A RIANSH FANFIC~ RAVAGED SOULS (ISHQ YAA PHIR DHOKA) Chapter 44 THE END!

CHAPTER 44: MY KIND OF HAPPY ENDING!

SCENE 1: On the day of wedding..

Riddhima’s pov : I am soo excited to be sharing my life with vansh, it will all be a fresh start for us right? This time no secrets, no revenge only love! I am excited for this!!

Sulekha: Riddhima are you ready to come down?

Riddhima: yes ma!

She came out of the room she was looking absolutely gorgeous is a traditional white saree, with a maroon blouse with golden design…

she came holding a coconut in her hand, coconut is used as an offering. It is a sacred fruit that symbolizes selflessness. When bride and groom tie the knots of marriage, a coconut represents giving each other selflessly in the relationship, keeping the egos aside….she was walking down those stairs

Vansh: And why is this cloth in front of me?

Anupriya: You just can’t see her yet, there is a ritual in between..

Vansh: Oh god! I am tired with these rituals! Is she there yet?

Anupriya: She is coming wait!

Riddhima comes and sits down on the other side of the cloth…and handsover the coconut to the priest..priest starts reciting the mantras, the priest handsover beetle leaf with jaggery and cumin to both of them and tells them to put it on each other’s head from above the cloth..

In a Telugu wedding, Jeelakarra Bellam signifies the union/marriage of the bride and the groom. Jeelakarra (cumin) and bellam (jaggery) are made into a thick paste and put on a tamalapaku (betel leaf). The bride and the groom put it on each other’s head while the purohit chants mantras from the Vedas. The bride and the groom look at each other only after this ceremony is completed and this auspicious ceremony signifies that the couple will stay together in bitter and sweet times…the cloth falls down and vansh looks at her with soo much love!

Riddhima: So hello!

Vansh: *he almost had a tear in his eyes* You look gorgeous!

Riddhima: Tell me something new maybe? Vansh?! Are you crying?

Vansh: Yeah, i can’t imagine that you will be mine for the rest of the life! I am happy riddhima..finally!

Riddhima’s parents sit beside her and hold her hands, while she is holding the coconut which she brought earlier…and since vansh’s dad isn’t there his uncle and auntie take that position and her parents handover the riddhima’s hands and the coconut to vansh’s hand completing kanyadaan…

Paritosh: Better take care of her!

Vansh: Will sure do!

Soon they complete with other rituals like Saath phere and they tie the knot after that comes the fun activity! Like thalambraalu, in which both bride and groom sit opposite to each other and in front of them huge plate with rice grains mixed with turmeric is kept and they take turns to take it in their hands and put it on each other… (leaving a few rituals guys)

After the whole wedding is done everyone heads back home and finally riddhima comes back to her room…

Riddhima: *to bed* Ahh! There is bed like you!! *she falls on the bed* Oh god! I missed you!! There is no place like home is it!!

Vansh: I hope you missed me as much as you missed the bed?

Riddhima: No, i didn’t miss you that much, but bed is my first priority! *caressing the bed* Look baby, i will never cheat on you! Anyway, happy now? You said you wanted my rituals involved, i hope you are not tired?

Vansh: I could really use some good sleep with especially with you by my side!

Riddhima: Ahaa! Let me change and come then we can sleep!

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AFTER 2 YEARS…

SCENE 1: Vansh was in his office, when he got a call…from dadi

Vansh: Dadi, i am in a important meeting, can i call you back?

Dadi: Vansh come early today to home, we are having a dinner with riddhima’s parents…

Vansh: Oh! Did they arrive already? But papa told that he will come after 2 days?

Dadi: Yes, they were supposed to arrive after 2 days, but i spoke to them and they came early, so you also come home early ok?

Vansh: Fine dadi…

Vansh gets a call after a meeting…

Vansh: Good afternoon, sweetheart!

Riddhima: Ate your lunch?

Vansh: Yes! What about you?

Riddhima: Yes, dadi told you i guess? About the dinner? So come early..

Vansh: Acha baba, sure…i will talk to you later, i am getting a call..

SCENE 2: Vansh comes home and everyone is having dinner…

Paritosh: Riddhima, why did you suddenly call us here?

Vansh: She must have missed you papa, she was talking about you both since few days..

Riddhima: Actually yes, that is a reason but there is also another reason why i called you both…

Vansh: Is it about the anniversary?

Dadi: Anniversary?

Vansh: Yes dadi! It’s Ma, papa’s anniversary next week….

Riddhima: And i have a early anniversary gift to you both…I AM PREGNANT!! *vansh almost chokes on his food after hearing what she said* AND YOU ARE GOING TO BE GRANDPARENTS!!!

Everyone except vansh: WHAT!!!! *everyone starts congratulating her, and vansh is still dumbstruck!

Dadi: Vansh! *she shakes him* You are going to be dad!!

Vansh: Riddhima!! Thanks!! *he lifts her twirls her around* 

Dadi: Vansh, careful!! She is pregnant! Remember!

Vansh: Oh sorry!!

SCENE 3: Vansh and riddhima head back to their room after celebrations…

Riddhima: Vansh? Are you really happy, with this baby? I know you were scared of having children because of the way your parents hid everything from you and you slowly got detached from them, you don’t even speak to Ma, with the affection you used to!

Vansh: I know riddhima, i am still scared that i will also turn out like them and our son/daughter will hate me!

Riddhima: I know your anxiety is through peaks but i know you will be the best father one can have! I trust you!

Vansh: Thanks, now go to sleep, we need to meet the doctor and set up your diet plan…and excersies…there is a lot of things i need to do! So sleep…

Riddhima: So excited?? Ok then i will sleep…

SCENE 4: AFTER 4 MONTHS…

Vansh: Riddhima! Drink this kale juice..

Riddhima: I hate it! I want to eat something sweet, like chocolate, please get something chocolate na! *she makes baby eyes* 

Vansh: You know right, i can’t resist that face…fine but on one condition,drink at least half, then we will go and eat chocolate ice cream, please?

Riddhima: You are sooo manipulative, did someone ever say that to you?*she grabs the glass and gulps it down* 

Vansh: *wiping her mouth* That’s like my good girl!

That day night riddhima finds vansh sleeping on a couch with a book..

Riddhima: What was he reading? *she picks up the book* “Things to take care of during preganancy” Oh vansh! *she kisses on his forehead and he wakes up* 

Vansh: You didn’t sleep yet?

Riddhima: Nope didn’t feel like, and why are you reading this book?

Vansh: I am going to be a father for the first time, i can’t take any risks with your health and diet…can i?

Riddhima: Nope, but you need to stop stressing over it and relax also, you are almost around me 24/7….i can take care of our baby vansh….

Vansh: I know riddhima, but i don’t want to miss even a single part of it! *he touches her small baby bump* Because papa loves you right? It’s late, and still you are not able to sleep, shall i call the doctor?

Riddhima: No, i was craving for pani puri..

Vansh: Riddhima it’s 1:00 am, where can i possibly get pani puri?

Riddhima: *she starts crying* You can’t even get pani puri for me?? I am carrying a child for you, and you can’t even get pani puri? You are vansh raisinghania!!

Vansh: *he wispers under his breath* Oh god here we go again! Riddhima, calm down, i will go and get pani puri, just wait for a few minutes i will arrange it!

Vansh continued to fulfill all her craving

SCENE 4: Vansh just came back from office and find riddhima sitting on the bed…reading a book aloud..

Vansh: Why are you reading the book so loudly?

Riddhima: Because the studies have shown that at this stage baby can start hearing things..so i am reading for our baby…and also listening to soft music can help sooth the baby’s mind!

Vansh: Well looks like someone did their research..interesting, very interesting!

Riddhima: Ouchh!!

Vansh: *rushes towards her* Are you okay? Lets call the doctor..*he is about to call but riddhima stops him* 

Riddhima: See baby, your dad is soo worried…so stop kicking..

Vansh: Kicking?? Is the baby kicking?? *he keeps his ears on her baby bump* Baby, go a little easier on your mother, because i can’t see her in pain, please…

Riddhima: Looks like the baby has already chosen it’s team, you said and it stopped kicking!

Vansh: After all who is the father of the baby?? *they chuckle*

…just a month before delivery..

Vansh: Riddhima, just one more month, and our baby will be out!! * The excitement was clearly reflecting in his voice* 

Riddhima: V….van…vansh!! AHHHH!!! It’s paining vansh! Alot!!!!!

Vansh: What?? *he picks her up and takes her to the hospital*

SCENE 5:  Vansh meets the doctor…

Vansh: How is she now?

Doctor: I am sorry Mr. Vansh, but we have to deliver the baby right away…

Vansh: But it’s still 1 month due right? If you are doing this early? Are there any complications in the pregnancy?

Doctor: There was a placental abruption, if we keep the baby longer in the womb the baby will not get food, and riddhima can’t handle it…so we may have to proceed with the surgery vansh, don’t worry she will be in the best neonatal surgeons hands…but i must warn you the surgery has its own complications…and there might come a point that you have to choose between riddhima and your child..so it’s better to not to get your expectations high…

Vansh: Ok..

He goes to riddhima, who is still unconcious because of the sedatives…

Vansh: I will always choose you riddhima! I promise..

SCENE 6: AFTER 3 MONTHS…

Vansh: Riddhima?? Where are the diapers? I can’t find any!

Riddhima: Vansh!! They are right next to the baby!!

Vansh: Oh yeah i found it… *he talks in a baby voice* Now, we will change the diaper!! So you ready….papa has to pass this exam, otherwise mumma will scold me right! Aadhya…and papa are in a team right??

Riddhima: Nope, aadhya is mumma’s team right!

So finally the tough macho vansh has changed into a cute loving husband and father…

HAPPILY EVER AFTER….

THE END…….

SO FINALLY!! THE STORY CAME TO AN END! TELL ME YOUR OPINIONS ONE LAST TIME!! AND THE NEXT BOOK WILL BE PUBLISHED SOON ENOUGH! AND SINCE YOU ALL WILL BE MY FIRST READERS, I MIGHT WARN YOU THAT THE NEXT BOOK IS TOTALLY MY FIRST EVER BOOK! SO IT MIGHT FEEL A LITTLE SIMILAR TO THE SHOW AT THE BEGINNING FEW CHAPTERS BUT TRUST ME IT GETS BETTER! ANYWAY OFFICIALLY BYE FROM THIS BOOK!