AR OS and drabble gallery: New SS-THE CURSE : PART 2 UPDATED-PMs LATER - Page 30

Haan mom mujhe pata hai ab aap jaiye and let me sleep now. Kyunki subah jaldi utne ke liye pehle mujhe sona padega na Maa!!
She told her mother lovingly who was busy instructing her and finally wishing each other a goodnight Riddhima locked her room and lied down on the bed. Her eyes wide open thinking of the next day; her haldi ceremony. She could clearly remember his face as Shashank gave away the dates of all the ceremonies. Once that she had signed the divorce papers Shashank had immediately called the pandit very next day; and they were about to get married in a week. Initially Armaan had suggested of court marriage as he understood Shashank's dilemma; since it was Riddhima's second marriage and whatever the truth might be; people would always talk. He did not want his bride-to-be, upset; on their most special day. But she insisted; that the marriage would happen just the way it was supposed to happen at first place. After all he too had some dreams of his own; and she would make sure that this time; she would not let them falter. Armaan had been more than happy and excited about the wedding and had put in his best to keep her smiling. But those stupid tears never budged. After so many ups and downs; pain; longings and sleepless nights as the wedding day came closer her nervousness multiplied. So much had transpired... she couldn't afford losing him now. Just when she had dropped a fresh set of tears thinking over her life and remembering Armaan's happiness; she startled at a sudden whisper;
"Heyy... that's cheating you know?!"

Riddhima sprang up on the bed; as far as she remembered Anji was still at Sanjeevani busy with her night shift so she was all alone in her room. But the voice startled her...  she shook her head for her stupidity. How could she not guess... of course it was her crazy Armaan; who like always had climbed up the pipe and sat on the window watching her.
"Armaan tum?..."

Armaan jumped inside and took quick steps towards her; "Ab ye mat bolna main yaha kya kar raha hu... ya main yaha kaise aaya cause you know the answer to both the questions. Hmmm par..." he took her lone tear over his finger tip and raised his brow in askance; "Ye kya hai? Tumhe pata hai na... rona not allowed!"
Wiping her tears she smiled at him and spoke softly; "Armaan kal... humari shaadi ki rasmein shuru ho rahi hai. Hum dono ki haldi hogi kal... our first ceremony!"
Armaan smiled at her and planted a kiss over her forehead but anyways snapped; "Okay toh ye... complementary tears hai... I see!"
Riddhima rolled her eyes and turned her face away when he settled next to her. "Armaan jao yaha se bohot raat ho gayi hai; mujhe sona hai..."
Armaan cut her words bluntly; "Maine kaunsa tumhe pakad rakha hai... sona hai toh so jao!" She frowned... he had a point but then why was he here?
"Tum yaha kya kar rahe ho fir... jao na tum bhi so jao! Aur maine kitna baar kaha hai Armaan; pipe se chadke mat aaya karo; kabhi gir gaye chot vegera lag gayi toh..."