RECAP: RIDHIMA'S PARENTS' DEATH ANNIVERSARY.. ARMAAN SUPPORTS HER.. RIDHHIMA GOES TO SAPNA'S HOUSE W/O ARMAAN.. WHILE ARMAAN SCHEMES TO GET HER BACK HOME..

 

Part 28 [Thanku mansi aka mansibharti for the idea.. guys this update is Mansi's idea put in my words..]

 

"Ridhu.. jeeju tujhe yahan khud kaise chod gaye aaj..?" Sapna teased Ridhhima when armaan dropped her over to Sapna's place.. "Di.. vo office gaye hain na to raste mein humein yahan drop kar diya.."

 

"Par aisa kaise ho gaya.. kal to jeeju bhaagte hue aaye the tujhe lene.."

"Aaj bhi office se yahin aayenge vo.." Ridhhima chuckled at Sapna's face.. nd giggled.. Ridhhima turned nd saw Ryan standing by the balcony's door enjoying the light shower of rain.. "Mamma paani.." he squealed as a windy blow got some water drops to his face..

 

Ridhhima sat by his side nd took him into a side hug kissing his head.. "betu aap bahar nai janaa hmm.. Ryan ko vaise hi thandi lagi hai, paani mein aur thandi lag jayegi mere betu ko.." Ryan nodded cutely  nd made himself comfortable in Ridhhima's embrace..

 

Sapna's house was almost set just afew clothes nd other things were left so they thought of relaxing abit as Ryan was off for his mid-day sleep.. Sapna nd ridhhima sat there talking about their lives..

 

 

While on the otherhand Armaan had checked his watch for 5^th time.. he was waiting for a client nd after that he could go back nd pick Ridhhima nd spend the evening with her.. he huffed nd tossed the file on the table.. taking his coat off he stood by the window looking at the people outside, some rushing due to rain nd some enjoying it.. He saw a kid playing with rain nd jumping in puddles.. A small smile graced his lips when he recollected how Ridhhima loves rain.. though she doesn't show much of an excitement in front of him as she gets abit shy with his gaze but he doesn't fail to notice the glow on her face whenever it rains..

 

He smiled dreamingly nd never knew when he stepped out in the balcony twirling in rain imagining Ridhhima dancing with him.. He was jerked out of his imagination when his secretary came in with his father.. Mr.Mallik was stunned looking at Armaan dancing in rain.. He called Armaan from the door, while he seemed lost totally.. Armaan came to the world with his father's commanding call.. He looked around for Ridhhima only to find himself alone standing infront of his non-plussed father..

 

Mr Mallik waited for Armaan to explain but before he could say something he sneezed.. Armaan's tendency of catching cold easily saved him from his father's bashing.. Armaan rushed home when his father ordered him to go home nd take medicines..

 

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Armaan laid on the bed sniffing.. he had a bad cold nd Bi was not at home either when he came home.. probably due to rain she might have stayed back with his mother, he thought.. He carelessly changed into shorts nd vest nd looked at Ridhhima's photo.. It was 4pm, He knew it was still not the time for him to pick her up.. PLUS he was worried she'll scold him for his stupidity..

 

He thought for a while.. "hmm.. yeh theek rahega.. nai to Ridhhima aur Ryan ko bhi cold na ho jaye mujhse.. aur Bi abhi aati hi hongi unse dawa le lunga.." He quickly messaged Ridhhima that he'll be late due to a very important meeting so if she wants she can stay at Sapna's place..

 

 

Ridhhima's mobile buzzed.. she frowned nd looked at the time nd then at the weather.. She debated what to do.. "Armaan yahan stay karne ke liye maan kaise gaye.. kitni hi der se aayein vo, unhe aadat hai mere saath hone ki.." she kept the mobile back nd waited for Amit who'll drop her home as her heart was not agreeing to Armaan's message..

 

Around 7pm Amit reached home.. it was still raining yet Ridhhima insisted on going home saying Bi would be alone.. Ridhhima reached home around 8pm.. she set Ryan free to play while she moved to kitchen where servant told her that Bi was not at home while Armaan was in the room.. she frowned nd rushed to their room.. She frowned when she saw his wet clothes piled up at the bed side.. she placed them for wash nd came back nd settled near his pillow..

 

She wondered of he was home early then why didn't he pick her up.. "Armaan.." she called him gently as he laid on his stomatch with his head hid under a pillow.. She gently took off the pillow nd touched her forehead caressing it when she felt it hot.. Armaan stirred abit nd placed his head in her lap, snuggling closer.. "Ridhu.." he mumbled huskily in pain..

 

"shh.. aapko fever hua hai.. aap rukiye mein check karti hoon.." she moved abit with his head still in her lap nd took the thermometer.. He had pretty high temperature.. "Aapko ekdum se fever kaise ho gaya hai Armaan.." she asked caressing his hair comforting him.. He coughed as he tried answering nd she got her reply..

 

Ridhhima carefully shifted him to the pillow nd was going to get him some soup when he held her hand.. "Yahin raho Ridhu.." Ridhhima kissed his forehead with love.. "main aapke paas hi hoon Armaan.. par dawa lene ke liye kuch khaana to padega na.. main bas abhi vapas aayi.."

 

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"Ridhu aur nai.." he whined.. "Armaan bas thoda hi to hai.. chaliye chup karke muh kholiye.." Ridhhima blew at another spoonful soup nd gave it to him.. "aapki tabiyat kaise kharaab hui itni.. aur bola kyun nai mujhe ki aap ghar pe hain.." she asked giving him another sip..

 

"vo baarish ho rahi thhi.. aur main tumhe.. I mean maine vo tumhe vahan office mein.. umm.." he kept fumbling when she finally stopped him.. "samajh gayi main.. baarish mein bheeg gaye issliye thand lag gayi hai haina.." he nodded as she kept the bowl aside nd gave him some medicine.. "itni sardi mein baarish mein kaun bheegta hai hmm..? aur aapko kab se baarish pasand aane lagi.." she scolded him..

 

She turned nd looked at his pouting face.. "ab tum har jagah dikhti ho mujhe to meri kya galti.." he said in a baby tone.. "aawww.. matlab aapki koi galti nai hai.. main le gayi thhi aapko bheegne haina.." she said pinching his cheek while he first nodded Yes nd then NO.. "vahan baarish mein tum mujhe kiss kar rahi thhi.." he said looking at her from the corner of his eyes to see her reaction.. She got shocked-blushed nd shook her head at his imagination..

 

"Maine tumhe nai bataya yeh soch ke ki tum bekaar pareshaan ho jaogi aur tumhe ya Ryan ko kahin mujhse infection na lag jaye.." Armaan said abit seriously, lying down nd placing her hand back into his hair for her to sooth him.. he looked at her when he felt a drop on his face.. he sat up nd tool her in his arms when he saw her about to cry face.. "Ridhu.. main theek hoon.. bas thodi sardi hui hai.. aur tumhare hotemujhe kuch nai ho sakta.."

 

She didn't knew why was she crying, but seeing Armaan so sick nd in pain she couldn't control her tears.. she hugged him nd cried relieving her worries.. Ryan came in the room nd got on the bed nd snuggled in between his parents who were in a hug.. AR parted nd looked at Ryan who smiled at them nd said "meli paali.."

 

"mere Ryan ko double vaali huggie milegi.." Ridhhima said clearing her tears nd kissing Ryan's cheek noisily.. Armaan in the meanwhile laid down with his pillow on his face yet again..

 

Bi called to ask if she needed to come as that respective area had a some water disposite problem nd thus movement was abit of problem.. Ridhhima politely asked her to stay home as she'll manage.. Ridhhima came back with a plate loaded with food nd placed it besides Armaan.. "haaww.. main yeh itna saara nai khaunga.." Ridhhima made Ryan sit in her lap nd said "yeh sirf aapki nai humari plate hai.." Armaan made an 'Ohh' face nd sat there with his hands folded nd looking at Ridhhima..

 

Ridhhima looked at him when he didn't start eating.. she raised her eyebrows to ask "Kya hua." To which he pouted saying "Tum khilao na.?" Ridhhima couldn't help smiling at that face he made.. she started giving him bites along with Ryan, while after afew bites a tiny bite reached her lips too.. she looked down to see Ryan giving her a bite.. Ridhhima took the bite nd kissed Ryan's hand nd cheek.. Armaan copied Ryan nd gave a small bite to Ridhhima nd forwarding his cheek for a kisss like she gave Ryan but instead he got a light jerk.. "hadh hai.. maine bhi itne pyar se tumhe khilaya par mujhe koi kiss nai mili.."

 

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Ridhhima knowing the fact that Armaan would be uncomfortable due his rising temperature, she put him to sleep after talking to him for long while brushing his kept on her lap.. She too felt asleep in the same position.. Armaan woke up in the middle of the night nd saw her sleeping in such uncomfortable position.. he drank some water, he then picked her up lightly nd made her lie down,, she made herself comfortable on his chest nd slept planting a light kiss on his neck, making him smile..

 

 

Next morning Ridhhima woke up nd found Armaan curled into a ball.. She quickly covered him with another blanket nd got up to go while Ryan entered..

"Oyi.. aaj aap itni jaldi kaise uthh gaye betu.." Ridhima embraced him as he was not his chirpy self.. "Ka baat hai betu.." she asked in a sugary voice brushing his head.. He shook his head nd hugged her saying "Lyan dal gaya thha.."

 

"My baby.. ab mamma hai na aapke paas.. ab darr nai lagega mere baby ko.." she made him sleep again in his room as sleeping in her room she feared him catching fever from Armaan as both Ryan nd Armaan had cold already.. putting him to sleep she rewinded a few minutes nd recollected how Ryan had embraced her nd how scared his voice was.. She frowned nd kept brushing Ryan's head till he was asleep, comfortably yet again..

 

She thought of something nd smiled at her thought.. She got up to finish her morning chores as Bi was also not there.. She was done making kheer for Armaan nd Ryan favourite pie, when Armaan called for her.. He had a bad body ache.. Ridhhima made him sit while he bent forward nd leaned onto her shoulder embracing her.. Ridhhima too hugged him nd from one hand kept combing his hair from her fingers.. "Subah fever high thha na issliye ab body ache ho raha hai aapko.. abhi dawa leke theek ho jayega Armaan.." she tried to sooth him but shivered when she felt his dry mouth on her shoulder nd his hands caressing her back..

 

"Armaan.." she gasped..

he pulled her abit closer "Nai.. mere paas hi raho Ridhu.."

"Main yahin hoon.. aapke paas.." she kissed his head with love.. he again dozed off leaning onto her.. when for long Ridhhima didn't find him answering to her mild talks she tilted her head abit to look at him.. She smiled in surprise when she found him asleep again.. she gently pushed him down to his pillow such that now she was leaning onto him.. she caressed his hair nd kissed his head.. she was moving away when she again bent nd rubbed her nose to his whispering I Love You Armaan.. though she wanted to but couldn't get herself to plant a kiss on his lips.. she shied by the thought of kiss nd moved out blushing abit after covering him properly..

 

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Ridhhima had called hospital as Atul was busy, so he had suggested her to call over, so that a doctor comes nd checks Armaan soon..  Ridhhima had bribed Ryan with his fav chocolates to remain a good boy while getting ready in the morning.. nd was happy when Ryan didn't made any trouble while bathing or dressing.. She dressed him nd asked him to play with Lucky nd not trouble Armaan at all..

 

Ridhhima when saw Armaan abit better after his breakfast nd medicine, she herself went ffor bath.. "Ridhhima ab main better hoon main thodi der Ryan ke saath rehta hoon jab tak tum ready ho jao hmm.." Armaan said nd got up.. Ridhhima nodded sighing atleast he didn't think of going to office.. After afew Ridhhima peeped from the bathroom door but Armaan was not in sight.. She stretched her neck nd peeped out properly to see if the door is closed..

 

She sighed nd stepped out holding her towel closer as she forgot her clothes.. she quickly turned on the heater first nd then got her clothes.. As soon as she opened the knot of her towel gown Armaan entered the room from the balcony.. Ridhhima squeaked nd clutched back her gown before it could fall down.. Armaan looked at her nd his lips broke into a dreamy smile when he realized what was gonna happen..

 

Ridhhima blushed seeing him looking at her like that.. she turned her back to him.. she knotted her gown tightly around her nd moved to closet before Armaan came to her.. Armaan smiled at her nervousness nd laid down on the bed sighing lovingly..

 

He winked at her when she came out of the closet dressed in blue saree.. she blushed ignoring any eye contact with him.. He moved to her in front of the mirror nd combed her hair while he kept his fingers brushing her neck.. She just stood there with her eyes closed nd sighing heavily..

 

The moment broke off when they heard Bi.. Armaan held her by her waist when she moved to go.. "Armaan.. chod dijiye.. Bi aagayi hain.." He chuckled at her red face nd nodded in No.. "pehle ek kiss.. ab main beemar hoon to mujhe thoda to extra pyar milna chahiye na normal days se.." he said cornering her..

 

Ridhhima pushed him abit but he took her into an even tighter embrace.. "Armaan.. beemari mein sirf extra dawai milti hai kiss nai.. chodiye mujhe.. nai to main.."

 

"Tum kya..? hmm.. bolo bolo.. kya karogi hmm.." he asked teasing her by moving his nose on her cheek.. She gasped when his cold palms caressed her waist sensuously.. he lightly kissed her cheeks nd then left her after a peck on her forehead.. She looked at him with confused eyes, while he blinked naughtily at her nd blew a kiss.. Ridhhima pinched herself when he left to see if he had actually left her just like that or she was dreaming..

 

She frowned, hissing nd rubbing her arm as she pinched herself abit tightly.. "Yeh Armaan ko kya ho gaya ekdum se.." she shook her head not realizing she was actually disturbed coz he didn't kiss her..

 

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"Ridhhima beta tu Armaan ko lunch karva de, uska bukhaar zyada hai na iss waqt.. main Ryan ko khila deti hoon.." Bi said making a plate for Armaan nd Ridhhima.. Ridhhima nodded nd moved to their room.. She found Armaan sittinf with her pillow in his lap nd looking at their wedding album.. He looked up when she made a bite nd gave him.. he shook his head saying "Abhi kuch khaane ka mann nai hai Ridhu.."

 

Ridhhima wiped her hands nd kept the album on the bed from his lap.. she herself settled in his lap nd took the plate.. "ab chup chap khana khaiye.." she ordered sitting sideways.. Armaan looked at her pouting nd shook his head.. "Ridhu.. tum khilao.." he said kissing her neck once sloppily..

 

"Shaitani sujh rahi hain na ab aapko.. khud kyun nai kha rahe.." she said trembling abit still trying not to show the effect he had on her.. She gave him a bite when Armaan smiled nd said "Ridhu.. kisi aur ke haath se na khana zyada tasty lagta hai.. aur tunhare haath ka bana khana, tumhare haath se khane mein jo mazaa hai vo tum nai samjhogi.."

 

"Acha.. par main to roz apne haath ka bana khana apne hi haath se khati hoon.." she teased him but stopped when she felt his fingers on her waist.. "jab main tumhare liye khana banaunga na tab mere haath se khaake dekhna.. pata chalega main kya keh raha hoon.."

 

She smiled nd kissed his cheek giving him another bite.. "uski koi zaroorat nai hai.. aap kitchen mein nai ghusenge bilkul.. khud se dawa to milti nai aapko, kitchen to ulti pulti kar denge bilkl.." with in a few minutes they were done with their lunch.. Armaan lightly kissed Ridhima's lips without any notice nd whispered "Love You Ridhu.." she blushed "I love You.." she too whispered..

 

She was getting up from his lap but he caught her.. "say it with my name.. please.." she looked into his eyes nd found him waiting.. she rolled her eyes while a light blush appeared on her cheeks saying "I Love You Armaan.."

 

 

 

Ridhhima again called Atul but he wasn't available.. as soon as she kept her mobile aside Armaan's mobile rang.. 'Anjali's name flashed on screen.. Armaan tossed the mobile not bothering while Ridhhima answered the  call after his protests.. "Hello Armaan.."

 

"Umm.. vo Armaan rest kar rahe hain.." Ridhima spoke..

"that's what I had called for.. Dad told me that he was not there for meeting which is not his style of handling business.. whats wrong with him..?" Anjali asked with abit of attitude..

 

"Sardi ho gayo hai unhe.. cold thha, baarish mein bheegne se bukhar ho gaya hai.." Ridhhima told her.. "tell him that I called so that he can call me up when hes fine.." Anjali disconnected saying this..

 

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Armaan nd Ridhhima were in their room resting nd going through old photographs.. Ridhhima was sitting with her back resting against back rest nd Armaan's head was placed in her lap.. Ridhhima was lightly brushing his hair.. Ridhhima thought it is time nd she can talk now.. "Armaan.."

 

"hmm.." he shifted the album away nd looked at ridhhima..

"Armaan vo jo store room hai usmein aapki koi kaam ka samaan hai kya..?" she said implying to the room adjoining their room.. they have never even looked into it.. Armaan frowned nd looked at ridhhima.. "Kyun Ridhu..?"

 

"Vo.. main agar uss room ka samaan sort out karke upar vale store mein shift kar doon to aapko koi problem to nai hai..?" Ridhhima asked abit hesitating.. "Nai ridhu.. uss mein Tiya ka samaan hai thoda.. aur baaki mujhe bhi nai yaad ki kya rakha hai vahan.." Ridhhima looked abit disappointed nd decided not to say anything as Tiya's stuff was kept there.. Armaan caught that look nd he squeezed her hand lightly saying "Ridhu tum yeh sab upar shift karva do.. par kuch dispose off karne ke pehle ek baar bas ma se pooch lena.."

 

Ridhhima smiled fully saying "Thank u Armaan.. mujhe usmein se kuch dispose off nai karna.. jo rakha hai vo bas saaf karke upar shift karva dungi.."

 

"Hmm.. aur aap kya karengi yahan.. haaaww.. kahin mujhse gussa hoke mujhe nai to band kar dogi vahan..?" he acted kidishly.. She smiled nd nodded..  while he giggled along with her kissing her hand.. Ryan walked in jumped onto Armaan sitting on his stomatch..

 

"Pa.. mamma paash ninni kalni hai.." he said implying he wanted to sleep keeping his head in Ridhhima's lap so armaan should move.. "Baby aaj aap pa ke paash ninni kar lo na.. pa ki tummy pe.." Armaan said as he doesn't want to move away from her lap.. Ryan looks at Ridhhima who nods nd lies down on Armaan's chest.. Ridhhima brushes Ryan's head lightly while armaan was patting his back with love, looking at ridhhima with a smile.. Ridhhima smiled back nd bent to kiss Ryan's head..

 

 

 

After sometime, Anjali came to see Armaan when she was told that no doctor has yet visited him.. "Aap rukiye main poochta hoon andar.." the servant asked her to wait.. but when even after knocking no answer came he came back saying "Sahab jawaab nai de rahe.. aap chahe to ruk jayein nai to baad mein aajaiyega.."

 

Anjali felt insulted.. she frowned nd walked to AR's room.. she knocked twice but not getting any reply she opened the door nd moved in.. She was hurt looking at AR.. Ridhhima was sleeping in half sitting positing while Armaan's head was lying on her stomatch nd Ryan laid on Armaan's chest.. Ridhhima's one hand in Ryan's hand nd other in armaan's hair..

 

her eyes fell on the album.. She couldn't help herself from flipping through as she was not at the wedding.. In her Heart she was somewhere happy looking at Ridhhima dresses as bride but seeing her with Armaan wiped away the glint of happiness.. By mistake she stepped on one of Ryan's toys making a loud sound nd waking up Ridhhima.. Ridhhima carefully shifted Armaan on the pillow but he too woke up by her movement..

 

Ridhhima shifted Ryan to his room while Armaan sat up straight.. Ridhhima came back nd  saw Armaan nd Anjali sitting in an awkward silence.. "Aap kuch lengi..?" Ridhhima asked breaking the silence to which Anjali shook her head mumbling "Vo hospital se Atul ka message ayaa thha ki Armaan is not well aur main aake usse check kar loon.." he justified her visit..

 

Armaan quickly nd formally explained his symptoms while Anjali gave him some medicine.. "Hope you get well soon Armaan.." Anjali said putting her hand forward.. Armaan turned his face away nd shook her hand for a moment just acknowledging her.. Anjali moved out but turned to have one look of Armaan.. she got teary when she saw him sitting with his face hidden in Ridhhima's stomatch nd Ridhhima was standing in  front of him nd soothing his head..

 

On an impulse Atul's words echoed in her mind..

"Armaan ne tumse kabhi pyar nai kiya.. vo humesha se bhabhi ko chahta thha.. to tum kyun uske peeche apni zindagi barbaad kar rahi ho yeh jaante hue bhi ki vo dono ek atut rishtey mein bandh chuke hain.."

"I Love You Anjali.."

 

She sighed "ek koshish aur zaroor karungi Armaan ko paane ki.. main itni jaldi haar nai maanti.."

 

PRECAP: WHAT HAS RIDHHIMA PLANNED TO DO WITH THAT STORE ROOM..? RYAN'S BIRTHDAY.. RYAN GOES TO SCHOOL.. WHAT WILL ANJALI DO..?

frnd.of.frndz2010-01-04 12:03:50