~*~ Chapter 2 *~*
Finally it was the last working day of the week. Riddhima sighed as she winded up her work in the office. She got out of her cabin and proceeded towards the elevator. Her phone rang as she reached her car. Settling into the car she picked up the phone.
"Haan Muski bolo kya baat hai?" she asked as she heard giggling sounds on the other end of the line.
"Anji I'm on the phone, so please fill it out later." Muskaan said in between her giggles.
"Where are you Muski? And what in the world were you talking about?"
"Listen Ridz, we are going to Nikki's party today." Riddhima groaned as she heard this.
"But Muskaan…" Riddhima started only to hear the stern voice of Anjali.
"Listen to me Ms. Riddhima Gupta, you are going to the party with us tonight. I don't give a s**t about how tired you are. You always have one reason or the other. And let me tell you, today nothing, I repeat again NOTHING is going to work. You better get to my place within fifteen minutes or you are going to be in grave danger." Anjali completed as Riddhima started the car.
"I'll reach in time only if you allow me to start driving." Riddhima said dryly. She knew she would never be able to win a fight against Anjali.
"Okay then. Drive safely." She said and hung up. Riddhima hit the gas as she knew that if she didn't hurry she would never reach on time.
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Armaan closed the door of his house behind him as he loosened his tie. He thought that he heard voices coming from within the kitchen. As he entered the kitchen he was shocked to find Atul and Rahul there.
"Rahul? Atul? What are you guys doing here? And how did you get in?" Armaan asked puzzled.
Rahul, aka Rahul Grewal, a 25 year handsome hunk and also one of Armaan's best friend. His ocean blue eyes and sweet smile was more than enough to leave any girl panting.
On the other hand Atul, aka Atul Joshi, was the opposite of Armaan and Rahul. Atul was considered more of a sweet person than sexy. Though he was not as fit as the other two, girls still tried to win his heart.
"I told you Rahul that this would exactly be his condition. I mean just look at him." Atul said looking at Rahul.
"Yeah man, you were right. It's a good thing that we had it planned before." Rahul said agreeing with what Atul was saying.
Armaan stood confused staring at his friends. He could just not comprehend what his friends were talking about. He felt as if he was not present there hearing the way they were talking about him.
"I'm standing right here you know." Armaan said finally after getting frustrated.
"Alright Armaan. Go get ready. We are going to Nikki's party." Rahul told him
"I don't think so guys. I have pretty much to do. And after signing that deal today…"
"Shut up Armaan. Just shut the f**k up. All you have been doing for months is working. You need to get out and party sometime. And we have decided that the time has come. I mean when was the last time you went on a date?" Rahul asked leaving Armaan speechless. He himself couldn't remember the last time he had been romantically linked with a girl.
"See, now you get it. This was the reason we want you to get out. We know that you have responsibilities and all but that doesn't mean that you can't have fun sometimes. You better go and get changed into something which will make the girls swoon." Rahul completed and sat down and started talking to Atul about something. Armaan walked towards his room, unable to do anything but follow Rahul's instructions.
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"Ridz you better get out wearing that dress in another two minutes or I swear I'll break and enter." Muskaan shouted standing outside the bathroom.
"Be practical people. This dress is so short that it can't even be called a dress and moreover it doesn't even look good on me. I mean how do you expect me to wear such a thing?" Riddhima replied from inside the bathroom.
"Just wear it and get out Ridz and let us decide whether you look good or not." Anjali said calmly.
Riddhima knew from Anjali's tone that come what may she had to go out in that dress. Sighing, she opened the door and stepped out of the bathroom. Anjali and Muskaan's jaws dropped to the floor…or it seemed so. To say that they were shocked - seeing Riddhima - would be and understatement.
"You say that this doesn't look good on you?" Muskaan said raising her brow.
"Yes. I mean it barely reaches mid thigh." Riddhima said explaining them.
"Ridz what is the use of going to such a party if you don't want to look sexy? You look fabulous in this girl. I'm sure you'll have a hard time getting out of the party for none of the guys will be to leave you." Anjali said smiling.
"But Anji…"
Anjali pulled Riddhima in front of the mirror. Pointing to the mirror she said, "Just listen to me Ridzi. You in that dress look fabulous. Just please stop underestimating yourself. Look at yourself and tell me what is there in you which a guy won't like."
Surprised by Anjali's words Riddhima tried to see what Anjali was telling her in the mirror. Her beautiful black hair was curled and the ringlets hung below her shoulder. Her eyes shone in excitement. The blush on her cheeks made her look even better. She wore a short strapless black dress which reached up to her mid thigh. She wore black stilettos which made her legs long longer than it was.
Riddhima's dress - http://cdn.is.bluefly.com/mgen/Bluefly/prodImage.ms?productCode=303539201&width=340&height=408
Riddhima's shoes -http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSH9pZD9bek/SJhdTw8NH7I/AAAAAAAAFIE/C6yt4jjGvOI/s400/stiletto%2Bheel%2Bstrappy%2Blace%2Bup%2Bsandals.jpg
"I know that you can believe my words Ridz so just please enjoy your night out. Who knows you may even meet someone you like." Anjali said softly. Muskaan stood behind smiling at both of them. She knew that whatever they were doing was for Riddhima's good only.
"Ridzi here is your mask." Muskaan said giving her the mask.
"Mask?" Riddhima asked confused.
"Nikki called up and said that it would be even better if people had masks on. I don't know what wicked plans were going on in her mind but I also have a feeling that this night is going to be special for all of us." Muskaan said giddy with excitement. Shaking her head, Riddhima just smiled at her friend's enthusiasm and put on the mask.
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As the guys entered Nikki's place Rahul let out a low whistle. "She sure knows how to throw a party. I mean it must be just half an hour since the party's started and it is so crowded."
Armaan couldn't deny the fact. They had met Nikita at the university and had become good friends. "Armaan!" he heard a female voice call.
"Hi Nikki," he said hugging her. "Someone is looking gorgeous." He said making her laugh.
Nikita, short for Nikita Malhotra, was one of Armaan's closest friends other than Atul and Rahul. She was the first girl he hadn't dated. Nikita was a fashion designer and she just loved her job.
"Well thank you sir." He just grinned at her response.
"How did you recognise me as I'm pretty sure I'm wearing a mask?" Armaan asked.
"I think after so many years of friendship I can recognize you anywhere Ammy. Come on in, I think there may be few people who are interested in meeting you." Nikki said with an evil glint in her eye. Armaan groaned knowing well enough that she was talking about his ex-girlfriends.
"Kya yaar Nikki, Armaan ko dekha toh hume bhool gayi?" Atul teased her.
"Oops," she said and gave Atul and Rahul long hugs. "It's good to see you both." They smiled at each other before they heard another female voice, "Well if it isn't Armaan Malik."
"Shit!" he muttered before pasting a fake smile on his face. "Neha! How good to see you." He said as she hugged him.
"So Mr. Malik, who is your date for tonight?" Neha linked her hand with Armaan as they walked inside. Armaan could hear snickers from behind. 'Just wait till I get you all back.' He thought.
"I'm not dating anyone now."
"Don't tell me!" she exclaimed as her eyes widened in shock. "Armaan Malik has no girl in his life."
Before he could reply he heard giggles from his side which got louder every minute. "This has got to be the best party ever. I mean look at him and Neha." This statement was followed by more giggles. Angrily, he walked over to the girl. She controlled her giggles as she saw him come towards her.
"You find this situation funny?" he asked darkly.
"Come on Ammy it obviously is." Nikki replied for the woman he was speaking with. Just then Armaan got a wicked idea. He smirked and Nikki knew that whatever plan was in Armaan's mind was going to be bad, very bad.
"Well then I just think I can make the situation more interesting." He said and pulled her towards Neha.
"Here is your answer Neha. She is my date for tonight. I was supposed to meet her here." He said smugly as the woman beside him fumed. 'Now the games will get interesting.' Armaan thought as he led her to the dance floor. 'You won't get away with it so easily Mister. Just wait and watch what happens. Riddhima Gupta doesn't give up so easily.' Riddhima thought. So let the games begin.
I know that there will be many of you who want to bash me up for not updating since such a long time but i didn't have time due to my units and practicals. This part was longer than the others so i guess i shouldn't have any complains about the length 😆. The next part will contain the start of the actual plot. I don't have any idea as to when I will update next. I shall next update Fate's Cruel game. I have managed to write half of it.
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