Chapter 7
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**~PART 10~**
"I love you Riddhima" he whispered placing his hand on her cheek gazing soulfully into those green eyes fixed on him.
Riddhima felt her senses oddly disoriented as she stared into those deep grey eyes. It was as if he had cast a deep enchanted spell on her. All she could feel was him. Feeling his breath on her face she momentarily closed her eyes. He still held her face in his palms caressing her cheeks softly with his thumb.
"I love you sweetheart, its been coming from quite sometime. The first time I saw you, I admit I instantly was attracted with your attitude, your pluck, your way of life, your ideals, everything and ofcourse the remarkable beauty that you hold and grace with which you carry it. As days passed I grew to …..to like you, I knew deep down this is not mere attraction, its much more and now as I see it I can just give it one word, love. Riddhima I have fallen deeply under your spell. I want to love you Riddhima…..want you to be by my side forever. I want to share my life with you, I want that unbeatable attitude, that pluck in you, I…….." he sighed and touched his forehead to hers and gently tucked her strands behind her ear.
"I love you honey" he whispered again seeing her open her eyes and gaze back.
Why isn't she saying anything? What does she feel? Why is she isn't saying anything?? Armaan wondered restlessly as he continued holding her gaze.
Riddhima couldn't think of anything besides the words Armaan had just uttered.
"I love you Riddhima" swam around her and for the first time Riddhima felt lost. Lost at what to say, how to react. Love??? She had long forgotten the word, it was somewhere there, in her memory, some faint connections she had forgotten. Love was one word she had never uttered since joining FBI and no one even expected her to utter it.
As she continued gazing in his eyes Riddhima felt something stir, deep down in her, as though someone had awakened some alien feelings in her. Those feelings she had only dreamt to feel……..a dream she had forgotten or rather never looked back too.
Seeing her lost look Armaan stared at her restlessly. How was he supposed to decipher her response. Was she shy? Or taken back. He had been as gentle as possible, but he had to let these feelings out now. He couldn't hold back any longer. Being close to her and pushing away his evident feelings just didn't work from him now. And he was scared, to loose her. He didn't want this fairytale to end….he wanted to complete it. When she didn't move Armaan whispered.
"Riddhima, say something atleast……I am really sorry if I…." he broke off as she slowly placed her finger on his lips gently. Armaan looked up stunned.
Riddhima didn't know what made her silence him, but him apologizing for confessing his love to her didn't seem right to her. In any way……her mind was completely unresponsive to any other matter except Armaan. All she could feel was Armaan………..
"Armaan….." she let out a whisper as he gently kissed her fingers.
"Don't say anything Riddhima….if you don't want too…..just tell me this much…do you feel the same way as I do……..do you even feel one percent of what I do? Riddhima please…." Armaan urged her nodding slightly.
Riddhima continued staring at him as he waited expectantly. Her lips unknowingly quivered and she couldn't comprehend how to answer. She couldn't think straight. Given any other situation she would have acted immediately and responded. But today she had been rendered numb. This had been totally bizarre and unexpected.
Armaan sighed restlessly. What was he supposed to take her silence as. Will if she didn't feel anything she would have responded, she would have rejected him, she wouldn't have allowed him to come so close as he was, to hold her, to be so intimate. Maybe she needed a little more confirmation; maybe his sudden confession had taken her by surprise……maybe if he pushed her a little more she would confess, or atleast tell him what she felt.
He gazed at her face yet again and for the first time felt himself unable to control the sudden feelings aroused in him. He slowly bent forward and caressed her lips with his thumb. When she didn't object he brushed his lips against hers. Feeling her gasp lightly and yet not rejecting; his lips took hers in a soft exploring kiss. As their lips met in a soft yet passionate kiss Riddhima felt Armaan's hands trail down her back letting his finger running down her spine, she shivered slightly at his touch. The gentle passion swept over them, the embrace of his lips was unlike anything she had ever experienced.
Her smell, her taste, her very essence captivated his senses, telling his primitive mind that she belonged to him ;he thought deepening the kiss as he felt her responding. This was no mere attraction. It was much more, far more deep. His tongue pressed against her lips and she parted them without hesitation. He possessed her mouth with a sensuality that left her dazed and shaking as she leaned against him, unable to stand on her own as her fingers burrowed into his hair.
He released her unexpectedly; Riddhima lowered her eyes still trying to comprehend what had just taken place. She was still in a daze, she had never experienced love like this before. Armaan gazed at her for a moment and gently pulled her into a tender embrace.
"Riddhima" he whispered feeling her head against his chest.
"I love you" he stroked her hair gently lightly kissing her ear.
Riddhima knew she had already lost all senses to think. She followed her impulse and for the first time without giving a thought encircled her arms around his waist as he held her. Feeling her arms around him Armaan felt alive, the sudden spurt of joy he felt wanted him to jump. This only meant that she loved him. Yes!!! He hadn't forced her, coaxed her into anything. She hadn't rejected his kiss, she had kissed him back surprisingly and now molding herself into him she had proved she felt the same. Was a "I love you" so important from her he thought? Yes he was a little disappointed when she didn't respond to his words in the same manner. But didn't her actions prove that she loved him?
His arms tightened around her as he thought over. Yes he was right, she was taken aback by his confession and hence was too stunned to react. But she loved him………she will surely come along later and say those words he wanted to hear.
He pulled out of the hug and lifted her chin with his index finger. Giving a small swift kiss on her lips he kissed her forehead.
"I am sorry to shock you like this sweetheart but I had to tell you what I felt. Being near you and masking these feelings was getting a bit difficult, and I am so glad I took the initiative and told you."
Riddhima couldn't help but give a small smile as Armaan smiled deeply, his dimples setting in. he was happy, thrilled beyond words, she could see it on his face. For the first time Riddhima didn't want to say anything to spoil this moment. Now that the initial shock and the daze she fell in started wearing out Riddhima deep down felt the urgency to set things right. This had taken an entire wrong turn, her mind told her. Armaan had fallen for her, he didn't know the dangers around him, above all he didn't who she was…..she had to set it right. The gentle passionate storm Armaan brought with him had swept her off her feet but she couldn't live with him being in the dark…….her feelings…she would sort later, but right now, she stole a glance at his face glowing with happiness. She couldn't snatch this away from him…..but..
"Armaan…." She started speaking for the first time in these past few minutes.
"Riddhima no……don't say a word" he placed a finger on her lips and hugged her again.
"Its ok Riddhima I understand…." Pulling back he looked up.
"Umm we should make a move, the sun is almost high up. And I don't want you to look sun burnt on your very first date with me……"he winked as he muttered looking up shielding his eyes. Armaan firmly thrust his arm around her waist and looked at her. Riddhima was at loss of words….what was she to say?
"Date?' she looked at him questioningly.
"Honey till now you were being treated as my assistant, now as my girlfriend, my sweetheart…..see what it brings in your life….." he placed a gentle kiss on her cheek as they started to walk.
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Riddhima sighed as she entered her room. Armaan was downstairs going through some account files which needed his attention immediately. As he discussed it with the accountant Riddhima slipped upstairs to get a grip on herself. The morning's events swirled in her head as a dazed dream. What was going on, she couldn't possibly fall in love with Armaan. No……it would just ruin things. She was here to protect him and falling in love would complicate things much more.
And above all…….she sank on the floor resting her back against the bed as she thought. Armaan would go away….far away from her if she loved him, everyone did. No she couldn't fall in love with him by putting him in danger. She couldn't love anyone……..no she will tell Armaan straightaway…..yes.
Suddenly his dimpled smile flashed around her eyes. He was so happy. How could she break his heart….. and above all did she really want to break his heart??? Feeling tears roll down her eyes Riddhima glanced at her cell flashing indicating a call. It was Atul…
"Riddhima?"
"Yea…yes Atul.." Riddhima got up wiping her tears.
"I guess you didn't know this Riddhima, we didn't tell you because it wasn't necessary but now…."
"What is it Atul?" Riddhima asked feeling her panic rise.
"Riddhima there had been an FBI agent helping Anjali, we discovered who it was and we have imprisoned the person currently…."
"Atul who is it…."
"Riddhima we have imprisoned Muskaan"
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Okie part 10, um not too pleased with the way it shaped up, posted it anyways now as an update was due for a long time. Pls do leave ur views, will be looking forward to them eagerly!
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