Agar Tum Saath Ho
An AR TS
PART 2
FIVE MONTHS LATER
Its been seven months that Riddhima had been living in Mumbai away from her parents... Shashank and Smriti used to visit her every two months and again this month they would be coming to meet as well as to attend Karan and Nandini wedding anniversary to which they are invited by the Mallik's...
Now Karan and Nandini is so used to see Riddhima in the house, they were thinking to bring her making her as a family member... They had been noticing Riddhima relation with Armaan, as well as she has make a good bonding with Rahul along with them...
Karan and Nandini had been thinking to talk Armaan about getting settle down in his life as now his dream is fulfilled and his business was going well... They had been waiting for this day as Armaan had request them not to talk about any alliance unless he is not successful in his dreams...
Knowing Armaan wouldn't have any other reason to deny, Karan and Nandini were thinking to talk about his marriage and ask him if he has someone in his life... If not they would search for a girl for him but Nandini has been noticing how close Armaan and Riddhima is getting that in last few months Armaan didn't notice any girl around him other then Riddhima...
It was the day of Karan and Nandini 30th wedding anniversary, Rahul and Armaan wish them in the mid night along with Muskaan... Even Riddhima stay back when Armaan request as it was too late due to them busy discussing about some work... Karan and Nandini didn't had a clue that kids were planning a small celebration but was very happy to be wished by their children's the starting of the special day...
After cutting cake, feeding Karan and Nandini who feed back the children they retire back to their room with smile adoring on their face... In the morning, Nandini had been thinking how Riddhima stay back to celebrate their wedding anniversary along with their family... True she was like family but now Nandini was thinking to make her officially a member in family... Karan who was getting ready to go office saw Nandini smiling about something... Taking the tie, he move towards her bring her out from the trace touching her shoulder...
Nandini look through the mirror as she was sitting wearing earrings as she was getting ready to go down to see if the breakfast was ready... She knows Riddhima present in the house, by now with Muskaan they must have finished making breakfast... It always happen whenever Riddhima stay back, before they wake up Riddhima would help Muskaan with breakfast...
From past few months, everyone got to have delicious foods made by Riddhima... Everyone was so surprise to know how much awesome cooker Riddhima was, if it is Chinese, Indian or Italian... Riddhima was too good in making any kind of food, every single guy in the house would look forward to taste new dishes made by Riddhima but only in Sunday's they would get this special offer as Nandini forbitted her t enter kitchen on working days...
Nandini stood up seeing Karan holding the tie, she shake her head seeing how Karan hasn't learn to tie the knot and he always says it was her duty to tie it around his neck... Being romantic person, Karan pull her close to him holding her waist... Nandini glare at him seeing after so many years of being married still he hasn't change a bit...
'Kiya kar rahe ho Karan, kuch toh sharam karo... Bacche bade hogaye hai, aur ek ki shaadi bhi hogaye hai...' Nandini said...
'Ismein sharam ki kiya baat hai madam... Apne biwi ke saat toh romance kar raha hoon...' Karan said...
'Karan, main soch rahi hoon kyun na ab hum Armaan ka shaadi karde ab...' Nandini said...
'Haan main bhi yehi soch raha hoon... Jitna waqt usko chahiyeh, woh usne le liya... Ab toh uska sapna bhi pura hogaya aur uska business bhi bohot acche se jaa rahi hai... Usse baat kare isbaare mein, dekhna chahiyeh uske zindagi mein aisa koi hai ya nehi jo apne baaki ki zindagi guzarna chahte hai...' Karan said...
'Karan, main kuch din se soch rahi hoon kyun na Armaan ke liyeh Riddhima ki baat kare Gupta se... Riddhima toh humhari family member ki tarah hai aur pichle kuch mahinon se woh itni close hogaye hai usko jaane dene ka mann nehi karte... Ek na ek din usse bhi shaadi karni hai toh humhare Armaan se kyun nehi...' Nandini said...
'Kiya woh dono maanenge...' Karan asked...
'Shayad aapne notice nehi kiya Karan, Armaan and Riddhima bohot acche dost hai... Shayad unke dil mein dost se zyada ehsaas hai jo dono ne abhi realized nehi kiya... Mana karne ke liyeh wajahse nhi hoga un dono ke paas Karan... Aapko yakeen nehi hota toh aaj shaam ke party mein aap dekhnna...
Armaan ne kabhi kissi se itna dosti nehi kiya jitna woh Riddhima ke saat har waqt ghum raha hai... Dono ek dusre ke bina ek second bhi nehi rehte, jo bhi karte hai dono saat mein karte hai... Mujhe Riddhima bohot acchi lagi pehle din se, ab sirf Shashank bhaisaab aur Smriti haan kehte phir hum bacchon se bhi poochte hai...' Nandini said...
'Tik hai Nandu, tumhe aisa sahi lagta hai toh hum Shashank aur Smriti se kal baat karenge...' Karan said...
By then Nandini done his tie and both move out from the room to see everyone present in the dinning area for breakfast... Armaan and Rahul move to their parents seeing them, wishing again as they hugs each other before letting them move to their respective chairs... Soon Muskaan and Riddhima started to serve the dinner, as Nandini guess Riddhima was in charge of making breakfast as Karan love this new chef cooking...
7 45 PM EVENING
After checking all the arrangement, Muskaan and Riddhima left to the guest room where Riddhima was staying... Muskaan took cloths for Rahul and asked him to get ready and go down to check last minute arrangement while she get ready with Riddhima in her room...
Where else, Armaan also got ready and they had gifted a suit for Karan and a beautiful saree for Nandini for the night... Also they make sure that they gave Nandini matching jewelry and heels which Nandini was deny to wear but someone the children's make her agree after pampering her whole day...
It was the guys who reach out to the garden where they make arrangement for the party, with a stage in the middle... Table and chairs were around the stage where they left a place to dance all the couple... Music was arrange in one corner while buffet was arrange on the other side...
Food arrangement was done by Riddhima where else Muskaan took care of the decoration along with Rahul... Armaan arrange for music and sound... Nandini try to help them but they just send her inside every moment she comes out to see the decoration and help them..
It was by 5 pm that Muskaan and Riddhima move inside to take Nandini to the parlor, first Nandini deny but Riddhima and Muskaan didn't leave her unless she agree to go with them... By 7 pm they were back in home and move to their respective room to change as they only did hair and make up after getting treatment to their skin...
Now it was almost time for the guests to start arrived and the ladies were still getting ready taking all the time they have in the world... Shashank and Smriti soon joins, Karan welcome them along with Rahul and Armaan who took blessing from them...
Shashank was wearing a royal dark blue suit with same color shirt. Smriti was wearing a saree matching to Shashank suit with silver blouse and matching jewelry as the saree border was silver... Minimum make up and a small silver heels to match her dress...
Where else Karan was wearing a black suit with red shirt, Rahul was wearing a gray suit with brown shirt and Armaan was wearing dark blue suit with gray shirt... All were looking dashing and handsome as ever, their eyes sparkling with happiness as they wait for the ladies...
Shashank congratulate Karan for his wedding anniversary hugging and patting his back while Smriti also which him shaking hands...They look around to see the perfect and beautiful decoration, they praise for the awesome job done by the children's as it was looking breath taking...
'Nandini kaha hai bhaisaab...' Smriti asked...
'Abhi tak toh aajaana chahiyeh, Rahul zara dekho tumhare mom aur ladkiya kaha rehgaye...' Karan said checking time...
They look towards Rahul not getting any answer from him, he was lost in somewhere not caring about what Karan was saying to him... Karan look towards Armaan, who was giving same expression as he stood lost somewhere... Karan follow their sight to get rooted on the ground seeing the beauty in front of his eyes...
Shashank and Smriti smile seeing Nandini coming along with two girls who was laughing and saying something to her which was making Nandini blush like a newly wedded bride... Shashank and Smriti were happy to see their daughters laughing and being so comfortable with the Mallik's...
The moment they enter the garden area, Riddhima saw her parents and run towards them hugging Shashank and Smriti at the same time... Muskaan came with Nandini, making her stand next to Karan, Muskaan move to Shashank and Smriti to greet them who hugs her...
All this while, Karan was checking his wife while Rahul did the same... Nandini was wearing a red saree with black border on it with black blouse... Her hair was tie up in to a bun with some hairs falling either side of her cheeks, long earrings and a beautiful necklace on her neck. bracelet on her right hand and few bangles in her left hand...
Nandini pallu was neaty attach on her shoulder letting her waist show with a adorable waist chain... Miniumum make up as she wore the heels gifted by the children's...Where else Muskaan was wearing a brown color saree along with a peace color sleeveless blouse... Matching earrings and simple necklace, minimum make up making her face blow, sindoor adoring on her parted hair which was left open with her curls coming down on her shoulder, Bracelet on her right wrist with a ring...
Armaan was also lost in Riddhima, who was wearing a gray saree with black blouse... Black patterns were printed on her pallu which was neatly attach on her shoulder... Long earrings as her neck was left bare, bracelet on her right wrist, her hair was tie in to a loose bun with hair falling over her forehead as well around her cheeks... Riddhima blouse has a deep back where it was sleeveless... Minimum make up with a high heel she was moving grace just like she used to do when ever she performance...
They stood talking with each other. laughing and teasing Karan Nandini as Nandini was blushing like a newly bride... Soon they were taken to the stage as guest started to come... Rahul and Armaan go busy welcoming the guest along with Muskaan who was making sure that everyone was comfortable...
Shashank and Smriti took Riddhima to a side, talking her about her work and her staying in Mumbai without them... Seeing the happiness and sparkle in her eyes when she talk about the Mallik's specially Armaan, both were happy to know that there is someone who would take care of their daughter in their absent...
After talking with Shashank and Smriti, Riddhima excuse seeing some of their staff from the company... She went to welcome them along with Armaan, who was glad that to see her by his side... Shashank and Smriti got busy with few guest whom they know being known in business flied...
Soon the garden were filled with elders, youngsters and kids... Rahul and Armaan move to the stage taking holding a mike, Muskaan and Riddhima stood with Shashank and Smriti knowing what would be coming next... Getting everyone attention, Rahul and Armaan started to thanks everyone who joins them on this special occasion...
'So to start the night, I would like to asked Dad and Mom for a dance...' Armaan said...
'Of course, its you night Dad, Mom... Common, others would be joining to shortly... Music please...' Rahul said as a spot light was on Karan and Nandini as they move down from the stage...
Everyone started to clap for them, Nandini blush where else Karan smile widely to get such a opportunity to get close to his wife in front of several people... Karan forward his hand to Nandini, who nervously look at him and then to Rahul and Armaan who nodded their heads asking her to go on...
'Common Nandu, bacche bade hogaye... Aur waise bhi uske permission ke kiya zarurat... Woh log ne already permission de diya jab ki humein kissi ki permission chahiyeh nehi...' Karan said...
'Karan, aap bhi na...' Nandini said shaking her head and smiling...
Next second she put her hand in Karan hand and both started to swing to the music being lost in each other eyes soon... Every single person were admiring the couple, Rahul and Armaan asked few old couples to join the dance floor to move their feet for few numbers while some youngster had already join with their partners...
Party was going full swing as guest were congratulating Karan and Nandini... Elders move out from the dance floor letting the youngster enjoy the rest of the night with their partners and friends... After making sure everyone was having food and drink, Rahul pull Muskaan to the dance floor while Armaan pull Riddhima with him...
Laughing and talking to each other, Armaan and Riddhima were enjoying while four pair of eyes were focus on them... Riddhima smile wasn't leaving on her face as she swing in Armaan arms who was protectively holding her close to him not caring about what others might think seeing them so close...
It was none other then Nandini and Karan who witness the comfort between Armaan and Riddhima, how both was living the moment without caring what others might think about them being so close... Other pairs were none other then Shashank and Smriti, who was happy to see their daughter enjoying so much in her life...
It was time to wrap up the party when Nandini finally ask Karan about what he think about Armaan Riddhima now... They had been observing them from the beginning of the party, now both were sitting with their friends along with Rahul and Muskaan...
'Lagta hai ab Riddhima koh hamesha hamesha ke liyeh beti bana kar yaha le aana hoga...' Karan said...
'Maan gaye na jo maine kaha woh sach hai...' Nandini said...
'Aisa kabhi ho sakta hai jo meri Nandu kahe ho galat ho... I know tum hamesha humhare bacchon ke khushi chahte hai...' Karan said...
'Toh kal baat kare Shashank bhaisaab aur Smriti se???' Nandini asked...
'Jaisa aap kahe...' Karan said smiling at her...
Guest started to leave, Shashank and Smriti was sitting watching their daughter who was laughing with her friends and Armaan friends... Seeing Smriti lost in their daughter, Shashank asked what happen... Smriti had been waiting to talk Shashank about it and now when she got the chance, she thought it would be the right time...
'Shashank, main soch rahi hoon ap humhare bacche bhi badi hogaye hai... Ek na ek din usko bhi shaadi karke apne pati ke ghar jaana hai...' Smriti said...
'Sahi kaha aapne, mera mann nehi maante mere princess itni badi hogaye hai lekin ab woh apne zindagi mein bhi bohot successful hogaye hai... Ab toh accha dulha dhundke uski shaadi karwa dena chahiyeh...' Shashank said...
'Humhare beti ke liyeh aise pariwaar chahiyeh woh usko dekhte hi pasand kare...' Smriti said...
'Aur mujhe lagta hai dono beti ek ghar mein rahenge toh bohot accha hoga, kyun Smriti...' Shashank said...
'Matlab kiya aap jo soch rahe ho main soch rahi hoon...' Smriti asked...
'Haan Smriti, maine bhi dekha hai jabse Riddhima yaha aaye hai woh sabse kitna mil jhulke rehti hai...' Shashank said...
'Karan bhaisaab aur Nandini use apni beti maante hai, Rahul usko behen aur Armaan shayad usse ek dost se zyada samajhte hai...' Smriti said...
'Haan mujhe bhi aisa lagta hai, what if they don't realized yet each other more then a friend, shaadi ke baad shayad realized hojae...' Shashank said...
'Is baar jaane se pehle hum apne bacche ke baat Karan bhaisaab aur Nandini se kyun na kare...???' Smriti said...
'Dekhte hai, Moka mila toh yeh kaam bhi karke jaenge isbaar...' Shashank said...
'Armaan aur Riddhima ki rishta hogaye toh humein apne bacche ki chinta khatam hogi... Tasalli toh milenge, humhare bacchi akele nehi hai is badi sheher mein...' Smriti said...
'Main samajhti hoon aapki chinta Smriti, mujhe bhi apni princess ki chinta hai...' Shashank said...
'Chalo bohot raat hogayi hai, humein bhi ab chalna chahiyeh...' Smriti said...
'Haan, jaane se pehle Karan aur Nandini bhabhi se toh mille...' Shashank said...
Where else almost every guest has left, still the gang were present having fun... They were teasing Rahul and Muskaan as they were the only couple who is married in the gang... They were talking about Karan and Nandini never changing love and now the target were Rahul and Muskaan...
'Ab bas bhi karo tum log... Humhare shaadi koh two years hogaye hai...' Rahul said...
'Aur nehi toh kiya, dekh lena tum log... Jis din tum log ke shaadi hogi na, chun chun ke badla lenge hum...' Muskaan said...
'Haan toh tik haina, le lena... Lekin abhi toh hum tum dono koh chidaenge nehi toh koan karenge...' Riddhima said...
'Tu toh kuch bolo mat Ridz, jitna tumne last eight months mein mujhe chidayi na... Main uska badla zarur lungi...' Muskaan said...
'awww main toh dar gayi tujhse Muski, bacho bacho...' Riddhima said acting making a scared expression...
Muskaan glare at her while Riddhima just move close to her and pull her cheeks making Muskaan whince... Riddhima smile widely knowing next moment she would be after her, so she run for her life pushing Muskaan towards Rahul... Everyone else laugh seeing Riddhima action where else Armaan was lost in her...
Whole night, Armaan had been admiring her... His eyes had been following her the moment she enter the garden with Nandini and Muskaan... Armaan has compliment her when they were dancing but not to make in awkward, he crack some jokes making her laugh to his crazy and not funny jokes...
Rahul hold Muskaan not letting her go till Riddhima move out from her reach, Muskaan smash Rahul hand which was around her waist and stood up making her way towards Riddhima to get hold of her... Riddhima was laughing and making cute faces to irritate Muskaan more...
'Yeh dono ki toh chalti rahenge, its quiet late... We should make a move...' Anjali said...
'Haan yaar, aur kal toh office bhi jaana hai... Yaar tum log ne saturday koh kyun nehi rakka party...' Nikki said...
'Oye Niks, kyun bacchon ke tarah ro rahi ho... Saturday ho ja Sunday, party toh milgayi na...' Atul said...
'Woh bacche hi hai Atul, issiliyeh toh hamesha roti rehti hai choti choti baat pe...' Abhi said...
'Moody tu zyada na bol samjha na...' Nikki said...
'Okey, now u both don't start... Let's move, I m very tired...' Anjali said...
'Tum ladkiya jaenge kaise...???' Armaan asked moving his gaze away from Riddhima...
'Fursat milgaye tumhe humhare baare mein sochne ke liyeh...???' Nikki asked..
'Aisa kyun bol rahe ho Nikki...' Armaan asked...
'Dude, bano mat ab haan... Humne dekha hai tum kaise Ridzy koh dekh raha ta...' Anjali said...
'Common yaar, she is my best friend... Usko nehi dekhungi toh tum dono koh dekhun...' Armaan asked...
'Really now, sirf best friend ya kuch zyada...' Nikki asked...
'Kyun mere bhai ke peeche pade ho tum dono...' Rahul asked...
'Sahi toh keh rahi hai Anjali aur Nikki... Maine bhi dekha hai Armaan baar baar Ridz koh dekh raha ta...' Atul said...
'Haan, maine bhi dekha hai...' Abhi said...
'Kiya dekha tumne mooody...' Armaan asked...
'Enough ok, main jaanta hoon mere bhai aur Ridz ke beech dost se zyada kuch nehi hai...' Rahul said...
'Fine, baad mein dekhlenge koan sahi hai aur koan galat...' Anjali said...
'Aur humhari chinta karne ki zarurat nehi hai, hum dono ne bodyguards ke saat aayi ti aur jaaenge bhi un dono ke saat...' Nikki said...
'Accha, mujhe toh pata hi nehi ta tumhare paas body guards bhi hai...' Atul said...
'Abey Atul, woh hum dono koh bol rahi hai...' Abhi said...
Anjali and Nikki laugh seeing Atul expression, Abhi shake his head and hit Atul head from behind... Atul ruffle his hair and look towards Abhi asking what is that for... They all move to Karan and Nanidni before leaving to wish them once again... After wishing them, gang move out bidding bye to Armaan and Rahul as still Riddhima and Muskaan were busy playing 'catch if you can...'
Now only, Mallik's and Gupta's were left with the waiters who was working in the party... They were cleaning as now the party came to an end... Rahul and Armaan join Karan Nandini and Shashank Smriti, where else Riddhima and Muskaan was running chasing each other...
Running around whole garden, finally Riddhima came towards them and hide behind Nandini... Muskaan came and try to get hold of Riddhima but she keeps moving Nandini along with her not letting Muskaan touch her...
'Arey arey, kiya kar rahi ho tum dono...' Smriti asked...
'Dekho na ma, yeh Ridz mujhe kitna tang karti hai...' Muskaan said..
'Main kaha ab tang kar rahi hoon tumhe Muski... Tum ho ki meri peeche peeche ghum rahe ho..' Riddhima said...
'Bas bhi karo ab Muskaan...' Rahul said...
'Tu mujhe bol rahe ho koi Ridz se kyun nehi bolte...' Muskaan said...
'Kyunki sab mujhse tumse zyada pyar karte hai...' Riddhima said proudly...
'Ab yeh baat toh aapne bilkul sahi kaha beti...' Karan said opening his arms for Riddhima who run in to his arms and hugs him...
Muskaan pout seeing how Karan favor Riddhima just like he had been doing from last eight months... Shashank and Smriti smile seeing this, Muskaan look at Shashank who welcome her to a father hug... Muskaan hugs him and look at Riddhima poking her tongue to her making everyone smile to their childish act...
'Chalo bohot raat hogaye hai, sab ko araam karna chahiyeh ab...' Karan said...
'Haan, hum bhi nikalte hai...' Shashank said...
'Arey, aise kaise... Aap log koh kuch dino ke liyeh aate ho... Hum itni asaani se jaane nehi denge...' Karan said...
'Hum subah aajaenge na bhaisaab...' Smriti said...
'Bilkul nehi Smriti, Riddhima beti bhi yaha rukhne wali hai aaj raat ke liyeh... Toh aap dono bhi rukhjao, waise bhi kal bacche kaam pe chalenge toh kyun na aap dono humhare saat rukhjae...' Nandini said...
'Haan Papa, rukhjao na...' Riddhima said...
'Lekin Riddhima...' Smriti was cut by Muskaan...
'Lekin wekin kuch nehi ma, aap dono koh yaha rukhna hai toh matlab rukhna hai...' Muskaan said...
'Bhai ab dono bacche decision suna diya hai toh hum mana kaise kar sakte hai...' Shashank said...
'Yeh huvi na baat... Chalo baccho, Shashank aur Smriti bhabhi ke liyeh guest room dikha doh... Hum sab kal subah naashte mein milte hai...' Karan said...
'Haan chalo chalo, bohot der hogaye hai ab...' Nandini said...
'Aap log chale, main in sabko dekh ke aata hoon...' Armaan said...
Everyone left leaving Armaan to check how the workers were doing, seeing so much cleaning is left to do, Armaan ask them to let it e for the night and they could continue next day morning... They were glad and thanking Armaan they left saying they would come early in the morning to finished their work...
Making sure there was no workers left and guards lock the main gate, Armaan move inside the mansion and lock the main door... He move inside to go his room when he heard some moment in the kitchen... Wondering who might be there at this time, he move to see Riddhima in the kitchen standing her back towards the door...
Armaan who had been controlling himself whole evening, didn't know when his legs started to move without his control... Soon he was standing close to Riddhima, staring at her bare back... Riddhima was unaware of Armaan present turn to leave when she bump to him...
Armaan hold her by her waist, he was so lost in her he didn't know how long he stood admiring her... Riddhima was shocked to see Armaan there, as she has come to get water for her parents before she left to her room... Her eyes met with his, making her lose herself in his gorgeous orbs...
Both were lost in each other, Armaan had a eager to touch Riddhima cheek, his hand slowly move on her cheek as his finger tips brush on her soft cheek... Riddhima close her eyes feeling Armaan fingers slowly caring her cheeks, she felt her heart beat rose as shiver run down in her spine...
Armaan hot breath was on her face making havoc in her body... Riddhima still didn't understand why she react to Armaan touch like this as if it was not under her control...
'You are looking beautiful...' Armaan said moving his face close to her brushing his lips on her cheek...
Riddhima felt her breath got stuck as she forgot to let her breath out which she inhale... Smile automatically form in Armaan lips seeing Riddhima reacting his touch... Hearing voice from outside the kitchen, Armaan move away from her making distance between them...
'Tum dono yaha kiya kar rahe ho...' Muskaan asked coming seeing Armaan there with Riddhima...
'Main paani peene aaya ta...' Armaan said turning round facing Muskaan...
Mean while Riddhima let her breath out as she try to control her heartbeat... She didn't know why she feel this unknown connection towards him but she was sure that it was something new which she never feel for any other guy...
'Toh le liya???' Muskaan asked...
'Haan ab bas sone jaa raha hoon... Rahul kaha hai...' Armaan asked...
'Change kar raha hai, Ridz tu waha kyun khadi hai... Jaakar paani de ma papa koh...' Muskaan said...
'Haan main bas jaa rahi hoon...' Riddhima said moving out as fast as she could without looking at Armaan...
Armaan smile seeing how she was avoiding eye contact with him, Muskaan who came to get water turn around to see still Armaan standing there smiling... Muskaan nudge him asking what happen, who just struggle his shoulder saying nothing... Muskaan shake her head to see her crazy brother in law, she move out with Armaan follow by her... Offing all the lights Muskaan move up with Armaan as both went to their respective rooms...
ARMAAN ROOM
Armaan was tossing on bed after sharing that small moment with Riddhima, his mind was occupied with her just like from few months it has been... He was feeling restless for an unknown reason, his mind was thinking what Riddhima must be thinking when he suddenly kiss her like that today...
Not being able to sleep, Armaan sit on the bed pulling his knee up to his chest resting his arms on it... He wipe his face moving his hand in to his hair caring it trying to understand what was happening to him... He look around his room when his eyes stop outside on the sky which has several stars and half moon...
Knowing with so much in his mind, he wouldn't be able to sleep Armaan move out from his bed and make his way towards the balcony sitting on the bean bag looking at the dark sky... It was beautiful night with half moon and stars twinkling as the breeze was blowing slowly making the atmosphere cold...
Armaan close his eyes inhaling the breeze but next second he open his eyes as Riddhima face flash in front of him... Armaan hold his head in his hand as if trying to push out anything related to Riddhima... He look around searching for something as he knows what he has to do...
Remembering where it must be, Armaan move inside the room and next moment came out holding a guitar... He make himself comfortable back in the bean bag, adjusting the guitar he started to play a tune as he closed his eyes to feel the moment and the tune he was playing... Whenever he feels restless or stress, he play and sing which make him feel relax, so tonight after few days again Armaan was trying this to calm himself and his mind...
AYE DIL BATA By Arijit Singh
Kyun baadalon ki gali chaand hairaan hai
Kya pataa ?
Armaanon ke sab iraade pareshaan hain
Kyun bhalaa ? (x2)
(Armaan look towards the sky as he sing the lyrics, Riddhima face flash in front of him making his heart miss a beat... As he keep looking at the sky, flashes from the moment Riddhima entry in his life keep rolling in front of his like a movie...)
Aye dil bata
Jaane kyun iss martabaa
Tune mujhe ye kya keh diya
Aye dil bata
Aise kyun hairat bhara
Ye pyaar yun tune de diya
O o...
Aye dil bata... -x4
Samjhaaya tujhe kitna phir bhi
Kiya tune bas apne mann ki
Galiyon mein jaa ke kyun baitha ishq ki
(Armaan close his eyes feeling the moment as if Riddhima was close to him, he felt the breeze softly caring his face as Riddhima scent reach inside his body... Armaan suddenly open his eyes feeling Riddhima just care his face with her soft finger tips but there was no one around him...)
Kuch nahi ab mere bas mein
Kuch nahi yahaan tere bas mein
Badmashiyan hain ye kiski ishq ki
Be-pata laapata ho chala
Aye dil bata
Jaane kyun iss martabaa
Tune mujhe ye kya keh diya
Aye dil bata
Aise kyun hairat bhara
Ye pyaar yun tune de diya
(Armaan stood up still holding the guitar as he play the tune, he move to the railing looking down in the garden which was empty at this time of the night... Again flash back came in front of his eyes where it show Riddhima turning behind him holding a water pipe as both were drain from head to toe... Unknown smile form in Armaan lips remembering the day, it was one Sunday...)
Jaanta hoon, tu sahi hai
Phir bhi mera kyun nahi hai
Dil mein kiska ye dakhal hai
Sab pareshaan se pal hai
Mujhme hoke bhi hai mujhse kyun door
Aye dil bata
Jaane kyun iss martabaa
Tune mujhe ye kya keh diya
Aye dil bata
Aise kyun hairat bhara
Ye pyaar yun tune de diya
Ending the song, Armaan put down the guitar as he stood resting his hand on the railing... He look up at the sky as if he was trying to search something in between those stars... He felt a little calm after singing, as it was getting late he thought to go back to bed but suddenly something caught his eyes as he saw a figure moving in the garden... Armaan recognized who it was, checking the time Armaan move inside closing the balcony door...
GARDEN
While Armaan was unable to sleep, Riddhima was going through the same situation... Her heart was restless as the moment was roaming in her mind which happen in the kitchen a few minutes ago... It's not that Armaan had never come so closed to her or kiss her cheek like that before but, Riddhima felt this time it was different why and how she don't understand because it was the same Riddhima and Armaan...
Not able to keep her eyes shut for more then a minute, Riddhima got fed up tossing on bed as sleep was mile away from her eyes... Riddhima move out knowing no one would be awake this late, she move towards the garden when she suddenly heard some tune playing and next moment someone singing...
Wondering who it might be, Riddhima was lost in the song and its meaning... Whoever was singing, he was singing with so much feeling that it touch Riddhima heart... Riddhima wanted to know who it was but she don't know how she would find the person...
As outside was cold due to the breeze blowing, Riddhima keep rubbing her hands on her arms... She was wearing a large t.shirt which end up to her upper thigh wearing a legging which reach to her knee... Her hair was tie in to a messy bun with some falling over her face, she has remove her make up but was looking beautiful in her natural beauty...
Riddhima move around the garden, trying to know who might be singing at this time of the night... Who must be not able to sleep just like her tonight... She was so lost, she didn't know when the song end and suddenly silent was around the place... Looking up at the sky, Riddhima smile seeing the half moon and stars twinkling around it...
Riddhima reach to a bench and sit down as she wanted to enjoy the atmosphere for some times before moving in... Her mind and heart was little calm by now after hearing that song... Unknowingly, she was complimenting the person who sang that song and was having a beautiful husky voice...
Riddhima was lost in her thought when suddenly she heard some movement from behind her... She look around to see someone coming towards her direction, as it was dark she couldn't make who it was until the person came out in to the dim light which was around the garden...
Seeing who it was, Riddhima let a relief sigh as a smile form in her lips... She sit back looking at the sky when the person came and sit next to her... Next second, a steam coffee cup came in front of her eyes... Smiling, Riddhima hold it looking towards the person...
'Tum yaha kiya kar rahe ho Armaan, soyi nehi abhi tak???' Riddhima said...
'Neend nehi aa raha ta, maine tumhe yaha dekha toh socha kyun na ek cup of coffee hojae...
Tum yaha akele beit ke kiya soch rahe ho..???' Armaan asked...
'Kuch nehi, bas aise hi baahar aagayi ti... Mujhe bhi neend nehi aa rahi ti toh soja kuch der tak yaha rehlungi...' Riddhima said...
They sit like that without saying anything for sometimes, both were sipping their coffee as they enjoy the silent and the atmosphere... Riddhima smile as she taste the coffee, very well knowing it was make by Armaan... She still remember the first day Armaan make coffee for her, she challenge him he wouldn't know how to make a coffee and he surprise her not only making a coffee but it was one of the best and tasty coffee Riddhima ever had in her life till now...
Armaan was wondering what Riddhima must be thinking, when she didn't say a word he look towards her to see her smiling as she was lost somewhere... As he saw her sipping the coffee slowly, he understood he must be thinking the day first Armaan make coffee for her when she challenge...
'Aise kyun mus kuraa rahe ho...' Armaan asked breaking her trace...
'Yaad haina, jab tumne mere liyeh pehli baar coffee banaya...' Riddhima asked...
'Kaise bhul sakta hoon woh din, maine tumhe itna bada shock de diya tum toh pura din chup hi hogaye...' Armaan said...
'Pata hai Armaan, bachpan se aaj tak maine ma papa se dur nehi rahi itni din tak... Lekin yeh kuch mahine, mujhe ek baar bhi uski kami mehsoos nehi huva.. Aisa nehi hai main unko bhul gaye lekin, main hamesha kahin pe bhi rahi apne ma papa koh apni paas chahti hoon...' Riddhima said...
'Shayad is baar issiliyeh aisa nehi huva kyunki mom dad tumhare saat ti...' Armaan said...
'Sahi kaha tumne, jabse main yaha aayi hoon... Uncle Aunty ne mujhe kabhi un dono ke kami mehsoos hone nehi diya... Aur aaj dekho, mujhe koi rishta na hote huve bhi aunty uncle mujhe is ghar ki ek member ki tarah treat karte hai...' Riddhima said...
'Riddhima, tum aur humhare rishta hai... Dosti ka, aur mera dost mere parents ke liyeh uske bacche ke barabar hai...' Armaan said...
'Tumse alawa bhi meri dost hai Armaan, lekin kabhi unke parents mujhe aise apni ghar ki member nehi samajhte...' Riddhima said...
'Ab kiya kare Riddhima, tum hai hi itni acchi aur mere mom dad koh hamesha se hi ek beti chahiyeh ti toh jab tum aayi, usko uski adhura sapna bhi pura hote huve dekha... Aur Armaan Mallik ka mom dad itna accha hai ki woh toh kissi koh bhi apna baccha maanlete hai...' Armaan said...
'True, they are very nice people... One of the best parents I had ever soon after ma papa...' Riddhima said...
'I know, ab dekho na... Aaj shaadi koh 30 years huva hai... Phir bhi ek dusre se itna pyar karte hai jitna pehle bhi karti hai...' Armaan said...
'So true yaar, har ladki yehi chaahenge uske partner aise usse pyar kare zindagi bar... Ladkiya apne ghar, apna sab kuch chod ke ek nayi ghar mein, naye logo ke beech jeene ke liyeh issi ummeed mein aati hai jo uski partner har gadam mein uske saat rahe, usse support kare, usse pyar kare jitna uske ma baap ne usse pyar kiya...' Riddhima said...
'Aur yeh baat bohot kam log samajhte hai...' Armaan said...
'Hmmm... Its getting late, we should go and sleep...' Riddhima said...
'Yeah, lets move... Subah kaam pe bhi toh jaana hai...' Armaan said...
After keeping the empty cups in the kitchen, both move to their respective rooms... Before entering the room, they wish each other goodnight and retire to their room to get some sleep... After spending sometimes with each other, both were feeling calm and relax...
NEXT DAY MORNING
As all had slept late, they got up late and was running out late for their work... Muskaan also had a appointment line up at early hours rush out after making sure that the servant make breakfast for others, Rahul follow by her as he has to attend a important meeting as Karan had taken a off from work...
Where as Armaan and Riddhima were also running late, so without having proper breakfast they rush out each holding a paratta to eat on their way to the work... Nandini was trying to make them have breakfast but no one listen as they all had busy schedule line up for the day...
Karan smile seeing how Nandini was treating each one as if they all were their own child... She didn't different Muskaan and Riddhima with Rahul and Armaan... Seeing all the kids run out, Nandini look towards Karan who smile asking her to join him in breakfast...
'Yeh bacche bhi na, time par nehi ut te... Ab pata nehi din mein kab tikse khana khayenge... Kaam mein itna busy hojate hai, sab khane pe dyan nehi dete...' Nandini said...
'Bacche bade hogaye hai Nandu, bhuk lage toh khalenge... Tum beito, hum dono nashta karte hai saath mein...' Karan said...
'Karan, shayad aap bhul rahe ho ghar pe mehmaan hai...' Nandini said...
'If u r talking about Shashank and Smriti bhabhi, then they are not guest Nandu... They are family, aur ab toh hum ek dusre ke saath rishta pakka karne wale hai toh humein guest ki tarah nehi, ek pariwar ki tarah dekhna hoga...' Karan said...
'Kiske saath rishta pakka karne ki baat ho raha hai Karan...' Shashank asked coming with Smriti...
Karan and Nandini look towards Shashank and Smriti who was coming towards the dinning area... Nandini move side to let Shashank sit next to Karan on his right side while she took left side... Smriti sit next to Shashank and soon both ladies started to serve their husband's...
'Good morning Shashank, acche se neend aaya na aapko raat mein...' Karan said...
'Neend toh aana hi tana Karan, itna lamba safar ke baad aur phir party ke baad hum bohot tak gaya ta...' Shashank said...
'Accha hai, nehi toh nayi jhaga mein kabhi kabhi neend nehi aate logo kon...' Nandini said...
'Aap dono kiya baat kar rahi ti...' Smriti asked...
'Woh Nandu complain kar rahi ti, bacche bina nashta kiye kaam pe gaye issiliyeh...' Karan said...
'Bacche kaam pe chale gaye???' Shashank asked...
'haan, sabke schedule hai... Issiliyeh chale gaye...' Nandini said...
'Riddhima bhi...' Smriti asked...
'Haan Riddhima beti bhi gayi hai Armaan ke saat... Dono koh ek hi jhaga jaana hai toh jab bhi woh yaha rukhte hai woh Armaan ke saat jaate hai...' Karan said...
'Thank you so much Karan aur Nandini bhabhi... Aap dono humhare bacchi ki itna dyan rakhte hai...' Shashank said...
'Ismein thanks ki kiya baat hai bhaisaab... Riddhima toh humhari beti ki tarah hai...' Nandini said...
'Haan Shashank, jabse woh humhare ghar aati jaati rehte hai... Sabki zindagi mein khushi bardiya hai, humein accha lagta hai baaki bacchon ke tarah woh bhi humhare saath rahe...' Karan said...
'Hmmm, issiliyeh humne kuch socha hai... Woh bhi jawan hogaye hai ab, uski shaadi toh ek na ek din karwani hai... Kitni din tak woh is ghar mein aate jaate rahenge...' Shashank said...
Nandini look towards Karan when Shashank mentioning about getting Riddhima married... Karan blink his eyes getting what Nandini was trying to say through her eyes... It was the beauty of their relation that they understand each other words without speaking it loud...
'Sahi kaha tumne Shashank, bacche toh humhare bhi bada hogaya hai... Hum bhi apne chote bete Armaan ke liyeh ladki dhund raha hoon... Kuch din se Riddhima se itna lagav hogaye hai, hum soch rahe hai kyun na hum usse hamesha ke liye is ghar mein laye...' Karan said looking at both Shashank and Smriti...
Shocked was written all over Shashank and Smriti face, they never know Karan and Nandini were thinking the same way they were thinking about Armaan and Riddhima... They know Riddhima is well manner child, who respect and love her elders, be kind and lovable for small kids... Riddhima always manage to make special place in every single person heart she met with her good behavior and lovable nature...
When neither of Shashank and Smriti said anything, Nandini stood up moving towards Smriti... Seeing their expression, Nandini and Karan understood they weren't expecting this sort of thing to happen but they know, Shashank and Smriti wouldn't deny as they know Armaan as well as Nandini and Karan knows about Riddhima...
'Shashank bhaisaab, Smriti... Humein Riddhima, tab se pasand hai jab woh pehli baar is ghar mein aaye... Jitna waqt humein Riddhima beti ke saat bitaya, humne jaana hai woh kitni acchi hai... Jo humein humhare bahu mein chahiyeh woh saare gun Riddhima mein hai...
Sirf humhare saath nehi, woh har ek member ke saat itni comfortable ho chuki hai ab hum apne life uske bina imagine bhi nehi kar sakte... Itna nehi, humne uske aankhon mein Armaan ke liyeh woh ehsaas dekha hai jo kissi aur ladki ke aankhon mein humne Armaan ke liyeh nehi dekha...' Nandini said...
'Nandini bilkul sahi keh rahi hai, dono ne shayad realized nehi kiya hoga jo woh dono share karte hai woh dost se kuch zyada hai... Armaan ke zindagi mein bohot aise dost aaye hai jiske saath Armaan ek limit tak rehte hai lekin Riddhima se woh itni close hogaye hai, uske aane ke baad Armaan koh kabhi kissi nayi dost ki zarurat hi nehi pada...
Hum jaante hai aap logo koh bhi apne beti ke liyeh aisa pariwaar chahiyeh hoga jo tumhare beti koh woh jaisa hai waisa accept kare... Jo tumhari beti koh itna pyar kare, jitna aap dono ne pyar kiya... Aur humein aisa beti chahiyeh jo humein respect kare aur humein apna maante...' Karan said...
'Aap dono ne toh humhare mann ki baat bol diya... Humne bhi dekha hai Armaan aur Riddhima ek dusre ke saath kitni comfortable hogaye hai... Aisa lagta hai un dono koh kissi aur ki zarurat nehi hote jab dono saath hote toh...' Shashank said looking towards Smriti...
'Haan, humne kal raat socha isbaar hum apne beti ki rishta pakka karke waapas jaaenge... Armaan ke jaisa uska khayal rakhne wala, aap dono jaisa usse pyar karne wale parents humein kaha milenge...' Smriti said...
'Iska matlab aap dono koh is rishte se koi problem nehi hai...' Nandini asked...
'Humein kyun problem hoga bhabhi, itna accha pariwaar se apne beti ki rishte ki baat ho rahi hai...' Shashank said...
'Yeh huvi na baat, chalo issi baat pe muh mita hojae...' Karan said...
'Lekin bhaisaab, humein ek baar Armaan aur Riddhima se baat karlena chahiyeh... I mean humein bacchon koh kissi baat ke liyeh force nehi karna chahiyeh...' Smriti said...
'Tum sahi keh rahe ho Smriti, humein baat koh aage bada ne se pehle bacchon se baat karlena chahiyeh...' Nandini said...
Both parents were happy that they were thinking to get their children tie in a knot to make their relation stronger than it was now to take another level of their friendship... They somewhere feel that neither of Armaan and Riddhima would object as they had seen something more then friendship in their eyes for each other but still they didn't want to expect more unless they know whats in Armaan and Riddhima heart as well as mind...
AT NIGHT
With lot's of fun, Mallik's and Gupta's have dinner together, Riddhima left with her parents while other retire to their room after a hectic day in work... Armaan was also in room but sleep was far away from his eyes... He was counting the hours waiting to see Riddhima as he was feeling unknown restless in his heart...
Armaan was sitting in the bean bag, in balcony playing a tune in his guitar... The moment he share with Riddhima all these months were roaming in his mind... He felt some movement behind him making his trace break, he look around to see his parents standing smiling seeing him sitting playing his guitar...
Seeing his parents in his room, Armaan wondered what happen... He stood up moving inside as out it was getting cold and it was a bit late too... Karan and Nandini sit on the bed while Armaan sit on the floor with his head resting on Nandini lap...
'What happen, aap dono is waqt yaha kaise...???' Armaan asked closing his eyes as Nandini started to massage his forehead...
'Woh humein aapse kuch baat karni hai...' Nandini said...
'Buddy, aapne kaha aap shaadi tab karenge jab aap apne dreams fulfilled kare... Aur ab sirf tumne apne dreams nehi, tumne apne kaam mein itna successful hogaye hai har koi tumhe jaante hai... Issiliyeh humne socha hai, its high time u think about to get married and search a girl for u if u don't have a girl in ur life...' Karan said...
'Hum yeh jaanna chahte hai tumhare zindagi mein koi hai ya nehi...' Nandini asked bending over him...
Armaan just sit closing his eyes, feeling Nandini bending over him he open his eyes looking at his mother... He turn around still sitting on the floor, he hold Nandini hands placing it on her lap... Karan and Nandini wait Armaan to speak, they were curious to know whats in his mind and heart...
'Aap dono ne nazar mein koi hai toh mujhe batao, main sochta hoon...' Armaan said smiling to them...
'Buddy, are u sure u don't have any girl who u want to get in relation...???' Karan asked...
'Armaan, tum humein batao... Jo bhi ho, hum uske parents se baat karti hoon...' Nandini said...
'Mom, dad... Mere life mein koi hota toh main aap dono koh zarur batate... Lekin aisa koi hai nehi toh main kiya bataun... Aur aap dono yehi chahte haina main shaadi ke baare mein sochun... Aap dono ladki dekho, main milke aapko apna jawab deti hoon...' Armaan said...
Nandini and Karan look to each other, now they were sure that Armaan was still unaware of his feelings towards Riddhima... They were hoping Armaan to confess his feelings for Riddhima to them but hearing his answer, they knew he was still not sure of his feelings for Riddhima...
'Phir tik hai Buddy, humhare naraz mein ek ladki hai... Shayad aapko bhi pasand aaye, jo bhi faisla tum lo... Humein manzur hoga, tum chahte hai toh use milke baat bhi karlena...' Karan said...
'Tik hai Dad, main usse mil lunga... Koan hai woh jo aap logo koh pasand hai...' Armaan asked...
'Riddhima...' Nandini said...
Armaan sit rooted on his place as if the world around him stop, he keeps looking towards Karan and Nandini not blinking his eyes for god knows how many minutes... His heartbeat started to race while he felt an unknown happiness travel down in his spine...
'Kiya kehte ho uske baare mein buddy...' Karan asked ruffling his hair...
'Dekho baccha, tumhe jitna waqt lena hai tum le sakte ho... Humein koi jaldi nehi hai...' Nandini said...
Seeing no reaction from Armaan, caring his hair both Karan and Nandini stood up to leave... Armaan just sit there, not believing his ears... He never thought about any girl other then Riddhima all this months and now his parents wants them to be in husband and wife relation so she would be with them 24/7 hours...
'Mom, Dad..' Armaan call as he stood up seeing his parents leave...
Karan and Nandini turn around looking towards him, Armaan ruffle his hair as a smile was on his lips... Karan and Nandini wait for him to say something related to the matter but seeing his action, they understood there is no reason for him to go against this alliance...
'We are sure, she would be the best for u and for us Buddy...' Karan said...
'Riddhima se kissi ne poocha woh kiya chahte hai???' Armaan asked...
'Don't worry baccha, Shashank bhaisaab aur Smriti usse baat karenge... Tum dono ke manzuri ke bina hum yeh baat aage nehi lejaenge...' Nandini said...
'Love you mom...' Armaan said moving towards her and hugging her...
'Love u too baccha...' Nandini said...
'No one loves me...' Karan said pouting like a kid...
'Love u too Dad...' Armaan said hugging him...
'Me too...' Karan said patting his back...
Soon Karan and Nandini left, Armaan close the door and move to his bed letting his body fall on it... He took out his mobile and unlock it to see his and Riddhima picture on its wall paper... It was taken from his parents anniversary party where they were laughing over something in the dance floor... Armaan care the picture and close his eyes to meet the girl he unknowingly was in love...
RIDDHIMA APARTMENT
As it was two room apartment, Riddhima clean the other room for her parents... Smriti help Riddhima to clean as they didn't have to do much cleaning just only to change the bed sheet and put the curtains, it didn't take much time... While they arrange the room, Shashank went to take a bath...
After helping Smriti, Riddhima went to take a shower before hitting the bed as she was so tired by now... She was wearing a over large t.shirt with legging, water drops falling from her wet hair as she was busy applying lotion on her arms... Suddenly someone knock the door making Riddhima check the time...
Riddhima knows it would be one of her parents as no one else were there other then them... She called to come in, soon the door was open with Smirit coming inside follow by Shashank who was all set to go to bed... Seeing them she thought, they came to wish her good night so she gave them a huge smile...
'Riddhima, yeh kiya hai beti... Tumne acche se bhaal kyun nehi dry ki..' Smriti asked taking the towel which was on the bed next to her...
'Ma, main abhi karne wali ti...' Riddhima said...
'Haan mujhe pata hai tu karne wali ti, phir bhul jaenge aur aise hi sojaenge... Bilkul apna dhyan nehi rakhti na tum...' Smriti said...
'Papa, yeh ma koh kiya huva hai achanak...' Riddhima asked Shashank who sit next to her...
Smriti stood on Riddhima other side drying her hair without giving any attention to Riddhima talk... Both were thinking how they would bring the topic of her marriage as they don't know she would react... Also why might think they wanted to get her married because she lives alone in this city...
'Princess, tumhe pata haina how much concern your ma is for you... Bas itni din baad mili na, issiliyeh tohda emotional hogayi as usual...' Shashank said putting his hand around Riddhima shoulder...
Riddhima understood what Shashank was trying to say, it always happen from last eight months whenever they visit her... Smriti will pamper her every moment she step in the apartment... As if she is trying to store for those day she miss taking care of her or for coming days...
'Ma, main acche se dyan rakhti hoon... Aur aap jaante hona, Nandini Aunty aur Karan Uncle bhi meri kitna dyan rakhte hai...' Riddhima said holding Smriti hand stopiing her...
'Jaanti hoon, lekin ma koh chinta toh hogina... Tum itni dur rehte ho humse, aur bas kuch din ke liyeh milte ho... I miss you so much...' Smriti said kissing Riddhima hand...
'I miss you too Ma, aapke jhaga koi nehi le sakte... Yeh sach hai Nandini aunty try karte hai main aapko miss na karun... Apne gahr koh, aap dono koh lekin yeh kabhi possible nehi hogi right... You both are the best parents and I love you both so much...' Riddhima said hugging them...
Shashank and Smriti smile at her action, they also hugs her and stay like that for a moment... Then breaking the hug, Smriti ask Shashank through her eyes to talk Riddhima about Armaan... Riddhima saw this and look at her father who just gave her a nervous smile...
'Kiya baat hai, aap dono koh kuch kehna hai...' Riddhima asked...
'Haan woh... main... I mean hum...' Shashank didn't know how to bring the topic...
'Kiya baat hai Papa, aap itna gabra kyun rahe ho...' Riddhima asked...
'Woh aapki ma koh kuch kehna hai aapse...' Shashank said...
'Shashank...' Smriti call his name...
Both knows, Riddhima would listen only if Shashank bring the topic... Before also they have bring this topic several time but Riddhima clearly said she wouldn't think of it unless she reach her goals and make her name in front of whole world... She wants to everyone know her by her talent not by Shashank Gupta's daughter...
'Aap hi bata doh ma, kiya baat hai... Anything serious???' Riddhima asked...
'Nehi, serious baat toh nehi hai lekin bohot important baat karni hai tujhse...' Smriti said...
'Kahi yeh na ma...' Riddhima said...
'Woh aaj aapke liyeh ek rishta aayi hai... Pehle puri tarah meri baat sunna beti...' Smriti said seeing Riddhima expression change and she open her mouth to reply her...
'Haan princess, pehle baat sunlo... Aap jaisa chaahte hai waisa hi hoga...' Shashank said...
Riddhima close her mouth giving chance to Smriti and Shashank to speak, she knows this time she wouldn't have a reason to back off from this topic as they did give her the time she wants to make her identity to be known in front of the whole world... Today, she was known to several people around the world... She had successfully achieve what she desire from childhood...
'Hum aapko force nehi karenge bacchi lekin aap ek baar usse milo aur socho is baare mein... Hum jaante hai aapke zindagi mein shayad aisa koi nehi hai aap jiske saat apni baaki ke zindagi guzarna chahte hai... Lekin aisa koi hai toh aap humse kaho, hum uske parents se baat karenge...' Smriti said...
'Haan princess, its not necessary for u to agree to the alliance if u don't want... Humein woh bohot accha lagta hai lekin aahiri faisla aap pe chodti hoon... Hum ummeed karte hai, aap soch ke faisla lenge kyunki yeh aapki zindagi ka sawal hai... Aapko pura hak hai apne liyeh life partner chunna kyunki aapko hi uske saat, uske pariwar ke saat rehna hai...' Shashank said...
'Kahin na kahin hum jaante hai aapke jawab kiya hogi beti, phir bhi hum yeh faisla aapke haat mein chodti hoon... Aapko jitna waqt chahiyeh, utna waqt lo... Koi jaldi nehi hai...' Smriti said...
All this while Riddhima sit not saying a word, she was waiting for them to tell who it was... Who was the groom, whose alliance came for her... She knows she is known to the whole world but she wasn't expecting anyone to send alliance for her that too when she was enjoying her work so much...
Shashank and Smriti wait for Riddhima to say something as they thought at least she would ask who the guy was... When she didn't said anything, Smriti look towards Shashank asking through her eyes what to do... Shashank blink his eyes and took Riddhima mobile which was kept in the side table of her bed...
As they know how strong friendship she share with Armaan, surely she would have his pictures in her mobile... Shashank unlock her mobile and saw her picture with Armaan, he smile looking at Smriti who asked why he was smiling... Shashank show her mobile to Smriti who smile understanding why Shashank was smiling...
'Dekho toh kitni acchi lag rahe ho dono saat mein, abhi toh sirf dost hai lekin tum dono chahte hai toh humein koi problem nehi hai tum dono ke shaadi karwane mein...' Shashank said showing the picture to Riddhima...
Riddhima eyes popped out seeing about whom Shashank and Smriti were talking... She look towards Shashank and Smriti to make sure if she was dreaming or it was reality... Seeing their smile, they understood they were serious about this alliance but she didn't understood how they came to this conclusion...
'Dekho baccha, yeh mat sochna humein tum dono koh aise saath mein ghumna rehna accha nehi lagti ya tik nehi lagte... Karan bhaisaab aur Nandini bhi yehi chahte hai tum uske ghar mein bahu nehi beti banke hamesha ke liyeh jae...' Smriti said...
'Aur humein bhi Armaan bohot pasand hai... Hum jaante hai aap dono bohot acche dost se, isse zyada aap dono shayad ek dusre ke baare mein socha bhi nehi hoga... Sach kahun, humein itna chinta nehi hote aapko jitna humein hona chahiyeh... Kyunki humein pata hai Armaan aur uske gharwale tumhari pura dyan rakhenge...' Shashank said...
'Tum abhi se uske ghar mein ek member ke tarah aate jaate rehte ho... Woh log pehle se hi yehi chahte hai tum uske saat rahe, tum hi socho baccha... Woh toh tumhe ek beti ki tarah pyar karte hai, har kissi ladki koh aise pariwar chahiyeh jo usko ek beti ki tarah treat kare, pyar kare... Bohot khush naseeb hogi tum, tum us ghar ki bahu manenge toh... Ek pyar karne wala ma baap milenge, bhai bhabhi aur dost jo tumhari life partner banenge... Isse zyada kiya chahiyeh ek ladki koh Riddhima...' Smriti said...
Riddhima was thinking about everything Smriti and Shashank was saying... She knows they are right but will Armaan wanted the same... Will they be able to accept this for their parents or being friends from such a short time... She knows things would change or maybe it has already started to change...
Riddhima think about her life the day she shifted to this City, the girl who focus on nothing else other then dancing now look forwards to spend time with her best friend... Muskaan is her best friend too but, she manage to stay not meeting her for several years but now, if she couldn't meet or see her best friend for a day she feels restless...
Was it just because they are best friends or more than that... From few days, Riddhima was feeling unknown emotions growing in her heart for Armaan... Whom she take as his best friend, she has started to imagine him, thinking about him in the free time she get...
Remembering the time she spend with him, how comfortable they are with each other... How they share every single thing happen in their day without missing a single letter... Was it just because they are best friend or more then that... Confusion and confusion, Riddhima felt uneasy thinking what relation she actually share with Armaan...
'Bohot der hogaye hai, tum sojao princess...' Shashank said...
'Papa...' Riddhima call his name...
Shashank and Smriti stood up to leave seeing Riddhima didn't give any answer... They know she would need time to figure out about her feelings for him and the relation she share with him... Seeing Riddhima expression, they understood she was in deep thought so not wanting to disturb her, they thought to give her the space she would need...
Hearing Riddhima call her father, both stop and look towards her... She just shook her head not understanding what she really need to say... So much was going in her mind and heart, she was not sure what she really want... Smriti move towards her caring her hair, she kiss her temple... Shashank kiss her forehead wishing her goodnight, both left giving Riddhima her space to think over the matter...
Riddhima sit on the bed and look at her mobile screen to see her picture with Armaan... It was from the day they win a dancing tournement, Riddhima got the first prize and she drag Armaan along with her... Big smile was on their face as they hold the trophy and pose for the picture...
Smile form in Riddhima lips thinking her days with Armaan, specially that day... Smile wasn't leaving from their face and Armaan throw a party for their and specially to her successful... Riddhima remember the words her parents just said about Armaan and his family...
Closing her eyes, Riddhima sink in to the bed letting her mind and heart debate what would be best for her... After sometimes, she smile when she finally understand what she want and what she needs to do... She knows it was not only related to her, her one answer would change several people life and whatever she has decide, it would be best for everyone and for her too because she can never let anyone life change from happiness to bad...
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