Chapter 136

Part 13

He stopped the car infront of her house and glanced at Shilpa who set stiffly in her seat.. She kept staring straight ahead but he could clearly see the disturbed look on her face.. Why was she so upset all of a sudden.. Jealousy wasnt something he wanted her to feel.. He glanced at her and spoke softly..."I will come to your place after meeting Anjie.."
She flinched and shot him a look.. " Why.. You dont need to come "
He sighed and gazed at her with his eyes full of concern.. Why cant you understand.. " I just wanted to have a check on you when i come from her place.. "
Shilpa looked away from him and got out of the car without saying a word.. Armaan leaned to the window waiting for her to give a reply.. Why was she being so stubborn and difficult.. She glanced back at him clutching her bag.. "You dont need to come to my place.. I guess you might be getting late for your meeting now..."
There again it went.. His expression hardened as he noticed jealousy passing through her eyes.. Without a further word he got back into his seat and drove off leaving behind her stunned..

Anjali walked inside the living room passing coffee mug to Armaan.. " So tell me.. How did it go with Shilpa... "
He took a sip and glanced at her warily.. " She is turning jealous day by day.. And i dont even know why.. "
Anjali laughed hearing his words.. Its surprised Armaan as he spoke quietly.. " Arent you upset.. ? Your best friend is getting Jealous of you.. "
Anjali shook her head with a smile.. " She is just behaving normally how a girl would do.. Come on She loves u Armaan Mallik.. What do you expect then.. She will give big smile everyday whenever u speak ur sudden friendship with me.. ? Grow up man.. "
Armaan protested at once.. " But we both know we are doing this to make Shilpa realize that i am serious about this.. I still dont think Jealousy is a good idea it will hurt more.. "
Anjali set quiet for a while surprised by his words.. Was this really the Armaan Mallik whom she used to hate the most.. But now seeing the sudden care and worry towards Shilpa She couldnt help but admire him.. "Ok fine No more jealousy.. We will try our best to go according to our plan.."
He smiled giving a nod.. " Ok then now tell me what important talk you wanted to do ? "
Anjali drew a breath and spoke softly.. We need to speak about Sara..
Armaan flinched as he looked at her frowning... Sara was the last person he wanted to remember now and talk about.. He just wished and wanted to throw her memories out of his head... " Sara.. There is nothing to talk about her.. Not anymore.. "
Anjlai shook her head with a smile... Is this man for real... " Ofcourse there is.. Becauxe when i see your behavior now i have started to realize You never had feelings for Sara like the ones you have for Shilpa.. "
Armaan gaped and at her and instantly opened his mouth to protest and argue with her on that.. But suddenly everything grew blank and he couldnt make out whether he should be offended with her statement.. He glanced at her and spoke stammering.. " What.. I dont understand.. "
Anjali shook her head and spoke pressing him more.. " Ofcourse you do.. You are just trying to avoid it.. Cant you see Armaan the way you care for Shilpa i havent seen you do that to your Ex.. I am sorry i have to talk about her here , but its just to make you realize how wrong you are.. I havent seen Sara care about you the way Shilpa did.. Open your eyes and see the Reality Armaan Mallik.. There were two girls in your life.. One was using you other one was loving you.. "
He swallowed as he glanced away closing his eyes.. Why was Anjali's words sounding so sinfully truth.. Watever she was telling was suddenly making sense to him.. He shook his head running a hand through his hair frustratedly.. " I dont understand.. How.. I mean.."
Anjali placed a hand on his and spoke gently.. " Then let me help you.. Tell me did you ever sleep with Sara.. "
Armaan shot a look at her and spoke stunned " What type of question is that Anjie.. "
Anjali rolled her eyes and spoke.. " Just say in Yes or No Armaan Mallik "
Armaan sighed and shook his head.. " No.. Never.. Its just.. "
Anjali interrupted him instantly.. " I got my answer i dont want any of your stupid explanations now.. You are such a one piece Armaan Mallik.. The girl whom you claim to love , you dont touch her once but the girl with whom you claim to have friendship you slept 2 TIMES.. Now thats really incredible.. "
Armaan got up from the sofa and walked upto the window staring outside.. With a deep breath he spilled out feelings in his heart.. " Ok fine i admit it.. I never had the feeling of doing anything beyond with Sara... I donno maybe i did love her , i used to admire her until she left me.. And we both know what happened afterwards.. I just want to say i can take responsibility of her and the baby.. I wont back out.. "
Anjali got up from her seat and spoke cheerfully.. " So lets just throw away topic of ur ex.. Its now over Armaan she was ur past.. Ur present and future should be the Baby and Shilpa.. "
Armaan turned around and looked at with a sudden easiness.. He slowly spoke out loud the words.. " Shilpa and the Baby..My present and Future"

Armaan set in his car and glanced at her house for a while.. Waiting for few minutes finally he gained some courage and called Shilpa.. After several rings she picked up the call and spoke in a sleepy voice.. " Heloo "
Armaan hesitated a bit and replied.. " Shilpa.. Sorry did i wake you... "
Shilpa set up on her bed and glanced at her time to see it was past 9.. Did he spent that much time in Anjali's house.. The thought started to bother her mind although she tried to ignore.. " Yes i was just taking some rest...Why did you Call ? "
A smile formed on his lips as he leaned on his seat.. " I am just sitting in the car which is parked infront of your house.. As you said not to come inside i thought i will call and ask.. "
A small smile formed on her lips hearing his words.. " Ask what.. ? "
Armaan closed his eyes as suddenly the images of her dressed in his shirt cameback into his mind.. His eyes flew open as he cleared his throat and replied.. " Just wanted to ask.. How are you Feeling now.. "
Shilpa sighed and dropped down on the bed.. " I am fine.. Just this vomiting tires me a lot.. "
A awkwardness grew between them as they both went silent for some time.. Neither of them spoke enjoying the sound of shallow breathing which hanged between them.. But soon he broke the awkward feeling speaking in a soft voice.. " Shona.. I just wanted to tell you I care about you a lot.. "
She bit her lip as tears formed in her eyes.. " I know you do.. " Thats why i love you Soo much .. The words just hanged in her mind but she couldnt muster enough courage to say it again..
He sighed and spoke with a smile.. " I will meet you tomorrow in office.. Goodnight shona "
She smiled and whispered softly.. " Goodnight Armaan .. Bye "
Shilpa cleared the tears which had formed in her eyes before.. She had to be more strong now , For herself and for the sake of the baby.. For a while she imagined , what if she gave Armaan a chance in life.. He could be a very caring husband , a very caring father.. Wasnt it just enough for her.. But what about Love.. The argument rose in her mind as opened her eyes.. It was just a one sided love.. They both knew it , would it be easy enough to live with him knowing it.. Why should i wait my whole life waiting for him to love me.. The thoughts kept bothering her as she moved restlessly from onside to another.. But then suddenly from her heart a soft voice came.. Whatever happened he still cares for me.. That wasnt something she couldnt deny.. Maybe his care was something enough to mend her broken heart.. Something which could...
Her chain of thoughts broke as once again her phone rang.. Shilpa picked up the call thinking it was Armaan.. But as she said Hello , Padma spoke from the other end.. " Shilpa.. Baby how are you ? "
Shilpa broke into tears as she heard her mother's gentle voice.. The worry hidden in her voice.. How she wished she could go back to her mother and be with her forever.. " Mom"
Padma spoke worriedly as she realized Shilpa was crying.. " Whats wrong Shilpa.. You are crying.. ? Did something happen.. ?"
Shilpa shook her head clearing her tears.. " I am fine mom.. I was just missing you.. Thats why couldnt help but cry.."
Padma sighed and spoke lovingly.. " I miss you too my child.. Every single day.. I am still waiting for you to comeback.. "
Shilpa set for a while thinking over a it.. Suddenly she wasnt feeling much sure of her departure.. " Mom.. Just few more days left now.. Project work will be done then i will be back to you.. "
Padma beamed happily hearing it.. " Am so happy.. I have longed to see you shilpa.. it has been months now since i saw you last.. Ok now you go to sleep.. Can you do me a favor if i tell you "
Shilpa smiled laughing.. " Why are u asking.. Just say mom i will do.. "
Padma replied sadly.. " I miss Armaan too.. Can you just say a my regards to him from my side.. ? "
Her smile faded as she heard her mom mention his name.. Suddenly Shilpa started to feel guilty over hiding the truth from Padma.. She had no idea of her pregnancy.. And Shilpa couldnt gather up much courage to tell her about it.. " Okay mom as i meet him i will tell "
Padma replied silently.. " Thats better.. Tell him to call me once i want to talk to him too.. Am so happy you are coming to me Shilpa.. Goodnight my Baby.. "
Shilpa smiled and replied softly.. " Goodnight Mom Love you.. "
Placing down the phone Shilpa hugged the pillow closing her eyes.. One thought kept bothering her mind continuously.. She was going to leave this place , leave Armaan and Anjie and go to her Mom.. Was that going to be a good decision, Will it be good enough to reject Armaan's proposal..
Shilpa : Just you have only one week to change my mind Armaan.. One week..

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#2 ~ ArSh FF Remember Me ~



Part 14

Shilpa took a break from her work leaning on her chair.. It was getting more and more hectic as they had one week remaining for the project to end.. Luckily the day was much better for her as she was recovering from the often morning sickness.. Anjali walked inside her cabin breaking her chain of thoughts.. " Hey GoodAfternoon Sweety "
Shilpa raised her eyebrow straightening up on seat.. " GoodAfternoon Anjali.. Are you here to do a meeting with Armaan ? "
Anjali set infront of her and passed a teasing grin.. " Why are you jealous about it.. "
Shilpa averted her gaze from her glancing back at her work.. " Why should i be jealous.. ? "
Anjali sighed and pressed Shilpa's hand.. " You better not be.. Specially from me NO WAY.. You really think i would show interest in that jerk.. "
Shilpa forced a smile on her lips as a relief washed through her.. There was no reason for her to get jealous.. Specially not from Anjali.. " Anjie.. I was just surprised seeing you and Armaan become friends suddenly.. "
Anjali gave a smile shaking her head.. " He offered me a good deal so i had to say yes.. And actually he is not much of a jerk i used to think him as .. "
This time she smiled fully and replied softly.. " Thats nice to hear from you.. So tell me.. Why you came.. "
Anjali rolled her eyes .. " To meet you ofcourse.. Armaan did tell me about this sudden jealousy thing.. I had to come and clear up with you.. You mean so much to me.. "
Shilpa got up from her seat and moved near Anjali hugging her lightly.. "Am so sorry Anjie.. Believe me i didint mean it.. I dont know what came through me and.. "
Anjali interrupted her words smoothly.. " Its just your love towards him.. I cant even think of doing anything like that to you.. I know what he means to you and how much you love him.. Will you listen to me if i give a suggestion.."
Shilpa moved back and looked at her frowning.. "Dont tell me he has convinced you to change your mind.. "
Anjali sighed again and smiled.. " Armaan Mallik is such a one piece i tell you.. Yes he have made me change my opinion towards him.. Shilpa i will just advice you to give him one Chance.. For you and for the baby.. He is dead serious about you i have seen in concern in his eyes which made me realize you are really important for him.. "
Shilpa just stared at her not able to utter a single world.. Her mind kept racing as she couldnt decide what she had to do.. Anjali hugged her one more time and spoke softly.. " Just once think about it.. Change your mind about leaving if you want a better future.. And i cant believe its me saying but yes my heart says he is going to fall in love with you very soon.. "
Shilpa turned away as her heart raced hearing her words.. With a sharp intake of breath she spoke coldly.. " Anjie plzz.. Stop saying such things.."
Anjali shrugged and replied.. " I just said what i was seeing in his behavior.. Anyways as i said do take a wise Decision Shilpa.. Byeee sweety.. "
Shilpa stood in silence as Anjali left the cabin.. Her words kept ringing in her mind continuously.. Armaan can never love me.. Her mind argued but a helpless hope was raising in her heart.. Trying to divert her mind from thoughts she took a seat and glanced through her file.. I have to get his signatures on them.. With a sigh she got up from her seat and headed out of her cabin with her file..

Armaan glanced up from his laptop as he noticed Shilpa walking inside his cabin.. A smile formed in his lips as he noticed the glow coming on her face.. Atleast now she was looking much better these days.. He closed his laptop as she took a seat infront of him passing a smile.. " I need your signatures in this papers.. "
Without a further word he took the file and signed them instantly.. Shilpa frowned protesting... " Atleast once go through the papers.. "
Armaan grinned passing the file to her.. " I wont mind if you make me sign on takeover papers of the company.. "
She stared at him in awe and cracked up laughing.. Armaan smiled seeing her laugh.. Something he had missed from days.. She mouthed a bye and got up from her seat to head back to her cabin.. His mind started to race with ideas.. Maybe this was a good time to do something she might love.. "Shilpa wait.. ! "
Shilpa turned back narrowing her eyes as he approached her quickly.. "Why what happened.. ?"
He kept staring down hesitating to ask , then getting some courage he took a deep breath and smiled.. " I was thinking.. Why not we got out on a dinner tonight.. ? "
He waited patiently as he noticed Shilpa's expression change from every second.. She stood thinking over his offer.. For once he thought she was going to deny but suddenly she gave a nod replying.. " Ok.. You can pick me up tonight at 7.. "
He stood stunned for a minute but recovered soon as she left the cabin.. Grinning to himself foolishly he went back to his desk to complete this work..

Armaan parked his car infront of her house at sharp 7 pm.. He took a deep breath and glanced down on his clothes.. Black shirt , Grey jacket and with blue fading jeans he was looking much ready for a date.. Date.. ? Last time he asked her on a date it led to a disaster of getting drunk.. He wondered what was stored for today.. Shaking his head he got out from his car and headed up to the door and rang the doorbell.. Soon his thoughts of date turning to a disaster came true as She opened the door dressed in a casual T-shirt and Capri.. Shilpa frowned at him and spoke flatly.. " I vomited two times.. I think if i go out in a restaurant it will lead to a disaster.. "
His heart sank in disappointment but he tried to hide it from his eyes.. Forcing a smile he spoke softly.. " Ok then.. We should delay it for later than.. You can rest.. "
Why always me..Armaan wondered in frustration.. He was loosing his chance to make up her mind with every passing day.. As he turned to leave he heard her soft voice behind him.. " Armaan wait.. "
He turned back to her and saw a soft smile on her lips as she spoke... " I made spaghetti just now.. I was thinking maybe we can have dinner in home.. "
She kept staring at him hopefully as he smiled and walked inside the house closing the house.. A sudden blush formed on her cheeks as she turned around walking back to the kitchen.. As he walked inside he noticed she was out from shower fresh.. Wet strands of her hair kept clinging on her cheeks making her look beautiful.. He looked away as suddenly his hands itched to reach up and tuck them away.. Shilpa broke of the awkwardness between them.. " I thought maybe it would be less embarrassment if vomit in home.. "
He laughed as he took a seat in dining table.. " I wont mind seeing you vomit.. Am glad u invited me.. "
Shilpa just gave a nod and brought the dinner to the table sitting beside him.. He smelled the aroma of the food and sighed.. " That smells delicious.. Am sure taste will be the same.. "
They had the dinner silently just exchanging few words.. As the dinner got over Armaan insisted to clean up the dishes.. After finishing his work in kitchen , he walked inside the living room taking off his jacket. He placed it on sofa to see Shilpa who stood near the window seeing the rain.. He moved close to her and spoke softly " Its raining again.. "
Shilpa gasped and glanced back passing a smile.. " Yea.. its lovely.. "
They stood staring at the rain silently for a long time.. Armaan moved back and turned her around making her face him.. " Lets have a dance.. "
Shilpa glanced down at his extended hand and looked away blushing.. " But there is no music.. "
He chuckled and pulled her in his arms slowly moving in a silent beat.. Placing her hands on his chest he slowly whispered in her ear.. " Listen to the rain.. Its forming a beautiful rhythm.. "
She sighed and placed her hand on his chest slowly moving along with him.. He brushed a light kiss on her head and closed her eyes enjoying the peace and her presence.. It felt good.. As the feelings started rise back in his heart he moved back and titled her face up staring down at her.. She parted her lips closing her eyes just inviting him the way he craved.. With a slow groan he leaned forward and kissed her lips taking into a slow , deep and passionate kiss.. It amazed him how the passion rose between them whenever their lips touched.. He put his hands inside the soft trendrils of her hair pulling her close kissing her deeply.. She sighed and responded back to him clinging to him.. Thoughts started to race in her mind making it uneasy for her.. Shilpa broke the kiss harshly and looked at him as tears formed in her eyes.. He felt a disappointment pass through his veins as she pushed him back.. Confused he tried to move close to her when she moved back shaking her head.. " No Armaan.. No this is wrong i Cant.. "
His eyes grew desperate as he spoke quietly.. " Marry me Shilpa.. I know we can be happy together.. Dont do this to me.. "
She turned away as tears flowed from her eyes.. Her mind kept denying as her heart ached to agree with what he is saying.. " I have called and told mamma that i am going back to her this week. As our project work ends.."
His heart clenched hearing her words.. His eye grew misty as the same pain started to rise in his heart.. He pulled her back in his arms roughly as she gasped surprise with his move.. He searched deep in her eyes and spoke desperately... " Where am i going wrong.. ? What so wrong am i doing.. ? Tell me Shilpa.. "
Shilpa let out a cry and spoke in a trembling voice.. " You havent done anything which would make me stay back here.. Accept what you are giving me.. Cant you do something which makes me stop for you.. "
He stared at her silently without saying a further word.. Before she could speak again he leaned down and kissed her lightly and glanced in her eyes.. "Just give me one day.. Tomorrow will be the day i will do whatever i can to convince you.. Just the way you want.. Just one day.. "
She stared at him and whispered nodding.. " One day.. "

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Shilpa smiled as she walked inside the office.. " Yes i have to say yes to him.. Yes i will "
She waited for a minute and then walked towards his cabin , which was slightly open.. She peeked inside only to get stunned with the scene infront of her..
Armaan held Anjali's hand with a smile and said the words" Will you Marry me.."
With a rise of sudden pain she walked away in tears..

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Part 15

Shilpa set up on the bed panting as she woke up with a thudding heart.. Blur images of nightmare kept running in her mind as she tried to control her rising heartbeat.. Shilpa rubbed her neck and took the glass of water to wash away her thirst.. Shilpa leaned on the headboard as her thoughts ran back to the moments she shared with Armaan tonight.. The memories kept flashing in her mind , his words , the desperation in his voice as he spoke every single word from his heart.. Was she taking the right decision of leaving behind him.. A sort of new life he was ready to offer her and the baby.. Shilpa shifted restlessly as she tried to take a decision regarding it.. Soon she drifted back into sleep with his thoughts running in mind..

Armaan paced from oneside to another as the nervousness kept rising in him with every passing minute.. Anjali raised her eyebrow and got up from her seat with a smug.. " Armaan Mallik stop being nervous.. She is not going to eat you seeing propose.. "
He glanced at her worriedly.. " What if she just refuse as i ask.. I cant loose this one chance i have got.. I have to be done in special manner.. "
Anjali raised her eyebrow as she spoke softly.. " Tell me onething Armaan.. How on the earth did you propose ur Ex Sara "
Armaan shrugged his shoulders and sighed.. " Nothing much i just told her i like her and want to date her.. She said a immediate yes.. "
Anjali suppressed her laugh as she spoke amused.. " Thats so lame Armaan Mallik.. You know thats not at all going to work on Shilpa.. "
Armaan passed her a miserable look gritting his teeth.. " Thats what worrying me most.. This is all i know and Shilpa is not gonna even say a word for that.. "
Anjali shook her head and stood infront of him with a smile.. " Ok just calm down.. Remember what i taught you just now.. "
Armaan made a face muttering unhappily..." But they are so damn Filmy lines.. "
Anjali rolled her eyes and spoke.. " Watever it is.. I am sure she will like if you propose her in that manner.. Just do it from your heart Armaan.. Now imagine i am Shilpa and repeat all the words again.. "
At first he opened his mouth to protest but then gave a nod agreeing with her.. Taking a deep breath he held her hand and spoke closing his eyes imagining it was Shilpa infront of him.. " I just want to tell you.. I am here to give you all happiness in this world.. I want to stay beside you with every circumstances.. Every happy and Sad moment.. I want to be with you and see the baby grow within you.. I want to have a life with you and grow old with you..You have always been my best friend who took care of me every single moment.. But Now.. i want you to be my life partner.."
Anjali's eyes grew misty as she heard him speak all those words.. " Aww Armaan.. Thats so beautiful.. And thats not what i taught you even.. Still its perfect.. "
Armaan grinned and gave a nod... " Now comes the most hard part of this.. Putting up the question.. "

Shilpa stood infront of the office as she kept thinking over the decision she had made sometime ago.. Several negative thoughts kept haunting her mind as she grew uneasy.. But then a inner voice within her came out.. No i cant change my mind now.. Just give him one chance Shilpa.. You know thats what you want.. Give you both a Chance..
Hope raised in her heart as she caressed her belly trying to feel the life growing inside her.. Maybe this was going to be the perfect decision for three of them..
Shilpa smiled as she walked inside the office.. " Yes i have to say yes to him.. Yes i will "
She waited for a minute and then walked towards his cabin , which was slightly open.. She peeked inside only to get stunned with the scene infront of her..
Armaan held Anjali's hand with a smile and said the words" I wish you would believe me.. Just give me one chance.. Give us a chance i promise to give u all happiness you Deserve.. Will you Marry me.. ?"
She stared at the stunned as unknowingly her hands gripped the door , The door opened wide with a creek noise as Armaan and Anjali stared at her with wide eyes.. She stood in shock not knowing what to say as she stood motionless..
Armaan felt his heartbeat rise as he saw the vulnerable look on her face.. He moved forward carefully speaking softly.. " Shilpa.. Its not what you think.. "
Shilpa stared at him blankly and looked back at Anjali who stood with worried look on her face.. " Shilpa you are getting it all wrong.. We were.. "
She shook her head interrupting them from talking.. With a rise of sudden pain she closed the door and walked away in tears..

Armaan knocked her apartment with a thudding heart.. He couldnt believe this was really happening with him.. He had only one chance to prove her things were going to work perfect between them.. They could live a good life together.. But suddenly everything was falling apart as he kept recalling the tears and vulnerable look on her face.. Armaan knocked the door hard calling her.. " Shilpa plzz Open the door.. Let me explain you once.. "
He sighed and gripped the door knob as the door flew open nicely.. Armaan snorted as he realized he had actually wasted 5 minutes banging a opening door.. Maybe she was too upset to lock the door.. He walked inside and closed the door making his way inside the living room.. As he reached close to the kitchen he heard Shilpa speak to someone in broken voice.. Armaan walked inside the kitchen to see Shilpa who stood near the counter gripping the phone tightly in her hand , talking to someone while crying.. His heart clenched as he saw her tears and heard the pain in her voice as she spoke..
Shilpa glanced up at Armaan who stood infront of her and put down the handle of phone putting the call on speaker.. Armaan frowned on her act but stayed quiet as he heard Padma's worried voice from the other end.. "Shilpa Tell me Baby.. Whats wrong ? Why are you so upset.. "
Shilpa sniffed and glanced down at the phone speaking in a cracked voice.. " I am fine Mom.. Today i am just upset with myself.. I just understood what a big fool i have been.. "
Armaan looked away as the pain rose in his heart hearing her words..
Padma got more worried and spoke.. " Tell me clearly what happened Shilpa.. "
Shilpa drew a deep breath and whispered.. " I am sorry Mom.. I cant come back to you Now.. "
Armaan's head shot up as he stared at her stunned.. Shilpa sighed as Padma spoke.. " What.. !! You are really worrying me now Shilpa.. "
Shilpa cleared her tears and spoke interrupting her.. " Mamma.. There is nothing to worry about.. I cant comeback to you now.. Because.. "
The words hang around them as Armaan stared at her with a thudding heart.. She held his gaze and spoke to her mom softly.. " Because someone have been asking me to marry him.. Now i am thinking of saying yes to him.. "
Armaan was too stunned to react to her words as they heard Padma gasp from the other end.. Armaan's mind started to flood with thoughts as he stared at her in shock.. He couldnt believe Shilpa was really saying everything to her mom..
Padma spoke quickly breaking the silence.. " Shilpa oh my god are you serious.. Darling do i know him.. "
He saw her smile as she glanced at him with a soft look.. " Ofcourse you know him Mamma.. Armaan Mallik has proposed me to Marry him and i think i am going to say yes to him now.. "
Armaan felt a chill run down his body as he heard Padma speak from the other end in a excited voice.. " Oh my god Baby.. Shilpa i am so Happy for you.. He is such a decent and hardworking boy.. I have always loved him dearly.. "
Shilpa stared back at him as tears formed in her eyes unwillingly.. Armaan felt his own eyes grow misty as he still couldnt believe this was happening..
With tears she spoke softly... " Even i have always loved him Mom.. You know it Well.. He has been trying to make me say yes from two weeks now.. But i kept ignoring it.. "
Padma sighed as she spoke quietly.. " Just give the boy a chance Shilpa.. Am sure he will always keep you happy.. "
Shilpa sniffed and spoke brokenly.. " Thats why i said i have been such a fool.. He had been always so caring and i kept saying no.. And today i saw him rehearsing with Anjali so he could propose me perfectly.. "
Padma giggled as she spoke quickly.. " So did he propose you now.. "
Shilpa glanced back at Armaan who stood motionless with tears formed in his eyes.. Her lips trembled as she remembered how much pain they both have been going through from long time.. As a tear fell from her eyes she replied back with a smile.. " No.. I am just waiting for him to do that so i can say a Yes to him.. "
Padma beamed happily and spoke.. " You are going to call me tonight and tell me.. If you both are marrying i am coming to Mumbai as soon as possible.. Love u Shilpa.. God bless you and Armaan.. "
Shilpa bid a bye to her Mom and cut the call placing away the phone.. She glanced at Armaan hesitantly who now stood with his back turned towards her.. She had seen him cry , she knew he was crying now too.. She walked upto him and stood infront of him to see the pain look on his face.. With a sigh she moved close to him and held his cheeks pressing herself close to him.. Armaan pulled her close holding her waist and hugged her tightly as he spoke in a trembling voice.. " You scared the hell out of me Shona.. I thought.. I thought i had just lost you.. When i saw the hurt look on your face i thought u will leave me.. "
She moved back and stared in his eyes brushing away the tears softly.. " I was just stunned.. You were doing so much hardwork to make me say yes.. I was hurt and angry with myself.. It was me who made things so difficult between us..I should have.. "
He interrupted her words placing a finger on her lips.. " I was in fault myself too.. I deserved the cold shoulder from you.. But you have been always too good for me Shona.. "
She smiled through her tears and spoke in a mere whisper.. " Armaan Mallik.. I am still waiting for the moment.. You promised me you will do something special for me.. I am still waiting for that to happen.. "
He glanced down at her beautiful face and smiled.. Slowly walking backwards he made her sit on the sofa and set infront of her in one knee holding out her hand.. Shilpa held her breath as he held her gaze deeply and spoke in his deep rich voice.. " I just want to tell you.. I am here to give you all happiness in this world.. I want to stay beside you with every circumstances.. Every happy and Sad moment.. I want to be with you and see the baby grow within you.. I want to have a life with you and grow old with you..You have always been my best friend who took care of me every single moment.. But Now.. i want you to be my life partner... "
She couldnt help but cry helplessly as she heard the promise filled words from his lips.. Shilpa gripped his hand and spoke within her tears.. " I still cant believe this is happening.. Everything feels like a dream.. Just like how i dreamed from years.. "
He gave a smile and pulled out a box opening it to her.. Shilpa gasped as she noticed a beautiful , simple silver ring in it.. He took out the ring and spoke strongly.. " This is no dream.. I am making your dream come true Shona.. Marry me Shilpa Malhotra... "
She whispered a Yes softly as he slid the ring in her finger.. She stared down at the ring as he set beside her the sofa slowly caressing her cheeks.. Shilpa glanced back at him and moved forward kissing him softly.. He kissed her back holding her close when she broke the kiss and stared right deep in his eyes.. " I love you Armaan.. "
He smiled with misty eyes and caressed her cheeks.. " I know that.. But there is one more thing i have to tell you "
Shilpa tried to speak when he kissed her one more time blocking away all thoughts from her mind.. Armaan stared down at her and spoke with a smile knowing this was the right thing to say.. " I have to tell you that..I will Love you.. "

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