Chapter 25

Rucha

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RECAP: RYAN ND ARMAAN'S SILLY ARGUMENT.. EBERYONE PRAISES RIDHHIMA'S COOKING.. RIDHHIMA DECIDES TO TAKE RYAN ALONG TO KASHMIR.. RM ACCOMPANY THEM ASWELL.. AR CUTE SCENES..

**Guys aisi jagah actually mein hai.. nd the view nd other things would be true aswell.. to aisa nai sochna ki main aap sab ko apni kisi dreamland mein ghuma rahi hoon.. Patnitop exists nd so does all the views nd places I'd be mentioning.. I visited this place thrice in different seasons nd now m describing my fav. Here.. **

Part 24

The sun shown nd peeped through the curtain smiling at the sweet couple, wrapped up in the warmth of their love.. Ridhhima stirred a bit nd found herself lying on Armaan's chest.. She looked up nd found him sleeping with a small smile graced on his face.. she carefully got out of his hold nd went to the window.. she was amazed to see the sight in front of her.. at night she didn't realize they were at such height nd had such view aswell.. Wide land stretched into grassy nd snowy areas nd a small river to add to the beauty..

A small dreamy smile came to her face when she looked at milky white, prominent clouds nd mountains of different shades of green nd blue glowing freshly under the sun.. She looked at Armaan nd wondered how this coming week would be for them.. she settled by Armaan's pillow nd nuzzled her nose with his.. she giggled under her breath when she saw him wrinkling his nose cutely as his sleep was getting disturbed.. He turned nd settled on his side.. Ridhhima brushed his hair lovingly nd kissed his temple..

Next minute she rushed to Ryan's room when she heard him crying.. looking at Ridhhima he crawled through the comforted nd pillows to reach her, with a crying baby face.. While she knew he must have got scared, finding himself alone in a new place..

"Ryan.. good morning buddy.." she took him in her lap trying to sooth him suppress his sobs.. "Mamma shaath.." he whimpered hiding himself in her embrace.. Ridhhima wrapped him in his wollens nd took him by the window.. She knew him well to distract him nd make him smile..

"Ryan.. vo dekho bahar, dekho buddy vahan kitne saare white-white clouds hain aur kitni saari birds hain.." she said pointing just out of the window where a flock of birds was chripping.. Ryan looked at the wide nd clear sky nd the birds.. The birds were not far much so he stretched his lil hand to reach them but pouted looking at Ridhhima when they flew..

Ridhhima giggled nd kissed him sloppily making him giggle.. She held him in the air nd twirled him making him roll in laughter while she herself giggled along with him.. Ridhhima stopped when she saw Armaan standing by the door.. his hair were all messy nd he had his shirt on nd her spare shawl on his shoulders.. For a moment Ridhhima was lost in that new look of him but came out of her thoughts when he smirked.. She kissed Ryan's head nd set him on his feet while he quickly ran to Armaan taking his baby steps..

"Aap kab uthe..?" she asked sensing his intense gaze on her.. he asked her to come close through his eyes while she stepped closer looking down.. he caught her from her waist nd whispered "Abhi thodi der pehle to itna pyar aaraha thha.. ab sharam kyun aarahi hai meri jaan ko.."

Ridhhima got shocked realising that he was awake when she kissed him nd teased him.. she couldn't manage to say anything except "Mujhe laga aap so rahe thhe.." she kept her head on his chest trying to hide her blushing face from him.. He caught her wrists nd twisted them at her back bringing her even more closer.. "Ab pyar nai aaraha mujhpe..?" he asked huskily.. She gulped when she saw his face very close to hers nd his gaze locked at her quivering lips..

They came out of the kiss when they were out of breath.. Ridhhima twisted in his hold while he didn't gave her a single chance to move away.. He bent nd kissed her ear nd neck making her go weak in her attempts.. They were shaken out of the moment with Ryan's distant giggles nd his scolding tone.. Ridhhima pushed Armaan away thinking Ryan was still around them but when she looked Ryan was not in the room..

She panicked nd looked for him.. she sighed when she saw him outside running behind the birds, where bird food was scattered nd scolding the birds when they'd fly away sensing him closer.. "Ryan.." Ridhhima called him..

"Ganni bud.." he said pointing at the sky where they flew.. Ridhhima couldn't help but smile at his cuteness.. "Buddy birds darr jaati hain.. aap dur se dekho unhe.." she told him while he shook his head dismissively.. "Aww.. my baby.. acha aao hum unke paas chalte hain lekin unhe darana nai.." Ridhhima sat in the grass with Ryan in her lap nd started throwing some bird food towards the flock.. finally when her trick was working nd birds were coming closer for food Ryan took a fistful of food from Ridhhima's palm nd threw it on the birds who flew away coz of that sudden attack..

Ryan got up from her lap nd took Ridhhima's hand as if trying to pick her up nd saying "Mamma bud ganni.. um pa paash.." Ridhima giggled at his impatience nd picked him up..

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Armaan nd Ridhhima got ready themselves nd then got Ryan ready together as he was getting very naughty plus they knew he'd get sick if he's not covered properly.. Armaan secretly made a video of Ridhhima nd Ryan when she was making him wear his sweater while distracting him from getting irritated nd how adorable she lookes when she made those baby faces to amuse Ryan.. He now patted himself mentally for getting Ryan along or else he would have missed the chance to understand how special Ridhhima nd Ryan's relationship is..

As per last night's agreement AR got ready nd headed to RM's cottage for breakfast they decided on having meals nd outings together.. Armaan reached the door nd frowned when he found it open.. They moved to the kitchen where they found Rahul laid on the floor nd Muskaan was sitting on him in abit bending position..

"Ohh.. sorry we didn't knew you guys were in a romantic mood.." Armaan said in a naughty nd sarcastic tone.. Ridhhima smacked his arm to make him stop but he didn't.. Realising their presence Rahul immideately blurted out, "who told you THIS is our way to romance.. saale bacha mujhe varna yeh maar dalegi aaj tere dost ko.."

While Ridhhima was shocked, Armaan rolled in laughter.. he has witnessed such fights between them often.. He moved forward nd helped Rahul in getting up nd moving Muskaan off him.. "Oye tu beech mein kyun ayaa.. tujhe pata hai isne aaj kya kiya.." Muskaan said shooting a look at Armaan..

"Muski.. kuch bhi kiya ho usne.. par tu usse maar ke jail to nai jana chahegi na.. soch tujhe apna ghar chodke jail mein rehna padega.." Armaan said adding fuel to fire.. Ridhhima glared at him nd gave some water to Rahul who was panting for breath.. "Armaan aap ab chup rahenge.." she ordered Armaan..

"Lekin Ridhu main.."
"Armaan.." she warned him making him go quiet nd move out of the kitchen to Ryan..

"Kya hua Muskaan..?" Ridhhima asked Muskaan who was about to attck Rahul again.. "Oye maine iss piddi ko na apni favourite T-shirt di Iron karne ke liye to isne vo jalaa di.." Muskaan said making Ridhhima giggle but Ridhhima straightened her face..

"Dekha.. dekha Ridhhima.. isse ek to mujhe thank you bolna chahiye ki atleast maine iski T-shirt iron ki.. manaa ki thodi jal gayi.. lekin koshish to ki thhi na maine.." Rahul said but was cut in between by surprised Armaan.. "Rahul..? you.. You did what..?" soon his shock turned into mad laughter.. "Man you actually were ironing HER clothes knowing the risk.." he kept laughing holding his stomatch nd was soon joined in by Ridhhima aswell..

Rahul smiled idiotically while Muskaan got embarrassed thinking how foolidhly they fight..

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Everyone was seated calmly for the breakfast.. they were deciding where to go for a visit nd where would they stop by for lunch.. While Armaan nd Muskaan were suggesting things, Ridhhima was busy keeping Ryan off the table nd giving him small small bites too nd Rahul was reading the guide map they had got from the driver of the cab they had hiered..

The breakfast was much calmer for Rahul than what his morning was.. Just as he sighed thinking this he got another blow.. While he was reading, Ryan hopped from Ridhhima's lap onto the empty chair beside Rahul.. He got close to Rahul nd pulled off his reading glasses.. Before Rahul or anyone else could react he threw the glasses on the floor nd clapped for himself..

"Ryan.." Both Armaan nd Rahul said in abit strict tone.. Ryan sobered looking at Armaan's face nd quickly went back into Ridhhima's lap who hugged him soothingly.. "Armaan.. aap kuch nai bolenge Ryan ko.. vo bacha hai, pyar se samjhaiye.. aur Rahul.." she turned to Rahul but before she could say anything Muskaan blurted "Ridhu.. yeh piddi kuch nai bolega.. mera MP3 player ka pouch nikaalke issne bag mein apne do specs aur daley thhe.. isne kuch bola Ryan ko to iski kher nai.."

Listening to Muskaan, Rahul immideately altered his expressions nd said "Yar Muskaan tu hamesha ladne kyun lag jaati hai.. maine kaha thha ki maine jaan ke nai nikaala tera MP3 player bag se.."

Nd the fight begun.. in this whole conversation Armaan had alone decided where to visit nd Ryan's mischief was forgotten..

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They had Firstly decided to visit The Naag temple.. It was about 2 hours distance from where they stayed.. While Ryan kept himself busy playing with Ridhhima's shawl nd her hair, Ridhhima sat peacefully with her head on Armaan's shoulder.. Armaan was about to shift closer to Ridhhima nd hold her when Muskaan turned to him.. "Oye tu camera to laya hai na..?" she asked but looking at Armaan's not-so-happy face, she unserstood that he was disturbed.. "hehehh.. umm.. continue.. ab main kuch nai bolungi tujh se.." she said making a naughty face..

Armaan shook his head nd shifted closer to Ridhhima.. "Ridhu.." he whispered.. Ridhhima looked up into his eyes nd found love in them.. she kept looking at him till he bent abit to kiss her eyes.. She sighed when he closed her eyes with his palm nd kissed them.. "Inn pyar bhari nigahon ka asar seedha yahan hota hai.." he said placing her palm on his heart.. "Jab tum aise dekhti ho na to aisa lagta hai ki main kabhi tumse itna pyar kar bhi paunga ki nai.."

"Aap mujhe isse kahin zyada pyar karte hain.." she said poking his cheek for a dimple.. nd kissed it lightly as he smiled..

"ummhmm.. tum mujhse zyada pyar karti ho.." he said nd quipped at her babyish frowning face.. "Maine kaha na ki aap zyada pyar karte hain.. meri baat nai maanenge Armaan.." she said cutely..

Armaan kissed her nose nd whispered "itne pyar se bologi to har baat maanunga Ridhu.." She gave him a victorious smile saying "Dekha.. aap mujhse zyada pyar karte hain issiliye mere liye aapne yeh baat bhi maan li.."

Soon they were at the temple.. It was a very small temple nd had hardly anyone there in the temple.. But the view around was indeed astonishing.. The temple was situated just at the edge of the valley so it had the perfect view..

The couples prayed together nd Armaan nd Ridhhima made Ryan pray with them.. They sat there with their respective partners for sometime as the atmosphere was very soothing.. Ryan sat in Ridhhima's lap nd played with her mobile.. Armaan sat with Ridhhima's hand in his..

"Tum yahan aake itna khush kyun ho Ridhu.. I mean itna kya acha hai inn mountains aur trees mein.."

"Armaan.. main yahan inn mountains ko dekh kar khush nai hoon.. mujhe yahan ki shaanti pasand hai.. dur dur tak sirf ped aur pahad hote hain.. akeli si jagah hai na kahin zyada ghoomne ke liye kuch hai aur na hi shopping ke liye.. kitna waqt milta hai apne liye aur apnon ke liye.." Ridhhima said softly smiling at Armaan..

"kitni choti choti cheezein meri Ridhu ko khush kar deti hain.." he thought.. "mere liye to hum kahin bhi ho, bas tumhare saath ka ehsaas zaroori hai.." he said nd kissed her forehead..

With some more beautiful nd cherishable moments they headed back to their cottages after lunch.. Muskaan wanted to watch a movie while Ridhhima was in no such mood.. coming here she wanted to explore the place so RM settled at their cottage while AR came to cottage to change into something more cozy for a walk outside..

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In the evening all of them were sitting in the lounge while Ryan was free to roam around.. They were sitting nd chatting when Rahul suddenly looked at Ryan who was sitting by a low table nd was playing with Rahul's LAST pair of specs he had for this trip.. "Ryan.. leave it.." he said diverting others' attention towards Ryan..

Before Armaan or Rahul could move Ridhhima got up to go to Ryan.. but he was way too naughty.. he stood up nd started running thinking Ridhhima will not be able to catch him.. "Ryan stop baby.. gandi baat hoti hai aise cheezein todna.." Ridhhima said while moving after him.. Ryan kept running till he toppled on his knees.. Ridhhima rushed to him while he was smiling as she forgot all about the specs nd was checking if he was hurt.. Just the moment she thought of taking specs from Ryan he threw it away with his force nd clapped for himself..

Ridhhima sighed looking at his proud face.. she couldn't ever think of scolding him when he is smiling at his fullest.. "Sorry Rahul.." she said while picking Ryan.. Rahul made a face while Muskaan giggled in glory.. "Very good Ryan.." she said kissing him..

Ridhhima nd Mukaan were in the kitchen getting the food hot.. When Rahul spoke.. "Oye.. itna darta kyun hai apni biwi se.."

"Main nai darta kisi se.."

"to tuney Ryan ko kuch bola kyun nai..? sirf issliye na kyunki Ridhhima ne muh band rakhne ko bola thha.." Rahul asked in a teasing tone..

"Pagal hai kya.. dekha nai Ridhhima subah kitna gussa hui thhi.. aur theek bhi hai Ryan abhi bohot chota hai sahi-galat samajhne ke liye.." Armaan said siding Ridhhima..

"Haan.. jaise teri kabhi himmat hoti hai Ridhhima ke aage kuch bolne ki.."

"Bol to aise raha hai jaise subah meri biwi mujhe maar rahi thhi.." Armaan reminded him sarcastically.. "Mere PEHLE Honeymoon pe ladai karvade tu meri biwi se.." he said completing..

Suddenly as if something struck Rahul.. He requested, rather begged Armaan to let Ryan stay for the night with them or else Muskaan would eat him alive.. He forgot to get Muskaan's movie folder from the cab, which was now gone till next morning as suring the afternoon their chosen movie was in muskaan's hands coz she chose it on their way back.. PLUS muskaan had high plans to watch a movie tonight nd relax with Rahul.. Rahul knew Muskaan would not get violent with Ryan around.. Armaan giggled nd agreed saying rahul has to convince Ryan nd most importantly Ridhhima for this..

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"Ridhu.." He kissed her nape, getting her out of her thoughts.. "Meri Ridhu ko kya baat pareshaan kar rahi hai..?"

Ridhhima turned nd hugged him, listening to his sugary tone.. "zindagi ek hi pal mein kaise badal jaati hai na Armaan.. Jaante hain Armaan.. main pehle ma-papa ke saath aati thi holidays ke liye.. par zindagi ne aisa mod liya ki ab vo sirf meri yaadon mein reh gaye hain.." she shed a few tears hugging Armaan when he spoke "aur aaj unki choti si Ridhu, yahan khud ek ma ki tarah aayi hai, apne bete ke saath.." Armaan hugged her tightly nd calmed her down..

He knew she feels very left out nd lonely when her childhood is concerned.. He smiled knowing what would make her happy nd satisfied.. He took her to the bed nd made her sit while he himself went to get something from his bag.. Ridhhima got confused when she saw him settling behind her with his diary nd a small jewellery box..

"Yeh sab kya hai Armaan..?"
"Tum jaanti ho Ridhhima tum bhi bachpan ki baat kar rahi thhi na to mujhe na ek ladki ki yaad aagayi.." Ridhhima face furrowed "Kaunsi Ladki..?" she asked in a bit curious nd jealous tone..

Armaan smiled at her reaction.. he was not expecting it though.. "Vo na Papa ke friend ki beti hai.. main usse pehli baar apne 14th birthday pe mila thha.. aur pata hai vo mere liye gift nai la payi thi na to usne mujhe apna lucky charm de diya thha.."

"aisi kaisi ladki hai jo birthday party mein aayi lekin gift nai la paayi..?" Ridhhima frowned.. while on the orherhand Armaan was amused.. "Ridhu.. aise nai bolte.. vo bohot sweet hai.."

"Sweet hai matlab.. aap abhi bhi milte hain usse.. kaun hai vo..?" she asked in pouting nd in a small voice.. "Hmm.. milta hoon usse.. aur pata hai vi bilkul nai badli.. vahi bhola sa chehra, muskurati aankhein aur smile to itni pyari ki koi bhi muskurane pe majboor ho jaye.." Armaan said closing his eyes as if visualizing every feature.. Ridhhima has now had enough.. she huffed asking "kabhi pyar nai hua usse..?"

Armaan smiled.. he knew she was jealous.. "Mujhe to pehli nazar mein hi pyar ho gaya thha.. lekin usne kabhi mujhen otice hi nai kiya.. jab bhi kisi common gathering mein milte thhe to vo apne doston aur apni behen ke saath busy hoti thhi.. bas birthday pe mili mujhse kyunki birthday MERA thha.."

"huh.. jisne kabhi aapko notice nai kiya, uske baare mein aap itni achi baatein kar rahe hain.." she asked.. he nodded.. nd forwarded the box to her.. "Yeh dekho usne jo lucky charm mujhe diya thha.."

She looked at him stunned.. "Aap isse har waqt apne saath rakhe hain..?" she asked in a small voice with slight disappointment.. "Haan.. kyunki iske mere paas hote hue mujhe uske saath ka ehsaas hota hai.." he said lovingly nd opened the box in her hands.. A small dreamy smile graced Ridhhima's lips when she saw the lucky charm..

It was a beautiful nd delicate diamond Om pendant which was taking the shape of Ganesh Ji in middle.. Ridhhima touched it lightly nd took it out whispering "Jaante hain Armaan.. jab main choti thhi na to papa ne mujhe bilkul aisa hi pendant dilvaya thha aur main usse apna lucky charm maanti thhi.. lekin phir maine vo apne ek dost ko.." She stopped as the realization dawned her..

She looked at him in disbelief.. "Yeh mera lucky charm hai..? aap vahi hain jisse..?" Armaan nodded lovingly nd kissed her forehead "Main vahi hoon jisse tumne apna lucky charm diya thha Ridhu.."

She was touched with the intensity of love he had for her.. She cupped his face, turning to him.. "Itne waqt se pyar karte hain aap mujhe.. aur main.. main aapko pehchaan bhi nai paayi.." she had a few tears swimming in her eyes.. Armaan kissed her eyes before those tears could make their way out of them..

"Agar pehle hi bata deta to tumhe khud kabhi apne pyar ka ehsaas nai hota na.. tum kabhi mujhse dosti nai karti aur na hi kabhi apne iss puraney dost apni gam ka hissa banati.." Armaan said lovingly.. just as she was ablout to say something he cut her saying "Aaj humara rishta pura hua Ridhu.. aaj humare beech koi raaz nai hain.. aaj humein pata hai ki hum ek dusre ko kitna chahte hain.. aaj na tum majboor ho aur na main kisi puraney rishtey ke guilt mein hoon.."

Ridhhima hugged him tightly.. Armaan's grip got tighter when he felt her trembling nd sobbing.. "Oye.. Ridhu..?" he made her look up at him.. "Maine tumhe yeh sab tumhe rulane ke liye to nai bataya thha na.. main sirf yeh chahta thha kit um yeh na samhjo ki tumhara bachpan aur ma-papa sirf yaadein ban kar reh gaye hain.. vo zinda hain Ridhu.. vo jeete hain meri Ridhu ki muskurahat mein.. unka pyar hai meri Ridhu ki aankhon mein.. aur yeh dekho tumhare papa ka diya hua lucky charm bhi to hai na tumhare paas.." he wiped her tears nd took her into a gentle kiss..

Ridhhima didn't knew why she felt a sudden urge to kiss him with all her passion.. she didn't knew when their gentle kiss turned passionate nd long.. She opened her eyes nd found herself lying on the bed with Armaan's head just above her looking at her intently.. she didn't knew for how long had they been kissing.. she frowned when she felt something cold on her neck.. she touched there only to find her lucky charm tied around her neck..

Before she coud say anything else he took her into another kiss tracing her nape nd face with his cold palms nd fingers.. Ridhhima shivered sensing the passion he had been portraying.. "Armaan.." she whispered in between the kiss but he just kept kissing her as if there is no tomorrow.. They finally gave words to their silence nd lovely feeling, satisfying their souls with eachother's love..

Never waste an opportunity to say 'I love U' to someone you really like, coz its not everyday, you'll meet the person who has the magic to let you fall in Love..

DONE FOR NOW GUYS..

FIRSTLY SORRY IF THIS UPDATE HAS DISAPPOINTED ANYONE..

PLEASE BAAR KAAM CHALU UPDATE SE HI KHUSH HO JAO COZ THIS IS ALL I WAS ABLE TO WRITE BEING NOT IN THE BEST OF MY MOODS PLUS BEING UNWELL TOO..

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