Chapter 54

Rihoo Haws

@RihooHaws

AR FF... FROM THE TIME I SAW YOU...

PART 71

RAINA MANSION

Raina came after having dinner with the Malliks, she was happy that she got sometimes to spend with the Malliks and specially with Armaan...

As soon as she enter the house, a maid came running towards her asking if she needs anything...

'No Marie, I had my dinner...

Where is Joseph...' Raina asked as she sit on the couch removing her heels...

'He was here a while ago, I guess he left...' Marie said...

'Okey, u may leave...' Raina said...

Raina sit for sometimes resting her head on the couch with her eyes closed... She open her eyes feeling her mobile vibrate, she took it from her mobile and smile seeing the name flashing...

'Hello...' Raina answer the call and listen what the person says from the other side...

'No, we will not exclude the plan yet... Wait till I give u the single... I think its too easy to get what I want...' Raina said...

After talking to the person for another ten minutes, Raina end the call and move towards the room... As she enter, it was dark and she on the light which was on one wall where several frames hang on...

Raina move towards the wall as her eyes move on each and every picture, smile not leaving her face... She run her hand over the picture as her smile got wide...

'Aakhir tumhare ghar tak pochgayi mein...

Mujhe kissi se koi dhushmani nehi hai, lekin jo bhi humhare beech mein aayenga, usko main apne raaste se hataungi.. Sirf tumhe paane ke liyeh, woh kyun na tumhare liyeh kitna important ya special ho...

Kyunki tum sirf mere ho, sirf mere ho Armaan... Main yaha sirf ek maqsat ke liyeh aayi ho woh hai tumhe hasil karna... I promise u Armaan, jaldi Riddhima tumhe chod denge aur tum mere paas aajaenge...' Raina said laughing as she move away from the wall revealing it was filled with only Armaan's pictures...

TWO WEEKS LATER

It has been two weeks that Armaan had started his new project with Raina, Armaan had been so busy with the project he didn't know what was happening around him... Riddhima who try to concentrate more on to the project but always get distract by Raina present around Armaan, not because the bond Armaan share with her but somehow Riddhima feel that Raina had been trying to get close to Armaan whenever she get a chance...

Riddhima trust Armaan that he was unaware of Raina doing this because she can read Armaan expression like an open book... Also Riddhima trust their love that no one can break them apart, not even Raina if her intention is to do something like that...

Riddhima thought to warn Armaan about Raina but leave the idea thinking Armaan can handle the situation after all Raina is his friend and Armaan knows the limit on everything and every relation he share with each person in his life...

Riddhima didn't mind Armaan being with Raina all the time but when Armaan was unknowingly ignore Riddhima due to this project, Riddhima started to get upset... Armaan work day and night discussing about the design of cloths which they would be presenting in their new collection of cloths... Even Riddhima had been giving some idea's but Raina keep always pointing out something or other just to deny whatever Riddhima say...

Riddhima get irritate when Armaan agree with Raina most of the time because being the designer, Riddhima always know which is good to present a particular dress and never before Armaan agree with anyone about her design... Just to be professional around Raina, Riddhima never say anything to Armaan...

Riddhima try to be nice with Raina, but day by day Raina was getting on Riddhima nerve... Armaan who always agree with Riddhima has started to find Raina right on most of the discussion they do... Riddhima try not to take those matters inside the house but Armaan just can't stop talking how right Raina was about the design not being perfect...

Riddhima was already so irritate with Raina trying to be too much close to Armaan and then when Armaan started to agree with Raina on everything didn't go well with her... Riddhima request Armaan not to discuss about the project in home as it was last week of Nikki before she goes back to join her semester in aboard...

It seems Armaan really didn't care what Riddhima was saying as he keeps talking and discussing about their project every time he get alone with Riddhima... Also Riddhima is not a girl to lose control over herself but this time she just blast on Armaan when one night Armaan again started to talk agreeing with Raina decision...

'Bas Armaan, bohot hogaya ab...' Riddhima shouted as she turn around facing Armaan who was sitting on bed holding some papers...

Riddhima was arranging their cloths and deciding cloths for them to the following day after a busy and hectic day... Riddhima had been helping Ananya in kitchen as tonight Nikki's friend has come for a dinner along with Abhi before Nikki leave for her studies...

Riddhima was in no mood to hear Armaan talks and she has already request him nicely not to discuss about any work because she was having a slight headache...

'Riddhima, jaan tum itna gussa kyun ho...' Armaan ask standing looking at her...

'Gussa nehi karun toh aur kiya karun Armaan... Ek baar nehi, doh baar nehi balki bohot baar maine tumse kaha plz kaam ke baate ghar mein mat karo mujhse...

Ab haat jodke, peir pakad ke request karun kiya tumhe... Tum samaj kyun nehi rahe ho Armaan, main interest nehi hoon what Raina feels good or not about the design...' Riddhima started as she shake with anger...

'Lekin yeh zaruri haina, abhi tak ek design final nehi huvi aur humhe twenty design finalized karke banwana hai...' Armaan said...

'Toh main kiya karun Armaan... Tumhare us RG koh toh meri koi design pasand nehi aa rahi...' Riddhima said...

'Mera RG, are you out of ur mind... She is...' Armaan was cut by Riddhima...

'Just a friend right... Itna accha dost hai ki pehli baar the Armaan Mallik apne biwi se us ladki ke wajahse disagree kar raha hai... Wah kiya dosti hai, right...' Riddhima said as angry hot tears fall from her eyes...

'Kiya bakwaas kar rahe ho Riddhima, I find her reason valid not to agree with ur design... Koi personal baate nehi hai...' Armaan said...

'Haan, tum professional ho uske saat issiliyeh tum itni din se anjaan raha woh tumhare kitna close aane ki koshish karta hai har waqt jab ki kaam ke waqt tumhare khud ke biwi tumhare itna paas aane ki kabhi koshish nehi karte...' Riddhima said...

'Riddhima, tum sach mein paagal hogayi ho... Yeh kiya bakwaas kar rahi ho, woh aisa kyun karenge... She knows I m a married guy and I love my wife...' Armaan said...

'Tik hai, shayad mujhe aisa lagti hogi kyunki mein tumhe kissi aur ladki ki aaspaas bhi nehi dekh sakti...

Lekin Armaan, tumhe nehi lagta tum mujhse zyada is project koh importance de rahi ho... Jo ladka apne biwi se doh minute dur nehi reh sakta, achanak itna badlav kyun... Yeh tumhara pehla project toh nehi na itna bada...' Riddhima said...

'Jaan, tumhe pata haina humhare paas teen months hai already, two weeks khatam hogaya aur ek bhi design final nehi huva...' Armaan said...

'Toh kiya huva, professional life ke saat saat personal life bhi toh hota hai... Iska yeh matlab nehi na ek kaam ki wajahse tum apna personal life jeena chod denge...

Raat ke waqt toh apne biwi ke saat kuch waqt bita hi sakte ho na tum... Tum meri saar waqt nehi bita ti toh neend bhi nehi aata lekin ab... Itna badlav kyun, sirf ek project ki wajahse ya tumhare special dost ki wajahse...' Riddhima asked as she closed the wardrobe door little too hard...

Armaan was shocked to hear Riddhima's was as his mind try to understand each and every single word Riddhima just said... Riddhima look at Armaan and seeing his expression, she understood Armaan was trying to understand what she means...

Leaving Armaan to think, Riddhima move to the bed on her side... It was true they can't sleep without each other but from last two weeks, Riddhima had been trying not to disturb Armaan knowing how much the project means to him... Hiding herself in the comforter, Riddhima switch off her side light knowing Armaan will keep his side light on...

Armaan just keep staring at Riddhima for sometimes, Armaan knows Riddhima was upset for not giving time for her in the past two weeks and he now realized Riddhima furious was not about giving time but also Armaan had been agreeing everything Raina says about the design and stretching it too far not finalizing anything...

Also Armaan remember Raina being sometimes very close to him while they discuss but Armaan never thought her intention would be wrong because Armaan mind and heart is always occupied with Riddhima no matter how much busy he is on work...

It was the first time, they had fought this badly after marriage... Armaan somehow felt he has been ignoring Riddhima, thinking of Riddhima point of view he know she was right in her place... Armaan felt bad for making Riddhima so upset and cry, he knows Riddhima will cry to sleep tonight so without waiting, Armaan got on the bed and move close to her pulling her close to him...

Riddhima didn't respond to his touch as she stay like that, feeling Riddhima shake a little...

'Sorry jaan...' Armaan whisper on her ears hiding his face on her hair...

Riddhima didn't reply him but stay like that and relax in his arms as Armaan started to rub his hand on her arm slowly trying to calm her and put her in to peace slumber...

Armaan thought Riddhima would be sleeping soon but it was another long night for Riddhima as sleep was far away from her eyes... Riddhima was feeling horrible for fighting like that with Armaan knowing whatever she said tonight, Armaan wasn't aware of anything... Her guilt rise when Armaan say sorry for nothing he has done intentionally...

Riddhima knows it would take time for her to be normal around Armaan after the conversation took between them tonight, she never have thought in her wildest dream that she would fought with Armaan ever and blame him on something stupid like that when she clearly knows Armaan was innocent...

Tears was falling from her eyes for thinking so cheap about her love, she felt she has insult their love today by saying all those words... Knowing she had to talk and say sorry to him would only let her guilt leave her, Riddhima close her eyes to let the sleep take over her eyes and rest her body after a hectic day...

FOLLOWING DAY

Riddhima wake up early, her eyes were red due to crying and lack of sleep... As it was only 6 in the morning, Riddhima move to the balcony to enjoy the early morning breeze and the sun which was only half way up...

Riddhima was wearing baby pink salwar suit and dupatta was not around her neck as she leave it inside the room...

Breeze were making Riddhima shiver as if kiss her bare arms and face, making her silky long hair flying around her beautiful face... Without no make up, her natural beauty was making her look gorgeous but her eyes shows her restless her night was...

Riddhima stood with her eyes close as she inhale the breeze feeling the nature around her... She felt goosebumps on her body as the morning cold breeze kiss her bare skin making her shiver...

Riddhima open her eyes hearing birds singing with their voice, making the world alive for another day... Small smile form on her lips seeing the sun which has rising half way up and birds flying freely living the moment of their life...

Riddhima stood admiring the view in front of her for sometimes before moving inside when those moment flash in front of her that happen the previous night... Riddhima knows she can't look at Armaan eyes so thinking she would talk him at night, she got ready and leave before Armaan wake up...

Riddhima make sure everything was ready for Armaan before moving to the kitchen to make breakfast...

Armaan wake up after an hour not feeling Riddhima by her side, he saw his cloths and other accessories kept nicely for him... Armaan understood Riddhima was still upset with him and thats the reason she didn't wake him and leave before he wake up...

Armaan thought to talk with her before they leave to the office and went to get ready as they had an early meeting with Raina which is very often from the last two weeks... By the time Armaan went down, everyone was present in the dinning area for breakfast...

Everyone was asking Riddhima why her eyes was red and her face was pale to which she make some story that soap got inside her eyes... Ananya wasn't convince with her reason but no one further ask any question...

Armaan who knows the reason behind Riddhima look just keep following her everywhere she goes, everything she do around...

Armaan ask Riddhima if she was ready to leave who ask him to go ahead as she has some work to complete before goes... All this while they didn't know one pair of eyes were has been following and notice the distance they had create between them in a night...

When Armaan left for the office, Riddhima went to her room to get ready... She wasn't feeling too well to go to the office and face Raina being with Armaan but she knows its her job and she can't be irresponsible due to her insecure...

While Riddhima was getting ready, Ananya came asking what happen to her mobile... Riddhima check it and it was off due to low battery... Ananya tell her that Anjali call and was asking to tell her to call back her soon... Riddhima just nodded her head before resuming what she was doing...

Seeing Riddhima lost expression, Ananya was sure that some tension was going in between Armaan and her... Ananya thought it would be better to talk as soon as possible without letting them suffer for much time as she thinks its her duty to make sure Riddhima is happy in their family...

'Riddhima beta, if u don't mind can we talk...' Ananya asked...

'Ji mom, kya huva... Kuch kaam ta kiya...' Riddhima asked looking Ananya...

Ananya move inside and hold Riddhima hand pulling her towards the bed, Ananya sit and make Riddhima sit next to her who just sit with her head low without looking at Ananya...

'Beti, mujhe nehi pata tumhari aur Armaan ke beech koansi baat huvi jiske wajahse tum aise khoye khoye reh rahi ho...

Subahse dekh rahi hoon tumhe, koi baat tumhe bohot pareshan kar rahi hai... Tumhe dekhte hi mujhe samajh mein aayi tum raat bar tik se nehi soyi aur shayad ro rahi ti...' Ananya said as she holds Riddhima hands which was on Riddhima lap...

'Mom, koi baat nehi huvi... Bas aise...' Riddhima was cut by Ananya...

'Riddhima, tumhe jhoot bolna nehi aati... Aur main yeh nehi kahungi tum mujhe apni pareshani share karo... Lekin kuch toh baat huva hai aur main chaahti hoon tum jitni jaldi ho sake woh baat clear karo taaki mujhe meri beti ki hoton pe woh muskuraahat waapas dekhne koh mile...' Ananya said making Riddhima look towards her...

Seeing Ananya love and care, Riddhima hugs her as tears leak from her eyes... Riddhima wipes it before Ananya could see as Ananya care her back with love...

'Main jaanti hoon mera beta tohda paagal hai lekin woh tumse bohot pyar karte hai... Aur main yeh bhi jaanti hoon meri beti bohot samajhdaar hai aur sirf wohi meri pagal bete koh jhel sakti hai...

Ab jaldi se tayyar hojao, kaam ke liyeh late hogayi toh tumhare sadu boss tumse bohot gussa karenge...' Ananya said making Riddhima smile with her comment...

Before leaving, Ananya kiss Riddhima forehead and care her face softly as if telling everything would be fine in no time... Riddhima gave her a small smile and when Ananya left her alone, she took a deep breath before starting to get ready to leave for work...

IN EVENING

Riddhima left exactly on 5, as she has to go shopping with Anjali who request her as Anjali needs new cloth due to the changes in her body... Atul was trapped in work with Armaan so Riddhima inform Ananya she would be late and would be having dinner with Anjali...

After roaming four hours in the mall, Riddhima and Anjali went to a restaurant to have dinner as Anjali was starving... Anjali was happy that Riddhima took sometimes for her in her busy schedule as she has come to know from Atul that they were working on one of the biggest project...

As they wait for the food, Anjali was asking Riddhima to design some cloths for her as her belly was showing very much now and she was something loose but modern...

Before Riddhima said she got some ideas but today Riddhima was too much lost about the happening the previous night, she wasn't really excited like she usually gets...

'Kiya baat hai Ridzy, mein dekh rahi hoon tum bohot chup se ho...' Anjali asked...

'Kuch nehi Di, I m just tired...' Riddhima said...

Just then Anjali phone buzz and she check it was Atul, Anjali talk to him for sometimes and her glowing face fell hearing what Atul was saying from the other end... Riddhima wait till Anjali end the call and when she put the phone down she ask what happen...

'Atul koh achanak aaj raat out of country jaana hai... Mujhe yeh samajh mein nehi aate Atul kyun itna baahar jaate hai...' Anjali said complaining with a puppy face...

Riddhima smile seeing this, she knows it was Anjali mood swings that she always wants Atul to be by her side every moment... Also she knows, Anjali is not like that before pregnancy and its all due to her pregnancy...

'Common Di, jeeju itna mehnat toh aap aur baby ke liyeh toh kar raha hai... Aur Jeeju ka kaam hi aisa hai ki usko baar baar jaana padta hai... Lekin ek baat kahun, jeeju aajkal zyada sa zyada kaam kar raha hai toh woh issiliyeh jab aap dono parents bane, woh aap aur baby ke saat rehna chaahte hai...' Riddhima said...

'Main jaanti hoon Ridzy, but main akele nehi so pati hoon...' Anjali said...

'Aap akele kaise, aap toh dad mom ke paas rahengi na...' Riddhima said...

'Waha bhi akele toh sona padega na... Itni badi hokhe tohdi na mom ke paas soyenge... Jab se pata chala i m pregnant, mujhe koi na koi saat mein chahiyeh jab mein soti hoon...

Atul toh rehta hai lekin jab woh kaam ke wajahse chala jaata hai toh mujhe bohot pareshani hoti hai...

Aur mujhe apni ghar mein, apni kamre mein sona hai, nahi koi aur...' Anjali said...

'Toh ek kaam karte hai, main aapke saat aaj raat rehlungi... Waise bhi jeeju kal raat tak waapas aajaenge na...' Riddhima said..

'Aur Armaan...' Anjali asked...

Riddhima think for a while, whatever happen the previous night Riddhima wasn't ready to confront Armaan yet... So without thinking she has decide to stay with Anjali for the night... Anjali look at Riddhima face expression trying to understand what she was thinking...

'Armaan wouldn't mind Di, waise bhi woh aajkal busy rehta hai...' Riddhima said with a fake smile...

'Are u sure, shaadi ke baad Armaan tumhe kabhi akele kahin pe bhi raat bar usse dur rehne nehi dete...' Anjali said...

'I know, but he will understand... After all my Di needs me and he wouldn't mind...' Riddhima said...

'Phir bhi, ek baar Armaan se poochlo...' Anjali said...

Riddhima knows Anjali wouldn't agree so she took out her mobile and dial Armaan number praying in her heart that he wouldn't answer her call... It keeps ringing till the call get disconnected and Riddhima left a relief breath...

'Shayad meeting mein hoga, ek kaam karti hoon usko msg bhejti hoon...' Riddhima said to Anjali ask she type a msg to Armaan to inform about her whereabouts so he wouldn't get worried not finding her in home...

MALLIK MANSION

Ananya, Billy and Nikki were having dinner by the time Armaan enter the house after a busy day... Armaan had been attending meeting from noon and he was not happy to find that Riddhima has left without seeing or informing him, when he got free from meetings before he sit to discuss about the design with Raina...

So as soon as Armaan finished discussion with Raina, he came home hoping to talk Riddhima... Seeing Armaan, Ananya call him to join for dinner... Armaan look around where Riddhima was and Nikki saw him searching for someone...

'Bhai, kisko dhund rahe ho...' Nikki asked...

'Woh Riddhima kaha hai, usko dinner nehi karni kiya...' Armaan ask as he make his way to the dinning table...

'Don't tell me bhabs ne aapko inform nehi kiya woh aaj raat Anjie di ke waha rukh rahi hai...' Nikki said as she continue having her food...

'Yeh kab decide huva...' Armaan ask as he stood without sitting near his chair...

'Tohdi der pehle Riddhima ki call aayi... Mujhe toh inform ki, mujhe laga tumse permission liya hoga...' Ananya reply Armaan...

'Kya huva buddy, kuch tension chal rahi hai kiya tum dono ke beech...' Billy asked...

'Nehi, woh usne msg kiya hoga... Main busy ti toh mobile check nehi ki abhi...' Armaan said he was lost thinking why Riddhima has suddenly decide to stay with Anjali for the night...

'Koi baat nehi Beta, abhi tum dinner karlo... Chalo beito...' Ananya said...

'Haan bhai, itna mat socho... Woh Anjie bhabhi akele haina as Atul bhai kaam ke liyeh baahar gaya hai... Issiliyeh Bhabs ne rokha aaj raat waha, waise bhi kal Sunday hai... Raat tak waapas aajaenge bhabs...' Nikki said...

'Kal woh dono apne maike jaa rahi hai Padma aur Shashank ke saat kuch time spend karne ke liyeh... Accha haina, aise moka baar baar nehi milte baccho ke liyeh...' Billy said...

Armaan wasn't interest in listen why and for how many days Riddhima has gone, he didn't know how much upset she was till now when she took a step like this... It wasn't like Riddhima that, if she inform Ananya or not she always make sure to inform Armaan about her whereabouts...

So not wanting to have dinner without to Riddhima, feeling sad with her behavior Armaan move towards his room... Billy and Nikki were blabbering while Ananya was closely checking Armaan expression...

'Arey Armaan, dinner toh karke jao...' Ananya said seeing Armaan leaving...

'Mujhe bhuk nehi hai...' Armaan said...

Without letting anyone say anything, Armaan left while Ananya shake her head as she was now sure that something was happening between them but also she knows they would solve it together... Billy and Nikki were busy in their discussion about why girls has to leave their house after marriage...

Armaan went to his room and check his mobile to see if Riddhima has call or left any msg, No calls but she has send a msg to inform that she would be staying with Anjali and next day they would be spending in Gupta house... Also she mention that she would be coming at night and it wouldn't be needed him to come and get her...

Armaan rubbed his forehead thinking was Raina the reason that they had really fought with each other and Riddhima being so upset with him or its because he had been ignoring her due to the work load... Armaan just laid down without changing his cloths thinking about the fight, it was the first time in their marriage that because of a third person they had fought...

SUNDAY NIGHT

Raina was in Mallik Mansion from evening as she has come to talk about the project and design with Armaan, as now they have finalized the design now they was discussing which material they would be using and where they can organized the fashion show... Armaan has select few designs of Riddhima because of it he had fought with Raina when she decline giving some stupid reason... Seeing Armaan getting angry, Raina agree to use some of Riddhima design as she don't want Armaan to back off from the project if she didn't agree with him...

As Raina was there, Ananya ask her to stay for the dinner, also Billy insist her to stay and spend sometimes leaving the work as they had been discussing for two hours...

After dinner, they all sit having coffee and Billy asking Raina about her family and how she started her business... Nikki went to her room as she got a call from Abhi and Armaan just sit flipping the channels checking the time every then and now as he waits for Riddhima...

Armaan was hoping that Raina would leave soon but Billy and Raina just keep talking about business and random stuff while Ananya also joins them... Armaan knows it may creat more problems if Riddhima find out Raina there after all they had fought because of her...

GUPTA MANSION

Shashank and Padma were happy to have two daughters with them for a day, however Anjali has been coming to stay with them often whenever Atul goes out of country or station but they have Riddhima very rarely and they were surprise to know that Riddhima had stay over in Anjali house the previous night...

Anjali would be staying at Gupta house for the night as Atul would be coming the following day but Riddhima said she needs to leave as she had been away for two days and a night...

No one say anything over it as they were happy to spend family time after both girls got married... Shashank and Padma pamper both girls and they had a awesome day refreshing old days and living those days again...

All this while, Riddhima keeps thinking about Armaan and hoping that he would call or at least msg her but to her disappointment, it seems like Armaan has no spare time in weekend even to msg or make a call to his wife... Riddhima knows somehow Armaan would take this time to do some more work done in her absent but she thought at least he would msg or call once...

Whole day went doing something or other just like they used to do before the girls got married... Shashank help Padma making lunch and dinner for their princesses, also they watch movie and play games like scrabble and carrom as Anjali can't go to play outdoor games...

In evening, they went to near by park and Shashank got ice creams for his ladies who attack on the spot and eat them in a second... Shashank had to get another round of ice cream as Anjali and Ridddhima heart and stomach didn't filled with one ice cream...

After watching the sunset, all Gupta moves back to the Mansion and soon Shashank was helping Padma with dinner while Anjali and Riddhima sit on the counter watching both their parents working and bickering while cooking...

They had dinner while the girls praise for the lovely and delicious dinner, also tease their parents for the silly bickering and the love hidden behind it...

It was another memorable day for the Gupta and soon it was time for Riddhima to leave... Shashank insist her that he would be dropping her as Riddhima was about to call to the driver...

'Papa, main chali jaungi...' Riddhima said...

'Aise kaise jaane dungi tumhe driver ke saat jab main free hoon... Koi baat nehi, mein tumhe drop kardunga...' Shashank said...

'Lekin Papa...' Riddhima was cut by Padma...

'Shashank sahi keh raha hai Riddhima, woh aapko chod denge... Ismein pareshani ki kiya baat hai...' Padma said...

'Ma, main issiliyeh mana kar rahi hoon phir papa koh waapas akele aana padega...' Riddhima said...

'Toh kiya huva, mujhe apne beti ke saat tohda aur waqt bitane ke liyeh mil jaenge na...' Shashank said caring Riddhima head...

'Dad ke saat jao Ridzy, nehi toh jaane nehi denge aaj... Waise tum chaahti toh rukh sakte ho, dad Armaan se kehdenge tum aaj raat yehi rukhenge, kyun dad...' Anjali said...

'Nehi, mujhe ghar jaana hai...' Riddhima said quickly...

'Haan, ab toh tumhari ghar wohi hai...

Aur beti koh apne gharse zyada din dur nehi rehna chahiyeh...' Padma said...

'Toh chale princess... Nehi toh Anjali ki idea bhi bura nehi hai, main Armaan koh...' Shashank was cut by Riddhima...

'Nehi Papa, mujhe jaana hai... Kal office bhi toh jaana hai... Bohot kaam hai office pe, new project...' Riddhima said...

'Kaam ki wajahse ya apni Armaan ke paas jaana hai...' Anjali tease Riddhima...

'Diii...' Riddhima glare as small smile play on her lips and her cheeks color change...

Soon Riddhima bid goodbye to Padma and Anjali, Shashank was happy to spend some more time with his princess... On the way, Shashank was talking about Malliks and how lucky she have them as in laws...

Riddhima was busy thinking how to face Armaan as she hasn't call him or neither he... She was thinking if Armaan was upset with her for insult their love and relation...

As Riddhima was busy in her thought when suddenly Shashank stop the car... Riddhima look around to see they were outside the Mallik Mansion...

'Aap andar nehi chalenge papa...' Riddhima asked...

'Nahi Princess, mujhe jaate waqt Anjali ke liyeh chocolate lena hai... Beti ma banne wali hai toh uska cravings bhi toh pura karna padega na... After all woh mujhe nanu banane wali hai...' Shashank said...

'Haan, itni din baad ghar mein baby aane wale hai... Aap bohot excited ho na papa...' Riddhima asked...

'Bohot zyada, aur main ab us din ka wait kar raha hoon jis din mera princess mujhe khush khabari de...' Shashank said caring Riddhima hear and kissing her forehead...

'Pehle di ki baby koh toh aane de papa, meri baare mein baad mein sochlena...

Goodnight Papa...' Riddhima said hugging and giving a quick hug to Shashank...

'Goodnight Princess...' Shashank said waving to Riddhima who smile and waved back to him...

Riddhima stood waving still Shashank car go out from the Mallik Mansion gate... Then she look around to see another car park and Riddhima wonder who must have come at this time... Thinking about the guest, Riddhima inside to see Billy and Ananya laughing with someone...

Once Riddhima move to the hall, she was not at all surprise to see Raina sitting with the Malliks enjoying coffee... Riddhima look around and saw Armaan sitting flipping the channels without any interest and his expression shows he was annoyed with his surrounding...

Riddhima smile seeing Armaan expression but remembering their fight, she make a straight face as she moves towards them...

'Hi everyone...' Riddhima said trying to sound normal...

Everyone look towards her and soon Billy stood up taking Riddhima to a fatherly hug... Ananya also wait for her turn while Armaan just sit staring at her...

'Miss u beta...' Billy said...

'Common dad, main toh sirf ek din ke liyeh baahar ti but I miss u too dad...' Riddhima said hugging and Billy kiss her forehead...

'Mujhe bhi milne doh apni beti se...' Ananya said opening her arms welcoming Riddhima for a motherly hug, without waiting for another second Riddhima move to Ananya hugging her..

'Miss you mom...' Riddhima whisper as her voice block for a second seeing the love from them...

Who will think this is her in laws seeing the love bonding between them... Every member in this family adore Riddhima and she is bless with such a nice family...

'Nikki kaha hai...' Riddhima ask as she look at Armaan and breaking their eye lock as Armaan was looking towards her without blinking his eyes...

'Woh apne kamre mein hai... Pata haina aajkal phone se fursat nehi milti use...' Ananya said...

'Common Anu, Sagai ke baad yeh sab toh chalta hai... Bhul gaye kiya humhare zamane mein...' Billy was cut by Ananya...

'Aap rehne doh Billy, humhara zamana aur yeh zamana bohot alag hai...' Ananya said...

'Itna bhi nehi okey, I know tum yeh accept karte ho tum buddi hogayi but main toh abhi bhi jawan hoon, right Riddhima...' Billy said putting his hand around Riddhima shoulder...

'Of course dad, aap toh Armaan ke bada bhai lagte ho...' Riddhima said as Billy run his hand on his hair...

'Dekho Anu, mera beti bhi yeh khti hai main budda nehi hoon... Bas tumhe buddi hone ki jaldi hai...' Billy said...

For sometimes, Ananya and Billy talk on this matter and their voice was getting loud... Hearing so much noises, Nikki came out from her room and saw Riddhima trying to stop Billy and Ananya while Armaan and Raina sit enjoy the show...

'Bhabsss aap aagayi...' Nikki said as she run towards them...

'Niks...' Riddhima said as Nikki hugs her tight...

'I miss you so much Bhabs, pata hai aaj pura din bohot bore huvi...' Nikki said...

'Kyun, sab toh ti na ghar pe... Toh bore kyun...' Riddhima ask coming out from the hug...

'Kyunki aap jo nehi ti...' Nikki said kissing Riddhima cheeks making her smile and hugs her again...

'Haan haan, ab kissi koh hum log bore hi lagte hai...' Billy said...

'Dad, aap log toh pura din business ke baate ki... Aur aapko pata haina mujhe business ki 'b' bhi samajh mein nehi aati, toh bore toh hona hi ta na mujhe...' Nikki said...

'Business ke baate, woh bhi Sunday koh...' Riddhima asked...

'Haan bhabs, bhai ka toh samajh mein aati hai... Lekin kissi ne rule banaya ta Sunday ki din family day hota hai... And guess what Bhabs woh kissi ne bhi aaj bohot enjoy ki business ke baat...' Nikki said looking at Ananya...

Riddhima look at Ananya who was giving a glare to Nikki, Riddhima smile seeing them complaining about each other... Riddhima look at Armaan who was smirking but seeing him still looking at her, she quickly move her gaze away...

All this while, Raina was watching all of them closely... She had seen how Riddhima had been ignoring Armaan and evil smile was on her lips... Raina had been observing their action and seeing the distance between from last two days, she was happy to know that problems were creating between them...

However, she knows it would be not easy to break them apart, seeing the bond Riddhima share with the Malliks but she was determine to do anything to have Armaan all to he... Raina was busy in her thought while Armaan was busy in his world...

Seeing Riddhima coming, he felt that he got his life back but when Riddhima ignore him, he was left wondering was things too much complicated between them or not... Riddhima was behaving normal with everyone else but she wasn't making any eye contact with Armaan...

Armaan trace was broke when Raina tell him that she would take leave and meet him the following day as they would be having a meeting with Riddhima about the design... Armaan nodded his head with absent minded as it was busy thinking about Riddhima only...

Raina wish them all good night and left, Billy and Ananya also went to their room wishing goodnight to the kids... Nikki was happily telling Riddhima something about her and Abhi while Armaan just sit there lost...

'Bhai, aapko sona nehi...' Nikki asked...

Armaan look around to see Riddhima nowhere to be seen, seeing Armaan looking for Riddhima Nikki thought to tease him... Armaan was so lost in his thought he didn't know when Riddhima left and where she went...

'Bhabs koh dhund rahe ho...' Nikki asked sitting on the hand of the couch...

'Nehi toh, mom dad gaye sone...' Armaan asked changing the channel...

'Kaha khoye huve ho bhai, kuch problem hai kiya...' Nikki asked taking the remote from him...

'Nehi, bas tak gaya hoon... Tum bhi der tak tv dekhne mat beitna Niks...' Armaan said standing to leave...

'Tak gaye yaar Bhabs ke saat romance karne jaa rahe ho...' Nikki asked...

'Tujhe kiya lagta hai, mujhe teri bhabs ke saat sirf romance karna hota hai...' Armaan asked moving towards the stairs...

'Yeh bhi sahi, ek workaholic koh romance kiya hai woh toh pata hi nehi hoga...' Nikki tease...

'Oye Niks, mujhe sabko bata nehi hai main kitna romantic hoon... Teri bhabs koh pata hai main kitna romantic person hoon...' Armaan said...

'Toh accept karlo na ek din dur rahi toh abhi control nehi ho raha aapko, issiliye jaldi jaldi ja rahe ho bhabs ke peeche...' Niks said...

'Tu bohot bolne lagi ho aajkal Niks...' Armaan said stopping on the stairs and looking around at Nikki...

'Aapka asar hai bhai, ab kiya kare... Jab bhai besharam ho toh behen koh bhi tohda besharam banna hi padti haina...' Nikki said winking at him...

'Teri shaadi hone de Niks, tab main tujhe chun chunke badla lungi...' Armaan said...

'Jo abhi hone mein waqt hai uske baate na karo bhai... Jo abhi ho raha hai uska maza toh lelun main...' Nikki said...

'Sach main tu bohot zyada ho bolne lage ho ab...' Armaan said shaking his head...

'Kaha ta na, aapke saat rehne ka asar hai bhai...' Nikki said giggling seeing the smile on Armaan face who was trying to hide it...

'Goodnight Niks...' Armaan said walking up towards his room...

'Goodnight bhai, enjoyyy...' Nikki said dragging the word enjoy...

IN AR ROOM

After talking to Nikki, Riddhima came to their room, she look around to see Armaan cloths and files around the room... Armaan has mess up everything in a day and Riddhima just sigh seeing he can never look after his things in her absent... So before going to washroom to take a shower, Riddhima first arrange everything putting things back to there places...

Riddhima done her work in her full speed hearing Armaan footsteps from outside the room, she rush to the washroom but she regrat the moment she enter washroom as she forgot to take her cloths... Not waiting to leave without taking a shower, Riddhima start the bath thinking what to do now...

While in the room, Armaan look here and there smiling seeing how fast Riddhima has arrange everything in a short time... He knows Riddhima would be furious to see the mess but seeing her nowhere and hearing the water running in washroom, he understood Riddhima is in the shower already...

Armaan move to the bed checking his mobile as he want for Riddhima to come... He knows he has to clear things between them because the distance was making him restless every passing minute... Armaan also knows Riddhima would be regretting those words which she let out from her mouth but somehow Armaan agree that he had been ignoring Riddhima and also not supporting her on her decision which somehow was better for their coming fashion show...

Armaan smile thinking how she was so jealous seeing Raina so close to him all the time, he also realized that how closely Riddhima had been observing him being around other girls because he never thought his closeness with other girls would make Riddhima say all those words to him..

Armaan trace was broke when he hear the lock of washroom click open... He turn his face to see Riddhima coming out with a towel around her mid body as waters falls from her hair to bare shoulders and hands... Armaan felt his heart stop for a while seeing Riddhima only in a towel revealing most her body visible to him making him crave to feel her perfect curves...

Riddhima knows it was not a good idea but not having another option, Riddhima came out covering her mid body with the towel... The moment Riddhima step out from the washroom, she felt Armaan gaze moving on her body as if he was scanning through that towel...

Riddhima somehow control her fast heartbeat and her blush which was changing the color on her cheeks... She quickly move to the walking wardrobe not ignoring Armaan... She quickly got hold of her salwar suit and turn to go back to the washroom but was shocked to see Armaan standing close to her...

Riddhima cloths fall from her hands as she move back but was block between the wardrobe and Armaan... Armaan who was admiring Riddhima saw how Riddhima got scared of sudden closeness... He knew Riddhima was avoiding Armaan knowing if she once look towards him, like he was losing to her she would also lose herself on him...

Armaan move close to her leaving no space inbetween them... Riddhima gap feeling his body touch hers and close her eyes tight trying to control her fast heartbeat... Seeing Riddhima reactions, Armaan couldn't keep his hands off from her as desire were on fire... Armaan move his fingers sensually in Riddhima bare arm making her shiver with his touch...

'Armaan...' Riddhima said trying to push him...

'Naraz ho...' Armaan asked still caring her arm as he hold her hand which was on his chest...

'Main... Kyun naraz... Hogi...' Riddhima said as Armaan touch was creating havoc in her body...

'Toh mujhe call kyun nehi kiya...' Armaan said moving his fingers on her bare shoulder...

'Tum bhi toh...Kar sakta... Ta na...' Riddhima said as Armaan move his finger on her neck holding it there as he care his thumb on his earlobe...

'Mujhe laga us raat tum bohot naraz hogayi issiliyeh sirf ek msg karke mujhe inform ki tum Anjali ke saat rahenge... Aur subah bhi tum late office gayi toh mujhe laga tum mujhe ignore kar rahi ho...' Armaan said...

'Woh main...' Riddhima look at him when he mention about their fight...

Seeing Armaan blue orbs which has desire to calm her, Riddhima couldn't find the words how to say how sorry she was for to doubt about him... Tears form in her eyes seeing unconditionable love in his eyes for her to which she doubt just because he was busy in his work...

Riddhima close her eyes letting the tears fall from her eyes, she lower her head as she silently sobbed... Armaan was surprise to see Riddhima crying like that, as Riddhima look at him he saw guilt in her beautiful eyes... He knows why she was feeling like that but he didn't blame her for anything she said...

'Ssshhh Riddhima... Tum ro kyun rahe ho jaan..' Armaan said wiping her tears...

'I m sorry Armaan...' Riddhima said hidding her face on his neck...

'Ssshhh Jaan... Its okey, I know how much u love me...

Shayad main bhi aisa hi react karte if I see u always around with a guy... I don't blame u for anything Jaan..' Armaan said hugging her and rubbing her back...

'Main issiliyeh nehi ro rahi hoon... Maine tumhare pyar pe shak ki issiliyeh...

Lekin main kiya karti, jab koi tumhare itni close rehti toh mujhe accha nehi lagta... Kyunki tum par sirf mera hak hai...' Riddhima said...

Armaan smile hearing Riddhima words, he never doubt for her love to him but he never know how much possessive she is with him... Armaan break the hug and look at Riddhima face which has a frown as tears were still falling from her eyes...

Riddhima cheeks and nose were red due to crying and she was looking so beautiful like that even... Armaan cupped Riddhima face and sucks her tears while she sob softly as she try to control her cry... Armaan sucks each tear lingering his lips on her already red cheek...

'I love you...' Armaan whisper near her ear as he softly bite her earlobe...

Riddhima felt her breath stuck in her throat feeling Armaan lips moving on her neck as his hot breath touch her bare skin... Riddhima back was touching on the wardrobe, Armaan body was push close to her small one... Armaan slowly leave kisses on her neck and neckline, he move further down sucking the water drops on her shoulder...

Armaan took her soft skin in between his teeth making Riddhima skin color change... Riddhima moan and Armaan link the place making the pain reduce... Riddhima rest her head backwards giving him more access as Armaan was exploring her with his body pressing on her body...

As the towel was coming in between him and her, Armaan undone the knot that Riddhima had done to hold the towel and the towel fall on the floor leaving Riddhima naked under his hold... Riddhima gap feeling Armaan hands move on her bare body, Armaan smile with Riddhima action and soon he carried her to their bed...

Getting free from his cloth, Armaan make himself comfortable on Riddhima sealing her lips to a passionate kiss...Riddhima hand was moving on Armaan bare body as he pulled the comforter over them hidding their lower bodies as they explore each other...

After making love, Armaan and Riddhima was laying holding each other... Armaan was moving his hands on Riddhima body sending shivers and keep kissing her head in between... Riddhima was so tired that she try to sleep but with Armaan sensual touch, she was not able to sleep...

'Bas karo na Armaan, sone doh mujhe...' Riddhima said...

'Tum sojao, maine kab rokha...' Armaan said kissing Riddhima forhead...

'Armaan, tum aisa karte rahenge toh main kaise soungi...' Riddhima said...

'Kaise karta raha toh...' Armaan ask with a grin...

Riddhima look at him with a frown and Armaan smile seeing her expression... Armaan pack Riddhima lips and Riddhima frown deeply seeing naughtiness in his eyes...

'Armaan, kal office bhi jaana hai... Aur us Raina ke saat design bhi toh dekhna hai...' Riddhima said...

'Tum Raina se itni nafrat kyun karte ho...' Armaan asked..

'Kyunki woh tumhare itna paas aate hai jo sirf mujhe hak hai itna paas aane ki tumhare... Koi bhi meri Armaan ke paas aayenge toh main use kaise pasand karungi...' Riddhima said...

'Lekin maine toh kabhi notice nehi kiya yeh baat...' Armaan said...

'tch, chodo na... Shayad main hi kuch zyada soch rahi hoon...

Ab tum bhi sojao aur mujhe bhi sone doh..' Riddhima said hiding her face on his chest...

'Waise ek baat kahun... Mujhe yeh possessive wali jaan bohot pasand hai...' Armaan said kissing her hair...

'Shut up and sleep Armaan...' Riddhima said smiling when Armaan squeeze her in his hold...

'Goodnight Jaan...' Armaan said...

'Goodnight...' Riddhima said kissing his chest as sleep take over her eyes...

With Love,

Rihoohaws...