Core of My Existence(AR Story)Nextthreadlink150 - Page 43

Armaan was lying on Riddhima's chest, while she leaned on the bed post. Riddhima could feel his soft breath lingering near her neck while she kept caressing his hair , staring at him. It seemed as he was sleeping so peacefully after a long time and Riddhima probably knew why. She was really happy that she had layed out her feelings to him , more for him then herself, he deserved this love, this affection , especially for a man like him , who loved and cared for everyone he knew, especially her. He had always selflessly loved her , never expected anything in return , but her love. She would give him just that and much more, she would make sure he was her only priority now. They both had done enough to convince everyone of their love, waited for everyone to be happy with their relation , but she wouldn't give anyone's opinion more attention over his. He mattered the most and she would value his feelings more than anyone's.

She felt him stir in his sleep, she saw a frown on his face and caressed his back to ease him , it seemed his cold was bothering him , because she heard him wheezing , she smiled at the cute frown on his face and kissed his forehead, pulling him closer and resting her own head on his. She respected him so much more today , especially after how they spoke out their feelings , when she had proposed to him a while back

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Armaan couldn't believe his ears, his Basket who would shy at every little thing she had to tell him , blushed when he romanced with her had gone out of her way to convince him of her love, proposed to him. This moment in his life was bigger than anything else, anything that he would do, or was going to do, nothing would beat the words she had uttered, it was his dream that had come true and he was elated , probably even that was an understatement.

Armaan had taken Riddhima in a rib crashing hug, they both felt bliss in each others arms, not wanting to leave the warmth of each others arms. Riddhima suddenly felt her shoulder getting wet and realized that Armaan was probably crying, she made him part away and looked into his eyes to see them bloodshot, she caressed his face and asked him, her own voice choking" Armaan ? why are you crying ? I am not that bad you know , we'll manage living this life together, " Armaan smiled through his tears , held her face in his hand and kissed her on her forehead, his lips lingering there for a long time. " I love you Basket ," " Are you crying because of that ? " she asked raising her eye brows yet wondering why her sweetheart was crying . Armaan giggled at her and hit her forhead with his " No silly, I was just overwhelmed, " looking at her intently " Mai bahut khush hun Riddhima, all that you told me matters the world to me, isliye I couldn't stop my tears." Riddhima got emotional and hugged him again , saying the most precious words to him ," And you are the world for me Armaan and always will be.

Armaan was touched and hugged her close bringing her as close to himself, as he could. He got out of the hug and kissed her lips, with all the passion he felt and the love he had for her, she leaned onto him , caressing his hair and kissed him back with the same feeling. He got out of the kiss and looked at her seriously , she saw a very disturbed look on his face and wondered what was on his mind

"Is there anything you want to tell me Armaan , " she said reading him like an open book . Armaan lowered his eyes and nodded and then looked back at her " Riddhima tum khush to ho na? I mean with the decision we've taken ? Are you happy with this ? " Armaan looked at her uncertainly and Riddhima was left confused as to what bought this on.

"Armaan ye kaisa sawaal hai , obviously am happy, why wouldn't I be hmm ? Tumhe aisa kyun lagta hai mai khush nahi hun ? " Armaan took her hands in his and caressed them , " Riddhima, I know how important your parents are to you, you have always wanted them to be happy with every decision you take, made them a part of it and been with them through the best and the worst , aur aaj hum itna bada kadam unse puche bina le rahe hai, against their wishes , are you really ok with it ? " Riddhima looked up at him with all her love , she couldn't ever love him the way he did, he respected all those people that gave him hurt too , just because they were an important part of her life. But she had gone beyond that stage in her life when she would let anyone's wishes take over his emotions and love.

She smiled at him and held his face in her hands, caressing them with love she said softly but yet with all the determination , " Yes Armaan, I am the happiest woman on this earth, I am going to get married to you , what more could I ask for ? Hum already unhe convince karne ke liye bahut kuch kar chuke hai, what more can we do Armaan ? I dont know what else will ever prove our love to them ,we've done enough, and as much as I respect their opinions in my life, I will not compromise on our relation anymore. I would have obviously loved them being here with us, be happy seeing us get together, it would make me content, but them not being here doesn't lessen my happiness in anyway."

"Armaan you have already gone out of your way to make them all believe in the the relation we share, I have done enough as well, agar unhe yakeen nahi hai toh yahi sahi Armaan, unki khushi ke liye mai pehle bhi tumhe kho chuki hun and I am not going to do the same ever again. Humara pyar galat nahi hai, it's the best that happened to me, and am not guilty of going against them for the sake of your love Armaan," and then just to confirm she looked warily in his eyes and asked, " Are you ?

"Ofcourse Riddhima, you're the best that happened to me too, I can never be guilty for that. I just don't want to cause anyone pain Riddhima. Mai nahi chahta ki tumhari family tumse alag ho jaye and that too because of me. I know how important they are to you, and they are as important to me as well, I would obviously be happy if they were with us in this, but nothing changes the fact that am the happiest man on this earth today, and will be always because you are going to be a part of my life." Saying this he pulled her in a hug, her head nestling in Armaans shoulder, and him caressing her hair slowly.

Armaan knew that even though Riddhima would never admit, a part of her would always miss her family , especially on the biggest day of her life, but he wasn't going to go back on their decision. He had scene the excitement in her eyes , he knew she had thought well over her decision and this was what she wanted, for both of them. He obviously felt that had her parents supported them in this, she would have been content, but nothing would come in the way of her happiness. In his own way he would make this day as special for her as it would if she was back in India, with all their friends and family along

"Armaan don't ever feel guilty ' I love you ok ? Aur mera ye decision mere life ke shayad sabse sahi decision hai , I don't feel guilty at all Armaan. If our love has the strength and truthfulness then everyone is going to believe in our relation Armaan, and even though for the world we may be wrong for going against our family, but am sure nothing else can make us both happy Armaan. If our family and precisely Papa wants to see me happy, then this is the only way he is ever going to see me content in my life." Riddhima spoke softly , understanding Armaans silence, caressing his back , with her head yet resting on his shoulder.

Armaan smile hearing her words and pulled her apart kissing her forehead. And while they were lost in each others eyes, Armaan sneezed again . "Armaan look what you're doing to yourself, tum apna bilkul khayal nahi rakhte, mujhe toh din bhar bashan dete ho and what about you now? Are you sure tumhara medical license tumhe apne merit pe mila hai, I have all my doubts on you, zaroor jaali hoga." She said fuming at his carelessness . " Hey Hey you are crossing you limits 'To be Mrs Riddhima Armaan Mallik '," he made a face at her showing he was angry at her while she blushed hard at his comment and smacked him hard on his shoulder " Hey watch out! Pati, parmeshwar hota hai , tumhe parmeshwar ko marte hue sharam nahi aati ." Riddhima scowled at his PJ and argued back " Hone wale pati ho , abhi hue nahi and anyways jaise tumhari harkate hai shaadi ka baad bhi maar ke control karna padega," she answered smugly. " Oh phleez phulan devi I could get you arrested for domestic violence , so you dare not ,aur waise bhi tum mujhe marogi toh mai bhi chup nahi rehne wala ," he replied with the same tone. " Tum mujhe maroge Armaan ?" Riddhima looked at him with a sad pout, pretending to be heartbroken and she rightfully knew how to crack him down because the next moment he pulled her closer and kissing both her cheeks said " Awww ,Kabhi nahi Riddhima , kabhi nahi marunga " and hugged her .. as tightly as he could.

Back in India, there was quite a mess at Gupta house, from the day they had spoken to Armaan and Riddhima , Shashank had been in a temper no one had seen him in before , it seemed given a chance he would go to U.S to get Riddhima back and not let Armaan and Riddhima stay together. Suprisingly, who seemed to have supported Armaan and Riddhima through everytime and loved Armaan , thought they were being wrong in getting married too , but she loved Armaan and didn't think Shashank was right in having such negativity for him . Shashank had just come home that evening, and was in a temper again, he was sulking and fuming at every little thing, "Shashank aapko aaj hua kya hai, itne gusse mai ho, was the day too hard on you ? " " Jiski Beti ko apne Papa se zyaada kisi gair ki parva ho, how can that father ever be calm, " "Shashank calm down, aap itna kyun gussa ho rahe hai, weren't you the one who agreed to their relation , then whats the matter now."

"Behek gaya tha Padma, Armaan knows how to charm everyone isn't it? But now I've seen his true side, I dont understand how Riddhima hasnt she is probably just just blinded by his charm." "Shashank agar who dono khush hai toh " , " Listen Padma, Armaan Riddhima ko kabhi khush nahi rakh sakta , I know him, he is selfish, he does everything he does for himself, itna bachpana hai usme , I made the biggest mistake of my life agreeing to their marriage when I had, but there is no way am going to accept that guy for my daughter, aur agar Riddhima usse shaadi karegi , I don't think she is welcome here anymore, " saying this he walked off leaving a shocked and shattered Padma behind who knew Riddhima would be happy only with Armaan but who also wouldnt go against the word of her husband.