Part 21
In the evening, as usual Armaan made his way from office to Ridhhima's apartment to check on how she and her dad is doing, only to receive a phone call from a familiar person...parking his car aside he received the phone call smilingly....mmm, yes mother, how may I help you darling...hearing her chuckle down through the phone, his heart warmed up..It was always nice and calming to hear his mother's voice after a hectic day...Armaan are you going to Ridhhima's house, if you are then take me with you...surprised by her request, he wondered why all of a sudden she wanted to go Ridhhima's apartment, but nevertheless, he ignored his doubts and cheerfully replied...ok mum!..I'm on my way, and mum!! please wear that orange coloured sari, you look damn hot in that...Laughing at her silly sons humour tactics; she put the phone down to get ready...He remembered how happy and delighted she was when he told her about Ridhhima, only to see her go all glum when he told her there's nothing going on between them...mmm, wonder what's she up to..
Parking the car outside, Armaan smiled at his mum who looked beautiful as ever in the sari he picked for her...it was his dads favourite colour; he remembered how his dad used to moan like a little kid if she didn't wear the sari..The memories bought an unknown smile on his lips as his mum looked at him questioningly...What Happend??...he shook his head and moved forward to kiss her cheek...I love you mum...smiling at her sons confession, as always she replicated the same love back...kissing his forehead she looked into his eyes that were full of love for her...I love you too baby..
Walking into the apartment, Armaan was greeted by Shashank as he exchanged a hand folded Namaste with Armaan's mum, pleasantly surprised by her sudden arrival...as they approached the living room, Armaan couldn't help but notice the load laughing noises coming from the kitchen....one of them was definitely Ridhhima's, but whose was the other one?...Uncle..I'll go and see Ridhhima...Making his way towards the kitchen, he left the two elders to their talking...however, he couldn't help but step aside to see who Ridhhima was so happily talking to before he went in...OMG, Rahul stop it!! Omg I can't breathe!! hahahaha...Armaan felt his body warm up with the sound of Ridhhima's laugh, as he smiled at her angel like voice, but only to be erupted by a manly voice, making him frown in suspense...I'm telling you Ridhhima, you should have been there, it would have been so much more fun..As he walked in he was bewildered to see the position they were in...
Ridhhima was standing against the cooking gas, as the man named "Rahul" he recalled, sat on the work surface, holding Ridhhimas hands and pulling her towards him...all of a sudden, he felt a sudden pang evolve inside him seeing them like this...it felt like anger, sorrow...jealousy?!?!...but he felt more upsetting when he didn't see Ridhhima revolt from the gestures...
Looking up to see who it was, Ridhhima instantly smiled as her heart fluttered to see Armaan after a whole day...she couldn't help but run towards him and engulf him to a warm cuddling hug...surprised at the change of scene, Armaan couldn't help but smile at her way of welcoming him, as he hugged her back tightly...I missed you Armaan....Armaan smiled in utter happiness; this was the first time she had ever revealed her inner feeling about him...she actually missed him, meaning she remembers him...I missed you to Ridhhima, but don't worry I'm her now, mmm...He looked up at Rahul saying this in bold, as he watched him smirk and the two from a distance...Nodding in silence, she looked up tearfully, making Armaan frown ...Hey, why are you crying for?...I'm here now aren't I, come on I want that big smile of yours instantly back now!! Come on!!...she laughed heartedly as Armaan tickled her playfully!!...ok ok!!! Happy!!!...her smile was ever so large...Armaan smiled back, as his dimples reflected against his cheeks...Riddhima for a moment forgot what happened in the morning, but when she saw Armaan, everything came back as she finally let go of her emotions...
Ahem Ahem!!...shocked and a little disappointed, both at once looked into the direction of the where the distraction came from...only to see Rahul still in his sitting position, smirking childishly and the two...o Rahul, you scared me...letting go of Armaan, Ridhhima made her way towards Rahul to introduce both of the men to each other...Armaan, this is Rahul my Best Friend...intertwining her arm with Rahul, she dragged him with her...and Rahul this is Armaan, my boss, but now also a great friend...Armaan smiled dreamingly at Ridhhima as he felt overwhelmed by what he is for her now, which didn't go unnoticed by Rahul...Rahul was the first to come by, as he placed his hand out...Hi Armaan, nice to meet you...although not very happy, Armaan smiled back and took his hand and shaked it...Nice to meet you too Rahul...
Leaving the men to themselves, Ridhhima made her way to continue cooking, only to be stopped by Armaan...Ridhhima, err, my mum is here, she's with your dad, come let me introduce you to her...her face lit up as she happily tugged Armaan's sleeve...Really?!?! O wow Armaan, come on then what you're waiting for??...Armaan chuckled as he followed her into the living room as she giggled in excitement...
Mum...this is Ridhhima...Armaan's mum was amazed to see such a beautiful young lady...clad in a peach coloured sari, hair open...no makeup...the simplicity of Ridhhima warmed her heart as Ridhhima made her way towards her...Namaste auntie, it's so nice to meet you finally...as Armaan's mum bought her hand out for a handshake, she was once again surprised as Ridhhima bent down to touch her feet...looking up at Armaan, she watched him lift his eyebrows at her in pride...usually the girls that Armaan introduced her more or less handshaked with her..But she was overjoyed by the respect Ridhhima showed to her...placing her hand over Ridhhima's head she blessed her and lifted her up from the shoulders...holding her chin she looked at Ridhhima thoroughly, and was stunned by such beauty...everything was perfect about her...the eyes, the nose, the lips...beautiful...the compliment fitted well as she smiled at Ridhhima, who lowered her eyes and blushed in response...thank you auntie, you sit down, I'll bring the tea...smiling at her dad, she made her way towards the kitchen again, whilst glaring at Armaan who playfully winked at her gleefully and followed her into the kitchen to help her..Or should I say keep an eye on Rahul...
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As the evening came to an end...Armaan got up off the sofa with a huff, only to see Ridhhima looking surprised at his foul mood...Maa, let's go now, it's getting late...unaware of the tense atmosphere, Armaan's mum just pulled him back down onto the sofa...sit down, its Sunday tomorrow and you don't go to work, so what's the hurry mmm...chuckling at her son, she did notice his sulk, but what was the reason behind it?...automatically her eyes followed Ridhhima as she shared the same kind of expression as hers...a little amused and a little worried I suppose....
Not getting his way round...he simply sighed in defeat and settled back onto the sofa, without looking up...Ridhhima knew something was wrong...Why is he behaving like this?...should I ask him?...mmm maybe later on...as she continued her conversation with Rahul, she glanced back and forth at Armaan and every now and then caught him looking at her intensely, very intensely...
His gaze sent shivers down her spine as his blue orbs looked down into her green ones...they held so much emotion and depth inside them...they were certainly not looking happy...they were glum and sad...
Armaan felt the need to express his emotions to Ridhhima and his eyes reflected what he was going through at that moment...of course he was not happy...all evening he had watched how comfortably and openly she had interacted with Rahul..Whether it was verbally or physically...not once did she stutter or feel out of place with him...they had tried several times to keep him involved but his mood was down that he didn't bother...
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Excusing himself, Armaan made his way to the washroom...he had enough today, he just could not tolerate...what's wrong with me urgh!!... Walking down the familiar corridor he was about to enter the washroom, only to be abruptly pulled by his hand and being led into an empty room...what the hell?!?!?!...in revolt his hands gathered into a fist for self defence, only to stop when the lights switched on...
Ridhhima?!?...a mere whisper came out his mouth as he watched her bolt the door and turn towards him with a mischievous smile on her face...walking towards him she wiggled her eyebrows at him in amuse as he turned his back on her with his arms folded...he was not angry she noticed but annoyed about something...Armaan on the other hand, was thrilled and felt excitement pour inside him at Ridhhima's sudden action, never in a million years he would've ever imagined Riddhima doing such a thing, but his adamant ego took the best in him, keping him quite...
Without waiting for him to respond she grabbed hold of his upper arm and gently pulled him towards the bed...Armaan reluctantly followed her like an obedient child; there was a frown on his forehead and his lips pouted, making him look adorable as ever...
Sitting down beside him, she silently waited for him to respond, whilst he fidgeted with the bed sheets...why did you bring me here??...annoyed at the silence building up in the room, Armaan decided to initiate...you tell me...seeing the confused look on his face, she became serious about their conversation...What happened Armaan? I've been watching you all evening, you seem a little tense, do you want to talk about it...You can if you want...were friends...placing a friendly hand on his thigh, she smiled at him, trying to make him relax...nothing Ridhhima, just work load maybe...it's not the same without you...
Armaan felt the jitters erupt inside his whole body as Ridhhima continuously kept her hand; his body stiffened as he felt her caress his thigh...smiling at her he politely pulled his leg away from her reach, without making it obvious, only to see her pull his hands into hers...Armaaannn...giggling at his glum face, she was simply touched at his affection for her; poor guy was missing her, and she was too...placing her other hand on his cheek she turned his face round..Armaan, don't worry, I've been talking to dad about it...looking up with hope, the twinkle in his eyes didn't escape Ridhhimas sharp gaze, as she pinched his chin softly....dad is recovering well and...I was thinking to join work next week...
Before she could even finish, she was enveloped into a rip crashing hug, as they both fell onto the bed completely ...omg really Ridhhima? Really?!?!...hearing him laugh out whole heartedly after today's evening, was such a relief...she was worried and anxious about how to approach him, but making this decision was the best decision she has made so far today...still being held in his arms under him, she smiled at his face as he looked up..Yes Armaan, I missed you..His heart gave up completely..it stopped beating for a moment as he kept gazing t her beautiful face...I missed you too Ridhhima...it was an indirect answer from his behalf...today seeing her with Rahul had made him realise that there was something more to them...something more than attraction...something stronger and deeper about their bond...if only he knew what it was...
Kissing her forehead, he let his lips linger there for a bit..Only to be jerked into reality by a knock on the door...Ridhhima are you in there?...hearing Rahuls voice, Armaan became all stiff again, which Ridhhima noticed instantly as he was still on top of her and her hands were clasped behind his back.. .realising that their position can cause awkwardness, he slowly let go of her and helped her stand up on her feet...yes Rahul I'm coming...ok Ridhhima I'm in the kitchen, I need help with the tea...thanking their stars, they both smilingly blinked their eyes at each other, conveying their support to one another.
It was definitely something new for both of them...never in her life had she been so open and close with a man...well not even with Rahul probably...and for some reason, she didn't find it wrong at all...nothing was awkward about it...
Opening the door, they made their way out towards the living room with a Ridhhima leading and Armaan following her...both had a gleaming smile on their faces, which however much they tried wouldn't come off their faces...as they approached the living room, Ridhhima went into he kitchen whilst Armaan came back and sat on the sofa next to his mum, looking happier than have..Arre?...What happened to you all of a sudden?...stunned her sons sudden change of mood, she was astounded at his 100 volt smile, making his dimples blatantly visible...nothing mum...errr, sir I love your wash room taps..Where did you get them from?...the room was filled with laughter as shashank, Armaans mum and Rahul giggled at Armaan's lame excuse...feeling his ears going red in embarrassment, he awkwardly joined in their laughter only to see them double up...
Well what else could he say?.." o I'm so happy sir, your daughter just hugged me and told me she coming back to work and I think I have feelings for her?...feeling?!?!...
Sensing his heart race against his chest, he watched her come inside room with the tray...not making it apparent, he put his hand onto his chest, to feel it speed up as she came closer...Why does this happen to me, every time she's around?...am I...am I??...his eyes jolted up in realisation...his heart slowed down in response...as though it was telling him that he was right...I'm in love??...seeing everyone stop what they were doing all of a sudden, they looked at his face excitedly as he closed his eyes regretfully...damn my big gob.....
Hellooooooooooooooooooo my gawjus babies!!!! long timeeee i knowwwwwwwwww...been a busy woman these few months lolzzz...all i can say, its such a happy releif to finally write this part and post it up😛
and now that xmas holidays have begun, you will definately see more of me😉😆
Thankyou everyone for being soooo patient with me and waited..hope with this part i can make it up 2 u guys😳
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