FF: Fire and Water (Ch. 26-A Updated on Pg.145!) - Page 98

amazing update :) loved it

great update😃😃...i loved it...we've got just no complains...because i know how important this case is!
even though he dint say those three words yet it was pretty evident that he too feels the same for her!
his care for her spoke volumes😃😃
i cant wait for the upcoming updates...u r doing a wonderful job👏👏👏

wow!! it was wondrful dear.. :) very well written..:) lovd it..:) nd lovd da way you express all the small details nd dats wht make ur writng amazing :) continue soon :)

that was too good! especially the last part where roshni come to riya and says that arjun is no longer hers but riya's! happy that arjun and riya are proceeding towards another relation! can't wait to read more! the story seem to be getting more interesting! please update soon!

CHAPTER 26-A

Next day:

6:30AM..

Arjun woke up with a start; he was covered in sweat and looked around nervously. As soon as he realized that he was in his bedroom, he calmed down a little. He sighed relieved that he wasn't running in those unknown alleys engulfed by darkness; he wasn't running frantically in that maze chasing his worst enemy who was laughing hysterically hidden from him.

With that thought, returned his fury. He clenched his jaw and balled his fist, "Tum nahin bachoge Sikender! Nahin Bachoge!"

***

Riya's house:

7:00AM

Riya peacefully sat at the dining table sipping coffee and reading the news paper. She put the news paper down and looked at the wall clock.

"Meeting at the Comissioner office at 9:00.. tab tak kya karungi?" she wondered.

Just then her phone began to ring and the name that flashed on the screen made her heart race..

"Hello sir?" she said taking the call.

"Main tumhe pick up karne aa raha hoon. Saade aath baje tak tayyar raho," Arjun said in a firm tone. That nightmare had ruined his mood for the day.

"Sir lekin.."

"Main tumse pooch nahin raha hoon Riya. Bata raha hoon, tayyar raho."

"Theek hain sir.. Lekin ek shart hain.."

"Kya," Arjun asked, a little annoyed.

"Nashte ke liye aath baje taka a jayiye.. Yahin nashta karke niklenge sir.."

"Nahin naashte ki koi zaroorat nahin hain," Arjun cut her short.

"Sir main.."

"Riya, jaanta hoon ki tum pooch nahin rahi ho, bata rahin ho. Phir bhi.. NO!"

"Tho phir aap mat ayiye! Main khud chali jaaungi!" saying so Riya cut the call, gathering all the courage she had. She prayed to God with her fingers crossed and eyes closed, "Call back.. call back.. call back.."

Arjun was quite startled by Riya's sudden 'shart' and that sort of 'dhamki' at the end. He then checked twice, if it was Riya he had called and yes, it was indeed her. Yet, she wasn't the same Riya. Now, she was no longer afraid to be herself with him. And this.. he liked!

He contemplated for a moment; not a bad idea, he thought.

Riya's phone started ringing and she took a peak at the screen; her face lit up seeing Arjun's name on it.

She let the phone ring for sometime and then took the call, "Tho kahiye sir, kya hain aapka faisla?"

"Main aa raha hoon, 8 o'clock," he said and cut the call.

"Yes!!!" Riya said and got up, to make preparations for the first ever breakfast with her Arjun sir.

A feeling of excitement was reborn in his life. After a long time he was actually looking forward to meet someone. Even if it was just for a breakfast! He remembered how his and Roshni's first date was a 'breakfast' date. He smiled and the memory and wondered what he should be calling this breakfast with Riya? Was it a date too? Well, whatever it was he was certainly looking forward to it'

Riya on the other hand was racing up and down worried about the breakfast, "Maine unhe invite tho kardiya hain. Lekin main banao bhi tho banau?" She managed to calm herself down and decided to make Poha.

***

"Aapko Kolkata jaana padega?" Avantika asked Sameer, standing beside him rather disappointed. Sameer was searching for a file from the drawer of his table.

"Haan agar Comissioner sir ke orders honge tho jaana padega," he said, closing the drawer and then wrapping his arms around Avantika's waist, pulling her towards himself.

"Agar main na jaane ke liye kahoon tho?" she said with a smile playing on her lips.

"Nahin jaaunga.." Sameer said in a rather mellowed voice.

"Sach mein?" Avantika said moving closer to him.

"Ek baar kehke tho dekho.." Sameer was now totally out of his "officer on duty" mode, his lips edging dangerously close to hers. Avantika wrapped her arms around his neck'Her tantalising aroma was something that always played with his mind and specially his heart. They were going through the after effects of being away from each other for eight years...

"Mamma.. mamma.. mamma.." Saumya came running into the room with her art book in one hand and colour pencils in the other.

Avantika pushed Sameer away just in time and Sameer let out a "Damn it!" under his breath.

"Agli baar darwaza andar se bandh zaroor karna," he said pulling the file out and putting it in his bag.

"Sameer!" Avantika said rolling her eyes and then turned towards her daughter, "Kya hua Saumya? Kuch chahiye beta?"

"Mamma mere baaki colour pencils kahan hain? Aap unhe Nana ke ghar se laaye nahin?" Saumya asked oblivious to anything and everything going on around her.

"Shaayad nahin.. I'm so sorry dear," Avantika said looking at a disheartened Saumya.

"Koi baat nahin. Papa le ayenge aapke liye. Papa hain na. Ab jaldi se Papa ko bye boliye," Sameer said kneeling in front of his little doll.

"Aap office jaa rahe ho?" Saumya asked and when he nodded, "Bye Papa!" she said kissing her father on his cheek. Sameer kissed her on her fore head and said, "Stay good. Mamma ko jyada satana mat. Theek hain?"

"Sochungi uske baare mein," she said folding her hands.

Both Avantika and Sameer looked at each other and smiled. Their family was complete and Sameer didn't want anything else from God now.. except his family's happiness.

***

Arjun's SUV screeched to a halt in front of Riya's place five minutes before the decided time. He looked at his watch and decided to enter her house only after 8:00AM.. Not even a minute before that..! Looking desperate wasn't one of Arjun Suryakanth Rawte's traits and he didn't want that to change!

***

Riya was all set to serve the breakfast, when the door bell rang. She looked at the watch and said to herself, "Lo aa gaye ACP Arjun Rawte. Ek dum time pe!"

She put the plates on the table and hurried to the door to open it.

"Aayiye sir," she said and let him in.

"Do minute dijiye sir, breakfast tayaar hain. Main bas serve kar deti hoon," she said as Arjun followed her into the house.

All of a sudden he had no idea what to say; he just stood there wondering if he should sit on the couch in the hall or occupy his seat at the dining table.

"Wahan kyun khade hain sir? Yahaan baithiye.." she said pointing at the chair near the dining table solving his problem, "Hamein jaldi nikalna bhi tho hain."

He quietly obeyed what she said and was observing her carefully. She was serving Poha in their plates, which definitely smelled nice. It brought back many memories, he now cherished.

Riya now sat in the chair opposite to him, looking at him intently.

"Kya hua?" he asked.

"Khayiye.." she said with an apprehensive look on her face.

Arjun felt a little uncomfortable; Riya realized it and shifted her attention towards the vessel containing the Poha. She pretended to adjust the lid on it while Arjun tasted the dish. It was indeed delicious!!!

"Kaisa hain sir..? I hope it's not bad.."

"Theek thak hain," he said with a serious look on his face.

"Kya? Utna bura hain?" Riya said and tasted the dish from her plate. She ate another spoon and frowned, "Kyun? Ye tho bahut acha bana hain!"

"Isisliye tho kha raha hoon," Arjun said and smirked.

Riya sighed and said, "Aaj tak mujhe laga ki aapko sirf khud ki taarif karna pasand nahin hain. Par ab pata chala hain ki aapko doosron ki tareef karna bhi pasand nahin hain."

"Mere pasand aur na pasand ke baare mein kaafi kuch jaanti ho tum,' Arjun said his smirk intact.

She got up from her place to get herself a glass of water, "ACP Arjun Suryakanth Rawte ke saath kaam karte karte kuch dekhi andekhi cheeze bhi dekhne lagi hoon aur jaan ne lagi hoon," she said with her back towards him. She turned around and was shocked to see him standing right behind her with his hands folded and his face serious, "Bahut kuch bolne lagi ho.. aur baate bhi banane lagi ho," his anger reflecting in his words.

She tried to offer a proper apology but failed at it, "Sir.. woh.. main.. I'm sorry.."

In fact, it wasn't his anger that muddled her mind. It was his presence, just inches away from her, that made her skip a beat.

Arjun burst out laughing, "Tum nahin badlogi Riya.." he said shaking his head, "Abhi bhi mujhse utna hi darti ho.."

He smiled at her and returned to his place to finish an absolutely delicious breakfast, leaving Riya to contemplate and realize the fact that he was teasing her.

As that fact dawned upon her Riya narrowed her eyes at him for a moment, a smile appeared on her lips the next moment. She would remember that morning, her entire life! It was indeed very special for her.. for them. That morning was when, they had finally started breaking down all barriers between them and she was glad Arjun had initiated it'!

PRECAP: Arjun steps out of the airport. Riya and Shree are present along with him. A man observes them hidden behind a Taxi. He calls somebody and says, "Woh log aa gaye hain. Kya karoon main?"

"Bas unpe nazar rakho. Mujhe unki har movement ki khabar chahiye," were the instructions he got.

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Hello Guys!!!!

This bonus chapter is specially for my readers! I hope you like it!!!!

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liked it??? no I loved it!!!

wow!! loved it... a GOOD morning!! loved how riya gav that shard n dhamki.. n how arjun reached before 8 o clock.. sameer-avantika.. soumya kabab mein haddi ban gayi.. poor souls.. couldnt even romance.. lol..

update soon with more ariya!!!!

u know what i'm tired telling u it was lovely every time yet i cant stop doing that😛😛
it was actually a really really special morning for them😃😃😃...n i loved each n every part of it completely...i'm so glad that they are opening up...finally😃😃
n u scared me last part mein...i dint realize till the end that arjun was teasing her😛...i thought aaj toh gayi riya...ho gaya satyanaaz love story ka😛😛
n sameer-avantika scene was also very well written😳😳
P.S precap seems to be serious business from now on!

The update s really lovely... i hv a 😃 while i'm reading this part... loved they way Riya gave dhamki nd shart nd Arjun's reaction to dat... it was indded a Good Morning to all bt poor Sameer his own daguhtr gv him a Damit moment 😆... Ariya's relation hv defo moved 4wrd... Precap s intresting update soon...

Awesome ariya scene yaar😳