Chapter 22

Rucha

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RECAP: AR SPEND GOOD TIME WITH RYAN AT BEECH.. RYAN ND ARMAAN'S JELLY SCENE.. ARMAAN HELPS RIDHIMA IN GETTING READY.. MEHENDI CEREMONY.. AA HAVE A SWEET CHAT.. AR ROMANTIC MOMENTS WHICH WERE WITNESSED BY ANJIE..

PART 21

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Armaan nd Ridhhima came out of the room as if nothing happened inside the room.. yet their shining eyes were deceiving that serious look.. Ridhhima was happy seeing Armaan paying so much attention to her happiness nd needs.. while Armaan was happy coz whenever he gets close to Ridhhima he sees those deep green eyes full of love for him..

Where as Anjali was deeply hurt.. this time more than Anger it was the feeling of Hurt that was piercing her Heart.. She rushed outside in the garden hiding her tears nd anguish.. She passed Atul on her way but left without acknowledging him.. He followed her as she didn't look fine to him..

He rushed behind her nd found her seated on the swing in the garden.. Her face was buried in her palms.. She quickly wiped her face as she felt someone's presence.. Atul quietly sat besides her while she got up to go.. she stopped when she heard Atul.. "Main kuch aisa nai poochunga jo tum nai batana chahti.. tum pareshaan ho mujhe dikh raha hai.. main aur pareshaan nai karunga tumhe.."

Anjali settled back besides Atul.. Anjali cleared her tears nd they sat there in silence.. Atul was observing Anjali while Anjali was just staring in space.. she didn't knew whether she should be Angry or Sad..

"Pyar itna dard kyun deta hai.." she said out of the blue..

"huh.." Atul looked at her..

"Pyar dard kyun deta hai Atul.." she looked at him with hurt eyes..

"kyunki humein zindagi sab kuch nai deti.. jab hum khushiyon ki umeed karte hain to to uske liye thoda dard to sehna hi padega na.. Pyar sirf khushi ka naam nai hai Anjali.. Pyar mein khud se pehle apne pyar ke bare mein sochna padta hai.. agar kisi rishtey mein hum sirf apni khushi dekhein to vo pyar nai hota.."

Anjali kept silent as his words settled in her mind.. "Main to unn khushiyon ki umeed kar rahi hoon jo mere saamne kisi aur ko mil rahi hain.. to uske dard mujhe kyun mil raha hai..?" she said frowning..

"ho sakta hai jis khushi ka tumhe intzaar vo tumhare liye ho hi nahi.." Atul said.. keeping a hand on her shoulder.. while she wiped her tears nd looked at him saying "meri khushiyaan mujhse koi nai le sakta.. Dad kehta hain ' ki jab tak ladoge nai, zindagi mein kuch nai milta.. aur mujhe apne liye ladna aata hai.."

"Agar ladai apnon se ho to haar dono taraf se humari hi hoti hai Anjali.. ek pal ki khushi to mil jaati hai lekin zindagi bhar ka gam bhi de jaati hai.. jo tumhara nai hai vo tumhe kabhi nai milega.. aur jo tumhara hai vo tumse dur hoke bhi humesha paas rahega.." Atul said.. Listening to him Anjali just walked away.. while he sat there looking at her retreating figure.. he sighed as he knew what was wrong with her.. He understood her feelings for Armaan when he had seen her stealing glances of him all through the function.. he had also seen her standing at the door of Armaan nd Ridhhima's room.. nd then rushing out in tears.. He understood the reason when he saw Armaan nd Ridhhima coming out of the room blushing abit nd happy.. It was not difficult for him to put all the instances where Armaan nd Ridhhima's name have been taken together.. he recollected how mad Anjali gets when he talks of Ridhhima..

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It was Dinner time.. The whole Mallik family, Rahul, Muskaan nd Sapna were at Mallik house.. Everyone sat for dinner while Ridhhima nd Muskaan were serving the food.. Muskaan nd Sapna both were observing Armaan whose gaze was fixed on Ridhhima.. just as Ridhhima was about to serve Armaan, Muskaan took the bowl from Ridhhima saying "Ridhhima main baaki serve kar deti hoon.. tum ab Ryan ko khila do.."

Armaan made a face while Sapna giggled abit.. When Muskaan was serving Armaan, "Kya chala jataa agar Riddhhima serve kar deti mujhe.. lekin nai tujhe apni yeh lambi si naak har jagah ghusane ki aadat jo hai.. huh.." he said such that only Muskaan could listen to him.. Muskaan smirked at his irritation nd winked at Sapna.. "Kya hua Armaan.. tumne kuch kaha kya..?" Muskaan asked in an amusing tone.. "Nai.. main kya keh sakta hoon.." he mumbled in a tone that was hardly audible.. Muskaan bit her lower lip to refrain herself from laughing..

All through the dinner Armaan nd Ridhhima kept stealing eachother's glances..

Soon after the dinner as expected Tara nd Jai went back home with Bi accompanying them.. Nikki was in her room already as she was busy on her phone chatting with Abhi.. Armaan had gone off to drop his parents nd also to collect his clothes, that he would be wearing at Nikki's wedding from Atul's place.. they went to collect both their sherwani together but by mistake their bags got exchanged..

While at Mallik house.. Ridhhima was busy clearing the house as it seeme like complete mess after the function.. Within afew minutes with help of the servants she cleared everything.. she turned to shocked muskaan when she heard a loud gasp.. "Oye.. tu insaan hai ya vacuum cleaner.. itni jaldi sab cheezein theek se apni apni jagah pe laga di.." Muskaan exclaimed..

Ridhhima shook her head nd went to pick up sleepy Ryan from the couch.. Ryan nestled on her shoulder as she was going to her room.. "Ridhu.. ummm.. vo.. Ryan ko lekar guest room mein chal na.. thodi baatein karte hain.." Sapna said fumbling.. Ridhhima felt weired seeing Sapna fumbling but followed her to the guest room..

They sat by nd talked for a few minutes till Ryan was asleep.. Ridhhima saw Ryan who was asleep.. "Di ab aap bhi so jaiye, main chalti hoon, Ryan bhi so gaya hai.. ab agar utha to royega.." Ridhhima was about to go when Sapna stopped her..

"Umm.. Ridhu.. Ryan ko aaj main aur Muski apne paas sula lein..? humein mauka hi nai milta uske saath waqt bitaane ka.."

Ridhhima frowned as she was not expecting this request.. she looked apprehensively at Ryan who was sleeping peacefully.. she shook her head saying "Umm.. Di.. Ryan yahan nai so payega theek se.. vo raat mein ek baar uthta hai.. aur main ya Armaan uske paas nai hue to vo royega.. aap kal din mein uske saath time spend kar lena jab vo utha hua hoga.."

"Ridhu.. hum hain to sahi uske paas.." Muski explained..

"Muskaan.. aap dono ho lekin vo royega to kaise sambhaloge usse.."

"Tchh.. hum sambhal lenge.. tu cha lab.." Sapna finally said authoritatively..

Sapna took Ridhhima out of the room while Ridhhima left shifting Ryan to the centre of the bed nd covering him properly.. As they were in AR's room Ridhhima quickly made Sapna sit with her.. "Di.. kya baat hai.. aap aur Muskaan kya karne vale ho..? mujhe pata hai aap aise hi Ryan ko apne paas nai sula rahe.."

"Sahi kaha.. chal ab jaisa keh rahi hoon vaisa hi kar.." Sapna said as she saw Ridhhima about to retort she added "Chup chap.. kuch nai sunna mujhe.." Sapna Asked Ridhhima for her wedding outfit.. Ridhhima quietly gave it to her.. nd After half an hour Ridhhima was sitting in front of the mirror dressed just like a new bride.. She didn't had any make up coz she didn't needed one.. Sapna purposefully made her wear minimum jewellery so as not to make her uncomfortable as lehenga itself was very heavy..

Ridhhima sighed as Sapna slumped on the bed while Ridhhima who was almost ready sat In front of the mirror.. "Di.. yeh sab aap kya kar rahi ho.. Armaan abhi aate hi honge.. vo kya sochenge, yahan kya ho raha hai..?" Ridhhima finally spoke out her heart..

"Ridhu.. jab Dil mein pyar ho na, to kabhi kabhi usse jatana bhi chahiye.. tujhe pata hai ki jeeju tujhe kitna chahte hain.. lekin aaj tu unhe batayegi ki teri zindagi mein vo kitne important hain.." Sapna said explaining Ridhhima what wass going on.. Ridhhima shocked nd gulped at what Sapna said.. "Di aapko pata hai aap kya bol rahi ho.. main yeh nai kar sakti.. vo meri khamoshi samajhte hain aur jaante hain ki unka saath mere liye kitna zaroori hai.."

"Ridhu.. jo insaan teri khamoshi samajhta hai aur teri aankhein padhke yeh jaan leta hai ki tu unse kitna pyar karti hai to vo tere pyar ke izhaar ke liye kab se betaab hoga yeh bhi to soch.." Sapna's words made Ridhhima think twice about Armaan's happiness.. Everytime it is Armaan who is making moves nd efforts to keep her happy now Sapna gave that chance to her..

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While outside the room Armaan was forcefully made to sit in the lounge by Muskaan.. She was given the task to handle Armaan until Sapna signals her that Ridhhima is ready.. It was getting hard for her to stop Armaan.. he was as it is angry with her as she didn't let Ridhhima serve him while dinner.. he was deprived off his daily doze of pranks nd ched-khani while she would be serving him dinner..

"Muski.. tu kyun itni der se time waste kar rahi hai.. mujhe nai sunni na teri fav. Movie ki story.. aur vo bhi 10 saal purani movie ki.. pichle aadhe ghante se sun raha hoon.. ab bas kar.." Armaan finally said as he was irritated..

Muskaan made a small face like a kid who was deprived of his Candy.. "Haan haan.. ab to meri baat bakwaas hi lagegi na tujhe.. main hoon hi kaun.. Rahul nai hai yahan to kisi ko meri fikr hi nai hai.." Muskaan said grumpily folding her arms nd sitting cross legged on the sofa..

Armaan sighed.. he knew he had no escape.. he shook his head nd took Muskaan into a side hug.. "Acha baba.. Sorry.. tu gussa matt ho.. Rahul nai hai yahan to kya hua, hum log to hain na.. chal suna apni story.." Armaan sat like an obedient boy in front of Muskaan waiting for her to continue..

Muskaan opened her mouth to continue when she saw Sapna coming out of the room nd giving thumbs up to her.. Muskaan got up from the sofa quickly..

"Armaan.. mujhe neend aarahi hai.. tu baaki story kal sunn liyo.. tu ja ab sone, kitni baatien karta hai.."

Armaan kept looking at Muskaan's retreating figure.. he was shocked.. "main bohot baatein karta hoon..? did she just said ki itni der se main baat kar raha thha.. huh.. pata nai bechare Rahul ka kya haal karti hogi Muski.." he shook his head in disapproval nd walked to his room.. "Ridhhima aur Ryan bhi so gaye honge.. obviously.. Its 1 am.. kitna thak gayi hogi bechari subah se kaam karke.." he mumbled to himself while walking to the room..

He frowned as he got in.. the room was empty.. neither Ridhhima nor Ryan was there.. he wondered where they could be at this hour.. "Ridhima.. Ridhu.." he went to balcony but she wasn't there.. he turned to go out of the room to look in Ryan's room when he heard her payal near the closet.. He closes back the door nd turns to find her cladded in her wedding dress.. her hands were already covered with mehendi nd her head was bowed.. He pinched himself to see if it was a dream..

He hissed realizing he has pinched himself tightly nd it is indeed real.. He walked to her while she gulped.. he cupped her face nd made her face him very gently.. "Ridhu.. yeh sab kya hai.." he whispered in a very adorable tone.. she blushed abit saying "Aapke liye maine.." she stopped when she realized that he was pulling her closer.. "Mere liye kya.. Ridhu.." he whispered huskily..

Ridhhima bowed her head again due to blush nd shook her head at his question.. he smiled nd took her into a hug.. "tumhe mere liye aisa kuch karne ki zaroorat nai hai jo tumhe pasand nai hai.." he said lightly caressing her hair as her breath hitched a bit at their closeness.. she separated herself from him nd looked at him surprised.. "Maine zabardasti kuch nai kiya hai.." she whispered VERY lightly..

He again cupped her face nd kissed her eyes.. "to kyun saji ho aaj meri dulhan ki tarah..?"

"Kyunki main aapki.. aapki dulhan hoon.." she said with love..

"nai.. dulhan to pehle bhi thhi.. lekin aaj.. Pyar karti ho mujhse.." he said in a proud tone.. "Karti ho na.."

She nodded.. while he asked "Kitna.."

"Khud se zyada.. itna ki apni har khushi dekar aapke sab gam apna sakti hoon.. itna ki aapke bina ab har pal adhura lagta hai.. itna ki har saans mein aapki khushboo hoti hai aur har dhadkan bas yahi kehti hai ki.." she stopped when she felt her feet leaving the ground.. Armaan was so mesmerized by her beauty that he just picked her up in his arms nd settled on the bed with her in his lap.. he looked into her deep green eyes.. "kya kehti hai tumhari dhadkan..?"

Her breath got heavier at the intimacy they shared.. she gulped as she felt his grip tightening around herself.. "Yahi ki main aapse pyar karti hoon.." she whispered such that it was very hard to hear but he did.. how can he miss her first confession of how much she loves him.. "I love you Ridhu.." he said nd kissed her palms.. he took her right palm nd kept tracing it with his finger trying to search for his name..

After afew minutes he looked at Ridhhima who was busy reading his expressions.. he pouted saying "Mera naam nai hai iss mehendi mein.."

Ridhhima couldn't help but smile at his sweetness.. she forwarded her left palm..

"iss haath mein hai aapka naam.." Armaan took hold of her other palm nd kissed her cheek.. he finally found it after many tries.. he wondered how well the name was hidden in the mehendi with the help of curled endings nd afew additions..

He bent forward nd nuzzled her neck with love.. he traced his way upto her lips with his nosetip.. Ridhhima closed her eyes as she felt his breath mixing with hers.. He knew she was now comfortable with the kiss so he bent some more nd kissed her very softly yet passionately.. his hands were around her waist pulling her closer while her one palm rested on his chest while other made its way to his nape, tracing his shoulder nd neck..

He smiled as she pushed him away for breath.. he undid the pins holding her dupatta nd took it off.. she shied away crossing her arms on her chest protectively.. he buried his face in her neck nd gradually entwined his fingures with hers.. He slowly pulled her arms out of the way nd pulled her closer.. Ridhhima didn't knew when she lost herself in his love too.. She hugged him nd kissed his throat making him groan at the new sensation..

He laid down from the sitting position taking her along with him.. He was lying on his back while she was on his chest.. he pulled her up by her waist nd kissed her shoulder biting it lightly.. she trembled nd her hands automatically reached in his hair.. she was shivering with his each nd every kiss but she froze when she felt his hands tracing the back dori holding her blouse..

He felt her stop responding to his touch.. he turned such that now she was lying on her back nd he was on his side with his head resting on his palm.. He kissed her forehead.. "Kya hua Ridhu.." Ridhhima just laid there breathing heavily.. Armaan put a palm on her cheek nd made her face him.. "Apne Armaan se apne dil ki baat chupaogi ab.."

She shook her head nd hugged him tightly.. "I'm sorry.. mujhe.. mujhe pata nai kya ho gaya thha.. mujhe vo pal acha lag raha thha lekin.. maine.." Armaan understood that she was getting nervous.. he kissed her chin nd went down traching her throat.. he pulled her upon himself again but this time he was so passionate that she didn't knew when his hands began tracing her bare back.. she just moaned nd shivered in response while he turned nd got her lying under him lost in his touch completely..

He was kissing her shoulder when Ridhhima got disturbed by a very known sound that tugged her Heart.. Ridhhima pushed Armaan abit but he was into the moment.. "Armaan.. Ryan.."

When he looked at her listening to Ryan's name.. "Ryan ro raha hai bahar.. Sapna Di se chup nai hoga vo.." she said trying to read his expressions to see if he was angry for their moment getting interrupted.. But just as she wanted.. He rolled off her nd wore his T Shirt back.. "Tum change karlo.. main Ryan ko lekar aata hoon.." Ridhhima quickly rushed to the closet nd changed into her nighty..

While outside, in the lounge Muskaan nd Sapna were with Ryan trying to calm him down with toys or talks.. Muskaan stood up seeing Armaan emerging out of the room.. She handed Ryan to him who clung to him.. "Sorry yar.. bohot koshish ki par yeh chup nai ho raha thha.." Muskaan said..

"Its fine Muski.. I know Ryan theek se nai sota mere ya Ridhhima ke bina.. tu ja so ja.. Ryan ko main le jata hoon.."

"Lekin.. umm.. vo Ridhhima.. vo to aaj tere liye" Muskaan fumbled but stopped when Sapna shook her head.. Sapna smirked seeing a lipstick mark on Armaa's neck as he turned to go with Ryan..

"Kya yaar saraa plan bekaar ho gaya.." Muskaan slumped into the couch..

"ummhmmm.. mujhe lagta hai jo hum chahte thhe vo ho gaya.." Sapna said..

"Kaise pata aapko..?"

"Jeeju ki neck pe ek lipstick ka mark thha.. chal chalke sote hain.."

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Ridhhima was waiting for Ryan when Armaan entered with him.. Ryan quickly settled between his parents.. Ridhhima kissed his head nd brushed his hair while he snuggled closer to her.. Armaan too shifted closer to the duo nd hugged them.. Ridhhima looked into his eyes trying to read his feelings at the moment.. while he just smiled at her warmly, kissing her nd Ryan's head once..

"I love you Ridhu.." he whispered nd slept cherishing the moments he had with her few minutes ago..

Next Morning

Armaan woke up to see both Ridhhima nd Ryan missing.. He quickly rushed to see them.. he went to Ryan's room but they were not there so he turned to go.. but froze coz of what he saw.. He gulped nd turned only to find Tiya's framed picture resting on the table of Ryan's room..

BAS JI HO GAYA..

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PRECAP: ARMAAN'S REACTION TO TIYA'S PICTURE.. RIDHIMA SAD.. RYAN KNOWING TIYA.. ND NIKKI'S WEDDING..

frnd.of.frndz2009-11-06 12:58:13