Chapter 20

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The cab stopped at a house Riddhima and Pihu came out and rang the bell, Advait opened the door. They smiled and went in. Staying in the hotel was no way a good option now , but thankfully one door opens when others close.

" I am sure Kabir won't stop he will surely send his men to search about us and we have to be very careful",

Vansh came out of the room and stood.

"Now you are happy....", He said angrily, after all they left him and went, he would wonder if ever they listened to him. He walked up to her.

" Are you fine..", he took the file from her hand and kept it on the table. Ok , how can he be angry.

Riddhima nodded.

" I think I also went to the same place only .", Pihu raised an eyebrow.

" Help me too.", And she threw the bag at him. Catching it ,he settled it down .

"Sit I will bring water.",

"We had lunch.", Pihu spoke as she sat on the couch.Vansh eyes broadened and he looked at Riddhima."It was mandatory ", Pihu spoke looking at Vansh.

"Fine then.", Vansh walked to the side helplessly. No , he don't have any problem .They can do whatever they want.

"What next...", Advait asked as Riddhima looked at Vansh in confusion.

"Nothing now it's upto him.", She turned to Advait.

Advait handed over the documents to Riddhima ,

" Here you go everything as Ishani ..........but I still can't understand why you think taking Ishani name could help you in this.",

"It's psychology ..... Mister Journalist.", Riddhima smiled trying to bring down this stressful environment.

Vansh looked at her." This is dangerous."

"This is the only option." Pihu came forward. Riddhima was quite , speaking would make him tense and she don't know why she feel so disturbed when he is tense.

" Advait , first we have to find a safe place for Vansh",

" I am not going anywhere", Vansh came rushing in anger , first they went to that mansion alone , then this identity swap and now she is sending him away. Never, he won't leave , he can't.

" Vansh....", Riddhima uttered.

"Don't worry this is the safest place for him...." Advait held her shoulder. She looked upto Vansh. This may be a safe place but there actions are bringing him trouble , He is suffering.

" Riddhima ", Advait spoke again. Her thoughts broke and she nodded.

"Advait will you help me with this ", Pihu asked picking up the piled up files and they went in.

Riddhima looked at him still standing,

" You want me to go", he said with a broken smile.

" I want you to be safe", She held his fist, wincing his head felled down." I will prove you are innocent ", her grip tightened. Vansh took a deep breath and looked at her.

"We will .....", He forced a smile and looked at her hand, she backed off realizing it. She stepped back taking a few steps , she won't be able to answer more questions.

"Why .....", Vansh spoke , she stopped and turned back.

Vansh walked up to her.

"Why are you helping me..",

Riddhima looked at him for a minute.

"I.....I don't know." And she walked away. He stood there still, his unanswered questions and her broken smile filled the hall with serene emptiness.

It was evening but there was no reaction from Kabir side. They impatiently waited , that was the only option they had, the sun went down but the reply didn't came.

"We failed.", Riddhima stood up and went to the window.

The dusk faded and the stars took over erasing every hope that there plan would work.

"I told you , you just took Ishani identity you are not Ishani that he will get influence....",

Riddhima look had a defeat , Pihu came and stood beside her.

"Don't worry we will do something.", Pihu held her shoulder. Riddhima winced.

She thought this would easily work. Kabir would take some or the other action . But still theory and practicality are different things and she was only a fool to underestimate emotional strength of Kabir.

Vansh regreted his words. He walked up to her when the doorbell rang.

Riddhima's eyes brightened up.

Riddhima smiled and Pihu went to open the door.Few men were standing at the door.

"Good evening ma'am,

You are Ishani ma'am's assistant..."

Pihu nodded gravely.

"This is for her....",

And he handed a bouquet with a letter to Pihu . Pihu closed the door and turned.

Her serious face turned into a bright smile.

"Kabir's message....." She jumped with joy and throwing the bouquet to the table, she quickly took out the letter and read.

"Hi Ishani,

Kabir here ,this is to invite you for the party tonight at the Summit , Juhu.

Hope you Grace me with your presence.

Waiting....

Kabir",

Pihu smiled and looked at Riddhima. Riddhima came forward and took the letter .

" It's his letter only no need to jump in joy.",Vansh stood beside Pihu, she looked up at him in disinterest.

"I am coming.....",

She smiled in victory.Pihu hugged her.

"Riddhi..... It worked ."

"Is it safe to go to him ", Vansh interupted , Pihu downed her head in frustration , god means there plan just worked and he.....

Riddhima looked at Vansh.

"It is Worth...", but his expression were still unsure.

She came closer to him,"I will be safe....", Vansh nodded and took a deep breath , "And I will be with her." , Pihu raised an eyebrow.

There was a smile on there faces finally the part one of there plan succeeded and now it was time for part two.

It was already nine and they had to leave soon. Riddhima came out in her red dress and Pihu accompanied her.Vansh made them seated in the cab.

"Just call me..... In any danger.", Riddhima nodded and the cab started.

"And please be safe.", His hand ran on the glass as the car left, he calmed his bouncing heart , please stay safe.

"Pihu...", Pihu turned to Riddhima. Riddhima took a deep breath,

" If in any situation you have to choose, promise me you will choose Vansh not me.", Pihu looked at her with a confused look.

"What....",

"Just promise me .",

"No I won't.",

Riddhima looked at her,

"You will ",

And she ended the discussion without even waiting for a response.

The city was shining as the twinkling stars dropped from the skies , the car rushed through the traffic finally stopping at it's destination ' The summit', Riddhima stepped out of the car, her open hair once again dancing with wind and her red lipstick fight for dominance over there shining dress.

The door opened and they stepped into the bar. The lights were flickering and the whole crowd of the so called elegant people were dancing crazily in there intoxication. Even the air was druggy. Riddhima stood there adjusting herself to such a place when she felt a hand holding her waist , she turned and it was Kabir.

She forced a smile moving out of his grip.

"Hi Kabir", Kabir smiled.

"Come let's enjoy the party",

"Sure".

Riddhima turned and signalled Pihu and then walked with Kabir to the drink area. Pihu was standing aloof from the wild crowd her eyes fixed on Riddhima and Kabir.

Why Riddhima said that , is there something she is hiding , no , then why , that didn't sound like a joke, Riddhi.... She was in her deep thinking when someone bumped into her and his drink felled on her dress.

She looked up in anger ,

"Can't you see and walk".

The man ignored and continued walking in his clumsy steps , ready to fall anytime. Pihu looked at that man her eyes widened. She ran behind him and stood in front of him .

"You.....".

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