Anu: But still you should ask him, don't you think so? Pr: Yea I will. Anu: Why can't we wait for him to fall in love like we did Prerna? P: Anu tum bhool rahey ho, wo tumhara beta hai. Agar wo kisi se pyar karta bhi hoga na to boley ga thori itni asani se. Anu: What do you mean? Pr: don't act ignorant ok. Yaad nahi kitna sataya tha mujhe sirf ye batane mein k tum mujhse pyar karte ho. Anu: Bolta nahin tha per apne actions se dikha to deta tha ke how much you mean to me. Pr: haan per a girl wants to hear it from her love, it gives her a pleasure that nothing else can. Isi liye main Armaan ko bolun gi ke wo Naina se shaadi kar le, if he loves someone he'll definitely disagree and i have a feeling that he does love someone, actually some Basket. Anu: Basket? Ye kya naam hua? Pr: Pata nahi per Armaan usey wohi bulata hai. I've seen him changing in the past 1 month, in Malaysia also he was so restless, just wanted to rush back to India. Warna pehle usey zabardsti wapis bulana parta tha. Anu: Really? Why didn't you tell me this before? Pr: I wasn't sure but aj usey dekh ke mujhe samjh aa gaya ke maajra kuch aur hi hai. Anu: Aj? Oh, so that call he received in meeting was Baskets'? I hope all is fine, he looked shaken. Pr: Yea and he isn't back yet. Anu: What? But Muski just told me he's sleeping. Pr: I told her to say that warna you wouldn't have eaten dinner. He messaged Muski that he'll be late. He'll tell us everything when he is sure about his feelings. You know that don't u, he doesn't hide things from us. Anu: I hope our kids find their true love just like we did. Pr: me too. Anurag enveloped her in a hug n slept.
The next entire day in office Armaan remained perturbed that Maa never mentioned this to me, about any such wish of hers. How will I say no to Maa if she wants this? How will she react if i tell her about basket? Armaan just went through the daily schedule mechanically, while his thoughts were all clouded but somehow completed the tasks. He stayed back after office hours to think about the current scenario and think of a way out. He felt suffocated and leaves the office and goes straight to orphanage. Armaan had been so immersed in his confusion that he hadn't noticed the time. Dadi is surprised to see him at this time. Armaan told her that all was fine and he had come to meet everyone. He asks how everyone slept so early, on which Dadi frowned and pointed towards the wall clock. Armaan was surprised that he stayed back at the office till 11 pm only trying to clear his muddled thoughts. Armaan excused for disturbing Dadi and turned to leave when she stopped him. Dadi handed him a glass of milk for Riddhima and said he could meet her. Armaan knocks on the door, Ri: Dadi mujhe doodh nahi peena. Armaan smiles and opens the door: Main kahoon tab bhi nahin? Riddhima looks up from a mess of papers she had made on the floor: Tum is waqt? A: Nahin aa sakta? R: Nahin. A raises his eyebrow: Nahin? Ri: Tch, I mean nahin tum kabhi itna late aye nai na is liye hairan ho gai. Bache to so gaye hain. A: Main sirf tumse milne nahin aa sakta kya? Riddhima takes milk from him and placed it on table. He sits down with her. R: Kya hua, tum pareshan ho? A: How r u feeling now? R: Armaan! A: Bus thora work load barh gaya hai isi liye. Ri: Armaan tum kab se ghabrane lagey work load se? Armaan averts his gaze from her. Ri: Tumhe pata hai tum mujhse jhoot nahin bol sakte. Armaan turns and simply hugs her tightly. Riddhima is surprised at his action but she holds him back. She caresses his hair with her fingers. Armaan relaxes a bit but doesn't leave her: Basket tum mujhse duur to nahi jao gi na? Riddhima is taken aback by his words: tum ye achanak.. Kya hua Armaan? A: Mujhe laga ke.. Kuch nahin.. Please mat jana, kabhi nahin. He whispered in her hair. R: Main kahin nahin ja rahi Armaan, kabhi nahin. She said rubbing his back. They heard footsteps so moved away from each other. Dadi had come with Dinner for Armaan. Riddhima was shocked that Armaan hadn't had dinner till now. She gestured him to settle down so that she can serve him.
Pooja's distant relative had returned to India after 20 years to resettle here. She was glad to have him stay at her place, as she had always had a fatherly bond with him, and now that she had lost her husband and parents too, this was really welcoming. Rakesh uncle was the one to instill the idea of getting Armaan and Naina together in Pooja's mind. He had explained to her, how this would be beneficial for both the families and especially Naina. She would have a safe future plus a loving family. Pooja had loved the idea and had spoken to Anurag also on Rakesh uncle's insistence. Now the delay was bugging uncle a lot. He was trying to put sense in Pooja and trying to persuade her to talk to Armaan directly. He had also told her that if we took long, Armaan might fall in love and then it'll be hard to make him say yes. Pooja was concerned hearing this but she had declined to talk to him directly. Rakesh uncle was concerned because Pooja was innocent and couldn't turn the situation in her favor, so he had decided to help her. He asked her to get Armaan & Naina to spend time together, so that they could move forward from the line of fiends. Pooja promised to follow his instructions and mentally thought of a plan to bring the two together.
The next day, Anurag & Armaan were discussing a file, when Pooja entered the office. She found it the apt time to play her plan. Pooja appreciated Armaan for the hard work that he was putting in his work and then suggested that why doesn't he coordinate with Naina, this way he'll have help and she'll learn about business too. Anurag understood what Pooja was hinting at, somehow he couldn't agree to Naina as his daughter in law but he couldn't simply refuse. Armaan told her clearly that he didn't need any help, collected his files and left the cabin. Pooja stood stared at him leaving. She slumped on her office chair mumbling to herself. Pooja was so sure this plan would work but Armaan had downright rejected it. Rakesh uncle's words kept ringing in her head. She decided to talk to Prerna and inquire about this. Prerna had shown ignorance about Armaan falling in love; she did not want anyone to know until Armaan disclosed it. She assured Pooja of talking to him once his project completes but reminded her that they would not force Armaan into accepting this. Prerna thought to herself after cutting the call: Ye Armaan bhi na pagal hai, bolta nai hai kuch lekin harkatein aisi karta hai ke sab ko shak ho. Aik baar project ho jaye phir ache se kaan pakar ke poochon gi ke kab milwa raha hai Basket se? Samajhta kya hai ke khud nahin boley ga to mujhe pata nahin chaley ga us ke dil me kya hai?
Armaan rushed down the stairs in Malik Mansion, fixing his wrist watch. He had come early from office and was going to the orphanage, he was very happy as Riddhima had kept her promise of not baking for anyone other than him. The kids had wanted to eat a cake and so Riddhima had called him to ask his permission. He had agreed to it on condition that he wouldn't share his cake. She had grumbled but agreed. Naina & Muskaan watched him coming down; they winked at each other and ran to hold him by linking one of their arms from both sides. Armaan rolled his eyes: Ab kya hai? M: Lets go we are ready. Ar: Kahan? Na: Jahan tum jaa rahey ho. Ar: Main kaam se ja raha hoon. M: oh acha. Itna tayar ho kar? Ar: Mujhe kyun pakra hai? Na: Wo kya hai na Armaan, hum bore ho rahey hain. She said with a pout. Ar: To main tumhe joker dikh raha hoon, jo entertain karey. M: Nahi ap joker nahi per bohat hot dikh rahey ho. Isi liye hum ne socha ap humein dinner pe le jain ge. Ar: Dinner pe jana hai to jao, I'm not coming, I'm very busy. Pr: Acha and who is keeping you so busy these days, humein bhi to pata chaley? Ar: Ma woh, main, kaam. Pr: haan bol na kaunsa kaam? Ar: Ma woh actually, haan main Atul, Abhi se milne ja raha hoon. M: Chalo phir hum bhi chalte hain. Ar: Nahin, mujhe kuch important kaam hai, phir wahan se jaon ga. Why don't you two go together? Na: What is this Armaan, since I've come back, you don't have time to sit n talk with me even. M: Aur nahi to kya, aik baar bhi humain kahin nahin le ke gaye. Pehle to khud bol ke le jatey they. Armaan closed his eyes and sighed. Muskaan was right; he wasn't taking out time for them recently. But he didn't do it on purpose. He looks at the time and decides to take them out for ice cream. Ar: ok let's go for ice cream but remember I'm NOT coming for dinner. I have work at that time so both of you better not create a scene at the parlor. Understand? Naina and Muskaan jumped happily and went to take their purse. Armaan dialed Basket's number and waited for her to pick up the call. Ar: Hey Basket. Ri: kya hai, kyun phone kia? Ar: Oh, angry are we? Ri: Come to the point, I'm not free. Ar: Really and what is keeping you busy? Ri: Your stupid cake. Armaan knew it would be difficult for her to bake two cakes with kids around but then he couldn't help much. Ar: I didn't ask you to bake, you called trouble for yourself. Ri: Yeah right, there's no point arguing with a stubborn kid. Armaan chuckled: just wanted to tell you I'll be late, till then protect my cake from that motu Gappu. Ri: Hmm and what do I get in return for all this hard work? Ar: What do you want Riddhima? He spoke fondly in a husky voice. Ri: For now just promise that you'll give me whatever I ask. She spoke ignoring her rising heartbeat hearing his husky voice. Ar: Promise. Ri: Soch lo Armaan, this deal can cause you a lot. She said mischievously. Ar: I don't care. Ri: Okay your wish, baad mein mat kehna, maine bola nahin. Ar: Kabhi nahin bolun ga. See you soon. Bye Basket.
Prerna had witnessed this scene. Armaan had been so involved in the call that he failed to notice Prerna standing behind him. She smiled thinking that her intuition was right, her son was in love. She thought of teasing him a bit. Armaan turned back and collided into her. Prerna raised an eyebrow and spoke: Mil gayi permission? Ar: Jee? Pr: I asked you got the permission to take your sister out? Ar: Permission? I was just informing Atul that I'll be late. Pr: Oh acha! So Atul promise kis baat ka kar wa raha tha? Armaan face palmed mentally realizing Prerna had overheard his conversation. Ar: woh actually I had told I'll cum early but now he has to wait na so is liye. Armaan relaxed seeing Muskaan come down; he quickly strode towards her, leaving Prerna smiling behind.
Armaan and Riddhima had pushed the kids to bed because they were adamant on staying awake till Armaan left. Armaan had promised to narrate a story on their insistance. Riddhima had gone out of the room after kids fell asleep but Armaan had stayed back to talk to Gappu. Ar: kya hua Motu, phirse Maasi ne teri chocolates bund kar deen jo ab tak jaag raha hai. Ga: Ab main chocolates nahi khata. Ar: Oh really? Kal raat ko kaun kha raha tha? Ga: Woh to Di ne mujhe khilayi thi, ab mana kar ke un ka dil thori tor sakta tha. A: Kitne mahaan hain ap Gappu jee. Acha bata problem kya hai? Ga: Kal se skool reopen, phir hum studies mein busy ho jain ge, or ap ana phir bund kar do ge. Ar: Aray main kyun ana bund kardu ga? Ga: Kyunki Di chali jaye gi. Ar: Di kahan chali jaye gi? Ga: Wapis apne ghar. Armaan had gone quite remembering Riddhima had to leave. Gappu told him that he heard her telling to somebody that she would return in 2 weeks. Armaan wondred why she hadn't told him of this yet? He was lost in his own thoughts when Gappu asked him whether he liked Di and Armaan had said a lot, then he asked that he came to meet her daily, Armaan replied in the affirmative without thinking. Later he got wat Gappu was saying & he protested: koi nahi, main to tum logon se milne ata hoon. Jab woh nahi thi tab bhi ata tha na? Ga: Haan per har roz to kabhi nahi aye, hamari vacations mein bhi nahi. Ar: Oyye mote apne chote se brain pe kum load daal or so jaa, kya kya sochne laga hai. Ga: Bhaiya jitna chota ap samjhte ho na main utna chota hoon nahi, sab samajhta hoon. Armaan stood up to cover Gappu wid the comforter: Aur kya samjhte hain ap? Ga: Yahi ke ap Di se pyaar..
Armaan had put his hand on Gappu's mouth to stop him from speaking: Sshh. Kuch bhi boley jaa raha hai. Kisi ne sun lia to? Ga: To kya hua, sach hi bol raha hun. Haina? Armaan smiled & ruffled his hair: Chal ab so ja or please tu us ko yeh sab bakwas mat sunana. Meri Basket bohat bholi hai, teri baaton se durr jaye gi. Ga: Nahi bolun ga, per ap to un ko bol sakte ho na?
Armaan shook his head and left the room. He was so immersed in his thoughts that he didn't notice Riddhima coming towards him talking on her cell. Both of them collided. Riddhima was so busy talking that she hadn't seen Armaan. The sudden collision made her squeal & close her eyes. But when she stopped in mid air she understood that Armaan had caught her, his touch had become familiar to her. She opened her eyes when he spoke: you are safe now. Both of them drowned in each others eyes, taking in the unsaid words. Riddhima broke the trance when she could no longer stare in his intense eyes: kya hai Armaan, dikhta nahi hai, abhi main gir jati to? Ar: mere rehte tum kabhi nahin gir sakti. Ri: achaaw. A smiled & nodded but then remembered what Gappu said n sobered up. Riddhima noticed his change of expressions: Kya hua Armaan? A: kuch nahi. He didnt want to ask if she wasn't willing. Ri: Armaan mujhe tum se kuch baat karni thi, kai dino se main chah rahi thi ke tumse kahun per. Armaan saw her face dropping & understood she wanted to inform him about her departure. He was glad she didn't hide it. Armaan holds her hand & nods his head towards garden. She followed behind with him holding her hand. Riddhima told him that she had to return in 2 weeks due to her classes. Armaan said that Dadi and kids will miss her here. Ri: Or tum? Armaan stopped playing with her fingers & looked at her: Main kya? Ri: Tumhe mere janay se koi diference nahi hoga? Ar: Nahin. Ri: Tum mujhe miss nahi karoge? Ar: Bilkul nahi. Ri: Haww, tum aise kaise bol sakte ho? I thought you would ask me to stay back and say you would miss me. Ar: Main bolun ga to tum ruk jao gi? Riddhima saw the smile on his lips n regretted saying it. Now this idiot will keep teasing her. Armaan smiled at her innocence. Riddhima tried to cover up for her blunder: why would I stop, I also have work & my family n firends waiting for me. I'm not as free as u think I am. Ar: Acha? Ri: Hmm. Armaan I had to tell u something else also. I have a meeting with the trustees of Sanjeevani hospital, to discuss about their view on expanding the chain of Sanjeevani outside India. Ar: Why? Riddhima told him that her Papa and his best friend had laid the foundations for Sanjeevani. It's her father's dream to see Sanjeevani among the best hospitals of the world, and so she wants to make this dream true by expanding it outside India. She told him that she has been working on this for years but couldn't take an initiative. But now her Brother had fixed a meeting and she was supposed to impress the trustees to work on this project. Armaan was confident that Riddhima wouldn't have a problem convincing the authorities. She told him that her meeting was also on the same day as his presentation. Ar: Wow, that's great. So we'll have 2 things to celebrate, infact 3 by the end of that day. Ri: 3? Ar: hmm. Surprise for u. Ri: Really, what is it? Ar: Basket you do know the meaning of surprise, don't you? Ri: I know but you can atleast give a hint, I promise I won't tell anyone. Armaan chuckled at her curiosity: Basket the surprise is only for you, n u will have to wait for it. Ri: This is not fair. How will I wait for so long? Ar: It's not long, just 10 days. Riddhima suddenly remembered about her return: yeah n then I have to go back. Armaan knew she was sad about this but he couldn't say anything till he confessed n for that both of them had to wait. He would make sure she comes back n that too for good. Ar: Acha no sulking now, come help me with the project. Ri: You brought your work here? Ar: Yeah, what's the use when we talk all nite on mobile while I do my work? I thought it'll b much better if you help me out cox i need help desperately. Ri: How can i help? Ar: Of course u can, I will show you, come, plus I need to train u for our dream project too. Ri: No need to waste your time, you'll forget about it after I leave cox you said you won't miss me. Ar: Tch Basket, why would i miss u when you'll always be with me? Ri: Huh? Ar: kuch nahi, zyada mat socho or chalo. He made her stand and took her upstairs to her room.
The next few days went in complete haste for Riddhima & Armaan. At Mallik Mansion, Muskaan was getting ready to leave for Leeds and here Riddhima was also packing along with preparing her presentation. Armaan would hve dinner with his family and leave for the orphanage when they left for their rooms. Both Armaan & Riddhima would sit together at night and work on their tasks chatting away with coffee. He would return home early morning, take a nap and then go to his office.
Riddhima was alone in the orphanage; everyone had left to attend the yearly event organized by Sanjeevani in it's Panchmeshwar branch. She had to stay back due to her meeting & precisely she had wanted to be there for Armaan on his presentaion. It was getting late & Armaan hadn't turned up today, so Riddhima went in for her routine night shower. Armaan came in and found the orphanage empty, he called out for Riddhima but there was no response. He saw the lights flicker before going off followed by Riddhima's shriek. Riddhima was coming out of the shower when she fell forward on the slippery floor due to the dark. Armaan rushed into her room but couldn't spot her. He immidiately switched on his mobile torch and den opened the blinds. He knocked on the toilet door: Basket are you ok? Riddhima managed to get up n limp towards the door but before she cud open it Armaan had broken through. Riddhima lost her balance only to her have swing back into Armaan's arms. She had her eyes closed in fear of the fall but it never came, instead she was pulled off the ground and moved in the room. She opened her eyes slowly. Words evaded Riddhima when she saw Armaan, she opened her mouth but no words came out, instead she felt as if drowning into an intense pair of blue orbs. Ri: Armaan. She whispered slowly. Armaan pulled her closer by waist. He was mesmerized seeing Riddhima in a purple bathrobe; she looked ethereal with the moonlight shining softly & enhancing her features. He couldn't help but trace the path of water droplets making there way into her cleavage with his eyes. Riddhima stood there trying to read the emotions in those beautiful eyes which always held her captive. She could sense Armaan was trying hard to restrain himself from something. Armaan didn't know when his fingers moved n brushed against her cheek. Riddhima gasped n stiffened. Armaan slowly stroked her cheek pushing the wet strand of hair away from her face and rubbing circles on her waist when he felt her stiffen. Riddhima looked in his eyes to find him staring at her with a fiery passion. Armaan found all his self control flying out of the window on having her so close like this. He leaned in and rubbed his cheek against her, Riddhima shuddered against him but din't flinch. He remained in that position for sometime inhaling her scent. Armaan followed the water drops by his nose stopping at cleavage. He looked at Riddhima, who was breathing heavily while holding his collar for support. Armaan smiled n kissed her cheeks. Riddhima couldn't understand what was happening to her. The butterflies were dancing like crazy in her stomach n her heart was about to explode. As Armaan kissed her she couldn't help but lean into his hold, she loved this new sensation. Armaan continued kissing every inch of her face, she felt her legs giving up n she threw all her weight on him when he placed open mouth kisses on her neck. He traced his way back to her face and moved back to see her biting her lower lip. Armaan let out a small groan and rubbed his thumb over her lower lip. Riddhima opened her eyes and saw Armaan staring at her lips and then back to her eyes. She understood he was waiting for her approval to kiss her, she leaned her face closer to him. Armaan took the cue and captured her lip slowly but moved back after a peck. He knew he wouldn't be able to control himself longer if they continued kissing. Riddhima opened her eyes when she felt him moving away. He saw the confusion in her eyes. He kissed her forehead and spoke in a hoarse voice: I'll cross all the limits if I don't stop now.
There was a loud knock on the door that made Riddhima jump: Bitya, the fuse is blown. It's too late to call an electrician, subah hi kuch ho sakey ga. I've got you candles, please take these. Armaan pulled Riddhima who was moving towards the door n whispered: tumhare kapre. Ridhima looked down & blushed profusely seeing herself in a bathrobe. Watchman: Bitya are you dere? Armaan returned with candles to an empty room. He heard the toilet door click from inside. It had been 15 minutes and Riddhima was still inside. Armaan became tensed and knocked: Basket, why aren't you coming out? Are you ok? Basket, what's wrong? A sob from inside made him restless: Basket are you opening, or should I break the door? Riddhima slowly opened the door but didn't step out. Riddhima had gone in to change when all that happened in spur of the moment dawned on her. She couldn't believe she had given in so easily. What did she do? What would Armaan think of her now? How did she lose herself? She couldn't face Armaan, not now atleast. She didn't even know if Armaan felt something for her or not? She started crying silently but Armaan's knocks made her open the door slightly. Ri: Armaan I want to be alone for sometime, please. Armaan frowned as to why she wanted to be alone all of a sudden; he closed his eyes in frustration understanding that she was repenting the moment between them. He pushed the door open and pulled her out. She collided into his chest. Armaan saw her tear stricken face. He kissed her tears away and spoke: you are crying over what happened between us now? Riddhima looked down. Ar: I do not regret the close moment between us Basket. Riddhima looked up at him. Armaan continued stroking her cheeks: Not a bit. I don't consider it to be a mistake. Please don't cry Basket. I'm sorry I should have controlled myself. Ri: It wasn't your fault Armaan, I should stopped you but I.. she started crying again. Ar: Basket, I had wanted to tell you something from sometime but couldn't. I think I should let you know now. Basket you are very special for me, like very very special and today what happened was just a glimpse of my feelings for you. Do you understand what I'm saying? Riddhima looked down. He said wiping her tears: can you wait till the deal finalizes, I have a surprise waiting for you. She nodded her head. Ar: Ok now lets put distance between us before I jump over you again. Do you know how irrisistable you looked in that bathrobe? Ri: Armaan, hitting him on his arm. He smiled and hugged her. A (thinking): I love you Basket.
Armaan had stayed back at orphanage as he was completing his files and also because Riddhima was alone in the dark. After finishing the work, they played games on his laptop, in which Armaan was losing miserably. He was constantly grumbling as to why he taught Riddhima to play; now she was beating him at every chance like a pro. But the real reason for Armaan's defeat was Riddhima, when she would be completely concentrating on the screen, he would only stare at her and keep playing. He loved how she jumped n squealed in excitement when she won. Riddhima had caught Armaan staring at her, she slapped his cheek and motioned towards the screen but Armaan shook his head.
Today it felt like all distances between them were overcome. Armaan had thought that Riddhima would avoid him after what had happened but to his surprise she was beaming and full of energy. This gave Armaan the confidence he needed to confess, he knew now that she too felt something for him. Riddhima packed away the remote sticks n stuff when she noticed Armaan was in no mood to play. Then they sat chatting till they fell asleep on the soft fluffy rug. It had become really chilly at night, Riddhima shifted uneasily in her place to find some warmth and on finding it; she stretched herself properly and slept. The next morning Riddhima's sleep broke with the ring of her alarm. She opened one eye to look at the time and that's when she got the biggest shock. She was laying on top of Armaan with his arms tightly holding her waist and their legs intwined. Riddhima blushed seeing their state and thought it better to move away before Armaan woke up. She tried to get up only to have Armaan pull her back to him. Armaan had a huge smile on his lips showing his dimples, he kept staring at her while she looked everywhere except for him. His heated gaze sent shivers down her body. Riddhima tried to detangle herself from him but couldn't: Armaan choro mujhe. A: Good morning Basket! He said in his sexy voice kissing her cheek. She closed her eyes to tried to control her madly beating heart: go..good morning. Ar: Not fair Basket, I wished you so nicely and look at you, now where's my morning kiss? Riddhima stared at him in astonishment; she couldn't believe Armaan was really saying this. Armaan noticed her expressions and spoke moving her hair from her eye: I have no problem staying like this for the rest of my life but i thought you wanted to move. Riddhima wriggled but Armaan said: Oh no, you aren't going anywhere, atleast not before u give me my kiss.
R: Armaan I think you aren't feeling well, dekho kaisi behki baatien kar rahey ho. Wait I'll get you some medicine. A: Did you hear what I said? Riddhima shook her head. A: oh you didn't, i'll repeat it for you. My Kiss! He whispered in her ear. Riddhima motioned towards her ears with her hand indicating she couldn't hear, she thought this will get her out of this but Armaan was at his naughty best. He smirked: Well then i guess i need to show you. Before Riddhima could grasp his words, he held a hand on her head and rolled on the rug. Now she was beneath him, squirming to get out of his hold. He held both her hands above her head and dipped his face in her neck. This made Riddhima stop moving. Armaan gave butterfly kisses on her throat & neck. Riddhima shivered with his touch. He kissed her eyes, nose, and cheeks & traced the outline of her lips with his tongue, causing Riddhima to moan in pleasure. Armaan captured her lips in a soft tender kiss, which was turning passionate as Riddhima moved her now free hands over Armaan's chest and nape making Armaan groan. She pulled him more into her and fisted his hair, urging him to go on. Armaan pulled out n spoke breathing heavily: stop responding Basket; otherwise you'll end up in trouble. Riddhima bit her lip and pulled her hands away, embarrased to have reciprocated the kiss so passionately. Armaan smiled n kissed the blush that appeared on her cheeks. He got off her and helped her in sitting. With a peck on her lips Armaan wished her luck for the meeting. Riddhima didn't dare look at him let alone say a word. Armaan chuckled at her response n left for Mallik Mansion. She sat there thinking how the equation had changed between them suddenly from that of friends to something more. Or was it from always like this, just little privacy brought their true emotions out for each other? Whatever it was, Riddhima knew the feelings were mutual nd that gave her a sense of serenity.
In a rush to get back home before anyone suspected, Armaan had forgotten his presentation file in Riddhima's room. She had messaged Armaan about it and he had instructed the driver to pick it up. The driver had come with a bouquet of purple roses. She took it happily & asked the driver to wait. Riddhima went out in the garden and plucked a white rose. She placed it in the file with a note & handed it to driver.
Armaan smiled widely seeing the note: Best of luck Armaan. Remember I'll be waiting for you impatiently & my surprise too. Your Basket.
Armaan traced his finger on the pink lips mark on the note. He loved the way she had made up for the morning. He wanted to rush back and kiss her senseless, but now it was more important for him to win this deal because he had decided to propose her once the deal finalizes. But he was sure of one thing, deal or no deal, he won't let Basket go away from him, no matter what.
Prerna was getting agitated. It had been a week since she started getting unknown messages on her mobile, each time a single alphabet written in it. At first she took it to be a joke but then it said to join all the letters. It read: its payback time. This had shaken Prerna, she wasn't sacred for herself but for Anurag and her kids. She couldn't understand who would want to harm them & why? She had hidden this from Armaan and Anurag because she was sure both of them would trace that person and end up in trouble. They were so over protective of their family. The biggest shock came today, when a parcel was delivered on her name. It had a note: Get prepared to lose your most beloved thing. I will snatch all your happiness just like you did Mrs. Prerna Anurag Mallik. Your: Bad luck!
Who was behind this and what was he playing at?
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