PART 31
His eyes opened to the cutest sight ever. She snuggled in his chest; his fingers tangled his collar in a firm grip as if he would run away if she had let go; her other hand held his hand that rested against her waist. A prominent pout constant on her lips; and a frown adoring her forehead thanks to that notorious strand that kept tickilng her. Cautiously he got his hand out of her hold and erased the flick off her forehead on reflex remvong the pout and frown off her face.
Making her lie back on the pillow he planted a kiss on her forehead and parting away walked to freshen up as soon Abhimanyu would be home for her check up. While he was in for shower she woke up and found herself empty on the bed; while her hand had a pillow instead of his collar that she had gripped onto last night. She frantically looked out for him but stopped her efforts soon enough as she heard the shower's noise.
She waited for him as she wanted to sit up; but getting up by herself wasn't yet advisable. And right now after soo long that the things were back on track she did not want to give him any reason to be worried or upset with her. After a long relaxing shower he walked out wrapped in a towel around his waist. Riddhima who was too busy playing with her blanket instantly looked up sensing the commotion but all her worlds stuck at her throught at the view.
His perfectly chiseled body covered with tiny droplets of water here and there; his hair wet from the shower; while his tattoos shone perfectly along his arm length. Busy whistling in his own world he picked his comb and started setting his hair when he caught her gaze through the mirror. He was startled as she was not only wide awake already but was busy gawking down at him. Hr gaze remained fixed on his arm while he smiled seeing her too lost to realize that she was caught red handed! He turned around swiftly and that snapped her out of her revive. Instantly she looked away breaking her gaze off him and got back to her fiddling business. He approached her with a smirk not wanting to let go off such an opportunity.
Toh kya main jaan sakta hu aap kya dekh rahi thi?
She turned completely beetroot red but managed to keep her gaze away and voice normal;
Main toh bas...baithna chahti thi; toh...
par vaise aap change kar leejiye tab tak main ruk jaati hu.
He settled down beside her and kept staring down at her face making her shift uneasily in her place.
Armaan...aap aise kya dekh rahe hai?
He freed the pitiful blanket corner out of her grip and intertwined her index finger with his.
Soch raha hu ki meri innocent si wife itni bhi masoom nahi hai jitna main samjhta tha!
She looked up at him offended by his words; Jee?
Jee haan...vo kya hai abhi do minute pehle maine apni begum sahiba ko mere tattoos check out karte hue range haaton pakda; aur ab dekho mere dekhte hi kaise mukhar rahi hai.
She opened her mouth to retort but obviously couldn't fish for appropriate words; while his raised eyebrows and rolled tongue inside his cheek probing her to go ahead in itself made her forget whatever that she was supposed to say.
Vo toh main bas dekh rahi thi ki...
Hmm hmm...ki? He teased her further more till he made sure she was speechless!
She did not have a choice of turning away as she couldn't turn on her side and sleep; so she did what she could do best at the moment; hid inside the blanket!
He laughed his heart out at his shy wife and tucked her blanket; but she didn't budge.
Oye hoyye... ab kambal ke bahar aa bhi jao; mujhe bhi toh tumhari sharmati nazrein dekhni hai!
Armaan...please!
Acha chalo nahi chedta; tum bahar toh aao!
He could see her nod still under the blanket.
Arey had hai; ab bahar aa bhi jao; din bhar kambal main hi rahogi kya!
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Acha chalo main ja raha hu change karne; ab toh bahar aa jao meri maa!
He sighed as she still didn't react and stood up from the bed. As she felt the weight off the bed; she slowly peeped out of the blanket and finally removed it off her face on not finding him around. She raised her head a little to see around properly if he had actually gone and once that she confirmed he was actually not around she was about to sigh in relief but instead shrieked as she elt a tap on her shoulder from the other side. He sat down on the other side of the bed leaning close to her face!
This time before she could act he pushed the blanket completely off her and all she could do was bite her lower lip nervously.
Arey arey kyun apne nazuk hoton ko sata rahi ho; main toh bas itna hi keh raha hu ki tumhara apna pati hu; mujhe check out nahi karogi toh kise karogi!
Armaaan... aap; tch...main...
She whined like a kid as he kept teasing her. He couldn't help but smile at her cherry red face. Holding her hand he shifted up on the bed and kissed her forehead.
Chalo koi nahi; kisi aur din tumhe apne tattoos ki personal tour karvaunga...
She tried to get her hand out of his hold; but chuckling at her he finally let go off the topic.
Baad ki baad main dekhenge; abhi main jaake ready ho jata hu. Tum rest karo; Abhi bas aata hi hoga.
Her eyes shot up as he mentioned Abhimanyu's name.
Arey aise kya dek rahi ho; bhul gayi aaj Abhi aa raha hai na tumhara check up jo hona hai!
She nodded her head at the sudden realization but looked a little unhappy; as the check up was aways followed by dressing and the injection! Armaan went away to change and soon Abhimanyu arrived. He did her normal check up and then instructed the nurse to carry on with the dressing.
Chale Armaan; sister dressing kar dengi tab tak jara mere saath bahar chal kuch baat kkarni hai tujhse.
He was about to follow Abhimanyu when he heard Riddhima's faint voice;
Armaan...meri dressing...aap vo...mujhe
He frowned at her broken words and signalled Abhimanyu to go ahead as he would join him downstairs. Walking back to her he held her hand;
Kya baat hai Riddhima...any problem?
Nahi vo main bas... meri dressing Armaan...
He realized what she was trying to say and squeezed her hand lightly;
I know but baby I can't stay back na... tum khud bhi comfortable nahi hogi fir I am sure.
She just looked away agreeing to his words but the frown stayed constant.
Ek kaam karta hu I will send Mom theek hai; fir toh dar nahi lagega?
She looked at him at his thoughtful suggestion somewhere relieved as that would work. Nodding her head half heartedly she let go off his hand with her head still bowed down. He pecked her cheek slowly and hugged her caressing her back;
Don't worry it will be done before you know hmm... Jaise hi dressing khatam hoti hai main aa jaunga tumhare paas ok?
She gave him a reluctant smile as he parted and finally let him go. He went down and quickly sent Ananya upstairs while he got into some serious conversation with Abhimanyu.
So it's alright to take her to Shimla right?
Abhimanyu simply blinked his eyes giving in his approval;
Ab tu private jet se lekar jaa raha hai use toh I don't think there should be a problem. Haan bas sister. Kaira ko bhej raha hu unse waqt se Ridddhima ki dressings karva lena. And I know it's going to be a task but don't let her exert and make sure she has her doses on time.
Armaan heard all of his instructions very carefully and nodded.
Hmm theek hai... and I guess bas 2 aur injections bache hai right? Uske baad kooi aur injection ki jarurat nahi hogi na?
Ya that's right. Just 2 more then the course would be over!
Armaan sighed as Abhimanyu said that. He knew how she hated injections and it killed him to see her twist in pain once every week thanks to those injections.
After getting all his doubts cleared and everything approved by Abhimanyu; Armaan returned back to her. He found Ananya sitting hy her side caressing her forehead which had a huge frown. The change of dressing was not so liked by either of them as it left her in pain for time being at the end. Riddhima saw Armaan walk into the room and gave him a small smile indicating that she was okay. Ananya smiled as she understood that the two needed some time alone and instantly left the room;
Kuch der main soup bhijwa deti hu tumhare liye theek hai na beta. Tab tak aaram karo!
She walked out placing a kiss on her forehead and Armaan settled down beside Riddhima;
Jyaada dard toh nahi ho raha?
She nodded her head and closed her eyes as he held her hand.
Tum kuch der rest karlo hmm...
As she relaxed in a while; he left her hand to walk out when she quickly snapped her eyes open;
Aap kaha ja rahe hai?
Main toh bas aise hi dekhne ja raha tha if the breakfast's ready; mujhe office ke liye late ho jayega na varna.
A frown instantly returned to her forehead as he said that;
Aap aaj kahi mat jaiye na...mere paas ruk jaiye... please!
Riddhima...baby office toh jana padega aaj; mujhe agle kuch din yaha nahi rahunga main toh...
She did not say anything but her eyes pleaded him to stay back;
Arey tum ye sab kya baatein lekar baith gayi ho. There's still time na...abhi toh main yahi hu. Tum aaram kar lo abhi; shanti se leti raho bas.
After a few minutes Ananya came up with the soup but Riddhima insisted to have the breakfast with everyone and Armaan obliged. He had read the disappointment in her eyes; but he could help it as he did not want any interruptions while he was at Shimla with her. He wanted all that time for just the two of them; so he had planned to clear all the work by today. Rahul had just joined them for the breakfast and Riddhima got busy with him. Armaan spoke to Rahul about some file that was supposed to be submitted by next week and he had seen Riddhima's face fall instantly. He knew she was disappointed that he was going to the office even after her request but as he had reasoned she didn't have any defence for that! But she was still unhappy about the fact. Admist the conversation he had smiled at her and she gave him a weak smile in return.
He wanted to bring that shine back to her eyes; so he started thinking when his naughty mind got alert. Riddhima who was too busy fiddling with the salad in her plate; felt something ticklish but chose to ignore it. But a moment later she jerked in her seat as she felt that thing back on her toe. She realized what was happening and instantly looked at him but he pretended to be pretty cool with his small naughty act that his foot was busy doing. His face didn't show an ounce of his down the table deeds.
YES... that thing tickling her toe was nothing but his toe;
Armaan...
He looked at her showing complete unawareness to her warning eyes;
Kya hua Riddhima you want something?
With that his toe moved up caressing her silky smooth leg causing an obvious hitch in her breath;
Tumhe kuch chahiye Riddhima.
Rahul saw a silent conversation happening through their eyes and had guessed that his cunning friend was up to something. Ananya who was busy arranging things on table questioned Riddhima;
Haan beta...kya hua kuch kha kyun nahi rahi?
Mummy vo actually...
she gulped hard trying to compose herself hoping he would budge; but that wish he couldn't fulfil. Infact he added on to her misery by himself enquiring;
Riddhima tumhe nashta pasand nahi aaya?
Riddhima just ignored his words and grabbed the spoon having her salad quietly and gave a quick smile to Ananya. Ananya got back to her job as she saw Riddhima having her breakfast when Riddhima quickly leaned near to him and whispered slowly so that only he could hear;
Armaan please... aap kyun...
As if her words fell on deaf ears; he continued his play business. She tried hard to look normal but few more minutes of this toe play would definitely make her crazy. But as if reading her as always he withdrew his leg but the next moment caught her hand under the table.
You don't need to say it...main chod dunga; pehle tum mujhe ek achi se smile do.
Armaan... she tried to retort but as a result found him gripping her hand tighter. SO she simply flashed a smile.
Uhuh...ye fake nahi; ek pyaari si sachi muchi wali smile chahiye mujhe.
But he never got what he had asked for. Once done with the breakfast he spared her any more teasings and thought of quietly talking to her in their room.
She was settled against the fluffy pillow and busy playing on her ipad when he snatched it from her hand grabbing her attention and she instantly shrieked.
Kya hai...aapko jana nahi tha office...aap yaha kyu hai; laaiye mera ipad vapas...
He locked it and kept it far away from her reach and all she could manage was a pout. Her crossed hands rested against her chest staed her disinterest in their conversation.
Riddhima just listen to me...main sach main ruk jata; par abhi nahi jaunga toh fir Shimla jane ke baad these people will keep bothering me. Ek baar ke liye abhi sab sort out karke niklu toh I can give all my time to you na.
She looked up at him now looking a little convinced by his words. But she always craved for his time; everytime something or the other came in their way and even he knew she wasn't simply upset.
Aapke paas kabhi mere paas waqt nahi hota; kuch na kuch beech main aa hi jata hai.
He held her hands in a promising manner;
Baby main do ghante main sara kaam nipta kar aapke paas vapas aa jaunga...I promise.
Just then Rahul entered the room and saw them lost in each other;
Oops...I didn't mean to disturb...par guys atleast darvaja toh band kar lete!
Armaan rolled his eyes at his unwanted and as usual untimely appearance.
Lo tumhara pyaara Spikey bhi aa gaya; uske saamne promise kar deta hu bas. Agar main khud nahi bhi aaya toh do ghante poore hote hi ye mujhe le aayega vapas...ok now?
She looked up at Rahul and then back at him.
Nahi uski jarurat nahi hai... aap bas khudse aa jaiye jaise promise kiya hai.
Rahul smiled happily as he found both his friends and their life back on track;
Arey Jerry chodo na ise...vaise bhi ye office main hi acha hai! Main ruk jaata hu...Hum dono iske absence main maje karte hai na; koi achi si movie dekh aayenge! Ye sadu busy rahe apne kaamo main...tum jaisi khubsoorat biwi ke rehte! Huh...
He settled down on the other side when Armaan got up from his place.
Hmmm...movie jana hai tujhe! Riddhima ke saath? Hmm?? Aa dikhata hu tujhe movie...
He grabbed Rahul by his nape making him apologize instantly to hit on his wife when he sat right in front while Riddhima just shook her head as their usual banter continued.
Acha main chalta hu... you take care okay. Mom toh hai hi par agar tumhe kuch chahiye ho toh call me immediately theek hai. Aur bina vajh mera intezar mat karo...just go to sleep main vapas aakar tumhe jaga dunga hmm? Byee...
He lied her down and kissed her forehead while Rahul cleared his throat reminding Armaan that he still existed in the same room. Riddhima on the other hand just smiled and nodded her head.
As promised he finished his work and returned back within 2 hours and joined her for lunch. He handed her the tablets when he found a bag on her lap which she was keenly looking into.
Is bag main kya hai? Dikhao...
She gulped her tablets but kept the bag in her hold. He shook his head at her childish act but nonetheless did not bother retorting.
Armaan... yaad hai jab hum pehli baar saath main shopping gaye the; tab maine kuch chudiyaan kharidi thi!
Ohh yes of course...kaise bhul sakta hu vo chudiyan...
She smiled and removed that exact set from the bangle box which was neatly kept inside that bag and placed it in his hands.
Ye rahi vo chudiyyan...aap mujhe ye chudiyyan chada denge please. Kehte hai apne pati ke hathon chudiyaan pehenna bohot shub hota hai.
He shook his head at her and took the bangles in his hands; Nahi...I won't.
Her face fell as he denied so he quickly took her hand in his and continued;
Riddhima... tumhare haathon ki swelling utar jaaye fir main khud tumhe ye pehna dunga. Par abhi ke liye tum inhe mat pehno...hmm?
Just then her cell phone rang and she got busy talking to her mom. He smiled as she started informing her mother about their small trip to Shimla with utmost excitement!
Next day he set everything and they were off to Shimla in his private jet. Even though he knew that she would have any rough time in the jet still he gave her the medicine after her breakfast so that she slept throughout their journey.
Once in Shimla she felt heaven at her feet. Being by her side he pampered her day and night. She knew he was loving as much as he was short tempered but now that they both were out with their feelings she could see an entirely different Armaan. Maybe he had some inhibitions and walls before; but now he seemed to be completely free with her.
She too didn't bother fighting over medicines anymore as he lovingly fed her; the injection didn't seem that pricky anymore; even the dressing wasn't that painful as she knew he would be by her side to sooth her after the dressing. The comfort that he provided her with was worth going through any pain in the world!
He did take some calls and kept himself updated about the work; but he made sure that whenever around her his laptop and any other device connected to his work were banned. With lot of efforts he helped her walk on her own in the next few days. She felt the pain of her stitches subsiding day by day. She managed to sit and walk by herself now but still he advised her to be with his support for few more days; atleast till the time they returned back.
But one thing that they both noticed after coming here was; she was busy on calls than him. As her parents; his parents Rahul and all her other friends were too keen on knowing if she was all okay and taking good care of her! And just like every other day; just as they had had their lunch and he had gone out to get his mobile she got a call from her Mom.
He sighed as he entered finding her busy on the phone AGAIN. He somehow now could understand what she felt when he was busy in his own work and had no time for her. She looked at him apologetically as she saw his sulking face. But he wasn't ready to let theses phone calls interrupt their time anymore! He wanted his wife; and he needed her NOW!
He knew what he was planning to do might backfire; but still he was ready to take the risk. After all the prime reason of bringing her down here was some alone time with her; so he activated his naughty mode caring less that she was still on the phone!
She stood oblivious to his intentions with her back towards him; when all of a sudden she felt a pair of hands crawl around her waist. She jolted as he placed his chin against her shoulder and shot him an unbelievable look but he just gave her a WHAT-HAVE-I-DONE look through his eyes?
Jee nahi Maa...aa...aap boliye na kya...keh rahi thi aap?
She continued talking to Padma while she tried to get out of his hold but he was in no mood to let her go. All her struggles and movements came to an end as he slowly removed her hair from her neckline. She gripped the phone hard to get a hold on herself and went all quiet. Padma who was on the line found complete silence on the other side;
Riddhima...beta tu kuch bol kyun nahi rahi? Tu theek hai na...
Haan Maa vo bas...umm...
She bit her lower lip in order to stop the loud gasp escape her mouth as his cold lips touched her shoulder blade.
Padma realised that she must be having some other work or she might be sleepy as it was mid afternoon as she was on medcations so she thought of ending the call;
Tu busy hai kya Riddhima...toh main baad main call karti hu theek hai. Tu aaram kar aur apna khayal rakh ache se...ok? Chal bye!
With that the call went dead but she was completely unaware about that. She made an effort to wriggle out of his hold but insted he pulled back in his arms this time much closer and as a result the phone slipped out of her hold. His thumb rolled over her belly button as he kissed her neck passionately.
Turning her around he walked towards her till she was pinned against the wall. She forgot to breath as he approached her; his eyes dark with passion making her knees shake;
Armaan...
Shh... He placed a finger against her lip quieting her. His other hand traced its way up till her neck and grabbed her neck to pull her closer. Their noses touched and she shut her eyes tight as his hot breath caressed her quivering lips. He angeled his face and bent down to kiss her neckline and as a reflex she gripped his shirt against his chest. But he did not like the distance that was created due to her hands so he pulled her hands away and placed them around his back and continued with his kiss trail. A loud moan escaped her mouth as he kissed her behind the earlobe.
His body was automatically dragged closer as her hands gripped his back; but in order to save her from his body's pressure he turned her around and now stood with his back resting against the wall. She shivered under his hold as his fingers made pattern against her nape while his lips savoured her neckline.
She wondered how she had managed to still be on her legs and his hand answered her instantly that caressed her waist. Without his hand around her waist she was sure she must have by now collapsed; thanks to the rise in her heartbeat and the havoc in her senses that he was creating.
Her body that always readily submitted itself to him did no good to his self control. He did not want this; he only intended to tease her but had forgotten his own intentions once that she was inn his arms. He wanted to put a stop to his actions but her shivering body and her anticipatory breath did not help him. Finally with a lot of efforts he loosened his grip onn her and placed a tiny kiss over her forehead still keeping her in his arms. His eyes shut tightly in order to get a grip on his heartbeat.
Opening his eyes he gave her a last look and strode out of the room before things went out of his hand. She was no far behind. The small encounter shook her from within. She could still feel his touch against her skin; his fingers against her nape. Her throat dried up as she remembered what just transpired.
He returned back to the room an hour later taking his time to calm his nerves and to his surprise he found her sitting on the bed wide awake. She looked away as he entered the room and her face turned red inevitably. All his efforts of the past hour went down the drain as he saw her blushing turning even more desirable. He knew why she wasn't asleep yet.
He sighe and settled down next to her;
Pata hai ye saari tumhari galti hai!
She frowned at his words but never bothered to look up and just replied;
Maine...kya kiya?
He chuckled at her still shivery hands and took them in his hold shifting closer startling her with his touch.
Ohh for heaven's sake...Tum itna kaise sharma sakti ho! Agar yahi haalat rahe toh aage badi mushkil khadi kar dogi mere liye!
She very well understood what he meant and tried to get her hands out of his hold but he didnot let her do so.
Ab dekho main itni koshish karta hu; itne waqt se apne in haathon ko aur is dil ko samjha kar aaya hu ki tumse ye thodi si duri jaruri hai; par yaha aate hi tum aise sharam ke mare laal ho rahi aur; aur meri saari mehnat paani main!
Armaan...please...
Dekho ab bhi Sharma rahi ho. Ab toh maine kuch kiya bhi nahi... aise thodi chalega! Vaise ab sharma hi rahi ho toh let me have a proper look...
he held her chin to see her face properly and she instantly pushed his hand away and instead hugged him tightly hiding her face in him.
He smiled wide as she dug her face in his neck holding him tightly.
Oye hoye... he embraced her in his arms letting her hide in him completely.
Tumhari sharam ka na vakai mujhe kuch ilaaj toh nikalna padega! Varna toh meri kuch khair nahi!
She smacked his back but continued hugging him anyways;
Acha maine plan kiya hai ki kyun na hum aaj koi acchi si movie dekhe jaise humne last time dekhi thi.
She instantly came out of his hold and gave him an excited approval for his idea. He happily went away to find a nice cd to watch. She was equally excited BUT...only till he returned back with a cd of his choice! Now most of you reader must be thinking that his choice must be something opposite than hers and boring is liye Riddhima's excitement was killd; but NO... that's not the case!
Well opposite choice yes; but it wasn't boring...infact too exciting choice as per her. Why do I say so...check out!
Umm...Armaan hum koi aur movie nahi dekh sakte?
Armaan frowned still busy reading the movie's summary on the cd cover;
Kyun ye dekhte hai na...seems interesting Riddhima. Aur baki saari bohot boring dekhi hui movies hai; this one seems nice. And it will be exciting to watch I am sure! After all its a romantic cum HORROR movie; you have watched it?
She simply nodded her head giving an akward smile;
toh fir...acha hai na let's watch. Tumne toh dekhi bhi nahi hai; try something new!
Now now... she didn't mind trying something NEW; but seeing something HORROR was never in her wishlist or choice list as well!
Armaan still I think... kuch aur...kuch rom com genre ka dekhte hai na!
Armaan turned towards her and seeing her face suddenly his bulb lit!
Par kyu is main kya problem... ohh; wait a minute; you don't watch horror movies? Is it? Tumhe dar lagta hai?
He smirked at her scred to death face and there was no way in hell she was answering that seeing him all set to tease her!
Aap bas itna samjh lijiye ki mujhe ye movie nahi dekhni toh nahi dekhni...bas! Aur jyada muskurane ki koi jarurat nahi hai. Meri marzi; main nahi dekhti horror movies toh kya? Aapko bhi toh apni life main kisi cheej se dar lagta hoga... aap kaunse Superman ho!
He giggled at her poor defense and settled down switching on the tv;
Haan lagta tha na... par bachpan main! Ab main bada ho gaya hu na; tumhare jaise apne bachpan main hi nahi reh gaya!
Ignoring all her retorts when he still played the movie she whined;
Armaan please na... kyu sata rahe hai aap. Hum koi aur movie dekh lete hai na!
Shh Riddhima...dekho movie started vaha dekho!
He turned her face towards the tv and she shrugged his hand away.
Aap dekhiye jo aapko dekna hai; aap har baar apni hi man marzi karte hai! Aapko kya mere opinions se lena dena?
He chuckled at her nautanki and dragged her closer;
Oh hooo... Riddhima baby it's day time; ab din main horror movie dekhne main kaisa dar? Aur main hu na tumhare saath toh fir kya problem hai?
Par... she tried to retort but he shushed her and continued watching the movie. But half way through the movie and he realised she was indeed too scared and thought to better end the torture.
Riddhimaaa... tum na; ye lo band kar di maine movie. Ab khush?
She felt a little guilty as she knew he was watching it with too much excitement but her foul mood spoiled his excitement;
Armaan aap dekh lijiye movie; main tab tak kuch aur kar leti hu.
He shook his head at her words and smiled;
Nahi koi baat nahi... main kabhi aur dekh lunga. Tum bolo you want to watch something else?
She nodded her head but he wasn't satisfied by her her reply;
Arey baba no problem bolo na... kuch aur dekhna chahti ho toh we will watch something else.
Nahi Armaan...sach main; I am in no mood to watch anything right now!
He all of a sudden rembered something and got up;
Kya hua... kaha ja rahe hai aap?
He walked out to their living room towards his bag and started searching for something.
Aap kya kar rahe hai hai...
He kept looking for something and she could only see his hands searching for something in his bag through the ajar door.
Armaaan... please jaldi aaiye na!
Haan baby aa raha hu do minute ruk jao!
He returned back with a file in his hands and handed it over to her. Laying down with his head on her lap he opened the box that he had carried in his other hand;
Armaan...ye kaisi file hai?
Ye actually tumhara birthday present tha. Par us din time hi nahi mila so... now here it is!
She opened the file and stared at the documents quizzically...
PRECAP: AR first KISS!! (I know hw has already kissed her par only he na... ye official wali hogi; both sided with mutual consent u see 😉)
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