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Posted: 12 years ago

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PART - 10

Flashback...

Anji : "muski yaar... chal baratiyo ki swagat karte hain!!"
nd she winked at her... muski happily agreed nd went wth anji...

"arrey... aap sab khade q hai??? iss taraf aaiye... after all aap ladke wale hain... aapki khatir dari karna to humara farz hain..."
anji said n bth muski nd anji leaded d baraati 2 d specified corner of d hall where elders weren't allowed...

"kuch gadbad lag rahi hain yaar... bhabi ki sisters hain ye sab... kuch na kuch gadbad to zarror karegi... waise humara hero kaha hain?? wo hi kuch kar sakta hain aab..."
one guy 4m d barati told others..
"pata nhi yaar... aata hi hga!!"
another guy replied...
"hope jaldi aa jaye... hum sab ka bakra banne se pehle"
another guy said...

"arrey aap sab kya baatein kar rahe hain... baithiye na... chutki ja juice leke aa... special wali"
muski instructed one of d gals... she smiled getting d hint nd ran 2 bring d juice... d spcl one...

"god!! spcl juice??? aab to cnfrm hain ke kuch loocha hain..."
a guy sai nd thn turning 2 muski...
"aaji.. iski kya zaroorat hain... hume abi pyaas nhi lagi hain..."
he tried 2 mke her understnd...

"arrey aise kaise... aap sab humare jeeju ke sath ho... aapka khayal nhi rakhenge to jeeju ko boora nhi lagega?? ..."
a gal 4m d gals team replied mking an innocent nd sad face...

"hayye!!! aab aap aise kahengi to hum mana bhi nhi kar payenge na ji??"
a guy replied faling in d trap of beauties...
"kya yaar, marwa diya .. aab to peena padega inki spcl juice"
anthr guy scolded him...
"oopss sorry, yaar... bt main kya karta she's sooo sweet!!"
...
"god Ammy kaha hain tu yaar... aab tu hi bacha sakta hain" another guy said...

but juice has already came... muski was serving d glasses wen a handsome guy wearing black sherwani wth red chunri looking very hot came 2 her...
"cuse me maam"
he said politely showing his million dollar smile...
"can i have a glass of juice plzz???"
he said again showing his dimples... muski was captivated wth hs charm..
"hayye... kitna shona munda hain yaar!!!"
she thought mentally nd nodding her head in yes she offered d juice...
"thank u soo much... i was feeling really thirsty.."
he said again... juz wen he was about 2 hv d sip muski came bck 2 her senses...
"god !!! yaar... muski rok issee... issne agar ye pee liya to bechara to gaya kaam se!!!"
she thought nd hurriedly said...
"no... stop"
d guy stppd in d middle n luked at her questioningly...
"mmm... aap ye drink nhi pee sakte!!"
"kyun??"
came his surprised reply...
anji cme quickly nd said in muski's ears...
"kya kar rahi hain muski... bhanda phoot jayega yaar..."
bt muski dint pay attention...
"qki main keh rahi hoon!!!"
he made a sad face nd replied...
"okk... main samajh gaya maam... aap nhi chahti main ye drink piyoon qki mein groom ke direct bhai or friend nhi hoon na!!!"
"god!!! muski... bechara to sad ho gaya yaar... kitne decently ek juice manga tha issne!!"
she smacked herself mentally nd said without thinking...
"arey nhi aisi baat nhi hain... asal mein iss juice mein sugar nhi salt hain jo humne spclly jeeju ke bhai nd frnz ke liye banaye hain!!"
she said more dan enuf which made anji nd all other gals to beat their own heads where as d guy smirked... muski became confused seeing him smirking then it kicked her mind...
"oo teri... ye maine kya keh diya.."
she cursed herself nd looked at d gals who were ready 2 kill her...

"so... issme salt hain... hmm... not bad gals... bhai ne kaha to tha ke unki saaliyaan badi hoshiyaar hain.. nice move par i dnt think u cn beat us..."
he said triumphantly nd all d boys came 2 him hugging nd cheering 4 their hero..
"ammy yaar... tune to bacha liya hume... warna inn ladkiyoo ne to aaj humne fasa diya tha!!"
another guy: "par jab tu ne juice mangi... we were surprised yaar... tu aisi galti kaise kar sakta hain??"
anthr guy: "par ammy is ammy... uske master plans to humesha innovative hote hain" nd patted his back...

muski was furious nw... she wanted 2 kill him... hw dare he fooled her... punjab ki sherni hain woh.. usse buddhu banaya... god!! she was boiling...
Ammy sensed dat nd said
"relax guys... main hoon na... dnt woory nd miss (turning 2 muski) plz dnt tke it 2 heart... shaadi ka mahol hain... masti mazak to chalta rehta hain... agar aap itni gussa hongi to bilkul hi aachi nhi lagengi" he said wth genuine smile this time...
bt muski was in no mud 2 fall 4 his smile again...

soon Atul came wth aakash jeeju... bth watched ds fun frm a lill distance...
At: "haan yaar muski... gussa chod yaar"
Ak: "haan meri pyari but thodi si shaitan shaliyaa aabhi inhe maaf kar dijiye aur nxt game me inhe zarror beat karna... i'm sure jote to aap log hi churaoge!!"
he said smilingly...

finally muski nd other gals smiled..
Mu: "of corse jeeju..."

Ammy: " kya bhai... aap khud hi aapna diwala nikal ne pe tule hue ho... ye ladkiya loot lengi apko"
he chuckled nd all gals mde a O-shape!!

Ak: "koi baat nhi after all meri aadhi gharwali hain ye sab" nd he winked at ammy nd gals were really embrssed hearing ds.. atul smiled...

At: "btw, buddy... I'm atul... " bth shook hand nd ammy replied... "nice meet u atul... nd hey, I'm ARMAAN"

all gals nw understood dat he was none other dan aakash jeeju's one nd only younger brother... jeeju alwz warned dem dat dey should mke strng plans as his brother was too gud... now dey finally seen d trailor nd though dey lost d gme ds tym bt dey had 2 agree dat he indeed did a gr8 acting in fooling muski... Armaan was doing his MBBS in u.s nd they heard dat he would be cuming today morning nd will join sanjeevani as senior doctor soon...

"ohh to aap hain jeeju ke chote bhai??"
anji asked nd armaan nodded...

Ak : "yess guys... ye mera nalayak chota bhai hain ( armaan frowned listening 2 dat ) ... pata nhi doc kaise ban gaya... jab chota tha srf masti soojhti thi isse... aur mujhe bahot tang karta tha... (armaan smiled hearing his brother, dey were gr8 frnz.. very close 2 each othr) ... par fir bhi yahan itne saal nhi tha to bahot yaad aata tha (he put his hand on armaan's shoulder nd bth shared a lill sde hug)... missd u buddy...(he said 2 armaan who uttered d same... missed u bhai)

gals were admiring their bond smilingly... but suddenly armaan replied cheekily..
"waise bhai maine kaha tha aapko ke aapki saaliyaa hongi smart bt nt mre dan me"
he said 2 chnge d atmosphare.. akash sighed nd said...
"waise bro... hav patience... aabhi meri aasli aadhi gharwali se aap nhi mile..."

Ar: "bhabzz ki sister?? ri8??"

ak : "hmm... hum sab ki pricess... waise sambhal ke ammy.. wo mom ki laadli beti hain.. u're gonna have a tuff competition dude!!!"

ar: "noways... mom can't love ay 1 more dan me... nt even u.. bhai"
he teased him

Akash sighed.. armaan alwaz teased him by saying ds..
ak : "i dn think ds tym u're ri8 bro.."

armaan frowened listening 2 him... he had lost all his interest 2 meet his bhabzz's sister... wait... kya naam hain uska.. kuch ri... ri... oh yess RIDDHIMA...

Edited by --Orchids-- - 12 years ago

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PART - 11

~ Flashback ~

"Hey... Hello Guys!! "
riddhima said 2 baraatis wth sugar-coated voice...

"mmm... main Riddhi... Riddhima... Neha di ki behen..."
she introduced herself wth most adorable smile of hers...

ab koi itni khubsurat ladki samne se aake "Hi" kahegi to bechare ladko ka kya kasoor, nahii??!!! ;) :P they all r dumb folded seeing d beauty standing in 4nt of dem.. smiling nd talking...

"hey... hi... I'm Anuj..."
said one guy...

"oh... hi Anuj... "
she said sooo sweetly ke bechara to gaya kaam se!!!

"waise guys... main yahaan aap se maafi mangne ayee hoon...!!"
all becme surprised dat y she ws asking 4 forgiveness wen dey met 4 d 1st tym..

"kyun???"
another guy asked...

Riddhi made a guilty face nd replied...
"woh maine suna... jo muski nd mere baki friends ne kiya... (she took a brief pause) ... i mean juice mein salt?????? (her tone is highly disappointed) aisa bhi koi karta hain bhala??? (she bowed her face nd taking d edge of her chunri nd playing wth it she continued..) maine bahot danta unhe... how could dey??? (she finally looked up 2 dem who were listening 2 her dreamily) maine jeeju se promise bhi kiya tha ke no such shaitani bt meri shaitan dosto ne aap sab ko bahot pareshan kiya, na... iss liye verryyy sorry every one!!!"
she intentionally stretched d wrd VERY 2 sound extra cute nd she in deed succeeded...

"arrey nahi... aap q sorry keh rahi hai... shadi ke mahol mein to ye sab to chalta rehta hain... aur ammy ne bhi to unhe shataya tha..."
b4 dat guy could say more riddhi intervened...
"oh haan... kaha hain.. aapke dost, AMMY?? unse bhi to maafi mangni thi..."

"wo usse aashima aunty ne bulaya tha... aabhi aata hi hoga..."
sum1 answered...

"ohhh okkk... par mujhe to di ke pass jana tha... anyways... (she turned side ways nd asked all gals 2 cum nd said 2 dem...) chalo sorry kaho inn sab se..."
riddhi ordered in a strict voice...

"arrey... rehne dijiye..."

"nahi... dey shld say sorry... cum on guys... say sorry.. NOW"

all said sorry solemnly..

"aab to aap sab humse naraz nhi hain , na??"
riddhi asked vry sweetly...

"ji... aapse bhi koi naraz reh sakta hain bhala??"
one person replied flirting ... riddhi smiled more...

"to phir plzz ye laddooo khayee na??"
riddhi took a plate full of laddooos 4m a gal who was standing behind of other gals nd offered very sweetly 2 d boys...
"jab ab sari problem solve ho gayee to meetha to banta hain!!"
she said cutely...

the boys wanted 2 have laddooo bt stll feeling suspicious..
"kya karey yaar... khana sahi hoga kya??? unki koi nayee chal hui tohhh??"
dey wanted 2 discard her offer bt dat means she'll leave... nd dey want her 2 talk 2 dem more...

"arrey... kya hua??? mmm... samajh gayee... dariye mat... (she tuk d upper most ladoo nd had a lill bite, as lill as one could)... see... maine bhi khaya... nd issme koi gadbad nhi hain..."
riddhi replied...
"aur fir bhi aap sab ko yakkeen nhi hain aur agar aap sabko lagta hai ke srf ye (which she ate lill) thik tha.. to u cn choose any one 4m d rests... i'll eat dat 2 prove u guys dat we gals r here for PEACE only"
she completed sadly..

"arrey nahi... aisi baat nahi hain.. we all love laddoos... hum to soch rahe the itni si laddoo me hum sab ka kya hoga!!"

"ohhh..." she smiled deeply... "ye bhi koi problem hain... aap sab to ladke wale hain... aap ke liye hum thode hi srf ek plate laddoo layenge??"
riddhi indicated 1 gal nd she placed another plate full of laddoosss...
"sab khatam karna hain aap sab ko... aur chahiye to hum aur manga denge!!"
she again said sweetly...

d boys already gulped seeing huge amount off laddoos... isse kehte hain aa behl mujhe maar!!! par nw dey can't back out... finally all went for 1st round of laddoos... they took a bite nd made a face...

"kya hua??? aachi nhi bani?? meetha nahi hain kya???"
she asked innocently...

...

aab aap sab soch rahe honge ke mamla kya hain... so lets rewind d clock nd go 20 mins b4 riddhi came 2 boys...

After being teased by bui nd aashima aunty riddhi ran 4m dere nd crushed wth muski...
"opppsss... sorry yaa..."
but b4 she could complete she noticed muski's sad face..
"muski... yaar... kya hua?? tu to kitni xcited hoke gayee thi anji ke saath.. kya hua???"
anji: "kya bataooo yaar... boys r really tuff competitors ... jeeju was ri8.. his brother fooled muski nd..."
ri: "and????
one of riddhi's cousin: "aur sare plan choupat ho gaya di..."
muski became angry again remembering hw dat Armaan fooled her nd she said sulking...
"kuch kar yaar riddhi... jab tak unhe maza nhi chakhayenge i can't njoy d function yaar..."
Ri: "chill yaar muski... nw mujhe details me bata ke hua kya tha???"
muski nd anji narrated her whole fiasco...
ri: "par galti teri thi ..."
mu: "janti hoon yaar... par do sum thing.. i wanna njoy di's wedding... plz yaar riddhi... plz plz plzzz"
ri: "ok ok... hmmm... to juice mein sugar nhi thi ye thi unki problem!!!"
she said mischievously planning some thing...
"lets go gals..."
anj: "par kahan???"
"sshh... tu chal to sahi..."

They came 2 kitchen were maharaj ji was supervising every thing... seeing dem he said:
"kuch chahiye.. riddhima betiya???"
ri: "hmmm haan... woh kaka aap plz kuch laddooo bana denge???"
kaka: "par betiya... laddooo to kab ke ban gayyee"
ri: "mmm... woh kaka... unme se kuch 30- 40 laddooo ko tod kar fir se bana dijiye... thoda aur cheeni (sugar) dal kar..."
all became confused , bth gals nd maharaj ji...
kaka: "aur cheeni??"
ri: "haan kaka.. jitne diye hain unse du guna ( then thinking a bit) nahi teen guna cheeni milakar fir se laddooo bana dijiye.. plzzz"
kaka: "par betiya... zyada meetha bhi mu ka swayad kharab kar deta hain..."
ri: "janti hoon kaka... aap jaldi sebana dijiye na??"
she asked sweetly nd kaka could never say no 2 his riddhima betiya... he added 3times more sugar nd made 2 plate full of laddoss...

...

now present,

"kya hua??? aachi nhi bani?? meetha nahi hain kya???"
she asked innocently...
"meetha kam hain... nahi??? (she turned to a gal) smriti... jaa ... nayee laddooo banake la, thoda aur meetha deke"

but d boys responded at once...
"nahiii... "
then dat flirt guy replied ..
"meetha thik hain ji... hum to ye soch rahe the kaun zyada meetha hain aap ya ye laddoo??"

"baatoon se kaam nhi chalega... sab laddoo khane padenge... chaliye khaiye..."
she served more smilingly nd other frnz nd cousins of her came 4wrd nd forced dem 2 eat...

dey all were having gr8 difficulty in gulping laddoss... some felt like vomiting due to excessive sweetness... but dey already threw d arrow dat dey love sweets... now gals wont stp wthout making dem eat all...

wen all other was serving laddoos.. ridz took two feets bckwrd to anji nd muski nd in very low voice...
"happy muski??"
mu: "bahot zyada yaar... kya plan hain... isse kehte hain iitt ka jawab patthar se!!!"
she became lill xcited...
anji : "sshhh ...dheere yaar... waise sacchi mein riddhi tune to kamal kar diya... uss Ammy ne srf muski to buddhu banaya tha... tune to sab ko aapne charm me fasa liya..."
riddhi turned red hearing anji..
"anji yaar... kya tu bhi?? ye to maine muski ke liye kiya hain... humari chatter box agar chup ho jayegi to kaisa lagega??"
anji nodded in agreement...
mu: "waise wo Armaan reh gaya yaar... "
anji: "acch hua... warna innhe bacha leta.."
ri: "dnt wrry muski... jab usse pata chalega to zor ka jhatka lagega..."
"wo bhi zor se..." 3 of dem said 2gether nd hi-5ed wth each other nd left 4m dere...

after some time...

Armaan came 2 his frnz... "arrey kya hua... aise faces kyun banaye hain??? (thn thinking a bit) ladkiyoo ne fir se kuch kiya, na??? kya kiya iss bar??"
one of dem answered tiredly...
"laddooo"
ar: "kya??? laddoo??? aab uss me kya milaya tha un sab ne??? mirchii???"
all nodded in disagreement..
ar: "then??"
sum1 : "cheeni..."
ar: "kya??? (he asked all shocked) cheeni??? r u guys kidding wth me??? laddo me cheeni nhi hogi to kya hoga... namak???"
he said all frustrated thinking dat all his frnz had lost dere senses...
"tu nhi samjhe ga... (then looking at d center tble were one laddoo left in one plate he said...) ja wo ek bacha hua hain... kha ke dekh..."
armaan irritedly went nd had a big bite bt "yuck!!!! itna zyada meetha bhi banata hain koi??"
"see... we told u... aur hume 8-10 aise laddoos khane pade hain... aab to zndgi bhar laddoo nhi khaonga main"
one guy replied looking at d laddo in armaan's hand wth utter disgust...
ar: "to iss bar kaun thi?? muski again??"
"naa... bhabi ki behen... riddhima..." one of dem replied...

"hmmm... bhabbbzzz ki sister... so, bhai was ri8... nice move Miss Riddhima... so, the scores are equal now... (then smiling mischievously ) aab to aap ko beat karna hi padega... after all u cnt win beating ME so easily..." armaan thought mentally nd now eager 2 teach dat Riddhima a gud lesson...

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Posted: 12 years ago

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PART - 12

~ PRESENT ~

Armaan was still standing beside d window of his rum... thinking about past... finally a lill smile adorned his cheeks...

"Pata hain GF... uss din jab bhai ne kaha ke finally sum1 came who can give me a tuff competition mujhe tum par bahot gussa aya tha... pehle to bhai ne bataya dat hw close u were 2 MOM... nd then u beat me wth ur SUPER SWEET laddoosss..."

he said nd laughed a lill...

"tab main har haal me tumhe maza chakhana chahta tha... par mujhe kya pata tha jis ladki se bina mile main itna gussa tha, jab usse milunga to..."

nd he again stepped in d streets of his past...

~ PAST ~

"arrey Neha ko bulayo... Jaimala ka waqt ho raha hai!! "

Soon the bride was seen descending the stairs along with her sisters nd friends... Every1 looked at d bride nd appreciated her... But there was some1 whose eyes were admiring not d bride but d girl holding her right hand nd smilingly coming downstairs...

Soon both bride nd groom were on the stage along with their respective "Ladki wale" nd "Ladke wale" teams... But when Neha was about to put the Jaimala in her groom's neck, Armaan nd his friends took d groom up... Poor Neha sighed nd gals started shouting 4 teasing d bride... After some time Akash indicated 2 put him down nd Neha happily put d garland in his neck...

Now its boy's turn... Akash was about 2 put d jaimala in neha's neck when Riddhima nd Muskaan pulled her backward nd shouted mischievously.. "Itni asani se nahi Jeeju" nd laughed heartily... Akash was expecting this 4m his natkhat saali's ... so, he smiled nd waited 4 d moment when they would allow his bride 2 come 4ward... but Armaan was lost... Lost in d sparkle in her eyes!! Her heartily laughter... reaching 2 her eyes... making her more beautiful..!! But soon his trance broke with the cheers as finally jaimala ceremony had completed...

Now its time 4 d main function.. phere and all... bride nd groom sat in 4nt of d Hawan-kund with panditji chanting d mantras... But our Ladkewale nd Ladkiwale were standing opposite side of the mandap nd discussing some thing very serious... Not dat serious bt at dat point their reputation was at stake... both team wanna beat d other nd making d plan of d most exciting game of d event... "JOOTE KAUN CHURAYEGA !! "

Girls were completely engrossed, so as the boys except Armaan.. his eyes were on her!! He was nodding his head wth his team members although in reality he, himself dint hear anything properly... But 2 his bad luck his cell phone started vibrating in his pocket nd he left 4m there 2 talk as there was too much noise 2 hear anything nd the phone call was 4m U.S nd was really imp... He went upstairs 2 an isolated room nd talked 4 some time... But when he was coming 4m d room a girl hit on him... she was running backward... means her face was in 4nt... she was looking in 4nt but walking hurriedly backward... may be trying 2 escape 4m some1...

"OOPPSS !!! SORRY !!! "
she said as soon as she felt her hit on some1 nd turned around closing her eyes!!!

Armaan was lost!! He dint expecting this!! Here Was SHE... whom he was admiring during d jaimala ceremony downstairs... apologizing 2 him...

Soon she opened her eyes... nd saw those Heaven Blue Eyes admiring her... Automatically a blush came across her cheeks... It was weird... She never reacted 2 any guy's admiring eyes like this b4... Moreover, she alwaz returned a strict glance 2 dat guy nd left as soon as possible but today she actually blushed!!! On the other hand, Armaan saw her cheeks gaining the color nd showed his most adorable nd cute dimpled smile but b4 he could say anything she heard some noise of group of boys nd looked backward nd then forward again... biting her lower lip lill bit she was thinking something ... WHAT 2 DO?? Armaan analyzed each n every expression of her when suddenly his gaze fell on her hands... she was holding the SHOES of the GROOM !!!

He understood every thing nd smiled a lill nd said:
"Aap uss room mein chup jaiye..."
nd signaled her the room behind him with his fingers...

She looked at him... then thinking a bit nd having no other choice she went to the room nd hid herself behind the door...

Soon boys came running nd asked:
"Arrey tu yahan kya kar raha hain??"
"ohh... ph attend karne aya tha!!"

She was listening all this nd her heart was beating fastly...
"Iska matlab ye boys ke team me hain... aab tera kya hoga RIDDHI !!!"

Boys: "ohh.. achcha sun.. tune iss taraf kisi ladki ko bhagte hue ate dekha hai kya??? ooh actually Bhai ke joote ladkiyo ne chura li hain yaar... iss taraf koi aya hai kya???"

Riddhi's heart was thumping loudly... "oh god!! aab main kya karoon... soch.. soch yaar... (then making a sad face) iss bar boori tarah fassi tu riddhi!!" she was cursing herself under breathe wen suddenly she heard the most unexpected comment...

"Nahi yaar... iss taraf to koi nahi aya... i think uss (pointing to opposite side) taraf gayee hogi" armaan answered...

Boys: "chal thik hain.. hum uss taraf jate hain.. tu khayal rakhna... humne thik se to dekha nahi finally joote kaun leke bhagi but she was wearing red nd green dress.."
they passed d imp. info to their team leader nd left in search of dat gal having groom's shoes...

Ar: "aab aap bahar aa sakti hain.. sab chale gaye hain!!"

Riddhima was surprised but she came outside d room slowly nd stood in 4nt of him with questioning eyes... He read her eyes nd smiled... "der nahi ho rahi?? aapke dost aapki rahh dekh rahe honge!!"

Armaan's statement broke her trance.. She smiled a lill nd turned 2 go but juz then armaan hold her hand ... She shivered feeling his touch... He came near her ears nd whispered "Par aise nahi.." nd backed off his head... Riddhi turned again 2 face him... finally she asked : "Aap joote le lenge.. nahi??" He smiled seeing the child in her nd said... "agar aap joote aise le jayenge to neeche pahochne se pehle ladkewalo me se koi bhi joote le lega aapse..." Then he indicated her chunri nd Riddhi got d hint... Her eyes sparkled.. She covered d shoes with her chunri nd smiling warmly ran 4m dere... leaving a dazed Armaan behind...

He saw her running downstairs merrily nd soon she was with muskaan nd others... showing the shoes nd smiling like a child who has won a trophy... He was satisfied... he dint care dat boys lost the game... all dat matters 2 him now was her charming smile but wait y had he done this????

"Ye mujhe kya ho raha hain... aaj pehli bar main jan boojh ke har gaya par fir bhi ek alag hi khushi mehsoos ho rahi hain... aakhir hain kaun woh??? par jo bhi hain .. kuch to hain usme jo mujhe aapni aur khich rahi hain..."
He thought mentally watching her glowing with victory... Smilingly he came downstairs nd stand lill behind 4m d chaos 4m where he could admire her...

Although Riddhima was smiling 4 their victory... She knew d truth... & wen she saw HIM standing lill behind ... nd muski busy in bargaining with boy's team she sneaked 4m dere nd went 2 him...

He saw her sneaking 4m dere nd was wondering where she was going but he was alarmed wen he saw her cuming to him gently... Soon she came nd stood beside him... both were facing 2 d mandap were gals nd boys teams were busy in argument but 4m the corner of the eyes they were stealing glances of each other...

Armaan finally decided 2 ask her but Riddhima asked b4 him... "mmm... wo aapne mujhe joote le jane diye... (then looking side ways so dat she could see him).. aisa kyun???"
Armaan replied at once.. "nahi le jane dena chahiye the kya???"
She smiled at his witty reply n then nodded her head in NO... Armaan was confused... He dint think dat her answer would be negative but she spoke...
"agar main aapki jagah hoti... to joote zarroor le leti.."
nd her simple comment melted him completely... He was blown out with her innocence nd honesty...
she again asked.. "par aapne jan boojh ke mujhe jane diya... aapki team har gayee na!!!" she said pouting..
God!! Can any1 be cuter dan her!!! He thought nd smiled... "Thik hain... waise bhi ye to shagun hota hain nd issme ladkiwalo ka hi haq hota hain..."
nd with dat she smiled profusely... "THANK UU !! "
"u're most welcum..."
"waise sirf yehi wajah thi kya???" riddhima asked nd armaan had no answer.. How could he tell her dat he wanted her victory.. her smile... her happiness!!! He could not tell dat.. SURELY NOT...
he nodded in his in disagreement nd said ... "sach kahoon... to mujhe khud bhi nahi pata!!"
Riddhi looked at him as soon as she hear him nd saw only honesty in his eyes... nd lowered her eyes blushing... Armaan smiled.. THERE WAS SOME THING BETWEEN THEM UNDOUBTEDLY... nd he was sure of dat...
"mm... agar aap boora nahi manengi.. to can i know ur name??"
she smiled warmly nd "RI..."
bt he couldn't hear her anymore as muskaan nd other gals shouted in joy...
Ri "lagta hain muski ne finally jeeju ke purse se sare paise le hi liye!!"
Ar "bechara mera bhai"
nd Both broke into fists of laughter...

Wedding was completed... Now groom nd bride were sitting on their respective decorated chairs while Riddhima was sitting on the divider between both the chairs nd talking, laughing nd teasing her di nd jeeju..

Juz then an aged lady said... "arrey kitna thanda thanda mahol baha ke rakha hain... kuch nach-gana ho jaye.."
Mu: "sacchi yaar... thoda dhamal to banta hain.. kyun??
both ladkiwale nd ladkewale agreed... Finally they patched up nd decided 2 perform together...

Muski, anji nd other gals except Riddhima started as Ridz dint agree 2 perform as she was njoying wth her di nd jeeju more...

--CHORUS--

Banno ki mehndi kya kehna
Banno ka joda kya kehna
Banno lage hai phoolon ka gehna
Banno ki aankhen kajraari
Banno lage sab se pyaari
Banno pe jaaoon main waari waari

Riddhima was watching her friends nd other cousins performing... She was smiling heartily .. Some time elbowing her di a lill which made her di blush nd seeing her Di blush she sometime poked her cheek playfully nd laughed heartily.. All she dint know was her each nd every movement was captured by a pair of blue eyes causing him smile at her cute antics... Riddhima was settling her di's mang tika properly wen she heard a male voice nd she looked at d source...

Ho ho, oh oh, ho oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Banno ki saheli resham ki dori

As soon as Riddhima saw d source of d voice she looked away blushing... That made Armaan smile nd he continued singing...

Chhup chhupke sharmaaye dekhe chori chori

Riddhima again looked at his face... God!! she was looking like an angel with that hint of Pink on her cheeks... Poor Armaan... :D

Yeh maane ya na maane main to ispe mar gaya
Yeh ladki haai allah, haai haai re allah

Armaan waved his hand making a pose of "SALAM" while singing nd winked at her breaking her trance as she was lost in him nd undoubtedly he sensed dat... now riddhi was highly embarased.. she was turning pink to red nd to hide her shyness 4m him she got up 4m her seat nd walked playfully with the music nd joined d performance...

Babul ki galiyaan na chhadke jaana
Paagal deewana isko samjhaana

Riddhi pushed Armaan playfully nd he fell on his frnd standing beside...

Dekho ji dekho yeh to mere peechhe pad gaya
Yeh ladka haai allah, haai haai re allah

She pointed 2 Armaan nd singing those lines laughed aloud... Muski nd other gals joined Riddhi nd dancing 2gether... Armaan's frnd gave him a push indicating gals as they had 2 beat them.. Yup, once again they started their gals v/s boys motto in the performance too although dey had decided 2 perform 2gether but how could Tom n Jerry be frnz.. eh?? :P :P

But Armaan dint pay any attention.. he came very close to ridzy singing nd dancing holding her shoulder 4m both sides...

Lab kahe na kahe, bolti hai nazar
Pyaar nahin chhupta yaar chhupaane se

Now how could riddhi answer when he was touching her... She ran playfully 2 Muski freeing herself 4m his hold nd sang...

Haan, roop ghoonghat mein ho to suhaana lage
Baat nahin banti yaar bataane se

& both hi-5ed nd muski poked her tounge to boys...

Yeh dil ki baatein dil hi jaane ya jaane khuda
Yeh ladki haai allah, haai haai re allah

Armaan put his hand on one of his mate's shoulder nd sang looking straight 2 riddhima but she looked away..

Yeh ladka haai allah, haai haai re allah
Sajna
Maangne se kabhi haath milta nahin
Jodiyaan bante hai pehle se sab ki

Riddhima held Anji's hand nd danced nd then indicated 2 her di nd jeeju while singing d last line... Armaan smiled at this.

Ho, leke baaraat ghar tere aaoonga main
Meri nahin yeh to marzi hai rab ki

Armaan went to his brother... holding his hand offered him to join but he refused as its more fun 2 watch dan perform to akash... Armaan agreed nd looked back n saw her smiling nd winked.. God!! she was caught 2nd time by him...

Arre jaa re jaa yeh jhoothi moothi baatein na bana
Yeh ladka haai allah, haai haai re allah

Riddhima sang while dancing .. nd showed him some attitude in order to save her blush...

Banno ki saheli resham ki dori
Chhup chhupke sharmaaye dekhe chori chori

Armaan very well knew d reason behind her fake attitude nd he joined his group.. dancing together...

Babul ki galiyaan na chhadke jaana
Paagal deewana isko samjhaana

Riddhima also joined her gang nd danced 2gether...

Yeh maane ya na maane main to ispe mar gaya
Yeh ladki
Yeh ladki haai allah, haai haai re allah
Yeh ladka haai allah, haai haai re allah
Eh, yeh ladki haai allah, haai haai re allah
Yeh ladka haai allah, haai haai re allah

Their performance ended with rounds of applause... All were happy seeing their children happy nd enjoying...

But some one was very happy nd she is Aashima Mallik, Akash nd Armaan's mother... She turned to dr. shashank standing by her side nd said with wide smile :
"Lagta hain bhai sahab... humare khwaisshh humare bacchee zarrooor pora karenge!!!"
Dr. shashank also smiled nd nodded his head in assurance ...

After performance its time to dinner... All were enjoying their food wen Armaan saw Her Serving His bhai nd bhabi with sweet smile nd forcing dem to eat more... Armaan nd his friends were sitting on diff table juz beside d bride nd groom's...

one frnd of him: "she's cute.. isn't she??
Armaan looked at him... Didn't like some one commenting about HER !! Although he's his frnd but so wat??
another frnd said smilingly: "haan... bahot sweet hain... thik unki spcl laddoo ki tarah!!"
Armaan looked at him at once... "kya?? yeh hain riddhima??? bhazz ki behen????"
They nodded...
Armaan looked back to her... "Toh aap hain Bhai ki Fav Shali shaheeba nd Mom ki Laadli princess... Well.. agar competitor itni sweet ho to mujhe harne se koi problem nahi hain..." He thought mentally nd smiling at his thought he resumed to have his dinner.

Its time to bidaai... Every1 was preparing 4 last moment's ritual when Atul saw Riddhima lost... He went to his best friend..
"Boora lag raha hain??"
Riddhima looked at her best frnd nd hugged him "I'll miss Di a lot , Atul... main kaise rahungi unke bina??"
Atul cupped her face after breaking d hug...
"hey Princess!! dont worry dear... hum sab hain .. na... hum aaj tere sath hi rookenge nd i told muski nd anji 2 stay over at ur place 4 some days so dat u dnt feel lonely much..."
Riddhima smiled seeing his concern.. She thanked God 4 having such sweet nd caring friends... She said.. "I love u" nd hugged him again..
Atul smiled to his best frnd cum lill sis... But he said to tease her: "R u sure, riddhi??"
Riddhima looked at him all confused...
atul grinned nd said: "waise baat kya hain??? maine isse pehle tujhe kissi ladke ke sath itna free nhi dekha!!" nd he pointed his finger side ways..
Riddhima followed his direction nd saw HIM busy with some relatives... She looked away nd blushed...
Atul smiled seeing his best frnd... "Hey.. U're blushing.." nd dat made riddhima melted with shyness.. With gr8 effort she managed:
"ATUUULLL"
Atul laughed a lill nd said : "sorry buttt..."
Ri: "no but... chal tu mere sath... di ki bidaai ka time ho raha hain"
At: "haan chal.. waise tujhe bata doon ye hi Akaash jeeju ke bhai hain.. ARMAAN.. jisse tum sab maza chakha na chahte the!!"
Atul stated simply nd as expected Ridz stopped in her track nd turning 2 him said in shocked expression : "oohhh... to ye hain Jeeju ke bhai!!!"
Atul expected this reaction.. he smiled nd nodded...
Riddhima looked at armaan once again nd thinking wat happened today she smiled again .. "chal.. der ho rahi hain.."
Atul smiled too nd both left...

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PART - 13

~ PRESENT ~

RIDDHIMA'S P.O.V...

Kuch tha humare beech Armaan... kuch to zaroor tha!! Tumhari aankhein jo keh rahi thi usse mere dil ne mehsoos to kiya tha.. aur shayad isiliye pehli baar Atul ke alawa kisi aur ladke ko apne kareeb ane ki izzazat di thi maine... aur bidayi ke waqt jo tumne kaha woh aaj bhi mujhe yaad hain...

~ PAST ~

Riddhima was crying hysterically .. Dr. shashank was also sad seeing his daughter going away 4m him... But he was more upset seeing his princess... he tried 2 console but failed... Riddhima wen finally saw her di nd jeeju's car took a turn nd went out of her view.. she couldn't control anymore nd ran 4m dere...

Riddhima was standing alone in their garden looking at d sky.. she was feeling lonely.. she was very close 2 her di... Neha was not only her di but her friend also nd above all she was nxt 2 her mother... Riddhi did not remember her mother as wen she was of age two, she lost her mother.. 4m then her di played d role of her mother.. she alwz thanked god 4 gifting her such a caring n wonderful sister... he nvr complained god 4 taking her mother away bcz she nvr felt d place of her mother vacant bcz of her di.. but 2day her di left her all alone.. she was happy 4 her di as she knew how much her di luvs akash jeeju but still after bidayi she started suffering 4m dat killing loneliness... she closed her eyes as her eyes were full of tears restricting her views.. but as soon as she reopened her eyes she whispered...

"Aap??"

He was standing juz in 4nt of her... when every 1 was busy or sad in their own way.. Riddhima ran 4m dere but some one dint miss her escape.. that pair of blue eyes which were admiring her every movement happily .. were now showing concern only...

Riddhima tried to look away par HE stopped her...

"aapko aapne aap ko mujhse chupane ki zaroorat nahi hain.. Riddhima... "
she looked at him wth teary eyes. he cleared her tear streams blowing 4m both of her eyes nd again started:
"i know aap ko kaisa mehsoos ho raha hoga... Bhabi aur aap bahot close hain.. na??"
Riddhima juz nodded unable to speak as her throat was chocking due to constant crying.
"pata hain.. aap ladkiyo mein alag hi strength hota hain!! (riddhima stared at him blankly.. he sensed her question nd continued) kaise aap sab aapne parivar ko peeche chod kar ek nayee zindegi ki suruwaat karte hain... naya ghar.. naya humsafar.. par phir bhi purane rishto ko bhulte nhi aur bahot acche se dono families ko sambhalte hain..."

Riddhima smiled a lill... he continued:
"agar bhai ko ya mom ko chodke mujhe jana parta toh... (he widened his eyes, made a O-shape in mouth nd threw his hands in air..."

This time riddhima spoke:
"Thank u ARMAAN!!"

Armaan looked at her.. smiled genuinely.. he knew dat riddhima understood wat he was trying.. he squeezed her palms nd said:
"dont worry riddhima.. hum sab hain .. na!! hum sab bhabi ka poora khayal rakhenge aur jab bhi aapka dil kare aap aa jana bhabi se milne!!"

Ri : "mujhe pata hain armaan... aur mujhe iss baat ki koi chinta nhi hain.. mujhe pata hain jeeju... aunty aur aap di ka bahot aachhe se dhyaan rakhenge par..."

Ar: "par??"

Riddhima sighed nd : "mai bahot choti thi armaan wen i lost my mother... Di is every thing 2 me... kabhi unse door nhi rahi na?? aur aaj jab woh aapni nayee zndegi ki suruwaat kar rahi hain to..."

Armaan squeezed her palms more.

Ri: "main di ke liye bahoot khush hoon armaan... sirf thoda boora lag raha hain.. aaj jab mein late 9t tak lights on rakhungi to koi nhi dantega... bed ke ri8 side mein kaun soyega iss baat pe kissi se ladayee nahi hogi... (closing her eyes) subah koi nahi uthayega taki main college ke liye late na ho jayun...(opening her eyes) aur brk fast mein meri spcl coffee banane ke liye bhi koi..."

Her voice chocked nd her vision was becoming blurred again... Armaan couldn't control any more.. he pulled her in a hug.. 2 soothe her...

"main kaise rahoongi armaan... di ke bina??"

She broke down completely... armaan allowed her 2 cry 4 sum time then detangling her he cupped her face nd said...

"sshhh riddhimaa... aise kaise chalega bataiye?? aise to aap beemar pad jayengi.. bhabi ko kya accha lagega ye jankar??"

Riddhima cleared her eyes like an obedient gal.. Armaan smiled nd extended his arms..

"Friends??"

Riddhima looked surprised..

"hath mila li jiye..Riddhima ji.. main itna boora dost bhi nahi hoon... u know.. mere dost kehte hain ke main bahot accha dost hoon!!"
he said cheekily compementing himself nd he winked.. riddhima smiled nd shook her hand.. wat dey felt 2night definitely proves dat dey will be gr8 frnz..

"aur aaj se jab bhi akela feel ho ya kuch bhi kabhi bhi baat karni ho.. i'm alwaz dere... thik hain dost??"

Ri: "thik hain partner" she said happily... She lost her di i mean not dat lost wala lost par fir bhi shadi ke baad her di cant gve her all her time , na?? but thankfully she got a frnd nd she was sure dere frndshp gonna be a true one!!

~ PRESENT ~

RIDDHIMA'S P.O.V ...

She smiled. U were ri8 armaan.. aap bahot acche dost ho!! par hume uss waqt ye kaha pata tha ki ye khushi kuch seconds mein gham mein badal jayegi... She closed her eyes in pain... Aisa kyun hua humare sath.. akhir iss sabki zaroorat kya thi!! she sighed.

~ PAST ~

Riddhima & Armaan were happy wth their new frndshp.. they were going 2 d entrance as Armaan had to leave now with his friends. Juz then his phone rang. He picked d phone nd

"WHAT????"

~ PRESENT ___ NEHA' s P.O.V ~

Neha was sitting on her bed caressing the photo frame which she brought out of the drawer beside her bed. The fame contained her love's picture.. HER AKASH...

kyun bachaya tumne mujhe.. akashhh?? har pal mar rahi hoon tumhare bina... upar se meri wajah se Armaan ki zindegi bhi kharab ho gayee...

Her eyes were bleeding with tears.. She was feeling suffocated due to immense pain. she caressed her tummy nd said..

Humare baby ke liye kiya na tumne aisa!! par.. Armaan ki to koi kasoor nhi tha , na.. meri wajah se Mummy ji ne usse ye karne ko kaha aur woh mummy ji se aapni jaan se zyada pyaar kar ta tha.. sirf unke kehne se bina koi behas ke ussne tumhari zindegi ko aapna liya.. par akash.. mujhe bahot guilty feel hota hain jab bhi main usse dekhti hoon.. i tried hard 2 keep my promise jo maine mummy ji se kiya tha par...

She gulped d lump formed in her throat .. closed her eyes.. put her head on d bed post.. hugged his picture tightly nd confessed:

na main tumhe bhula paayungi na Armaan mujhe aapni patni maan payega..

She sighed nd opened her eyes nd looked at d picture again...

jo woh kar raha hain woh bhi duty hain aur jo main karne ki kosish kar rahi hoon woh bhi duty hi hain.. pata nahi kabhi humari life normal bhi hogi ya nahi...

~ PAST ____ NEHA' s P.O.V ~

I was crying hugging U (akash) in the car... We were alone as mummy ji told us to go in a separate car so that we could have our time after such hectic rituals nd all.. But wen i saw my princess crying hysterically through the window while waving her good bye, i felt immense pain.. She was juz like my daughter.. ya, it sounded funny, i know.. i was juz 4 years elder to her but after mumma's death it was me who took care of her every need nd now wen she was crying i could not run to her to stop her 4m crying.. I hugged u tightly nd my eyes spoke all i was feeling. U knew how close i was with my princess.. U alwz told me dat it would be very difficult 4 me wen d moment of bidayi will come.. I also knew how correct u were but alwaz ignored the topic as it wrenched my heart.

"Neha..."

U cupped my face.. clearing my tears.. I looked at U nd got the strength seeing the immense love in your eyes.. I relaxed a lill.. my sob lightened as I started seeing our future through ur eyes. I smiled a lill..

"that's like my Neha"

U said nd hugged me side ways nd looked forward but soon shrieked wen our driver gave the horrible news of our life...

"sir.. car ka break kam nahi kar raha hain!!"

"WHAT??" u shouted at our perplexed driver. The news made me shiver.. U looked at me wen u felt me shivering in ur arms... "Kuch nahi hoga.. main hoon na!! main tumhe kuch nahi hone dunga!!" U assured me nd instructed our driver... "aap car chalate rahiye.. nd dnt be nervous.. main phone karta hoon kisi ko for help..." the frightened driver nodded his head timidly nd kept on driving although the more he tried to drive normally, the more he panicked nd drove roughly... "aaram se.." U said again.. I hugged u tightly dreading wat was cuming next.. u took out ur cell 4m ur pocket nd dialed a number...

"ARMAAN... dhyaan se sun.. abhi maa se kuch mat kehna.. u cum soon.. humari car ke break kaam nahi kar raha hain.."

I was so close to u dat i clearly heard Armaan's one word reply..

"WHAT????"

~ PRESENT ___ ARMAAN' s P.O.V ~

I was happy seeing the budding flower between riddima nd me par jab aapka phona aya... tohh bhai... trust me... my heart skipped a beat... i was like HOW THIS CAN BE POSSIBLE state... i was so shocked.. sorry.. shocked was an under statement... i was beyonddd shocked.. i juz shrieked...

WHAT ???

I was so panicked dat my brain stopped working.. i stood still .. rooted at d spot nd dont know kab tak sirf ek statue ki tarah khada rehta agar riddima ki awaz nhi sunta. she was walking along wth me to bid good bye but my tensed face told her dat some thing was wrong with me..

mm... Armaan.. aap thik to hain.. na??

I heard her but still my limbs dint support me to move..

Armaan...

She shook my shoulder nd i jerked to the reality... I dint bother to tell her any thing juz started running like maniac...
She was confused wth my sudden movement but she understood dat sumthing was terribly wrong with me.. She also started running following me although her heavy lahenga dint allow her to speed up her pace.
I was trying to insert the keys in the car but my hands were trembling dreading the fact nd keys were about to fall on ground wen her hands caught it... She never asked anything juz said a line which gave me d courage to handle the situation.

Armaan.. mujhe nhi pata ki baat kya hain par I'm 100% sure ki aap sab sambhal loge..

Her faith on me worked like magic.. i knew her 4m juz a few hours but her words meant every thing to me at that time.. now i wonder why her words affected me soo much.. may be becoz i could not share that news with any one else at that time or may be people says some times a 3rd person clears our doubt very easily, is a true fact.. i still dnt know.. but was she juz a 3rd person to me or more dan dat !!! anyways... i dint had time to think about this dat time.. juz opened d car-gate nd started d engine but b4 i start d car i looked side ways as i felt dat she had the ri8 to know the matter.. after all her di was also there wth bhai.. u were staring at me hopefully .. may be u're wanting me to share wth u but u dint said ... nd i respected ur decision of giving me the privacy... but i had to tell u...

riddhima... bhai ki car ka break kam nahi kar raha hain.. i've to go par jab tak main call nhi karta dnt tell any one.

nd without waiting 4 her reply i started d car nd drove as fast as possible along the way to our house. but b4 taking the turn i juz looked at the rear-view window for the last time.. nd wat i saw wrenched my heart... she was standing still like a statue juz like i was minutes b4.. i knew its gonna be the toughest wait of her life after watching her break down juz becoz of her di's bidayi.. nd now both of us dont know wat destiny has stored... losing bhai made me shiver nd i can understand wat she was feeling thinking about her di...

~ PAST ____ NEHA' s P.O.V ~

U (akash) cut the call nd looked at me...

"sshhh... bhai ata hi hoga..."

U cleared my tears.. i dont know wen my eyes started flowing..

"i cant leave without you .. "

I said but u smiled... "u have to neha.. u have to... for me... for our baby..."
U put ur palm on my tummy.. "baby... aap ghabrana mat.. thik hain?? main aapko aur aapki mumma ko kuch nhi hone dunga!!"

My eyes started flowing fast hearing u... "baby ko uski papa bhi chahiye..."
i said wth choked voice... u looked at me and cupping my face said.. "isn't it better to save two lives than none??... (then taking a pause) promise me neha tum aapna aur baby ka poora dhyaan rakhogi.. khush rahogi aur (closing ur eyes u continued) aur aapni zndegi ki nayee suruwaat karogi.."

I hugged u ti8... ur words pierced my heart like sharp knife... "tumhe kuch nhi hoga akash... i know... tumhe kuch nhi hoga..."

I was hugging u as ti8 as possible nd repeating these words repeatedly wen i heard...

"aap left se drive kijiye nd try to slow down..."

"sir... speed kam nhi ho raha hain..."

"goddd!!! thik hain.. at least try to drive along left side..."

"ji sir.."

"dhyaan se... dnt be nervous.. kuch nhi hoga.." u said once again seeing our panicked driver to tke right side in stead of left..

"sorry sir... maine isse pehle kabhi aisi situation face nhi kiya.. woh asal mein mere papa ji driver hain par aaj woh beemar hain to main aya tha taki unki naukri na chali jayee!!"

"its okk... aap left side se chalaiye.."

he nodded nd u looked at me.. I was terrified... Oh god!! he's a new driver aur aaj hi ye sab hua... all negative vibes started entering my brain... U unlocked the door of my side (left side) but b4 opening it u looked at me...

"u have to jump.. neha... ( i was horrified ) ... armaan ata hi hoga.. he'll take u to the hospital... trust me.. tumhe kuch nhi hoga.. sirf thodi si chot lagegi as the speed can not be reduced.. ( i was staring at u blankly trying to digest wat u were sayin ).. aur agar bhagwan ne chaha to main bhi thik hi rahunga.. (u smiled... god!! were u mad?? how could u smile at dat situation??) "

but b4 i could answer i felt the gushing wind touching my face nd next moment i felt me thrown out of the car carefully... i was numb to think wat was happening... juz heard ur faded voice as the car was driven very fast... "i love you"

I hit the road nd soon my vission started to getting blur.. i was juz staring at the road.. our car was going out of my vision as fast as possible .. wat i dint know at dat moment wass its nt d car but my love who was going out of my life for ever n ever...

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Posted: 12 years ago

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PART - 14

~ PRESENT ---- Armaan's P.O.V ~

I was driving madly.. as fast as possible. I, myself, was saved twice hitting a truck and then a car fortunately. But I was not worried for myself nd hence i didn't deduce the speed of my car. I was just hoping and praying that nothing bad had happened yet. When suddenly I saw something red lying at the side of the road at a visible distance. Reaching there i found it was NEHA BHABI. I was shocked to see her on the road lying unconscious.. I halted my car with a sudden brake nd got down from the car with a jerk. I checked her pulse,
"Thank God she is alive."
But that raised another fear in my heart. WHERE IS BHAI??
I looked here nd there thinking that i would found bhai too but he wasn't there. then where is he?? but i did not have much time to think. I had to take bhabi to hospital & also find bhai. I took bhabi in my arms and placed her in the front seat beside mine nd tied the seat belt. I know i should have lied her in the back seat but that meant i had to drive slow. because if i drove like this, she would have fallen from there. but i can't afford driving slow. I sat back on the driving seat nd started the engine but before i reach to the hospital, i found a huge traffic jam on the way. I had to stop. I checked Bhabi's pulse once again..
"God!! her pulse rate is falling.. But this stupid traffic jam."
I cursed the traffic when suddenly some thing clicked in my mind nd my heart raced. I slide down the glass of the window of my side nd my doubt got cleared. I heard some drivers were discussing that there was a car accident nd the driver died in the spot where as the passenger's condition was very critical. police is investigating the matter although the passenger was taken to the hospital nearby. I still remember that the news stopped my breathe for some time. I got drenched with perspiration although my car's a.c was still on but i was afraid. I knew who the passenger was but still hoped that it wasn't bhai. I know i was selfish. Because if i pray that it's not bhai, that automatically implies that I was hoping of some one else 's accident. I know it wasn't a good thought but I loved bhai so much nd didn't want to lose him. But the weakest string of my hope broke when i heard some more discussions by the drivers. They were sad on the fact that the passenger was a groom nd bride was still missing nd so police was searching for her.They hoped that the bride wasn't dead yet. nd that was it. all my hopes shattered into pieces. i was just wanting one thing then..
"Some one clear this crap traffic jam."
I hit the driving wheel hard in frustration.. ran my hands through my wet hair nd then looked side ways once again. I saw Bhabi's head was bleeding profusely. I didn't notice this before as the injury was hidden by her hair nd due to long time without treatment, it started bleeding more. I took out my hanky from the pocket of my sherwani nd held it there nd prayed to god..
"Plz god.. i don't know whether bhai will survive or not. (my heart was thumping loudly with this thought but i've to stay rational now) but at least let me save bhabi. plz clear this traffic. plz. "
Nd i heard the starting sound of the engines within a few minutes..
"thank u god." I whispered.
keeping the hanky there, i looked forward nd saw the cars in front started moving finally. I also started mine nd drove without any break until i reach SANJEEVANI.

~ PRESENT ----- Riddhima's P.O.V ~

He (armaan) told me that Jeeju's car's brake failed nd left in a hurry. But I still don't know how much time I stood there like a statue nd may be I won't move if Atul didn't come to call me inside. He said later that he called me several times but i didn't respond. How could I respond when i knew the bitter reality nd the terrible future !! He told me that he sensed that some thing was wrong with me nd on asking that i just ran past him. I still didn't remember that he came to call me. All I remember that I rushed to my room nd locking myself in the bathroom, switching on the tap, I cried uncontrollably .. I was so distracted with the news that what brought me out of that statue-mode, just skipped my mind. I was crying hysterically dreading the fact. nd soon I heard atul calling my name from the outside of the wash room. I know he was tensed as I never ignored him. nd he also knew me too well, he knew that there must be some thing big that disturbed me so much. I , too, wanted to come outside nd hug him tight nd cry on his shoulder. He was my support in all ups n down, I needed him then but Armaan's words came to my mind :
"riddhima... bhai ki car ka break kam nahi kar raha hain.. i've to go par jab tak main call nhi karta dnt tell any one."
Yes. armaan was right too. Let them smile a little longer nd also make me sure if Armaan was successful in saving them or not. I washed my face repeatedly so that Atul couldn't guess that I was crying but I sighed seeing my blood shot red eyes. Without having any choice, I came outside.
"Riddhi??"
He saw my pale face nd my red, puffy eyes.
"Riddhi?? tu ro rahi thi?? kya hua...??"
But before I broke down completely, I heard my phone ringing. I rushed to pick the call, leaving a confused atul behind. I picked up my cell in my hand nd saw the screen flasing..

ARMAAN CALLING...

My hand started shaking .. I juz stared at the screen fearing of receiving the call.. I was afraid.. afraid of talking to HIM. because, don't know why, but i had a strong feeling that some thing will definitely go wrong. I was blankly staring at the screen when i heard Atul's concerned voice from behind..

"Riddhi... call disconnect ho jayega.."

nd it truly got disconnected. I looked back at atul.. nd seeing my face he came quickly to give me support as i was trembling so much that it became impossible for me to keep on standing.

ARMAAN 'S P.O.V...

I admitted bhabi nd she was taken to icu for complete check up... But i was more concerned about bhai.. When i asked at the reception, i was informed that he was taken for surgery.. I don't know why but i was not sure about the success of the surgery.. from heart, i wanted it to be a successful surgery but being a doctor, myself, i knew the probability of bhai's survival was very minor... I sat on the chair outside the OT ,alone. the loneliness was killing me. i juz wanted a shoulder on which i could put my head as it was thumping so badly that it seemed really heavy. yes.. i badly needed a support. but whom should i call !! I didn't have the courage to inform mom.. then it clicked my mind, i took out my phone nd called HER. it goes on ringing..
God... Riddhima!! phone uthao plzz..
but the call disconnected.
Aab main kya karoon???

RIDDHIMA 'S P.O.V...

"riddhi?? u ok??"

"aa.. atulll.."

"kya baat hain riddhi?? u know na.. that u can share anything with me??" (I nodded my head positively) .. "toh bata .. na.. kya hua hain?? i can't see u like this." He was truly worried 4 me.

"atul... woh.. woh... "

"haan.. riddhi.. woh kya??"

I closed my eyes, placed one palm on my irratic heart nd said in a go...
"di aur jeeju ke car ka break fail ho gaya hain... jeeju ne armaan ko call kiya tha, woh gaya hain unki madat karne... aur abhi jo call aya tha woh armaan ka hi tha... par.. par..."

I broke down completely, crying hysterically.. I was controlling myself from a long time but this pressure was breaking my strength gradually resulting my break down. Atul, who was stunned himself, hearing the news, hugged me tightly. i know he too started shedding silent tears but he knew his best friend's mental condition very well, so he tried to soothe me..

"kuch nahi hoga riddhi.. sab thik ho jayega.. i know.. don't worry.. bhagwanji hain, na!!"

I broke the hug nd stared at him hopefully..

"par mujhe bahot dar lag raha hain atul"

I confessed my insecurity but before he could say anything my phone started ringing again.. we, both looked at my cell, it was Armaan again..

ARMAAN 'S P.O.V...

"I know woh ghabrai hui hai.. shayad is liye call disconnect ho gaya... koi baat nahi, main fir se try karta hoon"

Thinking this i called HER again..
"plzz riddhima.. pick up.. i really need u..plzz riddhima.."
i was whispering these words again n again.. i still don't know why i felt the need of her with me at that crisis.. I hardly knew her but don't know why i felt a connection with her nd then wen i was hell worried nd tensed i knew its only HER, with whom i could share my pain...

"hello armaan.." she said like a whisper nd my heart pained.. her voice was shivering.. that proved that she cried a lot... i juz wanted to soothe her but i had to tell her the truth..

"ar... maan??" her voice was impatient.. i knew she was worried for her di n jeeju.. i closed my eyes nd choosing proper words said carefully...

"riddhima... woh... bhabi ko icu mein le gaye hain for check up... aur .. mm.. bhai.. woh actually bhai ki surgery chal rahi hain... (i paused for her response but i got none).. aa... woh.. ri.. rid.. ridhima.. mm.. kya aap mom aur baki sab ko bata dengi..." i was hesitant to request her for this. i knew how hard task it was. nd it was really selfish of me to ask her for such a favor. i felt guilty bt she agreed without any argument.

"ji "

"mmm.. riddhima.. kya aap yahan abhi aa sakti hain?? woh.. actually..."

"i'm coming armaan... i'm coming"

RIDDHIMA 'S P.O.V...

He asked me to go to hospital as soon as possible nd don't know why i agreed at once. i was in pain too but his hesitation told me his situation.. he badly needed a support.. or may be he needed ME.. but i'm not sure whether it was the truth or i felt that he needed me but i told atul every thing nd also told him to inform both papa nd ashima aunty nd bring them carefully at sanjeevani nd i left from there hurriedly for the hospital.

My driver parked the car nd i got down from my car in a jiffy, rushed towards the reception nd getting the direction ran towards OT... But i was shocked wen i didn't find him there, i looked at the OT light nd saw it switched off.. That meant jeeju's operation was done.
"but what was the result?? is he out of danger or...??"
my heart was beating fast. I felt my throat drying.. i looked here n there in tension nd decided to go n ask a doctor.. but wait.. didn't i see HIM at a distance... I turned to that direction nd saw some one sitting solemnly, burring his head in his palms, on the furthest bench of that floor.. i started walking slowly towards him.. nd yes, i was right, it was HIM. i stood in front of him nd said softly..

Armaan??

He looked at me, recognizing my voice nd my heart skipped a beat seeing his blood shot red eyes.. he didn't say anything, juz held me tightly around my waist nd started crying hysterically.. I felt helpless.. i was sure some thing bad had surely happened. i ran my fingers in his hair to calm him down nd also waited impatiently to say him about the happenings. but he juz tightened his grip nd cried.. I, too hugged his head tenderly feeling his pain.. actually we were travelling in the same boat sailing in the river of pain.. nd for this reason, we could feel each other's pain best nd that's why we needed each other most. unknowingly, i too started crying hugging him more.. i still didn't remember how long we stayed like that.. but after some time he whispered, still hugging me...

"riddima... bhai..."

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Posted: 12 years ago

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PART - 15

~ PRESENT ---- Riddhima's P.O.V ~

Armaan??

He looked at me, recognizing my voice nd my heart skipped a beat seeing his blood shot red eyes.. he didn't say anything, juz held me tightly around my waist nd started crying hysterically.. I felt helpless.. i was sure some thing bad had surely happened. i ran my fingers in his hair to calm him down nd also waited impatiently to say him about the happenings. but he juz tightened his grip nd cried.. I, too hugged his head tenderly feeling his pain.. actually we were travelling in the same boat sailing in the river of pain.. nd for this reason, we could feel each other's pain best nd that's why we needed each other most. unknowingly, i too started crying hugging him more.. i still didn't remember how long we stayed like that.. but after some time he whispered, still hugging me...

"riddima... bhai..."

My breathe got stuck in my throat.. "jeeju??? oh my god.. aab main di ko kaisey sambhalungi??" my thoughts shivered me nd i slowly asked him as i knew he was completely broken...

"kya hua jeeju ko armaan??

He finally broke the hug nd detangling himself he looked at my face.. god!! i never imagined in my worst nightmare that i would see him like this.. I just saw him a few hours ago, during the wedding, a complete happy, fun loving, full of life person.. who was the mischievous team leader of their group, who had brilliant naughty ideas to beat girls in their own game, who was an awesome singer nd could dance well too.. altogether i found him that type of a person who can make anyone happy... but now!!! who will believe that its the same armaan?? i was feeling immense pain seeing his condition.. his whole hair was ruffled.. his eyes were red nd puffy due to constant crying.. his cheeks were showing the path of his tear - flow.. his face was pale, on his sherwani there was dark spots of blood.. his hand too had traces of blood.. altogether he was completely messed up nd was looking xtremely weak nd pained... I didn't get courage to ask him further. He, too, juz kept on looking at me, i knew he was wanting to say something but his voice was betraying him.. He tried to convey his words through his eyes nd his pain cleared my confusion.. "that means jeeju??" i thought. but before i face di, i had one more hard task in front.. i had to make him normal. I sat there on my knees in front of him.. nd hold his hands tightly.. he lowered his gaze at our entwined hands..

"aap agar khud aisey toot jaaoge to hum sabko.. khas kar ke ashima aunty ko.. kaun sambhalega??"
i tried to infuse sense within him so that he could come out of the trauma...

"he .. he was my.. best frnd.. "
he said stammering... it was really difficult to soothe him..

"sirf bhai nahi the woh mere... my guide, my frnd, my support... hum jagda karte the, fights karte the, par ek dusre ke beena reh bhi nahi pate the... main kaisey..."
he broke down again.. I raised myself nd hugged him..

"sshh.. armaan.."

"bhai left us, riddhima.. he left us.. main mom ko kaisey batayunga yeh.."
He cried nd i too started crying again.. but this time lill louder.. i couldn't able to check my voice any more.. he heard my sob nd breaking the hug looked at me.

"i m sorry"
he whispered nd i looked at him confusedly ... he cupped my tear striken face with his palms nd said...
"main bahot boora hoon.. na?? (it made me more confused).. sirf aapna dard hi share kiye jaa raha hoon.. ye bhi nahi socha jissey share kar raha hoon ussne bhi to bahot kuch khoya hain.. dard mein to woh bhi hain..."
nd he said those words so honestly nd so deeply that this time i broke down hugging him tightly.. 1st time in my life i so believed a man except papa n atul that he could be my support.. i, myself, was worried for di... nd hugging him i asked him the question which was haunting me from a long time...
"armaan... hum di ko kaisey batayenge??"
my voice choked nd heart beat raced thinking the scenario wen we tell this to di n ashima aunty...
"we have to..riddhima.. we have to.."
it seemed to me that he was saying to himself than me...
"nd we'll face together.."
i assured him... i knew this was wat he needed, a support... actually not he, both of us needed a support badly nd thankfully we got that support in each other..

~ PRESENT ---- Armaan's P.O.V ~

I still don't know why i brought myself so to closer to you (riddhima).
(sighing) actually this isn't the truth.. i know why i want u to be my side.. (he stared at the sky painfully) because ur very 1st glimpse stole my heart... yess.. i fell for u wen i saw u 4 the 1st time.. but.. destiny had planned some thing bitter... all of our lives changed.. we didn't get that person whom we love, rather we got stuck to someone other for the sake of the situation... (he ran his hands through his hair) What was the need of that accident?? why god does this accidents?? it does nothing except ruining many lives... (he sighed in frustration) ..if i can reverse time, i will definitely erase that time.. no accident.. means bhai would have been alive nd would have been happy with his family... na neha ko compromise karna padta aur nahi mujhe uss insaan ko khona padta jissey main pyaar karta hoon... par aab is sabka koi matlab nahi hain.. i'm neha's husband now nd ur jeeju.. (he put his head on the windoe door) ..nd i know my limit.. i know how to control my feelings... but i'm thankful to god that at least we r best frnz now.. i cannot imagine my life without you.. because its only u, with whom i can be myself, i need not to hide my pain.. actually.. i couldn't hide.. tum humesha pakad jo leti ho!! (he finally smiled a lill remembering how his GF alwaz catch him wen he was lying nd kept on insisting him until he opens up).. tum bahot acchi ho riddhima.. i hope u'll get whom u'll love.. (he prayed to the stars).. nd i will be with u always... as ur best friend... (he smiled vaguely).

...

Armaan was lost in his thoughts wen suddenly he heard a shriek..

"AKASH..."

and juz after the shriek he heard the sound of breaking glasses... "Neha" ... he whispered all tensed nd ran to her room as fast as possible.

Armaan entered the room nd asked worriedly "neha.. u ok??" but the room was dark, so he couldn't see the glass pieces on the floor nd it stuck in his right foot.. "zzz.. aauch" he groaned. and as soon as neha heard him groaning she switched on the light nd tried to go near him to check but he stopped.. "don't.. (he stopped her raising his hand) ..tumhe kaanch (glass) lag jayegi.." She stopped mid way nd returned her feet back on the bed but she used the other side of the bed nd getting down from there she went near him... "aap thik to hain, na??" she tried to bend down nd check his feet but he stopped her again holding her by shoulder.. "mm.. i'm fine, neha.. bass thodi si kaanch chubh gayee hain.. par tum jhuko mat.." she looked at him with utter respect.. yes!! respect.. that's wat she felt for him .. nd armaan?? well.. he felt huge responsibility towards her nd was performing that with gr8 devotion.. Neha supported him nd made him sit on the couch in her room.. she too sat beside him on that couch nd bringing his wounded leg over her lap she slowly opened the drawer of the side table for the first aid box.. she took out the glass pieces carefully nd gently from his foot so that it won't hurt him much.. nd this time armaan didn't groan.. She cleared the blood nd bandaged his foot.. Armaan didn't able to stop her doing that as he was very busy examining the scenario.. wen Neha was doing the bandage, he was staring at the shattered pieces to know wat had been broken nd the sight made him lost in some thoughts again.. it was a photo frame containing Akash bhai's pic.. He clearly understood the situation.. Although he thought neha was asleep but she wasn't.. she was caressing bhai's pic like she did wenever she was alone nd may be this time by mistake the frame fell from her hand.. He knew Neha never mentioned that she kept bhai's pic in the drawer neither she took out the pic in his presence. nd he knew the reason as well.. she didn't want to hurt him.. nd he respect neha for caring every one's feeling this much.. But he saw the pic in the drawer one day wen he was keeping her medicines there nd after that day he also saw her caressing the pic with teary eyes many times.. He sighed thinking their losses.. but soon his thoughts broke hearing neha's soft words.. "ho gaya bandage.. juz walk as less as possible for sometime." He looked back at her, then the bandage nd again to her... She , too, was performing her share of responsibilities too well.. He wanted to thank her but stopped seeing her face. Her eyes were lill red nd puffy proving that she was crying.. Her face was pale showing her agony nd she was trying hard not to meet his eyes.. He sighed again.. How their lives got entangled ruining their happiness.. why life is so complicated!! On the other hand, Neha was having tough time to control her tears.. She was crying over her fate.. She was crying for her love but now Armaan's wound juz added fuel to her guilt.. She juz wanted to run away but alas!! she wasn't allowed.. She has two responsibilities.. Armaan,her husband nd her baby,her life,her only reason to breathe... Her mother-in-law gave her armaan's responsibility nd she will take care of him as good as she can till her last breathe... Both were sitting on the couch in complete silence... Finally neha broke the killing silence nd whispered.. "bahot raat ho gayye hain armaan.. better we should go to sleep now.." nd she got up from there nd tried to walk towards her bed but armaan caught her hand.. "u ok??" he asked so honestly, so deeply, so warmly that she couldn't help but turned towards him.. She said nothing but her eyes started to flow showing her pain.. He stood up nd as soon as he put his weight on his wounded feet he closed his eyes in pain for a couple of seconds nd then said.. "bhai ki yaad aa rahi hain..na??" Neha couldn't control more nd hugged him softly.. she was badly in need of a shoulder to cry.. she was craving for a support.. she wanted to open up, she wanted to let her pain flow.. but she didn't get anyone.. nd so, now wen armaan asked him in a very caring way, she got that support nd putting her head on his chest she started crying her heart out.. Armaan, too , hugged her softly nd let her cry.. He knew how badly she needed this... her tears was wetting his t-shirt but he didn't stop her.. juz kept his hand over her head softly but in a protected way nd promised himself to be their (neha n her baby) support in all ups n downs.. Soon her sob lessened nd he made her walk to her bed carefully nd made her sit there also.. he handed a glass of water to her nd she drank some obediently.. smiling a lill, he made her lie on the bed nd covering her with duvet, sat beside her bringing a chair nd kept on stroking her hair affectionately.. She looked at his eyes with utmost respect.. in return he smiled nd "aab so jao.. aaj ke liye kafi tang kar liya tumne gudiya (baby) ko.. " he said to lighten the atmosphere nd she gave him a small smile.. he closed her eyes with his palms.. "let my gudiya sleep, neha.. " he said warmly nd neha smiled honestly closing her eyes.. yes!! her baby will not be deprived of father's love.. she knew that armaan will surely be a very good nd caring father for her baby nd she was thankful to god for that... Soon Neha was fast asleep .. nd sensing that armaan got up from there, cleared the glass pieces slowly so that it won't make noise.. nd then came back to his studies. he lied down on the rocking chair nd closed his eyes...

~ PAST ~

Armaan nd Riddhima were sitting solemnly on the bench .. Riddhima's head was on his shoulder nd his head was over hers.. They were neither uttering any word nor crying.. They were juz sitting like statues exhausted by continuous crying, lost in their thoughts. their hands were entangled with each others, nd they were staring at the floor blankly, wen suddenly they heard Atul's voice.. "woh rahi riddhi" nd both came back to the reality.. Both looked at the source nd saw atul was cuming with Armaan's mom ashima ji, Dr. shashank, bui, anjali and muski.. Riddhima tighten her grip over armaan's hand seeing their parents.. How will they disclose the truth!! Armaan felt her clasping his hand tightly nd looked at her.. She was frightened.. Afraid of their reaction.. how will their parents react after listening to this bitter truth, juz tensed her more.. armaan saw the fear in her eyes nd put his other hand on hers in a reassuring way.. She looked at him at once nd he nodded his head indicating her not to be panicked.. They all came to AR with hopeful eyes nd Aashima ji asked.. "armaan.. riddhu?? sab.. (her voice trembled).. sab thik hain, na??" she looked at both of them hopefully.. AR got up nd stared at her with nervous eyes.. "kya hua, riddhi?? neha aur akakh beta thik to hain .. na??" bui asked this time... "oh.. mm.. buii..." but before she could say further a nurse came running to AR nd said.. "aap log plz.. ICU mein aaiyee.. doctor aap dono se baat karna chahti hain.."
"wat happened nurse?? sab thik hain, na?? bhabi..." Armaan asked with fearful voice..
"plz come with me.." She said.. nd all followed her.

"keerti bhabi??" Riddhima shouted slowly wen she saw the attending doctor of her di coming out of tha ICU nd hugged her tight.. "aap kab ayee??" She was happy to see her at this moment.. "bas abhi thodi der pehle.." Riddhima broke the hug nd holding her hands, asked in a shaky voice.. "bhabi... di??" Dr. Keerti pressed her hand nd looked at dr. Shashank.. "khabrane ki koi baat nahi hai.. uncle.. filhaal toh hosh nahi aya hain neha ko.. par humne sare tests kar liye hain.. MAA AUR BACCHA DONO THIK HAIN..!!!" nd as soon as all heard her, Dr. shashank shouted in astonishment.. "what??"
Armaan was also confused.. "bacchha??"
Riddhima was so shocked that she withdrew her hands from her bhabi's in surprise..
Atul : "iska matlab di...
Muski : ... pregnant hain!!" muskaan completed atul's statement nd both exchanged surprised glances.

All were shocked hearing the news.. or better to say, shock was an under statement...

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Posted: 12 years ago

#17

PART - 16

~ PAST ~

Ashima ji handled the situation.. "dr.. kya hum neha se mil sakte hain??"
ke : "see is unconscious maam.. but u all can meet wen she gains senses"
she nodded bt then she asked the dreaded question.. "aur akash?? woh kahan hain??"
Dr. keerti looked at riddhima.. actually dr. keerti was Riddhima's elder cousin Dr. Shubhankar's wife.. But they didn't able to attend the wedding as they went for a conference in delhi nd wen they landed to mumbai airport, dr. keerti got an emergency call nd being a great doctor she came to sanjeevani directly from there.. She knew today was neha's wedding with akash.. She met akash too.. nd wen all asked about him, she didn't understand if she should tell or let riddhi tell them in her way nd thats why she looked at riddhima with questioning eyes.. Riddhima looked at her nervously nd then turning to her Ashima aunty, she started stammering..
"aun.. ty... woh... jeejuhh.. actually.. jab armaan di ko leke hospital ayein toh jeeju ka operation chal raha tha.."
she paused nd saw ashima ji trembling.. Armaan quickly went near his mother to give her support... "mom.."
but she kept on looking at riddhima with hopeful eyes.. Riddhima came near her nd held her hands within hers softly.. she lowered her eyes but didn't get courage to utter anything.. her eyes started flowing.. Ashima ji felt her hands getting wet nd looking at her hands, she saw tear drops on it.. she panicked but whispered..
"akash kahan hain, riddhu??"
She lost control nd started crying hard.. Atul came quickly nd hugged her side ways.. muski n anjali too came near her.. Dr. shashank got frightened seeing his daughter nd guessing the news, he took the support of the wall beside him to stop him from falling down.. bui saw her brother nd quickly ran towards him along with dr. keerti.
Atul : "riddhi?? kya hua.. tu bol kyun nahi rahi?? kahan hain jeeju??"
riddhima juz kept on crying fearing to answer wen they heard armaan's slow voice..
"bhai is no more.."
All froze in their tracks ... "what??" anjali shouted nd looked at riddhima for confirmation.. nd saw her hugging atul tight nd crying hysterically.. on the other hand, Dr. shashank who guessed the news closed his eyes painfully.. But above all some one was greatly affected...
"mom"
armaan shouted as he felt his mother collapsing in his arms.. "mom.." he shouted again nd patted his mom's cheeks slowly to make her conscious.. all ran towards armaan.. Dr. keerti checked her pulse, heart beat nd eyes...
"bring her to ICU 2.. fast.. its a heart attack.."
armaan stared at her shocked.. "heart attack??"
"fast.. plzz" dr. keerti ordered nd Armaan carried his mom in the ICU..

"doctor??" armaan asked Dr. shubhankar, the heart specialist of sanjeevani who was called to come to sanjeevani for this emergency.. Almost an hour has passed, armaan saw through the glass window on the door that dr. shubhankar nd his team were trying hard to save his mom but none gave any news.. finally the dr. came out from the ICU..
"Armaan.. u, urself are a doctor.. please calm down" he assured.
Ar : "she's my mother, dr. shubankar.. i've already lost bhai, i can't afford losing her.."
Shu : "she's a heart patient, u know that, right??"
he asked placing his one hand on his shoulder warmly.. Armaan juz nodded..
Shu : "its her 2nd attack nd.."
Ar : "and????? " his heart stopped for that moment.. he saw dr. shubhankar hesitating.. "and??" he demanded for an answer...
Shu : "i'm afraid that we can't save her..."
Armaan trembled nd took a step backwards.. "nohhh.. that.. that's not possible.." he kept on stepping back nd was about to hit the glass table behind him wen Riddhima came quickly nd stopped him mid way.. She saw Armaan talking to her bhai but didn't able to hear them as she was near ICU 1 for her di with her papa nd all other were with armaan near ICU 2... but wen she saw him going to hit the glass table she ran quickly to protect him.. Armaan looked at the person who stopped him nd seeing Riddhima he hugged her tightly.. Riddhima backed off as he put his all weight on her nd riddhima being a delicate girl, was having difficulty to carry his load.. She put her all strength to support him nd hugged him gently.. but his condition tensed her very much nd she looked at her bhai at once questioning him through her eyes.. Dr. shubhankar nodded his head negatively nd seeing this she tighten the hug feeling Armaan's condition.
Shu : "we r trying riddhi.. but she's not responding to our treatment"
Armaan tighten his grip around riddhima closing his eyes.. He was hugging her so tight that it was hurting her but knowing his condition, she didn't protest but asked..
"but bhai.. we can't lose hope.. right??"
Shu : "we are trying riddhi.. par tu bhi dr. bannewali hain.. try to understand.. she is a heart patient nd its her 2nd attack.. if she responds, then we can save her.. juz pray that she will respond as soon as possible.. (he paused nd placing his hand on armaan's shoulder once again).. i'll suggest u should meet her now.."
But armaan juz nodded his head negatively, crunching riddhima more in his arms.. Dr. shubankar told riddhima to make him understand through his eyes nd she nodded positively.. Dr. shubhankar again entered the ICU for monitoring Ashima ji leaving armaan alone with riddhima.
Ri : "armaan??"
she asked softly, caressing his head but he replied stubbornly..
"no riddhima.. i won't go.. i know mom ko kuch nahi hoga.. she can't leave me.. (then breaking the hug, he looked at her eyes hopefully).. kuch nahi hoga na, mom ko??"
Riddhima juz kept on staring at him painfully dreading to answer his question..

~ PRESENT ____ Riddhima's P.O.V ~

Riddhima was staring at the stars painfully, her eyes were blowing by their own.. She was alone nd so, there was no need to hide her tears.. she didn't attempt to wipe the tears off her eyes.. She was juz standing resting her head on the window door, hugging herself tight with her own hands across her chest.. Feeling extremely lonely nd miserable remembering Armaan's condition.. She still could see Armaan's tear-stricken face clearly in front of her eyes wrenching her heart apart..

pata hain armaan.. jab tumne mujhse yeh poocha ke aashima aunty ko kuch hoga ya nahi, i was just wanted to hug u tight.. as tight as possible.. hiding u from this painful world, securing in my arms..

She gulped some air as she was becoming out of breathe remembering that day..

Tumaherey aansoon mujhe bahot dard deti hain, armaan.. (She sighed) .. u've no idea how much it hurts me...

~ PAST ~

Ri : "armaan??"
she asked softly, caressing his head but he replied stubbornly..
"no riddhima.. i won't go.. i know mom ko kuch nahi hoga.. she can't leave me.. (then breaking the hug, he looked at her eyes hopefully).. kuch nahi hoga na, mom ko??"
Riddhima juz kept on staring at him painfully dreading to answer his question..
Ar : "Bolo na riddhima.. nahi hoga na kuch mom ko??"
Riddhima saw how broken he was nd decided to handle the situation carefully.. She took armaan's right hand in hers nd holding it gently she started..
"Armaahhn.. "
she pronounced his name very softly yet very painfully ..
"armaan.. hum sab yehi chahte hain ke Aashima aunty to kuch na ho.. kyunki hum sab unse bahot pyaar karte hain.. (then directly looking at his eyes).. khas kar ke tum, armaan..(he listened to her carefully)..par hum sab yeh bhi jante hain ki situation kitni critical hain.. (Armaan blinked his eyes fearfully) .. par hum ummeed to nahi kho sakte na?? (he again stared at her eyes trying to understand wat she is goying to say.. riddhima sighed nd closed her eyes for some time nd then opening it she said softly nd directly from her heart)... u r a doctor..armaan.. nd i too going to be a doctor very soon.. but before that we r a human being.. aur jab aapno ko dard hota hain to koi bhi dr. nahi rehta.. sab ek aam inshaan ban jate hain.. sari rational thinking kam karna band kar deta hain.. kam karta hain to sirf ek cheez.. out heart.. (she paused nd armaan juz inhaling each n every word of hers.. his eyes started flowing unknowingly.. riddhima freed her right hand from him nd cleared his tear..) aur mera dill yeh keh raha hain ki... bhagwanji humarey sath itna boora nahi kar sakte.. i know we have lost jeeju.. but jo tab hua.. woh aab nahi hoga armaan.. Prayer mein bahot takat hoti hain aur dill se nikli hui dua humesha qubool hoti hain.. (armaan held her hand tightly..) ... tum aandar jaao armaan.. make aunty listen to ur heart.. make her understand how much u need her, i'm sure she will respond.. she lost one son but being a mother its also impossible for her to see her second son in pain.. (armman didn't get any word to state his feeling.. her words gave him strength, hope nd immense faith.. he hugged her tightly in gratitude for handling him this way, for being there this way nd protecting him from being lost in the darkness of pain n loneliness.. riddhima understood his unsaid words nd ran her hand softly on his back nd whispered..) u don't have much time, armaan.. juz go nd made her realize.. she will definitely respond..(armaan broke the hug nd whispered with his cracked voice..) tu..mm.. nahi ayo..gi..?? (in return she juz nodded her head negatively nd said).. tum jao andar.. i've to go somewhere..(armaan didn't say any thing nd entered ICU slowly) "

Armaan closed the door behind him nd looked in front.. the sight in front of his eyes juz shook him vigorously.. He closed his eyes nd riddhima's words came to his subconscious mind again.. no!! i can't break down.. i've to save mom.. he thought n opened his eyes nd then looking above whispered.. "plz help me god..plz" he again looked back at the bed where his mother was lying unconscious.. Soon dr. nd nurses left the room leaving him alone nd he came near the bed, sat on the stool beside.. Took her hand his his gently without hurting his mom nd started painfully..
"momm... (his heart was throbbing loud dreading the future..) .. i know aap mujhe sun sakti ho.. (then paused a lill) .. par agar sun nahi sakti toh bhi its okkey.. i know u can feel ur armaan's touch.. hain na mom?? (he asked hopefully nd looked at aashima ji as if she would answer..) .. mom.. u know na.. aapke alawa mera koi nahi hain.. u know, na.. mom?? (his voice was cracking, eyes were flooding but he had to do this).. i know u loved bhai but.. but u love me too, ri8?? then.. then how could u do this mom.. how?? (his voice was painful nd showed the hinge of betrayal).. u've to come back mom.. i.. i can't live without u.. u've to stayyy.. (still no response nd his heart was beating madly now).. aapke aur bhai ke bina aur koi nahi hain merey pass.. bhai ko to main rok nahi paya par aapko main kahin nahi jane dunga.. (his voice showed firmness) .. i swear on u mom.. agar aap ko kuch ho gaya, i'll finish myself too.. u her me, mom?? i'll kill myself too.. aur aap hi toh kehte ho na main bahot emotional hoon.. so, now its upto you mom.. u want your second son alive or dead?? (he was very confident this time) "

But is any mother who can see her son dying?? I guess no.. nd aashima ji was no different.. as sson as armaan made his mind nd announced his decision to his mother, he felt lill pressure on his thumb nd looked downwards at once.. he saw his mother's finger moved a lill nd not believing his eyes, he looked back to his mom again nd then the ECG machine attached with her heart.. He found the heart beat improving nd panicked in sudden happiness.. He wanted to shout in joy but this sudden phenomenon didn't allow him to display his happiness.. soon he regained his senses nd went outward to call Dr. shubhankar.. He opened the ICU door nd found dr. shubhankar talking to shashank uncle nd atul..
"dr. shubhankar.. woh mom??"
he paused unable to utter the whole sentence in one breathe..
"wat?? dr. armaan move..."
Dr. shubhankar thought negative nd barged into ICU followed by dr. shashank nd atul nd got the happiest shock of that time.. they found aashima ji opening her eyes a lill.. All became happy.
Dr. shu : "thank god.. now she will be saved.."
Armaan was standing at the door supporting the door nd sighed in relief.. his happiness had no barrier.. Atul looked at him nd saw him closing his eyes.. he went to him nd keeping his hand on his shoulder he said..
"armaan??"
Armaan opened his eyes nd found atul smiling through tears .. he too smiled but soon asked..
Ar : "riddhima kahan hain, atul??"
At : "bahar.. ganapati temple mein.."
Ar : "main ussey bata ke ata hoon.."
At : "hmm"
Armaan left ICU to thank the person who gave him the strength to fight against this storm..

Armaan came near the temple nd found her in front of the Ganapati idol closing her eyes, folding her hands , praying in her heart.. He kept on looking at her divine face.. She was so pure, so innocent, so angelic that he couldn't help but admire this angel nd thanked god for sending this fairy in his life.. Its because of her, he was able to face the situation.. he felt extremely fortunate.
He removed his shoes nd entered the temple nd placing his hand on her right shoulder he whispered softly..
"mom has responded riddhima, we won.."
Riddhima opened her eyes as soon as she heard him nd turned to him at once.. He nodded his head positively through his tears nd smiled.. she too smiled nd again looked back at the ganapati idol nd thanked him heartily.. but before they could talk more, Anji came running to her..
"riddhi.. jaldi chal.. di ko hosh aa gaya hain.. aur koi bhi unhe sambhal nahi paa raha hain.. uncle bhi nahi.."
Riddhima turned to anji at once nd without waiting for a minute ran to ICU 1...

Armaan saw her running madly to her di nd he turned to the god to pray..
"plzz god.. plz help her.. jis insaan ki wajah se aaj meri mom merey sath hain.. plz don't hurt her anymore.. i know how much she loves her di.. plz, aab sab kuch normal kar dijiye.. plzz"

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PART - 17

~ PRESENT ----- Armaan's P.O.V ~

Mom ko bacha to liya hum sab ne par kuch bhi pehle jaisa nahi raha.. na mom ki hansi wapas ayee na bhai ki yaad aana kam hua.. dusri taraf neha bhi bilkul chupchap ho gayee thi kyunki shashank papa ne baat karna jo bandh kar diya tha.. waisey unka bhi kasoor nahi tha.. halaat hi aisey ho gayee the ke...

he paused but again started...

sirf tum thi aapney di ke sath.. unkey har zarooorat ka khayal rakhna.. waqt pe dawai dena.. proper meal dena.. taki neha ya gudiya mein se kisi ko bhi koi nukshaan na ho... pata nahi riddhima.. kaisey kar leti thi tum... khud chupchup ke aapni di ko aisey dekh ke roti thi par jab neha aur baki ke sab ke sath hoti thi toh humesha apni shararto se sab kuch normal karne ki koshish karti thi... shayad tum aapna dard mujh se bhi kabhi nahi bant ti agar uss din...

~ PAST ~

Armaan came to riddhima's house as always.. now it was daily routine.. he every day came to meet shashank uncle nd neha to see if they were well or not.. he did so because ashima ji told him to do so nd also he had his own interest.. he wanted to see if SHE was okk or not...

"arrey beta armaan.. aap aa gayee??" bui said smiling lightly opening the door... "sahi waqt pe aye ho beta.. chalo tumharey pasand ki aaloo ke paranthe bane hain.. aao.. nashta kar lo.."

"nahi bua ji.. main nashta karke aya hoon.."

"arrey beta ... aisey kaise.. haan?? ek toh kha lo... mujhe pata hain aapko kitney pasand hain paranthe..."

Armaan agreed finally nd came to dining area..

"gud morning uncle.. how r u now??"

Dr. shashank was busy reading newspaper.. its more than one month now from that horrible day but still nothing was back to normal.. Dr. shashank put the paper aside nd replied..
"gud morning armaan.. main thik hoon as usual.. by the way, wen is ur duty today??"

"from 10 AM uncle.. aaj ek bahot critical surgery hain.."

"don't worry beta.. i'm sure u'll succeed.."

Armaan smiled but soon bua ji came with break fast nd said..

"offo bhaiya.. aap logo ko yeh surgery aur patients ke alawa bhi kuch soojh ta hain kya..??? aur yeh kya hain.. neha aur riddhi aab tak kyun nahi ayee??"

Bua ji asked normally but the mention of neha's name made dr. shashank uncomfortable.. so, trying to change the topic he said..

"haan princess kyun nahi ayee aab tak.. ?? uski fav break fast hain, na!!"

Armaan sensed that nothing changed yet... Still dr. shashank was angry with neha .. how could she be pregnant before marriage was the reason behind his indifference... On the other hand, riddhima requested them to allow her di to stay with them nd ashima ji agreed knowing the situation... from that very moment riddhima was trying to make patch up between her di nd papa but all was in vain nd moreover neha was still in that trauma...

"mm.. uncle, if u don't mind.. main jake riddhima ko bula lata hoon.."

Armaan said nd bua ji nodded in agreement.

Armaan went upstairs nd found one open door 1st.. peeping inside he found Neha was sitting on the bed like a lifeless doll.. he sighed nd moved forward nd found another room but its door was closed.. thinking it would be riddhima's room he tried to knock but it opened on the very 1st knock.. he hesitated but entered finally.. he looked here n there but found none nd wen he was about to leave he heard someone's sob.. He slowly turned nd realized the sound coming from the balcony.. he walked that way nd siding the curtain he found HER crying miserably, trying to check her sob her best, holding the railing tight in her feast..

"ridh..hima??"

he whispered nd she turned hearing the voice.. she blinked few times to clear her vision as tear was restricting her view nd wen she found HIM standing in front of her concerned, she couldn't help but threw herself on him hugging him tight, crying over his shoulder... After that day, both became very good friends.. their journey started with "aap" but now there was only "tum" between them... he hugged her tight securing her in his strong arms nd in return she kept on clinging onto him more n more... He felt immense pain seeing her in this way... the gal who gave him strength, was completely broken then.. wanting a support desperately nd fortunately he came to that point..

"kyun hua yeh sab armaan??? akhir kya zaroraat thi iss sab ki?? sab kuch.. sab kuch ulaajh kar rakh diya.. kuch bhi pehle jaisa nahi raha.. kuch bhi nahi.."

she said with lots of difficulty being out of breathe due to constant crying..

"pata hain armaan.. papa di se baat nahi kar rahe hain.. nahi di kuch bol rahi hain.. i know di ko bahot problem face karni padegi par..."

then breaking the hug she continued...

"mainey bahoot koshish ki armaan.. har paal baas yeh koshish karti hoon ke sab kuch thik ho jayee.. par mujhsey nahi hua armaan.. main har gayyee.."

nd she trembled in his arms as he was holding her by her shoulder, he saved her from falling.. seeing her like this hurt him greatly.. he couldn't see her like this.. it was juz paining him more n more.

"riddhimaaa??"

"nahi dekh paa rahi hoon sabko aisey.. main pagal ho jayungi soch soch ke... main kya karoon armaan?? tum batao na.. kya karoon ke sab tension free ho jayee.. kya karoo ke sabki khoyee hui hansi wapas aa jayee... kuch to rashta hoga, na armaan.. bolo na.. kya karoon main..??"

she kept on asking him repeatedly in frustration.. suddenly all her pain started to explode.. nd she was soo exhausted with this tensed atmosphere nd this sudden out burst that soon she collapsed in his arms..

"rid.. ridhima???"

he panicked nd took her in his armaans.. placing her softly on bed, he checked her pulse...threw some sprinlkes of water on her face nd he relaxed seeing her gaining senses .. due to extreme mental pressure, her b.p fell so much dat she lost conscious for some time.. He hugged her softly seeing her getting around but this time she didn't say any thing..
he got up nd tried to go downstairs wen he heard her feeble voice..

"don't tell anyone.."

He looked at once at her then left.. soon he came back with food for her nd medicine.. she looked at him questioningly..

"mainey kisi se kuch nahi kahan.. bass kahan ke mujhe kuch zaroori baat kari hain.. aur is liye main upar nashta le aya kyunki mujhe sanjeevani bhi jana hain.. aur yeh dawai main car se laya hoon file lane ke bahane ... so, don't worry.."

she nodded.. he sat beside her after making her sit resting her head on d bed post nd started feeding her gently.. she, too didn't protest nd started eating bt shiftd her head from bed rest to his left shoulder... they shared this unsaid bond now.. though they didn't accept their feelings but they felt strongly connected with each other... after making her eat both food nd medicine, he made her lie on the bed nd whispered while stroking her hair softly..

"thodi der so lo riddhima... trust me.. aab jab tum neend se uthogi toh sab kuch thik ho jayega.."

she looked at him blankly..

"u trust me, na??"

she nodded her head positively...

"then.. don't worry... main sab thik kar dunga... bass tum aisey tootna matth.."

she closed her eyes feeling extremely satisfied nd on d other hand, he made his mind nd called his mother..

"mom.. mujhe aapsey kuch zaroori baat karni thi.."

...

"haan mom.. uss barey mein..."

...

"u were ri8 mom.. yehi sahi hain sab ke liye.. mujhe koi problem nahi hain..."

he cut the call nd held the phone on his erratic heart nd closing his eyes he sighed... "shayad humari kahani ka yehi future tha riddhima.."

Riddhima, who was still sleeping on her bed, started coming around from her sleep. She slowly opened her eyes nd felt her head very heavy. She put her right hand on her forehead nd started messaging her forehead slowly. It was then she felt lill noise coming from downstairs. She got up nd sat on her bed keeping her head on the bed post nd slowly took her cell from the side table to check the time.

"11:40 AM??? main itni der tak so rahi thi?? par kisiney uthaya kyun nhi mujhe?? (then remembering the morning incident, she sighed) lagta hain armaan mana kar ke gaya tha bui ko!! (then smiling lill) yeh armaan bhi na.. sach mein, i'm very lucky to have a friend like him.. (she heard bui's joyful voice from a distance nd became lill confused).. arrey achanak aisa kya ho gaya jo bui itni khush hain?? mujhe neeche jana chahiye .. (then coming down from her bed).. but before that i should go for shower.. bahot late ho gaya hain.. warna di lunch nahi karengi jab tak main nahi jayungi.. " (she sighed nd went inside the bath room)

Riddhima got ready nd went downstairs to see the matter nd she became happily surprised to see her papa nd bui talking happily with ashima aunty. Automatically a smile crept over her lips nd she asked with lill astonishment..

"Aunty.. aap?? Iss waqt??"

Ashima ji smiled seeing her laadli beti nd expanded her right hand in front of her. Riddhima caught her hand getting her clue nd coming near her, she sat beside her on the sofa.

"aab tabiyaat kaisi hain aapki, beta??"

Her concerned motherly tone make riddhima smile heartily nd she replied softly..

"i'm feeling much better now aunty.."

"par bachcha hua kya tha?? armaan ne kaha ke aapko bahot headache ho raha hai..is liye he gave u medicine nd suggested to sleep lill more.."
Asked a concerned dr. shashank..

Riddhima smiled at her concerned father nd gently answered..

"kuch nahi papa.. bas aisey hi.. kal raat bahot late soyi thi na... i think it was due to lack of sleep only"

Dr. shashank was satisfied as all knew how busy riddhima stays now-a-days... she was managing both her studies nd her di very efficiently..

Soon bui came nd gave her a glass of juice.. Riddhima sipped some nd asked to them..

"waisey baat kya hain? i mean u all are looking really happy.. wat happened??"

Riddhima asked nd sipped some more juice..

Bui became excited nd sitting on the couch, she said...

"Aashima ji ne toh hum sabki problem hi solve kar di.. tujhe pata hain riddhi... (riddhima looked at her bui nd indicated through her eyes to continue).. armaan ne neha se shaadi karne ke liye 'haan' kar di hain.."

nd as soon as she heard it, the juice chocked in her throat very badly.. nd she started coughing seriously. All panicked seeing their princess.. her eyes welled up due to coughing like this.. Dr. shashank patted her back, ashima ji gave her some water, nd bui patted her head softly to calm her down nd soon her coughing stopped nd all relaxed.

"bachcha.. dhyaan se.."
Riddhima juz nodded her head in 'yes' forcing a small smile on her lips but her eyes were still teary.. but all thought dat it was due to that bad coughing but in reality her eyes became watery due to some other reason.

"ar..maan.. aur.. di ki shadi??" she asked slowly with great difficulty but thanx to that juice effect, she was saved from acting more in front of all. She didn't need to wipe off her tears, neither she needed to check her voice.. that juice helped her truly, otherwise she would have to face more difficulties to pretend being unaffected by armaan nd neha di's marriage.

"haan beta.. (ashima ji started).. agar uss din woh accident na hota toh neha ko yeh sab.. (she paused remembering her son nd then changed the line to control her tears)... par iss bachche ki toh koi fault nahi hain, na!! agar neha ki dubara shadi ho jati hain toh.. (then smiling a lill).. toh koi problem hi nahi rahegi.. na shashank bhai sahab ko sharminda hona padega aur nahi neha ko future mein koi problems face karni padegi.. aur sach kahoon toh main nahi chahti meri grand child mujhse door jaye aur waisey bhi yeh merey akash ki aakhri.. (she again paused but started) .. is liye mainey socha agar neha humarey ghar mein hi phir se dulhan ban ke aye toh?? mainey armaan se baat ki toh ussney pehle mana kar diya tha.. mainey bahot koshish ki samjhane ki par fir socha shayad woh kisi se pyaar karta hain toh... toh i shouldn't force him for this marriage, aisey forced marriage se neha ki problem kam hone ke badle aur baddh jati but thanks to god, pata nahi aaj subah aisa kya ho gaya ke Armaan ne khud mujhe call kar ke kaha ke he is ready for this marriage.."

Ashima ji paused smiling happily nd dr. shashank started..

"sach mein behen ji.. main kaisey aap ka sukhriya ada karoon.. i mean jo aapney aur armaan ne kiya.. truly i've no words.. i'm so grateful to both of you.. aap soch bhi nahi sakti ke kitni badi bojh (burden) hata di hain aapney merey dill se.. thank u soo much.."

"haan .. aur nahi toh kya.. humari beti ki zindegi sawar jayegi.. sach mein, armaan bahot achcha ladka hain.. uski jitni tarif karoon woh kam hain.. aur aap ne toh bilkul neha ki maa ka farz nibhaya hain.. kash har saas aisey sochti toh betiyon ko vida karney mein uskey gharwalo ko kabhi koi chinta hi nahi hoti.."
Bui said thankfully.

"arrey nahi.. aap log plz fir se mujhe sharminda mat kijiye.. (then being very serious suddenly) par kya neha manegi?? I mean wohh abhi tak uss sadmey se bahar nahi aye hain.."
Ashima ji paused and all stopped being extremely tensed nd wen all were emerged in deep thought they heard their savior's soft voice nd all looked at that person hopefully.

"di ko main manayungi.."

Riddhima said softly more to herself than to others nd wen she felt all intent gazes on her, she looked up nd found all were staring at her hopefully. She gulped the lump formed in her throat quickly nd forcing a wide smile she announced..

"don't worry every one.. wen princess is here, not to fear.. main hoon na!! main mana lungi di ko.. chillax folk.."

She said cheekily controlling hard both her voice nd her eyes. nd thanx to her stars, bui agreed at once being very happy.

"arrey haan.. riddhi kahegi aur neha nahi manegi .. yeh toh possible hi nahi hain.. par shadi hogi kab aur kaisey??"

Riddhi felt a hard bang on her heart hearing this but still she has to smile nd she did.

"haan.. woh actually armaan wants court marriage only.. jo bhi hua uske baad ..."
ashima ji said hesitantly but dr. shashank handled the situation..

"of course, main bhi yahi chahta hoon.. this is the best idea.. i've a lawyer friend of mine..main ussey baat kar lunga.. dnt worry, all can be done easily at home also.."

Bui too smiled in acceptance..

"cuse me aunty.. main abhi ayee.." riddhima excused herself smiling lill nd escaped from there. She ran as fast as possible to her room nd locking the door, she collapsed in tears at the gate... She knelt down on the very spot nd started crying hysterically.. She didn't know why but she wasn't happy. she was feeling like losing the most precious thing of her life. She was feeling like someone driving her happiness away from her. She was feeling like being extremely suffocated. But why??

She ran her hands through her hair in frustration nd asked herself..
"why? Why m I feeling like this?? Why m I feeling so sad?? Mujhe toh khush hona chahiye tha naa?? After all main yehi toh chahti thi.. ke kissi bhi tarah sab thik ho jaye.. papa aur di ke beech ki dooriyaan khatam ho jayee, dono families fir se happy ho jayee aur meri neha di ki zindegi me khushiyaan wapas aa jaye.. par aab jab yeh sab kuch ho raha hain toh main khush kyun nahi hoon.. kyun main chahte hue bhi has nahi paa rahi hoon.. kyun meri aankhe nam toh hain par yeh aansoon khushi ke nahi hain.. kyun yeh baat mujhse itni takleef de rahi hain ke armaan ne di se'''.. akhir kyun??"

Her head was paining hard due to all these questions but she couldn't able to find answers of all her queries.. She became highly tired nd putting her head on the door , she closed her eyes.. nd as soon as she closed her eyes, all moments with armaan started coming in her mind. She jerked in fear nd opened her eyes at once'

"oh god!! Kya main Armaan se pyaar kar baithi hoon??!!"

she was shocked with her own thoughts nd to confirm she again closed her eyes.. every word, every smile, every tear in short every moment shared with him is still crystal clear in her mind.. still in such tensed moment she felt her lips curving in soft smile remembering their 1st meeting at di's wedding.. how he saved her from boys team, allowed her to go with akash jeeju's joote, then their dance performance nd every sweet talks during the function.. That evening was the best evening of her life.. after all it was the starting day of their friendship.. FRIENSHIP?? Only friendship?? Is that so or something else??

Then next moment she felt herself so dependent on him thinking how he handled both the families.. how he saved her di.. how he was there every time she tried to make both families happy.. her heart wrenched remembering his break down over akash jeeju's death nd then ashima aunty's critical condition.. she still didn't understand what gave her that much of strength to support armaan at that point.. it was all about him, then she only wanted him to prevent from breaking down, she only wanted him to protect from extreme loneliness, she only wanted him to stay hopeful.. it was all him that she cared then.. her own sorrow seemed less important to her. BUT WHY?? IS THAT ONLY FRIENDSHIP or more dan that??
And finally after remembering what armaan said in the morning while trying to make her sleep, she got all her answers.. She opened her eyes slowly nd said..

"tumne achanak 'haan' meri wajah se ki hain na armaan.. par kyun?? Sirf dosti ke liye ya tum bhi merey liye kuch aur feel karte ho'(then controlling her emotions) I've no right to have these feelings for you now.. mujhe pata hain mujhe kya karna hain.. nd main yehi karungi.. thank u soo much armaan.. thank u soo much.."

She smiled with tears.. "sab love stories complete ho yeh zaroori toh nahi hain, na!! but I promise hum best frnz the, hain aur humesha rahenge.. tumhe jab bhi ek dost ki zarorat hogi, tum humesha mujhe aapney pass paoge armaan.. i promise u dat.. mujhe yakeen hain armaan.. na tum mujhe kabhi aapni feelings mujhe bataoge aur nahi main tumhe kabhi yeh samajh ne ka muka dungi ke main tumhare bare main kya sochti thi.. bass.. tum dono humesha khush rehna.. I know bahot mushkil hain but I'll help u both to live a normal wedded life.."

She prepared her mind nd went inside the wash room to wipe her face.. Then wiping the cold water from her face with the towel, she made her hair proper nd went to talk to her di'

~ PRESENT ~

Riddhima was still staring at the sky standing with the support of the window.. She raised her hand nd slowly wiped her eyes nd smiled vaguely..

"yeh yaadein.. pata nahi kab peecha chodegi humari.. jab bhi yaad aati hain sirf dard hi deti hain aur yeh dil.. pata nhi kyun nahi sunti yeh humari.. jitna bhi samjhao par deemag humesha dil se har hi jata hain.. kyun life itni complicated hain.. akhir kyun??"

Her eyes again welled up but this time she didn't try to wipe it off.. It was almost the end of the night as the sky was getting red.. She sighed thinking how she spent the whole night with the memories of that horrible incident.. She closed her eyes nd prayed in heart..

"I hope yeh subah di aur armaan ki zindegi mein nayee ummeed le aye..I hope unn dono ke beech filhaal ek dosti ka rishta ban jaye taki unhe ek dusre ke sath itni uncomfortable feel na ho..i juz hope.."

On the other hand, Armaan, too, sighed thinking how those memories gifted him another sleepless night.. he came back to his study table nd before he became engrossed in work, he looked at the sky one more time..

"ek aur subah!!"

Nd nodding his head unwillingly, he started his work.. here, in the very next room of his study, another person was lying awake on the bed.. Although armaan mde neha lie on the bed but again that accident scene haunted her as the nightmare like alwaz nd her sleep broke… She was lying facing in the direction of the window nd the start of another morning also made her sigh thinking..

"ek aur subah.. ek aur naya din.. pata nahi kabh sab kuch thik hoga.. pata nahi kab tak hum yuun aapno se hi khush rehne ki acting karte rahenge.. pata nahi humarey kismat mein ek normal life hain bhi ya nahi.."

Nd she closed her eyes trying to sleep one more time.

Edited by --Orchids-- - 12 years ago

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PART - 18

~ One Month Later ~

Armaan handles a glass of fresh fruit juice to neha and indicates her to finish it quickly. Poor neha makes a face. All are torturing her making her eat more n more blackmailing with the name of "gudiya"… specially armaan nd her darling princess. As soon as she sipped for the 1st time the door bell rang. Armaan goes to see the door although he knows who this is. It's Sunday and obviously it's riddhima as they alwaz have a basket ball match on Sundays. Smiling warmly he opens the door welcoming.. "good morning GF" but his smile fades seeing the whole gang. It's not like dat he doesn't like them but SHE is not with them.

"hey jeej" anji says smiling warmly nd side hugging him. He , too, returns his sweet smile.

"kya hua jjiju.. aap hum sab ko dekh ke khush nahi huye??" asks muski in a teasing manner.

Both atul nd anji smile hearing muski. They all knew this already that as soon as armaan finds his best friend missing his mood will fall. And as expected they noticed how his warm smile vanished seeing them ONLY.
Armaan smiles knowing very well that muski is juz pulling his leg.. so, he juz smacked her head lovingly juz like an elder brother nd smiling warmly welcomed all to the dining area.

"hey di.. hw r u??" atul asked hugging neha lightly..

"I'm fine atul.. baitho.. have breakfast, no??" neha said smilingly..

"of course di.. yeh bhi koi kehne ki baat hain.." muski said sitting comfortably on a chair nd serving herself. Then putting the 1st morsel she said closing her eyes… "yumm.."
All smiled seeing her expression.. she is such a food lover!!…

"kya yaar muski.. tu yahan khana khane baith gayee.. we've to go, remember.. ridz nd sid's match??" anji said trying to put some sense in her.

"oh haan.. juz two mins anji.. bas yeh omelette finish kar loon.. I juz love Spanish omelette with extra chese.." nd she stuffed the rest in her mouth quickly.

Armaan who listened to anji became lill confused as well as hurt. Although he cleverly hid his feelings..
"match??"

Atul turned to him hearing him nd he said apologizing … "oh so sorry buddy.. main bilkul bhul gaya.." he put his hand in his shirt's pocket nd taking out a letter, he forwarded dat in front of armaan.. "here.. yeh riddhi ne diya tha, tumhe dene ke liye.."

Armaan at once took the letter nd started reading while others were chit chatting with neha..

...LETTER...

Hey jeej……..

Pehle toh kaan pakad kar chollyyy.. plshhh gussa mat hona.. plshh.. wohh kya hain na.. main apko batana hi bhool gayee.. ke peechle one month se na main sid ko basket ball ki tuition de rahi thi.. u knw sid, no?? sid.. siddhant modi.. our new friend.. woh semener wale din mile the aap uss se.. yaad aya?? Haan wohi.. toh ussey na basket ball khelna nahi ata tha but he wanted to participate in college's sports day.. so, as u knw I'm quite champ in this game.. so.. wen he asked me to teach him , I agreed.. after all he is my frnd.. I should help him, no?? so mainey ussey train kiya.. aab who thoda bahot khel sakta hain but uss pagal ne mujhey.. riddhima gupta ko.. uski teacher ko challenge kiya hain ke now he can beat me!! Imagine jeej.. even u can't win from me alwaz nd he thinks he can beat me.. arrgg.. dat stupid sid.. hw dare he challenge me?? So, I accepted his challenge.. aur aaj na hamari one on one match hain.. so I want you to come with atul, anji n muski… after all u r my good luck charm, na!!! so come super soon.. uss muski ko aur zyada breakfast karne se roko.. nd come soon.. I need u nd di ko mat lana.. she needs rest.. I'm waiting..

-ur GF :)

Armaan read nd re-read the letter.. he was having mixed emotions now.. he is her lucky charm.. wow.. it sounds nice.. nd he smiled reading that.. he chuckled wen riddhima praised herself.. he laughed a lill wen she mentioned about muski having brkfast.. he adored wen she wrote not to bring her di but he was lill disturbed as well.. who is this sid?? How did he get so closer to her? Are they only frnz or more that that?? Is he a nice guy?? Should he deserve riddhima's trust??
He can never think of riddhima going through a heart break.. he knows how it feels.. he is dealing with it every second.. but lill he knew dat it's not only him but she also going through the same critical phase… with lots of question he folded the letter nd put it back in his pocket nd turning to neha he told ridhima's msg. she smiled hearing her princess's instruction nd decided to stay at home. They all left for the match biding neha.

~ at Basket Ball Ground ~

All settled in the gallery nd soon the match started. It was 5-baskets match.. riddhima already did 3 nd poor sid is still running empty handed.. it's not like dat he plays dat bad but he looses his senses wenever riddhima comes closer to him. Her smile, her laughter, her pokes, her winks, her attitude, her move, her every antic was distracting him nd taking him into another world.. he was trying not to behave like a fool but his stupid heart juz driving him dreamy. "and dat's another basket" riddhima jumped in joy making 4th one in one go.. he smiled seeing the sparkles of happiness in her eyes. He juz scratched his scalp ruffling his hair smiling to her child like behaviour.. goshh!! She is soo adorable.. he truly don't want to win now.. actually he never wanted to win.. how can he defeat HER!!! He juz challenged her so dat they can come lill closer.. he went for tuition in spite of knowing BB juz to make their friendship lill more comfortable nd it worked. They are truly good frnz now. Riddhima behaves the same as she behaves wth muski-anji or atul nd he's juz loving it.. he truly love her. But too afraid to open his heart in front of her. "tch.. tch.. tch.. teacher se panga nahi lena chahiye bachcha.." riddhima's wrds brought him back to the reality nd he bowing down his head smiled widely.

The trio smiled seeing them. "sachchi yaar anji.. yeh siddy boy bahot cute hain.. jaan boojh ke haar raha hain, yaar.." muski said smilingly..

"haan muski.. sid bahot achcha ladka hain.. I juz hope wohh himmat karke ridzy ko apney dil ki baat bata de.." said anji.

"par kya tumhe lagta hain ridzy ussey pyaar karti hain??" atul asked doubtful..

"I knw she doesn't but atul she doesn't have any guy as BF also.. toh kya pata wohh man jaye.. waisey bhi they became very good frnz.." anji said indicating the duo who was teasing nd laughing at each other.

"haan yeh bhi sahi hain.." atul agreed.

But wen the trio was happy seeing the love blooming in it's way. Some one wasn't happy. He was lost in his thoughts..

"kya hua jiju?? Aapko aisa nahi lagta kya??" muski asked nd broke armaan's thoughts.

"mm.. guys.. main bas abhi aya.. 5 min.. mujhey hospital ek bahot zaroori case ke liye kuch inform karna tha but dimag se nikal gaya.. u guys njoy.. main bass abhi aya.."

He rushed hurriedly while muski said 'ok' nd resumed their conversation observing the duo..

Atul-muski nd anji were busy with their chitchat when suddenly dey hard noise of bickering. They looked forward in astonishment nd found d rarest scene ever. Riddhima was bickering with sid. Nd poor sid is trying to justify him.

Mu – champ yaar.. yeh achanak ridzy ko kya ho gaya..
An – ri8.. ridz aur jhagda??
At – let's go..
Mu & An – haan.. chalo..

The trio entered the court nd found riddhima shouting at sid crunching her eyes, her nose is lill red in irritation.. as some flick of her hair is disturbing her vision.. her index finger is pointed towards sid.. nd she is shouting saying..

"CHEATER…
How dare u..mr. siddhant modi?? U tried to cheat to win.. aargg.. I m so angry with u now… mujhsey baat karne ki koshish bhi mat karna tum.. samjhey Mr. Modi??"

Muski, anji nd atul exchanged confused glances at each other nd finally atul started .. "chweet heart??"

Riddhima turned towards the source of d voice nd found her besties there..
"see na atul.. iss stupid sid ne merey ear mein air blow kiya taki mein distract ho jayun nd yeh basket kar sake.."

Riddhima complained to her best fnrd pouting like a lill kid.. all smiled seeing their innocent gudiya, including sid.. but soon they controlled their smile nd muski intervened..
"oyee kaan khajura.. tuney cheating ki.. shame on u.."

Anji – exactly.. I nvr thought u will cheat to defeat a gal, sid.. I'm highly disappointed..

Riddzy smiled a lill hearing her besties supporting her.. atul side hugged her in a brotherly way like he alwaz does.. ridzy gve him her cute smile nd turned her face to the prisoner, I mean sid.. who is juz standing like a guilty.. riddhima raised her one eye brow indicating him to clarify nd poor sid gulped seeing riddhima's anger but started anyway..

"mm… wohh guys.. woh actually I dint want to be white washed by a gal.."
Sid paused nd ridz juz made an O shape in her mouth.. she was about to strt cursing sid but sid stated again..
"champ yaar.. at least tu toh samajh.. how can I loss near a girl.. wohh bhi ek bhi basket kiye bina.. iss liyee…"

Sid paused again.. but muski completed.. "is liye tune cheating ki??"

Anji – "so sexist… I nvr expected ds from u , sid.."

Poor sid juz kept on standing there bowing his head.. "sorry…" nd looked at riddhima who was hell irritated now hearing his reason..

At- "ridzy yaar.. chill.. wohh bhi.."
But atul stopped as soon as he received a deadly glare from his best frnd.. "don't.. he was not correct.." atul meekly nodded his head in agreement nd riddhima turned towards sid to curse him further.

When all five were busy among themselves someone was watching them from a corner, standing with the support of a pillar of the BB court…

~ Armaan's P.O.V ~

Arsa ho gaye tumhe iss tarah dekhe hue riddhima.. aaj bahot dino baad mujhey wohh riddhima wapas mili hain jissey mainey bhai aur neha ki shaadi mein dekha tha.. wohh masoom par shaitan riddhima.. gals team ki captain riddhima.. jissey koi hara nhi sakta.. wohh riddhima jo kisi ko bhi usi key game mein hara sakti hain.. woh riddhima jissey dekhte hi main……..

He paused nd sighed deeply…

Aaj tumhari wohh shararat.. wohh hasi wapas dekh ke khush toh hoon main par… par poori tarah khush bhi nhi hoon.. kyunki tumhari iss hasi ki wajah main nahi, koi aur hain.. jhoot nahi kahunga riddhima.. par bahot boora lag raha hain aapney aap ko sid ki jagah na pake.. aapney aapko tumhari shararto mein na paa ke.. tumhari masti mein , tumhari gussey mein khud ko na pa ke.. par yeh toh galat hain,na?? mujhey aisa nhi sochna chahiye ,na?? par kyun?? kyun boora lag raha hain mujhey?? Jabki main yeh humesha kehta hoon ke tumhari khushi se zyada aur kuch imp nahi hain merey liye.. toh kyun?? Kyun aaj tumhari yeh hasi.. tumhari yeh masti bhari aankhey mujhey dard de rahi hain.. itna toh selfish nahi tha main.. toh kyun aaj aapney aap ko tumharey khushi me na pake mujhey boora lag raha hain.. kyun lag raha raha hain ki.. ki tumhey aab meri zaroorat nhi??

He gulped the lump in his throat.. still his gaze was fixed on riddhima only..

Kya sach mein tumhey aab meri zaroorat nhi, riddhima?? Kya sid ne tumhari life mein meri dosti ki jagah le li..

He closed his eyes unable to control his emotion any more..

Nahi jee payunga tumharey dosti ke bina riddhima.. pyaar toh nahi mila .. aab bass yeh dosti hi hain jo merey jeene ki sahara hain.. mar jayunga ghoot ghoot ke agar iss tarah bhi tumhey kho diya toh... plzz mujhsey meri best frnd ko mat chino.. plzz.. tum chahe jitney chaho nayee dost banalo.. par mujhsey meri best frnd ko mat chino.. bas ek tum hi ho jisskey samney main ek khooli kitaab hoon.. ek tum hi ho jo mujhey mujhsey behtar janti hain.. sirf tum riddhima.. sirf tum.. plzz yeh dosti mat thodna…

Armaan was lost in his thought with his closed eyes dat he didn't feel some one calling him softly juz standing in front of him..
"jeej??"

He was lost.. so, she tried again with more concern in her voice..
"armaan??"

Finally he heard HER nd opened his eyes. There she is. His best friend, his riddhima, standing in front of him with lots of care nd concern holding for him. He stood straight nd smiled softly.. then looked over her head nd found the court empty.. his gaze returned to her nd asked softly..
"sab kaha gayee??"

Ri – "ghar.. wohh finals mein zyada tym nhi raha na.."

Ar – "toh tum yaha kya kar rahi ho?? Chalo.. I'll drop u home.."

He tried to cross her not meeting her gaze but she held his hand..
"tumhe pata hain na.. tum chah kar bhi mujhsey kuch nahi chupa sakte.."

Armaan stopped there nd closed his eyes at once.. this is gonna be another toughest time of his life.. how can he think he can escape HER?? She alwaz reads his unsaid emotions… he gently turned towards riddhima nd not able to control his emotion he hugged her tightest..

"ar…" but she stopped wen she felt something wet on her shoulder.. she very well knows wat it is.. she closed her eyes at once but still controlled to hug him back.. her mind was continuously sending warnings to her… to control her feelings.. armaan is not in senses.. he is disturbed now.. but she is in her senses.. she cant hug him back now… he is her jeeju 1st..

But soon she felt more tears from armaan's eyes making her shoulder wet.. she had no option nd hugged him lightly.. nd asked in the most soothing manner..
"armaann??"

But he crunched her more, shutting his eyes tighter… "main bahot boora hoon na riddhima??"

His words did nothing but pierced her heart into million pieces..

"mujhey tumharey liye khush hona chahiye na?? par main khush kyun nahi ho paa raha??"

Riddhima closed her eyes.. trying hard not to cry.. no she can't cry.. she has to handle him.. her two hands were on his back. she juz dug her nails into her flesh to cause pain to herself so dat this physical pain divert her mind.. but alas!! Nothing is working..
Here armaan was saying these two lines again n again hugging her tighter in every passing second.. nd she is juz praying to god.. to give her strength.. finally she broke the hug..
"armaann…"

He looked at her with watery eyes with guilt all over his face.. she cupped his one cheek with her right hand and said softly..
"aao merey sath.."
He didn't say a word but followed her obediently..

Riddhima took him to the gallery of the court, made him sit on one step nd offered some water.. he drank some nd kept the bottle beside. Riddhima, too sat two steps down to him nd holding his hand in hers she said each word softly but with lots of emotion making armaan understand every thing.

"armaan.. 1st of all.. tum boorey nahi ho.. tum bahot bahot bahot achchey ho.."

Armaan looked at her at once.. no she isn't lying.. her eyes are showing the truth.. but he isn't good.. he is selfish.. he looked away from her guiltily..

Riddhima sighed.. "armaan.. bhool kar bhi aisa mat sochna ke main tumhey console karne ke liye jhoot bol rahi hoon.. yeh tumhey bhi pata hain nd mujhey bhi.. ke hum dono chah kar bhi ek dusrey se jhoot nhi keh sakte.. hain na??"

Armaan turned to her finally. Riddhima smiled a lill..
"tum sirf merey best frnd nhi ho armaan.. I respect u a lot.. u r my idol.. aur kabhi bhi merey idol ko galat mat kehna.. main bardasht nhi karungi, okk??"

She said last sentence so cutely dat finally armaan smiled. Riddhima relaxed a lill nd continued..

"armaann.. jaisa tumney aaj feel kiya woh galat nahi hain.. agar main tumharey jagah hoti toh trust me main bhi aisa hi feel karti.. hum insaan hain armaan.. bhagwan nhi.. humarey bhi emotions hain.. aaj achanak se tumhey pata chala ke sid ko main ek month se BB train kar rahi hoon.. fir yeh match.. fir yeh nok-jhok.. (she paused nd exhaled a deep breathe)… kabhi bhool kar bhi yeh mat sochna ke koi tumhari jagah le sakta hain.. u r my best frnd.. nd sirf atul nd tum hi merey best frnd the, ho nd humesha rahoge.. chahe jitni bhi nayee frnz aa jaye, koi bhi tumhari ehmiyat meri life mein badal nhi sakta.. koi bhi nahi.. main bhi nahi.."

Riddhima paused looking at him expectantly nd found him lost in her. On the other hand armaan was juz thanking god for gifting her to him.. best frnd hi sahi.. par riddhima ke bina woh kuch nhi kar pata… kyunki he alwaz lacks wrds wen it comes to express his feelings.. aur riddhima ke sath ussey wrds ki zaroorat hi nhi padhti.. wohh toh uski khamoshi bhi padh leti hain..

"aur armaan.. sid achcha ladka hain.. warna tum hi socho koi jaan boojhkar kyun harega who bhi ek ladki se??"

Armaan looked at her all shocked..

"ohh plzz.. dnt tell me ke tumhey bhi yeh laga ke mujhey yeh ehsaas nhi hain ke who jaan boojhkar har raha tha.."

Armaan nodded his head side ways nd smiled fully… his typical GF…how can he think dat his smart nd witty best frnd dint realize it..

"haan mana main uski teacher hoon but wohh itna bhi kharab student nahi hain jo 5baskets se hi haar jaye.. he was juz being a sweet frnd, I knw.."

Armaan's smile faded at the last line.. Friend?? Only??

Riddhima smiled nd answered his unspoken doubts.. "sirf friend aur kuch nahi.."

He looked at her again with utmost admiration.. boyy!!! He is juz too lucky to hve her in his life..

"aur jab tak merey do best frnd kisi ko approve nhi karengey.. koi bhi merey life mein nhi aa sakta.. (she smiled divinely but then).. u see.. I love my best frnz moreee… (intentionally expanding the word)… aur waisey bhi.. boy frnz toh ate jate rahengey.. but best friends can nvr be replaced.."

She concluded smiling warmly transferring her contagious smile on his lips as well..

"I love u.."
He said… although how true it is but here it is as frnd only.. as he alwaz tease her saying I love u dat too in frnt of every one.. so it's not a big deal..

"I know.. I'm too sweet to resist.." came her cheeky reply..

"really??" he is back to his normal self..

"u bet" she laughed in reflex.

Suddenly it started drizzling nd both showed their most charming smile.. ohh!!! They both love rain soo much… nd playing BB in lill drizzling is one of their most fav to-do s…
Riddhima looked at d sky nd then to armaan expectantly who replied making a face.. "but ur exam??"

Ri – "plz na jeej??"
He smiled nd nodded in yes..

Ri – "thank u sooo muchhh jeej… finally I'll get a chance to play actual BB.. warna sid ke sath toh…… (she paused)….. aur waisey bhi humara scheduled BB match abhi bhi baki hain.. so, let's go.."

She literally dragged armaan to court in excitement nd their Sunday match started.. it's 3 baskets match.. now the score is two each..

Ri – "jeej… plzz na.. let me win.."

Ar – "kyun?? Abhi toh sid ne jaan boojh ke jeetne di.. dil nahi bhara??"

Ri – "tchh jeej.. wohh alag baat hain.. mainey ussey kab kaha game harne ke liye but I can demand any thing to my bst frnd,na?? plsh plsh let me win today.. fir pata nhi nxt match kab khel payenge hum.. exam is juz knocking at the door.. nd i'm quite tired now.."

Ar – "no ways.. earn ur victory swt hrt.."
He winked nd moved wth the ball..

"aarrggg… jeejjj… jeetungi toh main hi.." she too paced her speed nd with lill cheating she made armaan fall on the ground nd she did the 3rd basket without any obstacle..

Ri- "yeayyy.."

Ar- "cheater…"

Ri – "par mainey kya kiya??" she asked innocently.. nd received a look in return..

Ri – "chill na jeej.. main jeetun ya aap kya farak padhta hain??"

She winked back nd laughing madly both went for their car… true!! koi bhi jeetein dat dusn't matter.. dey dont play match on every sunday to win.. dey juz want to share some quality tym with their best friend. finally every thing is normal.. armaan is back to his normal self.. riddhima is back to her "aap" mode addressing armaan as "jeej"… all is settled…

Ar – "ghar drop karoon ya neha se milna hain??" he asked starting the engine..
Riddhima turned to him nd said.. "nahi.. aabhi ghar hi chod do aap.."
He nodded nd riddhima looked outside by d window.. she put her head on the glass window..

I know armaan.. tumhey kyun boora laga sid aur mujhey sath dekh ke.. kash mein tumhey bata pati ke mainey bhi aisa hi feel kiya tha jab mujhey pata chala tumney di se shadi ke liye haan kar di… par humari kahani ka koi happy ending nahi hain armaan.. hum dost the, hain aur dost hi rahenge humesha.. muhey pata tha tumhey dard hoga par di aur tumharey life ko normal karne ke liye mera age badhna bahot zaroori hain.. tum dono humesha toh compromise karke zindegi nhi beeta sakte na?? par tum age tab hi bad paoge jab tum mujhey kisi aur ke sath khush dekhoge.. kyunki mujhey pata hain mera armaan khudgarz nhi hain.. wohh bahot achcha hain.. jisney merey liye meri di ko apnaya, uski pyaar ki haddh mujhey nhi pata hoga toh kissey pata hoga!! par sach kahoon toh mujhey nhi pata yeh sab karke main aapney aap ko kitney der tak sambhal sakhungi.. kyunki mujhey sach mein nhi pata mein kabhi kisi ko pyaar kar payungi bhi ya nahi.. kyunki pyaar toh ek hi baar hota hain,na?? par di aur tumharey rishtey ko normal karne ke liye main kuch bhi kar sakti hoon, armaan.. kuch bhi.. chahe mujhey khud kitni maut kyun na marna pare.. par main tum dono ki life normal karke hi rahungi.. aab ye hi mera aim hain..

Riddhima sighed nd closed her eyes nd kept on thinking about their messed up lives.

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PART - 19

~ Two Months Later ~

Ri – "buiii… jaldi karo plzz… main pehle hi din late nahi hona chahti… buiii…"

Bui – "aa rahi hoon baba.. bass do minute.."

Riddhima looked at her papa helplessly.. today is the 1st day of her internship nd she is alrdy late.. actually she was so excited as well as nervous for this new phase of her life dat she was wide awake last night till it was dawn nd automatically her beauty sleep broke quite late in the morning.

Ri – "papa.."

Riddhima pouted but soon bui came with dahi- sakkar nd offered her one spoon full of it with warm smile. Riddhima , too, returned her smile nd after eating dahi – sakkar touched both her papa nd bui's feet. Both blessed their darling princess nd wished her all the best.

Ri – "papa.. abhi jaldi chalo.. warna aapko pata hain na.. keerti bhabi ek minute bhi waste nhi karengi mujhey punishment dene mein.."

Bui – "haan.. yeh toh hain.. keerti hospital jatey hi bilkul badal jati hain.."

Ri – "ri8… nd fir unkey daant se koi nhi bacha sakta mujhey , papa bhi nahi.."

Riddhima pouted nd dr. shashank smiled.. "wohh tohh hain.. but dnt wrry princess.. we'll reach in time.. let's go.." he assured his ladli gudiya.. nd both went for their car.

Sitting in the car, riddhima frowned checking her mobile for one more time.. Dr. shashank saw his princess frowning nd guessed d matter… "busy hoga shayad.." he said smilingly starting the engine..

"par papa.. ek msg toh kar sakte the, na… kal raat bhi mainey kaha ki kitni nervous hoon main.. fir bhi no best of luck msg.. hmmph.."

Dr. sh – "kal raat??"

Princess bit her tongue nd replied guiltily.. "wohh papa.. kal na main bahot dari hui thi aur bahot khush bhi thi.. actually na.. kal main bahot confused thi.. toh mainey raat ko jeej ko call kiya tha.. he was alrdy asleep.. but mujhey neend nahi aa rahi thi,na.. aur sirf wohi the joh mujhey relax kar sakte the.. toh mainey call ki thi jeej ko.."

Dr. sh – "bachchaaa… u shouldn't have called him.. aapko pata hain na.. neha ki last stage pregnancy ki wajah se waisey bhi ussey bahot takleef uthana padh raha hain.. upar se sanjeevani ki huge work load.. u shouldn't have disturbed his sleep, princess.."

Ri – "sorry… (pause).. but papa… mainey bahot koshish ki thi jeej ko disturb na karne ki.. but atul bhi tensed tha.. ussey toh munjhey sambhalna padha, itna dara hua tha wohh.. so atul was not an option last 9t.. nd atul ke alawa it's jeej only, who can handle my tension.. tohh…"

Dr. shashank smiled at his innocent princess.. "it's okk bachcha.. I know.. nd I think armaan must be sleeping till now.. waisey bhi he has night duty today.. toh he can sleep till late today.."

Riddhima smiled hearing the info.. "thank god.. warna mujhey abhi bahot guilty feel ho raha tha.." she said nd looked outside d window smilingly… goshh!! It's her 1st day of internship dat too in sanjeevani.. her childhood dream finally came true… she juz wished her 1st day becomes a remarkable day of her life..

~ at Nurse Station ~

At – "thank god, chwt hrt.. u r on time.. mujhey toh laga pehle hi din tujhey bhabi se daant padhne wali hain.."

Riddhima smiled at her concerned best frnd nd also side hugged him.. "I know atul.. I was dreading this also but papa drove quite fast today nd saved me.."

All smiled hearing their besty.. they know how much shashank uncle luvs his princess.. otherwise he nd fast driving!!! juz like d combination of south pole nd north pole..

Mu : "par riddhi.. tu late kaisey ho gayee??"

Sid : "haan riddhima.. tum toh kabhi bhi late nhi hoti.."

An : "exactly.. humey toh laga tha hum sab mein se koi agar sabse jaldi sanjeevani ayega toh wohh tu hogi.."

Riddhima smiled hearing her sweet buddies nd then biting her lips in embarrassment she replied.. "wohh na kal main itni dari hui thi aur excited bhi.. ki neend hi nahi aa rahi thi.. fir subah late ho gayee uthne mein.."

All smiled seeing her embarrassment nd anji juz pinched her cheek.. "ridzy.. u r juz too cute.." riddhima smiled fully but their conversation broke hearing their dear keerti bhabi's strict tone..
"Good morning interns.."

All looked at d source nd at once all stood properly in a queue.. they were 10 people in the group nd thankfully riddhima nd her besties got chance to do their internship at sanjeevani.. dr. keerti welcomed all nd said about rules nd regulations nd also described the responsibility of a doctor… nd then before handling the duties she welcomed the dean of sanjeevani, dr. shashank gupta, to say a few words to the new batch.

~ Lunch Time ~

Mu : "uff!!! Main toh mar gayee.."

Si : "oyee bhootni.. mainey toh tujhey pehle bhi warn kiya tha finals degi bhi ya nahi.. kyunki tu aur doctor?? Duhh.."

As soon as the rest (ridz-anji-muski) heard sid they sighed deeply.. nd as expected muski retorted back.. "kya kaha tuney?? Himmat hain toh fir se bol.." muski asked taking the fork from her plate nd throwing it towards sid..

Sid : "mumma.. main toh dar gaya.. huhh"
Sid challenged nd the trio exchanged glances as if saying.. "something can nvr change"

Mu : "teri toh.."
Muski got up from her seat nd about to poke sid's arm with d fork but the indicom rang…

"it's an emergency.. dr. keerti, dr. shashank nd dr. shubhankar plz report to ICU as soon as possible…"

Muski paused nd looked at her frnz.. all are serious now.. yess.. this is their life now.. every now nd then they have to face new hurdles..

An : "hum bhi chalein kya??"

At : "par hum toh sirf interns hain,na??"

Sid : "so wat champ.. we'll get lots to learn.. three best doctors of three diff genre has being mentioned.. it's a gr8 opportunity, we should go once.."

An : "sid is ri8… we should go atul.."

Mu : "ri8.."

Ri : "pata nahi kaun hain.. jo bhi ho I juz hope zyada serious na ho.. ussey kuch ho gaya toh kya betegi uski family pe.."

All looked at riddhima hearing her concerned voice nd couldn't help but admire her heart.. truly she has a heart of gold.. only she can think this way.. only she can be concerned of a stranger.. only she can think of a patient's well being first.. its only their riddhima who think patient as human not as a case… nd they are juz proud of her.. they are juz happy to have her as their besty.. she is juz too sweet nd caring by nature.. nd they all love her a lot..

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