Chapter 24

PART 18

Armaan: I can't play as a puppet which vivek is toying… I want to end this as soon as I can! So I and Riddhima can live a peaceful life ahead.

There was silence. Armaan had said something, which Rahul and Armaan himself didn't expect.

Rahul: you want to work your relation with Riddhima?

Armaan gave a thought to Rahul's word. What did he want? He has to make a decision, because once vivek's chapter is close either Riddhima shall stay or leave would depend partially on his decision too. So what was his decision? Did he like Riddhima? Yes! Was he just plainly attracted to Riddhima? It is more than just attraction, he thought. Can I name it Love? Yes may be I can… he thought and probed more.

Rahul: Riddhima is coming….

Rahul walks and opens the door of study for Riddhima as she was holding the tray of tea.

Riddhima: Thank you Rahul.

Rahul: anytime!

Armaan stayed outside the study room working calculatingly over all the things; vivek issue, Anjali emotions, his relation with Riddhima….

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Once everyone left, Riddhima went up to her room, followed by Armaan. She was thinking to ask him about what was happening, but at the same time she was worried what would he do if she ask him…?

She settled in front of her mirror and took off all her jewel, while looking at a very silent Armaan. So not like previous time, when he uses to get close to her. It would be a lie to say that she was not looking forward to his moves tonight. Obviously, she was attracted to her husband, but she also wanted to know, was he after her due to lust or did he really like her. Anyhow, she stood up and walks up to him. He was settled on couch working over his laptop when he notices Riddhima standing right infront of him. He looks up at her and questions.

Armaan: What?

Riddhima: Armaan… don't you think now I need to know…? I mean, if it's connected to me then you should just tell me….

Armaan: go to sleep Riddhima… we will talk about this some other time.

Armaan broke his eye contact from her and started to work on laptop.

Riddhima: what is it Armaan? You are getting me worried.

Riddhima sat beside him, keeping a hand over his lap. He closed the screen of laptop with a thud that made Riddhima jump in her place, as he stood up.

Armaan: don't make me angry Riddhima. You would regret it.

Armaan took his shirt out and jeans too. She turned her face to other side as she didn't want to see him in boxers, she didn't look at him till he went into the bed.

She sighed, and walks to the closet pulled her night dress, she marched to the washroom and closed the door loudly, telling him she is angry...

He exhaled, he was not happy in making her angry, he wanted to tell her but he was afraid he might hurt her… more than he usually do. He moved his hand over his forehead, pressing his temple, he heard her walk out of the washroom and throwing herself on bed. All the while he kept his eyes close, his head was hurting a lot, keeping it all inside him was too hard for him, and that is when he felt her fragrance really close and her slim fingers mingling with his on his forehead. He opens his eyes to see her really close to him, as she supported her weight on her elbow while she pressed his forehead. No matter how much she deny that he meant nothing and bla bla… but she was always worried for him, she wanted to be there for him like he was when she was wrecked due to vivek's torture.

Armaan: You don't have to…

Riddhima: what if I want to?

Armaan: why do you care?

Riddhima: well…. You are my husband.

Armaan was really touched by her simplicity, he moved closer to her face. She didn't go back either, today for the first time she wanted him to close to her, she wanted him to kiss her if he wanted too. Today she wanted to give him shoulder so that he could say bye bye to his worry and if it meant getting pyhsically close then she didn't minded, because she equally love it.

Riddhima: Are you going to kiss me?

Armaan: I was thinking about it…

Riddhima: uhm… well, okay..

She shyly replied and brought her face to his level, so he could kiss her. He wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her on top of him, as he kissed her soft lips, sensuously, bitting her upper lips, he pulled his face away, staring at her,

Armaan: okay?

Riddhima: huh?

Armaan: You okay with the kiss? I mean, you hated the fact that I kiss you all the time, why okay now?

She pushed him away, as she saw him grinning and got off the bed and walks to the windown. He smiled, his head pain was going away, and after knowing she wanted to get close too… he couldn't stop himself from stepping out of the bed and walk up to her.

Riddhima: Kyun? Is it necessary we kiss only when YOU want? Can't I want one sometimes?

Armaan: yes you can… but why?

Riddhima: fine! You don't want to… I will find some one else for it.

Riddhima fumbled as she felt his naked body close to hers, though he was in his boxers but that didn't hide him much from her… He went closer to her when he felt her shiver, and to teaser her more he rubbed his body with her. He traced his nose in her hair, sighing in her hair, making her shudder.

Armaan: don't you dare… say that again.

Riddhima: I will! Okay.

Armaan: no you won't! I can only kiss you okay! When ever you need one, I would kiss you okay!

He turned her around, and kissed her lips. She parted her lips at once and Armaan met his tongue with hers, with full force. He kissed her mouth with full dominance, she in responded like wise, by obscuring one of her hand in his thick hairs, as he grabbed her hips with both hands, pulling her up and close to him, pressing all the while... the kiss went on for a good while till Riddhima groaned with anguish, when she felt his hip grounded into hers, she gasped she moaned, she pulled his hair in her fist, when he rubbed his arousal over her even more hard. That was the moment she wanted to pull away for breathe and for some time to think what really he was doing but he didn't budge his mouth was right over hers, and that was it… she lost her balance as she felt tingling feeling in her lower belly. She couldn't believe what he has done in a matter of minutes! Gosh he was quick fast, she thought – she was shock at his energy; she closed her eyes and pushed her face away, gasping loudly. She kept her eyes close to avoid looking at his body… he sure was looking to tempting to her and she didn't wanted to go over board any more…

He held on to her waist, he knew, he was fast… he was way to fast. He didn't wanted too, but it just happened.

Armaan: so you like me haan? Or more than like it is?

Riddhima: let… me go…

Armaan: I am sorry, was I too f…

Riddhima: yes! Never ever do this again… now let me go.

Armaan: hey… I am sorry, come on sit here…

Armaan made her sit and gave her a glass of water, which she gladly took.

Armaan: you know I really like… you. I mean, you getting me right.

Riddhima avoided to answer that and kept on drinking water, not knowing what to say to him. After wedding, she somehow knew he was somewhat attracted to her, and somewhere serious about this relation but she wan't sure about herself…

Armaan: haven't you make out with your old boy friends before? I mean that's too common now days…

Riddhima: I didn't have boy friends! Vivek was my first boyfriend… and I was never really in to physical relation with him…

She avoided any eye contact with him, while talking, as he was around her in just boxers… why doesn't he just wear a shirt, she thought...

Armaan: didn't he try to ever… you know…

Riddhima: why are you getting into this Armaan?

Armaan: well just for records… you know...

Riddhima: No I don't know.

Armaan: okay we won't argue! We had one of a good moment right now.

He went and settled close to her, hugging her and kissing her cheek.

Riddhima: Armaan…. Pleas.e..

Armaan: what? I mean, we just had a great make out… I mean, its okayy Riddhima we are married…

Riddhima: Armaan… we will end this wedding soon, once the problem is sorted.

Armaan: end? I thought you like me too Riddhima!

Riddhima: Armaan… this likeness can't make us live together for ever… its just that we are living together and we are close… and we are plainly attracted… it would get over soon.

Armaan pulled her shoulder close to her, blazing at her with anger in his eyes.

Armaan: talk about your self. I know what I feel! I love you damnit! Is it so difficult for you to understand? I really love you… I have been trying to accept this from long time… but I just couldn't! Riddhima… I don't know what you feel… but I at least know what I feel for you!

Riddhima was spell bounded, she didn't know what to say… she was confused, so she broke the eye contact and spoke.

Riddhima: Armaan… I don't think -- feel… that way… for you…

Silence.

Armaan: why did you kiss me then damnit!

Riddhima: Armaan?

She was astonished to see him so angry at once, ; he went into balcony closing the door hard behind him. She settled on bed with her head in her palm.

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Next Morning

She woke up to find the place beside her empty; she moved her eyes around the room to see Armaan sleeping on couch. She frowned, she didn't like the fact that he slept on couch.

His phone rang, loudly, she rush to pick it up before it actually destroy his sleep. She was about to cut the call when he pulled his phone out of her grip, all of sudden.

Armaan: don't you dare touch my things! You got that?

Riddhima: Armaan? What's the matter with you! I was just cutting the call so that you could sleep for a while!

Armaan: You shouldn't be concern okay! Mind you own f**king business!

Armaan went away in washroom; he stood under shower, regretting for confessing what his heart wanted to say from long time and he was denying. He was so hurt! It was like first time someone rejected him. He has for the first time confessed his feelings – his true feelings and what did he god 'I don't feel the same for you!' line shoved right in his face!

He closed his eyes, promised himself to make her his… for ever...

Armaan: I will make you fall for me soon Mrs Riddhima Armaan Malik… and I swear you will beg me to make love to you. Armaan Malik gets what he want, be it a business deal, or his first ever love!

Next Part: i will surely disclose Anjali and Vivek truth... (just got carried away with AR momennt 😳)😆