PART 6
Riddhima was still recovering from the shock after the Principal had left the stage. She saw the whole college rush up on the stage to hug and congratulate Armaan. She quietly came down avoiding the emerging crowd, and was taken in a rib crashing hug by Rahul and Muskaan.
"Wow Ridz, you and bro, i am sure you guys will rock as a team, this year, the college newspaper will rock. I'll just go and register us three for one issue each, or else, we'll have no issue left for us", saying this, Muskaan rushed off to the office of the college.
Rahul understood Riddhima was disturbed by something, but couldnt catch the real reason, so he placed his hand on her shoulder, and started leading her towards the exit. Riddhima also walked with him like a puppet. As they were moving, they were stopped by someone.
"Hi Rahul, hey Riddhima, congrats for your success", Armaan put forward his hand, as he gave a smile to Rahul and Riddhima. Riddhima came out of her trance, and saw Rahul looking suspiciously at a grinning Armaan. She saw Armaan's hand, and said,
"Kya hua, are you hurt?", Riddhima asked inquiringly, Rahul gave a loud laugh, while Armaan pulled back his hand sheepishly. It seemed as if Riddhima hadnt heard what Armaan had said. She was still looking first at the laughing Rahul, and then at Armaan. After feeling very embarassed as Rahul kept laughing, finally Armaan decided to speak up.
"Ah Riddhima, since we will have to work together a lot now, can i have your number, so that i can reach you anytime?", Armaan asked Riddhima, and this led to Rahul's laughter immediately being shut up. He was about to speak something to Armaan, and Riddhima sensed it, so she immediately pulled his hand, and spoke up,
"Yeah, sure, write it down, i'll speak", Armaan had seen Riddhima pull back Rahul, but he chose to ignore this, n took out his cell,
"Shoot"
Riddhima spoke the number as Armaan feeded it,
"So, hope we can do well together", Armaan again put forward his hand, and this time, instead of Riddhima, Rahul took it.
"Dont worry, Ridz does well whatever she does, now bye", saying so, Rahul pulled Riddhima and she walked away with him. Armaan felt something stir in his heart, as he saw her leave with Rahul, but since he didnt know the reason for it, he decided to ignore it.
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Rahul led Riddhima to the garden, at their favourite place, the fountain in the garden. he sat there besides her, with a frown on his face. Riddhima knew she was in for trouble this time, Rahul wont leave her without answers.
"Uh Rahul..."
"Riddhima, how could you do this, i mean, i just didnt expec this from you, of all the people i know, it couldnt be you, how could you..."
Riddhima lost track of what Rahul was saying as she thought about answering him. She knew he would've noticed of how much tensed he was after the names for the editor ans EA, and perhaps now she would have to reveal to him the reasons of her worry.
"... how could you even think of giving your number to him, a guy like Armaan Mallik..."
"Phone Number?", Riddhima asked with a shock on her face,
"Yeah, phone number, havent you been listening to me, i have been asking since so long that why did you agree to give your number to him, just give me one reason", Riddhima was glad to give him any reson to distract him from even thinking about her situation.
"Um, he asked for it", Riddhima tried being cheeky to calm him down, but this had the reverse effect instead, Rahul started shouting at her.
"Stop giving me those one liners, do you understand, 'he asked for it'. If anyone, and i mean anyone comes and asks for your number, do you give it away, aise hi. For God's sake Ridz, you do know of his reputation, and still, i just dont believe it, how could you..."
Riddhima was having a silent laughter as she heard Rahul banter. She was actually enjoying Rahul lose his temper this way. After she had her heart's fill, she finally decided to stop him from further torcher, or perhaps, stop herself from anymore torcher.
"RAHUL, SHUT UP", Riddhima's sudden scream quitened Rahul immediately, and he immeditely closed his mouth, putting a finger on his lips.
"Now listen to me you Mr Rahul Grewal, I dont see any harm in giving my number to Muskaan's brother. Muskaan, remember, your girl friend, and my best friend, who was ready to fight her brother for me. When i have Muskaan on my side, why should i be scared of any reputation her brother's got. Moreover, i gave him my landline number, so just chill, ok?", she finished off, and looked at him for a reply. He spoke nothing, and she was irritated,
"Rahul, OK??? (again, he spoke nothing) RAHUL, are you even listening to what i just spoke, why cant you reply, huh, speak something, will you?", she shouted,
"Because you asked me to shut up, isliye", he finally put his finger down, and spoke, which made Riddhima burst into laughter.
"Ridz, enough of your speeches, now, i need an answer from you", Rahul said,
"FYI Rahul ji, previously also i was answering your question only", she smirked,
"Riddhima, i am pretty serious, so just come out of these one liners, and answer me. Why were you so worried that the principal chose you, and i want only the truth, please", Rahul spoke softly,
Riddhima had thought ki he might have forgotten, but looked like he hadnt, and she thought perhaps it was time she told him.
"Rahul, i was worried, because i am scared Rahul"
"Scared of what Riddhima?"
"Scared of disappointing everyone, all those who love me, and have placed their hopes on me. Everyone looks upto me, because i am Abhimanyu Gupta's sister, they all expect me to be successful like him. But fear that if i fail, everyone will raise their fingers at Abhi bhai and Bade Papa, Badi Maa, and my whole family. They will say that i failed because i am not their blood..."
"Riddhima!", Rahul spoke in a shocked voice, which made Riddhima stop immediately, seeing her state, Rahul continued,
"Riddhima, i dont believe it, how could you think all this, i can see how much you've hurt yourself by thinking all this. Riddhima, why do you think you will disappoint people, trust me Ridz, you are the best at whatever you do. And even if you fail, which is not happening, no one will ever stop loving you, because we love you too much..."
Just then they saw Muskaan coming, Riddhima pleaded with eyes not to mention anything, and Rahul agreed. Rahul noticed that Riddhima seemed much more relaxed than before, and hence did not start this topic again.
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At night, there was a party at the Gupta house celebrating Riddhima's first step towards her success. Riddhima first felt awkward, and slightly hesitant, but later on, she realised the happiness around her, and her heart gave a silent consent to the things around her.
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They both were sitting under the shady tree, discussing about hteir next step. Suddenly, a fruit from above fell down, hitting him on the head. It was a light fruit, but due to its sudden fall, he felt the pain a little more. But even before he could reach his head, her hands reached there, and caressed him. He was lost seeing the worry and concern in her eyes for him. After a few seconds, when she noticed his stare at her, she also lost herself in him. She had held his head in her hands, and slowly and quietly, without breaking the eye lock, she shifted his head in her lap. As soon as his head found a place in her lap, her hands moved from his face, to his hair. She moved her hands gently, creating an unknown sensation in him. All this time, neither had broken the eye lock.
"Riddhima", he whispered huskily,
"Armaan", he heard his name for the first time from her, and it felt just perfect, too complete. He couldnt control any more than he already had, and getting up, he slowly brought his face closer to hers. Her hands were still moving, and he also brought up his hands, to caress her face, lovingly. She immediately shivered at his touch, but this did not stop the either of them. Their faces came closer, he was so close to her, that he could feel her breath right on his face. He stopped a second, to have a look at her. She had closed her eyes, and was waiting for the big moment. He saw how beautiful she looked, and moved forward to kiss...
"OH FREAKS", Armaan got up from his sleep with a jerk. He couldnt have, he just couldnt have had that dream, and that too, with Riddhim, no, no ways, no blo*dy ways. It was just not possible to have dreamt like that about Riddhima. Just thinking about the dream made him uncomfortable, a blush crossed his cheeks as he thought about it to himself. And may what have happened, his heart couldnt deny the fact that thinking about her just felt perfect, a little too more than it should have felt.
"I need to meet you Riddhima, i really need to", saying this, he decided to be punctual to the college for atleast once in his life.
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