"Riya when you are ready go to Rav Bhaiya's room and come with Eri Bhabhi and Avu Bhabhi to the stadium"Ishan instructed setting his hairs in front of mirror.
"Ok"She replied keeping her clothes in the wardrobe.
"Ishan thank you so much for what you are doing for me I am forever grateful for it"She holded Ishan's hand when he was about to leave.
"And how many time should I remind you,no sorry and no thank you in friendship"He said giving her a small smile.
"No Ishan I have seen how your friends talk to you just because you are dating me or rather"Before she could complete the sentence.
"Stop not a word more,now I have to leave bye"He hugged her and left for the stadium.
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"Ruchi are you going somewhere"Athiya asked Ruchika who was getting ready.
She has worn a beautiful white dress with no makeup and just a locket of her initial R adorning her neck, this necklace is always special to her as this was the first and last gift from Ishan and there hasn't been a day when she hasn't worn this.
"Yes going to the stadium for the match"She replied placing her feets in her white flats.
"But won't Vi Bhaiya be angry if you visit the stadium"This time it was Arnav who asked her as Virat didn't want anyone to know about her being his sister and that's the reason he doesn't want Ruchika to date Ishan.
"I don't care"She replied and picked her purse with her car keys.
"Wait Wait you aren't going alone I am coming with you"Arnav said getting up as he doesn't want her go alone,she is meeting all of them after a year,he saw how she got all emotional yesterday when she met her girls gang.
She just shrugged her shoulder at that although from inside she wanted him to there with her for emotional support she know Riya is there with Ishan and she won't be okay after seeing them together.
"Let's leave then guys I also have a meeting"Athiya chipped in as the other two nodded.
They left for the stadium but not before dropping Athiya at her workplace on the way.
Arnav and Ruchika entered the VIP stand where Erica and Avantika were sitting with Anaya,Ahana,Naira,Aria and Riya.
Ruchika noticed that Ahana and Naira were sitting together while Aria was sitting with Riya and Anaya.
"Ruchi Bua"Anaya ran towards Ruchika as soon as she saw her,which gathered the attention of people sitting there.
"My Baby"She picked Anaya in her arms and hugged her tightly.
"Ruchi"Erica stepped forward and took Ruchika in a hug which she reciprocated.
"You told me that I am not just your Bhabhi but also your friend and elder sister then why didn't you contact me since a year"Erica asked tears pooling in her eyes,she missed Ruchika so much she became her little sister which she never had.
"Sorry Bhabhi,I needed time"She replied still in the hug,Erica nodded understanding and rubbed her back as they pulled apart.
Next Avantika hugged her followed by Naira and Ahana,now came the time which Ruchika dreaded ,meeting Riya although she has met him before and she knows Riya is a nice person but now the circumstances were different.
Arnav sensing that came forward and wrapped his arms around her shoulder nodding at her giving her the confidence she needed.
She hugged Aria and then gave a small smile to Riya who returned it,don't know how much Ruchika try she can't hate or dislike Riya.
"Ishan stop please"Rahul huffed as he was running behind Ishan who took away his and Ahana's picture and was constantly teasing him.
"What the hell Ishan why did you stop so suddenly"Rahul whined as he almost collided with Ishan who made an abrupt halt.
When Ishan didn't give any response,he followed his line of sight and saw him staring at Ruchika who was standing in family box with Anaya in her arm and a man standing beside her who has his arms wrapped around her,Ahana informed him yesterday that they went to meet Ruchi and the man probably was Ruchi's bestie as mentioned by Ahana.
He saw Ishan still staring at Ruchika he shook him to bring him back to present.
"Stop staring at her you have a girlfriend don't you"Rahul asked although he behave normally with Ishan he didn't like the idea of Ishan dating Riya a bit.
Ishan nodded and handed the pictures to Rahul and went to sit on the bench nearby,he didn't know what he was feeling seeing Ruchika after so long,but he has made up his mind that he won't talk to Ruchika as it will just hurt him more and moreover he have a girlfriend now.
The match soon began and India won it all credits to Rahul's century.
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