Part 2 A
TWO WEEKS LATER
Days past really fast for Armaan and Riddhima, they had been friends for whole two weeks... They knew about each other family while Riddhima has met with Rahul several times in the 2 weeks... Armaan used to meet Riddhima near the bus stop where Riddhima last stop is and they used to walk together still Riddhima apartment or treat each other in near by cafe' and restaurant...
Sometimes, Armaan used to visit Riddhima apartment when Kriti inform she would be late... Riddhima didn't mind as she could get some company if Armaan stay for dinner... Riddhima sometimes would take dinner for Kriti so she wouldn't miss it if she thinks to work late...
IN MALLIK APARTMENT
Armaan came from gym and move to the kitchen to get some cold water as he was thirsty... He got water bottle from the fridge and started to drink from the bottle itself without caring to pour in to the glass...
'You know what Armaan, glass are made to be used for drinking water and juice...' Armaan stop hearing a man voice and look at the entrance of the kitchen to see his father in three piece suits...
Without saying a word, Armaan took the glass and pour water in it... Armaan was about to drink when he was interrupt by his father again... Armaan grip got tied hearing his father next words as he press his lips together and bang the glass without letting it break in to pieces...
'Can't you close the door of fridge even after taking whatever u want...' his father said...
Armaan wasn't in a mood to have another argument knowing his father has every little problem whatever he do... So keep the glass, he move to the fridge and close it... After finishing drinking water, he kept the glass and was about to move out from the kitchen again he was stopped by his father words...
'Now who will put the bottle back inside the fridge, if you are forgetting let me remind you there arn't any servant here to do ur works... So u better learn to do ur work by urself and not to leave it incomplete... If you don't take responsible of these small things, how u will take big responsible in ur life...' His father said...
Armaan close his eyes tight not waiting to argue back... So not letting him say anything else, he put the water bottle inside the fridge and kept the glass in the shelf where he took it from... Ignore his father, Armaan move to the hall as his father also move behind him...
'Armaan, I m talking to you... Don't you dare ignore me like that when I m talking with you...' his father said...
'What should I say dad, jab se aaya hoon aapko sirf mera galati nazar aa raha hai...' Armaan said facing his father...
'Galati karte ho toh galati hi nazar aayenge na... Aate hi bina mujhe aur tumhare mom se mile tum GOA chala gaya maze karne apne doston ke saat... Yeh kahan ka zinmedaari hai, aise paise uda rahe ho jaise aasmaan se tapakte hai baarish ke tarah...
Bohot mehnat se khama ya hai maine yeh paisa... You should know the value of single penny... Lekin nehi, mere saat business mein kaam karna pasand bhi nehi karte tum... Main yeh sab tumhare liyeh toh kar raha hoon lekin tum ho ki dusron ke liyeh kaam kar rahe ho...' his father said...
'Karan???' They were interrupt by Armaan mother who came out from her room...
'Please Nandini, tumhe apne bete koh bachane ki zarurat nehi hai...' Karan said...
'Mom koh mujhe bachane ki zarurat nehi hai Dad... Main acche tarahse jaanta hoon mujhe kiya karna hai aur kaise karna hai... I m an adult now, I have complete my studies aur yeh mera faisla hai main kya kaam karunga aur kiske saat kaam karunga...
Aap mere liyeh, mere future ke liyeh yeh paisa kama rahe ho na... Lekin aap yeh kyun expect karte ho, jaisa aap chaahte ho waise main apna zindagi jiyun... kiya mujhe itna bhi hak nehi hai maine apne life, apna kaam apne tarahse jiyun...' Armaan said not able to hold his anger when his father blame his mother for coming to speak for him...
'Armaan, yeh kaise baat kar rahe ho apne Dad se...' Nandini scold Armaan...
'Mom, I didn't want to talk him like that but behtar yehi hoga woh bhi mujhe yeh mat samjhaen mujhe kya karna hai aur mujhe kaise jeena hai apne life...' Armaan said...
'Dekha Nandini, kitna battameez hogaye hai yeh ladka... Apne baap ke saamne baat karne ke tameez tak nehi hai...' Karan said...
'Tameez ke baat aap na karo toh accha hoga... Aur kis baap ke baat kar rahe ho aap, jiske paas apne family ke liyeh ek minute bhi nehi hota... Aap business mein itna busy hogaya, aapko yaad bhi hai kab hum sab saat mein milke khana khaya ya waqt bitaya...
Aapko waqt milte hai toh sirf mere galatiya nikalne ka, na ki haske doh teen lafz bolne ke liyeh... Hamesha main yeh karte hai woh karte hai... Kiya aapne kabhi bhi pyar se yeh poocha ek baar, main kaisa hoon, kiya karna chaahta hoon zindagi mein... Kabhi mera acche marks ke liyeh compliments di aapne, achivements ke liyeh congratulations kiya... Nehi, toh kis baap ke baat kar rahe ho aap...' Armaan said...
'Armaan...' Nandini try to stop him but today, Armaan has lost his control over his anger...
'Main itni din chup hoon toh sirf Mom ke wajahse... Main aaj waapas aaya hoon toh sirf mom ke liyeh aaya hoon... Mujhe aapke paison ki zarurat nehi hai kyunki main bhi khud kamata hoon...' saying this Armaan went to his room and bang it loudly with anger...
Karan and Nandini look at Armaan figure which vanished behind the door... Nandini was having a soft and sad expression while Karan face was red due to anger... Karan never like Armaan to work for someone else or let his ego when it comes to business thinking someone else could take over his position in the business world...
'Dekha tumne Nandini, kitna battameez hogaya hai yeh ladka...
Yeh sab sirf tumhare pyar ke wajahse huva hai... Hamesha mere saamne usko bachate raha na, ab dekho woh apne pita se kaise baat karte hai...' Karan said in anger and left from there without giving a chance for Nandini to say a single word...
When the two guy left to their respective rooms leaving a helpless Nandini who can't take any side as one was her husband and other one is her only child who loves her unlimited but hate as much as he loves Nandini for not giving the love and care a child need in his life...
Nandini sit on the couch hiding her face not knowing what to do that father and son would stop arguing like this and live like a family with smile on their face... Nandini knows Karan is being too much rude and Armaan is no longer a child to do whatever his father asked... Praying to god to send some peace in their life, Nandini look at the doors which was closed...
SOME WHERE ELSE IN THE SAME CITY
Riddhima step inside the shop to see not a single customer as it was about time to close the shop... Several dresses were hang on the hangers to show off to the customer, some where neatly kept in the shelf's in order... As Riddhima enter, the small bell above the door announce that someone arrived in the shop...
Lady in a simple saree came out from a door which was attach inside the shop... Seeing who it was, she smile and move to greet Riddhima as she kept tifin she carried with her... When the lady realized Riddhima has come to give her dinner all the way to the shop she frown as she had warn her not to come...
Riddhima make a cute face seeing the lady's expression and pout a little to make her frown turn to a beautiful smile... As the lady smile, Riddhima gave a quick kiss on her cheeks as she tie her hair in to a lose bun holding it with a clip...
'Kyun aaye ho, maine kaha ta na aaj rest karo...' Lady said caring her cheek...
'Bua, main kaise rest karun... Aap yaha der tak kaam kare aur main ghar pe akele araam se sojaun, aisa ho sakte hai kya... Bhul gaye, Saturday night's are our night to work together... Mujhe kaha waqt milte hai roz roz aapko help karne mein...' Riddhima said as she move inside letting lady closed the shop for the night and joining her...
Riddhima was checking the unfinished work her aunt Kriti has been working when she came back inside to see what she was doing... Seeing Riddhima taking the dress she has started to design, Kriti sigh knowing she wouldn't listen to her...
'Riddhima, baccha tumhe sar dard haina... Tumhe rest karna chahiyeh, main aaj jaldi ghar jaane wali ti kyunki tumhe sar dard ho rahi ti...' Kriti said...
'I m feeling much better bua... Aap toh jaante haina, mujhe aapko help karne mein accha lagta hai... Waise bhi itna kaam aap akele kaise karenge...' Riddhima asked...
'Jaise hamesha karte aayi hoon... Aisa nehi na yaha log nehi hote mujhe help karne ke liyeh...
Baccha, tum bhi kaam pe jaate ho aur phir mujhe yaha help karte ho... Aise tabiyyat aur zyada kharab hojaenge...' Kriti said caring Riddhima head...
'Bua, aap hi meri mom ho... Papa ne toh dusre shaadi karke apne zindagi mein bohot khush hai... Jo aap hai woh responsible niba rahe ho jo Papa koh nibana chahiyeh...' Riddhima said...
'Baccha, tum jaante ho na... Tumhare mom ke jaane ke baad tumhare papa kitni akele hogaya ta... Issiliyeh humhe uske shaadi dubara karwana pada... Woh metally bhi tik nehi ta issiliyeh maine tumhe apne paas rakha aur jitna ho raha hai mujhse, utna sab kuch diya tumhe...' Kriti said...
'I love you Bua, aap nehi hoti toh pata nehi meri kya hogi...' Riddhima said...
'haan lekin phir bhi meri baat sunte kaha ho tum... maine tumhe utaya nehi kyunki tum so rahi ti sar dard ke wajahse lekin tumne yaha aagayi uttehi, yeh acchi baat nehi hai... Tum doctor koh kyun nehi dikhate Riddhima, aise sar dard hona woh bhi roz roz, acchi baat nehi haina baccha...' Kriti said as she got busy with her work but her eyes was on Riddhima...
'Itna chinta kyun kar rahe ho Bua. aap jaante hona yeh sar dard mujhe kyun ho rahi hai...
Kitni baar doc koh dikhaya, kya kaha woh... Sirf sinus ke wajahse ho rahi hai, tik hojaenge... Aur maine araam ki na, toh pehle se behtar lag rahi hai...' Riddhima said...
'Tumse toh main kabhi jeet nehi sakti Riddhima... Lekin phir bhi mujhe lagta hai tumhe phirse kissi aur doc koh dikhana chahiyeh...' Kriti said...
'hmm dekhte hai acche doc hai ya bhi nehi...' Riddhima said as she turn her attention to the dress she was designing...
THREE DAYS LATER
Armaan was sitting texting Riddhima as he didn't have much work for the day... Armaan has just complete a project but like always, they didn't get as his father company won with a few points ahead... Armaan knows Mr. Malothra knew he did the best but no one knows what was really happening that every time Mallik company win the projects...
A pair of eyes was watching Armaan smiling holding the mobile while he holds a file acting as if he was checking it... A guy who was in blue shirt and black trousers came blocking the person whose eyes were fixed on Armaan every single move...
Guy who stood, look where the other guy was looking and look back to the guy who was sitting... Shaking his head, the guy sit in front of him knowing what the other guy must be thinking...
'Aise Armaan koh dekhne se kya hoga...' Guy in blue shirt said...
'Woh mera position hai, us Armaan ne mujhse cheena hai...' Guy in Green shirt said...
'If u really deserve that post, u wouldn't be sitting here Rohit...' Guy in blue shirt said...
'Wrong, Samrat... Maine itni din yaha kaam kya hai lekin Armaan ne aakar woh post cheen gaya... Aur ab main usse woh post cheenunga...' Rohit said...
'Kaise...' Samrat asked...
Rohit gave an evil smile and stood up looking at Armaan who was smiling about something... Rohit eyes was fixed on Armaan as he took a file from his table and moving towards their boss cabin... Before knocking, Rohit look at Samrat giving him a evil smile and knock to hear answer from their boss giving permission to enter...
Samrat went back to his table thinking what was now Rohit going to do to make the boss kick Armaan out from the company... Everyone knows that Armaan is Karan Mallik son but their boss Mr. Malothra trust him blindly that he gave MD post to him knowing he is the best for the job and to their company...
Rohit enter their boss cabin to see him sitting behind the table with his reading glass on... Seeing who it was, Mr. Malothra took off his glass and rest his back asking Rohit to move inside...
'Sir, we again lost the project for Mallik Company...' Rohit said with a sad expression...
'Its okey Rohit, haar jeet toh business mein hota rehta hai...' Mr. Malothra said giving him a smile...
'Sir, aap samajh kyun nehi rahe... Yeh pehli baar nehi hai humhare company Mallik Company ke wajahse ek aur porject nehi jeeta... Sirf Mallik Company ke kaaran humhare Company second position pe hai...' Rohit said...
'Tum kehna kya chaahte ho Rohit...' Mr. Malothra asked...
'Koi toh aisa hai jo humhare company ke information Mallik Company se share karte hai... Issiliyeh toh itne kam points se hum haar gaye...' Rohit said...
'Kahin tumhara ungli Armaan ke taraf toh nehi haina Rohit...' Mr. Malothra asked...
'Sir, Maine aapse pehle bhi kaha hai... Jabse Armaan aaye hai, tabse ek bhi project humhare haat mein nehi aaye... Mujhe toh pura yakeen hai Armaan hi hai jo apne Dad koh help kar rahe hai...' Rohit said...
'Rohit, main Armaan koh bohot acche se jaanta hoon... Armaan aisa kuch bhi nehi karenge, mujhe Armaan pe pura barosa hai... Aur evidence ke bina Armaan pe itna bada ilzam nehi laga sakte...' Mr. Malothra said...
'Tik hai Sir, aapko mere baat pe barosa nehi hai toh main aapko evidence dunga...' Rohit said...
'Fine Rohit, I don't know what problem u have with Armaan... Mere aur mere employees ke beech daraar create karne ke koshish mat karo, mujhe aise log apne company mein nehi chahiyeh... Aur tumhare liyeh accha hoga, tum apne kaam pe concentrate karo, na ki aur logo ke kaam pe... U may leave now and aaj ke baad bina evidence ke mere paas mat aana...' Mr. Malothra said...
Rohit anger raise seeing how much Mr. Malothra trust Armaan that he wasn't ready to believe what he was saying... It was not the first time that Mr. Malothra has said this to him but Rohit never leave a chance to speak and trying to prove Armaan wrong in front of Mr. Malothra...
Knowing it was no used of staying there, Rohit left the cabin to be meet with Samrat... Seeing Rohit expression, Samrat understood that again Rohit was turn down by Mr. Malothra, who must have not believe a single word which Rohit has said against Armaan...
'Ab kya karenge...' Samrat asked...
'Evidence chahiyeh boss koh, ab main dunga evidence uske baad boss khud Armaan koh is company se nikal denge...' Rohit said...
'Aur tum evidence laenge kaha se...' Samrat asked...
'Woh toh waqt aane pe pata chalega...' Rohit said smirking as he move towards his table...
As it was the end of the day, Rohit met with Armaan who has just came out from his cabin ending the work for the day... Armaan knows how much Rohit dislike him but he never say anything to him but they always taunt each other whenever they cross each other path in the office...
As Armaan was in hurry, he didn't let Rohit say anything or say anything to him... Ignoring Rohit look, Armaan left the office not being aware of what Rohit was planning to get his post in the company by kicking him out from the company...
Armaan was waiting for Rahul to give him a lift as his bike was in garage for service... As soon as Rahul come, Armaan left with him hoping to meet Riddhima before she get home... It was like daily rountine now that they always meet somewhere near Riddhima apartment, sometimes Armaan give lift to Riddhima but today as he don't have his bike, he asked Rahul to give him a lift as he don't want to take an auto or cab...
'Ab toh dost koh bhi bhul gaye na saale...' Rahul said as soon as Armaan hop behind his bike...
'Not at all Daddu, tujhe pata haina kitna kaam hota hai... Aur tu bhi toh kaam mein itna busy hai waqt kaha milte...' Armaan said...
'Mera chodo buddy, tere baat ho raha hai yaha...
Kabhi bhi baahar jaana hai toh mujhe bolde, main waqt nikal dunga... Lekin ab toh tujhe itna bhi nehi ho raha Riddhima se milne ke baad... Ab toh bata diya na apne dil ke baat usko...' Rahul said...
'Abhi kaha Daddu, mujhe toh yeh bhi nehi pata woh mujhe like karte hai ya bhi nehi...' Armaan said...
'Abey saale, poochenge nehi toh kaise pata chalega... Ladkiya saamne se aakhe kabhi nehi bolenge, hum ladkon koh poochna padega...' Rahul said...
'I think abhi sahi waqt nehi hai...' Armaan said...
Armaan and Rahul were busy in their own conversation suddenly Armaan saw Riddhima coming down from the bus... Armaan patted Rahul shoulder asking him to slow down as he hop down from the bike...
'Mujhe nehi pata ta tu itna bekaraar hai usse milne ke liyeh... Mujhe bike toh rokhne dete...' Rahul said teasing him...
'Chal bhaag yaha se, main tujhe baad mein call karta hoon...' Armaan said...
'Haan haan jaa raha hoon, mujhe pata hai tujhe mere yaad tab aata hai jab lift chahiyeh hota hai...' Rahul said...
'Nautanki saala, anyways thanks...' Armaan said...
'U r most welcome, ab aisa waisa mat karna Riddhima ke saat... Khud koh control karna...' Rahul said...
'What do you mean by that...' Armaan asked with his one eyebrow up...
'Dekh toh sahi, kitna hot lag rahi hai...' Rahul said looking at Armaan behind as she was moving the other direction...
Armaan look behind thinking what must Riddhima was wearing today that Rahul find her hot... Armaan saw Riddhima back towards them as she move ahead not aware of Armaan being there... She was wearing a body fit red office shirt and slim feet jeans...
'Riddhima...' Rahul call her seeing Armaan was shamelessly checking her standing in the crowd of god knows how many people around them...
Riddhima turn around hearing her name being called in the crowd, somehow she has recognized that voice as it was not the first time that she has heard it... As soon as she turn around, her eyes met Armaan blue ones which was fixed on her... Riddhima felt an unknown sensation going through her spine seeing Armaan gaze but she ignore as she smile giving them her best smile...
Riddhima saw Rahul sitting on his bike while Armaan stood looking at her... Ignoring Armaan strong gaze moving on her body, Riddhima move towards them in between several people who was making their way to go their destination without giving attention to others...
Rahul look at Armaan and seeing him lost, Rahul fake cough to bring Armaan back to the real world... Armaan move his gaze away from Riddhima seeing Riddhima making her way towards them... Armaan gave Rahul a deadly glare which Rahul return back with a wink, trying to hide his smile seeing Armaan expression...
Armaan make a straight face as Riddhima reach them and she politely greet Rahul with a hello and just look at him nodded her head as if asking he was fine or not... Armaan nod his head with a smile telling her he was great, Armaan put his hand inside his trousers pocket...
'Kaise ho Riddhima...' Rahul asked...
'Good, tum yaha...' Riddhima asked...
'Haan woh Armaan needs a lift so came to drop him...' Rahul said smirking...
'Kyun, tumhara bike kaha hai...' Riddhima asked Armaan...
'Service ke liyeh garage pe hai...' Armaan said...
'So I guess my work is done from here... Enjoy u too, I will see u guys around...' Rahul said winking at Armaan as he start his bike...
Riddhima didn't miss the wink Rahul gave to Armaan and Armaan returning it with a glare... She just smile and nod her head to Rahul words as Rahul left leaving them alone... Armaan look at Riddhima who was thinking if she should ask Armaan or not what Rahul really meant by that 'Enjoy'..
'Chale...' Armaan ask breaking Riddhima trace...
'haan, woh Rahul kya keh raha ta...' Riddhima ask after debating between her heart and mind...
'Kiya kaha ta, kuch bhi toh nehi...' Armaan said moving towards the park as Riddhima told him today, Kriti was in home...
'Armaan, I saw him giving u that wink and smirk on his face means he was thinking something about us...' Riddhima said...
'Yehi toh kaha enjoy, and we really do enjoy each other company right...' Armaan said as they enter the park...
'Aur kiya kaha ta...' Riddhima asked...
'Aur kya, bas wohi toh kaha...' Armaan said stopping and now facing Riddhima...
'Are you sure ya tum dar rahe ho batane se...' Riddhima asked with a naughty smile adoring on her lips...
Armaan look at Riddhima face feature, admiring how beautiful she was looking... It's true, red color suits a lot to her but don't know why today she was looking so fresh at this hour of the day... Armaan knows it was hectic day for her unlike him who has spend most of his time texting her...
Seeing Riddhima naughty smile, Armaan knew she said that purposely knowing he would now fight her back about it to prove that he is not scared of anyone or saying anything but this time, before he reply back he understood what Riddhima was trying to do...
Riddhima was waiting for Armaan to answer but soon their eyes met and they forget where they were standing... Armaan and Riddhima was lost in each other as they felt unknown connection between them...
'Indeed very beautiful..' Armaan said...
'Kya...' Riddhima asked hearing Armaan word...
Riddhima trace break with Armaan sudden voice and Armaan trace broke with Riddhima question... Armaan try to remember what he just said as Riddhima gave him a question look, when he look here and either when he got what he speak without his control...
'Woh Rahul ne kaha, tum bohot acche lag rahi ho aaj...' Armaan said...
'Oh accha, chale...' Riddhima said feeling that Armaan was hiding something but she didn't force knowing one day Armaan would say when its the right time...
Armaan move ahead, kicking himself mentally for not controlling his tongue... He roll his tongue inside his mouth controlling his smile... Where as Riddhima also control her smile seeing Armaan expression which didn't go unnoticed... In few months, she has understand when Armaan speak the truth and try to hide things... She didn't force him as she don't want to make the situation awkward as it become when they were lost in each other a while ago... So leaving it for the day, Riddhima also move behind him as they make their way to their favorite spot in the park...
NEXT DAY
As it was weekend, Armaan and Riddhima decide to meet in the park as they wouldn't be able to meet their way back from work... Riddhima was already waiting for Armaan as he arrived in the park holding two coke can with his camera... Riddhima was sitting in their regular spot near the big oak tree in the park watching kids running and playing...
Armaan stood for a while seeing Riddhima lost in the kids, she was looking as beautiful as ever in purple body-fit top and slim-fit jeans... Her shade was on her head as her silky hair was left open... She hasn't wear much make up as usual only eyeliner and lip gloss on her perfect shaped lips...
As usual Armaan was lost in her as soon as his eyes laid on her, feeling someone gaze Riddhima turn her head towards the entrance of the park to see Armaan standing lost in her... Riddhima felt her cheeks burn, she try to hide it while give him her best smile and waving to him asking to join her...
Armaan move towards Riddhima, smiling seeing her cheeks change its color, he love every time Riddhima blush when he stare at her... Sometimes Armaan has this feeling that Riddhima has some soft corner for him, more then just a friend but he has the fear of losing her as a friend if she don't take him more then a friend...
Riddhma look ahead seeing Armaan coming towards her, she knows her cheeks keep changing it color seeing Armaan staring like that.. She mentally kick herself as she press her lips controlling her smile... Soon Armaan sit next to her forwarding one coke can to her as he kept his camera on the ground next to him...
Riddhima took the can without saying or asking why he was late knowing very well that Armaan wouldn't tell the truth but would make up some funny story... Riddhima know him that much that he loves to make her irritate and fun around her...
Neither Armaan say anything as they enjoy their coke watching the kids playing around the park... Riddhima was lost in her thought when she was brought back with the sudden flash... She look at Armaan who was holding his camera...
'Armaan...' Riddhima call his name as she try to snatch his camera...
'What??? Can't I take a picture of my friend...' Armaan asked as he check the picture...
'When did I say that... Anyways meri kyun keech rahe ho, keechna hai toh bacchon ke keecho na...' Riddhima said looking again back to the kids...
'Tujhe bacche bohot pasand hai???' Armaan asked as he took some picture of the kids...
'Bohot zyada, kitne cute hote hai na bacche...' Riddhima said admiring a kid who must be around three years in the swing with her mother pushing it...
'Bohot...' Armaan said looking at Riddhima...
Riddhima look at Armaan hearing his lost voice and seeing Armaan looking at her again with those dreamy eyes, Riddhima was lost in his gorgeous orbs... Armaan also was lost in Riddhima orbs but soon Riddhima move her gaze breaking their eye lock...
'Yeh dekho...' Armaan said showing the pictures of kids which he has just capture...
'Awww they are so cute... Waise I must agree, u r very good in clicking photos... ' Riddhima said admiring the picture...
'Woh toh main hoon...' Armaan said taking the camera from Riddhima and flipping the picture checking it...
Riddhima smile hearing Armaan, she knows Armaan wouldn't let a chance praising himself if she praise him and his work... Riddhima keep looking at Armaan expression while he was busy checking the pictures not aware of Riddhima gaze fixed on her...
'Ek baat poochun Armaan...' Riddhima asked still not moving her gaze away from Armaan face...
'hmm...' Armaan said as he was too busy with his camera and the pictures...
'Tumhare kitne girl friends reh chuka hai...' Riddhima asked...
Hearing Riddhima sudden question, Armaan look at her as his hand stop pressing the button of the camera... When Armaan gave that surprise look, Riddhima thought he didn't like her asking as it was very personal question...
'Tum batana nehi chaahte toh rehne de...' Riddhima said moving her gaze away from Armaan...
'Achanak kyun poocha...' Armaan asked rather then answering her question...
'Bas aise hi poocha, I know personal hai but I m ur friend na... Itna toh jaan sakte ho na main tumhare kitne girl friends reh chuka hai...' Riddhima said...
'Of course u can ask Riddhima but pehle toh poocha nehi... Mujhe laga tum bohot pehle yeh sawal karenge but tumne kabhi poocha nehi toh when u suddenly asked today, mujhe tohda shocked laga...' Armaan said...
'Ab shocked se baahar aayenge toh bataenge ya nehi...' Riddhima asked looking at him...
'Umm , yaad toh nhi hai but 5 ya 10 ke beech zarur hogi...' Armaan said...
This time it was Riddhima turns to be shocked hearing Armaan answer, Riddhima look at him with her eyes wide open and mouth slightly open... Not because Armaan had five to ten girls friends but he don't remember how many girl friend he had so far...
Armaan laugh seeing Riddhima expression and Riddhima pout seeing Armaan laughing at her... Armaan was laughing holding his stomach but seeing Riddhima cute expression, he control his laugh and sit proper trying to make his breath normal...
Riddhima wait for Armaan to clear her confusion letting him catch his breath and control his laugh... Armaan control himself and look at Riddhima who was now looking ahead as if she was angry with him for making fun of her... Armaan knows Riddhima was showing fake anger...
'Seriously Riddhima, its true I have girl friends when I was in aboard for studies but main itna bada nikamma nehi hoon mujhe yeh maloom nehi mera kitna girl friends reh chuka hai till now... True they weren't serious but doh teen ke saat mera affair ta... Aur tum...' Armaan stop not completing his sentence...
Riddhima look towards him when he purposely stop without completing his sentence... Riddhima raise her brow as if asking 'she what' and Armaan bend towards her moving his lips near her ear...
'Tum toh mera friend ho, aur girl bhi ho toh mera girl friend ke list mein tumhari naam bhi toh aati hai...' Armaan said...
Riddhima smile hearing Armaan answer, Armaan move back looking at her face and seeing her beautiful smile back on her face, he also smile showing his dimples...
'Aur tum batao, tumhare koi boy friend nehi hai...' Armaan asked shooting the same question to her...
'Nehi, aisa koi mila nehi abhi tak mujhe jo main apni boy friend bana sakhu...' Riddhima said...
'Hawww jhooti, phir main koan hoon haan...' Armaan asked...
'Tum meri best friend ho Armaan, not boy friend...' Riddhima said not looking at him...
'Tck Riddhima, mera matlab woh wala boy friend nehi ta... Jo tumhare friend ho aur boy ho...' Armaan said...
'Nehi, tum pehla ho... Aur shayad aahiri bhi...' Riddhima whisper the last bit so Armaan wouldn't be hear those words...
'Really, I m the first one... I mean seriously Riddhima...' Armaan asked in shocked but he knows Riddhima is not like those girls who would make friends easily and trust strangers...
'Really Armaan, tujhe toh pata haina...
I don't like making friends easily...' Riddhima said...
'Aisi baat hai ya kabhi mujh jaisa banda nehi mila dosti karne ke liyeh...??? I mean handsome, dashing and rich...???' Armaan asked...
Hearing Armaan those word, specially the rich word from his mouth, Riddhima felt bad that he think she was with him for his money... Riddhima knows Armaan was kidding but she didn't like that fact that Armaan make fun of she has no boys as friend thinking she was only interest in rich people...
Armaan was just joking but seeing Riddhima stood up without saying anything and throwing the can which was half drink, she turn around to leave... Armaan was wondering why suddenly her mood change because he was just trying to irritate her, he didn't mean any word which might hurt her...
'Riddhima...' Armaan call her holding her wrist stopping her...
'Chodo meri haat Armaan, aur haan aaj ke baad mujhe milne ki koi zarurat nehi hai...' Riddhima said removing Armaan hand from her wrist as tears form in her eyes...
'Riddhima, yeh tum...' Armaan was cut by Riddhima...
'Aaj se tumhari aur meri raasta alag hai... Kabhi meri saamne mat aana...' Riddhima said...
Not giving a chance to Armaan, Riddhima left from there... Armaan was just standing looking at Riddhima figure which was soon vanished from his eye sight... Armaan didn't understand what make her mood sad all of sudden that she never want to see his face ever again in her life...
While Armaan was thinking what hurt Riddhima so deeply, Riddhima was having tears in her eyes as she left Armaan in the park to wonder himself what has change their life... Riddhima felt so bad with his words, she didn't want to stay there for a single second knowing she would break soon...
Riddhima knows Armaan didn't mean those words but being not rich and Armaan being rich think that she is like others girl, she make friendship with him because of his money, Riddhima felt he insult their friendship as well... Riddhima never want money in her life as she was happy with what she earn by working...
True Armaan was her first friend being opposite sex but she never dream that Armaan would say such think knowing how her aunt has rise her without her father spending a penny after getting married to someone else when her mother die... Jokes should be in a limit and today Armaan has hurt her with his jokes but not purposely...
Riddhima felt, it would be best to take a break and give Armaan time to understand what he has said that hurt her to the core... Riddhima knows Armaan would try his best to meet her but she needs time to clear her heart and mind knowing she was deeply in love with him that his such small words hurt her deeply... So leaving Armaan, Riddhima went to her apartment and switch off her phone also knowing she wouldn't be able to talk anyone for some hours...
A WEEK LATER
Armaan had been trying to call Riddhima from the day Riddhima has left him in the park, Armaan had been trying to understand what hurts Riddhima so much that she just left without giving him a chance to speak... When Armaan finally understood those words and what meaning Riddhima must have taken, Armaan try to call her but her mobile was switch off...
Whole day her mobile was off and as next day was monday, after working hours Armaan again trying calling her but she wasn't answer his calls or any sms's... In past week, Armaan had call several times and send dozen of sms's which was un return and un reply by Riddhima...
Day and Night, Armaan was only thinking about Riddhima whenever he get free from work... Armaan mother, Nandini has been noticing Armaan being very restless from last one week... As Armaan used to share every single thing with her, she let Armaan come and tell her what was bothering him so much...
Armaan who used to be always busy in his camera, from last one week was busy in his mobile as he had been continuously trying to call Riddhima... Nandini see him walking around the hall, his room and sometimes in kitchen as if he wanted to share his problem but something was stopping him...
It was just another restless day for Armaan, who used to go jogging in morning was walking around the house in his night cloth, his hair mess up and sad face... Nandini was in the kitchen when she saw Armaan coming out from his room and walking in the hall from one end to other...
'Armaan, beta kiya baat hai... Dekh rahi hoon kuch din se pareshan hai...
Aur yeh baar baar kisse call and sms kar rahe ho... Kahin koi ladki ki chakkar toh nehi haina baccha...' Nandini asked not able to hold herself seeing her son being very much tense...
Armaan knows the only way he could feel relief will be only he tell someone about Riddhima... Rahul knows that he is very good friend with Riddhima but he has been busy in his work so much that he hardly get time to meet Armaan... Nandini was Armaan first best friend, she was the best person who would listen to his every problem and solve it in seconds...
Nandini was standing near the stove making breakfast, Armaan move close to her hugging her from behind and resting his chin on her shoulder... When Armaan suddenly hugs her like that, Nandini understood something was bothering him badly...
So turning off the stove, Nandini turn around facing Armaan who was now standing looking at the floor... Nandini smile seeing Armaan not change a bit in these years, so holding his hand she led him to the dinning table so they could have a mother son chat after like a month after the fight of Armaan and Karan...
'Toh batao, koan hai woh...' Nandini asked as they sit facing each other...
'Mom, woh mera bohot accha dost hai but pata nehi usko kya huva hai achanak...
Aap toh jaante hona, main kuch bhi bakwaas karta rehta hoon... Kabhi bolne se pehle sochta nehi hoon, ab mere baat se usko hurt huva hai aur woh mujhse baat nehi kar rahi hai na koi sms ka reply...' Armaan said with a puppy face making Nandini smile seeing how much restless Armaan was for his this new friend...
'Sirf dost hai ya dost se zyada hai woh tumhare liyeh baccha...' Nandini asked trying to hide her smile...
Armaan was shocked to hear this, Riddhima hasn't so far realized that he treat her like more then a friend but in a second his mother has understand that she is more then a friend for him... Seeing Armaan expression, Nandini smile and patted his cheek to bring him back to the land...
'Main tumhara mom hoon Armaan, mujhse tum kuch bhi nehi chupa sakte...' Nandini said...
'I know mom, but I m not sure she think the same way I think about her...' Armaan said looking down on his hand not meeting his gaze with Nandini...
'Shayad woh bhi tumhe dost se zyada maante ho issiliyeh tumhare choti baat dil pe lagi uski...' Nandini said...
Armaan look at Nandini as if she was some ghost, he hasn't tell her anything in details and here she understood his unspoken words... Nandini knew what Armaan must be thinking hearing her words, she don't need to know exactly what happen but if a girl is angry with her friend in a small matter, it might be for the reason that she take him more then a friend...
'Dekho baccha, main nehi jaanti tumhare aur apne dost ke beech kiya baat huva hai...
Lekin jo bhi baat huvi haina, woh baat se usko itna zyada dukh huva hai toh issiliyeh ho sakte hai woh bhi tumhe dost se zyada maante ho... Aur main jaanti hoon mere bete koh us ladki bohot pasand hai toh woh bohot haas hogi... Tumhe unse baat kiye bina itna bura lag raha hai toh socho tumhare baat se usko kitna dukh huva hogi jo tumse baat karne ke liyeh tayyar nehi hai...
Mazak mein kahin huve baat doston koh shayad bura na lage but jab koi bohot special hote haina humhare liyeh, toh uske choti choti baat yaad bhi hoti hai us baat se hurt bhi... Tum samajh rahi ho na meri baat baccha...' Nandini asked caring Armaan cheek...
'Haan mom, shayad aap sahi keh rahe ho... Woh bhi mujhse dost se zyada maante ho tabhi usko mere baat se itna dukh huva...' Armaan said...
'Chalo accha hai, yeh toh samajh gayye... Ab batao meri hone wali bahu koh kab kaise manaenge aur confess karenge tum usse pyar karte ho...' Nandini asked...
'Abhi toh kuch decide nehi kiya mom, lekin confess karne ke baad sabse pehle pakka aapko bataungi... Thank you mom, u r the best...' Armaan said hugging Nandini...
'U r most welcome baccha, aur haan mujhe milwana tumhare yeh special dost se...' Nandini said...
'Kyun nehi, lekin mujhe nehi lagta dad koh pasand aayenge... Kyunki woh humhare tarah rich nehi hai...' Armaan said...
'Tumhare dad koh kabhi bhi tum kuch kare toh pasand aaya hai kiya baccha, lekin jo tum apne liyeh pasand karenge ussi se tum shaadi karna...' Nandini said...
'Of course mom, main shaadi karungi toh ussi se karunga... Dad nehi maan ne toh main shaadi ke baad yaha nehi rahunga, chala jaunga...' Armaan said...
'Toh apne mom koh bhi saat lejana okey...' Nandini said...
'Aap apne pati se dur rehpaenge kiya mom...' Armaan asked...
'Woh toh waqt hi bataenge na baccha... Main apne bete se dur bhi toh nhi reh sakte...' Nandini said kissing Armaan forehead...
'I love you mom...' Armaan said kissing her cheeks...
'I love you too baccha, chalo ab jaldi se fresh hojao aur breakfast ke liyeh aajao...' Nandini said going back to kitchen...
'Bas ten minutes main aata hoon, aur mujhe usko bhi toh mana na hai...' Armaan said with his dimple smile back on his face after a whole week...
Nandini went back to make breakfast while Armaan went to fresh up... After a week, Armaan was feeling a hope of getting his Riddhima back in his life... Smile wasn't leaving from him face as his mind was working making a list what he can do to make Riddhima talk him...
RIDDHIMA APARTMENT
Riddhima was lazying around as she was not feeling too well to go work as she was having a bad headache... Her health had been not well from last few days as the headache was getting too worst but she was too stubborn to go and consult doctor for it... Anyone who see her would think that she had been ill for years as the glow of her face is vanished and dark circles are under her beautiful eyes...
So taking off from work, Riddhima was resting and just laying on the sofa in the small sitting room of her apartment which she share with Kriti as it was another bore day for her once Kriti has left for her work... Television was on while Riddhima mind was busy in somewhere else as she was missing her best friend but she knows it was her decision to stay away for sometimes but was expecting him to come and clear things with her... To her surprise, he has send Rahul to check on her when she didn't answer his calls and sms's... She was sure that Rahul would tell Armaan about her condition because he has seen the worst side of her that day due to her illness...
FLASH BACK START
Riddhima was sleeping when she heard the doorbell ringing continuously, wondering who might it be as it was just afternoon on a working day, Riddhima move to answer the door thinking it might be the landlord as they haven't given the rent yet for the month... Not bothering to check herself, Riddhima open the door to see Rahul standing with a bouquet...
'Tum yaha...' Riddhima asked when she recover from shocked seeing his sudden present...
'Haan woh maine socha dekhun tum tik ho ya nehi...' Rahul said not believing his eyes seeing how worst she was looking...
'Thats so nice of you Rahul... Andar aajao...' Riddhima said...
'Abhi nehi, I m in little hurry... Tum tik ho Riddhima, I mean u seems very ill..' Rahul said concern visible in his voice...
'I will be fine don't worry, just little headache from few days...' Riddhima said accepting the bouquet which Rahul forward to her...
'U look worst, doctor dikhaya...' Rahul asked...
'Nehi, its just due to sinus... I will be fine in no time...' Riddhima said...
'Are you sure, Armaan keh raha ta tum kuch din se uske calls bhi nehi uta raha aur sms's ka bhi answer nehi kar rahe ho...' Rahul said...
Then it hit on her, so Rahul was here on Armaan request to check on her... Here Riddhima was thinking Armaan would come but he send Rahul not daring to come and face her... Riddhima felt bad that Armaan had to take someone else help to check on her not thinking how much his present would make her feel better and make her believe he didn't mean what he said that day unknowingly...
Seeing Riddhima's face expression and color change, Rahul understood he has make the damage by taking Armaan name... He don't know how Riddhima reaction would be but he make himself ready for the worst...
'Oh toh tum uske kehne pe mujhe dekhne aaye ho... U know what Rahul, tum apne dost koh kehna main zinda hoon aur bohot acchi hoon... Aur yeh bhi kehna koi zarurat nehi hai logo koh bhejna... Khud nehi aa sakte toh it shouldn't bother him to know if I m fine or not...' Riddhima said as she felt more upset with Armaan action...
'But Riddhima...' Rahul was cut by her...
'U may leave now Rahul and thanks for coming...' Riddhima said with not so happy face...
Rahul knows it wouldn't be right time to say anything to her seeing her expression... He knows she was upset with Armaan and now more due to his stupidity for not checking on her by himself but sending him... Rahul was about to leave when Riddhima stop him, Rahul was hoping that she would ask about Armaan but to his surprise she gave back the bouquet which Armaan has send her...
'Aur yeh bhi jaakar usko de doh... Aur kehna mujhe usse koi gift nhi chahiyeh...' Riddhima said and next moment she close the door his face without letting him say anything in return...
FLASH BACK END
Riddhima trace was broke hearing door bell, checking the time wondering who it might be as Kriti has left few minutes ago she move to answer the door cursing the person for disturbing her at this hour of the day... As it was just 9 am , she was wondering who might have come as she wasn't expecting anyone... The moment she open the door, she saw someone standing hiding himself behind a bouquet and a pizza box from his free hand...
'Pizza delivery ma'am...' Person said...
'Maine koi pizza order nehi kiya...' Riddhima answer very well recognizing the voice...
'Lekin address toh yaha ka diya hai...' Person said...
'Oh phir toh I will take it...' Riddhima said taking the box...
'Aur yeh flowers bhi...' Person said...
'Thanks, paise usse le le na aap jisne yeh bheja hai...' Riddhima said taking the bouquet and shutting the door on his face...
Riddhima smile to herself imagine his expression at the moment as she knows he wouldn't be expecting her to shut the door on his face like that... It wasn't the first time he has come but it never happen before that Riddhima shut the door on his face... Riddhima thought to have some fun so keeping the pizza box, she took the bouquet and open the door throwing it on the person face making him shocked by her action... She again close the door pressing her smile seeing his expression...
On the other side, Armaan was hoping that Riddhima would get melt seeing those flowers and pizza but he was so wrong as the next moment he was welcome by the bouquet which he has given to her... First she just shut the door on his face without giving a chance him to say anything and now she hit him with the bouquet... Feeling defeated, Armaan move towards the stairs sitting there with a sad face thinking what to do that Riddhima would talk to him...
Only he didn't know that now Riddhima was no more upset with him but just trying to have some fun with him... Armaan sit hiding his face on his palm when he heard the door open, he look around hoping Riddhima would give him a chance to talk but next moment he was welcome by pizza box as it landed on his head... Armaan look at Riddhima who stood enjoying a pizza slice with a smirk on her face...
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