Chapter 21- Clarity, Strength and Love.
It has been few days that Riddhima had came back from the hospital and even though the wounds on the body had healed but she was still hesitant to come near anyone, even stopped going to college, luckily for her, the syllabus was almost finished and only final exams were left.
Sia was the one who understood her condition much more deeply, having gone through something similar, it was time she thought to talk to her, she made her favourite cinnamon roll and cream cheese.
She knocked on her door, Riddhima told her to come in, she smiled and kept the tray near her but gave her some space, she was happy that she smiled,
R- Sia, you didn't have to make this for me.
S- I know but i still wanted to. How are you feeling?
R- I am better, but ..
S- Riddhima, i know exactly how you feel, i had gone through the exact same thing.
R- What?😲😲
S- Ya, back then we didn't know Ragini and Kabir's truth. He used to visit her often, i was small naive girl, thinking that whenever he touched me was okay.
S- But it one day he was drunk and tried to force himself on me, Vansh bhai and Aryan bhai saved. But it did leave a very bad impression on my mind.
R- How did you overcome it.?
S- Mostly therapy because i tried to hurt myself. But also the strength and support of loved ones. What i am trying to say is you sitting here cooped up, is not helping you. In a way you are letting him win.
S- I am not saying to be alright in matter of day. But live for yourself, us, your Dadi and Vansh bhai. You have so much time, don't waste it thinking about the situation in which whatever happened was not your fault.
Riddhima couldn't help herself she hugged Sia and started crying, Sia let her cry, she knows that she will feel light and better after this.
S- Chalo ab try this. Riddhima ate a piece of the roll and she was smiling.
R- This so good, please you have to teach me how to make it.
S- I will now take care okay.
R- Wait, is ..is he okay? Vansh?
S- He is coping. But he won't share his pain with us. Only you can make him talk.
Riddhima was thinking about what Sia said, she was right she had wasted her time thinking how this was all her fault but it was Kabir, she can't let him win she has to find a way to move on.
But first, she wanted to see Vansh. She was lucky that he had given her space when she needed it the most and now it is her turn to thank him. Vansh was looking at Riddhima and his photos, he couldn't believe so much has happened and he didn't know how to help her suddenly he heard a knock, he looked up to see Riddhima standing at his door, he panicked,
V- Riddhima are you alright,? You need something?
R- I am fine Vansh. I just wanted to do something.
V- What?
Riddhima hugged him tight, Vansh was still in shock but he hugged her too, it was a dream to get her back in his arms, he didn't want her to leave,
R- I am sorry for the way i behaved. I was scared that you wouldn't want me after what happened.
V- Riddhima it was not your fault. And no matter what i would never leave you. I am happy that you are feeling better.
R- Is Ansh okay?
V- He is little miffed, that he couldn't meet you. 🤭🤭
R- Well i will make chocolate cake for him.
V- And for me?😒😒
R- Whatever you wish.
V- I have something for you, i think it should go back where it belongs. He showed her the ring, for a minute she remembered her attack but then she took a deep breath and smiled and forwarded her hand.
R- I love you. Vansh
V- I love you too.
Ps- Hope you like the bonding between Sia and Riddhima. Tell me what should happen next. Also i am thinking of putting Rihaansh story on hold. Finish this story first.
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