U Make My Life Worth To Live AGAIN!!!
AR FF
Part 16
NEXT DAY
Siddhant was trying to call Shashank from last ten minutes but Shashank number was busy... Siddhant was walking around his hotel room from one end to other... He was furious thinking how closed Riddhima had been with Armaan, as she never let him get so closed to him when they were in relation...
After trying for another five minute, Siddhant was successful connecting the call and he was eagerly waiting Shashank to answer his call... After four ring, Siddhant called was answer...
'Siddhant, itni subah subah kaise call kiya...' Shashank asked as soon as he answer Siddhant call...
'Aapne hi toh kaha uncle, aapko Riddhima se related news chahiyeh...' Siddhant said finally, sitting on bed giving rest to his legs...
'Haan lekin aise koansi baat hai jo tum itni subah call ki...' Shashank asked...
'Aapke beti ne mujhse rishta tohd ke yaha aakhe nayi rishta bana liya hai Uncle...' Siddhant said...
'What, yeh kiya bol rahe ho tum Siddhant... Ek month hogaye hai, mere aadmi waha hamesha un logo ke aas paas rehta hai lekin aise toh koi baat nehi bataya mujhe...' Shashank said...
'Aap kis aadmi ke baat kar rahe ho. jisko woh aapko acche se khabar nehi de rahi...' Siddhant said smirking...
On the other side, Shashank was shocked to hear that Riddhima was enjoying her life being away from her parents... Shashank knew Riddhima hasn't tell Anjali the real reason why she shift to Mumbai leaving their home town... He was glad that Riddhima decide to hide the reason fact because he can't lose his other daughter like Riddhima...
'Jo bhi ho Siddhant, main usko acche se jaanta hoon... Aise koi baat hota toh woh mujhe zarur inform karte...' Shashank said...
'Accha, toh phir Riddhima uske boss ke saat itne close kaise hogaye...
Aur bhi ladke hai us hospital main jaha Riddhima aur Anjali kaam karte hai... Lekin uski dosti toh kuch zyada hi gehra hai uske boss yaani ki Armaan Mallik ke saat...' Siddhant said...
'Armaan Mallik???' Shashank asked hearing that name which sounds familiar to him...
'Dr. Armaan Mallik, Jai Mallik ka beta... Who owe the biggest hospital in Mumbai, Sanjeevani...' Siddhant said...
Shashank was shocked to hear this small piece of information which was very important for him... Flashback came across his eyes as his anger boils remembering those moment when he was defeated in business... Siddhant wait for Shashank to speak but when he didn't say a word for three minutes, Siddhant call his name to break his trace...
'Kiya huva uncle, aap jaante ho usse...' Siddhant asked...
'Haan, after all he is very famous doctor... Koan nehi jaante Armaan Mallik koh...' Shashank said...
'Uncle, I m telling you... Woh aur Riddhima ke beech kuch na kuch zarur chal raha hai...
Maine Riddhima se bohot baar baat karne ki koshish kiya but woh Armaan hamesha aajaate hai beech mein...' Siddhant said...
'Thank you for the information Siddhant, jab tak tum wahi ho Mujhe update karte raho... Aur Riddhima se zarur baat karlena... Woh kissi aur se mere permission ke bina shaadi toh dur ki baat hai, koi rishta bhi nehi rakh sakte...' Shashank said...
'Woh toh abhi bhi aapke permission ke bina yaha aakhe reh rahi hai uncle...' Siddhant said smirking...
'Tumhe Riddhima se shaadi karna hai toh jo main keh rahi hoon waisa karo...
Aur mujhe yeh mat batao kiya ho raha hai bas apne kaam ke focus karo...' Shashank said...
Without letting Siddhant speak, Shashank cut the call as fire was in his eyes... Shashank through his mobile on bed and messing all his file in anger... Shashank close his eyes trying to calm his nerve... Flashback was playing in front of his eyes, his fist got tight turning his knuckle white...
'Woh kaise bach sakte hai, nehi... Main itni aasaani se usko jeene nehi de sakte...
Uske wajahse mera bohot beizzat huva... Main usko khushi se jeene kaise de sakta hoon...
Mujhe kuch karna hoga, aur main zarur uske zindagi narak banaunga... Woh kabhi khush nehi rehpaenge, kabhi nehi...' Shashank said as fire were burning in his eyes...
IN SANJEEVANI
It was a hectic day for every intern and doctor as many new cases came while surgery were schedule back to back for senior doctors... Armaan and Riddhima had been working in critical cases while other follow their normal duty along with new cases while intern got chance to assist them...
Abhay was ignoring Piya and was glad that they had a hard working day... By the time he was free, Piya and Gunjan has left after their duty while Samrat was assisting Abhi in a case which they had a surgery schedule in three days... Abhay was assisting Armaan in surgery, it was around 7pm when the surgery finished...
Armaan and Abhay move out from OT with a satisfied smile on their face... Armaan asked Abhay to talk the family of their patient... Abhay who was lost in his own world didn't hear what Armaan was saying regarding the patient health...
'Dr. Abhay, aap tik ho na...' Armaan asked when Abhay stood washing his hand for another five minute lost...
'Hah, yeah fine... Sorry Sir, aap kuch keh raha ta kiya...' Abhay asked...
'Yeah I was telling about the patient but seems u had a long day... Why don't you go ahead and have something before you leave home... Please report on time tomorrow... U had done a good job today, keep it up...' Armaan said patting Abhay back encouraging him for his work...
'Thank you Sir, I will just go and talk to the family before leaving...' Abhay said...
When Armaan approve by nodding his head, Abhay left giving a small smile... Armaan was staring at Abhay back thinking what might have change him as he was not this quiet from the beginning... Armaan has seen how close Abhay had been with his fellow intern, specially Piya just like he is with Riddhima...
'Maybe some personal problem...' Armaan said as he wipe his hand in cloth and going towards the cafe' to get coffee before leaving...
Armaan was coming out from the cafe' when he saw Abhay going towards the fire escape... As it was after 7 in evening, Armaan knows most of the doctors and interns must have left... Abhi was there as he has a case to handle which is critical and he needs to do research before the surgery...
Seeing Abhay lost expression with worry lines on his forehead, Armaan thought to have a talk with Abhay hoping he would give a hint what was the reason behind those worry lines... Checking the time, Armaan move towards the fire escape to see Abhay sitting on the last step of the stair hiding his face on his palm...
Armaan move inside taking seat next to him knowing no one would come to disturb them at this time... Armaan knew Riddhima also has left with Nikki and Anjali after their busy day... Even Rahul had leave an hour ago with Muskaan while Piya left two hours ago with Gunjan...
As soon as Armaan sit next to Abhay, feeling someone present Abhay move his hand off from his face... Seeing Armaan, Abhay shift in his place uncomfortably as it was first time Armaan has come to meet him like that after duty hours, that too in fire escape...
Armaan just look at Abhay trying to understand what must be bothering him... When Abhay didn't say a word or ask him anything but shifted in his place uncomfortably, Armaan understood what he must be thinking as it was first time they met like that after duty...
'Kiya huva buddy, pareshan lag rahe ho... Kuch problem hai kiya...' Armaan ask killing the silent...
'No Sir, koi problem nehi hai...' Abhay said not looking at Armaan...
'Common Abhay, duty hours are over... Aur tum Piya ke bohot acche dost hona, u can call me Armaan...' Armaan said trying to make Abhay comfortable with him...
'Okey Sir, I mean Armaan...' Abhay said...
'Now thats better, so wanna share your problem... I m sure we can be buddies right...' Armaan said giving his dimple smile...
'I guess so, but I m confused about my thoughts... So how can I share it with anyone...' Abhay said...
'Maybe I could if u share it with me... I can try to understand and give some advice... Don't worry free ka hai, no charging on it...' Armaan said...
Abhay smile thinking if he could really trust Armaan with his confusion or not... Being Piya brother, Abhay didn't know what he might think if what he said it for Piya... Will he be a possessive brother and asked him to stay away from Piya or will he just try understanding his situation...
'Kahin pyar vyar ka toh chakkar nehi haina...' Armaan asked seeing Abhay again lost...
'Hai bhi aur nehi bhi...' Abhay said lost again thinking about Piya...
Armaan want for Abhay to continue, not understanding what he meant by that... When Armaan didn't asked anything, Abhay look at him and thought what he just said... When he didn't realized what he has just said because he was so lost in Piya...
'I mean pyar bhi hai aur dosti bhi...' Abhay said not sure how he is going to speak about his feeling in front of Armaan...
'So tum confused hoon pyar aur dosti mein...' Armaan asked...
'Pata nehi, shayad main layak nehi hoon uske pyar ka...' Abhay said...
'Aur aisa kyun sochte ho tum...' Armaan asked...
'Woh mujhse zyada rich hai aur mujhe yeh bhi nehi pata woh mujhe ek dost ke tarah pasand karte ho ya usse zyada... Mera ehsaas uske liyeh strong hai yeh main jaanta hoon but apne ehsaas ke wajahse main uski dosti koh khona nehi chaahta...' Abhay said...
'I can understand Abhay, yeh pyar bhi bohot ajeeb hota hai...
Kab kisse ho jaate hai pata hi nehi chalta... Mera bhi yehi haal hai aajkal, main yeh soch soch ke paagal ho rha hoon woh mere baare mein dost ki tarah sochte ho ya usse zyada... Jab humhare ehsaas doston ke liyeh zyada hote hai toh ek dar sa lagta hai... Jab usse pata chalegi toh woh kaise react karenge... Log sahi kehte hai, pyar ki shuruwat dosti se shuru hota hai...' Armaan said lost in his thoughts...
Armaan was thinking about his and Riddhima friendship while Abhay was thinking about his friendship with Piya... Also an unknown feeling was making space in their heart for their respective friend which seems to be more stronger than friendship...
Their trace was broke with their pager goes off, they check it and next moment they were out from the fire escape moving to the ICU to check on their patient... Soon Armaan and Abhay were busy with their patient as he has just gain conscious...
GYM
After work ask usual, Samrat was going his workout before going back to home to get sleep... Having a busy schedule, he hardly get time to do workout but when he get off from duty early he used to come gym to relax his muscles... Sometimes, when he felt stress due to work then also he used to come gym to fresh his mind by doing workout...
Samrat was busy running on the machine when his eyes laid on a girl who was walking not too far from him another running machine... Samrat was surprise to see her there as he normally didn't see her there that too doing workout... Samrat eyes move on the girl from head to toe as he check her in a bodyfit top and slim fit... Her hair was tied on a high ponytail and a headbad on while ipod was connect to earplug which was in her ears...
Not able to stay without approving to the girl, Samrat off his machine as he jump off from it taking a towel wiping sweats... Smiling as a naughty smile form in his lips, taking his water bottle Samrat move to the girl as he sip water... The girl was too much involve listening to the song playing on her ipod and walking on the machine, she didn't see Smarat coming towards her...
'Hey Moti, What a pleasant surprise...' Samrat call her getting her attention as he pull of her earplug...
Girl who was lost in her world got shocked with the sudden act and look at Samrat when someone suddenly interrupt her workout... She frown seeing Samrat giving that naughty smile but she didn't stop her workout as she continue walking...
'Kiya baat hai... Tum aur workout, I never knew before that u do so much hard working... Tohda aur karna chahiyeh tumhe u know, because tum abhi bhi moti ho...' Samrat said teasing her hoping she would blast on her like usual but when Samrat didn't get any reply from her, now it was his turn to frown with her cold behavior towards him...
Samrat stood staring at the girl, because she didnt react to his words which was not really like her personality... He knows how much she care about her figure and when he tease her like that, she wouldn't leave him unless she is too busy in something else...
'Gunjan, tu tik haina...' Samrat asked trying to get her attention...
Yes, she was none other then Gunjan who was lost in Piya and Abhay situation at the moment... After talking to Piya and seeing how badly she was hurt due to Abhay behavior, Gunjan was thinking what to do that would make Piya happy like before...
When Gunjan didn't respond to him, Samrat press the stop button making her machine off... Gunjan was shocked when suddenly the machine stop but seeing Samrat looking at her and his hand over head board of the machine, she knew he has off it...
Without saying anything to him, Gunjan again on the machine and continue her workout... Seeing this, Samrat was now sure that something was bothering her so much that she didn't blast on him for disturbing her...
'Kiya baat hai Gunjan, mood itna off kyun hai...' Samrat asked...
'Kuch nehi huva hai Sammy, tum jaakar apne workout karo...' Gunjan said trying to shoo him away from her...
'Pakka kuch baat hai, u can tell me if anything is bothering...' Samrat said with a caring voice...
'Kuch nehi huva hai Sammy, sab tik hai..' Gunjan said not meeting her eyes with him...
'Really, aur tumhe kiya lagta hai... Tum nazre chuka ke yeh baat kahenge toh main yeh believe karenge...' Samrat asked with one eye brow rise...
Gunjan look at Samrat understanding what he mean by those words... Its true if anyone knows her more then her brother and Piya than that person Samrat... Sometimes Gunjan thinks if Samrat take her just as a friend or more then that because an unknown feeling was developing in her heart for him...
Samrat didn't move a step and just keep staring at Gunjan knowing she would understand he is waiting for to tell what's bothering her... Gunjan sigh understanding very well Samrat wouldn't believe her unless she speak the truth... So finishing the workout for the day, Gunjan move off from the machine, taking her towel and water bottle...
Gunjan move to the bench which was place in locker area of the gym, Samrat also move with her and sit next to her waiting for her to speak what was bothering her that she was not by herself after he irritate her regarding her fitness...
Both sit without saying a word for some times when Gunjan started to tell Samrat about her conversation with Piya the previous day which was making her so much worried... Samrat listen to Gunjan and he understood how sad Gunjan was to see Piya breaking like that after all they were close friends...
'Sammy, mujhe kuch samajh nehi aa rahi kya karun... Maine toh kehdiya Piya koh main usko help karungi yeh jaanne ke liyeh Abhay uske saat aise kyun behave kar raha hai... Lekin tum jaante ho na, Abhay pehle se hi humse zyada baat nehi karte unless we four are alone together and that too its needed to speak..' Gunjan said as she sit staring her hand...
'I can understand Gunjan... Abhay ke dil mein kiya chal raha hai woh jaan na itna asaan nehi hoga... Lekin mumkin bhi toh nehi haina... Waise bhi Piya toh prank master hai... Woh kuch karne ki sochte toh karke dikhate hai...' Samrat said...
'Sammy, if you have seen how broken Piya was, how bad she was feeling, tum bhi meri tarah pareshan hogi...' Gunjan said...
'Woh toh tumhe dekh ke bhi samajh gaya main...' Samrat said but not too loud so that Gunjan didn't hear it...
'Kuch kaha tumne???' Gunjan asked...
'Nehi kuch nehi, bas itna kaha Piya aur Abhay best friends haina humhare gang main jaisa hum dono hai...
Waise yeh baat toh sahi hai hum bohot zyada ladte hai but still we are best friends right...' Samrat said...
'Woh toh hai, lekin hum ladte issiliyeh hai kyunki tum mujhe bohot pareshan karte ho...' Gunjan said...
'Really, aur tum aur Piya... Tum log jab mujhpe pranks khelte ho tab kiya haan...' Samrat asked...
'Kyun nehi kare, tujhe pata hai... Teri expression is worth to watch, issiliyeh toh hum tujhe target bana te hai...' Gunjan laugh as she remember some funniest prank she and Piya played on Samrat...
Seeing Gunjan smile, Samrat also got a smile on his face... Gunjan was telling about those most hilarious pranks she and Piya play when they were in medical collage... While Gunjan was busy talking to Samrat, Samrat was lost in Gunjan... Samrat eyes were moving on her facial expression which was making his heart race fast...
Samrat didn't know how long he sit staring at Gunjan admiring her expression... His eyes were moving on her face and finally landed on her pinkish lips which look soft like rose petals... Wanting to feel her lips, Samrat move his hand up to her cheek cupping her cheek...
Gunjan look at Samrat side when he make her face turn towards him... Samrat look at Gunjan eyes, then to her lips and back to her eyes as if asking for permission... When Gunjan didn't deny, Samrat move close to her and their lips were just an inch away when Samrat felt someone shake him...
'Sammy, kaha kho gaye yaar...' Gunjan asked shaking him holding his arm...
'Haan, nehi kahin nehi...' Samrat said as he try to understand what just happen...
Samrat was hell shocked to understand that he was dreaming about getting close to Gunjan that too while being awake... He felt goosebumps on his skin when he recollect what just he was thinking to do seeing Gunjan in front of him that too looking so pretty...
'Bohot late hogaye hai, ab main chalti hoon... Bhai meri wait kar raha hoga...' Gunjan said collecting her bag as she put her towel and water bottle in it..
'Main tumhe chod dun...' Samrat asked making Gunjan surprise...
'Thanks Sammy but I got my car so it wouldn't be needed... See you tomorrow, good night...' Gunjan said waving her hand and leaving a lost Samrat behind...
Samrat was staring at Gunjan figure which vanished in front of his eyes... His mind was busy recollecting what he was just thinking about Gunjan... His feelings were getting very much stronger towards Gunjan that know he has started to imagine Gunjan around him whenever he is alone or while sleeping in his dreams...
'Guess I m losing it...' Samrat said ruffling his head...
When Gunjan face came to his mind, Smile form on his lips seeing she was feeling much more better after talking to him... Samrat was happy that he met her in the gym so he could make her feel better by talking and making her speak out what was bothering her... As it was getting late, Samrat also move out thinking what he can do to help Gunjan so she could help Piya to know whats was going on in Abhay mind...
MALLIK MANSION
After coming back from hospital, Piya was sitting in front of the television changing channels but her mind was somewhere else... As it was Muskaan turn to make dinner, Muskaan was in kitchen but her eyes were on Piya who has been very much silent from yesterday...
Rahul was in his room getting fresh up before joining them for dinner... Muskaan was wondering what has happen to Piya but knowing she wouldn't tell, she wanted for Rahul or Armaan to come so they could talk to Piya but Armaan hasn't come from hospital yet and Rahul were still in his room...
After 20 minutes, Rahul came out to see Piya in front of the television... Knowing it would be not easy to get the remote from her, Rahul move to the kitchen to see if Muskaan has finished making dinner and to get himself a coffee as he was very hungry...
'Aur kitna time lagega Muskaan..' Rahul asked entering to see Muskaan near the stove but her eyes were moving to Piya...
Rahul stood looking at her and he also look Piya wondering why Muskaan was looking towards Piya every second while cooking... Putting the mug on coffee machine to pour coffee on it, Rahul stood next to Muskaan tapping her shoulder making her jump with sudden present in the kitchen...
Rahul rise his eyes brow seeing Muskaan getting startled and Muskaan stood holding her chest as if he has really make her get a heart attack with the tap on her shoulder... Seeing Muskaan expression, Rahul frown thinking what has happen to the tigeress of the house...
'Tujhe kiya huva hai, kaha khoyi huve ho...' Rahul asked...
'Oye khote, aise koi dara te hai kiya...' Muskaan said turning her attention back to the food...
'Mujhe kiya pata sherni mere haat laga ne se darjaenge...' Rahul said smirking seeing Muskaan trying to control her heartbeat as if he really make it fast by scaring her...
'Dekh Rahul, main abhi bilkul ladne ki mood mein nehi hoon...' Muskaan said pointing the spoon which she was holding...
'Main bhi kaha tujhe iswaqt ladna chaahta hoon... Lekin yeh toh bata tu baar baar Piya ke tarah kyun dekh rahi ho...' Rahul asked taking his coffee mug when it was ready...
'Tum khud samajh nehi sakte kiya...' Muskaan asked...
'Samjha hota toh tujhse poochte kyun chipkali...' Rahul said...
'Dekh Rahul, main sacchi mein ladne ki mood pe nehi hoon...
Tu baahar jaakhe dekh Piyu itna shaant kyun hai... Jabse aayi hai mujhse baat bhi nehi ki, kal se bohot khoyi khoyi hai... Shayad kuch baat huva ho woh pareshan hai...' Muskaan said...
'Hmm, let me check what's up with our princess...' Rahul said moving out from the kitchen...
Rahul move to Piya, letting his body fall on the couch next to her... Piya eyes were fixed on television but she was too lost in her thought that Rahul act didn't bother him for the first time in life... Rahul did it purposely knowing how much she gets irritate whenever he or Armaan suddenly sit like that...
To get Piya attention, Rahul snatch the remote from her and change the channel hoping that Piya would fight back as her favorite serial was coming which she can never miss for anyone random programmed but when Piya didn't react, Rahul knew something was bothering her that she didn't feel like to fight back...
So putting the channel which Piya was watching before, Rahul sit facing her while Piya sit facing the television holding her knee close to her chest while resting her chin on her knee... Rahul knows it would be difficult to make Piya speak as she is more comfortable sharing her problem's with Armaan then him... Its not Piya don't share her worries with him but it was mostly Armaan who is her partner in every situation...
'Princess, kaha khoyi ho...' Rahul asked shaking Piya breaking her trace...
'Kahin nehi bhai, I m just tired...' Piya said not looking at Rahul in a low voice...
Rahul knew Piya wasn't telling the truth, also he understood she was in no mood to tell so easy so he had to make conversation with her... Also he knows, his blackmailing sometimes work to make Piya speak what's bothering her...
'Haan haan mujhe sab pata hai...' Rahul said making Piya look towards him with surprise expression...
'Kiya pata hai aapko...' Piya asked not sure if he knows or he was acting...
'Yehi ki tum mujhe nehi, apne bade bhai koh sab problem share karte hai... Kabhi kabhi mujhe toh lagta hai main teri sacchi wala bhai nehi, step brother hoon...' Rahul said...
'Rahoool, aapne yeh blackmailing kaam nehi karne wala... Kyunki kuch hai toh batange na main aapko ya Armaan bhai koh...' Piya said sitting back in same position...
'Dekh Piyu, its not really like you to sit quiet after a busy day even.. Bhai hoon tumhara, itna toh hum bhi jaante hai kab tum pareshan ho aur kab nehi...' Rahul said...
'Kuch serious baat nehi hai bhai, woh bas Abhay ka behavior kuch ajeeb sa lag raha hai mujhe aajkal...' Piya said...
'Shaayad workload ke wajahse hoga... Tum itna chinta kyun kar rahe ho...' Rahul asked...
'Chodo na, maine kaha ta na its not important...' Piya said...
'Tum puri tarah baat nehi bataenge toh main kaise samjhunga...' Rahul asked...
'Rehne doh, main handle karlungi...' Piya said...
Rahul was about to ask further but Muskaan call saying dinner was ready, Rahul and Piya move to have dinner as Armaan has call Muskaan asking not to wait as he might get late due to the surgery... Muskaan has set the table and soon they were sitting to have dinner...
'Yeh kiya Chudail, tumne boring sa sabzi aur roti banaya hai...' Rahul asked looking at Muskaan who sit to have dinner...
'Chudail kisko bola tu ne khankajure, aur boring... Meri banaya huva khaana tujhe boring lagti hai toh khud kyun nehi banate...' Muskaan said snatching the dish bowl from Rahul...
'Main kyun har roz banaun... Aaj teri din ta na, toh dhang ka nehi bana sakte tu...' Rahul asked winking and showing Piya who was eating without saying a word...
Muskaan understood what Rahul were doing, he was trying to light up Piya mood as she was still low... First Muskaan was truly angry when Rahul insult food made by her but understanding it was his nautanki, Muskaan also play along while cursing Rahul...
'Itna hi bura hai toh khao mat tu bandar...' Muskaan said...
'Bandar kisko bola haan bandariya...' Rahul asked...
'dekh Rahul, tu ab kuch zyada bol rahe ho... Mujhe gussa mat dila nehi toh accha nehi hoga...' Muskaan said pointing her finger towards him...
'Ab isse zyada kya ho sakte hai chipkali... Accha hai yeh khane ke baad hum upar na pochte...' Rahul said...
Muskaan and Rahul keep bickering and when it was getting too hot, Piya shouted making them stop... Piya glare at them knowing what they were trying to do but she cant be happy until she know whats going in Abhay mind... She needs answer and only one person can answer, Abhay but how...
'Aap log chup chaap khana khao... In sabse kuch bhi nehi hone wala...' Piya said and leave not finishing her food...
'Yeh aise nehi bataenge...' Muskaan said seeing Piya entering her room...
'Haan lekin kiya baat ho sakte hai... Piyu toh batane ke liyeh ready nehi hai...' Rahul said...
Rahul and Muskaan was sitting thinking what must be bothering with Piya while Piya was in her room thinking how to make Abhay speak whats in his mind and heart... Outside Rahul and Muskaan was worried for Piya and here Piya was trying to make some plan to make Abhay blast out whats the reason behind his change of behavior...
GUPTA MANSION
Anjali was sitting holding her head in her hand while Riddhima was eating quietly watching at Abhi and Nikki who was bickering from the moment they sit to have dinner and started to talk about Atul and Anjali relation... Anjali try to speak between them but they were too much involved in their bickering...
Anjali look at Riddhima asking for help who struggle her shoulder as if saying what can she do... Riddhima was pressing her lips so that her smile wouldn't be seen thinking Anjali might think she is making fun of her...
'Common Abhi, u r being unreasonable now...' Nikki said...
Abhi stop bickering with Nikki and was staring at her as if she said something very serious... Riddhima who was looking from Nikki to Abhi stop eating while Anjali also stare at them...
'Am I being unreasonable???' Abhi asked breaking the silent...
'Aur nehi toh kiya, why u r making it a huge thing... Its their life and they can decide when to tell us and not right...' Nikki said...
'I have a right to know Nikkita, after all I m their brother...' Abhi said...
'Yeah of course, issiliyeh toh woh nehi bataya hoga tumhe... Dekho tum kaise over react kar rahe ho...' Nikki said...
'I m not overreacting Nikkita, maine bas itna kaha Anjali koh humhe pehle batana chahiyeh...' Abhi said...
'Common Abhi, tum toh aise bol rahe ho jaise Anjali ki affair Atul ke saat saalon tak chal rahi hai...' Nikki said...
'Baat affair ki nehi hai, baat chupane ki hai... Isse pata chalta hai Anjali hum par trust hi nehi karte...' Abhi said...
'I guess now u r over reacting Abhi, aisa nehi hai mujhe tum log pe trust nehi hai... Main chaahti ti main Atul ke saat tohda waqt bitaun when I was sure that Atul is the one who I want to spend my life with...' Anjali said cutting Nikki and Abhi bickering, speaking for the first time in their bickering...
Everyone look towards Anjali and Riddhima was proud of her sister understanding how much right she was of whatever she just said... As Riddhima and Armaan has witness Anjali and Atul confession, how much time they took to realized their feelings for each other was the reason they wants to spend sometimes and make sure of their relation and believe it before breaking the news to others...
'Jo bhi Di ne kiya, shayad main bhi Di ke jhaga hoti toh aisa hi karte... Abhi, Di trust us but it doesn't mean na she can't take decision of her life without sharing with us or telling us... Har baat bata na zaruri nehi hote jab tak doh log khud sure na ho woh log apne saat pure zindagi guzarna chaahte ho ya nehi...' Riddhima said...
'Wohi toh, ab dekho Atul bhi humhare friend hai... Aage jaakhe dono kuch problem ke wajahse alag huvi toh bhi if we don't know it might help them to move on...' Nikki said...
'We didn't want to make u all feel awkward just that we decide to break up in a phase of our life one day... It's not me and Atul wasn't going to hide it forever but we just needed sometimes to understand each other more as life partners..' Anjali said...
Abhi was just listening to everyone, he knew he got a little over board but what to do... After all he was a big brother for Anjali and Riddhima... He don't have sibling but being cousin, he always take them as his little sisters... Also he has promise Padma Aunty that he would take care of his two sisters while they being away from home...
'Ab chup chap kyun beite ho...' Nikki asked breaking Abhi trace...
'Yehi soch raha hoon, teen ladies ke aage main kaise jeet sakta hoon...' Abhi said...
'Woh toh aap kabhi nehi jeet sakte Abhi, kyun hum gupta ladies and Malothra are way too ahead then you...' Riddhima said and hi fi with Nikki...
'Maanna padega Riddhima...' Abhi said as he continue eating...
'Waise main soch rahi ti kyun na hum Siddhant koh dinner pe invite kare...' Anjali said seeing now Abhi was cool down...
Hearing Siddhant name, Nikki and Riddhima stop eating as they stare at Anjali who was taking small bites... Riddhima who was about to put food in her mouth hang in mid air... Nikki who was chewing stop and move her gaze from Anjali to Riddhima who was sitting on her right side...
Abhi and Anjali were unaware of Riddhima and Nikki reaction hearing Siddhant name as they were unaware the truth behind Riddhima sudden shifting to Mumbai leaving their home town... Riddhima face color drain and she stop eating knowing she can't tell Anjali the truth about Siddhant, not yet...
'Why not Anjali, after all he works with Shashank Uncle... Main usse baat karke confirm karti hoon woh kab aa sakte hai so we can arrange a dinner...' Abhi said...
'Sirf woh kyun, kyun na hum baaki sabko bhi invite karde... I m sure tab awkward nehi lagega as main bhi Siddhant koh acche se jaanti nehi hoon, whats say Ridz...' Anjali asked looking at Riddhima...
By now Riddhima was staring at her plate playing with the food... Nikki was looking at Riddhima seeing her expression changed and color drain making her look pale... When Anjali ask Riddhima what she think about her idea, Riddhima look at Anjali with a blank expression...
'Kiya huva Ridz...' Anjali asked seeing Riddhima lost expression...
'Ridz kiya kahenge Anjali, tumhe sahi lagi toh invite karde te hai sabko...' Nikki said...
'Ridz, tum toh Siddhant koh jaanta hi hoga right... I mean woh Dad ke saat kaam karta hai, dad ke dost ke bete hai...' Anjali asked...
'I don't think so, Ridz jaante toh woh mujhe zarur batati lekin Ridz ne toh kabhi Siddhant ke baare mein kuch nehi kaha...' Nikki said covering for Riddhima knowing she wouldn't be able to answer Anjali...
'No problem, main Siddhant koh call karke poochta hoon woh kab free hoga for a dinner with us... Phir hum arrange karte hai sabke liyeh...' Abhi said ending the topic...
When Abhi and Anjali got busy discussing a case, Riddhima excuse leaving as she was in no mood to finished her dinner hearing that bas***d name... Riddhima knows Anjali wouldn't have mention his name if she knew the truth about Siddhant Modi who try to force himself on her little sister...
Riddhima took her plate to the kitchen while Nikki sit looking at her back knowing it would be better to leave her alone so she can handle herself... Nikki try to joint Abhi and Anjali conversation but her mind was thinking about Riddhima who left to her room... Nikki knows how much she and Armaan try, they were still not able to make her forget the incident yet...
IN RIDDHIMA ROOM
Riddhima was standing near the window, looking outside at the dark sky... Her mind was busy taking a tour to the past and Riddhima just closed her eyes to block those flashbacks not able to bear all the pain all over again remembering those worst moment of her life...
Riddhima trace was broke when she heart her mobile buzzing on studies table... Riddhima look at her mobile which was blinking and moving due to vibration, she just keep staring with a blank look not daring to look who was calling at this time...
Riddhima didn't move an inch as she just stood staring at the mobile buzzing on the table... When it got disconnected, she till keep looking towards it as no expression was on her face as her mind was still on tour of her past... Second time her mobile started to ring and this time she move to answer it with blank minded...
Without checking the number, Riddhima took the call and put it on her ear to hear a cheerful voice from the other side... Riddhima didn't get a word what was the other person saying as her mind was occupied with someone else and those bad memories of her life...
On the other side who ever it was on the call was confused to be welcome by silent which was not really like Riddhima Gupta... Person call Riddhima name for three times when no respond came from Riddhima side, person shouts a little loud to bring Riddhima back to the world...
'Haan, kiya huva...' Riddhima asked as she check the caller not realizing when she has answer it...
'Kaha khoyi huve ho Munchkin aur kiske khayalo mein haan... Kahin tumhe koi mil toh nehi gaya na, jo tumse deewanon ke tarah pyar kare, aur tumhare bina nehi reh sakte...' Person said joking as usual not knowing Riddhima situation at the moment...
'Aisa kuch nehi hai Armaan, tum iswaqt kyun call kiya... Kuch kaam ta kiya...' Riddhima asked...
It was their daily routine after end of the day call each other before going to sleep just to talk about their day... It doesn't matter if they spend the whole day with each other or not, they surely take time to talk each other before going to their dream land hoping to meet their soul mate...
'Kuch toh zarur huva hai Munchkin, kya baat hai... Kissi ne kuch kaha, is it about Siddhant...' Armaan asked realizing how low Riddhima was sounding...
'Armaan woh di ne Siddhant ke liyeh dinner arrange kar rahi hai aur baaki sabke liyeh bhi..' Riddhima said knowing she can't hide anything from Armaan who can read her like a glass...
'Toh tum itni si baat pe muh phulake beit gaye... Common Munchkin, Siddhant ke asliyat Anjie koh nehi pata aur as ur father's friend son Anjie want to be nice to him... I know its would be difficult for you to see him in front of your eyes whatever and how he had behave with you in past...' Armaan said...
'I know Armaan, aur main yeh bhi jaanti hoon woh yaha kyun aaye ho.. Lekin main chaahkar bhi Di koh kuch nehi bata sakte...' Riddhima said...
'Riddhima, tumne itni months tak chupaya hai yeh baat... Anjie tumhari behen hai, usse hak hai jaan ne ki uske behen ki life mein kiya huva hai aur ho raha hai... I know tum issiliyeh nehi bata na chaahte ho kyunki tum nehi chaahte woh tumhare papa se nafrat kare lekin Riddhima, tum yeh kyun nehi soch rahi tum jitna jaldi bataenge utna accha hoga...' Armaan said...
'Kiya batati mein Armaan, maine tumse apna dar share kiya kyunki main jaanti hoon bohot acche ho aur mujhe us aadmi se bacha enge... Lekin di se, main kaise di ke dil mein papa ke liyeh nafrat paida kar sakti hoon...' Riddhima said...
'Main yeh nehi keh rahi hoon tum apne papa ke hilaf kuch bole Riddhima, tum Siddhant ke sach toh bata sakte hona... Kis tarah woh tumhare saat behave karne ki koshish kiya... Isse yeh toh nehi pata chalega na Anjie koh tumhare Papa ne tumhare saat kaise behave kiya...' Armaan said...
'Armaan, main di koh jaanti hoon... Woh yeh poochenge na papa koh pata haina ya nehi... Di koh yeh bhi nehi pata meri shaadi papa ne Siddhant ke saat fixed karne wala ta...' Riddhima said...
'Jo bhi ho Riddhima, mujhe lagta hai tumhe Siddhant ke sach Anjie koh bata na chahiyeh... Woh bhi jaldi, kahin Siddhant kuch karna le jiski wajahse Anjie bhi usse accha samajhte...' Armaan said...
'Main yeh nehi karpaungi Armaan...' Riddhima said as she sit on bed as if she is helpless...
'Riddhima Gupta bohot kuch kar sakte hai... Aur jab uske best friend Armaan Mallik saat hai toh kaisa dar...' Armaan said...
'Armaan, tum samajh kyun nehi raha... Yeh bohot badi baat hai, pata nehi Di kaise react karenge...' Riddhima said...
'Woh toh tab pata chalega na jab tum Anjie koh bataenge... Common Munchkin, tum yeh baat dil pe rakh ke jiyenge toh kabhi sukhi nehi rehpaenge... Siddhant ke sacchai kyun chupa rahe ho apnon se...' Armaan said...
'Shayad issiliyeh mujhe dar hai ki Di bhi mujhe galat na samjhe Papa ke tarah...' Riddhima said softly...
'Papa ne galat samjha lekin tumhari ma toh tumhe galat nehi samajhte haina...' Armaan said...
Riddhima was lost in her thoughts hearing Armaan words, how Armaan was bend over to make her speak the truth about Siddhant and how she behave with her in past... Riddhima know whatever Armaan was saying right, what if Anjali Di get to know about Siddhant from their father...
'Shayad tum sahi keh rahe ho Armaan... Kissi aur se pata chalne se pehle mujhse di koh sab kuch batana hoga...' Riddhima said when she finally realize what will be best for her...
'Thats like my Munchkin, ab bohot raat hogaye hai main rakhta hoon...' Armaan said...
'Thanks Armaan...' Riddhima said feeling a huge weight was move off from her heart after talking to him...
'Kardiya na parai wale baat... Heyy bhagwaan, main is ladki ka kiya karun...' Armaan said dramatically...
Riddhima smile hearing Armaan filmy lines, she knows he is the one who could make her mood better and bring that smile on her face... Also he knows what to say and how to behave to keep her in good mood whenever she feels low...
'Stop ur nautanki Armaan, aur haan main thanks waapas leti hoon...' Riddhima said...
'Accha hai, waise bhi mere paas rakhne ke liyeh jhaga nehi hai...
Chalo I will see you tomorrow... Goodnight and take care...' Armaan said smiling knowing smile would be on Riddhima face...
'Goodnight, sweetdreams...' Riddhima said and cut the call smiling as a warm feeling was in her heart after talking to Armaan...
Riddhima decide that soon she would be telling Anjali about Siddhant truth... She knows Nikki and Armaan would be her side to support her no matter what.. Also Riddhima knows Anjali would believe her unlike their father... Anjali loves her and always wants her happiness...
With a satisfied smile, Riddhima laid on her bed thinking how her life has change the day she has come to Mumbai and meet with others in Sanjeevani... Riddhima was happy with her decision of taking a transfer to Mumbai leaving her home town but she miss her mother who shower unlimited love and care on her after a busy day in work when she come home...
'Miss you ma, but your daughter is starting to love and enjoy life being away from those bad people out there to harm her... Love you ma, for supporting and understand your daughter...' Riddhima said as she close her eyes and her mother face flash in front of her eyes...
Making a mental note to have a chat with her mother sooner, Riddhima drift in to deep slumber without any fear of facing her life with two best friends by her side and her mother love always shower up on her anywhere she lives...
FOLLOWING DAY
As usual Armaan was out for his morning jog before going home to get ready to start another day at work... While Armaan was out for his morning jog, Riddhima was following her daily routine of jogging in early morning... Sometimes AR come across each other if they get to same place...
So even today, hoping to meet each other, AR move to their favorite cafe' to get their drinks as usual after their workout... Armaan was the first one to reach and he took their favorite spot in the cafe as he enjoy his drink... Riddhima didn't much time to reach the same place...
Entering in the cafe' Riddhima look around to see the familiar face as she always do before moving to order her drink... Even Armaan do the same but today as Riddhima was few minutes late she spotted Armaan sitting in their usual spot in the cafe'...
Feeling someone gaze, Armaan look towards the door to see Riddhima standing in a body fit top and slim fit jeans with her jogging shoes... She has her hair tied in to high ponytail, earlope in her ear as she was holding her ipod in her hand as she enter the cafe'...
Armaan wave when he saw her letting her know his present, Riddhima also wave back to let him know she has seen him as she move to the counter to get her drink... Soon Riddhima joins Armaan who greeted with his cheerful voice...
'Itni jaldi kaise aagaye tum...' Riddhima asked after their hi hello...
'Aaj main tohdi jaldi nikli issiliyeh...' Armaan said smiling seeing Riddhima in a good mood then the previous night...
'Hmm I was wondering how come Dr. Mallik reach before then Dr. Gupta...' Riddhima said sipping her drink...
'Maybe Dr. Gupta over slept today...' Armaan said naughtily knowing sherni inside her would wake next second...
'For you kind information Dr. Mallik, I didn't over slept... Woh aaj main tohda dur chali gayi jogging karte karte issiliyeh der hogayi...' Riddhima said...
Armaan look closely to Riddhima face expression when she was actually giving explanation for being late... It was not really like Riddhima and if he tease her about her being late, she would fight back until he accept that no one can win from her...
'Tu tik haina...' Armaan asked when Riddhima keeps staring at her drink and playing with the straw...
'Haan mujhe kiya hona hai...' Riddhima said giving a smile which wasn't reaching her eyes...
'Jhoot toh acche se bolte, very bad haan...' Armaan said...
'Chodo na Armaan, main di se baat karne ke baad ab tik feel karpaungi...' Riddhima said..
'Haan toh karlo baat, rokha kisne...' Armaan said...
'Main soch rahi hoon jo dinner Di arrange kar rahi hai, uske baad sabko bataungi...' Riddhima said...
'Yeh bhi tik hai, but batana zarur haan...' Armaan said...
They talk about random stuff and about work for sometimes before leaving to their respective house so they could meet in hospital... Armaan was glad that Riddhima has decide to tell Anjali the truth as he know how Anjali take small things to her heart if someone close hide things from her... So hoping unlike their father didn't believe on Riddhima, Anjali would believe and understand her like he did...
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