Riansh SS: Winning Her Back|| Part 5 - pg 9 -- 22/01/21||

INTRODUCTION

Hello guys, I am Shiva and I am back to IMM2 forum after a long time. And I am here only because I was suddenly hit with the need to write an alternate storyline because I did not like how quickly Vansh and Riddhima got back together after what Vansh has been doing.

Also, I would much rather prefer the 'winning her back' track over the present 'hiding her past track'.

So here goes..

SYNOPSIS: After the kite competition, Riddhima walked out the gates of VR Mansion and promised herself she would never look back. And though after knowing the truth, Vansh was not able to track his wife down. But fate gives him one more chance to win her back...

CONTENT

• Part 1: Page 1, Next Post
• Part 2: Page 2, 8th Post
• Part 3: Page 5, 3rd Post
• Part 4: Page 7, First Post
• Part 5: Page 9, 5th Post

PART 1: Breaking All Ties

Riddhima pulled her suitcase absent-mindedly as she reached the threshold of her once home. She stopped abruptly as she was just about to take a step, a step that would become her last moment as Mrs. Riddhima Vansh Rai Singhania and would completely evict from this house and the hearts of its members.

Riddhima took a deep breath. She had promised Vansh that she was going away and never coming back to him and after all that she had been through, she decided it was a promise worth keeping. What was the use of fighting over someone who couldn’t trust her? Someone who would easily trust his sworn enemy over her?

It was ironic that she, the daughter-in-law of the house was made to leave while Kabir, the son of the woman who killed her mother-in-law and plotted against the family got to stay on.

Why was he staying on when his only connection to his family was his mother, the connection which was broken the moment the truth about her came out. Riddhima broke everyone’s trust because she came into the house as Kabir’s house but they allowed Kabir to stay while she was thrown out.

It was illogical. Hopefully Vansh had a better plan for that devil’s spawn. Then again, Vansh’s decisions never made much sense to her.

“Are you just going to stand there?” Ishani’s deriding voice reached her ears. “Don’t you even hope for a second that Vansh Bhai would call you back! The blindfold of your fake love has been removed from his eyes now and he sees... all of us see you for who you really are!”

Riddhima took a deep breath. She really had had enough of this life. She turned on her heels, gaining everyone’s attention ass he walked back, Vansh still refusing to meet her eyes though he could feel her presence getting closer, the ache in his heart intensifying and his resolve to throw her out of his life wavering.

She stood in front of Dadi, the one person who she felt like her own in this family other than Sia and Vansh. Riddhima was saddened that even she hadn’t given her a chance to justify her actions.

There were things she wanted to say but she decided to refrain from it. She made quick strides into the house much to the shock of everyone.

Ishani was the first to shake off the shock and confusion and walk in after her. She reached her elder brother’s bedroom and was about to shout at Riddhima when she saw what she was doing. She was throwing all her clothes on the floor and only taking the middle-class low-quality ones she had brought with her when she came into the VR mansion as the physiotherapist for Sia.

Ishani smirked. Finally, she realizes her place. She thought as she watched Riddhima place all the jewelries that were gifts to her from Dadi and Vansh on the vanity table.

Ishani was joined by the rest of the family within a few moments who too looked on silently, Dadi and Angre with a heavy heart and the others with suppressed joy. Riddhima finished off, placing the anklet Vansh had gifted her once; it was his mother’s. He had said only Riddhima was worthy of it after his mother. What was the use of it now that he had snatched her very identity from her?

Her eyes fell on the glass on water sitting on the nightstand, which she grabbed, removing the coaster before dipping her hand in it and splashing little water to her forehead. She grabbed a tissue and rubbed at her maang, erasing the evidence of her being a suhaag.

Dadi shut her eyes, holding back tears as she watched her grandson’s marriage break for once and for all. She knew there was no going back from this. This was not one of their occasional misunderstanding or arguments. This was not something she could resolve in front of the mandir or by making them promise for her sake. Riddhima had deceived them, and broken her and her grandson’s heart.

But her heart said Riddhima was more broken. Or maybe it was just the love she felt for her.

Riddhima quickly zipped her bag and walked out, pausing in front of them, not saying a word as they cleared the way for her.

As she descended the steps of VR mansion, she saw that Vansh was still rooted to where he stood about half an hour ago, looking away from her. He knew there would be no drama this time. She had made her words clear. She was going away. And she was not one to make excuses and cling on once she made a resolve.

He knew she was strong. He knew she was capable of holding up on her own.

Riddhima let go of her suitcase and walked towards him, placing herself in front of him.

The family had again followed her back to the front door like spectators following a parade and this time too, they kept quiet. They knew this relation had ended. There was no need for another push.

Ahana smiled victoriously, conjuring images of her future life as Mrs. Vansh Rai Singhania.

Vansh finally found the strength to look down and meet the gaze of the love of his life. He was surprised to see that no emotion was present in her otherwise expressive eyes. She didn’t speak nor broke eye-contact as she took her final steps to ending their wretched relationship – she took off her mangalksutra and then her ring that said ‘VR’. He felt it becoming hard to breathe as she looked down, reaching for his hand and placing them on his palm.

She looked back up and nodded. “The lawyer will contact you soon to finalize the divorce.”

She didn’t wait for a reaction or reply as she walked away, taking her suitcase with her, resolving to exit his life once and for all.

Her emotions and actions were 😭👏

Hopefully she stays strong and fierce full with her self esteem and identity in tact. ☯️🤔

Can't wait to see a Lioness Riddhima. 😎

Love it... lets see when he learns the whole truth.. what will he do.. she is determined to go..

Ghayal sherni sabse zyada khatarnak hoti hai..

Riddhu is in pain and is strong enough to carry on her life.

Fierce Riddhu... Wow..

Continue sooooonish.

It was beautiful 😍😍

Excited for the next part 🤗

Please update soon ☺️😊

Hi Shiva ; this is excellent; dont want to see her back down,n she needs to keep moving on. Yes Vansh; Rhiddima is far more stronger than you can imagine,.so let your family break for a change..sorry am not feeling any sympathy for VR family just for now...

Want to see what happens next...looking forward to update as and when

Nice update.

Riddhima doesn't need anyone. She is strong on her own.

Eager to see what she does next

Update soon 😃

It's so good and awesome update I eagerly waiting for see lioness riddhima in coming update she is so strong to move on and not like vansh he gonna to be broken in upcoming update

Part 2: Searching For Her

It was barely ten minutes after Riddhima left. Vansh was still rooted to the very spot, his hand curled around the chain and ring, holding them as if his life depended on it. The family watched, no one brave enough to approach him at that moment.

“Vansh Bhai!”

All heads turned at that voice. The voice they had yearned to hear in those past few weeks.

But the voice hadn’t registered in Vansh’ mind. He was still lost in his own world, Riddhima’s words resonating repetitively in his mind.

“I am leaving you forever.”

“Don’t ever tell anyone you loved Riddhima.”

“You are blinded by your ego.”

“The lawyer will contact you soon to finalize the divorce.”

“Sia!” Dadi rushed towards her granddaughter, supporting the frail woman.

“Riddhima Babhi!” Sia called out, not paying heed to any others.

Her voice, or rather the name she took, caught his attention and Vansh turned on his heels, meeting his sister’s gaze and breaking out of his reverie.

“Sia!” He called out as he ran to his dear younger sister.

“Bhai, where’s Riddhima Babhi?” She asked, looking around frantically as she collapsed to the ground in her brother’s arms. “Where is she? I want to meet her!”

“Sia, Riddhima has left us all now. She is not coming back!” Ishani declared, irked that Sia was more eager to meet her brother’s ex-wife, the one who had broken his heart, than her own family.

“What do you mean she left?” Sia looked at her brother, confused.

“She betrayed Bhai, Sia. She broke his trust!” Ishani told her.

Sia looked between her sister and brother, shaking her head frantically. “That’s not true!” She grabbed her brother’s arms. “Bhai, trust me. You don’t know the whole story like I do!”

She narrated all that had happened and told them how Riddhima was innocent in all this.

“Bhai, the Riddhima who came here as a spy is dead. The Riddhima Babhi now is the daughter-in-law of this family and your wife. And she loves you a lot Bhai, probably more than anyone else ever can!”

Each word hit him like a brick, but along with the rising dread, his broken heart healed itself.

She loved him truly. She hadn’t betrayed him. She loved him with the same intensity he loved her, or maybe even more!

Now he had to find her and win her back!

“Please Bhai, if you can bring her back, do it!” Sia shook him by the shoulders.

“Riddhima…” Vansh whispered. He was in a daze. He looked over at the gate from where she had disappeared. “RIDDHIMA!!” He screamed for her as he got to his feet, and ran out of there, bare feet.

Ahana watched the scene with growing dread and anger; dread that if Riddhima came back, she will have to make her exit. Anger at Sia, for waking up and ruining all her hard work.

“How could I be so wrong?” Dadi sat down on the steps, her head in hands. “How could I be so quick to jump to conclusions?” She asked. “How could I forget she was my Vansh’s Riddhima? How could I forget she was the same girl who took bullets for him twice?” She repeatedly hit her head.

“Dadi please!” Ishani too sat down next to her. “Riddhima is in the wrong here. I don’t know how she manipulated Sia into taking her side!”

“Shut up Ishani!” Dadi ordered, looking up at her granddaughter with anger and disappointment. “Aryan, take her inside.”

She rose to her feet and turned to Chanchal. “Go get Sia’s wheelchair.”

“No need Dadi, I can walk.” Sia said as she tried to get up, only to slip. But Angre was quick to help her, an action that didn’t go unnoticed by Ishani as she walked inside.

Dadi gave her a granddaughter a look before gesturing to Chanchal again who quickly got the wheelchair for her.

“How did this happen?” Ahana whispered to Kabir.

“Bad timing.” Kabir muttered.

As Sia was seated, Angre turned to Ahana. “Now that the whole façade is over, I think you should leave.”

Ahana was boiling in rage. How dare he!

But before she could voice her thoughts, Kabir jumped in. “What do you mean? Ahana and I love each other. She pretended to be Vansh’s wife on his saying but the truth is that we are getting married right?”

Ahana side-eyed Kabir, mentally thanking him as Dadi nodded in agreement to his reasoning. “A lot has happened in the past few days. All of you kids come inside. I trust my Vansh. He will come back with his wife.”

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Vansh searched the nearest taxi stand, looking frantically for his wife, her ring and mangalsutra clutched securely in his palm.

He had to find her.

He had to ask for her forgiveness. Beg for it.

He had to win her back.

“Riddhima!” He kept on chanting as he looked around for, his eyes falling on the kite fallen on the ground. It said ‘Vansh’.

He had cut the string of trust and faith in their love.

How was he going to fix it?

“Riddhima?” He called out as he continued searching.

“Have you seen a woman in a red saree?” He asked one of the drivers.

“She took a taxi and left just a while ago.” The elderly man pointed in the direction of the exit.

“Do you know where she went?”

He shook his head, looking at him apologetically as he could not help. The elderly man could see the dread and desperation in the man’s eyes.

Vansh nodded and set out to look for her. He knew he couldn’t run around like a madman. He needed to think and use his resources.

He pulled out his phone and dialed Angre.

“Boss, did you find Babhi?” Angre asked as soon as he picked up.

Dadi, Sia and he were waiting in anticipation for Riddhima’s return.

“Not yet Angre.” Vansh said, emphasizing on the ‘Not yet’. He wasn’t going to say ‘No’. There was no ‘No’. He was going to find her and bring her back even if that was the last thing he did.

“I want men in the airport and all the railway and bus stations.” He said. “I want my wife back.”

“Yes Boss.” Angre said, determination evident in his voice. He was going to find his Babhi and unite her with his brother at all cost as well.

“Pick me up from the taxi stand nearby.” Vansh said before he hung up.

The wheels in his head were turning.

He quickly found the same taxi driver. “Sir, do you know the driver of the taxi she got in?”

The man thought for a moment before turning to another driver. “Raghav, did you see in which taxi and that woman in a red saree entered?”

“Yes, it was Sudeep’s.” Raghav replied.

“Do you have his number?” Vansh asked.

“I do, I do.” The man pulled out his base phone from his coat pocket and surfed through it, finding the number and showing it to him.

Vansh quickly dialed it and pressed it to his ears.

“Hello, I am driving right now. Who is this?” The man said, picking the call.

“Hello, I am Vansh Rai Singhania. I am looking for the woman you picked up from the taxi stand a few minutes ago.”

“Madam, the call is for you. He is saying he is one Vansh Rai Singhania.” Vansh’s breath hitched in his throat. She was there in that taxi.

“Can you tell me where she is going?” Vansh breathed out when he realized she was not responding to him or the taxi driver’s statement.

“Madam, he wants to know where you are going. May I tell him?” The man asked on the other side of the phone.

Vansh took an exasperated breath. Why did he have to ask her everything?

There were a few murmurs and then the driver said, “Sorry Sir but Madam said not to tell you.”

“Why did you ask her?” Vansh gritted out, his irritation seeping into his words.

“I am sorry Sir but she is a woman travelling alone. I don’t think it’s right to disclose her location without her permission. I have daughters Sir; I am very particular about this.”

Vansh blew out another breath. The man wasn’t entirely wrong but right now, he wasn’t helping his purpose.

Angre joined him, gesturing to him while Vansh held a hand up as he spoke.

“Listen Sir, I am her husband.”

“Then you should call on her phone, right?”

“Bhaiyya, can you hang up already?” He heard Riddhima’s exasperated voice.

And he could hear the sound of her phone being switched.

He should have tracked her when he had the chance, damn it!

“I am sorry Sir.” The driver said before hanging up.

Vansh kicked the ground in frustration and turned to Angre.

“Boss, I was tracking her phone but now it’s switched off.” Angre looked up at from his phone to see Vansh looking like he wanted to kill someone.

“Track this phone number.” He tossed his phone at him and got in the driver’s seat while Angre took the passenger’s.

“She was last at Kranti Nagar.” Angre directed before busying himself with tracking the phone.

Vansh drove like a madman, taking all the shortcuts he knew. His reasoning said that the only place Riddhima would go that pass through Kranti Nagar is the orphanage she grew up in.

“Boss, he is returning to the taxi stand.” Angre said, tapping on to the phone.

“Of course he is. Riddhima must have switched cabs when she realized that I was looking for her. She didn’t even give me a chance.” Vansh banged on the steering wheel.

“Um.. Sorry Boss, but you really aren’t in the position to be the one getting angry.” Angre muttered under his breath but Vansh knew he meant it for him to hear, for which Vansh gave him a death glare though he knew that he was right.

Vansh literally jumped out of the car even before it came to a proper halt.

Angre prayed the gods to help Vansh find his wife soon before he ended up putting himself and the world in danger.

Vansh ran up the stairs to the orphanage and met with the warden of the orphanage.

“You are Vansh right? Riddhima’s husband?” She asked as soon as she saw him. “Riddhima just left? Did you come together?”

“No Madam, I am looking for her.” He said, panting. “Do you know where she went?”

“I don’t know beta. She just left her suitcase here at her and Sejal’s room and left. She said she wouldn’t be coming back for a while and wanted me to take care of her belongings.” The warden looked confused and concerned. “Did you two fight?”

“I fought with her.” Vansh confessed. “And I think I have crossed all limits this time.”

Warden smiled at him sympathetically. “But you are here to fix it right?”

He nodded.

“Then you will find her. And beta, when you do find her back, please don’t make her cry anymore. Riddhu is so strong that we forget she can get hurt. God had already given her more than her share of sorrow. You are probably the best thing that happened to her. She will be completely broken if she loses you too.”

Vansh nodded, a heaviness settling in his heart. He couldn’t bring himself to tell her that Riddhima now believed that she had lost him forever. And maybe that was why she was so emotionless when he looked at her eyes last time.

The warden was right about most of the things she said except one. He wasn’t the best thing that happened to her. It was the other way around. She was the best and the only good thing that had happened to him and he was going to get her back at all cost.