~ Chapter Ten ~
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Translations to some parts are in blue.
I'm sorry I couldn't write a long update, but something is better than nothing ya? >.<
Rather than writing the whole update now, I'll just divide the parts, for now this is what I've managed to written. I'll continue soon when I get time! Hope you guys don't mind 😕
So...Here's Chapter Ten!
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Normally, no matter what happens, Armaan would never give up his sleep for anyone, but after listening to Atul's story Armaan couldn't stop himself. A part of him was jealous and hurt by what happened, but Armaan of course convinced himself saying It's just part of my plan. He quickly got up, took a shower and got ready. He wore a pair of jeans and a black shirt contrasting his skin with the top few buttons of his shirt left open. The last part of his dress up is crucial and his favourite - putting perfume. By his experience and knowledge of girls, he knows that it's not so attractive for a guy to smell like rotten onions... It's just unbearable since girls love ; or well go crazy over guys who smell good. And of course, for good-looking guys, perfume is like a cherry on top.
He quickly ran out to look for Riddhima, in such a rush he realized that he had totally forgotten to ask Atul about where Riddhima was.
I am just stupid! How could I forget to ask the MOST IMPORTANT question? Geez Armaan..
He quickly grabbed his phone and called Atul for details.
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Armaan had to climb up five staircases just to reach his destination - The Theater. Riddhima had been helping to organize the stage and props for the Halloween drama which is organized every year by the drama group.
Wow Miss Perfect, after making me run around the whole school literally and climbing all the way, this is where you were?... Anyways this room is pretty big, where ARE you?
He was looking here and there when he heard a student say -
" Ask Ms.Gupta, she's in the backstage!"
Smiling to himself at the co-incidence, Armaan thought -
Finally! Now let's see what is Miss Perfect doing with Sanskar.
The word Sanskar, automatically turned Armaan's smile into a frown. But worse, as soon as he reached to the backstage, he saw Sanskar and Riddhima joking around freely, grinning and laughing. This is the first time Armaan had seen Riddhima this happy, but all this happiness was building up a fire in Armaan's heart ; Or worse stabbing daggers through his heart. He had never felt this sort of sensation in him before, he never cared if there had been another guy flirting with his friend or even girlfriend, then why did Armaan feel jealous over someone he doesn't even care about ; someone he hardly knows?
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" Anyways Riddhima, I have to go now, need to help with something. Enjoy!" As Sanskar said 'Enjoy', he placed his hand on her shoulder then went away.
Armaan's eyes were filled with anger and rage now, his fingers tightened into a fist. He was about to walk away ; upset when he heard an angelic voice -
" Armaan?" Riddhima said while standing on a chair ; trying to adjust a board which was too high for her to reach. Armaan immediately stopped at her voice, his feet glued to the ground firmly.
No Armaan, don't turn back. She doesn't need you, she'll never fall for your trap, it's useless to try. Just forget about her and live the way you used to ; chilled and free of all troubles. No just don't turn.
Despite all the voices in his head, something in his heart asked him to turn. He doesn't know what, all these new feelings were unknown to him anyways, so he couldn't bother to think about what forced him to turn. The fact is he DID, he gave in and turned.
He saw her staring into his eyes again. But he didn't want to look into them, because if he did, they would hypnotize him as always. He moved a few steps closer to her and gave her a forced smile.
Suddenly, a boy who was running after someone, pushed Riddhima's chair and Riddhima lost her balance. She immediately closed her eyes ; fear over her face again. To her surprise, she didn't land on the floor, but in someone's arms.
Armaan looked at her and the flashback of the first time they met occupied his mind. Again, she's in his arms, no matter how hard he tried avoiding her, nothing worked. It was a similar scene, but this time Armaan quickly placed her on the ground and turned around once more.
"Thanks Armaan."
Before Armaan could reply, he heard voices saying -
" Rehearsal in 3, 2, 1. LIGHTS OUT!"
The phrase 'Lights out' meant that all the lights everywhere, including the backstage would be OFF, except for the front stage. Just a second after the person completed his sentence, darkness surrounded the backstage. All the actors were in the front stage leaving only Armaan and Riddhima behind in the darkness.
However, this was a nightmare for Riddhima ; Darkness - Her weakness and her fear. Without even thinking, Riddhima quickly pulled Armaan to face her with all the force she had and she snuggled into him ; gripping his shirt with her hands as tight as she could, while having her eyes closed the whole time. She was constantly gasping -
" Armaan, Armaan, save us, please, no Armaan, he's coming. Armaan no, please." She started shaking badly and tried burying her face closer into his chest.
Huh? Save us? He's coming? What's wrong with her? Maybe she's so scared that she doesn't realize what she's saying...
Armaan looked down at her, this is it. He cannot control himself anymore, he cannot be angry at her ; he just can't. The innocence of Riddhima always wins over his anger. He placed his arm around her back, pulling her into a hug while his other hand was stroking her long, smooth hair and patting her head gently ; reassuring her.
" Shh Riddhima, it's OK, I'm here with you. Everything's going to be alright." he whispered as softly as he could to avoid scaring her.
What did I just call her?
Yes, he thought it right, he called her 'Riddhima'. This was the first time he called her by her name and not Miss, or anything around that. The emphasis, and emotion he put into saying Riddhima could melt down a rock. He didn't know why he called her Riddhima, it had all been so natural.
Riddhima on the other hand was still very scared, Armaan let go of her, placed his hand under her chin and made her look into his eyes. He could see all those oceans of emotion she was feeling, flowing through her eyes ; the fear was so real, yet he couldn't understand the reason behind it. He could see all the tears rolling down her eyes, so he wiped them away with his hand and cupped her face.
" Armaan...I'm..."
"Shh Riddhima. It's fine, I'm here for you, and I'll always be there for you whenever you need me. You know that Riddhima. All those times that you've faced problems, I've helped you out, if problems are your best friend, then I'm their worst enemy. I won't let anything, or anyone hurt you as long as I'm here with you. Don't be scared."
He said it through his heart, he was not faking it, he really meant it. The spark of his blue eyes mesmerized Riddhima, she could see that Armaan was indeed telling the truth. He had vowed that no matter what happens, he'd always be with her. All those words echoed in Riddhima's mind, no-one had ever given her that reassurance before. All this time, she had everything she needed to survive, but she was still unhappy, she was still lonely and vulnerable to certain things. It had always been Riddhima giving support to people around her, but no one had ever given her this sort of deep support. She felt blessed to have met Armaan in her life.
" Armaan..." her voiced still shaked despite all her efforts to sound normal.
Without waiting any further, he quickly pulled her into a hug again ; it was much needed ; for both of them. Her hands around his neck, while his hands around her waist ; the scene couldn't have been any better. They fit in perfectly well into each other's arms.
Suddenly, the lights turned on ; bringing both of them into their senses.
" Riddhima, I have to go now, I have got a punishment from Sanskar. If I don't reach there on time, he won't spare me. Please take care of yourself."
What just happened between us,... Was it right? Riddhima, no this can't be right. What have you done? Armaan... He's your STUDENT.. What were you even thinking... No that's right, you WEREN'T thinking at that time. What would he think of you..?
Riddhima was feeling guilty. It hadn't been the best thing to do. Armaan was her student after all, how could she be that close to him? And all that reassurance and emotion they saw for each other? She couldn't get the hang of it. She is just getting even more confused... She placed her hands on her forehead, trying to convince herself, it wasn't true. What just happened couldn't be TRUE.. But no, it was. It had all been real, true.
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While Armaan was walking to reach Sanskar, he was thinking about what happened the whole time too.
Armaan, dude what's wrong with you. How can you say this? You vowed to her, HOW?? How did I ever get carried away by my emotions and feelings? This is so wrong. What should I do now? What will she think, what did I even want to do with her? Why would a student care so much about his teacher?? Why would Armaan care about RIDDHIMA, no no no not her name, Miss Perfect. I really need help from Rahul or Atul. Exactly. I cannot figure all this out myself..-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~.-~
Once again, sorry for the short update!
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