Chapter 4

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Second Chance

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PART 4 (LAST PART)

Ananya move close to Riddhima and raise her hand to hit her... Riddhima turn around so that Ananya couldn't hit Aana who was still on her arms... Aana had stop crying and sleeping peacefully in her mother's arms...

'Mom...' Armaan angry voice echo in the room and everyone turn around towards Armaan who was standing with anger burning in his eyes...

Armaan move inside and push Ananya away from Riddhima... Protecting Riddhima and Aana, Armaan turn to others who was standing with grin on their face...

'How dare u, himmat kaise huvi mera biwi aur bacchi koh pareshan karne ki...

Mujhe pehle se pata ta aap log kabhi acche nehi ho sakte...' Armaan shouted as he stood holding Riddhima from her shoulder...

'Awaz neeche karke baat karo Armaan...

Yeh mat bhulo hum tumse bade hai...' Arnav says...

'Really Bhaiyya... Kyun main respect karun aap logo ki... Kyunki aap log mujhse bade hai...

Kitni saal se dekh raha hoon aaplog kaise behave karte hai... Aur nehi...

Mom ke liyeh maine aur Akash bhaiyya ne kiya nehi kiya...

Lekin Mom aur tum log koh sirf paison se matlab hai... Na mera ya Akash pe rehem ki aap log ne...

Yaha tak Payal koh bhi maarne ki koshish ki...' Armaan said...

'Haan ki... Humne sab kiya...

Kyunki aaj ke zamaane main paisa sab kuch hai... Paise se sab kuch khareed sakte hai...

Paise nehi hai toh kaise rahenge...' Ananya said...

Armaan and Riddhima were shocked to hear they were confessing again and again... They were laughing seeing Riddhima and Armaan expression...

'Bade aaye humhe dhamki dene... Yehi kehke humhe jail bhijwaenge... Kaise...' Arnav says...

'Sahi kaha aapne Bhaiyya...

Us din Riddhima ne aap log ke baat nehi suna hota toh mujhe bhi yakeen nehi hota aaplog itna ghir sakte ho... Lekin accha huva Riddhima ne sab kuch sunliya...

Aur aaj, aaplogo main se koi nehi bachenge...' Armaan said clicking his teeth...

'Tum apne Mom, Bhai aur Di koh police ke hawale karo ge Armaan...' Aradhana asked...

'Koan sa bhai, koan si behen...aur Koansi Ma aise karte hai apne bacchon ke saat...

Aise Ma, bhai , behen se toh accha hai koi nehi na ho...

At least jitni takleef abhi mujhe ho raha hai, utni takleef toh ek stranger ne dokha diya toh nehi hoga...' Armaan said...

'Armaan, tum humhe jail nehi bhej sakte... Tumhare paas koi prove nehi hai...' Ramesh said who was quiet all this while...

'Main toh tum sabko jail bhejunga... Aur woh bhi abhi, issi waqt...' Armaan said...

'Hahaha, tum toh aise bol rahe ho jaise filmo mein hota haina... Jab hero inspector koh bhulaye toh woh ek second main is kamre main andar aajaenge...' Arnav said...

'Sahi kaha aapne Mr.Arnav Mallik...

Lekin isbaar hum Hero ke bhulane se nehi, mujrim ke bhulane se aagaya...' Inspector says as he stood with his team behind them...

Before they could make an escape, they got hold of everyone... Inspector got the papers, which Ananya was holding, and give it back to Armaan...

'Inspector, aap aise kaise hum log koh bina suboot ki arrest kar sakte ho...' Arnav said...

'Mr.Arnav... Jo aapne kaha woh hum sabne sunliya... Aur isse zyada mujhe suboot chahiyeh toh...

Mrs. Mallik...' Inspector turn to Riddhima who gave him her mobile...

Inspector check the recording and play it so that all can hear clearly Ananya, Arnav and Aradhana along with Ramesh confessing what they had done to Payal and what they plan for Riddhima...

'Mrs. Mallik, humhe aapke bayaan chahiyeh...

We will file them case of attempt to murder of Payal and Aana...' Inspector said...

'Inspector, make sure they don't ever get out from the jail rest of their life...' Armaan said looking at them with fire in his eyes...

'Don't worry about it Mr.Malik... Mrs.Malik ke bayaan ke baad judge bhi in logo koh bacha nehi sakte... and I will make sure in logo koh kadi se kadi saza mile...' Inspector said as he got the recording from Riddhima mobile and returning her mobile back to her...

When Inspctor and his team take Ananya, Arnav, Ramesh and Aradhan with them, Riddhima turn hugging Armaan... Armaan also hugs her as he left a relief breath knowing now his wife and daughter was safe... He was so glad that Riddhima call him and he inform the police on time...

Armaan heard Riddhima shouting and begging to leave Aana...

Remembering how Riddhima was begging not to hurt Aana, Armaan move out from the hug and look at Aana who was sleeping peacefully in Riddhima arms... Armaan show the little red spot near her neck and felt his heart shattered to millions pieces...

'Riddhima, Aana koh bed pe rakho, main uski neck pe medicine laga deta hoon...' Armaan said moving to get first aid box...

Armaan and Riddhima was sitting on the bed, either side of Aana who was sleeping peacefully... When Riddhima saw the blood, tears started to fall from her eyes... Armaan carefully clean her cut and but band aid there not making Aana sleep get disturb... Riddhima was crying holding her small hand while Armaan hold her other hand kissing it softly...

Riddhima and Armaan were crying for their little daughter who was the innocent one who got involve in all the happening without knowing what was her fault... Why they were hurting her mother and father, especially for her...

Armaan kiss Aana forehead and look at her small peaceful face looking the innocent angel sleeping without knowing anything that just happen around her... Armaan love her from the first day his eyes laid on her... The day she was born was the most special day of his life because not being her biological father; still he loves her as his own daughter...

She is small carbon copy of his Akash bhai and her brown eyes remind of Akash...

FLASHBACK START

After 5hours of being in labour pain, Riddhima gave birth to Aana... She was the little red riding hood who was sleeping peacefully wrap on a red blanket as her face was red due to the crying... Her small cheeks and nose were pinkish and she was looking like a beautiful pink flower...

Riddhima was holding her in her arms as she kiss her forehead thanking her for being there always with her after her father death... She was the reason for Riddhima to survive all these days in that cruel house...

Riddhima was busy admiring the little bundle of happiness when she heard someone open the door... Riddhima look to see Armaan standing near the door and seeing him, Riddhima nodded her head asking him to come in...

When Armaan came near the bed, Riddhima forwards little Aana to Armaan knowing if anyone has the right after her on her, it was he... Nine months in her pregnancy, it was Armaan who had been taking care of them and who else would deserve to hold her more then Armaan...

Armaan look at Riddhima and then to baby not understanding how to hold the small body in his arms... He don't want to hurt her so Armaan thought it would be better if he wait for some more months... Riddhima understanding Armaan fear, ask Armaan to sit next to her...

When Armaan sit not moving his gaze away from the little Aana, Riddhima make him hold her...

'Riddhima yeh tum...' Armaan try to say he can't do it but Riddhima didn't let him continue...

'Armaan, I know tum isse kuch hone nehi doge...

Itni month's tumne mera itna accha khayal rakha... Mujhe pura yakeen hai aage jaakhe bhi tum issiliyeh hum dono ka khayal rakhenge...' Riddhima said putting Aana on his hand...

Armaan smile hearing Riddhima and he knows how much Riddhima trust on him... He was glad that after what was happening in their house, Riddhima was willing to trust him...

Armaan look at the little angel sleeping in his arms and he remember once Akash telling him if he get a daughter, he wants to name her as Aana... Riddhima was admiring how Armaan was looking at Aana... She didn't know what Armaan was thinking unless he said, 'Aana...'

Riddhima look at Armaan who turn his face towards her and give her the dimple smile... Riddhima was still wondering what was with that name but somehow she even love the name...

'Bhai hamesha kehta ta, woh apne beti koh Aana bhulaenge...' Armaan said understanding the questions in Riddhima eyes...

Riddhima smile hearing him, Riddhima knows how much Armaan loves his brother...

'Dekho toh Riddhima... Bilkul bhai pe gaye haina...

Uske hair and eyes... Bilkul bhai pe gaye hai...' Armaan said...

'Toh hum iski naam Aana Armaan Mallik rakhe...' Riddhima asked as she looks at Armaan smiling face...

Armaan turns his gaze towards Riddhima hearing this... Armaan never thought that Riddhima would say it... Being Akash child and now Riddhima being married to Armaan, he didn't ever think what her last night would be...

'Armaan, ab Akash humhare beech nehi raha...

U r Aana's Dad because u r my husband now... Main nehi chaahte log use sawal kare Akash ke naam koh lekar... Woh jarur Akash ke copy hai lekin her father will be always u... I m sure if Akash is watching us at the moment, he would be really proud of u... Because u have been fulfilling the promise u have given to Akash... Yeh sach hai humhare shaadi forcefully huva hai...

Lekin shayad yeh sab issiliyeh huva bhagwaan koh bhi pata ta tumse accha pita Aana ke liyeh nehi ho sakte in dhuniya mein...' Riddhima said...

Armaan was so touched with Riddhima's words... He was so happy, that he moves close to her hugging her from side... Riddhima hugs him back and their moment was disturb by Aana who started to cry... Armaan rocked her slowly and soon she was back in her deep slumber...

'Thank you Riddhima... Mujhe Aana ke roop mein Akash bhai dene ke liyeh...' Armaan said...

'Thank to u too Armaan... If u wasn't there for us, we couldn't have made it up to this far...' Riddhima said...

Armaan was holding Aana and Riddhima in his arms while smile was on his face... He was so happy that, he keeps thanking god for making him take the decision of marrying Riddhima for the sake of her mother or not, it was the best thing he did so far in his life...

Smile wasn't leaving from Riddhima face either... She was sitting resting her head on Armaan shoulder while she cares softly the baby who was sleeping peacefully on Armaan arms... Riddhima was thanking god in her heart, for sending Armaan in her life after Akash...

FLASHBACK END

3MONTHS LATER

Armaan was playing with Aana who was crawling around the rug... Armaan was crawling behind her as she was laughing seeing her Dada coming behind her... Aana was six months and few days old now and she just started to crawl around... Aana had started to do new things and learn new things around...

Happiness were in Armaan and Riddhima laugh as Aana laughter was always echo in the house from day to night... Aana keeps everyone busy around her doing her naughty actions...

As it was Sunday, Armaan was taking care of Aana while Riddhima was cooking lunch for them... After lunch was done, Riddhima came to check on Aana to see Aana enjoying crawling around the hall with his Dada...

Riddhima stood there admiring the father daughter who was lost in their moment not bothering anyone else... Armaan was behind Aana and when he got her, Aana giggling with her cute voice... Armaan lie on the rug and put Aana on his stomach as she sits with her little legs on side way of Armaan body...

Armaan bend her down towards him kissing her cheeks making her giggle more...

Aana bend down and kiss Armaan cheek and Armaan kiss again her other cheeks making her giggle...

Aana did the same and kiss Armaan other cheek...

Armaan who smile showing his dimple, started to tickle Aana on her stomach making her jump up and down on his stomach... She was giggling with her cute voice and saying,'Da da... Da da...' asking Armaan to stop tickling her...

Armaan pull her close to him and rub his nose with Aana little ones making her giggle harder then now... Armaan hugs her making her laid on his chest hiding her small face on Armaan chest... Armaan kiss her hair smiling as if he got all the happiness he needs in his life...

RIDDHIMA POV START

After finishing making lunch, I move out to see the most adorable scene in front of my eyes...

I know how much Armaan loves Aana... And how much attach Aana is to Armaan...

Not only this, I have been feeling that I was falling badly for Armaan seeing how well he was doing with Aana and taking care of me and my little girl...

Before I ask anything from Armaan, Armaan has started to fulfilled it for me and Aana... He tries and spends as much as time with me and Armaan... Armaan has started to accept me as his wife as I do small things for him and he started to accept without denying...

I know Armaan was loving the fact that I started to fulfilled his small needs and in the past few months, we had been sharing some close moments which each other...

Armaan take me out for dinner; take me out long with Aana to beach and other places... We started to live like couples and parents with Aana around us...

I was scared that as this new feelings started to develop in my heart which once I feel only for Akash... Every time I see Aana, she reminds me of Akash...

Was I betraying for Akash... Was I doing the right thing letting Armaan taking the place of Akash...

I always end up thinking if I was doing the right or not... I don't want Armaan to think that i was slowly forgetting his brother beause of my feelings towards him...

Its not I have forget about Akash... He was and always will be my first husband & love but now I m married to Armaan from a year and still we didn't share any physical relation with each other...

Neither we confess that we love each other...

Was it love I m feeling for Armaan... Then what was that I had for Akash...

I was so much confused with my feelings towards Armaan... Whenever I think about Armaan, somewhere Akash come inbetween... What Am I going to do...

Should I move on thinking Akash was my past and Armaan is my future with Aana...

Or should I ignore this new feeling, which is blossoming in my heart for Armaan...

My trace was borken when I heard Aana laughing out loud... I saw Armaan tickling her stomach making her giggle harder... Smile form in my face without my wills as I always get lost in the father daughter whenever my eyes move on them...

'Yehi sach hai shayad meri life ka... Main Armaan koh pasand karne lagi hoon... Main Armaan koh apnane lagi hoon... Apna pati maanne lagi hoon aur Aana ka pita maanne lagi hoon puri dil aur dhimag se...' I keep staring at Armaan and Aana who was now holding each other hugging after their fun time...

RIDDHIMA POV END

ARMAAN POV START

I feel someone gaze on her and I look towards the kitchen area to see Riddhima looking towards us... I have been noticing from few days, whenever Riddhima spotted Aana and me together, she stood watching us, admiring us together...

I was thinking what Riddhima must have been thinking seeing us together... Riddhima had been telling me how good father I have been to Aana... I was glad that Riddhima have accept me as Aana father from the birth of Aana... It was the best moment of my life and I m the happiest person in the world at this moment of my life...

Maybe Riddhima was not only thinking and admiring me and Aana moment... She was always lost whenever she is around me... Was she thinking about our relation too...

I know I had been doing things that a normal wife husband or couples do... Like taking Riddhima out for dinner... Take Riddhima and Aana to beach, mall and roam around the city to spend as much time as I could spend with them...

I know I have been feeling this new connection towards Riddhima from few days... I want to be always around her and Aana.. I want to spend time with Riddhima... I want to see her every second of my life without getting bored... I have started to like the way she move around the house, handle everything so well after taking care of Aana, she always make sure that she fulfilled my needs before I say or asked...

Somehow, I feel even she has started to accept our marriage and was trying to accept it fully...

Those moment we share with each other, how we be in each other arms, lost in each other eyes forgetting the world around us... We were getting comfortable with the closeness we share... Riddhima has been started to accept me as who I m...

Was this is a good sign that we can move our life to the next step... Was she feeling the same way, I feel for her... or I have only this feeling develop in me... Will Riddhima be able to move on with me ever...

So many questions were in my mind, which makes me, confused but I can't help... Every time I look towards Riddhima, I feel myself get lost in her beauty... Being a mother, she was the perfect lady anyone would want to have in their life... She was the awesome mother, beautiful wife that anyone would dream of...

'Mamma' My trace were broken when I feel Aana calling her mother and Riddhima was coming towards us...

Aana open her little hand asking Riddhima to take her in her arms... Without waiting, Riddhima took her in her arms and look at me as I was still on the floor...

'Main Aana koh shower dene jaa rahi hoon...' Riddhima said as she move towards their room...

I don't feel to let them go away from my eyes, so looking around I stood up and move behind them to our room...

I heard Riddhima and Aana voice from the washroom, I love so much to watch Riddhima give shower to Aana... Aana has so much fun in her bath time and it always brings smile to our face...

I move towards the washroom to see Riddhima sitting near the tub while Aana was inside the tub with bubbles around her... She was splashing water towards Riddhima as she keep hitting her small palms on the water...

My eyes wasn't leaving them as I saw Riddhima smile get wide every time Aana splash water on her face... Riddhima close her eyes and when Aana was doing it purposely, Riddhima show her fake angry face and Aana do the cute pout face which make Riddhima laugh the very next moment...

Smile wasn't leaving my face seeing mother daughter laughing and enjoying their time together...

I know I can stand here forever watching my adorable wife and naughty daughter enjoying there time...

ARMAAN POV END

Aana who was enjoying playing with the water saw Armaan standing near the door watching them... When Riddhima saw Aana was looking towards the door, she turn around to see Armaan standing with a wide smile on his face... Riddhima smile seeing how he was admiring them like she was doing a while ago down in the hall...

Riddhima look towards Aana who gave her naughty smile...

'Dada ke saat masti karna hai...' Riddhima asked ever so softly so that only Aana could here...

Aana smile hitting her hands on the water and splashing were out of the tub... Riddhima laugh seeing her excitement as if she understood what Riddhima just asked her...

Riddhima look towards Armaan who was still standing near the door frame...

'Waha kyun kade ho Armaan... Aajao...' Riddhima call her while putting some waters on Aana hair rubbing the shampoo trying to wash her hair...

Armaan who was standing lost in his thought came back to real world hearing Riddhima words... He look at Aana gave him the best smile of her nodding her head asking Armaan to come near her... When Armaan was close enough to them, Aana splash the water towards Armaan soaking his face and shirt...

Riddhima and Aana giggle seeing Armaan shocked expression and Armaan look at both ladies and understood it was their plan to call him inside and then splash water on him...

'Accha baccho... Dada koh soak karne ki planning ki ti dono ne... Ab toh dono gaye...' Armaan said sitting next to Riddhima and soon father daughter were splashing the water soaking everyone from head to toe...

Laughter were around the house announcing that this little family was very happy with each other in there life, they were living as if they haven't face any problem in their life but only few people knows the true story behind their life...

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