is question ka answer yaa to bhagwaan de sakte hai , ya aimme dii 😉😉😉 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆and as per main kya ladki huu , to aimme dii iskaa answer to bhagwaan ke paas bhi nahi hai , to main kahha se duu hmm 😉 😆😆😆
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EPISODE SIXTY-NINE
"Ye sab tum Uncle-Aunty se puchho..." Atul replied pointing towards Shashank and Padma.
"Papa? Mumma?" Muskaan raised her brow while others looked at them waiting to know what and how all of it happened.
Padma smiled and blinked lightly at Shashank asking him to tell them everything.
Shashank nodded back at Padma and said, "Hmm, hua ye ki..." he started narrating the events.
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***Flashback***
That morning, Riddhima left for her office, followed by Yash for his school. A little later even Rahul-Muskaan went to see the doctor for Muskaan's regular checkup. Padma and Shashank sat in their living room waiting for the chauffeur to arrive.
Previous evening, they received a call from Guruji, who told them that he has come to Mumbai for some work and wanted to meet them urgently next day. He asked them to come over to someone's house where he is staying in Mumbai.
Padma and Shashank were both confused and surprised to know that, coz Guruji never visit anyone's house, staying at their place was out of question. Who are these people he is staying with? Why isnt he staying at some other place like a hotel or some ashram, where he usually stays during his visits to a city?
"Guruji Mumbai aaye hain aur kisi ke ghar mein thehre hain. Kamaal hai?" Padma said.
"Hmm, main bhi yehi soch raha hu. Wo to humesha kisi hotel ya ashram mein hi rahte hain. Phir is baar wo kisi ke ghar mein..." Shashank too added thoughtfully.
"Lagta hai koi khaas log hain ye, jinke yahaan wo thehre hain." Padma thought loudly.
"Haan... mujhe bhi aisa hi lagta hai." Shashank shook his head lightly. He looked out of the living-room's window and said, "Guruji ne kaha tha ki wo jahaan ruke hue hain, wo log humaare liye gaadi bhejenge. Pata nahi ab tak kyun nahi nahi aya unka driver..."
"Aa jaayega ji. Abhi time kahaan hua hai..." Padma replied. Just then they heard honking of the car, "Lo, lagta hai aa gaya."
Padma was right. It was the chauffeur sent by Guruji's hosts who have come to take them. Padma instructed Shaguna to take care of the house in their absence, till Rahul and Muskaan are back home, after which she and Shashank sat in the car and left to meet Guruji.
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A little later, they entered a huge Mansion. When Padma glanced at it, rolling down the tinted glasses of the car's window, she was surprised to see where they were. She nudged Shashank, who had the same reaction realizing that they were in Ashiyana, Armaan's house.
Earlier, they didnt know where they were going as Guruji hadnt mentioned the name of his hosts in Mumbai. He just told them that he will ask his hosts to send a car to pick them. Shashank and Padma couldnt recognize the chauffeur or the car, coz Armaan's family has many cars and chauffeurs at their service, while Shashank and Padma know only a few of them. Even among those, they were better acquainted with Shambhu Kaka only, since he is a regular visitor to their house.
Shambhu kaka has many times gone to Rahul's house to pick or drop Vaibhav and Yash, and sometimes even Anjali, Dadi and Aarti. Atul and Armaan preferred to drive at their own, while Omang has never visited Rahul's house except once or twice with either Atul or Armaan.
The chauffeur escorted Shashank and Padma to the living-room of the house, where they found Guruji sitting in the middle couch, chatting casually with Dadi, Omang and Aarti. Obviously, they were still surprised. It was clear now that Guruji knows this family well enough. Moreover, they were thinking about why Guruji has called them to meet at Armaan's home.
Before they could understand or react, Aarti looked up and exclaimed astonishingly, "Padma Bhabhi, Shashank Bhaisaab aap aaj log yahaan?" It would have been a blunt question if it was someone else in another situation, however Aarti didnt mean to ask the question in a negative sense. Its just that they were waiting for the said family whose proposal Guruji has suggested, and werent actually expecting Shashank and Padma to be the ones. She thought, Padma and Shashank have come to make a surprise visit.
"Aarti?" Dadi glared at Aarti to blurt out such a lame question, then called Padma-Shashank, "Kaise ho Shashank, Padma? Aao, baitho..."
Shashank and Padma greeted everyone as well as Guruji as they settled on the sofas. Then Shashank said, "Ji, humein nahi pata tha ki wo aapka driver hai, aur hum aapke ghar aa rahe hain. Humein to Guruji ne kal phone kiya ki wo yahaan hai, aur humse milna chaahte hain."
Before anyone could say anything, Guruji questioned, "Aap log ek-dusre ko jaante ho?"
"Ji Guruji, ye to humaare bhot achchhe family friends hain." Omang smiled.
"Ji, aur humaare dono bachche inki hi company mein to kaam karte hain... Rahul bhi aur Riddhima bhi." Shashank added.
"Oh..." Guruji smiled widely, "Tab to mujhe jyada kuchh kahna ya batana nahi padega." He sighed relievingly, "Aap log to ek dusre ko pehle hi jaante ho..." When he saw Dadi, Omang and Aarti looking at him puzzled, he continued, "Ye wohi hain jinki beti ke baare mein kal aapse main baat kar raha tha."
"Lekin inki to bas ek hi beti hai..." Aarti squinted in confusion, "Ek minute... aapka matlab aap Riddhima ke baare mein baat kar rahe the?" Guruji nodded smiling widely. She looked at Dadi and Omang, who were both looking surprised as well as happy than ever.
"Arey waah, ye to kamaal ho gaya. Guruji agar humein ye pehle pata hota, to hum kabka is rishtey ke baarein mein in logon se baat kar chuke hote... Hey bhagwaan, itne mahino se aisi heere (diamond) jaisi ladki humaare saamne thi, aur hum use pehchaan hi nahi paaye." Dadi exclaimed happily covering her mouth in disbelief and amazement.
Omang saw the perplexed look on Shashank and Padma's faces. "Bhaisaab, Bhabhiji, main batata hu kya baat hai..." he told them what all has happened and what were they talking about. As soon as he finished, he asked, "Ab jab saari baat apko pata chal hi gayi hai, to main aapko humaare mann ki baat abhi isi waqt batana chaahta hu." He paused for a moment, then continued, "Humaari taraf se to humein ye rishta manzur hai. Bas ab aapki razaamandi (consent) chaahiye..." he saw tears brimming at the corner of Padma's eyes and added worriedly, "Bhabhi, agar aapko ye rishta manzur nahi to kah dijiye. Jhoot nahi kahunga... apki na se humein bura to lagega, lekin hum aapki baat ka sammaan karte hain. Aakhir ye aapki bachchi ki zindagi ka sawaal hai. Aur hum aapse ye wada karte hain ki aapka faisla agar na bhi hua, to bhi, us se humaare puraane sambandh waise ke waise rahenge..." He thought Padma was crying coz she isnt happy with this proposal.
Shashank glanced at Padma and understood what she was thinking. He was also thinking about same things. He looked back at Omang ans said, "Nahi Bhaisaab, aisi koi baat nahi hai. Humaari aisi hasiyat nahi ke hum is rishtey se inkaar karein. Armaan jaisa damaad milna to badi kismat ki baat hai... Wo to humne kabhi sapne mein nahi nahi socha tha ki humaari beti ko itna achchha ghar aur pati milega... isliye bas... aankhen bhar aayi..." he gulped getting emotional.
"To kya aapko ye rishta manzur hai?" Omang asked excitedly.
"Bilkul... hum Armaan ke liye na kah hi nahi sakte... Usne aaj tak jo bhi Riddhima aur Rahul ke liye kiya hai, uske baad na ka to sawaal hi nahi uthta." Padma shook her head in agreement.
There was a round of congratulations and celebration. Dadi called their house-help and asked them to bring some sweets immediately for the guests.
They all chatted about random things for a while, when Aarti remembered something. "Ek baat meri samajh mein nahi aayi." Aarti looked at Guruji, and then at Shashank and Padma, "Guruji ne to kaha tha ki Ladki, mera matlab Riddhima ke Tauji aur Tayiji aayenge... lekin aap log to Riddhima ke Mata-Pita ho na..."
Shashank and Padma looked at each other, a little disturbed for a while. But then they knew that some or the other day they have to tell the truth to everyone. After all, Riddhima will become a part of this family and they have all the rights to know about her background. They looked at Guruji for confirmation, who blinked back assuringly.
Shashank took a deep breath and told them everything about Riddhima and her background. "...is tarah Riddhima humaare parivaar ka atut hissa ban gayi. Aur bas, tabse wo mujhe Papa, aur Padma ko Maa kahke hi bulaati hai. Wo humaari apni beti na sahi, lekin humaare liye sagi beti se bhi badhkar hai. Bhot kuchh saha hai us bachchi me humaari wajah se. Ab hum bas uski khushi chaahte hain. Aaj aapne Armaan se uske rishtey ki baat karke humein humaari beti ke liye duniya bhar ki khushiyaan de di... Apka bhot-bhot shukriya." He wiped his tears and joined his hands in front of them.
"Arey Bhaisaab..." Omang held his hands, "Ye kya kar rahe hain aap. Khushi to aapne humein di hai. Armaan ke liye hum Riddhima se achchhi patni chaah ke bhi nahi dhundh paate. Armaan bhale hi ek tough ladka ho, lekin andar se wo bhot hi sensitive hai. Humein to uske liye bas aise ladki chaahiye thi, jo use sachche aur saaf dil se pyaar kare. Aur Riddhima jaisi, saaf dil ki ladki se main to aaj tak nahi mila. Main to ye kahunga ki hum dono parivaaron ke liye ye badi khushi ki baat hogi agar wo dono shaadi kar le." Shashank and Padma smiled back in appreciation, while rest all also smiled through their wet eyes.
"Kaisi anokhi baat hai, wo dono ek jaise hi hain... Khoon ka rishta na hote hue bhi, dono ne apne sab rishtey kitne achchhe se apnaaye hain. Aur wo bhi bina kisi shikaayat ya sankhoch (hesitation) ke. Kitna pyaar hai un dono ke dil mein sabke liye." Dadi said thoughtfully while all others agreed with her nodding silently.
Aarti called Atul and asked him to come back home immediately. They were discussing everything, when Atul and Anjali also came back home.
***Flashback Ends***
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"Aur bas uske baad Atul-Anjali bhi wahaan aa gaye..." Shashank finished.
"Haan, aur aage main bataati hu kya hua..." It was Anjali's turn now. She told them what all happened after that. As soon as she finished, Muskaan exclaimed.
"Oh my god..." Muskaan gaped at them dumbfounded, cupping her face with both her hands.
"Hmm..." Rahul nodded dazely. Then all of a sudden, he heard a loud noise.
"OUCH..." Atul shouted, "Kya yaar Muskaan, mujhe kyun maar rahi hai tu?"
"Khotte, humaari yahaan jaan nikli jaa rahi thi, aur tum log wahaan gappe maar rahe the itni der tak. Ek phone nahi kar sakte the..." Muskaan shouted hitting him with a cushion.
"Muskaan..." Once again, Rahul had to pull her back to stop, "Kya, baar-baar ladna shuru kar deti hai tu... bas kar." He took the cushion from her hand and kept it aside as she pouted.
"Sorry yaar, humne socha ki hum tum logon ko ye news khud denge. We wanted to see the look on your faces." Anjali apologized.
"To kya Mumma-Papa tum logon ke saath aaye hain?" Rahul asked.
"Haan..." Anjali nodded.
"To ye sab drama kya tha?" Muskaan raised her brow.
"Wo actually, Uncle ne kaha ki tum dono ne ye baat unse chhupaayi isliye ab humein unka saath dena padega thodi der tum logon ko pareshaan karne mein... Hum logon ne Uncle-Aunty ko yahaan drop kiya aur phir kuchh der ke liye ye thodi sweets wageraah lene Market tak chale gaye the..." Atul replied hesitantly pointing towards the packing they have brought with them, while Shashank glared at him for revealing his plan.
"Papa?" Rahul-Muskaan gaped at Shashank in amazement, "Humein nahi pata tha ki aapko bhi aise pranks khelne aate hain..." Rahul sighed.
"Tum logon ko kya laga, ki sirf tumhaari generation hi smart hai? Hum bhi kisi se kam nahi hai." Shashank said proudly pulling his collar.
"Hmm, ab main samjhi, ke Yash itna shaitaan sirf apne Papa ki wajah se nahi, balki apne Dadaji ki wajah se bhi hai..." Muskaan joked as all others laughed with her.
Padma got a little serious a little later, "Hum log ye khushi celebrate kar rahe hain, lekin bete abhi tak Armaan aur Riddhima ne haan kahaan kahi hai."
"Mumma, aap Riddhima ki chinta humpe chhod do. Use kaise manana hai main achchhi tarah jaanti hu." Muskaan assured her. Padma smiled back.
"Aur Armaan?" Shashank looked at Atul, "Tumhe yakeen hai na, ki wo maan jayega?"
"Uncle, wo thodi tedhi kheer zaroor hai, lekin main bhi uska bada bhai hu. Uski rag-rag ko pehchaanta hu. Aap chinta mat kijiye, humne uska solution bhi nikaal liya hai..." Atul reassured.
"Kiska rasta nikaal liya hai aapne?" They all looked at Riddhima who stood at the door with her hands placed on her hips. All of them looked at each other and gasped. Has she heard their conversation? "Bataiye na..." she asked again walking closer and placing her bag on the table.
"Wo... wo hum ek office ki problem discuss kar rahe the... b-bas wohi..." Atul said hurriedly.
"Office ki problem? Wo bhi Papa ke saath?" Riddhima raised her brow.
Atul looked horrified, So Rahul butted in, "Haan wo account ke baarein mein kuchh hai. Papa bhi ek accountant rahe hain na, to hum unse suggestions le rahe the... wo bas unke experience se kuchh fayeda uthaane ki koshish kar rahe the... Aur dekho, unhone do minute mein solution de diya humaari problem ka..."
"Lekin solution nikaalne ki baat to Atul bhaiya kar rahe the, Papa nahi..." she looked confused.
Anjali slapped her head. What a lame excuse they have given, and that too with idiotic mistakes. Riddhima has proved that she might be innocent, but she is no a fool. She heard Padma interrupting their conversation.
"Bas kar ab. Abhi ghar aayi hai, aur bas shuru ho gayi teri poochh-taachh. Jaa, jaake fresh ho ja. Main dinner lagwaati hu tere liye..." Padma pushed Riddhima towards her room. Riddhima shrugged while all other exhaled relievingly. Atul-Anjali told Rahul to meet them next day at the Open-Garden Caf to discuss their plan to convince Armaan and left the house immediately before Riddhima comes back and start interrogating them once again.
It was a night of relief and satisfaction for all of them. They have found a ray of hope. They have found perfect match for their beloveds. Shashank-Padma, Omang-Aarti were more very happy for their kids; Rahul-Muskaan, Atul-Anjali spent some time talking about how exciting it would be to see Armaan-Riddhima together; Dadi sang an extra hymn in her evening prayer to convery a special thank to god. Riddhima slept peacefully, oblivious of incidents happening on her back. All of them slept peacefully except one... It was Armaan.
For Armaan, it has now become a routine. He had to struggle every consecutive night before he could manage to get some sleep. And even after he drifts off to sleep, his dreams have been pestering him regularly these days. In his sleep, he has been trying his best to make out the face of the girl he always sees. But all in vain. Many times, he gets up in his sleep mumbling Riddhima's name, but havent realized it yet.
Atul has tried to speak to him about Riddhima, atleast four times after that day, when Atul confronted him about his feelings. But he has been evading every sort of conversation about her. He didnt understand that even after knowing the truth about Riddhima's boyfriend, why Atul was again and again trying to speak to him about her. He has jammed his brain so much with work, that Atul wasnt getting any chance to speak to him in length. This is why, Atul and Anjali had to think of a trick to get to him on the track.
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Next day, Atul-Anjali and Rahul met at Open Garden Caf, to discuss what to do next. Minnie was also there, as she was the one who has helped them with some nasty ideas. Atul though was a little hesitant about what she suggested, but on getting assurance from Rahul, he agreed to it.
"Hmm, to ab aage kya karna hai? Kahaan se shuruwaat karein?" Rahul asked.
"Pehle tum batao, Riddhima se baat hui kya is baare mein?" Anjali questioned back.
"Abhi to nahi hui. Lekin uski chinta mat karo. Uski puri responsibility meri drama queen ne li hai." Rahul chuckled, seeing them raise their brow he added quickly, "Mera matlab Muskaan ne... Woh Baby ko achchhe se sambhaal legi. Aur agar zaroorat padi, to Mumma bhi uska saath dene ko tayyar hain."
"Hmm, good. Mujhe bhi tumhaari us drama queen ke dramatic ideas pe pura bharosa hai. I am sure ki usne to apne naatak ka pura plot bhi tayyar kar liya hoga." Anjali chuckled.
"Hmm... wo t o hai. Aur uspe jab wo dono saas-bahu mil jaati hain to ghar mein bilkul daily soup jaisa environment ban jata hai." Rahul grinned, "Ab ye batao ki Armaan se baat ki tumne?"
"Nahi yaar, hum to soch rahe the ki agar wo baat karke maan jaaye to humein ye faltu trick nahi lagaani padegi..." Atul sighed, while Anjali smacked his arm, "Ouch... ok-ok faltu nahi, humein ye 'smart' trick nahi lagaani padegi... Lekin wo Devdaas to is baare mein baat karne ka mauka hi nahi de raha. Jab dekho tab koi na koi bahana bana ke bhaag jata hai. Isliye ab bas use kaabu karne ka yehi ek rasta rah gaya hai' Plan ko execute karna hi padega..." Atul sighed.
"Pata nahi kya ho gaya hai use. Ek baar humaari baat sun lega to uska kya chala jayega?" Rahul frowned, "But anyways, theek hai phir plan shuru kahaan aur kab karna hai?" Rahul geared up.
"Humaara plan kal office se shuru hoga..." Anjali said. She looked at Minnie, "Minnie, tumhe yaad hai na tumhe kya karna hai?"
"Ji Bhabhi, aap chinta mat kijiye, mujhe achchhe se yaad hai mera move. Armaan Bhaiya ko handle karne ke liye humne saare weapons tayyar kar liye hain." Minnie grinned mischieviously, "Aur kal subah unhe fire kar diya jayega. Kal shaam Kolkatta jaane se pehle kaam kar dungi."
"Hmm, Good. Now lets see Armaan Malik, how will you handle this..." Anjali laughed evilly as other joined her too. "Huhahahahaha..."
Ther left a little later for their respective destinations. Minnie was the one who was asked to make the first move. So she went and did what was told. She informed Atul and Rahul after finishing her 'chore'. Now they were waiting for the next day to see Armaan's reaction.
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Next day, Atul and Rahul, both reached office earlier so that they can instruct their prank-mates (their partners in office who were helping them in the plan) to stay alert. By now, it was known to almost everyone in their office that Joshi and Gupta families have agreed the proposal of Armaan-Riddhima's marriage. Truth about Riddhima's boyfriend was also revealed.
If it was someone else, people would have gotten jealous, but Marvels was one exception. Even though a few girls were disappointed that their handsome boss will no more be a bachelor, but the surprising element was that none of them felt negatively about Riddhima. They all knew her well enough, and so do the fact that she is surely the best match for their lovable boss. She is too innocent to take advantage of anyone.
Besides, they have witnessed Armaan's natural possessiveness and specially attentive behavior towards Riddhima at many occasions. Yes, it took a long time for his family to realize it, but many employees working in Marvel's office already had an idea of their boss having a soft corner for his lovely-innocent ES-PA. Most of them are also aware of Armaan's painful past and so like his family they too want to see him happy once again.
And why wouldnt they think this way for him? Armaan has treated Marvels like his family and every single employee working in his company, like a family member. He has always been there to support them in their blacks and blues, very much unlike any other employer on the earth. Never has anyone seen him hesitate to go out of the way to help any needy.
On the other hand, Riddhima has been like a wind of sreneness. Everyone who has ever come across her didnt stay unaffected by her pubescent charm. Her innocence is like a magnet, which pulls everyone towards her. She is caring and selfless. Her mere presence brings a smile on faces. Everyone has seen the way she interacts with people from all hierarchies in The Marvels. She treats everyone with respect and love, no matter what designation they belong to. She has become a 'Baby' for the whole office in such a short span of time.
Hence, when the employees of Marvels came to know that Armaan's family is planing to set him up with Riddhima, they felt like they have gotten another nomination for being the best. All of them have happily offered their help to Atul and Omang, who passed an extremely strict instruction to everyone, not to let slip anything either to Armaan or to Riddhima.
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That day, Anjali tricked Armaan. She deliberately didnt wake up Vaibhav on time and then also took a little extra time to dress him up. As a result he missed his school-bus. Anjali then very smartly insisted Armaan to drop Vaibhav to his school so that Atul and Rahul get enough time to arrange everything at the office.
Armaan and Riddhima were both oblivious of all the under-carpet events permeating their surrounding. Armaan as usual was trying to keep distance from her. Though she being his ES-PA, he couldnt keep away from her, still he kept himself busy with different errands and evades her presence around. Yes, it's a different thing that his eyes and heart always kept betraying him by again and again turning towards her.
Riddhima on the other hand was getting more and more confused with Armaan's behavior. Ever since she met him, he has never been so aloof. In fact he will keep searching for opportunities to make her mad. But for last 2-3 weeks, he was continuously surprising her by keeping a distance from her. She shrugged the thoughts, thinking that he might be busy with work.
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It was almost Lunch time and Armaan have still not arrived office. He has gone directly for the site inspection after dropping Vaibhav to his school. Riddhima was in her cabin. Atul and Rahul were in both in sitting in Rahul's cabin waiting anxiously for a signal. Since morning, all the people involved in their plan were waiting ever so eagerly for Armaan, but he seems to have decided to test their patience.
Rahul strolled here and there into the cabin while Atul sat near the intercom gawking at it continuously, shaking his legs restlessly. He picked up the phone, kept it on his ear, and then back on the cradle. A few seconds later, he repeated the act once again. Rahul glanced at him and then carried on his strolling.
A few minutes later, Rahul snatched the phone from Atul, "Abey bas kar..." He was getting annoyed by seeing Atul's impatient actions for the umpteenth time. He kept the phone down on the cradle."Agar tu baar-baar ise aise hi uthata rahega, to humein inform kaise karenge wo log?" he said gallingly.
"Yaar main to bas check kar raha tha ki ye kaam kar raha hai ya nahi." Atul replied lamely.
"Yeah right... Pichle 20 minute mein tu use 20 carore baar check kar chukka hai."
"Oye, that's not fair, 20 minute mein 20 carore seconds bhi nahi hote. Financial Advisor hoke itni badi galti... tch-tch-tch, not good at all." Atul chuckled which infuriated him more.
"Abey saale, mujhe tension ho rahi hai and tujhe mazaak sujh raha hai."
"Oye, main tera sala kabse ho gaya. Sala to tu hai, Armaan ka... wo bhi hone wala..." Atul winked laughing at his own stupid joke while Rahul rolled his eyes.
Just then, they heard the intercom buzzing. Rahul ran to pick it up, but since Atul was sitting closer, he got it first. Rahul's hand landed on Atul's.
"Mujhe de, mujhe baat karni hai..." Rahul said trying to snatch the receiver from Atul.
"Abey, main baat karunga, maine pehle uthaya hai phone." Atul replied. They kept arguing for next 4-5 minutes that who will talk to the caller, forgetting the fact that someone was waiting for a response on the line. Their argument was interrupted by a knock on their door.
***KNOCK-KNOCK***
"Sir, may I come in?" Dia peeked inside opening the door slightly to see them fighting like kids to take the call.
"Huh?" Rahul turned to the door to see his secretary peeking in the cabin. "Yes Dia?"
"Sir, could you please take the call immediately. The caller has been waiting for the last five minutes for a response." She said amusingly.
Rahul looked at her confused, and then at phone's receiver chocking between Atul and his hands. "Oh... Sorry. I will..." he glared at Atul and snatched the receiver from him while Dia walked out to her desk giggling to herself at their childish behavior. Rahul continued over the phone, "Hello... yes... oh, I am sorry Mr.Sukhani. There was some problem with my... intercom... Err... no, nothing... Yes sure, I will take care of that... good day to you too." As soon as he kept the receiver on the cradle, Atul tried to take it again. Rahul kept his hand on the receiver to stop him to pick it up and glared at him, "DONT YOU DARE... Its working absolutely fine..."
Atul pouted and sat back in his chair sulking. He started shaking his legs once again. Rahul held his legs and glared at him. He stopped, but as soon as Rahul left his knees, once again he started shaking it again. Tired, Rahul got up and went to the window looking outside.
"Shh... shh-shh... oye Rahul..." Rahul looked at him when Atul called, "Wo... ek baar Riddhima ko phone laga ke dekh, us se poochh na ki Armaan aya ki nahi..."
"Atul, tu pehle hi use 20 baar phone laga ke ye poochh chukka hai..."
Atul corrected him, "Hey, I called only 15 times..."
"Exactly..." Rahul interrupted him and added stressingly, "FIFTEEN times... That's what I am saying'" glaring at him he continued, "Koi bewakuf bhi samajh sakta hai aisi ajeeb harkaton ko. And if you have forgotten, let me remind you, ki Riddhima bholi zaroor hai, lekin bewakuf nahi hai... Ab agar ek baar aur tune use phone kiya, to wo yahin aa dhamkegi. Phir sara bana banaya plan kharaab ho jayega."
"Haan, wo to hai..." Atul shook his head, "Lekin bas ek... ek baar aur..." he requested.
"Nahi-no-NEVER. Agar ab tune phir se ye baat kahi to main Anjali ko phone karke teri saari bewakufiyon ke baare mein bata dunga." Rahul warned.
"Arey nahi, chill yaar..." he uttered quickly, "Ok... theek hai..." Atul sighed dejectedly.
The intercom buzzed again, but this time Atul didnt pick it up. Rahul glanced at him for a moment and then said, "AB tu phone kyun nahi uthata?"
"Tu hi utha le yaar, warna mujhe kahega ki main bewakufi kar raha hu." Atul sighed again.
Rahul shook his head, taking the call, "Hello... kya? Ok, thanks Sunita..." placing the phone down he turned to Atul, "Ab tayyar ho ja, wo aa gaya hai."
"Armaan aa gaya? Kahaan... Kahaan hai?" Atul jumped from his chair looking around.
"Abey, wo yahaan kyun ayega? Wo apne cabin mein hai." Rahul made a face at his stupidity.
"Ohh..." Atul nodded, "Ab bas thodi der aur..." Atul rubbed his hands, "Oh phir..."
"BOOM... Huwahahaha..." Rahul finished for him as both of them let out a loud evil laughter.
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On the other side, in Armaan's cabin. He removed his coat and threw it over the back of his chair. Then loosening his tie, he opened the neck-button of his shirt. Folding sleeves of his shirt, he went to his attached Mini apartment to freshen up. After freshing up, sighing he went back to his cabin, to start his work again.
He sat on his chair with his hands behind his head. As soon as he sat on the chair, his eyes closed to relax. It has been a tiring day for him. In fact, for the last few weeks, in order to avoid Riddhima's presence, he has been purposely over-loading himself with work. However her thoughts never seem to leave his mind. Even if she isnt there, she is always with him...
The incident from the previous day was still there on his mind, making him feel guilty. He shouldn't have dreamt of kissing her. As per him, its unethical to think that way about somebody else's girl. Yes, he isn't a Casanova, and is a little old fashioned in his thoughts, but thats how he is. No matter how much he try, he can never think of taking such things casually.
Its right that he has kissed some other girls as well. But none of them were worth a serious thought. He is a man who may flirt with women, dance around sticking to the girls, kiss any random kinky; but he can never think of a girl in an unethical way, whom he has respect in his heart. Riddhima is of course one of those very few girls, who according to him is also commited to someone else and he felt ashamed of imagining something like that about her.
He was trying his best, but all his efforts are turning out to be useless. More he tried to evade her thoughts, more he felt her creeping inside him. Why was this happening? After his confrontation with Atul he now has an idea what was the answer, but still was in denial to accept it. He didnt want to admit it that he was attracted to her... and more importantly, he didn't realize that his heart has confessed that he doesn't only like, but he loves her.
20 minutes later, he heard his phone ringing. He took the call. It was one of their clients. After finishing the call, he casually looked around. Once again, his eyes fell on her cabin. Thinking, he stood up and went to partition of her cabin. The partition was glass made, and the glass was of such type, that if he pulled away the blinds, he could see everything in her cabin, but she couldnt see him back. Unknowingly, his hands went to the blind strings and pulled it due to which the visors parted to let him see the scene inside her cabin.
He saw her talking to someone on his mobile animatedly, her back was facing him but her body language told him that she was enjoying her conversation. Her long braid waved to and fro on her back as she shook her head sideways. She turned to right in such a way that he could see right-side of her face. His guess was right, she was enjoying her conversation. Her wide smiling face proved that.
As he saw her pushing her glasses back on her nose, he smiled. He caressed her face over the partition glass. His heart wished only if he could do that in real. Then as she turned towards him, he jerked back and dropped the visors and hurriedly strolled back to his chair. Sitting in his chair, a minute later he smacked his head, thinking how stupid was he to run, even though he knew that there was no chance she could see him.
Sitting back, he started thinking again' about her.
Why I am not able to push her away from my mind? She belongs to someone else. She looks so happy, probably because she is speaking to the same guy. If she is happy with that guy, then I better stay from her. I dont want to be the reason of her sadness.
But why do I feel sad and empty?
Again he knew the answer, but didnt want to face it. His past experiences of relationships have reaped seeds of the belief deep inside him that he may win everything in his life, but he will always remain a loser when it comes to such relationships. He will never be loved by anyone in true sense. Why do I feel so helpless? What should I do?
He was sitting lost in his own thoughts, when he saw the red light on left of his table blinking, indicating that someone is trying to seek his permission to enter his office. He pressed the entry-button next to the light. An office boy came in with a folder in his hand.
"Good afternoon sir..." he greeted Armaan.
"Noon Tilak..." Armaan replied softly.
"Sir, Mr. Saarthak from electronics department has asked for your signatures on this file..." Tilak, the office boy said pushing a file towards him.
"Hmm..." Armaan nodded, and checking the documents, he signed at the required place. Pushing the file back towards Tilak, he said, "Tilak, please take care that nobody disturbs me for another hour or so..."
"Ji Sir..." Tilak nodded taking the file.
Armaan turned his head towards his Laptop, but when he glanced back, he saw Tilak still standing there. "Anything else?"
"Sir wo, I have to give you something..." Tilak said taking out a big-brown envelop from the folder in his hand, "Here..." he kept it on the table.
"Whats this?" Armaan asked.
"This packet has been delivered for you..."
"Tilak, do I have to remind you that I dont check any sort of mails myself? Go and give it to Riddhima..." he said pointing towards her cabin.
"But Sir, this is especially for you..."
"What do you mean 'Especially' for me? I know most of the envelops sent to this office are for me. But have you forgotten that I dont check them... Its Riddhima's responsibility to do that. Go and give it her..." he said crankily while typing something on his Laptop.
"I am sorry for being a trouble Sir, but this letter has been delivered specially for you tagged as 'Confidential'..." Tilak replied looking down.
Armaan looked back at him irritated and then at the Brown envelop on his table. It was referred to him with an obvious stamp of being 'Urgent and Confidential'. He sighed, "Theek hai... I will check it myself. You can go now..."
"Thank you Sir..." Tilak bowed in respect and left the cabin.
Ignoring the Envelop for the time, Armaan once again got busy with his work.
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Atul and Rahul have now shifted to Atul's cabin. They were still waiting for some reaction from Armaan. It has been around two hours, Armaan came back to office, and about half an hour later, they have even fired the bullet towards their target. However, till now nothing happened.
As the time was passing, an already impatient Atul was getting even more impatient. Anjali as well as Muskaan, each has called them atleast 10 times to ask what happened, and they had to keep passing them the same answer, that 'nothing happened till now...'. Atul looked at the wall-clock, that said that its only a few minutes left before the office closes.
"Ye Armaan kar kya raha hai? Itni der ho gayi, abhi tak usne react kyun nahi kiya?" Rahul was also loosing his patience now.
"Main bhi wohi soch raha hu yaar. Abhi tak to use blast ho jana chaahiye tha..." Atul nodded.
"Kahin use shaq to nahi ho gaya?" Rahul added worriedly.
"Shub-shub bol yaar. Agar aisa hua, to Anjali mera murder kar degi. Sara plan bigad jaayega. Aur phir jaldi se dobara koi aur tareeka bhi nahi milega Armaan ko convince karne ka..." Atul looked at him horrified. He could almost visualize Anjali running after him with a dagger.
"Hmm... Lekin office band hone ka time hone wala hai, aur ab tak kuchh hua kyun nahi..."
"Pata nahi... Kahin wo bina uspe dhyaan diye kahin baahar to nahi chala gaya..."
"Oh god, phir to gadbad ho jayegi... Riddhima agar uske piche se uske cabin mein chali gayi, aur agar usne wo dekh liye to?" Rahul's eyes widened in horror.
"Daraa mat yaar Rahul. Aisa hua to bhot gadbad ho jaayegi. Ek kaam kar, tu Riddhima ko phone laga aur puchh ke wo office se nikli ke nahi. Aur baat-baat mein ye bhi puchh lena ki Armaan kahaan hai... Main use call nahi karna chaahta, pehle hi subah se 18 baar kar chukka hu... Thodi der pehle jab use call kiya to puchh bhi rahi thi ki koi problem ya urgent kaam hai kya, jo main baar-baar phone kar raha hu."
"Kya, tune phir se use phone kiya tha?" Rahul glared at him, "Tujhe maine mana kiya tha na... aur phir bhi tune..."
"Sorry yaar, Galti ho gayi, aage se nahi hogi. Kya karun, curiosity handle nahi ho rahi thi mujhse. Isliye to kah raha hu ki is baar tu call kar." Atul apologized making a puppy face.
"Muh mat bana, main teri biwi nahi hu... Karta hu use phone." Rahul uttered annoyingly. He picked the phone and called Riddhima. After speaking to her he informed Atul that Armaan is still in the office and she is about to leave. "Riddhima aaj mere saath ghar jana chaahti hai. Main ek kaam karta hu, uske saath hi nikal jata hu. Tu yahin ruk. Agar kuchh zaroorat ho to mujhe phone kar dena, main aa jaunga..."
"Theek hai, tu ja, main yahaan sambhal lunga..." Atul replied.
Rahul went back to his cabin and collected his belongings. Riddhima came to his cabin a little later after which they left for home.
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Around an hour passed after this. It was only Armaan, Atul, security personnels, and a few people working on night shift were left in the office. Since rest of the staff has gone back, Atul instructed Security officers to inform him in case they see Armaan leaving the office. However even after another hour he didnt get any news.
Anjali, Rahul and even Minnie, each of them have already called Atul 2-3 times in last half an hour. It was past 9:00pm and there was no sign of a response from Armaan. He hasnt left the office and probably was still working in his cabin. Atul's patience was completely exhausted. He decided to go and check him in his cabin.
Atul pressed the entry button, but didnt get any response. He knocked the door only to get the same response, 'silence'. Swiping his special entry pass in the slot beside the cabin door, he clicked the door knob to open it. He got surprised to see the cabin empty. Where is he? Then as he was about to go back, his eyes fell on the couch on his right.
There he was... sleeping on the couch with a file placed over his chest. Atul slapped his forehead mumbling to himself, "Lo, yahaan sabko jawaab dete-dete mera blood pressure high ho raha hai, aur ye janaab yahaan araam se so rahe hain. Great..." he went to wake him up. "Armaan... Armaan uth..." Atul shook him by his shoulder. "Uth yaar, ghar nahi jana kya?"
Armaan slowly opened his eyes when he felt someone shaking him, "Bhai?"
"Uth yaar, yahin so gaya tu..." Atul said.
He got up rubbing his eyes."Sorry, kaam karte-karte kab aankh lag gayi, pata hi nahi chala." He glanced at his wrist watch, "Oh god, itna time ho gaya." Then looking at Atul he asked, "Lekin tu abhi tak yahaan kya kar raha hai?"
"Wo... main?" Atul gulped. What should he say now? "Wo... haan, main to chala gaya tha. Raste mein yaad aya, ki Dad ne ek file mangwaayi hai, urgently, to use lene ke liye wapis ana pada."
"Lekin office to 6:00pm khatam hota hai na, aur ghar tak aane-jaane mein to jyada se jyada dedh (one and a half) ghante lagte hain. Is waqt 9:30pm baje hain..." before he could finish Atul spoke again.
"Arey yaar, tu kya mere time-table ka interrogation karne baith gaya. Mujhe kya kahin aur der nahi lag sakti..." Atul said faking annoyance. He glanced at him sideways, then added, "Waise, mujhe aaj kaam karte-karte thodi der ho gayi thi... isliye der se office se nikla tha..."
This time Armaan looked convinced as that wasnt unusual, "Oh..."
"Chal ab, ghar nahi chalna kya?" Atul asked when he saw him still sitting.
"Haan chal..." Armaan got up and turned off his Laptop. Then he picked up his Jacket and wore it back. Rubbing his eyes, he took his Laptop and walked towards Atul.
"Armaan, wo teri table pe kya hai?" Aul asked pointing towards the Brown Packet.
Armaan looked back, "Wo? Kuchh nahi, koi envelop aya hai. Kal dekh lunga..."
"KYA? Tune abhi tak use dekha nahi?" Atul asked in disbelief.
Armaan was surprised by his loud tone, "Relax Bhai... Tu chilla kyun raha hai? Envelop hi to hai, koi Bomb to nahi, kal dekh lunga..."
"Umm, lekin..." Atul said, "Lekin tune use aaj kyun nahi check kiya?"
"Dusre kaam main busy tha, isliye mujhe time nahi mila..." He replied casually.
"Dusra kaam tha to kya hua, tujhe use check kar lena chaahiye tha na." Atul said restlessly.
Armaan narrowed his eyes, "Bhai?"
Atul saw him looking at him confused and getting suspicious, so to cover up, he added quickly, "Err... Nahi, main to wo isliye kah raha tha kyunki uspe Urgent likha hai..." he pointed towards the packet once again.
Armaan too looked at the packet again. Pausing for moment, he sighed, "Bhai, I am feeling very tired, if you dont mind, can we go home for now. Maine kaha na main use kal check kar lunga..."
Atul looked at him and then at packet, then again at Armaan. He did look tired. His eyes were almost drooping with sleep. So he decided to leave it for the time. Besides he didnt want him to get suspicious. So he said, "Alright, koi baat nahi. Chal, aaj main tujhe ghar le chalta hu. You will drive in my car." Armaan just smiled weakly following him.
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EPISODE SEVENTY
Atul looked at him and then at packet, then again at Armaan. He did look tired. His eyes were almost drooping with sleep. So he decided to leave it for the time. Besides he didnt want him to get suspicious. So he said, "Alright, koi baat nahi. Chal, aaj main tujhe ghar le chalta hu. You will drive in my car." Armaan just smiled weakly following him.
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It was obvious that other four included in their plan, Anjali, Rahul, Muskaan and Minnie were waiting eagerly to get some news. Anjali bombarded him with questions as soon as he got into their bedroom. First Atul didnt say anything and let his wife finish. He knew it wouldnt be safe to interrupt her when she is speaking.
When she was done, he pulled her closer, and then told her in the most sugary voice that unfortunately they will have to wait for some more hours for the response. Apparently, Anjali was unhappy with that, but then she knew that they need to be patient with everything. After all, here they were dealing with Armaan and not some average human being. He is sharper than the sharpest man on the earth.
Atul also informed Rahul and Minnie about everything. They too responded in the same way, sulking and unhappy, but then he managed to calm them down. That night, none of them could wink a sleep. They all were now waiting for the next day, when they will finally know if they were working in the correct direction.
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Next day, Atul made sure Armaan doesnt evade anywhere else in the morning. He called his 'Team' at office to make sure everything is set as per the plan. Everything was set up, but after instructing everyone, just as he kept the phone down Atul realized there was another problem... a big one, and that is none other than Riddhima herself...
It's a routine that generally Riddhima reaches offices a little earlier than Armaan. Atul was worried that if she arrive at office earlier today as well, then their plan might backfire.
Reason... well, her duty. She is his ES-PA. Like everyday, she will get his cabin cleaned, arrange files, collect all his mails and so on. Yes, she will also check his mails. That's the main problem.
Last night, they have left the 'Urgent' envelope on Armaan's table. If she found it there and checked its contents, then... God knows what will happen. And there was a high possibility of that happening coz if she sees it lying on his table she will DEFINITELY check it at any cost. No matter what type of mail or envelop it is, Armaan has given a complete responsibility as well as authority to her to check them before they reaches him. This is to make sure that none of the useless mails arrive at his desk resulting in wastage of his time.
Atul called Rahul immediately to inform him about it only to get his annoyed response, "Saale, tu thodi der pehle phone nahi kar sakta tha..." Rahul replied at his late reaction.
"Kyun kya hua?"
"Riddhima abhi thodi der pehle hi office ke liye nikal gayi..." he said tetchily.
"Oh god, ab kya hoga..." Atul mumbled holding his head, "Agar usne wo envelope check kar liya, to lene ke dene na pad jaayein yaar..."
"To ye pehle sochna tha na, aur kuchh nahi to wo envelope tu khud hi utha lata raat ko. Phir Armaan ko ghar pe de deta..." He hissed back.
"Arey yaar wo kal bhot thaka hua lag raha tha, to maine socha ki use abhi pareshaan kyun karun, plan to kal bhi implement ho sakta hai na..." Atul said thinking about something.
"Oh, that is so very considerate of you Baba Atul Dev..." Rahul jeered, "...use nahi dena tha to mat deta, par envelop to utha ke laa sakta tha na. Le ab ho gayi na problem..."
"Tu gussa kyun ho raha yaar? Maine tujhe help ke liye phone kiya tha... help nahi kar sakta to kam se kam mujhe lecture dena band kar..." Atul ran his hand throw his hair.
"Help? Abey help tab karunga na, jab koi option chhodega tu..."
"Chup kar yaar..." Atul cut in, then added angrily, "Aur waise tu mujhe lecture de raha hai, lekin khud apni laaparwahi nahi dikhti tujhe..."
"Oye, maine kaunsi laaparwahi kar di?"
"Kyun, roz to Riddhima tere saath hi office aati hai na, to aaj wo jaldi kaise chali gayi?"
"Wo jyaadatar mere saath office jaati hai, ROZ nahi..." Rahul stressed.
"Haan-haan theek hai. Par jab tujhe pata tha ki hum logon ka plan abhi implement hona baaki hai, aur uske liye humein Armaan ko kuchh der Riddhima se dur rakhna hai, to tu use ghar pe rok nahi sakta tha thodi der aur? Akele kyun jaane diya use?" Atul yelled.
"As if I knew ke tune kya bewakufi ki hai..." Rahul mumbled. Then calming down he continued feeling a little guilty, "Wo... darasal Riddhima pichle kuchh din se office akeli hi jaa rahi hai. Armaan ke pahunchne se pehle kuchh kaam finish karna hota hai use, isliye. Mujhse thoda pehle chali jaati hai, to aaj bhi chali gayi. Mujhe kya pata tha ki ye problem khadi ho jaayegi..."
"Hmm..." Atul nodded thoughtfully, "...lekin ab karein kya?"
Both of them fell silent for a few seconds, then Rahul spoke again, "Oye, tu office phone karke apni paltan ko kuchh karne ko kyun nahi kahta?"
Atul got alerted, "Arey haan yaar, ye mere dimaag mein pehle kyun nahi aya... main abhi unhe phone karke Riddhima ko kuchh der tak busy karke rakhne ke liye kahta hu... Bye..." he kept the phone down in hurry, even before Rahul could say something.
Next he tried to call Sunaina, but she hadnt reached office till then, so he called their Security staff and asked them to try and keep Riddhima distracted for a little while and not let her enter the office... atleast till either Sunaina or Dia reaches the office.
Sunaina knew everything and was involved in their plan. Dia didnt know why they were doing all this, but she followed all the instructions given by her bosses. Sunaina has given her a little hint of the reason. Atul tried calling the girls again. When finally he could reach them, he instructed the girls to keep Riddhima busy at any cost for as long as possible.
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When Riddhima reached office, a security guard stopped her from entering the office building saying that they are scrutinizing some security systems and till the time they are working nobody is allowed to go in. Riddhima didnt find anything suspicious about it, coz it was a regular practice to keep the security system updated from time to time.
The only thing she was surprised about was that, she wasnt informed about it. Being the ES-PA of the Chairman himself, she was always aware of such things. But she still didnt suspect it, as the security incharge told her that, they are doing it unscheduled coz of a security alert raised by one of the employees.
She decided to relax in the garden in the Office premises. A little later, Sunaina arrived. Security incharge informed her about Riddhima's location. She went to the garden and kept Riddhima busy with her chatting and all. Soon Riddhima forgot she had to go to her cabin.
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Armaan arrived office at his usual time. He didnt see Riddhima outside as she was in the garden at the rear side of the office premises and Armaan's driver drove him straight into the underground parking, from where he took the elevator to his floor.
He was a little surprised to see that his cabin was still in the same situation the way he left it last night. Not even a single thing has moved from its place. Generally he finds it absolutely clean and well organized. Riddhima always make sure it is. Does that mean she havent arrived yet? Coz if she has, his cabin would be clean, with everything in its right place.
Keeping his laptop on the table, he went to check her cabin. It confirmed his surprise, she wasnt there. He figured that she havent arrived office yet, since her bag or other belonging were missing from her cabin. He knew that Riddhima is always punctual and she also dont have any meeting or other work early morning that day.
Then where is she? He thought. Maybe she is struck in the traffic, his brain reasoned.
He sighed and went to his chair. Removing his jacket, he cleared the mess himself from his table. Then he turned on his Laptop and started working on it.
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Atul have also arrived office closely followed by Rahul. They were pleased and relaxed to know that Sunaina have managed to keep Riddhima away from office all this time and she was still busy with her. When Dia came, they told her as well to join the two girls to keep Riddhima occupied by stretching the length of their random girlish conversation. The reason was coz Armaan have still not reacted yet.
Riddhima on the other hand was too busy with Sunaina and Dia. They have very smartly managed to keep her away from her work. She didnt realize it atleast for the next two hours. But soon, she was shocked to see the time when by chance her gazes fell on her wrist watch. She was Late... Very-very Late.
For last few days, she has been deliberately coming office a little earlier. She tried her best to finish her work before-handed, coz she had noticed Armaan behaving differently with her. His coldness was bothering her. Has she made a mistake? If she has, then she didnt want to given him a reason to be cranky with her.
Seeing the time, she tried to run to her office, but again was held by some more people. Like this, she entered her office over 3 hours late. Armaan has already arrived around two and a half hours ago. When she checked his cabin, she found that he was not there in his cabin, but his Laptop and Jacket told her that he has arrived.
For a moment she panicked that she made a mistake by being late, no matter whatsoever is the reason and now he will get angry with her. Then she managed compose herself. What can she do now... If she has made a mistake, she deserves his wrath. Seeing his behavior in the last few days, she didnt want to make him more unhappy. However, she was ready to take his crankiness today for her fault. Sighing, she carried on her work by starting to arrange his files and clearing rest of the things in his cabin.
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Around 3 hours later, in another part of the Marvel's Office Building, there was a complete silence. It was Atul's cabin. Armaan was rambling here and there in front, looking extremely angry, furious, unhappy, upset and worried about something. He was almost panting, a little coz of his furious march-past through the cabin, and the remaining... due to fury.
Atul sat in his chair holding his head, with a gloomy and concerned face. Conversely, the truth was... inwardly, he was summer-saulting with joy. Atlast, he was seeing what he wanted to see. This was the thing they have been waiting for... Armaan's reaction... in riposte to their plan.
Atul glanced sneakily at Armaan, observing his every movement. His current aggressive picture, reminded Atul of a thought ' If only looks could kill...
Around 40 minutes ago, Armaan called him to ask if he can talk to him about something. His voice told that it was time. He has probably seen the contents of the 'Urgent and Confidential' envelope. Atul has also informed Rahul about it and asked him to be ready, coz if something unexpected happens, then they have to implement backup plan immediately. Now for the last 35 minutes Armaan was in his office exhibiting the show he was so desperate to watch' Though it seem dangerous, but yet he was excited about it.
"Armaan, is tarah yahaan se wahaan daudna band kar yaar. Mera sir chakraane laga hai ab..." Atul broke the silence a little later.
"Daudna band karun?" Armaan raised his voice, "DAUDNA band karun? Dont you SEE these damn things?" he went to his table and picking up the envelop, he showed it to Atul once again. "This is... this is... this is just DISGUSTING... HOW DARE SOMEONE DO THIS?"
Atul looked at the envelop and then Armaan who was glaring at him, "Hmm... Jisne bhi ye kaam kiya hai, bhot bura kiya hai..." he empathized.
"BURA? Ye sirf bura hi nahi GHATIYA BHI HAI... its so CHEAP... Kitni ghatiya soch hai uski jisne ye kiya hai..." Armaan huffed hatefully.
"Ghatiya to hai..." Atul mumbled looking at the envelop.
Armaan walked towards the couch in the front, and then came back to Atul's table once again, "Zara soch Bhai, agar iske baare mein Riddhima ya Rahul ko pata chala, to kya hoga? Shashank Uncle, Padma Aunty, unke dil pe kya bitegi? Aur Muskaan, uski to Pregnancy bhi last stage pe hai. Agar wo panic ho gayi to? Uske aur uske baby ke liye ye kitna dangerous ho sakta hai'"
"Hmm..." Atul shook his head, then added, "Shukr hai ki ye Riddhima ke haath nahi laga..."
His head shot up, "Agar ye uske haath lag jata to main kabhi use muh nahi dikha pata... Kitna dukh hota use ye sab dekh kar. Aur... aur kisi aur ko pata chal jata to wo kya sochte uske baare mein? Jabki in sabmein uski koi galti bhi nahi hai... Kya sochti Riddhima mere baare mein, ki main itna gira hua insaan hu? Use to shayad yehi lagta ki ye sab maine jaan-bujhkar kiya hai..." Armaan said worriedly thinking about her.
Atul smiled inwardly. Even in this situation, Armaan didnt even once thought about himself. Not even once he said anything about his own image being tarnished by this issue. All his concern, his worries were directed towards Riddhima. He was putting Riddhima and her family's pride and welfare before himself. What else could be the proof for his feelings towards her? If not completely, he has clearly 'started' falling for Riddhima.
After pausing for a moment, Atul stated as if telling and not asking, "Lekin tune ye nahi kiya..."
"Haan maine ye nahi kiya, par main Riddhima ko kaise is baat ka vishwaas dilata? Agar wo ye sab dekh leti to kya kahta use main? Aur kya wo meri baat ka yakeen kar leti? Nahi na..."
"Sahi kaha tune..." Atul agreed, hiding his smile.
"Ye sab kyun ho raha hai mere saath..." Armaan ran his palm through his hair frustrated, "Jis cheez se main bachne ki koshish karta hu wohi mere pichhe-pichhe kyun chali aati hai?"
"Bhagwaan jaane ye kaise aur kyun hua..." Atul nodded. Looking at him he added carefully, "Err... Armaan, ye sab... I mean ye sab sach mein hua to hai na... Err, I mean these evidences..."
"Bhai?" Armaan looked at him unbelievingly, Atul shrugged as if asking 'what?' Armaan sighed and continued, "Bhai, ye sab... hua hai..." Atul raised his brow while Armaan flinched irritably, "But... but its not like what you are thinking... Jaisa dikh raha hai waisa kuchh nahi hai... Ye sab galat tareeke se project kiya jaa raha hai hum dono ke baare mein..."
"Hmm... I am sure ye sab normal se casual gestures hain, tune jaan bujh ke thodi hi na uske saath aise..." Atul trailed shaking his head like he didnt believe him completely. Armaan was surprised and somewhere even hurt at his scornful look and slightly blaming tone. Atul noticed the pain swelling into his eyes. He didn't want to hurt him, but this was required. Diverting his mind from his comment, he added, thoughtfully rubbing his chin, "Lekin ye sab kiya kisne hoga? Kisne bheja hoga ye packet tujhe?"
Forgetting his own hurt, Armaan got back to the main issue, "Jisne bhi ye sab kiya ho, jisne bhi ye parcel mujhe bheja hai, main use chhodunga nahi. I will find that Bloody Bas**** and kill him with my own hands..." Armaan shouted gritting his teeth stopping all of sudden pointing his finger towards Atul angrily.
Atul flinched for a moment thinking as if he was caught. But then composed himself immediately understanding that he is referring to the culprit, "Armaan, shaant ho ja. Aise gussa hone se kya hoga? Hum mil kar sochte hain na kya karna hai is baare mein..."
"Come on Bhai... Tu ye sab dekhne ke baad bhi mujhe shaant rahne ke liye kah raha hai? Tu shaant rah sakta hai, lekin main nahi. Ye meri Riddhima ki izzat ka sawaal hai..."
That's it... this last line added by him was the master of all proofs. Armaan didn't realize that he has called Riddhima 'his' - meri, but Atul had larger ears today. He did heard that word... loud and clear. He wanted to jump with joy, shout in delight and laugh at his anger, but... alas, he had to resist all kind of temptations. Suppressing his ecstatic mood, he diverted his mind to the plan.
The most important thing at the moment was their plan. Any stupid reaction can lead to heavy damages. The main reason of Armaan not being able to see the truth was that the people involved into this were his family and close friends, who knows him too well, and he can never doubt them for anything. They were aware of the fact that currectly he is be blinded by the circumstances, but he is not a fool. They all know that Armaan could still easily evade if he got a little hint of anything fishy happening around. Laughter and amusement can wait for a while.
Atul spoke again, "Armaan mera matlab wo nahi tha. Main to bas ye kahna chaahta hu, ki jald-baazi mein humein koi aisa kaam nahi karna chaahiye, jis se wo blackmailer, jisne ye pictures bheji hain, wo alert ho jaaye aur phir koi nayi problem khadi kare... humein sab kuchh bhot soch samajh ke karna hoga..."
"Soch samajh ke tu kar jo tujhe karna hai. Lekin mujhe pata hai ki mujhe is waqt kya karna hai..." Armaan was burning with anger by now.
Before Atul could calm him down or say something, he saw him take out his mobile from his pocket and dial a number. Oh god! He is acting faster than my imagination, Atul thought. Then as he heard the name Armaan uttered on the phone he ran to him to stop.
"Mr. Sant..." as soon as the line was connected, Armaan spoke, only followed by Atul snatching his phone from him. Atul took his phone, cutting the line immediately. Armaan was taken aback with his reaction, "Bhai? What are you doing?" he asked angrily.
Atul looked a little scared. What now? What should I say? "Err... Wo..." cooling himself he asked in the same tone, "What are YOU doing?"
"Bhai?" Armaan glared at him.
Atul sighed, and taking his hand he made him sit on the chair, "Armaan baith zara..." Armaan shrugged his hand out of Atul's grip angrily. Atul held him again and pleaded, "Arey baith na yaar ek baar... please..." Armaan sat in front of him, "Ye tu kya karne wala tha? Maine tujhe kaha na ki humein sab soch samajh ke karna hoga..."
"Maine kaha na ki soch samajh ke tu kar tujhe jo karna hai. Maine soch liya hai mujhe kya karna hai..." he repeated, "Aur main kya karne wala tha matlab? Main Sant ko phone kar raha tha. Tujhe samajh mein nahi aya?" he scoofed sarcastically. Mr. Sant was a private detective who is also one of Armaan's loyalists. Armaan often uses his services for official and social purposes.
"Wo to mujhe bhi sunaayi diya... lekin tujhe nahi lagta ki ya sab karke tu ek dusri musibat bula raha tha..." Armaan looked at him confused, so he added, "Dekh Armaan, ye matter confidential hone ke saath-saath, kaafi personal bhi hai... aur mujhe lagta hai ki Sant ko is baat mein involve karna theek nahi hoga..."
"But he is my loyalist Bhai..."
"I know that. Maine kab kaha ki wo gaddaar hai? Par kuchh baatein family ki limits mein hi rahni chaahiye. Ye ek bhot hi sensitive issue hai, wo bhi aisa jo humaare sabse achchhe dost se related hai." Atul sighed, "...mere hisaab se ise humein family aur friends mein rahkar hi solve karna chaahiye. Kisi baahar waale ko involve karne ka matlab hai is baat ko public mein uchhaalna. Tu kya ye chaahta hai ki ye baat dusro ko pata chale aur Riddhima ki badnaami ho?" Armaan fell silent at his argument, "Sant chaahe kitna bhi wafadaar kyun na ho, par hai to wo ek outsider hi na..." Atul explained carefully observing Armaan's reactions.
Armaan thought for a moment. Atul was right. This is indeed a sensitive issue and they cant afford it to be leaked out and let people earn a gossip, that too at Riddhima's expense. If anyone got to know about all this, it might not affect him that bad, as he a business tycoon and can handle it very well, but it will surely leave a dent on Riddhima's image. He cant sit quietly and let anyone ruin her life due to some baseless stuff. He didnt want that blackmailer to trouble Riddhima at any cost.
Atul noticed him thinking about something. He knew that Armaan has already started thinking about his next step. He has to act immediately before this out-of-control Tiger stands up again with another balistic idea, crashing down their plan under his foot. 'Jaldi kar Atul, warna ye saare plan ko chaupat kar dega...' he instructed himself.
He took out his phone and messaged someone, hiding it from Armaan. When he was done, he saw Armaan talking to someone on his phone.
A few minutes later, Armaan was still busy on his phone, when the door of Atul's cabin banged open. Both Armaan and Atul turned to it looking surprised, while he looked sore and worried.
"Atul..." he entered the cabin with a bang.
"Main aapse baad mein baat karta hu..." Armaan cut the call and saw him enter the cabin.
"Rahul? Kya hua? Tu itna haanf kyun raha hai? Bhaag ke aya hai kya?" Atul asked seeing him panting badly as he came and stood there holding the edge of visitor-chair.
"Hmm..." Rahul nodded, and took the seat. He saw someone forwarding a glass of water to him and took the glass, "Thanks..." he gulped down the water. After placing the glass on the table, when he looked up he was surprised, "A-Armaan?"
Armaan sat on the chair beside him and asked concernedly, "What happened? Tu aise bhaagte hue kahaan se aa raha hai?"
Rahul blinked seeing his genuine concern, "Wo... actually... wo main..." he fumbled for a moment forgetting what is he supposed to do.
Atul saw Rahul and Armaan looking at each other. The look on Rahul's face told that he might mess their plan, so cutting him in between he spoke, "Haan Rahul, kya hua tujhe? Aur ye tere haath mein kya hai?" he asked pointing towards a packet in his hand.
Armaan followed Atul's gaze. As soon as his eyes fell on the packet, he was horrified to notice that the packet looked just like the one he has received. He breath almost got stuck anxiously. Did the blackmailer sent the similar pictures to Rahul as well? He thought. What will happen now? What will Rahul think of me? He heard Rahul.
"Ye... aaj subah ye packet mujhe mere ghar pe mila..." Rahul said putting it on the table.
Atul noticed Armaan's cautious expressions. His head was turned on the other side, but his gaze was constantly coming back to this second packet, as if he was trying to see through it. It was clear that he was curious to find out about the contents of this new discovery.
"Kya hai is packet mein? Aur tujhe ye kisne bheja?" Atul probed.
"Aaj subah koi mere ghar ke mail-box mein daal kar gaya hai. Pata nahi kisne dalai se wahaan. Main late ho raha tha aur ghar pe check nahi kar paya, isliye ise saath office hi le aya, socha yahin check kar lunga. Lekin jab maine ise khola to..." he trailed and then turned to Armaan.
Armaan felt Rahul staring at him. He felt awkwardly ashamed when he saw the look on Rahul's face, he seems to be asking him, 'Why? Why did you betray my trust?'
"Kya hai ismein?" Atul interrupted again.
"Ismein kuchh pictures hain..." Rahul replied glaring firmly at Armaan as if accusing him.
Armaan couldnt stand his strong-burning gaze and got up from his chair. He went to the window and stood there looking outside with his back facing the other two men.
As soon as, Atul and Rahul saw him turn around, they winked at each other grinning, then Atul asked again, faking a concerned voice, "Pictures? Kiske Pictures?"
"Behtar hoga ye tum Armaan se puchho..." Rahul scoffed sarcastically.
Armaan closed his eyes at his accusation. He knew that his fear has come true. It means the blackmailer has sent similar pictures to Rahul as well.
"Armaan se puchho matlab?" Atul asked pretending to be confused.
"Haan, Armaan se... Kyun Armaan, kya jawaab hai tumhaare paas in sabka?" Rahul acussed him directly, this time taking out the pictures from his packet and throwing them on the table near the place where Armaan stood with his back facing them.
Armaan gulped painfully as his fist closed in anger and ache. He turned to them slowly and glanced at the pictures again. He has assumed right. They were the same pictures.
On the top of the pile, there laid a picture in which he was holding Riddhima by her waist very close to himself with his face tilted, it looked like they were about to Kiss on mouth... there were a few such pictures. Another picture showed he was lifting her in his arms with her arms around his neck. In some pictures they looked like they were hugging each other. Some showed them lost in each other's eyes. But the worst picture was the one that was taken in such a way that it looked like they were smooching each other. All the pictures displayed very intimate moments that only two people in love might share with each other.
When Armaan didnt say anything and kept staring at the pictures lost in his thoughts, Atul nudged Rahul to carry on. They knew that their act is working.
Rahul stood up and went to that table where he has thrown the pictures. He picked up one of the very-intimate picture, and placed it right in front of Armaan's eyes, "Kya hai ye sab Armaan? Kya koi explaination hai tumhaare paas iski?"
Armaan looked at him helplessly. "Rahul... main... wo... ye sab..." he fumbled guiltily.
"Main-wo kya? Huh? Maine tumhe kya socha tha aur tum kya nikle Armaan... chheee..." he turned his head away disgustingly.
"RAHUL?" Atul joined them in Armaan's defence, "How dare you talk to my brother like that?" he placed his arm around Armaan's shoulder in support.
"How dare I? Ye tum kah rahe ho Atul?" Rahul said unbelievably, "Mujhe to laga tha ki atleast tum mera saath doge. Riddhima ko behen kahte ho na tum?"
"Haan kahta hu, aur maanta bhi hu." Atul replied, "Lekin iska matlab ye nahi ki tum mere bhai ko kuchh bhi kahoge aur main sunta rahunga..."
"Tumhara bhai? Ye dekho..." he picked up some more pictures and showed them to Atul, "Ye dekho tumhaare bhai ki harkatein... Kya ab bhi tum yehi kahoge ki main BEKAAR mein 'tumhaare bhai' pe ilzaam laga raha hu..."
A dramatic pause and Atul replied, "But even Riddhima is there in these pictures. Koi zabardasti to nahi rahi inmein, to tu sirf Armaan pe kaise koi inzaam laga sakta hai?"
With a hateful look, Rahul added, "Riddhima kya hai aur kaisi hai, ye tu bhi utni hi achchhi tarah jaanta hai Atul, jitney achchhe se main ya meri family jaanti hai. Wo to bhot masoom hai, use to pata bhi nahi ki in sabka matlab kya hai..." he looked at Armaan and added, "Mujhe tumse ye ummeed nahi thi Armaan. Maine tum pe sabse jyada bharosa kiya tha, aur tumne hi use aise..." he trailed looking extremely hurt.
Armaan was hurt, extremely hurt... the reason that was bigger for him was not Rahul's wounding accusation, but it was the fact that due to all this, he is almost on the verge of loosing a great friend like Rahul. This is what has been his one of his worst fears in admitting his feelings towards Riddhima. Also, he never want any kind of tussles between Atul and Rahul because of him. Why should they suffer for his mistakes?
Atul took the pictures from Rahul's hand. He smiled inwardly once again, admiring the picture. When he felt Armaan's fist shaking a little near his legs, he got back into the drama. Before Armaan gets out of control and do something to spoil their plan, they need to take this ahead, "Ek minute-ek minute... Ye pictures to waise hi hain jaise humein mile hain..."
"Kya?" Rahul looked at him confused.
"Haan... ye pictures to waise hi hain jaise humein bheje gaye hain..." Atul reiterated.
"Kya matlab, tumhe bheje gaye hain?" Rahul questioned.
"Ruko..." Atul went to his work-table and picked the envelop Armaan has recieved. He walked back to Atul and showed it to him, "Ye dekh, aisa hi ek envelop Armaan ko bhi mila hai..."
"K-kya hai ismein?" Rahul asked a little scared.
Atul took out the pictures from it and handed them to Rahul, "Ye dekh... ye hain."
Rahul looked at the pictures and was shocked, "Ye sab?" he could find any more words and just stared at Atul horrified.
"Haan, ye sab." Atul replied, "Ye sab waise hi pictures hain jaise tumjhe mile hain. Kuchh to ekdum same bhi hain..." he showed him some common pictures from the two piles, "Ye dekh... aur ye bhi..." then he looked up at Rahul, "Ye pictures kal Armaan ko kisi ne courier kiye the, lekin wo kal inhe check nahi kar paya. Aaj subah jab usne ye envelop check kiya to usmein ye saari pictures thi."
"Iska matlab kisi ne tumhe bhi ye sab bheja hai, naaki tumne ye..." Rahul trailed looking dazed.
Atul cut in adding firmly, "Haan, kisi DUSRE ne Armaan ko ye pictures bheji hain. Armaan ka inse koi lena-dena nahi hai." Rahul went quite for a moment and heard Atul continued, "Tune ye soch bhi kaise liya ki Armaan aisa kuchh ghatiya kar sakta hai? Wo to khud is baat se pareshaan hai ki ye sab kisne kiya hai..."
"Par in pictures mein ye sab...?" Rahul looked at Armaan questioningly.
Atul answered on Armaan's behalf, "Jaisa dikh raha hai waisa kuchh nahi hai Rahul. Ye sab kisi ne intentionally kiya hai. Pictures mein kuchh normal si cheezon ko bilkul hi galat tareeke se project kiya gaya hai..."
Rahul looked at Armaan who was still looking down with a hurt expression clearly reflecting in his sincere eyes. Rahul though wasn't happy with this, but then he has to do this for his friend as well as for his sister. When he didnt say anything Rahul asked, "Iska matlab koi hum sabko blackmail karna chaahta hai..."
"Haan, ab tujhe samajh mein aya?" Atul said.
"Hmm..." Rahul shook his head. They sat on the couch placed there.
"Hum log abhi yehi discuss kar rahe the ki ye kaun kar sakta hai aur is problem ko kaise solve karein. Armaan to waise hi bhot gusse mein tha ye sab dekhkar. Use to apne se jyada Riddhima, teri aur teri family ki chinta ho rahi thi, aur tu hai ki aate hi bina soche-samjhe usi pe ilzaam lagaane laga..." Atul said disappointedly, "Itne saalon mein kya itna bhi nahi samajh paya tu mere chhote bhai ko? Itne saalon ki dosti, itna apnaapan, sab ek chutki mein bhul gaya..."
Rahul looked down guiltily. Even though he was acting, he felt ashamed of saying all that to Armaan. He could see the pain floating in Armaan's eyes. He spoke, "A-Armaan... I-I..."
Armaan interrupted him, "Kuchh kahne ki zaroorat nahi hai Rahul... main samajh sakta hu. Teri jagah agar main hota, to shaayad main bhi yehi karta..."
"Nahi, tu aisa nahi karta Armaan. Tu atleast ek mauka to deta mujhe meri baat explain karne ka. Lekin maine kya kiya? Maine to bina soche-samajhe tujhpe hi itna ghatiya ilzaam laga diya... Ek baar bhi nahi socha ki ye sab kisi ki chaal bhi ho sakti hai, tujhe aur Riddhima ko badnaam karne ki... Humein blackmail karne ki. Atul ne theek kaha, galti meri hai ki maine itni jaldi tujhpe se vishwaas kho diya..." he looked away.
Armaan saw the guilt on his face. He took his hand in his, "Rahul..." Rahul was looking down, "Its ok... mujhe pata hai ki tujhpe kya beet rahi hogi. Apni chhoti behen ki izaat ke liye koi bhi bhai aise hi react karta. Tujhe sharminda hone ki koi zaroorat nahi hai..."
Is he for real? Rahul thought. Finally he smiled, nodding back tearfully, "Thanks yaar..." wiping his wet face, he added, "Lekin ye sab kaun kar sakta hai?"
"Pata nahi..." Atul replied, "Hum bhi wohi soch rahe the..."
"Tum log fikr mat karo, kyunki main bhot jald ye pata laga lunga... maine uska intezaam kar diya hai..." Armaan replied confidently.
"KYA? KAISE?" both Rahul and Atul spoke shocked in unison.
Armaan narrowed his eyes at their over-reaction, however didnt suspect anything, "Maine kisi ko us blackmailer ka pata lagaane ke liye kah diya hai..."
Atul tossed down, "Maine tujhe mana kiya tha na kisi baahar waale ko ismein involve karne ke liye..." Atul rebuked him. Obviously, he didnt want their plan to fail.
"Bhai relax. Wo insaan koi baahar wala nahi hai..." Armaan replied smiling at him.
"To phir kaun... kaun hai wo?" Atul asked curiously.
"Khan Bhai..." Armaan stated.
For a moment, both Atul and Rahul kept looking at him, then as they familiarized with the name, they looked at each other and sighed.
"Oooo... to tu Kabir Khan ki baat kar raha hai..." Atul asked.
"Haan, Kabir Khan ki. Khan Bhai se jyada aur kaun bharosemand hoga... Aur wo to baahar waale bhi nahi hain. Itni achchhi dosti hain humaari." Armaan added proudly.
"Hmm, wo to hai..." Rahul said hiding his smile.
After discussing a few more things, they retired back to their respective work. About an hour later Atul joined Rahul in his cabin as they celebrated the victory of first stage of their plan. They also informed Anjali, Muskaan and Minnie, who were waiting for some news. They also called Kabir Khan and told them not to do anything about the work given to him by Armaan. When Kabir asked the reason, they told him to meet them in a restaurant next day.
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When Armaan came back to his cabin he found everything in proper order. He knew she has arrived. Involuntarily his eyes fell on Riddhima's cabin. He went to the glass partition and stood by it. Pulling the blinds away he saw her sitting on her chair busy with her work. Her glasses were resting on the tip of her sharp-little nose, with a pencil held between lips. A small tendril of her hair fell over her cheek.
He smiled as she frowned and wrote something on the paper. Then she adjusted her dupatta again. He caressed her face again over thr glass partition. His eyes filled with tears automatically thinking about what could have happened if she had seen those pictures. She must have been shocked, hurt and broken.
He knew she trust him for many things. He had felt that trust in her eyes when she jumped from the balcony while escaping from Kirti-Shubhankar's room on Minnie's wedding. She might belong to someone else, but he still couldnt afford to loose her trust in himself. That's the only thing that could keep him connected to her.
Her phone buzzed. Armaan saw her pick up her phone and talk to the caller in the same animated way. It must be her boyfriend, he thought painfully. He left the string of the blinds letting it close, and turned his back on the other side. After a while he engrossed himself once again in his work.
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Next day. Atul, Anjali, Rahul, Muskaan and Minnie met Kabir Khan at the pre-decided time at a restaurant. Rahul tried to make her understand, but Muskaan insisted to join them. The gang explained everything to Kabir Khan. He was extremely delighted to know that finally his master, his friend has found someone special... someone who really suits him, and whom he deserves.
Kabir Khan offered his help to push the plan further. Others were more than just happy to have another team member involved. After discussing it with the gang, Kabir called a few of his faithful associates, and instructed them something as per the plan.
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Armaan tried his best to be careful enough to behave appropriately when Riddhima was around. Though he still took care of her, but by maintaining a safe distance from her... atleast on a physical level. Atul, Rahul were a little disappointed to see him keeping distance from Riddhima, but were not disheartened. They knew their next step will definitely push Armaan towards them and talk about what to do next. If he didnt do it himself, then they will approach him.
Riddhima on the other hand was getting a new surprise everyday. His behavior was once again changing. Initially, everything was 'normal' as he used to fight with her, argue with her, throw tantrums, tease her, pass comments on her, which unknowingly she has started liking. Then he changed it to annoyance.
Till few days ago, he has started behaving strange and unexpectedly. He would go cranky, and blast on her for no reason. It wasnt like he shouted on her, but even his low volumed tone sounded harsh and similar to silent yelling. His comments, instead of teasing became taunting. He was most of the time mad at her. She didnt know why? But his anger was clear by his body-language.
She wanted to know the reason, but didnt ask... not coz she was scared of him, but coz she never had a chance to ask him. Besides she wasn't sure if it was the right thing to question her boss, she thought. But then other part of her brain said, why not? Maybe she can help him with something. He has also helped her at many occasions, without thinking of her as an employee.
Now, for the last few days, he has become very quite. He is not passing any type comments on her, neither funny, nor mischievous... not even sarcastic. He tries to avoid her all the time and stays away from her. But he didn't raised his voice on her, or got cranky or angry on her. Why was he behaving that way? She couldnt get it.
That day as well when she arrived 3 hours late, and forgot to inform anyone about it, he didnt behave the way she thought. She was expecting him to start another blasty session with her. Conversely, instead of shouting on her, he let her to herself all day and didnt say anything. He didnt even call her for any work, not even to ask about the day's schedule.
When she went to see him in his cabin for some work, he didnt even look up at her, and replied just in monosyllables. A few times when she could manage to look at his face, she found a strange and different look on his face... strange coz it emoted guilt and pain. Why was that? What is he guilty about? And what is this pain for? Is something bothering him? After that, it became a routine for him to behave aloof.
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Hi Friends... So here is Episode 70, for all of you. I can see many of you have started that 'Morcha' job here. And i have getting so many threats for the update. I guess this cools you all a little. Next episode will have AR for sure...
Aimee.......
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