Armaan-Riddhima: Life as we know it. part16,pg 46 - Page 2

Part 4 : Catching up

Rahul woke up and saw his angel sleeping besides him. Even though they together have spent a month now,this feeling of waking up with somebody still flushed his heart and a blush crept on his cheek. The pleasure he seeks in irritating her took over his love for Muskaan. He quickly pour some water in the glass and started sprinkling water on her. Initially she was totally unaffected, he sprinkled some more and finally she woke up irritated, frustrated and angry. "Rahul !!" she shrieked. "Haan Muskaan,I know my name is rahul. Naam to suna hoga."retorted Rahul. She couldn't take it anymore. The cheek of this guy; coming up with the cheesiest line and laughing like a maniac,that too in this hour of the day. She started throwing pillows on him,followed by the alarm clock,his cell phone. "Kyaa kar rahi hein Muskaan toot jaega." Rahul tried putting some sense in that thick head of hers. "Phone ki padi he,mujhe itni jaldi kyun uthaya?" Muskaan once again shouted. She emptied the complete jug of water over his head. "How is it? Tasted your own medicine right?" smirked Muskaan and immediately ran towards the washroom laughing her signature laughter. All drenched in water,Rahul still adored her laughter. He used to hate her for this laughter in the beginning. Now he realized , love makes you like and then love the weirdest things.

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'Just dance'' rang Riddhima's phone. She had purposely kept this song by gaga as her alarm tone. She woke up only to realize she had already snoozed the alarm seven times. Noo! The late night conversation was a bad idea,thought Riddhima. Cursing Armaan,she went up to the washroom. Took a quick bath and after ransacking the entire wardrobe. She dressed up in her black formal skirt and baby pink shirt,her black stilletoes.Tying up half of the hair and grabbing her hand bag,giving a last look to herself in the mirror,she climbed downstairs. She soo loved the colour pink,even after being ridiculed for liking this colour by almost everybody. She had her breakfast with her parents,chit chatted with them and drove away to the office.She was super excited . Muskaan rahul were to join today. She thought about her gifts ;)

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Rahul after bickering with Muskaan and practically getting threatened by her,had gone off for his regular routine. Jog to the nearby club. Play tennis. He loved this game. This time gave him all the relaxation in the world. He did all the brain storming while playing this game. He was a pro at it. While jogging back,he saw Armaan sitting in his balcony,reading paper. He quickly called out to him. "Hey ! Armaan. Good morning!" "Hey ! Raoool, Where are you coming friom" asked Armaan.

Rahul told him about his routine. Even Armaan played good tennis,he asked rahul if he can join him the next day. Rahul was more than happy. Now they could actually catch up with each other. Inspite of staying in the same building,their work kept them busy. Armaan was really excited. "But,I am warning you,you are gonna lose ." said Armaan. "We'll see." Challenged Rahul.

With that Rahul,climbed up to his floor. Somethings never change,thought Armaan. They have been like that ever since the first day of college. Constantly trying to prove themselves better than the other but the best of friends deep within. Armaan missed his college days. Life was soo much different back then. Lesser responsibilities, much more fun.

With the sweet memories of the past,he got ready. He had to go for work. He loved his job. Who wouldn't? with the kind of exposure,perks he was getting. Armaan thought of his last night conversation. He discovered so much about her. He definitely was gonna keep in touch with her forever,and the fun in teasing her was price less.

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Riddhima opened the door to her cabin and saw Rahul. She was about to go and crush him in a hug . He interrupted her "Miss Riddhima Gupta,you're late." After seeing the expected expressions on her face,he hugged her. Riddhima obviously was taken aback. Realizing, she started to hit him on his arm. "You're a dog." She said. "Yeah,that I am. "retorted Rahul. "Oh! I missed you guys so much. The office had totally lost the charm. Shit! I am never gonna let you go.And look at you,a married man. You look soo happy. M soo happy for you both."chirped Riddhima. Hearing all the commotion,Muskaan also joined them. "Ridssyy"she shrieked. Riddhima turned back and was crushed in another hug. She loved her friends. She had missed them soo much. "Muskii. I missed you ,missed you soo much." "Muskaan do you realize that you're married now. Leave her. Her chances of meeting the prospective groom are reducing." Joked Rahul. "Oye ! Tu chup kar. You're just jealous that she loves me more than you."snapped back Muskaan. "Yeah right. By thew way you ladies have the day off. Go wherever you have to. And Riddhima don't worry about the presentation. I have handled it well. " assured Rahul. "Aye ! Aye! Boss.But what about you? I want to spend some time with you as well." Asked Riddhima."That you don't need to worry. This weekend you're cordially invited for a dinner at Mr and Mrs Garewal's place." Said Rahul. Muskaan turned a shade of crimson. She loved her new name. Mrs Muskaan Garewal. Wow. With that both the friends left and Riddhima drove to their favourite coffee house.

They ordered their favourite coffee and Riddhima started her usual chit chat. "Muskaan I am very angry ! You invited that Armaan even before me. You had promised that I'll be the first guest." "Firstly,you are not a guest. And Armaan and Rahul met after soo many years. It was co-incidentall. But the point here is,we just had the dinner last night,how do you know about it. Am I missing something here?'" enquired Muskaan. "Stop you're detective mind right now, Armaan and I just chatted for some while last night. That is how I know about the dinner. But seriously! Isnt it soo strange. He is Rahul's friend. Rahul is my friend and Armaan and me know each other. World is a small place. You remember I told you about the very annoying guy from di's marriage. He is it. Armaan is the same person." Told Riddhima. Muskaan had to miss the wedding because of some emergency at her place." "Please,cut the guy some slack. He is such a sweet person. It seems like you described the wrong person."insisted Muskaan. "Yeah! That is true. He is a sweet person. I discovered it last night. You know how I am,won't ever talk to somebody soo fondly. He surely is nice."said Riddhima. "Okay!Enough of Armaan. Seems like he's occupied all the space inside."Muskaan pointed towards Riddhima's head. She got a deadly glare back. With that they talked about everything. Muskaan told her how beautiful Switzerland is,even more pretty than seen in yashraj movies. Riddhima was totally enjoying this and the smile on her best friends face was adding to the pleasure.Muskaan told her about the gifts they had brought for her.She immediately asked for them but Muskaan told her that she will get them only at the dinner. Riddhima bitched about the good for nothing aunty's in her neighbor and the wanna be new comers in the office.They cracked up at the slightest of things." "Seriously ! Muskaan. You should have seen him" managed Riddhima in between the laughs. She was telling Muskaan about some random guy.Soon the day ended and they got back to their homes.

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Armaan had come back really late after the party at his colleague's place.He got up to the door bell ringing. He opened the door, "Rahul! Whats up man? Is everything alright? " "Yeah! Everything's alright. Why would it not be?"smirked Rahul. "Stop smirking and tell me what are you doing here,soo early?" asked armaan irritated. "I knew you were afraid to play with me. Bhool gaya? Tennis game"rahul aksed. "Me bhoola nahi hu. You just wait for five minuted. i'll get ready and come back." With that they both headed towards the club, jogging! While they were entering the tennis court armaan said "you know what Rahul,lets not play the game. Let's just jog and catch up. I missed you man."Rahul saw the sincerity in his eyes and hugged him "Even I missed you,and its ok if you suck at the game. I am the winner for this one " he teased him. "As you wish man" said Armaan. With that they started jogging around the park area and discussed about life in general. Rahul told him how he wanted to open a magazine house and he thought Delhi was the perfect place for it. Even though,his father did'nt agree to it initially.Armaan told him about his endeavors . Armaan once again congratulated Rahul on his success and marriage. Armaan told him how he asked Riddhima about their love story.Rahul said "Oh! That is like Riddhima's favourite topic. She is such a sweetheart. Its her who brought us together. You know Armaan, Riddhima has become a family to me in these years. Uncle and aunty are also soo welcoming. She's like the little sister I never had." "You've gotten really close to her. Yeah ! sure she is an adorable girl.But sister, dude! She told me how you liked her pehle. " cracked up Armaan. "That was something negligible. I mean just a small phase. But today I can say she's like my little sister."said an angry Rahul. "Yeah ! Chill. I can understand that with the seriousness in you're voice.I surely respect that. But Riddhima is too cranky. Right? " said Armaan. "Yeah ! that she is. " agreed Rahul.They discussed about their college life a little more and got back to their apartment. "By the way,this weekend we are calling her for dinner. You should also come. It'll be fun ." Suggested rahul. "Yeah sure" said armaan. Meeting her again. Yeah! Nice.

Life as we know it is spending the little moments with you're loved ones.