" We BeLoNg ToGeThEr No MaTtEr WaT "
PART 30
As the Sun shone through the window, she turned to the other, only to find more light there. Suddenly, the alarm rang, waking her up. Riddhima sat up, and dismissed the alarm, and jerked her eyes open, but quickly put her hand up in front of her eyes, as to protect those. She again slowly opened her eyes, revealing those beautiful eyes of her. She quickly looked at the clock. Her lips formed into a smile.
She quickly got out of the bed, and ran towards the bathroom, Riddhima quickly brushed her teeth, and had a shower. She got out of the bathroom and walked to her walking-closet. Changing into a dark Green salwar, she walked out of the closet, and went to her dresser.She brushed her silky, black hair and applied black kohl, and a tint of lip gloss on her face. Riddhima wore a Relic watch in the other, with a pair of green earings.She looked at the reflection in the mirror. A smile appeared on her face. She recalled those moments that she had spent with him, right before he had left. Riddhima was standing right in front of her dresser, remembering that beautiful moment between her Armaan, before Armaan had left. She touched her lips, feeling his essense in it, and closed her eyes...
'Ridsy, kya kar rahi ho?..' Anjali enquired watching her sister lost in front of the mirror.Riddhima opened her eyes hearing Anjali. 'Kuch nahi di... Bas...'
'Chalo, niche, jewellery wale aye hai...' anjili said
'Chalo...' saying so both the sisters proceed towards the hall and the the Gupta's along with the Oberior's start buying jewellery for all the wedding ceremony...
'Anjali... How is this...' Vikas showed Anjali a beautifull desiner Diamond jewellery set. 'Wow... Its so preety...' Anjali whispered staring at the jewellery.
'Toh, yeha jewellery side main rakh do...' aparna said
'Ridzy dekho yeh wali kaisi hai?..'. anjili asked riddhima 'Um.. achi hai di... par mujhe pata nahi chal raha ki main kya lu...' Riddhima forwarded 2 beautifull diamond jewellery. Both the jewels were unique in their own way. They were simple yet had beautifull work done on it. 'Main en dono main se kaunsa lu?..' Riddhima said confused.
'Lemme see..' Vivek sat beside Riddhima and took both the jewels and pointed to one of the jewellery he said. 'Riddhima, Ye wali.. U'll look gorgeous in this...' He said while passing the jewel to Riddhima. Riddhima smiled..
'Thnx, main bhi yahi pasand karne wali thi...' Riddhima spoke looking at the jewellery.
'That's great... tum dono ki choice same hai...' Vikas said while winking at Vivek. Vivek smiled back. Vikas had observed the fact that Vivek liked Riddhima. He had seem Vivek taking glances at Riddhima time to time. While riddhima didn't understand the actual meaning of it.
Riddhima's cell phone rang, excusing herself Riddhima ran to pick it up.
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Armaan boarded his private plane. Tightening his seal belt Armaan, Armaan took out a packet which was wrapped in a beautiful red cover. Armaan smile widened watching the present. He glanced at his watch.
'Riddhima...' he whispered softly to himself.
AFTER 3 HOURS
Armaan reached the The gupta House. It was 3am in the Midnight and Armaan couldn't wait till morning to meet Riddhima. He slowly climbed the pipe and Entered Riddhima's Room.
Armaan entered Riddhima's room only to notice Anjali there. The two sisters were sleeping together. Maybe enjoying the last days of Anjali's stay over at the Gupta's house.
Armaan thought he must leave before Anjali catches him there. but his urge to go near Riddhima was stronger. Armaan smiled his dimples watching them speciallt Riddhima. Riddhima had a sweet innocent smile playing around her lips, Watching her sleep like that Armaan was very happy and content. He felt alive again. He wished the time could just stop,He stood rooted to the ground. Watching Riddhima sleep peacefully Armaan instantly had a wide smile.
Armaan tip toed slowly in to the bed room and sat best Riddhima. Anjali's back was facing Armaan.Riddhima was sleeping innocently. Armaan so wanted to take his Riddhima in his Arms, but watching her sleep cutely Armaan didn't bothered to wake her up. Armaan bent down and kissed lightly over Riddhima's lips like a mere feather light kiss. He kept staring at her.
Anjali happened to turn around in her sleep.Armaan bent down hiding himself. after some time, when Armaan was sure Anjali was fast asleep Armaan sat straight and removed some lock of hairs falliing on Riddhima's face. He looked at her lovingly and kissed Riddhima's forehead one last time before he left for Mallik Mansion.
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'I am home...' he declared loudly. Armaan spent some time in Juhy beach. when it was 7am Armaan went to the Mallik Mansion.
'Armaan...' Smeeta wispered when Armaan hugged his mum and took her blessings.. 'Mom...' he exclaimed.
'Armaan, Sare kaam hogaye?..' smeeta asked
'Ha mom, 5 din baad, Mumbai main concert hai, Arrangements abhi karni hai... Lekin usse pehele ek aur zaroori kam karna hai..' Armaan bit his lips saying it.. hididng his blushing face along 'Zarrori kaam?..' Smeeta enquired.
'Mom... Aap bhi kitne sawal puchte ho... Am hungry...' armaan said changing the topic 'Tum jakar fresh hojao main tumhare liye Lunch lati hu...' she said
'Ok...' saying so Armaan went to his room. Armaan freshened up when Pari came running to him. Smiling Armaan picked her up in his arms.
'Hello, Princess...' armaan said 'Ammy... mere choklate kaha hai...' Pari pounted extending her both hands and demanding her 'Choklate'... Armaan smiled and kissed her cheeks. Removing the chocolates from his back pocket.
'Yeh rahi...' he said and gave a bunch of chocolates to her. Pari smiled happily and clapped her hands in excitement. When Riya entered.
'Armaan, itne saare chocolates...Tum usse bigad rahe ho...' Riya complained. Armaan had is dimpled smile hearing his sister who, seemed to be a strict mother too.
'Oh common di, hamari Princess thodi hi bigadte hai.. Right pari...' armaan asked
'Rite...' Both Armaan and Riya broke out laughing at the little pari.
'Ammy, Your back..' Varun said and higged armaan. 'Here you go...' Armaan forwarded him a play station.
'I love you Ammy...' He hugged armaan again 'Ammy, Howz Riddhima didi?..' He asked about Riddhima while Armaan and Riya looked completely shocked.
'Champ... Your perfectly alright..So why do u need a doctor?..' riya asked
'Mom... Riddhima didi isn't just my doctor, She , She is my friend too. and i miss her..' Varun completed. Armaan smiled at his comment. 'Me too...' Pari interupted.
'Awww... my babies... Armaan, why don't we invite Riddhima, Its been long time, moreover Kids would love to meet her...' Riya said, while Pari nodded her head several times, agreeing to it very cutely.
'Yeah... Please Ammy, Call her...' Varun said shaking Armaan. Armaan smiled at the kids, He missed her too but he couldn't tell it to his family, not this early, But Varun was genuine enought to tell him he thought. Armaan couldn't have asked for more.Keeping a straight face and hiding his grin Armaan spoke 'Riddhima...'
'Ammy, Ammy please please...' varun pleaded armaan 'Armaan, invite Riddhima for Dinner tonight. We all can have a jolly dinner together...' riya said 'Okay then, I'll invite her...' armaan said
'Yipee, Riddhima didi is coming..'. Varun started jumping repeating the words. Pari followed the same. Riya and Armaan looked at the excitement in the kids and smiled.
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Armaan dialled Riddhima's number.
'Armaan, tum...Mumbai pahunch gaye?..' Riddhima asked like a little kid. Armaan smiled hearing her happiness in her voice. 'Riddhima main Mumbai main hi hu..' armaan said
'Really...' riddhima said getting happy 'Yeah... Waise Riddhima Kal Anjali tumare saath kyu so rahi thi?..' Armaan asked with nautiness.
'Di... Armaan wo to bas... Wait... Kya kaha tumne...Tumhe kaise pata ki di mere saath thi?..' Riddhima was shocked and suprised.
'Hahah... Riddhima, Main kal raat hi Mumbai agaya tha..' armaan answered laughing 'Toh?...' riddhima asked
'Toh... aur kya... bas tumse milne chala aya...' armaan said
'Kya?..' Riddhima looked shocked. 'Aur nahi to kya, Main to tumse milne aya, Par Anjali thi waha...' Armaan narrated Riddhima about last night. Riddhima's mouth fell hearing It.
'Armaaan... Tum bhi na...' Riddhima heaved a sight of relief 'Not my fault yaar... Main tumse itna pyar jo karta hu...' Armaan said naughtily while Riddhima blushed.
'Acha, Mujhe tumse milna hai.. Abhi...' armaan said 'Um.. Armaan main abi thoda busy hu... Aaaj shaam tak busy rahungi...' Riddima said sadly.Armaan face fell hearing it.
'Ek kaam karo, Main tumhare balcony main ajaonga... Tum koi bhi bahana banake apne room main ajaoo...' armaan said 'Nahi Armaan, Shaadi ke liye bahooth saare guest bhi aye hai... Possible nahi...' riddhima said
'Hmm.. Acha Riddhima, Yaha par Champ aur Pari tumse milna chahte hai...' armaan said 'Champ aur pari...!' Riddhima seemed suprised.
'Ha, aur di ne tumhe Dinner ke liye invite kiya hai... No bahanas now... Tum raat main aogi... bas...' armaan said authorotatively
'Um.. Armaaan.. Lekin..' riddhima tried to say but 'No lekin, Tum dinner hamare saath kar rahi ho and thats Final...' Armaan pounted.
Riddhima smiled hearing his authorative Tone, She loved the way Armaan ordered her, It made her fell special and loved.
'Ok... Lekin sirf Champ and Pari ke liye ok...' Riddhima said shocking armaan while Riddhima grinned. 'What?...' armaan asked shocked
'Aur Tumhare liye bhi...' Riddhima spoke while Armaan smiled widely. 'I'll see you in the evening... I love you Bye...' armaan said cutting the call
'I love you too, bye Armaan...' Riddhima cut the call and blushed inwardly.
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Tanya called Armaan.
'Hey Tanya... How are you...' armaan asked
'Ammy...' She said and started crying over the phone... Armaan was confused hearing her cry... 'Tanya... What happened...' armaan asked getting worried
'Armaan... Please come home... Please...' she cried bitterly over the phone. Armaan panicked hearing his friend it a bad state.
'Tanya, Wait i am coming... Stop crying... ' armaan said 'Please come soon Armaan...' tanya said
'Yeah.. i am on my way...' Saying so Armaan rushed towards his car and drove off.'Ek baar ajaao Armaan fir dekhenge kaun jeeega... Riddhima ya main... Armaan aur Riddhima ko alag hona hi padega...' Tanya laughed out aloud.
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