~~Part One~~~
"100 thousand!" Armaan looked back to see a suited man raise his card in the back of the crowd?as everyone was left stunned... Abhimanyu raised his eyebrows surprised as he bid 25 thousand more then Armaan. and was waiting for Armaan to bid more as Armaan shook his head at the auctioneer and not wanting to bid any more. Abhimanyu looked over at Riddhima looking surprised at the gentleman at the back holding up his card 143?....no one could make out who it was just a suited man at the back with his hand holding up the card.
'Come on! Abhimanyu take the bait!' he thought as he looked over at the auctioneer hitting the hammer on the platter. He was lucky to over hear Dr Joshi mention that the lady Dr who was Abhimanyu date was up for auction, as he walked past him....So he paid a waiter to get him another Number 161.... as his original number was with the waiter he placed at the back holding up his card. Knowing Abhimanyu would be taken back looked over at the Auctioneer hit the hammer the second time as he looked over at the suited man at the back.
"SOLD TO 143!" Armaan joined everyone as they clapped ...Looking at Riddhima smiling looked over at her hugging her fellow colleagues as Abhimanyu looked shocked as to what just happen...
"Check Mate!" he mumbled getting up from his seat ..Now it was time to execute the 2nd part of his plan?As he read the terms and condition of the auction he looked over at her for the last time as he head to the bar.
Rules stated the date was an afternoon one arrangement for next weekend and he had a lot to do... as he looked over at Dr Joshi looking a little surprised as Armaan walked back he smiled modesty as they both hear Dr Joshi name being called on stage...
"Bad luck!" Armaan turned to see Abhimanyu standing next to him as he nodded his head.
"Same to you!....as you lost your date!" Armaan responding as a smile danced on his lips picking up the Martin glass in front of him.
"Hmm I guess but since there are conditions I don't think, I have any thing to worry about.... once the date is over Riddhima will come back to ME!" Armaan looked at him chuckling to himself .... He was always full of himself and it was his stupidly that cost him.....as Armaan just need a moment to work is magic.
"I guess... but if it was me....I don't think I would have let someone as beautiful like that go....even for just a second...." Abhimanyu looked over at him as he saw Armaan picking up the glass and placed it to his lips.
"Abhi!" they both turned to see Riddhima approach him as he looked over at how she carried herself and looked over at her join them.
"Riddhima ...." Armaan noticed how Abhimanyu quickly placed his arm around her claiming to him she was all his,,In this jungle nothing was Abhi...as the tiger had his eyes on the prey...
"OMG I don't even know who this date is with....the gentleman paid and left? All I got was this...." Abhimanyu looked over at the digital red walky talky in her hand the size of a small mobile....as she giggled.
"I wonder who it can be....it's such a mystery?" Armaan could see her whole body shimmer in excitement as he looked over at her... curling the corner of his mouth in...and looked at her in her glory.
*ahem* Abhimanyu and Riddhima turned to Armaan as he stood smiling at them. He noticed her smile disappear as she looked over at him as he studied at her.
" Sorry....Riddhima....Meet Armaan Malik!" Armaan looked over at him blankly?.
"Armaan Malik the playboy?..." she asked looking at him.
"The one and only!" Armaan said smiling....looked over at her taking her hand gently caressing her soft skin...as he hosted it up and place his lips to it! ....he felt the sexual spark knowing she felt it too... 'Tease her Armaan...nice and easy there no rush as we know she be over you like a rash....thou at this present moment I love to rip of her attire ....if only we where alone...' he thought looking at her holding her gaze without blinking.
Abhimanyu looked over at her looking totally stunned as Armaan looked up into her eyes....
"Riddhima can you be an angel and get Dr Kirti, as I need to discuss exactly how much we have raised?." Riddhima turn towards Abhimanyu pulling her hand away from Armaan gentle
"Sure...uh nice to meet you!" Armaan nodded as she smiled at him.
"Dame She! .. IS so hot!...." Armaan said looking at Abhimanyu looking slightly frowned as he watch Riddhima walking away!
"Yez . That all you look at it the appearance never what is inside!" Armaan burst out laughing as Abhimanyu looked over at him
"What? Dame this coming from the head boy from college!...admit it she a sex bomb hence you're with her now.... and since your now Chairman of the board of the hospital trust you noticed her.... Its all about the looks Abhi.... The different is I'm up front about it and will tell them upfront what I want....as you are sneaky and unhand...." Abhi looked over at Armaan smiling as he frowned at him
"Ouch! Abhi! what the plans tonight?....you moving in for the kill? Will you get some action buddy...." Armaan winked looked over at Abhi seething with anger now and looked over at him.
"Come on yaar? don't be like that there was a time once when loved the same things...." Armaan loved it ticking off Abhi was sweet payback.
"Armaan .... we would have been cool if?"
"Say it Abhi.... Nikkita!" Armaan looked over at him angrily...as he watched Abhi lowering his head avoiding his eyes...Armaan knew how to cut him up! ....
"I have to....." Armaan nodded as he looked at him heading over towards Riddhima
"F ing Jerk.... Messed up my twins life..." He hated what he done to Nikita... turning his back on his sister....and now he was after Riddhimno way! This was something he was goin to do...take away what Abhi wanted and that was Riddhima so be it.... 'I am not holding back this time! Nikki was my weakness as you crushed her for another woman....' Armaan thought of his twin sister the image of her sitting at the court house in her wedding lengha looking at her mendhi filled hand sobbing as he stopped the car. 'Why god dame it?' he shouted at her talking hold of her. "I am pregnant....she mumble holding him. he promised me he would come and then he sms me... taking hold of her phone he read the message. Nikki im leavin for America...Papa wants me to marry his partner daughter ....He will disown me n ...' throwing the mobile on the phone. 'B****** and why did you not come to me...' he sobbed as he lead her to the car. That was when he sent her to London...and she gave birth to Dhurv and Armaan married Nikky off to Sumit an associate in London?. Sumit accepted Nikky and her son as Sumit confessed he loved her... Uncle Kishore was not happy .... but he was the only elder in the family raising his brothers kids who died in train crash. Kishore never married as he was tricked time and time again...as the women in his life wanted his money and his playboy image had to stop with two children under his roof.... But Armaan had taken after him! and was a player threw and threw.... With the business and the women... Nikky was so different the only female in the house who was carefree and just wanted to have a family and with Sumit she had changed so much... Armaan went after Abhimanyu and his family business givin them tough competitions and he was now on top... and his family where financial weak in some aspect but he looked over at the way Abhi was smitten by Riddhima and now this next kill would be very interesting....
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"Do you have any idea? Who the bidder was?" Abhi asked Dr Kirti as she looked over at him.
"No I need to check the numbering list?.but 100 thousand Rupees is a generous.... There is so much we could do with that money!" Abhi nodded and looked over at Armaan chatting with Dr Joshi...
"100 thousand Rupees ? I mean I gave you the card 142 and..." Armaan looked over at Dr Joshi and did not want to explain his action ....but he need to handle this man.
"I want it to be discreet and all....a private contribution.... Dr Joshi! I heard you girlfriend had a bit of a fight on her hand as there was an interesting lovely party bidding heavily .." Armaan looked over at him blushing and chuckled.
"Yeah Anjali had to borrow some money from her sister Riddhima ....to win!" Armaan raised his eyebrows ....'interesting this fellow can actually help me out here' he thought looking over at Abhi deep in discussion... 'he trying to find out the bidders name?
"Dr Joshi I was wondering if you could keep this 100 thousand Rupee contribution secret ....its just the press would have a field day...they are already publishing so much on my life and I want to keep this private...If you get the auctioneer to state it was a private and confidential donation..I would be so...."
"Oh ?.Sure I have a word not to disclose the information this evening and all...." Armaan smiled as he placed his hand on his shoulder.
"So your Girlfriend are you not goin to introduce me?" Armaan looked over to where Riddhima was standing chatting to her sister..
"Oh where are my manners?.Sure I introduce you..." Armaan smiled as Dr Joshi lead him towards them.... 'Don't you just love networking' he thought as a smile danced upon his lips...
"Nice to meet you!" Armaan smiled and looked over at Anjali staring at him. He was used to this girl just looking at his devilish handsome looks... he was a killer alright! In more ways then one.
"Anjali says hello!" Dr Joshi nudged her as she smiled blushing.
"Sorry ?it just I have read about you in page 3 and seen your pictures and?."
"Hmmm not guilty ....I swear!" he said looking over at them as the looked at him.
"No Mr Malik...I read how you helped so many charities and then in the Mumbai bomb blast ...you're company contributed....paid for all the medical expensive of many of the victims and all... Papa told us that Malik Empire good will saved many lives..." don't you just love uncle Kishore....
"Well my parents where brutally killed in a terror attack ....i was little at the time and there where killed in a train exposition.... Since then we give and assist in rebuilding peoples lives... I was away on a business trip to Austrailia when this attacked happened..." he looked over at them and sighed.
"They had no demands and they just killed so many ruthless I tell you...But this new expansion to Sanjeevni will be capable to save more lives....and I am sure it will be well worth it?" Armaan looked over at them.... smiling his million dollar smile and turned to look directly at Riddhima...as she smiled at him.
"So umm...hmm....Anjali can I have this dance?" Armaan looked at Riddhima as he held out his hand....and turned to look over at Dr Joshi..
"You don't mind?. I bring her back in one piece..." Anjali giggled taking hold of his hand as he smiled looking at Dr Joshi and took hold of Anjali....
Armaan's - Rule number one never let them know they you're interested .... Tease and tease some more.... Make the prey make the first move....always pay attention to the best friend or sister....never the prey...hmm she watching closely...ok I am goin to whisper something in her sister ear and I know she tell her.... Sisters don't you just love them??they share everything!
"Armaan your such a tease...." hmmm I know?
"I swear darling if you where not taking?. Tut..* sigh *" Anjali looked up at him and blushed....as he tucked her loose hair behind her ear and looked into her eyes...
"Anjali..." the boyfriend..right on cue! Chill dude my sights are set on something else.
"Aghhh Dr Josh.. I must say.. as well as beautiful and charming ....Anjali is a wonderful dancer...you are a very lucky man to have found such a gorgeous woman...." Armaan looked over at Riddhima listening as he walked over to the waiter holding the champagne glasses.
"Hi Handsome!" Smiling broadly he looked over at Muskhan as she smiled at him.
"Muskhan Gerwal.babe how are you?" Muskhan giggled as he took hold of her.
"Good Armaan! ...Gosh you buff as ever?" he looked at her and shock his head.
Punjabi girls forever flirting and so to the point... he chuckled looking at her.
"If you where not my bhabhi I swear... people would talk?" he looked over at her giggling....as she took hold of his arm.
"So who is the victim tonight?" she teased looking at him as he chuckled
"Where Rahul?" he asked avoiding her look.
"He with Abhi... and I'm not a murder?" he said looking at her narrowing her eyes at him.
"I saw you with Dr Joshi and his girlfriend....Anjali...Shanshank's daughter right?" Armaan looked over at her she never missed a trick and so wanted to get her cousin Pinky to be his wife...Pinky and Armaan does not click ....Pretty girl but not my type at all...
"I did not know she was Dr Gupta daughter?."
"They all a family of doctors?. Very braining and all that ...beautiful too.. the rumour is Abhimanyu is very interested in the younger girl just graduate from America...very pretty Riddhima ..." Armaan looked at Muskhan as if he never cared if she got a slight whiff that he was interested ...another Punjabi timepass they where good at gossiping.. but maybe he can use this...hmmm...light buld...
"Armaan?" they turned to see Rahul looking at him frowning..
My cousin Rahul Gerwal any man goes here his wife he totally green and I think Muskhan loves it! ?but I would never one thing I don't do... Married women! It more haste then it worth... the sneaking around and they like jumpy, looking over there shoulder and lies the lies... Omg don't get me started... if she can be loyal to her man...then who is she loyal tooo... We all know what... Then they give the excuse he work all the time and not pay attention to me... Never mind he work to keep you fed, clothed and give you everything you want!.. So he tired comes home and wants to sleep? have you ever run an office do you know how much it take out of you?? SO He cant be the romantic man you want him to be because he pay off your credit card bill?. Ok rant over ....I don't do married women!
"Rahul...Dude long time?" ok there that look as he pulls his wife away from me...
"Armaan? what you doing here?" no hello! no cousinly love?
"Kaka requested I attend...and you both?" man im wasting time here.. Abhi is dance with her on the dance floor?..
"Muskhan Bhabhi how about a dance?" hehe Rahul would kill me?but I have to get on the dance floor?Time is ticking as they say one last master stroke......
~~Part Two~~
"Hey Riddhima ! who do you think your dates with?" Anjali looked over at Riddhima looked at her and smiled
"Its got Abhi name written all over it ..." She giggled looking at her getting into the bed and giggled shaking her head.
"Hmmm..i guess you might be right! ..hey !What did you think of Armaan Malik?" Riddhima looked over at Anjali.
"He's a womaniser ...the stories I heard about that guy...to much di!" Riddhima said turning over towards Anjali.
"I don't know he is so handsome and has this charm about him" Anjali said turning to face her from her bed..to look over at Riddhima settling in her bed.
"Hmm I know what you mean ...he had the charisma about him and was charming he walks into the room and your eyes just fix on him but there was something in his eyes when he looked at me I did not like.." Riddhima said with a shudder.
"Hello!" hearing a crackling nosy they both looked over at Riddhima's bag on the counter near the door.
"OMG RIDZ!" they both jumped up and looked over at the bag.
"Knock knock." The husky voice crackled again and Anjali jumped of the bed to grab the bag excited and looked over at Riddhima looking surprised.
"Answer it ?!. Its not Abhi...no way is that his voice" Anjali took the walkie talkie out of the bag and threw it to towards Riddhima.
"I guess there no body home? a shame was looking forward to talking to a beautiful woman looking at the stars" the voice crackled again..with her heart racing she push down on the button.
"Hello?" she whispered as Anjali jumped onto her bed and looked over at her.
"I guess there is someone home? Hi Riddhima " Anjali placed her hand over her mouth and giggled as Riddhima signalled at her to be quiet and raised her eyebrows and shoulders smiling in exited.
"Abhi I know it you!" she giggled pressing the button.
"How can you be so sure? as he never won the bid? " the husky voiced teased.
"Oh yaar come on...Abhi stop messing.." Riddhima said firmly looking over at Anjali..hearing a chuckle on the talkie..
"Tut Tut?!.you got me huh." Armaan pushed the button and chuckled to himself as he lay on the bed pushing his wet hair back and pulled up the black satin sheets on his bare torso...and scratched his chest I will tease her a little.
*bring bring* he pushed down the button.
"I guess that me calling you on your mobile and talking as well.Aren't I a smart boy!" he chuckled know it was Abhi calling her at this time too.
Riddhima looked over at her mobile flashing Abhi and showed it to Anjali who giggled as she answered.
"Hi Riddhima!." Abhi said as she held the phone
"If I am Abhi on the Radio then who am I talking to Riddhima?" Armaan chuckled. Know fully well that she was now baffled.
"Abhi? who you got me talking to on this 2 way walkie talkie?" Riddhima asked as she held the mobile to her phone.
"Riddhima ?I told you at the party it not me!" Riddhima looked confused and held down the button of the walkie talkie irritated as Anjali looked at her puzzled too.
"Ok who are you? What is your name?" she asked firmly holding down the button.
"What's in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet as you Riddhima.." he chuckled pushing the button to answer her
"Shakespeare?" Riddhima said confused as she looked at Anjali equally puzzled.
"Abhi this guys not you?" She held the phone and looked at the walkie talkie in her other hand.
"Ridhima be careful and...." Abhi said on the cellphone frowning unable to make out the voice as the radio crackled. Riddhima looked over at Anjali confused.
"Abhi I call you back!" she ended the call and looked over at Anjali as she sighed.
"Di who is this guy? If not Abhi?" Anjali lift her shoulder and walked to her bed.
"You have Romeo I guess!" Anjali giggled looking at Riddhima totally confused.
Nervously she pushed down the button and held the 2 way to her lips.
"Please tell me who you are?" Armaan smiled as he was falling in love with the cat and mouse game.
"O, speak again, bright angel! For you are...As glorious to this night, that is over my head...I will call you tomorrow fair maiden until the date. I bid thee farewell!" Armaan released the button and placed the 2 way down smiling.Women love to unravel things slowly piece by piece .Women love suspense and mystery so fair maiden hunt begins in the morning...as tomorrow I will appear as a knight, he chuckled to himself turning the light off.
Riddhima pushed down the button 3 times and got no response as her mobile beeped it was Abhi sms" Call me ASAP". Sighin she yawned and placed the 2way and the phone on the bedside cabinet and looked at them.
"If it's not Abhi then who is this Shakespeare dude? One things for sure he is educated and now how to play a cloak and dagger game!" Riddhima closed her eye as she smiled.
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"Ridz come quick!." Anjali screamed as Riddhima ran down the stairs...seeing the room full of flowers she looked over at Anjali.
"OMG di these flowers..." They not stopping look outside.
"But like who done all this?" Riddhima said confused as she looked over at Anjali amazed by the variety of the flowers filling up the floor.
"Shakespeare!. thou I still don't think its Abhi in the past year he know you he sent you 2 bouquets of flowers. As I have more planet in the garden from Atul " Riddhima looked over giggling and Di never stopped to remind her of the flower issue and looked over at the card in di hand
'Whereas knights of old wore armor of plate, the modern knights of the air wear the invisible but magic armor of there desire for all things beautiful". For my fair maiden"
"Ok Yaar this guys is freaking me out!. English Knight now? And he talking in riddles!"
"I think it soooo romantic and all. You are so enjoying this and then you seeing this guys on your date. I wonder who it can be?" Anjali looked over at her and smiled.
"Come on Ridz ! humour the guy!" Anjali smiled know her sister hated mystery and would not put a book down until she was able to solve it but the puzzle was trick to decipher.
"Di seriously im so confused?" Riddhima looked over at Anjali placing her arm around her.
"We got to do something with these flowers?. As Mum and Dad will be back from joggers park soon. So help be sort them out!"
"Hey Di! Did you get the name of the flower place who delivered them maybe they can help us crack down Shakespeare?"
"Yep I got the name and address! I'm one step ahead of you Watson!" Anjali winked giggling as she lead Riddhima away..
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"Sorry madam. It was an internet purchase. All paid for online!" the lady at the counter informed them.
"What about an email id?" Riddhima asked looking at the young girl.
"Its policy to not give out such details to customers!" the young girl told them looking over her shoulder.
"Come on a guys send me over 25 bouquets of flowers and ..I have no way to thank him?" Riddhima pleaded looking over at her.
"Hmmm.. let me check but the boss finds out and im fired!" the young girl said looking at the computer screen.
"Ok! purchase some thing in the shop..before the boss comes!" Riddhima and Anjali smiled looking at each other.
"That teddy cute!We take it!" Riddhima said pointing to it.
"Sure madam.." Riddhima looked over at the girl place the small paper with the bear and hand it over to her..as Anjali paid for the item
"I give it to Atul for saving me last night!" she giggled as Riddhima thanked the girl and walked out...taking the paper in her hand she looked at the paper shocked.
"What? Let me see?" Anjali looked over at the paper and giggled.
"Shakespeare is too good!...i am liking this guy!"
"Uff Di! ImUrDesire@hotmail.com"
"Email him see if he response something tells me he waiting for your email!" Anjali giggled looking at her as she marched to the car.
"He so full of it!" she moaned looking at Anjali giggling.
"Di if this is a prank I kill you!." she hissed at her as Anjali looked at her surprise.
"I could not even afford Atul and borrowed money of you...so tell me who could have bid so much as Abhi and that Armaan fellow both lost!" Riddhima frowned and looked over at Anjali starting the car, She was right who is this Shakespeare guy?
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"There nothing like a determine woman!." Armaan chuckled see the that got a email as all his aliases where forwarded to his one office account.
Dear ???.
I don't even now what to call you? you have no name and no face? thank you for the flowers thou I think it's a shame to have so many and took them to the hospital where I work to bright up my patients.
I think if I ask you who you are you will not disclose the details, so I am not going to ask! I guess I see you on the official date.
Thank you
Riddhima Gupta
Armaan chuckled and leaned back in his chair. I have an engagement tonight with another beauty which needs my full attention this evening, so I guess.. I will call you tomorrow night. Goodnight Fair maiden... Thou I have a feeling it will be a sleepless night for you!.as I know have your full attention and poor Abhi feelin left out.. Clicking the reply button he smiled to himself as he hit the keys.
Fair Maiden
I am sure the flowers would have thrilled your patients to no ends .. and I am so shocked to see that you have tracked my Email ID down from the flower shop? Looks like I will be dining with a resourceful and determine lady. Since im hiding in the shadows I have left you l clues to who I am... Lets just see if you can seek me out?
From
Your true lovex
He chuckled looking at the email and how he signed it know she would map the clues together...as he looked over at his watch he smiled heading for the door as he need love tonight as he had been to long.
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"Veronica darling!" he said taking hold of her as she hugged him tightly
"Armaan...i have been waiting ages " he took the glass of whiskey from the bar and looked at her.
"Darling business what to do?Im here now .how about we go somewhere private!" he suggested the club was not really his scene as he want to go somewhere discreet and all.
"I'm waiting for my friends and then we can go..." he looked at her surprised and pulled her close to him.
"I thought we where goin to spend some alone time together?" he whispered rubbing his lips on her ear lobe, as she moaned lightly moving into his body.
"I just come to India last night and Baby...just want to say hello to some friends and then we can go." she said pulling him closer to him as he nodded his head.
"Remember I don't like waiting long hellos!" he said firmly as she nodded her head.
Why is when I want something they make me wait and when they want something it NOW? All I want is someone to hold ...to make love to! is this really to much to ask? Women I tell you run hot and cold? she was all ready for quick 1 and 2 in America and now in India she playing me?? Another drink Armaan until she says hello!
"RIDDHIMA!" Stunned hearing the name he turned to see her and Abhi heading towards them as she looked away frowning
"Veronica?" Riddhima looked over at Armaan a little surprise to see him as he smiled.
"Guys meet. Armaan my B"
"Business associate! Abhi! Riddhima! .nice to see you again" Armaan added looking at them smiling as Veronica looked at him oddly.
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~~Part Three~
"Business associate?" Veronia looked over at him with her arms around his neck on the dance floor looking over at him as he looked at her smiling.
"What did you want me to say? âŚ.. the woman who is making me think wicked thoughts of her! You know we could be making our own music privately!" he whispered looking at her as she smiled sexily back at him.
"You have a one track mindâŚ." She whispered pulling him closer to her.
"Hmmm tell me something I don't knowâŚ." He whispered biting her ear lobe, as he hearing her gasps. Everyone woman has a sensitive spot and it's either the side of her neck or her ear lobeâŚ. But the most sensitive spot is her lips and believe me that opens up the doors to heaven. Dancing is the most sexual part of courting⌠How the man leads her through this sexual experienceâŚ. How the bodys gentle collide into each other fitting each other like a gloveâŚ.and how the senses are ignited by the simple of touches. Lucky for me I have mastered this art of seduction. How women love to be controlled as the man leads her into this sexually mind game âŚI simply just lead her on or make her think she has me in the palm of her hand to simple eat. Well I don't mind being delectable aphrodisiac not under those lips. Hmm but lets see who's lips quench my thirst this evening as the ravishing Riddhima is here also and something tell me this will be an very fruitful affair. She looking so sexy in that of the shoulder dressâŚ.and Veronica body is crumbling as I'm winding my hip into hers.
"Stop teasing me Armaan! It's driving me crazyâŚ" he smiled inwards looking at her biting her lips as he came away from his thoughtsâŚ..the music stopped as they headed for the table to see the others.
"Drinks guys?" Armaan said looking over at them at the table. Riddhima was looking to tempting but he had to keep his feeling locked as he was going to fests upon Veronia tonight he was going to sample her soon or later, but she looked so bored as Abhi talked to the others regarding some business ventureâŚ. Armaan looked over at Veronia talking to the other friends about some new designer bag. Poor girl was left alone looking like she wanted to be elsewhere.
'Hmm I would never leave you alone Riddhima!' he thought as he heard everyone giving orders of drinks to the waiter next to him.
"Riddhima what can I get you?" Armaan asked looking at her as she looked like she was looking into space. He moved forward and smiled as he snapped his fingers as she turned looking at him smiling at her.
"Ok so tell me who the guy?" he whispered looking at her blush as he looked over at him smiling. 'poor girl thinking about me? Aghhh what to do!' he smirked seeing her frowning.
"Drink?" he asked again smiling.
"Uhmmm Diet coke with ice" she requested to the waiter.
"My good man I have a Bacardi and cokeâŚwith ice!" Armaan added looking over at the waiter and placing the money on the trayâŚ
"Get some snacks tooâŚ" he added seeing the waiter nodding and heading to the bar.
"So Riddhima how is that beautiful sister of yours?" he asked looking at her.
"Di?" she looked puzzled at him as he smiled.
"She was very nice and Dr Atul is a lucky manâŚ. They just made for each other.." he added looking at her listening attentively to him as he placed his arm on the sofa behind her and leaned towards her taking in her scent as she leaned into him trying to hear him over the loud music.
"Please give my regards to them bothâŚ" he added as he looked at her nodding her head and smile.
"So Riddhima do you come here often?" he asked feeling a foot rubbing against his leg⌠He glanced over at Veronica sitting opposite him talking to her friends as he knew it was her alright. Riddhima would never dream about doing such things⌠Feeling Veronica foot under his trouser leg he closed his eyes to compose himself as he listen to Riddhima.
"No not reallyâŚAbhi wanted to meet Veronica and some other friends and I guess âŚWell they all have a lot in common!" Riddhima said looking over at Abhi sitting next to her talking to some other friends who had also arrived.
"Hmm I know what you meanâŚ.I know Abhi from College, Veronica's father and my uncle are friends and she asked me to join her this eveningâŚ" he added feeling Veronica foot moving up his leg to his thigh.
'Women!' he though as he tired to talk to Riddhima
"They all look so engrossed âŚcare for a danceâŚ" he asked placing his hand before her. He noticed Veronica foot pull away as Riddhima placed her hand in his⌠he looked over at Abhi still engrossed into his convocation as Veronica glanced towards Armaan and Riddhima leaving the table. Narrowing her eyes at them she watched them closelyâŚ
'Cool it ArmaanâŚ. she got to think your respectable⌠cant play with her like Veronica. Plus Veronica looking if she suspect anything âŚyour get no treat tonight as she make you go hungry which you don't wantâŚ' he thought placing his hand gentle on her waist feeling current.
Riddhima looked over at him as they danced he was not what she though and was basically okâŚHe was charming and had this magic that pulled you towards him. Di was right and then she saw him and Verionca dancing so closely but seeing her laughing she knew they where just friends as he said. As he turned her and pulled her back to him âŚfeeling her hand on his chest as his heart pounded to the music and looked up at him breathlessly as he smiled at her, looking down seeing her moving her hand away quickly and taking hold of his hand âŚ. Feeling him moving her around and pulling her back towards him âŚ.she felt his breath touching her neck as he placed his fingers on her flat stomachâŚ.
"Hey what would happen if Abhi looked over and saw us?" he whispered brushing his lips against her earlobe feeling her shudder in his arms.
'I have such powerâŚ' he thought smiling as he turned her around to see her blushing.
"Thank you!" he said as the music stopped looking at her as her eyes give her away. She enjoyed it and to tell you the truth so did I.
"I see that all the Gupta's are wonderful dancersâŚ" he said leading her to the tableâŚwhen a tall guy bumped into Riddhima on purpose.
"I am sorry doll!" he said looking at her as she frowned.
"Hey!" Armaan took hold of her hand and gentle pulled her behind him.
"Dude sorry! I just âŚ." Armaan looked at the way he was looking at Riddhima and did not like itâŚ
"Listen Sorry Doll, how about I buy you a drinkâŚto say sorry" Armaan clenched his fist looking at him. He had long hair and looked like a rough biker with his eyebrow pieced.
"We accept your apology good byeâŚ" Armaan said stepping forward to he stopped by the guy and two friends.
"Dude!" Armaan looked over at them as he felt Riddhima taking hold of his arm.
"You know in some cultures Riddhima it's said that if a woman's honour is challenged then one must ensure virtual is restoredâŚ" he smiled inwards as he glance over towards her as she looked at him stunned as he winked at her.
"Gentlemen I suggest we can take this outsideâŚ. Or else your paying damages to the clubs!" He said unbuttoning the button on the cuff of the shirt.
"Also I have to addâŚ. Any blood on this silk shirt would ruin it totally⌠after all it was a gift from my sisterâŚand you know I pride myself in ensuring that I look goodâŚ" he added rolling up his sleeves as he looked over at the gentlemen looking over at him puzzled.
"Now where do we want to do this?" They all looked over at him tattoo's on his arm as he raised head looking over at them.
"Armaan lets just goâŚ" Riddhima said looking at him as she did not like the look of the guys coming closer.
"Now no one insults a lady in my presence âŚ." He said looking at the guys.
Riddhima has a butterflies in her stomach as she looked over at Armaan giving the guy a dirty look moving forward.
"ARMAAN YOU JOKER!" Riddhima looked over at the guy and Armaan face softener as they burst out laughing as she looked puzzled.
"Omg you've not changed at allâŚ." Armaan placed his hand on his shoulder as he smiled as they embraced.
"Sorry Riddhima âŚ.when ever Sameer see me with a beautiful woman he will fight me for her âŚ" Armaan said smiling as Sameer shock his head.
"Saali can you blame me as you get the most drop dead gorgeous women to dance withâŚ" Sameer smiled looking at Riddhima to see her blushing.
"Actually Riddhima is a friend she with AbhiâŚ" Sameer raised his eyebrows and looked over at Armaan and then Riddhima.
"Don't scare the girl SameerâŚ." Sameer looked over at Armaan laughing.
"Riddhima âŚSameer and Abhi are rivals. Hence the loveâŚ" Armaan placed his arm around Sameer shoulders and smiled leading his to the bar. Riddhima followed them as Armaan and Sameer chuckled.
"Two beers and a J2O apple and mangoâŚ" Armaan order as he placed his hand in his pocket and pulled out his wallet.
"How is Nikita?" Armaan looked over at the Sameer and smiled.
"She is happy in London!" Armaan looked over at Riddhima and smiled.
"Nikita?" she asked.
"My sisterâŚ."
"Our Sister!" Sameer added picking up the beer glass as Armaan nodded his head.
"Armaan and Nikita are the only family an orphan like me hasâŚ" Sameer looked over at Armaan with a tear in his eye.
"Riddhima he is a sentimental foolâŚand well he like my little brother⌠but he will not take anything from meâŚ.Says I have done so much!" Armaan looked over at Sameer as he cleared his throat.
"Come on! You paid for my education when ma passed away and paid the hostel costsâŚ" Riddhima noticed the admiration Sameer had in his eyes as he looked over at Armaan who shook his head.
"Your mom was my mother tooâŚ" Armaan picked up the juice drink and handed it over to Riddhima âŚ
'Man this is ruining my repâŚ.now she going to think I'm a sentimental fool and have standards âŚ.I have to get her back to the tableâŚI don't want her divulging into my pastâŚ' Armaan thought looking back at the table seeing Veronica not looking pleased and even Abhi was glancing over since he spotted Sameer.
"Well SamâŚ. You know where I am and willâŚ. I have to get back to the gang and return Riddhima back to her bowâŚ" Sameer looked over at him and nodded.
"Riddhima Sam is a friend from high school and wellâŚ. His mom past away and well I arranged for him to get educated and all⌠nothing much just anyone in my place would have done the sameâŚand wellâŚ.even now when I have offered him a share in the business as my brother he tells me noâŚand wants to pay me backâŚ" Armaan looked at her, she was looking at him and smiled. Maybe this can work for me? Gosh I hate sounding like a show offâŚthat more Abhi department uffâŚ
"Not anyone would do that ArmaanâŚ. Abhi was my best friend before you landed at the high school and my father worked for them until he past away they never âŚyou know and you wellâŚ." Armaan laugh out loud. Sameer and Riddhima looked over at him as he laugh.
"Gosh Sameer you such a fool⌠who else was going to do my homework if not you!" Sameer scratched his head and looked at Armaan.
"But you didâŚ" Sameer looked over at him as he looked over at Riddhima.
"Yes yesâŚ. Now we better get goin other wise Abhi will get a search party out for RiddhimaâŚ" Armaan winked at Sameer and smiled at Riddhima.
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"Oh babyâŚ." he fell on the bed exhausted as he felt Veronica's head on his chest as he smiled and closed his eyes.
"Armaan I was thinkâŚ.we should tell daddy about us âŚ." Armaan opened his eyes and looked down at her as she ran her fingers down his chest to his belly button over his fine muscular naked bodyâŚ
"Veronica we talked about thisâŚ. I need to âŚ."
"Armaan you said when Nikita got married and she is now so what stopping usâŚ" why do I get into these situations? âŚ. Once I sleep with them I should let them go! That's what they say if you love something let it go! So I love and why am I not letting it go? Dude tread carefully hereâŚ. This one will not take rejects easily and well what should I do asâŚ. As I will not be able to play with her Saturday nights from now onâŚI will need a replacementâŚ.
"VeronicaâŚ. There something I have to tell youâŚ." Veronica looked at him getting up from the bed and sitting up⌠as he placed his hand on his forehead he waited her to hug him from behind.
"Armaan what is it? You can tell me anything?" bingo bang on cue.
"Oh Veronica⌠what can I say but there is a curse on meâŚ. The woman I marry will die! Its written in my kundaliâŚmy first wife will die within a year and will uncle to has this curse hence he never marriedâŚ" Veronica looked over at him shocked as she released him in tears. Saas Bau drama's don't you just love them?? They have the best idea's âŚ.when you think nothing is impossible BANG it there no matter how unbelievable they areâŚ.instant drama!! There nothing like a good drama âŚheck Nikita was a fan and well she talked no stop about them which gave me nothing but pointer in my lifeâŚ.
"I don't believeâŚ." Armaan got up and walked over towards the cupboard and opened the draw and pulled out the kundali.
"I cant marry anyone Veronica âŚI am curse see for yourself âŚ" Veronica looked at him chocking on his words as he sat down next to her in tears.
"Omg ArmaanâŚ" she hugged him as she cried as he smiled wiping his fake tears from his checksâŚ.Another one bites the dustâŚ.. She'll take this to some pandit and he tell her there nothing they can doâŚshe cry for a week or so and move onâŚman lucky for me the pandit I paid made a few of these scrolls for meâŚand many have checked with there family pandit there no way to break this killer curse. Man am I doomedâŚWell not really my real kundali states I have nothing but luck and a princes kundali and the woman who pins me down at the mandap will actually be âŚsomething but alas Veronica you're not her!
"So you can never marryâŚ." She sobbed holding him tightly.
"There is no way honeyâŚ" he sobbed holding her
"All we can do is to be together and love the moments we shareâŚbut Veronica I want you to find someone settle down and be happyâŚ. Promise me you do this for me!" I should have become an actor MAN!
"Make love to Veronica this one last timeâŚ."
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"Riddhima?" Anjali called at her as she stared into space thinking about the evening events.
"Ridz?"
"Di tell me if you where in my shoes would you be with Abhi?" Anjali looked over at her as she sat down next to her on the bed and looked at her.
"Ridz⌠I guess if I was in your place I would weight up the equation⌠make a list of why you are with him and so onâŚ." Riddhima looked at her and smiled.
"You have always been practical Di⌠and even with Atul you must have made your mind up in such a wayâŚ.too⌠but Di Abhi ignored me most of the evening and was chatting to Veronica about some deal? And if it was not for Armaan I guess I would have been bored?" Anjali looked at her and placed her hand on Riddhima arm.
"I guess Abhi was mixing business at the club and so onâŚ. That how he operates you know that if its anything to do with business he will discuss it!" Anajli looked at her getting up.
"But Armaan is in the same profession⌠he was talking to many members in the group about general stuff and not mixing the two and well Di it got me thinking is this how my life is going to be around Abhi?âŚ. Being the eye candy and then I blend into the background as he talks business with someone?âŚ." Riddhima sighed and she not noticed this on one occasion but many and will it was becoming a bore of late.
"I think your reading to much into this RidzâŚ. Abhi under a lot of pressure with his business and I guess he looking at opportunities to make himself a success⌠Armaan!? All I can say is they are different people and well Armaan's a peoples person and will mix within a crowd anywhere⌠he bread in such a way! And as for Abhi he more reserved âŚ."
"And calculating?" Anjali looked at her frowning.
"What if I am a deal? He playin me like a dealâŚ.. last two months his behaviour has change so much âŚI'm not sure if he is the man I want to spend the rest of my life withâŚ."
"I guess that a decision only you can makeâŚ." Anjali got up and looked over at Riddhima.
"By the wayâŚ. No Romeo tonight?" Anjali looked over at the walkie talkie as Riddhima shook her headâŚ.seeing Anjali leave for the bathroom.
"I guess you are busy?" she said out loud looking at the walkie talkie as she pulled up the covers to get into bed.
"Hey you there Juliet?" the buzzing sound hissed as she jerked up talking hold of the walkie.
"Your late?" he chuckled hearing her voice.
"I am sorry I have been in a haze state all evening⌠god you look gorgeous this eveningâŚ" he releases the button as he lay in his silk sheets aloneâŚ. Veronica had left suddenly and he had showered and got into bed, which he had instructed the maid to redo with new sheets.
"You saw me?" her voice quivered as she tried to recall the faces she seen all evening.
"Alas yesâŚ. Thou I was a little upset with that bow of yours leaving you alone most of the eveningâŚ." His voice hit her as she sighed.
"Please don't think I was stalking youâŚ. I just happened to see you as I was there with a friend of mineâŚ.i don't want you to think I was some paagalâŚ.but I am now your deewanaâŚI so wanted to come over and rescue youâŚbut I think it would not have be wise for me to do soâŚso I observed you from afar." He frowned and closed his eyes. Your slipping Malik!? As he heard no answer
"Hey you there?" he asked listening to the silence
"Where you the guy in the brown jacket at the bar who kept looking over?" he smiled shaking his head.
"May be?" he said.
"Come on I have had enough of these gamesâŚ." She sounded agitated as he rolled over on his side.
"What the matter? You can tell me?" his voice was so soothing and she closed her eyes. Taking in a deep breath. I am shouting at a complete stranger?
"I don't know what love is?" she bust out with a tear in her eyes.
"Hmmm Love is when you see a person and feel nothing but happyâŚ.when you want to do something for that person just to get a smileâŚ. Love is something I had once in my life and well she left meâŚ." He closed his eyes to see her.
"She left you?" she asked unsure what he meant.
"My motherâŚ. She died when I was young and wellâŚshe the only person I truly loved apart from my siblingâŚ" he sighed unsure why he was talking about this?
"Oh I seeâŚ. Then I guess your like meâŚ."
"Like you?" he asked looking at the moon through the window.
"Yeah searching for love âŚ.if it exits that is?" she said turning over to the moon.
"Hmmm I'm not sure if there is a person made for me as I have so many flaws and will I've only seen the pain that love causesâŚ.and
"You not found someone who completes youâŚand when you find that person will you just nowâŚ."
"Does your bow complete you?" he asked
"Ugh⌠I have a early start tomorrow andâŚ."
"By avoiding the question you have answered itâŚ. Good night my sweet Juliet âŚ. I guess I will see you soonâŚ."
"GoodnightâŚ..Romeo" hearing the silence line he smiled.
'She will not sleep tonight that that idiot Abhi well looks like I don't have to battle so hard as wellâŚ. She in two minds about him and I have a better chance if I leave her alone with her doubtsâŚ. I send her a big cake in the morning to cheers her up! With a poem of causeâŚ. I have such a funny feelin for her and will she make me hungry for herâŚ.but I guess I can wait a few more days.' He smiled closing his eyes.
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