Chapter 5

 

Placing a hand over the satin cloth on her eyes Riddhima smiled. Her smile widened as she recollected the events of the morning. She had again caught him sleeping on the floor this time in a position as if he had been staring at her face all night.

"armaan you on the floor again? Seriously can't you just make up your mind where you want to sleep? Half of the time you sleep here on the floor in the same position! Whats wrong with you? You had decided to sleep outside and now everyday you practically sleep on the floor?"

"Well ya I had decided to outside in that kitchen cum living room Ridz but what to do? Past 1 and a half month or rather more then that I have become so used to seeing this threatening  face of yours  that if I don't see it the first thing I wake up and get my usual heart-attack by looking at those scary features of yours  then my day just doesn't go well." Armaan smirked looking at her as he got up only to receive a pillow hitting his head.

"Lier!! Cant you just admit it Armaan that you cant resist my beautiful face and sleep here on the floor every night to just keep looking at it?Its ok I understand! I have that effect on guys" Ridz added pompously. Armaan smiled looking at her expressions as she said this. She looked so very adorable.

Walking towards her, he sat don on the bed next to her as she got up. Going extremely close he gently trailed his finger along her forehead, down to her lips and then touching her cheek softly he rested his hand there as he whispered in her ear softly,

"you are right honey. You do seem to have this breathtaking effect on me. Such is the effect that I cant take my eyes off you."

Allowing his lips just to linger over her ears for a longer time Armaan saw Riddhima getting conscious as her eyes looked away knowing the fact he was looking at her.Her hands fidgeting with the bed cover very slightly. Carefully observing her every action Armaan didn't want to break the moment this time. He just sat there looking at her turning into a deep shade of red.

Finally deciding to move over still looking away Riddhima asked "don't you haave to leave early today?"

"nop" Armaan answered getting up smiling at her."Today I am finally on official off so…."

"Great so u can cook today for me?" Riddhima smiled wickedly at him trying to get even with him for the situation he had put her through few minutes ago.

"hmm so this all you feel for your husband who has practically worked as a slave all week?" Armaan asked her putting up a sorry for myself look.

"poor me and anyways I would have done too for you except that I have taken an off from your side too so we have three options: 1 you cook as usual 2.we cook together and 3. we go out. And since the first two are ruled out by me I choose the third one . Bad luck on your part that am tired or else you wud have got a chance to eat my famous recipes. But then again why should I waste it on you.. So madam u better get ready" He said all this in one breath and gave her a wink as he opened only to receive a pillow hit his head yet again.

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After all the teasing by the time they finally left it was almost mid-afternoon. She was a bit surprised when he told her he had taken a leave on her behalf too.

But she didn't object as it had been beyond a week since they had a talk. The entire week after that he was hardly at home. Wenever he was at home he was always busy doing something.Talking to somebody or discussing something.Infact she felt there was something more going on besides just hospital work. He was many times not there in the hospital and wen she inquired Shubhankar hadtold her it was for administrative meetings.

The last time they were together was when he had finished his duty and come along down to the beach that night. She didn't know what had happened to her that night but the emotions she had bottled up for so many years had just seem to pop out in front of him. He had been so comforting And putting aside her doubts and fears she had for the first time criedout loudly letting herself free from all those emotions which had nagged her for so many years!She was secretly really happy to be going out with him.

As she sat there in the car smiling Armaan looked at her. She looked so very pretty. I wish I could just take her in my arms. Sighing he looked ahead wondering when that time would finally arrive.Laughing at his own thoughts he looked at her again deep in thought.

"What are u thinking Ridz? are u jealous?I mean thinking about who my mermaid princess is going to be?? Don't worry there is still time for that." He added cheekily.

"armaan cant u keep quite? Here u have made me sit with this cloth over my eye? Wat do u intend to do? For howlong are u going to make me sit like this?"

Hearing her annoyed tone he smiled. "Just two more minutes honey. We are nearly there. Actually there has been a change of plan in mind."

"change of plan? Now wat…………?"

'relax honey. Just a minor change. Ok we are nearly there. Hang on I'll open the door for you"

armaan spoke as he stopped the car. Helping her get down he slowly opened her eyes.

As she opened her eyes she saw him standing in front of holding a bouquet. Observing it closely she realized it contained one kind of each possible flower.

"Armaan this is……….? I mean there are daises,orchids, and wats this?Ahh chrysanthemums, and roses too? And few more I don't even know them?"

She looked at him geniunly surprised by this.

"no Ridz actually didn't know which one u like so asked to make one bouquet containing each. Tell me which is your favourite?"

'so Armaan you blindfolded meand took an off for me to give me a bouquet containing different flowers? You cud have just me my favoirite and given me there. Why so much of trouble?" She looked at him laughing and amused.

Looking hurt by her comments Armaan just looked away without giving any reasons. Seeing his expressions changing Riddhima quickly added.

"Sorry Armaan I was just joking.The bouquet is beautiful and I love orchids. But why have you brought me here?"She asked looking around as it seemed some parking area of some hotel or a mall to her.

Seeing her smile at him, he cudnt help touch her cheek. Placing his hand lightly on one cheek and then pulling it softly he said.

"u look very cute when u smile. Shall we?"

Blushing a little she linked her arm with his wondering where he had brought her.

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Staring out as the waiter brought the starters Riddhima cudnt help that Armaan had specially done this for her. Seated there in one of the plush Mumbai restaurant's she gazed out at the breathtaking view. As the waves crashed upon the wall just below the glass window where they were seated Riddhima just cudnt help looking around in awe.

"its beautiful isnt it?" Armaan asked looking at her still staring out.

"it is Sir, this table is one of most sort table in our restaurant. If u hadn't booked it in advance Sir then you wud have definitely never got this opportunity." The waiter who had just brought in the starters spoke listening to Armaan. As he walked away Riddhima looked at Armaan

"You booked this specially for me Armaan? Armaan I don't know how to thank………….?"

"Shh, you don't need to thank me now, not atleast for this! Consider urself lucky as I was actually going to take you to meet my sweetheart first.But brought u here instead as it was almost lunch time so……….trust me after seeing her you wudnt have eaten anything, so thought of showing her after we finish." Armaan added grinning at her.

"ufff Armaan I am really tired of hearing you talk endlessly about that darling of yours. Now am really earger to see who this whitch is going to be?"

"hmm someone is J huh? Witch and all?" armaan asked her amusingly.

"Not in the least" Riddhima added stirring her soup. "I really want to see who this cracked female must be if she fell for your charms"

"well you will soon discover honey"

"ya surely Armaan now can you allow me to eat in peace?" Putting up an annoyed expression Riddhima looked down at her soup.

After a few minutes of silence when he didn't speak Riddhima spoke up.

"Armaan I am sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you. Thankyou so very much for this beautiful lunch. Armaan really sorry……….."

Placing his hand on her he smiled looking at her.

"Ridz? Stop that sorry ok! Please I don't want our relationship to be such that we need sorries and thankyou's to convince each other. ' ridz looked at him touched by his words. He leaned closer and added.

"hmm I know u were feeling jealous, so its natural to get annoyed"

Laughing along with him riddhima let her hand stay in his.

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"errm did u see the guy who was with me for lunch?Mr Armaan Mallik?"

Riddhima asked the waiter for the nth time in past half an hour.They had almost finished their lunch and it was almost late afternoon. Then under the pretext of using the washroom Armaan had gone away asking her to call for desert. She sat there waiting for him but it has almost been over half an hour and he had yet not returned. Trying to calm herself , she got up. Making her way out she saw the waiter coming towards her> He handed her a note.

"I know you are missing me! Come outside the gate.Dont worry the bill has been paid so no one will catch you.Haha

miss you too

Armaan"

Riddhima literally ran outside only to find him no wer in sight. Still confused, frightened and scared she looked around frantically.Just then she saw a guy come towards her. Handing her a note which she took even more surprised then ever.She quickly tore it open

"Looks like someone is really searching hard for me. Get into the car in front of you.

Trust me

Armaan"

Looking ahead she saw the same guy who had given her the note waiting with the car door open. Hesitating still looking around she tried his number. Hearing unreachable she sighed in desperation. Just then the same lad came forward and gave her another note.

"don't panic hearing unreachable. Trust me and get into the car.

Will always be with you

Armaan"

Not giving a second thought now she quickly got into the car.After wat like seemed 15 mins of drive, the driver stopped the car and told her the her destination had arrived.

Getting down Riddhima saw that she was still along the seaside.Looking ahead she saw a beautiful sight. Standing in front of her was small beautiful bungalow with ivory work and surrounded by a small garden in the front. It wasn't anything huge. But it was separated from the rest of the row houses along the lane and the reason she now saw was that it was constructed on a slightly higher plane then the rest. Perched not exactly on a mini hill but just a gently slope she released that if one went right round the other side then he wud be facing the sea.It is really beautiful she thought.

Unsure of wat to do next she looked around. Just then a small child came up to her. Handing out a note again Riddhima nearly snatched it away from his hand.

"walk through the driveway and enter in through the threshold. U will find all ur answers there.

Yours truly, Armaan"

As she stood at the threshold before entering she noticed a huge bouquet of flowers at the doorstep. Picking it up she realized they were all different coloured orchids.smiling slightly she picked it up to find yet another note inside stuck. Opening it she read.

"I asked your favorite flower but not your favorite colour. As I meant to give u each colour I felt u deserve. The pink orchid signifies the beauty and elegance u hold. The purple stands for the richness ur thoughts hold. And finally white signifies the innocence and purity , words which are completely signified by you.

finally I hold back just one colour with myself. Walk in thru the threshold and come up the staircase. You will find the colour there. I will also introduce you to my dream princess."

In complete awe reading this Riddhima quickly opened the door. Walking in as she looked around she momentarily forgot what she had come for. The house was completely painted in white. The main hall was separated from the rest by glass walls through which water ran in between.Going deeper into the house she found a spiral staircase with glass like steps leading up.

Going up she found herself on the threshold of yet another door.as she went towards it to open it she found yet another note lying at the bottom on the floor.

"As you open the door, walk in. Stand infront of the mirror. As the sun sinks down it will show u my love there."

Smiling slightly now beginning to understand the game she opened the door. As she walked in she noticed it was furnished in a very elegant way.Painted in some parts in shades of beautiful lilac, some in ight thought not shiny silver and white Riddhima had to admit it was breathtaking. Finally standing in front of the mirror as Armaan had told she looked at her reflection.

After a few silent minutes of nothingness Riddhima started becoming restless.Rereading the note she read '.

"As the sun sinks down it will show u my love there."

Looking around she saw the sun almost sinking down.Looking at her reflection in the mirror again she saw the sinking sun being reflected just behind her reflection. It seemed to cast a golden glow on her enhancing her beauty all the more.

"so you finally met my love?" Jumping out of her skin Riddhima saw Armaan standing just behind her.

"armaan u scared me out of my wits.Wat is going on and………….?"

 She stopped as he put his finger on her lips. Turning her back to face the mirror he pointed out to her reflection. The sun almost in the sea now it cast a reddish goldish glow all over the room and was reflected from the mirror too.

"U see her?" he asked pointing to her reflection.

"She is my princess,my life, my heartbeat, the love of my life" He whispered in her ears.

Dazed and shocked she instantly looked in his eyes. He stood looking into her eyes and slowly brought up the red orchid he had been clutching on for so long. Bringing up her hand to hold the orchid he looked into her eyes and spoke.

"this is the colour I hold for you. The colour red,which stands for the unconditional love I hold for you. I love you Riddhima.

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~**Part 15**~

"I love you Riddhima" She stared at him as he said those words again. Blinking at him without any reaction she stood there. Looking at her expressionless Armaan began to feel restless.

Why the hell is she isn't responding? I mean not that I expected her to hug me immediately and say

"aww Armaan I love u too"

No actually this would have been lovely .Only if she had done that. But here she is standing as if I told her

"Statue Riddhima and not I love u Riddhima"

Sighing he gently gripped her shoulders and spoke.

"Riddhima ? Are you alrite? What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"

Snapping out as he shook her she looked at him yet again and nervously averted her gaze . Sensing that she seem to have gone all nervous, he made her sit down on the bed. Sitting down on his knees he took her hands in his and spoke. "Riddhima I really………"

"Armaan you love me?" Getting impatient he stood up and walked out to the balcony. Looking at her sitting on the bed he muttered. " well that's what exactly I said Ridz a few minutes ago. I really love you"

'Armaan are ………are you sure about this? You love me? I mean…….?" Riddhima came over walking to him and stood next to him.

Now Armaan realized what she was thinking. Of course she will think like this, what did you expect Armaan? To reciprocate and say she loves you the same the very next moment. Wait does she love me? Well I will find out sooner or later. But I love her and that's the truth.

"Riddhima why will say I love you if I don't? give me one good reason. Trust me I am not lying or don't have any other intentions as such" Armaan spoke softly looking at the sea.

"No no Armaan I know you don't have any such intentions" Riddhima came closer to him. Placing her hand lightly on his she continued.

"Armaan its like we were married not exactly according to our will and then I always felt from the beginning since we met that you didn't like me much and then after marriage we kinda grew close as rather friends I will say ……….so now are u emmm sure . I mean I really respect you Armaan and your opinion too but I don't know what I feel. I mean ………."

Looking at her hesitant face Armaan knew she was nervous and scared as to how he would react.

"Go on honey, no need to feel scared or nervous I am all ready to listen to what you have to say" Smiling lightly he placed his other hand on hers reassuring her.

"Armaan pls don't get me wrong but………..as I said…. I mean I really respect you Armaan and your opinion too but I don't know what I feel……are u sure this is not attraction? I mean……lust or …." Riddhima asked him averting her gaze looking away.

 Feeling him leaving her hand she looked at him surprised. He went behind her and lightly placed his hands on her shoulders. Bending down to reach her ears he softly spoke.

"I love you Riddhima" Hearing this again Riddhima closed her eyes feeling a strange happy feeling building inside her. She wanted him to say it again and again.

"I won't deny that I am attracted to you! It's natural but yes it's not lust definitely. Riddhima…….." Turning her around he made her look in his eyes and took hold of both her hands.

"I really love you with all my heart. For the first time in my life I actually felt love. I have always grown up seeing hatred, homes breaking, spent so many nights crying and............ just forget it I don't want to get into that now and spoil this moment which I have tried so very hard to hold back. I wudnt dream of just playing with you and you mean the world to me Riddhima, and with you I can see the world differently. Your support, with you by my side I know I wont fall, believe me you changed me. I never would bother with you much before as I …………"

Breaking off he looked away and left his grip off her hands. Curious as to what he had to say more Riddhima stood there quietly and feeling herself melting as he spoke more. She felt she just wanted to run and hug him tight saying………saying……..

"I have a confession Riddhima………I was attracted by your innocent charm ever since the ball. But I always shook it off as mere attraction, that I felt for so many other women I wont deny. Later in the hospital too I didn't want to get distracted by you. But ever since we got married and all…………..i started seeing u in new light. Slowly I realized its more then attraction and I was sure its not lust for you honey. Finally I realized now its only love that I have .Am blown away by you Riddhima. And I don't know what else to say…………"

Armaan looked at her rooted to the spot. She looked away to the sea as she felt her eyes swelling up. Seeing her Armaan felt she need some time by herself. Afterall he thought she wasn't going to hug you and say I love you right now itself. Give her time Armaan dude. He went and stood beside her.

" Hmm Riddhima? Honey I am not forcing you into anything at all ok?Its even ok if you don't feel anything for me" ouch thought Armaan my heart breaks saying that line but I guess you have to say…..

"Take your time Riddhima, I am going down now and be ready for dinner tonite, downstairs at dinner table ofcourse." He left the balcony and was about to move out of the room.

Shocked and surprised she turned around.

"Armaan? This house I mean………how can we and this bedroom? What's all this you haven't even told me who or what?"

Turning back stop in his tracks Armaan looked at confused face grinning. Retracing her steps back to her he spoke.

"Hmm this home is ours"

He stopped to enjoy the effects his words had caused on her face.

"Oursss?"

"yes Ridz its ours, I have bought it to gift it to my love"

"Armaan?" Riddhima looked at him stunned. He actually bought this place? So soon, without telling her, just to surprise her. OMG girl thought Riddhima. With a million of new questions swimming in her head she spoke again only to be stopped by his finger on her lips.

"Shhh told you na its ours, mine and yours. " Saying so he made for the door when Riddhima back to her senses spoke.

"Armaan ?Ours ?Are u serious? How can we? I mean? And how did you manage in such a short span? And the furnishings? I don't now what to say?"

Saying so she sat down on the bed still stunned as the effects of this news took over. She still couldn't believe.

"So don't say anything Ridz" Armaan looked at her grinning.

"and your so many rapid fire questions will all be answered later darling"

Riddhima blushed as she heard him address her like that. Seeing her blush Armaan winked and before going out he looked back.

"Better be on time for dinner. Don't keep your chef waiting" Blowing her a flying kiss he left the room as Riddhima sat there turning red.

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"Riddhima what is going on?" she thought aloud to herself.

"I really love you with all my heart. For the first time in my life I actually felt love"

His words echoed through her ears. "I love u Riddhima" He loves me? Still feeling numb and stunned she pulled up herself. Get a grip girl she thought. Does he really love me? She pondered on her words. At the next instant pat came a reply in her mind. Yes. He bought this place, furnished it exactly as I ever dreamt of and the orchids…………..he does love me. So do I need this stuff to prove his love? Again she looked around miserably at the sinking sun trying hard to find answers and a solution.

Solution of what she thought? He loves me he said it. However and whatever he did to show is his love is his concern. What I should see is he loves me and I asked him for time. Time for what ? To decide whether I …………I…………I finally mustering courage to speak out love him or not??

As soon as she uttered those words she knew ……….i love him I know! Deep down she finally felt her heart lighter as she confessed it to herself. The fact that she been trying to keep them bottled within her so that she could control herself in his presence. She didn't want to be weak or vulnerable in front of him without knowing what he felt.

Past few weeks the change in him was not unnoticed by her. She saw him caring more than ever for her, being just the companion she ever wished for. But still she had doubts nagging, feeling it was just out of friendship or pity or worst attraction. But he never ever crossed his limits despite being close to her all the time. She grew to love him even more she thought.

Earlier when he would be cold to her it would hurt her. Even more becoz deep down she always knew he was the one she fell for. Now after so many months my love for him just grew. Then why did I even ask for time?

Riddhima stood up annoyed with herself. I could have told him straightaway that I feel the same. OMG why did I not respond. Maybe becoz for the first time things went smoothly and happiness just came right upto her without any intrusions. She just cudnt believe at that time. Plus she wanted to make sure that…………leave it Ridz she thought. Its your turn now. Smiling slightly she looked forward to their dinner.

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Looking around as she got down the last step of the stairs she was yet again amazed by him. This time he had not done anything extravagant. Just kept it simple and yet conveyed a whole lot of meanings through it.

Set on the dinner table covered with white cloth was a single plate with three candles burning despite the lights on. She looked around for him.

"Hey your looking breathtaking in white honey. I knew it would look good"

She shivered as he suddenly whispered this in her ears. Blushing she looked at him, it was true he had gifted it to her. After the dramatic events of the evening as she had opened the wardrobe she had found yet a another note from him with the white saree asking her to wear it tonite only if wanted too. Without a second thought she had worn it taking great care while getting ready, blushing profusely all the time.

As she looked up at him to say something, she saw the chef's hat on his head. Then she realized he was even wearing an apron. Laughing out aloud she asked

"Armaan? What's all this?"

"hmm I thought women liked such setups?" Armaan looked at her disappointed.

"Arree noooo" Riddhima shook her head. "I meant you are dressed up as a chef!!"

"Oh this?" Armaan asked grinning at her pointing to his chef cap.

"Tonite is a special dinner for a special lady of honour."

Riddhima giggled as he bowed and pulled out the chair for her. Sitting down she looked at him lovingly as he put the food on her plate.No one had ever done something like this for her.

"Armaan your plate?" As she saw him moving back to the kitchen.

"No I will serve my lady tonite, anything she wants"

"No Armaan come and have dinner with me please" Riddhima looked at him pleadingly.

 As he sat down next to her he saw she hadn't touched her plate. He smiled loving her even more with every passing moment. They finished the dinner in silence occasionally talking in between about general stuff way too occupied in their thoughts.

"Armaan did you cook all this?" Riddhima asked him as they were about to finish.

Laughing out a bit he grinned.

"How I wish I could say yes honey but sadly no I didn't, I would have trust me for you but there was no time and my attempt………leave it .What was more important is that I got to spend this entire lovely evening with you!"

Looking at her going red by his flirtatious remarks, he moved closer to her and whispered in her ears.

"So what tip will you give your chef tonite?" Looking at her shocked face he cheekily got up.

"So what do u accept? Cash or card?" Riddhima stood up looking at him smiling.

Taken a back by her advance this time he moved a bit more close to her face. Almost feeling her conscious breath kissing his face he whispered.

"Cards only and that too only if it says I love you"

Smiling deeply Riddhima moved out and went out to the balcony while sighing deeply Armaan followed her out.

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Seeing her calmly looking at the sea smiling he came and stood beside her. While she looked out he continued staring at her face, studying each detail as if it was for the first time.

Turning to his side she found him staring at her. He broke away the gaze as she looked at him. Taking hold of her hands he looked down and spoke.

"Riddhima I hope you didn't get me wrong. I really love you and its really ok if you don't like……….i will never ever force you into anything. I love you the way you are and ………….."

"Armaan?" placing her finger on his lip she stared into his eyes.

"I love you Armaan"

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~**PART 16**~

 

Armaan tapped his ears with his fingers to check whether they were working well. Did he hear it properly? Did she just say that……say that she….that she loves me. Nop Armaan dude u finally have lost it. I knew this will happen one day you will start hearing and seeing things………I need a doctor. But Armaan she is standing there right in front of you. Oh yes she is a doctor too. Next thing you will imagine is her kissing you. No no Armaan will you shutup!

Looking at his rapidly changing expressions from frown to confusion to going red to nodding his head dreamily Riddhima couldn't help giggling a bit. Finally seeing that he wasn't going to come out of his trance she cautiously spoke

"Armaan are you alrite? I am sorry if I …….what's wrong Armaan?"

Seeing her snapping her fingers in front of his face he blinked and looked at her. She was really present in front of him. That means she really told me she loves me. OMG Armaan yes she finally told you.

Finally getting restless and annoyed that what would have been the most beautiful moment of their lives was ruined by his non-responsive dreamy look Riddhima decided to walk away.

As she turned her back to move out she felt him pulling her back clutching her arm. Bringing her back gently to face him he held her in his arms clutching both her arms. Looking into her eyes he saw her looking flustered, nervous and confused at the same time.

"What did you just say? Please say it once more I guess I didn't hear it properly" He smiled looking at her sheepishly.

Blushing down lowering her gaze she whispered

"I too love you Armaan"

Letting go of her arms he looked at her intensely as though it was the only one moment he had to live through.

"I love you too Riddhima" He went forward and lightly touched her cheek caressing it. Cupping her face he whispered again.

"I love a lot Ridz and if ever I was a jerk to you forgive me…….promise never to behave like one again. You really……." He stopped as she placed her fingers on his lips.

Turning about facing the sea she softly spoke.

"Armaan I really love you, have fallen under your spell completely. I just fear one thing. Don't ever betray my trust Armaan as I won't be able to take the heart ache. I knew I loved you from a long time but it took me time to even accept it myself. I am giving this chance to myself, to my life once again, by trusting you and if you ever leave me or break this then I don't know whether I will even be able to cope up with another betrayal. All those whom I loved till now have either gone away from me or just simply drifted far away……….too far for me to reach out for them. Promise me you will always be by my side forever and not leave me half way?"

Placing his hands on hers as the rested against the railing her hugged her from behind placing his chin on her shoulder. Riddhima closed her eyes feeling their proximity.

"I promise Riddhima to always be there for you. I have seen enough myself, so  to break your trust will be piercing my heart with a hundred knives. I wouldn't have confessed this myself if I was going to part ways with u from midway. And you shouldn't be feeling so doubtful as you made The Armaan Mallik who never even uttered the word love, who had promised never to allow any woman be close to him succumb to your charms Riddhima."

Saying so he lightly kissed her hair. Standing there in the balcony her saw small tears form in her eyes. Wiping her tears still hugging her from behind he lightly placed his arms around her waist as she softly gasped feeling him so near.

Bringing his lips closer to her ears he gently blew and whispered.

"Hmm finally my princess confessed right? I am the happiest person on this earth as now after two months I will finally be able to sleep on the bed."

Looking confused she turned to face him.

Grinning wickedly he continued.

"Well you remember Ridz I told you na I have become used to seeing your scary face every morning as soon as I wake up. I mean without looking at your ghost-like features my day just doesn't begin .And these two months to do that I had to sleep on floor. Now that you said you love me I have the license to cuddle up next to you. Ahhh it will great to be back on bed."

Seeing him look at him with horror he stretched his arms and evilly smiled.

"don't look so shocked honey I am really happy today. I will get my bed back today. " Bending down he whispered.

"infact that's the prime reason I told you I love you as I desperately wanted to be back on the bed, tired of sleeping on the floor and couch Eehhhhaahhhh" He wickedly laughed loudly in her ears causing her to hit him on his chest.

Quickly dodging another punch he ran out as she followed him annoyed for ruining their moment.

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Running along the beach with soft sand under his feet he looked behind to see her following him. He dodged around for some time more teasing her by sticking out his tongue enjoying her indignant face followed by her laughter. As she kicked out her shoes to follow him faster clutching her saree he stopped looking at running towards him.

He stood there he allowed her to bump into him. Falling back on the sand he secured his arms around her waist and rolled over her.

Panting and feeling out of breath she looked at him staring at her. Pushing aside loose strands of hair from her face he looked at her passion now running high. Gently kissing her forehead he bent further…………she looked away turning her face. Placing a soft kiss on her cheeks he lightly turned her face to face him. Riddhima slowly opened her eyes to see his eyes boring in hers. She could nothing but love and passion in his eyes. With one hand on her cheek and the other resting around her waist he moved closer to , their foreheads now touching he could her goose bumps rise as he saw her lips trembling. Caressing her lips with his thumb he continued staring at her. She found herself falling deeper into his spell mesmerized by his presence and the proximity they were sharing.

She isn't ready yet thought Armaan. I can feel it, she isn't ready to take our relationship to the next level. I cannot force her into anything. No I promised not to do that. Let her come along. I happy that she atleast loves me.

He moved away creating some distance between them, resting beside her he got off her. Holding her hand close to him he gently kissed it looking up at the stars. Taken aback by his sudden backing Riddhima looked at him gazing at the stars holding her hand. Snuggling up closer to him she rested her head on his chest, interlocking her fingers with his and looked up at him.

Feeling her grip tighten in his hand he gazed down into her eyes to find her looking at him lovingly and longingly. Unable to hold back any longer he gently brushed his lips against hers kissing the softly. Feeling her respond back he passionately and intensely kissed her now allowing the passion and love that he had for her flow through. He held her securely with his hand around her bare waist while the other still interlocked with her other hand. He sensuously caressed her cheek as the intensity of their kiss increased.

Finally breaking away from the kiss she laid her head on his chest again sighing softly clutching his hand tightly. He gently kissed her forehead. Holding each other contently in each other's arms Riddhima closed her eyes wishing for the moment to last forever.

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Waking up he looked at cuddled up against him holding him tightly. It must have been almost more then an hour since she fell asleep in his arms. Looking at them still on the beach he gently shifted her a little meaning to get up. She stirred and frowned snuggling closer to him.

God she looks so very beautiful. I could just………..he looked at her opening her eyes and looking up at him blushing.

He smiled warmly at her kissing her cheek as she buried her head in his chest.

"I really love you Armaan"

Stroking her hair gently " I love you a lot Riddhima and I promise that nothing will ever get us apart. You mean the world to me"

Gently getting up still holding her in his arms he picked up up and went inside.

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Placing her on the bed he sat there on the edge of the bed stroking her hair as she held his hand tightly. As she kissed his hand he couldn't help bending down and kissing her cheeks. Looking at her lips he now touched them with his own intently, passion on a real high. Leaving her lips he moved down to her neck letting her saree pallu off……..

She pulled him closer to her ruffling his hair, She cud feel and see in his eyes, all the love and passionate feelings he had towards her. Together the two lovers explored each other touching, caressing and embracing.

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Part 16 folks. This time as promised did it with just a gap of a day!! A bit nervous about this part

Pls comment if u find it worth ur time

Love u all

Jia

jia..2008-12-21 04:51:23