Chapter 4- part two!
The next morning: Riddhima was almost done blow drying her hair when she realized she hadn't decided even what to wear yet. She slapped her forehead and quickly ran to her closet holding her towel to herself. Opening the closet door, she frowned looking at the mess.
"My god, I need to clean my closet", she mumbled to herself.
"Badmein, abhi time nai hai", she quickly ignored the thought, moving her clothes here and there. She picked a pair of denim short, shorts and a cute white top with it. Looking at the mirror, she looked quite satisfied with what she was wearing. She smiled and quickly did a little make up, put her lotions and perfume on and picked her bag up, all ready for the beach. She rushed out of her room, looking for her white flip flops, "Sammy, mere white flip flops dekhe hain? I cannot...o, never mind" she said as she slipped her flip flops on. But she did notice that when she called Sammy, she didn't get a response. She looked up and around the living room, Sammy wasn't there. She walked over to the kitchen and she was not there either! 'Where is this girl now?!', Riddima thought as she checked her room and her bathroom.
"Sammy?" She called walking through the hallway of their rooms.
"O, Samantha!" she said dramatically, looking around the house.
"Sam where the hell are..." she stopped as she saw Sammy standing in their mini balcony, lost in her own world.
Slowly, Riddhima walked to the balcony trying not to scare her and burst her bubble of thoughts.
"Sammy?" she quietly said as she stood next to her. Sammy let out a "huh" when she heard Riddhima.
"What's wrong?" Riddhima immediately asked. Sammy never really stood in the balcony, at least not at this time of the day. Usually she'd be listening to her iPod while making breakfast, or watching t.v. or doing something else. Today, there was def something wrong, and Riddhima could tell.
Sammy's eyes started to well up, "I...didn't get in", she managed to say and broke down as she hugged Riddhima. On the other hand, Riddhima couldn't comprehend, she didn't know what Sammy was talking about. Confusedly, she slowly stroked her hair, trying to figure out what happened. Didn't get in? She repeated Sammy's words in her head. And then it finally hit her slow mind and her frown went away, replaced by a apologetic look.
"Awww, I'm so sorry Sammy! It's gonna be fine! You'll be fine" she said hugging her and calming her down. She mentally kicked herself for not realizing that today was the day the TIME Magazine was going to call to tell Sammy if she was selected as a columnist or not. But as she could see, they obviously didn't select her.
"Hey, you'll be alright! Yeh nai toh koi aur sahi hmm?" Riddhima pulled out from the hug and wiped Sammy's tears.
"I know, I applied for others too. I just hope they don't disappoint me", Sammy said rubbing her moist eyes.
"Exactly! Now be a good girl and smile!"
Sammy pouted and shook her head, "pweaseee?" Riddhima said in the baby voice, pouting as cutely as ever. And her trick worked as Sammy's face broke into a wide smile, after which they both stood in fits.
"Anyway, you're coming with me and Armaan to the boardwalk", Riddhima declared as they walked back in.
"What?! Bilkul nai! You mean Jersey Shore? Ridzy.."
"Main wahan kya karungi?!" Riddhima said cutting her off. "Haan, haan...main sab jaanti hoon. All your bullshit excuses. Come on Sammy, it'll be fun! I'm meeting up with my old friends and guess what? Anji di aur Atul bhi aa rahe hain. But don't tell Armaan, I wanna surprise him" Riddhima excitedly smiled.
"Armaan! Why is he coming? And Ridzy, why can't we just go to the boardwalk in NY. What's so special down at the shore?" And Sammy continued talking and complaining about the whole idea while Riddhima grabbed her purse for her and dragged her out of the house.
As Riddhima checked herself out a millionth time, Sammy frowned at the sight in front of her.
"Riddhima, are you okay?" She finally asked, surprised at the overly worried Riddhima.
"Han? Haan, yea I'm just (she turned to the glass window of the store in front of their building) tryna see if I look okay" Riddhima fixed her shirt once again.
Sammy rolled her eyes, "YES! Oh my god, you look fineee! Hum beach he jaa rahe hain, kissi fashion show mein nai madam!" she said getting annoyed by her attitude. Plus, Armaan was late!
"Fine, chill missy!" Riddhima said fixing her hair. She didn't know why but she was so self conscious today! She kept fixing her outfit, her hair, looking in the mirror every now and then. Well, she wanted to look good for the day. Lies. She wanted to look good for Armaan, who was gonna be here any second.
"Aur yeh tumhara friend! I knew he was going to be late. Plus, I forgot my iPod upstairs", Sammy crossed her arms.
"Uff yeh Armaan kahan reh gaya", Riddhima looked at the road for his car. "You can go get your iPod, main usse call kar ke dekhti hoon tab tak" Riddhima said pulling her phone out of her back pocket.
Meanwhile, Sammy quickly ran upstairs to get her stuff. Riddhima was just about to call Armaan when suddenly his car stopped in front of her. Riddhima narrowed her eyes putting her hands on her hips, ready to yell the hell out of Armaan. It was 9, they were supposed to leave at 8! An hour late means an hour of silent treatment from Riddhima.
He came out of the car and stood right where he was when he saw Riddhima walk slowly towards him, with a frown glued to her face. He frowned along with her, trying to figure out what she must be frowning about. Seeing her from a fair distance, he couldn't really see her properly. So when she neared, he smiled his ever so soothing smile, and raised his hand to wave at her. But, a sudden jerk and the next moment Riddhima was crashing into Armaan as he leaned back on his car. Riddhima tripped on god knows what and went straight into Armaan, making him fall backwards. But this time, thankfully his car was their to save them from the hard fall.
While Riddhima leaned on him, as a reflex and a support, he held on to her waist for balance. This was probably the first time he ever touched that part of her body. And when he did, she felt a sudden chill running down her spine. She stopped struggling and looked up, slowly pulling back to look at his face. He still had his arms around her, and hers were around his neck, now slowly reaching to his shoulders. Looking into his perfectly gray eyes, she felt herself kinda shiver at his touch. He looked right back, making no effort at all to look dreamily or deeply into her eyes. Honestly, he never had to do that. His eyes, just the way they were, would lure any girl towards them. He looked at Riddhima for a while, as she stared back, not even bothering to move form the position they were in. She was definitely dazed, even if she admits it or not. But he was completely in his senses and so, he pushed her away lightly, not trying to be rude.
Riddhima was snapped out of her dream world when she felt his hands move away from her waist. But unlike Armaan who looked away almost immediately, she kept staring at him, not wanting to look elsewhere, for some reason.
"Umm, hi?" Armaan said confusedly or rather nervously about anything but nothing.
Riddhima quickly shook her head and stared down at her feet, not being able to look at him since his face was so addicting!!!
"Hh..hi" she managed to say, still not facing him.
They looked everywhere but at each other. And then there was this awkward silence which they were trying to avoid badly. Suddenly, Sammy's voice broke the tension or the "awkwardness" between the two and they both looked happily at Sammy, their savior at the moment.
"Hey Ridz..." Sammy stopped midway as she saw the two faces smiling hard at her. Umm, is it me or is there something really wrong with people today? First Ridzy keeps checking herself out in the mirror for w.e reason. And then Armaan, is it really him "smiling" at me? Her thoughts made her scrunch her brows at the two of them.
"Hey...hey Sammy. You got your iPod?" riddhima quickly asked, walking towards her.
"Haan? But.."
"Great! Now let's go or we'll be late. We gotta long ride, it's gonna be longg" Riddhima nervously blabbered anything that came to her mind, dragging Sammy to Armaan's car.
"Ew, it's Armaan", Sammy mocked making a disgusted face looking at him.
"Samwichhh!" Armaan said joyfully, in his special voice.
"You say that name again I swear to god.." Sammy immediately stepped up, pointing at him.
"Samwich!" he cut her in the middle, chuckling on his own.
"Oh my god, why? Just why???" Sammy cried, giving up.
"Samwich!" Armaan just continued, getting on her nerves with a grin on his face.
"Dekha Ridzy, agar iss ne ek aur baar muje yeh bolya I'll kill him and then I'll be in jail! Phir tum rehna akeli!" Sammy said glaring at Armaan and then turning to Riddhima.
"Agar maine kya bola?" Armaan asked, smirking. And before Sammy could answer it, he answered it himself, "Samwich!"
"Ridzy!" Sammy whined looking at Riddhima.
"Basket" Armaan copied her tone and turned to Riddhima.
"Armaan!" Riddhima glared at him, pretending to be mad.
He just grinned in response and Riddhima gave him the "be-nice" look.
"stop your arguments, and Sammy you're coming with us. Armaan lets' go", Riddhima ordered, pushing Sammy into the back seat of his car. Both of them had no choice, Riddhima was nothing less than a strict teacher! Soon, they were out on their way to the boardwalk, for a reunion with their old friends, to relive some old memories and make some new ones!
The whole time in the car, Riddhima was lost deep into her own world of thoughts. Her mind kept replaying the events that took place in the morning. She remembered how, the first time in her whole entire life did she ever feel that weird chill down her body. 'What was that all about?' She thought and then as a reflex, she turned her head sideways and stole a glance at Armaan who was busy driving. She quickly looked ahead, not trying to be noticeable. 'Something is really wrong', she said to herself as she shook her head thinking it'll prevent her from getting weird thoughts. But in vain, her mind wondered about the same thing again and again. 'Maybe Armaan gave me static?' She tried reasoning. 'Nooo you dummy! static is outside the body, this was something internal!' She argued in her mind. 'And what the hell was I doing staring at him for so long?! That was so stupid! I probably looked so dumb!' she mentally slapped herself across the face and scrunched up her nose. 'But what was I supposed to do? His face is just...ahh I'm going crazy!!!! Stop, stop thinking you crazy lady! Stop! Oh no, what's going onnn???' It seemed like her mind will just blow up! She didn't have answers to the questions she was asking to herself. Why, you may ask? Well, our Riddhima is experiencing all this for the first time in her life!
'What the hell is going on??', her mind literally screamed. And before she knew it, there were beads of sweat on her forehead. Wiping them vigorously, she let out heavy sighs. The car stopped at a red light and Armaan, while yawning, turned to face Riddhima. And the first thing he saw was a very worried and "sweaty" Riddhima taking deep breaths with her eyes closed. In an instant, he leaned forward and touching her shoulder gently, whispered, "Riddhima, you alright?"
Riddhima stopped breathing. She felt someone touch her right shoulder, and matter fact she knew who it was. However, instead of answering Armaan's question, Riddhima shut her eyes even tightly. Because? Because...she got that chill running down her spine again. 'Oh god!' she said helplessly under her breath. 'Nononononono', she repeated in her mind, unaware of the fact that she was actually saying it out loud shaking her head along with it.
Armaan frowned and leaned backwards, "Kya no?" he asked.
Riddhima opened her eyes with a jerk, "Kya?" she asked looking amusingly at Armaan who just stared back blankly.
"Tum abhi kya keh rahi thi?" he asked narrowing his eyes at her.
"Umm woh umm I was..." she bit her lower lip nervously, "I was praying" she quickly said.
"Praying?" he asked, as confused as ever. "And why are you sweating?" he threw another question at her before the nervous to death Riddhima could think of an answer.
"Sweating? I actually...ummm you know", she said tryna fake smile, but failing miserably as Armaan just raised his eyebrows. "I get car sick! Yes, yes, that's what's up!" she smiled at her own brilliant excuse. Armaan made a disgusted face, but then as he was about to say something back, Riddhima quickly interrupted...
"Arey, it's green! Drive Armaan or you'll get a ticket!" Riddhima pointed excitedly at the green light.
Armaan frowned, but ignored the questions he had and continued driving.
'Phew, that was close. He almost got me over there!' Riddhima wiped her forehead once again. 'But, gosh! What is WRONG with me! What am I doing? I need help!' She laid back on her seat, resting her head on the window, and slowly closed her eyes trying to ignore the questions on her mind.
After a good long drive, Armaan stopped his car at the parking lot of the shore. As soon as he did that, Sammy immediately got out of the car as if waiting for this moment. Armaan just shook his head as he watched her walk out of the car.
"Chalo Bask.." he stopped talking and stared at the sight in front of him.
Riddhima was still sleeping, adorably, with her head on the window making her bangs fall on her face. Armaan smiled at her, she looked like a little kid, so adorable! He leaned in closer to her, still smiling. But that smile soon turned into the usual grin, and the next moment...
"OH YEAH JERSEY SHORE YEAH!" Armaan yelled in her ear, making Riddhima literally jump out of her seat, screaming like crazy.
"ARMAAN! I hate you so much!" she yelled back, holding her ears as Armaan rolled in laughter.
"Rise and shine Basket!" he said sheepishly, making her nostrils flare.
"Shut up you fool! Ugh!" she stepped out of the car, annoyed as hell.
"Im orchids, I like em. You can be a rose phool!" He cracked another lame joke, following her out of the car.
"Just stop with the lameness! My god, and where's Sammy?" she asked as they stepped on the boardwalk.
"Somewhere" Armaan said casually as they walked ahead.
"Somewhere?! Armaan I'm serious, stop fooling around and..."
"I'm right here Ridzy!" Sammy called out from the t-shirt store. "I'm just buying something", she said waving at them. Riddhima let out a sigh as she saw Sammy and smiled at her, waving back.
"Haan, chalo ab, babysitter" Armaan muttered, shaking his head while walking away.
"What?! I'm not no babysitter! And wait for Sammy, Sammy!" She called out and Sammy gestured her to go ahead as she started walking behind them.
"Nai, you go first, I'll stay out and watch you" Riddhima nervously declared, pushing Armaan inside the restaurant they were supposed to meet Nikki and Abhi at.
"Oye, tumne kaha tha ki tum mere saath chalogi. And I can't just leave you out here, let's go" Armaan pulled her in.
"Naiii" she quietly screamed, pulling him back.
"Basket" he said sternly.
"Armaan" she looked at him pleadingly.
"Basket!" he yelled.
"Ar-maan.."
"Riddhima! Tum chal rahi ho ya main tumhe utha ke le jaon?" he threatened, looking at her frustrated.
"What?" Riddhima exclaimed.
"Don't play dumb. You heard me right!" He snapped back.
"Fine, I'll go", she pouted. Armaan bowed down in front of her, making way for miss Gupta, as she took tiny steps ahead.
"Thoda jaldi chalogi toh gir nai jaogi" he said pushing her from the back. She cursed him under her breath as he dragged her inside.
"Armaan!"
Armaan immediately turned around as he heard the voice, recognizing it instantly.
"Nikki!" he exclaimed, and smiled widely at Nikki, who was standing a few feet away from him, next to Abhi. Riddhima gasped as she heard Nikki's voice, and she slowly began to walk away without turning around. But, unfortunately, Armaan held her arm stopping her from going away. And without wasting anymore time, he turned her around and made her face Nikki and Abhi.
"Hi" she mumbled, waving at her stunned friends.
Nikki blinked a million times before realizing it was really Riddhima, while Abhi just stood their with his mouth hanging open.
"I guess you guys know..." Armaan began
"Ridzy?!" Nikki yelled astounded, cutting him off. Riddhima gulped looking at their shocked faces, she was gonna get pounded!
"Ridzy!" Nikki exclaimed once again, scaring the hell out of Riddhima now.
"Arey Riddhima tum..." Abhi moved towards her to hug her but was rudely cut by Nikki...
"Riddhima!!!!!" Nikki smiled widely and ran towards Riddhima, literally jumping her while she gave her a bear hug! Riddhima sighed, at least Nikki was happy. She smiled and hugged her back, and they stayed like that for almost about 10 minutes.
"Umm, my turn now?" Abhi asked staring at the two friends hugging each other like there was no tomorrow.
Nikki pulled out and stared at Riddhima, smiling hard. "I missed you sooo much Nikki, it's unexplainable!" Riddhima said as in a sudden flashback, all their memories came right back to her.
But Nikki frowned at her statement, and suddenly she swung her purse and BAM, she smacked Riddhima with it.
"Owww, Nikki!" Riddhima said rubbing her arm.
"Chup re! "I missed you so much" get outta here! Madam aap kahan gayab ho gayi thi?" Nikki asked putting her hands on her waist.
"Umm woh...Armaan batayega!" Riddhima pointed at Armaan next to her.
"Armaan? Batao?" Nikki said turning to him.
"Main? Umm haan yea, pehle baith jaye? Chal Nikki" He put his arm around Nikki's neck and started walking towards a table.
"Riddhima!" Abhi hugged Riddhima as he finally got the chance to even talk to her.
"Omg, Abhi!! how you been? suna you and Nikki got engaged? Get ittt!" Riddhima mocked Abhi and he replied with a "shut up", as they followed Armaan and Nikki.
"Ridzy, ab tu wapis gayab mat ho jayio pleaseee!" Nikki pleaded. Riddhima just gave her a nervous laugh and looked at Armaan who nodded back in assurance. They didn't tell Nikki and Abhi the real reason behind the disappearance of Riddhima. Instead, they used Riddhima's fake story of her being busy and stuff, and her mom being all strict about work, as the reason of her being missing since the past 3 years! Since Riddhima wasn't good at lying at all, Armaan had to handle both Abhi and Nikki as he told them the story they just made up. It was pretty hard though, since Nikki kept throwing in her investigation questions, as Armaan called them. But *ahem* you were talking to Armaan Mallik…what? Did you expect him to give up that easy? So very smoothly, Armaan handled the whole situation and made Abhi and Nikki buy the excuse.
"Sammy, you want something to eat?" Riddhima asked Sammy to change the topic.
"Sure?" Sammy responded…totally uninterested.
"I ordered buffalo wings for all of us", Abhi quickly declared.
Soon they all started talking in general and Nikki was engrossed in a deep conversation with Sammy and as far as you could see, Nikki was kinda the only one talking b/w the two. Abhi and Armaan were busy catching up with each other as they discussed anything but everything!
Riddhima thought this was the best chance to slip away and call Anji and Atul to tell them to hurry up.
Riddhima excused herself from the table and headed towards the door as she dialed Anji's number.
"hello?" she heard from the other end.
" Hello? Di! Aap dono kahan ho?! You guys are an hour late!" Riddhima quietly yelled on the phone.
"Arey we are almost here! Bohot traffic tha Ridzy, hum restaurant ke bahar he hain, where are you?"
"Right here!!" Riddhima yelled out, hanging up as Anjali and Atul walked towards the door.
"I missed you soo much di!!!" Riddhima said as she engulfed or rather, Anji engulfed her little sis in her arms.
"I missed you too Ridzy!" Anji replied happily.
"Aur main?" said Atul pouting cutely as he stood alone in front of the inseparable sisters.
"Awww Atul, I missed you too" Riddhima said giving Atul a side hug and smiling widely.
"Saali!" He said all of a sudden and both Riddhima and Anjali looked at him astonished.
He smiled innocently at the two…but then realized what he said came out wrong!
"Nai, I meant..Ridz meri one and only saali! I swear Anjali…maine gaali nai di" he gulped apologetically as Anji glared at him. Riddhima couldn't help but laugh out loud at her jeeju, "You're so cute Atul jeeju! I lahhh you!" she said pulling his cheeks. But Atul still stared at Anjali, apologizing through his eyes. And finally, when Anjali's face broke into a smile, he let out a heavy sigh. Anjali gave him a side hug and they walked in together. Riddhima smiled at the strangest but the cutest couple!
"Di, Armaan doesn't know that you guys are coming too, so if he's too shocked, don't be surprised" Riddhima explained the situation to them as they headed towards the table.
"Aur agar Armaan faint ho gaya toh?" Atul asked confusedly.
"Atulll!" Anji gave him the don't-ask-stupid-questions look, and he put a finger on his lips.
"Does Nikki and Abhi know?"
"Nooo! I just met them!" Riddhima exclaimed as they neared the table. Armaan had his back towards them, so he didn't notice anything.
"Okay, so I think I should go talk firs…" Riddhima began, but before she could finish…
"Armaaan mere bhai!!!!" Atul stretched his arms far out, and literally ran towards Armaan.
Anjali just stood there shaking her head and Riddhima just stood with her mouth open…
"Or Atul can just go attack Armaan" She finished her sentence.
Armaan stood right up when he heard the voice, and as he turned around to see who it was, he was attacked by none other than Atul.
Too shocked to react, he just stood with his hands at his sides while Atul hugged him tight.
Riddhima slapped her forehead in defeat.
"Champ?" Armaan finally managed to mutter. "Champ!!" Then he excitedly hugged him back and pulled right back out to have a proper look at his face.
"Champ, tu yahan kya kar raha hai? Anji ne ghar se nikaal diya kya?" Armaan joked and they both laughed.
"Nai, abhi tak toh nai nikala lekin ab zarur nikaal dungi!" Anji said, glaring at Atul as she walked over to them.
"Anji! Oh my god!" Armaan hugged Anji as soon as she walked in. Separating, Anji continued…
"Thoda aur wait nai hota tumse Atul! Sara surpirse spoil kar diya! What is wrong with you?!" She started with her usual, yelling at Atul session.
"Sorry Anjali, woh main thoda zyada excited ho gaya tha" Atul quietly said lowering his head in front of her.
Armaan sighed, they will never change! Armaan nudged Atul and whispered, "Oye Champ, ab toh shaadi ho gayi hai, kahin bhaagegi nai Thoda toh bola kar".
"Arey yaar, kya bolun? Anjali ka toh koi bharosa bhi nai hai, sach mein ghar se bahaar nikal diya toh?" Atul whispered back. Armaan nodded in agreement, Anjali could do that!
"Kya bola tumne?" Anji narrowed her eyes.
"Woh kuch nai, sorry bol raha hai" Armaan quickly covered. And before they could continue with this, Nikki and Abhi came back from the bathroom and stunned, stood rooted to their place.
"Nikki!" Anji exclaimed and hugged her tight.
"Oh god, ek din mein kuch zyada he surprises nai ho gaye Armaan?" Nikki asked as she got done with meeting up with both Atul and Anji.
"Don't look at me for this one, I didn't call them!" Armaan blatantly refused.
"Haan Nikki, humein Armaan ne nai, Ridzy ne yahan bolaya tha. To surprise Armaan and you guys!" Atul declared.
"Awww, Ridzy I love you!" Nikki pulled Riddhma into a side hug and Riddhima just smiled looking at everyone except Armaan. Finally, when she looked up at him, she realized he was staring at her all this while, smiling widely. She smiled back the same way, except her smile contained of something you'd call a blush.
As the afternoon passed, the old friends talked about everything they could possibly think of. From the old times to their present life, and then long detailed discussions of Abhi and Nikki's engagement and Atul and Anji's wedding. Sammy who was introduced to everyone by Riddhima, didn't feel left out at all since the stories were too interesting, and she listened attentively. Later on, Armaan, Abhi and Atul decided to go out on the beach since the girls were now being annoying as they started talking about their own girly things! But they weren't the only ones irritated. Riddhima too was annoyed by the girls giving fashion and love tips to Sammy. Plus, ever since Armaan went out with the guys, she couldn't help but feel bored. For some reason, she wanted to go with him, stay with him on this lovely day on the beautiful beach. So, after listening to the girls non stop advices, Riddhima decided to head out. She made an excuse of having a headache and walked out saying she needed some fresh air. As she walked out of the door, she sighed. Inhaling the chilly breeze of the shore, she stopped and looked around for Armaan. If only he could be seen in the crowd of a million people. She walked around for a while, looking here and there for the one and only Armaan. Finally, when the sun's heat started to get the better of her, she sat on the hot sand tired and exhausted. The sun was about to go down, but still no signs of Armaan! 'Should I call him?" she thought for a second. But then shook the thought away as she wondered if he'd ask if she was stalking him or something! She stretched her legs out, putting the left one over the right. Leaning her hands back on the sand, she looked at the tides come and go. Sudenly, she heard a bunch of girls giggle right next to her. She turned her head towards them and was stunned at the sight in front of her. Her mouth automatically dropped open as she saw a bunch of "girly" girls bury Armaan in the sand! She took her sunglasses off to get a better view. Armaan was giggling as the girls probably tickled his body, which btw, didn't have a shirt on it! Riddhima scowled, then glared at him with her nostrils naturally flaring. SHE had been looking for him since the past half an hour and here he was, enjoying getting buried into the sand by a bunch of barbies in their bikini tops and short, shorts!
She quickly got up, wiping the sand of off her clothes. She started walking towards him and stopped as she neared them. He was now coming out of the sand, but he didn't notice Riddhima at all. 'How would he? Wasn't he too busy flirting??' Riddhima thought.
She heard him say "You're cute" to one of the girls. Then she heard him say, "I like your tan" to some other girl. 'Tan? Really now Armaan?' Riddhima said to herself.
But the one that just set her off completely was when he said to this tall, blonde girl that "You look pretty, I LIKE YOUR OUTFIT!"
Riddhima couldn't believe this!! She took all that time this morning to look perfect for today, for him, and he didn't even compliment her once! But he compliments this girl he met like an hour ago! How rude! 'That girl is not even pretty! Stupid blondes! And the one he called cute, gosh, she is chubby as hell! None of them are pretty! My outfit is much better than hers!' Riddhima looked down at herself as she cursed him out in her head. On the other hand, Armaan had no idea that "Basket" was standing right next to them. He just kept smiling his dimpled smile at the girls admiring him. Riddhima was on the urge to yell his name out and slap him across the face! She would've even done it as she took a step ahead. But then she stopped as she noticed something. She realized the fact that she was jealous. Jealous of the girls who Armaan was flirting with. Jealous of the fact that he was spending time with them and not her. This was the first time she had seen him with someone else but herself. The past week during which they have met, when Armaan spent time with her, he was only with her. Today, he wasn't with her, and this bothered her. She was definitely jealous.
She slowly turned around, not trying to be noticeable, and walked back to the spot she was sitting at before. Still lost in her thoughts, she sat staring into space. Little drops of water sprinkled over her face as the waves hit the rocks beside her. She wasn't heart broken, she didn't know what was going on. She felt helpless, and the first time in her life, she felt lonely…even with everyone around her. Because the one person she wanted to be with, wasn't there with her today. The realization slowly sank in to her and she lightly shook her head to push her thoughts away. "So what if he's with other girls? I can have fun by myself!" she said to herself., picking up sand in her hand.
But soon, she was distracted again as she saw the girls chase Armaan in the shallow water as he playfully ran around. Riddhima sighed, her face showing disappointment. But it all got worst when one of the girls, probably the one that he called pretty, fell on top of him in the water. Riddhima felt a tiny little pang in her heart as she saw him with the girl. She quickly looked away, trying to pretend like she didn't see that.
Armaan, was having what he called "fun in the sun". Pretty girls chasing him around the beach, some literally attacking him…what else could be more fun?! But then he finally noticed Riddhima sitting alone by the rocks, looking as if she was bored to death. When the girl fell on him, he noticed Riddhima staring from the corner of his eye. But then she quickly looked away, as if she had seen a crime take place. He made the girl stand up straight and excused himself for some time. After he said his "goodbyes" to the Barbie dolls, he power walked towards Riddhima.
Riddhima now had turned around completely to ignore the awful sight in front of her. She kept mumbling to herself, "I can have fun by myself,I'm not addicted to having him around me!" Trying to make herself believe the lies that she was telling her own self. Giving up, she decided to just get back to the girls, at least their torture was better than this one! As soon as she tried getting up, she felt a pair of hands pick her up in the air. And immediately she knew who it was as the current pass through her body once again…
Chapter ends right here!! Finally done with this one!! Sorry for the late update!!! This update was basically explaining some more feelings that Riddhima is experiencing now. It wasn't really an AR update but the next one will be so just keep reading and I'll try and update asap!! THANK YOU to everyone who commented and to everyone who read/reads the FF!! I lahhh you alll!!! :)
P.s. sowwy for any errors :|
Love, Simran
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