Riansh SS KHUMARI

jab they met

It's so easy to fool gaurds around here, The Raisinghanias yammer so much about security and here it is ? For one, the office was not very much in good shape and second ,the security guard not much either . Dosing off, he was literally a sight to behold . While flashing light on his face,I kept in check my Snicker for obvious reasons. People like these ,not doing their supposed duty irritated me the most . But it was not the time for me to worry about that. Once I handle Company's reign ,I will definitely look into it.

Dressed in my jeans and a hoodie ,when I left for this wing of Raisinghania's office ,I never thought it would be a child's play to break in here..... Angre had already taken care of CCTV ,so it was no trouble for me to reach here unnoticed and uncaught . Conveniently ,the floor was deserted when I reached . I looked around to find nothing of significance . As I roamed ,I found many old desks and chairs lying scattered here and there . By the look of it ,this place hadn't been used for many days .

As I waited in the office ,I saw a Car approaching from above the 3 rd floor. Aah , the news of riddhima Raisinghania coming here was not false than. But why this place and this time of hour ? Were the Raisinghanias not worried about widow of their own son coming unprotected at night or may be she has her own motive coming here ,alone ?

Not making any noise ,I silently went on to hide myself behind a desk . Not into 5 minutes and I got to hear some footsteps , hesitant and unsure at that .

" Koi hai,koi hai........?."

A female voice called out . Curious I got out from my hiding place ,only to see her back . A small figure ,Dressed in a sky blue saree , waist length hair cascading and slightly blowing in the air came into my view. It was the first thing I noticed about her , her beautiful hair and her small height compared to me. In my mind ,there was no doubt she was Riddhima Raisinghania ,widow of my greatest enemy ,within my reach- unprotected and so vulnerable . The temptation of kidnapping her and thus giving the biggest jolt to the Raisinghanias ,came to my mind . But nah,,,,,there was no fun in it .

I actually came here to get to see her,judge her potential as an enemy . But through her voice only ,I can say she is harmless and will be no hurdle in my plan . As quite as I can be ,I tried to go behind her,but to my luck the light went out and I heard a sound

" Aah........"

She must have tripped . Opposite of leaving her and let her tend to herself ,the weird feeling of protectiveness that rose within me , literally stunned me. for god's sake I have nt even seen her face . Then on which basis I was caring for her . Is it because she is going to be my wife ,even if fake one at that . Shaking my head at my stupidity, I still took out my lighter to see if she was hurt or not .in the process forgetting all together my face exactly resembled to my missing twin and a dead coming alive in front ,can give shock to anyone at that....

She turned feeling me behind her and I was just rooted to my place.

So pretty...........I have never in my life seen such innocence ..... Gulping , my eyes just took her in . While I was admiring her ,she took small steps towards me.

Doe shaped eyes gazed at me with realisation dawning upon them and my heart beat increased . She is my enemy damn it .While I was in a major conflict , her beautiful lips uttered that Vihann's name , making me more angry .

Clenching my teeth in anger hearing that name , I gauged her every move.

She proceeded towards me ,with disbelief in her eyes . Trembling hands touched my face ,the electric jolt that it gave me was something new and different for me. Could she see me clearly ,coz her orbs were brimming with tears . Even under the dim light that my lighter gave , I couldn't miss the love in them . Dissapointment filled my being ,as I realised those were not meant for me . Nothing ever was, Neither a Name nor a family and certainly not anybody's love. While I struggled to live,he was served everything in a gold platter.......The rage returned , but before I could unleash it,she fainted...........in my arms........!

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Waking up ,I found every one in my room. Trying to get up ,I noticed Maa and dadi sitting on my bed with worried expression ,while all were standing , looking at me with nonchalant attitude . Why were they looking at me like this ,why were they even in my room? What happ.......oh god hadn't I gone to that deserted office ? So how did I reach here ? With so much questions in my mind I was so confused . Among all this, Kabir came running shouting my name ,intensifying the already existant headache.

" riddhima , riddhima ......."

Well ,he was the human version of headache for me. I tried sitting up not feeling comfortable with all of them staring down at me and dadi helped me .

" Tum thik to ho na......?"

Asking hurriedly he pushed passed Aryan , ishani to stand in front of me.......and my annoyance returned . Not bothering to anwer him ,I faced Anu mom to hold her hand .

" Maa ,mai theek hoon ........"

But she was not buying any of my words...

" Bete itni raat ko aap kahan chali gayi thi . Wo bhi kisiko bina bataye .......hame aapse yeh ummed nahi thi ....Vihan ke absence mai aapka khayal rakhna hamara farz hai aur phir agar aap aese laparwahi karengi toh kaise chalega bete ."

Hearing his name, the hazy memories came clear in my mind . I gasped realising ,how I have seen him in the office,alive ! Well he looked almost unrecognisable with beard and,,,,,, his eyes , something was different about them. They looked ,what to say - more intense instead of Vihann's always smiling and gentle ones ??

" Maa,dadi ,mene........ Wo....."

Dadi looked concerned as she came more closer.At the back of my mind , I was still unsure if he was my figment of imagination or reality.but if he was real ,then why Vihann was not with me ? Even if I wanted to tell the truth ,I decided to remain mum.

" Haan bolo bete,kyun gaye the aap vaha pai."

Ready to tell her how I was called to sign documents ,my eyes fell on Aryan who was just standing behind , looking worried . He was definitely behind this - his expression indicated that ,but there was no proof right ! Well . Deciding nothing to say now ,I lied even if I didn't want to............

" Dadi actually ghar mai ghutan ho rahi thi mujhe. Isiliye wo mai...............

" Bete aap ,jhut to nahi bol rahi mujhse " She asked suspicious , while I visibly paled and got an unexpected saviour in ishani who came in my defense

" Oh ,ho dadi aab thoda ghumne bhi na jaye kya insann. Bechari bhabi ,aab jaye bhi to jaye kahan ? You know na she doesn't like to be hounded by paps. Tabhi to unki ek photo bhi nahi hain media mai. So just chill ,aese hi nikal gayi hongi ...Aur wese bhi aab tak to room mai band thi"

So Aryan was not alone in this.....what was their plan then ?

" Bete,aapko toh guard nae behoshi ki haal mai paya tha na,3 rd floor pe ,jab aap bohut der tak neeche nahi aayi. Behosh kese hui thi aap ?

" Arey dadi abhi to doctor nae bola ,ki unhe rest karne dena chahiye . Aap bhi na unhe kitna questions pucchengi . " Answered Aryan cockily ,which hit home by the way , because dadi took a deep sigh and smiled a little at me and spoke tenderly

" Bete aap janti hai na,aap humse koi bhi baat bata sakte hain . Kuch bhi takleef ho,aap bejhijhak hame batayiyega . Aabhi aap aaram karein ,baad mai baat karenge ".

Everyone went out leaving me alone and I just slumped on my mattress , feeling guilty lying .But I will have to find out if he was really Vihann or not ? Then only I will inform dadi......

Was that really Vihann or someone else ????

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