrong with me. Why the hell am I thinking all this??

I try to remove Arjun's hands without waking him and finally succeeded after some time. I got up only to land on Arjun with a force again. He grabbed my waist again and I looked at him stunned. He looked at me confused and I looked down only to see our chains entangled. I groaned feeling really awkward right now.

I felt Arjun's hands on my waist tightening their hold and I looked at him startled only to freeze at the intensity visible in his eyes. I put my hand on his chest with the intention to push him but I don't know what happened suddenly I grabbed his night shirt tightly. He put his palm on my cheek and pulled me towards him with our lips just inches apart and I felt my breath quicken in anticipation. I saw him closing his eyes and closed my eyes too tightening my hold on his shirt some more but suddenly alarm started ringing and we both came out from the moment. I looked at him stunned and he is looking at me shocked too. I tried to get up only to land on him again. He shook his head looking at me amused.

There was nothing amusing in that moment. I knew I was going to kiss him. And if not for the alarm, we would have definitely kissed and then there will be awkwardness between us. He sat up with his right arm still around my waist and pulled me up in a sitting postion and rested himself on the headboard of the bed. I gulped feeling him so close to me. My heart refused to settle down. What the hell is wrong with me?? Arjun started disentangling our chains and I waited patiently for him to remove the chain, so that I can be free.

I looked here and there trying not to look at him. His eyes are too hypnotising. I felt him tightening his hold on my waist and I looked up to see him looking at me smirking. What is he thinking?? I know he has an idea that he is affecting me. He is too smart for his own good.

Riya: Arjun??

I called his name hesitatingly.

Arjun: Hmm??

He raised his eyebrows looking at me with amused expressions in his eyes. I am confused right now, confused about where our life is going?? Will we stay like this always?? Like friends?? And if yes then isn't it wrong to stay in a relationship as pure as marriage??

Riya: What will happen with our life??

I asked him tensed. He looked at me for some time with a strange tender affection in his eyes. An expression which I never saw in his eyes ever.

Arjun: I don't know about it but I know one thing for sure.

He said finally removing the chain. But as soon as I tried to get up, he put his another hand on my waist trapping me with him. Now what??

Riya: What??

I asked looking at him confused.

Arjun: Our life won't be boring.

He winked and started laughing. I shook my head at him and tried to remove his hands but its of no use. He is too strong for me. Idiot!!

Riya: Right. Now get up we have to leave.

I said glaring at him and he sighed removing his hands from my waist with a puppy face. I shook my head at him amused. What was he trying to do exactly?? Suddenly I remembered that he was trying to get close to me. He was the one who tried to kiss me. I felt my heart beating fast when the realisation hits me. He wanted to give this relationship a chance. He wanted to be my husband not only friend. I looked at him stunned but he was looking here and there frowning. Now what happened to him??

Arjun: What's the time??

He asked looking at me confused. I rolled my eyes at him. I looked at the alarm clock stunned. Oh god!! Its 5 am already.

Riya: Shit!! Its already 5 am and we have to leave at 8. Get up Arjun!!

I shouted feeling suddenly panicked and looked at Arjun only to see him closing his ears with his hands. What the!! I narrowed my eyes at him.

Arjun: Why do you have to shout so much yaar??

He said looking at me irritated. The hell!! He is saying that I shout always?? Is he for real??

Riya: Cause you don't hear in a normal tone. Now get up ACP Rawte.

I said removing the covers and pulled him down by his hands. He looked at me irritated and I started folding the covers and tidying the room.

Arjun: Tyrant!! Hitler!!

I heard him muttering under his breath. What the hell!! If someone had heard him right now they will be in coma, for a hitler himself is calling someone as sweet as me as hitler.

Riya: I heard it.

I shouted narrowing my eyes at him. He turned to look at me with attitude.

Arjun: That was meant to be heard.

He said in a serious tone and went inside the ensuite. Ugh!! This man is really mad. I just hope I can handle him for a lifetime. How the hell did Rosh handled him?? I shook my head and went to my wardrobe to take out my clothes. I know this trip is good for all of us. If not for this case then I would take Abhi with us too. May be he can come in the marriage for some time?? That will be really good for him.

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Finally the chapter is finished guys!! I hope you all like it. Love you all. Till next chapter guys.

Res/unres all tried to came out from their grief and pain cbi got case someone threatening sameer's dad ariya and all going to attend manyata and marriage ariya scene lovely hope in this tour ariya come more close and hope we see romantic scenes between ariya awesome update dear eagerly waiting fir nxt and thanks for pm

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