Part 5

2 years ago

Niketa

@desir

As armaan saw the car moving away from his eyes. He fell on his knees and his heart cried. Seeing him nandini puts his hand on his shoulder and feeling his mom's touch he looked at her and speaks up.

A:''mom ab vo kabhie nahin aayegi maine oske dill ke tukde kar diyye hain mom''

He said as tears fell from his eyes and nandini hugged her son in her embrace as she saw him broken.

Na:''nahin bacha aisa nahin hain riddhima ayegi vo apnein best friend se thode na dur ho sakti hain.''

She tried to explain him but deep inside her heart knows what he is telling the truth.

A:''nahin mom osnein kal se lekar abhi tak ruk kar apni dosti hi tou nibhayi hain. Par aab oska dill ose oske Armaan ko kisi aur ka hote nahin dekh payega. Kal ek Premika ke saamne Dost jeet gayyi thi. Aur aab ek Premika aur dard nahin seh payegi. Oska pyaar ab ose kamzor kar raha hain mom''

He said and nandini looked at him. Her eyes too filled with tears. She knows their pain both of them are in pain. She knows her son loved Riddhima and Riddhima loved Armaan to the core of their heart. Though their love is not spoken. Their love is always unsaid one but still it can be visible in their eyes. And being a mother she is more than happy, she is over the moon thinking riddhima will be her daughter-in-law. She will be there with them for whole of their lives. But everything got changed and she could not able to do anything.

Na:''armaan bacha please sambhal khud ko. Main janti hun ki yeh decision tere liyye aasan nahin tha. Aur khas kar kisi aur se shaadi karne ka. Main jaanti hun riddhima ka dukh kar tu bhi til-til kar mar raha hain.''

A:''mom main ose is hal mein nahin dekh sakta, vo mar rahi hain mom.''

He said and nandini hugged him close to her heart feeling his pain. And he cried in his mom's warmth embrace. He can't do anything; her pain is making him weak.

Mere Hathon Ki lakiron Ne

Mujhse Yeh Kaha Hain

Meri kismet Mein Saath Tera

Bas Itna Likha Hain

(He remembered the time spent with her and her leaving him)

On the other side

Riddhima reached at her home finally. She never ever feels happy after returning from his house. It's always another way around, she always feels so lonely and sad when she has to come back to her home. She can't live without him. That's why she always feels lonely in her own home. But today she feels relieved coming from there. It's not an easy task to see the person whom you loved from the bottom of your heart in another person's arms. It hurts to that much that if heart can bleed with just inner pain, she will be dead by this moment. She is not that great, she can't bear more, and she can't see him getting someone else's. Call her selfish or whatever but she can't bear it more. She controlled herself a bit as she enters in her home. She knows seeing her state her parents must question her so she gets a grip on herself. As she don't wants to makes them worried. As soon she entered in the living room she finds all empty. Thinking may be her parents were in their room. She thought to go to met them up. But then their cook Mary comes out.

Ma:''arey riddhima baby ap kab ayi?''

She asked pleasantly surprised seeing riddhima back.

R:''main abhi ayi mary aunty. How are you? Mom- dad kahan hain koi dikhai nahin de raha hain.''

She asked giving her a fake smile and Mary smiled while pouring water for her.

Ma:''baby actually sir aur madam tou Pune gayye hain for a meeting.''

R:''kya par they did not tell me''

She asked as she is shocked with that as she has no idea about that.

Ma:''han baby actually vo kal subh aa jaayenge, aur ap bhi tou karan sir ke ghar se kabhi itni jaldi nahin ati na.''

She said as a matter of fact and riddhima's eyes again filled with tears hearing that. But she hides that and then she nods her head.

Ma:''par baby ap itni jaldi aa gayyi is bar. Aur armaan baba bhi aye hain kya?''

She asked as she never really sees riddhima here in her own house at the time of her vacation. And whenever she is here all her friends especially armaan baba will be here. And riddhima's heart pained hearing his mention.

R:''vo nikki ki help karni thi isliyye Mary aunty. Aur armaan nahin aya is bar aunty.''

She said not meting her eyes at all. Them Mary nodded and asked her.

Ma:''baby apke liye coffee bana dun?''

R:''nahin mary aunty main bahut tired hun, I will sleep. Main dinner bhi nahin karungi bhookh nahin hain.''

And she just rushed to her room before she broke down in front of her. As soon she entered in her room she closed the door and slides on floor. Her heart cried as tears makes their way out from her eyes. She starts crying bitterly.

R:''main kya karun armaan, mujhse nahin ho raha hain yeh. Main nahin jee sakti tumhare bina. Mar jaungi tumhare bina main. Kya karun jab se pyaar ka matlab jaana hain tab se tumse hi tou pyaar kiyya hain. Aur aaj yeh pyaar mujh mein is tarah sama chukka hain ki meri har saans ke saath chalta hain. Kaise jeeyungi main tumhare bina armaan. Mere saare rishte tumse hi tou the armaan, mere best friend, mere guide. Meri first date, mera pyaar aur tumne armaan mujhse mere saare rishte ek pal mein hi vapis le liyye. Kaise jeeyungi main armaan, pata hain bahut dard ho raha hain tumhe kisi aur ke saath dekh kar. Vahan jahan maine sirf khud ko socha tha tumhare liyye. Tumhari khushi ke liyye dekh tou liyya. Par aaj mera pyaar mujhe tod raha tha. Main bhi insan hun nahin saha gayya armaan. Isliyye aise aa gayyi main. Aur aab yehi sahi hain main tumhari zindagi se challi jaun, armaan. Main apnein pyaar ke liyye kisi aur ka basne vala ghar nahin kharab kar sakti armaan''

She cried and cried as she saw her love going away from herself. She did not know when she slept in that position only.

Next morning riddhima's eyes open as she feels little caressing over her head as she opened her eyes. She saw her best friend nikki was there and was caressing her head. Then seeing her riddhima just hugged her tightly taking her in her embrace. And she breaks in to the sobs and nikki hugged her back. She knows her best friend needs her. Though last night she could not help her as they were at armaan's place and she has to stay back. So in the very morning when she got to know from muskaan that riddhima is back in her home. She without wasting a second rushed to her. Knowing her friend needs her. And as she saw the dried tears on her cheeks when she was sleeping. She knows she is broken. So now she just caressed her back and let her cry. She knows she has to let it out. It is hurting her like anything; after all he is her first love. After like eternity nikki untangled her from herself and then wiping her tears away.

N:''bas kar riddhima aur mat ro. Dekh kya halat ho gayyi hain teri''

R:''kyun nikki aakhir main hi kyun?''

She just asked her in trembling voice then nikki's eyes filled seeing her best friend's state.

N:''yeh tou nahin pata riddhima. Par main yeh jaanti hun ki meri best friend selfish nahin hain na. Aur meri riddhima aise tou bilkul nahin tutegi. Ose kisi ki khushi mein sirf hansna ata hain anson bahana nahin.''

She said looking at her and riddhima looked at her. She finally get the meaning of her love.

R:''tu sahi keh rahi hain nikki. Maine os se pyaar karte hue yeh shart (condition) tou nahin rakhi thi ki vo bhi mujhse pyaar karega hi. Aur ab aise main apnein pyaar ki insult kar rahi hun. Oski dosti ki insult kar rahi hun. Main nahin royungi nikki. I will let him go. Aur main khud bhi os se dur ho jaungi nikki.''

She said in determined voice and nikki smiled and hugged her. she knows this is going to be tough for her but she knows her best friend is strong.

N:''acha cha lab tu jaldi se fresh ho mujhe bahut bhookh lagi hain breakfast karte hain.''

She said as she untangled her from herself and riddhima first thought to deny. And sensing her expressions she speaks up.

N:''dare u say to no. Hum abhie cafe coffee day chal rahein hain, humari favourite coffee and cookies with sandwiches. So no chance baby''

She said giving her all the details and riddhima smiled at her best friend's efforts. So she nodded her head in yes and

R:''han tou main kahan mana kar rahi hun. Main yeh keh rahi thi main abhi ayi ok.''

She said and then riddhima smiled and moved to washroom to get ready. She needs to do this for all of them who love her from core. And most importantly for HIM as she knows if she is unhappy he can never be in peace. Finally after half an hour she is all ready. So both nikki and riddhima walked down stairs.

R:''Mary aunty main aur nikki breakfast ke liyye bahar ja rahein hain.''

She informed mary if her parents comes back she can inform them.

Ma:''ok baby ap jao main sir aur mam ko bata dungi.''

She said and then suddenly her gaze fells on the keys placed on the centre table in the living room. And she stopped and nikki turned as she feels her stopping.

N:''oh madam kya hua?''

She asked and riddhima comes back from her trance and then she just shakes her head then she called their head chauffeur shamsher uncle.

R:''uncle ap mera ek kam karenge.''

She speaks softly as he comes and

S:''ji baby kahiye na''

R:''thanku uncle. Uncle yeh armaan ki car ki keys hain, ap please ise armaan ke office pahuncha denge. Aur han uncle car ki keys sirf aur sirf armaan ko hi dijiyega. Reception par tina hogi ose kahiyega maine apko bheja hain. Par please uncle yeh keys kisi aur ko mat dijiyega, yeh armaan ki favourite car hain.''

She said as she handled him the keys after taking it out the key chain that scribbled "R" on it.

S:''thek hain baby main kar dunga.''

And then as he left riddhima looked at the key chain in her hands. Then nikki looked at her friend she thought she is not the riddhima she knows. As riddhima she knows is kid at heart but just over night this riddhima turned into strong. And then seeing her lost riddhima snapped her fingers in front of her eyes.

R:''oh madam ab chalna nahin hain kya. Abhi tou tujhe bahut bhookh lagi thin a ab kya hua.''

And nikki's trance breaks and she looked at her then nodding her head.

N:''han chal na.''

She said with a smile and both of them left for the cafe coffee day. And riddhima speaks in heart.

R(in her heart):''main janti hun nikki tu kya soch rahi hain, par kabhie kabhie aage badhne ke liyee pecli sab nishani mitani padti hain.''

Flashback

And then she remembered the day when she gives her that key chain. It was armaan's birthday and she was there in Mallik Mansion as always to wish him.

And as soon everyone wished him and he cuts the cake karan uncle called him.

Ka:''armaan buddy''

A:''yes dad''

He said as he makes him eat the piece of cake which riddhima bakes.

Ka:''We have a gift for you''

A:''par dad what's the need''

At:''arey aise kaise apko nahin chahiye tou hum le len bhai.''

M:''han sahi keh raha hain atul ap le lo bhai nahin tou hum de dena.''

R:''yes armaan in fact main bhi le lungi if you don't want that.''

All three of them teased him and he is shocked.

A:''oh my riddhima bhi keh rahi hain that means this is going to be something special.''

He said and riddhima gives her million dollar smile. Then nandini comes forward and handled him small box.

Na:''betu yeh apka gift.''

She said and armaan first take both his parents blessings then open the small box. It is having a key. He got confused for a second then he looked at his mom.

A:''mom yeh keys?''

Ka:''han armaan here you go.''

He said as he pointed to the brand new Aston Martin D9 parked in their parking lot. As they were in the balcony of his room he can see it.

A:''oh my god dad Aston martin D9. It is so amazing. Yeh tou abhi India mein ayi nahin so how did you manage dad.''

He asked in all happy voice and karan smiled.

Ka:''well armaan sometime I too pulled some strings.''

N:''yes betu aur you deserve this, vaise bhi you wanted this na.''

She said caressing his head and armaan is surprised how is parents knows about it. He only shared this with HER when he first saw this one. And his eyes almost travelled on her. And seeing him looking at her, she speaks up

R:''kya mujhe kyun dekh rahein ho? Maine kuch nahin bataya choti ma ko.''

A:''basket yar its freaking expensive.''

He said and then karan smacked his back.

Ka:''fir kya hua. Saara din kam karta hain kabhi apni pasand humein nahin kehta. Tou ek gift tu bhi le sakta hain ok. Aur thank god ki rhea hain nahin tou tere man mein kya hain. Humein pata hi nahin chalta.''

Na:''karan is right betu aur dare u say anything to her.''

His parents said and riddhima sticks her tongue to him making him smile. Then atul and muskaan speaks up.

M:''bhai kal ride par.''

At:''yes bhai''

A:''off course done thing.''

As everyone left, riddhima too is about to left when armaan holds her wrist. She is surprised as he stopped her. So turning to him she asked

R:''kya hua armaan see if you are going to scold me I am in no mood ok.''

She said teasing him and armaan shakes his head.

A:''nautanki. Well I was asking for my gift Ms. Basket.''

He said and she looked at him the thought for some moments.

R:''gift but I did not buy you any sorry.''

She said making a small face and armaan pecked her for head.

A:''tum chocolate khana bhul sakti ho par mere liye kuch na laun yeh nahin ho sakta.''

He said and riddhima pouted and then she speaks up.

R:''you know this is so not fair that you know me too well.''

A:''well it is fair after all you are armaan's basket''

He said smiling at her cute face and riddhima also smile too.

R:''fine you win here your gift.''

She handled him small box and then armaan took it.

A:''I hope it's not another car.''

He said teasing her and riddhima smacked his arm saying.

R:''shut up open it ok.''

She ordered and armaan smiled and very carefully opened the box and is very much stunned to find a key chain of his initial "A''. It's not simple one its diamond studded one and he gasped seeing it.

A:''riddhima tum pagal ho kya?''

R:''han? I thought people usually say I like it after opening their gifts. But you are asking is I am insane. Seriously armaan you are not at all good in compliments.''

She said and armaan looked at her then he frowned and

A:''riddhima this is so not funny.''

R:''ok fine.''

A:''riddhima this costs you so much.''

R:''just stop there armaan. Humari dosti ke beech mein paise ko kabhi mat lana. Meri marzi main apnein dost ko kya dun kya nahin. Tumhe pasand hain tou rakho nahin tou fenk do. Your choice.''

She said in all angry tone and armaan looked at her. She is angry so he quickly held his ears and bends in front of her.

A:''sorry basket I am so sorry.''

R:''you should be but you are forgiven as it is your birthday.''

A:''thanks so much madam''

He said hugging her then riddhima speaks up

R:''ise apni new car ki keys mein dalna.''

She said and armaan looked at the key ring but then he shakes his head making riddhima confused.

R:''ab kya?''

She asked and armaan then holds her wrist and she have a bracelet there and it holds "R" letter key chain in it. Armaan untangled it and then puts it in his new car keys.

A:''meri nayi car mein meri Riddhima ka sabse pehla haq hoga aur yeh meri Riddhima mere pas rahegi humesha.''

He said looking directly in her eyes and they hugged each other.

Riddhima comes out from the memory when she heard nikki's voice as she called her.

N:''oh madam bahar hi rehna hain chal hun pahunch gayye.''

She said and riddhima saw they were in front of cafe coffee day and she smiled and nodded her head.

R:''han chal.''

And they walked inside and as they entered she saw one figure and her eyes glued there only.

As riddhima and nikki enters inside the cafe coffee day, nikki told her

N:” madam ji aaj apki bari hain order karne ki u know last time i had done it.””

R:” Yes mam i know and moreover u r not such big hearted that u are going to stand in queue again for second time in row.”

She replied while showing her tongue to nikki. Nikki smiled at her and finally she tried to be back to normal.

R:” jaa tu humare favourite table par baith main aati hun apna order lekar nikki.””

She said and nikki nodded and left to sit at their regular place. As riddhima moved to place their order she is shocked to see the person ahead of her.

And she came out of shock only when the person called her

Sa:” Hey hi riddhima good to see u”.

Hearing sanjana’s voice riddhima came out from her shock she is the last person that she wants to see right at this moment. But alas destiny is not on her side.

R:” Oh hi sanjana good morning and good to see u too.”

She wishes her back politely trying to control her throbbing heartbeats, she doesn’t want to see HIM at this moment.

S:” Vaise u are here alone.”

Sanjana starts the chat as she placed her order

R:” no actually me and nikki preferred to have breakfast here.”

She points to nikki who is sitting at the corner of the table.

Sa:` `That's good. Coffees and other things here are always tasty.”

R:” Yea that's true but what about u, u are here alone?””

She asked crossing her fingers

Sa:” Well your best friend is not a morning person. Just kidding, I am here with my friends but they are late. So I just ordered coffee for myself”

Before riddhima can say anything her order came and she finds nikki too came there may be not finding her coming.

N:” kya yar riddhima yahan bhi tu banane baith gayi hain kya?”

She asked not noticing sanjana then suddenly she notices her looking at somebody and she is shocked too looking at her. But then getting grip on herself she greeted sanjana as in all this she has no mistake.

N;''OH hi sanjana sorry i did not notice you.''

Sa:''Umm that's ok nikita hi.''

R:''Vaise sanjana jab tak tumhare friends nahin ate why don't you join us.''

She asked out of courtesy and sanjana nods

Sa:'' Off course yar otherwise i will get bored only.''

Three of them settles and start having their food.Nikki was talking to sanjana as she knows how must be riddhima feeling. But then only sanjana asked

Sa:''riddhima tum aur armaan tou bahut zada close ho koi keh hi nahin sakta that you are friends.''

Sanjana's words left both niki and riddhima shocked.

there u go i know after long time but this one is so close to me so i restart it hope u guys like it.

Precap_

R:''papa please can I join your business''

M:''sanjana bhabhi ap ridzi se puchiye na is se behtar bhai ki choice kisi ko nahin pata''