RECAP: INTRO OF MALLIKS ND GUPTAS.. TARA CAME TO KNOW ABOUT ARMAAN LOVING RIDHHIMA.. AR's TALK ON PHONE.. ARMAAN COMING TO MEET RIDHHIMA FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME..

PART 2

"Di.. meri life ka aaj itna important din hai.. main aaj pehli baar unhe dekhungi.. vo yahan aa rahe hain aur aap ho ki mujhe akela chod ke ja rahi ho.." Ridhhima said nervously while packing Anjali's bag.. "Ohoo.. to aaj aap apne unn ko mil rahi hain.. hmmm.. tabhi main sochun ki aaj subah se tu itni khoyi khoyi kyun hai.. aur vaise bhi vo yahan to tujhse milne aa raha hai.. main kya karungi.. tujhe kisi ko impress karne ke liye meri zaroorat nai hai.. meri Ridhu bohot pyari hai.. aur phir main aa to rahi hoon do hafton mein.. tab dekhte hain ki kaise hain aapke VO.. " she said teasing nd calming down Ridhhima..

As if it was destined.. Anjali had to leave for an urgent meeting where she was representing Sanjeevni.. If succeeded, Sanjeevni would get advanced machinery  at cheap price nd foreign visiting doctors as well.. The meeting nd final announcement was scheduled after two weeks..

A few hours later..
Ridhhima was sitting in her room with her parent's picutre in her hands.. she had this certain feeling that something big is awaiting her.. she tried calling Anjie nd Sapna but both of the numbers were unavailable.. giving up she started talking to her mother's picture..Ridhhima almost jumped when padma screamed her name from her room.. putting the picture on the bed she rushed to Padma..

"Dekho Ridhhima.. Armaan abhi thodi der mein yahan aa raha hai.. uski family humari bohot ache dost hain.. dhyaan rahe ki tum kuch galat na bolo uske saamne.. tum samajh rahi ho na meri baat.. " Padma said pointing her finger at Ridhhima nd saying all this in a thundering voice..

Nodding innocently Ridhhima walked back to her room with fresh lot of tears glistening in her eyes.. she doesn't know why but she gets very scared nd nervous whenever anyone shouts at her.. Everyone knows that she would be the last one to be reason of any disgrace to this family yet everytime she was instructed.. she sat on her bed nd closed her eyes tightly..

She came back to World when she heard the door of her room being knocked.. She wiped her tears nd adjusting herself went to the door.. Opening it she saw a pair of very captivating, Blue eyes smiling at her.. she had not seen him for long now.. she didn't even remember anything from their childhood yet he seemed so familiar to her.. She smiled back at him nd invited him in when he introduced himself formally.. "Hi.. Armaan Mallik.." he said giving his trademark dimpled smile..

"Hi.." was all she could manage to reply.. Armaan smiled at her nervousness nd very calmly said "Maine kal bhi kaha thha.. plz don't be nervous.. main aapka test lene nai ayaa.. its just that ki main shaadi se pehle aapse kuch baat karna chahta thha.. mujhe pata hai ki mom ne aapko sab bataya hoga.. lekin main ek baar apke muh se sunna chahta hoon.. kya sab jaanne ke baad bhi aap iss shaadi se khush hain..? aapko kisi ne force to nai kiya na..?" Armaan asked nd came nd sat besides her while she stood up with a jerk as she felt him closer abit..

"Ridhhima.. aap mujhe sach keh sakti hain.. agar aap mujhse shaadi nai karna chahti to.. main Samajhta hoon ki kisi bhi ladki ke liye Ry.." before he could mention Ryan.. he was cut in between by Padma's sudden entry.. she had come in with some snacks nd drinks.. She looked at Armaan smiling at her nd Ridhhima knotting her dupatta standing at a distance from him.. Padma glared Ridhhima nd left them alone..

As soon as Padma left Ridhhima turned nd served him.. nd out of the blue he heard her say "mujhe iss shaadi se koi problem nai hai.. main khush hoon ki aap yahan sirf mere mann ki baat sunne aaye.. lekin mujhe iss rishtey ko samajhne mein aur apnane mein thoda waqt lagega.." she herself was surprised that she actually said that to him.. she was not the one to speak her heart like that.. While Armaan smiled warmly nd saind in an assuring tone "Thank you for accepting this proposal Ridhhima.. jahan tak waqt ki baat hai.. ab se meri zindagi tumhari hai.. jitna chaho utna waqt le sakti ho.."

He then took out something from his pocket nd said "Yeh kangan aur Payal, Mom ki hai.. vo chahti hain ki ab se yeh unki Bahu ke paas rahe.." he bent to his knees nd put kangan in her hands nd payal in her feet.. While she just kept wondering why didn't she push him back or shifted abit away when he stepped closer.. as she came out of her thoughts she saw him sitting opposite to her nd having his coffee.. she looked down to see those beautiful diamond bangals nd golden payal in her feet..

With afew more talks from Armaan's side nd reluctant replies from Ridhhima's side, Armaan got up to go.. Ridhhima stood up to see him off but as soon as she stepped her payal sound made her shy nd Armaan happy.. he wanted stop himself but he couldn't resist saying "Iss payal ki awaaz, mera ehsaas bankar tumhare saath rahegi.." she blushed profusely nd went with him to the lawn..

Armaan was about to sit in the car but he turned nd said "Mere aane se pehle tum kisi baat par upset thhi shayad issiliye ro rahi thhi.. tumhari aankhein bohot khubsoorat hain.. mujhe inn mein aansoon dekh kar achha nai laga.. ho sake to inn mein yeh muskurahat humesha banaye rakhna.." saying so he left leaving Ridhhima shocked..

She was shocked to see him reading her mind first on the phone nd then her eyes today.. no wonder she was blushing on his compliments.. he is a true charmer nd from now on 'Her Gaurdian Angel'.. she smiled widely with blush accompanied nd went to her room..

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Tara was extremely happy to see the same happiness in Armaan's eyes that she longed to see for so long.. Armaan was sitting nd chatting with Rahul nd Muskaan.. While Ryan was set to play on the mat..

"Finally I'm gonna have some company when you guys sit to watch ur irritating football nd cricket matches.." Muskaan said to Armaan nd Rahul..

"Haan haan.. theek hai.. ek tu hai jo bina mile hi khayaali mahal banaa rahi hai aur isse dekh jabse bhabhi se milke ayaa hai tabse kitna chehek raha hai.." Rahul said calming muskaan nd teasing Armaan, only to have two pillows hitting on his face from Armaan nd Muskaan..

"Oye Rahool.. zyada matt bol.. jab tum dono romance karoge na tab bataunga.." Armaan said chuckling to himself while Tara who was witnesseing the conversation couldn't help smiling.. She treated Rahul no less than Armaan.. she moved to them nd sat with Ryan in her lap, making him have his custard..

"waise beta.. Atul kab aaraha hai..? vo bhi Mumbai mein hi koi job join kar raha hai na..?" Tara asked.. "Haan aunty.. vo bhi do teen din mein aa raha hai yahan.. aur phir vo Sanjeevni join karega.." Muskaan said..

"Aur ammy.. mujhe tujhse ke baat pochni thhi.. beta pandit jee ne do dates batayi hain.. ek to 5 din baad ki hai aur ek do mahine baad ki.. Padma ko 5 din baad ki date theek lag rahi hai.. tumhe yeh sab bohot jaldi to nai lag raha na..?" Tara asked Armaan, directly in a grave tone..

"No mom.. I'm okk with it.. lekin aapne Ridhhima se poocha..? I mean ho sakta hai vo abhi prepared na ho.. ek anjaan aadmi ke saath iss rishtey mein bandhne ke liye.." Armaan said like a love struck man.. to which Rahul teased "Ohoo.. to matlab ab Ammy saare kaam bhabhi se pooch kar karega haina.." 

"Dekh Rahul kuch seekh Ammy se.. abhi shaadi nai hui tab itna khayaal hai usse Ridhhima ka.. aur ek tu hai shaadi ke baad bhi meri kisi opinion ko seriously nai leta.." Muskaan said in mock anger t which Rahul mumbled "shaadi nai hui issiliye to yeh haal hai.. ek baar shaadi hone de phir pata chalega.."

"Kya.. Kya bola tumne..?" muskaan asked pointing her finger at Rahul who just sqeaked "Nai Muski.. maine kahan kuch kaha.."

Their silly banter never amuses anyone.. everyone knows that it is their way of expressing love.. they would fight like kids nd then say Sorry nd make up next instant..

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Unlike everytime Padma nd Shashank have been treating Ridhhima like a human since her wedding was fixed with Armaan.. As many times either Tara or Muskaan would come to take her for shopping.. nd Since Ridhhima is getting married to Shashank's friend's Son they have to even buy gifts nd clothes for Ridhhima like her GOOD nd only relatives..

Ridhhima had even called Anjali who was pretty upset that she would be unable to attend the wedding but due to Padma's orders the wedding had not a single chance of being posponed.. Anjali has also informed Sapna nd Amit about the marriage who were with Ridhhima the very next day..

"Sapna di.. Jiju.." Ridhhima squealed in joy when she saw Sapna nd Amit in the lounge.. she ran nd hugged them by turn.. after a few more pleasantries with Shashank nd Padma, Amit left for his home while Sapna stayed with Ridhhima for awhile more.. 

Ridhhima nd Sapna moved to Ridhhima's room..
"So.. howz ur prince charming hmm..?" Sapna asked to which Ridhhima blushed nd looked at the payal in her feet.. "OMG..!! Ridhu.. you look so cute when you blush.. I'm sure aapke prince ne meri Cinderella par apna jaado chala hi diya hai.. kyun..?" Ridhhima blushed even more with that nd said "Di.. aap aur Anjali di mujhe tina satate ho.. huh.. maine to aapko aapki shaadi par bilkul nai staya thha na.. aur vaise bhi mujhe to aapse gussa hina chahiye.. aap ab aarahi ho.. do din mein meri shaadi hai.." she said last few bit fumbling nd blushing..

"Awww.. I'm so sorry Ridhu.. main to kal hi subah aa jati lekin abhi na mere ek collegue ne mumbai mein job transfre liya hai to jab tak uska replacement nai milta, baaki ke doctors par kaafi workload  thha.. but no problems ab main aagayi na.. ab main khud apni Ridhu ko dulhan banaungi.. jisse tujhe dekh kar tere unn ko kisi aur ka hosh hi na rahe.." Sapna said teasing Ridhhima..

While at Malliks House

"Ammy.. choti ma.. buddy.. ryan.. kahan hain sab log..?"
Everyone gathered in the hall as they heard the loud call for them.. Armaan went nd hugged the man.. "Hey Champ.."

Yes, it is Atul.. Armaan's friend nd a Child specialist.. he would now be working in Sanjeevni..

Atul Moved forward nd took blessings from Tara nd Jai Mallik.. They were his only family.. Atul would call Tara – 'Choti ma' nd Mr Mallik was more like a friend so he called him 'Buddy'..

"SO..?" Atul raised his eyebrows to Armaan who just shrugged "What..?"

"Arre mere bhai.. Apne Tom nd Jerry kahan hain..?" Atul asked reffering to Rahul nd Muskaan.. Armaan sighed a relief nd "Ohh.. tu unki baat kar raha thha.. vo dono shopping gaye hain.. Muski ko kuch dresses chaiye thhi that's why.."

Atul knew Armaan was thinking something else.. "Haan main to unke baare main pooch raha thha lekin tu ekdum se itna expressionless kyun ho gaya thha..? tujhe kya laga main aate hi tujhe Bhabhi ke baare mein poochunga.. Nai yar.. yeh session to dinner ke baad ka hai.." Atul said chuckling at Armaan's shocked expressions..

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"Mom plz.. enough now.. okk.. I'm calling my friend now nd she would arrange for all of Ridhu's wardrobe.. main shaadi mein nai hoon but still I want everything perfect for Ridhu.." Anjali almost shouted at Padma on call when Padma insisted that she would give Ridhhima some money nd ask her to shop for herself.. but Anjali insisted that she would ask one of her friends to design Ridhhima's new suits nd sarees..

Anjali knew Padma or Shashank can never win an argument against HER.. so after her call with Padma she called her friend nd told her what she has to do..

Next very day all the celebrations have started in both the houses..
The Ace Designer, Sanjh Sethi was at Gupta house with her few of helpers nd she sat with Sapna nd Ridhhima to decide Ridhhima's Saree nd suit design nd as all the clothes have to be packed nd delivered at Mallik house with in next 48hrs..

While discussing about her clothes Ridhhima often starts thinking something which didn't go unnoticed by Sapna..

After two hours when Ridhhima nd Sapna finally settled in her room Sapna decided to probe ridhhima abit as she knew that Ridhhima would never share her fears.. "Shaadi ho rahi hai to kya ab mujhse apne mann ki baat share bhi nai karegi Ridhu.." Sapna said sweetly.. Ridhhima kicked herself mentally for making it very clear infront of Sapna.. she knew she has to open up now..

"Di.. aisi baat nai hai.. main.. vo.. main.. kuch soch rahi thhi di.." she said in alow tone.. "Kya hua..? chal mujhe bata.." Sapna said listening to her attentively now..

"Main.. di.. main.. Armaan ke baare mein.. soch rahi thhi.." Ridhhima said bowing her head down.. to which Sapna smiled nd teased but stopped when she saw that Ridhhima wasn't enjoying it at all.. she was serious.. "Kya hua Ridhu.."

"Di.. Armaan bohot achhe hain.. vo mujhse milne aaye thhe.. sirf yeh jaanne ki main yeh rishta apni marzi se bana rahi hoon ya nai.. vo bina kahe mujhe samajhne lage hain Di.. lekin main.. abhi apni dresses select karte waqt mujhe to yeh bhi nai pata thha ki unhe mujh par kaunsa colour achha lagega.. vo iss rishtey ko achhe se nibhaenge mujhe yakeen hai.. lekin main iss rishtey ko kaise nibhaungi.. maine to aaj tak kabhi kisi anjaan insaan se baat tak nai ki.. aur itni jaldi shaadi.. main abhi unki pasand – na pasand kuch bhi to nai jaanti.." Ridhhima finally gave words to her fears.. she had silght tears in her eyes.. How she wished to have her mother today.. who could teach her some Golden Rules for a happy married life or give her some more time to know her partner well..

Sapna hugged Ridhhima while Ridhhima broke into tears.. she sobbed till she recollected Armaan's last few words when he left after their first meeting.. "tumhari aankhein bohot khubsoorat hain.. mujhe inn mein aansoon dekh kar achha nai lagaho sake to inn mein yeh muskurahat humesha banaye rakhna.."

"Arre kya hua.. abhi to itna ro rahi thhi.. abhi ek dum se chup..?" Sapna asked in a confused while Ridhhima went to wash her face nd hide her blush from Sapna..
She came out smiling.. nd satisfied Sapna smiled back at her..

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Finally the D-day is gonna come tomorrow.. Both Armaan nd Ridhhima are excited yet nervous.. It would be a big day for them..

Armaan laid on his bed nd was just staring in the space.. He was smiling imagining Ridhhima finally in his house as His Bride.. HIS WIFE.. he was fantasizing about her being totally his by then.. but still he was nervous.. he didn't knew if she would be ready to accept their relationship so early.. nd he wanted himself to be the last one to hurt her in any way.. he wanted to give her all the love nd happiness in the world..

 
While on the otherside Ridhhima had different fears nd thoughts.. though she knew that Armaan wouldn't hurt her but still she was afraid..
"vo mujhe samajhte hain.. lekin agar mujhse koi galti hui to.. vo mujhe hurt nai karenge lekin agar maine unka dil dukhaya to..?" These were the sort of questions roaming in her mind.. For once she blushed when she thought that next time she would be sleeping, she would not be here.. she would at his place as HIS WIFE..

They both drifted of to sleep not knowing when.. just preparing themselves for their new life TOGETHER..

THIS WAS PART 2 FOR YOU.. THOUGH I WANTED TO UPDATE ANKAHEY RISHTEY FIRST BUT THIS UPDATE WAS WRITTEN LONG TIME BACK SO I THOUGHT OF POSTING AS WAS REALLY OVERWHELMED WITH ALL THE RESPONSES I'VE GOT.. THANK YOU ALL MY OLD READERS ND WELCOME TO THE NEW ONES..

SO UR GUESSES WERE SOMEWHERE WRONG.. AR DIDN'T TALK ABOUT RYAN.. ARMAAN ASKED INDIRECTLY ND RIDDHIMA SAID OKK, UNKNOWINGLY..

WAIT ND WATCH FOR AR's MARRIAGE ND WEDDING NIGHT IN THE NEXT PART.. HOW WILL RIDHHIMA REACT TO RYAN's EXISTENCE ND WHAT WILL ARMAAN DO..?

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Rucha