Playing With Fire (Rishbala Fanfiction)

Chapter 23

(RK's POV)

   I decided to check on Dipali. I left Madhu at the table, making an excuse to use the restroom. I went towards Dipali's table, but found no one there. I called the waiter over.

"Where is the lady that was sitting there?"

"RK sir...she left a while ago."

"Oh..." I shrugged and went back to join Madhu.

   I was almost back when suddenly I heard Dipali's voice from the adjacent hall. What was she doing there? I peeked inside and saw the shadow of another figure next to her. That of a man. I tried to listen to their conversation.

"He's not getting close to me. No matter how hard I try!"

"Then try harder! Once he gets involved with you, Madhu will slowly grow a new hatred towards him. Then she will come back to me."

   Immediately I realized who it was. Armaan. That's all I needed to hear. Now I needed to execute my own plan, and I would use his own plans to accomplish that. I chuckled to myself, and left from there. Dipali stepped out, composed herself, and left the restaurant from the back door. I went back to Madhu.

   She greeted me with a smile and rushed to hug me. I was taken aback.

"What happened Madhu?" I said.

"Nothing. Can't I just hug you?" She pouted.

"Of course you can." I held her close to me. "By the way....do you want to play another game of revenge?"

"Huh? Another one? You aren't serious, are you?" She looked up at me.

"I am. I'll explain later. Is that a yes or a no?"

"We'll see."

(Madhu's POV)

   RK dropped me home. I found two bodyguards outside my front door.

"Hello ma'am." They said in unison. I looked at RK.

"What is this?" I said, confused.

"You can never be too careful. I don't want that bast**d to touch you again." He said. "That's why these two are here."

"But...RK." He put his finger to my lips.

"Madhu....your safety matters a lot to me." He said. He kissed my forehead. "Good night, my jungli billi."

"Good night RK." I hugged him and went inside. Trishna pounced on me as soon as I walked in.

"Sooooo....how was the date?" She fluttered her eyelashes. I rolled my eyes and smacked her cheek playfully. "Please tell me Madhu!!!!" She begged. I blushed on thinking what to tell her.

"Come with me." I dragged her to our room. I told her of our beautiful night together. She got excited when I told her about the kiss.

"Is he a great kisser?" She asked. I smacked her with a pillow. "No wonder you are blushing strawberry red Madhu..." She teased. "You look so happy now! And I'm happy for you."

"Thanks didu." I hugged her tight. Malik cleared his throat. He was standing at the doorway.

"My daughter is finally smiling again." He said. He came up to me and hugged me. "I'm so happy for you beta."

(RK's POV)

   Anu kept pestering me with her talks while I formulated a text for Madhu. I didn't want her to remain in the dark about this plan. We were on this together.

"Rishu please tell me about your date!!!!!!!! Please?????!!!!" She said.

"No." I said, mockingly smirking at her. She glared at me.

"Fine...I won't talk to you then." She crossed her arms and moved to the other couch, back turned to me.

"Anu stop behaving like a child." I began to say. She didn't budge. I sighed. "Fine....but later."

   She perked up and smiled. Then she ran to me and hugged me real tight.

"Thank you Rishu!!!" She exclaimed, then ran off to do other things.

(Madhu's POV)

   I was finally left alone to change. I dressed in a comfy nightgown and sat down on my bed. Malik was reading a book and Trishna was putting on nail polish. My phone buzzed beside me. It was a long text from RK. I opened it and read. A whole plan was present there. I shook my head after reading...then answered.

"Will this work? It's seemed risky." I replied.

"All my plans work." He replied. "Don't worry Madhu....soon he will be far behind us."

"I hope so." I messaged back.

"Besides....what is a relationship without some drama?" He messaged.

   I laughed to myself. This guy was insane. But I still loved his insanity.

"Goodnight Madhu. I love you." He said.

"I love you too RK." I replied. I fell asleep to beautiful dreams of the two of us, just the two of us.

(Next day...)

   RK picked me up to go to the studio. Today was the first day of the plan.

"Let's see your acting skills again, biwi."

"Biwi?!" I said.

"You will be my biwi soon....might as well get used to it now." He nudged my shoulder. I blushed.

"You will kill me with your pink cheeks one day." He said. I giggled.

   He laid his hand on top of mind and entwined his fingers with mine. His deep black eyes bore into mine. We lost ourselves in each other's gaze. I couldn't stop myself from blushing. I had craved for this kind of love for years.

   We reached the studio, and spotted Dipali entering as well. RK winked to me and led me inside, holding my hand.

"Ready?" He asked.

"I guess so." I said.