BANDHAN - AR OS -
Girl was sitting in the couch holding her head on her hands... Hairs were falling as it was left open over her face hiding it as she keeps shaking her head... Two ladies were sitting on either side of her as man was sitting in front of them smiling to them...
'Beti, ek baar dekh to loh... Koi na koi toh pasand aayega tumhe...' Lady in orange saree said as she put a photo in front of the girl who must be her middle 20's...
'Itna bhi kiya nakre dikhana... Ek photo toh dekhne koh kehrahi hai hum...
Tumne kissi koh pasand kiya hai toh humne bata dena... Hum baaki sab dekhlenge...' Other lady in brown saree said...
'Mujhe samajh nehi aate milne se kiya problem... Tohdina abhi ki abhi shaadi karne koh kehrahi hoon...' Lady in orange saree says...
'Sahi kaha tumne Smriti... Ab umar hogayi hai toh shaadi toh karni hogi na...
Humne already tumhari baat maan ke tumhe internship pure karne di... Aur zyada wait nehi karenge hum...' Lady in brown saree says...
'Toh aap shaadi karlo na Nanima... Meri peeche kyun pade ho... Mujhe abhi shaadi nehi karni...
Main toh abhi abhi Sanjeevani main Senior doctor bani hoon... Mujhe aur bohot aage badna hai...' Girl said as she sit looking at her mother and grandmother who were trying to show several wedding proposal to her...
Girl was wearing kurta with jeans... Her green big eyes were shinning as small naughty smile was on her pinkish lips... Eyeliner in her big eyes as no other make up was use to hide her natural beauty...
'Dekho isko... Kitna besharam hai...
Is umar mein main dusri shaadi kyun karun... Waise bhi ab mujhe apne grand grandchildren koh dekhna hai aur uske liyeh tumhe shaadi toh karni padegi...' Nanima said...
'Main kaise aise koi anjaan se shaadi kar sakti hoon Nanima...
Aur mom, aap aise kaise apne beti koh koi anjaan ke hawale kar sakte hai...' Girl said...
'Tum itna boli mat bano ab... Tum hamesha yehi kehke baat koh khatam karti hai... Lekin isbaar nehi...
Tumhe koi pasand hai toh batao nehi toh is main se koi pasand karo aur ladke se milo...' Smriti said...
'Mom, main aise kaise kissi se bhi milun...
Main toh kissi koh jaante bhi nehi hoon... Aur yeh, (Taking several photo's) chehre se kissi sacchai tohdi na pata chal sakte hai woh kaise hoga... Chehra chodo maine toh in log koh naam bhi nehi jaante...' Girl said...
This bickering was going for another 20mins and the man was sitting in the same place smiling to the three ladies of his life knowing it was a tough task for making their daughter to get ready to meet a guy for marriage... Knowing soon their daughter would have to start another life with someone who she don't know but they have already choose few choice of their that they think who would be good for their darling daughter...
'Dad, aap aise muskuraa kyun rahe ho...' Girl said as her mother and grandmother didn't hear her and was just pressuring her to choose one of them to meet...
'I m sorry princess, is baar main koi help nehi kar sakta...' her father said...
'Aur aap help karne ki koshish bhi mat karna Shashank, kyunki is baar toh isse khud ki pasand ya humhare pasand ke ladka se milna hi hoga...' Smriti said...
Girl make a pout face as her father gave her a sorry look... Knowing she was trapped badly in her mother and grandmother, girl sit resting her back on the couch folding her hands as if she was not going to agree their demands...
'Common Riddhima... U r now Senior Doctor and I m sure who ever u choose, he and his family wouldn't stop u from working... We will make sure of it Riddhi...' Smriti said...
'Mom, its not that I m thinking they would stop me from working...
But I don't think I m ready for a big relation like marriage... Waise bhi aise ladke se kaise shaadi kar sakti hoon jisse main nehi jaanti... Well isse toh accha hai ki main google se shaadi karlun... At least it would be a great help for me and my life...' Riddhima said...
'Google... Woh koan hai...' Nanima asked...
Shashank was trying to control his laugh as Smriti look towards Riddhima with shocked expression when she hear her reply... Just because she don't know any of the guy, she thought it would be better to get married to something she knows...
'OMG Nanima... Aapko google nehi pata...
Let me show u...' Riddhima said running away to her room before Smriti could stop her and Nanima was so confused with Riddhima sudden mention of some google...
'Koan kahenge yeh aapki beti hai Shashank... Riddhima Shashank Gupta, who is a senior doctor in Sanjeevani Hospital where her father Shashank Gupta is the dean and one of the famous surgern around the whole world...' Smriti said...
'Sirf mera nehi hai Dr.Smriti Shashank Gupta... Woh aapki bhi beti hai...
Hum dono ke tarah woh bohot acche doctor hai aage famous bhi ho sakte hai aapke tarah... After all aap dono gynecologist chuna hai...' Shashank said...
'Jo bhi ho Shashank, aapko nehi lagta Riddhima koh ab serious hona chahiyeh apne future koh lekar... I mean shaadi ke baare main...' Smriti said...
'Of course Mom, main shaadi toh karungi... Lekin meri marzi se, jo mujhe pasand hai...' Riddhima said coming to the room holding her laptop...
'Tumne kissi koh pasand kiya hai Riddhima...' Nanima asked...
'Haan Nanima... Chalo ab milwa deti hoon aap sabko...' Riddhima said as she open her laptop screen and turning it to face them...
Shashank and Smriti knows what was going on in Riddhima mind but Nanima was unaware of what Riddhima was trying to do... Nanima was really interest as she didn't understand but Smriti was giving, 'U must be kidding...' look to Riddhima who just ignore her for some reason...
'Meet Google... Aur Google, meet my parents and Nanima...' Riddhima said as she open the window to google site...
'Yeh kiya...' Nanima asked...
'Ma, yeh ek site hai jo internet main use hote hai...
Yeh ladki aapko bewakuf bana rahi hai...' Smriti said moving towards Riddhima and holding her ears...
'Mom...' Riddhima whinned when Smriti hold her ear...
'Mere saat masti...' Nanima move and hold Riddhima other ear...
'Nanima...' Riddhima whinned double as they both holds her ears...
'Ab toh tumhe ek se milna hi hoga... Woh bhi teen din main...
Main ladke walon se baat karti hoon aaj and no more excuse Riddhima...
Sunday koh ladke wale milenge aur jo hum tumhare liyeh pasand kiya hai, ussi se tum shaadi karenge...' Smriti said...
'Thats not fair Mom... Aapne kaha mujhe pasand aaye toh shaadi karwaenge...' Riddhima said..
'Haan, lekin humhe pata hai tum maanenge nehi...
Issiliyeh humne ek ladke koh tumhare liyeh pasand kiya hai jo tumhari Dad ke doste ka bete hai...
Sunday koh hum ladke wale se milenge aur date fixed karenge...' Smriti said...
'Lekin Mom...' Riddhima try to depend...
'Smriti sahi keh rahi hai Riddhima... Main bhi un logo koh jaanti hoon...
Aur tum uske saat bohot khush rahenge...' Nanima said...
'Lekin main ek anjaan ke saat kaise khush reh sakti hoon...' Riddhima said...
'Jab meri aur tumhari Dad ke shaadi huva tab hum bhi ek dusre koh naam ke alawa kuch nehi jaante...
Ek baar ek dusre koh dekha, phir dheere dheere hum ek dusre koh jaane lagi...' Smriti said...
'Aur dheere dheere pyar hogaya aur dekho ab humhara bandhan kitna strong hai... Aur woh sirf tumhari wajahse huva hai Riddhima... Tum humhare zindagi main aakhe humhare bandhan koh aur strong ki...' Shashank said putting his hand around Smriti shoulder...
Riddhima and Nanima smile seeing the couple admiring how lovely they look together after 28years of their marriage still they look happy with each other...
'Aur main jaanti hoon humhari bacchi bhi apne nayi rishte koh bohot acche se nibane ki koshish karenge...
Riddhima beti, woh log bohot acche hai aur tumhe anjaane main koi galati huvi toh woh maaf karenge... Kyunki main bhi unlogo koh bohot acche se jaanti hoon...' Nanima said...
Hearing that everyone think this marriage would be the best for her future, Riddhima being the good daughter of her parents couldn't say no anymore... Riddhima knows that they want her to be in a family that would treat her like their daughter and her husband to treat her like his life depends on her...
'Princess, hum kabhi tumhe aise logo ke beech nehi bhej sakte jo hum nehi jaante... Ek na ek din toh tumhe jaana hi hai kyunki ek ladki ka ghar uski sasural hota hai... Aur ma baap ka farz hai woh apne beti koh aise parivaar se hawal kare jo tumhe hum log ki tarah khush rakhe...' Shashank said...
'Aur hum apne princess koh tohda na aise kissi ke ghar pe bhej denge...
Riddhima, hum bhi nehi chaahte tum kabhi humhe chodke jaaye... Lekin shaadi aise bandhan hote hai jiske baad tumhe bohot saare nayi nayi rishte se jhod dete hai... Aur hum chaahte hai tum aise ghar pe jaae jo humhe pura vishwaas hai ki woh humhare bacche ke saat kuch galat nehi karenge... Humhe un logo pe barosa ho jo humhare beti koh apne beti bana ke rakhenge...
Kiya tum humhare pasand koh apna enge...' Smriti said...
'Mom, mujhe pata hai ek din mujhe shaadi karni hai... Yeh bhi jaanti hoon aaplog meri khushi chaahte hai...
Aur aaplog koh lagta hai ab mujhe shaadi karna chahiyeh toh tik hai, main tayyar hoon...
Itna emotional baate karne ki jarurat hi nehi ta...' Riddhima said...
Smriti hit Riddhima cheeks softly not hurting her knowing she was trying to make them not cry and emotionally blackmail her to agree for the marriage... Mother and Daughter hugs each other while this time Shashank and Nanima admire their bonding...
'Chalo chalo ab Riddhima maan gayi hai toh jaldi sab kaam khatam karte hai...
Kiya pata kab is ladki ki mann kab badle...' Nanima said...
'Nanima, meri mann nehi badlenge... I know maine bohot bhaag liya lekin aur nehi bhaag sakti...' Riddhima said...
'Aur bhaag na bhi nehi padenge...
I m sure ladke wale se milne ke baad tum bhi yehi sochenge humne tumhare baare main sochke yeh faisla liya hai...' Smriti said...
'I know Mom... I trust u all with my life...' Riddhima said giving her best smile making her parents and Nanima smile...
THREE DAYS LATER, ON SUNDAY
Riddhima was in her room getting ready to meet the groom and his family... Riddhima didn't think about whom she was going to meet as she thought to let everything on her parents... She was glad that at least once she would be able to see him because from Smriti and Nanima, she has come to know that his family is very happy to know that Riddhima is ready for the marriage...
'Ridzyyy...' Girl who is same age of Riddhima came running inside as Riddhima stood near her bed staring at several salwar suits which her mother has got for her...
Riddhima turn around to be welcome by her friend as she hugs her tight making Riddhima breath stuck... Riddhima hugs her back hoping that she would leave her but she keeps hugging tighter and tighter...
'Muski, leave me... Mujhe maarne ka iraadha hai kiya... Abhi toh meri shaadi bhi nehi huvi...' Riddhima said...
'Oye heroine, main kyun tumhe maarungi...
Aur tumne yeh baat mujhe, Muskaan Chadda koh nehi batayi tum aaj ladke walon se mil rahi ho...' Muskaan who was bubbly girl said...
Muskaan is a doctor with Riddhima in Sanjeevani... They had been friends from Medical collage and end up doing internship together and now working in same hospital... Muskaan is from Punjab and she had run away from there to Mumbai to be a doctor as her parents want her to get married and settle down...
'Oye sherni, Ladke wale dekhne aa raha hai... Shaadi karne nehi...
Aur tum yaha kaise...' Riddhima asked turning as Muskaan let go off her...
'Thanks to ur mom Ridzy... Usse toh meri fikar hai at least...
Aur mujhe bhi dekhna hai ki meri best friend ke hone wale Hero koh...' Muskaan said...
'Ab aahi gaye hai toh meri madad karo...' Ridzy said as she turn towards the salwar suits...
'Kiya madad kar sakti hoon...' Muskaan ask...
'Main bohot confused hoon koan si salwar pehennun...
Sab itne acche hai but tumhe pata haina mujhe zyada design wale pasand nehi hai...' Riddhima said as she took one after another checking the design...
'Hmm, toh ismain itna confused kyun... Tujhe pata hai usko koansi color pasand hai...' Muskaan asked checking the dress...
'Mujhe toh uska naam bhi nehi pata... Uske pasand ke rang kaise pata hoga...' Riddhima said...
'Don't worry heroine, when Muskaan Chadda is here, why to fear...
Yeh loh, this would look super duper on u... Ab jaldi se tayyar hojao...' Muskaan said giving Riddhima one of the dress and pushing her towards the washroom...
IN HALL
Smriti and Nanima were checking the arrangement while Shashank was getting ready in room... Muskaan was helping Riddhima to get ready and Smriti was glad that Muskaan came on a short note knowing she wouldn't miss a chance like this when it comes to her best friend Riddhima...
'Sab tayyari hogayi Smriti...' Nanima asked...
'Haan ma... Bas sab kuch hogayi...' Smriti said...
'Aur Riddhima...' Nanima asked...
'Woh apne kamre main hai... Muskaan aayi hai usko help karne ke liyeh...' Smriti said...
'Accha huva tumne Muskaan koh bhulaya... Nehi toh pata nehi Riddhima kiya kar rahi hogi abhi tak...' Nanima said...
'Don't worry Nanima... Jab Muskaan Chadda aayi hai toh chinta kis baat ki...
Ridzy tayyar hogayi hai... Aur koi kaam hai toh mujhe batao...' Muskaan said coming with a smile on her face...
Muskaan was wearing a orange salwar suit with her hair open, long earrings and minimum make up with bangles in her left hand... As Riddhima and Muskaan had been great friends, they love to have Muskaan very often with them... Sometimes, Muskaan joins them for meals and stay over with them in festival times... As Muskaan live alone, Smriti and Nanima love to have her around as they take Muskaan as their second daughter...
'Nehi Muskaan... Tum aayi, bohot hai...' Smriti said...
'Mujhe toh aana hi ta Aunty... After all meri best friend koh ladke wale dekhne aane wala hai...' Muskaan said...
'Haan, hum toh yeh chaahte hai jaldi sab kuch final ho...
Bohot acche log hai yeh...' Nanima said...
'I know Nanima... Hum sab yehi chaahenge Ridzy koh ek accha parivaar mile...' Muskaan said...
'Aur tum... Tum kab shaadi karenge...' Smriti asked...
'Jab mujhe bhi ek accha ladka mile...' Muskaan said...
'Means ab tum tayyar ho...' Nanima asked...
'Haan Nanima... Ab Senior Doctor bhi bangayi hoon toh shaadi ke baare main sochna padega taaki main yaha rehke kaam kar saku... Aap log koh pata haina abhi Mammiji aur Papaji issiliyeh mujhe yaha rehne de rahi hai kyunki aap log undono koh yeh yakeen dilaya main yaha safe hoon...
Ek baar Ridzy ki shaadi hogaye toh mujhe bhi apne life ke baare main sochna padega kyunki har waqt toh woh nehi rehpaenge mere saat... I know aaplog hai but kab tak main aap logo koh pareshan karun...' Muskaan said...
'Aise koi baat nehi hai Muskaan... Lekin yeh tumne sahi socha tumhe ab shaadi karna chahiyeh...
Kyunki ek ladki koh uske future apni pati ke ghar se shuru hota hai... Aur accha partner milte toh life asaan hojate hai...' Smriti said...
'I know Aunty... Lekin main apne pasand ke ladke se shaadi karna chaahti hoon... Its not I don't believe in arrange marriage...' Muskaan said...
'Jo bhi ho Muskaan, yeh acchi baat hai tum shaadi ke baare main soch rahi ho...' Nanima said...
They talk for another 10mins when the door bell ring and Smriti got the thaali knowing they must be the groom and his family... Nanima and Muskaan also follow Smriti to see Shashank in front of the door to welcome to the groom and his family... Shashank was hugging his friend and talking them waiting for Smriti to come and welcome them inside...
After the aarti, Smriti let them in and everyone was looking around the house which has done little decoration for the event today... As they would be fixing the date and exchanging gifts, both family were ready for it... Pandit Ji arrived shortly after them and got busy to finalized the date...
'Riddhima kaha hai...' Groom mother asked...
'Woh apne kamre main hai... Muskaan, Riddhima koh lekhe aao...' Smriti tell to Muskaan...
When Muskaan went, groom mother asked about Muskaan and Smriti tell them that she is Riddhima best friend who study with Riddhima in medical college and they did internship together, now work in Sanjeevani as Senior doctors... They introduce groom friend who works with the groom in their business... They were known as the famous business tycoon in the country and they were in the top in business record...
'Yeh toh bohot acchi baat hai Karan, business itni acche jaa rahe ho yeh toh khushi ki baat haina...' Shashank said...
'Sach main Shashank... Jabse humhare bete ne sambhalna shuru kiya hai, every day we are making a new record...' Karan said patting his son back who gave a smile to them...
'Of course... Ab business ke naam aate hai sabke zubaan pe sabse pehle sirf ek hi naam aate hai...
MALLIK ENTERPRIZE KE CEO ARMAAN MALLIK... Jo itni young age main itna achieve kiya, woh bohot kam log karpate hai... Itna bada business hai, sambhalna bohot mushkil hoga lekin himmat hai toh kuch bhi kar sakte hai...' Shashank said...
'Yeh baat tumne bilkul sahi kaha Shashank... Aur Armaan toh aisa beta hai jo har ma baap chaahenge use mile...
Har gaddam main mera saat diya hai Armaan aur yehi mera strength hai...' Karna said...
'Aur Riddhima mera strength hai...' Shashank said...
Shashank and Karan were talking where else Armaan and his friend were looking around waiting for Riddhima to come... Armaan had drag his friend with him so that he wouldn't have to be alone with his parents and his to be in laws...
Armaan being the workaholic person, didn't give any interest to whom his parents wants him to get married... But hearing Karan and Shashank talking about Riddhima continuously from last few minutes and he have been hearing his parents praising about Riddhima from last few weeks make him eager to see this Riddhima...
Armaan agree to get married because he don't want to disppoint his parents... Also knowing he wouldn't be getting any time to go out and find a girl who is suitable for his family and for him, he thought to let their parents decide a girl for him... If the girl got along with his family, Armaan thought he would be thinking about to work the relation with her... For Armaan, his work and family comes first...
'Wonder kitna der aur wait karna padega...' Armaan friend whisper to Armaan as his eyes were on the stairs...
'Rahool, tujhe itna jaldi kyun hai mere hone wale biwi koh dekhne ki... Mind it woh tera bhabhi hai...' Armaan said just to tease him...
'I know Buddy... Lekin main toh bhabhi ki nehi uske saheli ki baat kar raha hoon...' Rahul said...
'U mean jo abhi tohdi der pehle use lene gayi... Kiya baat hai Rahul, pehli baar kissi ladki ke liyeh inthizaar kiya tumne...' Armaan said...
'Waise dikhne main toh buri nehi hai... Dekhte hai humhare jodi bante hai ya nehi...' Rahul said...
IN RIDDHIMA ROOM
Riddhima was slowly walking around the room holding her mobile as she was getting bored waiting here alone... Smriti has ask her not to leave the room unless she was asked to and Riddhima was thinking why she can't when they are here to see her and talk about the marriage date...
After walking for another 10mins, Riddhima sit on her bed resting her chin on her hand while she rest her elbow on her knee as she cross her legs... She was still holding her mobile with her other hand as she keeps turning it in between her fingers making a pout face as she was getting bore alone... She didn't understand why Muskaan had to go leaving her alone nothing to do around...
Riddhima thought to go out and check what was happening, so not waiting for another moment Riddhima stood up and check herself in the mirror before turning towards the door... Riddhima open the door and was about to step out when Muskaan came blocking her way...
'Kaha jaa rahi hai tu...' Muskaan as with one brow up...
'Woh, kahin pe bhi toh nehi...' Riddhima said looking nervous as Muskaan has caught her...
'Accha, mujhe pata hai tumne darwaza mere liyeh nehi khola...
Chup chupke dekhne ki soch rahi ti tu apni hone wale hero koh...' Muskaan ask holding Riddhima arm and nudging her...
'Nehi toh... Main kyun use dekhun...' Riddhima said...
'Ridzy, mujhe pata hai tum maanenge nehi...
Lekin ek baat kahun... Banda bohot handsome hai... Hero se kam nehi hai...
Hero aur Heroine saat main khade hoga toh, Wah... Shahrukh aur Kajol ke jodi se kam nehi lagega... Barabar ka takkar denge tum dono Shahrukh aur Kajol koh...' Muskaan said...
'Tumne toh dekhliya use... Accha chodo yeh baate...
Tum yaha kyun aaye ho, mujhe yeh sab kehne...' Riddhima asked...
'Ayye hayye, heroine koh bohot jaldi hai hero koh dekhne ki...
Chalo tumhari yeh khuwaish pura kar deti hoon main... Main tumhe lene hi aayi hoon, Aunty tujhe neeche bhul rahi hai...' Muskaan said as she drag Riddhima towards the stairs...
ARMAAN POV START
Everyone was busy in their own talk while Shashank had been asking question about the on going project which me and Rahul are working together... As I was too much busy in looking around waiting for Riddhima, I didn't hear what Shashank was asking and Rahul had been involve with the talk from last five minutes...
I didn't know why Riddhima friend Muskaan was taking so much time to get Riddhima down... Pandit Ji was still busy deciding a perfect date for my maarriage with Riddhima... I don't know why I had been eager to see her for once...
I try to concentrate what Shashank were asknig me and thanks to Rahul that he had been answering me for every question... Mom was busy talking with Smriti Aunty and Nanima... Not having another option then waiting for Riddhima to come down, I just keep staring at my hands...
'Woh dekho, Riddhima...' I heard Smriti Aunty saying...
I felt my heartbeat getting faster when Smriti mention Riddhima name... I didn't know why but I felt the breeze kissing my face as I felt a new connection... Unknowingly my eyes got closed as the breeze hit my face and I can hear Muskaan talking and giggling about something...
I felt a nudge on my arm and slowly open my eyes to feel my heart skip a beat seeing the girl coming down from the stairs with Muskaan... Knowing she must be Riddhima, my eyes study her face features closely...
Her glowing face, eyes were hidden as she was looking down, her cheeks which has a pinkish shade, pinkish lips as shy smile were playing on it as she was trying to control it... My eyes move down on her perfect body and the dress, simple red salwar suit which has a simple silver design over her chest part... Dupatta neatly folded and kept on her left shoulder hanging down from front and back...
Riddhima was holding corner of her dupatta as she keeps playing with it, Muskaan was holding her one arm as they move down the stairs... Riddhima has wear silver long earrings, left her neck bare as single bracelet were on her left wrist without any more jewelry... She was looking like an Angel in red and I was wishing she would just look once so that I can drown in her eyes...
I didn't know god would be so greatful for me at this but my wish was granted as next moment, I saw Riddhima look towards me as she safely climb down from the stairs... I was lost, lost in those beautiful green eyes not having any control in my heart for the first time in my life...
ARMAAN POV END
RIDDHIMA POV START
I feel someone strong gaze on me as the moment I was climbing down with Muskaan... Muskaan wasn't stopping praising about Armaan and I knew it was his gaze which was making my heart beat fast... But why my heart was racing fast like this... I never feel like this before but I felt a new connection...
'Lagta hai shaadi se pehle hi Hero tumhe pasand karliya...
Dekho toh kaise gur gurke dekh raha hai teri taraf... Aisa lag raha hai pehli baar koi ladki koh dekh raha hai...' Muskaan said as we move down from the stairs...
I don't know why but I felt my cheeks burning as smile form in my lips which I try to control... Muskaan was commenting as she keeps checking Armaan action and I don't know why but I was feeling nervous as we reach closer to everyone...
My eyes were eager to see him for once but I didn't want to trap and fall from the stairs so I keep my eyeslash on the stairs till I reach the very last step... Went we both safely reach to the last step, my eyes didn't listen to me and without thinking twice, my eyelash move up and my eyes were met with blue orbs which was like electric...
I didn't know how long I stare at his eyes but I break the eye-lock we share as my eyes closely watch his face features... Board forehead with his silky hair coming down near his gorgeous and killing electronic blue orbs... Manly lips and perfect jawline... My eyes move down on his body, white shirt which was fit on his body showing the muscles which he had perfect built... First three button left open showing builted chest and black trousers...
'Not bad...' I thought as my eyes move back to meet with his eyes once again as Muskaan pull me towards them and making me stand infront of them...
RIDDHIMA POV END
As soon as Riddhima reach them, Smriti move close to her introducing their daughter to Armaan and his family... Nandini who was introduce as Armaan mother, move forwards cupping Riddhima face making her look towards her who smile warmly as she approve her for her son...
'Bohot khubsurat hai... Humne toh dekhte hi pasand karliya Riddhima koh Armaan ke liyeh...' Nandini said...
'Aur humne Armaan koh...' Smriti said...
Nandini make Riddhima sit next to Armaan and they were saying how beautiful they look together... As they were busy talking about the preparation and all, finally Pandit Ji got the date and it was a month after...
Gupta's and Mallik's hug each other congratulating... They were really happy that they got enough time to do the preparation and knowing their children were ready for the marriage... After lunch, Mallik's leave and Gupta's were happy that at last, their daughter marriage was fixed...
AFTER A MONTH
Everyone were busy in their own works as kids were running from here and there... Elders were some enjoy the food while some where talking as if they were here to catch up with each other as they got to meet after several months and years... In the middle of the house there was a big stage where several people were sitting and standing around as Pandit were saying the mantras...
'Kanya koh bhulaye...' Pandit Ji said...
Smriti look towards Muskaan who was standng behind her with some other friends of Riddhima... Yes, it was Armaan and Riddhima marriage taking place as everyone was having fun around teasing the groom... Muskaan shake her head and left to get Riddhima giggling with her friends...
'Ab inthizaar khatam hoga tumhara Ammy...' Rahul whisper to Armaan who was sitting behind Armaan with his another friend Anjali and Abhi...
'Aur hum bhi toh dekhe... Tumhara Riddhima kaise lagti hai Armaan ke dulhan banke...' Anjali said...
'Haan, bohot din tak humse chupa ke rakhliya... Aaj finally hum dekh paenge...' Abhi said...
'Waise Rahul, tumhe Armaan ke shoes safely apne paas rakha na...' Anjali asked...
'Don't worry Anjy... Maine aise jhaga chupaya, woh Armaan ke saaliya dhunte rehjaenge puri raat...' Rahul said...
'I hope so Rahoool... Nehi toh tujhe pata haina abhi tak mujhse 10000 le chuki hai entrance fee kehke...' Armaan said...
Suddenly the place got quiet and everyone was staring on direction, wondering what they have seen that make the whole atmosphere suddenly quiet... Armaan, Rahul, Anjali and Abhi who were busy in their talk, turn to see Muskaan and her friends coming with Riddhima... The moment Armaan eyes laid on her, Armaan was lost in her beauty all over again as if he saw her for the first time in new avaster...
ARMAAN POV START
As I was asking Rahul about my shoes knowing it was another ritual in marriage that from bride side they would be trying to stole it and from groom side they had to keep it safe... If they get stole it, they would be asking for more money which groom can't deny to give...
As we were talking, suddenly the place got quiet... From the moment I have enter, I hadn't seen people stop talking or moving around for a minute but suddenly, why they stop as if they had seen something very precious...
Everyone was looking towards one direction, so without wasting another second, I move my eyes to the direction to feel my breath was taken away for a minute or so... I feel my surrounding fading around me as I felt that it was only me and that Angel, who was coming down from the stairs in a beautiful golden bridel dress with silver design done on it beautifully... Dupatta was neatly kept on her head as her hands were filled with gold and silver bangles plus mehendi of my name...
She was moving down carefully holding her heavy big lehenga, my eyes move to her face as I saw mangtika adoring on her forehead and she was wearing matching jewelry of gold and silver to her lehenga... Just a little make up like the first time so that her natural beauty didn't fade behind those heavy make up which wouldn't be needing for a girl like her...
My eyes didn't dare to leave from her face as she keeps looking down so that she don't trap on her dress... I was hoping that she would look towards me but she didn't move her eyelash once as she move towards me on the stage...
I don't know why but the moment she came close to me, I stood up still my eyes fixed on her beautiful face... My trace were broken when I felt someone nudge me... Till all this while, I was so much lost in her that I forgot that I was in the middle of hundreds of people...
ARMAAN POV END
RIDDHIMA POV START
I was feeling nervous as the time was getting near... I heard several people talking and moving outside my room but I didn't dare to move out knowing someone would come to get me when its time to go out in front of those hundreds of people who has come to be witness of my marriage with Armaan...
From a week, many rituals had been taking place in the house, relatives and friends had come to stay whole day and leave at late night to get sleep from the tiring day... Many function has complete and yesterday, I was offically engage to Armaan Mallik...
Shiver run down in my spine when it make me remember that in just few minutes, I would be Armaan wife... My name would be join with the Mallik and I would have to share a different relations with some people whom I only knows their name nothing more then that...
My hands were getting sweats as my heartbeat was racing fast as if it may come out breaking my ribs... I was sitting in my room alone as few minutes ago Muskaan has run to welcome Armaan saying they need to get their gifts from their would be brother in law...
My wait has come to an end when suddenly Muskaan and girls come giggling... I look towards them as they had those teasing look and I know I had to face this still the very end of my wedding... Also Muskaan being the naughtiest from all, I know she wouldn't leave me after the marriage even, Muskaan has already said that she would be needing every details that take place tonight in Mallik and the next day...
'Time to go Ridzy...' Muskaan said as she move close to me...
I was feeling so nervous I didn't know what to do... I slowly stood up and Muskaan check as if everything was in their places... Correcting my dupatta which was place nicely covering my head, Muskaan put her one hand around my back and other hand on my arm...
She started to move but I don't know why, my feet didn't move... When I didn't move, Muskaan look at me as I look towards her... I know she would understand seeing my expression, how much nervous I was...
'Common Ridzy... I m sure everything would be just fine...
If u ever need me, just give me a call and I would be ur side before u know it okey...' Muskaan said as she kept her palm on my cheeks...
'He would try to understand me na Muski...' I asked with a small voice...
'He definitely would give all the time u need to move on with this relation Ridzy... Don't u remember how he got lost in u the first day he came to meet u... I m sure everything will work perfectly fine in few days or month...
Now lets move, they are waiting for u...' Muskaan said as she move holding me close to her...
I didn't dare to look around the crowd knowing my nervousness would go to the highest... I keep my eyes down on my feet as I hold my dress not wanting to trapped down in front of several people... I felt several gazes on me and I couldn't help but bit my lower lip as I felt one of the gaze were strongly on me... My heart started to beat faster without any control over it...
Slowly, I move on to the stage and I know Armaan was checking me out the moment I was in his view... I couldn't move get the courage to move my eyeslash on him but my eyes were eager to check what he was wearing knowing he must be looking dashing like always...
From last month, we had not meet more then 10times but everytime, Armaan had been lost seeing me... I can recognized when his gaze fixed on me every second because it makes my heart race hundred times faster then it normal beat...
As soon as I reach, Pandit asked to exchange garland... We stood facing each other, Muskaan forwards me the garland and I look at him for the first time tonight to be lost in him... Those electric blue eyes always caught me off gaurd... As expected, he was dashing in that white sherwani...
When my eyes met with his, I felt my surrounding fades leaving just only him and me in this world... I don't know why, every time it happens... Was God trying to give some signal to me... Was I doing the good thing by marrying him...
So many questions roam in my brain whenever my eyes met with his... I know, I have to wait to get the answers... How long, I don't know but I know that one day I will get all my answer for this new feeling which was blossoming in my heart...
RIDDHIMA POV END
'Oye Heroine... Apne Hero koh baad main dekhlena... Abhi jaimala toh pehenao...' Muskaan whisper near Riddhima ears seeing Riddhima lost in Armaan...
Armaan situation wasn't less then Riddhima as his friends were teasing him but he didn't dare to stop staring at Riddhima shamelessly... As everyone was waiting them to pocceed with function of exchanging garland, Riddhima move her hands to put garland but Rahul and Abhi pull Armaan back...
Two three times they did this and Riddhima make a sad face which melt Armaan and he bow his head towards her... Before his friends could pull him back, Riddhima put the garland over his head... Now it was Armaan turn and before Armaan could put the garland, someone pull her up...
'Champ...' Ridzy and Muskana said in the same tone as suddenly their friend appear...
'Ab pehenke dikhao Armaan...' Champ said...
'Accha huva tum aagaye... Maine socha The ATUL JOSHI itna busy hai ki use best friend ke shaadi pe bhi nehi aapaenge...' Muskaan said...
'Aise ho sakta hai kiya main Ridzy ke shaadi main na aaye... Saara kam postpone karke, pehli flight pakadke aaya hoon apne best friend ki shaadi main...' Atul said...
'Accha hai, ab toh jo humhe chahiyeh. woh sab hum dono milke Jeeju se le lenge...' Muskaan said...
'Of course lekin pehle yeh rasam toh pura hone de...' Atul said...
After with lost of fun, the marriage was complete... Armaan and Riddhima were announce as husband and wife, soon the couple were taking bless from the elders and everyone were happily congratulating them for the new life they would be starting together soon...
As they move down from the stage, Armaan wait for Rahul to bring his shoes... Rahul was taking so much time so Abhi went to see why he was taking too much time... After 5mins, both came with a sad face...
Seeing their expression, Armaan and Anjali understood they had lost his shoes... Karan, Nandini, Shashank and Smriti with Nanima were standing either side of Armaan and Riddhima as they were waiting to get down from the stage to meet others who have come to their wedding...
'Rahul, Shoes kaha hai...' Karan asked...
'Dad, ofcourse he lost it...' Armaan said...
'Bhai ab ladki wale ke haat aaya hai toh tum itni aasaani se bach nehi paayenge...' Shashank said...
'Sahi kaha aapne Uncle... Ab toh humhe jo chahiyeh woh dena hoga... Uske baad shoes mil sakte hai...' Muskaan said coming with Atul...
Shashank and Smriti move down wishing Muskaan and Atul all the best and Karan patted Armaan back as he move down from the stange with Nandini... Nanima also move down letting the youngster have fun... Others were watching them as they wait for the couple to move down so after wishing them they can enjoy the rest of the night...
Armaan gave Rahul a deadly look before turning to Muskaan and Atul giving them a forceful smile... Muskaan was holding the shoes while Atul stood with his arms folded...
'Toh kiya chahiyeh aap dono koh...' Armaan asked...
'Hmm kuch zyada nehi... 10000 se kaam chala lenge hum...' Muskaan said...
'10000??? woh bhi ek shoes ke liyeh...' Armaan asked...
'Bilkul nehi Ammy... Isse toh accha hai tu bina shoes ke raho...' Rahul said...
'Mr. whatever ur name is... Plz shut up kyunki yeh jeeju aur saali ki beech ka problem hai jo hum dono milke solve karenge... Aur jeeju aap, aapko shoes chahiyeh toh 10000 nikalo fata fatt... Nehi toh bina shoes ke rehna padega puri raat...' Muskaan said...
'Lekin usse tohda kam...' Armaan try to make them reduce the amount...
'Bilkul nehi... Aapko dena hai toh 10000 nikalo...' Atul cut Armaan by forwarding his hand for the money as Muskaan keep shaking the shoes in her hand...
Knowing they wouldn't agree to reduce or give his shoes without money, Armaan look towards Riddhima who was standing with her head down... Seeing this Muskaan nudge Atul arm showing Armaan looking towards Riddhima with her eyes and Atul smile knowing what Armaan was trying to do but Riddhima neither look at them or say anything...
'Ab jaldi karo Jeeju... Nehi toh hum shoes lekhe jaa rahi hoon...' Muskaan said...
'Phir aapko puri raat aise ghumna padega, sochlo...' Atul said...
'Aise Ridzy ke taraf mat dekho aap... Woh kuch nehi bolenge...' Muskaan said as she and Atul laugh...
'Haan toh dete hai paise... Lekin tohda...' Armaan was cut by Muskaan and Atul...
'Bilkul nehi...' Muskaan and Atul said...
'Jeeju itna khanjus mat ho, aap itne bada business sambhalte hai... 10000 ki toh baat haina...' Muskaan said...
'Hawa se tapak padte hai kiya paise... Tum toh aise bol rahe ho jaise baarish ke tarah girte hai hawa se paise...' Rahul said...
'Oye, tera problem kiya hai... Maine pehle bhi kaha haina tu apna muh band rakh...' Muskaan said pointing her finger towards Rahul...
'Kyun, tum ladki wale hai toh hum bhi ladke wale hai... Hum apne ladke koh lutne se bacha raha hoon...' Rahul said...
'Accha... Lutne se bachana ta toh shoes sambhal ke rakhte... Ab toh woh moka haat se nikalgaye...
Toh better hai ki tu apne muh band rakhe...
Aur Jeeju, aap aise kiya dekh rahe ho... Paise de rahe ho ya nehi...' Muskaan said...
'Deta hoon Sherni... Gussa kyun ho rahe ho...' Armaan said and turn to Rahul asking to take out the money which he was carrying for Armaan...
When Rahul took the money and look towards Muskaan and Atul, they gave him a proud look... Rahul were thinking what to do when Muskaan snatch the money from him and gave to Atul... Muskaan move towards Armaan and kept the shoes infront of him smiling to them...
Soon they all move down from the stage, Armaan and Riddhima went taking bless from everyone... Everyone else got busy with dinner and checking that if guests need anything or not... After another hour, it was time for Riddhima bidaai...
Riddhima cry hugging her parents as she has to leave them and go to another house where it would be all new to her... Riddhima knows, now that new house would be her house and the people who live there would be her new family... Also knows that she can meet her family but not be able to live with them...
Riddhima was sad because she has to leave her house which she had been brought from her first day in this world, every memories were attach with that house which she can never forget... But she knows, now she has to make new memories in her new house which she would be starting from tonight...
After hugging and crying for like eternity, Riddhima left with her husband and his family... To start a new life with her new family in her new house... Riddhima was now sitting with Armaan as she softly sob, her hands were intertwined with each other as she try to control her cry...
Armaan who was sitting next to her feel bad seeing Riddhima crying like that... He wants to hold and confort her saying everything would be alright but he didn't know if she would like him holding her or touch her so he left Riddhima cry knowing it would be really difficult for her to leave her house which she has live all her life...
IN ARMAAN ROOM
After all the ritual, finally Nandini took Riddhima to her new room which she would be sharing with Armaan... Riddhima saw her bags were kept in one corner and Nandini said she can unpack whenever she wants... Nandini was really happy that Riddhima has come to their life and she said not be sad because she and Karan wouldn't let her feel that she is in between any strangers...
Nandini talk like her own mother and Riddhima felt light after hearing Nandini caring and loving word... Saying to take rest, Nandini left Riddhima alone as Armaan was in downstairs with his friends...
Like Riddhima was the only child of her parents, Armaan was also the only child of Mallik... So it would be a small family of four and Riddhima was hoping that they would let her work till she wants as Armaan would be busy in office and Karan too... Nandini most of the time would go out to meet those people who are in need of help for kids and childrens those who don't have a house and way to get eductions... In short, Nandini work for social communication to provide money to give a life to those helpless childrens...
Riddhima was sitting on the bed waiting for Armaan to come knowing it wouldn't be nice to sleep before he comes... However she was very tired and she don't know what to do, if she should change or wait till Armaan come... Riddhima look around the room to see it was big enough for a couple, on right side there were two doors and on left there were one door with the wall fill with pictures of Armaan, his family and friends... Everything was of white and black furniture, one corner there was a couch kept with television in front of the wall hanging on... Track were kept under it with several DVD's and player, some magazines too...
Room was decorated for the night with different kinds of flowers... Riddhima move down from the bed, looking around the room knowing this is the place that she has to spend rest of her life... Riddhima checks the door which one leads to washroom and other leads to a walking wardrobe which was half fill with Armaan cloths and other half left empty... Riddhima understood he must have empty it for her cloths and smiling, she move to the left side to check the other door where it leads to...
As Riddhima open the door, breeze blows kissing her face making Riddhima close her eyes feeling the fresh air as smile for on her lips... Tears line were visible on her face as it was dry now... Riddhima open her eyes slowly to look out to see it leads to attach balcony which were nicely arrange with flower pots around it with a big swing and some beanbags so that they can stay out sometimes to enjoy their day and night...
Riddhima were lost admiring how nicely balcony were arrange with flowers around and how nice it look... Riddhima trace were broke when she heard the door open to the room and Armaan walk inside as he look around... Riddhima who stood with her back towards him, turn around and soon their eyes met...
For a second, they were lost in each other but Riddhima break the eye lock as she lower her eyeslash feeling heat on her cheeks... Suddenly, Riddhima felt her hands getting sweats and her heartbeat getting faster feeling Armaan gaze on her...
When Riddhima lower her gaze, Armaan smile seeing the affection on her with his one gaze... Smiling, Armaan closed the door locking it... Riddhima got nervous when she heard Armaan lock the door but somehow she try to control her fasting heartbeat...
Armaan move towards Riddhima knowing, they would need to talk about their new relation... For him also, it was not easy to start a new life with someone who he didn't know anything but only her name... So Armaan thought, he would try to be friends with her first and he would be giving her all the time she needs...
Riddhima who was standing near the balcony door, not knowing what to do was getting nervous each passing minute when she felt Armaan coming close to her... She don't know what Armaan would say and do but she was hoping that he would understand her and give her time to accept and move on with this new relation...
'Itna dar kyun rahe ho... Main tumhe kha nehi jaunga...' Armaan said as he stood in front of her...
Riddhima didn't say anything and Armaan just keep staring at her face... Leaving a deep breath, Armaan hold Riddhima hand which make Riddhima to look towards him with shocked expression... Armaan blink his eyes saying he wouldn't do anything without permission which make Riddhima relax a little...
Armaan move towards the bed and make her sit as he sit next to her facing her... Riddhima was sitting with her head lower not having the courage to look at him... Armaan knows being the girl, she wouldn't say anything and he needs to speak first...
'Riddhima... Main jaanta hoon hum dono ke liyeh yeh rishta bohot naya hai... Aur hum dono ne apne parents ke liyeh ek dusre se shaadi karne ke liyeh maana... Aur main yeh bhi jaanta hoon humhe ek dusre ke baare main naam aur profession ke alawa kuch nehi pata...
Believe me Riddhima... Main aisa kuch nehi karunga jo tum nehi chaahte... Hum pati patni dhuniya ke liyeh hai... Issiliyeh main tumhe aisa kuch karne ke liyeh force nehi karunga jab tak tum puri tarah humhare rishte koh accept nehi karte...
Main yeh nehi jaante aage jaakhe kiya hoga... Hum kabhi ek dusre se pyar karpaenge ya nehi... Hum koshish kar sakte hai ek dusre ke saat zindagi guzar ne ke liyeh... Lekin kabhi bhi tumhe laga tum is rishte koh nehi nibapayenge, mujhe batana main tumhe is bandhan se azaad kardunga...
Tum yeh soch raha hoga main kaisa insaan hoon, shaadi ke pehle raat aise baate kar raha hoon... Lekin mera maanna hai ki hum kissi koh force nehi kar sakte ek dusre ke saat puri zindagi bitane ki jab woh nehi chaahte...
Issiliyeh main soch raha hoon kyun na hum abhi se ek dusre koh dheere dheere jaan ne ki koshish kare... Aage kiya hoga, kissi koh nehi pata... Lekin hum apne tarafse koshish toh kar sakte haina...
Toh kiya hum is nayi rishte ki shurwaat dosti se kare... Dekho is main bhi main tumhe force nehi karunga, kyunki dosti karne ke liyeh kahin na kahin ek dusre koh jaanna hoga...' Armaan said...
Armaan stop hoping that Riddhima would say something, but when she didn't say anything Armaan knew he needs to make her speak than only he would be knowing what is going on her mind and heart...
'Riddhima, tumhari chup rehne se baat kaise aage badenge...
Main chaahta hoon tum jaise apne gharpe rehte aaye ho waise yaha raho... Ab yeh tumhari ghar hai jahan tumhe mere saat rehna hai... Mere mom dad tumhari bhi mom dad hai... Jitna mera hak hai, utna tumhari bhi hak hai yaha...
Tum aise mat sochna mujhe ya mom dad koh tumhari koi bhi baat pe bura lagega... Balki humhe khushi hogi if u r open urself in front of us...
Tum is nayi rishte ke saat koi aur mat bano Riddhima... Jaise tum rehte aaye ho, waise raho... Kyunki Mom dad ne us Riddhima koh mere liyeh pasand kiya hai, yeh nayi Riddhima koh nehi...
Issiliyeh jo tumhari mann main hai, woh mujhe batao... Riddhima plz kuch toh bolo... Kiya tum is rishte koh ek chance nehi dena chaahenge...' Armaan asked...
'Nehi, aise baat nehi hai... Mujhe is rishte se koi problem nehi hai... Na aapse..
Lekin jaisa aapne kaha, mujhe waqt chahiyeh... Humhe waqt chahiyeh... Lekin kiya sach main aapko, aapke mom dad koh bura nehi lagega main kuch bhi kahun toh...' Riddhima said...
Armaan smile hearing Riddhima voice for the first time whole night... As she parted from her family, she talk to her parents, Nanima and friends but Armaan couldn't make a word what she said as she had been crying badly... After she stop crying, it was the first time Riddhima speak a word in front of him...
'Bilkul nehi Riddhima... Yaha tumhe koi apne marzi se jeene se mana nehi karenge...
Tumhe jo tik lage, woh tum kar sakte ho...' Armaan said...
'Kiya main apne kaam continue kar sakti hoon...' Riddhima asked...
'U mean working as doctor??? Why not Riddhima...
Tum itna accha doctor hai... Hum kyun tumhe mana karenge kaam karne se... Waise bhi sab yaha kaam karte hai toh tum akele ghar pe beite kiya karenge...' Armaan asked...
'Pakka na... Mom Dad koh bura nehi lagega...' Riddhima asked...
'Main Mom Dad se baat karunga... Tum chinta mat karo... Aur tum dekhna, woh dono bohot khush hoga yeh sunke tum kaam continue karna chaahte ho...' Armaan said...
'Thank you...' Riddhima said...
'Thank you??? Thank you se kaam nehi chalega...
Ab tumhe mere saat puri zindagi bitana hai toh tumhe mujhse ek promise karna hoga...' Armaan said...
'Kaisa promise...' Riddhima asked...
'Yehi ki tum mere dost banenge... Banungi na...' Armaan asked cutely...
Riddhima who was wondering what Armaan wants her to promise smile seeing his cute expression... Riddhima shake her head seeing this new side of Armaan... Seeing Riddhima smile Armaan smile widely...
'Dimple...' Riddhima said when she recongnized his dimple for the first time...
'Yeah, waise bohot kam logo koh pata hai... I mean mom dad friends...' Armaan said as he touch his dimple...
'Aur mujhe bhi...' Riddhima said...
'Yeah, u too... So...' Armaan asked...
'So...' Riddhima asked knowing what he is asking...
'Friends...' Armaan asked forwarding his hand...
Riddhima accept smiling and Armaan smile when Riddhima accept his friendship... Next second, Riddhima yawn as she was tired and they had a long day... Seeing Riddhima sleepy, Armaan thought it would be better they sleep and he knows Riddhima has to go her house for some ritual...
'Lets sleep... Tum kapde change karlo aur bed pe sojana...' Armaan said...
'Aur aap...' Riddhima asked...
'Main... Waha...' Armaan said pointing to the couch...
'Nehi...' Riddhima said as she stood up...
'Kiya huva...' Armaan asked as he also stood up...
'Aap waha kyun soyenge... Main waha sojati hoon...
Waise bhi yeh aapka kamra hai...' Riddhima said...
'Jo ab humhare kamra bangaye right... Its okey Riddhima, I will manage...' Armaan said...
'Why u would manage, main manage karlungi...' Riddhima said...
'Nehi Riddhima, tum bed par sojana...' Armaan said...
'Tum bed pe kyun nehi so sakte...' Riddhima asked...
'Woh, mujhe laga tum...' Armaan said...
'Aap aise kaise soch sakte ho... Dekho ek kaam karte hai...
Ab hum dono koh ek dusre ke saat rehna hai toh adjust bhi karna padega... Issiliyeh aap right side main sojana, main left side main sojaungi...' Riddhima said...
'Are u sure...' Armaan said...
'I m sure... Mujhe accha nehi lagega aap waha couch pe sojaenge toh...' Riddhima said...
'Tik hai, tumhe koi problem nehi hai toh mujhe kiya problem hoga...
Lekin pehle change kar toh karlo... Tum washroom main karlo, tab tak main yaha karlunga...' Armaan said...
After changing, Riddhima and Armaan laid on their side facing each other... Armaan off the light and left Riddhima side light on thinking she might not be able to sleep with light off... Wishing good night, both close their eyes with smile adoring on their face as if they were happy to start this new relation and hoping that it would work like it works for those couple who get married being stranger and fall in love after marriage...
NEXT DAY
Early morning Riddhima wake up, actually she couldn't sleep proper as it was new place for her... When the sun came out, Riddhima thought to get up and make breakfast for them as it was her first day... Also she remembers her mother and nanima telling her to do puja first thing in the morning...
So after getting freshen up, Riddhima wear a red saree with matching jewelry, put little make up as she don't like to put more make up... Hands were fill with bangles, sindoor on her forehead were else mangalsutra around her neck...
When she was ready, she move down to the hall to see Bi who take care of the house with servants moving around to get everything ready before the Malliks wake up... Seeing her, Riddhima went towards her and took blessing from her...
'Itni jaldi kaise ut gayi tum bacchi...' Bi asked caring her hair...
'Woh mujhe neend nehi aayi ti, nayi jhaga haina toh...' Riddhima said...
'Koi baat nehi, main tumhare liyeh kuch bana deti hoon...' Bi said...
'Nehi Bi... Main soch rahi hoon aaj main sabke liyeh naasta banaun... Aur usse pehle main puja karungi...' Riddhima said...
'Lekin Riddhima, jab hum hai toh tum kyun naashta banaenge...' Bi asked...
'Bi, mom ne kaha hai ladki koh uske pehle din main sabke liyeh naashta aur meeta bana ke khilana hota hai... Yeh ek rasam hai shayad...' Riddhima said...
'Haan, chalo main tumhe puja room main le jaati hoon...
Phir tum puja karke naashta bhi bana lena okey...' Bi said...
Soon Riddhima was in puja room and she started her puja with Bi... By the end of puja, Karan, Nandini and Armaan also joins them... Riddhima took blessing from them, they went back to their room to get ready... By the time other get ready, Riddhima make breakfast with help of Bi and some other staff...
Everyone had their breakfast and praise Riddhima cooking... Also they gave gift to Riddhima for completing her first ritual in their her new house... After breakfast, Armaan drop Riddhima to Gupta house saying he would meet her in reception... Also Armaan gave a bag to Riddhima, asking her to wear it for their reception...
NIGHT, RECEPTION
Mallik were in the venue, waiting for Gupta to come with Riddhima... They had choosen one of their hotels which has this amazing few of beach in front of it... They arrange everything outside the hotel which has a big stage with pool under it... It lead small bridge to go to the stage as lights were on inside the pool making the place beautiful...
Tables and chairs were arrange with DJ and Bar on side... Long tables were line up with different types of food and drinks... Everything were simple yet beautiful the way Armaan and Riddhima like as they had discuss this before their wedding...
Karan and Nandini were standing at the entrace welcoming to the guest... Armaan was inside with Rahul, Anjali and Abhi... For some reason, Armaan was waiting for Riddhima and seeing Armaan eyes going to the entrace every minute, Rahul, Anjali and Abhi tease him saying in one night, Riddhima had done magic on him... Armaan didn't say anything on depend knowing they wouldn't listen to him so it would be a waste of words...
On the otherside, Gupta were on their way to the venue... Shashank were driving with Smriti and Nanima while Muskaan said she would be taking Riddhima with her... Knowing they would need their time with each other, they let them take Muskaan car...
After complete the ritual, Riddhima spend sometimes with her parents... Then after lunch, they rest knowing they would be having a long night in the reception... Evening, Muskaan came to make Riddhima ready as Riddhima clearly said she wouldn't be going to parlor...
Knowing Riddhima don't like those heavy make up and all, they didn't force her and let her get ready the way she wants... Nandini has inform Smriti that Armaan had given Riddhima her dress which she would be wearing for the night...
From evening, Muskaan and Riddhima were together getting ready and Muskaan was asking several questions and teasing Riddhima... But when Riddhima said what happen the previous night and nothing happen in between them that normally happen in between married couple, Muskaan stop teasing her... Also Muskaan was happy to hear that Riddhima open up with Armaan and Armaan trying to make Riddhima feel comfortable in new place...
Before Muskaan and Riddhima, Shashank reach to the venue with Smriti and Nanima... As the dressing code was formal dress, Guys were wearing suits were else ladies were in saree and evening gowns... Karan and Nandini welcome Gupta and asked where Riddhima was to which Smriti answer telling them Muskaan and Riddhima were coming together...
Seeing the Gupta's, Armaan move towards them hoping to see Riddhima... But he got disappointed hearing Smriti saying she is coming with Muskaan... However, Armaan took blessing from the Gupta's who happy gave their blessing and love...
RIDDHIMA POV START
As we were getting near the venue, I was feeling nervous again... Its not that I haven't wear a dress like this in front of Armaan before as we wear formal in our engagement too... Remembering about our engagement, smile form in my eyes when I remember Armaan first time saying how gorgeous I was looking in that purple evening gown which goes down to my feet... I wear black high heels, silver earrings with bracelet on my hand... My hair was left open and put little make up as usual... I didn't know Armaan would be checking me so closely but I feel great that he like my dressing...
We wear matching colors as he wear suit with same color shirt of my dress... Even I tell him he was looking nice and he gave me a look that as if saying only nice which make me blush for no reason... I was save by Mom who came to introduce some of their friends to us...
My trace was broken as Muskaan stop the car all of sudden... I look at her giving 'what' look... Muskaan smile and point towards the hotel where the reception was taking place... I let a deep breath before coming out from the car, adjusting my dress, I move towards the entrace with Muskaan who was asking to chill out as she knows I was nervous because I didn't know how I was looking in this dress which Armaan has given to me...
Muskaan help me getting ready and she keeps telling me how perfect I was looking... Also she said that if Armaan didn't get rooted on the spot seeing her, she will change her name because she was too confident that I was looking breath taking in her words...
Thinking to leave everything for god, I move inside to see several people roaming around the open place with drinks in their hands... DJ were playing several numbers of romantic songs were else everyone enjoying waiting for the newly wedded bride to join with her groom...
My eyes move trying to catch one person whom I want to know how his reaction would be seeing me ready in his choice of dress... Muskaan and I was welcome by Mom(Nandini) and Dad(Karan) who hugs me admiring how adorable I was looking and also they compliment Muskaan for her choice of dress...
Mom(Nandini) said almost every guest have come and they were waiting for her to come so they can start the party... They took me with them while Muskaan follow us and my greens orbs caught those electric blue orbs which was fixed on mine checking me out... I felt heat on my cheeks making it burn as my eyes check him out admiring how handsome he was looking at those suit with white shirt, like always first three button left open...
I move my gaze remembering what I was doing and that too with hundreds of people around me... I look around to check the arrangement and I must say, everything was just too beautiful and the way we have think it should be...
Mom(Nandini) took me to the stage were Armaan was standing with his friends... My mom, dad and Nanima joins us in stange as mom(Nandini) make me stand next to Armaan... I can feel his gaze still fixed on me which make me smile but I didn't look towards him knowing I would be lost in him if I do...
Next moment, I felt my heart stop when Armaan siuddenly hold my hand making me look towards him... My eyes met with his and he wink at me making me smile as I feel blush took over my cheeks... We keep staring each other still Dad(Karan) started to talk to the guest who has come to the party to celebrate this day with us...
RIDDHIMA POV END
ARMAAN POV START
After welcoming to Gupta's, I went back to join my friends knowing once Riddhima come, she would be joining me... I don't know why but my heart was desparate to see Riddhima, maybe just because I want to see how she looks in that dress I had got for her... I know she would be looking gorgeous like always but it was the first time I got something for her of my choice...
I try to enjoy my time with my friends but my eyes keep moving towards the entrace hoping to see Riddhima soon... Almost every guests have come by now and the newly bride were missing... Friends were teasing me but I didn't say anything knowing they would not listen or believe me...
Yes, I was happy that my parents choose Riddhima for me... I felt a new connection towards her and I don't know what it means yet but I know, in my journey with Riddhima of this new relation, I will discover what this new feeling means...
First night, didn't go too bad as we become friends and I was hoping that this marriage work like it works for other couples... I was glad that Riddhima open up with me in the first night and I knew Riddhima would be thinking if they would be happy with her working or not...
Remembering our conversation, I make a note in my mind to have a talk with Mom and Dad about Riddhima request... I know they wouldn't mind and they would be happy that Riddhima wants to live her life the way she used to live before marriage because they think to get marry it doesn't mean u have to leave everything else behind which he/she live her whole life before the marriage...
Knowing Riddhima wouldn't believe me unless I make them speak their thought in front of her, I know I had to talk with Mom and Dad... I didn't know how long I had been thinking about Riddhima but suddenly, I feel Riddhima present around...
My eyes move towards the entrace and the moment my eyes caught Riddhima perfect figure, I felt my heartbeat skip a beat seeing she was looking gorgeous as I thought she would be in that gold dress with silver design done on it... It was a full length dress and I gave her silver earrings, necklace and bangles with silver high heels to match her dress...
She has put her normal simple make up but not usual her hair was pin up to a neat bun with few hairs left falling kissing her forehead and cheeks...
Soon Riddhima eyes met with mine but she break it soon enough as her eyes move on my body... I knew she was checking me out just like I check her... But soon again she move her gaze away from me looking around the place as her cheeks turn red...
Mom move towards the stage where I was standing with my friends... My eyes didn't want to move away from Riddhima face as I saw how she was blushing... Smile wasn't leaving from my lips as I wait Riddhima to look towards me...
Everyone move on the stage as Mom make Riddhima stand next to me... Riddhima didn't look towards me but I can feel that she also knows that my gaze were on her as she try to control her smile but it was showing on her cheeks... I dont know why I did it but next moment, my hand sneak in her hand intertwined my fingers with hers...
Maybe I did it just to let her look at me because next second, Riddhima look towards me with that shocked expression on her face... I couldn't help but I admire how beautiful she was looking at the moment with that expression... My heart and mind wasn't under my control at the moment which make me wink at her without thinking twice... With my action, her expression change with a beautiful smile on her face...
Our eyes were staring at each other as if we were trying to know what was happening in between... I don't know what she must be thinking at the moment but, my heart at the moment make a promise that I would make her mine one day... I will make this relation work and she was the girl, who is made for me... I will put all my effect on this relation because I find a new place in my heart for her which I never thought I would be giving other then my parents and friends...
My trace were broken when Dad started to talk thanking everyone for coming to celebrate this day with us... I felt for the first time, how much special this day would be for me in the coming years because my heart has decided what it wants and whom it desire to spend the rest of my life...
ARMAAN POV END
After Karan speech, he asked Armaan and Riddhima dance as to start the reception... Everyone move down leaving Armaan and Riddhima alone as DJ play a romantic slow number making everyone stop talking and their eyes on newly wedded couple...
Riddhima was feeling nervous as everyone eyes were on them... Armaan look towards her and feeling she was nervous, Armaan squeeze her hand making Riddhima look towards him... When Riddhima look at him, Armaan blink his eyes saying he is there for her which make Riddhima relax a little...
As the music start, Armaan face Riddhima making her face him... Armaan put Riddhima hand on his shoulder as he put his hand around her petty waist pulling her close to him... Their other hands were join as they swing on the tunes which was playing before the song start... It was one of the most romantic song and slow number too...
As their body started to move together with the tune, Armaan and Riddhima were lost in each other in their own world forgetting their surrounding as the lyrics started of the beautiful song...
TUM AAYE TO HAWAON MEIN
FROM PHIR BHI DIL HAI HINDUSTANI
(Credit : Megha (Megs))
Tum aaye to hawaon mein ik nasha hai
Tum aaye to fizaaon mein rang sa hai
Yeh rang saare hain bas tumhare
Aur kya, aur kya, aur kya
Aur kya, aur kya, aur kya
(Armaan and Riddhima were lost in each other eyes, they swing to the tune and Armaan make Riddhima turn around in his hold as her back touch Armaan chest... Riddhima hands were cross on her belly while Armaan hold her both hands resting his chin on her bare shoulder as her dress were sleeveless...)
Tum aaye to hawaon mein ik nasha hai
Tum aaye to fizaaon mein rang sa hai
Yeh rang saare hain bas tumhare
Aur kya, aur kya, aur kya
Tum aaye to hawaon mein
(Riddhima shiver under his hold as Armaan breath touch her ears... Unknowingly her eyes got close as they stood like this enjoying the closeness and dance...)
Tum aaye ho to dekh lo
Naya-naya sa lage yeh jahan ho
Haseen haseen hai yeh zameen
Dhula dhula sa hai yeh aasman
Tum ho to hai yeh samaa
Aur kya, aur kya, aur kya, aur kya
(Armaan turn her around again as he pull her close holding her hips... Riddhima hands move around Armaan chest as they look each other meeting their gaze... Armaan put his hand up to her face as a fringe fall on her face hidding his view to move it behind her ear... Armaan didn't know why, but he softly care Riddhima cheeks making her eyes closed and smile... Seeing Riddhima smile, smile form on Armaan lips as well...)
Dhadak raha hai dil mera
Jhuki jhuki hain palkein yahan ho
Jo dil mein ho woh keh bhi do
Ruki ruki si hai yeh dastaan
Jazbaat maange yeh zabaan
Aur kya, aur kya, aur kya, aur kya
(Riddhima open her eyes when Armaan move his hand back on her hips... Their body was pressing to each other as they move on the tune... Eyes were locked in each other as they forget their surrounding... Riddhima one hand move on his chest as she rest her head on Armaan shoulder as she break the eye lock not able to take his gaze... Armaan smile and kiss her forehead as his hand move on her back holding her securely in his arms as if saying he will always protect her from the world...)
Tum aaye to hawaon mein ik nasha hai
Tum aaye to fizaaon mein rang sa hai
Yeh rang saare hain bas tumhare
Aur kya, aur kya, aur kya
Aur kya, aur kya, aur kya
Armaan and Riddhima were enjoying the dance but their trace were broke when everyone claps as the song ended... Armaan and Riddhima look around to see Karan, Nandini, Shashank and Smriti also in the dance floor with Rahul, Anjali, Muskaan and Atul...
Seeing they were standing in pair, they understood that they must have joins with them but they were so lost in each other, they didn't realized it until now... Again another romantic number start and Karan call Armaan and Riddhima so that they can introduce them to some people he knows from work... Armaan also introduce Riddhima to their workers in office plus some well known clients...
To Be Continue...
Edited by RihooHaws - 11 years ago