**TALAASH** ||AR FF|| [II] Update - Part 30-Pg 38 (15/11) - Page 21

Warning: have a cup of ice cream..the update might be little hot to handle

Recape

"Hello Sir, Hello Mam, and hello young men" the airhostess smiled at Krish, who was already grinning at her

"Its our pleasure to have you here..my Name is Tina Malhotra . I would like to inform you this plane has 15 comfortable lie-flat seats, 4 each side with a table in center" Riddhima glared at her again "After the seats on right side is a open and on left is open kitchen counter. After on right hand is a bedroom and on left hand side is the restroom. we have 200 movies on demand" the airhostess continued the detailed information whereas Riddhima looked half passed out. Whereas amused Arman stared at her face.

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"Thanks Tina, please excuse us" amused Arman stared at his wife, "Ridhima I haven't gone bankrupt due to this, I swear" he assured her with a chuckle. "Par ye.." she whispered with hesitation. "Ridhima...this plane is for us to travel..Malik Enterprises remember??" he told her "in more simple words - you are my wife. Billionaire Malik's Wife.. our future is safe you don't have to worry..leave that job for me" he winked and smiled seeing her relaxed face.

"Sir would you like something for drink?" Ridhima rolled her eyes and turned to look at the airhostess who was standing near Arman's seat wearing a short skirt paired with fitted shirt with top buttons opened showing her cleavage.

"No thank you" Ridhima replied in a sharp voice ignoring a stunned Arman who looked at her in disbelief.

"This trip is going to be interesting...very interesting" mumbled Arman and got up from the seat with Krish in his arms, who was sleeping peacefully. Realizing her action, Ridhima looked down in horror.. Completely torn between sudden anger and jealousy..

"Let's go Ridhima we still have 2 hour" he spoke and walked ahead, she quickly got up and followed him

She entered after him and looked at the room, still not very comfortable with the luxury around herself. After few minutes, she gave up and waited for Arman who was arranging the pillows around Krish.

"So what you would like to do?" he asked and came towards her. "Where are you taking us?"She asked, still standing a foot away from him. "Wait for 2 hours, I'm sure you will like it," he answered, after settling on bed he patted the spot next to him signalling her to sit down.

She gradually took a step near him and cautiously sat down, leaving little space between them. Arman who was silently observing her actions, leaned towards her and whispered in her ear "Don't worry, as far as I know, I don't bite..", her eyes snapped to him in disbelief.

"You-You-" she fumbled with words, he laughed seeing her so surprised. He shook his head and mumbling "Sleep well Ridhima" got up from the bed and went to the other side..

"So jao Ridhima" she heard his voice again and looked away in embarrassment...she hastily pulled her feet on bed and laid down...

"Ridhima" she heard a loud voice and turned to the other side in annoyance. She felt a hand shaking her; she groaned in irritation and slapped the hand away. "Ridhima" she heard the amusement in his voice and felt something crawling on her face. Her eyes opened wide and she jumped in panic.

"Shit" she heard his voice as he cursed. Ridhima looked up only to be greeted by his face so close to her. Her elbow angled towards his face. She realized the damage at once, his expression clearly showing his pain. Her eyes darted towards her left and she found the thing, which was crawling- Krish's little fingers, who was looking at her with wide eyes. She looked back at Arman

"I m so-sorry..apko lagi toh nahi" she stammered and tried to see the damage. "It's ok I m fine.." he gave her a small smile and got up while rubbing his jaw..

"Stop stressing yourself Ridhima. I possibly can't be killed by an elbow hit" he chuckled at her scandalised expression. When she remained seated "Get up fast, we have to be back on our seats, it's time for landing" he quickly went towards Krish and picked him.

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Arman laughed seeing her expression "hum sach mei" she stared at him in awe. "Yes Ridhima, though I was bit confused in the beginning but when I actually gave it a thought, I knew you would love this place more than any foreign country. This time I wanted everything to be perfect for you" he stepped ahead and brushed the single tear that escaped from the corner of her eye as she stared at him with teary eyes.

"Thank-Thank you.." she whispered and looked around at the people, few already laughing and bubbling with excitement and many discussing their plans openly

"Welcome to Goa Mrs. Malik" Arman mumbled in her ear and pulled her near him with arm around her shoulder and Krish in his other arm who was already giggling with enthusiasm

"This one week, will be full of surprises for you and I will make sure you remember this for entire our lives. There are so many things you missed due to Krish and Me, and I can't forgive myself for that until I give you that" he assured her while guiding her towards the exit of airport. She stopped after exiting and looked at him "Aap jante hai mujhe iss baat ka kabhi afsos nhn hua ki meri zindagi aur logo ki tarah normal kyu nhn hai aur na hi kabhi afsos hoga.."

"Janta hu Ridhima, par kya tum ye janti ho ki ye sab mujhe kitna bechain kar deta hai ki kisi ne tumhari mazburi ka kis tarah fayda uthaya hai..?" he asked her angrily but seeing her wide eyes and Krish, he quickly composed himself and sighed "meri wajah se tumhe apna sab kuch khona pada, apni pehchan tak.. ab tumhe wo milega jo tum deserve karti ho wo nhn jo tumhe mazburi mei chunna pade" she stood there stunned in his arms taken aback by his words and his guilt.

"Aap badal gaye hai Arman" He smirked hearing her reply "Badal gaya tha Ridhima, ab sambhalne ki koshish kar rha hu..ab hamari zindagi hmare hisab se chalegi dusro ke nhn"

She stared at him in confusion "Matlab?". "Secret" He winked.. "Cklet" Arman and Ridhima looked at Krish who was grinning at them like laughing budha. Arman groaned silently anticipating his next move. Whereas Ridhima narrowed her eyes at Krish who clapped and...winked

"Arman" Ridhima whined, "Sorry-sorry, I promise I will not teach him a single negative thing. I swear" he gave her puppy-dog-look trying his best to look convincing.

"Dekhte hai" she muttered in fake annoyance and bit her lower lip, to control her laugh...

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After two hour

"Yeh toh.." Ridhima stared ahead in aww..."Acha lga?" he questioned while motioning the manager to leave. Ridhima looked at the suite

"Acha??? Arman ye bahut-bahut acha hai..bilkul..." turning around, she looked in his eyes and mumbled "perfect"

Ridhima smiled seeing him grinning from ear to ear just like Krish. He turned

"You know what I like about this hotel?" he asked while pulling back Krish who was busy pulling the duck (made of towels) from the bed.. "dada oo chaiye" Krish tried to pull out of his grasp.

"No Krish, behave" Arman whispered sternly. Krish stiffened in his arms. "behai?" Krish asked and looked at Arman who nodded at him. "Mumma Behavi" Krish copied his words and ordered Ridhima who shook her head.

"Behave ke Bachhe" Arman picked him up and tickled him. Krish laughed loudly and tried to free himself. Ridhima stared at duo, her eyes trailed from a laughing Krish to Arman who was staring at Krish's face in fascination. She felt her heart picking up the pace as she continued gazing at him. She noticed the happiness on his face and his eyes "Ale Mumma Bachhao" Krish closed his eyes and giggled hysterically. "Ale Mumma Bachao" Arman mimicked him and stopped the tickling attack. He walked towards the large window and called her "Yaha ao Ridhima". Ridhima who was busy staring at him, snapped out of daze and walked upto them.

"Here is the answer why out of all the hotels in Goa I selected Taj by Vedanta" he spoke and removed the curtain. Ridhima looked at the scene without blinking.

"Dadda Mum(water)" Krish exclaimed and pointed towards the sea. Arman felt the hesitation building up again, but taking a deep breath, he sighed and slowly grasped her hand. Her eyes snapped to his, she saw the hesitation in his eyes and gulped.

"Aapne toh kaha tha perfect" she murmured in low voice and saw his eyes clearly showing his doubts, his grasp on her hand loosing "par yeh toh more than perfect hogya Arman" she teased and tightened her hold on his hand. He gave his breathtaking smile, both turned and looked back at the view with Krish in their arms.

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Ridhima POV (Finally...before the ending I so wanted to give a picture of things going on in her head so that people understand that she is not rushing into things with Arman...and she is trying her level best to make her life normal)

It had been two days since we came here but to me it actually feels like the first day...I thought Arman was joking when he had promised to keep everything perfect, but I cant even count the things he had done in 2 days for me and Krish..Having morning coffee with me and krish in "Perfect view" balcony of our sea facing room. More than hour long bath with Krish (which was quite annoying as they splashed the water at each other, screaming, scoffing, fighting..), After that taking us to beach to have breakfast as well fun as we three played in the water till afternoon..evening walks on the beach.

He is aiming to make this trip memorable as much as possible; I can feel it by his efforts. He is trying to give best life to Krish and me. The trust factor in our life is building up to another level. I could not help but sign with contentment "At last, after all the struggle, we have become the family which was missing in his life".

I slightly turned my head to look back and saw the most adorable sight, thanking the large glass window "Arman was lying on his back with Krish on top of him, his hands holding Krish affectionately in place. Whereas, Krish's little fingers grasping his shoulders to keep his dad to himself".

I still can't understand, how I became so lucky suddenly; that he entered in our life to make it better and to be honest - best..i couldn't help but grin.. Though Arman made sure to wake up before me, so that he could decide and prepare for the day..yup..the level of his possessiveness is at the peak...but today I quietly sneaked out of the room and made myself comfortable in the balcony, just to enjoy the view and grasp the happiness..it was too much to absorb..after everything that happened in the past, this contented life was something I never dared to dream. With Arman by my side to take care of every single thing, I realized life wasn't so difficult. Earlier it used to be just me worrying for Krish and my safety but now it was him, who stand ahead of me to keep the things stable.

"He is the best man a girl could ever dream for", after spending these few months with him I know it. He tries his best to hide his pain, but I can always see it in his eyes. Though he would never admit this loud but the regret in his eyes is clear that he didn't got the chance to hold his new born baby. He actually missed Krish's life of more than a year. He seems firm to make sure that his baby never gets the life which he got..a life of loneliness. Few times, I caught him looking at Krish with such misery that I felt like pulling him out of it. However, I couldn't, even though the feeling are growing in my heart for him, I know he deserves better. He is the best, so definitely he deserves the best. However, the thought of him with someone else was not pleasing. The more I try to deny and bury my feelings for him, the more I am failing. His little gestures makes my heart race, like it would come out any second. My heart seems on stake. In 2 days, he haven't left our side for a second. Insisting to make the morning coffees for us, letting the bathroom door open so that I can hear the conversation of him and Krish, playing at beach with us, holding Krish in our long walks so that I don't get tired (though he would never admit and said he likes holding Krish but I know the truth), denying the party offers to stay with us..the list goes on and on..

"How can someone ignore him? What about his fingers..i am sure he have some current facility in them. Whenever he tries to touch me I can't help but jump 2 feet away from him. The electric shocks I feel, can't be normal" I wondered and slapped the annoying thing hitting my shoulder. "I really need to clear my head..that is the reason I planned this "Me Time". I haven't even decided how to answer Arman's advances, let alone bear the consequences of him touching me" "what if I died with a heart attack or current?" I shook my head at the stupid thoughts, I possibly cant die like this. But what if I did...

"Ridhimaa" someone shouted and I almost fell down from my chair, but a hand pulled me back as my other hand went to my loudly thumping heart. Before I could stop a whisper left my lips "Arman", I looked up at him, meeting his blue eyes which showed concern.

"Sorry, I called you several time but you weren't saying anything" he mumbled dropping his hand which was holding my arm, "I- I am sorry...I was-just-st-staring at the sea" I breathed. He nodded, however questioned me "Why are you sitting here alone". "Mujhe need nhi arhi thi, aap so rhe the na..so I thought to wait here" I replied and got up to see Krish.

"He is sleeping," he informed and I stopped wondering "now what". We both stood there for 5 minutes until Arman released a deep breath, which probably he was holding for long . "let's have coffee" he suddenly suggested and took the chair next to me and waited patiently for me to sit down. After stumbling on my own feet (which is horrifying), I took the seat and looked at him. My eyes popped out and jaw dropped.. "He looked so hot" with water slightly dripping from his wet hair, green t-shirt and earthy colour jeans. I felt my throat going dry and warmth rising on my cheeks; I never had this such close relationship with men before so whenever we come closethe shock overwhelmed me, no matter how much I tried to control it.

"You have taken bath" the words left my mouth to my utter horror, he smirked at my reaction. After the airhostess jealous drama, he is getting so many opportunities to have fun at my expense. He nodded

"Oh..i- I didn't realized you were awake..i-" he cut me off with the same smirk "You were not on plant earth' Ridhima" I looked away in embarrassment.

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"Par Arman main ye kaise pehan skati hu?" I stared at the clothes in my hand and asked him again whereas he continued looking at me. It was already afternoon and we had decided to go to the beach but the clothes weren't something I was eager to look at.

"Kyu nhn pehan skti Ridhima? It's not Bikini, itna kyu pareshan ho rhi ho? Tumne kabhi long skirt aur top nhn pehna kya?" he question threw me off guard, whereas he looked back at Krish who was already jumping on bed to go out. I sighed; his sudden words knocked on the part of my heart, which was holding back all her memories that were now threatening to play infront of my eyes..my past where I used to be a college girl a carefree women who had nothing to worry until I lost dad and found a new life with Krish where I had to run from everything and everyone for more than 2 years. Fear of losing Krish, earning money for our day to day life. Along with other things, I left the way I used to dress and opted only suits and sarees.

"kaha kho gai Ridhima" i blinked, hearing his voice. "Agar tum comfortable nhn ho, toh hum pehle shopping ke liye chalte hai tumhare liye kapde lete hai fir kahi aur chalege" he came upto me and placed hand on my shoulder, worried seeing me so lost in thoughts

i smiled seeing him so worried for me, his eyebrows knotted together with concern. Suddenly I realized, finally after a long time I have someone who would be worried for me, who wants me to be happy and who is trying his best to keep us safe and together. Before I could blink and change my mind, the words were already out

"Main yahi pehnugi Arman, bas 10min ruko" he stood there still unsure "Are you sure Ridhima?" he probed again. "Bas 10 min. ok" saying I hurriedly went to bathroom to change, leaving a confused Arman behind.

When I had reminded him about our clothes and that we haven't brought any clothes with us except him. He showed me the closet, which was filled with all the latest clothes, which he had ordered online for me and Krish. There were two kurtis which I wore in last two days but now the option of Kurti wasn't left. Knowing me, he ordered western outfits as he knew I won't pick those infront of him but surely keeping my comfort in mind However, seeing my uneasiness he didn't seemed too sure about his perfect plan.

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She hesitantly stepped out of the bathroom, "Finally your mumma is ready" commented Arman to Krish, who giggled seeing his dad so impatient.

"Chale Ridhi" he started and turned to look at her, but as soon his eyes landed on her, he inhaled sharply. His eyes widened, a look of astonishment passing across his calm face. Surprised by his reaction, Ridhima looked down nervously.

His eyes slowly trailed down on her, the pink top reminding him of the moment, when he had seen her for the first time. When she had worn a suit of same color. Her silky long hair left open with few flicks dropped on her eyes just like 8 years back. He felt his breath hitching from the impact.

He slowly walked upto her, with Krish trailing behind him. Arman stopped a step away from her, his brain temporarily forgetting Krish's presence; Ridhima looked up in his eyes and resisted the urge of stepping back due to shyness. He lifted his hand and tucked the flicks behind her hair.

"You are looking beautiful," he whispered, his voice sounding hoarse; she looked away and blushed hearing his voice. However, the smile on her lips and light blush on her cheeks was enough for Arman to grin and lightly pull her towards himself. His brain reminding him again about giving her time and taking one-step at a time but his heart stressed on the opposite.

He slowly lifted his hand and moved her hair away from her shoulder, revealing her skin. His fingers slowly traced the skin on her neck, his heart thudded with anticipation waiting for her response. She shivered as his fingers moved on her neck. His eyes looked at her face, her eyes slowly drifting shut. With a low groan, he moved ahead and pulled her towards him more. Dipping his head, he brushed his nose on her neck. Her hands moved towards his waist and fisted his shirt in her palms. No matter how hard she tried to stay calm, she quivered due to the havoc his touch was creating inside her body.

He kept his hands on her waist to keep them strictly glued there only. "It's going to be a tough task...Pause... waiting for us to start our new journey," he mumbled, his one hand on her waist tracing lightly small circles, which made her shiver frequently. Knowing her, he knew this isn't the time to take the relationship to next level. He wanted her to feel loved first.

Pulling back slightly, he placed a feather like kiss on her nose, whispering a "Not yet" he winked at her mischievously, Suddenly Krish jumped and gripped his leg, Arman almost screamed in shock his eyes popped out. Looking down he noticed Krish sulking face. However, he controlled and taking a deep breath to control his desires left Ridhima who was already breathing hard. He turned to look at Krish who was already staring at them with accusing eyes.

"Dadda Kishu ko bhi" Krish wailed throwing his arms in air. Arman's jaw dropped in shock and realization, Krish was thinking he was giving a hug to Ridhima but left him. His thinking wheels churned in his head "How the hell are we supposed to work this out or to be blunt take another step with a baby whose mind works faster then his own??"

He couldn't help but mumble a "huh" in daze...whereas Ridhima gulped

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"Arman bas I am tired" Ridhima giggled and pushed him away, whereas he tried to hold her hand to drag her near the waves. "Oh come on Ridhima, bas thodi dair aur" he tried to reason with her giving her pleading look. She snickered and pointed out "You are saying this line from past two hours".

"Aoo Mumma, wattar mei" spoke Krish and copying Arman, he tried to pull her hand too, "No Krish, Mumma tired hai" Ridhima grabbed his hand and pulled him out of water along with her, a sulking Arman followed them.

Ridhima quickly changed Krish's clothes and made him sit on the other chair.

"Baith bhi jao na Arman" Ridhima requested once more when he refused to sit on the chair and continued standing near them wearing a dejected look on his face which looked 100% fake. Ridhima huffed and stood up from her chair, grabbing his hand she made him sit on the chair and grabbed a clean towel for him, seeing him still not buzzing an inch; shaking her head. She started drying his hair.

"Mumma Kishu ke bhi" Krish tried to pull her towards him, asking her to dry his hair first. "Krishu, beta mumma ne apko pehle ready kia hai" Ridhima smiled at him, motioning him to look at his dry clothes, which she made him wear before deciding to finally handle Arman.

"Arman, Krish is hardly 2 years old, staying in water for long is not good for his health" she weakly voiced her worry, Arman's eyes snapped to her face in shock and guilt "I-I am so sorry Ridhima, I thought you both were enjoying".

Ridhima sighed realizing how similar and insecure they both are (Him and Her), "Ofcourse we were enjoying, bhul gaye Krish kaise gusse se ghur rha tha mujhe jab main usse change(clothes) karva rhi thi" she giggled at the memory and Arman joined her

"Beta kiska hai" Arman proudly called, "Apka" "Dadda ka" two voices answered to which he gladly grinned at them.

After seating their for some more time, as well as bickering, laughing and playing in the sand, they decided to have dinner at one of the many restaurants available on beach.

"Arman chale?" Ridhima asked glancing at a sleeping Krish in her arms; as it was nearly 11 PM and the little toddler couldn't take any more fun so decided have a nape in his mother arms.

Arman gave her one of his mischievous smile and got up. "Arman" Ridhima called him warily.

"Come on Ridhima, don't forget you are here to have fun..." He spoke, "Par Arman, Krish is sleeping" she tried to stop him, but as if he already knew her point. She stared horrified, where as he continued removing his shoes and folded his jeans from bottom "Give him to me Ridhima and leave your sandals here" he opened his arms. She carefully handed him Krish and removed her sandals.

"Now?" she asked, seeing him already walking towards the beach, "This beautiful beach deserves some of our time" he called. Quickly catching upto him, she mumbled a "Thank you".

They slowly walked on the wet sand, the waves slightly brushed their bare feet, he smiled at her in return holding a sleeping Krish in his one arm and took hold of her fingers with his other hand.

"Lets play 20 questions" He suggested to know her better, she giggled "Arman kids play this game". "Hey its not like that, I can make it very interesting" he looked purely offended. To pacify him, she agreed

"Ok my turn" he declared; "Fav. Color?"

"Very innovative Arman.." she teased him playfully, but seeing his glare "blue" she blurted.

"Good, you are progressing...hmm..fav. food?" He questioned, "Chinese" she decided to be fare and answered truthfully

"Fav. Song?", "All of me song by john legend" she smiled at the memory of the song she used to hear in full volume which used to annoy her father a lot. "Place you would like to visit some day?", "Dubai" he laughed hearing her answer

"What?" she looked at him in confusion seeing him laughing, "Yar Dubai isn't the most obvious answer..i think half of the girl population would say Paris or London..you" he stopped seeing the fierce look on her face. He coughed, trying to cover up "Ok you are scared of?" he questioned and waited seeing her thinking so deeply "Lizards, cockroaches,...snakes, darkness.. height.." she finished

"You hardly left anything" he pointed out and pulled her towards him seeing a little high wave which could have drenched her..she staggered and almost fell on him but he swiftly tightened his hold on her and Krish to steady them. "You were saving me or you were planning for the fall of all of us?" she accused him, he gave her sheepish smile.

"But I didn't let any of us fall" he smirked at her, shaking her head she loosened her tight hold on his arm.

Nearly 12 o'clock they decided to head back to their room.

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"Get up yar" Ridhima tried to pull the cover back but something was stopping it. She groaned and opened her eyes to look at the source. "Arman?" she cringed hearing her own voice that sounded so hoarse.

"Ridhima get up fast" he whispered in urgency, "Why are you whispering?" she questioned while sitting up. "I'll tell you later, now focus" he pulled her out of bed and almost dragged her out of their room when she realized his actions. "Arman let me change" she tried to pull her hand back but he tightened his hold. "We don't have time Ridhima" he answered and tried to drag her again. "Brush...I - I need to brush" she exclaimed and ran into the bathroom. Arman huffed behind her and followed her to the bathroom.

As soon she placed the brush back on the counter, he grabbed her hand again and they made their way out of the hotel.

"Beach?" she questioned, seeing him pulling her towards the beach, "Yup" he replied.

"Come here" she looked at him in disbelief, "You dragged me here to sit?? at 5 in the morning" she couldn't help but giggle at his frantic expression. "Shut up Ridhima, and wait here, you will know why I was so desperate to bring you here"

"Par Arman, Krish room mei akela hai..wo dar" she started but when he pulled out his phone and showed her the screen, she stared at it appalled "Hmare room mei cameras hai??" she cried in dread. Shaking his head he replied "I have increased the volume, so if Krish got up or cried we will know and no, I asked the manager to give me one last night, I placed it for Krishs so please stop panicking" she sighed in relief.

"Let's resume the last night game," Arman suggested, she arched her brow in reply. "To pass the time, we have some time" he responded after checking the time. "Ok par ab main question krugi" she announced excitedly pulling her knees towards her. He placed the phone on sand and took hold of her palm. She gulped hearing her heart picking up the it's pace.

"F-Fav. Co-color?" Ridhima fumbled as soon he started tracing circles on the back of her palm.

"Red" she heard his husky voice, "Fav-Food" she tried to keep her eyes open but the sensation was too much for staying in control. As if feeling her misery he stopped the torture on her hand.

"Memorable moment" he started again...he saw how her face relaxed and her smile widened; within seconds her smile was gone and worry was written all over her face..

Panic raced through his mind "Ridhima its ok if you are not comfortable to share your memories with me, I understand..i am totally fine with" she placed her hand on his mouth "You are blabbering". He stopped immediately.

"There are few memorable moments - First was when I had felt him move inside me, I wanted to share it with someone..my happiness that the baby was safe and ofcourse the panic I had felt when he moved for the first time. I even thought that baby is going to come out" she giggled and he realized she was refereeing to Krish.

He quietly heard her experience, trying to fit himself in her story; trying to live those moments by hearing the incidents, after all it was the first time she was ok to talk about their past

"When the nurse placed him in my arms" though she was talking, she seemed lost as if reviving the memories. His hold on her hand tightened "he was very small, so tiny that I was very scared to hold him. When nurse insisted that I should hold him, I begged the nurse to support me so that I don't end up hurting him. His little hands and feet, he looked so fragile..he" she stopped abruptly and looked at his face, her chest tightened seeing the pain in his eyes.

"I-s-sorry Arman.." he placed his hand on her lips to stop her, she stared in his eyes; "I am not angry Ridhima, please understand and accept this. Though I was very angry in past and even when I found out that you were the one who ran away with my child but now" pause "I know your part Ridhima, we cannot change the things or our actions in the past. I regret not being able to see or hold my newborn child but I can't keep this in mind all the time, at some point I will have to make peace with this. I don't know why but now I don't get jealous seeing you so close to Krish or hearing that you had the luck to live those moments with him. To be honest it feels good to hear what exactly I missed when I was not with you and him" he looked in her eyes and she knew this was it for them. From where they would go ahead in life not dwell in the past no matter whether it was good or bad.

She gave him a comforting smile "I have his photo, when we go back I will show that to you. I had asked the nurse to take it" he nodded eagerly. He turned his face towards the sea and a wide smile stretched on his lips. "Get up Ridhima" he hastily pulled her along with him and "Look there" he exclaimed excitedly and pointed in the sky.

She felt all the air leaving her body, when her eyes landed on the beautiful rainbow in the sky perfectly filling the gap above the sea. "Its so beautiful Arman" She breathed in daze and turned to look at him. But he wasn't there, Her gaze dropped in panic. He wouldn't leave her here that too alone.

But her breath hitched seeing him sitting there on one knee on the sand, with a beautiful pink rose in his hand. He flashed her a charming smile, and his words took her to another world "Ok Ridhima this might sound bizarre, but please for heaven sake and mine too, don't panic.." pause. "Would you go on date with me Ridhima and help me in crafting our love story'?", she felt the nervousness in voice and knew how hard it would have been for him.

She realized the depth of his words, which he had said to her on the airport, "Yes" she softly answered and took the rose from his hand. The bright smile on her face was enough for Arman to know how much she appreciated his gesture. "Thank god, I thought you would take ages to reply" he winked at her and got off from the sand standing beside her.

"May I??" he forwarded his hand, which she shyly accepted placing her other hand in his. He pulled her towards him; "I will try to make it, the best date of your life, so be ready at 7 in the evening Sweetheart" she blushed as they stood quietly after that, enjoying the silence.

A question was bothering her somewhere so she decided to ask "How did you managed that rainbow?". He chuckled, "Well at first I thought to ask this in filmy way like with a rose" her raised brows and eyes showed her amusement. "But then it was such a common way and I wanted to do something different" pause "So last night when it was drizzling this idea came into my mind as I had read somewhere about rainbow after drizzling specially near beach".

"Thanks a lot Arman, for trying so hard..for all your efforts" she stood in his arms, her eyes mirrored her feelings. He nodded, and along with her watched the rainbow slowly fading in the clouds. Holding each other's hand, they walked back to the hotel.

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"Getup sleepyhead" Arman slowly tickled Krish who was still fast asleep. "Naii" groaning in annoyance Krish turned to other side. "Arman sone do usse" Ridhima walked near the bed and tried to pull his hand back. "Nope, as I m already up; we will go somewhere, he can't take his beauty sleep" Ridhima shook her head and lightly pushed him away from Krish who was trying to move away from Arman's hand. "Don't tickle him baba" Ridhima lightly punched him on the arm but he ignored her. Suddenly he turned towards her with a wicked grin and before she could move, he swiftly pulled her on the bed. She landed on the bed with soft thud, her eyes widened in surprise.

"Punching you husband...very bad Ridhima" he scolded her with a wicked grin, When she tried to move his fingers gripped her on place. "Kya kar rhe ho aap?" Ridhima shifted beneath him. "Punishment Time" he announced, his hand moved towards her waist.

"Arman stopp" Ridhima cried, when he started tickling her mercilessly. "Nooo" Arman sang and tickled her more. Her breath quickened when he didn't let her move away. Ridhima's eyes landed on Krish who was wide-awake and was looking at them with puzzled expression. "Help me Krish" Ridhima called him, and saw his eyes twinkled in proud. "hepp" Krish jumped near them, she shook her head at the thought of how similar he and Arman looked even their expressions'.

Krish tried to push Arman from Ridhima but even after trying hard, he wasn't able to do any damage. Whereas Ridhima was nearly in tears due to laughing so hard. Krish glared at Arman and moved his mouth near his hands.

"AAA" Arman cried and jumped out of bed. Cursing under breath, he glared at Krish who showed him his little yet sharp teeth. RIdhima layed their in shock seeing him jumping away at nearly inhuman speed. "Kya hua?" she asked and getting up from the bed went near Arman, who was rubbing his palm. "He nearly cut off my fingers, aur mango usse help" Arman accused her, Ridhima giggled but seeing his fierce look she tried to cover it with cough. "Look, what he did" Arman showed her the back of his hand which had teeth marks. Krish pouted and huffed, seeing Arman accusing him.

"It will be fine Arman" saying she moved towards dressing and took the body lotion. "What are you doing?" he questioned, "Wait" saying she walked upto him and took his hand in her. She slowly rubbed the lotion on his hand and passed a glare at Krish who was frowning on the bed.

"Maiye Ni Kia" Krish decided not to be a saint and refused to take the blame on his poor shoulders. "Krish aise ni karte beta, dekho chot lag gai na" Ridhima scolded him but her expression changed seeing the thinking wheels churning in Krish shead. "Aap paa(Kiss) kardo mumma thik hoga" Krish advised with triumph look and motioned her to kiss on Arman's palm to sooth the pain. Mortified Ridhima looked away, Arman smirked at her expressions; "Karo na Mumma" Krish whined and scrambled down from the bed.

He slowly walked near them, and pulled on Ridhima's trouser. She gave him a nervous smile "Beta ab apke d-dad bilkul thik hai, maine lotion lga dia h" she tried to calm an excited Krish. Arman decided to be quite and just enjoy the show. "Naii muma, paa karo dada ko" Krish wailed throwing his arms in air. "Krishu aap itne ziddi kyu ho??" she questioned him in irritation to cover her embarrassment. "Kyuki main bhi hu.." Arman suggested with straight face, very well covering his smirk. She gulped hearing his husky voice. Her grip on his hand tightened, knowing Krish would never leave her alone until she does this.

He waited for her next move coz he had thought she would find a way to decline Krish. There was not a single chance that she would agree. Arman saw her bending her face a little; she stood infront of him almost ready to place her soft lips on his palm. He felt her beautiful lips on his hand; a shiver ran though his spine feeling her lips. She did not move away and let her lips linger there for few seconds.

"Dadda thik hogya?" Krish questioned breaking the intense atmosphere, Arman controlled his urge of laughing and instead pouted "Nahi" he mumbled with fake sadness, Ridhima's eyes popped out in disbelief. "Arman" she called him warningly, but he ignored her voice and stared at Krish. Krish frowned, seeing the medication not working.

After thinking, he suggested "Mumma phirshe Kado". Now Ridhima huffed and stood there, with no intention of following him this time. "Mumma, paa dadda ko" Krish stomped him feet. Taking a deep breath, Instead of bending she took his hand near her face and placed another kiss. Krish raised his brows in hope and looked at Arman, who shook his head in no.

"Ohh" a sad Krish looked at Ridhima with hope, who was already battling with embarrassment and shyness. She placed another kiss with pounding heart, which was ready to explode but she didn't dared to look at him knowing there would be his usual teasing smirk; Arman deliberately continued it, unknown to the fact that this act can back fire, he continued taking the chance.

He counted her kisses 1-2-3-4-5-6-7. When she was about to place the 8^th kiss, he stopped her. She looked at him with questioning gaze. He smiled at her and with a wink added "7 kisses for the morning proposal, 8^th should be in the evening"

She blushed and stepped away from him. "Thik?" asked Krish who was waiting eagerly. "Ji Ha bilkul thik" said Arman and lightly slapped on Krish's butt, but as krish wasn't prepared for the slap, he lost the balance and fell on his butt. Arman quickly went on his knees and pulled him up "Sorry Krishu" he muttered, whereas Ridhima laughed knowing Krish tantrums.

"Nai Jor se Lagi" Krish cried, Arman looked at his son who was crying but without tears. "You are a big boy Krish" he tried to pacify him. "Meko bhi paa" said Krish, "ok" saying Arman kissed him on cheek. "Yaape naii" Krish pushed him away; "Fir Kaha?" asked a confused Arman. Krish turned his back and patted on his own butt "Yaape karo, yappe ai(hurt) hai".

"What" Arman nearly fell down, Ridhima could not help herself and laughed louder.

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In the afternoon, they tried all the water sports available on the Sinquerim beach and then rested in their room. It was nearly 5 in the evening when Arman gave a box to Ridhima and told her to get ready. He left the room with the line "Take your time".

She knew it would be some dress but what surprised her more was, a small suit for Krish with a red color tie, which perfectly matched her dress. A breathtaking evening gown, till knees from the front and floor length from the back.

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She quickly changed Krish's clothes and started working on herself. It took her nearly one hour to get ready. Krish clapped seeing his mother ready. She heard a knock on the door, with a rapidly thumping heart she waited for him.

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Arman's POV

Taking a deep breath, I unlocked the door and entered. I wanted to appear friendly to make her comfortable but seeing her standing there in the middle of the room, I could not help but freeze on the place. She looked stunning, the dress perfectly going along with her skin.

I slowly approached her "I had purchased it online and had actually decided to hide it until the ideal moment".. My gaze automatically caressed her body; her anxiety clearly visible from her shaky hands.

Walking upto her, I complimented her "You are looking gorgeous Ridhima"; she smiled and lowered her head. "Gogous" I heard Krish's voice who was clapping.

"Yup, buddy.." placing a kiss on his cheek I picked him and turned to her, "Chale??" I asked, offering her my other hand, her eyes remained on floor but I saw her placing her hand in mine. Her cheek already covered with the blush.

It took nearly one-hour drive to reach the place but in the end, I was sure it would be worthy. Quickly parking the car, I stepped out and helped Ridhima and Krish, both seemed equally excited.

Author POV

"Hum kaha ja rhe hai Arman?" she asked again, "2 minutes Ridhima, fir khud dekh lena" replying he guided her towards the path. She noticed the concrete turning into sand...deeply engrossed in checking the sand; she didn't bothered to look around.

"Ridhima...can drop your CID act? We have reached here" she heard an amused voice. Her eyes snapped up in embarrassment, Arman chuckled. "We have reached?" she asked again.. "Yes and we are standing here from last one min." he teased, she bit her lower lip.

"ab chale?" He asked, she groaned inwardly and looked up.

Arman guided her towards the scheduled area of the beach. Ridhima clutched his arm, whereas Krish continued asking questions "Dadda oo ka hai???" "Dadda lit ka gi???"

"Hum kaha ja rh.." Ridhima stopped and gasped with wide eyes staring at the scene infront of her. Arman smirked and tugged her along with him. "Arman aapne ye sab kaise manage kia??" flabbergasted Ridhima questioned looking back and forth. Her eyes travelled to the path lighted by the candles and blue lights on both side which lead to a portion guarded with few poles holding little fire lamps. Inside the portion, decorated with blue lights and white & pink curtains was a round table in the center, which had few candles on it. Red and white balloons lying on the sand.

Her eyes bulged out and another gasp left her lips.."Arman?? Beach..aur ye decoration " she stammered in shock, "Ridhima It's a private beach, so I thought to make this date more special this place will fill the perfect criteria" he replied her

"How is it?" he asked her softly anticipating her response, she gazed at him lovingly "Bahut-Bahut acha Arman". His face brightened hearing her, he lead her towards the table. He pulled out the chair for her and took the other chair.

He picked the red rose from the vase and forwarded it towards her. "Aapne ye sab kaha se sikha?" she gently took the rose from his hand. He chuckled "My own brain, few movie ideas and yes a worthy Google search"

The whole time Ridhima laughed along with him, enjoy the time with him. They ate the dinner along with Krish who ran behind the balloons, played in sand copied Arman to their utter horror even kissed her on her nose, mumbling "Dadda jaishe"

After a while, Krish gave up and jumped in Arman's arms, slowly drifting to sleep. They walked back to the hotel in silence. Though, not some awkward silence but a comfortable and composed peace, with both having different thoughts in mind. Arman tried to think of more options, whereas Ridhima tried to hide her happiness. She never thought he would go to such extend just to make her feel special. He not only did hardwork to make the date special but extraordinary, showing her around, buying stuff for her, proposing her then arranging such a beautiful date for her. Her heart picked the pace when her thoughts drifted to their almost kiss. She felt the smile stretching on her lips remembering how he stopped himself when she thought he would actually kiss her.

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Placing a sleepy Krish on bed, Arman went to the washroom to have a bath, whereas Ridhima sat on the bed and patted Krish's back. After few minutes, she heard the sound of the door and got up from the bed. Without looking up she walked ahead to change her clothes, she gasped when her head bumped into something solid.

"Are you walking in sleep?" she heard his teasing voice; shaking head in no, she looked up in embarrassment. However, as soon her hazel eyes met his blue ones, she felt herself drowning in them. She gulped seeing him standing there just in a towel around his waist.

"Sorry I forgot my trouser here, you go ahead" he hastily replied seeing her noticing the towel. His hands itching to touch her and hold her in his arms but seeing her still so rigid around him stopped him from moving to another level.

Unconsciously he slowly stepped near her, his heart picking its pace. It felt like seeing her there in that dress was the final straw to his hidden love and desires. Taking a deep breath, he took hold of her hand and felt her shiver.

Not knowing what to do next, her body turned rigid in nervousness. Her eyes continued holding his eyes that displayed the burning desire in them. She hastily stepped back seeing him walking towards her. "Stop" she stopped in her tracks, hearing his stern voice. Her eyes dropped, as she stared at the floor. He placed a finger below her chin and made her look up.

"I don't think my face is that bad.." he whispered and pulled her towards himself. She gasped and hurriedly placed her hands on his shoulder to balance herself.

"Just to avoid me you don't have to go on "searching invisible diamonds on floor" mission Ridhima" he traced her cheek with his knuckles. She looked up in his eyes as he teased her, "Take some rest, I know you didn't slept well last night..and positively you will need sleep after this" he mumbled and moved his face towards her. She felt her heart thudding with wild speed, it seemed so loud she wondered whether she would be having a heart attack soon..Her eyes stuck on his face anticipating his move.

"Do you really want to give a chance to us and our relationship?" she heard his husky voice. Arman stared at her blank face; surely, the blush helped him to continue the teasing but her quietness was scaring him. And again the doubt roamed in his head whether she really want to be with him

Ridhima saw the happiness slowly fading from his face and his eyes. He released her and turned to go back to Krish. He stopped dead in his tracks feeling her grip on his hand, he swiftly turned towards her

"Yes" he heard her soft voice, her eyes yet again glued to the floor. Ridhima again stumbled and looked up at him in horror when he suddenly jumped and pulled her in his arms. "Thank god..You were literally about to kill me" he muttered in her hairs, still holding her firmly. He sighed seeing her going quite again. "Are you uncomfortable?" he asked closing his eyes. She relaxed and shook her head in no'.

"Ridhima try to use your voice, rather then silent treatment. Remember I can't see you face right now and nodding or shaking you head on my shoulder isn't going to help us" he whispered in her ear and felt her shiver. She felt it hard to say, though she liked him so close to her but found it difficult to admit.

She quietly tip toed still in his embrace and leaned towards his ear, a confused Arman let her carry on "Main janti hu Arman ki ye kehna jruri nhn hai par fir bhi, Thank you so much for everything..mere liye itna kuch karne ke liye, har lamha itna khoobsurat bnane ke liye...Meri feelings ko itni importance den eke liye..main ye pal kabhi nhn bhulugi.." she whispered in his ear, her breath hitting his

Her body seems to like the closeness as she felt the goose bumps on her skin and shivers running down her spine. She felt him tracing the skin on her neck with the tip of his nose. Closing her eyes, she stifled the embarrassing moan, which threatened to escape from her lips as she felt him dropping feather like kisses on her neck...

Ridhima couldn't help but quiver in his arms. Her hands reached up, Arman groaned feeling her palm on his waist barely above the towel line. He leaned onto her with a throaty moan and nipped her neck. She felt knees becoming jelly like, afraid to fall she clutched on his waist almost digging her nails in his skin. Feeling her weight Arman gripped her body in firm hold. His one hand around her waist and the other in her hair holding her in place. She shivered feeling his naked torso pressing against her body, her breath hitched feeling his tongue tracking the weak spot on her throat. She moaned as soon he sucked on the same spot. He continued leaving kisses that now seemed urgent and more frantic, around her neck and throat. Her moans and actions encouraging him to continue.

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