Part 8
Flashback
N: Oh my god, Abhi, its raining!
Ab: I know! Damn this rain! Now how the hell are we gonna get back??
He ran his hand through his hair in frustration!
Abhi and Nikita were driving back from Pune in the middle of the night and the two geniuses had lost their way. Bickering the whole way about who knows the way back better and who has no sense of direction they were now in the middle of a deserted street.Nikita,oblivious to Abhi's rising temper, was blissfully watching the raindrops fall, lost in wonderland.
N: Abhi, stop the car
Ab: why?
N: just stop it na?
On an impulse she got out of the car and spread out her arms wide, soaking herself to the bone.
Ab(getting out of the car): Nikki, have you gone mad?? Get inside right now, your gonna catch a pneumonia!
N: Shoo, Mr.Mallik! Just enjoy the rain!
With that she pranced off into the rain, twirling and jumping about in the puddles'
(People please please please listen to the song'.even if you've heard it before! Read with the song on, please. And yeah there's an add of Citibank which I could'nt get rid of'just let it play and listen to it pleaaaasssssssseeeeee)
Theme music (Nikki is twirling about and has started dancing on the road)
paune baara baje (Abhi goes to her, throwing up his hands in despair!!)
dono ghar se chale
whats going on whats going on
soye hain raaste (pretending to sleep, letting out a big snore)
yeh kaha ham chale
whats going on whats going on
bulaya kisine tumhein kya
yaha jo tum lehrate aaye (asks Nikki, poking at his chest)
kare ham jo chahe tumhein kya ( pointing at herself)
jo aaye hamko samjhane
ham toh chale (pretending to march)
peeche tum kyun pade
whats going on whats going on
paune baara baje
dono ghar se chale
whats goin on whats going on
hey hey hey hey hey hey ( Nikki has now started dancing with some goons on the road)
chalo chodo nakhre dikhana (Abhi pulls at her elbow)
duniya ka na koi thikana (he tells her, dragging her away and giving the goons a dirty look)
kaha seekha baatein yeh banana banana ( she rolls her eyes at him)
duniya se hamko yu bachana bachana ( she pretends to hide behind him in fear)
ladki ho tum dekh na patchtaaogi ( pointing a finger at her and walking away)
bandhi hui laut ke phir aaogi (imitates her running back to him)
seekha hamne jaakar phir na wapas aana (she pushes him away, and dusts her hands)
hum toh chale
peeche tum kyun pade
whats going on whats going on
paune baara baje
dono ghar se chale
whats going on whats going on
interlude
As Nikki is dancing and twirling she lets each raindrop seep through her skin, enjoying the moment with her eyes closed.Abhi is silently gazing at her from afar, suddenly overwhelmed by her beauty.He smiles at her childishness, falling for her more deeply with each passing moment.
chalo hamein itna batao batao (she taps his shoulder)
parwaah tumhein kyon yeh sunaaoo sunaao
parwaah kise hain jaao jaao ha jaao (removing her hand)
reh lo akeli jo reh paao reh paao (showing her the way, as if to say go on, go ahead)
rehna pade toh chalo reh jaayenge
thodi kami yeh chalo seh jaayenge (she cutely marches off, jumping into another puddle)
toh fir jao rehlo sehlo phir batlaao (putting his hands into his pockets)
hum toh chale
peeche tum kyun pade
whats going on whats going on
bulaya kisine tumhein kya yaha jo tum lehrate aaye (Nikki is now on her own trip, dancing in the middle of the road without a care in the world)
kare ham jo chahe tumhein kya jo aaye hamko samjhane
hum toh chale
peeche tum kyun pade
whats going on whats going on
paune bara baje
dono ghar se chale
whats going on whats going on
soye hain raaste yeh kaha ham chale
whats going on whats going on
paune bara baje dono ghar se chale
whats going on whats going on
As Abhi watched her sway in the rain he felt a sudden rush of emotions inside him.To him, she had never looked soo beautiful, he wished he could capture that moment in his heart forever.As he came closer to her, she blushed at his unwavering gaze and he was overwhelmed with love.He kept walking to her until their bodies merged with one another.Cupping her face he said in a deep voice
Ab: Nikki, I love you.I love you more than anything else.I've never felt like this for anyone else.I love the way you smile, I love the way you snore, I love the way you laugh, I love the way you scream---and most of all I love being with you Nikki.i love you so much that I can't imagine my life without you.i want to share my life with you, Nikki, for now forever.
And then he went down on his knees on the road and took her hands in his
Ab: Will you marry me Nikki?
Nikita was too stunned to speak.His words were echoing in her head and before she could help it her eyes welled up.She gave a loud sniff and then gave a slight nod.
Ab: Yes??
Nikki nodded again, not trusting herself to speak.Abhi stood up and their lips met in a possessive kiss. It was a good thing he was holding her because she was sure her knees would give way any minute.Their arms entwined around each other in a passionate embrace, with a promise to stay with each other forever.
Ab: I'm sorry, I don't have a ring
N: I don't care she whispered hugging him tight.
God knows how long they stayed like that, in the middle of the road with the rain pouring all around them.
Flashback ends
Armaan's place'
Armaan walked into his house to find it completely silent which was a very rare thing.He saw Nikki sitting with a cup of coffee in her hand on the hammock in the balcony.
A: Oyye Nikki! Where are you?
N: Huh? Nikki jerked out of her reverie.
A: Wassup?
N: What? Oh, nothing
Armaan sat down next to her.
A: Is something wrong?
N: No, its nothing.
A: C'mon, tell me
N: I don't know Armaan.Things have changed so much for Abhi and me you know? We hardly spend any time together now. I mean I know he's busy and stuff but I feel like he doesn't want to spend time with me. It's a Saturday evening and he's at the gym.
A: Chill,you know what? your stressing about nothing.what you guys need is a pick-me-up.Go do something new.
N: Like what?
A: uhm, I don't know.Do something together, some fun stuff you both like.Go for a turtle walk or something.
Nikki rolled her eyes at him.
A: What? You don't want to? Okay.Lets see'.yeah I know, go dancing!Seriously I saw this pamphlet about something called dancercise at Naach.Its like this walk-in salsa class every Sunday.Couples only.Go for it, you'll have fun fracturing each other's toes.
N: That's not a bad idea
A: I know.
Nikki got up hugging Armaan.
N: Thanks she mumbled.
A: Anytime.
Nikki turned around and started climbing the steps when Armaan called after her.
A: Nikki, I'm going for the world tour!
N: What caused this sudden change of heart?
A: I don't know.Felt like it.Riddhima's my choreographer.
He said it as though it was something one should be supremely proud about.I'm starting rehearsals tonight.
N: Great! Glad she changed your mind.
A: She didn't! Oh, c'mon Nikki I'm not going for this world tour just to chase after her.She's attractive that's it.This is a godd career move.
N:if you say so!
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Riddhima's place: Kitchen.
Muskaan is clearing the washed dishes while Riddhima is cooking.
R:Muski, how come you agreed to go for the World tour just like that.
M: Of course I did! What's there to think about?
Riddhima wished she could be as carefree and impulsive as Muskaan.
R: But, you did'nt ask your mom and dad.And besides, it's a world tour muski, it's a huge big thing.
M: Exactly! It's a huge big thing in our career. Plus, I don't think we'll ever earn enough to fund ourselves a world tour.I'll convince ma and papaji.Don't tell me your thinking of saying no?
R: I don't know.what if my parents don't agree??
M: They'll have to agree! You can't possibly let go of such an opportunity Rids.We might never get this chance again!
R: Your right.Should I say yes then?
M: Obviously you should!Go to Anji, right now!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Rehearsal hall, Naach studio, 11pm.
Riddhima was in Anji's office pulling out some Cd's from her desk cabinet.With her head bent she had'nt noticed Armaan enter the office.Feeling a light tap on her shoulder she jolted upright, banging her head on the desk in the process.
A: Oops! Hey, Riddhima! Careful!
Before she knew what had happened her head was being affectionately rubbed and she was staring into the very very blue eyes of Armaan Mallik.
R: Armaan? She was looking quite confused.
A: Hold on, have you got a concussion? Riddhima, how much is two plus two?
R: Ten.Very funny.I didn't think you'd come on time that's all.
A: oh, I could'nt keep YOU waiting now, could I?
Ridddhima gave him a confused smile.They were still way too close for comfort.So she shut the cabinet and walked into the rehearsal hall, Armaan in toe.
R: I've shortlisted a few songs with a few concepts in mind.If you want to edit anything I'm okay with it.And you can work on any of these songs with the other choreographers too, okay?
A: What? No way. I only want you get it? You, Riddhima Gupta are gonna be with me everytime I'm onstage, okay?
Riddhima could not even pretend she was not flustered.Did he have to be so vocal about wanting to be with her? As it is she was nervous enough.Not able to think of a befitting reply, she decided to steer towards the songs.
R: So, Armaan, I thought we'll have you enter with the title track of Bachna Ae Haseeno.I can't think of a song that goes more with your playboy image.
A: My playboy image? (cocking an eyebrow)
Ridzi bit her lip.Shit! what had she just said?
R: I'm sorry, I did'nt mean it that way.It just slipped out of my mouth---
Armaan laughed at her fumbling for words.
A: hahaha.Chill, Riddhima.I'm not gonna send you to the guillotine.You can call me whatever you want.
R: I thought we could do a nice romantic number on the song tum se hi from jab we met?And a salsa group number with Baakhuda tumhi ho?
A: With pleasure!
R: There's another idea in my head I don't think it will work out---I was thinking we could do a retro number with the song Woh Ladki Hain Kahaan from Dil Chahta Hai?
A: Yeah, we'll do that! It'll be something different for the audience too.
R: Uhm, that's all I've thought of, we can add more stuff later on too.You want to start with a warm up?
A: As you say madame(he said it the French way, with a slight bow)
Riddhima went to put the CD in the player.Armaan began unzipping his jacket,
R: Wait!Riddhima turned around and found Armaan had stopped midway and the jacket was half-open.
R: Oh, go on'Armaan raised an eyebrow, and proceeded to remove his jacket.
R: Uhm, I did'nt mean that.God! why was she fumbling so much in front of him? Now, that she saw him standing there in a black vest with rippling muscles, her mind blanked out yet again.
A: So, Riddhima, you were saying? He appeared unfazed at her oggling.
R: Armaan, do you have dancing shoes?
A: Nope.
R: Oh then you'll have to get some tomorrow.What did you come in?
A: My chappals.
R: Chappals? You were wearing chappals?
A: Yeah so? They're comfortable. I bought these from Brazil.
R: Oh, okay. You'll be dancing barefoot today then.
R: Lets begin with the warm up.Just watch and follow okay?
Armaan watched as Rids tied up her hair in a super tight pony tail.And then she began the warm up.Everytime she raised her hand her red top would rise, giving him the tiniest glimpse of her waist and his brain would lose focus for a a few moments.As she danced, her pony tail swished in the air, grazing his face.She made him do all kinds of stuff, right from floor movements and stretches to a cartwheel.
R: Okay! That was good.Take a break for a minute or two.
Armaan reached for a bottle of water.
R: Don't! You'll end up with a stitch in your side. Just relax for a bit.
Riddhima plonked on the floor and Armaan sat down beside her and stretched his legs.
R: Your not bad. A lot can be done with you.
A: if you wanna---Armaan winked at her.
R: I meant as a dancer! God, Armaan!
A: What? You're the one who's saying stuff. I'm just an innocent little boy---
R: Forget it!
They decided to practice on the song Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan first because as Armaan said, it was the easiest to choreograph and the easiest to learn.They tried various ideas, Riddhima cracking up at Armaan's antics.They both kept laughing, rolling around on the dance floor as they practiced the retro steps.
A: See, lets try it like this.Your my girlfriend and your upset with me.so I'm like trying to manaofy you, get it? So through the song I'll manaofy you and at end of the song, you're back in love with me and then we both live happily ever after.Riddhima laughed at this happy prospect, at the thought of herself and Armaan together.She went and played the music as Armaan watched her giggle as he imitated some steps of the olden days.
Armaan was kneeling on the floor and made her sit on his thigh.Riddhima suddenly became aware of how close they were, with Armaan's hand round her waist balancing her.She looked into his eyes as he pretended to fix a flower in her hair and she turned away in a huff tossing her hair at him.He continued to try and charm her as they danced around, and she kept up with her nakhraas.Time flew as they laughed and pranced about, improvising the choreography on the spot. Riddhima could'nt remember when was the last time she had had soo much fun in rehearsals.
Finally at about 1.30 at night, Riddhima flopped down and said
R: That's enough for today, Armaan.It's getting quite late.
A: Yeah, we'll handle the rest tomorrow.Come on, Lets go.
He gave her a hand, pulling her up.
On the way back, Armaan watched as Riddhima continued to chatter.He was amazed at how much she had to say even at two in the morning.She looked adorable to him, as she moved her hands around, her hair flying about her face.They reached her place.She was about to get out of his car when he caught hold of her wrist.
A: What are you doing tomorrow afternoon?
R: Nothing, why.
A: Can you come shopping with me? I mean for the dancing shoes coz I don't know what to get?
R: Uhm, Okay.
A: I'll pick you up at say 12?
R: okay.Uh, I'll get going now.
A: Yeah.(he was mersmerised by her green eyes)
R: Armaan, uhm, my hand(he was still clutching her wrist)
A: Sorry.Goodnight Riddhima. He flashed her his dimples.
Riddhima smiled at him and walked off with a wave.
hi people!!!!!
thank you sooooooooo much for the lovely comments.....welcome all you new readers and i hope everyone likes this part.....i had a lot in mind but not much has taken shape.Silent readers please please leave me atleast a line to read.
will send pms tomorrow.
please listen to the song when you read.
loads of love
sumedha
Edited by ~sumedha~ - 16 years ago
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