Because You loved Me.. AR One Shot [01/09/09]

Because You Loved Me

He entered the house nd went to his angels room to have a look at her.. He smiled when he found his 1yr old daughter awake nd playing with the chime attatched to her cot.. he picked her up nd hugged her lightly kissing her head.. "Hey mela bachha.. kaisi hai meri Aru.. papa ne aapko bohot miss kiya.."

He was satisfied as she made some groogling sound nd kept patting his shoulder with her tiny fists.. He went to Ridhhima nd found her on call with someone.. he waited as she was giving their address to someone.. as she finished she was surprised to see him standing at the window with Aru.. he was pointing at stars nd Aru was busy gazing at them.. he smiled when he felt her palms on his chest from behind.. she sighed placing her head on his back while he asked "Kya baat hai.. aaj bohot mood mein ho.."

He chuckled as she sperated from the hug nd smacked his back lightly..

"Kya Karein.. One of us has to be romantic to keep our relationship fresh.." she said teasing abit.. "Ohh.. so you think I'm not romantic anymore.. hmm.." he asked turning to her as Aru was busy playing with his collar.. "Nai.. maine aisa kab bola.. yeh tum khud keh rahe ho.." she played along smiling seeing his shocked expressions..

"Achha bachu.. chalo theek hai.. Aru ko so jaane do, aaj raat ko batata hoon madam basket, ki main kitna romantic hoon.." he teased seeing her blush.. "Armaan.. Aru.. aaj yahin soyegi na.. itne din hogaye usse apne Mama Papa ke saath soye hue.." she said trying to cursh his plans..

"Noway basket.. aaj ki raat to humari hai.. Sirf humari.. Aru kal pura din to hogi humare saath coz kal Sunday hai.." he said naughtily..

This is Armaan Mallik who married Ridhhima Armaan Mallik almost 4 yrs. Back.. He was happy as he was now a father of a lil Angel whom they named 'Arunima..'.. That was the name of Armaan's sister who died when she was 3yrs. Old.. His Life changed since then..

He had everything he wished for except his parents.. His parents.. The Famous Business Tycoon, Mr.Raj Mallik.. he is adamant nd very possessive, his one of greatest traits is that he panics very quickly nd never easily admits that he was at mistake.. His Wife, Mrs. Anita Mallik, a well known social worker in her youth.. she has left socialising much when her Son left his house as he was sick of all the hatered he got after his sister's death.. Armaan mallik a mere 8yr old boy was held responsible for his sister's death.. as all the time when his parents would be busy in their business nd kitty parties Aru used to be with Armaan nd his governess Bi.. Once when Armaan nd Aru were alone with one servant Armaan went to call Bi.. It took him just afew minutes but when he came back he found his sister lying on the floor dead.. It was later discovered that she suffered brain haemorrage..

He was shattered when his father said that it was all because of him that Aru died.. had he not left her alone he would have called for help in time.. He was even more hurt when even his mother didn't protested to save him from those acccusations..

"Armaan.. kya soch rahe ho..? khana khao.." She said gently getting him out of his thoughts.. he gave a small smile nd said "kal mandir jana haina.. kal Aru ka Birthday hai.." Ridhhima smiled she knew he was thinking of his sister.. "Hmm.. isse dekhke lagta hai ki kal ek saal ki ho jayegi.. aisa lagta hai jaise abhi abhi to aayi hai humare paas.. waise Ma keh rahi thhi ki kal uski nazar utarni hogi.. I know you don't believe in all this lekin.." she was cut in between by him suddenly "You had a talk with Mom..? as in Mrs. Anita mallik..?" Armaan asked sarcastically..

"Armaan shut up.. she is your mother.. show some respect atleast.." she said.. but he was in no mood to get into all this at all so he just made a face nd let go of it.. "Fine.. I'll not say anything about her but just please keep them away for now.. I don't want to spoil my mood.."

As they had their dinner having fun, feeding eachother nd playing with Aru who was very well seated in Ridhhima's lap.. Around 9pm Ridhhima cleared the kitchen nd put Aru to sleep in her nursery which had a door attached to AR's room aswell.. as she came out of the shower.. Changing into her nighty, she felt being embrassed into a light hug..

"Armaan.." her voice trailed as she felt his wet lips leave an imprint on her shoulder.. he slowly turned her around nd let his hands explore her back while he was busy looking at her blushing face.. He never realised when he bent forward nd kissed her.. feeling his lips on hers even she gave into the moment.. she let her hands move from his shoulders into his hair while pulling him closer..

They were soon lost in their Love Land.. nd drifted off to sleep..

Around 11:58 pm the alarm rang.. Armaan quickly switched it off nd got up.. He made his way towards Aru's room nd saw her sleeping like an Angel.. he noticed how after every few seconds her thumb makes a slight movement.. as the clock struck 12, he bent down nd kissed her head lightly.. to his surprise as soon as he stood straight she opened her eyes nd stretched her arms for him to pick her up.. "Alle mela baby.. aap to uth gaye.. chalo koi baat nai.. ab papa aapko achhe se wish karenge.." he hugged her close to his heart nd kissed her head with love, whispering, "Happy Birthday Aru.." he took out a small teddy from his cupboard which was holding a heart saying "I luv Aru.."

With just a mere look at it Aru was so happy.. She so loved it that she held on to the teddy tightly nd rested on her father's shoulder..

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Ridhhima woke up to find herself lying almost alone.. she looked around to find Armaan sleeping in half laid down position holding Aru on his chest.. she smiled at the inseperable duo.. seeing the teddy in Aru's arms she had guessed that Armaan had wished her already.. She first covered herself properly as her clothes got disturbed when last night Armaan became naughty abit, nd then shifted closer to the sleeping Duo.. She first kissed Armaan's cheek nd then brushed Arunima's hair lightly nd kissed her head aswell whispering "Happy Birthday My Sunshine.."

She was getting up when she saw him awake nd gazing at her with happy eyes.. She knew he was VERY HAPPY as its their daughter's FIRST Birthday.. "Happy Birthday Mamma.." he said in an excited tone.. she smiled at his enthusiasm nd said "Happy Birthday..? Birthday Aru ka hai.."

He chuckled nd said "Haan.. lekin jab yeh paida hui tabhi to hum bhi Mamma aur Papa bane na.. so Happy Birthday Mamma.." she shook her head at his stupid yet cute logic nd said "Okk.. Happy Birthday Papa.. You're ONE Yr. Old now.." she giggled nd left for the kitchen..

Armaan made Aru sleep on their bed with her teddy nd afew pillows by her side nd quickly went to get ready.. He was a learned cook nd he knew when All three of them have to go somewhere Ridhhima needs some help in the kitchen as she doesn't like servants helping with food stuff.. he went to the kitchen nd caught her from back, locking his hands on her waist.. "Hmm.. you know this Halwa smells Yummy.."

Ridhhima smiled nd turned to him saying "Armaan don't you dare touch it.. yeh maine prasad ke liye banaya hai.. mandir lekar chalna hai samjhe.." he made a baby face nd agreed while she kissed him lightly on his lips nd left him with her instructions.. "Armaan plz apne liye breakfast aur Aru ke liye doodh bana lo.. I'll just get ready myself nd get Aru ready too.." as he said okk with his smile she hugged him saying "You're surely the best husband anyone could get.. a perfect husband material.. I Love you even More when you help me with kitchen chores.."

"Oye Hoye.. Why didn't you tell me before.. I would have started cooking dinner then.. coz then I would have surely got incentives from My Sexy wife, when we got to bed after dinner.." he said with a wink nd a naughty smile.. "Armaan.. kaise aadmi ho.. jab dekho chance marte ho.." she said with a slight blush..

"aur tum.. kaise biwi ho.. jab dekho ignore karti ho.." he said pouting.. Just as Ridhhima was about to say something they heard Arunima crying..

Ridhhima was in her bathrobe nd was getting Aru ready the doorbell rung.. Armaan was in the kitchen making Paranthas nd boiling milk for Aru so he asked the servant to answer it.. Armaan came out of the kitchen wearing an apron nd was holding Aru's milk bottle nd his Breakfast as Ridhhima would have breakfast after she come back from the temple.. He froze when he saw the two most unexpected people sitting in the lounge.. HIS PARENTS..

"Aap..? yahan..?" he asked arching his eyebrows..

"Armaan.. beta hum tumse milne.." his mother;s voice trailed as a few tears oozed out of her eyes.. "Why now..? nd how do you know I live here..?" he suddenly got back to last evening when he got back home, Ridhhima was on call with soemone telling their address.. "Ridhhima..?" he asked looking at his mother.. as she nodded he just turned nd went to his room..

"Ridhhima your guests are here.." he said from the door while his parents who heard him felt bad.. His father wanted to leave but his mother asked him to stay.. "Kaun hai Armaan.?" She asked.. Looking at his displeased face she guessed who it might have been.. she sat besides him nd held his hand.. "Armaan.. vo yahan humse aur Aru se milne aaye hain.. agar ek baar unhone tumhe dukh diya to iska matlab yeh nai ki tum bhi vahi sab karo.. varna mere Armaan mein aur unmein kya fark rahega..? aur socho agar humare rishte ko aur Aru ko koi dua deta hai to ismein burai hi kya hai.." she explained gently..

"mujhe darr lagta hai Ridhhima.. main Apni Aru ko dobara nai khona chahta.." he said confessing like a baby.. "Aru ko kuch nai hoga.. hum hain na uske paas.. aur aaj to uska Birthday hai.. aaj to humein apni khushi sabke saath batni chahiye.." she said nd smiled as he nodded..

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All the Gupta's nd Malliks were at the temple.. since Armaan was being ignorant nd didn't asked his parents to join them, Ridhhima requested them instead.. They were longing for it but yet they had not been able to get a glimpse of AR's baby girl.. All they knew was that they call her Aru..

Everyone stood together folding hands nd Armaan nd Ridhhima stood in front with Aru.. Aru was with Armaan nd Ridhhima was carrying the Halwa she had cooked.. "Kiske naam se pooja karvani hai beta.." Pandit Ji asked.. to which Armaan nd Ridhhima together said "Arunima Mallik.." they smiled looking at Aru nd Armaan continued "Pandit Ji aaj humari beti ek saal ki ho gayi hai.. ussi ke naam par pooja karvani hai.."

Listening to Aru's name actual name both Armaan's parents were shocked.. They had not expected Armaan to name his daughter Arunima after what all happened.. They felt a pang of guilt but stayed mum..

After the pooja Ridhhima gave the first bite of Halwa to Aru with a light kiss on her cheek nd then gave prasad to everyone present.. "So jeej.. where's the party..? aapne kal kaha thha na ki Aru ke saath aap aur Ridz bhi one yr old Mama Papa ban gaye ho..?" Anjie said making everyone giggle at Armaan's logic..

"No Party Anjie.. Aaj Sunday hai yar.. Main aur Aru aaj Ridhhima ke saath ghoomne jayenge.. haina Aru.." he tickled her stomach making her roll in laughter while others adored the duo.. "Armaan.. aaj kahin nai jayenge.. Ma-Papa bhi to honge na ghar par.." Ridhhima said while moving to the car..

"Ridhhima.. yar main.." Armaan wanted to say something but he stopped..

"Armaan.. tumne promise kiya thha that you'll behave with them.. give them sometime with Aru.." Ridhhima said but stopped when she saw him Angry..

"Aru unke paas akele ek minute bhi nai rahegi.. Jab unhe Apni beti ki fikr nai thhi to tum yeh umeed kaise kar sakti ho ki vo humari Aru ka dhyaan rakhenge.." as Ridhhima was about to say something he added.. "Agree to it or not.. Aru unke paas sirf tabhi hogi jab tum ya main vahan honge.. nd that's final.."

Ridhhima knew she has hit the wrong nerve but she understood the fact that he has to let go off his grudges against his parents.. though she hasn't talked to them much but all the while since Aru was born his mother would call nd enquire about Aru nd Armaan.. She knew the Family needs sometime nd Love to get back which she was hopeful Aru would do..

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Armaan came back to the room with Aru playing in his arms.. he was tiered of thinking of his parents so he just sat on the carpet playing with Aru for sometime, while Ridhhima went to have some breakfast nd make something for Armaan's parents aswell.. as Anita came to kitchen she saw Ridhhima making dough.. both passed a small formal smile to eachother.. "Armaan ko achha nai lagan a humara yahan anaa..?" she asked Ridhhima..

"Nahin Ma.. aisi baat nai hai.. vo bas aapko itne dinon baad dekhna issliye aise react kiya.. Aap yahan aayi mujhe bohot achha laga.." Ridhhima said sweetly.. "Vo tumse bohot pyar karta hai na.. tumhari har baat manta hai.." Anita said brushing Ridhhima's hair..

Ridhhima hesitated abit nd asked "main aapse ek baat pochon..?" seeing Anita nod she continued "Please bura matt mainyega.. kya aapko bhi aisa lagta thha ki jo ilzaam Armaan par lagaye gaye vo sahi thhe..?" seeing tears in Anita's eyes she felt bad.. "I'm sorry Ma.. maine yeh sirf issliye pocha kyunki main khush hoon ki maine Armaan ko uski Arunima se dobara milva diya lekin vo aapko uske kareeb nai aane dega jab tak aapki galat fehmiyan dur nai hoti.."

Ridhhima turned to do her work when she heard Anita Mallik's weak voice..

"uss waqt jo hua vo kisi ke bas mein nai thha mujhe pata hai.. Shayad vo gussa nai meri aur Raaj ki guilty feeling thhi.. agar hum apna thoda time bhi Armaan aur Arunima ko dete to shayad yeh sab nai hota.. aur uska sara gussa humne bechare Armaan par nikal diya.. jab vo gaya tab ehsaas hua ki kya kho diya humne.. humare liye to sirf Armaan hi sab thha na.. Dheere dheere maine ghar mein rehna shuru kar diya aur Raaj ne jab apni galti realize ki to vo bhi apna sara time mujhe dene lage.. ab hum sirf usse maafi ki umeed kar sakte hain.."

They both stopped talking when they heard a meak voice.. they turned nd saw Aru sitting by the door.. she crawled closer when Ridhhima smiled at her.. "Aru.. Shona yeh aapki Dadi hain.." Ridhhima told her while giving her in Anita's arms.. Anita was astonished to see Aru's features so close to Armaan's..

"Yeh to Armaan ki tarah hai.." she said brushing Aru's cheek lightly..

Ridhhima smiled nd said "haan Ma.. bas iski aakhein meri tarah hain uske siva yeh bilkul Armaan jaisi hai.. bohot shaitan hai.." Ridhhima touched Aru's nose who giggled.. Just as they were about to go they turned nd saw Mr.Mallik standing there with tears flowing from his eyes when he saw Aru smiling nd giggling.. Anita put Aru free to crawl on ground as she tried reaching the new face.. she crawled over to Mr.Mallik nd sat near his feet.. she looked back at Ridhhima for 'intro..'

Ridhhima smiled nd said "Aru.. yeh aapke dadu hain.." as she tried climbing his legs he stepped back nd went away crying silently..

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"Ridhhima, Aru kahan hai..?" he asked coming out of the bathroom.. "Yahin to khel rahi thhi apne toys ke saath.." she said looking out from the cupboard she had been arranging.. Armaan paniced when he looked around in the room nd found her missing..

He rushed nd looked in the dinning room, lounge but then his eyes fell on the guest room.. he peeped in to find Aru sitting in his father's lap nd playing with his mother.. For once he stood there looking at that incredible sight but then all the things from his childhood came back.. he entered making some noise so that the trio gets disturbed abit as he knew Aru would come to him quickly..

While on the otherhand His parents nd Aru stopped talking as they felt someone's elses presence.. Aru quickly crawled from Mr.Mallik to Armaan.. "Paa.." she called excitedly.. "Mera Baby.. Mama ko bataya bhi nai ki aap yahan aa rahi ho.. papa pareshaan ho gaye thhe beta.."

He was about to turn nd go when his mother spoke.. "Kaisa hai beta..?" Armaan faced he to see her crying.. he nodded nd said "I'm fine thank you Mrs.Mallik.."

"I'm Sorry Ammu.. mujhe pata hi nai chala ki apne aap par jo gussa thha vo main kab tum par nikalne lagi.. ehsaas tab hua jab mera beta bhi mujhe chod kar chala gaya tha.. Please beta.. Arunima ki maut ke zimedaar tum nai thhe.. tumne to usse itna pyar diya thha.. vo pyar jo humein dena chaiye thha.." She broke down saying all that While Armaan felt some sort of relief when he heard his mother say that she knows he wasn't responsible for his sister's death..

He first thought to turn nd go but then Ridhhima's words rung in his mind.. He couldn't do the same thing what they did to him.. He need to prove that he is not the same.. Although half heartedly but he took his mother into a bear hug as even Aru was there in his arms.. "Paa.." Aru said glumly making a crying face when she looked at tears flowing from Armaan's eyes.. Anita separated from Armaan nd cleared his tears while he did the same.. Anita looked around to find her husband missing.. She sat with Armaan nd Aru for sometime nd they chatted about Armaan's life, Ridhhima nd Aru..

Ridhhima when felt that Armaan nd Aru were missimg for quite long she felt like going nd checking.. She was pleasantly surprised when she found Armaan nd Mrs.Mallik sitting in the lounge, on the carpet nd playing with Aru nd having Ice Cream.. "Arre waah.. yahan to party chal rahi hai.. aur kisi ne mujhe bulaya bhi nai.." she said pouting abit.. While both Armaan nd Mrs.Mallik smiled looking at her like that nd Mrs.Mallik teased Armaan "maine kaha thha iss se beta.. lekin yeh bola ki nai bahu ke aate hi bete ki value khatam ho jaati hai.. issliye.."

Armaan gulped seeing Ridhhima's reaction, he knew if he didn't make up with her she'll surely throw him out of the room tonite.. so he rushed to her..

"Jaanu.. I'm sorry na.. main to sirf mazaak kar raha thha.." he said like baby.. Ridhhima smiled at his cheeky behaviour.. she gave him a peck on his lips nd said "I know you were joking.. nd even Ma was kidding.. she was just teasing you when she told me all that.."

Ridhhima didn't see her Mother-in-law standing at the door nd continued.. "Armaan tum Papa se baat kyun nai karte..? Jaise tumne Ma ko maaf kiya vaise Papa ko kyun nai.." Armaan separated nd asked "tumhe aisa kyun lagta hai ki unhe ehsaas hai ki unhone kuch galat kiya hai..?"

"Kyunki agar aisa na hota to tumhara itna rude behaviour dekh kar bhi vo yahan nai rukte.. unhe samjho Armaan.. he is your father.. jaise tumhe SORRY bolne mein problem hai vaise unhe bhi ho sakti hai.. ya phir unhe darr ho sakta hai ki vo tumhare paas aane ki koshish karenge to tum unhe nai maaf karoge.." she explained..

Armaan smiled slyly nd asked "ek baat sach bataogi.. tumne unhe Aru ke Birthday par jaan kar invite kiya na jisse tum yeh saare differences dur kar sako..? tumhe pata thha ki vo Aru ko kabhi dukhi nai karenga aur agar Aru unhe pasand karegi to main bhi unhe kuch nai kahunga.. haina..?"

She smiled nd nodded.. She hugged him nd placed her head on his heart.. While he whispered "But why..? hum yahan khush hain na.."

"Because you love me too much.. itna ki jab tumhe apni behen ki yaad aati hai to tum gumsum ho jaate ho lekin apne dil ki vo baat mujhe nai kehte.. Jab Aru soti hai to ghanton usse dekhte rehte ho, kyunki vo sote waqt bilkul tumhari behen ki tarah dikhti hai.. lekin jab main pochti ho to kehte ho ki vo ro rahi thhi.. purani problems se nikalna zaroori hota hai Armaan.. varna humesha yahin lagta hai ki agar ek baar try karta to shayad rishtey toote nai.."

"Sahi kahan beta.." they heard a cracked voice from behind nd separated to see Mr.Mallik standing there.. "Apne bete ke ghar se jaane ke baad main har pal yahi sochta raha ki agar ek baar uski taraf haath badhata to shayad vo nai jata.. lekin main darr gaya thha.. yeh sochke ki har waqt yeh sochkar kaise jeeyunga ki main apni bachhon ki zindagi kharaab hone ka zimedaar hoon.."

He walked towards Armaan nd bowed his head saying "main tumhe khudse dur karta raha iss darr se ki kahin tum bhi bade hokar mere jaise na bano.. main chahta thha ki tum ek ache insaan bano, jo main kabhi nai thha.. lekin jab ehsaas hua ki uss pagalpan mein maine kya khoya to jaise sab khatam ho gaya thha.. yahan aakar main Aru ke kareeb iss liye nai ayaa kyunki mujhe darr tha ki kahin meri vajah se usse bhi kuch.. main phir se apni Arunima ko khona nai chahta thha beta.."

"To phir aap pehle kyun nai aaye..?" Armaan asked with tears.. "Darta thha ki kahin tumne milne se mana kar diya to kya karunga.. lekin jab Ridhhima ka phone ayaa to main khud ko rok nai paya.. aaj Aru ke saath waqt bita kar aisa laga jaise meri choti si Arunima vapas aagayi ho.."

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After the family's Happy re-union they all thanked Ridhhima who was more happy than any of them.. Aru was having fun being with her Dadu nd Dadi while their stay as every month they used to visit AR for 10 days..

"Hey Jaanu.." Armaan woke up around 12 in the afternoon nd came nd hugged Ridhhima.. "Where is everyone else.. Mom.. Dad.. Aru..?" he asked gently kissing her neck.. "Ma-Papa, Aru ko lekar ghomne gaye hain.. lunch ke baad ayenge.." she said while next moment she felt herself being picked up..

"Armaan.. kya kar rahe ho.. chodo mujhe.." she said hitting his shoulder but blushed abit listening to his naughty tone.. "Arre aaj to itna achha mauka hai.. koi ghar par bhi nai.. main jee bharke romance karunga.. aur tum yeh bhi nai kahogi ki 'Armaan sharam karo.. ek choti si beti hai ghar mein.. ya phir Mom Dad..'"

He put her on the bed nd settled on top of her.. "Come on baby.. lets plan another sister for Aru.." she hissed as he gave her a Lovebite on her neck.. "You know jaan.. I have my complete family with me today.. Only Because You Loved Me.. nd I love you more than my own life.." As he said that, his Love nd passion couldn't let her resist much so she fully surrendered herself as she felt his soft lips on hers..

THE END..

HEY GUYS..

THIS WAS MY FIRST ATTEMPT FOR ONE SHOT..
FIRSTLY I FELT LIKE KEEPING IT TO MYSELF AS THOUGHT ITS NOT THAT GOOD.. BUT THEN THOUGHT THAT I HAVE SUCH WONDERFUL READERS HERE WHO APPRICIATE MY WORK EVEN WHEN ITS NOT UPTO THE MARK AS PER ME..

SO I FINALLY MADE MY MIND ND HERE IT IS FOR YOU..
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