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Originally posted by: TaniDMGlover

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Recap:-Armaan was busy thinking about he could get his Ridhima's smile and happiness back when he heard some noise coming from the staircase. Just as he turned to have a look he was shocked to see...

Part 6

He was shocked to see Ridhima standing near the last step dressed in a casual pink short Kurti and white leggings, the glow and spark on her face seemed to have vanished somewhere, she had lost weight and looked a bit pale but still for him she was still the most beautiful girl. He saw her fidgeting a bit possibly waiting for him to come out of his thoughts. So without wasting another minute he walked up to her and giving a soft kiss on her forehead said "You look beautiful baby!! I am so proud of you..." she just smiled a bit. He grabbed her hand and led her out of the house...It was nearing sunset and owing to the fact that it was a Sunday there was not much traffic. Ridhima was unusually quit throughout the journey; she kept her eyes fixed on her entwined hands in her lap. Armaanglanced at her once and he felt his heart stir seeing her state he remembered how she usually kept talking and blabbering about anything and everything whenever they would be traveling and even otherwise she was a complete chatter box ...

~Flashback~

It was around midnight but since neither of them was sleepy so they decided to go for a long drive. Ridhimarested her head on Armaan's shoulder as he drove through the isolated, dark roads. A song was playing on the radio and suddenly Ridhima got up from her earlier position and said "Armaan!! You know I love this song, OMG you know the hero looks so good in the video and the heroine looked so bad, you know she had worn this really goddy shade of yellow...speaking of yellow you know that day I went shopping with Nikki and we saw this really bad yellow dress and one lady was so eager to purchase it that Nikki could not stop laughing at her choice...speaking of Nikki she was telling me about this new Thai restaurant that has opened and..." Armaan could no longer refrain himself and burst out laughing, Ridhima looked at him with a huge frown crowning her forehead, seeing her cute frown he just chuckled and lightly pinching her cheek with one hand he said "Oh My God Ridhimahow much you talk baby?? You literally spoke on three different topics within one minute and I am sure had I not laughed you would have another 10 topics to talk on"...Ridhima's frown just deepened " ughh your so bad Armaan you are laughing at me..fine now I won't speak a word now..." she said crossing her arms against her chest and pouting her lips...Armaan smiled and shook his head at his drama queen "Typical Ridhima" he thought... A few minutes passed by with Ridhima sulking and glaring at Armaan hoping that he would say sorry and try to convince her while Armaanwho was perfectly aware of her gaze and her intentions pretended to be oblivious to the same...After another 5 minutes when he still did not respond to her "silent-protest " she lost her cool..."ughh I hate you Armaan, I hate you so much.." she ranted while banging her tiny fists on his muscular shoulder, Armaan burst out laughing and taking hold of her wrist with one hand while his other hand was on the steering , " but I love you my chatter box" he said winking at her which made her blush, hitting his arm lightly she once again rested her head on it while he lightly kissed the top of her head. "Whatever, I talk to keep you entertained okay! I swear the day I stop talking you will be so bored, then you will realise how much you like and miss my so called chatter" she said looking at him with mock attitude and the very next second both of them laughed out loud...

~End Of Flashback~

Armaan had a faint smile playing on his lips remembering the past. As the car stopped at the signal he once again glanced at Ridhima and thought "You were right Ridhima I really miss your nonstop chatter, I miss you're smile and chirpy nature, I miss you my princess..." unknowingly a lobe tear escaped his eye which he immediately wiped off "No Armaan! You need to be strong for her, she is going through a bad phase, you need to support her and for that you need to be strong.." he thought again with a firm mind...soon they reached their destination and she looked up at him with a shocked expression, he just smiled at her and caressing her cheek spoke "I know you love walking by the beach during sunset..." she gave him a small smile and soon the two of them headed inside the beach... he had rolled up his pants till his knees and leaving their footwear aside the walked silently, with their hands entwined, along the see shore with the mild waves gently tickling their bare feet. She did not say anything but still her face depicted some sort of calmness which gave his heart some relief, he for a fact knew that whenever she was upset over something she loved coming to the beach, the cool breeze and fragrance of nature made her feel at ease and so he had decided to bring her here...after a while the two of them settled back on some rock very close to the dry sand area watching the sun set.. She picked a fist full of sand and saw half of it slip from her hand, she kept looking at her close fist after that. Armaan saw her deep in thought and gently nudged her " what are you thinking about sweetheart ??" he asked in the most gentle way possible, she looked up at him for a split second and then again gazed at her closed fist "Relations are like this sand Armaan, as much as we try and want them to stay with us they eventually slip out from our hand leave us..." she said with so much pain in her voice which was not unnoticed by Armaanand nor was he dumb enough to not understand what she was trying to say. " Not everybody can stay Ridhima, everybody tries to stay but not everybody is able to hold on.." he said trying to explain to her the reality of life. "But, it hurts so much to be alone, to see them go..." she said with a chocked voice.. "They will never leave you alone baby.." opening her closed fist he said " You see this Ridhima, there is still a little sand left in your hand, though all of it could not stay some did stay, similarly not everybody can stay but somebody will stay back with you, for you..." said Armaan in the softest tone. She stared deep into his eyes trying to find solace in them, trying to find answers to all her unspoken questions, while he was looking at the pain and insecurities her gorgeous eyes held, True, he was hurt to see the intensity of her pain but somewhere he was happy that she was opening up though not completely but the first stone was definitely laid...They had their eyes locked with each other for what seemed like eternity, however their moment was soon broken by the loud gush of the wind "I think we should go now, it's getting cold" said Armaan while Ridhima simply nodded at him...Soon enough they left for home and had their dinner which was not a very loud affair but unlike the previous days it was not very silent either. Since it was late already they headed to their room to catch up on some sleep, however after a good 30 minutes of being in bed Armaan realised that she was again not sleeping and so without saying a word he took her in his arms and kept patting her head till he was sure that she was fast asleep and once that he was sure he kissed her temple and wishing her goodnight one last time he too slept, with the hope that soon enough his Ridhima will be back to herself...

~Next Day~

Ridhima woke up when she felt Armaan missing from beside her, scared she woke up with a start and looked around trying to find him and that's when she heard the sound of faint sound of the shower and concluded that he was probably taking a shower. She covered her face with her palms to calm her racing heart that had been so scared not finding him near her. After a good 10 minutes Armaan walked out all freshened up and dressed in a white shirt that still had to be tucked in under his formal black trousers. Seeing her awake he walked towards her with a million dollar dimpled smile and gingerly placing an arm around her shoulder and kissing her cheek he wished her "Hey! good morning beautiful, slept well??" in response she just hugged him back trying to absorb his presence. He somewhat guessed the situation and mentally kicked himself for leaving her alone and going for a shower when he was very well aware that waking up without him must have scared her bad and so he just hugged her back and rubbed her back to soothe her and give her the much needed sense of security. After a while she detangled herself and asked her in a very low voice "Why did you not wake me up? I..I was so scared when I did not find you..." she chocked on her words which made him feel all the more guilty and gently cupping her cheeks he kissed her eyes and said " I am sorry baby, I did not mean to scare you, it's just that I was getting late for work and so I thought I'll take a shower and I did not wake you up because you looked so peaceful that my heart could not bring itself to wake you up" her eyes shot up at the word: work..."You, our going to office??" she asked scared to even hear his answer. True, she hardly spoke to him but still the fact that he was around gave her heart some sort of assurance. Armaan had not been going to work and was working from home since that dreadful incident took place, however he had to go today, he was aware that she was scared but he had no choice so he answered "yes baby! Mr. Khanna just called me up this morning and informed me that there is some urgent paper work for which I am needed there so I have to go" he saw fear take over her already pale face and she grabbed his hand tight as if pleading him to stay back. Armaanclearly understood her but he was so helpless he took her in his arms and without saying a word she hid herself in his chest. Caressing her head he was thinking of what to do, clearly he could not leave her alone in this state but work was important too. Finally an idea struck his mind and gently detangling her from his hold he held her small palm in his big hands and spoke with a smile "Ridhima baby, I was wondering why don't you join the office, you have worked there before marriage and anyway we are in need of A senior marketing manager and who could be better for the post than you" she looked at him unsure with the suggestion " But Armaan, I have not been working since the last 1 year and.. I.. I don't know if I'll be able to manage such a big respons.." she was cut short by an ecstatic Armaan "Don't worry baby, I know you will be able to handle after all you were the best we had earlier in the company and I am sure even now you will be the best.. and think of the best part we will be together..." that was more than enough to make her give her consent. "Okay!" she finally agreed, though still unsure but she just wanted to be with him, she had to be with him. "get ready we are getting late" he told her and nodding she went to get dressed...

Soon enough after having their breakfast and getting dressed and collecting all necessary essentials they made their way to Malik Enterprises. As soon as they entered the whole company was shocked. Ridhima had worked there before marriage and even after her marriage she did come a few times to attend a few board meetings or even just to meet Armaan as well. However they all were aware of her miscarriage as they were very much present during the party. Everybody kept staring at her as if she was some alien which made her feel very uncomfortable. However taking hold of the situation Mr. Khanna who was already informed about Ridhima joining by Armaanstepped ahead and greeted them "Good morning sir, maam" both Ridhima and Armaan gave him a light nod and Armaan then stepped ahead holding Ridhima'shand and said " Good morning everybody I would like you all to meet the new Senior Marketing Manager of Malik Enterprises.. Mrs. Ridhima Malik" he said with a proud smile adoring his lips, everybody came forwards and greeted her which made her feel a little comfortable. Then Armaan took her towards her cabin which was simple yet very elegant and was right beside his cabin, making her comfortable he went back to his cabin to finish the pending work...

The day went on smoothly and Armman noticed that Ridhima was not as lost today as she was too busy and that made him very happy. He glanced at a working Ridhima from the door of her cabin that was slightly open and without disturbing her he went back to his cabin "I am glad I told Ridhima to join the office at least her mind will be occupied, rather than sitting idle and mulling over the past.." he thought settling back in his chair. He was lost in his thoughts when he heard a slight knock "come in" he said and saw Tanya the new marketing intern enter. "Yes Miss. Mehta" he asked. Tanya though was very good at her work was a woman with too much attitude and pride. She had a secrete crush on Armaan and almost hated Ridhima because not only was she amazing at her work but also was everybody's favourite. "uhmm sir I don't know how to say this, pls don't get me wrong I am only saying what is good for the company" she said...Armaan nodded giving her the hint to go on ..."Uhm sir! I don't think you should have asked maim to join the office now..." "Excuse me.." Armaan said with anger rising in his veins. "Sir please hear me out, all I am trying to say is that ma'am is currently not emotionally stable and let's face it we all know that she was the one to kill her child, she is most definitely not in the right frame of mind to work, she could be harm any of us or even mess up with..." Tanya was cut short by a furious Armaan "Enough! Not a word more Miss. Mehta. First I am the boss here and it's I who shall decide who stays and who does not. Second if you don't know the truth I suggest you keep your filthy mouth shut. Lastly tomorrow morning before my reach I want your resignation on my table and now you can leave" he said with finality is his voice " but.." she tried to speak "I said leave Miss. Mehta" she knew better than to defy his orders just as she stood to leave. As she stood up Armaan looked up hearing the sound of something shatter and what met his eyes tore his heart into a million parts...

-Tanishka(Tani)