Recap:Ridhhima is fine now.. Shashank's apology.. Jai Mallik's approval to AA relationship.. cute AR nd Arav moments..

Part 28

"Ammy.. kya soch raha hai.." Atul asked being normal himself since the time he came to know that Finally both the families are happy with his an Anjali's realtionship.. "Kuch nahi yar.. bas aise hi.." Armaan said picking up Arav's few toys nd packing them so that he can drop him off to Gupta's as well..

"Kyun jhoot bol raha hai.. ek mahine se tu 24*7 Ridhhima ke saath thha.. aur ab jab vo vahan rahegi to tu yahan kaise rahega yahi soch raha hai na..?" Atul asked..

"Nahi yar.. Problem yeh nahi hai..! vo na apna bilkul dhyan nahi rakhti.. khana aur dawayi sab kuch zabardasti khilana padta hai.. ab vahan hai to zaroor mann maani karegi.." Armaan said in concerned tone.. "Oye to main kis liye hoon.." Muskaan said from the back surprising Atul nd Armaan.. "Arre yar.. tu tension matt le.. main uske meals aur medicines ka dhyaan rakhungi.. aur nai khayegi to vahin se dad ko phone karungi.. phir dekhna.."

 
While at gupta house there were Padma, Shashank, Anjali nd Ridhhima.. as Anjali was supporting her nd taking her to their old room Ridhhima stopped saying "Di.. umm.. main vo.. guest room mein.. rehna chahti hoon.."

"Lekin kyun Ridz.. vo tera bhi to room hai na.." Anjali said insisting..

"I know di.. lekin main aur Arav, dono mere bed pe nahi so payenge.. aur mere bina vo sota nahin hai.. aapke saath upar wale room mein Muski Di rehlengi.." Ridhhima said in a convincing nd honest tone.. Padma nd Shashank found No pretence in what Ridhhima just said, they found it very genuine so even they agreed..

Soon all of them were gathered around in the drawing room..
A moment later Muskaan came nd thrusted the plate full of fruits in Ridhhima's hand saying "I want this polished off.." Ridhhima made a sulking saying

"Mujhe fruits nahi khane di.. kuch different ho jaye..!.. main fruits aur soup se bore ho chuki hoon.." As Ridhhima said this Muskaan quickly turned to Padma saying "Padma aunty.. aapne kabhi dekha hai ki jab koi beemar ho ya iss case mein pregnant ho sab ghar ke log usse kaise milke khilate hain.. (Padma nodded in NO) toh aap dekhna chahengi.. (Padma said YES) Okk.. so wait for just 5 minutes.."

As Muskaan finished nd took her phone Ridhhima snatched it saying "Fine.. main kha rahi hoon.. sabko bulane ki koi zaroorat nahi hai.. varna vahi hoga jo pichli baar hua thha.." leaving Muskaan giggling nd Gupta's confused..

"Pichli baar..? kya hua thha..?" Shashank asked..
"Uncle ek baar na Ridhhima ko bohot high fever hua thha.. jab theek hui to weakness bohot thhi.. to hum sab ne.. mera matlab all the Malliks nd the D-gang.. hum usse saath milkar pyar se khilate thhe.." Muskaan said..

"Khilate thhe..? did you just say khilate thhe..? aap sab milkar mujhe ek saath saari bites mere muh mein daalte thhe.. you guys used to stuff me completely.. koi fruits muh mein daal raha hai to koi juice.. koi sandwitch khila raha hai to koi dal.. ek bhi cheez ka taste nahi aataa.. aur upar se yeh darr ki kahin itna sab ek saath khane se Food Poisoning na ho jaye.." Ridhhima said in a defencive tone making the rest roll in laughter.. "Its not funny okk.. sirf Arav mujhe baad mein achhe se ice cream khilata thha.." Ridhhima said cuddling Arav..

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Its been two days.. Ridhhima was trying to behave as normally as she can with HER FAMILY  but still it wasn't smooth.. While Shashank had seen the Love Mallik Family holds for Ridhhima Mr.Mallik nd Rahul's constant check on her medicines.. Muskaan's antics nd threatening when she refuses her meal.. nd Armaan's care..

Only Shashank nd Arav knew that Armaan had actually stayed awake the whole night taking care of Ridhhima when she had mild fever due to her stitches dissolving.. He had climbed up the pipe just to meet Ridhhima nd Shashank saw him when he himself went to check Ridhhima late at night.. he backed off when he saw Armaan putting wet cloth on her forehead nd caressing her hair kissing her head in between.. nd his love did its magic.. Next morning Ridhhima was fit as a fiddle, as if the fever didn't even existed.. she knew it was all because of Armaan.. he gives her the pure sense of security nd Love..

In the Afternoon everyone was there for lunch.. Ridhhima was feeling very cranky since morning but somehow was controlling as all the time she had Arav around.. nd she has least intention of scaring him from her bad mood.. At the dinning table she sat with all of them while Arav was asleep.. Padma nd Muskaan came with the food nd started filling up Ridhhima's plate with it.. It had green vegges nd soup made especially for her..

"Mom.. mujhe ab yeh healthy khana aur nahi khana.. I'm fine now.. main yeh soup bilkul nahi peene waali.." Ridhhima said making a face..

"Ridhhima.. yeh tere liye achha hai.. aur vaise bhi tujhe apne baby ke liye yeh sab khana padega.." Padma said strictly.. While Muskaan forwarded a spoonfull of soup to her..

"mujhe yeh nahi khana.. I want something sour nd spicy.." Ridhhima said in a determined tone.. "No ways Ridzie.. iss halat mein spicy to bilkul nahi.. Dad aap bolo na.." Anjie said authoritatively.. as Shashank was about to speak, Ridhhima got up from the table angrily.. "Fine.. mujhe kuch bhi nahi khana.." picking up her mobile nd dialing a number..
"I WANT YOU HERE.. RIGHT NOW.." saying so she cut the call nd left to her room..

 
On the otherhand Armaan was alarmed when he heard her low voice yet with loads of anger in it.. he practically rushed to Gupta House nd found everyone knocking Ridhhima's room door.. She quickly unlocked the door as soon as she heard Armaan's voice there..

Armaan was shocked to see her crying.. she hugged him nd broke into louder sobs.. while he was getting more nd more confused.. He finally calmed her down nd she told him what the matter was, how everyone was forcing her to have those veggies when she didn't even felt like looking at them.. He was loving the faces she was making while telling him all that, just like a baby.. nd knew her crying nd anger was nothing but her pregnancy cravings nd her changing hormones..

"Achha baba.. you'll get what you want okk.. hum abhi chalte hain aur jo tumhe khana hai vo khao.. lekin aise roya matt karo.. you know I hate to see you cry.." Armaan said kissing her forehead nd wiping her tears..

"Lekin Ammy.."Muskaan tried to say but stopped when Armaan asked her to stay quiet.. nd turned to Ridhhima saying "Achha ab ready hokar aao.. I'm waiting.." as soon as satisfied Ridhhima left to get ready Armaan rounded up on Muskaan..

"Muski tu Gynac haina.. tujhe pata hona chahiye ki ek pregnant lady kitni sensitive hoti hai.. aur Ridhhima to vaise hi itni sensitive hai.. dekha vo kitna ro rahi thhi.." Armaan anger nd irritation didn't surprise anyone.. they all knew that he loved her like anything.. He softened when finally Muskaan promised to not push Ridhhima.. nd apologised to Muskaan -"I'm Sorry.. I didn't mean to be rude.. lekin Arav ke time bhi Ridhhima aisi thhi.. usse jo chahiye vo chahiye varna kuch nahi kahyegi.."

 
After hours Armaan nd Ridhhima came back.. It was around 11pm.. Armaan entered with sleeping Ridhhima in his arms.. He made her lie down comfortably in her room nd kissed her forehead with all the love..

"Goodnite Jaan.. I love you.." He whispered nd went out to his car.. Next minute he entered Gupta house with Various coloured Balloons, A small teddy bear nd a carton full of ice creams..

"yeh kya hai..?" Anjali asked..
"Umm..Nothing much Anjie.. bas kal phirse vo subah subah Ridhhima apni ice cream dhundegi to maine socha ki pehle hi la kar rakh dun.. ismein har flavour ki ice cream hai.. jo mood hoga vo kha legi.." Armaan said putting it in the freezer nd then went to out the teddy bear nd balloons in her room too..

That was the day which had now got everyone on track.. from that day Ridhhima would receive  a beautiful bunch of her favourite orchids by Armaan every morning.. followed by eating loads of Ice cream nd then Paani puri as her breakfast.. As decided she takes her healthy lunch nd juices regularly nd then whatever she wishes for in the dinner is sometimes delivered by Armaan or Padma makes it.. nd that was the routine Now..

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Ridhhima was sitting nd deciding the dresses with Anjie, Padma nd Muskaan when Arav came nd sat in her lap very quietly.. he wasn't talking, just sitting queitly, hugging her.. Ridhhima brushed his hair nd kissed his head.. "Kya hua Arav..?" she asked in an adorable tone..

"Mama.. Tiny ke shaath khelna hai.." Arav said innocently..

[Tiny is the dog Armaan had given Ridhhima on her birthday.. nd that's the name of my pet too..]

"bas itni si baat.. mama abhi apko tiny ke paas bhej deti hai okk.." Ridhhima said smiling.. "Nai.. tiny yahan.." Arav whined..

"Arav.. baby Naanu ko dogs pasand nahi hain.." Ridhhima said to which Arav made a pleading face.. While Shashank who accidently heard the conversation was happy that Ridhhima still remembered his likes nd dislikes.. So he decided to do something for her too..

With in a few minutes Arav had a wide smile on his face when he saw Shashank standing in front of him with "Tiny" in his hands.. While Padma, Ridhhima nd Anjali were shocked.. Arav ran nd hugged Shashank, without any hesitation for the very first time.. nd Ridhhima felt like dancing when she saw Arav SO HAPPY nd comfortable with Shashank..

Ridhhima looked at Shashank with enquiring eyes to which he looked at happy Arav nd gave her a smile implying He did all this just for her nd Arav..
Things between Ridhhima nd Shashank smoothened a bit more after that incident..

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"Abe yar Armaan.. Armaan uthh na.." Atul said almost kicking Armaan off the bed.. "Hmmm.. I Love You Ridhhima.. I Love You so much.." Armaan mumbled dreamingly as Atul stirred him.. nd pulled Atul down on the bed.. Atul was alarmed.. "Abe oye Majnu.. main Ridhhima nahi Atul hoon.. aur khabar dar jo meri izzat pe haath dala to.." Atul yelled in Armaan's ear..

Armaan immideately left his hand nd got up.. "Kya hai be.. raat ke 3 baj rahe hain.. chup chap apne kamre mein ja aur so ja.. " Armaan said in an irritated voice.. "Haan haan.. tu to yahan apni biwi ke sapne dekh raha hai.. aur main yahan Anjali se milne ke liye tadap raha hoon.. mere dost.. mere bhai.. mera badaaaa mann kar raha hai Anjali ko dekhne ka.. koi idea de na.." Atul said buttering Armaan..

"Main kya idea doon.. dekh abhi so ja aur kal subah ja kar mil lena.. wasie bhi do din baad engagement hai.. phir to tere paas license hoga Anjie se milne ka.." Armaan said scratching his head nd in a sleepy voice..  "bas Armaan.. dekhli maine teri dosti.. main to yahan aaya yeh sochkar ke tu experienced hai to meri help karega.. lekin tu to.." Atul said emotionally nd got up to go..

Armaan knew he was just acting but grinned devilishly as he got an idea.. "okk fine.. ek idea hai.. lekin tujhe vaise hi karna hoga jaisa main kahunga.. aur vahan jakar agar mana kiya to aaj ke baad kabhi koi idea nahi dunga.." He grinned widely when Atul agreed nd patted himself mentally..


A few minutes later Armaan nd Atul were standing under Anjie's room window.. "Chal mere sher ab iss pipe pe chadna shuru kar.. aur pohoch ja apni Anjali ke paas.." Armaan said patting Atul who for once was going to faint thinking what if he slips off the pipe.. 

"Abe oye.. abhi bhi neend mein hai kya.. main kunwara nahi marna chahta jo iss pipe pe chadhoon samjha.. aur bol to aise raha hai jaise bohot baar yeh kar chuka hai.." Atul said in a perplexed tone..

"Aur kya.. Armaan Mallik kuch bhi kar sakta hai.. shaadi se pehle main Ridhhima se aise hi milne jata thha.." Armaan said flaunting.. "tu bach gaya lekin main yeh risk nahi lene wala.. kal koi bahana kar ke Anjali ko bahar bula lunga.. abhi hum ghar chalte hain.." Atul said in a horrified tone nd turned to go While Armaan caught his shirt saying "Soch le..phir aaj ke baad koi idea nahi dunga.."

After 20 minutes of pleadings nd begging Atul finally convinced Armaan to let go off him while Armaan was having a hard time controlling his laughter..

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It was the engagement day.. Though there were not many guests for that just the Malliks, Guptas nd afew close friends ie. the D-gang nd Sanjeevni docs.. Everyone was busy in Gupta house either in looking after the arrangements or checking the dresses..

"Ridzie.. tune mujhe aur Arav ko to ready kar diya ab jake khud bhi ready ho ja.. aur haan thoda rest bhi kar le.. its not god for you to exhert yourself so much.." Anjali said finally when Ridhhima was done doing her hair.. "Haan di.. aap Arav ka dhyaan rakho main ready hone hi jaa rahi hoon.."

As she entered her room she found a very beautiful saree with matching jwellery nd sandals.. It was her favourite colour saree nd was looking exclusive.. She smiled as she knew Armaan would have left it here nd went for a shower..

Coming out from a relieving shower she looked at the time nd then laid down on the bed for some rest, still cladded in her towel gown..

She smiled when she felt light caresses on her head.. she can recognize that touch anywhere in this World.. She turned nd put her head in his lap.. "Tum yahan kabse mera itzaar kar rahe ho..?" she asked.. "Haaye.. aapke to intzaar mein bhi ek ajeeb si kashish hai.. apka gulaam pichle ek ghante se aapko ek nazar dekhne ke liye betaab baitha thha.."

She smiled at his filmy lines.. nd said "Armaan.. ab to mujhse flirt karna band karo.. ab hum do-do bachon ke parents ban ne wale hain.."

"Jaan.. tumne pichle 5 minute mein ek baar apni aakhein khol kar mujhe dekha bhi nahi.. aur ab tum mujhe flirt karne se bhi mana kar rahi ho.. ab tumse nahi to aur kiske saath flirt karun..? bechaari ek to saali thhi lekin ab to uski bhi shaadi ho rahi hai.. "

"Armaan apni backwaas band karo.. aur khabardaar jo tumne kisi aur ke saath flirt kiya to.. " she snapped back nd pulling herself up to his level continued "Aur ab yahan se jao.. mujhe ready hona hai.." As she got up nd moved towards the dressing table he followed her..

"Aaj main tumhe ready karunga.. apni dulhan ko sajane ka haq sirf mera hai.." he said making her sit on the stool.. "Armaan lekin aaj dulhan Anjali di hai.. main nahi.." She said with a little blush.. While he smiled nd kissed her forehead saying "Meri dulhan to tum hi ho na.. Aaj bhi aur humesha ke liye.."

With no more arguments she went into the bathroom nd came cladded on her blouse nd underskirt while Armaan then made her wear her jwellery very carefully not hurting her even abit.. All the while her eyes were fixed on him.. she knew that he is doing all this coz he knows how damn tiered she was to get herself ready into that heavy saree.. Just as he was finally done with the bangles nd rings after the necklace nd ear rings, she cupped his face nd kissed his nose lightly mumbling "I Love you My Jaanu.."

While he smiled wider nd kissed her neck snuggling closer into the curve of her neck.. they stayed like that for awhile untill Padma knocked the door to ask if Ridhhima needed any help.. She quickly said NO nd stood up to get the saree..

Armaan drapped her well in that peacock blue saree with matching colour stones nd sequences embeded on it.. "Hmm.. Finally.. you're ready.. lekin kuch kami hai.." he said frowning as he was not able to make out what was it.. Ridhhima smiled at his baby face making him look so adorable nd did the final touches applying very light make-up..

"To.. ab theek hai..?" she asked turning around nd facing him..

"Hmm.. you are the most beautiful women I've ever seen Jaan.." he said in a husky tone nd put a black mark behind her ear, making her blush..

They made their way out of the room forgetting that Armaan was supposed to be entering from the main door nd not from Ridhhima's room.. they both didn't realise it till they reached the lounge where everyone except Anjali were sitting.. looking at their perfect pair most of the guests complemented them..

 
As soon as Rahul spotted them he asked "Bro.. aren't you supposed to enter from the main door..? you said you have some urgent work..?" Everyone diverted their attention nd waitied for Armaan's answer While AR were truly embarressed..

"Umm.. vo main.. main.. umm.. Ridhhima se.. milne.." he said fumbling but then in a very determined way continued "Arre yar.. we're married for almost 6yrs. now.. aur main apni biwi ke room mein hi to thha.. Big Deal..!"

As soon as Rahul was about to say something Atul jumped of his chair squealing "Ammy.. tu pipe se chadkar gaya upar..?" embarressing AR even more.. As Armaan nodded everyone gasped.. but Atul again said "Matlab.. tune sach kaha thha.. tu shaadi se pehle Ridz se pipe chadkar milne jataa thha.."

This was a shock to Shashank.. he could only say "WHAT..?" Armaan glared Atul to not utter even a single word now nd bit his tongue at Shashank's reaction.. He had a really narrow escape as before any further discussion Pandit Ji arrived nd the ceremony started.. the things went very swiftly nd to AR's luck even the Pipe climbing thing was forgotten too..

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Ridhhima entered her room to see Muskaan having an argument on the phone with Rahul.. He was going to Delhi for two days nd wanted Muskaan to accompany while she wanted to be with him but was worried about Ridhhima.. "Di.. aap jao.. I'm fine here.. sab hain na.. Rahul ko bhi achha lagega.. aur shaadi mein bhi 5 din hain.."

While sometime later in Mallik house.. Rahul was packing his stuff angrily.. muskaan came nd hugged him.. for a minute he froze but then jerked off saying "Mujhe nahi baat karni tujhse.."  She knew how to melt him.. "Achha theek hai.. phir main vapas jaati hoon.. main to tere saath chalne aayi thhi.. lekin ab tu hi.." she was quietened by his sudden pull towards himself..

"Oye.. Kahan ja rahi hai..? chup chaap apni packing kar.. ab tujhe kahin nahi jaane dunga main.." he said in an rightful tone nd saying so he brought his face closer to her nd kissed her.. for a minute she resisted but then gave in nd kissed him back with equal fervour.. as soon as they were getting into the moment they were shaken when they heard a cough..

It was Nikki.. she was smiling mischieviously.. "I'm Sorry to disturb the love birds but Bro, dad is calling you.. if you want I can go nd tell him that you're busy doing something important.." saying so she ran with a great speed as she knew she would not be spared if Rahul catches her..

On her way she banged into Abhi who was looking for her.. he caught her in time to prevent her from falling.. they were so lost in eacchother's eyes that they didn't notice, they were outside Mr.Mallik's room who was certainly witnessing the whole scene.. He smirked but later smiled when he recollected how Ridhhima nd Armaan had praised Abhi so much infront of him one day.. Now he knows what was that all about..

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All the things were set for Mehendi Ceremony.. Muskaan was back from Delhi.. Ridhhima, Anjali, Muskaan nd nikki were having fun teasing each other.. even Nikki has bonded now with the Guptas.. Ridhhima was being taken care off very well especially after her health breaking down yesterday during the sangeet..

** FLASHBACK **

Gupta House was filled with loud noises of chattering nd was full of guests.. While in the middle of the dance nd loud noises Ridhhima felt heavy.. Next moment she ran to the bathroom with Muskaan, Nikki nd Padma following her.. she was vomiting nd was crying simultaneously.. after 10 minutes when she felt abit better she only took Armaan's name..

 
As soon as Nikki called Armaan he rushed to Gupta House nd entering her room he saw her leaning by the sink with Padma nd Muskaan's support nd was crying.. all of them were very tensed.. he quickly rushed to her nd caught hold of her from her back.. nd asked everyone to relax..

Her body relaxed as she felt his touch.. she put her entire weight on Armaan, leaning onto him.. Armaan held her protectively from her waist nd helped her washing her face.. "Jaan.. you feel like throwing up more..?" Armaan asked..

As soon as she nodded NO she started to cry again, he lifted her off the ground nd carried her to the bed..

He hugged her nd calmed her down.. he knew she was scared nd her changing hormones were adding to her sensitivity.. "Bas Jaan.. stop crying.. sab theek hai.. bas Jaan, its okk.. it was due to nausea.. tumhe pata hai na ki pregnancy mein aisa hota hai.. nd I'm here with you now, so stop crying.. everything is okk baby.." he shushed her while rocking her lightly in his lap very serenely which surprised everyone.. The intensity of his love was visible on his face at the moment while he was calming her down.. He didn't panic like everyone else, rather was taking hold of the situation very calmly.. she was sitting in his lap rolled like a ball.. nd with in few minutes she was asleep due to weakness nd his constant caress that was relaxing her nerves..

"Aap sab log jaiye.. bahar kaafi guests hain.. main yahin hoon Ridhhima ke paas.." Armaan said slowly to everyone after carefully shifting her to bed from his lap.. As everyone nodded nd left, Armaan sat besides her nd just stared at her.. she was looking pale.. He was also scared when he saw her crying but he knew if loses control, she would feel even worse.. He recollected how critical her pregnancy was at Arav's time.. though it was due to all the stress she had went through nd this time the environment around her is full of joy but he was still scared..

He kissed her head nd then her stomatch whispering "main aapko aur aapki mama ko kuch nahi hone dunga princess.. papa loves you both.."

** FLASHBACK ENDS **

 

OKK END OF THIS PART NOW..

NEXT PART HAS AA'S MARRIAGE ND AN'S SETTING..
TUNE IN FOR MORE AR MOMENTS..

HOPE YOU GUYS LIKE IT..

frnd.of.frndz2009-06-03 02:41:48