Love is nothing but the radiation of our subjectivity. The one and only condition to love someone unconditionally are, first, love yourself immensely. !!!Happy propose Day!!!
The Episode Starts with….
Riddhima was strolling in the event adoring the bouquet and was smiling at herself. When she felt a pat on her shoulder and she freaked out and turned around to find Sejal
Sejal: Riddhima, where were you? I have been searching you. And (pointing towards the bouquet) what’s this?
Riddhima (blushing): Actually, … this ….
“I gave it to her” Sejal and Riddhima turned towards the vice to find Vansh standing stern. Sejal realised she is supposed to act in front of Riddhima
Sejal: Mr. Vansh Rai Singhania, why are you behind her even after she refused to come back with you. why are you bothering her! And one second, why are you here and how?
Vansh: Ms. Sejal am Vansh Rai Singhania, the business tycoon and there won’t be an event without me. So, me being here shouldn’t be a surprise. And am here for someone else and not you so if you could excuse us
Sejal: Mr. she’s my friend and am not going to leave her alone with someone who’ll hurt her. You hurt her a lot and now trying to pacify her won’t help.
Riddhima: Sejal leave it. Let it go
Vansh: Look even your friend is asking you to leave so please excuse us!
Before Sejal could answer back,
“Ma’am we need you there” Sejal’s assistant called her and Vansh smirked
Vansh: Please now you being a party planner you are needed somewhere and don’t worry about your friend am here.
Sejal gave a disgusting look to Vansh and then turning towards Riddhima
Sejal: Riddhima am sorry I need to go! I’ll try to be back soon. You take care.
Riddhima: Sejal its ok you go. I’ll manage
Sejal left and reaching the corner of the area she winked at Vansh and even he did it thanking her, she smiled and left
Vansh: Riddhima …
Riddhima: Vansh please not now!! Am tired! I don’t want to hear anything.
Vansh: Riddhima I was asking will you join me for dinner. I can see you are hungry. So, come!
Riddhima hesitated but then something strikes Vansh
Vansh: Riddhima the reason for your pain is all the incidents which occurred right!! Then why don’t we start afresh! I mean we can start everything from beginning.
Riddhima: What do you mean? (irritated)
Vansh: Look sweetheart, from beginning in our relationship, you proved yourself, you proved your love too right so now it’s my turn and I’ll impress you and win you once again. This is going to be my test to prove my love for you. So, I would like to start from today and as I have already impressed you as you are carrying my roses. And from tomorrow you’ll see another form of your Vansh who’ll go to any extent to prove his love for you. But before that as the day isn’t complete I’d like to introduce myself and then take you on a date. So!!
Vansh: Hello am Vansh Rai Singhania
He forwarded his hand for a shake. Riddhima was confused as this concept felt interesting and she wanted to see till what extent he can go for her love and thought of giving it a chance.
Riddhima (shaking his hand): Riddhima!!
Vansh: So, Ms. Riddhima, would you like to join me for dinner?
Riddhima: Don’t you think you are too fast Mr!! You met a girl few minutes back and are asking her for dinner so soon!
Vansh: Am not someone who beats around bush. I skip to the point
Riddhima: Interesting!!! But still, I don’t join a stranger
Vansh: But how will you get to know the stranger if you won’t accompany them?
Riddhima: Point!!!
Vansh: So, now would you join?
Riddhima: Sure!
He led her to the dining area and helped her in taking a seat and then they were having their dinner
Vansh: So, Riddhima, tell about yourself. What do you do?
Riddhima: Am a physiotherapist
Vansh: Woah! You heal other’s pains! Impressive. And your likes and dislikes?
Riddhima: I like to speak to people, I like to be pampered as I never had that in my life being an orphan. I don’t like anyone hurting my self – respect. For me my self – respect is everything. I like to go on long rides at night and I hate people who judge a person without knowing their story.
They were talking as if they were newbies. Once done with dinner, Riddhima excused herself and left in search of Sejal who was busy in her work.
Riddhima: Sejal shall we leave?
Sejal: Sorry Riddhima, seems like am struck. It may be late; I have lots to wind up for tomorrow.
Riddhima: Its ok you carryon. I’ll manage
Sejal: No, Never!! I’ll book a cab for you.
“Not Needed”
Sejal: And why do you think I’ll listen to you?
Vansh: Because I said it!!
Sejal: Look Mr.
Vansh: Its Vansh! My name is Vansh!
Sejal: I don’t care because for me you are my friends culprit and nothing else. So, coming to the point am not going to pay heed to your advice. Riddhima don’t worry I’ll call a cab for you.
Vansh: Is your friend always this arrogant or is being now? (asking Riddhima)
Sejal: Dare you …
Riddhima: Sejal don’t stress yourself. I’ll manage.
She convinced Sejal and left towards the exit
Sejal: Vansh I think we need to change our plan to convince her to accompany you as you are supposed to drop her
Vansh: Chill Sejal! I am the one who’ll be dropping her so don’t worry. And yea Angre will drop you back ok?
Sejal: No worries.
He went towards the taxi stand where he saw Riddhima struggling to get a cab at that hour. He approached her and leaning from the driver’s seat to have a glance of Riddhima, he spoke
Vansh: Ms. Riddhima, can I drop you anywhere?
Riddhima: No thank you. I’ll manage
Vansh: I can see that (murmur)
Riddhima rolled her eyes
Vansh: I mean no cab is available so I better drop you
Riddhima: And I can book a cab but I will not accompany a stranger. I cant trust any person randomly
Vansh: But we aren’t strangers anymore right!
Riddhima: Wrong! Accompanying you for dinner and accepting your flowers wont make you any known person. I can’t trust a person to take me along with them alone
Vansh: You can trust me; you know am a thorough gentleman (wink)
Riddhima: Only time reveals that
Vansh: You need to spend time to know that right! So, why to delay! Vaise bhi its too late and staying here at this hour isn’t safe. Please accept my request and take your seat. I cant let you go alone. It’s not safe
Riddhima: Ok!!!
He opened the door and after she took her seat he took the driver seat and drove. There was utter silence and Vansh could see the way she was adoring the bouquet he presented and this crept a smile on his face. He could see her smiling with eyes and her fingers were playing with the petals and slightly a smile crept on her lips. Vansh could see her innocent smile and cursed himself for giving tears to those cute little eyes. He promised to himself to fill her life with all the love she deserves. Breaking his thoughts, he halted the vehicle in front of her hostel and she got down
Riddhima: Thank you Mr. Vansh for your kindly help. I’d take your leave now. Will meet later
She was about to go when his voce stopped her tracks
Vansh: So Ms. Riddhima when can we meet again?
Riddhima: Pardon (raising eyebrows)
Vansh (smirk): You just said we’ll meet later so was curious to know when
Riddhima unknowingly smiled at his not so flirty statement and Vansh smirked as he could see his sweetheart smiling at his flirty line
Riddhima: I believe in destiny so if we are meant to meet then destiny has its way for that
Vansh: I don’t believe in destiny Ms. Riddhima. I make my way
Riddhima: Am not interested so I’ll wait for the destiny to do its work. Now I need to get going.
She bid him bye and left for her room while he was standing staring at her retreating figure.
Vansh (thinking): Destiny had to compromise when its Vansh Rai Singhania and now I’ll decide when we’ll meet so as per me we’d be meeting tomorrow and time and place would be decided soon.
Riddhima reached her room and after changing she sat on her bed and the bouquet caught her attention. She taking it in her hands, she was smiling reminiscing the incidents
Riddhima (thinking): Am hurt but the way you are trying to won me again is impressive. The ideas shows your stubbornness. And am enjoying this role of being an unknown to you and this journey is interesting. Am eager to see what you’d do for tomorrow, as it is propose day and am excited.
After a while Sejal came along with Angre and found Vansh still waiting near the hostel and approached him
Sejal: You here? I mean you were supposed to drop her and leave right
Vansh (smile): I cant go there where my Riddhima isn’t there. Home without her is just a building not a home.
Sejal (smile): But how will you stay here and till when?
Vansh: I don’t know but can’t leave her alone here. Am not sure my heart will never accept to let her be alone here.
Angre: Boss I know you are worried for bhabhi’s safety but trust me I have arranged security around and they’ll keep us posted
Vansh: I cant leave her Angre. What if she needs me and finds me absent! I have left her once and I cant do this anymore.
Sejal: Vansh I can understand but staying here isn’t going to work. Am here and I’ll be by her side and if there’s anything then I’d let you know
Vansh: But….
Angre: Boss everyone at home are worried. I think you need to get back home. My men are here and no need to worry.
After much persuasion he left the place and Riddhima too retired to bed as she wanted to join her hospital tomorrow.
The Next Day, 9am,
Riddhima reached hospital and joined her duty and was examining patients. She has a knock on her cabin
Riddhima: Come in
Siya comes in wheelchair
Riddhima: Siya!! Are you ok!! You here?
“She’s here for her treatment” It was Vansh and Riddhima was worried unable to understand of what he’s speaking
Riddhima: Siya what happened!
Vansh: Ms. Riddhima or should I say Dr. Riddhima, she is my sister Siya. She woke up few days back from coma and her feet are numb and is unable to walk. So, as you said last night that you are a physiotherapist thought to get her here
Siya who was there wasn’t understanding why her brother was speaking as if they are not aware about each other.
Siya: Bhai why are you speaking that way!! Am confused
Vansh gestured her he’ll tell later
Riddhima: Mr. Vansh how do you know I work here? (raising eyebrows)
Vansh: I have my ways Ms. Riddhima (smirk)
Riddhima: Seems like you are stalking me
Vansh smirked and Riddhima checked Siya and prescribed her the exercises and medication to follow
Vansh: Dr. Riddhima why don’t you assist us to our house for her treatment!
Riddhima stared him with suspicion and he has that naughty smirk.
Riddhima: Sorry Mr. Vansh but I don’t provide door to door treatment. You can bring her to the hospital and I can treat her here.
Vansh smiled at her and then along with Siya he left leaving Riddhima smiling at his foolishness. Vansh explained his plan to Siya and she gave her approval and even informed him that she’s there to help him. Riddhima was done with her duty and rushed to her hostel as Sejal wanted her to accompany her to her today’s event. Sejal reached the event and was going through the arrangements when Riddhima reaches the said location and was helping Sejal in final arrangements. As Sejal had some work back stage she left leaving Riddhima to make herself comfortable around so she started walking around and reached pool area where she saw a setup for proposal, filled with fairy lights, rose petals spread along the pathway leading to a table in between, on both the sides of the pathway there were many candles lit making the path astounding, cold pyro lights were lit and they were making the environment romantic enough with perfect aroma. She was wondering who could have done it
Riddhima: Seems like its for a perfect date. Lucky are those for whom the person strived to create a perfect environment and mood set up. The person is going to get the shock cum surprise of their life when they witnesses it. They might be having dream proposal vibes. Bappa for whoever the person has strived to bring the perfect ambience just make sure they are together till eternal.
“It’ll happen if you give a chance” By now she realised who the owner of the voice was and turned around to find him clad in a navy blue wool embroidered blazer with notched lapels, a rear central vent and matching trousers. He was hot and handsome for her. She fell for him once again for his physique. While he tranced into a dream land to see his love clad in Teal sorbet gazar long dress featuring an off the shoulder design, glitter details, short sleeves, and a fishtail hem. He felt as if she’s out of the world and was mesmerized by her beauty. They were having an eye – lock when she turned her gaze to avoid him noticing her weak moment. He smiled at her and then bringing a box out of his pockets, he bent on his knees and forwarded the box with Platinum Masterpiece Antrobus diamond ring with a 2.02ct central brilliant-cut diamond held in place by eight elegant talon claws and surrounded by a tapered arrangement of in-set, diamond embellishments.
Vansh:
“It’s not going to be easy. It’s going to be hard. We’re going to have to work at this every day, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever, you and me, every day. Today, I just want to open my heart and let you know that you mean the world to me and I want you to stay in my life, forever. Undeniably, love is the truest feeling, and being loved by someone is the best thing in this world. True love can only be understood in silence. And I understand your silence more than anyone else in this world. You deserve the world and all the good things it has to offer. If I fail to find that world for you, I promise to create one for you. Having you by my side is what completes me, makes me and fulfils me. You complete me. I don’t know the exact words to describe my feelings for you. All I want is to hold your hands before I start my journey of life. I must say I adore you; I can’t imagine my life without you, day or night, all I think about is you! Will you be mine forever? It would be long & dreary! I want to give me a chance to walk with you holding your hands throughout your life. Gaze at the sky and count the stars and get the most precious space in your heart. This world of mine would be so painful and lifeless if you were not with me. You make me complete. Holding your hands, hugging you tightly, and kissing you, all these makes me feel so special. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you be mine? Though I have millions of things to say, right now I only want to say one thing; will you give me the honour to be the love of your life?”
Riddhima had tears in her eyes and were speaking her heart which was trying hard not to flow out in emotions but eyes were unable to hide their feelings any longer. He stood on his feet unable to witness her tears. He was about to wipe her tears but she backed out shocking him.
Vansh: Riddhima my intention wasn’t to hurt you. I just wanted to express my feelings for you. I wanted to tell what you mean to me! I wanted to convey that my existence without you is nothing but living hell. Sweetheart I never meant to hurt you, in fact, I can’t even imagine doing this in my worse dreams. Can’t I get a chance! One last chance!!!
Riddhima stared at those intense eyes which were sorry and were depicting the love, care and affection he has for her. She wanted to forgive him and accept his proposal but then her pain was too deep to even think of giving him a chance. She needed time to accept her pain and overpower it.
Riddhima (weeping): Vansh!! I am unable to do this! Am unable to Vansh!!! My heart isn’t getting rid of that pain. Am sorry!!!
She collapsed on ground, Vansh hugged her to calm her and she was weeping inconsolably. Vansh couldn’t see her in this state. He decided
Vansh (thinking): Am sorry Riddhima for giving you so much pain. Am the reason for your tears. I can understand that your pain is stopping you from the past and accepting the present but I will not force you instead I’ll wait for your forever. I can wait for you till my last breath sweetheart. But now I cant see your tears and this state anymore. I need to do something but what!!! …… ……. Got it!!!
Vansh: I didn’t know Ms. Riddhima that my proposal is such an emotional one that you broke in to tears
Riddhima broke the hug and stared at him while he was giving a smirk and she who understands him understood that he wanted to bring her back to normal. She smiled and he helped her in getting up and gave her tissue to wipe her tears and then he spoke
Vansh: So, Ms. Riddhima what do you think of my proposal? Can I assume it as yes?
Riddhima: Mr. Vansh don’t you think you are rushing? You are proposing to a girl whom you met last night and you are expecting her to accept it!
Vansh: Not at all Ms. Riddhima. When I know am going to spend my whole life with you then why should I delay in proposing!
Riddhima: Don’t you think that’s ridiculous! How do you expect someone to accept you without even knowing you properly!
Vansh: That’s not an issue! That can happen now itself. But for that you need to accompany me for dinner and there we can speak about me!
Riddhima gave you wont change look and he winked. He led her to the dining area and while having food they were engrossed in talks
Riddhima: So, Mr. Vansh tell about yourself!
Vansh: Umm… so am Vansh Rai Singhania, business tycoon. I love my family which consists of My Dadi, my sister Ishani, her husband cum my best friend and my partner Angre and my sister Siya whom you met in the morning.
Riddhima was glaring at him waiting for him to complete but he sat as if he’s done
Riddhima: And?
Vansh: What and?
Riddhima: That’s it? There aren’t anyone in your family?
Vansh understood that she was asking about Aryan and his parents.
Vansh: I used to have few more but then they either betrayed me or hurt my loved ones so now they aren’t part of my family.
Riddhima (raising eyebrows): Who are they? And what did they do?
Vansh: First is my step – mom who killed my mom and took her place in our lives. I loved her more than my mom but she misused my trust on her and even hurt my sister Siya because of which she slipped into coma and after learning the truth, I handed her to the cops and she’s now in jail fulfilling her term. My Uncle, aunt and their son who were behind my property and were greedy enough that they forgot what’s right or wrong in this process and hurt someone close to my heart so I threw them out of my business and family.
Riddhima (shock) (thinking): What the hell! He threw chachi, chachu and Aryan but why! Didn’t he tell they hurt someone close to him! But who was he speaking of! Me!!! (realization) He threw them because he learned about they trying to kill me!! He threw them for me!! Am I so important to him that for me he threw his family!!!
Riddhima was lost in thoughts when he snapped his fingers to get her back to reality.
Riddhima: …. Ha…
Vansh: Where were you lost?
Riddhima: Nothing! It was nice meeting you Mr. Vansh. Now I’d leave!
Vansh: If you don’t mind can I drop you Ms. Riddhima!!!
Riddhima: Why do you want to? And why do you expect I’ll agree?
Vansh: Because the time isn’t favourable for you to go alone and if am not wrong then your friend must be busy too right
He was waiting for her to agree but Riddhima being Riddhima gave him a shocker
Riddhima: You are wrong! Firstly, today me and my friend are going together as her work is done.
She walked away giving him a smirk and Vansh was puzzled as it wasn’t their plan. He was about to call Sejal when she called herself
Vansh: Sejal what’s all this?
Sejal: Am sorry Vansh but I had no choice. She hit with logic when I gave the same excuse
Vansh (smiling): Don’t tell me she said that what work you’ll do for Chocolate day
Sejal (sigh): Yes!!!
Vansh was laughing and understood why she did it
Sejal: Vansh you are laughing!!
Vansh: Because your friend is trying to over smart Vansh Rai Singhania. She thought I wont bother her if she takes you along but am who I am. Don’t worry I’ll be following you but make sure you skip into the hostel before her so that I can talk to her
Sejal: Yea okok!!!
They boarded the cab when Riddhima gave a smirk to Vansh and he smiled at her for her tit for tat.
Vansh (thinking): Seems like I committed a mistake to give this unknown name to my relationship. She’s tough to win. Now how do I succeed! And what do I do!!!
Riddhima (thinking): Its not easy to convince me Vansh! You wanted to start afresh right! Now suffer (smirk). Now am interested and eager to know as to which extent will you go to win me and impress me! What’s your extent to win my love?
Riddhima and Sejal reached their hostel and as per the plan, Sejal rushed into the hostel citing she needs to use washroom and Riddhima was paying to the cab when she felt someone standing behind her and assuming it to be an intruder, she took the pepper spray from her bag and turning around sprayed it in their eyes. she was shocked to see who it was
I hope you like it!!! Am working on further story and will post soon! I tried to give some different touch to the story! I Hope I didn’t disappoint anyone! Am open to suggestions on any part.