Chapter 3: Fragile Eternity
Part 2: Drawn by death's charm
Well, hope to clear misunderstandings and confusions,. Will try my best!
Recap: Riddhima meets Armaan at the parking lot of the hospital. They hug each other, while they want to pour out their feelings for each other but they remain quiet, telling many things without speaking. Armaan is heart-broken that Riddhima is going to die. Riddhima thinks Armaan should be stronger for both of them and remember Old Good times of their love. Riddhima was impatient while they had to reach her birthday party.
Riddhima
A sudden breeze carried his strong cologne to her, cutting the wings of her gloom thoughts.
A heartbeat skipped, she looked towards the stairs to find Armaan clad in an elegant grey tuxedo.
(Searched for hours till I got this) p.s: It's Armaan's Clothes that i wanted to highlight here
He marched down the stairs while Riddhima had forgotten to breathe. Merely two steps later, Did she realise that her hubby dearest loomed to be mumbling something. She shook her head as realisation dawned upon her that Workaholic Armaan Mallik was busy discussing a meeting with a client on his bluetooth... She Sighed.. She could firmly approve to have changed all his habits, but this.
With a smile and some last words to the other end of the phone, , Armaan ended the call and approached Riddhima, as Charming as he always was.
"Hey Beautiful, you look cute and sexy!!"
Riddhima could feel his cheeky smile as he hugged her. She swore, he could feel her cheeks turning the darkest shade of red as he added next,
"Kaho toh, birthday party skipped kardein?? Tumhein aise dekh kar, I think I have better ideas for you, baby"
As if something caught her off guard, Riddhima pushed him lightly for some distance and made Armaan smile, "Hmm, toh Mr.Mallik badmashi par utar ayye, huh??"
On receiving the obvious nod accompanied by a cunning smile, she simply continued her game and placed her arms around Armaan's neck,
"Waise toh usually i mind badmaash people, par since it's my birthday, I will mind it, just after this much"
As she closed the distance to kiss Armaan, who was equally contemplating her moves, she heard an annoying voice. Of course, it was his favorite pastime, bloody kabab main haddi...
"Sir, Anjali Ma'am just left a message, she was asking to hurry up,"
He seemed equally embarrassed about the situation and added with an apology that did not last long than a heartbeat, "Sorry Sir, but i think, it's about time we left"
Riddhima turned in a swift and stated authoritatively, "Don't you have any manners left? Should I teach you that you ought to knock before coming in??"
She then directed to Armaan with her hands on her hips, while shaking her head, "I still don't understand why you employed this man!!"
Armaan could simply smirk at his wife's obvious anger that led her to state foolish things..
"Baby, how is he supposed to knock, when we are in the living room and there's no door here??"
God, He loved to see to what extent his Jungli Billi could go to be-little Samar, his butler-cum personal Assistant, in short his right hand Man. Yet, Samar Malhotra was no less, he could do anything to irritate Riddhima Armaan mallik, regardless to if she was her boss.
This had started from day one. The day Armaan and Riddhima met unfortunately was also the day Riddhima and Samar Collided. That day was etched in her and Armaan's heart nonetheless.
This part in green is flashback
Riddhima Gupta opened the door of the private room of the patient she recalled as number 12. She was told by Dr.Gupta, her father, whom she despised, that this patient was from an opulent background thus he required a private room and special attention. The first thought that came in her mind was that whoever this patient is, she would treat him as she would to others, regardless to how huge his bank balance was. She hated her father, he was so money-minded and then, how could she forget that she lost her mother Padma Gupta because of that greedy man. Riddhima, being a doctor was herself rich enough but she would never behave as her father and this man were. They considered themselves as Gods or what?
As soon as she entered the room, a young man wearing a formal black suit run into her and her thoughts converted into shouts.
"How dare you, you jerk, can't you see where you head, huh??"
Confusion clearly seen on his face, he looked at the silly woman who was yelling at him when he was in a hurry to leave for Mallik enterprises.
"Look Doc, if you'll excuse me, I have no time to waste on you, got that? You better do your job, that is take care of Mr. Mallik!"
Without giving Samar time to add anything, Riddhima spat,
"Oh you are not excused and I don't believe it, first you are present in a patient cabin at odd hours and you dare not tell me what to do, got that?
Now out!!"
Samar was about to continue his rant, but Armaan reminded him that he had better jobs to do rather than fighting with a crazy lady doctor.
"Samar, you may leave, and keep me informed about the progress. I need this contract at any cost, you got that?"
With a nod, Samar excused himself leaving Riddhima bewildered at the sight of The Armaan Mallik and as if this was not enough to perturb her state, his words soothed her soul to core but would keep her heart restless for the coming days.
As Samar went out of sight, Armaan caught the doctor staring at him in a way that caused an unknown feeling in him. He knew that she deserved an excuse on his part.
"Umm, Am extremely sorry doc, i knew that no visitors are allowed at this moment, but still i called my PA and i also apologise for his misbehavior. The thing is we are working for a really huge contract and this has really caused him tensions and my accident. I know, this is not an excuse for the way he talked to you but believe me, he will not commit such an error again."
Armaan caught himself off-guard. Surprised that he was hoping she would sincerely forgive him, though he was not at fault. What was there in this girl?
Riddhima felt guilty, in her foul mood she was more than rude, and Mr. Mallik was apologising for something she was initiated.
"Look it's not your fault, I was totally in my thoughts and am really sorry."
Still in the shock of his own feelings, Armaan simply adds with a signature chuckle,
"This makes us even then" to which even Riddhima couldn't help but smile at and nodded.
Sighing and not knowing what to make of this awkward sitaution, Riddhima improvised and carried on with her work
"Great! Then let me check you out Mr.Mallik!"
Only to realise it a second later, Riddhima was shocked how her words turned out and this left her tongue-tied. Every-time she opened her mouth to say something, she just closed it back, fearing to commit blunder again.
Armaan could merely laugh at her embarrassment and Riddhima simply kept her head bowed.
Shaking his head, Armaan tried to make the atmosphere lighter,
"It's okay, I understand what you meant, doc!!"
Stretching his hand towards her flashing his charming dimpled smile, "Well, Hi doc, I'm Armaan!" Seeing the one-minute-earlier-hitler relunctant to reciprocate his gesture,he chuckles, "Don't Worry, I am not asking you for marriage!!"
Blushing the deepest shade of red, Riddhima nods and clasped his hand, "Riddhima Gupta"
Gaining composure on her self, Riddhima excused herself and left to her office to study Armaan's report.
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Days went by and these two started loving each other's companion more than what Shashank wished for.
After several calls from Riddhima, Armaan finally snapped out of his flashback and left for the party. as predicted, it was the best birthday party and gift for Riddhima. What would she wish for, other than the love of her dear husband.
Edited by Liashna - 13 years ago
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