Chapter 49

Rucha

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Recap : page 84

Part 48

Ridhima looked at him pacing around adjusting all her things close to her so that she doesn't have to get up.. unlike other days he was not that satisfied or happy with what he was doing for her.. rather he seemed to be deeply disturbed.. just when he came to her with her medicines she caught his wrist instead.. "Gussa hain mujhse toh  daant te kyun nahi hain..? khud ko kyun koss rahe hain..?"

"Kyunki galti meri hi hai Ridhima.. mujhe pata hona chahiye the ki tumhe khud se zyada har waqt Ryan ki fikar hoti hai, itni ki tumhe itna bhi bharosa nahi tha mujhpe ki main usko lene time par chala jaunga.. tum pata nahi kab samjhogi ki tumhe sirf apna nahi balki humare baby ka bhi dhyaan rakhna hai.. iss ghar se bahar kuch log hain jo tumhe khush nahi dekhna chahte.. unse durr rakhna chahta hoon main tumhe.. par nahi kar pa raha hoon.." he passed his hands in his hair frustrated from the situation..

"Tumhe kahin bahar le jaata hoon toh darta rehta hoon ki koi tumhe kuch kar na de.. aur tum ho ki akele hi.. itna mushkil kyun hai tumhare liye yeh baat samajhna ki tumhe kuch ho gaya toh main bhi marr jaunga.." he said sobbing abit' she shifted abit closer to him.. she pulled him closer into her chest letting him sob and ease his fears..

"voh kyun maarna chahti hain mujhe Armaan..?" she asked while he looked at her puzzled.. "Maine dekha tha unko.." she said gulping..

"Chachi ji.. kyun.. mujhe.. maarna chahti hain..?" she said in a mere whisper while he was shocked to know that she has seen Padma Gupta in the second car that was about to hit her.. he had seen her too but at that moment all mattered to him was Ridhima's safety..

He just pulled her close caressing her back.. "Pata nahi Ridhu.. par Anjali ne mujhe pehle hi kaha tha ki tumhe unse bachaa ke rakhun.. kuch hai Ridhu jo ab shayad humare bohot kareeb hai.. kuch hai jo unke hisaab se humein nahi milna chahiye.." he said in a confused tone kissing her forehead..

After afew hours of contemplation Armaan and Ridhima finally thought to get off the topic now.. Ridhima wanted to know where Ryan was, since she has not seen him anywhere in the house but then she decided against it thinking that may be she should give some space to Armaan too, to have that comfort level with Ryan like she has.. though Ryan is biologically Armaan's son but in all other ways he was Ridhima's little baby.. he was at times afraid and hesitant of his papa and that's what Ridhima wants them to work on..

"Aap mujhse ab bhi naraaz hain..?" she asked looking at him, not getting any response she continued  "aisa nahin hai ki mujhe aap par bharosa nahin hai.. mujhe bas Ryan ki kuch zyada hi fikar rehti hai.. thoda zyada sensitive hai na voh toh bohot jaldi darr jata hai aur insecure ho jaata hai.."

She looked at him abit saying "aap please kam se kam mujhe ek baar pyar se dekhiye toh sahi.. aapki yeh khamoshi aaj pehli baar mujhse baat nahi kar rahi hai Armaan.."

Armaan looked at her at the very instant she said those last lines.. she read his pain and fear of loosing her when his teary gaze met her curious one.. he gently cupped her face saying "jab darr se dil hi chup hai toh khamoshi kaise baat karegi..?" she cursed herself for deciding to step of the house alone even after his warning when she saw two fat tears rolling down his cheek..

"Bas kariye Armaan.. apni Ridhu ko maaf nahi karenge ab..? aap jaante hain na ki aapki pyar bhari baahon mein kitna mehfooz lagta hai mujhe.. phir bhi itni berukhi..? agar aap nahi mane na toh mujhe aur bhi tareeke aate hain apne Armaan ko manaane ke.." she said pouting..

"Acha..? toh theek hai.. khud hi mana lo apne Armaan ko.." he said turning his face away from hers, he went and lied down on the bed.. but next moment he gasped when he felt her head resting on his chest when her hand was busy undoing the buttons of his shirt.. he sighed feeling her palm moving sensuously on his chest.. she tilted her head abit and planted open mouthed kisses on his neck and came toh his chest leaving afew bites on her way..

"Ridhu stop it.. its not the right time for this please.." he said huskily knowing the fact that he will not be able to control if she takes this any further.. while she came upto his lips breathing onto them and asked.. "Toh maaf kiya aapne apni Ridhu ko ya nahi..?" seeing him nod she just slammed her lips onto his while he supported her from her waist so that she doesn't strain her baby bump.. he grinned when he felt the baby move while Ridhima growned letting go off him and caressing her tummy to sooth the pain..

Armaan gently laid her on her back and caressed her tummy.. bending over the bump her kissed there lightly and kept his head on her tummy saying "Hey mera bacha.. papa aapka bohot besabri se wait kar rahe hain.. please come to us healthy and happy.." saying so he hugged her from her waist keeping his head there for a while..

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While on the otherhand Anjali barged into Gupta Mansion and walked straight to her mother's room.. "Aapne aaj Ridhu ko maarne ki koshish ki thi.." it was more of a statement than a question.. looking at Anjali fuming and shaking in rage Padma got up and tried buttering her up to calm her..

"Itne din baad ghar aayi hai meri beti.. ek baar theek se mil toh sahi apni ma se.."

Anjali stepped back as Padma came to hug her.. "Kyun maarna chahti hain aap Ridhima aur uske bache ko..?" she asked straight..

"Anjali.. apni hadh mein raho aur band karo yeh bakwaas.." Padma snapped back.. as she was scared that Anjali might do something against her..

"Bakwaas nahi mom.. sach keh rahi hoon main.. mauka hi dhundh rahi thin a aap itne waqt se.. pichle 6 mahine mein 3 baar aap Ridhima ko maarne ki koshish kar chuki hain.. kabhi uski dawa badalkar toh kabhi accident.. kya dushmani hai aapki usse..?" Anjali asked breaking the crystal piece on the table into pieces..

"uss ladki se mera kuch lena dena nahi hai Anjali.. aur agar tum chahti ho ki voh theek rahe toh theek hai.. 2 mahine baad main aur tumhare papa yahan se sab wind up karke abroad settle ho rahe hain.. tumhe humare saath vahan chalke rehna hoga.. uss ladki ko.. Atul ko.. sabko yahan peeche chhod ke humare saath rehna hoga.." Padma said keeping her demand forward..

"2 mahine kyun mom..? aisa kya karne vale hain aap agle 2 mahine mein..?" Anjali asked looking a bit shocked as she knew her parents very well  and she was very well aware of the fact that had it not been something huge her parents would not be running away like this..

"tum iss waqt sawaal poochne vali situation mein nahi ho Anjali.. jo maine kaha agar voh maan sakti ho toh theek hai.. uss lakdi ko kuch nahi hoga.. par tumhara jawaab NA hai toh.. You know your way out.."

Anjali gulped at Padma's tone.. for the very first time she was scared of Padma.. she tried to calculate but none of her calculations fit her mother's timeline.. she turned onto her heels and left to where she knew, she would be able to find some solution..

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It has been a month since Anjali has confronted her mother.. she had already told Armaan about it so the security at Mallik's place was thicker now.. Anjali straight away went to Atul's mother for she knew, one person who can overpower her parents' influence was Naina Joshi.. and it was indeed true..

Naina Joshi welcomed Anjali with open arms when she was sure Anjali was in no way like her parents.. She got Anjali and Atul engaged in a small family gathering and asked Anjali to stay in their out-house..

From all Anjali could tell her Naina Joshi finally got a track to follow.. and she stopped just where Armaan did.. The former legal advicer to Ridhima's father, Mr.Sharma.. but unlike Armaan she had her own ways to influence people.. she finally laid her hands on something that was indeed a shock to her..

On the otherhand Armaan laid down outside in the lounge reading Ridhima's diary.. he loved reading the part where she was confused about her feelings for him.. and was in doubt whether to voice her feelings or not..

Mere Jeevan ka Ehem hissa bann gaya hai tu
Yaadon mein basey hue mera Saaya bann gaya hai tu
Baras chuke the Jab umeed ki Shaakh Se Akhri Phul
Sukha Patta Banke Saath Nibha Gaya Hai Tu
Sulaghti Dhup Mein Tadap Rahi Thi Main
Tab Bhi Banke Ghata, pyar ki barsaat kar Gaya Hai Tu

Fasle Darmiyaan Jab Bhi Badne Lage Humare
Rah Mein Pichhe Chalke Bhi Duriyaan Mita Gaya Hai Tu
Intezar To Tha Mujhe Bas Ek Sache humrahi ka
Ek Ke Badle Hazaaron saaye Banke Pass Aaya Hai Tu
Akeli zindagi se Jab Bandh Hone lagi thi chahat ki roshni
Pyar Ka Anmol diya jala Gaya Hai Tu

A R M A A N.. samajh nahi aata ki iss naam ke saath mere mann mein itni mithaas kaise aajati hai.. mere sabse ache dost bann gaye hain voh.. aisa lagta hai ki har roz unko aur behtar jaane lagi hoon main.. kehne ko toh itna kaam karte hain saari duniya ki samajh hai.. papa ka business samhaalte hain par ek bache jaisi maasoomiyat rakhte hain apne dil mein.. jab bhi main unse ek kadam durr hatne ki koshish karti hoon toh har baar voh kuch aisa keh jaate hain ki lagta hai jaise poori duniya se lad jayenge mere liye.. mera bharosa, meri muskurahat aur meri khushi.. bas yahi hota hai har waqt unki baton mein..

Pyar kya hota hai pehli baar unhi se jaana maine.. par kya mujhe yeh hak hai ki main apni dosti ko pyar ka naam doon..? voh jab kabhi galti se kareeb aajate hain toh meri dhadhkan jaisi meri apni rehti hi nahi.. kho jaati hoon unke ehsaas mein..

Kya main unki zindagi mein unka beeta hua kal banke toh nahi reh jaungi..? voh pehle hi ek baar iss dard se guzar chuke hain kya ek baar phir voh kisi pe itna vishwaas kar payenge..? aur kya ain unpe itna vishwaas kar paungi ki kisi din apna dil kholke rakh dungi unke aage..?

He sighed hugging her diary closer..  just as he closed his eyes taking  deep breath he felt his phone vibrating.. he frowned looking at the caller name.. "Ji Aunty.." he sprang up sitting straight as he absorbed the information that is being transferred to him.. "Main abhi aaraha hoon vahan.." saying so he went to tell Ridhima that he had some urgent work..

She smiled in her sleep when he kissed her lips lightly.. "Aap kahin ja rahe hain..?" she asked sleepily.. "Hmm.. bohot urgent kaam hai.. maine Sapna aur Muskaan ko phone kar diya hai voh dono abhi bas 10 minute mein aane vali hain yahan.. phir main jaunga.."

"Armaan.. unhe kyun pareshaan karna main iss baar pakka ghar se kahin nahi jaungi.. aap fikar matt kariye.." she said making a baby face..

"I know my baby.. par koi toh hona chahiye na tumhare orders follow karne ke liye.. bas issiliye bulaya hai dono ko.." he said with a wink making her giggle.. "Muskaan ne suna na toh bohot pitai hogi aapki.."

He lightly packed her lips and caressed her head with love.. "tum araam se baitho main tumhare liye kuch khaane ko laata hoon.."

"Hmmm.. I am hungry.. Armaan mujhe abhi ke liye ice cream de dijiye pista vali.. phir jab Sapna Di aayengi na toh mere liye cookies banayengi.." she said with excitement while he looked at her confused.. "Unhone kaha tha ki jab voh aaayengi ghar tab voh apne ghar se saara samaan lekar aayengi aur mujhe cookies bake karna sikhayengi.. aur main phir fresh chocolate cookies khaungi.." she said making a face as if she could taste them already..

"Theek hai.. par you please take care.. cookies Sapna ko hi banana dena zyada der kitchen mein khade hone ki zaroorat nahi hai.. you make breakfast everyday that's enough.." he smiled and kissed her head as heheard a car in the driveway.. "Love you jaan.." she looked at his retreating back.. she could hear the greetings and teasing abit and soon she was joined in by excited Muskaan and Sapna..

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He stood outside Mr.Sharma's farm house.. I wondered what was to come now and why was he instructed not to breath even a word to Ridhima.. he entered in to see Mr.Sharma sitting in the garden with Anjali, Atul and Naina Joshi..

"Kya hua.. aap sabne mujhe yahan aise..?" he fumbled looking at Anjali who had puffy eyes due to crying now..

"Sach jaan ne ka waqt aagaya hai Armaan.. jab Mr.Sharma ko Ridhima par threats ka pata laga toh he decided to finally go against his duty.. Itna waqt se Shubhankar Gupta ki Will rakhi hai inke pass.." Mrs.Joshi explained as Mr.Sharma presented the will to Armaan..

Armaan read it in one go it was no too long just a few details and clauses.. reading the last clause he finally got to know why was the will still not disclosed.. "Iss property aur business ke liye maarna chahte hain voh meri Ridhima ko..?" it was a mere whisper to himself.. he was dumbfound when he read that everything that Shashank Gupta said he owned, actually belonged to Ridhima legally.. she had 60% of ownership in the business and both the Gupta Mansions were in her name too..

"Sirf yeh nahi hai Mr.Mallik.." the advocated said as a matter of factly.. "ismein ek particular bank locker bhi specified hai.. uski keys aap ya Ridhima claim kar sakte hain.. and I doubt usmein bhi kuch khaas hoga.."

Armaan suddenly remembered the locker number and the bank name that was sent to them when they were in Goa.. "Kya agar main ya Ridhima iss locker ko waqt se pehle claim karna chahte toh yeh seal ho jaata..?" he asked as now everything was getting clear in his mind..

"Ji bilkul.. yeh locker seal ho jaata humesha ke liye aur yeh will be challengable ho jaati.. itne waqt tak yeh ownership ka sach shayad chhupa bhi issiliye raha ki iss will mein clause hai ki ya toh yeh Will Ms. Anjali Shashanki Gupta ki shaadi ke baad disclose hoti joki ab tak hui nahi hai.. ya phir tab jab Ms.Ridhima Shubhankar Gupta Maa ban chuki ho aur apna parivaar ho unke paas joki ab hone hi vala hai.."

"Aur agar yeh dono hi baatein na hoti toh..? Ridhima ko uska haq kabhi milta hi nahi..?" Armaan asked in a frustrated tone..

"Toh uss situation mein Ridhima ke 27 saal ke hote hi usko saare haq de diye jaate.." Mr. Sharma explained.. Armaan signed the papers stating that he knows about the will and wants to claim the locker keys.. his heart was rushing as if he knew something very wrong is about to happen..

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Ridhima sat with Ryan in the kitchen While Sapna and Muskaan were busy making delicacies for her.. Sapna was making arrangements for chocolava cookies and Muskaan was busy making some Chinese dish.. Ridhima and Ryan were given easy jobs.. Ryan sat with the bowl of cookie mix and kept stirring as instructed by his maasi, Ridhima sat there chopping the vegetables to help Muskaan..

Ridhima frowned when she saw a tiny finger coated with chocolate mix infront of her.. she looked up to see Ryan moving his head encouraging her with his eyebrows dancing as if telling her it very tasty.. she giggled lightly and looked at Sapna to see if she was staring at them, finding Sapna busy gracing the tray she took some of the mix from Ryan's finger an put it in her mouth.. her eyes lite up as it tasted good really..

"I saw that.." Sapna snapped making Ryan giggle..
"Maasi.. tasty.." he said pointing at the mix, making Sapna smile at his antics..

"isko aise hi kha jaoge toh phir cookies kaise banegi..?" Sapna said showing him the chocolates pieces she was about to put in the mix.. nodding at her, Ryan looked over at Ridhima saying "mamma ab hum cookie khayenge bas.. okk.."

"Okk my buddy.." she said giving him a flying kiss..

While on the otherhand Armaan was sweating when he was led to the locker.. he went inside with Anjali.. his heart was pounding badly as he turned the locker open.. he sighed looking at the envelop in the locker.. he was about to ask Anjali to take it but on the contrary Anjali asked him first..

"I have that frizzy feeling jeej.. I can't.." Anjali said looking at Armaan.. while he sighed ripping open the envelop smoothly.. looking inside he just found a few old photographs and a letter.. The photographs had baby Ridhima with her parents.. her photos with Anjali and Sapna.. and afew photos of her at school with her papa.. Armaan kept passing them one by one to Anjali after seeing them.. they all had the details of why the photo was so special, scribbled onto their back.. it looked like as if Ridhima's father was passing on his memories to Ridhima after so many years..

Armaan frowned when he saw a photo of his parents with Nikki and him.. he turned it back.. he gasped when he read what was written.. "Shayad jab tumhe yeh photo aur mera letter mile toh tumhe kisi ke sahaare ki zaroorat pade.. yeh mere bohot purane dost hain Jai Mallik.. inse tumhe har voh madad milegi jo tumhe chaiye hogi Ridhima.." Armaan has a few tears rolling down his cheek.. her father trusted his family so much to leave his lonely daughter a note telling her to contact his family for any needed help.. He for once felt proud that although unknowingly, but he has fulfilled that trust..

He was confused why her father never even mentioned Shashank Gupta in any of the photos or asked Ridhima to contact him for help.. he felt as if her father knew the bad intentions of his own brother..He trembled looking at the letter.. he looked at Anjali to read it.. but seeing the fear in her eyes he knew she too suspected something bad.. he guped realizing that the letter was indeed something that only Ridhima had the right to read first.. it was the last letter from her dying father.. both his mind and his heart told him that this letter should be kept safe only for Ridhima to claim it after their baby is born..

"Ridhima se abhi iss bare mein koi kuch nahi kahega.." Armaan said in a threatening tone after coming out of the bank.. he looked over to Atul, Anjali, Mrs.Joshi and the advocate.. "Ridhima ko pata laga toh aaj ke aaj hi padhegi yeh letter.. usko phir vahi sab yaad aayega.. aur iss waqt voh yeh stress afford nahi kar sakti.." he said in pleading tone now..

He handed over the will and the envelop with photos and letter to Mr.Sharma saying "Main aapka ehsaan kabhi nahi bhulunga Mr.Sharma.. aapse sirf ek request hai.." seeing him nod he continued.. "yeh papers aur envelop main chahta hoon ki aap khud Ridhima ko dein jab main aapko kahunga.. yeh 3 mahine usko kisi khatre mein nahi daal sakta.. par uske baad vahi hoga jo sahi hai.."

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A month has passed by after that.. Ridhima was now in her 8^th month and baby movements have started to get louder and very noticeable.. though she gets tiered easily but still Armaan always manages to divert her mind and keep her cheerful.. since it was her second last month Armaan's mother has also planned a 'Godh Bharayi' for Ridhima..

She wanted it to be grand but on Armaan's insistence she left the guest list to him.. They had first planned everything as a surprise and then finally 3 days before the function they disclosed the news to Ridhima.. Ridhima just looked at Armaan and Tara in an awe and soon her surprised expressions were replaced by tears.. they both sat by her sides lightly rubbing her back.. "Ridhu.. kya hua beta..? tumhe function nahi karna..?" Tara asked caressing her head to which Ridhima nodded in an instant.. "jab bhi main sochti hoon ki bas ab mujhe isse zyada khushiyaan nahi mil sakti toh aap log har baar mujhe aur ek kadam aage aake apna pyaar jataate ho.." she said sobbing..

She hid her face in Armaan's neck mumbling.. "Itna pyar kahan se late hain aap..? aajkal toh main aapse kabhi kabhi theek se baat bhi nahi karti phir bhi aap humesha mere aage peeche ghumte rehte hain.. kyun Armaan..?"

"because I love you Ridhima.. tum theek se baat karo na karo par tumhe yaad hai na ki humari khamoshi bhi baat karti hai.. I know you are all tiered and grumpy nowadays, but that's because you are pregnant and your moods keep changing.. verna meri Ridhu se zyada pyara koi ho sakta hai kya..?" he said lightly sawying her in his embrace and kissing her head..

She gulped and rubbed her eyes with the back of her hand, looking at him.. "Sachi..?"

"hmm.. ekdum sachi.. ab tum rona band karo.. aur batao uss din kya pehnegi meri Ridhu..?" he asked showing her afew designs his mother has finalized thinking them to be comfortable and light for her to wear it..

She chose a beautiful pink lehenga choli.. it was light yet very elegant.. she looked at Tara asking "Uss din kya kya hoga ma..?"

"beta uss din sab log tumhe aur tumhare bache ko aashirwaad dene aayenge.. sab tumhari pasand ka khana banega.. naach gaana hoga.. uss iss ghar mein tumhare bache ka pehle welcome hoga.." Tara said explaining to Ridhima.. Ridhima just smiled with dreamy eyes.. she has already started weaving the image of her baby in her eyes.. how the baby will look.. how she will take care of the baby.. but this was something she has never thought off.. Godh Bharayi function never even crossed her mind.. she thanked God yet again in her heart for giving her such a loving and caring family..

Whole house was filled with guests.. the whole gang has huddled up in Mallik house.. muskaan and Sapna were given all the responsibility of preparing Ridhima's favourite dishes with Bi.. while Atul and Rahul were busy supervising the decoration stuff.. Mrs. Joshi and Tara were to take care of all the things needed for pooja and sweets that are to be bought.. and Ryan was left in care of his dadu with lucky..

the lady of honour Ridhima was left under strict supervision of Armaan and Anjali.. while Nikki and Abhi were to join the gang on the day of godh bharayi due to some work..

Later that evening Armaan sat grumpily with his laptop looking at Ridhima with the corner of his eyes.. he waiting for her to notice his sulky face but she was too busy chatting with Anjali.. Anjali was telling her how she and Atul have planned their wedding after a few months and also gave a few tips to Ridhima after listening to Ridhima's complains regarding pains..

Well not just Ridhima but even Armaan had his ears glued to them when Anjali was busy explaining how the baby is grown completely now.. he can listen to their voices.. how can she sooth the restlessness or constant movements at night.. Anjali stopped when she saw Armaan looking at them with good interest.. before Anjali could say anything Armaan frowned saying "Ruk kyun gayi..? aur batao humare baby ke bare mein.."

"Jeej I thought aap apna kaam kar rahe thhe.."

Armaan made a face and left mumbling to himself making the girls giggle.. he came back after a while only to see Ridhima preparing to sleep.. he gently helped her lying down and arranged pillows around her.. while he settled on his elbow and put his ear on her tummy saying "Meri choti si Ridhu so gayi kya..? aaj papa aaye hain baatein karne toh mera baby pehle hi so gaya.." he pouted making Ridhima giggle..

"Aaj aapki biwi pareshaan nahi hai baby ki movement se toh aapko acha nahi lag raha..?" Ridhima asked making a face as everyday the baby moves so much after Ridhima eats her dinner..

"Arre.. aaj hi toh Anjali ne bataya ki jitna baby humari awaaz se familiar hoga utni hi jaldi voh humein pehchaanega.." he said coming to her level and kissing her cheek.. while she smiled and kissed him back.. encircling her arms around his neck she sighed saying "baby toh already aapko pehchaanta hai.."

"Acha..? hmm.. tumhe kaise pata..?" he asked nuzzling her neck.. she moaned digging her nails on his back.. "Kyunki jab bhi aap ekdum se mere aankhon ke aage aate hain toh baby move karta hai.." he hummed leaving trail of kisses on her neck..

She pulled him away from her neck looking into his eyes which held only love and passion for her, beyond sanity.. she gulped looking into his deep blue eyes whispering "Aise matt dekhiye Armaan.." he bent down and kissed her eyes, nose and finally her lips making her melt in his arms.. he finally pulled away when he felt some loud movements under his hand on her tummy.. they laid in each other's arms.. he caressed her arms and tummy while she was just planting a few kisses on his head..

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Ridhima sat in the lounge on a comfortable chair for her Godh Bharayi to start.. she smiled when Armaan lightly covered her head with another dupatta in such a way that she was able to use it as her extended pallu to accept the little blessings that everyone will be offering.. he pouted saying "though I'm not allowed here in this ceremony but I already have a gift for you.." he lightly planted a kiss on her head and smiled taking out a beautiful bracelet from his pocket.. he gently tied it around Ridhima's hand.. it looked very delicate with a few diamonds studded into it.. "Ridhu I can never thank you enough for the gift you're about to give me.."

She smiled and blushed looking around when she noticed everyone looking at her with admiration.. Finally the ceremony started with Mrs.Mallik.. she put a small tika on Ridhima's forehead and presented her with jwellery.. "Have a healthy baby beta.." she got up saying that in her ear..

After her everyone else followed ' Nikki got Ridhima some sarees and suits.. and blessed the baby.. next followed was Sapna who presented Ridhima some dresses for the baby.. she too blessed the baby saying "Tera baby ekdum teri tarah hoga bhola aur masoom.."

Muskaan followed Sapna and Last was Anjali.. Anjali gave Ridhima a bracelet box very similar to what Armaan got her, but it was just abit smaller in size, for her baby.. then she made Ridhima wear a light chain with R pendant in it.. she kissed Ridhima's head whispering "I hope yeh bracelet teri beti ko utna hi pasand aayega jitna tujhe aaya.. you will have a very healthy and bonny daughter soon.."

Ridhima's eyes lit up as soon as Anjali said that.. she accidentally slipped the news to Armaan once, so Armaan now asked her to share it with Ridhima too.. seeing Ridhima's eyes searching for Armaan after she said an excited thank you to Anjali, Anjali again whispered "He knows.. so he asked me to tell you too.."

After the ceremony Ridhima was made to sit comfortably with many pillows around her.. she frowned when many plates were settled infront of her covered with cloth.. "chose one plate so that we can now distribute sweets amongst the guests too.." Armaan said sitting by her side..

She pointe to the third plate but as Armaan uncovered it, she looked at him with shining eyes.. it was her favourite kaju barfi.. "these are for guests.." he said smirking, making her pout.. giggling at her baby face he kissed her cheek and made her have one from his hand.. he shook his head when she was still looking at the plate, he at once presented the plate in front of her first making her smile.. while others admired the lovely couple.. leaving afew more for Ridhima, Anjali took the plate to distribute sweets to other aswell.. Armaan sighed as he looked at his happy wife, he has finally managed to keep guptas away from this function aswell.. though he had to convince his mother that Guptas will not leave a good impact on Ridhima's health after sharing afew facts with her and taking her into his confidence..

PRECAP : The whole gang stays at Mallik house, how will Armaan manage so many nannies and Grannies advicing him and Ridhima.. Armaan and Ridhima have some alone time before their baby girl decides to enter the world.. RIDHIMA READS HER FATHER'S LETTER.. Ryan's jealous.. Armaan pampers his baby girl.. how is their baby like..? LONG EPILOGUE AWAITS YOU.. keep reading to know more..