Mini #1 Part 2
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The weekend passed in a blur and it was Monday again. Riddhima had been quite reserved throughout the weekend. She had cancelled her plans with Muskaan claiming to feel sick. Muskaan had still dutifully picked Riddhima up as she did every school morning.
"Array Ridzi kya hua? Are you still sick? i mean kya hua tha? pehle you left the dance early with Nick saying you feel really sick, phir all weekend you avoid me saying ki you are sick, aur aaj subha you're so quite! I mean really what happened?"
Riddhima sighed, Muskaan was bound to notice the change. The truth was for the first time in her life she was actually scared to go to school, scared to face someone. She had lost herself in that kiss, she had lost her self-control, but that was wrong. Armaan was her teacher - whether a short term sub or not, the fact remained. How would she face him today? What would he say? would he act normally in front of everyone? had anyone seen them? "heyy ridz, kahan ko gaya? bata na!" Riddhima shook away her thoughts and slightly smiled, "woh kuch nahin muski, woh i told you na, ki my stomach wasn't well over the weekend? toh i'm still really tired and a bit weak." Riddhima tried her best to fool Muskaan.
To her luck they arrived at school. "hmm chalo ridz hum to aageya..with 10 minutes to spare! chalo lets go hang out in homeroom!" Homeroom? with Armaan? no, ridz needed to find an excuse or another..."um woh muski you go ahead, i have to talk to the counselor about college and uh graduation and APs aur woh bohat kuch! tum jao na, i'll meet you there."
Riddhima made her way over to the counselor's office to waste ten minutes asking things she already knew.
On the other hand, Armaan had arrived early wanting to see Riddhima. He hadn't been able to sleep all weekend thinking about her, about their kiss, about her dancing with Nick, about her leaving like that...Everyone in class seemed to have arrived, but Riddhima. Where could she be? Even Muskaan was there! Riddhima came with Muskaan no? Just then he heard Nick as Muskaan, "Hey Muski, where's Ridz? Is she still sick?"
Kya? Riddhima was sick? Oh no was she okay? kya hua usko? Armaan felt his heart speeding up, but then heard Muskaan. "nahin, she's better now. She had to meet the guidence counselor about some things. She's still really tired and weak though. She barely spoke on our way here! She seemed so lost and out of it!" Armaan relaxed on hearing that she was better, but was still worried. He looked at his watch, the bell was about to ring any second, where was she?
Just then Riddhima walked in, the bell rang just as she sat down. Armaan looked at her, but She avoided his gaze. She looked nervous, worried, scared almost..."Riddhima are you okay? I mean you don't look to well."
Riddhima looked up at Armaan. He was looking straight at her, right into her eyes as if reading her inner emotions and turmoil. "Um..no I'm fine. I've just been sick, so a bit weak." She looked down immediately worried he'd pinpoint it. "Are you sure you're okay? If you'd like you can rest. I'll ensure you get all the required notes and information." Armaan had seen it in her eyes, she wasn't sick at all, no this was about the kiss. She was nervous, worried, scared after their passionate liplock. Was doubting his love? Was she scared of him? He had to find out.
She looked up again and there was something in his eyes indicating he knew. "Um no, I'll be fine." Armaan nodded, and proceeded with attendance. Class went by really fast. After class riddhima ran out before Armaan could say anything to her. During lunch, she set a meeting with another teacher for help for her AP test so Armaan was once again not able to speak with her. This went on for 2 weeks. Everytime Armaan would try and speak to Riddhima, she would come up with some excuse or another and get out of it.
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Saturday:
"Armaan you have to go! Dekh we promised Champ to do this for him!" Rahul Garewal, Armaan's friend was trying to convince him once again. "Dekh Rahul, I know we promised Champ that we'd dance with his Saali's at his engagement, par I'm just not in the mood! tum jaante ho na? I love her so much yaar! I can't stop thinking about her, par woh toh mujhe full on ignore kare hain! i suppose she is right in her way, par i can't take it!" Rahul sighed, "toh phir you call Champ and tell him that you can't do this even though you know we are the closest he has to brothers." Armaan sighed, emotional blackmail always worked on him..."fine theek hain i'll come...chalo..."
They got in their car and headed over to their to-be-bhabhi's house to meet their bhabhi's sisters and choreograph their dance. They pulled into the driveway. "Array Rahul, this house looks so familiar, par kyun?" Rahul shook his head, "who knows yaar ab chal!" They slowly got out and rang the doorbell. A sweet looking middle-aged lady dressed in a sari opened the door.
"namaste, ap dono Atul ke dost ho na?" Armaan couldn't help but smile. There was something about her that made him feel home. "Jee aunty, main hoon Armaan Mallik aur yeh hain Rahul Garewal. Atul ne kaha ke hum uski dono saali ke saath ek gaana pe naachna hain - engagement ke liye." Padma smiled and welcomed them in. "Waise actually wo dono abhi ghar wapas nahin aayi. Ek dost ke saath salsa class pe gaya tha. Wohbas aate he honge. Kya tum kuch loge, chai, coffee?"
"Jee nahin Aunty. We're fine." Just then Rahul's phone rang. After a short conversation her turned to padma and armaan. "Actually Atul's car broke down on his way to work. He needs me to give him a lift. I'll just go help him and be back. It shouldnt take too long. Armaan you wait here and wait for the girls hm?" Armaan nodded and watched rahul leave.
"Beta, if you don't mind, can i ask - is everything okay? Tum kuch udaas lagrahe ho." Armaan smiled, she was good. "Aunty, actually apko dekh kar mere mom ki yaad aagaya. Woh she passed away when I was 3 toh...um aunty kya main apko ma bula sakta hoon? i dont know why but i feel really close with you." Padma smiled, "of course beta. lekin ab batao, aur kya baat hai? i know ki kuch aur is bothering you. ma ka intuition hain.." Armaan, who was sitting next to her on the couch, swiftly layed down placing his head on her lap, surprising her. He felt his tears welling up as he thought of everything. "Actually aunty woh bachpan se hi i was never loved. I have a younger sister and well she's basically all i have left. My dad never has time for us. I have a cousin brother and bhabhi - they are really close to me, par woh pyaar was always missing in my life. Phir I met this girl. I love her so much! par she doesn't understand me! She isn't willing to hear me out or even give me a chance! I just, I really love her a lot! Baghwan hamesha mere saath hi kyun aisa karta hain?"
Padma ran her fingers through his hair trying to calm him down. "pehle tooh never feel alone or unloved. Ab tumhare yeh ma haina? aur dusre baat yeh hain ki i'm sure woh larki bohot jald man jayegi! main tumhare liye dua karungi!" Armaan smiled and closed his eyes feeling the mamta he had always yearned for.
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Riddhima walked into her house with Muskaan to be shocked. Her mom was sitting on the couch, with some guy sleeping in her lap. She couldnt see his face but he looked really familiar. He felt familiar. She felt her heartbeats speeding up, it couldn't be Armaan? could it?
"Mumma? yeh..." Padma smiled and put her finger on her lips indicating that riddhima should be quite. Riddhima turned and looked at Muskaan who was smiling at the sight. "muski, yeh armaan haina?" Suddenly muskaan's smiling face turned into shock. "array, i didn't even realize! par haan lagta toh aise hain...lekin what's he doing here? aur sleeping on your mom's lap of all things?"
Padma smiled, "yeh atul ka dost hain, par tum usse kaise jaante ho?" Riddhima went closer so she could whisper, "mumma woh sab choro , pehle tell me, ki why is he sleeping on your lap? he's okay na?" Padma's smile faltered a bit. "Haan beta. health wise to he's okay, aside from the lack of sleep. But mentally he's broken. He was telling me about his childhood. He has always been craving for love, but i gues he never got it. Phir after a lifetime of waiting and suffering he's fallen madly in love with some girl, par she is ignoring him or something, basically she doesn't love him back...toh he's just completely shattered. I pray that his love also realizes her love for him. He is such a sweet boy. I really hope and pray that all works out for him."
Riddhima was shocked. She did this to him? "um, mumma main woh bas fresh hokar aata hoon..." Riddhima silently went to her room. She quickly entered the shower and let her tears flow. She was so confused! She knew she felt strongly for him - yes she knew it was love, par she was scared of admiting it. She also knew that he could get in trouble if anyone found out. In such cases, it is the teacher that falls in trouble, not the student. Initially she had been scared of the feelings, worried, frightened, but now the only fear she had was for him. She was helpless. What could she do?
Riddhima wiped her tears and walked out of her bathroom dressed in her sports bra and yoga pants. She went over to her cuboard to get a shirt, when she heard the door open. She quickly turned and was shocked to see Armaan closing the door behind him. He was rubbing his eyes, it didn't seem as if he had seen her yet. Riddhima was too shocked to react.
Armaan had gone upstairs to use the guestroom bathroom to freshen up. He had never had a nap so peaceful before. he was still a bit tired though. His heart still ached for Riddhima, but after a lifetime he had found a mother. He walked into the guestroom and closed the door behind him. He was rubbing his eyes as he was so tired, when he looked up. He was shocked to see Riddhima standing there staring at him dressed in a sports bra and yoga pants. That's when he realized, he must have entered her room instead of the guest room.
"uh woh mujhe laga ki yeh guest room hain...toh...i'm sorry..." armaan smiled sheepishly running his hand through his hair, looking down. he felt a tear trickle down his cheek as he noticed a picture on her desk of her muskaan and nick in the middle holding them both.
Riddhima noticed the tear trickle down his face. He needed to know the truth didn't he? "Armaan, dekho i'm sorry. I really am. sab kuch ke liye. lekin you have to understand ki tum meri teacher ho!" Armaan looked up at her and felt his legs taking him closer to her on their own accord. His arms automatically found their way to her waist, He looked into her eyes, "forget ki i'm your teacher, forget the circumstances. Just look into my eyes once and tell me you don't feel anything for me. just once. "
Riddhima looked into his eyes. how could she lie? how? "armaan you could get in so much trouble" armaan tightened his grip, "woh mera question nahin tha." Riddhima couldnt avert her gaze from his, "armaan...woh...you should go out...agar muskaan ya mumma agaya toh?" Armaan looked at her, "i want an answer riddhima.."
Just then they heard muskaan yelling, "oye riddhima ke baachi! jaldi kar!" Armaan looked into riddhima's frightened eyes aur dheere dheere went in closer and touched her lips with his, slightly sucking them before backing off. "i love you aur nothing is going to change that, aur haan bahar aane se pehle ek shirt penlena...rahul will be back any minute."
With that armaan quickly left her room and went into the real guest room to freshen up.
Riddhima stood rooted in the same spot, frozen. She wasn't sure of what to do or how to react. She was saved from having to answer just in time, but will she always get so lucky? she just realized she had been wearing her sports bra the whole time - in front of him! Aur that kiss. That was their second kiss....
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Riddhima went downstairs after putting on her tanktop. She found Muskaan and Armaan talking with another guy. He had his back towards her. Then muskaan spoke, "lo ab riddhima madam bhi agayi! chalo let's start!" The guy stood up and turned to face riddhima. Riddhima squealed as she saw his face. "RAHUUL!!! TUM jeej ke dost ho?" Armaan looked back and forth between their smiling faces. He gurmbled as riddhima hugged rahul. "araay how do you both know each other? actually, muskaan knew rahul too!" Rahul laughed, "actually remember i went to that salsa class that one day? yaad hai you were sick aur didn't co
me with me? well i met these two beautiful ladies there! You know they are really good at salsa!" Riddima laughed, "haan we are, par you stink!"
Rahul laughed, "hey i'm not thattt bad okay? i'm just not as good as you two! hmm btw we should get working! toh Anji told you guys the song right?" They all sat down and began discussing. Muskaan spoke up, "haan toh ridzy and i were thinking before that since the song is such, it'd be nice if we did it as 2 couples. like we dance in pairs as opposed to girls vs. boys." Armaan smiled, he like'd the thought of dancing to that song with Riddhima in his arms. His train of thought was broken when rahul spoke again, "hmm sounds good, no armaan? waise pairs kya honge?" Riddhima looked up at armaan who was staring at her intently. Understanding that he wanted to be her partner she spoke up, "um how about me and rahul aur muskaan and armaan?" Armaan looked dejected, rahul thought for a while then said, "hmm lekin i think based on our dancing capabilities it should be the other way around muskaan and me aur you and armaan. I wont be able to keep up with you and muskaan wont be able to keep up with Armaan." Before Riddhima could protest, Muskaan spoke up, "theek hain. ab chalo let's start choreographing and practicing. Waise ridz and I have a party tonight toh we have to finish early." Armaan smiled, "haan chalo - waise which party? rahul and I are also going to a party tonight - at Arjun's house." Muskaan smiled, "array what a coincidence! we are going there only!" Armaan's smile widen. "hmm toh kyun na hum ek saath chale? i mean we all live nearby aur party kaafi dur hain..." Riddhima looked at Armaan, knowing very well he just wanted to be with her. She was about to protest, when Muskaan opened her big mouth again. "Haan! that sounds perfect!" Rahul laughed then said, "toh its a plan! now comeon let's start practicing!"
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At the Party -
Riddhima was wearing a white and blue lahenga while Muskaan had opted for a red lahenga.
They had just arrived at the party. Suddenly Riddhima froze on her spot. "Array ridz kya hua?" Muskaan put her hand on Riddhima's shoulder. Riddhima turned to face Muskaan slightly, "muski woh...woh Abhi...Abhi yahaan hain..." Muskaan's face dropped. Armaan felt his fists clenching up. Who was this Abhi and why was Riddhima shocked to see him? Rahul asked the question bugging Armaan. "Abhi? yeh kaun hain?" Muskaan answered for Riddhima. "Abhi Riddhima ka boyfriend tha. He went to our school. He was a year older than us and well they dated for two years. Phir abhi left for college in New York aur well he stopped calling. He never even broke up with her, gave her a reason or anything. You could say in short he broke her heart." Riddhima turned to face muskaan again with tears in her eyes. "Muski I can't face him now. I can't please let's go..." Muskaan put her hand on Riddhima's cheek. "No Ridz, you aren't that weak! Come on let's show him what he missed hm? acha armaan can you do us a favor?" Armaan's daydream of beating up Abhi were broken with Muskaan's question, "uh? haan, kya?" Riddhima also looked at Muskaan curiously, "armaan kya tum riddhima ka boyfriend banne ka nataak karoge? i mean just for tonight? only as long as she needs you? please?" Armaan smiled, nataak kya - he truly wanted to fill that position - that too permanently. "haan sure no problem. Chalo!" Rahul stopped them, "hmm why not make it fun? ridz you do your best to act all normal and friendly with abhi and armaan will be the whole protective/jealous boyfriend huh?" Riddhima looked atArmaan - well she was sure he wouldnt have to act..., "um theek hain.."
They walked inside the part and suddenly a girl came nd hugged Armaan. Armaan was shocked, "omg baby tum? tumne mujhe bataya kyun nahin? i thought ki you were staying at the dorm this weekend!" The girl - who was still hugging armaan, "array and miss suprising you no way! waise i missed you sooooooooooo much!" With that she kissed armaan's cheek making him smile. "I missed you too baby!" with that Armaan kissed her cheek.
Riddhima felt like strangling that girl - being all chipku with Armaan. Armaan kissing her cheek was the limit. How dare he? Her thoughts were interrupted as armaan spoke again, "waise baby you know rahul already aur meet muskaan aur riddhima. guys this is Nikki - my darling little sister, waise she's just about your age. A year older, but close still."
Riddhima felt guilty now for imagining pulling all of Nikki's hair out. It was just his sister. She looked up and saw Armaan smirking at her - great so he had caught her reaction huh! He must have as his gaze never leaves her!
Just then... (just watch the video...can't bother typing out descriptions when this video is at my mercy...points to note - start vid aat 29 seconds, subh/keetri/atul arent really there, notice rahul dragging armaan away when abhi/ridz start dancing, ksg made a mistake at 2:56, abhi steps an ridz lahenga at 2:57...hehehe i know should be pointing out mistakes but i cant help it...)
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWqBt1EMK_U&feature=related[/YOUTUBE]
As the song ended, riddhima felt armaan still hugging/dancing with her from behind. "armaan chorooo ab toh nobody's watching na, toh ab nataak ka koi zarurat nahin hain.." Armaan rubbed his nose on her shoulder, "who said anything about acting? you know na ki i love you, aur whether you say it or not i know you love me to, toh ab jo bahana milgaya hai sabke samne mere baho mein hone ka toh bas enjoy karo..."
Suddenly Abhi came over to the duo, "riddhima, can we talk?" Riddhima was just about to answer when Armaan interrupted, "sorry we were just leaving...maybe next time." with that armaan pulled riddhima away, calling muskaan and rahul at the same time.
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Armaan and Rahul drove the girls home and then proceeded to their own homes. Nikki had gone with Armaan, but had gone back to her dorm the next day. She was behaving strangely since the party, but Armaan was too preoccupied to notice.
The next week went by pretty fast. Riddhima still avoided Armaan at all times, except during dance practice -> where the two would lose eachother, but they never went to far as Muskaan and Rahul were right there.
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Engagement Party:
Everyone and everthing was looking gorgeous! Muskaan was in a blue sari, while Rahul was wearing a matching blue dress shirt. Riddhima was wearing a white sari, and armaan was wearing a white shirt (and white pants!). The ring exchange had just happened when suddenly riddhima felt a tug on her hand. She turned and was shocked to see Abhi!
"Riddhima, please i need to talk to you! aur dont look so surprised! Atul's parents invited our family. please just hear me out once. Dekho I know I made a mistake, but I love you! I really do! please give me one more chance!" Riddhima was shocked! of all things this wasn't what she had expected. "um abhi? i dont know what to say.." She was interrupted however by Armaan, "riddhima chalo it's time for the dance"
Armaan dragged Riddhima away. They all spread out amongst the crowd.
Jaagi jaagi soyi na main saari raat, muskaan walks out slowly from the crowd to the dance floor
tere liye points to the direction where rahul is hidden
Bheegi bheegi palkein meri udaas, riddhima walks out slowly from the crowd to the dance floor
tere liye points to direction of armaan
Haan jaagi jaagi soyi na main saari raat, girls walk closer together
tere liye point to each other
Bheegi bheegi palkein meri udaas, both bend backwards
tere liye point backwards
Akhiyan bichayi maine, muskaan goes up and down (still bent)
tere liye
Duniya bhulayi maine, ridz ggoes up and down (still bent)
tere liye
Ooo (girls slowly stand again) boys run out from crowd
Tere liye jhoomu deewana ban ke tere liye stand behind girls, sway their heads from side to side
Vaada hai mera main hoon tere liye slide to diff sides as girls do
Hona kabhi tu judaa... hold girls hands and pull them closer, lean back and forth
Tere liye jhoomu deewana ban ke tere liye slowly turn in a circle - still facing each other
Vaada hai mera main hoon tere liye point to girls
Hona kabhi tu judaa...lift girls in air
spin slowly with girls in arms
Ho bheegi bheegi raat mein le kar ke tujhko saath mein girls slowly slide down
Madhosh hue jaaye hum, aa faasle kar ne de kum slide their hands on boys faces
Zara paas tu aa mere, dheere se choo ja mujhe boys hug girls closer
Kho jaaun tere pyaar mein, baahon mein bhar le mujhe lean closer and bend foward and move in a vircle - up and down
Ooo - get up quickly, shake back and forth with each other
tere liye jhoomu deewana ban ke tere liye - boys go around girls shaking their head/upper body in circles
Vaada hai mera main hoon tere liye hold girls hands
Hona kabhi tu judaa... girls slowly move away from boys
Tere liye jhoomu deewana ban ke tere liye suddenly abhi starts singing
Vaada hai mera main hoon tere liye goes and walkes around ridz
Hona kabhi tu judaa... faces ridz and looks at her intently
Hoo bhikri teri khushbuyein meri zindagi ki talaash mein - girls dance their way to boys
Doobe lamhe mere har pal tere ehsaas mein bend backward with boys holding their backs
Mere khwab kehne lagey, palkon mein rakhle inhe boys bring them up
Thoda chain mil jaaye ga, tu ishaara kar de inhe boys put their head on girls chests and then back up
Ooo -spin girls in and out
tere liye jhoomu deewana ban ke tere liye guys let go of girls and dance around them point to them
Vaada hai mera main hoon tere liye - hold their hands and pull them in
Hona kabhi tu judaa... shake their heads saying noo
Tere liye aaa jhoomu deewana ban ke tere liye ooo abhi sings again
Vaada hai mera main hoon tere liye points to ridz
Hona kabhi tu judaa...walks closer to her
Jaagi jaagi soyi na main saari raat, tere liye girls sing looking at boys
Bheegi bheegi palkein meri udaas, tere liye run their finger on boys faces
Akhiyan bichayi main, tere liye girls slowly walk backwards into crowd
Duniya bhulayi maine, tere liye girls hidden in crowd
boys run after girls
The boys go after the girls as planned, but are shocked to see Riddhima still running. As they were all staying in the hotel for the engagement, she runs upstairs. Armaan can tell she's crying. Muskaan was about to go after her when Armaan stopped her, "actually if you don't mind can I go? actually woh i know why she's crying. i accidentally overheard her conversation with Abhi right before the dance, phir Abhi dancing and singing in between the performance...woh I'll go check on her and be right back." Muskaan and Rahul nod unsurely as Armaan runs behind Riddhima. Luckily he made it to her room just as she was about to shut the door. He quickly enters her room and locks the door.
"Riddhima, kya hua? Why are you crying? Is this because of that Abhi? Kya..,kya do you still love him?" Only Armaan knew how hard it was for him to say those words... In response riddhima hugged armaan shocking him, "nahin armaan. i never loved him..never...i...i..i love YOU, par yeh galat hain...you could get in so much trouble! par I...I can't control my feelings around you!" Armaan felt tears of happiness as he heard her declaration of love for him. "shh listen to me, first of all I am NOT your real teacher, secondly i am only doing it as a favor and dont even need that job, and thirdly nowhere in my temporary contract does it say I cannot love you." Riddhima looked up at Armaan with tears in her eyes, "saach?" Armaan smiled, "haan" Riddhima smiled and looked at him, " i love you armaan..." "i love you too riddhima, i love you too!"
please watch this video as this is what happens next - kajen did it so much better than i could describe it so :D anyways will continue writing from where the vid leaves off
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUP2homAH7o[/YOUTUBE]
Armaan slowly leaned forward and captured her lips with his, slowly sucking and nibbling before parting her lips with his tongue. They kissed passionately. During the kiss armaan's hands worked and removing the pleats of her sari. they broke apart when they were out of breath, but Armaan simply moved down. he moved her pallu out of the way and began kissing her neck and cleavage. Before the could even realize her sari was laying on the floor along with the rest of their clothing. Just before entering, armaan whispered, "are you sure shona?" in response he felt riddhima pull him down and kiss him passionately. They made passionate love for a while.
Riddhima was laying naked on Armaan's bare chest. Both draped and wrapped in a single bed sheet. "I love you shona." Riddhima smiled, "i love you too. waise shouldnt we head back to the party? what if someone comes to look for us?" Armaan frowned, "do we have to? I just want to spend my whole life like this laying with you in my arms." Riddhima smiled then sat up. "armaan uthoo aur jaldi se get ready again!"
Edited by ammy_ka_ashu - 14 years ago
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