Part 23
When they were back in their room, Riddhima went to the restroom while Armaan sat on the bed admiring the watch. He then pulled out the note and began reading it. It read '
Dearest Armaan,
WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MANY MORE HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY!!
If I could erase the past, in one heartbeat I'd do it - I'd do it for you. There are many lessons in life that only time can teach you, like how much you love someone. It's nearly impossible to know that, until you spend your days without them. But all that you truly love is worth waiting for, no matter how long the time in-between may be.
I cannot show you how much I love you. Only time will tell you. In time all things grow old and weak, but my love for you only grows stronger and deeper with every second of every day.Time could never dim my love for you, because with every beat of my heart, I only want you more. I'll love you when your hair turns grey. I'll still want you even if you gain a little weight. The way I feel for you will always be the same, just as long as your love doesn't change. Time with you, I wish would never stop, because any time with you just can't be topped! When I am with you, I feel like time has completely stopped; all my cares in the world have vanished, and all that is left is us.
Yours till eternity,
Riddhima.
When Riddhima came out she saw him reading the note. She went and sat next to him. When he turned to her, teary eyed, she turned the watch around to show the inscription she had got engraved on it. "The only thing that lasts longer than time is, TRUE LOVE."
He pulled her onto his lap and kissed her as if to say '
Bahut Shukriya Badi Meherbaani,
Meri Zindagi Mein Huzur Aap Aaye,
Kadam Chumlun Yaa, Ke Aankhen Bichadun,
Karun Kya Yeh Meri, Samaj Mein Na Aaye,
Bahut Shukriya... Karun Pesh Tum Ko,
Nazarana Dil Kaa,Nazarana Dil Kaa..
Ke Ban Jaaye Koyi.. Afasana Dil Kaa,
Khuda Jaane Aisi Suhani Ghadi phir,
Khuda Jaane Aisi Suhani Ghadi Phir,
Meri Zindagi Mein Palat Ke Na Aaye,
Bahut Shukriya...
Mujeh Dar Hai Mujh Mein, Gurur Aana Jaaye,
Lagun Jhoomne Mein, Surur Aa Na Jaaye,
Surur Aa Na Jaaye,
Kahin Dil Na Mera, Yeh Taarif Sun Kar,
Kahin Dil Na Mera, Yeh Taarif Sun Kar,
Tumhare Bane Aur Mujeh Bhool Jaaye,
Bahut Shukriya Badi Meherbaani,
Meri Zindagi Mein Huzur Aap Aaye,
Kadam Chumlun Yaa,
Ke Aankhen Bichadun,Karun Kya Yeh Meri,
Samaj Mein Na Aaye,Bahut Shukriya...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obMpiVW9_7k
R: Armaan I don't usually pour my heart out to you. But today I wanted to let you know what I exactly felt for you. I'm not good at voicing my feelings, so I put it on paper. I just want you to know that you are the most precious thing to me in my life.
A: Riddhima you don't have to spell out everything. I know you love me very much. I can feel it in each little act of yours. I never ever thought anyone would love me so much. All my yearning for love from my childhood has been fulfilled by you. Now I don't want anything more, only our life to go on as it is today, treasuring each other's love. This has been my best birthday ever.
"It aint over yet" she thought in her mind as he pulled her close and started covering her with kisses to which she responded as eagerly. The next morning when he came out from his bath he saw that Riddhima had laid out a new shirt for him.
A: Nahi Riddhima, yeh shirt nahi pehanunga. Sab log poochenge to batana padega ki birthday hai. Aaj tak maine apna birthday kabhi nahi manaya'
R: Theek hai, ek shart par.
A: Kya?
R: Hum aaj dinner ke liye bahar jayenge aur tab tum tab yeh shirt pehenoge..
A: Ok, fine. When she kissed him goodbye that morning she said "Have a wonderful day."
A: Without you? No way.. Yes but we'll have a wonderful evening, no doubt.
That evening Ridhhima was debating whether she should wear salwar-kameez so that her stomach was properly covered or one of the designer sarees which Armaan had bought from Kochi. She usually preferred to wear a saree because she loved the feeling when his palms carressed her waist. Finally she wore the sari and was turning around and looking at herself in the mirror when he came and hugged her from the back, kissed her neck and asked "Kya apne aapko admire kar rahi ho?"
Riddhina slapped his arm playfully and said "I was checking to make sure that the saree is draped properly. It shouldn't look indecent with my bulging stomach.
A: Riddhima, a pregnant woman can never look indecent. She only looks cute. Lekin tum itni jaldi kyon tayyar ho gayi?
R: Armaan lets go early so that I don't get indigestion.
A: OK give me 10 mins I'll be ready. By the way kahan jaana hai?
R: Don't worry about that, I've already made the reservations.
They reached the hotel by 7. Akka and Kaka also accompanied them. The other guests were to come only at 7.30. Riddhima made an excuse of going to the restroom and went to check with the manager whether everything was set. When Riddhima came back they were served with some fresh fruit juice. When Armaaan looked surprised Riddhima told him that she had selected the menu before hand. He didn't think anything amiss as he felt she would have given specific instructions according to her cravings.
Just as they finished their juice, the lights went out.
A: Arrey yeh lights ko kya hua? He got up to go and see when he saw a spotlight being focussed on him. He stopped to see what was happening when he heard the birthday song tune being played and the next minute there was a chorus singing the birthday song and simultaneously the lights came on. He saw his colleagues walk in and a cake was being wheeled in along with them. He turned towards their table and saw all of them walking towards him, smiling and singing.
Riddhima came up to him, kissed his cheek and said "Happy Birthday Armaan. Did you like the surprise?" He hugged her and said "yes, of course!" The cake was shaped like a stethescope and on it was written "Happy Birthday Doc". This was from his colleagues. For the second time that day he made a wish, blew the candle and cut the cake. When he put a piece of cake in riddhima's mouth all of them made him take a bite of that piece from her mouth. He hesitated seeing Riddhima blush, but they weren't spared. Photos were clicked with them holding the piece with their mouths.
Nikki and Abhi entered right then. Sheena burst a balloon above their head and they were showered with confetti followed by a thunderous applause. It was then Riddhima noticed Abhi and Nikki and went to welcome them.
R: Aayiye Abhi, welcome Nikki..
Armaan thanked his colleagues and was surprised to see Abhi there and so were the MSHC staff, and even more so when he introduced Nikki to all of them.
There was music and the birthday boy was asked to lead with his lady love. As he led her to the dance the DJ started playing '
Jogi nachle ..
Rang rachde ..
Jogi nachle ..
Rang rachde ..
Lehraake balkhake tu, duniya bhula ke naach
Dil ko ae gunguna le, gaane tu gaa ke naach
Rangeeleon mein to kho ja, pee ke peela ke naach
Matt bhare naino se tu, naina mila ke naach
Uff teri adaa, I like the way you move
Uff tera badan, I like to see you groove
Uff teri nazar, it says I wanna dance with you
Uff teri adaa, I like the way you move
Uff tera badan, I like to see you groove
Uff teri nazar, it says I wanna dance with you
Sun le sahiba ..
Tu hai ik nasha ..
Hosh hai mera ..
Saara kho gaya ..
Hosh gawa deewane, hosh gawa ke naach
Paas tu aa deewane, paas tu aake naach
Dil mein hai armaan jitne, saare jaga ke naach
Tann mein badan mein jaise aag laga ke naach
Uff teri adaa, I like the way you move
Uff tera badan, I like to see you groove
Uff teri nazar, it says I wanna dance with you
Uff teri adaa, I like the way you move
Uff tera badan, I like to see you groove
Uff teri nazar, it says I wanna dance with you
Dekh ke bhi nahi ho yakeen
Itni kyun hai btaa tu haseen
Tere husn se zindagi haseen
Tere husn ke aagey koi haseena kujh bhi nahi
Aankhon mein mere saare sapne saja ke naach
Mujhko tu dil mein rakh le, dil ko dhalka ke naach
Pyaar agar hai mujhse, pyaar jaga ke naach
Jaan o dil hai jo teri, mujhpe luta ke naach
Uff teri adaa, I like the way you move
Uff tera badan, I like to see you groove
Uff teri nazar, it says I wanna dance with you
Uff teri adaa, I like the way you move
Uff tera badan, I like to see you groove
Uff teri nazar, it says I wanna dance with you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5KdQyvdsaQ
They both looked so beautiful together, gazing lovingly into each other's eyes. Akka made a mental note that she had to 'uthrao their nazar' first thing on reaching home. Soon all the couples joined in. The hotel staff took the kids outside to play some games.
As it was a weekday and all had to go for work the next morning, dinner was served early. Dr. Mohan came up to Armaan and said "I have a wonderful gift for you."
R: Sir I had specifically told everyone, no gifts..
Dr.M: Oh no Mrs. Mallik. This is a gift you just won't be able to refuse. The foreign doctors who had come from London want one doctor from MSHC to go over to their hospital for 2 months and one doctor from their hospital will be coming here. A sort of exchange program..
Before he could say anything further Armaan intervened and said "Let's have dinner Dr. Mohan. We can discuss about it tomorrow at the hospital."
All of them had dinner and by 10 they began to move out. Armaan asked Abhi and Nikki to stay at their house but they already had rooms reserved in the same hotel. They promised to drop by the next day. Akka fulfilled her wish and 'uthraoed their nazar' at the doorstep itself, by twirling a fistful of salt around them. She stayed back at their house that night.
When the birthday boy and his love went into their room, after putting their darling son to sleep, he latched the door and pulled her into his arms and kissed her thoroughly. "Thankyou so much for making this day so wonderful and memorable for me. I've never had such a wonderful birthday ever before," he confided.
R: You are most welcome Dr. Mallik. It was my pleasure. Everytime you are the one giving everybody pleasant surprises. For a change I thought of giving you one and I'm pleased you liked it.
He then carried her to the bed and the birthday celebrations continued.
Edited by ssh57 - 15 years ago
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