Ritik

I was walking with a heavy heart. My Devi is now completely changed. She has became like this because of me. I did so much wrong to her. She just suffered because of my one mistake.

I can't live without her. Yes, I'll do anything, I'll take whatever punishment she will give me. But I won't defeat until she forgive me.

He stop his train of thoughts and entered inside his room. Devi was sitting on bed holding a glass of half finished milk in her hand. He knocked on door to get her attention.

He came and stood infront of her.

" What is my punishment?" Ritik asked, Devi got up and cross her hands over her chest.

" You said to my mom that from now on your daughter is my responsibility on our wedding day right?" Ritik just nodded.

" Will you accept you punishment? With honesty no cheating." Ritik whispered a yes on her question.

" OK from today onwards you will sleep on floor." His eyes widen on her statement.

She took a step back and laid on bed. He was just standing looking at her figure.

" What?" She said looking at him who was just standing like a statue.

" Nothing." He took a extra blanket and making his bed on floor he lay down. He was just looking at her sleeping figure.

Ritik

I am happy that atleast you are with me. Just keep watching Devi, soon I will make you mine. Good night my love, my Jaan.

He smiled and pull the blanket over his head. Both draft to their dream land.

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Ritik felt water droplets fallen on his face. Being irritated by it. He opened his eyes. As soon as he opened his eyes he saw a angelic site infront of him. His Wife was drying her hairs with towel. She was wearing a light saree.

He was staring at her for a long time. When she fake a cough bring him into the real world. She was looking at him through mirror. Getting up he was about to walk towards washroom when she stopped him.

" Where are you going Mr.?" She raised her eyebrow.

" To washroom." He speak.

" Who will fold this blankets you used for sleeping?" Devi questioned crossing her hands over her chest.

He start to fold all blankets and kept them in cupboard. He then went to bathroom to fresh himself.

" Come down for breakfast." She shouted from outside and went down for breakfast.

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Everyone was happily eating while chit chatting. After a long time Desai Mansion was filled with laughs and talks. Anirudh was also happy, after Devi's comeback. Devi was acting the same with everyone.

But only Ritik know how much Devi has changed. He was just observing her. After their breakfast, Ritik went for college.

In afternoon Devi spent a good time to all family members.

" Devi?" Yamini whispered. She mumbled yes.

" Can I have talk with you alone?" Yamini asked to which Devi nodded as yes. Both came to Garden.

" Devi I know Ritik has hurt you very badly, and you have every right to get angry on him, punish him. But believe me my daughter he has changed a lot.

He used to stay calm but now when you came he again start to interact with us. He keep on punishing himself for his mistake." Devi looked at Yamini, her eyes was dull.

" Please try to move on, my son is suffering a lot, forgive him atleast for me. I can't see my son like this. I have seen him crying alone in his room.

He kept his pain and tears to himself. I can't see him like this. I beg you please forgive my son." Yamini join her hands infront of her, tears were built in her eyes.

" Shut up!!! Yamini." Hey looked at the back only to find Anirudh standing with the help of stick. He was looking angry.

With weak step he came infront of them. Both stand quickly.

" That brat has done so much wrong with her and you are taking his side. What he did was wrong, and only Devi has a right to do whatever she want with him.

Even if you aren't supporting her, it's ok. I'm always with my daughter." Anirudh put his hand on Devi's shoulder in a protective way.

Tears form in Devi's eyes. The fatherly warmth she only feel with him.

" Let's go child." Devi took him with her to his room. Yamini start to cry and fell on her knees.

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Devi was massaging Anirudh's feet. The room was filled with silence until Devi decide to break it.

" You shouldn't have talk with mom like this, she is upset now." Devi spoke out her thoughts.

" She deserve it, she should understand that her son did wrong with someone. She shouldn't support him in his wrong dids. She should advice you for forgiveness but pressuring you for her son's sake." The anger in his voice was clearly visible.

" But Dad......" Anirudh cut her words.

" Remember my child, if you forgive him easily. It is possible that he will do same thing in future. So you better teach him a good lesson so he won't even think to do something like this again.

Remember one thing that even if the world is against you, never think you are alone I'm always there for my daughter." Anirudh caress her hairs with love.

Devi felt warm after hearing his words. She never got love and care from her own father. It was not the first time she feel his father's aura. Anirudh has became her father not in just words but he has proven himself many times.

They both talk for sometime, when Devi decided to go for a walk with him. They went to nearby park. Both due of father and daughter was enjoying their day. First time Anirudh tasted the street ice cream which he first deny but Devi requested him a lot.

He hesitately ate the ice cream. He loved the taste. He enjoyed roaming around like a normal person without any security. He was always busy spending his time with his political parties rather then making memories with his children.

"Sometimes I feel guilty for not being able to raise my children. I was not there when Ritik took his step. I was not there Ira spoke her first words.

When it was first day of Ritik in school. Whenever they fell sick I want not there with them." Tears form in tears.

Sadness was spread on his face. He allow his tears to fall down.

" Dad, it's ok they all love you and most important they respect you." Devi said trying to calm him down. After sometime when he  calm after crying for few moments.

" Devi I want to tell you something." His voice was coated in seriousness. Devi nodded her head.

" But only in front of Ritik, it's your right to know about past. Child ." Devi furrowed in confusing hearing his words.Spending the left over time with each other both went to their Mansion.

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Ritik was convincing his mother who was crying hard. Her head was on his lap, stocking her hairs softly he was try to calm her down. Her eyes was swallon eyes. A rush of sadness ran down in his body. Looking at the miserable state of his mother, he was hurt.

" You shouldn't have take my side. You are crying because of me. Mom let me make everything right which I messed up." He didn't said anything to her when she was in her sense. She would have cry harder and he doesn't want her mother to blame herself.

He put her head on pillow and covered her with duvet. Kissing her forehead he went from there. He was about to entered in his room when a message pop sound ringed on his phone.

' Wait in my office.' It was Anirudh's message. He waited for Devi and Anirudh to come back. He stood up when he saw them entering in the office.

" Ritik and Devi both take a seat." Anirudh said and sat on his king size chair. Both Devi and Ritik looked at him but they obey him.

" I will tell you both about everyone which I know so gather yourselves." Hearing this both gulps down hard.

" Devi, when I fixed your marriage with my son you were 18 years old. I was completely knew the fact." Devi was shocked.

" The reason behind your marriage is not the hatred of your father towards you but it is something else." Anirudh's voice clearly indicate that he is disappointed but on whom?

What is the reason behind their marriage?

How will Devi punish Ritik?

To be continued........