QSS thread #2, part 99 posted on pg 149 on 8/9/10 - Page 23

Originally posted by: arluver15

Thanks for the new di...but i am confused as what would be better for her to come in as another charecter for armaan or as ridhima for sid or maybe for armaan........

i dont know which way i would like to see her....but i just hope that if she is as ridhima then she must go with armaan but if not then too i am ok coz she be for armaan.......

she and KSG are just amazing together.......

i do hope that she comes in soon......

thanks agine

Part 57

That night, Ani also gave his mama a very lovely present. He gave her enough time to romance with his dad, before crying. What started with a kiss had just culminated and both of them were getting back their breath, when they heard his cry. But as he was still in his cradle, Armaan got up quickly and picked him before he turned over and knocked himself.

"We need to get a proper bed for him," he said before handing Ani over to her. Then he snuggled upto her cribbing, "I hardly get my wife to myself for a few hours and I don't want to share that space also." He put his arms around her waist and even before Riddhima finished feeding Ani, he was fast asleep. Instead of putting Ani between them she put him on the other side and put a pillow to prevent him from falling down. Then she kissed her husband, for making this day a memorable one for her and put her head on his chest. Automatically his arms went around her pulling her closer and both slept contentedly.

The next morning when Armaan kissed her saying "Happy Birthday" sleepy head, she just smiled and continued to sleep on.

A: Riddhima cheh baj gaye hai, utho'.

R: Armaan, please mujhe sone do na, bahut neend aa rahi hai.

A: Dekho phir dhoop nikal aayegi pahunchte, pahunchte.

"Kahan jaana hai?" she asked without even opening her eyes.

A: Wohi toh surprise hai. Chalo ab do din ke liye packing bhi to karna hai.

"Do din?" she sat up.

A: Yup, two days away from Munnar, away from the daily humdrum. 2 days of relaxation and fun. What say?

R: It really sounds lovely, but for Ani we'll have to carry so many things'

A: I know but it'll be worth it, I promise. Come on, go and freshen up while I do the packing. When she came out after a shower, he had the new dress laid out for her.

R: Yeh kya hai? One more dress?

A: Yes, don't you need to wear a new dress on your birthday?

R: Armaan, I have so many dresses I haven't worn as yet.

Making a sad face he said "It's ok if you don't like it '." He knew Riddhima couldn't see him like that and as he guessed, she immediately said "No Armaan I didn't mean like that." Then she picked it up and saw how pretty it was. She went near him, hugged him and said "As usual your choice is awesome. I liked it very much especially because of its saucewala red color." When she wore and twirled before him he couldn't take his eyes off her. He walked up to her, held her face in his palms and kissed her. "Red really suits you," he proclaimed. "You look ravishing". She smiled and put her eyes down as his compliments made her blush.

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The continuous ringing of the phone delayed them. First her parents called, then Anjie-Atul, followed by Muskaan-Rahul and then Gappu and Mini. Finally they were ready, packed and all set, when Shafi came with a Sumo. Though it was only for 2 days there was a lot of luggage mainly because of the little one. Kaka and akka were also accompanying them. Kaka sat in front, Akshat near one window and akka the other in the middle seat, Armaan and Riddhima were on the last seat and the little fellow in the car seat which also served as a crib. Akshat was finding it very tough to held his tongue about the destination so he turned around and said "Mama aapko sach much bahut achcha lagega wahan. Bahut beautiful hai."

R: Achcha, matlab woh jagah tumne dekhi hai.

He realised his mistake and bit his tongue. Actually she could have guessed if she had given it some thought, but she didn't want to do so and spoil their surprise. Instead she looked out of the window. The 100 km drive to Periyar through tea and spice plantations, and the green and blue hills was most scenic. After a few minutes Akshat started dozing and fell on Athai. She pulled his head on her lap, so that he could stretch out on the seat. And soon she also dozed off.

At the back the two love birds were on one seat, and Ani on the opposite seat in his crib. The luggage was piled up in the middle, giving them sufficient privacy. As she watched outside, Riddhima relaxed against Armaan's shoulder saying "It's been so long since we went on a trip. I think the last time we went was with Mini and Gappu."

Suddenly her phone rang, it was Nikki. Riddhima wondered how she knew about her birthday, but Nikki clarified that Muskaan had told her about it. She was very happy to hear that Armaan was taking her on a surprise trip. Riddhima enquired about her health and Nikki told her that her 'Godh Bharayi' was planned in January. After she hung up she noticed that Armaan seemed upset about something.

R: Kya baat hai Armaan? Why are you upset?

A: Kuch nahi.

He thought that Abhi had remembered her birthday and asked Nikki to call up.

R: Come on, Kuch to baat hai..

"When you were married to him he didn't remember your birthday and now he remembers it," Armaan burst out angrily.

R: Armaan, it was Nikki not Abhi.

A: But how did she know? He must have only told her na?

R: No muskaan told her. Don't tell me you are jealous (she smiled slyly).

A: Jealous my foot. I don't need to be.

Then picking her hand and kissing it he said "I know you don't love anyone else, but me. But how dare he raise his hands on you?"

R: How did you come to know that? I never mentioned it to anyone..

A: Woh, woh'''.

R: Akshat ne bataya?

A: Ya' I was surprised when he mentioned about your birthday last week. That's when he narrated the incident to me. I never imagined before that Abhi would have raised his hands on you. That incident upset Akshat very much and he has vowed never to forget your birthday ever again.

Suddenly his tone dropped low and he asked "Did he beat you often?" She could feel the pain in his voice. She couldn't tell him that he had slapped her even when she was pregnant. He wouldn't be able to bear the pain. So she just shook her head without looking at him. But he held her chin and made her look into his eyes, then she couldn't lie to him. So she said "Please Armaan, I don't want to talk about such depressing things today," and a few tears escaped from her eyes.

A: I'm sorry. Please Riddhima I don't want you to shed any tears, at least not today.

Saying that he sucked the tears flowing down her cheeks. She smiled at that, put her head on his shoulder and put her arms around him.

"Shafi can see us through his rear view mirror" he teased, to bring her back in good mood, for which he got a hard punch on his shoulder. He acted as if he was in severe pain and she got worried. "Armaan, did I really hurt you?" Seeing him smile, she gave him one more punch but he caught her hand before she could and kissed it.

After that the two were shamelessly koochikooing in the back seat till the little master found it a bit too much for his liking and decided to disturb them with his cry. Riddhima had started with a little bottle feeding for him since last few days. So she picked the bottle and tried to feed him. But the hero was simply not interested in taking it in his mouth. Finally she had to sit on the floor of the vehicle and feed him.

R: baap re, abhi se itna ziddi hai.

A: Lagta hai apni maa pe gaya hai.

She glared at Armaan. With his stomach full Ani started shouting and playing. Armaan put him on top of Akshat who woke up as his brother pulled his ears. Akka held the baby and the brothers played. Ani would laugh whenever Akshat chargedat him like a bull with his head bent down and put his head on his stomach. The parents were very happy to see the brothers slowly bonding together.

It was close to lunchtime when they reached Thekady. They checked into the hotel. They had an entire cottage to themselves with two large bedrooms. Akshat and akka would share one, the Mallik couple and Ani the other and Kaka would sleep on the living room sofa. They freshened up and went for lunch.

They had a tough time at the lunch table as Ani was awake. First he knocked off a glass of water, all over Akshat, from his seat on his dad's lap. Riddhima convinced Akshat who was annoyed, that his clothes would dry off soon. When Armaan tried to hold Ani on his shoulder, he bent forward trying to reach for the things on the table and ended up pulling a spoon and staining Armaan's pant with the gravy. Finally Armaan strapped him onto his crib but he started wailing loudly. Seeing all the 'hungama' one of the waiters got him a rattle and that kept him quiet for sometime, while they hurriedly finished their lunch. Then they decided to nap a little and then set out on the cruise on river Periyar.

They set out for the cruise at 4 pm, after tea. All of them enjoyed the beautiful view and Akshat was absolutely thrilled to see many animals, especially the elephants.