Agar Tum Saath Ho
An AR TS
PART 1
It was month of lovers, where lovers and husband's spend making their partners feel special and shower them with unconditional love... Some spend their precious time with their love ones alone making the day memorable while others spend with several people announcing their love in front of the whole world... In different place of the City, Country and World people was eagerly waiting for this day making several plans how to celebrate or confess love for the person they felt the strong connection and blissful feeling...
People have different ways to celebrate this day, some with families and friends while some make special plan for their lovers or wives... For those who don't have a partner, sometimes in such place they get their soul mates... In this Valentines, something like this was plan for two strangers but they were unknown with it unless they came face to face... They never thought, their life would be changing for better...
People were moving in to the big cruise which was near the harbor as it was decorated with flowers and fairy lights... It was looking beautiful in the dark night, as the sea was calm as ever as it was ready to move out to the sea for a ride in this special day... Showing the invitation, families and couples were moving in to enjoy the night as the cruise was hire by one of the richest business tycoon of the City...
Whole City is aware of Mallik's who has their own business in different part of the world... So being one of the richest, from last past few years they always celebrate this day with families and friends, also their staff's and business clients... They enjoy to the fullest every year, without caring what others might think when they show the love as it is not mean to hide... So like the other Valentine Day celebration, this time they decide to celebrate the day over the sea in the cruise...
By 9 pm, almost every guest's has reach so they would be leaving the harbor to sail in the calm sea... Securities were high being one of the richest people in the City, they were checking the guest's list given by the Mallik's and they are strictly instruct to wait till all the guest board the cruise and if anyone didn't reach by 9 pm, inform them so they would do the needful before they leave and start the journey for the night in the sea...
It was by 9 30 pm they left the harbor after checking every guest's who could come for the night were presented in the cruise... Youngster's were having a joyful time with their partners and friends where else elders gave them their space as they were lead to another part of the cruise so they could enjoy their time catching up with each other without getting disturb by the loud music playing for the youngster...
As it was a theme party, everyone was wearing different design of mask's hidding half of their face... It was for youngster this theme fixed so elders weren't a part of it... Elders Mallik's were showing way to the hall as the young's Mallik lead their friends to the open air space above the cruise where the arrangement was done, with loud music playing by DJ, disco lights flashing on the dance floor in the middle, bar counter on the side alone with a long line of foods and other drinks arrange for the night...
Some were enjoying foods and drinks while talking to friends while others were dancing moving their feet and body with their partners to the music which was blasting... Some where just standing looking around enjoying other's enjoying seeing others enjoying with their partners and friends...
A guy was standing near the bar counter enjoying his drinks as he look around checking the place with a killing smile on his perfect mainly lips... His face were hide behind the mask showing the expressive and gorgeous shade of orbs which any girl would attract easily...
Wearing a blood red shirt alone with black jeans and jacket, he was looking handsome and dashing with his perfect built chest showing as first three button were left open... Some girls were drooling over him but he wasn't giving any attention to them as he was busy searching for someone in the crowd...
A Girl and Guy were making sure that everyone was enjoying as they welcome making sure no one needs anything and wasn't comfortable... Guy was wearing a design red shirt with black jeans while Girl was wearing matching color dress which end up her knee...
She has left her curly hair loose on her back with light make up, wearing earrings and a bracelet along with engagement ring as only jewelry with high heels... Design was done her upper part with lower part lose... Just like everyone, she has also put a mask with the guy who was with her all this time, going everyone with her greeting their friends and other youngster...
They finally reach to the bar where the guy was standing looking and admiring the guy and girl... He smile seeing them coming towards him as they order for their drink as the girl sit one of the chair giving rest to her feet...
'Kiya huva Mrs. Muskaan Mallik. itni mein tak gayi tu...' Guy asked teasing her...
'Chup kar tu, tu yaha khade khade enjoy kar rahe ho... Sharam nehi aate tujhe apni bhabhi se itna kaam karwa rahe ho...' Muskaan said...
'Muskaan, tujhe pata haina isko bolke koi faida nehi hai... Kaam chor hai, hamesha kaam se bhaagte hai... Issiliyeh toh isne family business bhi join nehi kiya..' Guy who was with Muskaan said...
'Mr. Rahul Mallik, zyada bolo mat tum... Hoga tu mujhse doh saal bada, lekin main bhi itna chota nehi hoon... Aur waise bhi mujhe family business mein koi interest nehi hai... Tum raho Dad ke saat yeh boring business sambhalne ke liyeh... Main hamesha ek music company kholna chahta ta aur wohi kar raha hoon jo main chaahta hoon...' Guy said...
'Sahi hai, accha hai dono ek office mein kaam nehi karte... Nehi toh pata nehi waha kitna ladenge tum dono bacchon ke tarah...' Muskaan said...
'Yeh tu humse bol rahe ho Muski, Rahul aur mujhse zyada toh tum uske saat ladte ho... I still wonder sach mein tum dono ek dusre se pyar karte hai ya nehi...' Guy said...
'Jis din tujhe pyar hogana, sab samajh jaaenge buddu... Are you sure there is no girl in ur life dude???' Rahul asked...
'Jis din miljaenge, tum dono koh khud pata chaljaenge...' Guy said...
'Aur woh kaise...' Muskaan asked...
'Woh tum dono us din khud samajh jaaenge... Waise Muski, woh special friends aane wali ti na...'Guy said changing the topic...
'Haan, pata nehi kaha rehgaye... Waise Anjali aur Abhi nehi aayi???' Muskaan asked...
'Nehi woh dono mom dad se milne gaye hai... Pata haina woh dono koh badon ke beech zyda accha lagta hai...' Rahul said...
'Sacchi mein, kabhi kabhi lagta hai humhare dost hai ya un logo ke... I mean agree they are involve in business and very well handling business but yeh kiya baat huvi... Aajke din humhare saat hona chahiyeh ti na..' Guy said...
'Seems like Armaan Mallik is missing us, haina Abhi...' Girl said joining them with a guy...
Girl was wearing a barn red color short dress which end up to her thigh, her straight hair left open with long earrings and a bracelet on her right wrist with high black heels... Guy was wearing a dark maroon shirt with grey jeans and jacket... Their face where also hiding behind the mask just like whoever present there...
'Of course Anjali Sharma, aap jaise hot girl aise party mein nehi aayi toh happening kaise hota...'Armaan said...
'I agree with Armaan, Anjali u r looking absolutely gorgeous...' Rahul said...
'Thank you Rahul...' Anjali said...
'Someone else is looking pretty...' Abhi said giving a side hug to Muskaan...
'Thanks Abhimaniyu Modi, kissi aur koh dikha nehi dete...' Muskaan said glaring at Rahul who press his lips hiding his smile...
Rahul has been not once mention how Muskaan was looking the moment they meet in the cruise as Rahul had been there whole day to check the arrangement while Muskaan has come with Mr. and Mrs. Mallik... Muskaan who has got ready specially for her husband was very disappointed when Rahul didn't give any attention to her or compliment about her look making her boil with angry by giving compliment to each and every girl and lady pass by them...
Armaan was enjoying all this from the moment he enter the cruise, knowing at the end they would forget their blander and be enjoying the day with each other... Before they could start throwing daggers to each other, they were interrupt by two people...
When they call Muski, she turn around and next moment she was sharing hugs with them as if they were meeting after god knows how many years later... Others stood surprise while Rahul just smile seeing his wife becoming a small kid meeting with her friends...
From last few years, she wasn't in touch with her as they all were busy in their life and profession trying to reach their goal... It was Muskaan in their group who settle down first while others were busy making their professional secure with their hard work...
'I was wondering where u guys had been... Thank god u guys make up this time...' Muskaan said...
'Kaise nehi aate hum, after all its very less we get to spend time with each other...' Girl said who was wearing a cadmium red dress...
'Haan yaar, aur aise cruise mein aane ke liyeh baar baar tohdina invitation milte hai...' Guy said Dark Candy Apple Red Shirt and Dark brown jeans...
'Yeh baat toh Atul ne sach kaha hai... Roz roz tohdina cruise mein Valentine day banane ke liyeh invitation milti hai...' Girl said...
'Chupkar Niks, tum dono toh aagaye lekin woh kaha hai...' Muskaan asked looking their back searching for someone...
'Kyun Muski, humse zyada usse milna hai tujhe..' Atul asked...
'Kyun nehi Atul, after all uski best friend hai aur uske saat hisaab toh barabar karni hai isse. right Muski...' Nikki said...
'Right Niks, usko itni asaani se maafi nehi milenge...' Muskaan said...
'Muskaan, tum log ke milna hogaye toh in teeno koh bhi mila de... Dekh kaise gur gur ke dekh rahi hai yeh log as if koi alien dekhliya hai...' Rahul said...
'Oh main toh bhul gaye, yeh mere collage friends hai... Nikkita Malothra and Atul Joshi, ek aur hai lekin pata nehi kaha rehgaye...' Muskaan said...
Soon others also introduce and they were mingle like old friends... Armaan got a call and he left to attend as it was very loud due to the music... Mean time a girl came and put her hand on Muskaan eyes making Nikki, Atul and Rahul smile with her act... Rahul hasn't meet the girl personally but he has seen her picture and heard a lot about her from Muskaan...
'I know its you Riddhima Gupta...' Muskaan said...
'I know u will know its me Muskaan Chadd... Oopps Muskaan Mallik...' Riddhima said coming in front of her...
Muskaan turn her face not looking at Riddhima, Riddhima smile seeing her action knowing she was not at all happy with her for missing her wedding, they day any friend would want her best friend to be by her side... Riddhima try to talk Muskaan several time but Muskaan had been avoiding her saying she wouldn't forgive until she personally come to meet her...
'Sorry na Muski, ab toh maaf karde apne best friend koh... Dekho isbaar main aayi hoon na as maine promise kiya, nibaya maine apni promise...' Riddhima said making a cute expression and holding her ears...
Muskaan just look at Riddhima and move from there showing fake anger, actually the moment she look towards her she got melt like always seeing her expression... Riddhima always manage to make Muskaan forgive her with her expression with no one can resist... Riddhima also left behind Muskaan knowing she couldn't stay angry for long with her...
'Ab kiya hoga...' Anjali asked...
'Don't worry Anjali, Ridz mana lenge...' Nikki said...
'Yeah let Ridz handle Muski, mean while why don't we enjoy some drinks and hit the dance floor...' Atul said...
Soon Armaan joins them and ask about Muskaan, Rahul show her with another girl who was wearing a crimson red dress which end up her knee... Her perfect figure was showing as it was click to her body like a second cloth... Her long straight hair loose on her back which reach up to her waist...
Which caught Armaan eyes were her gorgeous and sparkling green orbs which was naughtiness along with so much expressive... He couldn't get a full glimpse of her face but her eyes and lips make Armaan feel his heart miss a beat as if he had seen her somewhere before...
Others were getting bored standing there so one by one left to the dance floor to burn it... Atul asked Anjali while Abhi asked Nikki, Rahul move to Muskaan and Riddhima now who was hugging each other smiling to the fullest... Armaan was busy admiring the girl who was with Muskaan unknown who it was, his eyes were following her every where she goes... Soon Rahul and Muskaan was in the dance floor moving their body to the slow number which was playing by the DJ...
Don't know why but Armaan felt a connection towards the girl who didn't a glaze to him as she pass him to get her drink... Girls usually wait to get attention from him but this girl didn't give any heed to him as they stood next to each other... Knowing he has to take the first step, Armaan finish his drink and face her who was standing with her back resting on the bar counter while holding her glass as she sip slowly while looking around...
'Hey, May I have the pleasure dancing with the pretty girl...' Armaan asked forwarding his hand to her...
'Ummm..' she didn't know how to respond as she wasn't expecting anyone to ask her...
'Don't worry, I don't bite beautiful girls... Just a dance...' Armaan said flashing his dimple...
Seeing how polite Armaan was, she kept her drink and put her delicate hand in his strong one... Armaan lead her to the dance floor as they soon swing to the music which end in no time... Armaan was looking at her face while thinking where he has seen her before, mean while the girl were also thinking where she has seen him...
The girl was none other then Riddhima, who was unaware of Armaan being Muskaan brother in law... As Riddhima couldn't come for Muskaan wedding, they had never met before... Also Riddhima has only seen Rahul picture and being busy in her carrier, she never get to know more information about Mallik's...
Soon another song was playing and this time Armaan and Riddhima move to the beats being in lost each other eyes... So much was going through in their heart but they were unaware of this new feeling which was pulling them each other closed... Armaan never give any attention to a girl and Riddhima never be so comfortable with a unknown guy was dancing with him, that too on such a special day where she should be with her soul mate not a stranger... Both being single and not in any relation, didn't feel it was wrong but they felt it was the best moment on such day...
BAKHUDA TUM HI HO FROM KISMAT KONNECTION
Hooo...
Ho ho ho..
Hooo...
Tu hi ehsason mein,
Tu hi jazbaton mein,
Tu hi lamhaton mein,
Tu hi din raaton mein..
(Armaan and Riddhima were swinging to the beat matching their steps... Armaan one hand was around Riddhima waist pulling her close to him as he securely hold her one hand in his palm... Riddhima other hand was on his shoulder, both were lost in each other eyes while their body was press to each other frame...)
Bakhuda tumhi ho,
Har jagah tumhi ho,
Haan mein dekhua jahan jab,
Uss jagah tumhi ho,
Yeh jahan tumhi ho,
Wo jahan tumhi ho,
Iss zameen se falak ke,
Darmiyaann..tumhi ho,
Tum hi ho, beshumaar,
Tum hi ho..
Tum hi ho, mujh mein haan,
Tum hi ho..Tum hi ho..
Hooo...
(Armaan study Riddhima face expression closely, seeing her eyes calm he understood that she is not uncomfortable him holding her this close to him... He wonder why but struggle the idea thinking she is a modern girl and wouldn't be minding to dance with a guy in such occasion...)
Kaise bataye tumhe,
Aur kis tarah yeh,
Kitna tumhe hum chahte hai,
Saaya bhi tera dikhe,
To paas jaake,
Usmein simat hum jaate hai,
(Armaan turn her around and pull her back in his arms with his hands resting on Riddhima hips... He felt an unknown feeling evaporate his spine giving him a warm feeling when her scent inhale inside his system... Where else Riddhima felt shiver run down in her spine feeling Armaan hot breath on her neck, she was thinking why she was feeling like this being so close to Armaan as it never happen before with how many guys she has dance in her life till now...)
Raasta tum hi ho,
Rehnuman tum hi ho,
Jiski khwahish hai humko,
Wo panah tum hi ho,
(Armaan again turn her around, Riddhima hands move around his neck as their body move together to the beat... Riddhima look deep down in those gorgeous blue grayish eyes... For the first time Riddhima notice how attractive and expressive his eyes were... She closely look his face features, board forehead, perfect jawline and manly lips...)
Tum hi ho, beshumaar,
Tum hi ho..
Tum hi ho, mujh mein haan,
Tum hi ho..
(Armaan saw her not blinking her eyes for a minute while her eyes move on his face, smile make its way on his lips but he perfectly hide it not wanting her to know he has caught her checking his expression so closed... He knows every girl just need a chance to be in his arm but for the first time in his life, he didn't want to let go off her...)
Kaise bataye tumhe,
shab mein tumhare,
Khwaab haseen jo aate hai,
Kaise bataye tumhe,
Lamz wo saare,
Jism ko jo mehkate hai
(Armaan was surprise with this new emotions as it never happen before that he want a girl to be by his side... He has met so many girls in his life but never give special attention other then this girl in his arm at the moment... He smash mentally for thinking about a girl who he just met and not even know her name but every passing minute, his heartbeat was rising feeling how close they were)
Iftida tum hi ho
Intehaan tum hi to
Tum ho jeene ka maksad
Aur wajah tum hi ho..
(While Arman was fighting with his inner emotions, Riddhima wasn't behind too... She was thinking why she was feeling this unknowing connection towards him... About this stranger that she personally don't know, not know his name even... She has seen how girls were drooling over him and how those girls boils seeing him leading her to the dance floor... She wasn't proud to be in a guy arm like him but was happy that he choose her from so many girls... She felt her heartbeat raise thinking if he felt the same connection she was feeling for him... Was it the reason why he choose to dance with her tonight among all those girls who were dying to be in his arms...)
Bakhuda tumhi ho,
Har jagah tumhi ho,
Haan mein dekhua jahan jab,
Uss jagah tumhi ho,
Yeh jahan tumhi ho,
Wo jahan tumhi ho,
Iss zameen se falak ke,
Darmiyaann..tumhi ho,
Tum hi ho, beshumaar,
Tum hi ho..
Tum hi ho, mujh mein haan,
Tum hi ho..Tum hi ho..
Hooo...
Ho ho ho..
Hoo...
Forgetting about their surrounding, Armaan and Riddhima were lost in their own land moving to the music... They didn't realized when the song finished and they were brought back to the world hearing some hooting and clapping... They move apart, making space in between them as they avoid eye lock thinking what others must be thinking to see both lost in each other not aware their surrounding...
Their friends came surrounding them and took them away from the dance floor as many people were still dancing as the next song started to play... They had remove the mask as they were tired of wearing it, so Armaan and Riddhima also remove it as they sit around a table to give rest to their feet...
'Hero, mujhe nehi pata ta tum bhi itna accha dance karlete ho...' Muskaan said...
'Matlab kiya hai tumhari Muski...' Armaan asked...
'Ammy, iska matlab yeh hai tumne ek professional dancer ke saat itna accha dance kiya yeh kabhi kissi ne socha nehi hoga...' Rahul said...
Armaan was confused here else Riddhima smile hearing Rahul comment along with Nikki and Atul... Armaan look towards Riddhima and was blown out seeing her face without mask... She was a beauty, simply looking gorgeous with minimum make up and pretty smile on her lips...
'Don't tell me you don't know all this time u had been unknown that u was dancing with Riddhima Gupta who is one of the finest dancer in the City...' Muskaan said...
'Yeh tu kiya bol rahe ho Muski...' Armaan asked looking at Muskaan...
'Muski, kyun usko confused kar rahe ho... We haven't met officially, he asked for a dance and being the freak I agree for a dance... Mujhe nehi pata yeh tumhe jaante hai...' Riddhima said...
'Yeh loh, yeh dono toh bina jaane pehchaane dance kar raha ta ek dusre ke saat...' Nikki said...
'Koi baat nehi, abhi pehchaan kara dete hai... What's say Muski...' Atul said..
'Why not... Ridz, yeh Hero, I mean Armaan Mallik hai... Rahul ke chota bhai Aur Hero... She is my best friend Riddhima Gupta...' Muskaan said giving a side hug to Muskaan...
'Oh toh yeh hai jiske baat tum bina bore huve hamesha karte ho...' Armaan said...
'Yes Dude, she is the one...' Rahul said...
'Kahin meri burai toh nehi ki na Muski ne aap logo koh...' Riddhima said...
'Not a chance, main kyun teri burai karun...' Muskaan said...
'Well she is right, usne kabhi tumhari burai nehi kiya Ridzy...' Anjali said...
'Haan aur yeh tumhari har function dekhte hai aur humko bhi saat mein bita dete hai... Bas Armaan hai jo uski baaton mein nehi aate...' Abhi said...
'Woh apne profession mein itna busy ta main, I don't feel like to disturb him...' Muskaan said...
'Wow Muski, tu mere baare mein itna sochte ho... U r such a darling...' Armaan said pulling Muskaan cheeks...
'Okey okey enough hero, zyada khush mat ho tum... Ab sab kuch under control haina, ab tujhe bhi mere saat beit ke Ridz ke saare function dekhna hoga...' Muskaan said...
'I knew tu kabhi nehi badhal sakte...'Armaan said...
They sit talking and enjoying the food for another hour, as it was getting near to go back to the City everyone move to the dance floor to enjoy the last few minutes... Armaan left to see how many minutes they would take to reach back and inform their father about it... Riddhima just sit looking around enjoying others dancing...
By the time Armaan came, Riddhima was dancing with someone else... Armaan didn't feel happy about it and soon move to her excusing the guy who was a son of one of the Mallik clients... Riddhima was so glad to be away from the guy as they move towards their friends as they dance close to them...
Seeing Riddhima expression getting calm as they dance to the slow number, Armaan rise his eye brow asking what happen through his eyes... Riddhima smile with her beautiful smile making Armaan miss a heartbeat, it was one of the breath taking smile he has ever seen in his life...
'Seems like u didn't enjoy his company Riddhima...' Armaan asked seeing the sparkle in her eyes...
'Not at all, he was like one of those guys who get click to girls...' Riddhima said giggling...
'Ahaan, u recognized him very well then...' Armaan said...
'Was he really???' Riddhima asked not believing her diagnose was right about that guy...
'Yes, he believe that he can get any girl who drools over me... He is kinda jealous about me when I get more attention without doing anything...' Armaan said winking at her...
'Yeah, I saw how much attention u was getting but it seems u didn't give a damn to those girls...'Riddhima said...
'They just love my body Riddhima, not me for the one I m... Is body ka kiya hai, teen chaar mahine gym nehi gaye toh aise tohdina rahenge...' Armaan said...
'Good to know that u r not like those guy who would use girls just because they want ur attention for time pass...' Riddhima said...
'Do you really think so...' Armaan asked...
'Hmmm tumhare baaton se toh aisa lagta hai... Lets see aage meri yeh thought change hote hai ya nehi...' Riddhima said...
'Means we would be meeting a lot in future???' Armaan asked...
'Sadly, yes we would be as I m shifting here... Aur tumhe pata haina Muski mujhe chodenge nehi if I don't meet her ones ya twice a week...' Riddhima said...
'That's nice, I would like to be friend to a person who means a lot to my bhabhi...' Armaan said...
'Is it a propose for friendship or u r just generally saying this???' Riddhima asked naughtiness sparkling in her eyes...
'I never knew u was so intelligent Riddhima... So can we be friends???' Armaan asked...
'To know how much intelligent I m, I guess we should start from friendship...' Riddhima said...
'So means its a yes...' Armaan asked...
'U r intelligent too Mr. Mallik...' Riddhima said...
'I m born to be intelligent, Ms. Gupta...' Armaan said...
Riddhima raise her one eye brow giving a hard glare at him as if asking 'You r so full of ur self, arn't you' wala look... Armaan smile showing the deep cut of his dimples on his cheek making Riddhima blown out seeing the gorgeous smile along with the dimple... Next moment, they burst out laughing getting several people attention around them... Armaan said sorry to them and move out from the dance floor taking Riddhima with him... Soon they were sitting near the bar counter laughing and enjoy the rest of the night where people confess their love to their partners, they start a new relation which called friendship not being aware how long it would be like that...
FEW DAYS LATER
It has been five days after Armaan and Riddhima met first time in the cruise... Muskaan has invite Riddhima and Gupta's who was like a family to her for dinner so she can introduce them to her knew family... Mallik's were happy to know that their daughter in law's closest friend were back to the City, they had seen how sad she was to know her best friend couldn't come for the biggest day of her life...
Not only Muskaan was happy by Riddhima arrival but Armaan was also very excited to get a friend like Riddhima... True it haven't been much days they known each other but they found their lost friend in each other as they had become close friend in short time...
They couldn't meet in last five days but they talk through mobile or msg each other whole day... Knowing Riddhima was coming for dinner on Saturday night, Armaan was happy finally he would be getting to see her as he don't know why but he wanted to meet her after that night but couldn't ask her to meet him without any valuable reason...
So finally, it was the day first time Riddhima would be coming to Mallik Mansion with her parents... Muskaan was working from morning to make everything perfect for her family... Karan Mallik and Nandini Mallik were happy to see how energetic their daughter in law was today... While Karan left office with Rahul, Nandini help Muskaan in the kitchen to make dinner for their guests...
Soon it was 8 pm and everyone was waiting for the Gupta's to reach... Armaan just came home a while ago and was in his room to freshen up before joining others... Muskaan was in kitchen to see the last minute preparation while Karan and Nandini along with Rahul sit in the hall as Karan and Rahul were busy discussing something related to business...
Soon bell rang and Muskaan run towards the door to welcome her family making the Mallik smile to see her excitement... Rahul took the files and put it away knowing how Muskaan would get angry if she see's any office work being handle in their family time that too when guest are present...
After hugging and greeting to the Gupta's, Muskaan took them inside to meet her in laws... Karan and Nandini were smiling to see the smile on Muskaan face, they knows how much the Gupta's mean to her...
'Namaste...' Karan and Nandini greet them with smile on their face...
'Dad, Mom... Yeh hai Shashank Gupta aur uski wife Smriti Gupta...' Muskaan introduce them...
'Who don't know Mr. Gupta, welcome...' Karan said...
'Mr. Mallik, please u can call me Shashank...' Shashank said shaking hands...
'Phir toh aapko mujhe bhi Karan bolna padega...' Karan said...
'It would be my pleasure Karan...' Shashank said...
While the guys meet each other, Nandini and Smriti also met hugging each other... Karan and Nandini look at Riddhima who was wearing a baby pink salwar suit looking pretty then ever... Muskaan was standing next to her. hugging her letting the elders greet each other before she introduce Riddhima to them...
'So yeh hai tumhari best friend Muskaan beti...' Nandini asked as she like the girl...
'Haan mom, yeh hai Riddhima... My best friend forever...' Muskaan said hugging her and letting go so she could meet her in laws...
'Namaste aunty...' Riddhima said joining her hand and bending to seek their blessing...
'Are are beti, betiyon ke jhaga peiron mein nehi dil mein hota hai... Khush raho...' Nandini said stopping her and hugs her caring Riddhima hair...
'Mujhe nehi milonge Riddhima...' Karan asked with a sad face...
'Namaste Uncle...' Riddhima said moving towards him...
'Khush raho...' Karan said giving a side hug to her who gave him her best smile...
'Khade kyun ho aap log, beito na...' Nandini said...
'Haan haan beito, Shashank tumhare beti ke baare mein bohot suna hai Muskaan se... Maanna padega, bohot pyari beti hai...' Karan said sitting in front of the Gupt's while Riddhima sit in between him and Nandini...
'Sahi mein Karan, jitna photo mein lagti hai usse zyada khubsurat hai asalmein...' Nandini said caring her hair...
Shashank and Smirit smile hearing Mallik's praising their daughter, Muskaan also smile to see how her in laws welcome to Riddhima with open arms... She move to get drinks for them, Riddhima excuse saying she would go and help Muskaan while Karan and Shashank got busy talking about business while Smriti and Nandini got busy in their own talks...
'Waise aapka dusra beta kaha hai Karan...' Shashank asked when Karan introduce Rahul to them...
'Woh bas aata hi hoga, tohda der pehle kaam se aaya toh tohdi der hogaye...' Karan said...
'Suna hai woh apna khud ka business karte hai...' Shashank asked...
'Sahi suna aapne Shashank, woh hamesha se chahta ta khud ka music company khole... Rahul toh hamesha family business mein interest ta, issiliyeh maine Armaan koh force nehi kiya woh humhare saat business mein join kare..' Karan said...
'Yeh aapne bohot accha kiya, bacche jo karna chahte hai woh karne dena chahiyeh... Maine bhi kabhi Riddhima koh force nehi kiya, usko hamesha ke profession dancer banna ta... Kuch log koh yeh sahi nehi lagta hoga but main sochta hoon bacchon koh aisa kaam karne dena chahiyeh woh desire karte hai, even dancing a passion now...' Shashank said...
'Agree with you Shashank, ab toh bohot kuch hai jo yeh young generation kar sakte hai...' Karan said...
While the gents were busy in their own talk, Nandini and Smriti were talking about their life and kids... Nandini was thanking her for coming as Muskaan had been eagerly waiting to meet her second family after marriage... From Muskaan, they get to know the Gupta's live in aboard as their business in Singapour while Riddhima got busy in her carrier...
'So aap log kitni din ke liyeh aaye ho yaha...???' Nandini asked...
'Is baar toh jab tab Riddhima settle nehi hojate yaha, hum yaha rukhenge kuch din tak... Shayad ek month bhi lag sakti hai...' Smriti said...
'Matlab aap log Riddhima koh yaha akele chodke waapas jaenge...' Nandini asked...
'Ab toh ladkiya bhi independent hote hai Nandini... Hum apne bacchi pe itna barosa karte hai woh khud ka khayal rakhenge... Asaan nehi hoga ek ma ke liyeh lekin kabhi kabhi itni aazaadi dena chahiyeh bacchon koh woh apne life apni marzi se jiye jab tak shaadi nehi hojate...' Smriti said...
'Sahi kaha aapne Smriti, aur hum bhi toh hai... Kuch bhi ho toh hum sambhalenge, jaise Muskaan humhari beti hai Riddhima bhi ab apna lagti hai...' Nandini said...
Soon Muskaan and Riddhima came with the drinks, they waited for Armaan and when he didn't come in another ten minutes, Karan asked Muskaan to check... Nandini asked Muskaan to take Riddhima along with her to show around the house knowing they would want to spend sometimes with each other...
Happily Muskaan took Riddhima with her, showing around the house they reach to the first floor where Rahul Muskaan and Armaan room is along with guest's rooms... Above that they have a open terrace, Muskaan to her to the terrace first before coming down to show Riddhima her room...
After showing her room, they move out and was about to enter Armaan room after knocking one of the servant call Muskaan so she left asking Riddhima to call Armaan to come down... When Muskaan left, Riddhima again knock the door and wait for Armaan to open...
When he didn't open, Riddhima open the door slowly looking around... Room was decorated with light grey color with expensive furniture... A walk in closet and another door which might be leading to the washroom... Glass were on one side of the wall showing the back side of the house where a small garden viewing...
A small balcony attach to the room with bean bags lying there, everything was so peaceful around the room... Armaan was no where to seen, Riddhima admire the big poster of Armaan hang on the wall above his bed which was neatly made with dark pillows and cushion on light grey bed sheet and white comforter...
Not seeing Armaan she turn to leave but got startled seeing Armaan in front of her in a white shirt and grey jeans... His hair was wet and naughtiness in his eyes... Riddhima stood with her hand on her chest as suddenly she saw Armaan standing so close to her...
Armaan smile seeing how Riddhima got shocked seeing him so closed... He was in the closet when she enter and look around his room... He was checking her from head to toe as it was first time he saw her in salwar suit looking as beautiful as the first time... Don't know when his legs took him towards her, he was under the spell until he saw her turning around facing him making him smile with her shocked expression...
'Aise choron ke tarah mere room mein kiya karne aaye ho...' Armaan asked...
'Woh... tumhe bhulane aayi hoon, dinner tayyar hai...' Riddhima said...
'Sirf mujhe bhulane ya kuch shaitaani sujh rahi hai tumhare dhimag mein...' Armaan asked raising on eye brow...
'Aisa kuch nehi hai mere dhimag mein... Main bas Muski ke saat ghar dekh rahi ti... Woh aayi ti meri saat lekin ek servent ne bhulaya usko kaam ke liyeh... Mujhe koi shauk nehi hai tumhare room mein aane mein...' Riddhima said rolling her eyes...
'But u are most welcome to come in my room...' Armaan said winking at her...
Riddhima smile hearing him and make her way out from the room where Armaan follow her... Soon both were talking Armaan asking Riddhima how she like the Mallik Mansion who got really excited to tell him what she felt coming to the house... Armaan smile got wide hearing how dreamy Riddhima was telling how much she loves the place and dream of living in such a place...
They reach to the hall to see everyone standing up to go to dinning area, Armaan greet Shashank and Smriti who gave bless to him... Soon everyone was busy in their talk enjoying the delicious food made by Muskaan and Nandini... It seems like they had been before as how comfortable they were talking with each other...
Shashank asked about Armaan work and he was surprise to know 'DESIRE' Music production was Armaan company... Armaan is one of the best music composer and owns 'DESIRE' Music Company... Riddhima who already knows didn't say anything about her trying to find a job but Shashank tell why don't Armaan help her in finding the right job for her being a dancer...
'Dad, kyun usko pareshan kar rahe ho...' Riddhima said...
'Riddhima, u should have told me... I would love to help you and it would be my pleasure...'Armaan said...
'Common Armaan, I don't want u to hire me just because we know each other... I want a job for what I m capable and deserving...' Riddhima said...
'Haan toh tik haina, we wouldn't just hire like that... U will have to proceed all the rules...' Armaan said...
Riddhima look at her parents who approve her asking to give a try, they know it would be not easy to get a job in such big city unless there aren't people who knows u around... Riddhima who had been living in Malaysia with her parents had been teaching children's and elders dancing as well performing in some functions...
'Common Ridz, it would be a lifetime opportunity...' Muskaan said...
'Fine, but don't u dare bribe the management to choose me Armaan...' Riddhima warn Armaan...
'Abhi se mujhe hukum chala rahi hai yeh ladki, mere saat kaam karenge toh kuch din mein yeh hi boss banenge...' Armaan said to get a glare from Riddhima...
Everyone laugh hearing Armaan comment, Armaan wink at her who roll her eyes for not his so funny comment... After dinner they move to the hall and soon Muskaan gives the desert which was ice cream... Riddhima got crazy seeing her favorite ice cream, everyone enjoy seeing how Muskaan and Riddhima got busy talking about their old days laughing whole heart with giving a gaze to them... Rest of the evening, elders talk leaving the youngster alone... Rahul and Armaan joins the girls, Armaan was busy admiring the beauty in front of him while Rahul enjoy their none stop blander...
TWO MONTHS LATER
Riddhima was now working in same music production where Armaan is the owner, everyone was very happy to have Riddhima with them as many of them heard about her success... She was a profession dancer who learn several dance forms in one of the famous dance university in Malaysia... Before Riddhima left to Malaysia, she has been learning traditional dance forms of their own country...
So Riddhima knows any form of dances and she easily dance using those in any kind of song... She pour perfect emotions through dance, it doesn't matter if its fast or slow songs... She would just need her own time to think which form and step which would be perfect for the songs choose by the company...
Armaan being the composer and Riddhima being one of the top dancer in the company, they get many times to spend with each other... After work, they spend times in their free time but most would be related to their works if they are alone in any place, any time...
Now Riddhima was getting ready for her first project, from where Riddhima would be performing a show behalf of their company... Armaan was a big support to her and everyone was happy to see Riddhima getting so much support from everyone in their company as well...
Shashank and Smriti has left a month and two weeks ago when Riddhima has started working with Armaan... They were happy to know Riddhima wouldn't have to struggle to get a job... From the company Riddhima got a apartment so she shifted to that place which wasn't too far from Mallik Mansion...
However, Karan and Nandini offer Riddhima to come and stay with them but Riddhima deny saying she wants to live in her own place till she settle in her life as after marriage she would have to live with her husband family... Armaan also try to make Riddhima agree but Riddhima treat him she would leave the apartment they offer if anyone force her to shift to Mallik Mansion... Riddhima treat works as everyone knows it wouldn't be easy to find a apartment like that near by their place and at least they make her agree to come for breakfast and dinner as whole day Riddhima would be in work...
By now everyone knows that Riddhima decide her own steps for every single song so they give time for her to decide how she would perform and let her rehearsal as much as she wants to make it perfect... She always manage to surprise everyone with her mind blowing and smooth movements... She never perform in front of anyone unless she is satisfied with her own performance and once she is sure of herself, she perform in front of all which make them speechless with her movements and the way she express every single word so purely...
If anyone who is welcome in her rehersal was Armaan, who always manage to sneak in to her practice room... Most of the time, Riddhima wouldn't be aware of his present as she would be so much in to the song that she never realized about her surrounding... They several time fought about it but Armaan always manage to watch her performing without disturbing her unless she finished her practice for the day...
So like always, today even after finishing his work Armaan sneak in to the spare room where Riddhima do her practice... From last few days Armaan was having a different feeling towards Riddhima whenever he sees Riddhima dancing... He has started to recognized Riddhima perfect figure which smoothly moves on to the music tune...
Armaan has realized that he has some strong feeling towards Riddhima from the day he first saw her in cruise... He loves to be always around her, he feels restless if he didn't see her the moment he enter the office and he loves to spend more time with her as if it wasn't enough that whole day both are present in same place...
Where else, Riddhima was unaware of the tsunami rising in Armaan heart and mind... She was too busy in her practice that she didn't get time to think about anything else but she miss the time she spend with Armaan to her surprise she has started to wait to see Armaan at the end of the day before they leave to Mallik Mansion for dinner...
First few days Riddhima get startled seeing Armaan sudden present after her practice but by now she was used to see Armaan the moment she finished her practice for the day... She has been always recognizing that Armaan being so lost in her, she only don't understand he is lost in her performance or her...
As Riddhima was not only practicing for one song but three to five songs from which the company would decide is best, today Riddhima was practicing on a slow romantic and sensual number... She was standing in the middle of the room where all four walls were cover with mirrors... Music was playing from the small music player kept in the room, a spotlight following Riddhima where ever she moves in the room...
The moment Armaan enter the room, he felt his breath got stuck seeing Riddhima sensual move, her body moment was so smooth and grace that anyone guy would go flat over her... Riddhima was so lost in the song, she didn't realized Armaan present...
Armaan eyes move her figure, which was showing her perfect curves... Riddhima was wearing body fit top with a fitting legging which was like a second skin to her body... Her hair was tie in to a messy ponytail with some hairs falling over her forehead and around her face...
Sweat beans were all over her face and arms as her stop was sleeveless, no tiredness where showing in her face but it was showing glow like every other days... Seeing Riddhima moves, Armaan felt his heart miss a beat... It was so graceful that anyone can stood watching his entry life without getting bore or tired...
Before ending the song, Riddhima was turning around taking rounds around the room... Armaan move inside further in lost her dance and as well as in her... Unaware of Armaan present, Riddhima was just about to end the song suddenly she bump to him making she lose her balance...
Where else Armaan was so lost in her and the song, he didn't realized when his legs make him move further inside the room... His trace was break when suddenly Riddhima came towards him and bumps to him... Armaan hold Riddhima waist pulling her close to him before she fall and hit the floor...
Armaan look at Riddhima face, her eyes were closed shut tightly with the fear of hitting the hard floor... Her breath was heavy making her chest raise and sinking with her lips parted trying to control her fast breath as well as heart beat... It was not the first time they got so close from last two months...
In different place, in different situation both always end up in such position... First they never feel awkward but after sometimes when they started new feelings towards each other, for sometimes they feel awkwardness but either of them manage to make they didn't take such matters too seriously not knowing what was in the other one mind and heart...
Riddhima open her eyes feeling herself hang in the middle of the air not hitting the floor... She felt shiver run down in her spine feeling Armaan hot breath on her face... Riddhima could recognized Armaan touch in last few months being together... She was lost in his eyes the moment she open her eyes, Armaan was already drown in her beauty...
Giving a smile, Riddhima try to stand stright but still Armaan was still holding her close to him... Riddhima who try to move out from his hold stop feeling a pull towards him... She was again lost in him as he softly move his hand on her face moving a string away from her face behind her ear...
Riddhima felt goosebumps in her skin, their body was pressing to each other... Armaan eyes were moving on Riddhima face features as he admire how beautiful she was looking but soon his trace was broke hearing Riddhima mobile ring... Armaan let go off her, who move to get her mobile from her purse which was laying next to the music player...
Armaan ruffle his hair and smash his back head for losing control over his feelings... Small smile play on his lips realizing how Riddhima was also in his arms without protecting and struggling to get away from him... He always see some unknown pool of emotion in Riddhima eyes but never was able to understand what that means...
Riddhima control her fasted breath and heartbeat before answering the call... It was as usual from Muskaan asking when she would be reaching as everyone was waiting for her to have dinner... Sometimes if Riddhima get too tired, she skip dinner and just straightly go to home to have a good night sleep giving rest to her muscles but she being a food freakier, that too home made food can't deny once Muskaan give her the menu list which she prepare for dinner...
In between the day, Riddhima has started to take classes to teach dance for kids and teenagers... As the classes were arrange from Armaan company, Riddhima didn't have to go anywhere but can take the classes being in same place... They were having a hard time to arrange the schedule for Riddhima as she has to practice for her own performance but Riddhima manage to teach to those who wants to learn dancing from her...
Riddhima always manage to surprise everyone with her energy and well manner behavior towards every single person around her... She never rise her voice or lose patience while teaching dance... She always make everyone smile with her talks and actions, never let anyone feel left out being around her...
'Armaan, main change karke aati hoon...' Riddhima said moving towards her cabin where it has a washroom and a closet with her cloths...
Not having anything else to say, Armaan just nodded and move out locking the room and moving to the counter waiting for Riddhima in the front desk where Maria, front office staff waiting till the whole office get empty so she can leave for the day... It was almost 8 in the night, Armaan several times ask her to leave because no one knows how long Riddhima would take to finished her practise but Maria always wait till Riddhima finished as she is one of the eldest staff in the company...
'Maria, how many times I have tell you to leave earlier...' Armaan said giving her the key of the room where Riddhima practice...
'Armaan, I don't feel like to leave unless everyone else leave... Also there wouldn't be anyone waiting for me in the house...' Maria said giving a small smile...
Maria was a woman on her least 40's, whose husband has died 10 years ago... She rise her son alone, who was now well settle with his wife and living a happy life... Maria didn't ever say a bad word to her son knowing he would need his space with his wife unless she is happy as every day her son call her asking about her health and send money every month...
Her son was not a bad guy but care for his mother is the reason that he always check on her every single day being away from her... Also once a month, he come to meet her being in different city and due to the job he can't afford to come every week... Armaan was very much aware why Maria wants to work, she feels like home working with them and which make anyone happy, Armaan don't want to snatch the happiness from anyone life...
Maria treat Armaan just like her son, also she was very happy to have Riddhima in their company as she treats her like a mother just like Armaan do... Maria had been seeing the change behavior of Armaan, the never ending sparkle in his eyes whenever Riddhima comes in front of him...
From the very first day, Maria had been working with Armaan so she knows him more then anyone else know him in the office... Armaan always keep distance from his staff but the day Riddhima enter, she can see how strong bonding Armaan and Riddhima share...
'So all set to leave for the day Armaan...' Maria asked...
'Yes darling, so u can also leave without thinking someone is here late night working... Sweetheart u need proper rest...' Armaan said...
'Armaan, the moment I enter the house... There wouldn't be anything to do other then resting... I don't have to travel too far all thanks to you dear...' Maria said...
'Pleasure is all mine pretty lady but u better take good care of yourself okey...' Armaan said...
'When I have a loving son like you, I will definitely take a good care of my self for my son...' Maria said...
'So be like a good mother, now get going as Riddhima would come in few minutes and we will leave too...' Armaan said...
'I will leave with you guys...' Maria said...
'Not done sweetheart, Riddhima wouldn't be taking much time... Nothing will happen in this few minutes so get going or else I would treat u like a boss and u will have to follow my orders...'Armaan said...
'You wouldn't listen na...' Maria said collecting her purse...
'Not a chance when it comes to u darling...' Armaan said winking at her...
'Fine, I m leaving... See u tomorrow...' Maria said patting Armaan cheek..
'Will be waiting pretty woman...' Armaan said kissing her temple making Maria smile...
Riddhima witness everything the moment she came out from her cabin to leave for the day... She always feel so happy to see how Armaan treat with Maria... Armaan respective every elder in the company make Riddhima respect him more every passing day...
'Chale Armaan...' Riddhima asked joining him...
'Finally tum aagyi, kitni time lagate ho...' Armaan said...
'Really, I didn't think u had to wait so long...' Riddhima said...
'And why u think so madam...' Armaan asked...
'Because u was busy flirting with Maira Aunty...' Riddhima said...
'Ahaan, are u jealous...' Armaan asked as they left letting the guard lock the office...
'Not a chance, u both make a cute couple...' Riddhima said teasing him...
'Wonder how my parents gonna react if I say anything such as marrying a woman who is 20 years older then me...' Armaan siad understanding Riddhima teasing him...
'Zyada kuch nehi hoga, ek tappad zarur padenge...' Riddhima said giggling...
'Woh bhi khushi khushi le lunga...' Armaan said winking at her...
Riddhima shake her head seeing Armaan craziness, they soon was driving to Mallik Mansion as Armaan asked her about her day while he tell her about his... Soon they joins the Mallik's and after dinner as usual Rahul and Muskaan left to drop Riddhima so Muskaan would spend sometimes with her as well as with Rahul... Sometimes Armaan joins them but most of the time Armaan let them go alone knowing Rahul and Muskaan would need time with each other alone as Rahul most time will be busy in office work and Muskaan in house work...
Muskaan being a beautician manage to handle house work as well her work without any difficult... Nandini never force Muskaan to take responsible in the house as Nandini is house wife and would love to do things around the house for her family but Muskaan never give a chance to complain about her as she took the responsible in her hand after coming to Mallik Mansion due to the place they had given her in their house as well as in their heart...
Just like Muskaan, they welcome Riddhima to the house anytime she feels to be with them... Just like Muskaan, Riddhima become Karan princess in few months where else Armaan and Rahul were always mamma's boy... They never need a special occasion to call Riddhima to come over, as she always come whenever she get time... Specially on Sunday, she spend whole day with the Mallik's or her friends along with Armaan and his friends...
Hello Friends and Readers...
So here goes the first part of this TS...
Will try to post next part soon...
Hope u all would enjoy...
Do press Like and Leave ur comments...
Take care...
Love u all...
With Love,
Rihoohaws &
Sohah - SoHoo -
Edited by soHoo-kajenian - 9 years ago
