**TALAASH** ||AR FF|| [II] Update - Part 30-Pg 38 (15/11) - Page 10

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Riddhima continued her search, going through every single drawer of their room. It has been 4-5 days since she came back from the hospital..but Armaan was still in his typical over protective hubby mode, forgetting him who had strictly ordered her not to roam around and stress herself...She smiled remembering how baffled he had looked when she had caught his face just few inches away from her face...he had quickly walked away saying he needs to talk to Rahul...her attention went back to the drawer she opened and frowned seeing yet another drawer contained nothing but papers and files maybe related to Armaan's work. Little Krish stood near her feet holding the pallu of her sari. Motivating her with his giggles.




"Riddhima tumne fir se meri baat nhn mani..maine tumse kaha tha na sirf rest karna, par tum meri koi baat nhn sunti, doctor was right- tum ghar par rest nhn karogi.." Armaan huffed seeing her running in room and searching something in drawers, he frowned seeing her still busy with her search completely ignoring his presence and lecture. He wondered what she might be searching so frantically, has she even heard his single word.



"Bas 2 min. Armaan" suddenly he heard her reply, proving that she did heard him.





"Kaha ja skti hai, yahi toh rakhi thi.." Riddhima mumbled dejectedly… and looked at Krish, who was looking her with so much hope..





"Par tum dhund kya rhi ho??" he asked and came upto her.. "aur mera superman kya rha hai??" whispered Armaan and picked him who giggled and kissed Armaan on his cheek..Wetting his face



"ohh koi bahut khush lag rha hai" Armaan chuckled and tickled Krish who laughed more loudly feeling ticklish





"Kishu mumma dadda ki photo dekhega.." Krish whispered in Armaan's ear, who looked at him in shock; Riddhima stood frozen on her place and looked at Armaan..Who was now staring at her intently



Riddhima nervously looked down; scared that her action might have hurt him after all he wasn't looking forward to this marriage at all…unknown to the truth.



Armaan quickly composed himself "ok toh krishu ko photo dekhni hai..tum yaha biatho main abhi lekar ata hu " he spoke while putting Krish on bed



"Photo mumma ke pash ni hai??" Krish asked while looking at his mom who was staring at Armaan in shock, she was sure when 2 days back Rahul had given him album, he had thrown it in anger and she was the one who had placed it in the drawer..Then how come now he has that album he didn't even knew she took that album..



"nhn dadda ne chupa di thi.." Armaan whispered to Krish, who giggled feeling ticklish by his voice in ear..



"Dadda ne choi ki?? Buli baat" whispered Krish which didn't sounded like whisper and tried to wink..



Armaan chuckled and walked upto the cupboard..She saw him pulling out the album from his locker..Armaan came near Riddhima with the album in his hands..He was looking down guiltily..He felt the necessity of telling her the truth, the reason why he had thrown their wedding album. He didn't liked that the fact that his action had hurt her so much..He had vowed to never let anyone hurt her and Krish then how he himself can be the reason of her pain…of course she never asked for fairy life but this was not at all acceptable..He thought..





He took hold of her hand and whispered "come" and walked upto to the bed with her where Krish was watching them..



"baitho Riddhima" Armaan mumbled to Riddhima who was still lost in her thoughts, he sat on bed and pulled Krish in his lap..



"Riddhima" said Armaan in stern voice..Waiting for her to sit so that he could explain the reason to her..



"Ji" mumbled Riddhima and sat down, he noticed how she sat little away from him, he looked at her amused as first time in their relation unknowingly she showed her anger to him…angry on him that he had thrown their wedding album..Matter which concerns her not Krish..A simple yet meaningful progress in their relation..He couldn't help but smile at her innocence..





He opened the album and looked at the first page…at the top written Armaan Riddhima Krish Mallik in bold, bottom had a pic..his family..He, Riddhima and Krish, Riddhima's idea rather than having their pics she had had mentioned to Rahul that their life would be incomplete without Krish..so Rahul had given them this beautiful surprise ..



In pic "Krish sitting on bed in centre whereas Armaan Riddhima on his left and right side, hugging him tightly and Krish laughing seeing the camera..Thinking it to be his new toy..Story behind the pic Rahul had given them task to prove to whom Krish belong more..to which Armaan had pulled Riddhima to him along with Krish which was captured by Rahul



Armaan smiled seeing the picture, no one could guess from the picture how much this perfect family has suffered, what he or she had gone through to reach here…



Riddhima looked at the picture



She smiled at the idea of Armaan..How he had proved that Krish belonged to both of them..Suddenly she heard his voice and came out of her thoughts..



"The moment he called me dadda… even if I want to explain what I felt, I can't phrase that in words Riddhima..This was the first word which I had said..dadda..Kids says Maa, mum, nana, dada much more but I said only this one word…coz that was my life..in arms of my dad.." she saw him caressing the pic "i had my world Riddhima..and the same I felt, just like my dad, when I took Krish in my arms I felt my life is complete… Rahul had called me..Saying that police was unable to trace Maya and Mom..They had threatened me if I didn't leave you, they will kill ..You..and this was the reason I was denying to marry you..i knew mom would never accept you..You were mother my son..i know the loss of a mother Riddhima..How it feels to wake up in middle of night from a nightmare, just to find yourself all alone…uss taklif ko jante hue bhi kaise main khud apne hi hatho se uski maa chin leta usse Riddhima?? i ..i was scared…kahi meri wajah se krish tumse dur na hojaye..kahi meri mom aur maya mujhse mera sab kuch chin na le" he gulped and continued "paise aur property ka nuksan kabhi bhi pura hoskta hai, par rishte aur insane agar kho jay toh umar beet jati hai unhe wapas pane mei..not knowing how to keep you safe from them was turning me mad…she didn't threatened me for money, property but for..your life..the mare thought that they can hurt you made me lose my patience and I had that album in my hands… i..m.." unable to continue he looked up in her eyes which showed immense love and care for him..She stared in his eyes and saw the thin layer of water in his eyes..Showing his pain.. How helpless he must have felt at that time..



"Armaan" Riddhima moved closer to him and cupped his face.. "maafi apko nhn maafi toh mujhe maagni chahiye….pause…aap apne dil se uss baat ko humseha ko nikal dijiye..krish hmare pass hai…yaad hai ek bar aapne hi mujhe kaha tha Krish hmara beta hai aur koi usse humse alag nhn kar skta..Main apse naraz nhn hu bas laga ki kahi mujhse shadi karne ke faisle par apko afsos toh nhn..par aapne aaj wo galat fehmi bhi dur kardi…aap hmesha yaad rakhiyega Armaan agar manzil ye hai toh main kisi bhi raaste par chalne ko taiyar hu..Krish aur aap ke bina jeena mujhe kabhi manjur nhn hota.." whispered Riddhima and hugged him letting out her feelings..both forgetting that they still have Krish in the room.. ;)



"mujhe apne faisle par koi afsos nhn Riddhima aur na hi kabhi hoga" said Armaan while hugging her back



"Dadda..kishu chup gya.." winced Krish and tried to push Armaan and Riddhima with his tinny hands, seeing himself becoming sandwich between his dad and mom..Both laughed with tears in their eyes..



"So should we see the rest pictures together or you still want to sit there??" asked Armaan to Riddhima who blushed and nodded while coming closer to duo..and they watched the rest pictures…while Krish continued rambling - me bess lagga hu…Armaan – I will kill Rahul, ussne meri kaisi kaisi pics lagai h…Riddhima – main kisi bhi photo mei achi nhn lag rhi…room filled with their giggles, comments and happiness…




After sometime, Armaan looked at the picture in his hands, while she laid there and slept peacefully with Krish in her arms..Picture of there wedding day, taken by none other then Rahul who seemed more than happy. He didn't realized when his thoughts drifted in the memories of past..Few beautiful and few dreadful…Before the wedding things were going flawlessly.. Finally after a lot of hard work by Riddhima; Krish had started responding to him rather then hating him. He never realized the beauty of son and mother bond until he met Riddhima and Krish.. The way she loved him, cuddled him, sang songs for their son amazed him. She never got irritated by Krish's tantrums whereas he still remember his mom who never took him in her arms, afraid that he might spoil her clothes. His dad was his mother who loved him unconditionally and when he lost him, he lost everything unaware of the fact that even if his dad is far away he has sent an angel in his son's life who would bring the lost love and happiness in his life.



Armaan placed the picture on side table and took her left hand in his hands. Seeing how perfectly it fitted in his palms while remembering how fighting against all the odds they end up marrying.





"Flashback…."




He had returned home early then his usual time, after cancelling the meeting so that he could spend some time with his son and Riddhima. Happy that finally he will get some time with Krish, who came out from his room with Riddhima. As soon Krish saw Armaan in living room he started jumping in Riddhima's arms, excitedly calling Armaan to take him in his arms and play with him. Armaan laughed seeing him so excited, his own heart jumping with joy seeing his son so eager to play with him. Just like the way he used to be in his childhood. Riddhima giggled seeing how Krish was wetting Armaan's face with kisses..Leaving his saliva on Armaan's cheeks. Armaan tried to stop Krish but as if Krish was taking some sort of revenge continued with his kisses.



Suddenly the intercom buzzed informing them that some guest is there to visit them. Riddhima who had opened the door stiffened seeing the person on the door whereas Armaan waited there confused why Riddhima is taking so much time in attending the person, wondering who could come to their house at this time. Armaan moved toward the door and saw his mom Naina Mallik standing there along with some lawyer.



"Hello Armaan" he heard his mom's angry voice and saw how she pushed Riddhima away from the door..He quickly moved ahead and supported Riddhima before she could lose balance..



"Oh I see…you have developed quite a good chemistry with her..kya baat hai Armaan kabhi Maya ke sath toh itna pyar nhn dikhaya" he heard her sarcastic comment and but choose to ignored it




"we are not here to waste our time Armaan, we are here to take Krish as legally he is Maya's son not Riddhima's" both felt themselves going numb, Numb to do or think of anything…when she thought everything will be fine..They are here to snatch her son..Riddhima thought, shaken by Naina's trap



"Riddhima" said Armaan and saw Riddhima turned and looked in his eyes..He saw immense fear in her eyes




"Krish ko lekar room mei jao" Armaan pulled Riddhima to himself seeing her turning pale by each second, knowing how terrified she might be and whispered to her..He handed her Krish and nodded at her




Riddhima slowly walked away, His mom glared at Riddhima..Armaan saw the lawyer standing behind them



"Mr. Mallik, we are here to take Krish Mallik as per the court orders he is our client's son, she has got his custody..As presently you are unmarried and were married to Maya Mallik at that time...and you must be aware Ms Riddhima had signed the contract, legally she has no right over the kid now.. " the lawyer spoke, saying again and again how they can't claim Krish legally...the word LEGALLY irritated him to the core...a mother needs to ask the court to claim her own son...Armaan felt like strangling the lawyer



Maya who never gave a damn about his baby, now want Krish and helping his mom, just to take away the property and their son..



Armaan fumed and snatched the papers from the lawyer's hand, his heart thudded with wild speed while reading it..



Naina who was about to enter in house, stopped as Armaan blocked her way



"You won't be able to stop us this time Armaan" she glared at him



"I can and I will...i will do anything for Krish…as per the papers we have 72 hours, 72 hour ke baad hi aap kuch kar skti ho..aur main uss waqt ko kabhi nhn aane duga" he answered thickly, a guy who never misbehaved with anyone..Never hurt anyone..He felt himself going mad seeing the scene…desperately thinking of ways to handle the matter



"bahut badi galati kar rhe ho tum Armaan..tumhe andaza bhi nhn hai ki main kya haal krugi uss ladki ka..uski wajah se aaj main apne hi ghar se bahar hu..ab wo zindagi bhar apne bete ki shakal nhn dekh paygi..kyuki uski baki ki umar jail mei guzregi..na krish uske pas rahega na hi...pause...tum..72 hour khatam hote hi she will be arrested for kidnapping krish..For running away with Mallik heir.." Armaan stood there stunned as he listened his own mom's cruel planning against Riddhima..




"Get out" roared Armaan.. "Let's go, we have to register our complain in police station, after all she had kidnapped my grandson..and Armaan if you want to save her you better throw her out of this house" smirked Naina Mallik and walked out of the house..




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Soon Mallik house was filled with the country's top lawyers discussing the case..Rahul sat beside Armaan..Whereas Riddhima stood in corner with Krish clutched tightly in her arms



Armaan sat there remembering how Riddhima had reacted to the mess..He tried to assure her but as if she knew his mom's whole planning, she continued crying..not leaving Krish at all..He shuddered at the mare thought of Krish in his mom's custody and Riddhima in jail..He came out of his thoughts, hearing the voice of one lawyer



"Mr. Mallik, she had played her card very well..We won't be able to save Ms Riddhima if she registered the complain..Your mom can fight for Krish custody as Ms Maya was married to you and Ms. Riddhima had signed the contract" lawyer explained



Armaan cursed himself for not destroying the piece of paper..



"But there is one way by which we can sort this out" said another lawyer, Armaan and Rahul stared at him anticipation



"What??? Tell me fast.." said Armaan



"first you will have to marry someone as Krish is biologically your son and Ms Maya doesn't have any connection with him, she has never spend any time with him, by your relationship details and Ms. Maya's appearance it will be easy to prove that kid will have better future with you.." said the other lawyer said..



"What about Riddhima??" asked Armaan angrily to the lawyer knowing very well that lawyer haven't thought about Riddhima..he glared at the lawyer already disarranging to the idea of marriage..



Lawyer looked down guiltily



"i want Riddhima out of all this, I won't tolerate a single day of her in jail..anyhow Krish and Riddhima has to be safe..i m ready to do anything for that.." Shouted Armaan, Riddhima lowered her eyes...her heart beating with wild speed, unsure of future



"Then talk to Ms. Maya, Mr. Mallik ask her to step back, i don't think so she will agree but there is no harm in trying" said another lawyer understanding Armaan's point




And as per the decision he dialled Maya's number...but as expected she spoke in Naina's language..Refusing to step back but when Armaan threatened to finish her career and gave up on the property she offered him a deal..as per which he will have to marry her and nanny can take care of Krish





Rather than hearing her crap planning and Armaan disconnected the call and miserably looked at Riddhima who stared in his eyes...Armaan again felt himself vulnerable, his own mother is trying to destroy his life and happiness before he could say anything Riddhima walked out of the room..Certain that now she will never be able to see Krish and will be separated from him..





Armaan was about to follow her but was stopped by Rahul who pointed at the lawyers



After sometime one of the lawyer spoke



"As you want everything according to your way Mr. Mallik there is only one way which will solve this matter.." "kya??? I m ready to do anything" asked Armaan immediately




"Marry this lady Riddhima..Kid belongs to both of you. Nobody will be able to separate them from you Mr. Mallik...the contract will mean nothing, as you can say she never ran away and was always in contact with you..and as we said we can show rest of the matter to the court.." beamed the lawyer looking at Armaan..





"wh..what?? me and Riddhima..marriage?" mumbled Armaan in shock..Rahul stood there amused…knowing very well that how perfect Riddhima is for Armaan



"kya koi aur rasta nhn hai??" asked Armaan tensed whether Riddhima will agree to marry him or not



"This is the only way which can stop them and there future plannings…after this they won't be able to do anything legally against you..the lady and kid both will be with you and your property will also be transferred on your, your wife and son's name as per your father's will...if you agree then we can make the arrangements for the wedding tomorrow.." Said the lawyer confidently



Armaan looked down not knowing what to say he can't decide this on her behalf..He wanted her to decide even if she said no..He will respect her decision and will try for some other way...



"Armaan I think you both should think about this, after all you both cant be with Krish like this..You need to talk to her..If you both didn't took this step these type of issues will always be there..If he needs his father name Armaan Mallik, he will always need his mother Riddhima by his side…talk to her m sure she will understand you" said Rahul to a lost Armaan



"I need time to think about this" said Armaan..



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He walked inside the room and saw her sitting by the window staring outside..Krish sleeping peacefully in her arms..



He stood there for sometime just looking at the duo..his eyes filled with tears…he walked upto her thinking maybe she is not aware of his presence



"wo mujhse mera bachha chin lege..Main kabhi apne Krish ko …pause…nhn dekh paugi" he heard her broken voice and kneeled down infront of her..Only to see her face wet with tears...



"Riddhima sab theek hojayga.." spoke Armaan, his heart twisted in pain seeing her so broken...



"wo mujhse nafrat karti hai..wo mere Krish ko kabhi mere sath nhn rehne degi" she whispered crying bitterly and looked up in eyes



He gasped seeing her eyes bloodshot red..Showing her pain..Her condition worse than his.. This was the situation from which she was running away…she always dreaded to even think of this and now this is what she is facing..


Armaan hesitated to take any move after thinking for few seconds he moved ahead and cupped her face



"Main nhn janta meri baat par tum kitna vishvas karogi par haalat jo bhi ho...hmesha ye yaad rakhna Riddhima..Krish humara beta hai duniya ki koi taakat ya shaks usse tum se alag nhn kar skta..main aisa kabhi nhn hone duga...fir chahe mujhe kuch bhi karna pade..." whispered Armaan to Riddhima who was looking in his eyes for assurance...



"Riddhima kya tumhe mujh par bharosa hai??" Armaan asked tenderly to which Riddhima nodded in yes..Armaan stared at her...she didn't thought twice before saying yes..Stunned that she did trust him...he didn't know why but he felt the happiness and satisfaction in heart that she has accepted his presence in her and Krish's life..



"toh rona band karo..." spoke Armaan, while wiping her tears...Riddhima sat there dazed...seeing the way he handled the whole problem and her emotional breakdown..




After making sure Riddhima is fine along with Krish, he walked out of the room..Unaware of Rahul's presence who had witnessed whole scene..




Rahul waited for Armaan in living room..Disbelief would be an understatement at the emotions and care he saw in Armaan for Riddhima...though he always felt that there is strong connection between Armaan and Riddhima but he never thought that Riddhima's pain will affect Armaan to this extend..He knew by Armaan's words that he will do anything to save Riddhima and to keep her with Krish...the little doubt he had for this marriage also vanished when he saw the way Armaan supported Riddhima...



Now he felt himself more confident..That this relation will surely work..They will take their own time but soon this will the couple which society will admire..Riddhima had already proved herself by overcoming her fear and introducing Krish to Armaan...by giving Armaan for which he was longing…his son...and now Armaan is standing infront of her..Shielding her from all problems..



Rahul smiled as he saw a tensed Armaan coming out of Riddhima's room..


"Marry her Armaan" Armaan stopped dead in his tracks...hearing Rahul's voice




"aisa nhn hoskta Rahul, koi na koi rasta toh jarur hoga Riddhima ko iss sab se bachane ka" Armaan asked frantically




"Armaan tera dimag khrab hogya hai, isse best solution kya hoga saari problem ko khatam karne ka???" Yelled Rahul, he felt his anger rising by each second seeing Armaan's selfless nature... both unaware of Riddhima's presence who had come out of room to bring milk for Krish but stopped seeing the heated discussion between Armaan and Rahul...she stood there with Krish in her arms seeing Rahul shouting on Armaan, she was about to speak...but her voice died in her throat hearing




"Please Rahul, we need to find some other way..i..i can't marry her" said Armaan looking away..




"Marry?? Armaan kisse shadi nhi karna chahte??? Aur Rahul unhe kyu mazbur kar rhe hai?? " thought Riddhima confusedly not knowing why she didn't liked the discussion of Armaan 's marriage, ofcourse he can get married..




"Kyu Armaan??? Kya kami hai Riddhima mei jo tu usse shadi nhn kar skta?? " bewildered Rahul hissed...and Riddhima almost fainted hearing her name...Rahul was asking him to marry her?? Why?? She felt her eyes becoming teary hearing that Armaan didn't want to marry her??




"kami uss mei nhn mujh mei Rahul" she heard his livid voice and felt the anger in Armaan's voice



"Armaan ye waqt kuch bhi sochne ka nhn hai..tu ache se janta hai aur koi rasta nhn hai..agar tunne Riddhima se shadi nhn ki toh wo hmesha ke liye apne bache se dur hojaygi..aur teri mom wo kabhi Riddhima ko chain se nhn rehne degi..ek case aur Riddhima teri zindagi se bahut dur salakho ke pichhe hogi..." said Rahul angrily, furious that Armaan was not realizing his feeling for Riddhima...



"aisa nhn hoskta..main usse dobara khud se dur nhn jane duga..Yes...hum yaha se bhag jayge..Hum 3no kahi dur chale jayge... sabse dur" said Armaan hardly audible but she and Rahul heard him



"Do you really think it's possible?? Kab tak bhagoge Armaan??? Kya Riddhima bhag pai tujhse??? Nahi na aur Kya issi baat ki surety tu apni mom ki taraf se de skta hai ki wo tum dono ko aram se rehne degi?? Wo Riddhima ko tujhse aur Krish se dur nhn karegi?? Ek bar pehle bhi wo apne fayda ke liye Riddhima ko use kar chuki hai..Par iss bar baat hadd se bahar hogai h Armaan.." Rahul again argued with him




"toh kya karu main Rahul?? I m divorcee tu nhn samjhega Rahul..har insane ke apne life partner ko lekar kuch sapne hote hai...Riddhima ke bhi hoge..Main kaise unn sapno ke bich mei askta hu?? Sirf isliy ki hum koi aur rasta nhn dhund pa rahe hai main usse shadi ke liye mazbur kaise kar skta hu" whispered Armaan not knowing what to do...




"Main nhn samjhuga Armaan?? Manta hu ki har kisi ki apne partner ko lekar bahut si expectations hoti hai, i m not denying that par tujh mei koi kami hai ye main nhn manta..There was no love , understanding or care between you and Maya..just coz ur first marriage didnt worked, It doesn't mean ki kami tujh mei hai..tu kaisi baate kar rha hai Armaan?? Khud samjhdar hote hue tu ye sab bol rha hai?? Do i need to tell you that your so called marriage with Maya was nothing but just a business deal, not an actual marriage..I understand Armaan, you are nervous and unsure will she accept you as her life partner, the way she has accepted you as Krish's farther...you will get the answer on right time Armaan..tu janta hai wo tujhe samjhne lagi hai, teri care karti hai..apne darr ko piche chod kar aage badhna bahut mushkil hota hai Armaan, par Riddhima ne wo bhi kia sirf tere liye, ye tu bhi manta hai aaj sirf uski wajah se tu Krish ke kareeb hai..." hissed Rahul with gritted teeth, exasperated by Armaan's views about himself



Riddhima ke khilaf unki nafrat aur property ke liye unke laalach mei wo Riddhima ki jaan bhi le skti h.." shouted Rahul trying to knock some sense in Armaan




"Par main kaise Riddhima ki zindagi barbaad kar skta hu?? Isski kya guarantee hai ki wo mere sath khush rahegi?? " Armaan argued to Rahul



"Rishto mei kabhi guarantee nhn hoti, hota hai toh ek dusre ka sath...har khushi aur gam mei.." both Armaan and Rahul freeze hearing a soft voice...Riddhima didn't knew why she said this, but she did what her heart said.. Today she saw a different Armaan, hearing him she realized how selfless he is...not once he said that she don't deserve him, he can get any girl being so rich and perfect but what he cared for is her dreams, happiness and expectations...he could easily marry her and be with Krish but still he looked for her expectations and happiness..



Rahul and Armaan turned and saw Riddhima standing near her room



"Riddhima tum janti ho humare pas waqt nhn hai..behtar hoga main sidhi baat karu.." started Rahul "as per lawyer to save Krish from aunty, we have few options but for saving you from Maya and Naina aunty we have only one option – tumhari aur Armaan ki shadi" completed Rahul and sighed seeing Armaan and Riddhima looking at him in disbelief at his bluntness



"ab faisla tum dono ko karna hai..tum dono ek dusre ke liye kitne behtar humsafar ho ye mujhe batane ki jrurt nhn..hmare pas sirf aj raat tak ka waqt hai...main chalta hu." Said Rahul and after giving a assuring smile to Riddhima and friendly hug to Armaan he left...praying to god to show some magic...



Both stood there awkwardly…neither of them seemed interested in taking the initiative; but knowing that they cant delay it forever…Armaan sighed thinking how to approach her..


He walked upto her "to be honest Riddhima maine kabhi nhn socha tha ki main inn haalat mei ye kahuga..par hmare pas koi aur rasta nhn hai..koi bhi faisala lete samay bas ye yaad rakhna ki main tumhare sath hu, iss shadi ke liye tum par koi pressure nhn hai…pause…..main Krish ko kabhi bhi meri mom ke hatho mei nhn jane duga, main usse kabhi dusra Armaan nhn banne duga fir chahe jo ho… tumhe na kehne ka pura haq hai Riddhima.." said Armaan trying to tell her that he doesn't want her to say yes in any pressure..



Riddhima who was terrified with the idea of marriage stood there dazed….as soon Krish entered in her life she never thought about marriage afraid whether the person will love her son like she does…but now he is indirectly asking her to marry him…a person from whom she had been hiding his own son, is ready to give up anything for her. Even ready to ran away with her so that she could stay with her son



"Armaan..aap aisa kyu kar rhe hai??? Mere liye aap sabse kyu dur ho rhe hai?? Wo apki maa hai aur main?? Kuch bhi toh nhn…aap kaise bhul sakte hai ki meri wajah se aap Krish se itne din dur rahe.." she whispered with tears in her eyes…her arms tightened around Krish, suddenly she felt guilty that due to her he had to go through so much even then he is standing for her. He hadn't done anything wrong to her but unknowingly she had hurt him so much




He saw face how it showed her pain, helplessness and guilt. He realized what she might be thinking..



"baitho.." Armaan pointed towards the sofa asking her to sit..She sat on the sofa and placed Krish in her lap..He kneeled down in front of her…making her gasp in shock



He took her one hand in his hands and spoke



"Pehle bahut sochta tha har waqt ye samjhne ki koshish karta tha ki akhir kyu koi mere bache ko mujhse dur karna chahega….samjh nhn ata tha ki kaha dhundu apne bache ko. Jab yaha aya toh Krish ke milne ki har umeed khatam ho chuki thi..Yaha akar main Krish se mila, tumse mila..nafrat nhn ki kabhi tumse bas gussa tha..gussa ki tumhari himaat kaise hui mujhse mere hi bete ko dur karne ki, gussa aya ki mera hi beta anjaano ki tarah saamne tha..baichaini hoti thi ki wo mujhse nafrat aur tumse hadd se jyada pyar karta hai..aise bahut sawal the jinke jawab khud hi mile gaye..har sawal ka jawab TUM HI HO Riddhima..wo tumse pyar karta hai kyuki tumne usse sirf pyar dia, wo mujhse nafrat karne laga kyuki main usse uski maa se dur karne wala tha, tumne usse mujhse dur kia kyuki tumhe dar tha ki main usse tumse dur na kar du...Tum Hi Ho Riddhima jisne bina duniya ki parvah kiye mere bete ko janam dia, usse har khushi di...property, paisa jo chahe maang sakti thi tum..par tumne Krish ko chuna..." said Armaan and smiled at Riddhima who was staring at their joined hands with tears in her eyes (I wont let them cry after this part, hadd hogai itna rona dhona)



"kya aap sach mei mujhse shadi karna chahte hai?? Wo bhi sirf isliye taki main Krish k sath reh saku??" Riddhima questioned him again and looked up in his eyes to search the honest answer




"Main kya sochta hu usse kahi jyada mere liye jruri hai ye jaana ki t um kya sochti ho…pause….Mere ek sawal ka jawab do kya tum hmare beete hue kal ki sabhi kadvi yaado ko piche chod kar mere sath aage badhne ko taiyar ho Riddhima??" Armaan asked her worried what if she said yes due to pressure of the circumstances



She blankly stared in his eyes, such a simple question he asked whether she is ready to move ahead with him...but her mind stopped on his first line..



"Mere dad kehte the jab bhi kisi sawal ka jawab na mile toh apni ankhe band karo aur sawal socho…jawab khud ba khud mil jayge..ankhe band karo Riddhima" mumbled Armaan and closed her eyes with his hands



"kuch dikha???" Armaan asked impatiently he smiled seeing her nodding in no with a sad face..



"Faisla lo Riddhima, humare liye…..Main kuch bhi karne ke liye taiyar hu taki tum humesha humare sath raho." answered Armaan in low voice, as much he was able to hide from Rahul that in his heart he is afraid of her rejection, right now his face clearly showed his emotions..as he anxiously waited for her answer.. "May be for few people it might be the worst way to ask her for marriage but for me i felt complete" he thought



Riddhima sat there with closed eyes, thinking hard whether she wants this marriage or not…but she didn't got any answer…her heart thudded with rapid speed



"Riddhima kya tum Krish ke liye, tumhare liye...pause...humara liye mujhse shadi karogi??? Kya sab kuch bhula kar mera sath dogi?? kya tum meri humsafar banogi Riddhima??" ..She heard his husky voice…and out of the blue she saw that perfect picture..



She saw herself standing near the mirror smiling at someone through mirror..who came from behind and filled her maang with sindoor…rather than being terrified or angry she saw her own eyes shining with contentment…she waited for herself to turn and see that person, immediately praying it to be Armaan..Shocked at her own behaviour, she realized what she wants, but nevertheless waited..



She saw the man hugging her from back his one hand resting on her waist and in his other arm Krish safely giggling…the men turned her with a swift and she gasped with happiness as well as astonishment…she saw how his lips curved into mischievous smile…and her gaze went upon their son who is laughing and clapping for them



"kuch dikha??" she heard the same husky voice and opened her eyes..



"Ha" she whispered…and saw his confused face.. "huh???" he mumbled not understanding her words



"apke sawal ka jawab..." whispered Riddhima and blushed...Krish who was now awake and was silently enjoying the little conversation between his mom and dad clapped loudly as if celebrating for them



"Riddhima tum" started Armaan still confused but his voice cut off by Riddhima



"Apke sawal ka jawab ha hai Armaan, Main apse shadi karne ke liye taiyar hu" said Riddhima.. "Par Riddhima main divor" Armaan started but his voice cut off by Riddhima



"Rahul theek keh rhe the Armaan..darti thi main aapse kahi aap mere Krish ko mujhse dur na kar de isliye bina kuch soche samjhe bas bhagti rahi aapse..Par ab aur nahi..Main iss rishte ko nibhane ki puri koshish karugi Armaan, main aapko kisi dhoke mei nhn rakhna chahti aap jante hai ki maine ye sab kabhi nhn socha tha...sab kuch itna achanak.."she gulped feeling anxious..."kya aap mujhe thoda waqt dege iss rishte ko apnane ke liye " she asked him, her eyes begging him for his answer



Armaan got up and walked away, without answering her, Riddhima saw him walking away she was about to get up



She heard him



"Rahul, Tujhe kitna waqt chahiye shadi ki taiyari karne ke liye??" asked Armaan plainly, ignoring Riddhima and Rahul's shocked gasps..



Rahul shouted from the other end..laughing like a manic..



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Next morning



Armaan waited for Riddhima to come out of her room, as they had to leave for the temple for the marriage…



He heard the foot steps and turned…he almost forgot to breath as soon he saw her in that beautiful red sari which he had brought last week..he had seen that sari and without thinking purchased it..Afraid that she might misunderstand him he never gave it to her but as if the sari was meant for her only…



Last night she realized she doesn't have any sari which she could wear on her own wedding and Armaan quickly went to his room to bring the sari….he had seen the question in her eyes whether the sari belongs to Maya...Like a good would be husband he answered her unsaid question..



"Dulhan ka joda ladke walo ki taraf se aata hai, ye tumhare liye Riddhima mere aur dad ki taraf se.." after saying this he had left wishing her and Krish goodnight



She looked up and saw Armaan and Krish waiting for her..Rahul had asked them to each temple and leave rest upon him,…soon they reached the temple and saw Rahul waiting for them at the stairs..

Armaan picked Krish and Riddhima walked beside him…Rahul had a huge grin on his face…He looked at his best friend thanking god and Naina Mallik for this wonder..



They saw how beautifully Rahul had decorated the temple with flowers and lighting. Armaan was shocked he had expected only Pandit ji and lawyer for the registration,…But trust Rahul to turn every stone for this marriage…Armaan and Riddhima sat in the mandap and Pandit Ji started all the rituals. Armaan and Riddhima got up to take the pheras..as Armaan walked ahead with Riddhima's hand in his and Riddhima followed him…



Krish watched his parents happily with Rahul…After completing the pheras, Armaan filled her maang with sindoor. (I didn't felt like stretching the wedding so kept it simple, sorry if anybody was expecting grand wedding or celebration..)



After taking Pandit Ji's blessing they walked upto to Rahul, who was looking at them with bright smile..he hugged Armaan tightly..



"I m very happy for you Armaan, finally you got the women who is made for you, just give her some time and believe me she will fill your life with love and happiness.." Rahul whispered in his ear with moist eyes…



"Thank you Rahul" said Armaan with watery smile…as soon they broke..Rahul blessed the couple for long, successful and loveable life ahead. After singing the papers for marriage registration they had came back to home…only Rahul, Pandit Ji and Lawyer were aware about the wedding…



And as lawyers had claimed court canceled the previous orders and gave the custody to Armaan and Riddhima Mallik..and all property got transferred on Armaan's name as per his dad's will within hours..everything hidden from the world and media.



Next day Naina Mallik entered in Mallik Mansion along with Maya…she was horrified seeing Riddhima wearing sindoor and magalsutra…but quickly composed herself



"Main janti thi tum mei itni himmat nhn hai ki Naina ka samna kar pao..darr kar shadi kar li kisi middle class aadmi se??" scoffed Naina while pointing at Riddhima's sindoor..enjoying Armaan's absence



"Mujhe nhn pta tha mom iss shadi se apko itni khushi hogi" Armaan came and stood beside Riddhima..




"I knew it Armaan tum apni mom ko naraz nhn karoge, rather then throwing her out tumne iski shadi karva di..good…toh kaha hai iska pati?? Humare Driver, Servant ya peon kisse aapne jaal mei fasaya isne.." Naina smiled while glaring at Riddhima



Armaan tried his best in stopping himself from snapping at them right now..



"Where is Krish, we want to leave, bring my grandson so that we could take him with us, I hope you remember the court orders" Naina spoke giving victory smile to Maya, who stood along with Naina



"Bikul yaad hai mom, itna bada surprise bhul kaise skta tha…but before that I have surprise for you and Maya..jitni khushi mujhe hui thi apke surprise se m sure usse kahi jyada Khushi apko hogi" said Armaan while putting his arm on Riddhima's shoulder



Naina and Maya stared at them in shock, how could he put his arm around her like this..they stood there confused



"toh aap Riddhima ke pati se milna chahti hai…so here he is…Meet her husband Armaan Mallik…servant, peon or driver..upto you, you can decide.." as soon Armaan said the words Naina and Maya's eyes turned wide like soccer nearly ready to pop out of there sockets.



"Ye kya bakvas hai Armaan" his mom roared in anger



"lagta hai apko mera surprise acha nhn lga.." spoke Armaan and loudly called someone "Mr. Ahuja"



Soon they saw the person walking into the living room..




"Ma'am this is for you" Mr. Ahuja forwarded few papers to Naina…who took the papers swiftly, she huffed reading the content



"I m not going to accept this" shouted Naina



"It doesn't matter ma'am court has given the custody to the real parents of the kid and the property has been transferred as per Mr. Mallik's will..Now you have 10% of the Mallik property which included the Mallik house and office in London. The rest property is on Mr. Armaan Mallik's name" said lawyer



"Armaan main isske liye tumhe kabhi maaf nhn karugi, ye sab iski wajah se ho rha hai" yelled his mom, Maya fumed hearing that all property has been transferred to Armaan not Naina..her career in modeling and movies almost on the verge of finishing..



She cursed herself for giving divorce to Armaan..Where as Naina stepped ahead, she raised her hand to slap Riddhima but before her palm could reach Riddhima's face..Armaan had stopped it…



"Meri patni par hath uthane ka haq maine kisi ko nhn diya hai" said Armaan while controlling his anger…he never wanted the property or to hurt his mom..but it seemed his mother is held bend on worsening the mater..Riddhima looked up at him in surprise..She realized she will have to get used to him protecting her..



Maya who was fuming with anger and loathing on losing the money stepped ahead



"How dare you Armaan..i will kill..i will never let her be your wife..she will have to die" Maya had shouted before the lawyer told them that they can file a case against his mom and Maya for threatening them and they had left angrily hearing lawyer's warning



Armaan was sure they won't sit quietly..Rahul had asked him to file a complaint against his mom and Maya, but he didn't wanted his mom to be in police station or jail…But as they had expected Maya had hired goons to kill Riddhima…




"Flashback ends….."



"Armaan" Riddhima called him seeing him lost while holding her other hand



"huh??" he came out of his thoughts hearing her voice.. "Kya soch rhe hai??" Riddhima asked him worriedly, he looked in her eyes full of concern and care for him…





"Kuch Nahi.." he smiled at her telling her that he is fine and she need not to worry..she sighed and tired to sat up; Armaan helped her and picked Krish who was pointing at TV..





"Abhi ni Krish thodi dair baad dekhege" Armaan tried to make him understand, Riddhima giggled knowing very well that it would be impossible to convince Krish.. "Bahut hasi arhi??" Armaan asked to Riddhima with sarcastic smile who shook her head in no and tried to control her smile..




"Kishu…TV " Krish continued pointing at the TV until Armaan took the remote from the side table and switched on the TV for his equally stubborn son..



Armaan was flipping through the channels when out of blue he heard his son cried…"yahiii" trying to say that we wants to watch this channel; Armaan stopped but looked confusedly at Krish who was now wincing "ye ni ooo" trying to be angry at Armaan and telling him the correct channel



And as soon he switched to the previous channel he saw some daily soap going on..



"Ye dekhna hai??" Armaan asked to Krish to make sure..his son wants to watch a daily soap..He shook his head seeing son and mother looking at screen in complete aww…may be fascinated by the decoration, music and dance..




Krish patted Armaan's cheek to get his attention and threw his question "Ye ka hai??" Armaan who was looking at screen looked back at Krish in his lap



"betu ye shadi horhi h" Armaan tried to explain to Krish who took interest in only one word..



"Shaii?? Kishu b Shai kalega" Krish announced with a grin..to his mom and dad; who were looking at each other with open mouths




Riddhima gulped kids and their questions…sometimes embarrassing, sometime horrifying she couldn't decide this question falls in which category



"be…betu bachhe shadi ni karte, bade karte hai" Armaan started but "niii Kishu shaai" Krish winced ready to cry



"theek h Krishu b shadi karga…hum Krishu ke liye pyari si dulhan dhundege" Riddhima lovingly kissed Krish while talking to him; Armaan shook his head…hardly few days back he got married and here his son is all set to get married..just great



"pyali shi?" Krish giggled… "mumma ooo pyali h" Krish pointed at TV screen; making Riddhima and Armaan turn their heads to screen.. a cute baby dressed beautifully, they both stared at the baby on screen



Riddhima looked back at her son with kaha-fas-gai expression


"beta wo bahut small baby hai" Riddhima started "nai" huffed Krish



"Riddhima ab ye hai kon??" Armaan looked at the baby on screen in arms of some couple... "wo…wo..ye qubool hai serial…aur wo Asad aur Zoya, aur wo cute baby…Ishika…" Riddhima explained to Armaan… (Baby this one for you...😳😛)



"Ishika??" Armaan asked imagining his son and daughter in law



"ishhh" Krish clapped in joy unable to take the full name…Riddhima sniggered when her gaze went upon Armaan and Krish..Father with lost horrified expression and Son with lost in love expression…





"Kishu b shaiii mummma…ish" Krish patted on Riddhima's hand excitedly telling her his own wedding plans..Armaan who just imagined Krish crying for daily soap channel and Ish for cartoon network stared at his son..smiled sheepishly at Krish



Krish waited for the camera to zoom on Ish face but the screen showed TO BE CONTINUED…he looked at his mumma than at his father who were looking at his with worried expression afraid that he will cry now..



"Kishu ish phoo mumma" Krish said seriously "huhh??" Riddhima looked at her son perplexed, first time unable to understand him



"Wo keh rha hai usse bhi Ish ke sath photo chahiye bilkul humari jaisi" Armaan explained to Riddhima showing her how Krish was pointing at their photo..He winked at his son..



"Armaannn" now Riddhima winced…who looked at her with innocent expression asking what happened…



"Aap krish ko ye nhn sikhayge" said Riddhima and glared at Krish..who pouted in response



"what?? Riddhima ye sab maine usse nhn sikhaya..i swear..main toh ye serial dekhta bhi nhn..kon Asad kon Zoya..aur Kon Ish…main toh humari bahu ko aaj hi dekha wo bhi pehli bar… sachi" Armaan rambled ignoring her constant Armaan warnings…



"Armaan main ye baat nhn kar rhi.." Riddhima glanced at him bewildered



"fir??" he asked and Riddhima looked around thinking how to tell him to stop giving winking sessions to their son..




Armaan controlled his laugh knowing very well what she was trying to tell…he continued asking her what she wants to say…but is he going to stop..no way….as he loved the way how Riddhima tried to be strict to him and Krish when they do anything nonsense or throw any tantrums….sometimes pampering them, sometimes scolding them and sometimes just enjoying the moments with them….he felt his life becoming complete…



He wanted to tell her right away that once he had been love with her…just her...though he moved ahead in life except his heart which is still lost..However, somewhere he wanted to know her feelings for him…not wanting to burden her with his feelings… He felt himself falling for her all over again,..her innocence, her beauty, her love and care for him and Krish made him admire her more and more..



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Precap -

Love is in the Air... 😉


My lovey dovey readers i m not sure about the name of the part 26 so if my readers can just any perfect name for this chapter i will change..i named it in hurry😳

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Awesome update...it was jst fab...nice flashback...and krish was sooo cute...jst loved it...cont soon...waiting eagerly for the next update...:)

OH MY GOD !!! :O

Jannat di 🤗

I.just loved the update

Awesome

Finally pta chala ar ki shaddi kaise hui

And armaan's that dialogue

Riddhima aaj maine pehle baar apni bahu ko dekha...it was just 🤣

So love is in the air ha

Cont. Soon di

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Loved it.
Thanx for the pm. Take care

Awesome update!!

amazing part

loved it sooo much

plz update soon

Awesum ff di..read it in one go..i had akready ur ff..sangini...plz add me n do pm me wen u update di...u r reallh an amazing writr...thnks..