Chapter 7

Recap: everyone at malik mansion waiting for the interns to arrive. Back in 2008..

 

Part 6

 

The interns were in the locker room after a long and tiring day. They had all planned to go over Armaan's house and watch Slumdog Millionaire. All of them were just recollecting their possessions from their lockers. Armaan was leaning on his locker waiting for the others. Atul was busy staring at Anjali who was pretending to be reading some files but knew atul's firm gaze on her. Rahul and Muskaan were standing hand in hand looking at something on Rahul's Mobile.

 

Ar: Hurry up guys. Champ, gives it a rest once in while. Don't you get tired of staring at Anjali all the time? Armaan smirked as everyone looked up at him in disbelief.

 

At: Mere bhai, I have just got a licence to stare at her full time. Do you really think I won't use it to the full benefit? Atul laughed as everyone joined in. They all started to move towards the door and Just Riddhima was closing her locker door as Armaan said "Really champ, can't believe it. Even I get tired of staring at Riddhima all the time" Everyone had moved out by the then so the only person who head Armaan was Riddhima and he did not realize this as he had his back to her.  Armaan only realized when he saw a certain figure sweep past him and head for the door. It was Riddhima. As it finally clicked to Armaan that Riddhima had heard him and no way had she took it as a joke.

 

Ar: Oh shit? Riddhima!!!

 

Riddhima turned back with her lips pursed together and her face. She gave him a hard stare and stormed back out again.

 

Ar: Oh man... how worse can this day get??

 

In the car, Riddhima did not speak to Armaan once. None of the others noticed as they were in the back seat and all chatting.

 

Armaan attempted to talk to her but she gave him way too much attitude. They all reached Armaan's house and everyone got out before Riddhima and armaan did. Riddhima got out and tried to walk but Armaan caught her hand.

 

Ar: Riddhima? pumpkin, come on it was only a joke? Come on yaar!! (Riddhima refrained from making any eye contact with him.) Fine? have it your way. I'll prove it you. He left her there and followed everyone inside.

 

They out on the movie and Rahul and Muskaan settled on one end of the 3 seater sofa whilst Atul and Angie took the other end. They were all wrapped up and the boys had their arms around their girls. Riddhima was in the kitchen getting the drinks and snacks. Armaan had occupied the single sofa. The couples were sitting and chatting whilst Armaan was lost in his thoughts.

 

Meanwhile, Riddhima was rethinking her actions.

 

Maybe I was a little harsh on him. Come on he was only making a joke. Yes? I'll just persuade him. Riddhima smiled as she headed outside with the snack tray and drinks. As soon as Riddhima entered, Armaan pressed the play button. Everyone turned their attention to the TV. Riddhima passed each of them a tub of popcorn to share. Riddhima looked around to find a space but Atul-angie and Rahul-muski had occupied the seat. Perfect!! She thought. Now we'll see how Mr supercool will not talk to me.

 

Walking behind the sofa on which the others were sitting she went and sat on the arm of the sofa. Armaan looked up to see her. Riddhima sat their as Armaan cuddled up in blanket 'pretending' to be totally engrossed in the scene before him. They sat their in that position for 15-20 minutes. Riddzy was getting pretty frustrated by now as Armaan had not asked her if she was ok and she most certainly was not. It was pretty uncomfortable and cold. Everyone else was wrapped in blankets while she sat their in her half sleeved orange suit. (The one she wore when she went to stop armaan in the bike race in December) Armaan had not glanced at her once whilst she was looking at him every 2-3 mins. Giving up she started to get up get a chair to sit on.

 

Just as she was about to, she felt a warm pair of hands on her wrist. Looking up she saw Armaan flashing his million dollar smile and mouthed 'sorry' to her. She melted and just smiled at him. Holding her waist he gently slid her from the arm of the sofa towards him. He just gently pulled her so in no time she was seated on his lap with her legs hanging over the arm of the sofa and her head resting on his chest. She slid her left arm around his waist as she wrapped her in his arms. Slowly moving the blanket to cover her legs, he planted a small kiss on hair. She felt the warmth radiating from his body engulf her as it trickled her each and every sense. Armaan sank lower in to the sofa so now his head was his level with hers. Sinking lower still he stretched out his legs underneath so now his head was lower than Riddhima. Gently placing his head on her shoulder, his forehead resting on the side of her neck (Hope that not too complicated) he inhaled her fruity scent as he felt Riddhima shuddering. He looked up to see her biting her lips and blushing a deep crimson red.  He smiled and she smiled back. Resting his head their, he moved her duppata a little lower to reveal her neck. Placing a gentle kiss on her collar bone, he hugged her tight and they went back to the movie.

After the movie had finished they all headed out to the garden for a stroll. They were chatting generally when Riddhima spotted something in the Garden of Armaan's next door neighbour. Armaan told them that that was Dr Sharma's Garden but Armaan was often there as Dr Sharma did not mind. They all headed out to his garden and it seemed like it was a workshop of some kind.

 

Ar: Guys, this Doctor Sharma is a bit awkward, he says it's a time machine.

 

All: WHAT????

 

Ar: yeah? I know shocking yh... Guys tell You what... lets try it... Hes not home anyways. Come on it's a bit of fun. I doubt It'll work?

 

After the initial hesitation they all agreed and went inside the workshop. Surprised to find a spectacular looking object with all lights and mirrors they all headed inside as armaan closed the entrance.

 

Ar: So guys where to?

 

Ri: Armaan, you sure he won't mind!!

 

Ra: Relax Riddhima? I don't think it'll work anyways? come Ammy lets do it..

 

An: Relax riddzy, nothing'll happen.

 

Mu: haan, riddhima tu daar kyon rahi hai.

 

At: Anjali?. Main keh raha tah... ke what iff?..

 

All: shut up Atul!! And they all laughed?

 

Ar: so guys where to?

 

Ri: guys lets see us in the future, where we end up? I think it'll be interesting? what say?

 

All: yeah... armaan type in it...

 

Ar: let's see... 27 my lucky number? 'Armaan and riddhima 2027?'

 

He pressed enter and they were all these whizzing sounds. They all stopped and the place was still again.

 

At: Arre guys, lets go man enough of this? we might break something.

 

They all agree and they open the door to be shocked out of their wits to find a wonderful bedroom instead of a shabby looking workshop. They were all lost in the beauty of the room when a mechanical voice is heard coming form the machine? 'You have arrived in the 2027. Malik mansion, time is 3.48 pm. Day Sunday. Have a nice stay'

"We're in 2027!" They all screamed.

Finally after sitting there for what seemed like hours to them, Armaan spoke.

Ar: guys, the voice said Malik mansion so has that got something to do with me.

 

They all looked up to see armaan and they agreed with him.

Ar: so guys shall we go outside to meet ermm... Who ever.

 

They all agreed and headed out. They walked into the massive corridor which was beautifully decorated. They reached corner around which they could hear noises. Armaan slowly opened the door to find them sitting there. The rest of them followed and stood their with their mouths hanging open and shocked out of their wits.

(Guys the younger versions of the interns will have a J in front of their names as in junior armaan junior riddhima etc silly but otherwise it would have been confusing!! =) Hope that is ok? jus remember if its j in front of the name its young version. )

 

Armaan turned around to see them standing at the door. He saw j-armaan standing there with his mouth hung open. Riddhima followed Armaan's gaze to the door to find j-riddhima there with a confused expressions. Riddhima was delighted to see herself dressed in a suit. Angali also saw herself wearing a blue blouse and skinny jeans whilst her eyes drifted to j-atul who looked as cute as ever. She had forgotten how much he was still the same. Muskaan clasped her hands and hugged Rahul rightly as they both gazed upon their past selves with excitement.

 

The interns came forward coming out of their shocks. They were coming into terms with the facts that it was their future selves. The Interns all smiled at each other as their older selves smiled back. Armaan stood up to see himself dressed in a pair of faded jeans and a 2 tone shirt. He was kind of taken back at how dashing he looked... Lolz. His gaze set on j-riddhima who held j-Armaan's hand nervously and stood partially behind him. Armaan walked over and held out his hand for j-armaan.

 

Ar: Hey armaan malik.

 

J-ar: ermm... Same here

Armaan walked off to j-riddhima who was biting her lip nervously.

Ar: Hi... riddhima. J-riddhima looked up to see armaan standing there with a pair of glasses on. His hair slightly shorter than her armaan and he wore a t-shirt which said 'I love my wife' with a pair o looses bottoms. He still looked similar to her armaan. She made eye contact with him as he smiled back. Armaan turned to see a smiling atul and Angie.

Ar: hey champ!!

 

j-atul: You still call me that.

 

Ar: of course champ.

Atul walked over and put his hand on armaan's shoulder. J-atul turned to see a smiling him and a beautiful anjali clad in a beautiful suit smiling at them. J-atul and anjali smiled at each other.

 

At: hey guys

 

j-atul: hey? this is soo unbelievable!!

 

j-anjali: (looking at herself in a suit) I know yeah? me in a suit..

 

They all looked at j-anjali and burst out laughing.

 

Mu: abbey yaar... hatto mujhe dekhna hai ki main kaise hoon. Rahul stood up and followed his wife over to where the interns were standing.  Muskaan went over as Rahul followed as Muskaan went and stood directly in front of where j-Rahul and j-muski were standing.

 

Mu: hii!! Omg... I so can't believe this. So you I got so many things to tell you lot. Haw where do I start?. Muskaan did not get to finish as Rahul had placed his hand over her mouth and she was bursting in rage... Rahul spoke, "Hi me and Muskaan. Well as you can see my dear wife here is bursting with things so I 'll shut her up for a bit you lot be seated" Rahul chuckled as Muskaan smiled at him. They all walked towards the sofas but Muskaan pulled Rahul back. Rahul looked at her with a questionably look. Muskaan quickly planted a kiss on his cheek. Rahul smiled at her but he looked confused.

 

Mu: That was for outing up with my blabber. I jus realized how much I talk. (She glanced towards Muskaan who was pulling Rahul's cheeks) And also for being the best hubby.

 

Rahul gave her a genuine smile as he took her hand and lead her to the sofa. There were 2 three seater sofas and 2, two seater sofas. They all sat in a way that the older ones were on one side whilst their young versions sat opposite them. After the general talk, they were all comfortable. All the interns were lost in the whirlpool of thousand of wave like questions sweeping through their minds? j-riddhima seemed particularly confused. She flanked up to see Riddhima sitting next to Armaan. She did not look very different from what she did now. Apart form her hair and sari; she looked the same as her. J-riddhima felt at ease after watching Armaan and riddhima laugh together as they teased each other. She glanced at her armaan whom proudly smiled back.

 

Riddhima bought refreshments for the interns and them.

An: Ridz, call the kids as well, they must be hungry. [All the interns looked up in shock just as it clicked? KIDS???? THEIR KIDS. ??] Armaan and everyone else watched their expressions as they looked up really shocked with their faces all pale.

 

Ar: are Rahul, Look at their faces. Oh my god, come on guys, we have been married for 18-19 years so dud we all have kids.

 

They all laughed as the interns gave them nervous smiles. The young interns were all having different thoughts about this.

 

Armaan: What the hell man. Where am I stuck? kids? god armaan are you dumb? of course kids? You are happily married. Hmm mine and Riddhima's kids? not a bad thought actually. Keep an open mind mr supercool. Jus wait and watch. 

 

Riddhima was totally nervous and was biting her nails. She looked up to see armaan who was looking as lost as her. She gave him a weak smile. The same with atul and Angie. Muskaan however was having different thoughts. Hey baba ji, plz mere bache ya bachon ki era jaise hi banana? Kya Muskaan?  banana nahi banaya hoga? plz plz.. Is khankajura ka kya bharosa??. Mere kid ya kids mere jaise ho to acha hai.  

 

Muskaan's chains of thoughts were broken as she looked to see Rahul smiling at her. She melted and just then she heard the older Riddhima go out towards the French sliding doors and scream out into the open garden. She called the kids and came and sat down again. They all had their eyes fixed on the French doors. Any moment now the kids would walk in then?.

 

They opened their ears as they hard laughter coming closer. They could hear voices and laughter and the intern's heartbeats were rising as the voices were approaching.

Out of the blank they saw 5 young boys appear and they were laughing over something. Suddenly the young man looked up and stopped in his tracks.

 

(Reminder in case you forgot lolz: Rishabh, AR's son, Raj and mukul RM's sons and Ankur and ashwin AA's sons.)

 

Rishi: OH MY?..

The boys jus freeze in their spots with their mouths dropped open?

 

Rishabh: My mom and dad?..!!!

He looked straight at the young Riddhima and Armaan which made them suddenly realize that this was their son. J-Armaan suddenly stood up and fumbled with his words and actions. J-Riddhima stood up and accompanied J-Armaan. Rishi walked over to them smiling now, over coming his shock. He held out his hand to j-armaan.

 

Rishabh: Hi, I am Rishabh Malik. Something in that voice clicked with both Armaan and Riddhima who looked at each other smiling now.

 

j-Riddhima: Hi Rishabh.

 

Rishabh: HI? ermm mum.. (they all chuckled seeing him confused.) hmm You look nice with a suit. J-riddhima smiled at him as he walked over to Riddhima now and gave her a hug.

 

Rishabh: Mum? I love you for this. Nice surprise.

 

Riddhima smiled as she caressed his cheek. J-riddhima was watching this from a distance and she gave a satisfying smile as j-armaan looked at her with love. Meanwhile?

 

Raj and Mukul had introduced themselves to the young Muskaan and Rahul and they were having the time of their lives talking to them. Muskaan and Rahul were observing this from a distance and they looked content. Rahul squeezed Muskaan's hand. Atul and anjali were watching Ankur and Ashwin get comfortable with the young atul and anjie. They were all very open with each other within a few minutes and the kids had grabbed their bean bags and were sitting by the young interns.

Muskaan suddenly realized that her bacha wasn't here.

Mu: (talking to the kids) Oye, kids where have you left your jodi daar?

They all realized that Emaan wasn't there.

 

Rishabh: oh, Massi, Your bacha (imitating her) was watering the plants. Must be coming.

 

The interns exchanged confused glances. They had one question on their mind. "Who was this 'bacha'?"

 

Just then they were bought back to reality by the sound of the French doors closing. They looked up to see a girl dressed  in blue denim shorts and purple sleeveless top. She had her hair tied up in a piny and her fringe falling on her hair. Her face was not viewable as she was looking down trying to rub dirt of her shorts. It was emaan of course!

 

Em: (still looking down) Sorry everyone I was just.. (she looked up and was mortified to the spot. She thought she was dreaming or something. What is she saw was unbelievable to her own eyes? She saw the usual faces of her massis  and massars along with her mum and dad but sitting opposite them were similar faces of them but with different dress styles and looking a bit younger as well.!! ;)

 

Emaan finally came back to her senses realizing that it's the younger versions of her parents and massi massars.

 

Em: (clasping her hands together) This is like sooooo cool... She twirls in a circle and stands there with a twinke in her eyes...

 

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Come on now.. that was long lol.. . So much in this part... pheww... hope u like it... a bit of AR scenes.. tell me how it is?  sorry for any confusions..

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Can some one help me plz.. for some reason I can't access certain pages of the ff.. including page 1 so I can't update the index or the new update parts on the title.. sometimes I can't even access the comments u lot leave.... after trying like 10-12 times I can open the pages.. can some one plzzz plz help me if they know anything...  thnx a lot guys..

 

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P:S will update the other ff soon.... =)

lollipops2009-02-03 13:58:16