PART 24
Next morning she woke up first. And looked for her clothes
and went to shower. On coming back while drying her hair she happened to look
at him. Sleeping calmly. A smile escaped her face. And then she remembered last
night when he held her hand forcefully and asked her, 'Riddhima were you
cutting onions while trying to touch my cheeks.' She reddened at the thought of
how he had seen her and that she couldn't even say anything. She moved towards
him and bent down near his bedside. Just like yesterday a thought crossed her
mind to touch his cheeks just assuringly but all she could do was end up looking
at him. Her wet hair dripped droplets of water on his face and he started to
twitch. Immediately she realized and ran away from him and towards the
cupboard.
His sleep was broken now and he turned around to see that
she was by the cupboard. He wiped the droplets and realized that she was near
him a while ago. He looked at her for a while. Her back was facing him. She was
trying to fidget with the clothes so that she could avoid meeting his gaze. She
realized that she couldn't fidget any more so she decided to turn. He turned at
that moment to the other side and tried to get up. She looked at him struggling
to remove the Shirt so she helped him and helped him to the washroom. He
expected her to leave because he thought that she was finding it awkward but
she stayed back because she knew he would need help with putting on the shirt
as he had to move the arm during that and that caused him pain. Once he came
out she helped him with the Tshirt and
then asked him to come down once ready and saying that she moved downstairs to
help with the breakfast.
She went downstairs and helped Ananya who was already awake
with the breakfast and then everyone came down one by one. Ananaya and Riddhima
helped everyone with the breakfast and then Muskaan and Anjali went to college.
It was the last week of college, the week of final exams so taking blessings of
Ananaya and Billy they left. Billly started to go to work too and Armaan told
him to wait as he is coming in too' But Billy strictly informed him that he was
to rest as he had just come back from the accident and he didn't want Armaan to
be strained unnecessarily. He left. Ananaya told Riddhima and Armaan that she
was going to the mandir because Armaan was safe and sound and she had prayed
that she would go to the temple to offer the offerings to God for his well
being''. Riddhima asked her that she wanted to come in as well but Ananaya said
that no someone had to be by Armaan incase he needed something So Riddhima
obliged and Anaanya left. Now it was only Riddhima and Armaan and they were
feeling awkward about it so she excused herself and went to the kitchen. And
he, to distract the quietnesss around switched on the TV. He started surfing
the channels when he reached a music channel and decided to keep that. She started
to clean the vessels and prepare for the lunch.
On TV It was B4U. It was Khoosboo the VJ reading out a mail
from a reader
Khoosboo : Hmm so now lets look at the next letter (She
picked up the letter) This one is from Vijay for his wife Sheetal. Hi Vijay Hi
Sheetal. Vijay writes Thankyou. I love this show and I love how you anchor it
so well. I want to dedicate a special song for my wife Sheetal who has made my
life beautiful after coming into it. The song is from the movie Humraaz called
Tune zindagi main aake'. (Khoosboo continues) How sweet. Well Sheetal you have
got a wonderful husband there who loves you so much So this next song is for
you from Vijay and the song starts to play.
Tumsa koi doosra Is
zameen pe hua toh rab se sikhayat hogi'.
Tumhari taraf rukh
kisi aur ka hua'..toh kayamat se pehle kayamat hogi''
music starts to play'.
Riddhima gets distracted by the song and she peeps from the
kitchen into the hallway'.
Tune zindagi main aake'''
Armaan's eyes start to wander in the direction of Riddhima
and then back at the TV'..
Tune zindagi main aake
zIndagi'.. Ho'. zindagi badal di''
Tune zindagi main aake
zIndagi'.. Ho'. zindagi badal di''
Armaan remembers of the time when he had learned about Nikki's
truth and how Riddhima had supported him then''
Tune pyaar yoon
nibhake zindagi.. Ho'. zindagi badal di''.
music starts'
He starts remembering all the times Riddhima has affected
him.. like yesterday when he asked her to touch her wounds and the way she was
looking and then what followed after when she said 'I was scared to lose you
again'..'
He starts to walk near the kitchen where she was working all
by herself and stands near the door'.
Ab gavara nahin koi
aur bhi ho jo meri tarah yoon tumpe mare'.
She was busy in the cooking, cutting vegetables'..
Choona toh door hain
ab na manjur hain.. Koi mere siva tera zikra bhi kare'
He comes behind her and touches her hands and helps her cut
the vegetables''''
Tune fasle mitake'
tune fasle mitake .. zindagi ho' zindagi badal di'.
She feels jitters in her stomach on his touch
Tune zindagi main aake
zIndagi'.. Ho'. zindagi badal di''
He turns her around and looks into her eyes that are closed.
He smiles'
Zindagi badal di''.
He caresses her cheeks and kisses her on the forehead'..
Teri Taraf Gar Aaina Bhi Kare Tod Doon Main
Use Dil Mera Kahe
Tu Hai Mera Junoon Mere Dil Ka Sukoon
She opens
her eyes. He looks into them'..
Main Deewana Hoon Tera Koyi Kuch Bhi Kahe
Yeh Deewangi Bada Ke
Yeh Deewangi Bada Ke Zindagi Ho Zindagi
Badal Di
He moves his hand towards her chin and moves
it a little up'.. and starts moving towards her to kiss'..
Tune Faasle Mita Ke Zindagi Ho Zindagi Badal
Di
Zindagi Badal Di Zindagi Badal Di Zindagi
Badal Di
The song
ends and he comes out of his dreams. He sees that he is seated where he was and
Riddhima is working in the kitchen' He feels awkward He doesnt know why he felt what he did. Did he feel it right... was he supposed to feel that ways... He had only just started talking to her properly... But he was worried... what was this feeling... was it because he wanted to feel Riddhima in his life or was it only lust.. the thought scared him.. he couldn't think abour Riddhima like that... but deep down he knew.. it was not lust... his heart could tell him that mmuch'. And turns off the TV..
goes to the kitchen and calls out "Riddhima"
She turns to
look at him and he says "Main apne room main jaa raha hoon' thodasa kaam karlu
jitna bhi hosake'"
She says ok and
he starts to leave'.
She sees
that he leaves and relaxes'' She moves towards the fridge and starts to Imitate
Armaan 'Riddhima were you cutting onions by touching my cheek"
She touched
the fridge as if touching Armaan''.
She kept
looking at the fridge as if looking at Armaan
Then she
remembered "Riddhima'' main janta
hoon'.u were affected the most by this but why are you acting so strange
with me'..iska matlab yahi na ki tumne mujhe maaf kiya hi
nahin'.." A tear started to form''.. you don't know how much I was
afraid for you Armaan'' I had already lost you once in Goa when you in love
with''' She wiped her tear.. khaiirrr that's is all sorted.. but when yesterday
I saw you like that in the hospital I was scared.. very scared.. that I would
lose you again'.. I wouldn't have been able to live Armaan.. you don't know how
much I wanted to hold you and feel that you were alright.. I will always remember
yesterday when you made me touch your wounds'. It was so painful'..to even
imagine you going through that''
The door
opened and Ananya came in.. Riddhima immediately wiped her tears'.. and started
to go and greet her'''..unaware that Armaan was standing right behind the
kitchen door so that she couldn't see him''
Riddhima "
Ma' Pooja kaisi thi"
Ananya "Sab
ache se hogaya'.." She looked at the kitchen door and saw Armaan emerging from
there "Arre Armaan.. tum vaha kya kar rahe ho.. tumhe aaram karne chahiye" And
saying that she gave the pooja thali to Riddhima and went to help her son'.
Riddhima was
surprised. She turned slowly and saw him standing there. He was looking into
her eyes'.. She just couldn't say anything.. neither could she move from her
place''
Arman kept
looking at her. She immediately moved her gaze away but he kept looking at her
"Ma main
thik hoon bas kithchen mein paani lene aa raha tha'.."
"Ruko main
abhi laati hoon" and saying that she went to get water. Seeing her leave Armaan
started to move towards Riddhima who immediately moved away and started to walk
towards the home mandir to keep the thali. He halted in his way'.Ananya brought
the water and then helped him sit on the sofa'.. Riddhima came and immediately
went into the kitchen''.
The door
bell rang and it was Nikki and Abhi who had come in for Amraan to ask about his
health'' They sat and talked for a while . This gave Riddhima ample time to
avoid talking to Armaan'. She was afraid that he had heard everything'..
Ananaya did not let them go without lunch.. By lunch time Anjali was home and
on asking about Muskaan she said that Muskaan had one more exam and would come
in late''
In the
college'. Muskaan was waiting by the library. He came behind her and kissed her
on the cheek. She immediately got up and looked around to see if anyone saw
them or not.. Luckily no one saw them'.. She gave him a scolding expression..
in return he gave her a sorry wala expression'He inquired about her exams and
then she told him about her brothers accident'. She discussed that in a way
this was good as this would help her bhai and bhabhi come closer and she was
happy for that. And he was happy for her. He put an assuring hand on her hand .
They talked some more about life and themselves and college and then she
reminded him that she had an exam to study for the next day so she better start
going'. Rahul asked her to wait for some more time.. but she said she had to go
as it was already late and if she goes any late they will all start wondering
as to where did she disappear'.He didn't want her to leave but she had to go..
Ultimately with a heavy heart she got up and started to leave.. and saw him
sulk'. She waved him a bye and left'. He kept looking in her direction''.
waiting that she would come back but she didn't'.. She come from the other hand
and kissed him on the cheek.. He turned around surprised and saw her and smiled
profusely''. He then dropped her off until she caught a rickshaw and then left'.
She reached home and Ananya asked her about her exams'.and then she ate her
lunch'..
She chatted
for some time with Riddhima and then went upstairs to study'..
Armaan was
already upstairs in his room as he knew that he had no chance of talking to
Riddhima in front of everyone so he went upstairs to concentrate on his work'..
Riddhima
stayed downstairs most of the time.. avoiding going upstairs'.
She called
Padma and talked to her because she was missing her and then Padma wanted to
talk to her sasuma so she gave it to Ananaya.
Nikki and Abhi
were walking back from Armaan's house when Abhi halted the taxi before reaching
the Shashank mansion. She asked him as to why did he stop her but he just told
her to wait. He then asked her "Tumhe mujhpe bharosa hain na" She nodded. He
then put a blindfold on her eyes and guided her through his hands. Then
appeared to halt near a place and then she asked "Yeh hum kaha aa gaye hain'?"
He told her to just trust him and come with him'.. He made her stop at one
place and then removed her blindfold'. The first thing that she saw was that
they were near a house and she looked down and saw that there was a kalash with
rice in it. She backed off a little saying that this might be for someone and
we shouldn't be here. He assured her that they were at the right place but she
was still hesitant to move ahead. Finally he had to tell her everything. He
told her that he bought this house a while ago but never used it until now' He
explained it to her that this was going to be their new house and that the rice
was there for their gruh pravesh'. She understood it now and then smiled at him
and then together they entered the house. She was amazed by the house because
although it was small it was with Abhi's own hard earned money'. She was happy'.
He was happy'..And then she remembered'. She turned towards him and said Abhi'.
tum bhul gaye? He asked her questioningly and she reminded him of his Doctors
appointments'..He turned the other ways''
She realized
that he did not want to be reminded of that'.
She went
towards him and hugged him from the back'.
"I know Abhi''
you don't like to be reminded of it'.. but you have to do this'.. for me'.. for
us"
He didn't
turn for some time and then he turned towards her "Nikki.. I won't be able to
give you enough time'I want to spend as much time as I can with you'."
She smiled
at him and said "We will spend an eternity'.. I will be old with you in my arms
and our baby'.but you have to do this '. I cannot let you go'' I cannot imagine
a life wherin I have to live without you''"
He
immediately moved his hand on her lips telling her not to mention something like
that'.
She looked
into his eyes'..
He turned
away from her
"Nikki'' I
want to spend as much time as I can with you''. all that chemotherapy'.. it wil
make me miserable''''."
She came
towards him facing him and touched his face " I am going to be with you every
day of your life'' I will be there with you . Abhi'. Chemotherapy is going to
make you better'..We can do it together Abhi.. we can' "
She looked
into his eyes'' He looked into hers about
to cry' and just hugged her tight'''..
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