In episode 53,
Riddhima was lying unconscious, her life hanging by a delicate thread. Ironically, she had just been shot by the man she loved...and she took the bullet willingly for the one she hated.
Vansh was staring at her...helpless, confused. What just happened? His eyes were brimming with tears for the woman he was planning to harm as bait to catch his real enemy.
Just then, his Dadi said something critical. Something he didn't realize till then...
She said, You love her, Vansh. That is the truth.
Vansh was stunned. That cant be true! He may have been attracted...but love? For this spy? No way! Dadi doesn't know anything.
Dadi walked up to him. See the tears in your eyes? This is love. You love her. Care for her. The old Vansh would have acted differently. He would have run behind the shooter to see who dared to breach the security of his house.
But this new Vansh! For him, his priorities have changed. When Riddhima was shot, you didn't care who shot her...the only thought you had in your mind was to save her life...nothing else mattered.
This is love, my son. This is love.
Today in episode 106, we realize, despite having little knowledge about Ragini, Dadi was right afterall. She knows her grandson more than anyone else.
Three years ago, when Ragini was shot, Vansh ran after the shooter first. He came back sometime later, and then decided to take Ragini to the hospital.
With Riddhima, he didn't do the same. He ran her to safety first, saved her life...and then concerned himself with the culprit much later.
I don't know if Vansh is manipulating her in today's episode or not. Maybe he is, maybe not. But we can assume a few things safely.
Maybe, he has learnt from his past mistake.
Or maybe, Riddhima is his one true love.
Or, maybe it is both.