AR OS and drabble gallery: New SS-THE CURSE : PART 2 UPDATED-PMs LATER - Page 54

Wow That was such an amazing par

Oh my god!!!! Its so lengthyyy i mean me thak gayi padte padte!

so finally a all truth is out
vaise Jo hua I guess acha hua
he need this blow
armaan I hate him Jo ridhz ke saath kar rha tha ab ananya or billi ke saath kar rha h or ridhz vohi ki vohi
idiot sorry take Nah bola
he is gone case kuch accept Nah kiya ja Sakta
but yaar y so short update I want to read more

This part arghhh have lot of things happening...!!!!

Awesome updates :)

PART 7

It would be an understatement to say his guilt multiplied on knowing Riddhima had sorted everything already. It was she who made Sadhna realize of her fault and let him be in his life irrespective of the fact that she herself wanted him know the truth, but indeed it wasn't at this cost!
He couldn't think of any way to apologize, to face her. But try however he wasn't able to forgive himself so expecting her to forgive him was out of question. So after hours and hours of thinking he finally came to a conclusion. Amidst the dark night he walked towards her room and stealthily opened the door. She looked angelic with a calm face, her face glowing under moonlight as she slept carefree like a baby. He settled next to her and gingerly pushed a strand away from her face when he came to face with a faint bruise on her cheek which brought all his guilt back.

He kept admiring her quietly for a while unknown to the fact that his single touch had successfully disturbed her sleep but she stayed mum as she had noticed him through the slit of her eyes. His eyes were bloodshot red, he was totally ashamed of himself and was cursing himself every other minute looking at her innocence, the girl whose life was ruined all thanks to him. Tears of pain and anger dripped out of his eyes disappearing in the cold dark night.
"I won't ask you for forgiveness Riddhima, kyunki main khud apne aapko maaf nahi kar paaya hu ab tak toh tumse toh maafi maangne ki himmat bhi nahi kar sakta main. Tumse bohot kuch kehna hai Riddhima, bohot sari baatein adhoori reh gayi hai humare beech. Tumse kabhi keh toh nahi paaya par ye rishta humesha se mere liye bhi utna hi maayne rakhta tha jitna tumhare liye; par kabhi ise nibha hi nahi paya. Kaash tumhari keemat pehle jaan leta main, kaash tumhe itni takleefein nahi pohchayi hoti toh aaj..."

Janewafaa hoke bekaraar
Janewafaa hoke bekaraar
Barson kiya maine intezaar
Par kabhi tune nahi
Ye sab kaha jo ab kaha
Dil beasi mein chupke se rota hai
Kya karoon haye kuch kuch hota hai...

"I will always wish the best for you Riddhima, take care. Humesha khush rehna! Dubara kabhi tumhe shikayat ka mauka nahi dunga, apni shakal kabhi nahi dikhaunga tumhe!"
He took a turn to leave but was surprised when he sensed a strong grip against his wrist. On reflex he turned and found her sitting up straight looking up at him with all hope in her eyes;
"Armaan aap jaa rahe hai... hume chod ke? Mujhe chodke? Aap aisa kaise kar sakte hai?"
She had indeed heard every word that he uttered but did not react. But the minute he spoke of never facing her ever again she did get his point and had to speak up, it was now or never! He composed himself seeing her awake and tried to get his hand out of her hold but she looked adamant;
"Riddhima main... I thought so much and I think, this is best for----"

"Aur uncle aunty ka kya? Vo aapko bohot miss karenge!"

"Don't worry, main constantly unke touch mein rahunga. Aur tani se bhi milta rahunga."

"Matlab sirf mujhse dur jaa rahe hai aap."

He bowed his head;
"Tumhare saath rehna deserve nahi karta main."
Though she stayed silent her grip never loosened when he looked up at her continuing in a firm voice;
"Riddhima I won't divorce you, kyunki vo tumhari insult hogi. Main dur rehke bhi tumhari saari jimmedariyan uthaunga, tumhare sare kharach main uthaunga, sab farz nibhaunga. Main tumhari har jaroorat poori karunga Riddhima, dur raha bhi tab bhi pati ke jo farz hote hai vo sab nibhaunga. Aur haan..."
He stood silent for a moment as if it hurt to continue, but after a long pause she saw that with great efforts he anyways did;
"tum jab chaho is rishte ko tod sakti ho if you wish. Main tumhe poori aazadi deta hu. Tumhe ab mujhse jabardasti is bematlab ke rishte mein bandhe rehne ki koi jaroo----"

She cut his words with what he could see was pure rage, though she still somehow managed to control her tone not letting her anger out;
"Agar mujhe yahi chahiye hota toh kab ka chod kar chali gayi hoti aapko!"
He kept staring at her blankly as she did have a point. But soon her eyes sobered as she continued rather pleaded;
"Main nahi chahti ki ye rishta toote. Main aapko chodna nahi chahti Armaan. Kya hum poorani baatein peeche nahi chod sakte?"

"Riddhima I have been so unfair to you. Tum kyu rehna chahti ho mere saath?"

"Main bhi naaraj thi aapse Armaan, galti toh ki hai aapne. Bohot kuch aisa kaha aur kiya hai jo main shayad asaani se bhul nahi sakti, par main jaanti hu ki aapne vo sab haalaton ke chalte kiya. Aapne aaj tak vohi kiya hai jo aapko sahi laga, par aaj main chahti hu ki aap meri baat ka maan rakh le. Is rishte mein mujhe bhi toh haq hai faisle karne ka, aur main chahti hu ki aap mere paas rahe Armaan, I want to give this marriage a chance!
Aap nahi jaante mujhe kabse is din ka intezaar tha ki aap poora sach jaane, aur hum firse aoni zindagi naye tareeke se shuru kar sake. Aur aaj itne din baad jab ye waqt aaya hai toh aap... aisa mat keejiye Armaan. Please ruk jaiye, mujhse ye mauka fir se mat cheeniye."
Armaan had no words left, but he definitely understood what she meant. He knew he did not deserve her, but if this was her decision, her wish then that is what he would do. He had left without any explanation but something in his eyes told her he did wouldn't hurt her this time.
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The next morning everyone was surprised as he settled with everyone enjoying the breakfast SHE made and if that was not enough, he was sitting right next to her without any complaints and that was enough to let her know her words were taken to heart and complied. Though they did not exchange any words, but everyone at the table knew that the fight was resolved and they were extremely happy with just so much of information. It was her day off so he left with Tani bidding a quick good bye to everyone. Riddhima was happy that finally things were back on track. Though they had not had much interaction since past night, but he was trying and that was enough for her. He was slowly accepting her in his life, she did not wish anything more.

The day had passed away quickly and after that he returned he was too tired and soon having dinner they had all retired to their rooms. Yes they were still in separate rooms coz it was a bit difficult to change everything all of a sudden. And also it did not click to them as it had just been a day. Though Ananya had noticed and wanted to talk to him, but then thought to let them sort things all by themselves. Now that things were all okay she was sure everything between them too would be fine soon.
But the morning brought in a new excitement and after having a refreshing shower he headed for her room. He would make sure to oblige and carry out every task as her husband that he had planned before marriage. Reaching her doorstep hesitating for a minute he knocked on the door lightly and within a minute heard her reply;
"Haan aa jao, I am just---ughh---- ye baal bhi na..."
She groaned for God knows what reason, but getting her green signal he turned the knob and entered. The sight in front of him froze him and however he tried he just couldn't turn. There she stood, just out of the shower wrapped in a towel neatly with wet hair, water dripping all over her shoulder making her look a goddess of beauty. He couldn't help checking her out top to bottom but by the time he reached up to her face, she looked up and her eyes opened up wide as she gasped in horror. Realizing the situation he instantly turned smacking himself mentally;
"I... I am sorry vo actually... Main bas... I knocked but you... Tumhi ne kaha ki..."

"Aa... aap? Kya... main...I thought it's Tani, use kuch baat karni thi mujhse so----"
She chucked with her explanations and keeping her grip tight over her towel and instantly ran back into the washroom to get dressed. Composing herself she walked out of the washroom after a good fifteen minutes guessing he must have left, but to her surprise he still awaited her. She frowned a bit but soon a smile tugged her lips, he was here for her was a feeling she couldn't get over. She cleared her throat to grab his attention and he immediately turned around. He was once again bowled over but her beauty as she looked beautiful in her rosy pink dress, her hair still a bit wet, and cheeks pinkish which he guessed were due to the shower she just had. Undoubtedly he was mesmerized as he noticed her closely after many many days but averted his gaze to avoid any further embarrassing situation;
"I am sorry, I should have knocked... I mean I did but---- main, mujhe aise achanak nahi aana chahiye tha tumhare room mein. I am really sorry, but I did not mean to..."

"Umm... Yeah I guess it's okay. Actually maine hi haan kiya tha toh... Anyways aap... yaha kaise? I mean itni subah subah!"

"Haan vo main poochne aaya tha ki tumhari duty kitne baje ki hai?"

"Jee?"
She looked up at him surprised as he had never bothered to cross check about her schedule.

"Nahi main soch raha tha ki, main... Main drop kar du?!"

She found her tongue tied at his question. She was happy, but somehow shocked as well. Somehow gaining her senses she replied;
"Sade das baje ka reporting time hai aaj mera. Par Armaan it'... it's alright I will manage. Main chal----"

"I know you can, par I will like to drop you. Tum ready ho jao toh neeche aa jana, naashta karke saath mein hi niklenge!"
He declared and left giving her a small smile which left her dazed. A smile involuntarily plastered on her lips seeing him smile, his initiation to set things right warmed her heart. And at the breakfast table they could see the old Armaan back, he was back to his bickering ways with Tani and had so much to share with Ananya. Everything seemed as if falling in place when the conversation around caught his attention quietening him instantly;
"Ye leejiye aunty, ye juice pee leejiye maine specially aapke liye banvaya hai. Thoda kadva hai, par sehat ke liye bohot acha hai."

"Thank you beta, par tum mujhe aunty kyu bulane lagi ho? Maine tumse kaha tha na ki mujhe Mom bolna. Jab se theek hui hu, main notice kar rahi hu ki tum mujhe firse aunty bulane lagi ho! Kyu?"

Riddhima's eyes drifted towards Armaan for a minute but soon she looked away as his smile disappeared.
"Nahi aisa kuch nahi hai vo bas---- aap jyaada sochiye mat aur ye juice pee leejiye fatafat. Main nikalti hu varna der ho jayegi."
She grabbed her handbag all set to leave and was instantly followed by Armaan and Tani. But as soon that Tani knew that it was Armaan's idea of dropping Riddhima, she thought of leaving them alone and insisted that she would manage with another car, though he knew she hated travelling alone but he knew her reasons and she looked pretty much adamant to go with them.
Though left all alone in the car, neither of them spoke a word till they reached the hospital. She uttered a quick bye and passing a small smile she got out of the car, but soon that she had taken a few steps she heard him call out. She stopped awaiting his words but when he did not say anything further she turned to have a look but startled finding him just a step away;
"Riddhima, vo I wanted to tell you ki tum... it was one of my many stupidities ki maine tumhe Mom se dur rehne ke liye kaha tha. I am sorry for everything aur tum please jaise pehle thi unke saath vaise hi raho. Tum please unhe Mom hi bulao, just like you used to. You don't have to... you don't... umm... you know."
She kept mum for a minute and then suddenly gave a slight nod with a huge smile. She turned to leave when once again he called her;
"Sorry baar baar tumhe tok raha hu, I just wanted to say ki tumhari duty ke baad main pick karne aa jaunga, tumhe akele aane ki jaroorat nahi!"
She was happy undoubtedly very happy by his offer but then snapped back to reality and shook her head;
"Nahi actually I am going to be late. Kam se kam aath baj hi jaayenge mujhe nikalne mein; aur aap toh usually saath baje tak ghar aa hi jaate hai toh---"

"Doesn't matter."
Her words halted as he cut her and she stilled as he took a step closer and spoke up soft but firm;
"Tumhari duty jab bhi khatam ho mujhe ek message kar dena, main aa jaunga."

Just then entered Nikhil!! Armaan knew Nikhil was just a good friend and probably a nice guy but it was a little difficult for his his heart to understand. The way he hugged her as he entered just so as to greet did not go well with hubby dearest. Riddhima had observed him throwing glances all the time that Nikhil's hand rested over her shoulder and he almost turned red when he heard Nikhil address her sweetheart as he praising her for some case which Armaan was least bothered about for now. But all this turned out tooo good when out of this cute jealousy, Armaan pulled her closer and kissed her forehead purposely in front of Nikhil as he was about to leave. Little did he know what his small gesture out of jealousy mean to her!

She nodded once again and took a few steps away as he bid but he once again stopped her. This time she turned with a frown and replied a little impatiently;
"Ab kya hua Armaan?"

But her frown disappeared in a snap as he flashed a million dollar dimpled smile and uttered in cutest of tone he could manage;
"Have a nice day, take care... bye!!"
With that he rushed towards the car and taking a reverse zoomed out quickly not wanting to interrupt her anymore. She on the other hand stood there smiling to herself at his cute antics.
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Thereafter his Mallik pick and drop service continued. He made it a point that she never came and left without him. That mini ride all the way to the hospital or way back home, was the time when they caught up on their little happenings in life. Slowly they were becoming the good old friends that they used to be. Sometimes Tani too accompanied them on insistence and the three would have the time of their life. It had been two weeks that things were back to square one, every time that the three would go out for coffee Tani had always noticed them steal glances at each other. They would talk, they would laugh, they would plan for things, but were still at a one arm distance!
Today for a change Armaan was going to be extremely late and had sent a car for the ladies to return home. But Tani had been noticing that after every 5 minutes Riddhima would either look up at her watch or at the door. It was no rocket science to guess what rather who she awaited. As soon as Ananya who sat by their side decided to handle some chores in the kitchen Tani nudged Riddhima breaking her revive;
"Kaafi der ho gayi nahi? Ammy ko ab tak aa jana chahiye tha na!"

"Haan main bhi vohi----"
Oops... She bit her tongue and hid behind the magazine cursing her blabber mouth;
"Nahi unhone kaha toh tha aaj der ho jayegi. Aa jayenge."

"Acha, toh matlab tujhe koi intezar nahi hai kisi ka? Bas aise hi ghadi dekhe jaa rahi hai kabse!"

She mentally smacked herself but notheless glared at her;
"Main koi... Koi ghadi vadi nahi dekh rahi. Tu na jyaada bak bak mat kar varna abhi Mom se kehkar tujhe syrup de dungi. Vaise bhi kal se tujhe sardi hai!"

"Hey hey, that's not fair. Matlab direct dawai ki dhamki dogi ab?"
She complained with a cute pout making Riddhima chuckle at her face.

"Well that's my profession you see, can't help it! Vaise bhi tu apne project pe dhyaan de, jyaada idhar udhar ki baton pe dhyaan mat diya kar. Main dekhti hu agar Mom ko help ki jarurat ho toh."
Riddhima made her way to the kitchen snapping at her, but how could our sweet little devil Tani stay mum;
"Acha bachu, tujhe toh abhi dikhati hu!"
She narrowed her eyes at Riddhima and smirked at her plan;
"Arey Ammy tu aa gaya, kabse wait kar rahe the hum tera!"

Even before her words came to an end Riddhima had turned on her heels and her eyes scanned the entire room. But her smile vanished not finding him anywhere when she heard a voice from behind;
"Tum toh kitchen mein jaa rahi thi na Riddhima? Kitchen us taraf nahi hai!"

"Haan par Armaan kaha----"
She frowned still finding him, but stopped midway as she realized it was just a prank. She turned to find Tani smiling a 32 teeth smile, with two horns that were slowly making way out of her head. Riddhima's jaw dropped to the floor and soon Tani ran for her life.
"Par tune hi toh kaha tha you aren't waiting for anyone... ahhh...bachao..."

"Tu bas ruk ja Tani ki bacchi, tujhe toh main aaj chodungi nahi!"
The chase continued with Tani giggling hard at her face, while Riddhima had turned all red; more due to the blush covering her cheeks and a little due to her embarrassment of being caught! They had reached the lawn and Riddhima was just about to catch her but she sneaked out and Riddhima bumped hard into Armaan who had just arrived. He groaned irritated at the sudden attack but anyways his hands landed on her waist to break their fall, and as his eyes met hers his frown disappeared. She looked ethereal with her hair all sprawled over her face while she panted due to all the running. His hand unknowingly moved up and pushed her strands to have a clear view of her face. His hands itched to caress her flushed cheeks, those rosy lips but he fisted his hand having a grip on himself. They stood still, gazing at each other as if unable to move a single limb, but soon Tani cleared her throat and whispered in her ears;
"Leejiye aapka intezaar poora hua. Ab toh khush, see I landed you directly in his arms!"
Tani self patted winking at Riddhima, but as she saw Ridhima's flaring nose she knew it was time to make another run. Riddhima straightened up and was about to follow Tani but was harshly brought back. Her eyes opened wide as she once again bumped into him this time harder. Their eyes drifted down to her wedding chain that had somehow managed to tangle with his button. Her eyes shut tight, could this get any more embarrassing she thought and instantly got to her work. But the chain looked too adamant; it just wouldn't listen to her. Armaan who was busy admiring the change of expressions on her face while she had a mini war with the chain; finally thought of stepping in! He couldn't help smile as she pouted as if the chain would fall for her cuteness and comply. She froze as he held her wrist instantly bringing her actions to a halt. She couldn't dare look up but heard him clearly;
"Ruko you'll hurt yourself, let me take care of it!"
She forgot everything around as he started detangling the chain, while his hot breath hit her face. It was a moment later she realized that she had held her breath as he finally succeeded and took a step back.

"Tum theek toh ho, aise kyu bhaag rahi thi?"

"Vo Tani... use toh main aaj chodungi nahi. Kabse mujhse chidha----"
She looked back at him and swore to seal her mouth today itself.

"Kya... Kya kiya usne?"

"Umm... nahi, ku--- kuch nahi. Aap chaliye na, thak gaye honge. Chaliye andar chalte hai."
Armaan shrugged his shoulders confused by her sudden mood change as she tucked her hair behind her earlobe and walked in quickly.
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Riddhima was a bit feverish and so was home for the day. Armaan had just returned when Tani informed him about her and instantly he was up on his toes to check on her. But when e reached her room he found her wincing in pain, as in attempt of shutting the wardrobe she got a small cut on her fingers. Armaan frowned hard as she just stood examining her finger instead of dressing it up.
"Riddhimaaa! Dikhao... Ye kaise lag gayi? Aur ab dekh kya rahi ho, ise kuch lagaya kyu nahi tumne?"

"Armaan... aap kab aaye?"
He looked up at her a little annoyed as he was busy enquiring about her wound and she was interested to know of when he came back.

"Umm... haan vo koi baat nahi, choti si chot hai na. Theek ho jayegi."

"Haan par apne aap toh nahi ho jayegi na. Yaha aao..."
He settled her and sat down on his knees in front; grabbing the first aid kit and quickly wrapped a band aid around her fingers.

"Ek toh abhi bhi Tani bata rahi thi ki tumhe bukhar tha, aur ye dekho tum yaha chot lagvake baithi ho."

"Armaan bukhar nahi tha, bas... I was feeling weak... feverish."

He rolled his eyes at her and took care of her wound examining it neatly unaware that she was busy admiring him all the while. How she had wished all these days that one day he would come up to her with all his love and care that he hid in his heart, and right now he sat in front of her pampering her for the tiny wound which would disappear in a matter of two days, but this memory was going to stay with her forever. Armaan finished checking onto her wound and looked up all set to scold her for her carelessness but all his words dissolved as she was busy staring at him with so much love in her eyes that he just couldn't move his gaze. Unknowingly he started caressing her hand that was still in his hold giving a push to both their heart beats.

Aur aahista kijiye baatein, dhadkanein koyi sun raha hoga
Labj girane na paaye honto se, waqt ke haat inko chun lenge
Kaan rakhate hai yeh daro deewaar, raaj ki saari baat sun lenge
Aur aahista kijiye baatein

"Armaan..."
She tried to tell him that she was all okay but he was already unknown to anything around him, he was lost; lost deep in her eyes.
"Shh..."
He placed a finger over her lips not wanting any words to spoil the moment. She couldn't help the quiver as he moved closer and his hand came up to gently stroke her already flushed cheek.

Aise bolo ke dil ka afsaana, dil sune aur nigaah dohraaye - (2)
Apane chaaron taraf ki yeh duniya
Saans ka shor bhi na sun paaye, na sun paaye
Aur aahista kijiye baatein, dhadkanein koyi sun raha hoga...

Her eyes dropped shut feeling his first ever touch of love. She gripped his blazer as he delicately kissed her eyelids. Kissing her nose tip he cupped her face when she opened her eyes. They could both almost hear their heart thudding against their chest. As he kept admiring her face with no exchange of words she couldn't hold his intense gaze anymore and walked away to calm her racing heart. Instead her heart skipped a few beats as he grabbed her wrist stopping her in her tracks and in a swift pull she was turned around banging hard into him. A low gasp escaped her mouth as his hands rested against her waist. As she looked up into his eyes they conveyed so much that she turned incapable to move. It was the very first time he held her close with all his love, authority and she wished the moment could still forever.

Aaj itane kareeb aa jaao, duriyon ka kahin nishaan na rahein - (2)
Aise ek dusare mein gum ho jaayein
Faasala koyi darmiya na reh jaaye, na reh jaye

He bent in nuzzling her long pointed nose making her shiver. Her fingers once again curled around his blazer's lapel as his warm lips touched her cheek. He moved to plant a kiss on the other making sure his hot breath kissed her lips. He smiled as her lips parted in anticipation while he raised her chin up. He pulled her even closer if it was possible, and let his knuckles appreciate her cheeks and the soft plump lips.

Aur aahista kijiye baatein, dhadkanein koyi sun raha hoga
Labj girane na paaye honto se, waqt ke haat inako chun lenge
Kaan rakhate hai yeh daro deewaar, raaj ki saari baat sun lenge
Aur aahista kijiye baatein
Mm mm mm mm mm... o o o... aa aa aa...

He was just about to capture her lips when there was a loud callout from Ananya as the dinner was ready. Riddhima's eyes snapped open embarrassed by the turn of events but he on the other hand looked as if harshly snapped out of a dream. He looked down at her horrified and dashed away creating good enough distance between. He ran a hand in his hair as if trying to hold himself and then she heard him utter with eyes still casted down;
"I... I am sorry, I shouldn't have... main bas... Sorry."
Even before she could react he strode out of the room looking utterly guilty for everything that had just transpired.
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Riddhima was surprised as he ran from one corner to another to get his things while Noora tried to make him grab his coffee cup; so she thought of having a look. He had woken up too late today and hence he was on his toes so that he could quickly get ready and rush to office. Amidst all the hustle he turned to find Riddhima standing at the door with her coffee in her hand busy watching at him as if he was some art piece.
"Riddhima? Tum yaha kya kar rahi ho?"

"Nahi vo main aise hi dekhne aa gayi thi. Noora kabse coffee leke khadi hai; aapne naashta nahi kiya toh----"
He was a little hurt as she spoke still by the door, but he was at fault afterall so he himself walked towards her and held her hand bringing her in;
"Please pehle andar aa jao but Riddhima mere paas na bilkul time nahi hai coffee ke liye. And I am sorry main aaj tumhe drop nahi kar paunga, I need to leave early today. Us mein kuch bhi theek se ho nahi raha."

"Aap please thode shaant ho jaiye aur sabse pehle toh ye coffee pee lijiye."

"Par Ridd---"

"Armaan please, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Aapne kuch khaya nahi hai vaise bhi toh atleast ye coffee pee lijiye, aur maine aapke liye lunch ke saath saath sandwich ka tiffin bhi pack kar diya hai toh jaate waqt gaadi mein kha leejiye."
He was about to retort when she cut his words strictly;
"Dekhiye aapko meri baat maanni padegi. Aur meri nahi toh kam se kam Dr. Riddhima ki baat maanni hi padegi, aise health ke laparvahi mujhe bilkul pasand nahi... So here!"
She handed him the coffee mug and he looked at her helplessly as if trapped. The coffee was steaming hot and he had no time to wait for it to cool down. He looked down at her and both the coffee mugs and grabbed the one that was already half finished and finished it in one gulp leaving her surprised;
"Armaan ye meri-----"
Her words were of no use as the mug was already empty by now; "Sorry I can not wait for it to cool down, tum ye garam garam coffee pee lena ok?"
She stood gaping at him while he shoved the cup back into her hands;
"And see ab pi li maine coffee happy now? But ab please aur kuch mat dena mujhe I am really really late, uspe ye annoying tie bhi aaj...ughh... pata nahi kyun theek se band nahi rahi mujhe!"

She chuckled as he wrestled with the tie but soon thought of helping the poor guy as he was indeed in a hurry;
"Rukiye main help kar deti hu."

He looked up at her happily surprised;
"Tumhe tie bandni aati hai?"
She shrugged her shoulders as he made it sound like she uttered something impossible. He smiled relieved that he need not worry now, but as she pulled the tie out of his neck he froze feeling her hand brush past his neck. She undid it as he had messed it up in his hurry, and then stepped ahead placing it around his neck to do it for him. She started making his tie but all he could see was their proximity which totally disturbed him and she frowned as soon he held her wrist to stop her and moved a step back;
"Umm... nahi Riddhima let it be. It's okay...I mean...umm... Aaj tie ke bina hi I will manage, vaise bhi... Der ho rahi hai so... byee!"
He left her behind to drown in pool of thoughts as he had once again pushed her away. A minute ago he looked all okay, but suddenly as if a thundering bolt hit him, he disconcerted.
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It had been a busy week for Armaan, leaving Riddhima and Tani to have all the time to gossip and have all girls fun time. Simultaneously Riddhima was also helping Tani with her project and so she had been sleeping in Riddhima's room for a few days. Armaan on the other hand had arrived home late and walked out of the room fresh from shower when the song playing in her room caught his attention. He slowly peeked to have a look and found Riddhima watching a romantic number completely lost in it, while Tani sat by her side working on her laptop.
He had clearly seen the dreamy smile on her lips and so wanted to rush in and hug her but held himself in place just enjoying her expressions. Tani who too had noticed her smiling just couldn't let the opportunity slip and instantly nudged her;
"Kya baat hai, itni smile kis khushi mein?"

"Uff... tu bhi na Tani. I was just thinking you know... they look so cute together na."
She replied pointing towards the couple on screen who were dancing to the romantic song drowned in each other's eyes.

"Hmm... Jodi toh vakai achi hai inki."

"I know right! They look so much in love aur pata hai that's only because, ye log real life mein bhi date kar rahe hai ek dusre ko, how lucky na! Kitne lucky hote hai vo log jinhe apna pyaar milta hai. Jab sab kuch bhulakar vo ek dusre ki bahon mein bina kisi fikar ke sara waqt yun hi bita sake."

Tani chuckled at her as she uttered lost in her dream world but her words shook him hard. He could clearly see through her words.
"Tu aisa kyun bol rahi hai. Tere story ka hero toh hai na Ammy. Jaakar use bata ye sab, vo do minute bhi waste nahi karega teri wishes poori karne mein!"
She teased her unknown to reality making Riddhima shift uncomfortably in her seat. To her luck Tani's phone rang and she went away to talk when she looked back at the screen and spoke in a daze;
"Ab tujhe kya samjhau Tani, ki Armaan toh har waqt saath hi hai par paas nahi hai. Vo sari jimmedariyan toh nibha rahe hai par main jaanti hu ki it's all out of his guilt. Pata nahi agar kisi din vo samajh paayenge ki main toh bas unka pyaar chahti hu, unka pachtava nahi. Mere saath hokar bhi vo dur hai mujhse, pata nahi kab samajh paayenge vo ki mujhe ye duriyaan ab nahi chahiye. Main toh kabse intezaar kar rahi hu ki-----"
All of a sudden she stopped as she sensed someone by the door and instantly turned but Armaan was quick enough to hide. But all her words were clearly heard and registered by him. Indeed he was guilty of whatever had happened in past, but her words made him realize that running away from her was no solution. How could he forget that she had some dreams of her own too, her hopes from their relation! What about them? She must have been so disturbed by the distances he had created but he was amazed how she had still never complained. He cursed himself for n^th time and decided he would now set all things right.
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Next morning Riddhima noticed that he wasn't at the breakfast table as he had already left for some important work. She was upset as she loved whenever he accompanied her, but nonetheless she got going. Her duty ended early today and she reached home by 4 in the evening and to her surprise he was already home. As she entered she saw him busy on a call busy discussing something, but the minute he saw her he gave a bright smile. That was something new, his eyes held a spark she couldn't decipher. However coming out of her thoughts she returned a small smile and headed upstairs to freshen up when he stopped her.
"Tum aaj jaldi aa gayi?"

"Haan duties jaldi khatam ho gayi toh----"

"That's just great, acha hua; vaise bhi I was just about to call you!"

"Kyun kya hua?"

He signaled her to wait a moment and rushed towards the couch to grab the neatly placed bag. His smile never leaving him as he ran back to her and offered the bag;
"Ye kya hai?"

"Ek chota sa gift hai meri taraf se. Main ek party rakhi hai aaj, I mean just kuch friends ko bulaya hai to catch up. I will really be glad agar tum aaj ye peheno party mein."

"Par iski kya jaroorat thi... I mean..."

"Jaroorat nahi thi shayad par... I wanted to!"
He spoke up firmly letting her know it was his wish even though not her need.

She smiled at his words and his first ever gift;
"Thanks Armaan."

"You don't need to just... I hope you can wear it for tonight."
He requested with his heart at his throat.

"Sure Armaan, main abhi fresh hokar change kar leti hu aur fir aakar Noora ki bhi help karni hai sab preparations mein."

"Nahi vo sab main handle kar lunga, tum sirf change kar lo!"
She couldn't help smile and walked away to change simply nodding at him.
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Hey

amazing update.
Hope their relations tke a stp forward

i am glad armaan ko thori akal aa rhi haiii