Chapter 4

Keerti. She was facing a trauma within her that had caused her to panic and give idea's to Armaan, in order to help Malik family. But she was not at fault to; she took the entire situation in panic as she was personally attach to Riddhima's family, on the other hand she and her family – her husband, was badly indebted to Billy Uncle. She could not even dream of back stabbing this family as she knew Armaan's nature… he won't take anything mildly and would severely take bad action against her and her husband; Shubhankar her husband, who worked in Malik enterprise.

Her own life was at stake but she could ignore the personal relation with Riddhima family. She was trying to handle both the relation of her perfectly, as much as she could. And in all this fumbling panicking moment, she did few of stupidity.

Armaan. He was not really sure what to do? At the moment all he thought was to get himself out of this situation mess. And whatever keerti shared and wised him seem to be best for the moment.

He could think of few things that this trouble could lead to; damaging his market reputation if he got indulge in the case as 'suspicious-witness' all he want is to avoid media and police. He had been dealing with japan delegates that would promote his business too much higher level. And he very well knows one negative aspect related to him would make the delegates rethink on the new agreements. So handling this Riddhima as his wife for 6 weeks was really necessary. He had to make this girl understand to pretend his wife till her family closes the case of kidnap and till he gets the deal signed. He knew she can't say no because she was indebted to him too as he had saved her life. Whatever it is –one thing is clear he could make out that she was running for her life when she hit across his car. But the question was whom she was running from and he had saved this question of his to be asked later from her.

However, coming back to the current trouble, he gave a thought to explain her family about how he found her and how he saved her. But then he was worried what if her family creates a mellow drama. And take all his action to negative sense. So he just does not wish to Take.Risk. Basically not the right moment, he thought. So for now all keerti decision seemed wise. All sort of thoughts were working in his mind, of how to make this girl understand this crucial moment until he heard her murmur his name. He wasn't really sure how she knew his name. He was really curious, so was her mother. Whatever it is, he quitened his curiosity knowing keerti was there he could not speak in front of her.

Riddhima: Arm…aaan.

Keerti: Riddhimaa! How are you? We have been looking for you. If you could have told us once about this relation, everyone would have supported you…

Riddhima: Dr. Keerti. Please… I am fine. Leave that and tell me, How did you know I was here?

Riddhima tried to sit straight up holding her head as it started ache. Armaan and Naina were shock to hear what this girl Riddhima was speaking out.

Keerti: Armaan called me to check on someone and when I saw you – I recognized you.

Riddhima: Hope you have not called my family.

Keerti: Not yet. Armaan said he wanted to ask if you want to.

Armaan: Uhmm. Riddhima. Can we talk for a moment alone?

Riddhima: I am fine Armaan. Don't worry. And yes keerti you may tell my family I am here. I will handle this from here.

Keerti stood up and went to a corner to call her family. Armaan didn't know what to say he was to shock to utter anything, though his angry stare were set on her.

Armaan: what the hell are you doing girl? He muttered in low voice, while she stood up with the support of chair.

Riddhima: Armaan, can I get some better clothes to wear before my family lands up here, please?

Keerti: why are you asking him for clothes? Riddhima. They will be in your closet right?

Riddhima: Yes. I just wanted him to lead me. My head hurts. You know, I slipped, and hit my head with sink, all this had made me a bit shaky.

Keerti: your family is on its way.

Armaan and Naina were spell bounded. This chick was one hell of a lier he thought and was making his every lie – so true.

Riddhima: can you take me to room Armaan.

Armaan: Yes!

He grabbed her palm tightly and took her up with him to his room. Thrushes her in with full force and closed the door, locking. Turning to her, he grabbed her wrist and turned her, banged her back with the door

Riddhima: Ahh. Stop it… its hurting. Armaan!

Armaan: You think all this foreplay of yours would help you win whatever shit you planning. You were not faint. You were acting all the while you bitch.

He hovered over her, pressing her both wrist on the door, his fingers pressed her wrist tightly as he stared at her in deadly anger.

Riddhima: Armaan please… you are hurting me. I was faint, and then I did get conscious when keerti came in… afer it yes I heard all… I… I am just helping you… in saving your ass from this mess.

Armaan: yea right. Why so generous on me? I am totally stranger to you aint I? What do you want Riddhima? Who are you? What's cooking up eh? I am not stupid okay. I know something big is cooking up. Speak out.

He twisted her arm more on door and pressed his body over her, she winced and twisted helplessly to get out of his molests but he was to strengthen – she couldn't go much except accept what he gave.

Riddhima: Really I want to help you… please move … you are hurting me.

Armaan: I have not even started hurting you young lady if not soon you spoke the truth you see what I do to – I promise you if you lie one more time and didn't tell me the whole truth, You won't be able to even stand on you feet after what I do to. I give you time of 24 hours. Understood?

He whispered dangerously glaring his eyes into her. She shivered feeling his torso hard on her.

Knock Knock

Naina: Armaan… open the door. Take these clothes.

Armaan pushed her away, making her fall on ground she muffled in pain though remained silent.

Naina: Armaan what is all this? Didn't I tell you how these girls are? She is doing all this for money. You have got yourself in trouble! What will we do now?

Armaan: Mom… Give me the clothes. And Leave. I will handle and stop panicking for God sake. Who ever wake up at home, no need to tell them that this is lie. Tell them I got married. Do NOT tell anyone about the truth. Not even dad; am I clear mom?

Naina: Yes but…

Armaan: Mom… leave now. I will handle. He closed the door and threw clothes on Riddhima and went to his wardrobe.

Armaan: change quickly. I don't have time to fancy you and your family for whole night!

Riddhima got up on feet with difficulty as her feet was still sprain. She thought to remain quite for a while before this guy gets angrier. She was worried; she didn't know how to handle. Yes it was true she had her own reason to be here, but she can not tell anyone, not even him… no matter how cruel he gets…