Hey ladiessssss! I'm very sorry for the late update, but I've been lazy and busy lately. Hehe. I've been doing exams, and just busy with plans. Oh I also took up the risk/challenge of making Siggy's ROFL. I'm not too good, but thanks to the constant help of Anu, Adu, Sahar and Rabux2 (jetredrose & dua_44ever) I'm on the right path! LOL.
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***Part 9:
Recap: After Ridhima & Samir's decision, they headed to the local ice cream shop a few blocks away from home. Looking forward to his favourite ice cream, Samir ran into the shop, and jumped in line.
"Hi, how may I help you today?
"Hi. Uhm, can we get two chocolate ice creams please."
"Make that four, actually."
That voice. That voice was his. I can recognize that voice anywhere! What's he doing here? What's happening, why is he here?!
***Ridhima's POVHe's here. Right now, right here. Behind me. What on Earth am I supposed to say to him? Oh my god. What do I do? God! Help me! Fine, I'll turn around, and face him. Simple, right? Nothing can go wrong…"Ridhima… how are you? Whose this little one you've got with you?"
"Armaan. Tum. I'm.. uhm, I'm fine. That's my nephew-"
"SAMIR! RIDHIMA AUNTY!"
"MINNIE!" yelled a very excited Samir.
"Minnie beta! You're here with… Armaan?"
"Yes Aunty! Armaan's my Boyfriend, hehe." said a giggling Minnie
"Oh?"
"What she means is, she's a great friend of mine. I decided to treat her to ice cream today."
"Oh, oh, oh! That's so sweet of you."
"Yeah… waise bhi, Ridhima, how do you know Minnie?"
"Well, Samir and Minnie were in the same class, and Minnie's mom and my Anji Di are friends."
"Wow, what a small world…"
On the other hand, Samir and Minnie were having their own conversation."Samir, what flavour did you get?" asked Minnie
"I got 'Rainbow Explosion' what about you?"
"Ooh, I got 'Mint Chocolate Chip Fusion' Hehe."
While Minnie and Samir carried on with their conversation, Ridhima and Armaan seemed to be lost in some other dimension. Armaan was lost in Ridhima, and Ridhima was lost in space; trying to figure out how to apologize to Armaan for her behaviour that night."Armaan, I uhm... I actually wanted to talk to you…"
"I do too. Let's go to park where the kids can enjoy their ice cream, and we can talk. Cool?"
"…yeah."
"Chalo, Samir, we're going to the park."
"Minnie, let's go. We're going together."
"Really, Boyfriend? Yay!"
--*After reaching the park, Samir and Minnie ran off to the swing set, and started playing around. Giggling, fighting and enjoying themselves, Ridhima and Armaan watched them in awe."So, Ridhima. You wanted to say something?"
"Yeah, I did, I do actually. Armaan, I'm… I'm sorry. I'm really sorry."
"For what?" asked a confused Armaan.
"For that night, Armaan! You saved me from that monster. If it weren't for you, God knows where I would be right now, and in what condition. You helped me, and supported me so much that night, and I didn't even say a 'Thank you!' I shouted at you, and argued with you, and you left without a single complaint! You've been too good to me, Armaan. You're so sweet, and I behaved like a total bitch that night! I'm really sorry…"
"Ridhima… honestly, I didn't understand you that well at that moment, but I'm glad you cleared it up. But nonetheless, since that night I haven't had a single bad thought abut you, I just wished and hoped you were in good health, and in a good state. I wanted to meet you, talk to you, but I just didn't know how! Minnie suggested calling the hotel just before we arrived here, and so I did. I got your number and was ready to call, but we came for ice cream, and we bumped into each other. What luck, huh?"
"Yeah, I agree. Armaan, I'm really sorry, once again."
"RIdhima, you're going to have to stop apologizing now! It's fine. I hope you're… okay though. You had quite a… a rough night."
"…I'm, I'm getting over it. I just wish I could've controlled the situation better…"
"Ridhima, there was no way you could've controlled Aditya's actions. You tried to do what was right, that's what matter."
"I guess so, but Arman -" before Ridhima could say anything further, Samir had interrupted their conversation.
"Maasi! Can we go home now? I really want to leave now."
"Why, what happened Baba?"
"Maasi, that name stays at home!"
"Okay, okay sorry. What happened, Samir?"
"Nothing. I just want to leave. Please?"
"Alright, I guess we should leave then. Armaan, it was good seeing you again. Stay in touch, okay? You have my number, right?"
"Yes, I do now" said Armaan with a wink.
"Minnie, let's go, we should be leaving too. Your mama is probably waiting for you still!"
"Theek hai, Boyfriend. Let's leave. Bye Samir, bye Aunty!"
'Bye Minnie. Take care. Bye Armaan!"
With that, all four parted ways. Ridhima and Samir headed home, while Armaan and Minnie headed towards Sanjeevni. Armaan couldn't stop smiling with what had just happened. He was glad that he had finally cleared things with Ridhima, now that burden on his shoulders had been cleared. On the other hand, Ridhima was completely amazed. Armaan was so sweet, he had treated everything so coolly, and hadn't created a scene. If it were another man instead of Armaan, they would have shouted and complained, yet Armaan took it all with such grace. Ridhima was glad that she had a friend like Armaan by her side, is that was what he was.--*As the days went by, Ridhima was slowly recovering from the incident. She no longer blamed Armaan, or herself. What happened couldn't have been altered in any way, and the best way to go on about it, was to forget about it and to gain closure. Ridhima had decided to speak to her Anji Di and Atul Jiju about it first. She had told them both what had happened that night, and with immense courage, she faced them both. Atul and Anjali both supported Ridhima, and offered her to stay as long as she needed to, until she felt alright to go home. Ridhima had told her parents that she was missing Samir, hence her long stay at her Di's. As per Anji Di's advice, she was going to keep this a secret from her parents until she felt comfortable to reveal what had happened.
With so many thoughts racing through her mind, she was interrupted suddenly by an annoying ring tone."Why on Earth did I let Samir change my ring tone? It's so squeaky! I'll have to change it when I get time…" as Ridhima was talking to herself, she fished out her cell phone from her purse, and looked at the caller ID. She had a smile creeping upon her face while looking at her cell phone. There was only one name that could do that to Ridhima, and that was no other than Rahul. "Rahul!" squealed Ridhima with utter delight
"Ridz, chill! If you squeak any louder, my ears are going to fall off."
"Oh shut up, stop acting so smart. I see you've finally gotten time to call me."
"Well, you know how it is, Babe. It's either you, or photography, and you're second in life," said Rahul with a chuckle
"Rahul! Shut up!"
"Rahul! Shut up!" said Rahul mocking Ridhima
"Rahul… seriously. Anyways, what have you been up to lately? You know, we haven't seen each other in about 2 weeks. That's the longest we've gone without talking!"
"Ridz, that's all your fault! You went to party in Goa, without me, so chup kar."
Hearing "Goa" again, sent a shiver up Ridhima's spine. For better or for worse, Goa was a place she didn't want to remember, at least not now while talking to Rahul."It wasn't a party… at all. Don't worry Rahul, you didn't miss out on a single thing."
Noticing Ridhima's voice, Rahul couldn't help but be concerned."What happened, Ridz? Are you okay? You sound kind of glum."
"No, nahin. It's nothing Rahul. Tell me, when are you taking me out to our usual nights; dinner then club?"
"Arre, that's why I called. My friend is hosting a party this weekend, actually tomorrow. I was asked to bring a date, and I thought of you. Want to come with?"
"Haha. Date? Fine. I need a night out, anyways."
"Now that's the spirit, Ridz! I'll pick you up at 7 sharp on Saturday evening, alright?"
"Actually Rahul, drop by a little earlier, Samir wants to see you as well. It's been a while."
"Hmm. Alright, that's cool with me. I guess I'll see you Saturday then, Good night Ridz!"
"Good night Rahul. Take care!"
"Love you, Ridz. Good Night."
With that, Ridhima ended the conversation and headed to her cupboard. She took out a long black silk night gown, and took it with her to the bathroom. She stripped out of her white churidaar, and in to her night gown. She brushed her teeth, washed her face, and headed to bed. While Ridhima snuggled in, she was shocked to find a crumpled note on her pillow. In messy hand writing the note read:"I'm watching you. -A."Reading the note over and over again, Ridhima was beyond terrified, and didn't know what to do. She frantically searched the room, and stripped every corner of it's contents, and was utterly shocked, nothing! She ran to the bathroom, checked behind the shower curtains, and looked in every corner, still nothing. What was Aditya doing in my house? In my bedroom? Ridhima was confused and didn't know what to do, she suddenly grabbed her cell phone, and dialled the first name that popped into mind, Armaan.***
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