PART 10
Do check the note in the end!
He held his hands out calling her to him and she slowly walked ahead giving her hands into his. He held her hands and guided them up on his shoulder, pulling her closer through her waist when he saw her eyes drop shut just by their proximity. He could clearly see his effect on her, his heart went out to her as she fisted his shirt tight feeling his hot breath kiss her cheek. Her reactions let him know how she had craved for his first touch, for the love from her husband. He bent in and passionately kissed every tiny part of her face making sure not an inch was left out. But only thing that disturbed him were her tears that still continued. She almost withered as he moved to her ear and placed a kiss but his eyes caught something and he looked closer. His thumb stroked the tiny letter right behind her earlobe;
"Riddhima ye?"
She frowned for a minute but soon realized what he must have noticed. Her hand moved up and smiled, caressed the spot and she let her eyes shut to feel it.
"Aapko tattoos bohot pasand hai na, and I always wanted to try one is liye, engagement ke dusre din maine ye..."
"Par yaha kyun, it's such a sensitive spot? I mean it must have hurt... you should have tried your wrist side or----"
"Main ye sirf tumhare liye banvana chahti thi Armaan, kisi aur ko dikhane ka koi matlab hi nahi tha! I thought I will show it to you after our marriage par kabhi mauka hi nahi mila. It was my way to be marked yours."
He was floored. Just because he loved tattoos she had tattoed an elegant "A", his initial. To think of it, it really wasn't a big thing, but her intention had totally touched him. He pushed her hand that was caressing the mark and kissed the spot. "Did it hurt then?"
She nodded slightly; "A little"
Heere moti main na chahoon
Main to chahoon, Sangam tera,
Mai to teri saiyaan, tu hai mera,
Saiyaan, saiyaanaaan
She gasped as he slowly turned her around and pulling her closer, let his hands caress her waist. Pushing her hair away he sucked and licked the spot behind her ear and could sense her stomach jitter under his touch.
Tu jo choole pyaar se, araam se mar jaaun
Aaja chanda baahon mein tujhmein hi ghum ho jaaun mai,
Tere naam mein kho jaaun,
Saiyaan, saiyaaan.
He sensed her stiffness as her hands clutched her dupatta tight while she shivered with nervousness. Armaan slowly traced her hands and intertwined her fingers;
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Taking her through the journey of his undying love he held for her, he managed to take away the pain and longing of past many many days. He looked down into her eyes holding a sea of love but was surprised as the next minute she looked up at him with teary eyes and had once again hugged him tight breaking into loud sobs almost hiding in his neck. The union had left her all the more overwhelmed and he could totally understand it. He shut his eyes hugging back tight; letting her feel him and believe that it was all going to be there forever. HE was going to be there forever. He rolled a little to sleep on his right side so that he could face her and pulled her closer in her arms rubbing her back while she let her tears out. He kissed her ear whispering sweet nothings to calm her;
"Bas... Riddhima enough, chup! Shh..."
But just like before nothing helped while she soon broke into hiccups with all constant crying. "Arey bacha rone se kya hoga, mat ro na Riddhima, please... please chup ho jao!"
He sighed at his failed attempts and simply kept rubbing her back. Engulfing her completely in his arms he placed soft kisses over her head while she snuggled closer.
"Acha chalo paani pee lo, don't-----" but her death grip around him never loosened making him sigh; "Riddhima gala dard karne lagega, you will fall sick baby, just stop now. Shhh... acha at least tell me what do I do to stop your tears, haan?"
"Ba---s me... mere pa---as rah----o!" She said still amidst her hiccups making him frown. He caressed her head annoyed by her cry business now; though he still managed to shush her in a soft voice;
"Hmm tumhare pas hi hu main. Riddhima... main yahi hu, I am not going anywhere okay so just stop now. Stop crying so much, I know I have been a jerk and I have hurt you, but tumne hi kaha tha na that you don't want to remember the bitter old memories. Humare naye zindagi ki shuruat aise karogi... rote rote, hmm? Nahi na... so come on now, look at me." But when she still didn't budge he scolded her lightly; "Riddhima chodo mujhe, chalo look at me"
He somehow detangled from her tight hold and wiped her tears. Kissing her palm he wore his track pant quickly and tapped her cheek to get up; "Dekho ab hum ek hai, I am all yours baby ab dubara kabhi koi duri hume alag nahi kar sakti." He placed a tender kiss over her forehead; Chalo now come with me."
"Kaha?"
"Chalo toh main batata hu."
He noticed her looking around for clothes when he pulled her up and tied the sheet near her chest picking her up. As she was about to retort he quickly cut her; "Don't worry ghar pe aur koi nahi hai remember? Aur hum sirf neeche ja rahe hai so relax." He placed a kiss over her head and walked downstairs when she let her head down on his chest keeping her gaze glue to his face. She frowned as he settled her down on the cold counter and that is when she noticed he had brought her in kitchen. "Yaha kyu laaye ho itni raat ko?"
"Kyunki tumne subah se kuch bhi dhang se khaya nahi hai so now just relax jab tak main garma garam maggi banata hu ok?"
"Armaan bhook na----"
"Nahi hai!" He finished her sentence looking at her with narrowed eyes; "Jaanta hu par khana padega. I cannot let you starve and fall sick, already itna royi ho... so just shut up and sit, watch me cook!" He tickled her tummy making her flinch but after a long time she finally giggled. Kissing her forehead he got back to his work and soon steaming maggi with a hot cup of coffee was ready amidst his many many antics. Riddhima was content as he was all himself, laughing, teasing her, pulling her leg, bringing a smile on her lips. He handed over the bowl and placed the coffee mug beside her rolling some maggi on the fork he brought it up for her when she held his hand; "Tumhara bowl?"
"Oye bhukkad itna sara maggi tum akeli thodi kha jaogi, hum dono ke liye hai!"
She looked down at the bowl and smiled realizing he had served all the maggi he prepared in it which was definitely more than enough for both of them. "Uff dekho meri atyachari biwi ko, ek toh itni raat ko uthke itnee pyaar se maggi banayi aur ye hai ki muh hi nahi khol rahi, how sad!"
She smacked his arm at his melodrama making both of them laugh, but soon she opened her mouth and having the first bite she realized she was indeed very hungry. After having a few bites she was already full and almost whined to not have a bite further more as he kept insisting; "Riddhima chup chap muh kholo, varna I have my own ways okay."
"Par mujhe aur bhook nahi hai, itna sara toh kha liya na maine."
She defended herself pouting at him to receive a hard glare; "Itna sara? Coffee toh mere naam hi kar di tumne poori ki poori aur is mein se bhi jyada toh maine hi khatam kiya hai tum sirf nakhre dikha rahi ho acha khasa mauka jo mila hai pati se sara kaam karvane ka."
"Armaan jao na mujhe nahi khana."
"Tumhe doctor kisne banaya? Chote bacchon ki tarah jid karna band karo aur chup chap muh kholo, you are finishing it and that's it!"
"Exactly, main choti bacchi thodi hu jo aise jabardasti khila rahe ho. Mujhe nahi kha----ah..umm..."
He thrusted a spoonful in her mouth as soon that she opened her mouth surprising her and her eyes opened up wide. He pecked her lips chuckling at her face as she looked too cute all baffled. And as she chewed onto it glaring at him his laughter multiplied leaving him in tears as she looked so funny. He was surprised as she took the next bite without any protest and soon finished all of it making him have a few bites as well, but without a word just staring at him quietly. He placed the bowl aside and cocked his brow; "Kya hua aise kya dekh rahi ho?"
"Tumhe dekh rahi hu! Haste hue bohot acche lagte ho."
She poked his dimple making him smile but he anyway smacked her hand narrowing his eyes; "Sharam nahi aati, akele ladke ko dekh kar chance maar rahi ho! Well let me warn you miss, I am a married man."
He smirked looking at her as she sat still but his smile soon faded as a tear trickled down her eye; "Oh God... not again Riddhima. Ab kya hua?"
She shook her head and wiped her tear instantly cupping his cheek; "Kuch nahi, par mujhse promise karo... Promise me ki tum ab humesha aise hi rahoge mere paas. Aur dubara kabhi bhi mujhse vaise naraz nahi hoge chahe jo ho jaye, mujhe khudki zindagi se us tarah dur nahi karoge!"
However she tried she could not hold two more glistening tears that made way down her cheek. He pushed her hand away and shook his head "No I won't!"
She was taken aback as his sudden denial and her heart almost stopped as a slow fear seeped in. "Ky... kyu?"
"I won't promise you anything until you stop crying Riddhima! That's enough now really. Tum abhi isi waqt rona band karo if you want me by your side." But obviously she couldn't stop all of a sudden just like that which irritated him further more as she hiccupped; "Nahi... you won't stop? Fine then!" He turned and walked away but stopped by the door, he expected her to stop him or at least say that she won't cry anymore but she did none. So he turned to have a look and found her sitting numbed staring at him as if he had just stabbed her and walked away. He shut his eyes tight acknowledging her situation and ran his hand through his hair. Shaking his head he walked back to her and kissed her forehead holding his ears. She stayed stiff but he engulfed her in a warm hug caressing her head and smacked his own for his stupidity. Rubbing her back he kissed her ear letting her know he did not mean to hurt her and cupped her face; "I am sorry ok? I did not mean to walk out on you, but you really need to stop crying now. How long are you going to keep weeping about every other thing tell me? I know it's easy said than done par..." *sigh*
"Riddhima this is the last time you are crying for me ok? And where am I going huh? Tell me? Main yahi hu tumhare saamne, tumhare paas; tumhe chodkar kahi nahi jaa raha main. You don't need to be insecure about me all the time. Tum samjhti nahi ki har baar jab tum roti ho na, it hurts you know! Mujhe tumhara har aansoon meri galtiyan naye tareeke se yaad dila deta hai. Tumhe jab bhi meri wajah se, mere us behavior ko, us takleef ko yaad karke rona aaye na toh you can come to me aur mujhpe apna sara ghussa nikalo, mujhe gaaliyaan do, if you want you can slap me too, and trust me I won't say a word, par bas rona band kardo."
He wiped her tears and joined their foreheads caressing her cheeks while both stood with their eyes closed. "Acha chalo you wanted me to promise na..." He held her hand and placed it over his heart making his promise as asked; "main promise karta hu tumse, main kabhi bhi tumse is tarah naaraz nahi rahunga, na tumhe khudse alag hone dunga hmm? I love you Riddhima, and I am here for you. I am always going to be there for you! Ok now?" But she did not react so he probed her; "Come on smile now!" He held her finger and poked his own cheek; "Lo you can poke my dimple as well, par dimple kaha se laau; if you don't smile toh how can I? SO please smile and give my dimple back!" He requested cutely making her smile, and it grew wider the next minute as he reflected her smile and she could actually see her finger poking his dimple as it was back.
"That's like my good girl! Now you also promise me that you won't cry anymore."
She pulled her hand out of his hold and flared her nose; "Kyu maanu main tumhari baat. Meri ek baat nahi sunte tum, bas rulate rehte ho mujhe aur main jhat se vaada kar lu, arey vaah! Aise kaise?"
"Acha? Toh you won't listen to me?" She shook her head folding her hands looking at him with attitude; "Pakka nahi manogi?" She shrugged her shoulders clearly telling him try-me!
"Oh you are so going to do as I say baby..." With that declaration he started tickling her and she jerked at the sudden unexpected attack laughing hard begging him to stop. Finally as she started panting hard and he could see she could handle no more he stopped; "See you also look so good when you smile! Let it stay always!"
She smiled genuinely this time but her eyes widened and her hand instantly gripped the sheet as in all the tickle session, the sheet had loosened up and was almost about to slip. He frowned and looked down at her hand seeing her pale face and smiled realizing the reason. Armaan moved her hand away and her eyes turned round as hell as the sheet actually slipped a little lower but he himself held it in place. "Don't bother... it's no use when I am anyways untying it soon!" Her face flushed at his words and his wink; and she looked everywhere but him melting at his words. He smiled at her flushed face and kissed her hard picking her up. Making her shut the light as his hands carried her, he escorted her back to their room not giving her any more chances to shed tears intoxicating her enough with his passion.
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He cut the call informing Aman that the mail was sent and he would be at office within two hours. Placing away his laptop he turned to grab his shirt that was still lying on her end but his eyes budged to move once that they saw her. He bent a little as she slept with her back towards him, and leaning over he saw her face that held an unavoidable glow; and she looked content. Though she wasn't really smiling her face held some kind of happiness and that in turn made him smile. The little initial inscribed near her earlobe, peeking through her silky tresses widened his smile. He moved the tresses away and caressed the mark, but she startled at the sudden commotion and turned around swiftly which resulted a nice hit straight on his eye.
"Owww..." He groaned while she tried to clear her vision and she realized what had happened she instantly held him, "I am sorry, I am so sorry Armaan... I didn't know. I mean tum aise achanak aur mujhe akele sone ki aadat hai toh... I... I am really sorry, dikhao mujhe."
She tried to have a look of his eye but he never moved his hand; "Well then change your habits missy! God... that hurt!"
He winced when she somehow managed to get his hand out of the way and started blowing softly over his eye unknown to the fact that she had just fallen for his trap. And as soon that she kissed his eye seeing no major damage done he rolled pinning her down getting inside the comforter making her gasp hard!
"Ye kya kar rahe ho?"
"Tch tch tch... is this a way to wish your hubby?"
"Armaan I---"
She fumbled blushing hard as his body rubbed against hers but he shushed her;
"Agar aadat nahi hai kisike paas sone ki toh hum bana denge, I'll teach you everything don't you worry!"
Her eyes opened wide as he covered her lips under that tease and soon her eyes dropped shut in pleasure as his hands perfectly caressed her curves leaving her incapable to retort. He cut the kiss short as she was breathless soon, but moved down hiding in her neck pleasuring her skin. Her eyes shifted down to his shoulder which had a nice elegant huge tattoo going all the way down. "I didn't know tumhe tattoos itne pasand hai?"
He looked up at her sudden question when she giggled at his frowning face and indicated his tattoo through her eyes. He smiled and moved up pecking her lip softly; "Sabse pehle toh Good morning... Bestest morning!!"
She blushed but replied; "Good morning Armaan."
"I have been fond of tattoos undoubtedly, but you know what?!" She asked him what through her eyes; "This small letter, my initial never meant so much to me EVER before! Tumne is chote se akshar ko special bana diya... I love you Riddhima, a lot!!"
A beautiful smile adored her lips and she hugged him tight; "I love you too Armaan."
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He buttoned his cufflinks silently observing her as she got things ready for him. Her glum face definitely disappointed him but it was fun to watch her all irritated as he was all set to leave while she would have to sit back home all alone sulking. Finally having some mercy he thought of consoling her. As she placed his wallet near his blazer and turned he held her arm and dragged her closer handing over his tie; "Wait, ye lo meri tie bana do."
She took it and without looking up at him started making it; "Kya hua Riddhima?"
"Main soch rahi thi... Aaj ki leave cancel kar du. Kya faayda, ghar pe akele baithi baithi bore ho jaungi."
"Arey kyu, you had so many plans for this room na work on them. Bring in whatever changes you want."
"Nahi... vo sab baad mein kabhi kar lungi, aaj mood nahi hai."
She was done with his tie and stepped back but he tightened his hold on her waist bringing her back to where she was and cupped her face kissing her frown away; "Heyy... I was just kidding, listen to me. Main sirf tender sign karne jaa raha hu coz I can't really miss that. You don't need to cancel your leave, mera kaam hote hi I'll be back home, so stop making faces and smile now."
Her eyes twinkled like a kid who's shown a chocolate; "Sach?"
The minute that he nodded she threw herself in his arms making him chuckle.
"Thank you thank you thank you thank you so much Armaan!"
He shook his head at her craziness smiling heartily but she was totally charged up. She instantly picked his blazer and made him wear it handing over his wallet; "Ab jaldi jaiye aur jaldi se vapas aa jaiye."
He laughed hard at her and picked his laptop bag all set to leave but she stood in his way and placed a hand over his heart looking straight in his eyes. He frowned seeing her all serious, as she looked all happy a minute ago. Armaan held her hand that caressed his lapel fishing for words; "Kya hua?"
"Armaan don't get me wrong; I don't want to tie you up with me. But it's just that, it's after a long wait that I have got your time, your attention, your love... I want to keep it all to myself. Maine kal raat bhi aapko rok liya, aap mail nahi bhej paaye aur ab bhi... main sirf aapka kuch waqt chahti hu. Aapko khud se jabardasti baandna nah----"
"Shhh..." He placed a finger over her lips instantly; "Bas bohot bolti ho tum. Maine kuch kaha tumse, did I complain?"
"Nahi par-----"
"Kuch par var nahi. And I know what you want, what you wish okay? Main aisa kuch bhi nahi soch raha tumhare baarein mein. In fact after all the time we have missed upon, I can't complain even if you keep me under house arrest! Tumhe kuch jyada sochne ki jaroorat nahi hai, you want my time you say it, that's about it! That's how things are gonna work hereafter ok, main kya sochunga, sahi hoga galat hoga... ye sab sochne ki koi jaroorat nahi. And I promise, itna sara time jo maine waste kiya hai, jo nayi nayi shaadi ke naye naye din maine apni bewakoofi mein gavaye hai, I will make up for them... All of them! Hmm?"
She nodded happily and he finally left kissing her forehead tightly.
"And you better not start with this "aap" thingy again!"
He scolded as he made an exit making her giggle hard.
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Soon when he returned he was greeted with a big warm hug and a million dollar smile from his wifey dearest. No other past moment he remembered of, that could beat his happiness at the moment. He seemed over the moon, this had to be the best day of his life. His Riddhima by his side while the tender they had been working hard for since past many many days was finally signed. Riddhima was busy arranging her stuff in his wardrobe, while he sat sharing his happiness with Billy on skype. In between as Riddhima asked something and Billy heard her voice in the background and instantly told Armaan to call her as Ananya wanted to talk to her. Riddhima quickly settled besides him and waved a big hello to her sweet mother-in-law.
Ananya was undoubtedly surprised finding Riddhima in his room, sitting right next to him;
"Riddhima bache kaise ho?"
"Jee Mom hum dono bilkul theek hai, aap kaisi hain? Aur aap apni dawaiya le rahi hai na?"
"Haan baba le rahi hu."
She giggled as the doctor in Riddhima kicked in. She had judged reading her face itself that all issues were sorted.
"Mummy aap kab tak vapas aa rahe hai? Pata hai aaj main itna bore ho gayi thi ghar pe akele baithi. Ye bhi chala gaya office and I was all alone!"
She complained pouting, making Armaan, Billy and Ananya chuckle at the same time. It was good to see her complain rightfully. Many a times before marriage when things were all okay, it was a trend that she kept complaining about him and Ananya always sided her, but after all the misunderstandings and the compromising marriage, this Riddhima was lost. She never ever spoke up, neither to offend nor in defense.
"Ammy ye kya sun rahi hu main?"
"Kya? Ab tender sign karna bhi toh jaroori tha na. Varna mera kya..." He turned towards her and pulled her closer placing a hand over her shoulder; "Tumhare ek ishaare pe toh office hi chod du!"
Ridhima's eyes widened while Billy coughed at his open romance and Ananya too turned red but was immensely happy by the change. Riddhima instantly smacked his hand away and though cheeks flushed, she tried to scold him in a low voice but couldn't keep it too low; "Kya kar rahe ho tum, behave yourself."
Ananya just could not control herself anymore; "Kya baat hai bhai, ek din mein aisa kya ho gaya ki tu room mein shift ho gayi aur ab Armaan "aap" se "tum" bhi ban gaya!"
Riddhima looked back at her a little taken aback by her comment on appellation and turned a bit nervous which Armaan caught instantly and the horns were out of his head instantly;
"Haan Mom aur toh aur haath bhi uthane lagi hai... matab no ijjat!"
She turned at him surprised; "Par tumn..I mean aap hi... you said that I shouldn't call you---"
"Haan par vo toh when we were alone na, Mom Dad ke saamne thodi... she just doesn't understand things Mom!"
Her face turned white with guilt while he secretly winked at Ananya pulling her in his prank.
"Nahi Maa vo main toh---"
"Haan tu toh kya? Bilkul sahi keh raha hai Ammy, ye toh theek hai hum hai. Koi aur sunta toh kya sochta?"
Riddhima was baffled, Ananya looked pretty serious and so did Armaan and Billy. She never thought they were orthodox about a small topic as this, but still felt guilty.
"Sorry Mom, aage se kabhi nahi hoga."
She bowed her head feeling extremely sorry while Armaan kept his straight face with great efforts to not burst out laughing. But seeing her upset Billy scolded the two; "Oh stop it you guys, bachi kitna bura maan gayi hai. Riddhima aisa kuch nahi hai, tu chahe toh is gadhe ko gaaliyaan bhi de sakti hai humare saamne hum bilkul boora nahi maanenge, ye toh hai hi naalayak."
She then realized she was just teased by the two as all of them burst into fits of laughter. Armaan pointed at her as he laughed; "Oh God... look at you!" Aage se kabhi nahi hoga- he mimicked her laughing even hard. She glared at him totally fooled and then at Ananya pouting as she too joined him; "Mom aap bhi!"
Ananya somehow controlled her laughter; "Sorry beta par I just couldn't help it looking at your face. Bache we are all okay with whatever you call him, tera pati teri marzi!" But she sighed and looked at the two of them too content; "Main bata nahi sakti main kitni khush hu aaj finally tum dono ko saath dekhke, ab aise hi ek dusre ke saath rehna!"
Riddhima just smiled while he looked at her and replied happily; "I am not letting her go anywhere Mom, don't you worry!" With that he placed a tiny kiss on her temple though making things a little awkward for her but at the same time makin her feel loved.
Ananya smiled as she blushed and instantly spoke up; "Chalo acha hai... Varna hume toh laga tha ki hume humare pote/poti ki shakal is janam mein dekhna toh naseeb hi nahi!"
"Mooom!!"
He snapped back loudly while Riddhima wished she could just assume she wasn't present there; "Vo umm... Mujhe... I need to... Excuse me!" She ran away directly into the washroom not even wanting to face him making Billy and Ananya smile and Armaan groan.
"Mom kya aap bhi? Matlab babies... Already? What's wrong with you?"
Ananya started arguing keeping her point and he just rolled his eyes. What was with these parents, they were always so keen on getting promoted. For God Sake it was just a day, rather night, hell...practically a few hours that they were even sharing the same room. And his parents were already planning of their grandchildren, like really?
Billy chuckled at their fight though siding Ananya but soon left to handle some of his errand when Ananya turned a bit serious;
"Acha ek baat sun. Riddhima khush toh dikh rahi hai, and I vcan see everything is alright now par I noticed ki uski aankhen sujhi hui thi. Vo theek toh hai na?"
Just then Riddhima walked out but without looking at him turned to the wardrobe getting back to her task, but his eyes remained fixed at her and he spoke more to himself than Ananya as Riddhima anyways couldn't hear; "Poori raat royi hai! The whole night she was in tears Mom... ankhen toh sujhengi hi na."
Ananya snapped bringing him out of trance and he finally turned back to her; "Kyu? Tune firse use jhagda kiya? Armaan tu na----"
"Mom mom mom---- chill! Aisa kuch nahi hua. Matlab haan royi mere hi vajah se..." He bowed his head and sighed; "actually we finally had THE TALK... bas vohi sab poorani baatein aur mera behavior jo tha uski taraf, usko lekar thodi emotional ho gayi thi."
"Ammy beta aise kaise... tujhe use sambhalna chahiye bacche. Vo tere liye pehle hi bohot ro chuki hai."
"I know Mom I know... par aaj ke baad aap use kabhi rote hue nahi dekhengi I assure you. Atleast mere liye toh kabhi bhi nahi!"
"Hmm... Acha chal ab main bhi chalti hu. Tu khayal rakh hum kal tak aa jayenge vapas, aur khabardaar jo teri ek aur shikayat aayi Riddhima se, main pitayi karungi teri vaha aake."
"OKKK Mom... Aap kahe toh sasu maa bolna shuru kardu, vaise bhi meri kam uski jyaada side lene lagi hai aap!"
"Ammmy!"
he giggled making peace sign and finally cut the call. Armaan looked back towards Riddhima and found her still busy setting her clothes neatly. He walked ahead slowly and hugged her from behind catching her off guard; "Ab aur kitni der yaha chupne ka irada hai aapka?"
He teased her nuzzling her nape knowing pretty well she was just avoiding him.
"Mujhe chupne ki kya jaroorat hai, main toh apna kaam kar rahi hu!?"
She uttered between her gasps as he kissed her neck wherever he found access. His hands pushed her saree away and caressed her bare waist when she pushed his hands away and turned to get away but he pulled her back pinning her to the wardrobe;
"Armaan... Kya kar rahe ho, chodo mujhe!"
"Jaa nahi, mera man nahi kar raha and I know very well ki tumhara bhi nahi kar raha bas mujhe irritate karne ke liye bhaag rahi ho."
Her blush gave away her heart's wish very well and he quickly kissed her cheeks turning them a shade brighter.
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Armaan sat down on the floor with legs spread out while she sat on the sofa chair right next to him enjoying the movie on screen. The movie wasn't quite much capable to hold his attention as he was too busy admiring her as her eyes were glued to the screen while she relished her chocolate. But something made her pout and she complained still looking at the screen;
"Vaise Armaan tum na bohot unromantic ho, what kind of husband are you?"
"Kyu kya hua?"
"Tum ek baar bhi date par lekar nahi gaye mujhe, ye bhi koi baat hui! And then you say, you love me, huh!"
Her complaint wasn't baseless after all. But other half truth also stated that they were never in a normal husband-wife relationship before last night so it wasn't really possible, but better late than never so he quickly suggested.
"But well we can mend it, get ready... abhi le chalta hu!"
As if expecting him to say that she smiled bright but still did not look down at him.
"Nahi... Theek hai, abhi movie dekhte hai."
"Arey kyu kya hua? I am serious, chalte hai na!"
She finally looked down at him and shook her head with a slight smile;
"Aisi kai dates aur walk pe aapko mujhe lejana padega, movies bhi dikhani padengi, mujhe late night rides pe le jana hoga aur... aur bhi bohot kuch karna hoga... lekin is waqt mujhe is sab mein se kuch nahi chahiye."
"Toh fir?"
"Is waqt mujhe sirfff ye waqt chahiye Armaan. Tumhara ehsaas hi kaafi hai, tumhara mere paas hona sabse bohot hai mere liye. Dates aur dinners toh hote rahenge, ab toh poori zindagi tum mere saath ho... ho na?"
Her heart skipped a beat seeing the dimple once again adore his cheek. Armaan shook his head at her reply and stretched his hand out for her; "Come here!"
Undoubtedly her cheeks coloured up at his invitation but nonetheless she happily glided her hand delicately into his and he slowly pulled her down into his lap. He kissed her head letting his lips linger for a while longer;
"Sirf is zindagi mein nahi, ab toh agle che janam tak tumhara peecha chodne se raha main! So I guess it's alright if I missed out on some, I will cover it up, if not in this lifetime then in the future lives nahi?!"
She looked up and nodded slightly, blushing profusely under his gaze. The movie was long forgotten as she snuggled into his arms giving him an excellent opportunity to hide in her nape. She kept her hold tight against him arching her neck to provide him with better access as he showered her neck with innumerous kisses. A smile knocked onto his lips owing to her sharp breath and heaving chest against him, just by his soft kisses. Planting a gentle kiss on her head he cupped her cheek breaking the hug and made her look up at him. Her swollen eyes were rewarded with soft gentle kisses as he remembered Ananya's words;
"Riddhima you know this isn't really fair!"
"Kya hua Armaan?"
She looked up at him as he turned serious all of a sudden.
"Maine tumhare saath itna galat kiya, aur tumne mujhse kuch kaha tak nahi. Tumne na koi shikayat ki na koi saza di, bas aise hi apna liya mujhe. Is tarah toh main kabhi sukoon se reh nahi paaunga."
"Armaan tum kyu phirse ye sab..."
"Nahi Riddhima... aaj kuch nahi. Maine galti ki hai aur iski saja tumhe mujhe deni hogi. Varna main zindagi bhar apne aapko kosta rahunga. Maine bohot bohot galat kiya hai tumhare saath aur mujhe tabhi in saari galtiyon se, iske guilt se free ho paunga when you punish me."
Riddhima smiled as he spoke up earnestly but had no grudges against him. She knew he just won't listen to her still tried to convince him that he was really forgiven but when he still didn't budge her bulb lit and she smirked. She pushed his hand away and spoke up sternly;
"Acha theek hai I think you are right. Saja toh milni chahiye tumhe."
He nodded his head still with his head bowed; "I am ready to do anything you say."
"Pakka? Jo bhi main kahu?"
Armaan frowned as she said it in a bit challenging manner but none the less nodded; "Jo tum kaho!"
Riddhima's smile told him she was upto something and her demand definitely blew him away.
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