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Darn my luck I was writing the update where the black out happen and there was a power outage in our area I finally decided to go to college (anyways I had a lecture) early and write 1 hour drive and reached college to see my thoughts were not flowing as smoothly as they were earlier But here it is the super long update Bear with me for it

Part 71

Sid and Juhi were waiting in the parking lot for Riddhima wondering why Riddhima was taking so long to come. When Juhi checked on her if she was ready Riddhima bombarded her with a whole long list of excuses right from she did not want to pile on to she not appropriately dressed. Juhi was a champion in this arena earlier in the day Sid accepted defeat and now it was Riddhima's turn. Juhi feared Riddhima would try yet another antic to skip the dinner. So the moment Riddhima arrived she promptly ushered her towards Sid's car.

Riddhima: Aree kaha lekar jaa rahi hoon ''''

Juhi: Dinner ke liye

Riddhima: haan toh tell me the name of the place and I will be there'''

Juhi: No I don't trust you

Riddhima: What ''' let me just back out my car and I shall follow you

Juhi: Why ''.. three people going for dinner can easily travel together in one car'''

Riddhima: But what about after dinner we will have to come back to pick up our cars'''.

Juhi: Siddhant will drop you and I will take a cab anywhich ways plan to go to a place near my house''.

Sid looked a little taken aback by Juhi's demand. All to travel in the same car did not seem to be a bad idea but then his concern was Juhi's going home alone. But when Juhi announced the name of the restaurant he did not seem to have issues. It was quite close so he decided that he could drop her home. Riddhima so wanted to protest as this would leave both her and Sid alone to travel back together which would become another awkward situation but Juhi seal the case and settled into the passenger seat. Riddhima still a little nervous stood fidgeting with her bag. Sid promptly came round and held open the door like he used to do being the perfect gentleman that he was.

Sid was concentrating on the road while Riddhima gazed out of the window. Both were silent and this silence was bothering Juhi. She wondered what to say when she remembered the weekend was just a day away which would mean Sid either going to Panchgani or Rohan coming down to Mumbai. She longed to meet Rohan so best way to check was understand Sid's plans for the weekend.

Juhi: Is weekend kya kar rahe hoo

Sid: Kuch khaas nahi

Juhi was disappointed that this would mean that she would not get to meet Rohan even during this weekend. To add to this Sid had finished the handover which would mean they would not meet in from the next week onwards 'Oh ''.. so you will be going to Panchgani this weekend also'

Riddhima unaware of Sid's visits to Panchgani was curiously listening to the conversation trying to understand the reason for his repeated visits there.

Sid: Shayaad nahi '' todha kaam hai yaha pe

Juhi: Toh Rohan yaha bula lo

Sid: Pata nahi

Sid wanted to avoid the conversation on this topic in front of Riddhima while Riddhima who sat quietly wondered whom Sid and Juhi were talking

Juhi realised that Riddhima was quiet till then. Juhi reasoned that it would be quite natural for Riddhima feeling left out in the conversation as Riddhima did not know anything about Sid In an attempt to include in the conversation she turned around and started talking to Riddhima 'Aree Riddhima itni chup kyu ho

She candidly replied 'Nahi main aapki baate sunn rahi thi isliye'

Juhi: Sorry hum apne hi dhun main baate kar rahe the ....

Riddhima: Nahi its ok

Riddhima wanted to know more about Rohan. From the conversation she could make out that Rohan lived in Panchgani and Sid frequented Panchgani to visit him. She wondered how come Sid had a friend who lived in India and was so close to Sid that Sid met him regularly Was he a friend back home now settled in India or Was he a relative for whose emergency Sid had come after 10 long years

Juhi completely unaware of the questions swimming in Riddhima mind continued 'actually hum Rohan ki baat kar rahe the He is Sid's.........

'Friend ......He is my friend' interrupted Sid

Sid calling Rohan just a friend surprised Juhi. Sid considered him to be his son then why did he say otherwise 'Rohan is your ....

Once again Sid cut her in and emphatically reconfirmed 'A friend'

Juhi: 'He is a friend?'

Riddhima sat there listening quietly trying to understand the reason behind Sid's uneasiness and Juhi's irritation

Sid could sense the question in Juhi's irritated tone 'Dost hi toh hai hum Best Friends Aaj usse sabse jyaada ek dost ki zaroorat hai isliye toh main yaha hoon

Knowing the truth of Rohan's she understood Sid's approach toward handling this new relationship Sid never perceived himself as a mere guardian but a friend even for Rohan. He had decided that he would continue to be Rohan's friend like he always was.

Juhi: actually sahi keh rahe ho usse sab se zyaada ek dost ki zaroorat hai

Riddhima had indeed found a good friend in him when she needed a friend the most. Today's conversation reinforced her beliefs further He had not changed a bit like he had promised her. He still was the man in shining armour that stood by a person in need. She smiled thinking of the days when he had been her lifeline

Her chain of thoughts broke when the car came to a sudden halt Juhi: Tada .....our venue

Riddhima looked out surprised that they had already reached the restaurant.

It seemed a quiet open air tucked in a dainty lane away from the noise of city life The attendant ushered them in to a table which Sid had reserved for them Memories were flooding her senses making her oblivious to her surroundings. Riddhima's state of mind seemed like an open book which Sid could read which intrigued him

'Dr Gupta' deliberated Sid to bring her to the chair he held out for her after having seated Juhi

Riddhima was amazed how the details of the event of her past life were rushing back to her. She remembered everything. It was her first date with Sid, they both had messed up so badly not Sid somuch as Sid had. Thinking of it a small laughed escaped her.

Which did go unnoticed What happened probed Juhi

Not understanding how to explain nervously looked at Sid who was engrossed in the menu the waiter had handed him

Waiter: Regular or Mineral?

Sid: Mineral

Riddhima got her reason She signalled to Juhi who smiled understanding Sid's choice of mineral water amused Riddhima

Sid preferred mineral just because he could not afford falling sick. He was doing this just as a precaution. He was never fussy about all such things.

Riddhima heaved a sign of relief having saved her skin

She wanted to keep the conversation to the minimum fearing that something may get revealed. She returned to the days of her life spent with Sid

Their first date where Sid had landed up spilling champagne on her head and also had ripped her duppata be stepping on it

She could recollect everything. She wondered how she still remembered so many details about those days, about Sid. Sid always landed up goofing up something or the other

She knew that so well that she always doubted him doing anything correctly 'Mujhe maloom tha kuch na kuch galat zaroor hoga' She recollected chiding Sid when the cake cutting in the cafeteria had ended in a cake throwing competition

'Yes I knew him so well' or did she really know him

'What do you want to order' questioned Juhi looking at Sid who was still looking lost in the menu card

'What about you ..... Riddhima?'

'Huh Juhi'

'What would like to have? Continental or Indian?'

'Let me check' said Riddhima and started browsing through the menu

'The food seems interesting......May be something both something Juhi and Sid would prefer .... Juhi ko Continental bahoot pasand hai aur Sid ko ..........'

That question drew her blank 'Sid ko kya pasand hai ......' that question kept coming back. Not finding the answer started agitating Riddhima

'Sid ko kya pasand hai ......hum kabhi bahar dinner ke liye gaye hi nahi aur ghar pe main jo banati thi woh sab Sid khata tha ....... koi farmaish nahi ki ....... san kuch bina shikayat kiye khata tha .....woh kabhi kuch nahi bola ..... kya usse mera khana pasand bhi aata tha? .... shayaad ...... Ya sirf mujhe bura na lage isliye ...... Maine kabhi jaanane ki koshih ki thi? ....' stressing her memory to search the answers to her questions once again she drew blank

'I could not answer any of the questions about Sid back then also when Shilpa had questioned during Teej' remembering the Teej incident when Sid could answer everything about her but she could not answer a single question. This agitated her even more.

'Nahi main Sid ko achi tarah se jaanti hoon'. She looked up to find Sid who was browsing through the menu looking all confused

'He always used to land up confusing himself and others as he spoke incessantly'. A warm smile again playing on her lips as she remembered the various instances

'Riddhima have you decided?' probed Juhi

'Nah ....what are you planning to have?' Riddhima questioned back

Juhi: Indian it is? Turning to Sid 'Siddhant, it;s not a case that you have to study Stop looking at it so much'

Sid was carefully checking the menu trying to guess what both the ladies would prefer 'Aree I was checking what you may like'

Juhi: I was asking about what you would like .....actually don't stress yourself

'Actually yes yeh tum hi dekh lo ....' Sid said finally giving up

Juhi: Indian it is? Looking at Riddhima

Riddhima coolly nodded

Sid put down the menu and got up 'Main abhi atta hoon aap dono order place kar do'

Waiter: Anything to drink, Sir?

Sid thought for a moment and questioned 'Fresh lime soda?

Juhi gleefully nodded while Riddhima also nodded wondering if Sid still enjoyed a drink once in a while remembering the small bar he had in their house

Sid: 3 fresh lime sodas

Riddhima not wanting Sid to compromise knowing she did not appreciated alcohol immediately tried to put him at ease 'You can drink if you want to ......we are fine'

'I don't drink.............anymore Sid replied plainly and walked away to do what he had on his mind

Juhi: Ya he does not drink so it is 3 fresh lime sodas and rest of the order would be .... Looking at Riddhima questioningly

Riddhima: Tum order kar do what you think is best You seem to know what Siddhant likes

Juhi: aur tumhari pasand?

Not wanting to bother with it 'Tum jaanti toh ho mujhe so its ok'

Juhi: Ok!!!

Juhi turned towards the waiter and started placing the order while Riddhima returned back to her thoughts

'Nahi ......... main Sid ko kabhi jaan hi nahi paayi........... maine kabhi uske pasand na pasand ko importance diya hi nahi ........... Sid ko importance diya nahi ........... hamare rishtey ko importance nahi diya ...... kuch bhi nahi jaanti main Sid ke baare main ..........'

'Kyu soch rahi ho .......... don't worry if you relax a little will not lead to world crisis ..........' mocked Juhi.

Riddhima: Shut up Juhi main toh aise hi ........

Juhi: Aise hi kya ...............

Riddhima: Kuch nahi ....... tumne khaana order kar diya

Juhi: Haan ......... tumne bataya nahi tum kya soch rahi thi .......

Sid's returned saved Riddhima yet again.

Juhi: where had you been? Itni der laga di. Kar kya rahe the tum?

Sid: kuch nahi kuch kaam tha ............

Juhi: Yaha pe kya kaam ........ bartaan dhona ya saaf safai ............ khana yaha ka achaa hai isliye cooking rule out kar diya ............

A flabbergasted Riddhima scolded Juhi for her obnoxious comment but Juhi was not going to let go of a fantastic opportunity 'bolo na Siddhant ........... seriously kuch kaam tha ........ main baad main batata hoon tumhe'

Juhi: Ok ....... yaane tum mujhe wapis kaam pe se pakane wale ho ........ oh lord kaha phas gayi main ....... time pass karne aye hai aur aap dono hai ki ............ ek ko kaam se phursat nahi ..........

Sid: Don't worry jyada din nahi aur ........

Juhi realising what Sid meant stopped teasing. It took a while for it to sink into Riddhima what Sid was hinting at. 'Sid jaa raha hai itne jaldi kuch hi din huye hai' The news killed her inside. After a long time they were warming up to each other and she hoped that may be this time things would return to normalcy they could be friends again.

They sat quietly Riddhima hunger had died an instant dead and so just sat there once again pushing her food around in her plate while was lost in his own world planning for the weekend's work He did not want to think about the person who sat opposite him. They both hardly

It bothered Juhi to see both of them quiet It was not going to easy to get these two to be easy around each other She needed them to start talking and she had an idea ' Make them feel guilty It always worked.

'You both are such sweethearts ........... I really blessed with the two of you in my ........... Mujhe play dekhne ko nahi mila toh ab mujhe silent movie dikha rahe ho Wah Wah'

Embarrased with their behaviour both immediately started apologising but after some time it was back to square one both returned to staring at their plates. The news of Sid leaving brought back the questions which were still unanswered Till date did not even know the reason why he was in India Who was that person for whom he had come back after 10 years. Riddhima mind was stuck on Sid leaving soon

Riddhima: toh kab jaa rahe ho? Riddhima's sudden question amazed both Sid and Juhi both. Considering the comfort levels they both shared it seemed to Juhi as if Riddhima wanted to know when she could breathe free.

The look on Juhi's face was enough to make Riddhima realised how her question may have sounded. 'I mean ........ I didn't mean ........ as in ........ you said you would be leaving soon ........... so was just asking?'

Sid understood Riddhima's nervousness She wanted to know yet at all points she was at risk of being misunderstood by him. 'It's ok Dr............Riddhima......it's ok ...... It was big step for Sid. He felt as if he was lowering his defences which he had held onto strongly. Many were broken by the past fews events He was a little scared but he found himself ready to risk himself for the sake of making Juhi and Riddhima comfortable.

A wave of happiness surged through Riddhima. 'Dr Riddhima' After years he had taken a name though formally yet he did and that sounded like music to her ears. Her face beamed with happiness Juhi who watching them talk felt proud of Sid. This was another step taken by him for warding away the fear of letting people come close to him of hurting. He opening up, trying once again to welcome people into his life, to live life. As for Riddhima, Juhi had not seen Riddhima's eyes shine like this before. What was it that gave her so much pleasure she wondered?

Sid: you just asked me a simple question you don't need to explain yourself. Well very honestly I myself don't know when I will be leaving but very soon. There are still some formalities to be completed once done I will off'

Responsibility of completing formalities after an eventuality meant that the person was a close relative. Fear gripped Riddhima when she remembered that Sid had also not eaten the prasad citing mourning as the reason. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to check who it was.

'Juhi told me that you lost someone close, kaun tha woh ...............?'

The question coming Riddhima stung Sid opening up all his wounds The defences that he had let down with great difficult went up again. He did not feel any emotion for this lady except anger. He wanted to scream out 'That was your own sister ........... Shilpa your own sister ........ who died a lonely death'

Rage was soaring in him. He tried hard to control it, not to let it show on his face in his behaviour but failed miserably. It was too evident on his face. Blood shot eyes and flaring nostrils.

He had to control it He took a deep breathe and replied. His voice was cold as ice, his emotions indifferent to the person posing the question. He could care less for this person who cared for none in this world.

He needn't explain the whos whys and whens to her. She had chosen not to have her 'She was one who was close to me.'

The person close to Sid being a girl for whom Sid mourned made Riddhima more inquisitive 'Kaun thi?' Kya............'

The person who had died was Riddhima's sister whom Riddhima knew but never recognised. Her concern seemed even more hollow at that moment. Sid swiftly cut Riddhima in. 'Aap usse nahi pehchanti' he firmly replied

Sid's changed stance alarmed Juhi who nudged Riddhima for stop further discussion on the topic. Riddhima's curiosity made her reluctant to let go. She opened her mouth to probe further when Juhi jumped in to change the topic completely. Riddhima's stubborn nature was known to Juhi which made her block any conversation or comments coming from Riddhima for the rest of the evening. Smartly Juhi turned the conversation towards work and Sid started easing out. Work his worship He enthusiastically discussed some of the interesting cases he had handled or read about. Seeing his knowledge and hold on the subject made Riddhima proud. Had they been together it would have been a task for her mother and her to pull the father in law and son in law apart to have a conversation other that neurosurgery. Her father always respected and admired Sid and if he would have seen Sid having achieved so much in life in the field of medicine he would have been over the moon. After all Sid was more of a son to him than a son in law. She had also felt jealous of Sid at one point of time as her father had sided him instead of her. But of course back then also he was indeed right

As they finished the main course, Juhi mischievously probed for the possibility of dessert. Sid's mood had come around to normal naughtily declined to tease Juhi. 'Jyaada khaogi toh moti hone wali ho'

Juhi: Well I am quite fit and a little extra flab does not harm .........waise bhi saara khaaya piya utar jaata hai ........ Sanjeevani ........ after all Hitler ko report jo karte hai .........'

Hearing this Sid burst out laughing. Seeing Sid relaxed Riddhima did not seem to take offense on the statement and played along. 'Haan haan ............. bol lo jitna bolna hai utna ........... kal main dekhti hoon .......'

Juhi: But seriously dessert ke bina khana adhura hai ........ Chalo na please Pleaded Juhi.

Sid was not ready to relent but there was a reason to that. Soon the waiter placed a cake on their table. A delicious chocolate cake with wording 'Congratulations'

Both the ladies understood the reason behind Sid taking a break at the start of the evening. He had gone to order the cake and instruct the manager to get it at the end of the dinner.

Sid took the knife and placed it in front of Riddhima 'You also had deserved to be there Congratulations on the success'

The gesture brought tears to Juhi's eyes. Riddhima did not know how to react. Emmence joy yet so much guilt 'Tum itne ache kyu ho Sid?' The genuineness of this man always filled her up with so much affection yet she could never reciprocate it. She wanted to stay there to experience the moment yet run away to cry her heart out for the pain she had given him. Juhi could feel the emotions that Riddhima was experience She looked so vunerable Juhi slowly got up and moved towards Riddhima. Taking the knife she handed it to Riddhima and nudged her to cut the cake.

Riddhima still in a trance looked at Juhi and then back at the knife. She took the knife from Juhi's hand and once looked at Sid to find him nervously waiting for Riddhima's reaction. Fond smile spread over her lips Yes he was always apprehensive when he did something for her. Yes he was apprehensive what she might feel of this gesture of his. Yes she did know well. It never mattered whether they knew one and another's preferences or habits. What mattered was that despite all difference they still sought each other's happiness.

As she cut the cake she relived those magical moments of her life. He had baked a cake for her for the second dinner date. All the effort that he had taken was just for her. She had felt she was the most loved woman on earth that evening. Her feelings were no different now. He had done all this to make her feel appreciated. She was the happiest woman on earth this evening also.

She cut the cake while Sid and Juhi applauded their success Juhi took a peice and fed Riddhima. As Riddhima took a bite her eyes welled up of joy. When Juhi turned around to give Sid, he promptly took it from her and gave Juhi a bite from it. It pained Riddhima to see Sid not eating it and also worried her. He had eaten the celebration cake in Sanjeevani then why not now. Had something else happened or was he still upset. 'Tum nahi kaoge?'

Sid: yes of course ....... He cut him a peice and settled down to relish it.

Juhi cut another few peices and served Riddhima and herself and settled down to eat.

Sid and Riddhima were getting completely oblivious of their present. With every bite they took they relived some of the beautiful moments of their lives

Riddhima: 'Yeh cake ulta kyu hai'

Sid: 'Jab tum mere life mein nahi thi na toh meri life bilkul iss cake ki tarah bilkul ulti thi par ab jab tum wapis aa gayi hoo toh .............'

'Namak wala cake kaise banaya tha .......... par uss waqt woh meri zindagi ka sab se achaa cake tha.......... aur aaj ..............' the warm smile refused to leave her face

Both gauged what was going on in each other's minds when they stole a look at the other.

Sid: Kitna battar cake banaya tha maine uss din ........aur bichari Riddhima chup chap woh cake kha bhi liya tha......... a small laugh escaped

Juhi was pleased to see both of them at peace.

The evening was drawing to an end and soon it was time to leave. As Juhi suggested earlier, Juhi took a cab and was on her way. Sid kept insisting that he would drop her home first and then could drop Riddhima but Juhi wanted these two to spend some more time together May be they could start being more comfortable with each other. There was nothing that would be achieved by this yet she felt a lot would. She felt they just needed some space for themselves away from everything. They needed to talk. She could not place a finger on why she felt so but it was her intuition that forced her to do so.

Soon Sid and Riddhima were on their way. There was thick silence in the car except when Riddhima spoke to give directions. Sid quietly drove pretending to concentrate on the road which was almost empty while Riddhima gazed out of the car looking at empty streets and closed shops as if there was something really interesting outside. Though, once in a while both stole a glance at the other. It was like history repeating itself.

Sid could not understand why he did what he did today. He could never understand why did what all he for Riddhima They were married not once but twice but did not have a relationship, they worked together but weren't even friends. Yet, the slightest hint of problem propelled him into action to safe guard Riddhima. Her smile and happiness was his only reward for which he could even stake his life.

Riddhima felt blessed like a parched land feels when it received the first shower of monsoons. Sid always gave her life meaning taught her how to live to smile. He had always been there for her. His thought itself had helped her through some of the most difficult phases in life yet she did not felt as alive as she felt today. He still managed to evoke such feelings in her.

They both wondered what kind of relationship they shared that the other still mattered to them. Their relationship was always strange and stranger today. It pained them yet gave much happiness. Whatever they felt was adequate for them.

Sid parked the car in front of Riddhima building. The journey ended quickly. The thought saddened Riddhima. Both got out of the car. Uncertain of what to say they waited for the other to break the silence.

Sid kept looking away when he realised that everything was different. There was pitch darkness in the building

Sid: Yaha itna andhera kyu hai ...........

Riddhima who was oblivious of her surrounding had not realised till that moment that there were no light in the area.

Darkeness petrified her. 'Haan yaha itna andhera kyu hai'

Sid: Shayaad poori area ki light chali gayi hai ..........waise aap andhar kaise jaoge ............aap ko toh ..........

Riddhima: haan ........ looking nervously around

The thought of armaan not liking it Sid decided not to offer his help though he wanted to

To get a indication as to what Riddhima wanted he posed the question again ' aap ko toh andhere se darr lagta hai toh aap andhar kaise jaoge.'

Riddhima misunderstood Sid's discomfort thinking that Sid was apprehensive of offering help as she may request prolonging his stay for her convenience.

Fear had gripped her mind. Seeing her nervous and not getting any indication from her Sid thought that she must have been waiting for him to leave so she could call armaan down. 'armaan yaha hai kya'

In her incoherent state she blurted out 'Haan ........ main usse niche bula loongi'

Relieved that she would not be alone he quietly bid her goodbye and drove off. Riddhima could not stand there nor could she move to her apartment. She wanted to call for help but it was very late Probably the neighbours were already asleep. She stood there thinking what to do should she go to the hospital but she could not see any cab in sight while her car was parked in Sanjeevani. There seemed only one option. She had to go home. She took a deep breath, started to move towards her home. She prayed incessantly as she took each step.

Sid's mind could not rest at peace. Riddhima had assured him that armaan would pick her up but then why was out with Juhi and him so late. All the confusion was returning He was not liking the feeling he was getting Something was wrong Riddhima ........... was she safe? The question bothered him He slowed driving carefully as it was very dark.

He was driving for sometime now when his phone rang. He parked his car onn the side of the road to answer the call. It was Juhi.

He had asked her to buzz him when she reached home. Releaved he answered the call. 'Tum ghar pahooch gayi'

Juhi: Haan aur tum dono?

Sid: Maine abhi Dr Riddhima ko ghar ke neeche drop karke nikhala hoon. I will reach home soon.

Juhi was home well in time before the power outage happened in her area. She was worried for Riddhima knowing she was scared of dark. She had tried calling Riddhima but when she could not get through to her she called Sid.

Juhi: Waha pe lights hai kya?

Sid: Nahi aur tumhare yaha pe?

Juhi: Nahi ........lagta hai kuch major problem hua hai ......

Sid: Tumne hospital mein check kiya if all is fine?

Juhi: Nahi but don't worry generators will go up immediately so no stress .............waise bhi kuch hota toh call zaroor aata ........

Sid: Hmmm theek hai tum rest karo I will meet you tomorrow before leaving for Panchgani .........

Juhi: Siddhant ........ tumne Riddhima ko jab ghar choda toh waha lights the .........?

Sid: nahi par don't worry she said her husband will pick her up so no stress .........waise bhi maine usse uske building ke gate tak drop kiya tha........

Juhi was shocked to hear about armaan. When did armaan return? Where did Sid drop Riddhima? Was Riddhima back with armaan again? That was not possible Riddhima had not told her anything. Worried for Riddhima she probed 'Tum kya kahe rahe hoo .......... where did you drop her?

Sid: Uske ghar pe ....Andheri mein... tum itna stress kyu le rahi hoo aise beech raste pe nahi chodonga .................. I have dropped her at the gate of her building she said armaan will pick her up Don't worry ...........

Juhi: Siddhant !!! armaan kaise pick up kar sakta hai ............ woh toh Riddhima ka yeh naya ghar jaanta bhi nahi ...........

Sid: What do you mean by that? They live together na ............

Juhi: No Siddhant !!! They have not lived together for the last 6-7 odd years......

WHAT!!! Sid screamed. He felt as if someone had boxed him in his guts. His head was reeling. He could not think straight. Riddhima had lied to him about armaan. They had separately 6-7 years back. He felt angry He was just plain angry why he did not know. Maybe angry cause Riddhima had lied or armaan was no more with her or he was he just plain angry at the cruel fate they all had to suffer always.

'Why did you not tell me this Juhi?' Damn Hell!!!

Sid was still coming to terms with the news when it hit him that he had left Riddhima alone and there were no lights. Fear gripped him. He quickly started the car and turned the car around in a frenzy

Juhi: Kya kar rahe hoo? Questioned a pertrified Juhi hearing the screeching noise of Sid's car

Juhi: Siddhant!!!

Sid: Juhi ........... Riddhima ko andhere se darr lagta hai .......... need to get back to her asap ......pata nahi uska kya haal hai .............I will talk to you later ........... Sid disconnected the call and stepped on the accelerator.

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Juhi put away her phone and heaved a sign of relief that Riddhima would not be alone. She was touched with Sid's concern for Riddhima. She was thinking about the conversation with Sid when she remembered '

'she said armaan will pick her up Don't worry ...........'

'Riddhima ko andhere se darr lagta hai'

'How does Siddhant know that Riddhima is scared of dark and her husband's name is armaan' Her eyes widened in shock 'Sid!!!'

Riddhima had denied it but now everything was falling into place He was none other. Siddhant was Riddhima's Sid her ex-husband Sid.

Riddhima: is everything fine...........where is Sid? Siddhant ............quickly correcting herself Siddhant ........that's his name ........na .........

Uska naam muh pe aate aate rok leti thi lekin aa hi jaata tha

Riddhima: By the way Sh......Sadoo kaisa hai .........

Kehti rahi ki woh usse nahi milegi par kismat ne Sid ko uske samne khada kar diya ...... Par samne ho kar bhi khud ko Sid saamne jaane se kaise roka woh sirf ussi ke dil ko maloom hai ....... par shaayad kahi na kahi jaanti thi ki Sid khud ko sab se door rakna chahata hai

Riddhima: 'tum hi manage karlo ........ mujhe bahoot kaam hai aur waise usse mujhe milne mein koi interest nahi hoga.............'

Woh sab jo woh kar rahi thi woh Sid ke liye tha ...... woh prasad lana .......

Riddhima: Woh socha Dr. Siddhant hai na .......usko bhi de dena .........

Uske baare mein fikar karne se khud ko rok nahi saki .......

Riddhima: Woh theek toh hai na?

Riddhima: uske liye juice aur sandwich order kar diya ....... have you fixed a cabin for him

Dono baar raat bhar hospital main ruki rahi ....... sirf yeh dekhne ke liye ki Sid koi takleef na ho

Woh khana khaye isliye khud mujhe uske saath bhej deti thi ........ maloom tha ki usse akele khana pasand nahi hai

Riddhima: Ek baat kaho tum please uske saath jao ............. nahi toh woh khana nahi khayega aur wapis.............

Aur na khaye toh uska sar dard karta hai ........woh pain killer aur dudh Riddhima ne hi bhijwaya tha uss raat

Kya ajeeb rishta hai un dono ka .......... kuch hi mahino ka saath phir bhi aaj tak ek doosre ko kitni achi tarah jaante hai ....

Riddhima: Kissi ki baat nahi sunega .........

Riddhima jaanti thi gusse mein Sid kisiki baat nahi sunega par woh aise kuch nahi karega jisse doosro ko takleef ho especially his patients.

Riddhima: 'Woh aise kuch nahi karega........ woh bahoot achaa insaan hai ... aur woh kabhi kuch galat nahi kar sakta hai ..........'

Riddhima: I know Juhi but you only said the other day na .......that one can trust one's life in Siddhant's hands and he carry him safely through. "Trust me I know he will"

Riddhima itni hyper hai lekin uss din there was a certain calmness and sureness in Riddhima's tone and face. I did not understand it then but now I know why she said that.

Jab se Sid aaya hai Riddhima badli badli si hai ....... aur jab se Riddhima ke baare mein Sid ko pata chalna chalo hua uska ki bartav Riddhima ki taraf bahoot badal ne laga ......

Aaj bhi ek doosre acha sochte hai dono ek doosre ke baare kuch bura nahi sunn sakte

Riddhima: Enough Juhi!!! ............... bahot ho gaya ......... you don't have to worry as to how he was talking or behaving with me ............ yeh hum dono ke beech ki baat hai ............ tumhe beech mein padne ke koi zaroorat nahi hai ............

Riddhima: Juhi !!!................baar baar kyu uske baar mein aisa keh rahi hoo .......... uski koyi galati nahi hai..............

Juhi: I can understand your concern for the patient but why are you so bothered with Siddhant Hell with him.............

Riddhima: 'Juhi!!!! ............ how dare you say anything to Sid.......dhant.'

Riddhima ne itne bura kiya uske saath par ek baar bhi Sid ne Riddhima ke baare mein kuch nahi bola

The marriage was forced on my wife and though she wanted to work it out I could not come to terms with her past

Kudh ko blame karta raha hai aaj tak ....... Itna saaf dil ka insaan hai Sid............ Riddhima ke khushi ke liye usse choda aur aaj woh usse guilty na feel ho, uski present life affect na ho isliye milna bhi nahi chahata tha ....

Kudko ek doosre se door rakte rahe par ek doosre ke zindagi ke baare mein jaanane ki koshish nahi chodi .....sirf yeh jaanane ke liye ki kya woh khush hai apni zindagi mein ............

Riddhima: 'I mean he must be married? 'Kaisi hai woh?'

Sid: Woh abhi bhi ........ yaane ......... is she not married? ...... Nahi aise hi ......... woh toh hamare age ki hai .......... and still carrying her maiden name so was just wondering.

Sid: Well I am sure she will be as good as she is now with her own kids.

Juhi: 'Oh Riddhima ....... yes she would have been great if she had her own'

Sid: She has kids of her own ..........right?

Kitna dard aur gussa tha Sid ke chehre pe jab usse pata chala ki Riddhima ke baache nahi hai.

Kya hai yeh do insaan ........ Itna anokho rishta hai inn dono ke beech ....... Aaj bhi ek doosre ke liye itni kashish hai phir bhi ......... May God bless them!!!

That evening Juhi truly understood why both Sid and Riddhima were the way they were

Link to the next part

https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/41233252

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Oh. My. Gosh!!!

DJ...it was freaking awesome

DJ OMG what an update. I never wanted this part to end. TOO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏