Read story Sumellika Short Stories - 1. Beautiful Revenge (part 13)

1. Beautiful Revenge (part 13)

Hello ! Welcome to part 13...

Morning ;

Siya's family is at her uncle Vikram's house for few days...

Vikram : At least today you remembered us... otherwise I thought that brother has forgotten that he has a younger brother too...

Mahesh shifted uncomfortably, forcing a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "Oh no, Vikram, it's not like that... It was just because of work that I didn't get time."

Vikram's disappointment was palpable as he set down the teapot, his eyes meeting Mahesh's with a mix of hurt and confusion. "Kya bhaisahab, itna bhi kya kaam tha ki Siya beti ki shaadi mein bhi hume nahi bulane ka wakt mila ?"

The room fell silent, Siya's parents exchanging uneasy glances, their guilt and shame written on their faces. The air grew heavier as Amrita, Vikram's cunning wife, seized the moment to add her own sting.

"Yes... we only found out when we saw her reception on TV! I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw that Siya was married to Raghavendra Rao!" Amrita's tone was sharp, her eyes glinting with a mixture of curiosity and malice.

Vikram quickly tried to smooth over his wife's harsh words, though the concern in his voice was clear. "Um... actually, she means that... Well, you don't think that a true, good, innocent, and cultured girl like our Siya should be married to a man like Raghavendra Rao, do you? I mean, you both have arranged it, so there must be something good in him, but still..."

Amrita, however, was not to be silenced so easily. "Arey chup raho! Kya tum bhi bekar ki baat karte ho... Leave all this and think that apart from being handsome, Raghavendra Rao is also very rich! Aisa rishta bhaisahab aur bhabhi ko toh kya, kisi ko bhi milega woh na thodi bolega. Waise maana ki aap log Siya ko apni hi beti maante hain, lekin mai aap logo ki jagah hoti na toh Siya ke bajae Riya ki shaadi karwati. Waise aap dono ko aisa rishta mila kaise ?"

Vikram, sitting beside her, gently held her hand, trying to calm her down. "Stop it, Amrita! How much will you speak, and how many times have I told you? Before speaking, at least think once about when and what should be said?"

Amrita freed her hand from his grasp and looked away in anger, her frustration evident. Vikram, ever the peacemaker, turned back to Siya's parents with a reassuring smile.

Vikram : "Sister-in-law, Brother, Riya, you must be tired from traveling. Go to your rooms and take some rest. We will prepare food in the meantime, and then everyone will eat together. And by then, it is possible that your surprise will also arrive."

Everyone, including a still-fuming Amrita, looked at him in confusion, wondering what surprise he could be referring to.

"Surprise?" they echoed.

Mahesh asked, "Kaisa surprise, Vikram?"

Vikram : You will come to know when that person will come, I can just tell that person is one of our own, seeing whom you will be very happy! And the special thing is that we came to know from him that you people are also going to come here today!

Rupal, puzzled, asked, "But... we didn't tell anyone we were coming. How could anyone else know? And who is this person?"

As Vikram was about to answer, the doorbell rang, capturing everyone's attention.

Vikram's face lit up. "Looks like they've arrived... Brother, Sister-in-law, please, go and see your surprise!"

They all looked at each other, curiosity piqued.

Rupal stepped forward. "Mai dekhti hun..." she said, making her way to the door. She opened it to reveal someone standing with their back turned, facing the other way, carrying luggage. Everyone else craned their necks to see who it was.

"K...Kon?" Rupal stammered.

The person turned slowly, a familiar yet unexpected face coming into view.

"Hello, Behl family!"

The room collectively gasped.

"RAGHAVENDRA RAO!" they exclaimed, except for Vikram, who remained calm.

Raghav flashed a polite smile. "Uhm... The Raghavendra Rao! Namaste, everyone!"

He greeted them with a joined hands and a small smile, trying to ease the shock of his sudden appearance.

The air was thick with tension and surprise as everyone processed the presence of the formidable Raghavendra Rao in their midst. What could his arrival mean for Siya and her family?

***

Raghav stood at the doorway, his imposing figure casting a long shadow into the room. He took a moment, his gaze sweeping over the stunned faces of Siya's family before he spoke.

Raghav : "Can I come in?"

Vikram, ever the gracious host, quickly stepped forward. "Yes! Yes, of course, son-in-law, come in! This is your house too!"

Raghav nodded appreciatively and entered, his bag in hand. The room felt smaller with his presence, a mix of curiosity and tension thickening the air.

Vikram turned to his family, a wide smile on his face. "Bhaisahab, bhabhi ji, here is your surprise. Raghav will be staying with us for a few days."

Raghav, sensing their bewilderment, addressed the unspoken questions hanging in the air. "I know you all are shocked to see me here. You must be wondering why I'm here, right? Let me give you the good news. My new jewelry showroom is being constructed nearby. Commuting back and forth daily was wasting a lot of time, so I thought of renting a room nearby."

He glanced at Vikram with a grateful smile. "Then I remembered Siya's uncle, Mr. Vikram, and asked him. He was so kind and immediately agreed to help me. So now, I am the new tenant who will be living in the upstairs room during the day and returning home at night. And what a coincidence that you all are here too. We'll be living together for sure."

Raghav turned to Vikram, extending an envelope. "Mr. Vikram, once again, thank you for your help. As the rental agreement has already been settled, here is the rent for this month."

Vikram, taken aback, shook his head and raised his hands in refusal. "Oh, Raghav, I've already told you, there's no need for such formalities. You are Siya's husband and our son-in-law. How can I take rent from you?"

Raghav's expression turned firm, yet respectful. "No, Mr. Vikram, relationships are one side, and these matters are another. I will be living here during the day, so you must take this money as rent. Otherwise, I will have to find another arrangement."

Saying this, Raghav turned to leave, but Vikram quickly intervened, stopping him with a raised hand.

"Okay, fine, I'll agree to this, but on one condition only," Vikram said firmly.

Raghav paused, curiosity piqued. "What?"

Vikram smiled, a hint of warmth in his eyes. "Mr. Vikram sounds very formal. If I am Siya's uncle, then yours too. So, you should call me 'Uncle' as well."

Raghav hesitated, the formality he clung to crumbling slightly. "Fine, Mr... Um... U-uncle. Vikram Uncle."

Vikram nodded approvingly. "Hm..."

Mahesh, however, interjected abruptly, his tone filled with disbelief. "No. This can't happen!"

Both Vikram and Amrita, confused by Mahesh's sudden outburst, turned their attention to him.

Raghav took a deep breath, his voice calm yet earnest, "You do not want me to stay here, and I understand why. Because whenever we met, it only led to misunderstandings, quarrels, and problems. But I promise you, I will not trouble you anymore. Let's forget the enmity and start a new relationship now. What do you say, Mr. Mahesh?"

The room fell silent as everyone looked at Siya's father. Mahesh's face hardened, and without a word, he turned and walked away. Raghav sighed, the weight of rejection heavy on his shoulders. He then turned to Siya's mother, Rupal, his tone softening.

Raghav : "Ms. Rupal, Siya misses you the most over there. She keeps your photo as her phone's wallpaper. She calls your name in her sleep. When she fell sick, the only name she could say was yours. Her mother's name. She loves you so much."

Rupal's eyes welled up with tears as she listened to Raghav's heartfelt words with sadness. Just then, Mahesh called her inside, and with a heavy heart, she followed him, casting one last glance at Raghav, who nodded reassuringly.

Raghav turned to Siya's sister, Riya, attempting to bridge the gap between them.

"Riya! Siya said a lot about you. She misses you very much."

Riya makes faces and leaves... Meanwhile, Raghav's gaze shifted to Amrita, Siya's aunt, who smiled nervously under his scrutiny, wondering what Siya might have revealed about her.

"T-Tum khade kyun ho? B-baitho na... A-apna hi ghar samjho m-mai tumhare liye chai paani lekar aati hun..." Amrita stuttered, her voice trembling.

With that, she hurriedly left the room, leaving behind a tense atmosphere.

Vikram, observing the interactions, uttered in confusion, "What is happening here? I thought everyone would be happy, but here everyone left without speaking?"

Raghav met Vikram's gaze steadily. "I think you should also go to them to know, and perhaps after that, you will also not have any problem to keep this rent."

"Is it?" Vikram questioned, intrigued.

Raghav shrugged nonchalantly. "Maybe."

"Okay, then let me check," Vikram responded. "By the way, your room is ready upstairs. Go and freshen up."

Raghav nodded as Vikram also went...

"The way you all walked away from me," Raghav muttered to himself, "a day will surely come when all that you all want will be only me. You will love me more than you hate me now. Mark my words because I am The Raghavendra Rao." a determined glint in his eyes.

***

Mahesh's anger bubbled to the surface like a simmering volcano, his voice laced with frustration and resentment.

Mahesh "What do they both want? Have these two not brought enough troubles into our lives by marrying? Now that Raghavendra Rao has come here to stay with us..."

Vikram, his usually cheerful demeanor dampened by the gravity of the situation, offered an apologetic tone, "Sorry, brother, I didn't know that all these things had happened!"

Mahesh's frustration grew, but he quickly reassured Vikram. "No, Vikram, it's not your fault. But I am not able to understand why does Raghav want this house at rent? How did he know that we're coming here? I think someone made him do this because someone still supports Siya and Raghav."

His accusatory gaze fell upon Rupal, his wife, who met his stare with defiance.

"Mahesh ji! Stop taunting me. And say clearly whatever you want to say," Rupal's voice was tinged with a hint of indignation.

Mahesh remained resolute, refusing to back down. "I'm not saying anything wrong."

Rupal, feeling the weight of his suspicion, countered sharply. "You're wrong. I didn't invite Raghav here... I also got to know just now. Do not get so blinded by hatred for Raghav that you will stop supporting your near ones."

"She's right, Brother-in-law. I don't think she invited him. In fact, I think Siya is doing this. You have broken all your ties with her, right? She's not able to bear all this, and that's why she sent her husband here to take revenge from us," Amrita's words dripped with manipulation, her eyes gleaming with malice.

Riya, added fuel to the fire with hatred, eager to echo her aunt's sentiments. "Yes. That's what I am saying... That Siya is the only cause of all problems."

Rupal's patience wore thin. "Stop cooking up such stories. And if you both want to continue this, then go to some local magazines. They print such useless stories. If Siya will want to do something, she'll do it alone. She doesn't need anyone's help."

Riya, undeterred, persisted. "Mom, we already know it. That she never needed this family. That's why she married Raghav alone."

Rupal's warning was stern. "Riya! Shut your mouth, otherwise..."

Amrita interjected, finding an opportunity to add her own spin. "But she's not saying anything wrong. Has she not supported him? Why would Raghav come to this house?"

Vikram, sensing the escalating tension, intervened firmly. "Amrita, stop it!"

Mahesh, however, remained resolute, pointing out what he saw as a harsh reality. "She's right, Vikram, and I'm not blinded by hatred for Raghav, but you both are blinded by love for Siya. To that extent that suddenly Raghav came here to stay with us. You're unable to see the reality."

The tension in the room reached a boiling point as Mahesh, Vikram, and Rupal clashed over their differing perspectives on Siya and Raghav's motives.

Vikram, caught in the crossfire, felt torn between his loyalty to his brother and his affection for Siya. "What has happened to brother? He was the one who loved Siya the most, and now he is the one who hates her the most, and that too because of Raghav."

With a heavy heart, Vikram followed Mahesh, desperately trying to defuse the tension that threatened to tear their family apart. "Brother, wait! Please calm down..."

But Riya, still seething with resentment, added to the discord as she stormed out of the room. "You keep blaming me, Mom. I wonder what magic Siya has done on you?"

Amrita, undeterred by the chaos, remained resolute in her pursuit of the truth. "Exactly! Brother-in-law can see the truth, but you still cannot. He asked the right question: why did Raghav come here?"

As Rupal left the room in frustration, Amrita was left alone, determined to uncover the real reason behind Raghav's unexpected arrival. "I'll surely find out why Raghav came here as a tenant, but before that, I must take Brother-in-law's signature on the loan paper. Else, my long-term planning will get foiled."

***

Siya stood before the mirror, the vermilion in her hand poised to touch her forehead, but her gaze drifted to the picture of Raghav adorning the wall. A pang of sadness washed over her as she contemplated her tumultuous journey.

"A person whose hopes have only learned to die...," she murmured softly, her voice tinged with sorrow. "It is difficult for her to trust in hopes again. A difficult life doesn't hurt that much compared to the pain that false hopes give."

Before she could delve deeper into her thoughts, a gentle knock at the door interrupted her reverie. Raghav's mother stood in the doorway, her presence offering a glimmer of solace amidst Siya's turmoil.

"Siya," Raghav's mother spoke with warmth, her voice carrying a wisdom born of experience. "If you will compare your future with your painful past, you will not see anything except pain. And remember one more thing: the more a person steps back, he bounces back even more. So, never let go of your hopes. Hold on tight to that. And then you will see that you will win, for sure."

Siya's heart stirred at her words, a glimmer of hope flickering within her once more. But before she could respond, her phone rang, interrupting the moment.

"Pick it, maybe it's the hope of your life," Raghav's mother suggested with a knowing smile, before gracefully exiting the room, leaving Siya to contemplate her words.

Siya hesitated for a moment, her confusion evident as she glanced between her phone and the door. With a sigh, she picked up her phone and saw the caller ID: Raghav's video call.

"What is this new drama?" she muttered under her breath, her heart racing with a mixture of anticipation and apprehension as she swiped to answer the call.

On call ;

Raghav's voice came through the video call, breaking the silence that had enveloped Siya's room. "Hi Siya! How are you?"

Siya's heart skipped a beat at the sight of him on the screen. "Raghav! Where are you? Since morning, you're not at home."

Raghav's smirk was evident even through the screen. "Oh, are you missing me?"

Siya's eyes widened but Before she could respond, he interjected, "Relax... I'm just joking. Your anger is just like mine. The only difference is that I take it out on this world, and you in this diary."

With a mischievous glint in his eyes, Raghav held up her diary, sending a shockwave through Siya. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she struggled to find her voice.

"From where did you get my diary? Don't you have any manners?" Siya scolded him, her frustration evident. "When teachers were teaching manners and etiquettes, were you sleeping? Don't you know you shouldn't read others' personal diaries!"

Raghav's nonchalant demeanor remained unchanged. "I know, but I am helpless in front of human nature. Forbidden things have their own fun, so I do. By the way, from the word 'teacher,' I just remembered that you have cursed your math teacher a lot. I read three pages and got bored. But you know one thing that I found..."

With a swift movement, Raghav reached for a book beside him and opened it in front of the camera. Siya's gasp filled the room as she realized it was her sketchbook.

"Your sketchbook... Your art is really good," Raghav remarked, a hint of admiration in his voice.

Siya was taken aback, her mind racing with questions. "This? How did you get all my things?"

Raghav's casual reply sent a chill down her spine. "I got this from your mother. She gave me these things to give you as they're of no use to them. Happy?"

Siya's confusion only deepened. "Maa? Means... Are you at my home?"

Raghav confirmed her suspicions with a nod. "Yeah, I am with your family who are at your uncle's home right now. So, yes... Surprise."

Siya was bewildered. "What! Why? Why are you there?"

Raghav's tone softened as he explained, "What do you mean? After we got married, my family and house are yours. The same rule applies to me too. Am I right, Siya?"

Siya's mind raced, trying to process the sudden turn of events. "Raghav, you..."

Raghav interrupted her protests. "Shh! You speak a lot. Sometimes listen to me also, it will be good. I have a surprise for you. Wait a minute."

With that, he descended the stairs where everyone was gathered. All eyes turned to Raghav as he spoke, anticipation building in the air. "As I said, sweetheart, I will give you a surprise... So, here is your surprise." He announced, turning the camera towards Siya's parents.

Siya watched, tears welling in her eyes, as her mother and father appeared on the screen. "Maa... Baba..." she whispered, her voice choked with emotion, reaching her parents through the screen. They looked at the mobile, their eyes glistening with unshed tears, before quickly averting their gaze.

Raghav, noticing Siya's tears, turned the camera towards himself, giving her a moment of privacy. As he watched her cry, a pang of guilt and tenderness swept over him, softening his usual demeanor.

Raghav : "Siya, why are you crying? I thought you would be happy to see this surprise."

Siya wiped her tears, her voice trembling with emotion. "Raghav, doing these things won't change anything. Rather, by staying there, you will aggravate their and my pain."

But Raghav remained undeterred, his determination shining through. "From today, you and your family will not have any problems. I promise. Now, enough of emotional talks. I am hungry. Bring my lunch."

Siya protested, "Oh Hello, mister! I am not your servant."

But Raghav countered with logic. "I swear, to switch on your fighter mode, you just need any random reason. If you will not bring my lunch here, how will you meet your family? Use your brain."

Siya relented, her resolve wavering in the face of his pragmatic argument. "Oh, yes. I didn't think of that."

Raghav smirked triumphantly. "Exactly! If you will have a brain, then only you'll think. I've to explain everything to you."

Siya couldn't help but roll her eyes at his arrogance. "Even my common sense doesn't want to stay with you. That's why it went on a picnic."

Raghav challenged her, "First decide, you want to fight with me or bring the food."

Siya conceded defeat with a sigh. "I am coming."

Raghav smirked triumphantly. "Good."

Call ended

As Siya prepared to leave, she muttered under her breath, "Khadoos Rao! He's talking as if he gives me a huge salary for this. But he is saying the right thing. I will meet everyone when I will go to give the tiffin. I will see them once; that's only enough for me."

***

Raghav settled himself comfortably with Mahesh and Rupal, a casual smirk playing on his lips as he addressed them. "It will take me a little longer to get my lunch! So, I thought I'll talk to you until then."

Mahesh and Rupal exchanged a pointed look, silently agreeing to ignore him, but Raghav was undeterred.

Raghav : Mr. Mahesh let's begin with you... so , tell me How's your BP ?

Vikram face palms listening him while Mahesh glared at him to which he looks at Rupal who remained quietly observant, her gaze shifting between Raghav and Siya's father.

But before anyone could respond, Siya's father took charge, his voice firm and decisive. "Vikram!"

Vikram snapped to attention. "Ji?"

Siya's father turned to Siya's mother. "Rupal!"

She replied, "Ji?"

With a meaningful glance at Raghav, Siya's father issued a command. "All of you, come to my room. I need to talk to my family members. It's important!"

With that, he rose from his seat and strode out of the room, his purposeful footsteps followed by the rest of the family, leaving Raghav alone in the living room.

Raghav let out a resigned sigh, watching them depart with a mixture of amusement and frustration. "Taunt me, old man... But one fine day, your family will include me and also conclude with me."

With that, he leaned back in his chair, contemplating his next move with a sense of quiet determination.

After sometimes ;

Raghav was arranging his things in room when a knock at the door interrupted his thoughts. He glanced up, curious about the visitor, as Siya's uncle, Vikram, entered with a tentative smile.

"May I help?" Vikram offered, his tone carrying a hint of jest.

Raghav couldn't help but chuckle sarcastically at the unexpected offer. "Somebody from the Behl family wants to help me," he remarked with amusement.

Vikram's expression softened as he stepped further into the room. "Yes, but in private! In front of everyone, I'll also yell at you. You have come here to rectify your mistake, right?"

Raghav nodded solemnly, his gaze meeting Vikram's with sincerity. "Hmm..."

Vikram's tone became serious as he continued, "Raghav, what you have done cannot be rectified easily! You will have to work very hard to make a place in this family."

Raghav's resolve hardened as he affirmed, "I know... I have made a blunder, and to rectify that, I can go to any extent."

Vikram offered a reassuring pat on his back. "Good! If you need my help, then tell me secretly. I will try my best to get your work done. Because I want Siya to come back home. I want each of her relationships to be the same as before."

Raghav nodded in gratitude, appreciating Vikram's willingness to extend a helping hand.

Vikram's expression turned apologetic as he turned to leave. "Coming! Brother... Looks like they are ready! I need to go downstairs."

Vikram : "Well , I came here to tell you something important ! Brother said..."

Before Vikram could say anything further, they both heard Siya's father calling from downstairs, his voice urgent.

VIKRAM !!!

Vikram : COMING ! BROTHER... Looks like they are ready ! I need to go downstairs...

Saying this he left from there while raghav also went behind him asking...

Raghav : wait.. what.. what was that important thing you wanted to tell me ?

Both reached downstairs...

Amrita : Where were you ?

Vikram : I felt like... I forgot something on the terrace so just went to check there...

Raghav sees everyone standing with their luggage... He leaned towards s/u and whispers near his ear..

Raghav : Where is this crazy old man taking you all ?

Vikram : Don't talk like this... He's my brother !

Raghav : so , isn't he old ? Should I call him young man ?

Vikram : you called him crazy !

Raghav : so thats what he is !

Vikram : leave it ! Call whatever you want and I came to tell you this only that they are going back to their house.

Raghav : What !

Vikram : yes... Brother doesn't want to live with you ! I tried my best to explain but he didn't agreed and sister In law is also not able to say anything ! We have to go.

Raghav : where are you going ?

Vikram : I am also going with them !

Raghav : but why ?

Vikram : because he ordered ! Bye.

Saying this he picked the luggage and went followed by others...

Raghav : father In law.. wait.. listen to me... please... Wait everyone... Wa..

Everyone leaves the house and here Raghav tries to stop them but fails then wonders what he is going to say to siya who is coming here to meet her family.

..................

Siya reached and hesitatingly pressed the door bell... Raghav opened door and saw her...

Raghav : hey , you came... Come inside...

Siya handed him the tiffin -

Siya : Here's your tiffin ! and If you dared to order me next time...

She stops and looks behind him and entered inside looking all over house then turned towards raghav...

Siya : where's everyone ? I can't see anyone ?

Raghav : T..They have all gone out... They will be here soon... Sit down..

Siya : (suspiciously) Raghav... it doesn't looks like that... Something is fishy ! Tell me the truth. Where has everyone gone ?

Raghav : actually... Siya.. your family went back to their home... I thought we will all have lunch together but they left and i had no idea that this would happen...

Siya : (cut him) But I knew. It's just an Illusion that time fixes everything. But some wounds don't heal with time. It only makes it worse... So please , don't call me here and scratch my wounds. Don't give me false hopes. Enjoy your lunch.

Saying this she turns to leave...

Raghav : Siya , please don't...

Both stopped seeing siya's family coming inside the house with their bags... While siya gets emotional seeing her family , they all got shocked seeing her here...

As siya took her step towards her father he immediately goes inside in anger... Though she was hurt by this she controlled herself from crying and looked at others who were seeing her... Riya went inside ignoring her while siya's uncle waves at her to which she smiles but amrita holds his hand drags him inside along with her...

Now only siya's mother was left who was looking at her sadly... Siya looks at her and she also turned to walk away but siya stops her...

Siya : maa ! It's been 10 days and you didn't say even a word to me.. you have always corrected me whenever I have made a mistake or yelled at me and ended the discussion. Why are you showing resentment by being silent like this ? Yell at me and end it forever. But... Please talk to me...

She cries at last...

Siya : my days are not passing without hearing your voice. You told me that whenever I miss you I should close my eyes and think of you and you'd come ! Well then...

She closes her eyes and opens her arms infront of her mother...

Siya : I have closed my eyes now please come to me maa... Your daughter needs you... She will break down if she doesn't gets her mother ! Please maa...

Rupal looks at Raghav who was standing behind siya then goes to take siya's hand then decides not to then leaves the room.

Siya opens her eyes to see her mother gone... Unable to hold herself more she covers her mouth and cries... seeing her Raghav feels very bad for her and turns away closing his eyes...

Raghav : (in mind : you must work very hard raghav for siya's family to accept her. Btw , her family had went from here with so much attitude and now they came back so early... Is there any problem ? )

...................

Mahesh : There's big problem and none of us knew about it.

Vikram : from past one year your health was not good so siya was the one who was managing maximum things of the house and we also didn't remembered it !

Riya : oh ! Now i understood , dad it means it's all because of siya And she has came here to make fun of us ?

Rupal : Shut up Riya ! How many times I will tell you Don't interfere when elderly are talking. And if you can't remain quiet then go from here...

Riya : No mom , I can't leave as Aunt Amrita has told me to stay here and update her regularly.

Vikram : Riya...

Rupal : Vikram ! Don't listen to her ! Think of the solution what we have to do next ?

Mahesh goes nearby the room door and sees siya is looking at the door trying to know what's the matter so he closes it. Rupal asks him the reason.

Mahesh : siya is standing there trying to find out whether her plan got successful or not !

Rupal : What nonsense ! You're speaking nonsense !

Mahesh : Enough ! From now , nobody will stop me whatever I say and do !

.................

Raghav : (in mind : what are these crazy people discussing so secretly ? Why they have closed the door ?)

He looks at siya who was walking too and fro...

Raghav : tell me one thing ! Are any cameraman recording your family for a daily soap ? Is your family shooting any reality show ? I mean... so much drama happens in daily soaps only not in real life ! An adopted daughter , arrogant father , annoying mother , evil sister and a cunning aunt... My Goodness !

Siya gives him a look...

Raghav : (while cutting an apple) why are you giving me such looks ? There's no point doing that. Just sit and relax if you keep pacing like this they won't share problem with you. Ah !

He cuts his finger and yelps in pain to which siya immediately moved towards him and saw the same and sighed out while raghav who had his eyes closed in all this drama opened it and saw siya going back normally like nothing happened...

Raghav : hey ! why are you going back ? It's bleeding. I'll faint. Go bring the first aid box.

Siya : acha...tell me something , are you shooting for any show ? I don't find any cameraman here ?... I mean I have seen so much of melodrama for such minor cuts only in tv shows.

Raghav : w.what are you blabbering ? Go bring first aid box.

Siya : did you said something ? Well if someone asks me for something without please I can't hear.

Raghav : really siya !

Siya acts as if she didn't hear anything... Raghav sighed out..

Raghav : Please !

Siya : what ? Did you said something ? I didn't hear it.

Raghav : please help me... It's paining...

Siya nodded positively and went from there... After a minute she came back with cotton and turmeric powder and sat beside him.

Siya : put your hand forth...

Raghav : what do you mean ? Where's the first aid box ?

Siya : it's not a deep cut , I can't even say it a minor also its only a point cut... So turmeric is more than enough for it it will heal fast.

Raghav : excuse me ! I don't want to get turmeric applied go and bring the antiseptic cream. You are a doctor.

Siya : I know that very well thats why I am saying... Turmeric is the original version of antiseptic cream. I had told you that my mother knows many home remedies... I have learnt from her and It's one of them only applying turmeric will stop the bleeding immediately. You can get a tetanus shot in the evening.

Raghav : okay I will take care of that.

Siya : (treating him) I sometimes doubt by seeing your actions that are you a Don in real or not as the world says ?

Raghav : what ?

Siya : yes... Because what I have seen that the mafia's and the dons take injuries and bullets on them as if they are getting a tattoo on their body.. and here you are crying like a baby on such a small cut and its not a proper cut also the knife has just touched your finger.

Raghav : oh hello madam I have insulted you that doesn't mean you will also insult me... You have yet not seen the The real Raghavendra Rao and his power thats why you're saying this and its because you are still in that safe zone in which I have kept you. If Once you will enter in my world then you will get to know what I am in real.

Siya : is it ? Then when are you taking me to that world ?

Raghav : from my side it's never because you are not that strong enough to handle yourself after seeing it.

Siya : (frowns) sometimes you say that I am very strong... And sometimes you say I am not that strong.

Raghav chuckled seeing her...

Raghav : you are definitely the strongest girl I have ever came across siya but at the same time sensitive , innocent and pure hearted too who cannot see anyone in pain you're an angel in form of human...And in my world these things don't exist , instead of these one should be cruel , heartless , ruthless , tough , selfish , rough , violent and so on and I never want you to be like that... I just want you to be like before... The same siya whom I had met for the first time....

He said looking in siya's eyes who was already lost in his after listening all this from him... Both shared an eye lock...

After a minute they averted their eyes from each other...

Siya : Y.you can hire a personal nurse for you in that case... If you'll keep hurting yourself all the time I won't come and attend you every time.

Raghav : oh... didn't I became your personal nurse when you were sick ! I brought neem leaves for you and you can't do these simple things for me ?

Siya : Why should I ?

Raghav : because you are my wife !

Siya looked at him... Then again looked away...

Siya : o.only for few days... After that I have to go away then who...

Raghav : (cuts her) Who will let you go ?

She looks at him...

Raghav : (looks down) I m.mean... I will definitely complete my promise given to you.

Siya didn't said anything thing just got up to go and at the same time s/m also came out from the room , seeing her siya immediately went near her...

Siya : maa ! You don't want to talk to me , right ? Then don't ! But atleast tell me what the problem is ? Why did you all come back from the home ?

S/m : it's our family problem we'll sort it out. Outsiders needn't to be involved in this.

Saying this she leaves...

Siya : but I...

Raghav got up and walked towards siya but before he could say anything siya also leaves from there... He looks at his wounded finger...

Raghav : except this cut nothing was fake , whatever I said was true from my bottom of heart. You are indeed a very pure soul siya I won't let you go anywhere because I can't afford to loose valuable people like you to this selfish and cruel world. You are still in that illusion that everyone is like you and it's not true... But I also never want you to come out of this illusion because once you'll see the real side of this world you'll also become like others... and I never want this to happen that's why I want to keep you safe and protected away from this so that you remain just the way you are...

And for now you are sad because of me , right ? So I'll make sure to bring that smile back on your face... But before that I need to find out why your family came back here ? And i know who can tell me that !

In the evening ;

Raghav was sitting in the living room talking with azaad...

Azaad : sir , your idea is brilliant ! But...

Raghav stops azaad as riya came there and sees them...

Raghav : Riya ! The name I've choosen for you is perfect ! "The clingy girl ! " You have came here umpteen times since afternoon. Your aunt must have asked you to keep a watch on me , right ?

Riya : N.No ! I've come here because I want to know if you need anything.

Raghav : We do ! We badly need it ! We need privacy ! Should I ask her even for that !

Riya : okay , fine !

Saying this she goes and sits on a chair in the corner.

Azaad : sir , do you think if you'll do all this they will forgive Siya Madam ?

Raghav : of course not azaad ! Had it been so easy , I wouldn't have had to struggle so much. Come , let's go home and discuss it.

They were about to leave but before that siya's uncle came there...

Raghav : Mr. Vikram ! I am glad that I met you before leaving... I was about to ho home...

S/u : (cut him) Shh!!!

He silenced raghav indicating at riya who was looking at them only...

S/u : (acting) I... I don't know where I dropped my money...

He acts like his money fell down and while searching he went near the dining table and sat down hiding himself and gestures raghav to also come...

Raghav : y.yes... Your money ? Yes , just... Let me check..

S/u : where did it fell ? H.help me...

He also went towards him while acting to search money... And sat down beside him while riya was trying to see them...

Raghav : Your niece...

S/u : -Is very irritating. I know just ignore her.

Raghav : yes , that's what I am doing but what problem has come up suddenly ? Why did you all come back here ? What's the reason ?

S/u : I was trying to tell you that...

Vikram !

Hearing the voice They both looked up and found amrita standing with her arms crossed and suspicious look... Vikram gulped while standing and here raghav also stood up sighing out...

Amrita : vikram , what invisible money have you dropped that you haven't been able to find out for the last five minutes ?

Vikram : actually , I wasn't looking for my money ! I was looking for something else !

Amrita : what were you doing ?

Vikram : That... I will tell you but through Dumb charades !

Raghav looks at him in confusion...

Amrita : what !

Vikram : I mean I will act and you guess it !

Amrita : let it be I am not interested In your useless game.

Raghav : (in mind : I guess he's trying to tell me the reason for coming back here through dumb charades)

Vikram : only a few minutes , babe , we will have fun. Let's just try playing it !

Amrita : Fine tell me fast what I have to do ?

Vikram : you just try to guess what I am trying to say through my act.

He starts acting...

Vikram first showed him his index finger.

Raghav : yes , one word.

Vikram : Right !

Amrita nodded... Then he showed three fingers...

Raghav : th.. Three letters.

Vikram : correct !

Then he put his one hand forth and acted like applying something then pulling it with painful expression... Everyone looked at him in confusion...

Raghav : W..WAX.. Wax ! Mrs. Amrita it's wax.

Amrita : yes..Yes... I know !

Then he again shows his three fingers.

Raghav : three letters !

And Then he pointed on the first one...

Raghav : F.First letter !

He made a 'T' with his hand...

Raghav : T..Tax..Tax !

S/u : correct ! It's tax !

Azaad : but , sir , which tax ? Sales tax , income tax or property tax ?

Raghav : I don't know that.

S/u : A..Amrita dear why are you standing here ?

Amrita : are.. you just told me dumb...

S/u : (cut her) OFCOURSE YOU ARE A DUMB !

Amrita glared at him as others suppressed their chuckle...

S/u : YOU ARE BOTHERED ABOUT DUMB CHARADES ! We had gone to brother's house a while ago but he hadn't paid the property tax. That's why we came here back , right ? that house has been sealed. So , they are going to stay here lifelong ? No ! They'll never agree so have to find a solution for that , right ?

Raghav nodded...

Raghav : The property tax !

...........................

Siya : (on call) I still don't know what happened at home keerti , Maa is also not talking to me and its useless to talk to others. Raghav said that he will find out and tell me but he's not picking up my phone now. He's nowhere to be seen.

Keerti : should I go and find out ? I'll talk to rupal aunty.

Siya : No keerti don't get tense so late at night. I will check. Let me talk to azaad maybe he can help me.

While talking as she turned , her eyes widened seeing Raghav in swimming pool.

Siya : What the heck ! He ignored all my calls and is swimming here ! Keerti I'll talk to you later , first let me handle this cheater.

Keerti : okay.

Siya disconnects the call and goes to Raghav.

Siya : (anger) Raghav !

He looks at her...

Kindly Ignore the background

Raghav : Hey siya ! You here ? Do you also want to swim ?

Siya : Just Shut Up ! When did you come home and why didn't you tell me ? Why didn't you picked up my phone calls ? I have been calling you since so long !

Raghav : Relax. I just talked of a wife's duty and you started behaving like a wife.

Siya : oh please stop this nonsense and first of all tell me. Did you find out anything ? Did you got know what is the problem ?

Raghav : yes I got to know but right now I don't want to talk about it ! This is my relaxation time and I am trying to get rid of my entire day's stress because there should be space in mind tomorrow for new stress. So I don't want to waste my energy in talking.

Saying this he started swimming again and went to the other side of the pool.

Siya : (walking to other side) Raghav you... Dont put up a drama now say what happened or else...

Raghav : what will you do ? Actually I will hear you only if you request.

Siya gets annoyed by his actions. She wants to know what the problem is with her family but Raghav is not telling her what is happening... While she was getting irritated seeing raghav who was resting with his both the arms at edge of pool , an idea came In her mind...

Siya : Fine. You will not agree so easily , right ? Wait , let me teach you a lesson.

Saying this she bend down and started splashing water on him due to which raghav's relaxation got disturb...

Raghav : Hey... Crazy doctor.. stop! what are you doing ?... Stop !

Siya : Why ? what did you think you will relax yourself by troubling me like this ? Not so easy Mr. Rao...

Raghav also splashes water on her to which she also splashes more on him...

Siya : wait. Where are you going ? Why are you escaping from me now ?

Seeing Raghav swimming to the other end, she too gets up to move towards him but her foot slips due to the water and she falls into the pool... Raghav sees her and laughs...

Siya : Raghav , help me.

Raghav : why ? Few minutes before you were only going to teach me a lesson , right ? Now , what happened ?

Siya : laugh and taunt as much as you want. But please first save me I don't know to swim.

Raghav : Okay , wait. I am coming there...

Raghav approaches her and scoops her up in his arms and brings her out of the pool. Both were looking at each other as he rests her on the pool side lounge chair and covers her with towel.

She was quietly looking at raghav as he was staring at her angrily...

Raghav : (scolds) when you don't know to swim what was the need to go near the pool ? What if something would have happened to you ?

Siya looks down being embarrassed...

Siya : sorry.

Raghav : silly girl ! I didn't tell you about your family because I don't want to give you any tension. But fine I'll tell you now. Else again you'll jump In the pool.

They came back to your uncle's house because their house has been sealed.

Listening him Siya looks at him being shocked...

Siya : What !

Raghav : yes ! They didn't paid the property tax and deadline date crossed. They've locked up the house. But don't worry I will plan something.

Siya : property tax.

..............

*Siya sneezes*

R/m who was standing there while Raghav who was having dinner along with her looks at her...

R/m : what happened ? Why are you sneezing ?

She keeps her hand on her head and found her hair is wet.

R/m : siya , why did you bath at night ? You just got well , right ?

She was scolding siya while raghav who was sitting beside her controlling his laughter , laughs...

Siya glares at him while r/m slaps on his back making him stop...

R/m : Did I crack a joke ? Do you think it's funny , raghav ?

Raghav : You were talking about her wet hair that's why.

R/m : so what ? Will I need your permission to talk to my daughter-in-law now ? Siya , it's okay that you took a bath , it is warm today but don't take bath agar night from now on... You may fall sick.

Siya nodded positively while having her dinner.

Raghav : (jokingly) Exactly siya ! Do not take this risk. May be no one will come to save you next time. What if you'll drown ?

R/m : Does anyone drowns in shower ? Siya , He has gone mad.

Raghav : who's talking about the shower ? I'm talking about our swimming pool. What if she will drown there ? Moreover , who's such a hero in our family who will lift her in his arms and save ?

Listening him , siya's eyes widened as she glares at him to make him stop nodding her head negatively while his mother looks at them in confusion...

Raghav suppress his laugh seeing her face and continues teasing her...

Raghav : And that water...

R/m : Ah !

Siya immediately closes her eyes as she tries to warn raghav but mistakenly kicks r/m's leg instead of Raghav's.

Raghav : what happened maa ?

R/m : (looking down) someone has hit me ?

Listening her raghav sees siya and realises who it was , he laughs...

R/m : (twists his ear) again , you're laughing. Am I joking ?

Raghav : ah... I am not laughing... Maa please Leave...

She leaves him and then he also sneezes...

R/m : Both are sneezing ? What happened ? Say something... I am asking you both , right ?

Raghav : Maa , I am honest. I was swimming , that's why may be i got a cold ! But I do not know about others. There are many liers here.

Siya : whom did you call a lier now ? Maa , I did not wash my hair at night. I fell in the pool by mistake.

Raghav facepalms himself while siya bites her tounge as she realized what she just spoke...

R/m : (getting happy) OMG ! I can't believe it ! Were you both in the pool together ?

They both looked at her in shock...

Siya : N.No.. no... Maa ! You are misunderstanding. Raghav was in the pool and because of him I fell by mistake.

Raghav : (stood up) what ? Because of me ? What did I do ?

Siya : (stood up) What you always do ! Childishness !

Raghav : Hello , madam ! who told you to come near the pool ? I saved you. Childishness ? You're talking rubbish !

Siya : Again , childishness ! Due to his stubbornness I had to take the risk.

R/m : Again they started... ENOUGH !

They both stopped...

R/m : I am going... sit down and have your dinner ! Keep fighting ! Is that okay ?

Both : (glaring at each other) Yes , Maa !

She smiled and went from there happily speaking...

R/m : (excited) OMG ! I am still not able to believe , Both were together in the pool... Now I can call and tease our neighbour Mrs. Malti, that day she was talking alot about her son and daughter-in-law. Tomorrow when I will also tell her that my Raghav and Siya were together in the pool, she will burn to ashes with jealousy. It will be a lot of fun.

Well , I need to do something to get these two more closer... So that their hatred completely turns into love for each other... They both are blinded but I can see their chemistry... They both don't realise that they are made for each other. I will have to make them realize all this. Yes !

.....................

Azaad : what ! pest control ? That means pest control used against insects ? And I ? An exterminator , maa ? No maa not at all !

R/m : You'll not listen to me ? Do you not know who I am ?

Azaad : Yes I know... You are Raghav Sir's and also our mother !

R/m : Then ? Will you deny me ?

Azaad : I cannot do acting.

R/m : You do not need to do acting ! You just have to become an exterminator and spray perfume , saying that its medicines in all the rooms. Then I will make an excuse to send Siya to the Guest Room for tonight where raghav is there. Then they both will stay together. That's it. Until Raghav will not spend time with siya he will not realize her value. The bonding won't be formed.

Azaad : But sir will recognize me in no time !

R/m : We have this ! If you'll wear this he'll not be able to recognize you ! Wear it quickly.

Saying this she gives Azaad a pest control suit..

Azaad : But maa...

She asks him to wear it then went from there...

After sometimes ;

Azaad came in the hall dressed up as a exterminator...

Azaad : Maa ! What is all this ?

R/m : It's perfect ! Everything is good !

Azaad : Sir will recognize me in no time. Let's drop this plan , it's very risky !

R/m : It isn't risky. I will tell you when they'll come. Okay ? Come on.

Azaad : Maa ! Please try to understand.

R/m : I said that I will tell you when they will come here. Go ahead , do that.

Azaad : Maa please...

Then She saw raghav & siya coming downstairs...

R/m : They are coming , start... Go there... Start spraying...

Azaad quickly covered his face with mask and starts spraying meanwhile raghav and siya came down seeing this...

Raghav : What is all this , maa ?

R/m : There were too many mosquitoes and insects in the house... That is why I am getting pests control done for all the rooms.

Raghav : What was the need to spray these so late at night ? We could have done that in the morning.

R/m : I kept postponing it since many days so I got it done.

Here , azaad was standing all scared that anytime raghav would caught him. Raghav looks at him...

Raghav : Why are you standing like a statue ? Do your work !

Listening him azaad's hand started trembling in fear...

Raghav : if you don't know to do the work , why did you came here ?

Siya looks at him being irritated while r/m gestures azaad to continue his work.

Raghav : Okay. Now , I understood what's going on here.

R/m And Azaad looked after him in shock... Azaad gulped down in fear seeing Raghav looking at him suspiciously... And as raghav started walking towards him... he also moves back getting scared...

Raghav : (stops) why are you sweating so much ? You got the AC room here and so you're wasting time over here.

Siya : (scolds) Raghav ! He's not wasting the time but you're. Sir , you please ignore him and continue your work.

While siya scolds Raghav for scaring azaad , Azaad faints on the floor making trio shocked...

Raghav : Oh ! What happened to him ?

Siya : I think he got suffocated due to the smoke , so he fainted. Let me check...

She was about to go near him but raghav held her hand...

Raghav : No you will not !

Siya : Why ?

Raghav : I can't let you touch or go near any strange man !

Siya : What ! Raghav... You.. have you gone mad ? leave my hand !

Raghav : okay. Wait ! Let me check...

Siya : What will you check ?

R/m : You both may go ! I'll take care of him.

Raghav : But maa... How will you..

R/m : (cut him) I SAID , RIGHT ? I can take care of this guy you both go to Guest room !

Siya : Guest room ? But I will sleep in my room only ?

Raghav : It's My Room.

R/m : but today I have to get pest control done in all the rooms so you both have to stay together In one room i.e guest room !

Both : (shocked) What !

R/m : Yes !

Siya : but maa.. I can sleep in your room !

Raghav : Right ! Because already I've given my room to her and now I won't share the guest room with her. She can sleep in your room.

R/m : Raghav but in my room saumya is sleeping with me ! So how can she come there ? No ! You both are going to sleep in guest room , together ! And that's final ! Now no more arguments ! Go to the guest room both of you !

Siya : but maa this man...

R/m : Don't worry for him. I'll handle. You both can go and take rest.

Raghav : maa ! he...

R/m : I'll manage raghav ! Go !

They both looked at each other...

R/m : Go !

They both went in the guest room...

.....................

Raghav came out from bathroom and saw siya standing , talking to herself...

Siya : maa once again got me stuck with such an idiot !

Raghav : Excuse me , I am not an idiot but cute.

Siya : which foolish person said that you're cute ?

Raghav : foolish person ? No. Silly girl is better !

Siya : whatever it is...

Raghav : whoa , siya ! You are extra modern it seems , I like it.

Siya's eyes widened listening him , she picked up a cushion and throwed in his direction.

Siya : what was the need to disinfect the complete house. It would have been better if she did one room at a time. I can't tolerate him even for 10 minutes if I will stay with him all night in the same room , I will be found hanging from the fan by morning.

Raghav : for your kind information there's no fan in the room but , AC.

Saying this he throwed the cushion back on bed and found his hand wet , he calls his servant...

Raghav : SUBHASH ! WHERE'S MY TOWEL ?... SUBHASH !!!

Siya closed her ears hearing his loud voice...

Siya : he wants everything handy. As if he's so delicate and can't move ! He has so much tantrums as if he's a prince.

Raghav narrowed his eyes listening her... while she was blabbering , he walked towards her and held the hem/ pallu of her saree and wiped his hands with it...

Siya : Subhash ! Subhash ! Subhash ! What all will subhash do ? But no. He wants everything in his hands...

As he left her saree , She turned and saw his face still wet...

Siya : He can't even wipe his face also !

She then wipes Raghav's face with her saree and talks continuously. Raghav looks at her and smiles... then stops her from wiping his mouth. Siya realises what she has done and then take her hand back. Raghav and siya looked at each other then looked the other side. Feeling embarrassed she immediately went inside the bathroom...

Siya came in the bathroom and opened the tap to brush her teeth but there was no water...

Siya : There's a major plumbing problem in this house ! I'll check if there's water somewhere else...

Saying this she moved towards shower , she enters the glass enclosure and opens the shower tap but there also no water...

Siya : there's not even a single drop of water...

But suddenly the shower goes on and siya gets wet...

Siya : oh God ! From where this water came now ?

She tried to close the shower but it wasn't...

Siya : why it's not stopping ? Hey , stop !

Raghav who was sitting on bed working on his laptop heard her voice from bathroom...

Siya : Where the heck is the tap ?

She finally finds the tap and closed it...

Raghav : this girl has done something yet again.

He got up from the bed and went towards the bathroom and at the same time siya opened the door...

Raghav : Siya , what....

His eyes widened seeing her completely drenched from top to bottom... He immediately averted his gaze from her while she went behind the door and peeped from there...

Siya : T..the shower started by mistake so I got drenched.

Raghav : Are you a mermaid ? You play with water all the time ! Sometimes in the swimming pool , sometimes in the shower ! Do you bathe in the well in your house ?

Siya : HA ! HA ! HA ! Very funny... It was a nice joke ! I'll give you a crown for this after I come out. Now please call saumya and ask her to bring a fresh cloth of mine !

Raghav : wait ! I'll call her.

Saying this he goes near the bed to get his phone...

Siya : I'm also a complete idiot. I always goof up in front of him.

Here , raghav was calling saumya...

Raghav : Why aren't maa and saumya answering my calls ? Let me call azaad !

...........

Here azaad was having tea when suddenly his phone rang... He saw it was raghav , he got up and went to r/m who was in the kitchen...

Azaad : Maa ! It's Boss's call ! If I won't take it , he'll kill me ! What if there's some emergency ?

R/m : Both of them are adult if there's any emergency they'll handle it themselves. They need to learn to open up to each other so Don't dare to answer his calls !

Saying this she went....

............

Raghav knocked the door of bathroom... Siya peeped from behind it...

Raghav : siya , nobody is answering the calls ! Now even i dont know why ?

Siya : oh god , what do I do ? I'm feeling so cold in this wet clothes.

Raghav : I've an idea , just wait here.

Saying this he went towards his cupboard...

Siya : his ideas are what scare me the most !

Raghav came back with a bathrobe and forwarded her...

Raghav : take this !

Siya : what's this ?

Raghav : i could find only this for you in my wardrobe ! it's my bathrobe. Now wear it without any drama because if you will get sick mom will scold me !

Siya forwarded her hand to take take but didn't reached...

Siya : You turn around first !

Raghav : I see , when I lifted you in my arms in the swimming pool you didn't asked me to turn around then ?

Siya : Look ! Don't argue with me , just turn around !

Raghav turns around with the bathrobe.

Siya : Don't try to act over smart ! I'd told you , right ? I know judo karate !

Raghav : what have I done now ?

Siya : I had asked you to turn around not the robe !

Raghav sighed and forwards the robe to her while looking away but before she could take , he took it back... He again forwarded but as she was about to take he again took it back... Siya frowned...

Siya : what are you doing now ?

Raghav : what should we say to someone who helps us ? Thank you.

Siya : (angrily) Thank you !

Raghav : not with anger , say it with your heart.

Siya : Thank you.

Raghav : don't taunt me , say it lovingly...

Siya : look , this is how I can thank. If you want , give it to me otherwise let it be. Let me fall sick in these wet clothes. Let mother in law scold you !

Raghav : No !

He immediately gave her the bathrobe to which she smiled and said thanks closing the door *thud* on his face.

Raghav : This girl is absolutely crazy.

After sometime;

Siya came out from the bathroom wearing bathrobe and feels awkward, Raghav keeps starring at her with smile...

Siya : (sat on the bed) stop staring at me !

Raghav : w-who's staring at you ? I'm just checking !

Siya : (eyes widens) you're checking me out ? You are really shameless !

Raghav : I mean I was checking my bathrobe. I'm just wondering how it fits you so well ?

Siya : Alright ! He's full of excuses.

Raghav : what ? What did you say ?

Siya : nothing ! I'll sleep on the bed , you sleep on the couch.

Raghav : why ? You've created a big pillow border here just like that day , right ?

Siya : but the thing was different earlier. I was in the proper clothes not in any bathrobe and also you sleep shirtless.

Raghav : oh please , I had already told you that I'm not interested in you so stop imagining useless things. I will not sleep on the couch because I don't have any problem as I am confident about myself but if you think that you can't control yourself then go and sleep on the couch. Good Night !

Saying this he dimmed the light and laid down closing his eyes...

Siya : (in mind) He dozed off , really ? But I won't sleep , I can't trust this guy !

Raghav opened his one eye and saw her still sitting... He sighed out and turned to other side..

.................

"Mama ! Mavshi ! DOKYALA TAAP DEU NAKO !"

Raghav wakes up hearing Siya's weird talk in the middle of the night and turned towards her to see her talking to herself weirdly...