~A Sensuous Affair~ Part 10-pg118 19/08

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Posted: 16 years ago

#311

Originally posted by: sweetdamage
Hey!!...well I read the whole thing!...and it is superb!...seriously!....the way you described Ridz's past...and the emotions and all...was just mindblowing!....amazing yaar!...keep up the awesome work, and will be looking forward to more updates from you!

Thanks for the pm!

Thanks a ton m glad u liked it hun!!

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Posted: 16 years ago

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Originally posted by: -simi-
Hey jia! thanks for the pm 😃 this part was superb as usual! poor ridhima, has had to go through so much in her life! hopefully she doesnt let her past affect her present with armaan right now 😃

continue soon 😃

Thanks a ton, um glad u liked it!!😳

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Posted: 16 years ago

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Originally posted by: shyna...
Wow Jia, that was indeed a long part!!!

And as usual an awesome one....I loved the way you wrote abt Riddhima's past....what a huge emotional turmoil it must have been...it was written brilliantly....
And i'm so loving the convo's between AR....waiting eagerly to see what Riddhima's reply be to his question....😃

Continue mega soon Jia....
And thanks for the PM....

Thanks a ton Shyna!! Um so very glad u liked it!! Hopefully i never disappoint u ever!! Thanks!!

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Posted: 16 years ago

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Originally posted by: saira_1
amazing update jia👏!
loved how you showed what ridz was like before the accident and after😳

plz update soon!

Thanks hun!!

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Posted: 16 years ago

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Originally posted by: amna malik
Amazing update Jia. In terms of writing this is ur best work till date. Loved how u took everyone to ridz past. its really sad, esplecailly tht accident part where tht woman lost her child and her husbad died. Shez got a scard on her leg😲 Poor girl, has gone through a lot. Hate tht abhi so much. Such a sick n disgusting man.

Armaan is a total charmer here. Not really a stranger to ridz anymore. Can't wait to read wht happens next btw them. Update soon

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Posted: 16 years ago

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Originally posted by: Catwoman
Jia i have to agreee with u!! the part was...... i cant believe u think its CRAP???🤬

I think c plus is getting to u!!! OMG Jia i'll never talk tooooo u for saying rubbish things about ur work!! 😡

OMG u captured everything so well and like i told u when u change ur style u kind of think...hmmm is the storyline moving? and all? and you know its coming along SWIMMINGLY.... see what i done there used the fish!! ROLF.... Seriously it coming along so well!👏

Loved everything about it the detail about her life and the chem between them..... she bein open and does not want to be in the same boat as before... Love the element u are exploring!!

Now shut up!! pagal and update when u getin chance......

Love Kat

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Posted: 16 years ago

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Originally posted by: tava
hey that was GREAT can't wait to read more😊

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Posted: 16 years ago

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Originally posted by: mahalakshmi2303
wow though it was long it was too good........ 👏
really it gave the insight of ridz past and feelings...............
so how is it going to move ahead with armi let us see waiting for ur updates this is going great................. 😉 😉 😉

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Posted: 16 years ago

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Originally posted by: janu1610
Jia ur name is according to ur personality.U rule over hearts.all ur ff i read till now r unique.
Baby come to me,Aol, now this .all r exceptionaly good.Ridz is
stronger now and ready to take risk,shows growth of her character.
Ar conversation about fish indicate how innocent she is till now.
Armaan is a cynical figure but can't spare himself from her spell.
in car she admit truth of her life,so simple yet complicated.plz cont soon.
plz pm me.sorry 4r late comment.
You're the first thing I think of
each morning when I rise.
You're the last thing I think of
each night when I close my eyes.

You're in each thought I have
and every breath I take.
My feelings are growing stronger
with every move I make.

I want to prove I love you
but that's the hardest part.
So, I'm giving you all I have to give
I give you my heart.
love
ritu

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Posted: 16 years ago

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*~Part 4~*

Recap:" No instead I would like you to merely answer this…..holding your mother's theory….would I suit to be the eligible candidate for this affair??" he asked looking directly into her eyes, his eyes dark glinting with an emotion she couldn't make out!!

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Riddhima stared at him, his words still revolving around her brain……he was openly inviting an affair???

"Well I would have considered you eligible considering your endearing charm but you have blackened yourself in my list right now by offering yourself to me." Riddhima answered after a slight pause.

"Oh no…." he groaned.

"Don't tell me I lost out in the competition because I made myself so forthright." He continued mockingly.

Riddhima laughed.

"Does that bother you?? Loosing out??" she asked.

"Ofcourse it does, I always play to win." He retorted with a lace of arrogance.

"I cannot imagine you playing for anything but winning." She answered her eyes challenging him.

"Yes and I do not regret admitting it. I am what I am…." He answered.

"So does being the only one on my list give you a kick?" Riddhima asked cautiously.

He weighed her question, his dynamite eyes twinkling appreciation of it.

"A move I respect" he said. "Thank you for giving me pole position. I promise I'll do everything in my power to ensure you won't regret it."

And the power was coming at her in huge swamping waves. Riddhima just managed to collect her wits enough to continue the conversation.

"Interesting that you should use a car-racing term…pole position…and here you are with a very sedate Bentley."

His brows drew together in mock disappointment.

"You don't like this car?"

"I love it. I'm just wondering why you chose it."

"Can't I love it, too?"

"I would have thought a red Ferrari more your style. Dashing, glamorous, powerful…"Something dark flickered in his eyes.

"No, I'm not into sports cars." His mouth tilted sardonically. "I wouldn't want any woman to think I'm the kind of man who needs one to make him a desirable male."

Intriguing that he was touchy on the point. "So the Bentley is…a perverse choice?"

Riddhima queried, trying to probe for more.

"No.' He shrugged."

"It's simply my choice. A positive liking, not a negative reaction to something else."

"They say a car does reflect the character of the man who owns it," she mused, thinking of Abhimanyu with his Mercedes sports convertible; an establishment car with macho appeal.

"Tell me what this car stands for to you?' Armaan inquired, amused by the idea of testing her theory."

Riddhima paused to think about it, intuitively knowing her answer would be important in his judgment of her.

"Firstly, it yells very solid wealth. But also seriously classy style. Not something transient. It's the kind of car you could own all your life without its ever going out of style or losing its impact. Yet the red says its owner is not conservative. It's a bold choice, probably expressing his nature. I also think it's a statement that he doesn't care what other people think. Yet the high respectability of the car reassures them he can be trusted to deliver the goods, whatever they are."

He nodded thoughtfully. "An interesting analysis." His mouth quirked. "So you think I'm bold."

Considering his blitzkrieg approach to her.

"Very" she said with feeling.

"And you like that?" His eyes were twinkling teasingly again. Riddhima's chest tightened up.

"It's…different" she finally choked out.

He lifted her hand to his lips and pressed a very sensual kiss on her palm, his eyes never leaving hers as he did it.

"Vive la difference" he murmured with that throbbing purr of anticipation in his voice humming along every nerve in Riddhima's body.She didn't even notice the Bentley slowing to a halt.

"Forums, Sir" Sebastian announced from the front seat.

"So…we begin our journey together," Armaan said, still with the eye-lock that pinned Riddhima to her decision, despite the reality of the situation rushing in on her.

Sebastian was out of the car, holding the door open for them to alight. Armaan did not release her hand. He swung himself out and drew Riddhima after him. She arrived on the pavement, completely breathless and acutely aware of the man holding her.

Was she ready to go with him…accepting everything it entailed?

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"That was wonderful Armaan, the best tour I ever had. Infact I don't remember enjoying sight seeing as much as I did today. All thanks to you." Riddhima warmly appreciated as she settled down besides him again in his Bentley.

It was nearly 8"oclock by her watch which meant closing of the Forums and most of the other sights. She never recalled enjoying herself this much as she had in his company. He was warm, funny and easy to talk with.

Not to mention his countless advances towards her. It wasn't that it was her first time that she had been the center of attraction for an man, in the past she recollected even feeling the urge to kick a few men who showed overwhelming interest in her but today…..with Armaan it was different. Everytime he teased her, she felt herself blushing in reacting in an unexplainable manner. But that didn't mean she was going to feed his male ego by blurting it all to him. She was going to play it cool.

Afterall she hardly knew the real man underneath. Abhimanyu had surprised had, left her shattered. She couldn't come terms to the fact that a man was so shallow enough that he couldn't tolerate his wife's physical disability or imperfection. What if Armaan was the same? On the surface he was cool, smooth, caring but after that? Riddhima shook her head dismissing those thoughts. That would only happen if Armaan and she choose to get more intimate or that he saw her in some ridiculously short slimy attire like a swim suit. Considering both the possibilities a far cry Riddhima decided to settle down and enjoy the moment with him. If he was shallow…..she would be the first one to dump him this time not to mention end it with a kick!!

"The pleasure is mine Riddhima." He purred taking hold of her hand, interlacing his fingers with hers. Riddhima shifted her weight a little. He'd been like that all day, teasing her and reminding her of feminine sensuality. The hours they'd spent at the Forums had been incredible. Not only had he gotten her there without getting lost, but then he'd given her a personal tour of several monuments, showing an unexpected knowledge of Roman history that enthralled her.

"Have dinner with me tonight." He continued.

Riddhima gazed at him intently. She had been expecting this the moment he said he would take her to see the Forums…..infact she had been surprised he hadn't pushed the issue earlier, but the man knew his way around women. He'd given her time to think, time to decide if she wanted to see him some more. He'd dialed in right away that control was important to her and having time to make a decision would make her feel like she wasn't losing it. His perception should worry her, but she was too busy experiencing new feelings.

Not just the desire that was such an incredibly different thing for her, but weird emotions, too. She really liked Armaan Mallik. He got to the heart of the woman that hid behind the plastic smile.

But dinner meant he was keen to have her as his date….for tonight atleast. And then after dinner….?? She needed to clear her stance at the very onset. No tumbling into his bed on their very first date….infact she doubted she would even consider such level of intimacy between them till she knew him in and out. She didn't know about love at first sight but attraction at her first sight definitely could have disastrous consequences she wasn't ready to face. The attraction was there…….lust......it was both scary and very, very exhilarating.

"Okay," she heard herself saying with a sense of fatalism that was also new to her. "But. I need to be in my suite early. I am pretty worn out today" she gave him a rueful smile.

"I am happy to make sure you get to bed early if that is what you want." he grinned winking.

She would be naive to think he meant anything innocent by that remark and she might be inexperienced, but she was far from naive. She frowned accordingly.

But that only made him smile. "You are cute when you are trying to look angry."

She couldn't remember the last time someone had called her cute. Not since she was a child… It was strangely endearing. Too much about this man got to her in ways that were risky for her peace of mind.

"Believe me, when I'm trying to look mad…I do."

His dark brow rose in mocking amusement. "If you say so."

"Don't make the mistake of patronizing me."Riddhima pointed her finger at him in an unsophisticated manner which only made him stare at her index finger in a comical manner.

"I would not."

"I'm no pushover, Armaan. I know what you meant by that remark. But believe me you might be used to that sort of woman company, I don't fit the bill……"

"This I have no difficulty believing." Armaan answered gently taking hold of her hand again. "I have no intentions of seducing you believe me….or taking you to bed tonight......."

That made her feel a little better. "I will go back to my suit Armaan….."

"Ofcourse I will make sure you do, I am not the pushy types at all…..I enjoy your company, I like being with you…..I'll prove it over the dinner…..I really like you Riddhima." He looked at her smiling, her hand still in his. The warmth and approval were there again in his gaze.

"I think I could like you, too, Armaan."

"Only think?"

"I'm the cautious type."

He threw his head back and laughed.

And something inside, suspiciously near her heart, melted.

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Riddhima got down looking at the venue they had arrived for the dinner date. No doubt exclusive, super classy and a seven star class treatment she thought as she smiled at the guards in waiting opened and closed the door behind her as she stepped out.

She turned to Armaan who joined her a second later.

"Don't tell me you reserved a table here already." She murmured as she linked an arm with his. She didn't recall him reserving a table or making any call to do so during the remaining of their journey from the Forums to this upper class restaurant.

"As a matter of fact I did." He smiled.

Riddhima looked at him confused.

"When? I mean you asked me only after we finished seeing the Forums……when did you make the reservation?" her eyes narrowed.

"Do not tell me you did it before I said yes, you presumed I would say yes?"

His eyes danced as he looked at her amused.

"As a matter of fact I did, when you had gone on a visit to the washroom I did that….and yes I did presume you would say yes to dine with me." he replied pulling her close as they entered the restaurant.

"That is very arrogant on your part, to assume I would say yes." Riddhima shook her head disapprovingly.

He merely shrugged.

"But you are arrogant…." She continued still annoyed at the fact that he took the judgment on her behalf.

"I know." He answered smugly.

"Call me confident not arrogant Riddhima." He corrected.

"With you it's the same thing." She responded.

He laughed again and she capitulated. "Okay, dinner is fine. But you aren't putting me to bed, early or otherwise," she warned him.

"Duly noted." He smiled and her inner woman actually rocked back on her heels. "

"Now shall we…" he indicated her towards the tables….

The restaurant beautiful as Riddhima had expected. As they went in deeper…..she was acutely aware of the attention they drew from other diners. The women, of course, were looking at Armaan Mallik. Most of the men did, too. He had such a commanding presence, to say the least. She was measured up as his partner. Riddhima didn't care if she did him credit or not.

They were led to an intimate table for two, positioned against the centre of the wall on the right-hand side of the restaurant where a huge mirror towered up to the tall ceiling. A glance around convinced Riddhima it was the best table in the restaurant. And they were certainly getting VIP service, the manager seeing them comfortably seated, introducing them to the waiter who would look after them for the evening, listing the chef's specialties he personally recommended.

The food sounded divine, and Riddhima decided immediately she would for the main course followed by, if she could fit it in, by the chocolate and coffee souffle. Armaan agreed to almost all her choices complimenting on her taste.. A consultation with the wine waiter resulted in the selection of an Italian white wine and a Mount Mary Australian red.

A small plate of appetizers was already on the table, as she nibbled on one of the one, she focused her attention back to man sitting opposite her. He had put on a dinner jacket in the Bentely considering the ambience of the place they were supposed to be dinning. He looked so damned imposing, impressive, dynamically sexy in a sleek black dinner suit teamed with the unconventional note of a white silk polo-necked shirt he had worn for the sight seeing purpose.

"You are doing it Riddhima." He looked at her, his eyes twinkling again.

"Doing what?" she looked at him confused.

"Starring at me." he answered lifting his hand and trailing it down slowly along her hand. Riddhima shuddered letting out a tiny gasp at the same time flushing with embarrassment. True he did look great, gorgeous infact but did he have to notice it? But he had noticed it….Riddhima squirmed.

But …….the self-satisfaction in his voice combined with his all too knowing expression made her feel vulnerable, which in turn made her angry. It was all very well to say they were attracted, but she was the one whose desire was on display for the world to see. Pulling away from his touch, she crossed her arms protectively over her chest and tried to draw her defenses around her.

The smile slipped off Armaan's face to be replaced by an almost fierce expression.

"Riddhima relax, I was merely teasing you, no offense meant." He gave her a small genuine smile letting his hand drop from her skin where earlier his fingers had been caressing and taking hold of it on table instead interlaxing their fingers again.

"I am sorry." He breathed and squeezed her fingers apologetically.

"Its fine." Riddhima smiled.

"So tell me about yourself Armaan, you seem to know a lot about me…..but I hardly know you?" she asked changing the subject.

"Well….." Armaan considered carefully withdrawing his hand from hers.

""You know about me, I am Raichand Mallik's son and currently running the company…..I oversee all the banks we own…..as my father is considering retirement now….and I have a younger sister…"

"That's seems to me as a well versed journalist question-answer Armaan." Riddhima cut in between.

Armaan starred at her.

"What do you want to know then?" he asked quietly.

"The real Armaan Mallik. The guy beneath the flamboyant surface…..beneath the driving force….." She responded.

"You can's get inside a person in a single date Riddhima, you get to know a person gradually." He responded resting his chin on his finger tips.

"Why do I feel that you are reluctant to reveal yourself? You know me Armaan, divorced, born and brought up among high class and superficial affection of parents……you know a lot about me…"

"I guess I do…..but do I really know the real Riddhima?" he countered.

Riddhima looked away. Did he? Wasn't he too charmed by the surface she had put up? Did he know her damaged pride, her wounded ego, her inability to ever trust a relationship? No he didn't…….he seemed as reluctant as she was to let her into his inner world. She had a wounded bleeding heart to blame….what was Armaan Mallik's reason? An unhappy past? Or something more?

"No I guess…" she replied looking into his eyes.

"Then I guess we should take our time to get to know each other Riddhima…" he actually smiled.

"We will continue this conversation later……let us both enjoy our time together for now." He nodded raising a toast. Riddhima smiled toasting the evening with him and returned her ttention to the delicious meal in front of her.

The last course arrived as she set down her wine glass wiping brushing her lips with the table napkin. The rest of the dinner had been enjoyable as they had discussed anything to everything. From their hobbies to favorite pastimes to sports to favorite teams….

The ambiance of the restaurant was beautiful, just so endearing and charming. The soft notes of music from the classic piano caught her attention. It was the famous late nineties classical song…"careless whisper" it had been one of her favourites……

She looked at her Armaan……it was as though he read her mind as he smiled and spoke holding out his hand across the table.

"May I have this dance with you?"

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Ok an update atlast!! Um trying to bribe you all by its lenght though ofcorse providedyou all dun fall asleep!! My apologies for the delay, really its been a crazy week, i barely had time to be online...I just seem to running late everywer....be it update or comments o fics or my projets, assignments, dun ask!! No excuses though....

I just wanted to offer my humble apology to all my reader-writer friends whose fics i mite have not yet commented or replied to a pm. I'll cath up by tomorrow. Have some breathing space tomorrow. My humble apologies, it wasnt intentional!! And i have a couple of comments to reply here....i want to personally reply to them, so i'll be replying them all by tom, forgive me!! Had to update today!! High time i knw!!

Thats it for now...bored u all enough....pls do leave ur views...they r the real driving force else i wud disappeared since ages!! Love u all!! Pls do leave ur views!!