Hi all
I have been requested by so many to post another daisie type FF
So this is for Toli and Sheetal and the other who gave me so much joy writing Daisies...😳
~ Intro~
?Come on RD!?Mushan requested as Riddhima turned and gave a I-don?t-think-so look to Muskhan as the sat at the wedding table?looking at the dance floor full of the wedding guess dancing on the dance floor.
?Come on yaar!? Muskhan pleaded as Riddhima slightly shook her head.
?M you know I have my mother friends here?I have to look dignified!? Riddhima informed her looking around to see the guests?Muskhan looked over at Sapna as the burst out laughing.
?RD you?re a total Bi*** and we all know it!? giggled Muskhan. Riddhima smiled at them her best friends and Punjabi loud-mouth cow and then there was Sap now when u hear the expression watch out for the silent one? im telling after a few drinks she the one you have to watch out for?
?OMG I think the guy two tables away is totally checking me out!? Proclaimed Muskhan smiling slyly?. Riddhima looked over at Muskhan giving her ? hi-how-r-u smile.
?I am not surprised with that wonderbra you have on today!? Riddhima teased looking at her. Muskhan looked over at RD and Sap giggling there heads off as she looked at them not impressed
?Yeah well not all of us have a prince waiting for them in Rajasthan!? Muskhan said looked over at RD as her face dropped?as Riddhima narrowed her eyes at her as she smirked?
?Come on Sap we?ll seen how handsome rolly polly Prince Armaan is??Muskhan added giggling?. RD looked at them giggling as she folded her arms looking at them in hysterics
?Omg that photo you have RD!! hehe is the best? he looks so chubby and you look like a match stick who had finished crying you?re eyes out!? Muskhan shouted unable to hold in her laugh?..RD shook her head at them still laughing
?Don?t remind me?. I marrying the mota in 6 months time? Rani ma shaiba is shipping my carcass back to India?? said Riddhima with a sigh?. Muskhan and Sap looked at her face as they burst out laughing?
?I wonder how many kilo?s he put on by know as he was 9 years old at the time and you where 7?? Sapna said?Riddhima looked over at Sap face as she winked at Muskhan and then burst out laughing again.
?You B****es!? Riddhima proclaimed ?Muskhan placed her arm around her and smiled at Sap.
?We learn from the best your royal highness!? Muskahn teased?. Riddhima turned and looked at her and burst out laughing with them?.. 10 years of boarding school in London she had the best two friend for life?. As she soared like a bird free in London?she was going to get caged again to a man she never knew all because the family need the alliance? for centuries both Royal Rajput families fought each other but then Rani Sahiba wanted a truce and she was made me the offering ?. And Raj Ranveer Malik accepted? there was no way she could refuse the relationship as she had been groomed to be his wife and as it was tradition she was going to get her British education and go back home?..to be wed to Raj Kumar Armaan Raveer Malik?.
?Omg RD he?s giving me I-want-u eyes!? Muskhan said in excitement.. Riddhima loook at Muskhan as she beamed in delight?As she looked at the handsome blue eyed guy.
?That?s Rahul!? Sapna said staring at the blue eyes stranger. Muskhan and Riddhima looked over at Sapna surprised.
?Oh come on RD you met him remember when Rakesh came to see Sonia ?you know when our wedding couple where sneaking out for a quick one!? Sapna added with a coy smile?.RD looked over at Sapna with Muskhan and giggled.
?You?re such a slapper Sap!? Said Muskhan. Sapna giggled as they looked at each other.
?Come on guys she was the one bragging in the dorm..remember!? Sapna added?Riddhima looked over at Muskhan and winked back at Sap
?What about Vicky?? Riddhima asked looking over at Muskhan smiling.
?I dumped him!? Muskhan stated with a disappointed look?.Sap looked over at Riddhima grinning slyly.
?OMG why??I mean you where drooling over the new fitness instructor in the gym and ?.? Riddhima asked
?He was a lousy kisser yaar I was so disappointed and then that musky gym smell! Yuck...!? Muskhan confessed ?.Sap and RD giggled looking at her pulling faces.
?I hate wet kissers!? Muskhan added?Riddhima shook her head out of the three of them M was player by the end of any evening she had mobile numbers and totally loving the attention?I never knew a MP daughter could behave like this but the truth was she did it all to get her parents attention? but they never cared so she carried but Sap and I have put her on the straight and narrow?. Will we are tryin?
?OK THERE IS NO WAYS IN HELL YOU GETTING OUT OF THIS!? RD felt Muskhan grab hold of her and Sap as she dragged them on the dance floor
Oh ni, tere hoye savere darshan, aj din vadiya lagoogaa
Tere hoye savere darshan, aj din vadiya lagoogaa
Oh aj din vadiya lagoogaa
Ni aj din vadiya lagoogaa
Oh ni, tere hoye savere darshan, aj din vadiya lagoogaa
Tere hoye savere darshan, aj din vadiya lagoogaa
Oh ni, tere hoye savere darshan, aj din vadiya lagoogaa
?We?re are just Sickk!? Muskhan boasted. Riddhima shook her head trying to get her breath back?as they headed back to the table?. when ever this track played at any wedding Muskhan would drag them on to the dance ?floor lucky for Sapna and her they knew how to dance to the Punjabi tracks Muskhan played constantly in the dorm and being this a Punjabi wedding RD was not going to dance any longer as Muskhan would not give them a break
?Ok so we graduate in a months time and then?.it?s RD hen party in canines!? Sapna said winking at Muskhan?.Riddhima looked over at them as they where excited but she was totally scared to death? As Raj Kumari Riddhima Devi was going to wed Raj Kumar Armaan Raveer Malik
~~Chapter one~~
Holding the small card in her hand she smiled as she looked around the large room where she had spent the last four years ?.the hard wooden floor and the smell of incense of rose petal filled the room as she looked over to see Muskhan on her bed blushing and giggling on the phone?While Sapna as usual was sitting on her pink small mat in the lotus position. They all shared the largest room at finishing school?with the three beds in a row. As she held the large bouquet of flowers which had just arrived she looked over at there puzzled faces looking at her as she set them down on the round table near the window? hearing the foot steps behind her she knew they too like her wonder who would send the flowers so early in the morning? as she picked up the card she noticed the royal crest?narrowing her eyes she opened the small envelop. ?To my Queen. Congratulation! Your Armaan?
?OMG RD!? Muskhan screamed snatching the card from her hand as Riddhima looked at Muskhan and Sapna staring at the card.
?Excuse me!? Riddhima said taking the card from them as she looked at it.
?Wow RD the flowers are just beautiful!? Sapna said taking in the fragrance from the mix flowers as she turned to see a big grin on Riddhima face.
?I know! He has good taste after all he?s marrying me!? Riddhima grinned looking down at the card to see the Royal Malik crest of the sun
?Yes! Yes! You?re royal highness!? Sapna said taking hold of her and trying to get the card from her hand.
?Hey M pack it in! Yaar? it?s the first time he sent me anything!?? Riddhima protested moving her hand out of Muskhan?s reach.
?LIAR!? Sapna and Muskhan both shouted as Riddhima jumped on her bed in the middle of the room holding her arm up away from them out of reach.
?He sent you Raja!? they saw the large smile on Riddhima face as fell back on the bed hitting her soft warm bed and pillows grinning?.as the hand released the card.
?Raja is so sweet I love and miss him loads!? Riddhima looked over at Sapna and Muskhan at the end of her bed looking at the card.
?Wow RD what if he is a total prince charming? And not a fat ugly prince?? Muskhan asked looking at Riddhima shrugging her shoulders.
?I still have to marry him?not matter what! I?ve come to terms with it a long time ago?it?s for the good of our families and states?? Riddhima said looking at the flowers totally taken by surprised? we graduate today and he me sent flowers? I just loved the white daisies!
?But what about love?? Sapna said looking at her as she started at the flowers
?There is no such thing? I mean everyone marriage is arranged it just looks good in the movies yaar?. Seriously love? I don?t think so. I mean look at Muskhan how many times has she said she in love and then disappointed! And you Sapna? I mean you love one person Troy from high school Musical as you claim hehe! ?it?s not love just fondness of a person!? Riddhima said looking at them and then at Sapna wall covered with Troy.
?Ok RD when you find that someone! You will understand!? Muskhan said getting off the bed slightly disappointed and hurt.
?OK what does ?To my Queen? mean!? Sapna asking getting off the bed to follow Muskhan ?. Riddhima looked at the card unsure and looked at them grinning.
?Guys we have graduation today!!!? Riddhima shouted looking at them?as they all screamed in excitement
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Holding the phone at her dressing table she smiled it had been a good day she passed and was the Student of the year? Muskhan had sneaked out to meet someone only god knows who? and Sapna?s folks where buying her celebration dinner? alone in her room she gripped the phone and smiled.
?Thank you Rani ma!? hearing the loving voice of her grandmother she smiled.
?I am sorry dear I was not present you now things are around here? once you marry Armaan I will happily handover the estate of affairs to you both? Did you know he Graduated today in America too he got his MBA and that top of his class like you? like you he calls me just a few minutes ago?? Riddhima smiled Armaan would call Rani ma from time to time?to enquire about her health and she would inform her of his calls.
?Naughty boy ask me to marry him instead! I told him my Riddhima will set him straight when she comes back?? hearing her grandmother laughing on the phone she looked over at their photo together on the dresser?.she was dress her royal crown and Riddhima stood next to her at the throne.
?So now you will be coming back as a princess and the guards will come back on duty as well along with you?re hand maids?? Riddhima frowned.
?But Rani ma! I want them back in place when I get there ?.in India! I mean we agreed remember!? Riddhima heard the long pause on the phone holding the receiver in her hand.
?I remember! But I?m concerned as the boarding school security was very good now I uh?? sensing her grandmother concerns she closed her eyes know her freedom will vanish any minute soon.
?We?re all going to Paris to celebrate and you can send the house hold security there? Can I request the Queen pardon me from taking formal duties until then?? Riddhima pleaded asking diplomatically.
?Fine your request has been granted only for the next week?.since I know you will be there for 2 more days and then in France for 3 days?after that you will take up your formal duties with protection!? hearing her commanding voice she smiled?as the next week would be the greatest.
?You can come back and sort out this pest Raja too!? hearing her grandmother chuckle on the phone she giggled.
?Seriously when you left he moped around the place and know he just totally spoilt by everyone?? riddhima giggled thinking about his adorable little face how he follow her around and was her only friend in the place.
?How is choti ma and everyone!? Riddhima asking
?Hmm they are fine?in America for Armaan?s and Anjali?s graduation!? feeling a slight ping in her heart she felt her eyes water?if her parents where alive today they would be here with her?.but her finishing her school was not as significant as them getting there MBA in Harvard?but they where older then her and her graduation from Britain?s Finest Finishing school was not a big deal really especial since see was 21 and with her BA in Fine Arts while they where 2 years older?.looking at the photo frame attached to a black and white picture of her parents to sighed.
?I miss you!? Riddhima heard the fragile voice on the phone and could sense her grandmother also think of her son and daughter-in law too?this would have been significant to them?. how through her entire life her achievements where non existence to everyone?.as they expect her to succeed no matter what!
?If Shanshank and Padmini where alive ?? feeling her own eyes watering she nodded her head.
?I know I miss them too!? Riddhima wiped her tears quickly? as Rajputs do not cry on foreign soil.
?How is Anjali Di?? Riddhima smiled remembering her cousin sister although they did not get on as they fought for Rani ma?s attention which Anjali always won?being the eldest she got her way with everything and the attention too!
?She upset with me! As I am not there today!? Riddhima opened her draw and knew they had not spoken to each other for 10 years but she had sent her flowers as her formal response?Armaan would have got his ladoo?s he loved so much.
?Ok beta I have to go!? Riddhima frowned a little disappointed but knew she would be home soon.
?Ok Rani ma! Love you bye!? Riddhima placed the receiver down and looked around her empty room she shared with her best friends?.opening her draw she pick up the photo of her and Armaan and remembered that day.
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?Hey why are you crying?? he asking looking at her confused?.wiping her eyes she looked at the chubby boy in the maroon turban dressed in white?.stuffing his face with a large ladoo as big as his hand?.
?Di took away my puppy!? wiping her tears she looked around the room to see everyone busy and when she approached her family to inform them?they told her to sit next to Armaan.
?Oh Ok! So get another one?do you want a ladoo? It?s heavenly!!? he asked as she wiped her tears with her dupputta.
?Do you want to see him? He so cute?? she asked looking at him looking as if he did not mind.
?Ok sure! Lets go!? she looked at him trying to shuffle his body off the large chair and took hold of his arm and pulled him off with all her might.
?You need to exercise!? she stated as he stood next to her?.he was a little taller but very chubby but he had a nice smiled and eyes and he was nice too she had noticed he actually talked to her and not scold her at all since he arrived?but she was upset as like usual no one ever listened to her.
?Are you saying I am fat?? he looked at her angrily with his hand on his hip.
?Do you want to see the puppy or not?? she asked taking a sigh?. He looked at her walking away and ran up to her?
Hearing the puppy?s cry in the locked room she looked at him and burst into tears?looking at her slightly confused he shook his head as he finished off the whole ladoo.
?You girls are all the same you cry a lot!!? wiping her tears she looked at him pushing open the large grand door.
?This is Anjali di room she?ll shout at you!? she looked at him enter the room without a care in the world?and nervously looked around the long corridor and enter the room running after him
?No one stops Prince Armaan?let her come I show her!? hearing his voice she was a little taken back she looked at the black puppy at his feet waggling it tail smelling his feet?when suddenly! She stared at him as he grasped the puppy by the neck pulling him up.
?You?re hurting him?? she said in horror as he looked at her as she had no clue what she was saying she saw the puppy looking at him and lick his cheek and giggled.
?He likes you!? she added.
?Hmm this puppy is not fit to be a pet?and not even a pure breed!? he claimed handing the puppy to her.
?He?s cute!? she said happily as she stroked the puppy as it licked her cheek making her giggle
?He is not all that?.my fathers dog just had a litter and the only male is very cute?this dog is not fit to be in this house!? he claimed looking around the bedroom.
?WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN HERE!!? they both turned to see a green lengha skinny girl glaring at them as she marched in the room.
?I don?t need permission to enter the room and lower you voice do you know who I am!? Armaan said looking at her march over at them
?My mother says you a spoilt brat Armaan?and that is my puppy!? Armaan looked at her snatch the puppy out of Riddhima arms and push her on the floor.
He looked at Riddhima crying and shook his head.
?Get up and hit her!? he shouted as Riddhima getting up.
?She my sister!? she claimed looking at him as he frowned.
?So? she pushed you?my father tell me no matter who is standing in front of you when you are attacked. A Rajput must hits back! Even Lord Arjun hit his own family as they did him and his brothers wrong! Lord Krishan says to hit back against injustice! The enemy can be anyone!? he said looking at Anjali.
?She would not dare?as she know I skin her alive! Now get out of my room!? Anjali shouted looking at them.
Armaan took hold of Riddhima?s hand and lead her out the room.
?We were leaving and this place sticks of dog poo as you?re puppy has left a mess!? Armaan laugh leaving the room with Riddhima as they heard Anjali?s cries.
?Girls are funny?you cant even fight!? he looked at her wiping her tears.
?I cant hurt my own family?as if I hit them it will be like hitting myself!? she said as she took hold of the tissue in his hand?as she looked at him as he was silent by what she said.
?You?re smart but need to read the veds from your guruji! But one does not lose their dignity and cry so much! Rajput?s act with honour and there are other ways to strike back not everything is physical!? he said placing his hand on her head fondly moving back her loose hair making she look decent.
?You?re just a baby?you?re learn soon!? he looked at the smile on her face and chuckled?seeing his whole body shaking she giggled.
?So we friends now right! As I don?t have any friends? As no one plays with me around here!!? she said as he nodded his head.
?OK but you have to stop crying! I don?t like see you cry I feel funny. Like as if something hurts?? he said looking at her smiling and nodding her head.
?Raj Kumar ji its time to leave!? they looked at the tall young man lowering his head.
?OK lets go! Bye Raj Kumari? Armaan said following him as he looked back at her and waved goodbye!?.
?Rani Ma there?s a gift from Raj Kumar Armaan for Raj Kumari Riddhima!? announced the tall guard looking at Rani ma and Riddhima sitting at the breakfast table?as he placed the large red velvet box on the table.
?Hmm looks like Riddhima made an impression!? Riddhima looked over at her chacha Rishab as he walked down the stairs to join them.
They looked at the basket as Riddhima screamed in delight looking at the golden retriever puppy looking at her as he licked her cheek?.as she giggled taking hold of him. Rishab looked at the card in the box and looked over at Riddhima swinging the small puppy around the room in delight.
?Raj Kumari Riddhima? Papa says you?re my responsibility so I?m send Raja there to protect you? Your friend Armaan? Rani ma?s smile broaden as she saw Riddhima happy kissing the small golden puppy?.Years of family dushmani whipped away by her granddaughter laughter this bond was vital and Riddhima was the only one who could bring the families together with Armaan?.
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?How is my baby?? She turned to see her husband walk into the room and kiss her gentle on the cheek.
?I am worried about Anjali? Rishab? she said pushing him away frowning.
?Well Roma honey I did tell you?sending Anjali to the same schools as Armaan was a bad idea!? He said lying on the bed and looked over at her staring at him frowning.
?Why can?t Anjali marry Armaan and not Riddhima? I thought he would get some feelings for her as she smitten by him!? she said moving closer to him and sitting on the bed next to her husband.
?Armaan will not go against his father and there to much at stake?I told you Anjali would be better offer with Prince Atul!? he said shaking his head.
?Atul the doctor? He?s busy with his charities and helping the poor!? he laugh looking at his wife?s face looking disgusted.
?Atul has surprised everyone including his father? Armaan and Ranveer are proud of him and they?re opening a hospital for him! I never knew a step brother as devotee to his half brother and father?.If we can get in control of Atul then we half way there?but no you wanted the prize itself Armaan!? he said shaking his head.
?I wish Riddhima disappeared with her parents!? Roma said in frustration as she looked at her husband closing his eyes holding his head.
?We tried and I did not know she would survive the accident as her parents did not?but if we touch her now Rani ma would now?.plus Malik Guards are watching her as well? Ranveer is a clever fellow! He wants the alliance so badly that he has his men watching Riddhima as well he does not trust anyone since the engagement?. And he thinks we don?t know about it?! We Pratap?s are no fools!? he untied his tie and looked at his wife.
?But she going to come back to India and then after the marriage she will control us along with Armaan!? seeing his wife?s worried face he grinned evilly.
?There will be a marriage as then we get Maliks estate and after that Armaan and Riddhima will not be living happily ever after?I will make sure of it?.But you have to control Anjali?we both know what her temper is like!? Roma smiled looking at her husband knowing he would have planted something as a wedding gift.
Honey you make sure they never live happily ever after while Anjali and I have our own fun and game?. ?let the games begin?
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?Look guys I?m not sure?? Riddhima said looking at Sapna and Muskhan giggling at her as the placed the final touches on her face.
?Chill RD ?it?s a masquerade ball! The biggest in Paris and no one will recognise you we have made sure of it!!? Muskhan said placing the white half mask on her face.
Riddhima looked in the mirror totally surprised to see the white Tudor style dress and the white half mask was just perfect!?as she looked over at Muskhan and Sapna placing there masks on there face they giggled ?.the dresses where similar but they looked so different in the mask? Muskhan was wearing a black and gold half mask white her black dress and Sapna wore a pink feathered mask matching her pink dress.
?OK we have names? RD you are Juliet, Sapna Annette and I am Nicole? Muskhan said looking serious?
?You remember the dare RD!? Sapna asked looking at RD shaking her head.
?Yes I pick a guys and spend the whole night with him?I mean we talk and spend the night together ?no making out! As im not doing it!? Muskhan giggled hearing Riddhima?s firm voice.
?Change of rule RD! We pick the guy!? Sapna added looking at Riddhima looking at them in horror.
?No Not fair?? Riddhima said folding her arms?this hen?s day of dares was getting out of hand especially since she lost one dare?and now this spending a whole night with a total stranger was totally the icing on the cake?
?Come on RD trust us we give you a night to remember!? Mushan said giggling.
?Fine lets get this over with!? they looked at her marching out of the hotel penthouse and grinned at each other.
?Wow what a party!? Muskhan claimed looking at the body of people on the dance floor and turned to see Sapna eyeing up the tall gold mask stranger smiling at her..
?Wow his hairs like Troy?s!? Riddhima looked over at Sapna squeezing her arm in excitement
?Ok Time out ladies we have to find Juliet?s Romeo first!? Muskhan shouted over the music.
?Ok next guys who walks in!? Sapna shouted looking at Riddhima shaking her head nervously.
?OMG HELLO ROMEO!? Muskhan shouted looking at the stranger dress as a musketeer but in white with a hat and blue cloak his mask was made of white satin similar to a Zorro type covering his face.
?Yeah! Yeah! Muskhan that guy!?wow he looks hot and fits the role?Now Juliet go trap you?re romeo!? Sapna shouting knowing RD would never do it as she was going to back out any minute?and forfeit which was to run naked in the hotel lobby only wearing her mask.
Riddhima looked at the strange man walking into the large hall as he eyes looked around the room searching for someone?please find you?re girlfriend and be taken she prayed but saw him staring back at her?feeling the butterflies in her stomach and looked around to see herself alone as Sapna was with the Troy look-alike and Muskhan had disappeared as usual?feeling her mouth dry she turned to find the musketeer in front of her.
?May I have this dance?? his voice was so calm as he bent down bowing holding his hat and looked up at her smiling
?I uh?I am waiting for someone!? she mumbled finding him taking hold of her as he lead her to the dance floor?.her heart pounded as she was scared to look up at him.
?I don?t bite! Look you?re friends are enjoying themselves?it?s just a dance?? he said smiling as he turned her around to see Muskhan and Sapna both dancing.
?Relax!? what is you?re name?? unable to speak she felt him pull her closer to her as she gasped holding his shoulder as he lead her holding her other hand.
?Juliet!? she whispered as he looked at her and smiled.
?Darling I have been searching for you my entire life!? she looked up into his blue eyes as he chuckled she smiled looking at his warm face.
?I bet you say that to all the girls!? he looked at her as she seemed a little relax and twirled her around and brought her back to him.
?No as you?re the only Juliet I met in this life time?? He looked at her blush slightly and pulled her slow to him?
Smelling his cologne she could feel him muscular body beneath the suit she felt so relax with him?must be the champagne they had been drinking all day?As she looked into his eyes it was as if something had captured her soul?and everything around her began to fade around her as his arms pulled her close to him and it was as if nothing existed?..He looked down at her in his arms for the past couple of hours they had been dancing. He noticed nothing but her.. as he occasional looked into her eyes it was as if he could read her mind and just carried on dancing as nothing need to be said as they spoke the ancient language of love with no words?now she had her head rested on his shoulder.
?Hey Princess would you like a drink?? she looked at him totally surprised and placed her fingers on her mask to check if it was still there? As the reality hit her.
?I am sorry I should get going?? he looked at her walking away and took hold of her hand not wanting her to leave.
?You?re friends have gone?can I drop you home Juliet?? she giggled and looked around in horror to find only a few people in the Hall?.Remembering the dare she looked over at the clock? 1am in the morning and she a few hours to go?.she looked at him and nodded her head to see him smile.
?Actually im famished?could we get dinner!? she looked at him as he walked along side of her?she looked at him as he took hold of her hand and pulled her into the nearby restaurant?
She looked at him taking off his white hat and saw his black hair and the lower part of the mask?his strong jaw line and lips as in the strobe lighting she never saw him properly
?Lets keep the masks on!? she said looking at him smile back at her.
?Sure I think the mystery is kind of romantic don?t you?? Feeling his hand take her on the table she blushed and lowered her green eyes to see him chuckle.
?You don?t talk much?most girls I have been with are talkative?so Juliet what you?re story?? he looked at her moving her hand back looking a little nervous and leaned back on his chair looking at the siren in front of her.
?Hmm let me guess you have a brother looking for me?? In the city!! ?.? He looked at her shaking her head giggling.
?No! Interesting?maybe I have a chance! Since he has to find us first?.? he looked at her lowering her eyes and chuckled to see her looking at him.
?Sir can I take you?re order!? She looked up at him talking in French as he ordered?there was something about him, which was kind of familiar not able to put her finger on it she looked at the time and sighed? I should get back by 5am it will be about 3am when we leave?
?Is something wrong?? she looked up at hearing the concern in his voice.
?No my room mate has the key to the hotel and will not be back by 5am?so I..?
?Don?t worry this is part of the service you can check the costume label?a musketeer must ensure the maiden gets home safely? he looked at the smile on her face ?which was simply divine?like he would love to see that smile always.
?Sir!? he looked at her eating her food?surprised as the women he was used to would pick at there food while she ate everything off her plate.
?Now let me show you Paris?the country of mystery and love!? he said placing her arm under his as they walked down the pebbled street? the warm night air was present as they heard the gentle violins playing?
?So Juliet the night is beautiful and so is the company this evening?how about we take a small boat ride? Mousier!? she looked at him waving at the boats men.
?I cant swim!? he looked at her and smiled
?Oh Ok?hearing the music in the near by tavern he smiled hearing the cheers?as they entered the garden decorated by small lights?
?Welcome?It?s my daughters wedding?Please Mousier madam!? said the slightly merrier old man waving them to the small wooden table?seeing the bottle of red wine on the table and bread and cheese?
He looked at her as the old lady took hold of her to dance around the bride in the folk dancing and laughing?he watched her closely as she spoken to them and how they responded to her?as they sat her down in the brides chair the men took hold of him as the danced ?.he looked at her getting up as they pushed him close to her he took hold of her waist and looked deep into her eyes?seeing her hesitating he smiled to reassure her ?.as they felt everyone pushing them closer together ?.feeling her eyes looking up at him with her heart pounding?.she closed her eyes ?.feeling his lips on hers she melted in his arms?.hearing the cheers they broke apart?.he released her and looked at her as she stepped back ?.as he moved forward she turn and ran..
?GO! Mousier! Get you lover tonight? smiling he looked at everyone laughing waving at him to go ?as he went after her he heard a cheer ?smiling his eyes looked for her.
Closing her eyes she reset against the wall to get her breath back clenching the side of her dress with her hands she shook her head?what am I doing? I am kissing a stranger ?I have drank to much!?But what a kiss??opening her eyes she looked at him standing before her..
?I uh?? Feeling his lips upon her again she felt nothing but passion?.as she broken from his hold which felt like a lifetime she looked at him as his eyes displayed something.
?I am sorry?I ?I have to go!? she moved away from his hold and noticed the taxi cross the road...
?Hey? Please wait?listen! It?s?..? as the tears of regret ran down her face she shook her head jumping into the taxi?.as he watched her leave he sighed taking off the mask?.as he moved the tip of his tongue to his lips taking in her in again?feeling the sensational feeling she had left him? ?There is me thinking ladoo?s only tasted sweet! How wrong was I?? he sighed and smiled as the sun beamed out of the morning sky
~~~Chapter two~~~
?Where have you been?? Stopping in his tracks he looked up and saw the blue eyed teenager walking towards him with her hands on her hips!
?Uff! Must I do everything in this house?? She said in frustration looking at him coming down the stairs
?Atul Bhiaya? You?re late and on top of that Lord duffus is in the TV room!? Atul looked at his younger sister Meena shaking her head at him.
?Princess! Its midnight shouldn?t you be in bed?? he said looking at her as she grabbed his arm leading him to the TV room
?You should have been here when he arrived! I swear he not once scolded me even when I put salt in his tea and I rode Shaan and he never lets anyone ride his precise stallion?and he playing some weird song? You know some strange Kishore bloke songs on repeat! and he has this smile on his face like he?s constipated ?. And why the hell is you?re phone switched off??? The marriage in few days and you are arriving Now?? Atul chuckled as Meena dragged him to the TV room?and looked at him.
?Minnie I was in Delhi getting the licence for my hospital? you know how long these thing take?Sorry meri ma!? he said holding his ears as she sighed looking at him shaking her head like royalty.
?Ok you going to help me get my brother back?I can?t take the smile on his face!? she said looking at him helplessly. This was there relationship? Armaan and Minnie where always playing pranks on each other and when they never fought she would just worry?if you did not call her she would worry even more? She was the life of the house since mother died and the truth was Armaan was more like a mother then a brother to them both! He would scold them and love them at the same time?.what ever they wanted before ask was there in front of them?Armaan spoiled them so much! When Ranveer scolded them it was Armaan coming to defend them both?this was the relationship they had?the trust and their brothers blind love!
?Ok Walk in and tell me if he?s ill!? Minnie said pushing Atul with all her might from behind towards the door?.
As he pushed open the door he looked over at Minnie walking in behind him into the dark room?holding Atul and peering into the room behind him!
?Armaan beta!? they both looked at the white screen and gasped walking in shocked to see Armaan?s eyes glued to the screen
?Armaan Stop making Minnie cry! Atul? Where is that boy even for his birthday he is late?? the woman shouted on screen.
?Momma she looks so cute when she screws up her face!? Atul looked at the screen at his brother Armaan 11 years old holding the baby in his arms on screen! As Minnie cried with him chuckling at her red face.
They watch the camera zoom out of Armaan holding the Minnie and zoomed onto the small shy 6 year old running over towards his mother?as she lifted him up and kissed his forehead? Atul felt his eyes fill up as he sat down next to Armaan on the large leather sofa as he stared at the screen stunned to see her come alive on the large projector wall?.He looked over Minnie jumping onto Armaan lap resting her head on his shoulder as he placed his arm around her and they all continued staring at the screen?.. Atul was a child born out of his father affair which Ranveer kept secret but the truth was Vidya his wife knew all about it. In a rage Ranveer confessed all but because of the family ties she accepted Ranveer for all his faults. The stakes where to high and with Armaan now heir to the throne she could not leave him but the truth was she loved her husband despite his infidelity. The day his maternal mother died he was 4 years old father brought him home and without any question Vidya accepted him and Armaan did too?. That was when his really mother faded away and was replace by the most remarkable woman he had ever had the fortune to have who loved him unconditionally.. How he would wish secretly she was his birth mother to have the inherited her blue eyes like his brother and sister?.just to shut up some of the other family members in the house?.as they all shunned him?the nights crying he would fall asleep in her arms as she put him to bed.
?I sometimes feel like she faded away! Like I don?t know what she looks like any more and cant remember her voice??? Armaan looked over at Minnie as she sobbed burying her face in his chest? he looked over at Atul also tearful and shook his head seeing them both crying sighing?As he lifted her face to see him.
?That easy when you want to see momma look in the mirror as you look like her!? he said firmly as she placed her arms around his neck?they all turned to look at the screen. Minnie was the one who brought his parents together?.and when Vidya accepted Atul even though it broke her she never ever though bad off the poor child only the situation she hate dad but when she told him she was pregnant with Minnie there relationship change to a complete different level?It was as if it was a second chance of love for both of them.
?Happy Birthday to you?.Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to Atul! Happy Birthday to YOU!!? they all looked at the screen to see Ranveer kiss there mother secretly which the camera caught as they all munched cake and Atul stared at the worlds large birthday cake he ever seen and grinned happily as Armaan stuffed the cake in his mouth?While Vidya giggled holding Minnie in her arms as Ranveer held her from behind resting his chin on her shoulder looking over at Minnie.
?Armaan that is enough cake!? Ranveer said sternly looking at him frowning as Armaan stuffed the fourth slice of cake in his mouth!
?Veer leave him alone! Eat all you want sweetheart!? Vidya said look at Veer as if he was the most evil person in the room?Armaan chuckled watching his mother on screen. That was his mother no matter what she would hurt anyone who messed with her kids and that included dad!
?Vidya you?re spoilt him and he growing larger then the ozone layer! Poor Riddhima would have a fat husband!? Vidya elbowed Ranveer in the ribs as she looked at him giving her a hurt expression?.as the children played unaware of what there parents where doing?
?Not to worry once she come into the family we get her the same size and they look so cute! She to thin as it is!!? Vidya said looking at him as he chuckled placing his arm around her shoulder.
?If you had you?re way I would be as large ?? Ranveer said chuckling at his wife.
?Momma!? Vidya looked down at Armaan and Atul rubbing their eyes?
?OK first we have a bath then bed!?.and You?re royal highness can look after your princess as she need a bottle!? She said handing over Minnie, as he looked at her helpless as she grabbed Armaan?s and Atuls hand leading them away.
?But honey I don?t know how??.? He shouted hearing her giggle as he ran after them??. The film went ?blank and Armaan smiling as he remembered the water fight they all had during bath time?How they all ganged up of Dad! That was his childhood nothing but sweet memories of there love in the family?All because of there mother?
?Champ! She asleep!? Armaan whispered looking over at Atul crying and shook his head placing his arm around him too.
?We Rajputs don?t cry remember!? Armaan said looking at him sternly when he looked down at Minnie curled up in his lap holding him tightly as he moved her head slowly.
?I have the biggest day of my life and she not even here to see it!? Atul looked over at Armaan surprised by his outburst as he picked up the remote holding Minnie in his arms.
?I miss her too bro!? Atul said wiping his tears and looked over at him getting up with Minnie in his arms?
?Yeah but at least you where here when she pasted away?I was stuck on the plane to get here?during her final stage of the cancer?. why she forced me to go when we found out was beyond me!? Armaan said sighing as he looked over at her portrait on the wall. ?Those deep blue eyes and the warm loving smile it was true Minnie was a complete replica of her ?.Minnie even fought her cousin for her brother and Dad would never ever question her behaviour since Momma past away.
?She loved you and wanted you to complete your studies as dad was struggling when he found out she was dieing?she need you to be strong for everyone!? Atul said looking at him as he walked out of the room with Minnie in his arms.
Armaan smiled putting the 11 year old in her bed and placing the blanket over her. She was more like his baby ever since momma brought her home?he called her Minnie and that stuck with her?as she was a mini version of his mother.
?I love you, you?re lordship!? she whispered grinning turning over as her hand reached for her white teddy bear?leaning forward he kissed her on the forehead and smiled getting up. ?My Minnie mouse!? he whispered see the frown on her face and gentle touched her frown line as it disappeared he chuckled.
?So how was Paris?? Atul asked as Armaan closed the door to Minnie bedroom and he narrowed his eyes at him? Armaan walked over towards his room with Atul close behind him grinning think about Minnie outburst at the stairs earlier.
?Why the hell I let you talk me into go there over the webcam is beyond me?? Armaan said crashing on his bed!?.Atul looked over at him as he smiled
?That good?hmmm? he said chuckling looked at the expression on Armaan?s face a mixture of love and confusion.
?It was ok! Nice touch with the outfit! Actually it was fun?.I was just about to tell her it was me and she ran off leaving her mask on the floor at the taxi stand! It was like a fairy tale momma would have cooked up!!? Armaan said smiling as he looked over at her mask on his desk.
?By the way how did you know which one she was?? Atul asked looking at Armaan as he placed the pillow behind his head ?
?She has a very small birth mark on her left arm like a bird outline real faint like?.i noticed it when I saw her at our engagement that was the last time I saw her?.really after that I was busy with school and you and Minnie?.I never seriously thought about her much! To be honest learning to be King and all!? Atul looked over at the engagement picture near the mask and smiled as he remembered Armaan telling him of the story and Raja?.
?hmmm Minnie?s been worried sick! Calling me every hour telling me she tried everything but her lordship has been abducted by aliens?? Atul chucked as he looked over at his big brother grinning.
?I decided to let her do what ever as when Riddhima arrives I may not have as much time for Minnie?plus she be going to boarding school in Switzerland soon! I am so going to miss her?? Armaan said looking a little worried? Minnie would now have to grow up and she never stepped a foot outside the region?
?She be fine?she a tough cookie!? Atul said know what he was thinking.
?So two days and counting?.? Atul added jumping onto the bed with his brother.
?Hmmm dad wants me and Riddhima to move to the formal wing! You know that would mean I have Jaichand Chachu and the clan close by and the west wing where we are currently is going to be you?re for when you settle down? I hate that part of the Haveli? Momma shipped us to this part and kept everyone away?we were more of a family?and no one interfered! As she never allowed it!?.? Armaan said feeling nervous.
?Bhaiya Dad doing what is best and then in 4 months the carnation will take place and you?ve the throne ?.its fitting as you will be head of the family official as will as the two regions?? Atul replied knowing his brother would do what was right for the family.
?Ok you reset bro as the next couple of days will be action pack!? Atul chuckled looking over at Armaan staring at the mask.
?Dads asleep so don?t disturb him Atul? he been drinking again! He missing Momma like crazy ?? Armaan said sternly looking over at Atul leaving?
"Sweet dream bro..." Atul chuckled looking at him as he picked up the mask in his hand.....Armaan smiled as he saw Atul close the door behind him.
"Only if i could sleep Atul she has invaded my dreams and heart!" falling back on the bed he smiled looking at the ceiling.
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Gumsum gumsum gupchup gumsum gupuchup
Gumsum gumsum gupchup gumsum gupuchup
Gumsum gumsum gupchup gumsum gupuchup ..
Hulchul hulchul ho gayi teri honth hai kyon chup
Hulchul hulchul ho gayi teri baithe hain gupchup
Pyaare pyaare chehre ne karte hain ishaara
Dekha teri aankhon ne hai sapna koi pyaara
Humse gori na tu sharma kehde humse zara
Humse gori na tu sharma kehde humse zara
Riddhima looked up at the Sangeet party as the dance around her?.she sat on the floor as the her hands and feet where painted with Henna?.as she looked at the women dancing she saw looked over at Sapna and Muskhan joining in on the dance?
Kehna hi kya ye nein ik anjaan se jo mile
Chalne lagi mohabbat ke jaise ye silsile
Armaan naye aise dil mein khile
Jinko kabhi main na jaanoon
Vo humse hum unse kabhi na mile
Kaise mile dil na jaanoon
Ab kya karein kya naam lein
Kaise unhein main pukaroon
She looked over at her grandmother face smiling as she walked towards them but was surprised to see Muskhan and Sapna both take her grandmothers arm pulling her onto the dance floor with the others ?dancing!! Riddhima looked up surprised as she watched her grandmother laughing like a teenager with her friends dancing?.
Pehli hi nazar mein kuchh hum kuchh tum
Ho jaate hain yoon gum
Neinon se barse rimjhim rimjhim
Humpe pyaar ka saawan
Sharam thodi thodi humko aaye to nazrein jhuk jaayein
Sitamb thoda thoda humpe shokh hwaa bhi kar jaayein
Aisi chale aanchal uthay dil mein ek toofan uthay
Hum to lut gaye khade hi khade
As the music engulfed her and the words ran in her ears she closed her eyes?thinking of the kiss that haunted since she arrived no able to sleep or eat she could not get the taste out of her system?. His whispering voice the way she felt so comfortable with him so at easy?.and she could be herself. Now with the formal duties she had to act all prim and proper ?..her life now was not her own?.What have I done? And Why did I let him kiss me? The 100questions clouded her mind constantly?Who was he? ?.. Now the wedding planned in her childhood was now taking part as her involvement was to be the centre of attention?Now she had to forget the masked stranger and live the life planned for her??
Kehna hi kya ye nein ik anjaan se jo mile
Chalne lagi mohabbat ke jaise ye silsile
Armaan naye aise dil mein khile
Jinko kabhi main na jaanoon
Vo humse hum unse kabhi na mile
Kaise mile dil na jaanoon
Ab kya karein kya naam lein
Kaise unhein main pukaroon
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?Well MahaRani Vidya is laughing at us today!? Vinita hissed looked over at her brother Jaichand as he looked at her walking into his room?.looking at his youngest Sister Vinita sighing in despair.
?She was a smart woman!? Jaichand replied taking hold of the glass full of whiskey.
?You still have not stopped loving her even thou she dumped you to be Queen!? Veena restored looking at her useless brother?she looked at him angrily finished off the whiskey in one go in the glass and sighed.
?She loved Ranveer the crown was seriously not her thing?She never loved me and would do anything for him in a heartbeat!? he said angrily.
?Yeah will the Pratap?s will be ruling this household now!! How she talked Ranveer to agreeing with the old hag and then accepting the wedding proposal!?.All because Padmini was one of her closet friends?.? She said grabbing the whiskey bottle of the table and pouring herself a drink thinking about the whole thing
?Come on we have Armaan! He smart then Ranveer?plus the old man is drinking himself to death since Vidya pasted away?? Jaichand said grabbing the whiskey bottle from her hand.
?I was think we ask for Anjali?s hand for my Vivek!? Veena said looking at her brother for a reaction.
?Hmm good idea but Riddhima is the one with all the power?and we can control her through Armaan and if that does not work?then we have Vivek controlling her sister!? Jaichand said looking at his sister holding the glass up for her to agree?..as the glasses hit each other he looked at her smiling evilly and chuckled?.
?Come on Sister dear?we have a wedding to attend today!???.
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?RD seriously the man is a prince!? Riddhima looked up to see Muskhan enter her bedroom as the maids put their finishing touches to her ?
?Wow! Excuse me you seen RD? I think I lost her?? Muskhan teased looking past Riddhima as she frowned at her..As she giggled.
?Seriously you look amazing like a Queen!? Muskhan added quickly hearing RD sigh..
?And you know our MOTA not scrubbed up badly either?there still some kiddie fat around his cheeks and he stuffing his face on ladoo?s choti ma is placing in his mouth as shugan!?? Muskhan looked over at Riddhima holding in her laughter looking serious.
?His brothers a stunner?.and there a little princess with them she sweet! Isn?t in that right Sapna?a bunch of fat people have arrived and they eating the place!? Muskhan turned and looked over at Sapna and winked towards her.
?Yep! The whole bharaat is over weight and the tea is doing down ?I managed to get you a plate of snacks?just in time as Armaan jiju is consuming everything in sight!? Sapna added placing the plate of food before her?looking at Riddhima horrified face they looked at each other holding in their laughter.
?My lady its time!? they all turned to see the tall guard bowing before them.
?Yes yes my good man! Tell them Raj Kumari will be down!? Muskhan said in a British accent as she looked over at Sapna and Riddhima.
?Heck RD I can get used to this!? Muskhan said picking up a samosa from the plate.
?Now eat something before you faint at the mandap! You going to need all the strength for the suhaag raat later!? Muskhan added as Sapna bursting in a giggling fit and the other maids in the room giggled as RD looked mortified!?as Muskhan stuffed the half eaten samosa in RD?s mouth?.as RD cursed under her breath eating the samoas?Looking at everyone roar in laughter.
She looked at him as his face was covered by the Sehra?he was slim and did not look over weight in any possible way at all?.with her trembling hands she moved forwards with the JaiMala as he leaned back?.looking up hearing the laughter around her she felt Muskhan and Sapna behind her.
?RD he telling you he will not bow his head! Can you believe this fatso?? Muskhan whispered pushing her forward towards him.
?So what do I do?? Riddhima whispered back with her eyes lowered.
?Ok if he does not bow now then he never will!? Sapna added pushing her towards him.
?Make him bow his head!? they both whispered pushing her forward.
Feeling all the eyes upon her she moved her hands slowly closing her eyes taking a deep breath?she moved her hands forward.
?Hmmm if you think I will bow to you think again!? she looked up hearing his deep voice shocked to hear such arrogance.
?We Malik bow to no one!? he added smiling un-noticed to anyone under the sehra?feeling Atul hand behind him he knew he was making her sweat.
Sapna and Muskhan looked over at RD looking terrified as nothing was happening as RD stood there silently.
?I can?t reach!? hearing her whisper he chuckled under his breath...
?Sorry! I have to uphold the tradition?? he said looking at her ?but before he could say a single world he felt the Jaimala around his neck as her Guards lifted her up to his height!? he smiled hearing the cheer of everyone around him?as they lowered her to the ground and she bent down and touched his feet?.feeling is hands grasp her shoulders raise her up she felt a shiver run down her spine ?shaking of her feeling to the next roar around her, she felt him place the Jaimala around her neck?as the cameras flashed around her she turned to see his face but was unable to as he pushed the stands of the sehar towards her blocking her view?.
?Bro what are you doing?? Atul whispered looking at his brother smiling at the camera with Riddhima at his side.
?I don?t want her to see me?..not yet anyway!? Armaan whispered back smiling
~~Chapter three~~
?Anjali don?t be na?!? Roma said looking at her in her bedroom
?This is an important day for the family and we have to be there, so for heaven sakes get dressed!? Roma said sternly shoving the dress in her hand and glaring at her.
?They have performed the JaiMala and its time for the wedding to take place in a while ?I want you downstairs?? She added walking to the door angrily.
?Momma I can?t do this watch the man I love marry someone else!? Anjali restored back as the tears ran down her face?.Roma turned around and walked back at her and looked at her child broken hearted?
?We Rajputs don?t cry we get EVEN!? Roma said taking hold of her in her arms as she sobbed.
?Momma?? Anjali looked at her mother surprised by the tone of her voice.
?You love him and he cares about nothing but what he is going to inherit? so why don?t you just move on!!?You?re father will be asking for Atul?s hand in marriage for you!? Anjali looked at her surprise and looked at her mother totally shocked.
?I can?t marry him?I love Armaan!? Anjali protested looking at her mother
?I wish sometime you had a brain like you?re cousin Riddhima?.She think with her head and know this is for the best of the family?and marrying a man like Armaan. Now I suggest you come down stairs before Rani Ma raises any questions?? Anjali looked at her mother stunned by her outburst as she left.
Momma I can?t marry someone I don?t even remotely know or love? ?picking up her lengha she walked behind the blind?..
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?Hey RD what you think of you?re ladoo?? Muskhan asked grinning as looking at her as she looked at her frowning.
?I?ll not seen him yet? It?s like when ever I want to see him?he talking to someone and this white veil parting on the side of the hall does not help!? Riddhima said looking up to see him with his back turned.
?Yeah but you where freaking out thinking you marrying a fat fellow?OMG RD you?re face!? Muskhan giggled and looked over at Sapna?in the crowd.
?Hmmm Sap is busy I see?.she talking to Prince Atul?? Riddhima looked up and saw her chatting away and giggling.
?He seems nice such a laugh?we got our hands on Ladoo?s shoes! And he is trying to get them back?as if we can?t handle guys like him! Saps getting the price?we want diamond rings?? Mukhan said looking at Riddhima raising her eyebrows
?WHAT? You?re mans minted! And what a diamond amongst friends!? Muskhan added placing her arm around Riddhima as she giggled??. Man she was going to miss them both so much. Muskhan and Sapna?they where there for her no matter what ?.even her family never supported her as much as her best friends did.
?Sure you should ask for ruby?s and pearls as well!? Riddhima added giggling seeing Muskhan?s face light up and then frown?
?My brother would give you what every you want!? they turn to see Meena looking at them sly as she moved forward to see them through the veil parting in the secluded area where Riddhima and her maids all sat.
?Hi Im Princess Meena Vidya Malik?Minnie for short!? Riddhima looked at the young teenager walk in and looking at them sternly holding out her hand? Riddhima smiled and remember how Armaan presented himself in the same manner and smiled taking hold of her hand?.seeing the deep blue eyes she remember her encounter with the Armaan all those years ago as she look over at Muskhan raising her eyebrow with a wow face.
?Nice to meet you Minnie!? Riddhima said shaking her hand she pulled her close to her and hugged her tightly?..hearing Minnie chuckle Riddhima smiled holding her and kissed her cheek.
?You?re such a cute doll!? Riddhima held her in her arms as she hearing the teenager giggle again.
?You?re more beautiful then me Bhabhi!? Minnie said looking at her as she placed her hand on Riddhima?s face.
?Hmmm Lets see you?re mendhi Minnie?? Riddhima said taking hold of her hands and seeing the dark design?
?Wow Minnie looks like you?re husband will love you a lot!? Minnie giggled looking at Riddhima and grinned looking at Muskhan and the maids.
?No! You?re is much more dark..? Minnie took hold of Riddhima wrists and looked at her hands?
?Looks like the Lordship loves you more then his precise stallions!? Minnie stated looking at Riddhima?s hand ?while Riddhima looked over at Muskhan giggling along with the maids.
?Lordship?? Muskhan said looking at Riddhima
?Yeah he?s a royal pain in the butt?whom I call Lordship! Which he hates it!?but you know what his mendhi is much darker?while he was sleeping I wrote AR in a heart design on his hand?.that really darker then you?re so you love him a lot yeah!?? Minnie stated giggling?.as Riddhima blushed slightly looking at everyone.
?It?s so big he not shaking hands with anyone but saying Nameste to hide it! It?s so funny!!? she added looking at them laughing.
Muskhan looked over at Riddhima grinning as they looked over at the teenager laughing.
?Raj Kumari Meena?? they looked up to see Minnie stop laughing and close her eyes as she gasped?.as she looked back at the white veil and walked over towards the silhouette figure behind the white chiffon veil.
?You are not supposed to be here!? Minnie said looking at him behind the veil frowning.
?No one will dare to stop me!? He said looking at the area filled with women as they all stopped hearing his voice.
?This is women only and?you are not permitted Bhiaya!? Minnie said placing her hands on her hips.
?Minnie when has that every stopped me?As I would not require an permission to enter isn?t that right Raj Kumari Riddhima!? he said firmly as he looked at her sitting so still he grinned knowing she could not see him.
?However, I have come to ask Raj Kumari Meena to join me as the pooja is about to start as I would require her company along with yours Raj Kumari Riddhima?? Seeing Minnie disappear Riddhima looked over at Muskhan staring at what had just happen.
?Wow RD! He is going to be hard work?girl you have you?re work cut out!? Muskhan giggled looking at Riddhima as she got up?.
?Muskhan he has no idea whom he is marrying!? Riddhima said firmly looking at her maids who walked over towards her.
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Armaan sat still looking down clutching the famous Malik sword in it?s gold and diamond cover the pride and family heirloom was always out for the Malik?s wedding now the sward was out to mark the special occasion and the Shaan of the Malik clan.. With the weight of the turban on his head he closed his eyes??
?I don?t know why he has not shaved?? Minnie moaned looking over at Armaan sitting at the mandap standing next to Atul.
?Well Vinta Bua told him not to shave until after the wedding ceremony it?s traditional not too?I think his beard suits him with the turban and the surma in his eyes make him look like a traditional Maharaja?Any how have you seen the girls looking at him, especially since you removed his sehra in the ceremony as his sister does during the first part of the pooja?? Atul chuckled looking at the females all staring at Armaan. Riddhima will never actually know it?s him until the wedding reception?. Especially when his will be dressed in his other suit?. Wow I can?t believe Armaan is enjoying all the mystery?
?Lucky for me I put a kaala tikka behind his ear this morning!? Minnie said looking at the girls not liking the way they where looking at him.
?Ok now Bhabhi will sit next to him and we have a wedding!? Minnie added smiling as she saw Riddhima approach the Mandap with her friends and maids?.
Hearing the sound of the payal bells as she step close to him ?a faint smiled danced upon his lips?as he felt her sit down next to him?as the ghee was poured into the fire by the pandit, he could feel her so close to him during the Sanskrit prayers?.as he held out his hand as instructed ?.seeing the mendhi as Minnie described on his hands darker then anything she had ever seen?.she slow placed her hand on top of his?.moving her face slowly she looked at his blue eyes filled with surma as she briefly studied the bearded man looking like a picture out of an old history book of kings?There was something so familiar about his eyes which she could not understand ?maybe I?m think about this too much??staring at the fire she looked over at her hand on top of his as the mantra where being read..
She is more beautiful them I had imagine at the Jalamala I could not see her fully but know with her next to me I can see and touch her?staring at the fire he looked deeper at the flames as they ignited something within him?.
Jaanam, Dekh Lo, Mit Gayi Dooriyaan
Main Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan
Jaanam, Dekh Lo, Mit Gayi Dooriyaan
Main Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan
Kaisi, Sarhadein, Kaisi Majbooriyaan
Main Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan
?Riddhima what about that stranger???. She thought turning towards Armaan as he placed the mangrastra around her neck. ?He is my husband and I give myself to him only?.. ?But what about love?? ?.closing her eyes as she felt the sindoor in her mang she opened her eyes to see the man in front of her whom now she was joint to for the reset of her life forever. In every lifetime!?. ?We don?t believe in love remember only our duty?.to be a good wife and queen!??.. Taking hold of her hand he helped her up as he took the first step around the sacred fire?..as the flower petals in the air lead there way round?..
Tum Chhupa Na Sakogi Main Woh Raaz Hoon
Tum Bhoola Na Sakogi Woh Andaaz Hoon
Goonjta Hoon Jo Dil Mein Toh Hairaan Ho Kyun
Main Tumhaare Hi Dil Ki Toh Awaaz Hoon
Sun Sako, Toh Suno, Dhadkanon Ki Zabaan
Main Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan
Kaisi, Sarhadein, Kaisi Majbooriyaan
Main Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan
He looked over at her now in front of him as she lead him around the fire for the final vow which she had taken to be his forever to love and honour in this and every other life time?.seeing the flower petals falling around them as they walked he looked over at his brother and sister smiling at him as he looked over at her stopping as he walked around her and took his place at the her side?. As they both moved forward to Rani Ma to get her blessing bending down together and coming up to see her fragile face full of love and saddens as she looked over at Riddhima feeling her eyes fill up to?Feeling his hand in her she looked over at him confused but touched by his gesture?.Rani ma looked over at him as she placed her hand on his shoulder??get your fathers and the families blessing beta!?
?I would like to request my leave ?.as I would like to get changed out of this outfit if I may?If Raj Kumari Riddhima Armaan Malik permits!? she looked over at him surprised and taken back and saw his smile and awaiting her answer.
?You have my permission to leave Ji? hearing her giggle slightly?he smiled.
?Ok! I be back sooon?.? Seeing him look over at his guard she looked over at Muskhan and Sapna shrieking at her at they approached him?.
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?Wow Bhaiya you look great!? Minnie said approving looking at him standing in front of the mirror all shaved and looking more like his old self?as he placed the final touches to his hair and to look over at Minnie sitting on the large bed of the guest room in the mirror.
?Hmmm I think this maroon sherwani is not bad! First time I?m wearing such a thing since mom used to get me wearing this stuff when I was a kid?.? He replied turning to look at her as she smiled in approval holding her thumb up at him.
?WOW bro!? they turned to see Atul walk in?
?Reception party is at full swing and Riddhima is waiting for you before entering ?we should get going?.? Said Atul eager for them to get going for his surprise.
Riddhima stood waiting and looked over at Muskhan and Sapna standing by her with her guards.
?They are here!? Sapna said smiling?looking over at Atul and Minnie approaching them ?.Riddhima looked forward not seeing them at all?.and took a deep breath as she felt his hand take her?
?Guards please announce our arrival!? Armaan said in a firm tone?she looked over at him surprised by the transformation as he looked forward not glancing over at her at all?..hearing the dhols and bagpipes playing they enter the large hall to be welcomed by rose petals?.
Main Hi Main Ab Tumhaare Khayaalon Mein Hoon
Main Jawaabon Mein Hoon, Main Sawaalon Mein Hoon
Main Tumhaare Har Ek Khwaab Mein Hoon Basa
Main Tumhaari Nazar Ke Ujaalon Mein Hoon
Dekhti, Ho Mujhe, Dekhti Ho Jahaan
Main Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan
Jaanam, Dekh Lo, Mit Gayi Dooriyaan
Main Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan Hoon, Yahaan Hoon
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