I am posting this on behalf of Kat (Catwoman) She's been terribly busy and still the workload is just there.....mouting on. Posting this one shot on her behalf for all her readers!! 🤗She would be updating her fics in the upcoming weeks as and when she has time!! Love you all!!
"Ahem!" looking up from the rim of my specs, I looked over at him standing at the edge of the round table in the library…as he waved his hand at me gesturing me to hand it over. Nodding I pushed forward the assignments and looked over at him, as he glancing over his shoulder to make sure no one was looking as he quickly grabbed the assignment and stuffed them inside his black sleeveless jacket zipping up the zip concealing them. He looked happy as I saw a faint smile form on his lips as his dimples formed a little dent in his cheeks
"You remember our agreement! Right?" I whispered seeing his smile dissolving on his lips as he pressed his lips together.
"Of course! Armaan never goes back on his words… I'll meet you after school as agreed…." He turned around and stepped forward mumbling but as much as he needed me to ensure he got his grade, I needed him too.
I love art… and that want I want to do get into Art College but last year did not go so well! The art lecturer informed me my model art needs some work to get into college… if it was an object like a bowl of fruits I could grasp it without a problem but when it came to a human subject the images does not stick…. I don't know what it was? but my creativity juices where just not flowing and something was missing? I could not quite gasp the whole subject.
As Nikita dragged me to one of the High School's basketball matches that when I saw him…. Number 7 Armaan Malik…. Something drew me into him! I still today can't describe it? If it was the way he played the crowd and his teammates? Even today I am unsure what made me sit up and take notice of him? As everyone cheered the team on, I was scribbling in my note pad the lines and energy of his body as he played the game…. It was all rough and looking at it now I know I need to improve so much, so if I saw him in the cafeteria I would be looking at him and sketch him as he held the spoon or even talked to the cheerleaders. From afar I got to know everything about my subject! The colours he wore, if something upset him the how he scowl his face, if he was happy how he smile as his dimples set in so perfectly in his cheeks and the way his eyes show his expressions…. From a far I knew my subject but never knew that by the end of the day today he would actually sit and pose for me…
It all began at the Autumn break ….we where paired up in Chemistry well we were paid in teams… and I happen to be with him and a few others. He was an average student and as we got into the project we all got to know his grades where slipping and he need to get a B to take part in any further basketball matches…. He was advised to get one of the bright students to help him…. The coach gave him a list of names and I'm still unsure why he picked me?….Even today I am puzzled to why he choose me as a mentor?
Before Christmas break I was advised to get into Art school I have to work hard on the human subject and submit something by the spring break a complete portfolio need to be submitted as will as my application … and then I was requested to give tuition….for extra accreditation. He walked into the library …as I was reading about Roman Empire for History.
"You Riddhima right?" I looked up to hear this husky whispering voice as I nodded.
"I need to pass my subjects and well…. I need some …ugh…help!" I was like taken back as he pulled up a chair and looked at me… he smelt so clean and I could tell he'd showered fresh from the gym as he hair was still damp and the musky lynx cologne played havoc with my senses as he pressed his lips together looking at me. It was the first time I heard him say my name.
"Coach said you can help me… here's a list of the subject I have to pass to get the scholarship ….my mobile number at the bottom! Call me and I we can hook up and sort this out!" he got up leaving the paper and left…
Well the subjects where ….English, history and Maths… and since I'm an A+ student he told me he picked me from the list the coach gave him… So I called him back and we arranged to meet in free period in the Art class as he did not want the other students to know we where studying and all… he mumbled something about his rep! I really did not care… So he walk into the class and just copy my notes and he was improving there was like no small talk, he would ask question about the work. If he did not understand and I would simply explain. Truth was I enjoyed his silence while, he would like copy my notes and I would flip my pad open and sketch his jaw line, eyes or lips… I'll pick a feature and draw him and since he sat opposite me he never actually paid an attention to me, as he wanted to leave before anyone asked why he was in there.
Last couple of days he never attended so I called him up….he asked me to meet him outside a motorbike shop and told me he started working part time for his father as he not keeping well and asked for a favour…. He asked for my notes and then he said… "Look Riddhima your guidance has helped me a lot my grades are going up…but with the family issue could I do his assignments …I will pay you!" I was stunned and looked at him as he looked serious.
"My Dad was in hospital and well…. My mom and sister are stressed and they need me and ugh….Look if you cant then I sort something out!" his voice was so stressed and I felt sorry for him and nodded yes.
"Ok but you have to do something for me…." He looked at me surprise and nodded.
"See I need a human subject to sketch…if you pose for me I could get my submission to the college in as I need to a human subject in my portfolio…" he looked at me oddly and nodded.
"Deal I sms you the assignment I need and…you can inform me when you want me…" I smiled it was a deal.
Will today I was going to actually have a live model to sketch from and the truth was I was excited.
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I got my brushes and canvas read and looked at my watch he not arrived yet…crossing my fingers I hope he come soon….Looking at the canvas I picked it up from the easel and placed it on the floor…. Its too soon for me to paint? I need to get the sketch right and then transform it on the canvas….as I placed the charcoal pencils on the table, I heard the door open and saw him coming into the room…. I noticed he did not look happy as he took his jacket off and placed it on the table…
"Where do you want me?" he asked firmly pulling out his shirt from his jeans as he unbutton his cuffs…
"What are you doing?" I asked seeing his hand moving to his shirt buttons as he walked towards me…omg?
"No no I don't want you nude!" he stopped and looked at me as his face softener ever so little and then he had a quizative look on his face…
"But I though…" I blushed looking at him as I quickly looked away to the canvas on the floor near me.
"Just relax and take a seat on the stool…I want to get some detail first ….so we have a number of session where I sketch you from different angles and poses ….once I got something I'll paint it on the canvas…." He nodded as he sat on the stool in front of me.
He looked so relieved and I was alittle amused about the whole idea of him thinking he needed to be nude for my sessions ….when I just needed to get a human subject on canvas…. As I started sketching he looked happier as I just outlined his face and his eyes….
"You want me to sit here like for 40min so you can sketch me?" he asked as I nodded picking up the pencil.
"Cool! Look Riddhima thanks for the assignment and all…." He was relaxing a lot more as I looked at his body language.
"It's ok…. I did not make it as good as my assignments as then, they might suspect so there some flaws in them but you get the B grade and all… Please don't fidget…" he nodded and sat still….
"You like drawing huh?" Now he was distracting me and I really need to get this right.
"Yeah! Armaan… if you don't mind…can I get this outlined and all…." He smiled apologetically as continued…
As I added the final touch's I was happy with my progress and final had some good ideas to work from as I looked at him he looked bored.
"Would you like to have a look?" I asked looking at him as he eagerly jumped of the stool and walked over smiling.
"Wow!" I took my finger and blended in his hair on the pad in a shading effect to add the final touches…
"You're really good!" he grinned looking at me as I just looked at the sketch pleased with the details I had got so far.
"We need to add some lighting in the next session…so I can work on my shading.." I got up and saw him flicking the pages of my notepad.
"You've been sketching me?" Shoot I forgot and smiled nervously.
"Yeah see they are not as good…as what I have done today.. see the comparison…" As I reached for the pad my hand brushed his and he just turned and looked at me…. I felt as if something inside me awoke to something as I clenched my hand away from his feeling his breath kissing my cheek.
"Yeah ….I see the sketch's are improving… but you know this one of this little girl is cute…" he said flicking the page open…
"Oh that my niece…Anya…I sketched her sleeping when Di came to visit!" he looked at it and smiled.
"I'll see you next week…. And if you can give me the notes…." I nodded as he took hold of his jacket…
~~~~~Struck by Cupids Arrow~~~~~~
There was something about those hazel eyes as I noticed her glances over, and then sketching… I felt so at ease with her it was actually comfortable. With many girls I would comment on their looks and make them feel special and relax but here it was as if it was a role reversal. Thou I feel her eyes upon me I could sense there was something more as if she could read me? Understand me?
"Armaan… do you want a break?" See what I mean it was as if she knows.
"No I am fine Riddhima! You carry on!" she so sweet and you know I'm actually enjoying this whole thing.
"Riddhima can I ask you something?…. Next Friday I am unable to make it here as there some work in the garage I need to finish and well… you could come there on Sunday to sketch…" she's not lifted her head at all… sometime I feel she to engrossed in her work to even notice me?
"Hey Good idea…. You can work and I just sketch…" she said smiling now putting down her pencil.
"Cool! actually I need to get some orders out as its Valentines and all…. Dad needs to spend some time with mum and then the Cupid's Ball on Saturday.
"Oh I was meaning to ask you Riddhima….you are coming to Cupid's Ball?" please don't say you have a date? I'm crossing my fingers…. But then again she this brilliant and smart chick why would she go out with a thicko like me?
"Actually…. Nikita and I are in the Cupid Ball committee and we sorting out the whole Ball and all with the student body…so I will be there from the morning and all…" great!! but will she be interested in a guy like me?… who is basketball player not that bright and all.
"Armaan? I think you need to have a break… would you like a cup of tea!" wow see she knows me?! But then I'm just a dumb jock to her.
Look she got the kettle on and all…this Art studio's like her domain and all! Ok so I never noticed her before as she like involved in a lot of school activities and all…. But she is really nice, I remember Rahul saying she cool and Muskhan friend and I never heard a bad word about her… She respected by everyone the way she comes across and all. I have a rep as being the ladies man but I'm scared of losing this comfort I have with her at the moment?? I mean she is pretty …so she does not wear a lot of western stuff but still looks stunning at times. The way she lets that long hair down and her minimal makeup just enhances her beauty. Ok I need to stop staring at her and look as if I am busy.
"Here you go! White and one sugar…" wow she remembered and all.
"Thank you!" ok say something intelligent and all…no wait don't! she'll think your and idiot and I'll just check my messages on the phone. Man this is harder then I thought why do I feel nervous and tongue tied?
"So Armaan you coming to the Ball right…" huh?
"Yeah I will be there the whole basketball squad …sounds like a cool night!" just ask her to be your date?
"So you'll bringing anyone special…." Why? She asking me that question?? Dude Ask her that a hint? She indirectly asking you to ask her!?!
"Uh…. With the situation at home and all…. Riddhima I've not had chance too ask anyone…" Slap that was a hint for you to ask her. Why did you?
"Oh I see ….how is your dad now?" ok stop messing with the phone and look at her. Will You?
"He doing much better thank you…. Doc say by Spring he will be ok! Thou he is driving mum up the wall… but seriously I think she enjoying him at home… she used to moan he never home always work and now… Well going home is fun to watch dad getting her full attention as she shout at him for not taking his meds… Dad told me once that when you find the right woman to make sure she comfortable with every thing…and a fathers job is to make his wife happy… as if she happy so will his children and household!…"
"Your lucky!" huh she looking sad.
"My father died when I was small and well mum raised me and Di on her own….but I have my grandfather and well he spoils me loads…" Oh now she goin to think I am an insensitive jerk.
"I am sorry…"
"It's ok! Nikita family are the same as your and I have loved watching uncle and aunty fighting and then pacifying each other…. That love I guess…" Ok ask her now.
"Yeah I guess! So Riddhima your save me a dance right…" huh why did you ask her that? Because she's to good for the likes of me…she's not saying anything at all…
*Beep* " I got to go….Since your going to be busy with the ball and all we could do the modelling some other time!" She not interested see not response?
"Huh! Oh yeah I guess…I be busy at the Ball and all…. So I see you there this weekend! Bye Armaan" she got a date.
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"Riddhima I cant believe you coming alone? I can get Abhi to get one of his friends and we can double date…" Oh no not again? If last time was not bad enough… Riddhima shock her head at Nikita as they headed towards the college main entrance.
"No it's ok….and anyway maybe my prince charming will be at the ball!" Riddhima giggled looking at Nikita.
"You and your fairytales …. Omg look at how hot Armaan looks getting of his motorbike…. You know I love these bad boy types, the tattoo's and that attitude and all…he so cool!" Sometime Nikita say the right things…. But he not a bad boy type at all… he makes out he is but actually he nice guy.
"OMG he coming towards us?" Nikita proclaimed staring at him walking towards them.
"Hi Riddhima ….can I have a word?" omg he talking to me in public?? Nikita let go of my arm.
"Sure…" Omg what is going on? He may want your notes or something…but he normally sms me? OMG he taken hold of my hand and leading me away and everyone's looking at us before class starts?
"Ok so like I was thinking… all weekend and all… and see I don't have a date to the ball and all so I was thinking ….off you! so I pick you up about 7:30" huh? What did he just say.
"Ok cool! I see you then…" huh now he walking away? Now?
"OMG we all heard that….Riddhima is goin with Armaan to the Ball!" But I? Dame what do I do?
"I never said??? Yes??" Riddhima moaned in the ladies toilets looking at her reflection in the large mirror.
"Come on someone like Armaan is goin to give you an option?… I wish Abhi was like him! A man who knew what he wants and all! A straight talker to the point!… But why did he ask you?" Riddhima looked over at Nikita as she re touched her lips with lipgloss.
"Oh I don't know?" seriously I don't? I never did anything but sketch him, I mean did I give him any indication for him to ask me… omg I'm thinking to much? There got to be a rational explanation? OMG DOES HE LIKE ME?????
"Well you need to change that gown you picked out and all… and then.."
"I am not changing anything!" seriously I'm not changing myself for some guy!
"Ridz!" Nikita don't look at me like that.
"He asked me out so he going out with Riddhima as she is!!"
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Why am I nervous and looking at the clock and all? I mean I'm not normally like this I am?? he just a subject and all…. But come on Riddhima deep down you have wonder what it would be like to touch him and feel his arms around you and those lip… oh god!! Just keep calm and all.
"Beta your date here…" take a deep breath and I just pat down the grown and open the door and greet him.
"Wow!" he whispered seeing her dress in a purple velvet gown looking like an actual princess.
"Hi Armaan!" Wow he looks soo… oh god I can't even think of an adjective? He dressed in a cream suit with a dark purple shirt …like always with his top buttons showing his lean muscular chest. How did he know I be dressed in this colour and matched my dressed?
"Shall we…." Ok now remember last time when you brushed his hand and it was like something inside sparked and all…
"Yeah! Sure….I have to get there a little early and all…."
"Wait!" Mom?
"I want a picture as you both look so cute!" mom not this…she clips pictures of every date.
"Sure maam…" huh…he like pulling me towards him with his hand on my shoulder and all….
"Beta smile…" huh oh right…
"Picture prefect… see…" huh what happening to me this evening?
"Maam can I have a copy …."
"Sure Armaan beta I get Ridhi to email you…"
"Thank you…" omg even mum likes him and she normally never this friendly?
"We better get going…." Lets get this over with something tells me this is going to be a long evening…..
OMG you have got to be kidding me right? A white horse and a buggy? I mean I always daydreamed about this but? Is this really?
"Well I guest since we going to the Ball we should go there in style….plus the fairy told me you like fairytales and all!" HUH
"This fairy does happen to be 5ft 4, brown eyes and answered to Nikita by any chance?" she looked over at him chuckling as he lead her to the buggy.
"How you guess!" he sweet but he did not have to do all this.
"Armaan this must have…." Feeling his hand squeeze hers she looked over at him shaking his head at her gesturing her to not say another word as he helped her sit down in the buggy.
"Well lets get you to the ball!" she looked over at Armaan nod to the driver dressed in a hop hat and tails…as he gentle hit the rains on the horse…as they gentle moved away….
The night air seemed so different and the moon looked so big… Who would ever have thought that the 14th February would be so special as this…. She was sitting in the back of a wooden buggy as they gentle trotted to their destination.
"Riddhima thou you have your winter coat on….it's still quite cold…" Feeling his knee brush her she blushed slightly looking away as she felt him place a blanket over there legs covering them to there waists to keep out the cold chill.
Feeling the nippy cold air hitting her hot cheeks she looked up at him as he smiled and gentle placed his arm on the red leather seat rest behind her as they holt she felt herself gentle jerk back feeling his hand on her shoulder holding her firmly to avoid her slipping as the eased off again. He was a smooth operator she noticed and was making her feel so comfortable and it showed how much he was an expert at these dates as she was still not used to the whole thing. As she suppressed her lips think of what to say she found herself think of what to actually say?
"Before going to the Ball I was thinking of taken a detour towards the Lake and all…" she looked over at him as he looked down at her.
"Oh… it's just that I was going to get there early as I have the keys for the DJ to get into building from the back and…."
"No it's fine maybe later on this evening…" he looked disappointed looking away as she looked down at her hands sighing. As she had no date she had taken on the extra responsibilities for the Ball… and well if she had know sooner then she could have ask someone else too… As an organised person she really had not calculated that the she be on a date this evening.
"I am sorry Armaan, it just if I know I would be on a date then…." She felt his hand rest gentle on top of her white gloved hand as she looked at him smiling.
"It's ok… we can go to the lake another time…" he smiled looking at her.
"Do you always where your glasses?" she felt his hand reach for her think metal frame gentle easing them off her nose.
"Wow you have the most beautiful eyes!" he said seeing her blushing and taking hold of her glasses.
"Actually I have the contact lens in my bag …and will wear them when we get to the ball, it just will habit I guess the fames are like comfortable…" Aww shoot I should have wore lens at home and all… he like not impressed and all. Dame it why is this difficult as this date has changed everything between us. Now I don't know how to carry myself.
"You look smart in glasses and they do suit you…it just in the session together you take off the glasses and sketch me at time and I never really got to see your eyes sitting so far from you…" he said leaning into her.
As she placed the glasses on her face she turned to look at him and feel his warm breath hitting her lens and steaming them up as she turned slightly to feel the warmth of his body against her as her cheeks turned red…hearing the hooves trotting at a steady pace she looked over at his lean muscular chest and closed her eyes looking away as she knew he could read her reactions.
"Armaan we are here!" he looked up at the driver as he smiled. All through-out the drive he notice the different colour shade of red she was goin and he was pleasantly taken back by her. As many of his date's in the past knew him they never actually blushed in this way at all and he was enjoying the comfortable silence of the ride. Feeling her shifting her weight away from him he looked at her.
"Riddhima I guess we the first ones here…" he looked at the hall decorated in red balloons and the unlit candles at the tables decorated in red and gold.
"I am really sorry Armaan…" He looked at her biting her lip as avoided his eyes opening her purse.
"It's just well everyone had a dates like weeks ago ….and well I was happy taking the responsibility for some of the last remaining tasks ….like the DJ and caters coming …and the ball goes not stop unil 8pm and we an hour early and all….I guess I'm not what you expected…" she looked up at him turning the corner of him lip in looking at her.
"Hence I asked you out… because you are nothing what I expected!" he said stepping closer as she took out the keys and looked over at him …blushing feeling her glasses fogging up as her heart raced.
"Hey! Are you Riddhima ?…" She looked away to see the tall dark man walking in looking at them.
"Yes I am…" she turned and closed her eyes trying to compose herself to feel him stepping closer behind her.
"Hi… I'm Vivek the DJ… Sweetheart you have the keys right so I can get the gear in?" he looked over at him and smiled.
"Yeah Dude we have the keys….. I show you where you can load the gear…" Riddhima looked over at Armaan being firm as he took hold of the keys from Riddhima …
"Riddhima …I sort this out why don't you just finish off in here…" he said firmly as she looked at him leaving.
No one every spoken to me like that before… like it actually felt quiet nice. She smiled looking at the tables and getting the small matchbox out of her bag to light them all…
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"As you requested Armaan we set the whole place up…." Armaan looked over at the two freshman basket ball players looking at him as he raised his hand to high five them.
"Cool guys… As promised in the next 4 matches you get to play with me…and we have a blast.. Thanks guys…" they looked at there eager smiling faces as smiled walking away.
Great everything was set up and he just hoped she like it and all….as know everything was ready for there evening but know he had to calculate the best time to give her the surprise. As he walked into the hall he found all the candles lit and a few people from the student body and some of the teaching staff arrive all talking to her.
"Riddhima I must say this all looks wonderful…" Mrs Evans said looking at the hall.
"It really is so creative…. The photo stand looks so great like you have enter Greece with the pillars and vines …and then the images of cupid and story board of love tails painted all over the place…" Armaan looked at her smiling as he noticed the work as well.
"Great job dear…I see the cater have arrived too… I don't think there is nothing you have missed as head of the committee …. But dear do you have a date…" Mrs Evan looked at her as she nodded.
"That would be me!" Armaan stepped forward to see the shocked look on Mrs Evan's face.
"Armaan Malik…basketball jock?" hearing the disapproval as she pronounced his name he looked down at the floor as he head her voice.
Feeling Riddhima hand slip into his arm as she pulled herself closer to her he looked at her in disbelief…as Mrs Evans looked at her shaking her head.
"Actually so far its been like a wonderful fairytale…. If you excuse us…" He dragged his feet as she lead him away.
"Up tight cow… I cant stand her at all…. She makes me mad… you one day she made a comment on my clothes and I wanted the scream at her and Nikita just lead me away…"
"But she is right… I'm not actually you know…" she turned and looked at the hurt on his face and looked at him.
"Feeling sorry for yourself are you?" Armaan looked over at her letting go of his arm.
"One thing I cant stand is people who will put you down and the people who listen to such crap… this is your life and you live it how you want to with dignity and pride… You know as an Artist my work always criticized, I am always told what is lacking and I never say I am goin to give it up…. No matter how much they bring me down I will never stop because that the way I am…. And we all have flaws no ones prefect but we work on those flaws and learn to be better… and if you goin to listen to such crap then I guess…." He smiling at her as she stopped in her tracks seeing the dimples set in as he looked at her.
"I think I am falling for you…" he said looking at her lips part taking in a breath as he stepped forward placing a hand on her chin and closing her mouth as she blushed again looking into his eyes.
"Riddhima!" breaking her gaze she looked over at Nikita coming towards them with Abhi…
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"OMG….how sexy does Armaan look?" Riddhima grinned looking at herself in the mirror of the ladies toilets.
"Yeah will I guess I have you to thank…" Riddhima shouted as she looked at the toilet door where Nikita entered to her giggling.
"Actually he so cute… he like came up to me on Thursday and asked me what you where wearing as he wanted you guys to match…so I told him!" Nikita shouted over the flush.
"I guess that not the only piece of information you gave him….the horse and buggy …OMG Nikita that was so magical…" Nikita opened the door coming over towards her stunned.
"You mean to tell me the horse and cart in the car park is….yours!" Riddhima giggled watching Nikita washing her hands.
"OMG I am so happy for you…Ok I got Saira to call the janitor to lock up and you and Armaan can escape…" Nikita sighed looking at her.
"You have a grand entrance and Abhi got his dads jeep this evening…" Nikita moaned looking at her.
"Come on yaar ….he loves you and every days Valentine day for you…and well lets just see what this night brings to both of us…" Nikita nodded as she looked over at Riddhima place the glasses in her handbag.
"I think everyone here and we better …. Get out there…" Nikita say looking at herself
"Nikky I'm scared!" Nikita looked over at her and smiled.
"It's Ok Riddhima ….just live the moment and all… and I don't think he anything like the others…." Riddhima nodded as she felt Nikita taking hold of her arm.
"We all been there honey and it's natural but I have a feeling Armaan really likes you a lot…" Nikita said looking at her …as she not told her what he said a few minutes ago…
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"Armaan what you waiting for?" he looked over at Rahul as he poured himself a glass of punch.
"Every time I'm going to ask her to dance …someone calls her to do something…" Armaan moaned looking at her as she was talking to the caters.
"Why don't you take her to the photo section and then sneak her out…" Rahul looked over at him as she just sighed heavily.
"The caters have and issue and then they going to do that competition…Mr and Mis Valentine…so I guess she be busy with that…" Rahul looked over at him as he placed the glass to him lips.
"I guess the best thing come to those who wait as they say…" Armaan looked over at him winking at him.
"I saw Maria come over and ask for a dance…."
"Yeah the cheerleaders all asked me for a dance ….i told them I will later…" he said looking at them dancing on the dance floor.
"Look at her she like doing so much and then she worrying what I think when the truth is ….i should have asked her out like on a different occasion and all…" Armaan mumbled looking at Rahul.
"You know Armaan…. you told me it's like different with her right…and you kind of changes more focused on you work and basketball…so when where you going to ask her?" Rahul asked?
"I guess im a little sceptical …what if she not into a guy like me and more into the intellectually type…"
"Omg have you listen to you're self when have you been this negative… if she does not like you get the next train yaar… don't take it personally some thing are not meant to be…" Rahul said looking at him
"I know what you saying but like my instinct are telling me she different! And this whole things making me loose my edge…" Armaan placed the empty cup on the table and looked over at her talking to her friends ….
"Now ask her for a dance and then….. sneak her out like you planned…. We all know Nikita and Abhi will win the titles ….so what you waiting for?" Rahul looked over at him taking a deep breath as he walked over towards her.
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"Riddhima…" he spoke gently looking at her as she looked over at him as he smiled.
Before she could respond she found his hand take hold of hers as she looked at him leading her to the dance floor. Feeling him gentle putting his hand on her waist as he stepped closer to as he felt her body shudder in his hold he smiled reassuring her that it will be ok….as he looked into her eyes.
As she looked into his eyes she felt the lits dimming low as they heard the music echoing around them. As the striking beat pounded to the sound of her own heart in her bosom.
Tere Naina.. Has Diye,
Bas Gaye Mere Dil Mein,
Tere Naina
Tere Naina.. Has Diye,
Bas Gaye Mere Dil Mein,
Tere Naina
Mere Dil Mein Jo Armaan Hai Paaas Aake Zara Dekho Na
Dil Ke Taar Mein Hai Sargam Chede Koi Hai Abb Koi Anjana
Mere Dil Mein Jo Armaan Hai Paaas Aake Zara Dekho Na
Dil Ke Taar Mein Hai Sargam Chede Koi Hai Abb Koi Anjana
Yeh Pyaar Ki Hai Baatein,
Kuch Ankani Mulakatein
Oho Aise Hi Milte Hain,
Milte Ke Machalte Hai Do Dil Jawaan..
Feeling his strong arms pulling her closed to her as she felt her feet not even touching the wooden floor as she just into his eyes…know that she would go anywhere with him without any second thought…..
Tere Naina..
Tere Naina.. Has Diye
Bas Gaye Dil Mein Tere,
Mere Naina..
Tere Naina..
Tere Naina.. Has Diye
Bas Gaye Dil Mein Tere,
Mere Naina
Ab Dekho Mil Gaye Ho To Phir Se Na Kahin Kho Jana
Ankhon Mein Hi Rehna Bahaon Mein Tum Mere Sojana
Ab Dekho Mil Gaye Ho To Phir Se Na Kahin Kho Jana
Ankhon Mein Hi Rehna Bahaon Mein Tum Mere Sojana
O Ho Mere Paas Tu Jo Aaye,
To Khuda Mujhe Mil Jaaye
Ho Ho Hothon Ko Hothon Se Milne De Silne De Door Na Ja..
He looked at her know now his heart was pounding out her name through-out his entire body in that single moment as he held her he knew she was now running threw his veins and he was sinking deeper and deeper into her spell.
He glanced over to everyone all locked into there partners eyes as he saw the door and lead her towards it as he held her dancing to there destination….
"Armaan?" she gasped feeling him letting go of her waist as he firmly head her hand…feeling her nervousness he smiled at her.
"It's a surprise…" he whispered looking at her as she nodded …hearing the music travelling down the corridor with them…
Mere Dil Mein Jo Armaan Hai Paaas Aake Zara Dekho Na
Dil Ke Taar Mein Hai Sargam Chede Koi Hai Abb Koi Anjana
Varannnana Na Na Na, Paaas Aake Zara Dekho Na
Dil Ke Taar Mein Hai Sargam, Chede Koi Hai Abb Koi Anjana
Feeling him stopping and turning towards her she looked over at him as he looked at her ….
"Close your eyes?" he said gentle looking at her as he felt his hands grasping her hand firmly she closed her eyes as she felt him standing so closely behind her as she felt him shuffling her into the room….
"You can open your eyes now…" opening her eyes she gasped seeing her art room transformed with candle and a bottle of champagne chilling with two glasses on the table they normally sit at and work as she turned and looked over at him looking sheepishly at her with a grin.
"Well I wanted to say thank you for everything and…." He said hesitantly seeing her looking at him quite shocked..
"Armaan I don't know what to say?"
"Don't say anything!….shall we take our seat at the table…." he said waving his hand at the table.
"Now would you like me to seat on the stool and…" he looked over at her shaking her head as he chuckled pulling the stool for her to sit.
"No ….see I have not told you but I started painting you on canvas and when it's done you'll be the first to see it…"
"Wow I cant wait…. I kind of got you something…" she looked over at him as he pulled out a red envelope as he handed it over to her….
Opening the card she looked over at the image of cupid holding a bow pointing the arrow at her she opened the card. Armaan looked over at her reading the poem remembering how long it took him to find the right card.
"A Valentine is someone who is often on your mind bringing special thoughts of such a warm and loving kind"
Riddhima looked over at him as he looked at her looking at him with those eyes.
"Armaan?" she placed the card on the table and looked over at him lowering his eyes and turning to pop the champagne bottle, which startled her seeing the bubbly getting poured into her glass.
"Riddhima I don't know what happening to me but… as I mentioned earlier this evening I think I am falling for you and well…. I don't want you to give me any answer today at all…. So please don't think you need to obligate me with a response…" she looked over at him and Nikita words ran in her ears he was not the short cut type a direct and straight talker and honest about it too…. She never meet anyone like him at all as she looked over at him lifting a hamper basket from under the table.
"I hope you like salad and all….as a jock I'm kind of a health freak but I do have a pasta and some sandwiches here too….i did not know what you like so I got a bit of everything… there a small quiche here as well…."
She looked over at him placing the small heart shaped cheese on the table as he set the table.
"Don't worry about the ball…. I've made sure things are cover …" man he so smooth and all
"Armaan?" he looked over at her questioning eyes.
"Hey… let just enjoy the food and all… and we just talk….no pressure…" he said looking at her face relaxing a little.
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She looked over at him as he stood at the front door and looked at him and the last couple of hours they just talked and it was pleasant and comfortable and she found herself opening up a little.
"I had a nice time Armaan…" she said looking at the door and then back at him nervously.
"Good!…. so like I see you at school on Monday…" Armaan said looking at her as she nodded
"So like I guess…I better be going…" he looked at her rubbing his lips together ensuring they where moist as his heart pounding unsure whether he was going to kiss her.
"Yeah I guess so…" she said stepping closer to the door hearing his little footsteps behind her.
"So I guess …" she whispered looking at her as she felt her legs going weak unsure what was going to happen next as she found him moving forward.
Feeling him leaning forward she looked at him unsure what was goin got happen as she felt his warm breath on her face as she lowered her eyes avoiding his stare.
"Goodbye!"…he moved forward seeing her nervousness and sniggering to himself and kissed her cheek to see her blushing. 'Well I guess we can kiss later something tell me it will be worth it' As he pulled back seeing her eyes closed and moved the strand back behind her ear… seeing her eyes slowing opening.
"Bye Riddhima!" he whispered looking at her just staring at him in shock…
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"Omg ….Massi what happened next?" Riddhima smiled looking at Anya smiling as she got up from the sofa and looked at her.
"Nothing much except I never kissed your uncle until our 5th official date and that to was on the why back home from the pictures."
"Do you miss him Massi?" Riddhima got up and looked over at the canvas painting of him as she stared at him shaking her head. Feeling her daughter arms around her neck she smiled feeling alone tear running down her cheek.
"Massi I better get going …. You know Dev is …. Oh tell Kunal I see him when he gets back …..Bye mum…" Riddhima smiled looking over at Sweta leaving as she sat down.
"Mum?" she turned to see Kunal looking at her as she smiled seeing him walking into the house.
"Close your eyes mom!" he said looking at her as she frowned.
"Kunal?" feeling a pair of hands covering her eyes she giggled as she closed her eyes.
"No peaking at all…."
"Ok no peaking… Kunal how long are you going to make me sit here?"
"Open your eyes…." As she opened her eyes slowly she gasped seeing everyone in the room as she turned around she stopped in her tracks to see him leaning against the door frame looking at her.
"Armaan!" she looked at him as he smiled coming forward.
"I was only away a week on business and well I had to come on Valentines day since it a tradition…" he chuckled pulling her into his arms as everyone laugh seeing her hit him on the shoulder....
As she looked at him closing the door as the last guest left she smiled see him walking toward her with his hands in his pockets.
"Kunal asleep?" he asked looking at her as she nodded... "Well Mrs Malik...fancy an earlier night..." she shook her head feeling hims moving towards her taking hold of her hand as she looked at him. "I god how i have missed you...." feeling his lips on her she melted in his arms as when ever he kissed her it was always full of passion and nothing else...and cupid had worked his spell on them entrapping them forever in each other passionate embrace....Love Kat😳
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