DMG a year ago- AR one shot

It is a Saturday evening and there has been a charity fundraiser organised at Sance, (made up) most happening club in Delhi. Riddhima sighed and continued to drink her coke, her eyes boring into space. Life had been this dull ever since 3 years back, her love, Abhimanyu Modi had left her. He had just left a letter saying that Riddhima wasn't the one for him. Riddhima had cried for days until finally becoming a quiet, conservative girl who stayed to herself. She always blames herself for Abhimanyu leaving her. Her parents had quietly watched Riddhima turn into someone she never wanted to be until they recently they put their foot down and decided to do something about it. Riddhima recalled how her mother had emotionally blackmailed her to come to this charity event where the 3 most eligible bachelors of the town would be given to three lucky girls for the night as their date. A tear slowly made its way down Riddhima's cheek as she remembered that she had met Abhimanyu on a similar event 4 years back.

Coming back to the present, Riddhima looked around the room to see many people, some engrossed in a deep conversation, some drinking, some flirting or some just standing and doing nothing. Riddhima slowly started turning her head to stare at the coke when a pair of bluish-grey eyes captivated her own green ones. For some strange reason she could not look away. She felt as though she was drowning. She was drowning deep into a pool of love. Suddenly the mysterious man smiled at Riddhima, making her go weak in the knees. His deep dimples almost made her want to go and touch them. Riddhima's trance of thoughts were broken when there was an announcement from the stage. Riddhima slowly remembered what she was doing. She felt embarrassed yet confused as to why the stranger managed to grab her attention.

The lady gracefully smoothened her dress out and spoke in a gentle voice speaker- sp

Sp- Welcome to the charity event today and as you all know we are here to gather money for the floods which have recently taken place in Fiji. We will be drawing three raffles today and the three lucky girls will have the chance to have a date with the three most eligible bachelors of our town.

The audience hooted and cheered.

Sp- So without further wait let me introduce you to the three bachelors.

Bachelor 1#- Rahul Garewal- Out came a man who looked friendly and sensible. Riddhima could make out by looking at him that he came from a good family.

Bachelor 2#- Siddhant Modi- Siddhant who everyone knew as Sid was a kind-hearted and charming man. He looked really cute and almost like a kid.

Bachelor 3#- Armaan Malik- "Armaan," Riddhima slowly said the name out loud. For some reason Riddhima liked the sound of that coming from her mouth. Slowly, Armaan made his way towards the stage while the audience clapped. Riddhima gasped as she studied his features. He had broad shoulders and a well built body. It looked like he worked out everyday. Suddenly, their eyes met and the world seemed to stop. Riddhima looked away embarrassed as she realised that she was checking him out.

The lady slowly dipped her hand into the huge bowl made of glass and carefully drew out one ticket. The lucky winner for Rahul Garewal tonight is Muskaan Chadda. Some of the audience groaned while the others cheered. Out of the crowd stepped a girl who had curly hair ending near her waist. She looked like a chirpy girl who was full of life. Rahul slowly stepped off the stage and like a true gentleman led Muskaan away for the night.

Next was Siddhant Modi, the cute boy. The spectators held their breaths once again as the lucky girl was announced. Tammana (I don't know the last name..) stepped out slowly. She was dressed in a simple salwar-kameez. Her face had a natural glow to it. She looked simple yet beautiful. Sid skipped off the stage and gave Tammana a huge grin. The last Riddhima of them two was when she watched them walk out slowly, engrossed in a conversation.

Last but not the least, bachelor number 3#. For some unknown reason Riddhima held her own breath while the winner was declared. It seemed that the audience was the most eager to know the lucky winner who got the drop dead gorgeous guy as their date.

For the final time the lady put her hand inside the container and drew out a name.

Sp- And the winner for Armaan Malik is ...........................................

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Kid: What happened after that mummy?

Riddhima: Well, Emaan my life changed for the better after that.

Soon, Riddhima put her 3 year old daughter Emaan to sleep waiting for him. Riddhima ran to the door when she heard the bell ring and opened the door for her husband, Armaan. As soon as she opened the door Armaan gave her a big hug and his million dollar dimple smile. Looking at his smile she was reminded of the reason why she fell for him in the first place.

Armaan: Hi Jaan, how are you? Tumne mujhe miss kiya?

Riddhima: Nahi maine to nahi kiya (teasing), mai to Emaan ke saath busy thi.

Armaan: Beti ke aate hi tum apne husband ko bhool gayi Mrs. Riddhima Armaan Mallik. (pouting)

Riddhima: Armaaaaaann........

Armaan: Riddhimaaaaaaaa

Riddhima: Armaan.

Armaan: Ok peace!

Riddhima: You know what Armaan? Today I was telling Emaan about how we met.

Armaan: (Resting his chin on her shoulder) Hmmm :) So what did you tell her?

Riddhima: Now that I think about it Armaan I am so sure that whatever happens is for a reason. If I hadn't met you that day and you hadn't been my date for the night, we would never have been together today.

Armaan: Ssshhhh!!! Did I ever tell you that I fell in love with you at first sight?

Riddhima: Really?

Armaan: I was lost looking at you the first time I saw you. But I also saw some sort of pain and hurt in your eyes. That's when I decided to do anything to make you happy. And I think luck was with us as you turned out to be my partner. My life changed for the better that night.

Riddhima: Mine too, Armaan. Thank you for making my life so beautiful. I love you!!

Armaan: (Smiling whole heartedly) I love you too....

With this statement they both hugged each other, promising to have always be there for each other and have a happy life together and with their darling daughter.