Part 14

PART 14

When life is calling u...happiness is calling u...love of your life is calling u

look ahead as turning back isn't necessary...isn't needed

Live in present and think about future as past is nothing but just a long lost paper

-Dairy pg 100 (last dairy entry gosh i am feeling bad i loved writing them down)


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Seeing the sight infront of her, Ridhima gulped...as she looked at Minnee more and moreshe couldn't help but wish she had turned down her request...last nightwhen Minnee asked her to come in the morning she never thought thisscene would occur in front of her as they is only one thing she issacred of, that is Dogs...even her best friend cum family Anjalicouldn't separate this fear from her

Few steps ahead of herMinnee sat on the rock with one puppy sitting in her lap and two dogsaround her...one dog licking her hand as she feed them food which likeeveryday she brought for them

It was her daily schedule to spendsometime with these dogs which lived in the hostel watchman's cottageshe remembered Minnee's words which she heard a min back

"Heycome on" hearing Minnee she shook her head seeing how she waspatting...rubbing the other dog's stomach as he turned over to settledon her leg while the puppy slept in her lap

"They are my bestfriend, always there for me" pausing she looked at Ridhima who stillwas standing at a little distance which she was used to as her own dad,Armaan wasn't much fond of dogs too, but she couldn't complain as sheknew the reason why he wasn't fond of them...he had a valid reason shealways reminded herself...yrs back when a stray dog had bitten her,from that day Maya and Armaan somewhere were always against them that'sthe sole reason she never told Armaan about these dogs but she neverknew he knows about them, being away too he always kept an eye on her,always kept himself updated about her life

Kissing the puppy shesmiled seeing him squirmed in his sleep as she gently fondled its neck,kissing and playing with it remembering the fun she always had withthem...the long talking session she has with them, they were the oneswith whom she probably confided everything whatever thought came to herlittle heart and she knew that they understood her each little secretwell enough...she told them even the things which she couldn't say toArmaan, her father and her friend too...a friend who did everything forher...things which her own father couldn't do also

HesitantlyRidhima walked towards them sitting down but still maintaining thedistance but somewhere felt the fear was dying as she saw Minnee andher set of friends closely...saw the puppy expressions changing as hestill was in deep slumber and she understood he was dreaming because ofwhich she couldn't help but wonder what dream must be playing behindhis closed eyes

And as time passed she seemed more relaxed andunderstood how strong and delicate Minnee actually is...talking withher one thing she was sure was Minnee very well knew Armaan and she aregoing around and soon going to get married soon which made her wonderhow easily she took everything

And somewhere down the line shefelt a strong bond growing with Minnee too which aroused a new set ofquestions for her 'does she too fells the bond??...has she accepted heras her mother??' but remembering Minnee words "your as special to me asdad is because i know your special to him, important to him " she spoketo her awhile ago she smiled but promised to herself that one day shewill rephrase the sentence as she wanted to be special to her notbecause she was important to Armaan


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Smilingto himself he looked at their wedding picture displayed on his mobilescreen as he slowly intertwines his fingers with hers, reveling in thewarmth and softness of her hand as her fingers feel impossibly smalland delicate against his

Pulling her closer he looked at thedreamy smile resting on her face as she was asleep on their way toSwitzerland for their honeymoon

As time passed he gazed out ofthe window...they were surrounded by dark clouds and were floating inthe air but to him the dark clouds was actually their past, the pastwhere they were separate from each other and the plane was a shellwhich they found few weeks back and now the shell has covered them, wasprotecting them and was taking them to their destination...destinationwhere they would be alone and nothing would be between them...as hisdimples deepened he promised himself he would make sure they stuck toeach other in such a way that there is no room between them not even athin line of air comes between them from now on after all they aremarried now

And then remembering their simple yet beautifulwedding they had today at the temple he continued smiling forgettingthe minute back thoughts he had regarding the cloud and etcstuff...they both disliked the elaborate ceremonies, it was just notneeded as all they needed was each others presence in each others lifethis time forever plus they had Ridhima's parents, Anjali, Atul,Muskaan, Minnee and few others who always wished and wanted them to behappy, wasn't their presence enough?..."today was the day we waitedlong and wanted even longer, a long lost dream got fulfilled today" hemumbled planting a peak on her edge of her forehead before closing hiseyes to sleep as he knew tomorrow was going to be another day...anotherday where his more dreams will get fulfilled and slowly all his NOtheir dreams will get fulfilled for sure this time


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"Whathappened?" as she gently asked he couldn't help but laugh rememberinghis conversation with Minnee a min back...they had called to check onher, how is she doing after settling into their suit cum cottage whichwas surrounded by snow capped mountains which enveloped them or ratherthe cottage on all sides...the milky clouds were looking more beautifulas gelled with the snowy mountains...and the two-three streams aroundtheir small cottage added a special beauty to the whole serene...it wassheer paradise or even more than that as they wondered are they stillon earth or they were far away from mother earth

"We are bannedfrom calling again, she will trash her phone if she sees our callagain" hearing him she laughed as this is what she had expected from anindependent Minnee...guessing Minnee was easy for her now as today shecould proudly say Minnee is equally to close to them...they both sharethe same repo with Minnee

"As of now next few days we shouldjust enjoy as per her advice and anyways Angie, Atul are there to takecare of her" he said as they sat in the car off for some sight seeingas per Ridhima's wishes which he just couldn't refuse...he wanted tofulfill her each wish from now on, right from the smallest one to thebiggest one...all her wishes, dreams should be fulfilled was now hisdaily agenda

"That will not be needed, she knows how to takecare of herself very well" kissing his cheeks reassuring she remarkedas he hugged her and she leaned her head on his crafted chestindescribably happy being with him that too alone


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"Youknow i love the feel of snow, the cold breeze...its been so long sincei have been to a place which is covered by snow" feeling the happinessdripping from her voice he smiled as this is what he wanted andexpected...he remembered how much she had loved the snow fall inNainital yrs back when they had first meet and that's why he selectedthis place for their honeymoon as it was sheer paradise...nature'sparadise

Resting her head on his shoulder she gazed around the entire place which looked like a bed made up of white snow

Itwasn't snowing now but was getting cooler and dark too...the cold clearbreeze was hitting her which made her purple Saree cling to her as sheshivered but at the same time she relished the feeling too...plussomewhere she was still feeling warm inside...warm which he had filledwith his love

"Armaan lets build a snow-man" as she eyed himwith her silly request he couldn't help but laugh and smiletogether...last few weeks he had seen a total change in her, she lookeddefinitely happy but at the sometime she behaved just like a teenageror sometime like a kid...it was like she was transformed into somethingelse only which seemed beautiful to him as this transformation hadbrought the Ridhima he had meet in Delhi

"Why are you laughingand smiling? Come lets build a snow man" pulling him along she lookedaround calculating how huge she will build the snow man

"Honeyare you sure you want to build a snow man in this thin Saree that tooknowing how cold the weather is" he flashed his deep smile as he triednot to laugh seeing how eagerly she was glancing around wondering whichspot is the best for building her snow man

"Armaan please"hearing her he looked at her getting completely wrapped into theactivity...so lost into her work that for a second he thought she musthave forgotten she wasn't alone and he was standing a little awayadmiring her...as he starred her more and more happiness shimmered inhis eyes seeing her build nose, eyes, fat belly everything slowly andperfectly...having fun, enjoying

Seeing how her hair clip was inher mouth now and she began untying and untying her hair still starringat the snow man she just build trances of mischief landed in him...orrather her child like mischief traveled upto him

Bending down picking piling up some snow into a ball shape, throwing the snow ball on her

"Bullyeye" he announced throwing his hands up in a winning manner as he sawthe standing stunned...angry on him but he couldn't stop grinningseeing her face was almost red specially her nose..."was it because shewas angry" he thought "or the chilly weather who should be blamed" butbefore he could conclude a snow ball hit him right on his face exactlyhow she wanted

And before they knew there was a snow battletaking place between them...both were pretty good at their aims...theirlaughter spoke volume, expressing their happiness in this silly fighttoo...running around to safe themselves from each other they found theyboth were getting no where as it wasn't that easy to run in snow...andthey landed up falling, tripping again and again but enjoying thefruitful movement

Atlas feeling exhaust she feel against him and as both of them sat down on the snow feeling the coldness beneath them

Puttingthe hood of her jacket she rested her head on his shoulder feeling coldas he placed his arm around her but as a movement passed she took somesnow and slid it down the back of his neck before making a run for herlife

"I don't believe this u did it again...I m not gonna leaveu" he yelled as he ran after her after brushing himself...loving themischievous wife hearing her challenge to catch her if he could

Witha speed of light...wind he was just behind her...she was a great runnerbut certainly he was far better...almost within seconds he picked herup, twirling her around...tickling her on her bare waist

"Caught u" as he whispered she felt his laughter on her neck as he pressed her closer to him

"Armaan I was just kidding" she nervously replied as they both fell down on the snow beneath the starry sky

Asshe was laid beneath him he knew they perfectly complemented eachothers...his powerful body against her delicate one...nothing

Feeling she was going numb because of the cold he smiled whispering "do you want me to warm you??"

Layingstill there color darkened her cheeks as realization penetrated insideher understanding his true meaning...his suggestion


"Armaan" he chucked laughing seeing how playfully she was hitting him now


"Yourbeautiful when you blush" he whispered in her mouth as he kissed herwith undying passion caressing her bare waist, accepting her soft moansas an open invitation


Running his thumbs slowly sensuallyover her soft bare skin...her waist...neck...all over her he felt shewas sinking into his arms as he kissed her neck, shoulders, slowlygoing down his lips made smooth circles on her body increasing hermoans of pleasure as she too pressed herself harder to him


Inthe lonely valley...on the snow her body arch towards his as he carriedher to the bed...as they were laid on the soft bed together as theytried to mold themselves into each others

as movements she found her hands tangled in his hair as she permittedhim to take her into a different night....night which would bebeautiful...night where desires would be fulfilled as she felt a heatsurged through her body at his each touch and kiss

his each little gesture made desires stronger...desires she would neverexperienced before flamed through her body...through her soul...throughher heart which beats for him only

and soon they were tied...entwined on the white sheets of the bed theyslept in each others arms drowned in each others love, in the mutesound of their love hoping together that time would go on forever andthis movement would never cease

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~~a year later~~

"Your late" she muttered angrily as she saw him sitting next to her

"Sorryi don't know how to charm our superior to get my way" whispering backhe chucked seeing she angrily looked ahead at Minnee who just startedher act as she was the main lead of the play their school wasconducting this year

"Sorry" hearing him whisper once again shesmiled as he was right she used her charm so that she doesn't get anyflight today and she could be with Minnee throughout the day

Asthe play ended Minnee walked towards the chairs they had occupied witha big smile playing on her lips while Armaan withdrew his foot whichwas playing havoc with her foot during the play, making herblush...smile

"You were brilliant" Ridhima announced as they nowwalked towards the exit after almost meeting almost 15-20 people whopraised her daughter Minnee..over the yr she had taken Maya's place inMinnee's life or rather created a similar place for herself too

"Iwas just thinking...how lucky it was that Mumbai base faced problem n igot transformed to Mumbai base" hearing him she smiled as it was truehis just one decision changed their life or else she wouldn't have meethim again...and if she couldn't have meet him then...signing shestopped her thoughts as they wasn't any need to think on those lines

"I agree" she mumbled feeling the small peak on her cheeks she just received from him as a another token of their growing love