Part 12:
Weeks went by...and with that Armaan's feelings for Ridhhima had begun to develop a step further... and unknowingly...he was letting it happen.
Waking up early in the morning to make efforts...coming to the office before everyone else...and wait for Ridhhima to arrive....that was always the best part...his poor cheeks and already given up on his 100 volt smile....
But...as much as he'd been enjoying giving attention to her...he wouldn't have minded if he'd received some kind of attention from her too...he was kind of getting bored of her daily routine of only talking about business meetings...it was only when he'd share one of his silly jokes that she would have a small giggle with him otherwise it would be pure professionalism.
He wanted to receive attention from her...not the boss-secretary type but more like a friendly type at least....one thing he'd realised is that she was the first woman who'd very cleverly slipped off his victim list...he just couldn't do it to her...she was his friend now
But then again...why the hell does he keep thinking about her....it's the sari...that was unfortunately the only thing he could think of to justify his dirty mind....never in his entire life had he been attracted so strongly towards a woman who wears a sari...a sari was what his mother wore, aunties wore....it was a fact to him that a sari can never be casted a a sexy attire, but he was now proved wrong....his eyes wondered over her while she discussed his weekly schedule....man...I think I need to make a dress code...wearing a flower print orange sari, she looked like the epitome of flawless beauty...simple but elegant...elegant but ravishingly sexy... her long black hair reached to her waist whilst shining under the lighting ....her emerald coloured eyes flickered from page to page, portraying utmost concentration...beauty with brains...smiling to himself his eyes continued wavering across her face, landing on her petal-like lips....those lips always woke the devil inside him...as much as he tried, he could not deny the fact that he was immensely attracted towards her in a physical manner...especially after one of his earlier fantasies of seeing Ridhhima strip her sari for him actually followed into his dream last night....what was I thinking...realising that the woman he was desiring for a moment ago was in front of him, he decided to keep his mind on silent till further notice....
Looking up from the file Ridhhima gave a smile back to the already smiling Armaan...he was so patient and quite when it came to work and this really helped her work with him...she was highly amazed at how he balances the two different shades of being a professional to a BIG time playboy...Heck!! Either he is a good actor or he has a split personality...of course she hadn't been a witness of his lustful encounters in presence, but she was aware of the gossips about him...he owned page 3, as if it was made for him and his latest affairs...regardless of what this was doing to his image, he was certainly living up to the press's expectations...
Nevertheless, he is a good looking man....he literally defines a "prefect" fantasy man of any girl...no wonder girls pounce on him...she stifled a giggle remembering the short encounter her boss had with one desperate woman....
By now, she realised he was a very reserved person, the playboy that he depicts himself as is not the real Armaan...it's like as if he just uses this image of his to hide the true Armaan...the Armaan that the world wants to see...Ridhhima?... hearing him call her out she looked up instantly giving him an assuring smile as she saw his eyes questioning her...you ok?...his eyes were portraying concern for her, a friendly concern which touched her...I'm fine Armaan, I was just thinking...seeing Armaan almost hide a smile she looked at him amusingly and couldn't help but feel the urge to find out the reason behind it...what? What's so funny?...Armaan looked up to see her frowningly smile in mockery...Ridhhima, can i ask you a question?...seeing her frown go deep, she nodded in agreement...tell me honestly ok? What was the first thing that came to your mind when you saw me?...he grinned at her confused face; he could tell how difficult she was finding it to look for words...
Ridhhima looked at him in disbelief, what was she suppose to tell him now, should she lie or tell him the truth?...she wanted to sound as honest as possible but at the same time she didn't want to cause any kind of disturbance between them...it was this kind of comfort on behalf of him that she was trying to deny all along....no doubt she noticed the effort he was putting in to try and get to know her better, but she wanted to keep an unknown distance between them, regardless of now being friends with him....some things were better to be kept in the dark....
Realising that Armaan was waiting for answer, she came in contact with an anxious Armaan...Raising his eyebrows with a complementing dimpled smile, he knew she was in a tight spot, but in fact he was dying to know...what did she think about him?....
Taking in a deep breath, she closed her eyes for a second and looked up at Armaan with a smile...Armaan...I think you're a really good business man and an extremely hard working person...you take your work really seriously and I admire you for that...seeing him smile in appreciation, Ridhhima silently patted her back for getting through such a tight close...thanks..I'm glad that was your view about me...realising that this conversation can go far, Ridhhima decided to call it quits s she was not ready to play the tell-me-the-truth game yet...em...I think I should go, I've got lots of work pending to do..Seeing him nod in consent, she almost skipped across the room as if it was now or never...Ridhhima!...
Giving her heals a scorching stop she looked back at him with a unstoppable nervous smile...Armaan could help but give out an evil laugh inside his mind seeing a flabbergasted Ridhhima...o..So Ms Ridhhima Gupta can be nervous too Han?...smiling back at a worried Ridhhima, Armaan felt highly amused at her state...walking over he placed his hand reassuringly on her shoulder...it's ok Ridhhima, I was just messing around..Seeing her roll her eyes at him, he smirked at her rather irritated face and sensed her relax...Armaan you scared me...I thought you will be asking me non-stoppable questions, and what sort of question what that!...she attacked him with so many questions...Armaan on the other hand couldn't stop laughing, seeing her stand there with her hands rolled up in a fist against her hips, he thought it was better to keep quiet for now...ok ok peace...displaying his two fingers in a peace sign, he saw her demanding face and knew he had to explain...I've been noticing, you've been really quite these days and I just wanted you to open up a bit...seeing her fold her arms against her chest he continued...I know my ideas of braking the ice are a bit silly, but come on, at least I'm trying...Ridhhima couldn't help but smirk at him, he sure had some weird tactics...mmm, I know Armaan, I just got a little conscious that's all, but it's OK..Seeing her signature smile, Armaan couldn't help but do a victory dance inside his mind...great! but...Ridhhima felt puzzled seeing Armaan's down face...what Armaan?...Armaan knew that this was the only time he could take this chance in his advantage...well...if you really think everything is OK between us, can you have lunch with me today at dinner time?....seeing his insistent face, Ridhhima was once again in a dilemma; here she was trying to keep distance but he was just making it harder for her...em..Im not sure Armaan I-...she was immediately cut short by Armaan's pleading....please please please Ridhhima, please!!...Armaan gave his best puppy dog face, which always worked on his mother....Armaan I-....she was feeling really bad and this was her weakness, she could barely say no to a person...Ridhhima pleeeeease...and I thought you was my friend...emotional blackmail, always the best trick...
Ridhhima watched him frown, his lips pouted and his arms folded over his chest in the most cutest manner...never in a million years she did she think that a macho man like him can ever do such childish acts; this was certainly something new to her...Armaaaaan...hearing her call him out, he knew she was soothing the situation down, but even he was known for being one adamant man...no!...I'm not talking to you until you say yes...not being able to hide the smile, he turned his back on her and gleamed at his intelligent mind...this was just getting harder and harder; finally giving up, Ridhhima shaked her head side to side in amusement, but couldn't stop the smile playing on her lips...moving in front of him, she watched him turn his back on her again...this kept on going for a few moments until she started to feel irritated...Armaaaan, listen to me!...sensing her irritation, Armaan realised this can go too far, and decided to quit games...yes...turning around, he was still carrying the same grumpy pout with his arms folded...for a moment all Ridhhima wanted to do was pull his cheeks apart; he was looking sooooooooooooo cute...lets go...
At once Armaan eyes widened in happiness and a happy smile was soon applied to his lips, revealing his gorgeous 32's...really!!?...Ridhhima felt her own lips form a happy smile seeing his eyes twinkle at her and nodded in agreement...really...out of the blue Armaan began to do a victory dance as if he had just won a prize game...yayyyyyyy...she giggled at his little victory cheer and found him so innocent at that moment...calming himself down, he straightened up feeling a little embarrassed for his little act..Sorry..giving out a nervous laugh he received a giggle in return...it's ok Armaan...I'll see you at dinner...watching her walk out of the office door, Armaan once again danced back to his desk, thinking about the dinner he would be sharing with Ridhhima...he himself was suprised at what he'd just done to make a woman have lunch with him, never had he been so desperate....
Settling down on his chair, he leaned his head back and closed his eyes, taking in the unknown happiness his was experiencing these days...Ridhhima....his lips silently answered all of his questions to his heart....but when will he realise....or will he realise?....
Hey guys, first of all my sooooooooo sorry for such a late post, but i've been caught up with so much coursework and the deadlines are this week...i just finished this part today and trust me even that was one hard task😆
I'm so sorry Rav, i allow you to beat me up with your danda😆
anyways thankyou all for your comments, i really appreciate them...enjoy
Luv Taj xxx
Edited by tajinder - 16 years ago
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