Armaan-Ridhima FF:The Lion and The Lamb - (Note - pg 87) - Page 5

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I turned and saw some huge fire rings hanging on top of the swimming pool.
What was happening? Was it some stunt that was going to happen?
And I was so right! I saw a 2 guys on 2 bikes wearing leather jackets..All set to race.

1..2..3..Race begin..and the crowd went on cheering
Some screamed "Nik" and Some screamed "Armaan"

The guy on the silver bike took a turn just before the fire ring and stopped the bike

while the guy on the black bike flew the bike up in the air (don't know how!!!) in between the fire rings and the bike and that guy feel into the swimming pool.

My heart skipped a few beats. Did I just see what I just saw?

Suddenly, I felt someone holding my feet and before I could even look who was it...
...I had fallen into the pool! I was underwater..I couldn't breathe..I struggled hard but couldn't help myself..I thought this was it – my last few moments on earth!

And the next moment I was up in the air and could breathe – I breathe heavily, grasped as much as oxygen as possible and then...

And then..I found myself in a guy's arms – in between the swimming pool – I looked around, found everyone starring and laughing at me – What the hell was happening? Why are they laughing? What was funny? I just escaped death? Was that funny for these people? I was so confused.

I looked at that guy holding me – He caught a hold of my eyes – His eyes were damn intense that it locked my eyes with his and made me unaware of the current scenario for a moment or two.

He took me out of the pool and landed me on my feet – I continued to stare at him.
Drops of water roll down his jaw line which made him look damn hot.
Hell No! What am I doing? Checking out a guy? I never ever checked out a guy all the 17yrs of my life. I swear! Why are you checking him out? My head scolded me and I just closed my eyes.

"You are all wet!" Someone from the background commented, cheap double meaning comment Eoh! I dint even want to turn and see who these people were.

I just glanced around and everyone's eyes were still set on me.
I looked at myself – my dress drained in water. Right now, I felt as small as a mouse.
I'm a strong girl..I tried to remind myself but it didn't work..Tears just flowed down my cheeks.
I searched for one face – That's Nuts.

Finally I spoted her and hugged her tight to feel some warmth.
"This Armaan! He is a #Creep No.1 !!!! He is gonna have it from me today" Nuts assured me that she is going to give it back to the guy who dropped me in the pool. She walked towards him and...
...hugged him and congratulated him for winning the stunt cum race.

In these 4 years a lot had changed in him..I noticed the difference.
He used to be a round ball and now he had a lean body yet masculine.
His features are same but it's more sharper and deeper. Handsome!
Again? I'm checking this jerk out! My head scolded me. I tried to call out to Nuts but she seemed to be busy with her set of friends which included Armaan!
I felt how I felt at the airport.. Lost! Left Out! I just silently walked out of the party.

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Nut's BG opened the door for me. I ran into Nut's room without any hi hello..as I didn't want to burst into tears front of anyone. I locked the room and bursted into tears.
I took the landline and called my home. Mom picked up finally! By her voice everything in Mumbai seemed to be normal.
"Ridhima! Yeh tu hai na? Kitna try kiya tujhe beta..Tu phone utha hi nahi rahe..We were so worried"
I wanted to explain her the story about the airport-robbers but my voice would sound cranky and I didn't want to tense my mom.
"I'll call you tomorrow. Bye" I just managed to say that much in a clear and not cranky voice and cut the phone and carried on my crying session.

I told myself in Mumbai..That I would not let myself cry easily!
It was not even 12hrs here and look at me!

I lay on Nut's bed and my mind was over exhausted and so in no time I was asleep.

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The sun raise glared at me from the window and woke me up. I sat down and yawned and turned to Nuts!
BUT TO MY SHOCK...YET AGAIN...

...I found a foreigner guy sleeping beside me!!!

"ahhh!!!!!!!!!! AHHH!!!"
I screamed above my voice..to the max volume of my voice box
I sprang up from the bed and stood up.

I soon realised that there was no guy sleeping beside me..It was just a mask of a guy put on a pillow.
I heard a guy laughing..underneath the bed. I peeped down the bed and found the brat – Armaan!

He stood up still laughing, pointing a finger at me.
I just kept my hands on my waist and started at him.

"Good Morning, Basket! I just thought to give a good start to your first morning in Delhi!" He said sarcastically
"What are you doing here?" I questioned "And I'm not some basket!" I added

Before the scene would turn into a stupid argument. Nuts entered the room.
"Good Morning! Oh! So you'll have already met! But for a formal introduction. Armaan, This is Ridhima..My new friend! And Ridzy, This is Armaan..My new boyfriend" She winked
"He is you boyfriend?" I made a disgusting face "Nuts is a good girl! So acha hoga agar tum ishe chod do!" I warned Armaan
"Ishe chod do aur tumhe pakdo??" Phat came the reply from him, a mischievous smile playing at the end of his lips
"Nooo!" I answered before he could put into action what he just said

Nuts laughed "He is not that bad Ridzy! Trust me!" She tried to assure me but no ways I know this Armaan thing for years now.

"See you at Xavier's" Armaan kissed Nuts good bye and went away.

THANK HEAVENS..HE HAS GONE!
I wish I never met him again..
But sadly all what we wish never comes true...
...Not this wish at least.
We all are studying at the same College!!!!!

"Btw, I've you some good news" Nuts said with a bright smile
"Good news?" I said disinterestedly. Really? So far in Delhi nothing good has happened to me..except meeting Nuts!
"Police have managed to trace the Taxi Wala who robbed your bags!" She said
"Whaooo" I jumped with joy. Like they say 'Until you don't lose something..you will never realise it's worth.'
"And you were right they were not real taxi wala's but just a robber gang who keep targeting the airports and railway stations. Police have found many bags etc with them. So on our way to college, we will go and identify your stuff and bags." She added
"You are the best..I love you" I gave her a light hug with excitement
"Now don't get that emotional" She said a bit embarrassed as she didn't seem to be a girly girl who always keep throwing hugs/kisses

Finally! I got both my black puller bags, handbag, laptop bag and "Cell Phone".
Some people feel handicap without a cell phone in their hands. I'm one of those people.
First thing I did - Called home. Guess what? I got fired for not calling up, when I called 100 times but they didn't pick up. Don't know why!
I just cut out the bag-rob story. Don't want to tense my parents; As they already seem to be tensed for no reason.

"Ladko se door rehna"
"Khana thek time se khana and pani peete rehna or you will get dehydrated and faint"
"Ladko se door rehna"
"Kise stranger pe trust math karo..you don't know how risky it can be"
"Ladko se door rehna"
This was my mom's instructions to me "Ladko se door rehna" line seemed to repeat after every other sentence.

"Phadai thek se karna. Don't ever forget what you are send there for – Studies. Make me proud!" Said my dad, a bit strictness in his voice

"I trust you completely beta! But you don't know this world is filled with creepy people..especially boys. We are not there to look on you but you are grown up and so you should know difference between bad and good." He added
I guess every girl has to hear this lecture from her parents at some point in her life. Isn't it?
"And there are only 2 types of boys in the world – One is bad boys and Second is Worst boys" He said in a warning tone
I wondered which type of a boy was my dad in his teenage.. bad or worst? My mind scolded me for this thought. He is my dad, I love him and he is the only good boy in the world... for me!
He finally concluded in short "So no Boys! No Love! Only books! Only Studies! And yes mainly Ladko se door rehna"

So the main point of the entire conversation with my parents was..Off course, You know it by now!
I'm very friendly by nature – be it a girl or animal or a boy.
Yes but I'm not that dumb to let any boy take me for a ride. NO WAYS!

NO LOVE! ONLY STUDIES! I'm going to stick to my Dad's advice.