PART 1

 

It was another day full of love and life.. It was their 5th anniversary they celebrated today.. The night was peacefull.. when lying on the bed she came forward nd whispered "Happy Anniversary once again Honey..!" with a light peck on his cheek.. keeping his eyes close he pulled her into a tight hug, kissin her head he said "Happy Anniversary Jaan.. I love u"

"Love you too.. U know I just can't believe that we've spent all these 5 blissfull years together now..Things've changed completely in last 5yrs. na Armaan'!"

"not just things Jaan.. even our lives nd most importantly you, MY LOVE, have changed so much for gud'" he said with a satisfied smile

"Hmm.. now go to sleep kal subah Papa aur muskaan di k saath meeting hai office mein.."

his grip tightened around her "gudnite Jaan"

"gudnite Honey"

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In the Boardroom of JM Industries..

"dad wats this meeting is all about..? Armaan asked his father

"Beta, I've taken up an important deal which involves both JM Industries nd Drona"

"what kind of deal papa'?Nd how can 'WE' help you..?"

"Ridhhima beta, let me complete.."he said politely "well..being THE TOP BUSSINESS FIRM OF THE WORLD, I got a request from The Dean of a hospital to help them come out from their  financial crisis they've been going through.. and''..I DON'T KNOW WHY but I felt like considering it'" he finished with a sigh

"but uncle, firstly wat are 'WE' here for..? all decision are to be taken by you..Secondly, what will you gain out of this deal is not clear to me.. nd Lastly what does Drona has to do with this deal'?" Muskaan asked with all the due respect as her mind has already started working overtime..

"Relax Muskaan beta.. I'll clear all ur doubt.. I know that mostly all the decisions are taken by me BUT this time as I said I DON'T KNOW WHY, I JUST FELT THAT THIS DEAL HAS SOMETHING HUGE IN STORE FOR US.. U've been called here as u hav all the medical knowledge so you hav to keep inspecting the hospital till then I'll try nd dig up if there is something wrong in its past.." Jai mallik cleared his points

"Hmmm.. Dad I think its gonna be interesting nd sumthing definitely different.."

"the Dean ,His Wife and one of the Senior Doctors of his hospital will be here in 2days..And Ridhhima this deal is majorly ur responsibility as U R my luckycharm in cracking even the most impossible deals.." Mr. Mallik said proudly

"okk papa.. If u think it's a gud deal, then it has be one.." she replied

"By the way whats the name of the hospital..?"

 

As Mr. Mallik was about to answer Muskaan's question His mobile rang nd he left for an emergency meeting w/t answering..

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"Dad ap bhi vahi soch rahe hain na'?"

"Hmm.."he sighed "but we hav no other option, humein Mr.Mallik ko convince karna hi hoga.."

"but what if our fears take a turn to reality..? Kya hoga agar JM Industries k owner ka beta, Armaan Mallik, wahi Armaan hua jise aapne 5 saal pehle bina kisi reason ke sanjeevni se nikal diya aur India mein blacklist karva diya, sirf isliye coz he marrried ridz W/O ur consent..?" with a few argumentative thoughts, anger rising in him.. he bursted out.. "anjali stop it.. Agar vo Jai Mallik ka beta hota to yahan se haar maanke nahi jata.. Apne baap ke paise aur power ko use karta.. and I want no more arguments on this.. kal hum London jaa rahe hain dats final.."

"ab bas bhi kariye aap dod.. vo dono chalegaye na humari zindagi se, to ab kyun koss rahe hain unhe.. chaliye khana lag gaya hai.." padma calmed down her husband nd daughter..

PART 2

 
London Airport

 

"Mr.Mallik said that he would see us in his office.. His driver would be here to pick us up.." Shashank informed..

Soon they spotted the driver nd now they were sitting in the lounge of Jai Mallik's cabin, talking to him.. "so Mr. Gupta.. How was ur flight.." "It was fine thankyou Mr. Mallik.. So are we here discuss the deal right now..?" Shashank asked

"Umm.. No.. Actually Mr.Gupta I still have no business interest in this deal.. But since the day we talked on phone about the deal, I felt a certain urge to meet the man who's been working so hard to save his hospital.." Jai mallik confessed..

"oh the pleasure is all mine.. Well that's my wife Padma nd Dr. Anjali Gupta, my daughter.." "hello Mr. Mallik" anjie greeted him formally..

"Hello Ms.Gupta.. and yes Dr.Gupta the deal would entirely be taken care off by my DAUGHTER-IN-LAW.. She is my LuckyCharm actually.. and means even more than my sons to me.." Mr.Mallik said proudly

"Oh Okk.. and when can we meet her'?"

"well in an hour probably.. Your living arrangements will be done in 2 days till den you are gonna stay in my house.. so you can discuss the deal after she returns from Drona.."

 Shashank smiled "thankyou  Mr.Mallik.."

"Okk then lets go.. We have to be home for lunch on time or else she'll screw me up saying I neglect my health for business.." Mr.Mallik said aping Ridhhima

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Mallik Mansion

They  got out of the car to see THE HUGE house and a beautiful garden in front with a Handsome man playing with an Angel looking Toddler.. Padma felt a distinct sense of Deja vu looking at the kid..

"kitna pyaara bachcha hai.." Padma said pointing towards Arav..

Mr.Mallik smiled  "vo Arav hai.. My Grandson.."

Anjie was shocked wat she saw "OMG'! Is that THE RAHUL MALLIK, THE FAMOUS POPSTAR'?" "yes Ms.Gupta that's Rahul.." said Mr.Mallik amused at her excitement which he often saw in girls for his son..

"but he isn't married yet..right..?" anjie asked

"yup.. not married but engaged to HIS LOVE.. nd that's Armaan's son.." he said moving inside'

 

After an hour Gupta family freshened up nd changed were now sitting with Mr.Mallik , talking while Mr.Mallik was praising Ridhhima all the while..

"Vo hai hi itni pyaari bachchi..Chote, bade sab ka itna dhyaan rakhti hai..sach kahun to usle aane se hi ye ghar ab ghar lagne lagaa hai.. Rahul ko dekho din bhar bhabhi bhabhi karta hai..sab usse hi satate hain aur fir usse manate hain.." as he looked past Gupta Family he saw HER approaching with Rahul.. Gupta Family was sitting with their back to her while she came nd stood near the sofa.. Carrying Arav nd chatting with Rahul..

"Arre aao beta.. main abhi tumhari hi baat kar raha thha.. Inse milo.. Yeh yahan vo hospital ki deal ke liye aaye hain.." Jai Mallik completed as Ridhhima came nd stood beside them extending her hand saying "Hi.. I'm Ridhhima Armaan Mallik.." but as she looked up her smile vanished.. she never thought that she would face her family again after so many years..Anger started to build up in her.. today she was not Scared at all coz she knew she has a family to support her.. Her chain of thoughts was broken as Mr.Mallik asked her "Ridhhima beta, vo Armaan aur Muskaan kahan hain..?"

she was still too shocked to say anything so rahul replied instead coz he knew "Dad vo Muski aur Armaan bhai ko kisi emergency conference mein janaa thha" Ridhhima knew that rahul has noticed her expressions' Listening to rahul, she quickly moved her head to rahul , smiling wickedly "Right..Papa aap muski Di bare mein Rahul se hi poocha kijiye.. Engagement ke baad se Rahul ko unke ek ek minute ki khabar hoti hai.. Kyun Rahul..''

Hearing Ridhhima Rahul was red with blush , he was caught red handed.. Protestingly nd childishly "bhabhiii.. main to bas aise hi.. aisi koi baat nai hai.. Dad dekhiye na bhabhi ne fir chedna shuru kar diya.."

"par Rahul usne kuch galat to nai kaha na.. Ar tu kitna chedta pehle isse Armaan ka naam leke.. kyun.." Mr.Mallik said amused "right papa.." Ridhhima giggled in harmony with her father completely forgot about Gupta Family..

"Theek hai aap sab haso main ja raha hoon room mein.. sab mera mazaak udaate hain bas ek Arav hi mera sacha dost hai.." saying this he took Arav from Ridhhima nd went to his room.. Smiling at his kiddish behaviour Ridhhima said "papa aap luch ke liye chaliye main aati hoon usse lekar varna unhi bachon ki tarah roothke baitha rahega.." She headed towards Rahul's room smiling..

while Gupta Family was all shocked at this family teasing scene coz they've never thought to meet AR nd Muskaan HERE nd have never imagined the super rich family to hav such special bonds..

PART 3

 

 Lunch

It was clearly visible that Shashank, Anjali and Ridhhima were not comfortable eating together at the same table.. Padma was only looking at Arav who was a splitting image of his mother.. Ridhhima knew if Rahul again cathes her being uncomfortable then he was bound to question so she quietly involved herself in serving Mr.Mallik nd Rahul as usual nd then made Arav sit in her lap to feed him with his cereal, which was really a battle.. He was making groogling sounds, patting table with his chubby lil hands while Ridhhima was partly getting irritated nd partly was amused looking at her naughty son..

"Ridhhima beta aaj isse kya hua hai.. he is acting very fidgety..!" Mr.Mallik asked

smilling at Arav "Kuch nai papa.. Aapka Prince ab badaa ho raha hai" kissing Arav "..teething ki wajah se pareshaan kar raha hai' Armaan hota hai na to apni kahaniyon mein uljha ke isse khila deta hai..!"

"Hmmm'..Seems like sumone's missing me haan'?" They all heard a voice

"Hey bhai.. U r late.." Rahul exclaimed while Ridhhima kept quiet..

"I know yar.. aur bohot bhook bhi lagi hai.." Armaan said making baby face nd caressing his stomach.. "tum fresh ho jao main tumhari plate lagati hoon..Okk.." Rids said getting up from the table.. stopped wenshe heard him "Umm..nahi its okk.. you have ur food,  tab tak main Arav ko khila deta hoon lao'" taking Arav kissing his cheek "Hey my lil Prince..Aap mama ko pareshaan kyun kar rahe ho huh..!" Whilst Arav making baby sounds armaan got his reply from Rahul.. "..kyunki bhale hi yeh dikhne mein bhabhi ke jaisa hai par all his mannerisms are like you.."

"oye chup kar..bhabhi ka chamcha.."Armaan said smirking "Shaam ko jab muskaan aayegi na tab dekhoonga kitni zubaan chalti hai teri.." He said naughtily, putting a spoonful towards Arav who was now having it nicely..

Armaan has still not noticed Gupta Family as he was sitting comfortably on the sofa with his back facing the table and Arav playing with his hair lolzzz..While Ridhhima was just praying silently that armaan doesn't create any scene in front of his dad regarding Gupta Family..Soon Mr.Mallik left the table in a hurry finishing the food, taking Arav from armaan he headed towards his study.. Armaan got up to the table as he was damn hungry nd food was smelling really good.. he moved there flirting woth Ridhhima as usual.. "waise basket the food is smelling great.. aur waise bhi tumhare haath ka khana is always'" his words were lost as he was dead shocked seeing Gupta Family on the table..more than shocked he had anger building up in him.. "yeh yahan kya kar rahe hain..? And why didn't you tell me before..?" he asked ridhhima arching his eyebrows..

She took his hand in hers "calm down honey.. yeh log yahan papa ki deal ke liye aaye hain.. and I didn't tell you coz didn't want any scene in front of papa..Unki knowledge mein I had no family before marriage nd plz Armaan I want that truth to remain.."

Understanding her he placed his other hand on hers but was still furious "Par Ridhhima.. tum phirse..I mean..I don't want u to get upset or cry coz of THEM'"

"Armaan calm down plzzz' I'm fine.. tum ho na mere saath.. Rahul tum isse room mein le jao nd don't question him..I'll tell you everything okk.. main armaan ke liye khana laati hoon.." "Ji bhabhi.. Don't worry.. chal bhai' bhai chalo yahan se.." he said literally dragging armaan.. Armaan left but not without "Don't you dare hurt her again.. Or else Your personal or professional life would be a history Dr.Shashank Gupta.. Uss waqt main chup thha coz maine apne dad ki power aur position ka misuse karna nai sikha ..But this time WATCH OUT FOR URSELF.."

as soon as he left anjali said making a face "What attitude.. samajhta kya hai khud ko..? vo hota kaun hai iss tarah baat karne walaa..?"
to her surprises she heard a quick reply from Ridhhima "iss ghar ka maalik.. nd don't you dare speak a word against MY HUSBAND..You got me Ms.Anjali Shashank Gupta.." saying this she left as her husband needed her'..

Part 4

"bas armaan...Itna gussa matt karo plz ..maan jao' hum papa ko kuch nai bataenge'meri baat samjho armaan..!"Ridhhima tried to convince armaan when he was all worked up nd wanted to tell his father all the truth..

"Jaan tum meri baat kyun nai samajh rahi.. main unhe sabak sikha ke hi rahunga.. It was they who asked us to get out of their lives and now its again them who returned' Papa will teach them a gud lesson I'm sure'"He said furiously .. realising the seriousness of the situation Rahul excused himself from there.. "Jaan I can never forgive that man jisne humein alag karne ki koshish ki and that too when Arav was about to born.."

 

**FLASHBACK**

Announcement: Dr.Armaan report to Dr.Shashank's cabin..

"may I come in sir..?" "Yes, Dr.Mallik' Take this nd you can leave.." shashank said scratching his temple "yeh kya hai sir..?" Armaan gave him a puzzled look "Well that's urs nd Dr.Ridhhima's suspension letter.." "But why sir..?humare careers ka kya hoga..? how can you do this.." "I can do anything here..I'm the dean if you remember..Maine pehle hi kaha thha tumse ki Ridhhima se dur rehna..lekin tumne meri baat nai suni..Ab dekho main tumhara vo haal karunga ki tumhe kahin kaam nai milega Dr.ArmaanMallik kyunki maine tumhein India se blacklist karva diya hai.. iss haal mein Ridhhima tumhare saath ab aur nai rahegi, vo vapas ayegi mere paas rote hue.. dekh lena.."

"ENOUGH.. Don't you dare take Ridhhima's name from ur dirty mouth again.. main sochta thha ki aap mujhse gussa hain aur sirf mujhe hi chot pohcha sakte hain par aap to baap kehlaane ke layak hi nai hain.. You want Ridhhima to Cry nd get all tensed nd worked up at such time..GOT DAMIT UR DAUGHTER IS 7 MONTHS PERGNANT FOR GOD SAKE..How can u put her through so much at this stage.." Armaan banged his fists at his table nd got out of his cabin angrily..

 
Later that evening

"Basket.. wats wrong why are you crying honey..?" "Armaan..Pa..paapaa..aaye thhe..vo keh rahe thhe ki...k..ki main tumhe divorce de dun coz he has suspended u from saneejvni aur Raaj se shaadi kar loon.. He said he even ready to accept the child.."She narrated the whole incident in between her sobs.. "main tumse alag nai hona chahti armaan..Yeh humara bachcha hai aur HUMARA hi rahega na..?" "Shh..Ridhhima..chup ho jao.. main humesha tumhare paas hi rahunga.. bas baby stop crying see U r hurting me nd junior with these tears.. ab chalo gimme a smile sweety.." as she smiled satisfied that she has her armaan with her "Ah ha.. that's like my Princess..I LoveYou nd I promise jaan do din mein hum yahan se bohot dur honge..jahan Dr.Gupta ka sayaa bhi nai hoga humari family par.. London mein..."

**FLASHBACK ENDS**

 

Now armaan was sitting on the couch nd ridhhima was sitting in his lap holding him tight.. she knew it was impossible to make armaan do sumthing without his understanding it so decided to give her reasons to him "Achha shona ek baat batao.. Papa ko sab bataa ke ya Dr. Gupta aur unki family ko problems mein daalke humein kya milega Hmmmm'.?" She said keeping her cool nd brushing his hair lovingly.. "humein bhale hi kuch naa mile par vo aaj ke baad apni position ka misuse nai kar paenge..nd i'll make sure that happens soon.." he said but with less anger.. She knew his anger was cooling down by the massage she was giving him in his hair nd temples.. "To tumhein achha lagega ki jin papa ki hum itni izzat karte hain, jinse itna pyaar karte hain, unmein aur Dr.Gupta mein koi fark na rahe.." she was explaining every bit just lik anyone would answer  the questions to a small kid.. "Matlab..?" he asked making a confused face.. "matlab yeh shona.. ki hum sab jaante hain ki papa humse kitna pyaar karte hain.. nd after him knowing the truth Gupta Family would surely be a history.. par papa bhi to yeh sab apni position ko use karke hi karenge na shona.. to papa aur Dr.Shashank mein kya fark reh jayega Hmmmm..?nd we surely don't want our sweet nd bubbly father to turn into Dr.Gupta even in our worst nightmares right..?" "Hmmm..You are right..main dad ko kuch nai bataumga I promise.." he said holding her closer.. "par jaan again the situation remains same na.they won't change at any cost nd it would hurt u..aur main yeh nai dekh sakta.." he said now parting nd looking at her.. while she got up to pick up the plate lying on the table to feed him with her hands.. "Don't worry shona the tables have turned now..they want it or not they have to talk to us RESPECTFULLY..aur mujhe kuch nai hoga coz I hav MY FAMILY TO GIVE ME ALL THE SUPPORT I NEED.." she said smiling nd putting a bite into his mouth which eats greedily.. She makes him eat his full lunch the same way nd kept getting a kiss on her fingers with each bite he had..

Part 5

Its been a long day for all of them.. Later in the evening when muskann came home from Drona, she saw THEM sitting with Mr.Mallik'.Without any greetings she straight away went to AR's room.. After sometime wen Rahul was told the whole truth, they decided that they will not tell their father about it nd behave normal bcoz even RM understood what Ridhhima said "THE TABLES HAVE TURNED.."

 

Dinning table

The whole Mallik Family nd Gupta Family was sitting together..Before Guptas were chatting with Mr.Mallik but as soon as all others joined in, Mallik Family had their general Drona, household nd teasing chats while Dr.Gupta preferred to keep mum..

"Ridhhima beta I want you to be in the meeting tommorrow for that deal.. What time can you reach office after Drona..?" Mr.Mallik asked politely "Dad..She already has 3 surgeries lined up for tommorrow..She'll be hell tiered..How can she attend the meeting..?" armaan said defencively.. "Relax son..I was just asking her..Coz You see, I don't LEARN HER schedule for the day UNLIKE YOU.." Mr.Mallik said with a teasing smile.. Ridhima blushed, Armaan embarressed while Rahul nd Muskaan had a hearty laugh.. Mr.Mallik turned towards Rahul nd said "Stop laughing at ur brother son..I even wanna know, when are you nd Muskaan planning to get married..?" Now it was their turn to get red whilr Armaan nd Ridhhima grinned at them.. Finally after a few minutes Rahul spoke "Umm..Dad..we wanted to wait for a couple of months..Till then I'll be done with my concerts nd Muski will be done with her dream project of the orphanage too..Why do want to hurry..?" "Umm..actually kids I've been talking to my lawyer regarding the will nd the possessions, that's why I wanted you to get married soon.." Mr.Mallik said looking at the blank faces of his children.. When Ridhhima stood up abruptly, se was angry "I'm okk with the meeting tomorrow papa.. I'll be there at 6.." she left before anyone could react.. "Dad.. why did you say that..You know how angry bhabhi gets wen you do all these Will nd death talks.." Rahul said irritably.. "Yeah Dad..he's right..you know she loves you even more than me nd Rahul do.. nd remember last time you said so, she didn't talk to you for 4 days.." Armaan said raising his eyebrows..

"okk..okk..I'm sorry kids..Don't worry I know how make My Daughter smile..All I need is her favourite ice-cream nd a teddy bear to cool her down..SO buh-bye.."

As Mr.Mallik left in a hurry Shashank was flooded with old memories of his lil girl eating ice-cream nd playing with the teddy bears he use to bring for her..

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"Come in Ridhhima beta.. We've been waiting for you.." Mr.Mallik said

"I'm sorry papa..I had an emergency, that's why I'm late..Shall we start now..?" Ridhhima said in a tiered voice.. "Beta you look tiered.. are you fine..?" Mr.Mallik said in a concerned voice.. "nai papa I'm fine bas migrane ki vajah se hai..I'll be fine when I take medicine..Don't worry.. Its more important to get over with this deal soon.. You can start with your presentation Ms.Gupta.." She said sitting on the chair..

As the presentation went its Half way, a peon knocked in as he got in he placed tray on the table.. Mr.Mallik was abit upset with the interruption "Who asked you to get these things on here..? I told you I don't like getting disturbed in between my meetings.."

"I'm sorry sir.. But I was ordered to get this medicine nd this Hot Chocolate for Mrs.Mallik..Nd coffee for the rest of the members.." the peon said hesitantly

"And who asked you to'?" before peon could reply Ridhhima said "Papa its Armaan.." she glanced at the peon "Is he here..?" "No mam.. He called at the reception nd asked Ms.Rosy to give these things right now as you must be having a bad head ache.." he said smiling "Thank you.. you can leave now.." Mr.Mallik said nd after he left he continued "Ridhhima beta tumhe kaise pata ki it was Armaan's idea..?" She blushed slightly nd showed him her cup of hot chocolate nd it was like..

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All Mr.Mallik could do is smile at the sweet gesture of his son.. "Okk beta you have that medicine nd I'll thank Armaan as he sent coffee for his poor father too'" he said teasingly "now lets finish the meeting nd get going.." They had their meeting while Shashank's heart ached again on seeing his daughter so happy.. He for the first time FELT that Armaan takes gud care of her nd her family is a Real Gem, she was living a life he always wanted her to live.. A closeknit  family.. Loving brother-in-law.. Caring father-in-law who was more like a frien JUST AS HE USED TO BE AT SOME POINT OF TIME.. his eyes were wet, yet he controlled them as he didn't want to create any scene nd focus on the meeting..

 
THIS PART WAS FOR SHASHANK'S REALISATION TO TAKE A START..
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frnd.of.frndz2009-02-10 11:40:29