Akash pov

1 week later............

"where is Riya ? " i asked mom as soon as i entered in my parents house, " still the same" she said in low voice " she had not altered a word only gives nod, i made her eat and sleep a few minutes ago" mom told me, her eyes filling with tears.

I sigh and hugged her " we should give her time" i said to mom "it's already been 1 week, I'm worried about her health" she said looking at me

"ill go check up on her" with that said i moved toward her room.

Opening the door i saw a small fragile figure curled on the bed.

I sat beside her slightly brushing my fingers on her cheeks, i could clearly see her tear stricken face.

Right now Riya is staying with mom since i and dad were busy with last ritual of grandma, and i know she needs motherly comfort right now.

Its been a week and Riya was the same. she had not spoken a word, only crying herself to sleep, she hardly had a proper meal . Closing my eyes, i took a deep breath

I was above to leave when i heard Riya's voice "Akash" i looked down at her " go back to sleep Riya, i just came to check on you" i told her stroking her hair.

Her eyes were red and swollen from all the crying she had done, her overall face was pale gently running my fingers through her hair i trace my fingers under her eyes.

A knock on the door startled Riya, we both looked at the door

"Riya, good that you are awake. Why don't you both join me and your papa outside to get some fresh air? " mom said coming into the room.

She smiled at Riya" Riya please join us you will feel better "

Nodding slightly Riya got up. Mom left us alone.

I helped Riya out of bed, and told her to get fresh then we'll go together.

She didn't said anything just went to washroom.

I sat on edge of bed thinking how to bring her smile again, i should take her out I thought.

Soon Riya came out her face looked fresh now but was still red due to crying.

Standing up i went towards her,

"Shall we go Riya? "i asked her tucking some strands which were falling on her face.

" yes" she whisper.

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Right now me, Riya, mom and dad we all were sitting outside in lawn.

As we were taking sips of coffee, dad looked at Riya,

"Riya, you like reading why don't you explore some of the books from my library "dad said to Riya

" yes Riya dad has very good collection in his library you will enjoy it".

Riya looked at dad and nodded her head " i will papa" she said.

"Riya " dad said again" you know my daughter-in-law has a beautiful smile"

"you know i read in one of the book that those who have left this world don't go anywhere they remain with us like shadow"

" so you're grandma is with you and right now she must be sad looking at you, remember how happy she was last time you met her"

Riya nodded vigorously tears running down her eyes " she always wanted you to be happy"

" Yes, papa ma always wanted to see me happy, i will fulfill her wish"

"That's like my Riya" mom said with a big smile

Seeing Riya smile again made my heart at ease.

I turned to dad " dad i should leave now i have work to complete" i told dad he nodded.

"Riya come " taking Riya to her bed i tucked her in bed stroking her hair.

" don't think too much love " i said" sleep " i kissed her on forehead, when i pulled back i saw some color returns to her pale cheeks.

Once i made sure that Riya is fast sleep i drive back to my penthouse, emerging myself in work which was pending for weeks.

Next morning i woke up early i wanted to meet Riya before going to office so i got ready quickly and headed towards my parents house which was 15min drive.

Entering into house i was hit with aroma of my favorite food paratha's i headed straight towards kitchen.

mom was teaching some dish to Riya they didn't notice me. I smiled at both.

"What's going on" i asked both their attention was turned to me now.

"good morning son" mom said,

Keeping my bag on table i entered the kitchen, opening the lid of some containers i looked for my favorite dish " were are paratha's" i said with flown on my face

I kissed mom on forehead "morning my beauty" i tease her, i know dad calls her beauty.

"Akash, " she said in warning tone " why don't you tease your wife since she asked me to teach her your favorite food ".

Upon hearing this i quickly came to Riya's side, " really " i asked she didn't looked at me.

" ill go call your dad " mom said and walked out of kitchen maybe to give us some privacy.

Once mom i left i took some orange juice from fridge and drank it.

I thought of teasing Riya some more i missed the red color on her cheeks.

I walked to her and stood behind her making sure that i touch her back. instantly i got reaction from her as she shivered.

" you didn't answer me " i said near her ear, i could see that her breathing got heavy.

" I... Was.. I" she was trying to say something breathlessly.

"hmmm" her face was red like tomatoes by now, she was wearing light yellow dress which had low neck from back which gave me a view of her milky smooth back taking the advanced of it, I blew some air with my mouth on her back to her neck, she shivered visibly.

She was clutching the kitchen counter tightly, and i wonder if this is her reaction right now, What will be her reaction when i do actually things with her?.

Laughing lightly i turned her around to me, she was avoiding looking at me so i hold a chin and made her look at me.

Tucking some hair behind her ears "relax Riya, i was just teasing you" i said to her slightly brushing my thumb over her red and warm cheek.

"but if you want to know more about me you can ask me " i said again with teaching tone.

If possible she she got even more red, she was looking at me with all shyness in her eyes.

Suddenly she licked her lips and started biting them. Drawing my attention to them.

God this girl is going to kill me one day, with my thumb i pulled her lip out.

She breath loudly, her eyes going wide, only i know how badly i wanted to kiss her.

Before i can do anything future, mom's voice startle us.

"ok love birds, no romance in my kitchen, so come out your dad is hungry ".

Riya pushed me and practically ran out of kitchen.

I smiled at her, i should take her home today i thought.

While having breakfast dad suggested that i should take Riya to office has she will not get bored at home and she is brilliant at her work.

"would you like to join the office again Riya "? Dad ask.

" yes papa, i want to work " Riya agreed with dad, i have no problem with Riya working in fact if she comes with me to office she will br close to me all the time.

" OK Riya, you can join office whenever you want, but i thinking you should join after 2 weeks since ill be leaving for Singapore to finalize a deal"

Riya looked at me as if she was trying to say something, but just nodded her head.

"why don't you take Riya with you to Singapore "? Mom asked me.

I sigh" i wish i could mom, but I'll be busy all the time and i don't want Riya to leave alone in unknown country " mom understood my concern.

" yes later you can go somewhere else, for your honeymoon " dad said.

" right " i said, and saw that riya had turned all red we all laughed at her.

Saying goodbye to all i headed to office.

But when i reached my car i heard Riya calling me from behind.

I saw Riya, holding my lunch box in her hand.

She forwarded it to me. Taking it i was about to go but saw Riya playing with her fingers, she does that when she want to ask something.

Coming closer to her i put my hands on her arms and asked " what it is Riya?, you want anything?"

" Akash, i... Wanted to visit my apartment, i wanted something which belong to ma" she said nervously.

" ok, why don't you come with me right now I'll drop you there "

" won't you get late " she asked me.

Smiling at her" i always have time for you " i told her.

I guided her to car, since Riya's apartment was far i was busy on phone with my secretary, since i had important meetings with international clients.

Finally we reached

" Riya, i wish i could come with you but i have important meeting, I'll l send the car again when your finished call driver to pick the things and go to moms house, ill come in evening to pick you, ok? "

She nodded her head again" its ok " she said and was above to go but i stopped her.

" remember what dad said? " i asked

She smiled at me " i won't cry don't worry focus on your meeting"

Giving her a quick hug i sat in car and ordered driver to start.

After 10 minutes i received a call from my secretary informing that the international client have on landed on India since some emergency at their office so the meeting was canceled.

I thought there was no use in going office now so i told driver to take back to Riya's apartment.

On reaching near her building i called Riya but she did not pick up the call so i went to her apartment.

I opened the door but what i saw made me see red.

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