CAGED IN LOVE- RiAnsh FF Chapter 14 pg 36 updated on 2/4/2021 - Page 6

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•CHAPTER-3•

•Jaane kyaa baat hain...
Jaane kya baat hai... •

Vansh's POV :-

I can't believe I'm Back to India. I have always loved this country. Even after living in London for 15 years, I couldn't forget the scorching heat of summers in Delhi, the taste of "Agre ka Petha", the crowd in pandals during Navratri, whistling in cinema halls and the rikshawala's who still fight for change of 5 rupees.

God knows how much I missed all this. I cried myself to sleep whenever i use to feel homesick. There were moments when i wanted to go back to my family leaving everything in London. But I kept reminding myself the reason why i was sent to London....

"Enough Vansh. I have had Enough. Rudra Bhaiyaa, Make arrangements of sending Vansh to abroad. Vansh is leaving from here as soon as possible and This is final. "

Maa's voice still echoes in my ear whenever i think about that night. She punished me by sending me to London for studies. She pushed me away when I needed her most. I can't ever forget this.

Life was so perfect when Dad was with us. We were so happy in our small nest. He left us when i was 14. After Dad's death, I didn't allowed myself to mourn on his death. Instead I decided to make him proud of me by taking all his responsibilties .

As an elder brother, I tried to fulfill Dad's void in Ishani and Sia's life. I took care of them as my own children. Even at the age of 15 I tried fulfilling Aaryan's baseless demands like an expensive remote control car with the little money that i use to win in basketball compititions. I was always there to wipe Dadi's tears whenever she use to cry remembering Dad. But what about me.

I had no one, Except my Maa. Siya, Ishani and Aaryan were too small to understand my emotional turmoil. Rudra Chachu was too busy in his Business meetings and Dadi was still grieving at her son's loss.

Maa took care of me. She made sure I eat properly, sleep on time and concentrate in studies. She loved Siya and Ishani equally but i knew i was her favourite. I was so used to her presence around me that it started bothering me when she brought Riddhima in this house.

That 8 Yr old Riddhima was an attention seeker. She would do something or the other for gaining Maa's attention. And most of the time she succeeded in it. I didn't like it when Maa started spending more time with Riddhima. I knew she lost her family but I was not ready to give her my family. She soon became everyone's favourite. When their life started revolving around Riddhima, my insecurities grew. I felt neglected. I felt as if aint needed anymore.

To remove all this feelings from my head, I tried to befriend Riddhima. I tried talking with her. But who knew my Simple "Hii" would scare the shit out of her. She had a very bad habit of lying and she lied about me Maa that i scared her.

I hated her for feeding lies about me to my own mother. I hated her for making my mom raise her hands on me for the first time. She was an orphan but she made me feel like an orphan in my own family. And i hated her for that.

I hated her back then. But what do i feel for her right now? Do i still hate her? I may dislike her, but "Hate" I don't know... I'm not sure.

Today When the car stopped in front of VR mansion, I saw a girl in white salwaar and orange duppata decorating the rangoli near the entrance door with marigold flowers. She smiled looking at the rangoli after finishing her artwork. And i instantly knew it was "Her".

She still had the same smile that use to irritate me once, same rosy lips that quivered in fear everytime I tried to go near her, same nose that flared up when she use to be angry on chachu for not bringing her favourite chocholate ice cream. She was so similiar yet different from that 8 yr old timid Riddhima.

She was too lost to even notice me approaching near her. I stood on her Rangoli crushing in under my feet and she stood up with a jerk.

She was looking at me as if i was her nightmare. I knew she recognise me. The sweat that formed on her forehead was enough to understand this. Her lips trembled in fear when Maa called me "Vansh".

Today, I felt good after making Riddhima feel what i felt for 15 years.....

She was standing in a corner like a statue while others were hugging and talking with me.

At night, She had dinner in her room saying she has few assignments to complete.... Lie. It was again a lie. I knew she made this excuse to avoid me, but till when Riddhima ?

I opened the drawer and took out a packet from it... Siya's word ran in my mind...

"Bhai, didn't you bring anything for Riddhima Dii?"

I opened the packet and held the anket in my right hand.

Don't know why i brought this for her. But when i saw it for the first time in that shop, all i could remember was that 8 yr old Riddhima's happy face when Dadi made her wear Ishani's old anklet. She roamed in the house happily showing everyone her anklet....

Yes, i brought this for her. But No, I'm not planning to give it to her anytime soon.

Keeping the anklet back in the packet, I switched off the lamp and laid on the bed calling it a day...
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Riddhima's POV :-

I woke up because of my mobile alarm.. It was snoozing from so long. God it's 7 o'clock. I need to hurry up.

Taking my clothes from the wardrobe, I went in the bathroom. After completing my morning ritual, i came out and combed my hairs. Picking up the duppata from the bed, I stood in front of the mirror. Looking at my reflection, I placed duppata around my neck.

My eyes fell on the food plate that Mrs Dsouza kept on the table yesterday night.

I wasn't in mood to see the face of that Devil. So i made an excuse that i'm caught up with assignment and asked Dsouza Aunty to bring food for me in the room itself.

Today also i'll make some excuse to stay away from him. I hope he is here for few days only... Bappa please send that Devil back to London as soon as possible....

After praying god to send that evil away from my life, I latched the door of room and went down....

Anupriya Maa was working in kitchen. I hugged her from back and greeted her.

"Good morning Maa"

She smiled and wished me back.

"Good morning Beta"

"What are you doing so early in kitchen?"

I asked taking few biscuits from the jar.

"Making green tea for Vansh. He likes to have bed tea"

Maa said pouring the water onto the teabag.

Ye subah subah tune kiska kaam sunliya Riddhima.... I mentally facepalmed.

"Riddhima ,Do one thing. Go and give this tea to Vansh. And ask him to come downstair for breakfast"

Maa said keeping the tea mug on kitchen counter.

"Me? Whattt... Noo "

I panicked making Maa look at me suspiciously.

"What No? Are you still afraid of him Riddhima? Come on, He was impulsive and immature that time. I know my son. Believe me, he won't hurt you again "

She explained keeping her hand on my shoulder. I so wanted to believe her words but No. I can't. I know he still hates me. He still thinks that he was sent away from his family because of me.

"Maa.. But"

She cut me off...

"No if's and but's Riddhima... Go and give him his morning tea."

Maa said passing me a glare. God, where i'm stuck. I picked up the tea mug and started walking towards his room...

My heart is beating fast. I feel like i'm walking into a lion's den.

I have entered his room quite a few times when i was small, but after that incident he was sent abroad and Maa locked his room. In his absence, Dsouza aunty use to clean his room once a week owing to his OCD issues. But i maintained distance from his room or anything that belongs to him.

God please protect me...

I prayed silently before pushing the slightly ajar door of his room.

Thank god his majesty is still sleeping. Now Riddhima, keep this mug and run away from here before this devil catches you.

I took slow steps in order not to wake him up, kept the tea mug on the table near his bed. I saw him with my peripheral vision. He was sleeping on his stomach shirtless. His back was left uncovered by the the duvet.

My eyes involuntarily traced well built muscles of his back. I donno why but i bent near him and pulled the duvet up to cover his back. May be because the AC was on, and as a human being, i just wanted to protect him from cold.

He wriggled in sleep and i panicked. I turned immediately , but before i could move I felt a hand on my wrist.

"Ruby, stay... "

He said in sleep making me gasp in horror. Who is this Ruby and why is he calling her name? He is asking her to stay? Does that mean Ruby stays with him? Is she his girlfriend? God, What the hell i'm thinking...Think about getting out of this situation, you Duffer. I scolded myself.

My heart started beating fast when he tightened his grip on my wrist. I don't know how to escape from this situation. This is so embarrasing.

I tried to remove his hand from my wrist but before i could do anything, I felt a sudden pull and I landed on his chest with a thud. My torso was over his bare chest and my legs were hanging in air....

His eyes were still closed and I was literally over him....

"Come on Ruby. Give me a morning kiss"

He said in a sleepy tone making me widen my eyes in shock. Kiss to this devil... No.... No way. I panicked seeing him moving closer to me. Before he could reduce the distance between us further... I slaped his chest roughly making him open his eyes.

"Ruby?"

He asked rubbing his eyes twice. I looked at him like a scared cat not knowing what to do. My heart started beating fast looking at his eyes which were now turning into another shade. I tried to get up but i couldn't. I felt as if my body is freezed and i'm not able to move a single muscle. Why do i feel like I'm paralyzed....

He was looking at me. I felt as if he was scanning my soul with his eyes. I averted my gaze not able to take his intense stare.... Realization hit open him and he looked at me in shock....

"What the hell..."

He boomed pushing me with force because on which i landed on the floor. My back hit the floor....

He sat in front of me on the floor. I moved till my back touched the table's edge. He came closer than my liking and corned me.

"What the hell do you think you were doing Riddhima?"

He asked grittiing his teeth... I closed my eyes in fear...

"Answer me dammit."

He shouted on my face making me flinch in fear. I started sweating....

"I... Maa.... Green tea.... "

Words failed to come out of my mouth after seeing him so close to me... His tall figure was hovering over me making me feel breathless...

He held my jaw roughly in his fingers and spatted the most venemous words i ever heard about myself..

"Taking advantage of a sleeping man...I see"

Accused.. He accused me again of something i never did. Rage... Rage is something i felt for him at that moment. Pushing him with all the force i had, I ran from his room weeping uncontrollably.

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Nice story,plz keep it up

awesome, had been waiting for the update for sometime.

precap soon please.

Amazing update...

Continue soon...

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Lovely update...8 year old Rhiddu and Vansh having childhood issues😊 liked the fact he bought her an anklet...a good morning kiss awaiting from Ruby and an angry Rhiddu...do continue

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