FF(AR/KaSh) PG 1-3 and OS pg 4 thread complete

FF:(AR/KaSh) A new bundle of joy ( pg 1-3)

Chapter 1

Being married for 2 years now they had developed a mutual understanding amongst themselves. She would understand his basic needs even without him mentioning them. For him however, he had always understood what she wanted and he always wanted it to be like that.

He woke up and touched upon the side of the bed but didn't find her. But this was not unusual. In these two years he had seen the many sides of his jaan and one of it was getting up early so that she could be ready herself and make things ready for him something which he never asked but she always did. He was going to brush his teeth and take a bath when he heard her, something that he always wanted to be the first thing he heard in the morning. She said, "Ammy, take your shower and come downstairs. Breakfast is almost ready." He replied, "Yes Jaan, be there in a minute." He went on to shower.

Downstairs in the kitchen, she was making omelet and toast for him, which was always his favorite and something that he himself had taught her. In her mind she was thinking about the doctor's phone call that she had received yesterday while returning from work. And she was praying to God that everything turn out good because there was no one else to take care of Ammy besides her. Suddenly she felt two hands coming up and touching her belly. She knew who it was. He said, "Morning jaan" and kissed her on her cheeks. She kissed him back on his cheeks and said, "Morning Ammy. Sit. Your breakfast is ready and here it comes." She brought his breakfast on the table and turned to go around but he pulled her back into his lap and made her eat one bite and said, "I know you must not have eaten. Come and sit with me and eat." She smiled and knew this was coming. She brought coffee for him and for herself and sat at the dining table in front of him.

Armaan: This is lovely. You make it better than me now. (She smiled at him)

Riddhima: I have learned it from you only. (He smiled at her)

Armaan: I have a surgery today with Dr. Keerti. It's a case of acute Liver cirrhosis. Dr. Keerti said it's going to be tough and hence she wants me to be early to discuss the case.

Riddhima: (nods) I wonder why people don't stop drinking when they already know the circumstances.

Armaan: (while eating) Yes that's why I try and tell all my patients to reduce the alcohol intake because excess of anything is just bad. (Finishes his breakfast) Chalo jaan. I have to rush. Take care. I will see later. You have a long case lined up today?

Riddhima: No Ammy. Don't forget your lunch.

Armaan: hmmm.. Let's go for dinner tonight' Yes jaan I won't''.

Riddhima: Sure …

Armaan: I will pick you up as soon as I leave from work.

Riddhima: Sure jaan. Take care. (He kisses her forehead and then leaves)

Riddhima then return to her task of cleaning the kitchen, fills her lunch and gets ready to go to the hospital. She thinks I have to meet Dr. Subralakshmi as soon as I reach the hospital. She drives to work and all the while she keeps thinking why did she call her yesterday and say that she wanted to say something to me? She reaches the hospital, parks the car and is about to go to her office when she meets Dr. Subralakshmi.

Dr. Subralakshmi: Hey Riddhima. I was waiting for you only. Come in my office. I have some news for you.

Dr. Riddhima: Subra is everything ok.

Dr. Subralakshmi: (looks at Riddhima with a tensed look) I am afraid Riddhima I can't talk anymore here. Wait until we go in the cabin.

They reached her office.

Dr. Subralakshmi: Riddhima I will just be back.

Riddhima says ok and waits for her to come back. She slowly turns impatient and starts to look here and there. Suddenly the light turns off. She worries and tries to go towards the door. The door appeared locked.

Chapter 2

She was about to scream when the hands that had always felt comforting touched her. But her reasoning questioned her. How was it possible? He was at work and had a meeting with Dr. Keerti. She still took a chance and waited to see what happened next. She didn't say a word. He picked her up and laid her on the bed. She wanted to struggle to scream, but somewhere the touch had made her calm, as she sensed it to be his. She waited. Finally he spoke, "Riddhima, don't worry I won't harm you." She wanted to ask him a thousand questions as to what was he doing here, what about his meeting, and if there was no meeting then why did he lie to her but all she could do was stay still. He gently applied a gel on her stomach and she was about to say, "Arm…….." when he shushed her and told her to keep quiet for a while. She hesitated. She said, "No Armaan. Tell me what are you doing here and why did you lie to me in the morning." She was about to get up when she suddenly felt dizzy. Armaan immediately switched on the lights and rushed to help her. He took her into his arms to prevent her from falling but she twitched his support off.

Riddhima: Don't touch me. Why did you lie to me about the meeting and things when you just wanted to be here and play pranks on me?

Armaan: Riddhima... I didn't lie. I had a meeting but… I… received a phone call yesterday… and the meeting is there just not at the time I told you.

Now Riddhima wonders, 'What phone call is he talking about?' Did the doctor tell him what illness I have? Is that why he came here rushing. He touched her face with the hand which was free, "Riddhima" he said, "I love you and I would never do something to hurt you. Now please lay down and this will be done over with." She listened to him and lay down.

Riddhima: Did Subra say something to you about me?

Armaan nodded while rubbing the gel on her stomach.

Riddhima: Is it serious?

Armaan: yes

And then he moved a monitor so that he n Riddhima could view it.

Riddhima: But y are u using this device? It is used when ... (she thinks of all the possible conditions like cancer, ulcers etc etc)

Armaan: Sssshhh

He tells her, "Ok Riddhima! Now look at the monitor." She looks at the monitor and sees nothing. He moves the device that he had on her stomach. She feels vibrations and hold on to his hand. He moves it all around on her stomach and then he spots it. He looks at Riddhima and smiles because instead of looking at it she has her eyes closed. He calls her name, "Riddhima" and kisses on her forehead, "look at the monitor." She slowly opens her eyes and sees it. At first she doesn't recognize what it is but this was her profession her major… she knew what it meant. It was the happiest moment in her life and in his.

Chapter 3

She couldn't emote she felt choked for emotions. Armaan saw it. He took a picture of the screenshot and then removed the gel off her stomach. She was just unable to move. It was as if the heavens were showering blessing upon her, upon the two of them. 'So much happiness in a moment,' she thought to herself. It was unable to control. He constantly kept repeating her name, "Riddhima Riddhima Riddhima" she finally heard it… n she saw his face. She tried to get up and sit straight… She knew he loved kids and was waiting for one of his own since a long time… but their work commitments had kept them busy and then that night it happened and this day today. She saw tears in his eyes. She started crying herself. She started crying and smiling at the same time ... and laughing and kept looking at him. "Armaan" she finally said it. He said, "Yes Riddhima … this is the happiest moment in our life." She laughed a little, he laughed a little and then they just let each other go into each other's arms and hugged each other tightly N then she said, "Armaan………… we are going to be parents soon". She cried, "and all this while we were planning for it and then this."

He broke the hug and looked at her, his arms still touching hers, "I know Riddhima" he cried, "all this while we were planning and this news today. I m the happiest man ever to be alive today." She smiled and wiped her tears but it seemed that there was no dearth of them at that moment. She kept looking into his eyes n then fell into his caressing arms again. "Thank you Armaan" she said. He said, "No Riddhima thank you. U don't know how happy I am." Riddhima said, "Mom dad will be so happy to hear it… we must tell them." Armaan said, "I know, even Billy n mom would be glad to know about it...we will tell them but tomorrow. Today you are all mine n I m all urs". Riddhima says, "not anymore." He's surprised, then he realizes, "and our baby between us Riddhima... I am so happy. I am going to take the day off and stay with you."

Riddhima says, "No Armaan you must not do that… go to work. Someone's life is depending on you. You must go". He stopped. Hugged her again and kissed her on the lips. "I will try to be home as early as possible and we will celebrate." She nodded a yes and then he said, "but before I go" he came close to her took her hand in his, kissed her hand and touched it on her stomach. She smiled and just kept looking at him. Then she kissed his hand, touched it to the baby and touched it on his lips n whispered, "love you." He whispered, "love you" n left with a heavy heart'.

He opened the door and left the cabin. She was still sitting on the patient's bed still touching her stomach with the hand he had kissed. Subra came in but Ridz was just too happy to notice…

She came to her and said, "Riddhima". This brought her out of the trance .She kept her hand on her stomach and signaled Subra to come closer to her. Her best friend the one she ever had… and the one who had given her such wonderful news in the best possible manner came closer. Riddhima held Subra's hand in her hand and made her touch her stomach."Subra" she said "I am going to be a mother (Subra smiled a yes). Subra he was the happiest I have ever seen him. (She smiled at her) Subra we are going to be parents soon. I still cannot believe it. Subra, we are finally going to be parents…. I saw it in his eyes. The way he just touched the baby, I felt his desire, the desire of playing with a child. Subra (there were tears in Ridzi's eyes) we are finally going to be parents."

Riddzi is about to thank her when Subra says, "don't Riddhima… thanks bolke paraya maat karna. Come let's sit there." She helps her get down the bed and they sit in the chairs. "I wanted to tell you yesterday about this news but then I consulted my husband and he suggested I should do this. I was apprehensive as to how would Armaan react but I knew that he always wanted to be father n it would be special for the both of you. So I called him up simultaneously after I called you and told him about it and told him to keep this a surprise. I must tell you ur man is a tough person. He knew about it since yesterday but he controlled all his emotions until today for this special moment between u too." Riddhima cried out... n hugged Subra, "thanks lakszz this was special for us and it was possible only because of u. I can't thank u enuf" she interrupts and says, "don't thank a friend… ever." Ridzi smiled. Subra said, "If u want to take an off ur most welcome... I will take ur patients."

Riddhima said "no I think I will work. Patients are important n besides I would never like to burden such a sweet friend like you"... they hug and then Ridz goes to work in her cabin.

Chapter 4

All the time her patients sensed that she was hppy and they were happy to see her happy n when anyone would ask her dr why are u so happy she would blush and tell them that my husband is happy today n hence I am '.

After work'..Laksz went Ridzzi because she wasnted her to be safe and said that from tomorrow don't drive I will come n pick u upnnn she laughed n besides Armaan wont let u drive'.

Riddhima said no subru really its ok'. I just turned pregnant n not 9 months hehe

Subru said I forgot to tell u u r two months pregnant so that means out of 9 2 gone.. so u hav to be careful I wil come an pic u up tommo'.. n if u do a zid I will make sure Armaan doesn't let u oout..

Riddhima just smiles at her sweet friend' and goess home'..with her'

They reach her house'n its all dark inside. Subru says take care ridz I will come n pick u up tomm n I m sure he must hv something plnned for u n she winks at her'

She smiels and winks back says bye to her and then turns to walk towards her house. But before going in she decided t check the garage'yes Armaan car ws here that means he was home.. so she decided to wait outside' cuz she knw he must have planned something in'.

She sat on the bench and just stared at the stars'. It was so serene to look at the starts all glittering away their light to the night' she looked at the moon that was surrounded by the stars' n then she felt it'.a movement in her stomach.. she was sure that it was soemthign else cuz the baby momvent was not to be observed this early during pregnancy' she sensed maybe it was just her anxiety the was showing up like that'.She touched her stomach and it reminded her of the morning. She closed her eyes'.and remembered everything'..he was watching her from behind but didn't want to disturb her emotions'. He waited patiently'.She remembered him toucheing her stomach' his eyes'.that cried'n the words that he said'I am the happiest man alive' it felt blessed'it brought a smile on her face'' n then she felt his hand touch hers on her stomach'.she didn't open her eyes but said Armaan'and then turned towards him'Hecame close to her'.smiled and came and sat next to her' she wanted to lay in his arms.. he knew it was cold so he brought a shawl for her' and out it on her'she loked at him and smiled'.his hand and hers were still together not wanting to let the baby stay away from their touch'.She gently and gradually slipped onto his lap her head resting on his lap and he caressed her head'.with the other hand''they stay there in that silence for a long time'It was as ifall their emotions had come out in the morning and now they felt content with each other'. About this new feeling' He just touched her stomach more closely. She breathed a heavy breadth and finally broke the silenece'Armaannnn'''

He was staring ahead not looking at anything but just in thoughts'he replied.. Riddhima' they took a long pause'she looked at him directly in his eyes and called his name again..Armaan'this time he was more attentive to her voice' He looked into his eyes caressed her face and said Yes Riddhima' She kept looking into his eyes and him into hers' Finally she spoke' " Are you happy?" She knew the answer but she wanted his assurance'.. he smiled moved a slick of hair on her face behind her ear'and said' Riddhima I have never in my life been more happier than this'he kissed her hand N said N my love for you grows stronger' he smiles cuz now I have to share it with our baby too N she blushes'.he kisses her hand'.and touches her stomach again.. she again breathed a heavy sigh'

Armaan''.she said, he replied.. hmmmm'. She continued'ur touch'..it does something to me very intimate'..n now it is doing it to my baby'. He moved his hand away' she pulled it back on her stomach.. no no I mean I love ur touch and what it does to me' but now its doing the same thing to our baby'.n then she just cried.. Armaan.. she gets off from his lap n holds both his hands in her'and asks him Armaan' promise me'..promise me that you will never leave me alone'saying this she hugs him' still holding on to his hands and just keeps on crying' she is unable to control her tears'.. Armaan lets her cry her heart out and then she wakes her from the hug'.touches her face and says Riddhima' meri aankhon main dekho'..( she is unable to look into his eyes because she is afraid to look into them)Riddhima( saying that helifts her face up )aankhe kholo(she finally opens her eyes'.. he looks into themmmshe looks into his'.they don't speak'.but she keeps looking into them.. its as if the eyes are speaking to her'.they are saying that I will never leave you alone'.Armaan speaks) main tumhe apni jaan se jyaada pyar karta hoon'..aaj tak maine tumhara saath kabhi nahin choda'..aage bhi nahin chodunga'..tum meri ho main tumhara hoon aur yeh jo ane wala hai yeh hamara ansh hai'..( he feels that she is still not assured) He says, "Riddhima tumhe mujhpe yakeen hai'(she nods and replies a soft yes)toh mere saath chalo'.(he holds her handwraps the shawl tightly around her.. and then walks her into their house''She walks in and sees how beautifully he had decorated the house for her. But he takes her away from all that near the mandir'. He asks her Riddhima tum diya chalu karooo'she looks at him and wonders but follows' she lights the diya does a prayer and then looks at Armaan'.He holds her hand and with her hand in his he bends down and touches her stomach' she wonders what is he doing'but waits for him to finish'.he then gets up n with her hand in his he puts it on the diya he brings the hand back onto her stomach,.on her head and near his heart'..then he prays along with her'.they do the namaskar to god and leave'..

Chapter 5

He says tumne aa kar kuch nahin khaya change kar kea a jao aur jaldi se kha lo u should not delay eating in this condition..she interrupts but he says nothng doing change varna main gusse ho jaunga.. he smiles touches her ear in a sorry mode and goes off to change her dress'

As soon as she goes'he breaks down'..n starts crying silentsly' but for the fear that she might hear him he goes outside in the lawn'. He cries to himself', "Riddhima tumhe main kaise batauuuu ki mere saath kya ho raha hai'.n defn not at this moment when our life is the best'..he cries y did u have to do this to me god'how can I leave her alone in this condition'.nooo nooooooo he somehow controls himself wipes his tears' n goes in.

As he steps in he sees her standing thre right behind the door and staring at him' he thinks she ehard me cry maybe'.then she speaks'where had u gone I was so tensed'.he said.. I had just gone outside'to park the car properly'she somehow dint believe the excuse but took it for the while'

She held her hand into his and said: chalo lets see what has Armaan's dad done for his mom'.she smiles'he looks at her n says .. wait how do u kno its Armaan n not Riddhima..she laughs I kno. I am his mother'.he says so what I m his father.. its gonnabe a sweet riddhma'they have a c ute argument .. n then reach the dinner table'.she looks at the dishes and says u ordered these..? he says what do u thinkg'.. she thinks' n decides to taste one of the dish and as soon as she tastes it she knows he has made it'.she says " I kno the ans mr. chef"they smile and eat their dinner'.n then they go to their room'''

They are on the bed lying in each others arms'and watching a romantic movie'.

Armaan goes on to touch her stomach again'she looks at him'n laughs he asks why did u laugh'.she said cuz u just look for a chance to touch the baby' he tries to act angry at the comment and says aisa.. go I m not touching.. she looks at thim smilesand says' isme bura mannevali kya baat ha..she cathes his hand and puts in on her stomach'.yeh toh tumhara haq hai'.he smiles'and tries to tease her'.he lies on the stomach and talks to the baby'..

U kno junior Riddhima'(Riddhima laughs)sshhh Riddhima let me talk to my baby'.junior Riddhima don't listen to your mommy'.talk only to me'. I am ur daddy dearest'(Riddhima interrupts accha ' daddy's girlll) yes Riddhima..junior Ridz will be my girl..sshhh Riddhima don't interrupt(she laughs) I am waiting for you to come into this world so that you can talk to ur mom n dad'..(Riddhima is caressing his hair and listening to what he is saying')Ridz junior when you come into this world I will have toys all around you and you will be surrounded by the people who will love and only love u.. N u wil have me n ur mom''I will take you everywhere and everywhere you would want me to take you'..U will do susu on my lap and I will be laughing' and ur mom will be running after you'..to change ur diapers(Ridzi laughs) n then' (he stops'.) come into this world early baby'before'(he stops..)Ridzi looks at him Armaan before..what'.is everything ok'.(he realisez what he said')he says before ur mom takes away all my attention.. he laughs'but she realisez that he was trying to hide something' she let it go at the moment'

Riddhima'.(he said')Yes Armaan''I want to ask you for something..She says yes Armaan go ahead'..

He says' can we''..

She gets it''and nods'.. they turn off the TV and the lighs' and make love for about an hour'.Riddhima goes and wears her night dress but he does not get up'.

She comes and lies on the bed.He comes near her.. n looks at her..she nods'he lifts her topto expose her bellyyy'..to him'..he sees her kisses it andlays his hear on her chest caressing her stomach'.

Riddhima wonders and asks her..Armaan is everything ok'he says yeah y do u ask'she says cuz I can make out when something bothers u'. n the way u r touching the baby today it feels like u r tying to hide something'.

Armaan looks at her and says Riddhima its nothing' I am just happy that I am goin to be a parent and I want the baby to feel each and every emotion of mine(he says in his mind.. so that when I am not there tomorrow'..my touch keeps me alive in u n in the baby'..

Chapter 6

The next day begins in a similar manner .Riddhima( Ridz for short) gets up early to prepare breakfast for herself and Armaan(Ammy for short) and lunch for the both of them to take at work. Gradually in an hour Armaan wakes up and thinks about last night. He thinks that he was about to almost tell Ridz everything but the baby saved him because the baby and the mom went to sleep because of Ammy's patting Ridz stomach. He smiled. The baby is already on his side. He turns around to see that Ridz is not there and wonders that she must be preparing breakfast and that I should go and help her. He goes in the bathroom to shower and get ready quickly. Downstairs Ridz is working with a lot of heat in the kitchen because she is preparing food and the heat takes a toll on her. Suddenly she starts feeling dizzy and is about to fall when she catches hold of the Dining table and controls herself from falling and waits for a few moments and starts working again. Ammy is ready and coming downstairs, he is by the kitchen entrance and sees Ridz about to fall, he quickly rushes to her side and makes her sit on the chair, turns on the fan facing towards her and scolds her, "Riddhima, you don't take care about yourself. What is all this. Tumhe ya baby ko kuch ho jata toh."Riddhima defends herself saying, "Armaan, this is normal in pregnancy. I am a gynac I know." Armaan now really angry says, "I know you are a gynac but you should take care. From tomorrow no need to get up early and do all this. I will do it. Samjhi." Riddhima smiles and says, "Honey, its really ok. It happens in the beginning months of pregnancy and it used to happen to me earlier too but I didn't take it seriously." Armaan looks baffled," Since when has this been happening to you?"Ridz says, "For the past one and a half month but that's really ok cuz I am two months now." Armaan is about to cry, he doesn't speak anything just goes on to make coffee for the both of them and break fast was already done by Riddhima so he just made the coffee. Ridz comes and tries to help him. But he just points her to sit back. She tensed the hurt in him. He says nothing just makes coffee and then brings it to her and sits in front of her and points her to finish her breakfast. They start eating but don't talk. Ridz wants to make him talk so she thinks of an idea. She acts as if she is getting dizzy and is about to fall off the chair. Ammy quickly rushes to her side and tells her Ridz we have to see Subra this is not normal, N I am worried for the both of you. She catched his hand,makes him sit on the chair next to her, she touches his face with her hand and says," Ammy I didn't tell you about the dizziness earlier because I was afraid that you would be worried unnecessarily and hence I checked on with Subra and then this wonderful news. I enver meant for you to be hurt. You know how much I love you, right. "He just looks at her' his eyes moist he said, "But you should tell me everything, I love it when you share things with me' N I want to be there for u every minute'.. promise me that you will tell me everything." Ridz says "I promise" and saying that she hold his hand in hers and brings it and touches her stomach" on our baby that I won't hide anything from you." He smiles a bit and then she says," But you have to promise me too that you won't hide anything from me." Saying that she looks into his eyes and then at the hands touching her stomach and then again at him. He tries to back out of that promise but she hold it on more closer to her stomach. Now he was afraid. He didn't want to lie on his baby and he couldn't even tell her at this point. Just at that moment his phone rang. They looked at each other and she let his hand go. He talked on the phone about a patients case and then hung up. He then said, "Ridz I have to go now but I am not leaving untilI drop you at work and from today you will not be driving. A smile broke on her face and she said," You know Subra told the same thing to me yesterday that you are not driving alone. I love it I have the world's best husband and the worlds best frind with me. He says ok ok enough of this buttering up'.. nowget ready Ridz ki mummy(she laughs) I am gonna drop u to work. She hesitates but then she wanted to spend time with him so she agreed. She went upstairs to change and texte4d Subra that she is coming to work with Armaan. Subra texted back saying didn't I tell u he wont leave u alone.. ehehhRidz smiles and replied back yes N I feel blesse to hv him n u by my side. THE TEXT BACK CONTAIEND A smile.

Chapter 7

Ridz is now 6 months pregnant

Ammy was in his car talking on the phone with Dr. Shubhankar about the case on Liver cirhossis and Ridz came by and sat in the car. He told Dr.S hubhankar that he is gonna drive and will talk more abt the case in the hospital.

Ammy started the car and looked at Ridz'. Ready .. she said yes.. lets go' they smiled and he drove. While driving he had to change the gear, he looked at Riddhima who was looking out of the window on the road, took her hand in his and changed the gear. She immediately looked at him smiled and said, "accha yeh sab badmashi karne keh liye u don't want me to drive" He smiled and said, "no but if u want me to I can defn keep on doing it " and saying that he teases her some more. They have a cute moment and keep driving . He finally reaches the hospital and its time for her to go. He doenst want to let her go neither does she. They look at each other and are aboutto kiss when someone honks in the back. e asked her do you ha a few min to spare. She replied a positive and he drove towards a quiter place. They walked out of the car towards a bench where no one was sitting and sat there. He held her hand and just looked in front at the water in front of them. She kept looking at him. She closed towards him and said,"Armaan tumhne abhi tak woh vaada complete nahin kiya." He asked her innocently" Which one Riddhima" She pulled his hand in hers and placed it on the baby. She looked at him and said, "This one" He looked at her and then just kept staring at the baby which was covered by their hands. Riddhima, " Bolo na Armaan. " She pushed his hand harder into the stomach. Armaan, "Riddhima don't do that it will hurt the baby." sHE loosened a bit and and said ," Bolo na Armaan" He could say nothing. He just kept looking at her eyes and kept feeling her anxiety through the baby that he was touching. They stared at each other in silence.

After a few minutes Armaan's phone rang'. Coming out of the moment he picked up the phone

Dr. Shubhankar: Armaan. Where are you? We are waiting on you?

Dr. Armaan: I am coming Sir.

Dr. Shubhankar: Do make it fast Armaan.

Dr. Armaan: Yes Sir.

And he hung the phone. Riddhima started loosening her grip on his hand and said, "Chalo Armaan."

He held her hand tightly and brought it to his heart, "You trust me here'"She said, "You know the answer." Yes he knew that she had always trusted his heart, he said, " This heart will never lie to you. I will never lie to you." She said, " I know you never won't but then why don't you take the baby's oath." He hesitated and said, " I don't want anything to happen to our baby. You trust me , don't you? I will never and never have lied to you Riddhima." They hug each other and then leave towards the car. He drops her at the hospital and said ..I will come and pick u up by the evening. She nods and goes into the hospital.

Armaan goes to Sanjeevani where everyone was waiting for him and in the rush of the operation the oath topic slipped his mind. By evening, it was time for him to leave Sanjeevani and pick up Riddhima on his way home. But before that he had to answer the call on his phone. It was important .

Armaan: Yes Doctor I am just leaving. I will be in your office in a jiffy.

He walks across the hallway all the way towards the end.

Chapter 8

Yes. The place where he used to come to meet his mentor Dr. Rahul and where they used to share numerous jokes was now only a place where his memories were filled only with one word cancer. He walked in Dr. Rahul's office.

Rahul: Hi Armaan. Are you feeling good today?

Armaan: you know how I feel.

Rahul comes to him and makes him sit down.

Rahul: Armaan I know yo are going through tremendous pain and it is hard for me to even imagine what you are going through. But you have to let her know. It is high time Armaan. You should have told her already. You know the more you delay it the more it is affecting your life.

Armaan: Rahul I had made up my mind to tell her everything on that day at night.. but that phone call changed everything. I didn't want to ruin her happiness. I can die for her you know.

Rahul: N you are dying every minute even as we speak Armaan. She is in the best stage of her life where in theres a life being brought up in her. Yu think she would be that weak. If you tell her she will become your support. If she finds out from somewhere else.. can you imagine her condition at that point. She will feel betrayed. Armaan you have to tell her. N if you don't then I wil definetly. I cannot delay this anylonger. We have to perform your surgery soon. Your tumor is expanding already. N no more delays' u tell her today or tomorrow morning the first call that she gets will be mine.

Armaan: Please Rahul I cannot do it. You kno it. She is in such a beautiful phase ..nnnn

Rahul: N if you hide it anymore from her'.. it will hurt her.. don't u get it'..

Armaan just stands there quite. Thinks. And then he finally says. I will talk to her tomorrow morning but just let me be with her like a normal person in her eyes.. tonigh.

Rahul: You are normal Armaan,. This is just a disease that we have to get cured'.

Armaan nods: You are too sweet but I am aware what I would have to go through once after the surgery. Just this one night''' let me be with her' as her Armaan'. N tomoroow morning I wil tell her

Rahul agrees' n then Armaan takes his leave and goes to pick up Riddhima.

While Driving to Nanavati Hospital where she works as a Gynac he remember the night he was coming home n the phone call he had received:

Rahul : I want to meet you now. Come at Sanjeevani. Saying that much he had hung up.

Armaan was worried and thought what must have happened.

He reached Sanjeevani and went to Rahuls cabin.

Rahul : Armaan I was afraid of this .

Armaan just looks at him asks of what Rahul. What happened

Rahul: Armaan you wil have to bear this news with a lot of strength . Its not going to be easy for you neither for me but I have to tell it to you.

Armaan just wonders and waits for him to finish what he is saying.

Rahul: Remember, the day you felt dizzy during the operation' and then you said that it happened to you regularly.. I was afraid of this but I wanted to be sure of that before I said nything to you that's Y I asked you to do those tests and the results are in my hand. Armaan'. With a heavy heart I have to say this' that you have Brain tumor.

Armaan was just shocked. He couldn't believe it. At first he just thought that Rahul is kidding bu when he looked at the reports he realiseddd that gravity of the situation.

Rahul: But we can still treat it'. We would have to perform a surgery and you would be fine after that. But you kno what happens after the surgery. It will take you time to recover. And hence I want you to tell Riddhima about it soon and then we would go on with the surgery.

Armaan thought about it. About Riddhima but he knew this was curable so he didt cry.. he knew Riddhima was strong and would be there to support him' so he told Rahul.. I will tell her tonight' saying that he hugged Rahul and then left.

While drving back to his home he received a call from Subra and that just changed everything. The confident Armaan just broke. He had heard a news earlier that was affecting him and this second news just brought down the heavens in his lap he was happy'. Very happy nnnn then thee realization stukc him'.he couldn't ruin this moment of thiers' he had to hide about his illness from him. He knew if her told her'. She would sacrifice her health and her well being over his.. n her didn't want that'. So he hid it from her'..

Back to present.. he reached'. The clinic and Riddhima was waiting for him. She came and sat in the car.

Riddhima: (she smiled at him) It was a long day today. But a satisfying one. How was urs.

Armaan: thought abt what Rahul had said'. It was good( he said)

Whle they were driving back he didn't say a word, didn't tease her, didn't play with the baby'.. Riddhima found it odd.

She touched his hand and asked, " Armaan. Kya hua. Anything serious at work."

Armaan said no Riddhima just tired'. She hesistated.. then said ok. N then removed her hand from his hand and sat there in the seat just touching her tummy which was already bulging. She sensed something was not right and so decided to do soemthign on her own.

Riddhima said" Armaan stop the car."

Chapter 9

He got worried, "Kya hua Riddhima. Is everything ok. Is the baby ok." Riddhima laughed, " Yea the baby is fine. I just need fresh air. Can we sit somewhere where theres quite before gong home." Armaan said, " but yahan. This is so freaky ." She said, " ok then not here somewhere else that more beautiful." He agreed and took drove her on the mountain side towars the top from where they could see the entire city. As the started on the mountain. Her breath started becoming heavy. He said, " This completely crossed my mind. We should not drive on hill top. Its on a height its gonna make breathing heavier for you." She said" still breathing heavily.. No Armaan I want to go there'. Take me there'" Armaan interrupted but she insisted'. He thought he shouldn't have thought about the idea'.. He drove slowly all the way and then gently helped her out of the car. She hold on to his hand and they walked towards the egde. He said be careful don't go allthe way towards the egde. Wait let me brign out the chairs and Riddhima stay here don't go towards the egde.

He ran back to get the chair and his head started hurting'. He quickly hid behind the car' and said not now god not now please'. Give me time until tomorrow morning'' eh took out the medicine from his car and drank it'. Sat for a sec then picked up the chair and left' coming by the cliff edge here Riddhima sit.. n he helped her sit in the chair'.. n then he opened his chair and sat. they both kept staring at the city that looked so beautiful

Armaan asked her' are you hungry cuz I have some fruits in the car I can brign it out. She said No Armaan we ill go home and it. He asked the baby are u hungry.. Riddhima laughed and nodded'. Armaand smiled and went to the car'. Took the apple washed it the water he had and brought itfor her' Riddhima asked' aur tumm' He said main tumhari mummy ke saath ghar par khaunga'. N they both laughed'.. She was eating and he kept looking at her'.Riddhima asked him tumhe baby toh touch nahn karna aaj' Armaan inched in closer with his chair so that he could feel the baby and toucher her Tummy. Riddhima released a sigh. Riddhima said, " You kno aaj pura din tumhare baby ne mujhe tang nahin kiya.. kyunki use pata tha end main papa milenge hi na'" He smiled at her innocence but inside cried at the thought that the baby is becomgin so attached to it'..n that is soemthign happened to him during the operation how willthe baby control'. He jus tsat quietly and looked at the stars.. Riddhima said, "tum aaj bade chup ho.. I know you are tired and all but biwi bacho ke samne toh bol hi sakhte ho na'" Armaan laughed'." Ha aap toh main biwi baccho wala hone wala hoon na'." they both laughed and stared away in the front at the view'. Armaan said that let me bring you water and he removed his hand from her tummy. She nodded. But just as he left she started feeling a little pain.. At first she ignored it' but then it just ran thorugh her stomach really bad and she screamed, " Armaan''''.." H dropped the bottle and rushed towards her' "Riddhima kya ho raha hain tumhe'.(seeing her screaming in pain)' abhi toh time hain na'.(talking about her delivery..) are you okyyy'.. let me take you to the doctor'''. ( he lifted her'..and made her sit in the car'.. her pain was uncontroable.. she was trying to control her pain by pulling on the seat in which she was sitting'. Armmaaannn she screamed'.. I can't bear this pain''.. He quickely put the chairs in the car and rushed to the drivers seat'..)Riddhima tumhe kuch nahin hoga' main abhi tumhe hosp le jata hoon( He quickly started the car and started driving'.. he was driving so fast it was worsening her condition' she said Armaan.. breathing heaving'.)Riddhima(he started crying.)Kuch nahin hoga tumhe.. kuch nahin hone doonga main..(Riddhima pain was just unbearable'. She touched her tummy and said baby' quite'. Kyun pareshan kar rahe honn'..she said that and her pain just sharpened''''''''.)Riddhima don't say anything'. Don't worry I am gonna take you to the hospitalll''.(Riddhima.. said Armaan'.. her pain was too much he coudltn see her like that.. her rushed his car'. They reached the hospital')Nurse hurry She is in pain she need a doctor.. if subra is here please call her'(the nurse helps Riddhima on the stretcher' and they take her to the Emeregency room. Subra was not there because she was busy in an operation''Armaan was just tensed..)Nurse goddamit where is your doctor' call the doctor'.. (the nurse said that the doctor is coming' the doctor quickly came from the back) Doctor please look at her' We were at the hil top she was eating an apple I went to get water for her and her pain started suddenly'.. she is not even due yet' please doctor.. look at her'(the doctor told Armaan not to worry his wife was with them now.. she quisy gave a couple of instructions to the nurses to check the pulse put on the glucose and cehkc the heart beat of the baby''.. the nurse said'. Doctor the baby is sinking.. we are loosing her heart beat'''.. Armaan was shocked) how is this possible we were just normal a few in agao..( doctor was worried too '. This had never happened in her career before' Armaan wasa figeting'. Riddhima was going to sleep.. the doctor said Armaan don't let her sleep .. he toldher..) wake up Riddhima.. he slapped her cheeks wake up Riddhima.. looo the baby is calling you (and saying that he touched the baby'.immediately the ECG monitors started changing'.. everyone saw the change he sa it.. he started talking to the baby.. baby'.. listen to daddy' u hv to live for ur mom for ur dad'(its as if that brought back the baby'.. Riddhima was about to go into sleeppp.. n that could hv been dangerous' when Armaan'..told her)Riddhima look the baby is fine'.(hearing that as if soemthign inside her ticked to be back' she opened her eyes'..and stared at Armaan saw him touhing her belly saw the doctors n then again at Armaan.

Doctor said to Armaan this is really something never known of but I think the baby is attached to your senses'.. to your touch'. She and the baby are fine now.. you could take her home in a few mnutes but we have do some tests on her first' but I will give you guys some time before the test so you can talk to each other' saying that she smiled at the both of them and lef.t'

Armaan just cried'.. Riddhima cried too'she said..Armaan'.. the baby loves you more than me' It is definitely a girl' ur girl'' look how she troubles me everytime'.. she just kept on crying'.Armaan said, Riddhima I don't kno what to say he talked to the baby' baby I kno u love me N I love you too.. but you must not trouble ur mom like this'..you kno how scared I was'.for the both of u' he cm closer and kissed the tummy'.. from now on I will not touch you.. Riddhima interrupted No Armaanabut he interrupted saying.. Yes Riddhima.. the baby is troubling you so much' I was scared to death when this al happened. No Riddhima' the baby has to live without my touch' Riddhima said no Armaan neither can the baby nor I live without youuu'. Armaan just cried broke of the contact with Ridz hand with the baby and went outside' he saw the doctor' n the doctor said.. I was gona take Riddhima for the tests yo can wait in my cabin unti then.. he nodded and went.. He sat there' not crying not emoting just thinking' what happenend today was something he has never seen.. the baby was so attached to him' if he went for the surgery now.. Riddhma would be alone' who would take her care'. Who would' make the baby understand'.. no he had to wait until the baby cam into the world then there would the babys nana nanis, dada dadis to take care of her.. but now he had to postpone it'. The doctor cam in his room with Riddhima.. Armaan got up and helped Riddhima sit down'. And then the doctor said.. this was very unusual today..but as I mentioned b4 Dr,Armaan the baby is used to ur touch,'..so u must not stop that unlike ho u mentioned to Dr. Riddhima.. (he looked at her that u told the doctor')she didn't tell me I heard it when I was about to walk in'.Look Dr. Armaan' this is extreme but its just a case of love'. Ur baby loves u n u hv to love her back'. Cuz u r the one I believe to made her used to ur touch.. n now u must not stop it..So now smile.. the reports will be in by tomorrow.. so u both must come in tomorrow.. I m sure its nothing out of the ordinary'. But I had to be sure.. after all its ur baby (they smile andtake the doctors leave' He helps Riddhima get out of the chair'. And takes her to the car makes her sit in the car and then drives back home safely')

At home, he parks the car, helps Riddhima out of the car and they go home. She tells him not to worryyy.. Its just that his baby is learning to love right from the inception. He smiles she says let me go n change then we wil eat. She goes to change' he is still thinking.. he makes a call'to Rahul and explains all this he says Rahul I cannot do it'.(Riddhima hears the last bit..she asks what can u not do Armaan..he quickly changes the topic..)I cannot perform the operation' It's a bit risky and we have to look at the details first.. (Riddhima realizes that he is talking abt his patient she goes into the kithchen)Rahul I really cnnot do this'(Rahul understands and says I wil have to talk to my team n the n I wil let u kno')

He goes in the kitchen and sees Riddhima lifting the bowls to brign them at the dining table.. He goes and takes it away form her. makes her sit and then serves the food' They eat and she keeps smiling at him. He asks her why are u smiling' She says nothing'I m just smiling at whatever happened today'. He said nothing'.jsut kep eating silently' she knew he was worried when all that happenend n she should probably have notsaid what she did. So she just continued eating'.. They finished eating'. He did the dishes not letting her do anything'. While she sat there on the chair'. Just looking at him' and then he walked with her to their bedroom' He told her' a lot happened today'. Take rest go to sleep'.. and asked her when wil u be taking ur leave from her.. she said that she had time and that she would work until 8 months.. he said I kno' but I want u n the bab y to be safe' she said don't worry I hv a very loving husbnd who would care for me if something ever happenend' He just looked at her' angry'.Riddhima said.. sorry baba.. bhul jao jo hua aab now come play with ur baby'.

Armaan said no I m tired today.. N I cant' saying that he turned away from her turned off the lights and acted as if he is sleeping' She lay on the bed just staing at Ammyyy