EHSAAS (AR version) pt 57-end pg 53 10/27 - Page 13

hey di

just read the four parts that were posted... whilst reading it, i could just feel armaan-riddhima's eternal love...

please do continue and ps.. please do pm me and i forgot to tell you that i love your choice of love songs... Mere Humsafar was one of my absolute fav song, so please do continue using the best songs- it really adds to the mood of the part!

Wow bheegi that was way too hot for my expectations.. I guess like you said armaan is in fast forward mode.. I'm so intrigued to know what Anjali has in store for armaan and riddhima! Your updates are such a pleasant surprise, I hope you're not neglecting your other child 'pehchan'🤣

as always amazing!!

Love sana

Hii Bheegi Di! I've always been a big fan of ur FF's but this FF is jus tooooo GOOD! The story is so simple yet gripping and totallly in LOOVE with the FF! I love the fact that howvere much AR might differ in their views and thoughts , at the end of the day they love each other very very much!
Moving on I loooooooveeed the last two parts sooooo much! Love express starting ffrm the whole Samosa thing to their first night was tooooooooooo Cuteeeeeeeee! Loooooveed the ooty part as well! Not looking fwd to Anjali LOL and yeah i got too addicted to this FF and could not control myself frm searching and reading bits and peices the AK version of Ehsaas! haha!
Updateee the next parts soooooon!

P.S. and dont forget to update Pehchaan also :D
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Meghna

Now the duo will be faced with reality. Pata nahi ... both seem too much in love ... will their priorities change with time? Am still pondering over Riddhima's question.

Thanks...

@ mittal...yes it will but not without hurdles

@Nruti....yeah out of DMG cast, only anjie could do this role lolz. My stepchild will get attention after Diwali now lolz😆

@lil_desi_godess...u know my ffs are incomplete without songs. I love mere humsafar song too. I am not PMing for this ff as i update everyday

@armaania....yeah the marriage and honeymoon parts have to be rushed as the real story will start after they get back to Ramgarh. I will update Pehchan after Diwali. This easier to update as it's already pre written.


@ Ridss

@suv.patki....well yes priorities will change but not for Ridz. What ? are u referring to?

Originally posted by: mainu

Hii Bheegi Di! I've always been a big fan of ur FF's but this FF is jus tooooo GOOD! The story is so simple yet gripping and totallly in LOOVE with the FF! I love the fact that howvere much AR might differ in their views and thoughts , at the end of the day they love each other very very much!
Moving on I loooooooveeed the last two parts sooooo much! Love express starting ffrm the whole Samosa thing to their first night was tooooooooooo Cuteeeeeeeee! Loooooveed the ooty part as well! Not looking fwd to Anjali LOL and yeah i got too addicted to this FF and could not control myself frm searching and reading bits and peices the AK version of Ehsaas! haha!
Updateee the next parts soooooon!

P.S. and dont forget to update Pehchaan also :D
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Meghna

thanks meghna. Always good to hear from silent readers. It's nice to know that u all like this old ff of mine. even i am enjoying it rewriting it for AR. Anjali the trouble maker is def here but without villains story nahin banti😆 And yes, i will update Pehchan also but after Diwali

I will be busy with Diwali preparations this evening, so I am posting 4 parts at one time...HAPPY DIWALI TO YOU ALL and enjoy AR romance ...

PART 15: Next four chapters are PG-13 material.

"YAHAN KOI DOCTOR HAI?" Armaan's footsteps froze on the ground at the cry for help. The doctor in him came alive even though he was on his honeymoon. He turned around and pushed his way through the crowd.

"I AM A DOCTOR!" He announced.

A man gestured him to come forward, "aap doctor hain? Koi identity hai aapke paas? Zara yahan Ms Anjali ek pony se gir gayi hain…unka doctor abhi raaste mein hai….she is in a lot of pain."

Armaan took out his Sanjeevani Medical College ID to the man's satisfaction.

"Haan…aaiye Dr Malik….please aaiye…..mera naam Vijay Chopra hai…main is movie ka director hoon."

Armaan nodded his head and walked towards the lady wincing in pain on the ground.

Armaan gave his hand to Anjali Rai, "Hi I am Dr Malik….I can help you….kahan dard ho raha hai aapko?"

Anjali winced and pointed to her left shoulder and wrist.

"PLEASE GET ME SOME ICE!" Armaan ordered and knelt beside her.

Meanawhile, the security guards shooed the onlookers, "aap log please jaaiye ab….shooting cancel……" they gestured with their batons and whistles.

Riddhima tried to tear through the crowd, "please main wahan jaa sakti hoon….main Dr Malik ki patni hoon."

"Sorry madam…..aap abhi yahin wait kariye." the security personal held his palm out at Riddhima.

Armaan examined Anjali's left shoulder and concluded that she had dislocated her shoulder.

In a soothing voice, he said, 'Madam…thoda dard hoga….but please bear with me….I will make this as gentle as possible, but I need to pop your shoulder joint back into it's socket."

"WHAT?" Anjali yelled and screamed in pain. Armaan tried to calm her down, but her screams turned into loud sobs as she realized the gravity of the situation. Anjali was not used to pain, discomfort or imperfection-it was too much for her that one of her beautiful body parts was out of place!

Armaan held her elbow and shoulder and without much delay, popped her shoulder right back after a reduction maneuver.

"OUCH!" Anjali screamed, but was amazed that her pain subsided as quickly as it had appeared. She looked at her shoulder and then looked at the smiling face of the handsome doctor on his knees.

She then pointed to her wrist, " doctor, yahan bhi dard ho raha hai."

Armaan felt around and said, "lagta hai wrist mein fracture hai….we will have to immobilize it."

"WHAT? Fracture? God….kitney din lagenge isey theek hone mein?" Anjali was shocked to know that one of her bones could actually be broken.

Armaan looked at the director, "Madam ko kahin andar le jaa sakte hain? Main kuch supplies likh doonga….tho aap chemist se mangwaa lee jiye…I think I can splint it for her….phir baad mein aap X ray wagarah karwaa leejiye ga."

"OK Dr! Madam ki van hai….wahan le chalte hain" Mr Chopra said.

A couple of unit people assisted Anjali Rai to the van. Armaan just followed her.

In the mean time, Riddhima was able to talk one of the security personnel into getting closer to the shooting area.

When she got to the center, she looked for Armaan everywhere.

"Aap jaante hain yahan ek Dr Malik aaye the?" She asked one of the unit guys.

"Aap kaun?" the man asked suspiciously

"Jee dekhiye, main unki wife hoon….kahan hain wo?"

"Wo Madam ki van mein hai…," the man pointed towards the van parked at the other end.

Riddhima ran towards the van. The door to the van was shut; she knocked gently, but when she did not get any answer, she opened the door and quietly walked in.

She heard some voices from one end of the van.

She approached them and saw Armaan's back as he was splinting Anjali's wrist.

"Can I help you? Who gave you permission to barge into my van?" Anjali asked rudely as she saw Riddhima.

Riddhima was a little taken aback at the actress's tone, "s…sorry….m…main Dr Malik ki wife hoon…." She stuttered.

Armaan looked behind, "Oh Riddhima? Baahar wait karo…main aata hoon."

Riddhima nodded and obeyed her husband's wishes. She turned around and left. Anjali did not apologize or even smile at Riddhima.

After Riddhima left, Anjali turned to Armaan, "so doctor….she is your wife?"

"Hmm….abhi abhi shaadi huyi hai." Armaan replied, his attention still focused on her wrist rather than the frown on her face after Riddhima's entry.

"Your bed side manners are excellent doctor, but may be you should teach your wife not to barge in without permission when you are treating your patients," Anjali said coldly.

"Oh….it's not her fault madam…..I don't mind if she comes in," Armaan replied as he put the final touches of the Plaster of Paris on her splint.

"Doctor! Yeh 21 st century hai! Breach of Patient confidentiality can get you into trouble….I have grown up in the west and you know over there something like this will never be tolerated!" Anjali scoffed.

Armaan kept quiet and got up, "I think I am done madam….aap yadi jaldi X ray karwaa lein, tho achha hoga….your doctor can help you with that…I will take leave," he said politely, purposely ignoring the comment about the patient confidentiality. He was still very much besotted by his wife; he would not tolerate anyone criticizing her.

"Thanks Doctor! You have a healing touch! Aapke haath mein tho jaadu hai! Kya fees hai aapki?" Anjali smiled and got up to get her purse.

"It's alright madam…it was my pleasure," Armaan replied politely and walked towards the door.

Anjali shouted from behind, "Ok doctor…how about dinner some night?"

Armaan just nodded, smiled and waved goodbye.

After he left, Anjali stood there staring at the door, "Is doctor mein aisi kya khaas baat hai? He has something special in him…..I should find more about him," she picked her mobile and dialed a number.

Armaan came out and glanced around in search of Riddhima. She was sitting near a rose bush, admiring the flowers with her chin resting on her knees.

He went behind her, plucked a fresh red rose and tucked it in her thick silky hair.

Riddhima was startled at his touch and turned around, "darra diya mujhey," she felt the rose in her hair and smiled, "aaj pehli baar mujhey khila huya phool diya hai tumney….not a droopy one."

Armaan sat down beside her and gazed at her with a twinkle in his eyes, "tum bhi tho ek khila huya phool ban gayi ho ab."

Riddhima blushed at his suggestive comment and lowered her eyes, "Armaan! Bahut badmash ho tum…tho Ms Rai ko theek kar diya aapne?" she asked.

Armaan got up and held his hand out for Riddhima, "chalo let's go…..forget Ms Rai….let's enjoy our evening."

Riddhima held his hand and got up. Armaan put his arm around her and pulled her arm behind him to rest on his waist,"batao kahan chalna hai?"

Anjali came down from her van and saw the doctor and his wife walking away, arm-in-arm. A sudden pang of envy stung inside her; she had never learnt to be happy for others-her happiness always came first. She had always been successful in luring a lot of men; she was used to men drooling at her-this was the first man, who was more anxious to get away from her rather than be with her…..she did not like that one bit!!!

Riddhima said, "Armaan….yahan paas mein bahut ache waterfalls hain, wahan chalte hain."

Armaan squeezed her waist, "shaam ko thand ho jaayegi…chalo hotel chalkar kuch garam kapde le aate hain"

"OK!" Riddhima agreed.

They came back to their cottage. Riddhima opened her bags to take out a coordinating shawl.

Suddenly, she felt a pair of strong arms carrying her to the bathroom.

"Armaan! Chhodo…kahan le jaa rahe ho? Sightseeing ke liye chalna hai na," Riddhima protested.

"I am just taking the scenic route sweetheart!" Armaan replied in his husky voice and placed her down. She turned around and saw Armaan had stripped into his boxer shorts and was busy removing her pins from her sari. She saw the water running in the Jacuzzi tub, with bubbles frothing over. He had dimmed the lights and lit some floating candles in the water.

"Armaan! Armaan! Kya kar rahe ho?" Riddhima laughed as he tickled her everywhere.

"Wo hi jo ek shareef aadmi apne honeymoon par apni patni ke saath karta hai," he grabbed her by her waist and his deft hands worked on her layers.

Riddhima's heart was pounding as his fingers kept working on unwrapping his present for the evening. They could both sense the hunger in each other's eyes and before long; they were comfortably nestled amongst the bubbles in the tub. The light from the floating candles illuminated their faces as they were lost in a deep passionate kiss.

Imagine the tub scene from 'Ghost" (Patrick swayze and Demi moore) as you enjoy this beautiful, haunting, sensuous romantic song:

"hum tum hum tum" from "life mein kabhie kabhie"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d11FWs7NI6s&feature=related

(hum tum hum tum gumsum gumsum
jaage jaage soye soye
betaabi mein khoye khoye
chod ke saare jahaan ko aaye kahaan) - 2

khaabon mein khayaalon mein hai manjar jawaan jawaan
tu hi tu wo jaane ja nigaahon ke darmiya
hum tum hum tum gumsum gumsum
jaage jaage soye soye
betaabi mein khoye khoye
chod ke saare jahaan ko aaye kahaan

Armaan carried Riddhima to the living room and lit the fireplace. They snuggled inside a blanket and swayed to the music……

aahon mein, panaahon mein chhupi hai betaabiya
milake bhi lage hai yuun kate na tanahaayiyaan
hum tum hum tum gumsum gumsum
jaage jaage soye soye
betaabi mein khoye khoye
chod ke saare jahaan ko aaye kahaan

They made love on the floor next to the fire; and fell asleep in each other's arms, snuggled in the blanket, their warm bodies keeping them cozy, till early next morning.

PART 16:

Riddhima woke up early next morning and found Armaan fast asleep. The wood in the fireplace was still simmering, not enough to keep the room warm. She got up and wrapped herself with the shawl, still on the floor from last night and covered Armaan with the blanket.

She stared at her husband's face adoringly and thought, "Armaan tumney mujhey kitni khushi aur pyaar diya hai……main vaada karti hoon ki zindagi mein hamesha tumhara saath doongi…..tumhari khushi hi ab meri khushi hai….tumhare bina main adhoori hoon. Chaahe koi bhi baadha aaye, main tumhara saath kabhie nahin chodungi."

She got up and walked to the window. The sunrise on the Nilgiri mountains gave the horizon a breathtaking view. She looked around for Armaan's camera, but could not find it, "pataa nahin kahan rakh diya camera? Kitna achha view hai."

She stood at the window, absorbing the early rays of the sun when she felt someone slip inside her shawl and hold her tightly, "Armaan? Tum uth gaye? Sorry….shayad tumhey disturb kar diya maine.." Riddhima said as Armaan snuggled with her inside her shawl.

"Wo tho hai! Tumney meri poori life hi disturb kar di hai…..aur phir thand mein akeli chhod gayi mujhey!" Armaan pretended he was upset.

Riddhima touched his face with her hand and said, "shaadi se pehle kya karte the jab thand lagti thi?"

"Jab se tumhey mila hoon, tab se hi zyaada thand lagti hai," he snuggled closer to her, "aur garmi bhi!" he grinned mischievously.

"Log mujhey badnaam karte hain ki main baatooni hoon, par tumhare jaisa baatein karne waala maine aaj tak nahin dekha….kisi ko bhi apni baaton se rijhaa sakte ho!" Riddhima laughed.


Armaan moaned and started nibbling at her ears and neck.
"Armaan, please aaj tho breakfast kar lein…..kal lunch ke baad kuch nahin khaaya hum logon ne….mere tho pait mein chuhey daud rahe hain," Riddhima complained.

"Wo hi tho kar raha hoon."

As Riddhima reciprocated his groans, Armaan's mobile rang, "Uffo…itni subah subah kaun phone kar raha hai?"

Being a doctor, he was used to his phone ringing at all odd times; as a rule, he never ignored any calls, but today he really wanted to ignore the call.
The phone kept ringing and he finally decided to answer it. He picked Riddhima with one arm, so that they were still wrapped in the shawl and walked to the table, "Hello! Yes…this is Dr Malik…..how can I help you?"


It was Anjali Rai's manager on the other line: "Dr Malik…..Anjali ji aapse milna chahti hain."

Armaan: " Koyi emergency hai?"

Manager: "Dr Malik…..agar Anjali ji aapse milna chahti hain, tho wo EMERGENCY HAI!"

Armaan: "I am sorry….I cannot help her unless it is a medical emergency!"

Anjali grabbed the phone from her manager, "Good morning Doctor Malik," she spoke in her sultriest voice, "kya apne favorite patient ko dekhne nahin aayenge?"
Armaan: "Oh ….Ms Rai…..how are you doing? Aapka haath kaisa hai?"


Anjali: "aapke healing touch ke bina shayad theek na ho….please can you check out the plaster? Raat ko neend nahin aayi"


Armaan was annoyed, "aapke doctor aane waale the na? Unka kya opinion hai?"

Anjali: "Mujhey unka opinion pasand nahin hai! I want YOUR opinion Dr Malik…please can you check me this morning? I owe you two dinners now….imagine exclusive dinner with the sensational Anjali Rai!"

Armaan relented, "Theek hai, main aata hoon. Par aap kahan thehri hain?"
Anjali: "As a matter of fact, I am in the same hotel as you are, cottage # 12….jaldi kee jiye, kyonki mujhey press conference ke liye jaana hai." she hung up.

Armaan gave a dirty look to his phone and then looked at Riddhima, who had her head resting on his chest with her arms around his body, "sorry Riddhima…..main abhi aaya ……yeh celebrities bhi na!"

Riddhima released her grip, "koi baat nahin Armaan….tum jao, utney mein main bhi tayyar ho jaaoongi…"

Armaan had a quick shower and left to see Anjali Rai.
He was greeted at the door by Anjali's manager, Manek Verma, "aaiye doctor sahib…madam bedroom mein hai."

Armaan nodded and walked into her bedroom. She was sitting with her back resting against to headboard and talking to someone on the phone. Armaan was a little embarrassed as Anjali was still in her nightie….it was more a negligee with a short silk robe loosely tied on top. It was revealing more than Armaan was comfortable seeing. He sat down on the sofa and picked up the morning paper. It seemed Anjali was arguing with the producer about her fall and threatening to sue him; she claimed that the producer should have hired a double or have better trained horses for the stars.

Armaan waited impatiently for almost 45 minutes; finally she hung up, "Hello Doctor! How are you this morning? Kal raat ko neend kaisi aayi?" she spread out her sexy long legs on the bed and asked.


"I am alright madam….aapki dua se neend bhi bahut achhi aayi." he replied

"Oh really? Mujhey tho bilkul neend nahin aayi! Waise aap tho apne honeymoon par hai na? Phir bhi neend aa gayi aapko?" she laughed.

Armaan clenched his teeth and asked, "aapka haath dekhne aaya tha….kya kal X ray hua aapka?"

Anjali got of the bed and came and sat next to him on the sofa; her robe was falling off her shoulders, exposing her bare shoulders. She had the X ray films in her other hand.

Armaan just looked at her hand and arm, "yeh plaster tho theek hai…zyaada tight bhi nahin hai….aapko pareshaani tho nahin honi chahiye…..bas aadat ho jaayegi thode dino mein."

He took the copies of the X ray and walked over to the window to read them, "Hmm….yes Ms Rai…yeh raha aapka fracture….but it should heal well…it is well aligned," he was pointing at the film when she came and stood behind him with her hand on his shoulder.

"Really? See that is why I needed your opinion dr….mere doctor ne tho kaha tha ki mujhey naya plaster chadhaana padhega…I think that idiot just wants to make money off me….he was upset that I had another doctor take care of me!" Anjali said angrily.

Armaan managed to slip out of her grip and said, "well….Anjali ji ab aap dekh lee jiye jo aapko karna hai….maine apna opinion de diya hai….main chalta hoon," he turned around to leave, averting his gaze from her.

"Thank you Dr Malik…..main jaanti thi ki aap bahut hoshiyaar hain, aur ek jaadugar bhi…," she came close to him and held his arm.

Armaan walked towards the door, "Thanks Anjali ji…..let me know if I can help you again…Bye!"


Anjali interrupted, "jaane se pehle yeh 2 invitations lete jaaiye…..aaj shaam ko hotel mein ek musical program hai….I am the chief guest there……I would like it if you could join us…..you will have fun!"


Armaan took the invitations and said, "thanks madam…..Riddhima aur main zaroor aayenge."

Anjali just stared at his back longingly, "Riddhima! Tho yeh naam hai uski biwi ka? khair aaj tak Anjali ke jadoo se koi bhi handsome aadmi bach nahin paaya hai…..dekhte hain Riddhima ka bhoot kitne din sawaar rehta hai is doctor pe?" she gave an evil smile and walked towards the bathroom.

Her manager knocked on her door, "madam….yeh Dr sahib ka camera…kal wo shooting par hi chhod gaye the….aaj phir dena bhool gaya main"

Anjali took the camera from Manek, "mujhey de do….aaj shaam ko return kar doongi"


Anjali checked out the photographs on the LED display, "this guy is obsessed with his wife….aisa kya hai usmey? I am way better than that girl next door," Anjali could not stand it anymore; she pressed the ERASE button and got rid of all their honeymoon pictures.

While Armaan was away attending to Anjali, Riddhima had changed up into a green churidaar suit and settled with a book in the hammock outdoors. She had talked to everyone in Ramgarh and also to Keerti and Atul. They were all doing well and were happy for Riddhima and Armaan.


Armaan saw his lovely wife reading a book lazily. He quietly went towards her and climbed into the hammock with her. He put his arm around her and whispered, "ab main aa gaya hoon…chahe tho mujhey padh lo," he took her book away and threw it on the grass.

"Armaan! Kya kiya? Itna romantic scene chal raha tha!" Riddhima whined as she saw her book on the ground.

"I can provide a live demonstration for you meri jaan," he said in a husky tone and snuggled into her thick hair.

"Itni der kyon laga di?" Riddhima asked

"kyon did you miss me?" he asked as he kissed her neck

"Main jaanti hoon Armaan ki aage jaakar bhi tumhey kaam ki wajah se mujh se kai baar door jaana padhega, par mann nahin maanta…..kaash tum hamesha mere paas hi rehte." she said seriously.

"Main tumsey door gaya hi kab tha? You are always there with me," he said romantically, "chalo, let's get something to eat and do some sight seeing for a change, warna zindagi bhar complain karti rahogi."

They ordered breakfast by room service and sat out on the patio.
As they were eating, Armaan remembered, "mera camera kahan gaya? It is such a nice day, I would love to take some pictures"


"Mujhey bhi nahin mila morning mein…..kahan rakh diya tumney?" Riddhima asked as she sipped her tea.


"OH…yaad aaya….d***! I left it at the shooting place yesterday…..God! I will have to call Anjali again….actually aaj shaam ko yahan ek musical program hai," he took out the invitation and gave it to Riddhima, "are you interested?"
Riddhima's face lit up," Wow! Roop Kumar Rathod! Wo tho bahut ache singer hain…..I would love to go!"

"Theek hai…main tabhi apna camera maang loonga…..I don't want to call her right now," Armaan was not looking forward to another encounter with Anjali yet.

"Lagta hai Dr sahib ko apni celebrity patient zyaada pasand nahin hai?" Riddhima teased him

"Nahin aisa nahin hai….a patient is a patient! She is just too….just too," he growled, unable to describe his feelings in words.


"She is quite glamorous!" Riddhima said, "kahin doctor sahib ka dil tho nahi aa gaya unpar?" she chided with him.

Armaan got upset; he stood up angrily, "RIDDHIMA! Mujh se kabhie aisi baat phir mat karna! I am a professional, I deal with all types of people…..main itna giraa hua nahin hoon ki kisi bhi khubsoorat aurat ke liye apna imaan kho doon," he flung his napkin on the floor and walked indoors.

Riddhima was taken aback at his outburst. She followed him inside and hugged him from behind, "I am sorry Armaan…… main tho sirf mazaak kar rahi thi…..main jaanti hoon tum kabhie aisa nahin kar sakte!"

"Phir kabhie ais mazaak mat karna!" Armaan pulled her over and hugged her tightly.

"Nahin karoongi," she said. Riddhima held him close for a while, but was a little disturbed, "Armaan itna over react kyon kar raha hai? Ek ajnabee ladki ki wajah se mujh par itna gussa kyn ho gaya? Shayad uska gussa mere par nikaal raha hai….ab tho aadat ho jaani chaahiye mujhey….doosro ka gussa hamesha mujh par hi nikaal tha hai!"

PART 17:

Armaan and Riddhima spent the rest of the day sight seeing and roaming around Ooty. They were exhausted by the time they got back to the hotel early in the evening.

Armaan was in no mood to step out again, "Riddhima….show mein jaana zaroori hai? Why don't we just hang out near the fire like last night…..we can order some food and just laze around?"

"Oh Armaan…..I was really looking forward to the music concert, but as you wish," she replied dejectedly.

Armaan hugged her from behind, "OK…Ok…we will go….main jaanta hooh tumhey music ka kitna shauk hai….par jaldi aa jaayenge….OK….I can't wait to get back soon"

"Thanks Armaan! Chalo let's get ready," Riddhima kissed his cheek and headed for the closet.

She wore the beautiful red sari, Armaan had helped select at the sari store in Ramgarh. Armaan wore his black suit with a red tie, the same outfit as he wore on their engagement.

Armaan admired Riddhima's slim figure in the beautiful chiffon material. She was too distracting for him- he could barely get dressed for the occasion.

His eyes followed Riddhima as she sat on the bed; she bent down to put on her sandals. Armaan could not resist the sight and sat at her feet. Throwing her sandals away, he kissed her feet. Riddhima was startled at his sudden tender touch; she looked into his eyes and saw the familiar intensity in them. Her heart started pounding as she sensed the arousal in his eyes. His lips traversed upwards, driving her to new dizzying heights.

Before long, they were both groaning and their once neatly ironed clothes were all over the floor.

Armaan whispered, "jaane se pehle tax bharnaa padhta hai Mrs. Malik!"

Riddhima just moaned, "collector sahib, aapko permission ki zaroorat kab se hone lagi?"

After a passionate session, they got ready once again, stealing seductive glances at each other.

MUSIC CONCERT:

The dinner concert was held in the hotel banquet room. The guests were guided to their dinner tables by the hotel staff. Armaan and Riddhima managed to get a cozy table in one corner. They ordered some food and settled into their seats. They sat together, holding hands. Armaan saw Anjali enter the hall surrounded by photographers and her staff. She wore a beautiful black shoulder-less dress with a shawl covering her fractured hand. She smiled at all the guests and then spotted her handsome doctor in the corner.

Armaan put his arm around Riddhima and averted his gaze from Anjali's. He buried his face in Riddhima's hair and whispered, "room mein kab chalna hai?"

Riddhima laughed, "abhi tho aye hain…dekho tumhari patient bhi aayi hai….she is the chief guest isn't she?"

"Whatever!" Armaan just kissed her ear and ignored Anjali. Anjali was not too happy about Armaan's snub. She knew he had seen her, but was purposely ignoring her and openly flirting with his wife.

Anjali walked over to their table, "Hello Dr! Hello Mrs Malik! I am glad you accepted MY invitation…I hope you enjoy the show"

Riddhima smiled, "Thanks Anjaliji….I am a big fan of Roop ji….aapne tho meri shaam banaa di."

Armaan snuggled closer to Riddhima and looked up, "Hello Anjali ji! Thanks again!"

Anjali just gave them a cold smile and said, "enjoy the show!" and left for her table where her chamchas were eagerly waiting for her.

Roop Kumar Rathod finally arrived and started the evening with this beautiful song from "Anwar"

maula mere, maula mere maula mere, maula mere - 4
aankhein teri - 2, kitni haseen
ki inkaa aashiq, mein ban gayaa hoon
mujhako basaa le, iname tu
(ishq hai
maula mere, maula mere maula mere, maula mere - 2) - 3

ki inakaa aashiq, mein ban gayaa hoon
mujhako basaa le, iname tu

mujhase yeh har ghadi, meraa dil kahe
tum hi ho usaki aarzoo
mujhase yeh har ghadi, mere lab kahe
teri hi ho sab guftagoo
baatein teri itni haseen, main yaad inko jab kartaa hoon
phoolon si aaye, khushaboo

As the beautiful ghazal went on, Armaan could not hold himself and kept kissing and snuggling against his wife. Anjali's roving eye kept glancing at the very much in love couple, a plastic smile on the outside but fuming inside.

rakh loon chhupaa ke main kahin tujhako
saayaa bhi teraa naa main doon
rakh loon banaa ke kahin ghar, main tujhe
saath tere, main hi rahoon
julfen teri, itni ghani
dekh ke inako, yeh sochataa hoon
saaye me, inake main jiyoon
(ishq hai
maula mere, maula mere maula mere, maula mere - 2) - 3

(meraa dil yahi bolaa, meraa dil yahi bolaa,
yaara raaj yeh usane hai mujh par kholaa
ki hai ishq mohabbat, jiske dil mein
usko pasand karta hai maulaa) – 3

After the song was over, Anjali was asked to come on the stage and say a few words.

Anjali obliged and took the microphone.

After the usual introductions and praising the singer, she thanked the audience for their love and care for her and her movies.

Then she looked at Armaan, who was still lost in Riddhima's eyes and announced, "I would also like to thank someone else tonight, someone who has made my stay in Ooty very memorable, without whom I would still be in pain- DR ARMAAN MALIK!" She pointed towards Armaan and welcomed him to the stage. Everyone turned around to see who this lucky Dr was?

Riddhima elbowed Armaan, "Armaan…jao tumhey stage par bula rahe hain."

Armaan got up and slowly walked to the front of the room.

"Dr Armaan Malik is here on his honeymoon, but he has been so sweet and caring- in hone mere accident ke baad mera poora treatment kiya hai and that to free of charge….aaj kal ke zamaane mein aise log kahan milte hain? Aaj kal medicine bhi ek business ki tarah hai, par Dr Malik has shown me that there are still saints in this world"

Riddhima had tears in her eyes; she was very proud of her husband. She was happy for the recognition he was getting.

Armaan was pleasantly surprised that Anjali was actually complementing him for his work and dedication, rather than give him seductive looks as she normally did.

He came up on the stage and thanked her, "I am honored if I could help you Ms Rai"

"Tho aap kahan practice karte hain Dr Malik?" she asked, "we would love it if you came to Mumbai"

"Jee main abhi apni training khatam kar raha hoon…I am in a small town called Ramgarh near Pune, but I plan to stay there after my training is over," he smiled and looked at Riddhima.

Riddhima could not believe her ears; she had never asked Armaan what he would do after his year-long training was over, but what she heard was music to her ears. Her eyes welled up again as she could not contain her happiness.

"Ramgarh? Aisa kya special hai wahan?" Anjali was baffled.

"Jee….main waise tho Mumbai ka rehne waala hoon, par ab mera dil Ramgarh ka hi hai!" he gave a seductive smile to his wife.

Anjali was not very pleased with his answer, but tried to keep a fake smile on her face, "Very well Dr Malik….ab hum sab aapke paas Ramgarh hi aayenge ilaaj ke liye."

The audience laughed at that comment and applauded loudly.

Armaan thanked everyone again and walked down the stage.

Anjali was burning inside. She took her seat as the concert continued and thought, "dekhti hoon kab tak bach paayega mujhsey? Aaj nahin tho kal main Dr Malik ko apna banaa kar hi rahoongi….badaa aaya Ramgarh waala….i can bet he will be back in Mumbai one day!"

After the concert, Armaan and Riddhima strolled around in the beautiful gardens of the hotel. They sat on a bench under the moonlit sky. Armaan lay down with his head on Riddhima's lap.

Riddhima stroked his hair and asked, "Armaan…aaj mujhey tum par bahut garv hua….mujhey nahin pata tha ki tum training ke baad Ramgarh mein hi rehna chahte ho"

Armaan touced her face and said, "Mujhey bhi nahin pataa tha….par main is baare mein jitna soch ta hoon, utna mujhey lagta hai ki meri zaroorat Ramgarh mein zyaada hai…..Mumbai mein nahin…..aur phir tum bhi tho maa aur Dr Misra se door rehna pasand nahin karogi….after all they are so dependent on you."

Riddhima was really touched by his thoughtfulness. She had tears in her eyes once again, with a heavy voice she said, "Armaan……I love you……main tumsey bahut pyaar karti hoon…….tum…tum…..mare liye sab kuch ho ab," she turned her face away to hide the steady flow of tears.

Armaan got up and hugged her, "Riddhima, as long as we are together, nothing else matters…samjhi? Chalo ab rona band karo….let's go back….mujhey thand lag rahi hai….you know what I mean?" he winked at her and carried her in his arms. He carried her through the garden towards their cottage.

Anjali was standing in the patio of her cottage and saw Armaan carrying his wife.

She could not take it anymore; how she longed to be in the handsome doctor's muscular arms-she had to have him at any cost!

Anjali's conniving mind could not help noticing that Armaan was appreciative of her when she praised his work and dedication. She knew that boosting a man's ego was the best way to get his attention.

She knew what she had to do now! Instead of seduction, she would have to work on massaging his ego.

Armaan and Riddhima reached their cottage, but could barely even shut the door behind them as their passions ruled their hearts once again.

They spent another night near the fire, kindling each other with their warmth and love.

PART 18:


The next day, there was a knock at their door early morning.

Riddhima woke up at the sound of the knock and put on a robe. She answered the door, "Oh Anjaliji! Aap? Itni subah…..kya Armaan se kaam hai?"

Anjali was dressed in a low cut light blue dress and had her sunglasses on.
She smiled and said, "aapke pati meri van mein apni ek personal cheez bhool gaye the….wo lautaane aayi hoon!"

Riddhima was puzzled, "main aapki baat samjhi nahin Anjali ji"

"Lagta hai aapke pati aapko sab baatein bataate nahin hai! Zara dhyaan rakhiyega Mrs Malik, abhi tho nayi nayi shaadi huyi hai……agar abhi sab kuch nahin bataa rahe tumhey, tho aage?????" she paused and looked at Riddhima's face with a smug expression.

Riddhima was about to say something, when Armaan walked into their conversation. He was in his shorts and was still buttoning up his shirt, "kaun hai Riddhima?"

Anjali's heart stopped at seeing the muscular, bare chested man in front of her.

"Oh aap hain?" Armaan smiled. Anjali was pleasantly surprised to see Armaan greet her with a genuine smile for a change. Looked like her plan was on the right track- Armaan received recognition for his work at a public gathering last night-who would not want that? Even the noblest and humblest of all men would get a kick if their ego was massaged in front of so many people.

'Yes Dr! Main aaj wapas Mumbai jaa rahi hoon….yeh aapka camera meri van mein reh gaya tha…..I am sure you were missing it!" she gave a seductive smile to Armaan as she stared at his muscular chest.


Armaan buttoned up his shirt completely and took the camera back, "thanks Anjali ji…I hope you recover as soon as possible so we can actually see you back on the big screen"


Anjali took out her note pad and wrote something, "Dr Malik….yeh raha mera personal phone number….duniya mein sirf khaas logon ke paas hi yeh number rehta hai…..kabhie Mumbai aaiye tho aapki dinner date yaad rahegi mujhey," she stared at Armaan with her piercing eyes as she removed her sunglasses. Armaan felt a little uncomfortable; he almost felt that she was mentally undressing him with her eyes.


"Thanks Anjali ji…I will remember your offer," he said politely, hoping that she would leave soon.

"Yaad rakhiye Dr Malik….aapke haathon mein jaadoo hai…..you are very talented, don't waste your time in a small town like Ramgarh," she gave a hateful smile to Riddhima as she said that, "you belong in Mumbai…..amongst the best……amongst the elite." She smiled at Armaan again and put her glasses again and walked away with her manager.

Riddhima frowned as Anjali left, "Armaan….yeh kya kehna chah rahi thi? Mujhey aisa laga jaise wo mujhey pasand nahin karti…..lekin maine kya bigaada hai unka?"

Armaan put his arm around Riddhima and shut the door, "aisi kuch baat nahin hai jaan! Is jahan mein koi bhi aisa nahin hoga, jo tumhey pasand na kare….chalo let's go back to sleep…..raat bhar sone nahin diya na tumney?" Armaan squeezed her affectionately and pulled her under the bedcovers. He snuggled with her and was fast asleep within minutes.

Riddhima stayed up, still trying to decipher the exact meaning of Anjali's words and actions. She reached for the camera sitting on the nightstand. She decided to distract herself with the pictures Armaan had taken so far.


Riddhima was in for a surprise when she saw an empty screen as she searched for the photos.

"How is that possible? Armaan ne mujhey dikhayee thi photos….," she shuddered as she thought of the worst possible scenario- THEY WERE ERASED……WAS IT AN ACCIDENT? OR A PURPOSEFUL ACT BY SOMEONE?

There was something about Anjali which made her uncomfortable……right from the way she humiliated her in the van….to the hateful look on her face when she saw Riddhima next to Armaan this morning……nahin, nahin aisa nahin ho sakta……I am just imagining……she is so beautiful and powerful, why would she want anything from us….or from Armaan????

Riddhima decided to get ready for the day. She was picking out her clothes, when Armaan grabbed her from behind, "aaj hum jahan jaa rahe hain, wahan tumhare yeh sari aur suit nahin chalenge….yeh lo main tumhare liye kuch special kapde laaya hoon," he handed her a bag.


"Kahan jaa rahe hain?" Riddhima looked inside the bag, "yeh kapde? Maine aaj tak kabhie pants ya jeans nahin pehni."

Armaan smiled at his innocent wife, "theek hai, phir sher aur cheetah agar tumhare naazuk badan par hamlaa karein, tho sari mein sprint kar lena!" he chuckled.

"Sher? Cheetah? Kya hum kisi jungle mein jaa rahe hain?"

"Exactly! We are going to Mudumalai wild life sanctuary today……agar mere saath chalnaa hai tho yeh jeans aur top pehen lo…..saath mein yeh boots bhi hain…..trust me bahut sexy lagogi ismey bhi," he winked and laughed at her.
After a shower, Riddhima came out dressed ready for the safari, "kyon doctor sahib? Sher aur cheetah se bachne ke liye yeh theek hai na?"

Armaan could not help admiring how attractive she looked in her hip-hugging denim jeans and red tank top, "hey! As a matter of fact, lagta hai sher aur cheetah tumhare peeche hi aayenge…I will have serious competition now."

"Jaanti hoon!" she gave him a seductive smile and pinched his cheek, "kam se kam yeh sher tho zaroor aayega!" she laughed and kissed his cheek, "chalo let's get ready."

They took a taxi to the wild life sanctuary. On their way, Riddhima told Armaan about the missing photographs. He was surprised too, but shrugged his shoulders saying he might have pressed a wrong button in panic when he attended to Anjali's emergency at the garden, "you know, it's a digital camera…accidents like that happen often. Don't worry, I'll make up for the loss today."

Mudumalai sanctuary is located at the foothills of the beautiful Nilgiri mountains, about 60-70 km from Ooty. Armaan and Riddhima checked into a resort called, "The Jungle Retreat" They put their luggage into one of the deluxe cottages, constructed entirely of bamboos.


They hired a 4x4 open top jeep with a driver for their wild life safari. As they drove along, they spotted deer, bears, antelopes, flying squirrels, and even a leopard. Riddhima clutched Armaan's arm tightly throughout the safari. Armaan could tell, she would get a little tense whenever they approached a wild animal. They were supposed to stay quiet, as noises distracted the animals.

Riddhima accidentally yelled, especially when a tiger came face to face with their jeep.

"Riddhima!" Armaan whispered, "shor machaaogi tho sher bhi bechara darr ke bhaag jaayega, wo meri tarah thode hi hai, ki tum chaahe shor machaao, ya apne naakhoono se mera jism chalni kar do….main phir bhi tumhare peeche peeche hi daudta rehta hoon."

Riddhima realized that her nails had dug into Armaan's arm several times during this excursion and of course they had abused his back every night. She felt embarrassed, and loosened her grip on his arm, "sorry Armaan, I didn't realize I was hurting you."

Armaan put his arm around her and whispered, "Hey…..I love to be abused by my lovely wife."

Riddhima just blushed at his comment as they approached the thickest part of the jungle.

They returned to their resort later in the afternoon. After a spicy hot South Indian meal, Armaan suggested they go for a short hike, "yahan bahut achhe hiking trails hain….thodi exercise bhi ho jaayegi….aur humein tanhayee bhi mil jaayegi."

Riddhima blushed, as she understood what he meant by the last comment.
They packed a bag pack with some drinks, snacks, maps and their camera and headed for the trails.

They held hands and enjoyed walking through the lush green forest.

After walking a few miles, Riddhima started getting tired. She had to keep taking rest at regular intervals. She sat on a rock and finally took off her boots, "Armaan….yeh boots bahut uncomfortable hain…mere pair thak gaye hain."

Armaan sat down next to her, "mujhey samajh nahin aata tum saare din itni ooncho oonchi heels mein ghoomti rehti ho, aur in boots se pair dard kar rahe hain?…..You women!"

"Heels mein hiking thode hi jaate hain!" Riddhima complained, "main yahin baithi hoon…tum baaki ki hike akele hi kar lo…..main yahan intezaar kar loongi."

"Madam…..ek baat jaan lo…..jaayenge tho saath saath hi jaayenge…..koi kisi ka intezaar nahin karta…..agar saath jeena hai tho mere saath hike par bhi chalna hoga." Armaan commanded.

"Aisa kyon kehte ho Armaan?" Riddhima said seriously, "main tho tumhara hamesha intezaar karne ko tayyar hoon."

Armaan picked her boots and tied them to the bag pack. He loaded the bag pack on his back and bent down to carry Riddhima in his arms, "agar tum mere saath chal nahin paaogi, tho main tumhey apni baahon mein uthaa kar le jaaoonga samjhi! Ab kabhie yeh mat kehna ki main tumhara intezaar kar loongi…OK!"

Riddhima circled her arms around his neck and smiled, "tumhey apni baat manwaani aati hai….agar main tumhare kadam se kadam nahin mila paayi, tho tum mujhey aise hi apni baahon mein zabardasti le chaloge? Haina?"

"Beshaq! Kyonki ab main tumhare bina nahin reh sakta….iss liye jaise bhi ho apne saath hi le chaloonga!" He kissed her forehead as they continued their hike.

After about a mile or so, Armaan needed a break; he put Riddhima down and said, "Ah! Meri kamar!"


"Dekha…agar zabardasti mujhey apne saath le chaloge, tho dard tho tumhey bhi hoga!" she said as she massaged his back.


"Tho kya karta? Tumhey wahin peeche chhod deta?" Armaan winced in pain

"Nahin! Maine yeh nahin kaha…..agar

tum meri rai lete tho shayad main wo boots nahin khareed ti, koi aur comfortable shoes khareed leti….aur na hi itni lambi trek ke liye tayyar hoti….ab one-sided decision liya hai tho tumhey anjaam bhugatna hi padhega….," she continued to massage his shoulders and back.

"Hmm….kaafi hoshiyaar ho! Ishaaron ishaaron mein mujhey lesson de rahi ho….Ok…I guess you are right…I should always consult you before making any major decisions," Armaan chuckled and was about to put the bag pack on his back, when it started raining.


They were both soaking wet in no time. They moved away from the hiking trail as it was getting muddy and slippery, and looked for some shelter. They found a group of tall trees around a grassy area. The thickness of the leaves and branches acted as a shelter from some of the rain.


They put their bag down and decided to wait under the trees till the rain stopped.


Armaan could not control himself and hugged Riddhima from behind. His hands circled her thin waist as he kissed her neck and ears.

Riddhima moaned with pleasure, "Armaan…yahan? Yeh jungle hai….bedroom nahin."

Armaan mumbled, "as they say….when in Rome, be a Roman…..ab hum jungle mein hain….tho….aage tum samajhdaar ho…"




The sun finally started streaming through the trees as the rain subsided. Riddhima was feeling better now and decided to walk bare feet all the way back. Her bare feet were way more comfortable for her than the expensive imported boots!

She held onto Armaan's arm for support and said, "Armaan……yeh jungle hamesha yaad rahega ab."

"Jungle bhi…..aur jaanwar bhi!" he laughed as he put his arm around her.

They showered and changed into dry clothes. As they sat around the fire in their cottage, they could not help laughing at their 'wild encounters' from the afternoon.

"Jaante ho Armaan…..kal hum log wapas Ramgarh jaa rahe hain…par yeh saat din meri zindagi ke sabse haseen din hain….in dino ki yaadon mein main apna saara jeevan guzaar sakti hoon," Riddhima said nostalgically as she reminisced the last seven days.

"Aise kyom kehti ho Riddhima? Bhagwan ne chaaha tho hamari zindagi mein abhi bahut si yaadein banengi aage chal kar," Armaan buried his face in her lap, "abhi tho shuruaat hai."

"Hmm….jaanti hoon…..par honeymoon tho phir se nahin aayega na?" she said as she stroked his hair.

"Jaaneman…hamari zindagi ka har din honeymoon jaisa hoga…OK?" he said sleepily and within minutes was fast asleep. He was probably tired after the hectic day and Riddhima's lap always gave him that extra warmth and comfort- something he cherished more as days went by.

Riddhima tried to lie down and get some sleep, but was restless…..was it the quietness of the jungle? Or was it the intermittent howling of the wolves and jackals at night? The buzzing of the crickets and insects outside their cottage made her jump with fear. Or was it those hateful eyes this morning? She could not tell why she was so frightened……kya main jungle se darr rahi hoon….ya kisi ki nazron se???? Anjali's face kept haunting her each time she tried to shut her eyes.

"Armaan! Armaan!" Riddhima shook him gently

"hmmm?" he said sleepily

"mujhey neend nahin aa rahi….darr lag raha hai!" she said

"Darr kis baat ka? Main tumhare saath hoon na….kuch nahin hoga.." he got up and hugged Riddhima.

Enjoy this cute song from "biwi#1"- "jungle hai aadhi raat" as Armaan tries to reassure and soothe a frightened Riddhima:



http://www.dishant.com/album/biwi-no.-1.html

RIDDHIMA:

Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na
Jungle Hai Aadhi Raat Hai

Lagne Laga Hai Darr
Duniya Ko Bhool Jaon
Kuch Aisi Baat Karr
Jungle Hai Aadhi Raat Hai

Lagne Laga Hai Darr
Duniya Ko Bhool Jaon
Kuch Aisi Baat Karr

ARMAAN:

Darne Waali Kya Baat Hai
Jab Saath Mein Hai Dilbar
Aaja Meri Baahon Mein
Sojaa Rakh Ke Sarr
Darne Waali Kya Baat Hai

Jab Saath Mein Hai Dilbar
Aaja Meri Baahon Mein
Sojaa Rakh Ke Sarr
RIDDHIMA:

Hai, Jungle Hai Aadhi Raat Hai
Lagne Laga Hai Darr

ARMAAN:

Aaja Meri Baahon Mein
Sojaa Rakh Ke Sarr...
Dil Mein Kya Hoti Hai

RIDDHIMA:

Hulchul

ARMAAN:

Beetabi Chaayi Hai

RIDDHIMA:

Pal Pal

ARMAAN:

Gaalon Ki Rangat Loon

RIDDHIMA:

Ley Ley
O, Main To Yehi Chaahati Hoon
ARMAAN:

Tanhai Ka Aalam
Taare Bhi Soyee Hain
Hum Bhi Ek Duje Ki
Chaahat Mein Khoye Hain
Tanhai Ka Aalam

Taare Bhi Soyee Hain
Hum Bhi Ek Duje Ki
Chaahat Mein Khoye Hain

RIDDHIMA:

Bahar Mausam Sardi Ka
Kyoon Garmi Hai Andar
Hai, Jungle Hai Aadhi Raat Hai
Lagne Laga Hai Darr
Duniya Ko Bhool Jaon
Kuch Aisi Baat Karr

ARMAAN:

Darne Waali Kya Baat Hai
Jab Saath Mein Hai Dilbar
Aaja Meri Baahon Mein
Sojaa Rakh Ke Sarr...

RIDDHIMA:

Tujhe Pagal Main Kar Doon
ARMAAN:

Kar De
RIDDHIMA:

Aagosh Mein Bhar Loon
ARMAAN:

Bhar Le
RIDDHIMA:

Hai, Seeney Se Lag Jaaon
ARMAAN:

Lag Jaa
RIDDHIMA:

Ho, Ye Lo Sanam, Aa Gayi
ARMAAN:

O, Aankh To Khuli Hai
Lekin Tum Sou Gayee Ho
Jaanta Hoon Main
Tum Deewani Ho Gayee Ho
Aankh To Khuli Hai

Lekin Tum Sou Gayee Ho
Jaanta Hoon Main
Tum Deewani Ho Gayee Ho
RIDDHIMA:

Hum Dono Aaj Akele
Koi Bhi Na Ghar Par
Hai, Jungle Hai Aadhi Raat Hai
Lagne Laga Hai Darr
Duniya Ko Bhool Jaon
Kuch Aisi Baat Karr
ARMAAN:

Darne Waali Kya Baat Hai
Jab Saath Mein Hai Dilbar
Aaja Meri Baahon Mein
Sojaa Rakh Ke Sarr
RIDDHIMA:

Hai, Jungle Hai Aadhi Raat Hai
Lagne Laga Hai Darr
Duniya Ko Bhool Jaon
Kuch Aisi Baat Karr
ARMAAN:

Darne Waali Kya Baat Hai
Jab Saath Mein Hai Dilbar
Aaja Meri Baahon Mein
Sojaa Rakh Ke Sarr
RIDDHIMA:

Jungle Hai Aadhi Raat Hai...

Finally, Riddhima dozed off in Armaan's arms. Armaan just caressed her beautiful face as she slept peacefully.

He touched her scar on her forehead and could not help admiring his handy work. Suddenly, he heard a voice echoing in his mind, "Yaad rakhiye Dr Malik….aapke haathon mein jaadoo hai……. you belong in Mumbai…..amongst the best……amongst the elite…."

…….to be continued……

wow Sangeeta yar
i just finished reading the last two parts
last night i actually dozed off waiting when u said u wud post in 20 mins
and i havent been commenting but i guess i wud have to now, since i sense trouble in paradise

cheers :)