"Not all Attractions turn

into Love, but Love starts

with an attraction. "

Vansh's Pov: continuation

My breath hitched as I glanced at the stage. A girl is  on the stage, swaying her fragile body to the beats of music being played. Dressed in Red choli and Golden Lehenga and duppatta , she looked gorgeous. As the music played, she moved her legs adorned with Ghungroos tied to her ankles.  She just swept me off my feet.

She is the same girl with whom my brain is hooked up all along for the past few days. I couldn't breathe for a few minutes. I am in a trance. I was frustrated for my trance broke with pleasantries of a coordinator requesting me to take a seat. I looked back to the girl. She is dancing, not only with her body, but her eyes, her nose, her lips, all her facial parts are expressing their emotions.Her long black hair dancing in their own way freely, to the music of piano. Her gold jhumkis were moving as she danced. Her bangles beat against each other to the sound of the drums. Her swaying waist, dainty and supple. She is dancing gracefully. I could hear a bollywood song , I remember its from the film Bombay, "Kehna hi Kya". I noticed each and every step of hers, trying to capture the most beautiful essence. Her expressions conveyed the lyrics of the song. I felt as if she is expressing her feelings for me. Me...

For once I noticed, the whole hall is silent, concentrating on her dance. A hall of mixed emotions. Some looked up with admiration, while some are surprised. But most have lust in their eyes. My blood boiled. I felt jealous and rage inside me. I felt like snatching her away and keeping her away the eyes of the world. I looked back at her.

What the hell is she doing to me. The Vansh RaiSinghania, who is ruling the world, is jealous. Jealousy is a completely unknown emotion to me, I have never faced it in all my life. This girl. She made feel a whole set of new emotions unknown to me all my life, in only two meetings, even without a proper interaction. I noticed her as she twirled. She reminded me of a dancing doll, I gifted Siya, when she was a child.She stopped twirling and our eyes met. Peace. I felt my rage subsiding a little. My demons were calming at her mere sight. Without any reason. I remembered, my mother once said, "True Love has no reasons Vansh. It just happens. It can take years to realize, or sometimes in fraction of seconds. It depends on the time our soul takes, to recognise it's mate. I know you won't believe in love, but trust me One day, you'll find yourself in love with a person as beautiful as the doll you gifted Siya".

I was mad thinking of reasons for her constant lingering over my mind, for when she stepped into my heart. I realised. She is my mate..my soulmate. I fell hard for her. I am in Love. The Vansh RaiSinghania is in love. The one who always denied the existence of love, and thought every relation either as a deal, or as adjustments, is in Love. Truly in Love. And she is MINE. Only MINE.

We already entered each other's life. I just have to make her realise, what I realised. That we are made for each other. That'll happen soon.. Very soon.

As the song came to an end, she bowed down and left the stage.

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At first I was confused if I was imagining her, or is she really present. I looked at Angre, to see the same shocked expression over his face. I am not imagning. How come she is here, this is an event mostly attended by business people.

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As the event progressed, I grew impatient. I was constantly searching for her, when she stepped on the stage, in a black chudidhar, simple yet elegant, hosting the fashion show. Ishani's fashion show started and I noticed how she helped Ishani from behind the stage. There were quite a few people who bid extremely well. Ishani's collections are exclusive. All this amount is going to be used for charity. This is a private organisation, started as a few a people and rose into a large one, helping poor, orphans, elder people, victims of calamities and many others who are genuinely struggling to live a life. I have known this organisation for years, but never saw her a volunteer. I have regular updates about their activities, but how come I never knew about her.

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The event is done. There is dinner being arranged for the guests gathered. I was searching for her, when Ishani came to us. Aryan and Sejal joined and everyone started speaking about the event. I asked others to head for dinner and was waiting with Angre and Ishaani. I wanted to go in search of her, but am waiting as I first wanted to meet this so called friend of Ishaani. Ishaani said she is coming in a few minutes.
This girl, is just making me more and more impatient with her delay, I need to go and meet my Sweetheart. What if my jaan leaves. Does this girl know that she is being called to meet VRS. Is she really genuine in her friendship with Ishaani, or is she a trap set up by my enemies.... I need to find out today. I had a track of all their activities together, but didn't get to meet her in person. Nothing suspicious as of now. But I can't let anyone spying on my life.

I was speaking to Angre, when I suddenly saw my Jaan, running and jumping with happiness. She came and back hugged Ishaani tightly. I was surprised, more frankly shocked. Do they know each other.           " Ishu... You are such a Darling. The event is a grand success. " she shouted with excitement and kissed Ishaani. Ishaani reciprocated the hug and  kissed her back. For some reason, I wanted to be in Ishaani's place. I started feeling jealous. "I told you Ridz, I knew you'll make it up", Ishaani replied. "Thanks to you", she replied.
"By the way, where is is Jiju, you said you'll introduce us today. I'm eagerly waiting", saying she turned to the waiter with starters, took a manchurian ball and fed Ishaani, and herself ate a piece panneer tikka, still oblivious to our presence. She thanked the waiter politely before he left. I  realised that my Jaan and Ishaani's friend are the same person. She seems to care a lot about Ishaani. Even in this excitement, she didn't feed Panneer to her. She must have known that Ishaani is allergic to panneer.

"Riddhu, He is Vansh , my brother, and He is Angre",  "And She is Riddhima, my best friend", said Ishaani , introducing us to each other.

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"Riddhima", a beautiful name for a beautiful person. Sweet and elegant, just like her. "Riddhima Vansh RaiSinghania", my heart screamed loud. Yes...Riddhima, you'll be my queen soon, "Riddhima Vansh RaiSinghania", wife of  "Vansh RaiSinghania", I thought to myself.

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" Ooh... Hello Mr. RaiSinghania, Nice meeting you" , my Sweetheart smiled at me. "Hello Jijaji, I'm Riddhima, aapki hone wali saali", she said mischievously. Ishaani blushed at her statement. "Hi Riddhima, glad to meet you", I held my hand for a shake, which she hesitated a little, but later took.
"One minute, you were the same people right, we met the other day", she said and continued turning to Ishaani, "Remember Ishaani, I said about how I found Vinnie , these were the two I met that day". "You are a very good dancer, it's a fabulous performance", I complemented her, and I could see Ishaani's surprised reaction. "Thank you", she smiled.

Damn!!! Her smile.... It's raising my demons from inside. It reflects her purity. How could someone be so pure, I still did not understand. I'm sure to make her fall in love with me. But what if she gets to know about my beasts. Will she stand by me, even after knowing them. But one thing is for sure, She is the only one who can tame my beasts. I'll never let go of her. She is Mine.. I belong to Her. There's no letting go of her. I'll hide my demons if it is necessary to make her stay with me.

Before we could continue further, the rest joined us and Aryan side hugged her and complemented on her dance. He turned to me and stated, " Vansh, meet my sister, Riddhima". Ooh... So this is how, Daadi and rest know Aryan and Sejal, I thought. Riddhima, Ishaani and Siya are good friends. Daadi hugged Riddhima and Ishaani, while Siya joined the hugged.

We're done with the dinner, and Ishani and Riddhima packed up their work. I would have left by now, but today I'm waiting, waiting for another chance to get to speak to my Jaan in private. If only.. But I'll make it happen soon.

We left for our homes. As I reached my study, I found the file ready on my table. File which helps me to know my Jaan better.

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I went through the details, it has every basic detail of her. I must say, Angre's detective company is best for my works. Now that I know, she is my sisters friend, I can easily get the details from her. But no, I cannot risk letting anyone about this. Not yet. "Riddhima Malhotra, Psychiatrist at Heart and Soul, for the past one and half year. Trained in Kathak and Salsa". Interesting....Very Interesting. Such a spicy combination. "Owner and founder of "Natyalay Dance Academy", where she trains people in both Kathak and Salsa". This is the same academy where Sia and Ishaani, go to learn dance. I remembered how Angre said Ishaani spoke of her friend at her dance place. If only I met her before. Never mind Sweetheart. It's not too late.
"Native of Lucknow. Moved to Mumbai, 10 years ago, when Aryan started his business. " I remembered that Aryan is son of Vinay Malhotra, owner of Malhotra Industries in Lucknow. Ooh.. So his demise, made them to shift to mumbai. "Sweetheart, what must you have gone through at a small age. I can completely relate. I have been through it. But I promise, you'll never have to face any problem in life again. Even if you did, I promise to stand by you. Always and forever. This is a silent promise to you and myself as well". I held the few photographs clicked by my spies. I went through them."I love you Sweetheart", I said and kissed her photo. I saw a few other people in some photographs,and some male friends of her. Though they were not close in the candids, her smile said it all . I did not like it at all. I'll make sure that they all maintain their distance with her. No one is trusted. I turned to the next information. It had her address, and then, I saw something which boiled my blood. I threw the vase and other furniture in rage.

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