AR OS and drabble gallery: New SS-THE CURSE : PART 2 UPDATED-PMs LATER - Page 85

The update was terrific.
The way you showed the thought process of Riddhima regarding Armaan's attitude towards her was beautiful. ...I mean "she likes him she likes him not" attitude.
Armaan despite possessing a strong will power can't resist Riddhima. ...her one single touch is enough to make him crazy and I absolutely love this thing...it would be so much fun to see a jealous akdu Armaan

Amazing update
Loved their snapping to each other, they don't leave a chance but ultimately Armaan knows how to end it
Ridhimma commission Rahul and Armaan was funny
Armaan's last words after dropping Ridhimma shows his care and possessiveness
They both feel a strong oil towards each other
waiting for the reason for Armaan's control to unveil
continue soon and thanks for pm

Is it just me or this Armaan is seriously like Asad? Kaafi sakt launda hai Armaan😆 The update was great. Can't wait to read about Riddhima's reaction on Armaan's sudden outburst. Continue soon.

Finally...I am getting to comment on this part
So without wasting any more time lets get directly to the comment...
This part was FABULOUS! And I am not even joking I have read it at least twice and I still can't get over Armaan's character. The way you have shown him to be so authoritative yet so caring is brilliant beyond words!

I loved every bit of this part sooo much that I can't even chose which one is the actual best *ab kya kare * but me being me I will still choose my top 2 (listen narrowing down to 2 is already very difficult don't even expect me to reach 1)
So ya where was I? Ha top 2!
Number 1 without a doubt their ride back home *love struck leave 1000000* the way he tells her taht being in his house there was no chance for her to stay in the guest room...And even when he warns her to never leave her house alone and aka him to accompany her...Like he said it in such a warning tone and still I fell for him Matlab had Hai...

Then of course the second scene has to be the end scene when the lift gets shut *falling down in awe * the way he holds her hand and says I won't let anything hurt you *Crying*. Like How can this guy manage to hardly say a few sentences and yet steal my heart everytime ? Like no that's no fair okay *bechara mera heart*!
But yeh kya hua end mein why did he walk out like that *angry me * Matlab I know he is trying to mask his emotions but still becahra Ridhima is so hurt (and so am I).

Listen nothing doing I can't really give you much time anymore bohot ho Gaya bas...You have to post the next part very soon okay ? GOOD! I knew you would say yes...what don't give me those looks I know jitna bhi ur saying no mann mein to u are like chal I'll give it! To Maine bas Mann ki bath sun li :p

wow thats mind blasting
iski story us vampire wali story ki yaad dila rhi h
armaan rude n ridhz attracted towards him
but still armaan has a soft corner for her
he spoke less but watver he say its has a impact
i have guessed it right mujhe lga hi tha armaan n rahul r brothers n rahul is a wolf too
loved the lift scene
armaan cant see her hurt
loved n really enjoyed reading it

Loving the story so far... Riddima is sweet and Armaan total angry and possessive. Two opposite characters thrown together. Waiting to read what the story reveals!!

o god o god
arimaaa diii u are giving me goosebumps... every damn line...
uff armaan luvs her soo soo much..
plz update soon...

PART 2

I have not proof-read it, so please do ignore the many many mistake that you find. Buh-bye and enjoy! 😆

"No Grace it's nothing I am just too tired. I will talk to you tomorrow... yeah... Love you, bye!
The night seemed a little too calm and almost suffocating quiet. Try how she may, she could not erase the look on his face from her memory. She had dialed Grace's number when she was no more able to sort her thoughts by herself. Though she continued talking about everything for past 15 minutes she could not touch the most disturbing topic for once, she could not bring herself up to talk about him.
"What the fcuk, why am I even thinking about him! Ughh-------
Just the fact that she was unable to stop thinking about him, the moment and his reaction was eating her alive. Not only her pride but her heart was crushed too by him and she was hanging on loose string wondering what was she more annoyed about, the kiss that never happened, or his disappointed look and warning about how the moment shouldn't have happened at all!? Or the fact that he had warned her off as if she was the one who had forced him, ... wasn't he the one who had initiated by pulling her close and looking at her like nothing else mattered, and not held a look like he was a moth to her flame. It had been enough of his switching modes, a minute of concern and closeness and then a storm of hatred. Why did she even have to go through this, why wouldn't her heart just stop reminding her of him! Yes it was her heart that was thinking on it's own, because she was pretty sure her brain was warning her off against this strange, egoist ba*****, but her heart just wouldn't budge. Was she having a crush? No that wasn't possible. Of course he had all the looks and charms, but he did not possess a single quality of being the caring- loving boyfriend she had always dreamt of. Though there had been moments of care, which now looked like were just a mistake or maybe reading too much between the lines. Because all she remembered was how he had left with her there in the lift still pinned to the wall panting hard at the outburst, to regret their proximity they had shared, and the sudden turn of events. And then a thought terrified her that even after all of this maybe it wasn't her crush... Maybe it was something more? That gave a weird feeling in the pit of her stomach, but she couldn't erase the thought.

A concerned Rahul had come up to offer her a drop at home which was no eureka to be figured was sent by whom! Her wound had opened up and was bleeding so he wanted to dress it up for her but she had clearly denied. Though she wanted to leave by herself but Rahul hadn't budged adding to her annoyance. But she had banned him from asking or speaking even a word. As she was lost in her own thoughts, some noise from down the window she sat at caught her attention snapping her out of her thoughts. It was quite late and definitely there was no sane person around at this hour so she was a bit scared but as she found nothing down her eyes instead moved ahead as they caught something rather a sight of someone. There was no way she wouldn't know, his presence was always strong. But his presence wasn't what surprised him, his actions did. Her already boiling self just exploded at the scene unfolding on front of her eyes. It hadn't even been more than 4 hours and this guy was not only hugging a girl but had just kissed her forehead loving, and what's more was he had to do that right across her house. The girl finally bid him after just a few seconds but only after which seemed like some serious conversation and as she left suddenly she saw him go stiff and then as if sensing her gaze he looked up. Their eyes couldn't budge away, and however her heart hurt from the memories of that painful moment of his rejection, she still couldn't stop her heart from drifting in his direction. But the moment he took a step ahead as if approaching her with an unreadable expression, it was enough to snap her out of it. She shut the windows with a loud thud but of course after throwing him a glare. The night had been a long and sleepless one, she made every attempt to think of anything but him, but the more she tried the more she failed.
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For a change, she had ignored him like a plague since then. Every other chance that he got there after, he had humiliated her for every tiny mistake that she had done. Snapped at her in front of people for petty things, changed his route if she was present in the room, and had made sure every person in the office knew how much he disliked her or her opinions. It looked like he was punishing her for letting herself close to him in that moment, as if it had been the biggest mistake of his life and he regretted it to the core. This went on for a while, but a few days down and suddenly he looked like he wanted to talk to her as she began to ignore him. She had finally decided to move on knowing pretty well he was doing it on purpose, she decided to distract herself and had been busy in her own work or preferred spending her time with Romie, one of her collegues, these days which for some reason she could see was disturbing him. But by then she had enough and Romie seemed like a good guy, he was a good friend and it helped her to stop thinking of him so she was happy. Rahul grew a bit suspicious as he had seen Armaan disturbed to no ends. After been successful at avoiding him through the week, she decided to leave quietly as the clock struck 7 when she met Romie. She had realized he found extra interest in everything that was related to her. She wasn't blind to not see that he had a liking towards her but obviously she tried to pretend as if unaware not wanting to give any kind of hopes. But somehow as she stood alone waiting for a cab he found it a great opportunity to be with her while he could drop her, but just as a few minutes flew Armaan and Rahul had stepped down. They were still far away but he looked up, as if even from far he had known her presence. She had always sensed his presence too, but he as if always knowingly looked up. It looked like something gave him a sign if she was around. Their eyes met for a minute, he was a little far and since it was dark it was a difficult to figure what his eyes held but still she could feel his eyes boring. But soon she was reminded how he had made her feel like sh** and guilty for nothing she should be of and his behavior for the past week. She immediately drifted her eyes up to Romie. He was offering her a drive back home unaware of the heated gaze he was under from behind. Knowing pretty well that by now Armaan was glaring, she could just somehow sense it he was unhappy of how close she was standing to this guy. The mere thought made her insides burn, but somewhere just a sliver of her heart was excited and happy thinking he was probably jealous, and that made her smirk. God knows what made her so confident but she had a sudden urge to throw a blow at him and she did exactly that. She tip toed and stunned Romie and herself a little too as she placed a kiss against his cheek followed by a very sweet Thank you, as he had offered her a ride. And then with no plausible explanation that her mind could think of, he had appeared right in front within a blink of eye.
"What the f**k do you think you are doing?

The loud voice rang in the air causing the poor guy (Romie) to flinch.
"Mr.Mallik?
A tiny smile that had cropped up on his face all thanks to the sweet kiss he had just received was wiped off as he found his boss glaring at him, his eyes almost trying to punch a hole through him. Riddhima snapped out of her shock and composed herself, she let her arm interlink with Romie and replied with a chin high;
"We were just heading home. I don't think there's anything more we need to let you know of!

Romie's eyes were as wide as they could get, he could not believe the girl had just dared to snap at her boss... who was not just any boss but "The Armaan Mallik. He was a really great person only until he wasn't angry. Though the entire team had an idea that the two never got along well, but none could ever imagine anybody having an audacity to use such words with him.

"Don't even try me Riddhima. Haath hatao apna aur tum kisi ke saath kahi nahi jaa rahi. The hell you think main tumhe iske saath akele kahi-----
He snapped his eyes clearly pouring fire.

"And you think I care a damn about you because?
She spat matching his arrogance making it clear that she wasn't going to step back;
"Now if you don't mind... please excuse us. Shall we Romie?

Romie looked down at her anyway wishing to get away from his Boss soon and nodded. But then he committed a huge huge mistake as he let his hand wound around her waist, pulling her close to lead the way. Armaan's eyes had instantaneously followed his hand catching hold of her and caressing her skin through her shirt; that was the last nail to the coffin. It did leave her a little uncomfortable too though she knew his move wasn't out of any bad intention but before anybody could grasp the reality of the situation, Romie was pushed back hard enough to go slamming and crash against the car behind. Riddhima gasped seeing the fire in his eyes and realized he was upto no good;
"Armaan no... wait!!

"Stay out of it!
He sternly warned her off but obviously she wasn't stupid enough to oblige and just watch him beat the hell out of her friend, who had been a little appropriate but definitely did not deserve Armaan's wrath. So she made another attempt and held his hand which was probably a mistake as completely driven with fury he simply thrashed her hand away causing her just healing injury to open and she shrieked in pain. That automatically held Armaan back leaving a deep frown on his forehead seeing her in pain. He held her hand to study the wound but she pulled it away from his touch. Rahul caught up and held his arm;
"Riddhima are you okay? Bhai relax... you need to calm down!

A groan of pain erupted through thin air catching their attention and Rahul ran up to Romie.
"Are you okay?
He nodded but his hand clutched at his ribs tightly, probably he had hit his body hard against the car. Riddhima felt bad for him and looked up at Armaan with clear accuse filled eyes.
"What is the matter with you? Why won't you leave me alone? Usne kya bigada tha tumhara?

"He dared to touch you!
Armaan spat taking a step ahead but her next words froze him;
"And that's none of your business!

Her words cut like knife through him and he went quiet. As Rahul helped Romie stand, Riddhima ignored Armaan and went to Romie to check on him but was held back by Armaan.
"Rahul will take care of it you don't need to---

"And who the f**k do you think are you to decide what I need or don't?

"Riddhima you need to get home, it's really late. Main Romie ko doctor ke paas le jata hu just for safer side if needs any help, you don't worry.
Rahul replied instead but she did not budge.
"Nahi------ tum apne is bhai ko sambhalo, I think he's the one who needs help. Main Romie ke saath-----

"Please just listen to me... you won't be able to help him if he needs support. Just leave it to me.
She wanted to retort but knew he was right so she just let go.

Gulping his anger he held her arm delicately shaking his head;
"Haath mat lagao mujhe... Had hoti hai har cheej ki... I just can't believe you actually hit him, sirf kyunki usne mujhe chua. I am sick of this... of you------I just don't don't know what you want anymore. I---- uggh---
She sighed, frustration clearly dripping from her pores. Rahul quickly turned to Armaan midway as he stood frozen completely unstable;
"Bhai I think you need to talk to her before it's too late.

"NO!! There's nothing to----
Armaan roared back at him making her flinch but Rahul cut his retort;
"Look at yourself, you are devastated already, and you are making her suffer too. She does not deserve this Bhai... and you know that. Just accept it for once!

Riddhima stood utterly confused at his words, while Armaan's eyes drifted up slowly in her direction. Rahul walked away with Romie who looked in terrible pain, but thankfully he did not have any blood loss and he only hopes that there wasn't any internal injury either. The guy with no fault of his own had suffered, just his luck! But just before they left, Rahul turned to look at Armaan and they just stared at each other for 2 minutes. Neither of them saying anything but as if understood something silently. Everything around grew silent to a terrifying extent as the two guys walked away. They could only hear each other's breath, she contemplated all the recent happening and then Rahul's advice. Though Armaan's face looked quite blank as she tried to read what was happening. He had always been great at hiding his emotions so it wasn't helping. Everything had become too much for her to handle and he stood completely still staring at her with a calculative gaze. For some reason his silence annoyed her to no ends, forget apologizes the guy did not even care to say a single word out of courtesy.
"Don't look at me like that, you were standing so close to that good for nothing jerk, letting him touch you. Main ye kabhi bardaash nahi karunga ki koi aur-----

"For God's sake he's just a friend
His accusation definitely left her seething and it was evident in her voice.

"For you... Vo tumhare baarein mein kya sochta hai jaanti bhi ho?

"Nahi main kuch nahi jaanti... pur tum jaante ho? Right?
She threw his own question in his face;
"So you can f**king go around kissing your gilrfriends' forehead in front of me aur main apne doston ke saath baat bhi nahi kar sakti.

Armaan's eyes narrowed with confusion but his mind caught up soon on her accusation;
"Riddhima tum galat samajh rahi ho; us din... vo ladki... she's not-----

"The first one? I know... there have been a lot more to the list. Why do you think ki tum har din ek ek nayi ladki ke saath ho sakte ho, mere saamne hote hue roz apne cabin mein apni so called "friends ke saath akele waqt guzaar sakte ho? Lekin main aisa kuch nahi kar sakti. What if he really wasn't just a friend, why do I owe you an explanation anyway!?

"Don't say that. Aur ye dono alag baatein hai, besides you weren't comfortable with him for God sake. He definitely deserved a lot more than what he got.

Though that was true, she wasn't really happy with his advances but there were a lot more things he wasn't considering and she could handle this no more, he had been incorrigible and she could find no good enough reason to stand him anymore so she just decided to leave... the place for now, and the company very soon too to have her mind clear of this man who had clouded her mind for unknown reasons, irrespective of how clueless and carefree he seemed of her. Shaking her head she took a step back and then turned away choosing her self-respect over him and his unreasonable behavior.

"No... don't leave...!

"Guess what SIR? You can keep your orders and threats to yourself!
She snapped still with her back at him before taking another step. Nothing and absolutely nothing was going to set this guy straight, what right did he have to snap at her, to question her for behavior? Her thoughts left her firm on her decision;
"Wait... Riddhima...I----- I just wanted to--- ughh...
His growl echoed in the cold quiet night and a minute later his voice suddenly mellowed;
"I am sorry!
His words very well stopped her right in her track. Did he just...? There was a definite pause before he did, but he did apologize; MAYBE!? But that was not be possible; or was it? Shocked out of her wits her head snapped back on its own accord unable to believe his words. And just like he sounded, he even looked quite helpless as she now stood face with him. There was an emotion running through him she had never seen and had never thought she would see; he looked defeated! And his next words only confirmed the extent of his state;
"Let me explain... talk to me once... Please!!

So not only had he apologized but was also now requesting, something seemed off and she just couldn't hold her agitation inside anymore.
"Ohh you want to talk now? About what? Tumne hi kaha tha ki dur rahu tumse, vohi toh kar rahi hu...You made it very clear the other day how it was just me trying to make an unneccesary advance so I am very well staying away from you Mr.Mallik. Toh ab kya problem hai tumhari? Mere kisi aur ke saath hone se bhi takleef hai ab tumhe? Kam se kam I know he wouldn't have blamed me for nothing. Well guess what, I don't care! I can do as I wish, aur agar mujhe apne paas bardaash nahi kar sakte, mujhse agar itni hi nafrat hai toh tumhe bhi koi haq nahi hai meri----

"I don't hate you... I can NEVER hate you Riddhima.
He took a step ahead as he uttered with so much conviction that she was lost on her words. The way her name left his lips in the end in a slow soft tone as if caressing it rendered her incapable of any retort. Suddenly he looked so vulnerable. The guy standing in front of her wasn't the cold, arrogant, carefree snob she had known for these many days. The look in his eyes screamed of fear, he was scared of something and that thought in itself left her confused. What could this guy be ever scared of!?
"It's... it's just----- not easy Riddhima. But I don't want you to leave, I ... I can't let you go! I just can't!! SO please... Stay!
The plea his voice and eyes held was most earnest emotion she had sensed in him ever. As her eyes grew soft, her shoulders dropped and eyes shut leaving a defeated sigh his face was blank again, but his eyes did not hold anger or any other dominating emotion either.
"Would that really matter to you Armaan?

"I cannot explain it verbally... How much!
He took a step closer to have her immediately step back in response;
"Well then you wouldn't have been treating me like shit Armaan.

Running a hand through his hair he looked away trying to form the appropriate words before looking up;
"I know there's only so much I can say to justify my behavior but... I---- I know you feel for me. And I----- *sigh* just for once... All I am asking is talk to me once. Just give me one chance to let me show you that I don't hate you, because I just CAN'T! ...
Riddhima studied his face as he spoke trying to judge how honest he was. He suddenly stopped speaking taking deep breaths, probably fight against his own thoughts. He kept looking at her in between his attempts of calming himself and running a tired hand through his hair, he finally rubbed his face in his palms and looked up coming to a conclusion;
"Mere saath chalo, I need to talk to you.

She did not reply nor made any move at his offer wondering if it was even worth giving in, if he wasn't going to hurt her again and if she was ready to take that chance or give him one? But before she could decide his gaze travelled down to her hand that she had held probably due to the pain he had caused. His hand grew into a fist and jaws clenched by the time his eyes were back on her;
"I am never going to hurt you ever again. I know I have hurt you in many ways, and it's going to be difficult to trust me but... I just want to correct everything, sort the mess I have created and I cannot do that without you!

"I don't think I can forgive you Armaan... but I can listen. I hope you won't make me regret my decision.

"I promise I won't!
He nodded replying instantly in firm voice and soon he led the way.
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His eyes held honesty, his voice was sincere and she could see he was regretful. So she had decided to walk with him. Last week had been hell and she had never wanted to confront him anymore, but he had never approached her before like today. It looked like he had realized his mistake, so she could at least just hear him out, after all he did owe her answer to his behavior. There were numerous thoughts running through her mind but as they had reached the destination she had forgotten almost every other thought. They had been walking in silence for a while as he escorted her to this peaceful place he told her was his favourite and was best to talk things out which seemed like a good idea considering they were both so disturbed and needed some calm before having a confrontation. She had lived here her whole life but she had never known of this place. The view was absolutely breath taking, and it had instantly brought her some peace she had to admit. They both sat in soothing silence for a few minutes before she looked up at him;
"So?

"I... *ahem ahem* Main------ Riddhima I can't explain the reasons for my behavior but...

His words had instantly rose her anger back and her face portrayed it perfectly well;
"Agar tum kuch bata nahi sakte toh mujhe yaha kyu laye ho Armaan? You said you wa----

"I don't regret it!
Armaan suddenly spoke cutting her short.

"What?

"The other day in the lift... jo kuch bhi hua, I don't regret it. And I did not mean it the way you thought I did.

"You practically turned away as if someone had stabbed you, and you have only been proving well how huge a mistake it was through the past week by----

"It wasn't a mistake!
He snapped through his gritted teeth as he looked up completely annoyed now.

"See... I just don't get you. You need to sort your thoughts, decide what you want! I don't understand, tum kabhi kuch kehte ho toh kabhi kuch, it's just---- I don't understand anything anymore Armaan. You made me feel like it was my fault, jaise mere kareeb aana tumharai sabse badi galti thi, jaise I was the one responsible for that moment and you were just trapped. And it hurts, I cannot------ *sigh*... I don't think this conversation is going to make sense Armaan---- I just-----
She shook her head and decided to stand up when he followed her suit and spoke up;
"I had to push you away because... I wanted to be with you, forever.
Her eyes grew wide and she definitely caught the last word but it did not help her much;
"Please do explain that to me if that ever makes any sense to you at all.

"Riddhima bohot si cheejein hai that you are unaware of but the biggest truth of all that you must know is that ... I cannot stay away from you! I cannot let you leave.
His eyes met her and she felt a strong churn in her stomach. The intensity of his gaze was too string to take in and she had to look away but he did not let her. The distance between them grew shorter as he approached her with small steps but she had frozen, she couldn't move a limb.
"Wh----Why not?
She stuttered in her broken voice trying to grasp his words;
"I have God damn tried every way, f**king forced myself to stay away from you, made you hate me so that you stay away but nothing and absolutely nothing has helped. I have being mean to you, pretended to be least affected by you rather tried to show that I hated you, but I am no more capable of holding the act.

"Armaan---- *gasp*
She was surprised as he erased all the distance between them and stood hovering her, and the gasp automatically left her mouth as he placed a finger against her lip. His eyes travelled down from her eyes resting on her lips but retracted his finger probably sensing the same spark that she felt. The touch had sent strong shiver down her spine, but he continued whispering against her lip;
"Maine har koshish ki hai tumse dur rehne ki but I have obviously lost. Main jaanta hu shayad ye sahi nahi hai, tumhe mere saath nahi hona chahiye par main ab khud ko aur nahi rok sakta.
His eyes returned back up to meet her gaze and his voice was thick;
"Main tumhe kisi aur ke saath nahi dekh sakta. I cannot imagine to let anyone else be any close to you, let alone touch you. And about that day------ the only thing I regret Riddhima, is how I had to stop myself from touching you. You don't have slightest of clue how damn hard it is for me, to see you right in front of me but not touch you or kiss you senseless!

His words shocked her would be an understatement, she was going terribly weak n her knees. His outright choice of words, his piercing gaze and his hot minty breath against her lips were of no help to her bated heart.
"Par us din--- toh... tumne kaha tha... ki I shouldn't------

"And I meant it!
That brought the frown back on her face only to be replaced with shock by his next words;
"Because if you had so much as let me come any closer than I was, I don't think I would have been able to let you go ever again! It would have been impossible for me to stop then! I said that because the only thing that could ever stop me was you, and you made no attempt, which only made it harder than it was! I did not wish to... But expected you to push away but you did not. And as happy that it made me, it also scared me, because I had realized that there was no way out of this.
His words shook her to the very core, it was something she had never expected of him. But then in a fraction of section his face held a constrained look, his demeanor changed as he uttered the next words;
"But it's not so easy; as I said... I---- How do I put this... I am bad news Riddhima!

"So you mean... this---- you don't want anything to happen between us an---

"Are you not listening!?
He growled holding her arm in his tight grip and the hurt in her eyes was quickly replaced with slight fear;
"I am telling you how my life has been f**king revolving around you and you have being controlling my thoughts, my actions and have occupied my mind without even doing anything. I hate and absolutely hate that I am no more under my own control all thanks to you, and you are the only one who has ever been able to make me feel defeated and still all I f**king care about is to be with you. And you still think I want to choose to not be with you!?

"Par----- tum...

"Par kya?
His approaching steps intimidated her but she preferred to not let him know.

"Your past actions don't support what you say. And I have not only heard but also seen it all, how... How you are good at charming girls. How you have just always loved to be a playboy, and you have been doing just that... You have been playing me, and my emotions. So there is no reason I should believe you.
While she uttered every accusation she had her face turned away and he knew the reasons to well so her words did not bother him as much as she thought they would.
"Well then let's talk a little about you too, what say?

"Wh-----what about me?
She stuttered but never showed how nervous she was about how the conversation had bent and he absolutely did not appreciate that.
"I think you need to look up at me while I am talking to you.
Her eyes met his but she had lost the stern stance she held in the beginning;
"There's nothing to talk about me, aur vaise bhi tum aaj achanak ye sab mujhe kyu bata rahe ho? Aisa kya hua that you decided to speak up?

"Kyunki tum mujhse dur hona ka faisla le rahi thi, and if my words haven't yet made it clear let me explain it better. I CANNOT let that happen, I cannot let you leave me Riddhima.

"But what if I want to leave! What if it's already too late Armaan, what if I am too hurt already to-----

"That doesn't change the fact that you still want me, that you still like me!
Her eyes were wide enough already by his words but they only widened to see him smirk.
"Wh---- I--- I never ... Why would you think that? Mai---- maine kab kaha ki I like---- I don't lik---

"Think carefully before you say anything sweetheart, I know you in many more ways than you give me credit for!
With his every word her confidence and anger both were faltering, and new sensations were taking place in the pit of her stomach as he was clearly invading her personal space without a thought;
"Arman it's nothing... Like that---- I don't----.

"Really now? Is that why everything that I do bothers you so much? Isi liye itne dino se pareshaan ho, isi liye mujhse najre chura rahi ho?
With every step that was taken in her direction she could feel her heart beating faster and breathing catching a higher pace. His words scared her, he looked like he already knew about her every emotion, her every heart beat and how she was just trying to put up a strong, angry stance and clearly it was all just a pretence. Her body was clearly ditching her, she had been furious of his behavior and she wanted him to see nothing beyond that. He had acted like she was a nobody, had crushed her heart and left her vulnerable. Just because he decided to come and apologize and confront, did not mean she was going to just give in. He had to taste his own medicine. He would have to suffer through the same hatred;
"Well--- then you are wrong! After all that you did and the way you have treated me I absolutely hate y----

"Don't you dare finish that sentence!
She suddenly found him towering her petite figure as he pulled her up through her waist. The feel of his warm fingers against her body had already left electrocuted to retort. His warm minty breath kissing her lips sent tingles throughout her body.
"You can lie through your teeth, but that's not going to fool me! I know exactly what you feel for me. I have known everything that you have wanted since the very beginning, I have just chosen to turn a blind eye.

"Wh---at are you e--- even going on about?
Her eyes blinked in confusion and a little out of nervousness. Only she knew how true his words were, but her mind refused to agree. She had to put up a fight for as long that she could. If he thought everything was so easy and he could just control not only everything related to her but also her emotions and actions then he would have to think again. Though unfortunately her body wasn't quite supporting her determination;
"Ohh... you know exactly what I am talking about Riddhima. I know you have been jealous of every girl that I have ever even interacted with.

"That's not true!
She tried but her voice did not come out as strong as she had wish.

"Don't think I am not aware why you let that son of a b**** close to you today. You think I won't realize you were just trying to irk me which I would suggest is not a really great idea, but just for this once let's say it worked in your favour. But don't ever try that again!

"I don't see any reason I should follow your rules or any kind of instructions regarding my personal life.
She crossed her arms against her chest not so happy with his instructions only to be pulling hard into his chest.
"Another thing you should ALWAYS remember is that I am not really good with my temper Riddhima. I won't deny that you are an exception, you have always been, but I am not used to people snapping at me, so it would be great if you refrain from doing so!

"What if I... don't want to? I mean you do bring the worst out of me anyway, so it gets a little difficult!
She hissed as his hand tightened on her hand that rested against his chest and his eyes looked down and realized it was the injured one. His next move set butterflies into a party mode in her stomach and her legs forgot how to stand. A frown had instantly set on his forehead realizing her pain so he had held her hand delicately and kissed the wound to soothe her, but sensing her wobbly legs his hand had instantly found her waist and now she was up horrifyingly close to him. Just a slight move would have caused their bodies to be jammed with each other but something told her that he was refraining from pulling her completely against himself but at the same time making sure that the touch was constant. His heated gaze moved up at her reaction and then something incredibly unbelievable happened. She saw a sliver of smile on his lips, not a smug, not a smirk, but a smile, not a full blown one but definitely from the depth of his heart twitching at the corner of his lips. He had never seen him smile, such a normal and everyday thing it was, but not from him! But his eyes held a tease and his hand came down to her cheek slightly touching it, as if cautious not to feel her skin closely;
"Careful with your words there... I don't always get the worst out of you. Sometimes it's the best, for both of us maybe.
His eyebrow raised suggestively making her squirm;
"That's just thinking too much of yourself Armaan!

"Yeah? Then tell me you did not like the feel of my lips against your skin. That you did not just lose your control because of my slight touch. Say that you are not disturbed just as much as me with this distance between us.

"I... am not!
She was losing the battle, but she wouldn't let her defenses fall. The guy could take a hike, he couldn't think she was easy, she wasn't going to let him think that! NEVER!!

"Oh so... you did not wish to finish what I had started the other day. And you were not disappointed that I pulled back?

"No---- Arma--an
This guy was getting on her nerves now, he was indeed a player, he knew how to press the right switches at right time, and f**king hell did he have to stand that close! Her already foggy mind was unable to fight been so close so she moved out of his hold to clear her thoughts but that hardly helped as he kept walking closer as she moved back;
"So you aren't walking away from me because it scares you that you might give in? The fact that my touch burns through your skin makes no difference at all to you. You want to deny that your heart has only been cursing you for trying to get away from me even after it feels so great talking to me after so long.

Boy was this guy intimidating, and holy shit... why did he have to have such a sexy voice!? He had never spoken to her that way, in that tone, with that deliciously passionate look in his eyes. She thanked her stars for him not have used it before but also regretted it at the same time because she loved it, it made her feel something so strong almost making her swoon. He on the other hand knew perfectly well what effect he was having, his actions were earning him all the desired effects but his brain was screaming against it. He knew he was playing with fire, it could backfire, but he cared least at the moment. Teasing her was turning out to be fun, at least now that he had decided to let go, he wanted her to stop denying too and voice out the obvious attraction.
"Stop it Armaan!

"Stop what? And if you really claim I don't affect you then why do you feel the need to move away.

"You... You don't!

"Toh tumhe kuch mehsoos nahi hua tha jab maine lift mein apni baahon mein liya tha?

"Nanahi!

"Mere kareeb aane se tumhe koi farak nahi padta? Meri nafrat se tumhe takleef nahi hui.

"No!
She was trying real hard to be firm but he was making it harder and his nearing steps were only driving her crazy. He had to stop... he just HAD to!
"Nahi? Bilkul nahi? Jis din se tum aayi ho, tumne kabhi nahi chaha ki main tumhe vo attention du jo maine dusri ladkiyon ko diya hai?
His words were slowly starting to infuriate her, he had to take the cue that she was trying hard here. He did not have to be such a stubborn a**, and realize that she was not going to confess anything. Even though it looked almost impossible, but well...
"Toh fir tumhe koi farak nahi padne wala agar main kisi aur ke saath hu, kisi aur ladki ke paas rahu. Agar tumhe koi ehsaas nahi, then you wouldn't really care if I was that close to any other girl. If it was just professional, just work relation that you wished to maintain, I bet you wouldn't care if I wanted to hold someone that close and comfort her the way I did for you. Tum nahi chahti ki main tumhare itne kareeb aau ki tumhe meri saansein mehsoos ho? Mere itne paas hone se tumhe kuch nahii ho raha, kuchhh bhi nahi Riddhima?
His eyes captivated her, his hot breath burning her skin up, his voice making her mind numb. He was doing something horribly amazing to her, he was hypnotizing her in a way and she wanted to snap out of it. She needed to deny it all, she had to but she could not. Her heart could not let her and then she did something involuntarily out of her will and without thinking, but it was done! She slapped him!! She did not know why, she did not wish to either, probably she felt trapped and the debate between her heart and her mind left her on the edge making her act impulsively. She gasped and covered her mouth with shock while he growled. He was angry she could see it, his eyes were shut but his hands had fisted up and his jaws clenched; he was definitely going to snap back. She was dead!
"I---- I am so---- I did not mean------ Oh fu**----
She swore under her breath too scared of his reaction. His eyes opened up and they were burning red. They were literally dark, she could see that his eyes had f**king changed colour. Whatever it was did not mean good and she was terrified. She half expecting his hand to swing out a slap in reply but instead a frown appeared on his forehead and suddenly he stood up firm. His eyes looked around trying to judge something, a minute later his face was blank probably concluding something and then he looked up at her with horror struck face and he shook his head as if desperately trying to deny something before he muttered her name in a low plea-full tone. It had only confused her a little and she was thinking he was probably furious and losing it when she sensed a sound across him and her eyes caught a silhouette. Everything around had suddenly grew super quiet, that when she realized the shadow crystal clear of a wolf. Her breathing stopped, her pulse accelerated with a very familiar feeling of the recent incident, and she found it difficult to digest the fact that that hadn't been just her imagination. It was true, there had been a f**king wolf the other day too. Though she couldn't see it right now, but she was no fool to no understand the shadow to be of a wolf. She was about to hold Armaan, ask him to run along and save themselves. But just before she could say or do anything or before that the wolf was about to show up and almost make her heart jump right out, something even more surprising occurred. She heard a growl from him and he turned around with a snap; "No!!
She stood terrified and now confused as he stood in front of her in defense as if shielding her. Her hand had involuntarily rested against his arm in order to gain some support made her flinch, he had turned hot, his skin was burning up! Everything around her started spinning but she could see he was just staring... no... he was glaring in the direction of the wolf, least affected by the fact that it was a freaking wild animal! In fact it looked like he was furious by its presence, so instead of running away he was just glaring at it with a cold stare. But that was not what surprised her, what caught her attention was the wolf actually refrained from any attempt as Armaan stared with probably a warning. There was a growl erupting through the air, confirming that figure hiding in the trees was indeed a wolf, if any doubts left that is. But before it would again think of an appearance or any attack Armaan took a step ahead in it's direction with a sound that erupted deep from his throat, low but audible enough for her, terrifying to the core of her existence. Nothing made sense to her any more as the would actually retracted, his head snapped in her direction and she could only feel it staring at her baring its teeth, but another step from Armaan and it was gone. Riddhima tried to process everything through her brain slowly, but there was f**king no logical explanation to anything that had occurred. The minute he turned around his eyes were back to their normal colour, his body seemed to have cooled down to a normal temperature as his arm held her;
"Are you alright?

But she flinched... Was she alright? After everything that she had just witnessed could she possibly even be called sane anymore? Her retracting step stabbed his heart and his face fell but he let his eyes wander her face, stopping at her eyes. The unwanted, unwelcome emotion resided there... Fear!
"I---- I don't understand? What---- just---- hahappened Armaan? You were so hot and then---- you---- there----
Her vision had started to blur and her breathing ragged and she was clearly freaked, panicking and shivering;
"How... did you do that? Wh--- what... how...
She uttered in her broken voice still moving back from him, scared of everything, of HIM.

"You need to relax... Just-----
He tried to calm her down but it wasn't clearly working much.

Something was terribly wrong, he looked partly guilty and scared to her surprise, but his eyes held concern which she couldn't care of now, she was back to her old fear -if he was going to hurt her, now much MUCH more than ever!! His reply was almost instant as she gulped in fear;
"I am never going to hurt you Riddhima; seriously... you need to calm down. You are shivering!

Yeah of course she was, what was he expecting out of her otherwise? She was practically questioning her mental stability and her eyesight right now, and all he freaking cared was about her shivering body! How the hell was she supposed to calm down? She just kept shaking her head as the vision kept blurring and the whole incident kept replaying in her mind. She saw him mutter a small "Sorry and before she could make sense he had approached her with large steps. The last thing she saw was his eyes staring down at her apologetically when she felt was a sharp sting against her neck before she blacked out.
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