" We BeLoNg ToGeThEr No MaTtEr WaT "
PART21
Armaan was driving back home. He recalled every moment spent with Riddhima. Their first meet, Their first talk, Their first fight, Their First Hug, First Kiss, when Riddhima said I love you' to him, Hearing those words echo in his ears. Armaan kept thinking to himself as he recalled his moments with her. Trying hard to concentrate on his driving, he felt those words disturb him all over again leaving him with nothing but smiling at himself. Armaan took his cell smiling as he flipped open his cell to see a picture of hers set as the wallpaper... He kissed her photo lightly a murmured a quick 'I love you' . Armaan reached the Mallik Mansion and sinking into his bed thinking of the events of the day and he slept soundly very soon.
THE OBEROI HOUSE
As they pulled onto the red brick driveway they were greeted by two arc angels amidst a golden gate. The house was huge, The Gupta's stepped out of their car when Aparna Oberior greeted them. Aparna Oberior was Anurag Oberior's wife.
'Aayiye... please...Welcome...' Aparna greeted everyone warmly.
The Gupta's entered the house. Everything looked opulent from the gleaming wood floors covered in loving throw rugs to the sheer curtains billowing like mist on the wall of floor to ceiling windows that faced a slope and then a sunset.. The furnishing were old but had a story to tell, so they had to be antiques with what looked like hand carved workmanship each area of the room melting into the beauty of the next with some delicate settees next to more heavy bookcases and fireplaces that mated with the walls that appeared to be actually used.
Anurag Oberior was sitting on the couch, waiting for them. He had a newspaper in his hand. The television showed current situation of share market. He saw the Gupta's entering, he stood up and greeted them warmly.
'Shashank, Kaise ho, Long time...' anuraag said hugging him. Shashank hugged him back.
' Yeah, kaam hi kutch ayesa hai, Time hi nahi milti...' shashank replied
' Wo to hai, Aap Kaise ho Bhabhi ji...' anuraag fooled his hand and Greeted Padma
' Bilkul thik hu Bhai shaab, Aap sab se milke kitna time hogaya...' padma said back.
' Yeah, kya kare, husbands ko time hi kaha rehta hai family ke liye, aap Baithiye, Please...' aparna said
Everybody laughed, while Anjali and Riddhima took blessings of Mr. & Mrs. Oberior.
'Dekho toh zara, Bache kitne bade hogaye hai, Anjali and Riddhima beta, U girls look gorgeous...' anuraag said smiling. Aparna nodded her head too. Anjali and Riddhima took their blessings.
' Anjali, Riddhima beta, Vikas aur Vivek Upar terrace main hai, Jaoo jake milo, Bahoth time hogaya hai, Unhe acha bhi lagega...' aparna said smiling.
'Wo dono wapas agaye ? That's great, Thanks aunty...' anjili said, Anjali and Riddhima proceeded to walk towards the terrace.
The Gupta's and The Oberiors got busy with their conversations, They were the old friends, The families looked happy with each other's company and they laughed out loud. Anjali and Riddhima reached the terrace, They saw 2 guy sitting on the chairs, Their back was facing them. Anjali and Riddhima looked at them and smiled. They rememebered the times spent with them in their childhood
'Bhai, Mujhe wohi car chahiye, Black...' Vivek was the younger son, He had just completed a degree in Business Management. Vivek had a muscular body, Brown eyes, and messed up hair. He wore a white t-shirt and blue pants with a grey jacket
' Nahi, Vivek, it has to to be Red...' Vikas was the elder son of the Oberior, He was a businessman, He had a slender body, His eyes warm, a range of soft colours. It reminds of sweet caramel. He was wearing a plain Shirt with jeans. He was a very calm person.
' Bhai, mere birthday pe, meri selection...' vivek said
'Nahi, Red, Red and that's final...' vikas replied
Anjali and Riddhima stood at the entrance of the terrace Smiling at them, Seeing their childhood friends fight, Like always, Anjali spoke now to make them aware that they were present too.
'Guyz, Make it Black and Red both...' Anjali said smiling.
' like always...' Riddhima Finished, smiling.
Vikas and Vivek stop quarrelling and as an instinct looked up to see who spoke. They were stunned to see Anjali and Riddhima before them. They smiled recalling them, Their childhood, they were Anjali and Riddhima. Their childhood friends.Vikas and Vivek smiled at them and walked towards them.
'Hey, Anjali and Riddhima, Right...' vikas said
'Yeah, Vikas right...' anjili said looking at him.
'Yeah, Right...' vivek said walking towards them
' Yeah, and Riddhima How are you Guyz, Long time...' vikas said
' We are good, How are you guyz...' riddhima asked
'Wow, Look at u guyz, U guyz look more beautiful than your childhood. Beautifull Ladies ah...' vikas teased.
' Yeah, we are, But unfortunately we can't say the same to U... U guyz look the same...'
Riddhima and Anjali together: "BORING..", They finished and Hi-5ed each other, Both the sisters started laughing, while the guyz stared at them.
'Okay, So howz life goin huh...' vivek asked
' Everything is just fine, Vivek so when did u guyz return from Delhi...' riddhima asked
' Riddhima, we came a week back, Just settling here...' vikas replied
' That's great..." anjili exclaimed
Soon Anjali and Riddhima along with Vikas and Vivek were talking, teasing, recalling their childhood days, Their masti, their funny moments. Riddhima saw the puppy come towards them, She proceeded towards the puppy, Carrying it, she started playing with it. Vivek observes Riddhima. Aparna came to terrace to call every one for Dinner. She stopped on her way to notice them enjoying each other's company, She looked at them Smiling. Then she came forward.
'Kids, Chalo lets have dinner...' Aparna came to the terrace calling every one for Dinner.
Vikas and Vivek met Shashank and Padma too, They greeted them warms, Blessing them. Everybody Had a good time on the dinner. The dinner was completed soon, and The Oberior's and The Gupta's were sitting on the Lawn Still talking. Anjali, Riddhima,Vikas and Vivek were in the garden playing with the puppy while the elders were sitting little away from they, seeing them and talking.
'Shashank, Um, Mujhe tum se kuch zaroori baat karni hai...' anuraag said seriously
' Anurag Ha bolo na...' he said asking him to proceed.
'Shashank Main hamari dosi ko naam dena chahta hu...' anuraag said indirectly. Shashank looked at him and smiled.
'Shashank main apne bte ke liye Anjali ka haath mang na chahta hu...' He said finally.
'Vikas aur Anjali ?...' shshank asked
' Yeah, dekho waha dono kitne ache lag rahe hai...' anuraag said showing the kids who were enjoying a lot themselves.
'Anurag, Vikas acha ladka hai, Hum use bachpan se jante bhi hai, Mujhe bhi acha lagega agar ye rishta hojaye to, Lekin mujhe ek baar Anjali she bhi puch na hai...' Shashank completed and gave a fair reason to Anurag.
' Ha Ha, main bhi yahi chahta hu ki dono bachon ki marzi ke baad hi hum baat badhaye. Kyu Aparna ?...' anuraag asked his wife
'Ji, Bilkul, Anjali hamari bahu banegi to humein bahoth khusi hogi...' She said giving her point of view.
' Ji, Aap sab toh apne hi hai, Hamari beti aap ke ghar jayegi to humein bhi acha lagega...' padma said
'to fir its Done, Agar bach man jayenge to hum jaldhi samdhi ban jayenge...' anuraag said Beaming.
'Main Anjali se baat karke dekhta hu. Filhai, Anurag, Bhabhi Humein ab chalna chahiye...' Standing up shashank said
'Ji bhai shaab, hum abhi nikalte hai...' padma said
' Ji Ji, Bilkul...' anuraag said
'Anjali, Riddhima, Vikas, Vivek, sab yaha ajaoo...' aparna called the kids
' Ah, Anjali aur Riddhima, chalo, bahoth raat hogayi hai...' shashank said
They big goodbye to all and the Gupta's returned Home. Sooner they all were off to their respective Bedrooms and slept.
NEXT DAY
MORNING
Padma: Riddhima, Anjali niche ajaoo, Break fast ka time horaha hai. She said waking her 2 sleeping daughters.
'Bas 2 min Ma...' anjili said and slept again.
Riddhima was already up, She got fresh and came down. Shashank was sitting in the Hall reading a newspaper, Padma was done preparing the breakfast. She was arranging the breakfast on the table. Riddhima came rushing Down.
'Good Morning Mom...'she said smiling and hugging Padma.
'Good Morning beta...' padma hugged back. Riddhima hugged Shashank too
'Good Morning Papa...' riddhima wished her dad
' Riddhima, Good Morning...' He said hugging back.
' aaj breakfast ko kya hai mom...' she asked him, biting a bread.
Padma smiled at her ziddhi daughter.
' Goof Morning Family...' Anjali said and sat down on the dining table.
Shashank and Nani came for Breakfast too to the table.
All sat down and had their breakfast with little talk, little masti and with lots of love.
'Mhh, Yummy mom...' anjili exclaimed. Shashank remembered the conversation with Anurag and thought this was the correct time to spill the bean.
' Anjali beta, Did u enjoy last night ?...' shashank asked
' Of course dad, Vikas and Vivek se milke bahoth acha laga...' anjili said
' Acha laga, Good...' shashank said
'Baat kya hai dad ?...' riddhima asked Shashank.
' Anjali, Anurag ne tumhara hath manga, Vikas ke liye. Inface hamein bhi yeh rishta pasand hai...' He finished to see his 2 daughters staring at him.
' OMG, ma tlab, di ke liye rishta aya hai...' Riddhima broke the silence.
' rishta, Vikas ??...' anjili was still doubting.
' Yes, anjali, Vikas acha ladka hai, aur tum to use bachpan se janti ho, Ladka acha hai, Think about it...' padma added Anjali was more silent today. She was still digesting whatever was happening around her.
' Anjali, Beta , kya aap ke nazar main koi hai ??...' He asked Anjali. He didn't wanted to force any relation with her.
' No, dad, I do not love anyone..' she said finally
'Matlab, Tum Vikas she shadi karogi ?...' He asked her expecting her to say yes.
' Vikas, He is a good guy...' She thought for a bit .
' Anjali, beta go for it. Vikas tumhe khush rakhega...' padma said assuring him.
' Okay, I think I am fine marring Vikas...' she said bringing happiness in the house.
Shashank and Padma got up and hugged Anjali, Blessing her for a beautiful life ahead. Riddhima Hugged Anjali too wishing her a sweet all the best'. While anjali was happy.
Riddhima Rushed to her room, to give the good news to Armaan, she dialed his number, he was not picking it. She tried again, The result was the same. Riddhima got little disappointed and sent a text message.
*Armaan, ??? Aww My sleeping Love, Meet me at the basket ball court today at 4pm sharp, Do not miss, I love you* The text read.
MALLIK HOUSE
Armaan was sleeping peaceful in his house. His hair fell across his face and he brushed it off. He looked kinder in his sleep. Eyelids closed against the dim light of dawn and his breathing deep and relaxed, all the muscles in his face and body were totally at peace. The innocence showed on the sleeping face, the peaceful and serene dreams blocking out the dangers of the outside. The soft breathing making the world seem to stand still. Armaan had a smile while he slept peaceful, when somebody disturbed his sleep.
*Ting Tong*
Armaan in his sleepy eyes opened the door and smiled in polite enquiry at the visitor. Armaan smiled widely looking at the Visitor before him, His family was back, He saw Billy, Smeeta, Riya and Parag smiling at him. Armaan smiled at them, Very glad that they were back, He missed them so much. However, before any one of them could respond vocally, there was an unearthly squeal
Ammy Ammy'
Armaan felt the breath knocked out of him as someone hugged him tightly around his middle and with a sweet smile he recognized the voice.
'Champ, Pari...' Armaan exclaimed with a huge smile.
'Ammy, I missed you so much...' varun said hugging Armaan.
'Ammy I missed u cho munch..' Pari followed her brother.
Armaan bends down on his knees and hugs them back.
'Aww... I missed u guyzz too...' he said kissing champ and little pari's cheeks. Armaan gave them Chocolates... And stood up to face his family.
He slightly smiles and walked towards his mother... He bends down to touch his mother's feet and takes her blessings, and then hugged her while she hugged him back tightly.
'Mom...' Armaan exclaimed.
'Armaan, My son kaise ho ?...' she questioned.
'Mom, aap sab agaye ho na, See I am all good...' he said smiling broadly.
'Sonny boy...' billy said and hugged his son,
' Dad, Mom, I missed you all so much...' He said expressing.
Riya and Parag hugged him too.
' Armaan sweet heart, We missed you too...' riya said
'Ab aunty kaisi hai ?...' He asked Parag.
'Armaan, Mom waha bilkul thik hai, esliye hum jaldi agaye, She is recovering well..' He said smiling.
' That's good...' armaan said
'Well, well, we thought we'll surprise you, but I guess you were busy sleeping...' She said while Armaan gave her The-Look.
' Early Morning people do sleep...' Armaan smirked. While the rest burst out Laughing hard. Armaan looked at them strangely.
' Ammy, Who sleeps at 2pm noon ...' varun asked and burst out laughing too.
'Champ, It's just 1:55pm not 2pm okay...' Armaan corrected. While the rest kept laughing.
'Shut Up people, Armaan must have been really tired, It's okay Armaan...' smeeta said controlling her laughter too.
'Mom, You're the best...' He said and hugged her.when pari came running towards Armaan holding his cell phone
'Ammy, ye lo...' pari she said.
Pari was playing games when the noticed the cell vibrated. Armaan took the cell and saw Riddhima's missed call and her message, smiling at Pari, he kissed her and rushed to get ready.
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Edited by megha_kajen - 11 years ago
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