Chapter one :
Mumbai [Monday, 9:00 AM]
Armaan Mallik & Siddhant Malhotra share an apartment; though both of them have their own rooms.
Armaan Mallik's Room:
A sneak peek into his room: There Armaan's room was ice cold, just the way he loved it, and pitch dark as if it was still midnight. Armaan had a very peculiar choice for when he slept; he loved the darkness and the air conditioner was his best friend. His sloppy ways of sleeping hadn't changed from childhood, he always slept with one foot placed on the carpet will the other one possessed a part of his blanket. Hugging the blanket and pillow was a must; he didn't have the "perfect" way of sleeping, but he did look amazingly cute, just like a little kid. For sure, he looked charming; though his dreams weren't as inviting. He was suffering from insomnia from the past four months; indeed heart-wrenching memories can upset your health. For him, love had messed up his life forever. After all, when you really someone you can't imagine losing them. But, Armaan Mallik's love, Riddhima Gupta, his basket, had left him broken.
Tttrrrrr... Ttttrr… rang his electronic alarm clock that sat on his red bedside table. Armaan jumped up in shock and switched off his alarm clock. Beads of sweat dripped down his forehead, panting heavily he looked at his watch the date read: June 24th, the same day Riddhima left him two years ago. He closed his eyes in disbelief. He felt parched. Her memories are still engraved on his heart; her reminiscences have left him stone-hearted. The flashback of their "last moment" came like an adrenaline rush.
[[Flashback:]]
Last Day of Medical School, June 24th.
Armaan: His arms slide around her waist, pulling her into a hug. He pulls her closer and closer as if she was his pillow, her fragrance totally aroused him. He looked at her; her eyes were closed and she was breathing heavily. Armaan's hands, which were under her lab coat made animated circles on her waist, his face lay in the crook of her neck slowly laying butterfly kisses along her long slender neck.
Riddhima: (Gasps) A.r.maaaaaa.n her hands went to grab his, she wanted him to stop. She feared if this went on they'd both do something they regret later on. Though, no matter how hard she tried she was taken over by him, the pleasure that he gave her was indescribable.
Armaan: (breathing heavily) B.a.s.k.e.t his lips travelled up to her chin, her lips were parted ready to be covered by his, she was way too soft, so soft he could cuddle her forever. He couldn't hold back anymore he harshly pulled her against his hard chest and smacked his lips upon her.
They both moaned in pleasure. It started off as a gentle kiss; Riddhima was overly shocked to give in, though Armaan's hands around her waist and hips totally turned her on, she grabbed his neck pulling him closer and kissed him with all her passion. Armaan pushed her against the wall, and kissed her harshly. Riddhima, who grew breathless, pushed him away with all her force, and her head swung downward trying to catch her breath. Armaan's face fell into her neck, gasping.
Riddhima: Armaan leave now.
Armaan: (startled) Basket, I'm sorry, I think we lost ourselves, I didn't mean any of this. I didn't mean to take anything farther. I'm sorry basket, I really am.
Riddhima: (way too shocked from their passionate moment) you know what Armaan just cause we patched up from our fight you took full advantage of me. Why all are guys the same?! I hate you Armaan, go away, leave me alone.
Armaan: (angry) you gave into the kiss to Riddhima. He stared into her eyes with full love, but he only found anger and a sense of betrayal in hers.
Riddhima: I know you're with Shilpa, I saw you guys hugging after the Graduation Party and she told me everything about you guys. Armaan, I don't want to ever see your face again. LEAVE ME ALONE! She pushed him away, and head of the door.
Armaan: (shocked) SHILPA? WHAT? RIDDHIMA. OMG. RIDDHIMA. (He held her by her shoulders and swung her around, she was just congratulating me, nothing more. I'd never betray you. I love you. (Tears rolled down Riddhima's eyes)
Riddhima: Armaan it's all over, Shilpa told me everything. ARMAAN DON'T TOUCH ME! Everything is over, (her throat chocked) we're o…v…e…r
Armaan: (his hands fell from her shoulders, tears poured down his eyes) L…e…t m…ee… ex..pll…aaiinnn..
Riddhima: Goodbye Armaan, I never want to see you ever again.
Riddhima walks off, the door closed behind her. Armaan fell on his knees, he lost everything, he lost his basket, he lost his love, and he lost the only person who was there for him.
Armaan trembled with fear, those past events still haunted him, he just wanted her to leave him, to leave his heart, to leave him forever. But, there was just something about her; he had the oddest feeling he was going to collide with her once again.
Armaan: I didn't want to fall in love with her. She made me. Every time I look into her eyes, I drowned in them. She was the women I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. But, if she betrayed me, why am I going back to her. No, No I don't want her here near me; my past will haunt me even more. I still love her, but I can't let her know. Riddhima you've engraved yourself on my heart.
Trying to forget everything, Armaan got up and made his way to his bathroom. After getting ready, he head towards the kitchen for his breakfast.
Buzzzz! Buzzz! Rang Siddhant's Alarm rang.
He stared at the alarm clock, and shot out of bed like a waterfall, he ran towards his bathroom.
Siddhant: Crap! Crap! Armaan's going to kill me!
After getting ready he head downstairs, with his shirt buttons untied, and shoe laces untied.
Siddhant: Sorry, Armaan! Please don't kill me, I'll do anything.
Armaan: Omg, Siddhant. Dr.Keerti will eat us alive. Let's go, and tie your shirt, you don't impress anyone anyway.
Siddhant: What the… a little respect Armaan.
Armaan: Oh, my lovely Dr.Siddhant can we please go, actually forget you. I'm leaving.
Siddhant: It's my car and I drive, how are you doing to? (Taunting him )
Armaan: (taking the keys out of his pocket) like this.
(Smiling he ran towards the door, before Siddhant pounced on him)
Soon, after arguing both reached Sanjeevani and reported for their duty.
Sanjeevani –
Dr. Armaan and Dr.Siddhant stood around with that lab coats and stethoscopes while the other interns chatted around there.
Dr.Siddhant- ( eyeing Dr.Neha)
Dr.Armaan- Sid' beta, girls don't like to be eyed, don't make everything so obvious.
Dr.Siddhant- (rolls his eyes) I'm not even interested in her.
Dr.Armaan-(laughs) Yeah right.
Dr.Keerti comes and everyone calm themselves.
Dr.Keerti- Good Morning Interns. Acha laga ki aap log time ka dhyan raksate ho, please future mein aisa hi hona chayie. Is that clear?
All interns: Yes Ma'am.
Dr.Keerti- Today is a bit different we have a new intern coming, she'll be starting her first year of internship, so you all being senior doctor's to her will guide her. She claims that she knows one of you, but doesn't specify who. She should be arriving in a few minutes.
Dr.Armaan- (smiles) I'm interested.
Dr.Siddhant-(frowns) you're sick maan.
Dr.Armaan-(looks towards Sid and squeezes his yes) at least I don't eye Dr.Neha.
Dr.Siddhant-(frowns) I don't.
Dr.Armaan turns away planning on leaving, and is shocked. His world comes to and end right here. The woman in front of him, looked just like her, the one he didn't want to remember.
She turns around.
Dr.Keerti- There she is, Dr.Riddhima Gupta.
Dr.Riddhima (smiles at everyone) Hello everyone.
Dr.Armaan- shocked.
Dr.Riddhima looks towards Armaan and tears well up in her eyes, she remembers their bitter past, and both stared at each other in pure shock. Both stood in position and stared at each other, while their eyes conveyed their pain.
Dr.Keerti- (clears her throat, breaking the eye contact between Armaan and Riddhima) Dr.Riddhima these will serve as your senior doctors, let me introduce you to all of them.
Dr. Keerti (walks towards Dr.Neha) – this is Dr. Neha. (walks down the line) This is Dr.Rahul. This is Dr. Nikita. This is Dr. Sameer. This is Dr. Siddhant. And finally, this is ….
Dr. Riddhima : ( interrupts Dr.Keerti) Dr. Armaan Mallik right ( staring right into Armaan's eyes)
Dr.Keerti- (surprised) yes, this is Dr.Mallik, so is the one who you knew?
Dr.Riddhima- ( not breaking her eye contact with Armaan)- I knew him, I don't know him anymore though.
Promo: Armaan and Riddhima Meet? Will they have to work together? What will Armaan do? What will Riddhima do? Does Siddhant seem interested in Riddhima?
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