Part 37
Riddhima woke up the next morning only to find herself alone but the warmth of the space next to her's was saying that Armaan was here not so long ago. She smiled and curled into his place with a rather dreamy smile. Last night was one of the sweetest. Where Armaan was passionate on one side, he was also caring on the other. If not by his words, he let her know it through his actions as how much he was aching to be with her.
FlashBack.
Cuddling eachother later on, her nails scratched onto his chest, creating patterns while he was just enjoying the soothness of the moment. To him, it seems like he was holding a dream in his embrace. She was a dream though, his life long one. But the moment was broken by her soft sleepy voice. "Armaan..." and he took a deep breath. Just now he realized how much he had ached to hear that name from her lips. Not just the name, but the familiarity, ownership and normality that her tone held. "Hmmm...". "All those years, when we were apart..." and she stopped, feeling his grip getting tighter around herself. She now know that he is afraid to loose her... he doesn't need to voice it out. And she also know somewhere their partition, just even the discussion hurt him. But then, it was a part of there life, their history which just can't be removed. No matter how much they wish.
Armaan must too have thought along the same lines as she felt his hold loosening and his hands were sliding on her back now. ""Go Ahead Riddhima...say it". She looked up and inquired. "How...how could you fell in love with someone unseen. I mean, I was just 14 then, freckled face. Anyone could hardly call me pretty." and she let the question linger. Armaan gave one of his softest smiles in response as he cupped her face and trailed the shape with his finger tip. "You know, all through the years, I just had those photos of you to look at but whenever in the night, I would think about you, how must you be looking now, my mind did had conjured up many images." And then he chuckled. "You know, Muskaan was 21 when she did a small course of photoshop and one day...one day she came back home with her ever excited face, telling me that she did have learned something incredible. That day she had inquired her instructor if their is a way to know how someone can look after years and he had nodded and made her learn. Getting back home, she took out your photo and with precise measurements had worked on it. At that time I called her foolish but somewhere, I was excited to know if this can happen. After half an hour work, she showed me the outcome." and Riddhima felt her breath fasten up. "How was it?" She inquired when he stopped and looked at her intently. "It was nothing in compare to this reality...You are ethereal" and she felt her cheeks burning up under his slight finger moves and intense gaze. Looking down, she hit her head with his chest as he laughed. "You are getting bad..." She complained only to feel his chest rising and falling in a fast beat as he controlled his laugh. "I am bound to be bad with you...And I want you to be equally bad with me". She scratched his shoulder blades with her long nails, making him hiss this time. "Is this bad enough?" He rubbed his shoulder before sliding down to be at her face level. "I want you to open up with me Riddhima... No matter what you think, what you wanna do, what you feel...share it with me without any hesitance. Just like the old Riddhima who never let any other girl claim my friendship in school" and he raised his brows just to see her stunned. "You remember that?" She inquired. "I still remember everything about you...about us..." He confirmed and let their eyes get caught in a moment. "Riddhima, the past three days, when I stayed away from you, It was not cause of anything you did...It was cause of something I wanted you to do and you did it yesterday. Claiming me. Voicing out your questions about us...It was too hard for me to be apart from you physically but it was also important for me to know that our closeness doesn't make you to feel shy... Yes, I do like making you nervous but I also loved when you claim your rights over me...It gives me security and peace." and that earnestly with which he said it all made her heart fill with love to its brim. Not finding the words enough to express, she just moved up and kissed his jaw before claiming his hard lips.
FlashBack ends.
His hold later as she drifted to sleep, seemed to have gripped her heart, once again. She remember the late night conversation that they had which had helped her to forget and diminish any insecurity she had earlier. Looking ahead, she found a note kept nicely on his side table along with a wrapped packet. Dragging her body, she took hold of the note before settling down to read it.
"Good morning Riddhima!
Sorry had to leave for factory as their is some legal issue but I promise to be back asap. Today, I have planned something for which you need to be a bit cooperative. So my sweet wife, be ready by 1:00 wearing this gift.
Can't wait to see you.
Love you,
Armaan" Riddhima smiled broadly before quickly open the wrapped packet only to find a stunning Maxi in gold, made of silk and net. She instantly loved it. Quickly turning back to her side of bed, she grabbed her mobile. Getting his contact on whatsapp, she recorded her message and sent it before ruffling her hairs with a bright smile and getting up to have a bath.
Riddhima Dress
Other side, Armaan got the message and smiled hearing her sweet voice filling the air. "Good Morning Armaan..." 5 sec Gap...Chuckle..."Love you too..." before the message end. He chuckled himself before thinking to surprise her in another manner.
Riddhima was just about to get out from bathroom when she heard the knock on the door. Frowning, she buttoned up the white shirt that she had wear with a deep blue skirt. Coming out, she put the towel away before inquiring. "Who is it?" "Room service Maam...I was asked to bring your breakfast" She heard the female voice and opened the door with a confused expression. "But I haven't ordered anything yet" Riddhima argued but then the girl just smiled. "Maam, Sir had called and ordered to deliver it" Riddhima smiled and felt a whole lot of excitement bubbling up in her heart. Getting aside, she let the girl push the cart in before she left after inquiring if Riddhima need anything else but after seeing the three different kinds of options layed down on the cart, did she still need to order something. Riddhima sat in the living room and served herself the delicacies. A bowl of fresh fruits, egg with sunny side up and allu dosa along with tea. She felt pampered as all of these were her favorites but she still missed sharing it with Armaan. After being done in just 20 minutes, she dried up her hairs taking leisure time while soft music was put on by her earlier.
"Teri baahon mein hai mere dono jahaan
Tu rahe jidhar meri jannat wahin
Jal rahi agan hai jo ye do tarfa
Na bujhe kabhi meri mannat yahi
Tu meri aarzu, main teri aashiqui
Tu meri shayari, main teri mausiqi"
She hummed the song feeling totally in love. Armaan definitely was all she ever needed and hoped in her life. Its not like she ever hoped too much but she just wished to have an understanding partner. A person who will care, respect, love and support her in each manner. On an impulse, she swayed on the music and giggled. Oh how she love him.
After half an hour, Riddhima was fed up. It was still 10am and she had nothing else to do but right then, she got a call from Shaina who was missing her. "Hey...Thank God you called" Riddhima said taking a breath of relief. "missing me so much on your honeymoon? that's strange" Shaina get on with her quota of teasing. "Shut up...I was just feeling lonely as I had nothing to do...Armaan is off to factory and I was tired of surfing channels." "Oh that's why you were missing me...Armaan jo nahi hai...*with a raised brow*...so how is the honeymoon, haan?" Shaina asked teasingly, knowing that a blush will adore her sis cheek. "Its going fine...we just roam around shimla yesterday...it was nice" Riddhima replied while tracing the soft fabric of the sofa's handrest as if it was having a very interesting pattern. "Ahaan...waise, when we met Muskaan yesterday, she did tell us that Armaan has planned something awesome...Do you know it yet...curiousity is killing me from last night...you cant believe that even though the little one was quiet active last night, but all I could think about was you guys and how you will be having it all... I mean, surprises, romance, snow, cold and more surprises" Shaina boldly explained taking long sighs while Riddhima dipped her head into the soft cushion. "Shaina, stop thinking so deep..." Riddhima groaned making Shaina laugh hysterically. "I was that straight. Wasn't I?" And Riddhima too laughed. "Yes you were...and to answer your questions, I don't know how many surprises are further on I am going to witness, yesterday was great...Armaan took me to mom's shimla factory...Shy, you know I could feel her there...in things...in her office" Riddhima got teary while Shaina felt emotional too. "Awee...so sweet...you know, sometimes now when I think about Tai Ma and her will, I think she was looking up for you...even after she left, she made sure that you get Armaan before you turn 25 as he will assure it to make you have all what she wanted you to have..." Shy shared her thoughts she never was open about. Riddhima thought about it for few seconds before nodding. "I think you are right...". "That I am...but let me tell you it was quite hard of a task to imagine you and Armaan engage in romance...I mean seeing you both behaving from last 11 months... your fights, anger looks..." Shaina lightened up the mood making her get back to blushing business. "Stop it...Please...how is Muskaan...I didn't get to talk to her now..." Riddhima inquired suddenly feeling guilty that after reaching here, she hadn't a spared moment to think about anyone other than Armaan. "She is fine...actually Armaan asked Aryan to give her a visit...thank God that Armaan has made Rahul stay with her for these few days otherwise Aryan was telling me that he himself would have been too worried..." and that's when Riddhima's mind bulb light up. Her eyes widened in shock and lips formed an 'O' shape. "Really...Armaan asked Rahul to stay with Muskaan for the week?" Riddhima questioned. "Yes...but why are you sounding so shocked." Shaina frowned but Riddhima was all grins. "Oh...nothing...Armaan didn't tell me about this arrangement...anyways...let me just call up Muskaan...I think she will be up by now..." Riddhima said and bidding bye to Shaina, called up Muskaan.
"Oh hello bhabhi g...you finally got a moment to remember me...?" Muskaan in a sleepy yet her ever so teasing tone asked as soon as she took the call. "Yes...But atleast I remembered...not like some people who must be having a gala time..." Riddhima bit down her tongue as she heard Muskaan quizzical voice. "What gala time? Gala time must be yours...honeymoon, all alone, no bodyguards, just you and bhai..." Muskaan defended. "Oh that I am having...but it must be not any less for you...by the way, how is Rahul?..." Riddhima questioned making Muskaan now sitting straight up in bed. "He is fine...Must have left for office...don't know..." "Really...you must know it yaar..." Riddhima felt like laughing. "What do you mean? I am not his secretary to keep a time table". She was now arguing. "When I said that you are...I just mean that since he is staying as a 'FAVOR' to Armaan...so he could make sure you are not alone...atleast you must have the courtesy to see that he is having his meals properly." But Riddhima's explanation was looking lame to Muskaan. Her words were having a double meanings. "I had asked Rupa to see to it...anyways, it time I must leave for boutique...I have an appointment...talk to you later Bhabhi" Muskaan hastily made through the convo but couldn't help tease her in the end. "Ok...you take care too...and do pass my regards to your Rahul bhai too..." Riddhima said and cut the call right away as she just couldn't stop her laugh. On the other side, Muskaan processed Riddhima's words and groaned. "The heck...he is not my bhai..." she screamed in the silent room. Huffing and puffing she get up from her bed and grabbing her bathrobe, move towards the washroom to take a bath but just before she entered, the thought strike. "Does Riddhima know about me and Rahul?" her eyes popped out.
Talab talab talab bas teri hai mujhe
Nason mein tu nasha banke ghulna yunhi
Meri mohabbat ka karna tu haq ye adaa
Meri hoke hamesha hi rehna
Kabhi na kehna Alvida...
Tapping the side door of the car, Armaan looked outside the beautiful view of Shimla. Yes, she was his desire and now that desire has turned more passionate. Oh! How he loves when someone associates her name with him. How she herself claim to be his.
He had hired driver for the journey, taking up the earlier offer of Riddhima's factory manager. Looking at his wrist watch, he calculated that only he has 2 hours in hand to do the left over arrangements. Parking the car infront of the plush bunglow, the driver came out to open the door for him but Armaan smiled and get out on his ownself before saying thank you. Taking a deep sigh in the open environment, he just hoped that the arrangement would have been done already for the day as per discussion.
Standing infront of the
wooden gate, Riddhima felt strange. There was no one around but the driiver Armaan has sent was urging her to go in. Hesitantly, she opened the gate and get in. The front door of the beautiful house was open in invitation but still, her eyes roam around to get someone's glimpse before getting in. She entered and found herself stood at the end of
an elegant hallway but what caught her attention was her handsome husband, dressed in
khaki suit, standing at the otherside with a killing smile. Her face instantly lit up as she moved towards him taking careful steps. Armaan leaned more into the side of the wall as he took a precise view of his wife. Her hairs were falling on either side, her face was brightened up with a different glow. The dress, he himself has choose was though simple but was held elegantly on her soft frame. He took a deep sigh and if that silly smile on his face was any indication, she knew she had done her work. Having immense time in her hands, she took great care of her looks. The hotel's brochure caught her eyes and she got to know about spa and salon downstairs. Seems like the services were paying well. As she approached, Armaan put forward his hand and found her's slipping softly into it. "You are on a mission to kill..." He whispered pulling her closer as she smirked and gave a naughty smile. "Nope...I am on a mission to make you happy...". "You don't have to work that hard...you just being with me, being beside me makes me happy...but none the less..." He ran his fingers through her blow dried hairs. "You surly looking amazing..." Riddhima gave a bright smile before Armaan get straightened up and lead her out into the open space.
She literally gasped. The scene was like a view out from dream house magzine. A soft flow waterfall was created with stone at one side and the pond below was having gold fishes. A small bridge was made over the pond but what caught her attention more was the floral arrangement around. "This is so beautiful". She whispered and turned around to meet his gaze but what she found was him, down on a knee, holding the hearts shaped ring that she was so looking up to have. "Armaan" she gasped. "Riddhima!.. I never told you why you were always so important in my life. You were just my best friend then but by going away you left a hole inside me that could never get filled by anyone... Along with time, I realized that you were irreplaceable. Out of all other motivational factors to become what i am today, you were the major one...my inspiration...my aim...my destination!" Riddhima gasped as she saw Armaan bearing his heart infront of her and whatever she heard made her heart flutter.
"You made me discover love, its depth...all the beauty that it holds and now as my wife! You complete me and I swear there is no tommorrow i wana see without you in my life.. so today.. i want to extract a promise from you.." His hopeful eyes looked at her questioning face before his lips purred.
"Promise me to be on my side forever.. Be my strength and weakness and partner of every joy and sorrow! And promise me you are never gona leave me no matter how bad or difficult the time is.. Just promise me to be mine for ever and ever!!" And she nodded as he ended. "I promise" holding her fingers once again, he gave a look to the bow ring, the promise ring that she was already wearing in the 3rd finger and slipped the new one over it, as if sealing the deal. Standing up, he pulled her lose and encased her in a heart warming hug. She clutched her coat before whispering. "I cant imagine my tomorrow, my future without you Armaan..." And she felt his lips pressing a kiss in the hollow of her neck before he get apart.
Janam janam janam saath chalna yunhi
Kasam tumhe kasam aake milna yahin
Ek jaan hai bhale do badan ho judaa
Meri hoke humesha hi rehna
Kabhi na kehna alvida
"Got some really nice shots of the proposal sir..." The couple turned around to see a lady holding a professional camera. Armaan smiled and turned to look at a shocked Riddhima. "What is this?" She questioned with a frown. Making her turn towards her he replied with a silly grin. "Just a way to make up for somethings that you have missed on" And all Riddhima could do was feel like a mush. The photographer with two of her assistants who were too hiding somewhere before, made them turn around and give few poses. In one pose, both were holding a wine glass half filled with red wine as if celebrating the union. In another, photographer Shruti made Armaan kiss Riddhima's cheek. Though he was feeling awkward, but done seeing the blush on her cheeks. Now could he resist?
"Now it's time to change..." Shruti said and Riddhima gave a quizzical look. Armaan grinned cause here was coming his fav part. A part that he himself was so excited for. Motioning her to a room that was in the Hallway, he opened the door and made her look at the two young girls. Ignoring them, Armaan went to the couch at the side and brought the package. "Your dress...and these are the make up artist..." And giving a kiss on her forehead, left the room. Riddhima opened the heavy box and found her breath getting caught. It was her wedding dress, the one she had never seen again after the one time, she put it off. "Maam...can you change so we can start up?" And feeling a lump of emotions gathering up around, Riddhima made her way to the attached bath.
Bridal Dress
Armaan's Sherwani
Her hairs were curled softly and put beads on. Her make up was done just in a way, she herself would have loved to have. Ornaments were adoring her hands and neck which she remember were the same ones she had worn that day. But addition to all that was a clipped nose ring that was given to put on. "Carefully" One of the girls whispered putting that on and then cleaned up the lipstick that got smudged above. The other assistant caught hold of her mangalsutra to put on but was stopped by the earlier girl. "No...Don't put that on...Shruti Maam has instructed to left the mangalsutra and vermilion part." and the other girl nodded, putting it back. "Please go and call them...We are done here" all through the act, Riddhima kept quiet. She just kept looking at the girl across in the mirror who was wearing the same dress and ornamants from the day, she thought her world has crashed but this girl in front, was adoring a glow which was far more different than the pale face she had on her wedding. There seems to be a peace, a happiness and bright dreams in the eyes of the girl here. "Just how the love of a person changes you" Riddhima thought but was brought back to the moment, when she heard the door opening sound, and in entered a visibly stricken Armaan.
He was wearing a plain black sherwani, looking as striking as ever. Riddhima's eyes moved up from his suit to to his eyes through the mirror, which were looking awed. "Beautiful" She saw his lips murmured and blushed. "You are looking absolutely stunning Mrs.Malik...Can you girls please leave?" Shruti ordered and the girls left. "Armaan...Can you now please stand behind her, looking at her through the mirror so I can take few shots?" Shruti asked just to see Armaan moving ven before she had to complete. If they were had been here few months agao, heck few days ago, Armaan would have been too hesitant but the comfort and easiness he now shares with Riddhima, made him get in apt pose without a hitch. "That's perfect" Shruti murmured while checking the pic she just clicked but Armaan and Riddhima were too much into eachother to notice. "Now Armaan, standing in this same pose, take a pinch of Sindoor and apply" Shruti instructed. For the moment, making his eyes get away from Riddhima, Armaan eyed the sindoordani before putting off its cap. Pinching the powder between his thumb and forefinger, he slowly lifted her tikka with the other hand before applying it. Riddhima closed her eyes cause no matter what, when the first time, he had applied it she felt nothing. Later on whenever she had to put on, she applied it herself without much emotions associated to it. It was just an act, but today, she felt it as a mark. His claim on her. She was his brand. Next, he was asked to put on mangalsutra that again made her feel so connected to him.
After a long photoshoot of two hours, in which Armaan was being a very patient participant, the finally get release. "Phew...Now finally, I can change" Riddhima said beside him but was instantly held by him. "Who said, I am allowing you to change" His voice turned husky. She felt goosebumps just by its depth. "Sir...The pictures will be ready to receive in next three days..." Shruti approached and cut their whispering talks. "that will be good...But I can only collect them after four days...We have to visit few cities around before we will make our way back to Shimla and hen to Delhi". He said. "That gives us enough time...Wish you all the best for your tour." Shaking hands, Armaan held Riddhima, helping her with her lehnga before he made his way out. Driver was already waiting for them. Settling her in the backseat, he slipped beside her before they went onto their way. "Armaan, getting into hotel like this all decked up...it will be awkward..." Riddhima complained only to see Armaan being busy in her hand, rolling the rings she was wearing. "Nothing will be awkward...trust me...and by the way, you are looking to good for me to let anyone else take a look of you...They might can loose their hearts...and I can't take that risk". Uff...Riddhima just gasped as she felt heat coursing through her body. All through the ride, Armaan kept playing with her fingers, entwining it sometimes or tracing them with his pores, making her breath coming in gasps.
After another hour drive that lead them from city to outskirts, the driver stopped the car infront of a small cottage, that was beautifully lighting up in the evening glow. Escorting her from the car to the door, Armaan let her enter first before following in. The day of surprises just was turning more and more beautiful as she witnessed the single room cottage dressed up like a bride itself. "I thought...When we are doing a redo of our wedding, lets compensate for a wasted wedding night too". And before she could reply, she was held up in his arms as they crossed the threshold to welcome a life of togetherness and love.
and here ends the honeymoon. :P Do hit like and give acche walay Comments
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