Riansh FF: BROKEN

Chapter 1

Okay, so this story starts at the point when Riddhima came to know of Ragini being alive and assumingly wants to reveal it to Kabir.

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Pacing to and fro in her room, Riddhima had been left confused wanting to talk with someone about the doubts she was having about Vansh not being a criminal. Kabir sent her to find out about his criminal activities and contacts but living with him for all this while she hadn't been able to find anything to prove Kabir's claims. At the times when she thought she had found something of concrete only later realized and was proven terribly wrong. There were times she failed to realize why did Kabir choose her, a nontrained civilian for such work. She couldn't even talk about it or share anything about her conflicting thoughts and emotions with anyone besides Kabir himself and even with him, there were things she couldn't share or talk about. One of those things was her recently budding feelings for her husband. A husband she never dreamt of, a marriage she never wanted, and yet here she was wondering was this mission in a way was just a means to bring her and Vansh together? She did not know but right now there was something important she desperately wanted to discuss with someone. At this moment there was only one person who can understand her, Kabir, yet she doesn't know whether she can or not, should she or not trust him. Recently she had been feeling something off about him. shrugging her thoughts aside she picked her phone up and tries to call him. Kabir on the other hand who was in the bathroom wasn't able to attend the call. Riddhima tries again, and on the second attempt Kabir picks it up. Just when she was about to speak she saw Vansh coming there, knowing that Kabir on the other end was waiting for her to speak, trying to make Kabir understand why she called without Vansh noticing it, Riddhima quickly says, 'Ragini is alive' and cuts the call leaving Kabir shocked.

Kabir immediately calls Anupriya to inform her about it and asking her to meet him unknown to both of them Vansh left for the office while Riddhima left VR Mansion to speak with Kabir and gets shocked seeing Anupriya with Kabir.

"Mom, Riddhima just called me. She said Ragini is alive."

Anurpiya: This girl is making you a fool to save Vansh. If Ragini was alive, why would Vansh do the shradh? (shradh a ritual done for the dead in hindu custom)

Kabir: No, mom. Riddhima never lies about such things. I know her. If she is saying Ragini is not dead, then we need to find her and kill her. Therefore, we can put the blame of the murder on Vansh.

Anupriya: Does Riddhima know where she is?

Kabir: No, mom. But looks like, Vansh is protecting her. To safeguard Ragini, he said she is dead! That says, even today Vansh loves her. What he doesn't know is Riddhima is also a pawn like Ragini.

Riddhima is in shock after what she heard from Kabir. So, the secret child of Anupriya is her Kabir. Or say, the Kabir whom she trusted so much. Yes, she said she is not in love with Kabir. However, once she loved him. This mission and wherever she is today is because of that love.

At the moment, Riddhima felt like the only person she could trust is Vansh and reaches the VR Mansion. She gets to know Vansh was in the study and runs to meet him, then again she faces another shock.

Angre: How is the plan going on Bhai?

Vansh: Riddhima fell into our trap Angre

Angre: Such a fool she is! She is thinking you love her!

Vansh: Love and that orphan? Never. Since day one I know Riddhima is working with Kabir. Kabir never loved Ragini. He used her to take revenge on me. I love Ragini. Ragini is mentally unstable because she learned the truth of Kabir. Ragini should be my Queen, but I kept her in a shady room and portrayed her as dead because I want her to be alive and be safe. When I got to know Kabir loves Riddhima, I felt I need her. I need to give the same pain. I felt Kabir would come to rescue Riddhima while I was playing her. But, Mrs D'Souza flopped everything and tried to kill me. That's when the whole plan changed. Riddhima is a girl who doesn't fall for money or luxuries. Being a waif, she needs love. So Vansh has showered with love and care. See today, where she is!

Angre: Amazing game Bhai.

Vansh: I told you Angre, to win something big we need to make the enemy feel like they are winning first. Art of war. Today, Riddhima trusts me. She loves me. She is protecting me from Kabir. Stupid girl!

Angre: Until when you will be doing this?

Vansh: I need to see Kabir in tears. Looks like, Riddhima didn't break up with him. But, once she does, I will confront him and will put a check to Kabir and Riddhima.

Angre: What are your plans for Riddhima bhai?

Vansh: She will turn into another Ragini because of my betrayal. I hate cheaters and yet I'm cheating on her because she deserves it due to Kabir.

Riddhima was shocked and didn't know what to do. She walks away from the VR Mansion. She has faced the two biggest betrayals today. One has used her to satisfy his greed while the other is using her to complete his revenge. Riddhima laughs hysterically, while tears were pouring through her eyes. She never asked anything from God other than for a partner who can stand with her. With whom she can share her whole life. She knows, in life, one needs to be prepared for ups and downs. Yet, she never thought she would be facing such betrayals. Does she even deserve this? First, her parents abandoned her. Why? She doesn't know. Now, she trusted two men and both played her. They played so well that she fell for both of them.

At present, she doesn't know what her destination would be. Seeing the roadway, she remembered how she was left at an orphanage. Maybe she belongs to this road. Maybe since the beginning, she is not fit to be part of anyone's life or family. She was broken. No wings to fly. No tears left to cry. No smile on her face. She is a living person with no soul. 

Written by: Abhyudaya Karamchetu 

Contributed by: Ankita Singh aka me 

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For the nonhindi readers, a few terms and words that would be used in the story ahead here is the meaning of it.

Bhai /Bhaiya/Bhaiyu(derived from Bhaiya) is the brother in Hindi. Mostly the elder brother is addressed as Bhaiya or at times Bhai as well out of respect or at times younger brother as well affectionately.

Bhabhi is the sister-in-law in Hindi. Addressed to the wife of the elder brother.

Chacha/Chachu is the uncle aka younger brother of father. 

Chachi is the wife of uncle aka Chachu, the younger aunt.

Bua the sister of your father and your aunt.

Dadaji/Dada/Dadu  are addressed to your grandfather from your father's side aka father's father.

 Dadi addressed to your grandmother from father's side aka father's mother

Similarly, Nanaji/Nana/Nanu are your grandfather from your mother's side aka your mother's father.

Nani addressed to grandmother from mother's side.-

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