Chapter 5

Rihoo Haws

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Second Chance

- An AR FS -

EPILOGUE

4 YEARS AND FEW MONTHS LATER

Black car enter from the big gates which automatically open as the car stop in front of it... It leads to a long path as in left side there were many car's parked in a line where other side it has a beautiful big garden with different types and colors of flowers with big different types of trees giving the shades...

In one of the tree there was swing hanging on while a rug was not far away from it kept on the ground with toys on it... And not far away from the swing, there was a table kept with chairs around it so that people can sit enjoying the atmosphere outside in the garden...

In front of the garden there is a big house, which was like a palace... White marbles tiles on the stairs and big white design main door shows the richness of the people who lives there...

A man walk inside holding several shopping bags, crossing the little bridge he move towards the big hall where a lady were sitting with her back towards the door... In front of her, several more bags were kept as she was holding something on her hand checking it and instructing the designer to make it perfect in 3hours time...

Big white couch was kept on the big hall, left side there was a big dinning table with several chairs around it... On its left there were door which leads to the kitchen... The glass door of kitchen reveal inside of the kitchen when they stood in dinning area...

On the right of the hall there were two doors and many more cardboards with files and books of it...

Lady was facing the stairs, which leads to the first floor, and it has several more rooms there including guest rooms...

Servants were walking around the house doing their job... Lady were giving instruction to everyone and other were following her not wanting to make her do double work because of one little mistake...

'Mr. James, I want this dress by 2... Do u understand...

We can't give a single minute after that and I will make sure my husband didn't pay an extra penny to u if this is not perfect as I want it to be...' Lady said...

'Sure Mrs. Malik, U will not get to complain about it after I get it correct...'Mr. James said as she gave him the dress...

As soon as James got the dress, he moves to leave and get to work... When he saw the guy standing with a grin on his face, James smiles at him as he stood in front of the guy...

'All the best Mr. Malik, Ur Mrs. mood seems very bad at the moment...' James said winking at him and left leaving them alone...

'Mrs. Riddhima Armaan Mallik...' Mr. Mallik call as he stood in front of her showing the shopping bags to her...

'Mr.Armaan Mallik, did u know what the time it is... Its almost 11 and have a look around the house...

Today is ur daughter's fifth birthday, no decoration has done yet...' Riddhima said...

Armaan kept the bags and sit in front of her on the floor on his knees... Riddhima look at her husband and she knows how much he had been running around just to get everything perfect for his Angel...

'Baby, I have got everything we needed now... I will not be going out traveling for hours to get things here...

U know how its like to travel in New York City right...' Armaan said caring Riddhima cheeks...

Armaan and Riddhima had move to New York 4years ago... Armaan got a big chance to work in foreign country and Riddhima wanted him to take the chance... Only Armaan was willing to take it if Riddhima and Aana shift with him to New York...

So here they have change' they're living in New York, Riddhima had shift Akash business there so that she could check what happens in the company and how the business go on life Akash always dream...

Riddhima who sitting, listening to Armaan smile hearing what Armaan said... Whenever she complain, Armaan would remind her that they are in New York, not in their country...

'I know Armaan... But dekho na, kuch bhi nehi huva abhi tak...

U know, u r the one who had to do everything.. I wish I could help u...' Riddhima said...

'But the problem is u r not to work at this stage of ur pregnancy Riddhima... And u don't worry Baby, when Armaan Mallik is here, nothing can go wrong...

So just keep giving me order and will follow ur order...' Armaan said as he stood up kissing her cheeks...

Soon Armaan was running here and there to put all the decoration stuff around the respective places... Riddhima was sitting on the couch enjoying Armaan running here and there while servants were helping him as well...

After two hours, Armaan took a break to have lunch and make his pregnant wife had her food too...

'Aana kaha hai... Maine subahse use nahi dekha... I mean breakfast ke baad use dekha nahi...' Armaan said looking around as half the decoration was done now...

'Woh, Mrs. Mathew haina... Usne kaha Jessica koh use saat khelna ta issiliyeh woh legayi...

Maine kaha ta use lunch time tak waapas bhejna... Pata nehi kaha rehgayi...' Riddhima said as Armaan feed her...

'Aajaengi... Don't worry... Nehi aaye toh main jaakar waapas leaata hoon...' Armaan said as he keep eating while feeding his wife...

Armaan and Riddhima were enjoying their lunch suddenly Aana came running and giggling with her cute voice...

'Mamma, Dada, dekho...' Aana said showing a shopping bag, which she was holding...

Armaan took Aana and make her sit on his lap... Mrs. Mathew came after her and smile seeing how much happy Aana was...

'Sorry Riddheema, I got late, actually I took Jessica and Aana to shopping...' Mrs. Mathew said...

'It's okey Mrs. Mathew, but u shouldn't have spend so much for Aana...' Riddhima said...

'No no Riddheema, It was nothing dear... After all today is

Her birthday and she need a nice treat from her best friend...

We was just glad to have Aana around and spend some penny on her...' Mrs. Mathew says...

'Thanks a lot Mrs. Mathew, but seriously it was not necessary...' Armaan said...

'I know Armaan, but like I said how u spend for Jess, it was my pleasure to spend some on a kid like Aana...' Mrs. Mathew said...

'Thanks for taking her for few hours Mrs. Mathew... I hope she didn't trouble u...' Riddhima said...

'Not at all Riddheema... She is such a cute and lovely girl...

So is there anything I can do to help u...' Mrs. Mathew said...

'No Mrs. Mathew, everything is already done... Thank you so much for offering help...

We will be really happy if u joins us in evening on Aana birthday celebration...' Riddhima said...

'There is not chance Jess to miss it and surely we will join you...

So I will take ur leave now...' Mrs. Mathew said and giving Aana a flying kiss she left...

Riddhima and Armaan turn their attention to Aana who was smiling showing her beautiful and adorable smile... Armaan kisses her cheeks making her giggle and Riddhima admire them...

'So what u have got there big girl...' Armaan asked pointing to the bag...

'Dada, I got so 3 new dresses and shoes...' Aana said...

'Baby, did u tell Mrs. Mathew that u want all that...' Riddhima asked...

'No Mamma... I didn't asked her but she got all this for me saying it's my birthday...

Jess choose a drawing book and color pencils for me...' Aana said...

'Awww... My baby is a big girl now...' Riddhima said pinching her nose and Aana giggle...

'Did my Angel had lunch...' Armaan asked...

'Yes Dada, I had pizza...' Aana said linking at her lipswhich make Armaan and Riddhima laugh...

Armaan and Riddhima kiss her either cheek at the same time and they saw a flash... Armaan and Riddhima look around to see Nikki, Abhi, Muskaan and Rahul with their kids... Rahul was holding a camera and when Riddhima and Armaan saw them, they stood up welcoming them..

'I m so glad u guys make it to here... Thank you so much for coming...' Armaan said hugging them as Riddhima did the same...

'Humhe toh aana hi ta Armaan... How can we miss our Aana birthday right Angel...' Nikki said looking towards Aana who as standing in between Armaan and Riddhima...

Aana give them a shy smile and hide behind Armaan... The gang visit once a year and spend a week or two with them... They always come on Aana birthday so they can celebrate her birthday and spend some more times with AR and Aana... Armaan had been telling them to shift with them but they said they are fine where they are... Muskaan and Nikki weren't ready to shift and started a whole new life...

'She is too shy... Dekho Aana, apne friends se nehi milenge kiya...' Muskaan said as she pull her daughter Arohi and Nikki son Abhay in front of her...

Arohi and Abhay wish Aana, 'Happy Birthday' And Aana came forwards to shake hands with them as they stood with their hands out for a shake... Seeing how they got along so soon, Armaan asked Aana to take them to show around...

Not waiting for another second, Aana run with Abhay and Arohi behind her... They can hear their laughing and screaming with excitement...

'So hume batao hum koansa kaam kare...' Abhi asked as they move towards the hall...

'Decoration toh abhi complete nehi huva... So better we complete it before 3pm...' Armaan said...

'So lets start...' Rahul said looking around the bags...

'Tum logne lunch kiya...' Riddhima asked...

'Haan Ridzy, tum chinta mat karo... Humne lunch karke aayi hoon...' Nikki said...

'Tum logo ka saamaan kaha hai...' Armaan asked...

'Woh toh Kaka ne upar legaye... Humhe pata hai tum dono humhe maardaalenge if we stay in a hotel...' Muskaan said...

Soon they got busy with the decoration... Aana, Arohi and Abhay came after like an hour and sit with Riddhima looking around letting the others do the work... As they were working, they keep bumping to each other, falling with things around their legs...

Kids were laughing seeing their condition and Riddhima smile seeing how Aana was laughing and seeing Armaan doing the falling purposly to make Aana laugh, Riddhima keep shaking her head...boys were making weird sounds from the helium balloons sometimes a girls voice sometime a weird oldy voice etc n the girlz were enjoying their entertainers soon everbody got serious Riddhima ki ek nazar hi kafi hai they did fuss much as they know her mood swings from Armaan quiet A lot...

After like another two hours, decoration was done and it was an amazing sight to watch stars and moons around the place with blue and white balloons... White and Blue cloths were around the pillars...

Stars and moons hanging down from the high ceiling...

Everything was done perfectly and Riddhima ask everyone to go to their rooms and get ready... Leaving Armaan and Riddhima everyone left and Riddhima send Aana to take a shower saying she will join her soon...

When everyone have gone to their respective room, Riddhima look around to see Armaan sitting on the couch resting his head and his eyes close... Riddhima knows he must be tired and she was about to make him move to their room when she saw Mr. James coming...

After checking the clothes Mr. James bought, Riddhima pay him and he left thanking her... James was happy that Riddhma was happy with his work and asking her to contact him if she needs to design another time...

Mr. James left and Riddhima call Steve asking him to get the place clean and food ready in an hour time... It was already 3 15 and Riddhima knows she has only an hour and 15mins to get ready and make Aana ready...

She thought to send Armaan for shower and check on Aana...

First to make Aana ready and then get ready herself... Riddhima look towards Armaan who was still sitting in the same position and called him asked him to move to washroom and get a shower...

'Let me rest na Baby...' Armaan said with a pout and Riddhima couldn't help but smile at his act...

Riddhima was so happy that today; they were like a normal couple... She was eight month pregnant with Armaan child and Armaan say it was their second kid as Aana always will their first kid not only Riddhima first kid...

As Riddhima look Armaan seeing he again close his eyes to get some rest, Riddhima couldn't help but admire his perfect features...

Riddhima then remember the day they confess first time and she always think everything happen for a reason after that incident which change their life... However they face lost but the incident makes them feel how much they meant to each other...

FLASHBACK START

Armaan was at the beach with Aana as it was Sunday; Armaan wants to spend sometimes with Aana... He usually takes both Aana and Riddhima but Riddhima said she wasn't feeling well and she would want to stay home letting them have a father daughter outing...

Armaan was so glad that how easily Riddhima has accepted him as Aana father... Aana was a year old and just started to walk and run around... Armaan always feel that he sees Akash in Aana... Why not, after all Aana was Akash daughter...

Armaan always think how it would be like if Akash was alive... Armaan had realized his feeling towards Riddhima was not just a liking... It was love... He never feel like this towards any other girl, not even for Simran but now he understood that he was in love with Aana's mother, his wife...

Armaan was sitting under a tree letting Aana play with her ball... Aana was not away from him so that his eyes were following her everywhere she moves... Her every moves and action make him smile whole hearted and he feels a relief to see her growing old day by day in front of his eyes...

Armaan was so lost in his thought; he didn't hear his mobile ringing... Aana came running towards him and tap Armaan shoulder...

'Kiya huva baccha...' Armaan asked...

Aana didn't talk much at that time so she shows him his mobile, which was lying next to him... Armaan look around and saw it flashing and Armaan smile to her as he took the mobile...

Aana return the smile kissing Armaan cheeks and run to play with her ball... Armaan smile widely seeing her cute action and check the number... It was unknown number and he was wondering why whoever it was calling him at the moment...

Armaan answer the call as he fixed his gaze on Aana was going playing and running after her ball...

'Hello...' Armaan said, as his eyes were still focus on Aana...

'Hello, Sir... Sir, aap jaldi aajaiyye...' It was one of the servants who works for the Malik's...

'John... Kiya huva... Why u r so worried...' Armaan asked...

'Sir, ghar main... Fire...

Sir, come soon... Woh Riddhima ma'am, ma'am andhar hai...' John said...

'What... Aang... Kaise...'Armaan asked standing and run towards Aana...

Aana who was busy playing was suddenly shocked to see Armaan coming towards her... Without wasting any minute, Armaan took Aana in his arm and run towards his car... Aana who was not aware of what happen started to cry, as she wants to play in the beach...

'Pata nehi Sir, we were in the garden and some servants were inside...

Suddenly one of them shouted and soon fire was caught... Riddhima ma'am was in her room...

We have call the fire track and they are on their way...' John said...

'Try and control the fire John, I m on my way...' Armaan said cutting the call...

Aana was crying as Armaan put her on her seat on the car and put the belt on... Armaan knows she wouldn't understand whatever he tell her but he knows he make her need to understand this was an emergency...

'I m so sorry Angel... Humhe abhi ghar jaana hai..

Dada promise u aapko phir kabhi le aaunga beach khelne ke liyeh okey...' Armaan said giving her favorite teddy and kissing her forehead before sitting behind the wheel...

IN MALLIK MANSION

Riddhima was in her room resting, as she was not feeling well... Armaan keep asking her to go and do a check up as he think her bp maybe low thats the reason her feeling tired and dizzy...

When Armaan took Aana out, Riddhima thought to clean the room where Aana had thrown her toys already the rug and her little bed... After cleaning, Riddhima thought to take a nap before going down and cook for the dinner...

As soon as she close her eyes, sleep took over her eyes... She felt she was sleeping for hours but when she felt someone screaming around the house, she look at the clock and it was only 20mins...

Riddhima was wondering why people were screaming and she moves out from the room to see the fire... Riddhima was rooted on the spot as the fire were spreading so quickly and she has no way that she can go down and out from the house...

'Armaan...' She keeps shouting Armaan name and she knows he can't hear her...

Smoke was increasing as fire was burning without any control and Riddhima started to cough badly as she felt the smoke go inside her lungs...

Riddhima move towards the room and try to shut the door but she was shaking so much and coughing badly that she didn't have the strength to push the door close...

'Armaan...' She keeps saying Armaan name as she was having difficult in breathings...

Smoke was making her difficult to breath and soon Riddhima fell on the floor, fainting... Riddhima tried to keep her eyes open but her sight was blur and slowly her eyes got close as she whisper for Armaan...

OUTSIDE MALLIK MANSION

Armaan reach to Malik Mansion to see the fire track reach before him... They were trying to control the fire with the help of his servants and neighbors... Aana was slept on their way back so Armaan didn't bother to take her out seeing everyone was busy trying to control the fire...

Armaan run towards the entrance, he spotted John and run towards him asking about Riddhima... John said she was inside and police didn't let anyone go inside as the fire is not under control yet...

After another 15mins, fire was under control and Armaan run inside follow by the police... Armaan run up the stairs to their room and saw Riddhima on the floor unconscious... Fire didn't reach the first floor and Armaan was glad that nothing happen to Riddhima... But he knows the smoke had reach to her lungs and she would be need to take hospital as soon as possible...

'Riddhima, Riddhima open ur eyes...' Armaan ask patting Riddhima cheeks...

Riddhima open her eyes and look at Armaan smiling... Armaan hugs her and Riddhima started to cough...

'Mr. Malik, I think aapko jaldi Mrs. Malik koh hospital lejana chahiyeh...' Inspector said...

Armaan carried Riddhima in his arms and Riddhima was still coughing badly... Armaan ask John handle the situation in the house as he place Riddhima on the back seat as Aana was in the front seat sleeping...

Armaan got behind the wheel and look at Riddhima as tears were falling down from his eyes seeing Riddhima condition...

'Riddhima, just hold on... Main tumhe kuch hone nehi dunga...

We are reaching hospital soon... Just few minutes baby... Please hold on...' Armaan said as he drives and same times he was dialing to Nikki...

Armaan inform Nikki and asked her to get there as soon as possible... Also ask her to inform Muskaan as Aana was with them...

IN HOSPITAL

Armaan carried Riddhima inside talking to Riddhima not to close her eyes... Riddhima was coughing and sometimes she was having difficult in breathing...

'We are here Riddhima... Tumhe kuch nehi hoga...

Please be strong... Please Baby... We just here now...' Armaan said...

Nikki and Muskaan came running towards him followed by Rahul and Abhi... Armaan move inside the ER and ask Muskaan to check on Aana who was sleeping in the car... Muskaan and Rahul left as Nikki asked Armaan to wait outside...

'Nehi, main yaha Riddhima ke paas rahunga...' Armaan said...

'Armaan, u know the policy right... U can't be here... Please wait outside Armaan...

Abhi please take him...' Nikki said...

AFTER AN HOUR AND HALF

Armaan was sitting next to Riddhima holding her hands... Nikki left saying she was now out of danger and she would need to take proper care as the smoke reach to her lungs... Also ask to make her drink as much as water... Muskaan got Aana and they said they would take care of Aana for them for the night...

Armaan asked Rahul to check their house knowing Police will want to do the in curies...

Armaan was looking at Riddhima pale face as tears were falling from his eyes... Riddhima had been sleeping from the last one hour as Nikki put her to sleep... Armaan was thinking what will happen to him and Aana if anything happen to Riddhima... He can never think his life without Riddhima anymore...

Already he has lost the most two important people in his life and he can't lose another person...

As Armaan was holding Riddhima hand, he felt movements and wipes his eyes not wanting Riddhima to see his tears... Armaan call Riddhima name softly as Riddhima tight her eyes as it was still closed...

Armaan care Riddhima hair calling her name again and again...

Riddhima open her eyes looking around where she was... Seeing Armaan next to her, tears fall from her eyes, which Armaan wipes with his hand...

'Sshhh... Dekho, maine kaha ta na... Main tumhe kuch hone nehi dunga...

Tum bilkul tik ho Riddhima...' Armaan said...

'Mujhe kuch hoga bhi toh...' Riddhima said but Armaan didn't let her continue...

'Chup, bilkul chup...' Armaan said...

Riddhima look away not wanting to show him her tears... Riddhima somehow felt today that how much Armaan got scared seeing her in danger... She knows he was having the same feeling she has for him... Riddhima wants Armaan to confess and she knows after this accident, she can make Armaan confess his feeling for her...

When Riddhima turn her face, Armaan make her look towards him...

'Riddhima, tumhe kuch hogaya toh Aana ka koan sambhalenge...' Armaan asked...

'Tum hona Aana ke liyeh... Mujhe pura yakeen hai tum Aana koh itna pyar denge ki woh kabhi apni Ma ke baare main poochenge bhi nehi...' Riddhima said...

'Aur mera...' Armaan asked as tears form in his eyes...

Riddhima meet her eyes with his... Seeing the tears in Armaan eyes, Riddhima knows he will soon confess to her and that the only thing she wants at the moment...

'Main koan hoon tumhare liyeh Armaan... Koi bhi nehi...' Riddhima said breaking the eyelock...

'Mere aankhon main dekh ke kaho...' Armaan said making her look towards him...

'Tumhi batao mujhe Armaan, Main hoon hi koan...

Main rahun ya na rahun, kyun tumhe farak padega... Main marun...' Riddhima was cut by Armaan as he stood up leaving Riddhima hands...

Seeing his sudden action, Riddhima got scared... She knows she has pull his nerve by saying this but if this make him confess his feeling for her, she will never regret saying this...

'Marne ke baad kabhi mat karna Riddhima...

Tum jaanna chaahte ho na tum mere liyeh koan ho aur kiya ho...' Armaan said...

Riddhima stood up standing closed to Armaan... Armaan move close to her holding her shoulder making her look in his eyes...

There face were inch away from each other as their body was touching... Riddhima look at his eyes to see fire burning in it and Riddhima knows why he was so angry on her... Riddhima didn't move her gaze away from him and wait for him to continue... When he didn't Riddhima left a breath...

'Mujhe pata hai tumhare paas koi jawab nehi hai Armaan...' Riddhima said trying to move from his hold...

'Jawab Hai... Tumhari har sawal ka jawab hai mere paas Riddhima...

Main darta hoon yeh sochke yeh jaanne ke baad tum kaise react karenge...

Lekin aur main apne dil ke baat tumse chupa nehi sakte Riddhima...

Aaj tumhe us haalat main dekh ke mujhe laga Dad aur Bhai ki tarah tum bhi mujhe chodke chali jaenge jo main kabhi nehi chaahenge...

Kyunki main...' Armaan stop...

Riddhima look at Armaan and wait him to continue... She was waiting for this day from god knows how many months and here Armaan was so near telling her what she wants to hear from him...

Those three words, which would change their life, for better... She knows the way Armaan look at her, stare at her, get lost in her, shows that he was feeling the same she feels towards him... Just three words and everything would be so much better and beautiful in their life...

Riddhima hands move on his shirt holding it in her fist... Riddhima want for Armaan to go on but seeing he was just watching her not saying those three words Riddhima want to hear, Riddhima whisper, 'Tum kiya Armaan...'

'Kyunki main, tumhe chaahne laga hoon Riddhima...

Main tumse pyar ta hoon... Beinthihaa pyar...

I love you Riddhima... I love you a lot...' Armaan said...

Hearing those words, Riddhima close her eyes letting the tears which she was controlling in her eyes... Armaan who was looking at her face, seeing those tears falling from her eyes cupped her face in his palm... Kissing away those tears Armaan look at her face...

Riddhima hugs him hiding her face on crook of his neck... Armaan was surprise with Riddhima action but he was happy the fact that Riddhima was in his arms...

'I love you too Armaan... I love too a lot...' Riddhima whisper near his neck...

Hearing what Riddhima just said, Armaan move away from her cupping her face... Armaan couldn't believe what he just heard because he thinks that Riddhima can never give him a chance... After Akash death, Armaan thought it wouldn't be easy for her to give a second chance to anyone...

'Phirse kaho Riddhima...' Armaan asked as he wipes the tears which was falling from her eyes with his thumb...

'I love u Armaan... Main bhi tumse bohot zyada pyar karti hoon...' Riddhima said...

Hearing Riddhima words, Armaan started to place several kisses on her face... Riddhima smile feeling Armaan lips all over her face and next moment, they body was crashing to each other as Armaan pull her to a rib crashing hug whispering, 'I love you' Again and again...

Armaan started to leave kisses on her neck and move up to her jawline... Riddhima gasp feeling Armaan kissing her but she didn't stop him as she was enjoying herself and was craving for his touch...

Forgetting where they were, Armaan keep continuing kissing her... Armaan hand move around her waist holding her close to him as other hand was still cupping her one cheek... Riddhima fist were tight on Armaan shirt, as she felt Armaan hot breath close on her lips...

Armaan look in to her eyes seeing her lips shiver as their lips were inch away... Riddhima has her eyes lower not wanting to meet with his and Armaan move close and when Riddhima didn't back off or stop him, Armaan seal her lips with his making her as his for forever...

FLASHBACK END

'Mamma...' Riddhima trace were broken when Aana call from her room... Riddhima look around to see Aana standing with towels around her small body, as her hair was wet and water dropping on her bare shoulder...

Aana was looking like an Angel and seeing her every minute, she remind of Akash...

'Coming baccha...' Riddhima call her and she run inside her room...

Riddhima turn around to see Armaan open his eyes rubbing it... Riddima got Aana dress and make her way towards the stairs but soon she was lifted and Riddhima knows it was none other then her Armaan...

'Armaan...' Riddhima call his name...

'U know what Baby... I know u love me and my name a lot...

Aur yeh mat kehna koi dekhlega... Log bohot baar dekh chuka hai and I really don't care...' Armaan said not letting Riddhima say another word...

Knowing Armaan wouldn't listen to her, Riddhima didn't dare to argue with him... Armaan make her stand once they reach near Aana room, holding Riddhima as they walk inside to see Aana waiting for them in front the mirror...

'Wow, Birthday girl ne toh already shower le liya...' Armaan said...

'Aur birthday girl ke Dada kab shower lenge, bolo bolo...' Aana said turning towards them...

'Haan haan Bolo bolo Birthday girl ki Dada...' Riddhima said sitting on the chair, which was in front of Aana mirror and taking out the dress...

When Aana eyes laid on the dress, she forget about the question she ask and her attention was on her dress... Seeing how much Aana love the dress, Armaan and Riddhima smile...

'Birthday girl koh dress kaisa laga...' Armaan asked...

'So beautiful... Sach main yeh mere liyeh hai...' Aana asked moving close to Riddhima and touching the dress...

'Of course Angel... Ab Mamma toh pehen nehi sakti na with her cute baby belly...' Armaan said winking at Riddhima who glare at Armaan...

Hearing Armaan, Aana giggling hiding her mouth... Armaan and Riddhima smile seeing Aana so happy...

Riddhima make Aana wear her birthday dress and both Armaan and Riddhima keep staring at her with 'Awww' expression...

'Kiya huva Dada, Mamma...Aana Acchi nehi lag rahi kiya...' Aana asked with a cute pout...

Armaan move towards her sitting next to Riddhima on his knee... Pulling Aana in front of him, Armaan look at her from head to toe... Then Armaan look at Riddhima who nodded her head and both hugs her...

Aana who was waiting for them to tell her how she was looking hugs them back... But she was still convince the fact that they didn't tell her how she was looking...

'U look so so so beautiful Angel...' Armaan said...

'Abhi se itni beautiful hai meri bacchi, pure tarah tayyar hojaenge toh aur bhi beautiful lagengi...' Riddhima said kissing Aana cheeks...

'Phir jaldi se mujhe tayyar karo Mamma... Aur Dada, aap bhi jaldise tayyar hojao...' Aana said making Armaan and Riddhima smile...

AFTER AN HOUR

Riddhima was getting ready in a light evening gown, which Armaan has got for her... Riddhima wasn't ready to wear it as her baby belly was big now but Armaan bought the perfect dress which was loose around her belly... Riddhima like Armaan choice a lot and she was glad that Armaan didn't forget the fact that she was pregnant... So Riddhima was happy to wear it so that knowing their cloth color would be matching with each other dress...

15mins ago, Riddhima pushed Armaan out from the room saying to go and check on Aana... So when Armaan left Riddhima to get ready, Riddhima took a quick shower and change to the dress... Riddhima left her long hair open with curling it at the end... Putting eyeliner and lips gloss, Riddhima wear simple silver pendent around her neck, small silver earrings, silver bracelet and ring... She wants to wear heels but Armaan strictly banned her from wearing it so she wear a sliver small heels...

Once Riddhima was ready, Riddhima look herself in the mirror and smile... She felt strong arms around her baby belly and smelling the strong scent, Riddhima knew it was none other then his Armaan...

Armaan move her hair to one side kissing her bare shoulder as she wore sleeveless dress... Riddhima smile got wide feeling his cold lips on her bare shoulder as she put her hands on Armaan hand which was around her belly...

'Birthday girl ki tarah uski Mamma bhi bohot khubsurat lag rahi hai...' Armaan whisper on her ear kissing her earlobe...

'Aur birthday girl ki Dada bhi kuch kam nehi hai... Blue suits u a lot Armaan...' Riddhima said turning in his hold and correcting his shirt collar...

'Thanks for the compliment Mrs. Malik... And thanks for coming in my life and giving me Aana as my daughter...' Armaan said touching his forehead on hers...

'Our Aana... And thank you for accepting us in ur life Mr.Mallik...' Riddhima said kissing his nose, which make his smile showing his dimple...

'Chale...' Armaan asked letting her go and holding his arms out for her to hold...

Riddhima gladly accept and soon both move out from their room to go and meet their birthday girl, their Aana...

When Armaan and Riddhima reach down, already people has started to arrive... Children's were running from here and there as elders were enjoying talking each other...

Armaan and Riddhima look around to see where their Angel were... They spotted Rahul, Muskaan, Nikki and Abhi standing with a bunch of people... When they look towards the kids, they saw Aana standing in the middle of the small crowd and everyone was wishing her...

Armaan and Riddhima look at each other and move towards them and stood behind them... They had already given Aana, her birthday gift... So they were just there to check if she was enjoying or not..

'Aana...' Armaan called her and Aana turn around giving her best smile...

Aana was ready as elisa from frozen... Riddhima had make her hair putting into a ponytail with some hair falling on her forehead... Little tiara was on her hair. She was looking out of the world coz beautiful was n understatement..

Seeing Riddhima and Armaan, Aana run to them and jump in Armaan arms... Aana kiss Armaan cheek and then bend towards Riddhima kissing her cheeks...

'Yeh kisliyeh baby...' Riddhima asked as she holds Aana small hand...

'Is liyeh, aap dono ne Aana k liyeh itni acchi party or... orga... organized ki... Thank u so much Mamma, Dada...' Aana said giving her best smile...

AR smile seeing her efforts... Armaan kiss Aana cheek and Riddhima kiss her small hand...

Armaan put his one hand around Riddhima shoulder pulling her close to him while Riddhima one hand was around Armaan waist... Riddhima was holding Aana small hand with her free hand...

'Say cheeze...' They turn around to see Rahul holding the camera and before it flash, the three Maliks gave their best smile to make the picture perfect...

13 MONTHS LATER

Armaan and Riddhima were sitting on the beach, under a big tree, which was giving the shades of its leaves... Armaan was sitting his back touching on the tree while Riddhima was sitting in between his legs as Armaan has his hands around her waist, Riddhima resting her back on his chest and holding Armaan hands which was around her waist...

Armaan chin was resting on Riddhima shoulder while there eyes were watching the two little figure walking around the beach on their bare feet...

They were enjoying the little two buds of their life as Aana was helping her little brother Aryan who was 1 year n 1 month old... They were enjoying another memorable moments of their life watching their kids growing up in front of their eyes...

'I never thought my life would be so perfect when I decide to give it a second chance...' Riddhima said as they were watching their kids playing on the sand...

'Neither me... I guess this was the best thing that ever happen in our life from the last few years...

When I got married to u, when I took Aana in my arms the first time... When Aana call me Dada, when we confess each other... When u gave me the news that u was expecting Aryan...

What else could be perfect in a guy life to have a complete family with a gorgeous wife, beautiful daughter and a handsome little prince as Son...

Thank you so much Riddhima... Making my life so beautiful and for completing it...' Armaan said nuzzling on Riddhima ears...

Riddhima turn sitting in the same position to look at Armaan who look back to her beautiful wife... Riddhima peck Armaan lips and Armaan smile showing his dimple...

'Thanks to u too... U makes my family complete too... Now its our Family Armaan...

It was really the best thing happen in our life that we gave each other a Second chance... Not only for each other, we gave our life a second chance, which makes it complete so perfectly...

I love you Armaan... For coming in my life, giving so much unlimited love and happiness in my life...

Making me feel the most beautiful wife and perfect mother...

I love u a lot...' Riddhima said as she rest her head on crook of his neck...

'I love u too Riddhima... I love you too...' Armaan said kissing her forehead...

They were lost in each other that they didn't realized that they were missing one of the memorable moment it life... All the thanks to Aana who was giggling happily and her laugh broke their trace making them look towards their kids... Aryan was making his way towards Armaan and Riddhima with his baby bare feet... His small hands were open as he moves towards his parents with an adorable dimple smile on his face... He was a combine copy of Armaan and Riddhima as he got Riddhima eyes and Armaan dimple and naughtiness...

Seeing that Aryan was walking without anyone help as Aana was close to him but not holding him, Armaan and Riddhima smile got wide... Riddhima open her arms welcoming to their son and soon Aryan throw his little hands around Riddhima hugging her around neck...

'Dekha Mamma... Champ akele chalna seekh gaya...' Aana said as she stood next to them...

'Haan Angel... My baby learn to walk...' Riddhima said kissing Aryan cheeks making him laugh...

'Awww...' Armaan and Aana said at the same time...

Riddhima look around opening her arm asking Aana to join them... Aana sit on Riddhima lap as Riddhima had move Aryan making space for Aana... Riddhima hugs her both kids kissing their cheeks...

'I love my family...' Riddhima said...

'And we love you...' Armaan and Aana said...

They share a family hug as they burst out laughing...

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