Part 1; Agar Tum Saath Ho

Agar Tum Saath Ho

An AR TS

PART 1

It was month of lovers, where lovers and husband's spend making their partners feel special and shower them with unconditional love... Some spend their precious time with their love ones alone making the day memorable while others spend with several people announcing their love in front of the whole world... In different place of the City, Country and World people was eagerly waiting for this day making several plans how to celebrate or confess love for the person they felt the strong connection and blissful feeling...

People have different ways to celebrate this day, some with families and friends while some make special plan for their lovers or wives... For those who don't have a partner, sometimes in such place they get their soul mates... In this Valentines, something like this was plan for two strangers but they were unknown with it unless they came face to face... They never thought, their life would be changing for better...

People were moving in to the big cruise which was near the harbor as it was decorated with flowers and fairy lights... It was looking beautiful in the dark night, as the sea was calm as ever as it was ready to move out to the sea for a ride in this special day... Showing the invitation, families and couples were moving in to enjoy the night as the cruise was hire by one of the richest business tycoon of the City...

Whole City is aware of Mallik's who has their own business in different part of the world... So being one of the richest, from last past few years they always celebrate this day with families and friends, also their staff's and business clients... They enjoy to the fullest every year, without caring what others might think when they show the love as it is not mean to hide... So like the other Valentine Day celebration, this time they decide to celebrate the day over the sea in the cruise...

By 9 pm, almost every guest's has reach so they would be leaving the harbor to sail in the calm sea... Securities were high being one of the richest people in the City, they were checking the guest's list given by the Mallik's and they are strictly instruct to wait till all the guest board the cruise and if anyone didn't reach by 9 pm, inform them so they would do the needful before they leave and start the journey for the night in the sea...

It was by 9 30 pm they left the harbor after checking every guest's who could come for the night were presented in the cruise... Youngster's were having a joyful time with their partners and friends where else elders gave them their space as they were lead to another part of the cruise so they could enjoy their time catching up with each other without getting disturb by the loud music playing for the youngster...

As it was a theme party, everyone was wearing different design of mask's hidding half of their face... It was for youngster this theme fixed so elders weren't a part of it... Elders Mallik's were showing way to the hall as the young's Mallik lead their friends to the open air space above the cruise where the arrangement was done, with loud music playing by DJ, disco lights flashing on the dance floor in the middle, bar counter on the side alone with a long line of foods and other drinks arrange for the night...

Some were enjoying foods and drinks while talking to friends while others were dancing moving their feet and body with their partners to the music which was blasting... Some where just standing looking around enjoying other's enjoying seeing others enjoying with their partners and friends...
A guy was standing near the bar counter enjoying his drinks as he look around checking the place with a killing smile on his perfect mainly lips... His face were hide behind the mask showing the expressive and gorgeous shade of orbs which any girl would attract easily...

Wearing a blood red shirt alone with black jeans and jacket, he was looking handsome and dashing with his perfect built chest showing as first three button were left open... Some girls were drooling over him but he wasn't giving any attention to them as he was busy searching for someone in the crowd...
A Girl and Guy were making sure that everyone was enjoying as they welcome making sure no one needs anything and wasn't comfortable... Guy was wearing a design red shirt with black jeans while Girl was wearing matching color dress which end up her knee...

She has left her curly hair loose on her back with light make up, wearing earrings and a bracelet along with engagement ring as only jewelry with high heels... Design was done her upper part with lower part lose... Just like everyone, she has also put a mask with the guy who was with her all this time, going everyone with her greeting their friends and other youngster...
They finally reach to the bar where the guy was standing looking and admiring the guy and girl... He smile seeing them coming towards him as they order for their drink as the girl sit one of the chair giving rest to her feet...
'Kiya huva Mrs. Muskaan Mallik. itni mein tak gayi tu...' Guy asked teasing her...
'Chup kar tu, tu yaha khade khade enjoy kar rahe ho... Sharam nehi aate tujhe apni bhabhi se itna kaam karwa rahe ho...' Muskaan said...
'Muskaan, tujhe pata haina isko bolke koi faida nehi hai... Kaam chor hai, hamesha kaam se bhaagte hai... Issiliyeh toh isne family business bhi join nehi kiya..' Guy who was with Muskaan said...
'Mr. Rahul Mallik, zyada bolo mat tum... Hoga tu mujhse doh saal bada, lekin main bhi itna chota nehi hoon... Aur waise bhi mujhe family business mein koi interest nehi hai... Tum raho Dad ke saat yeh boring business sambhalne ke liyeh... Main hamesha ek music company kholna chahta ta aur wohi kar raha hoon jo main chaahta hoon...' Guy said...
'Sahi hai, accha hai dono ek office mein kaam nehi karte... Nehi toh pata nehi waha kitna ladenge tum dono bacchon ke tarah...' Muskaan said...
'Yeh tu humse bol rahe ho Muski, Rahul aur mujhse zyada toh tum uske saat ladte ho... I still wonder sach mein tum dono ek dusre se pyar karte hai ya nehi...' Guy said...
'Jis din tujhe pyar hogana, sab samajh jaaenge buddu... Are you sure there is no girl in ur life dude???' Rahul asked...
'Jis din miljaenge, tum dono koh khud pata chaljaenge...' Guy said...
'Aur woh kaise...' Muskaan asked...
'Woh tum dono us din khud samajh jaaenge... Waise Muski, woh special friends aane wali ti na...'Guy said changing the topic...
'Haan, pata nehi kaha rehgaye... Waise Anjali aur Abhi nehi aayi???' Muskaan asked...
'Nehi woh dono mom dad se milne gaye hai... Pata haina woh dono koh badon ke beech zyda accha lagta hai...' Rahul said...
'Sacchi mein, kabhi kabhi lagta hai humhare dost hai ya un logo ke... I mean agree they are involve in business and very well handling business but yeh kiya baat huvi... Aajke din humhare saat hona chahiyeh ti na..' Guy said...
'Seems like Armaan Mallik is missing us, haina Abhi...' Girl said joining them with a guy...

Girl was wearing a barn red color short dress which end up to her thigh, her straight hair left open with long earrings and a bracelet on her right wrist with high black heels... Guy was wearing a dark maroon shirt with grey jeans and jacket... Their face where also hiding behind the mask just like whoever present there...
'Of course Anjali Sharma, aap jaise hot girl aise party mein nehi aayi toh happening kaise hota...'Armaan said...
'I agree with Armaan, Anjali u r looking absolutely gorgeous...' Rahul said...
'Thank you Rahul...' Anjali said...
'Someone else is looking pretty...' Abhi said giving a side hug to Muskaan...
'Thanks Abhimaniyu Modi, kissi aur koh dikha nehi dete...' Muskaan said glaring at Rahul who press his lips hiding his smile...

Rahul has been not once mention how Muskaan was looking the moment they meet in the cruise as Rahul had been there whole day to check the arrangement while Muskaan has come with Mr. and Mrs. Mallik... Muskaan who has got ready specially for her husband was very disappointed when Rahul didn't give any attention to her or compliment about her look making her boil with angry by giving compliment to each and every girl and lady pass by them...

Armaan was enjoying all this from the moment he enter the cruise, knowing at the end they would forget their blander and be enjoying the day with each other... Before they could start throwing daggers to each other, they were interrupt by two people...
When they call Muski, she turn around and next moment she was sharing hugs with them as if they were meeting after god knows how many years later... Others stood surprise while Rahul just smile seeing his wife becoming a small kid meeting with her friends...

From last few years, she wasn't in touch with her as they all were busy in their life and profession trying to reach their goal... It was Muskaan in their group who settle down first while others were busy making their professional secure with their hard work...
'I was wondering where u guys had been... Thank god u guys make up this time...' Muskaan said...
'Kaise nehi aate hum, after all its very less we get to spend time with each other...' Girl said who was wearing a cadmium red dress...
'Haan yaar, aur aise cruise mein aane ke liyeh baar baar tohdina invitation milte hai...' Guy said Dark Candy Apple Red Shirt and Dark brown jeans...
'Yeh baat toh Atul ne sach kaha hai... Roz roz tohdina cruise mein Valentine day banane ke liyeh invitation milti hai...' Girl said...
'Chupkar Niks, tum dono toh aagaye lekin woh kaha hai...' Muskaan asked looking their back searching for someone...
'Kyun Muski, humse zyada usse milna hai tujhe..' Atul asked...
'Kyun nehi Atul, after all uski best friend hai aur uske saat hisaab toh barabar karni hai isse. right Muski...' Nikki said...
'Right Niks, usko itni asaani se maafi nehi milenge...' Muskaan said...
'Muskaan, tum log ke milna hogaye toh in teeno koh bhi mila de... Dekh kaise gur gur ke dekh rahi hai yeh log as if koi alien dekhliya hai...' Rahul said...
'Oh main toh bhul gaye, yeh mere collage friends hai... Nikkita Malothra and Atul Joshi, ek aur hai lekin pata nehi kaha rehgaye...' Muskaan said...

Soon others also introduce and they were mingle like old friends... Armaan got a call and he left to attend as it was very loud due to the music... Mean time a girl came and put her hand on Muskaan eyes making Nikki, Atul and Rahul smile with her act... Rahul hasn't meet the girl personally but he has seen her picture and heard a lot about her from Muskaan...
'I know its you Riddhima Gupta...' Muskaan said...
'I know u will know its me Muskaan Chadd... Oopps Muskaan Mallik...' Riddhima said coming in front of her...

Muskaan turn her face not looking at Riddhima, Riddhima smile seeing her action knowing she was not at all happy with her for missing her wedding, they day any friend would want her best friend to be by her side... Riddhima try to talk Muskaan several time but Muskaan had been avoiding her saying she wouldn't forgive until she personally come to meet her...
'Sorry na Muski, ab toh maaf karde apne best friend koh... Dekho isbaar main aayi hoon na as maine promise kiya, nibaya maine apni promise...' Riddhima said making a cute expression and holding her ears...

Muskaan just look at Riddhima and move from there showing fake anger, actually the moment she look towards her she got melt like always seeing her expression... Riddhima always manage to make Muskaan forgive her with her expression with no one can resist... Riddhima also left behind Muskaan knowing she couldn't stay angry for long with her...
'Ab kiya hoga...' Anjali asked...
'Don't worry Anjali, Ridz mana lenge...' Nikki said...
'Yeah let Ridz handle Muski, mean while why don't we enjoy some drinks and hit the dance floor...' Atul said...

Soon Armaan joins them and ask about Muskaan, Rahul show her with another girl who was wearing a crimson red dress which end up her knee... Her perfect figure was showing as it was click to her body like a second cloth... Her long straight hair loose on her back which reach up to her waist...
Which caught Armaan eyes were her gorgeous and sparkling green orbs which was naughtiness along with so much expressive... He couldn't get a full glimpse of her face but her eyes and lips make Armaan feel his heart miss a beat as if he had seen her somewhere before...

Others were getting bored standing there so one by one left to the dance floor to burn it... Atul asked Anjali while Abhi asked Nikki, Rahul move to Muskaan and Riddhima now who was hugging each other smiling to the fullest... Armaan was busy admiring the girl who was with Muskaan unknown who it was, his eyes were following her every where she goes... Soon Rahul and Muskaan was in the dance floor moving their body to the slow number which was playing by the DJ...

Don't know why but Armaan felt a connection towards the girl who didn't a glaze to him as she pass him to get her drink... Girls usually wait to get attention from him but this girl didn't give any heed to him as they stood next to each other... Knowing he has to take the first step, Armaan finish his drink and face her who was standing with her back resting on the bar counter while holding her glass as she sip slowly while looking around...
'Hey, May I have the pleasure dancing with the pretty girl...' Armaan asked forwarding his hand to her...
'Ummm..' she didn't know how to respond as she wasn't expecting anyone to ask her...
'Don't worry, I don't bite beautiful girls... Just a dance...' Armaan said flashing his dimple...

Seeing how polite Armaan was, she kept her drink and put her delicate hand in his strong one... Armaan lead her to the dance floor as they soon swing to the music which end in no time... Armaan was looking at her face while thinking where he has seen her before, mean while the girl were also thinking where she has seen him...
The girl was none other then Riddhima, who was unaware of Armaan being Muskaan brother in law... As Riddhima couldn't come for Muskaan wedding, they had never met before... Also Riddhima has only seen Rahul picture and being busy in her carrier, she never get to know more information about Mallik's...

Soon another song was playing and this time Armaan and Riddhima move to the beats being in lost each other eyes... So much was going through in their heart but they were unaware of this new feeling which was pulling them each other closed... Armaan never give any attention to a girl and Riddhima never be so comfortable with a unknown guy was dancing with him, that too on such a special day where she should be with her soul mate not a stranger... Both being single and not in any relation, didn't feel it was wrong but they felt it was the best moment on such day...

BAKHUDA TUM HI HO FROM KISMAT KONNECTION

Hooo...
Ho ho ho..
Hooo...
Tu hi ehsason mein,
Tu hi jazbaton mein,
Tu hi lamhaton mein,
Tu hi din raaton mein..
(Armaan and Riddhima were swinging to the beat matching their steps... Armaan one hand was around Riddhima waist pulling her close to him as he securely hold her one hand in his palm... Riddhima other hand was on his shoulder, both were lost in each other eyes while their body was press to each other frame...)

Bakhuda tumhi ho,
Har jagah tumhi ho,
Haan mein dekhua jahan jab,
Uss jagah tumhi ho,
Yeh jahan tumhi ho,
Wo jahan tumhi ho,
Iss zameen se falak ke,
Darmiyaann..tumhi ho,
Tum hi ho, beshumaar,
Tum hi ho..
Tum hi ho, mujh mein haan,
Tum hi ho..Tum hi ho..
Hooo...
(Armaan study Riddhima face expression closely, seeing her eyes calm he understood that she is not uncomfortable him holding her this close to him... He wonder why but struggle the idea thinking she is a modern girl and wouldn't be minding to dance with a guy in such occasion...)

Kaise bataye tumhe,
Aur kis tarah yeh,
Kitna tumhe hum chahte hai,
Saaya bhi tera dikhe,
To paas jaake,
Usmein simat hum jaate hai,
(Armaan turn her around and pull her back in his arms with his hands resting on Riddhima hips... He felt an unknown feeling evaporate his spine giving him a warm feeling when her scent inhale inside his system... Where else Riddhima felt shiver run down in her spine feeling Armaan hot breath on her neck, she was thinking why she was feeling like this being so close to Armaan as it never happen before with how many guys she has dance in her life till now...)

Raasta tum hi ho,
Rehnuman tum hi ho,
Jiski khwahish hai humko,
Wo panah tum hi ho,
(Armaan again turn her around, Riddhima hands move around his neck as their body move together to the beat... Riddhima look deep down in those gorgeous blue grayish eyes... For the first time Riddhima notice how attractive and expressive his eyes were... She closely look his face features, board forehead, perfect jawline and manly lips...)

Tum hi ho, beshumaar,
Tum hi ho..
Tum hi ho, mujh mein haan,
Tum hi ho..
(Armaan saw her not blinking her eyes for a minute while her eyes move on his face, smile make its way on his lips but he perfectly hide it not wanting her to know he has caught her checking his expression so closed... He knows every girl just need a chance to be in his arm but for the first time in his life, he didn't want to let go off her...)

Kaise bataye tumhe,
shab mein tumhare,
Khwaab haseen jo aate hai,
Kaise bataye tumhe,
Lamz wo saare,
Jism ko jo mehkate hai
(Armaan was surprise with this new emotions as it never happen before that he want a girl to be by his side... He has met so many girls in his life but never give special attention other then this girl in his arm at the moment... He smash mentally for thinking about a girl who he just met and not even know her name but every passing minute, his heartbeat was rising feeling how close they were)

Iftida tum hi ho
Intehaan tum hi to
Tum ho jeene ka maksad
Aur wajah tum hi ho..
(While Arman was fighting with his inner emotions, Riddhima wasn't behind too... She was thinking why she was feeling this unknowing connection towards him... About this stranger that she personally don't know, not know his name even... She has seen how girls were drooling over him and how those girls boils seeing him leading her to the dance floor... She wasn't proud to be in a guy arm like him but was happy that he choose her from so many girls... She felt her heartbeat raise thinking if he felt the same connection she was feeling for him... Was it the reason why he choose to dance with her tonight among all those girls who were dying to be in his arms...)

Bakhuda tumhi ho,
Har jagah tumhi ho,
Haan mein dekhua jahan jab,
Uss jagah tumhi ho,
Yeh jahan tumhi ho,
Wo jahan tumhi ho,
Iss zameen se falak ke,
Darmiyaann..tumhi ho,
Tum hi ho, beshumaar,
Tum hi ho..
Tum hi ho, mujh mein haan,
Tum hi ho..Tum hi ho..
Hooo...
Ho ho ho..
Hoo...

Forgetting about their surrounding, Armaan and Riddhima were lost in their own land moving to the music... They didn't realized when the song finished and they were brought back to the world hearing some hooting and clapping... They move apart, making space in between them as they avoid eye lock thinking what others must be thinking to see both lost in each other not aware their surrounding...

Their friends came surrounding them and took them away from the dance floor as many people were still dancing as the next song started to play... They had remove the mask as they were tired of wearing it, so Armaan and Riddhima also remove it as they sit around a table to give rest to their feet...
'Hero, mujhe nehi pata ta tum bhi itna accha dance karlete ho...' Muskaan said...
'Matlab kiya hai tumhari Muski...' Armaan asked...
'Ammy, iska matlab yeh hai tumne ek professional dancer ke saat itna accha dance kiya yeh kabhi kissi ne socha nehi hoga...' Rahul said...

Armaan was confused here else Riddhima smile hearing Rahul comment along with Nikki and Atul... Armaan look towards Riddhima and was blown out seeing her face without mask... She was a beauty, simply looking gorgeous with minimum make up and pretty smile on her lips...
'Don't tell me you don't know all this time u had been unknown that u was dancing with Riddhima Gupta who is one of the finest dancer in the City...' Muskaan said...
'Yeh tu kiya bol rahe ho Muski...' Armaan asked looking at Muskaan...
'Muski, kyun usko confused kar rahe ho... We haven't met officially, he asked for a dance and being the freak I agree for a dance... Mujhe nehi pata yeh tumhe jaante hai...' Riddhima said...
'Yeh loh, yeh dono toh bina jaane pehchaane dance kar raha ta ek dusre ke saat...' Nikki said...
'Koi baat nehi, abhi pehchaan kara dete hai... What's say Muski...' Atul said..
'Why not... Ridz, yeh Hero, I mean Armaan Mallik hai... Rahul ke chota bhai Aur Hero... She is my best friend Riddhima Gupta...' Muskaan said giving a side hug to Muskaan...
'Oh toh yeh hai jiske baat tum bina bore huve hamesha karte ho...' Armaan said...
'Yes Dude, she is the one...' Rahul said...
'Kahin meri burai toh nehi ki na Muski ne aap logo koh...' Riddhima said...
'Not a chance, main kyun teri burai karun...' Muskaan said...
'Well she is right, usne kabhi tumhari burai nehi kiya Ridzy...' Anjali said...
'Haan aur yeh tumhari har function dekhte hai aur humko bhi saat mein bita dete hai... Bas Armaan hai jo uski baaton mein nehi aate...' Abhi said...
'Woh apne profession mein itna busy ta main, I don't feel like to disturb him...' Muskaan said...
'Wow Muski, tu mere baare mein itna sochte ho... U r such a darling...' Armaan said pulling Muskaan cheeks...
'Okey okey enough hero, zyada khush mat ho tum... Ab sab kuch under control haina, ab tujhe bhi mere saat beit ke Ridz ke saare function dekhna hoga...' Muskaan said...
'I knew tu kabhi nehi badhal sakte...'Armaan said...

They sit talking and enjoying the food for another hour, as it was getting near to go back to the City everyone move to the dance floor to enjoy the last few minutes... Armaan left to see how many minutes they would take to reach back and inform their father about it... Riddhima just sit looking around enjoying others dancing...
By the time Armaan came, Riddhima was dancing with someone else... Armaan didn't feel happy about it and soon move to her excusing the guy who was a son of one of the Mallik clients... Riddhima was so glad to be away from the guy as they move towards their friends as they dance close to them...

Seeing Riddhima expression getting calm as they dance to the slow number, Armaan rise his eye brow asking what happen through his eyes... Riddhima smile with her beautiful smile making Armaan miss a heartbeat, it was one of the breath taking smile he has ever seen in his life...
'Seems like u didn't enjoy his company Riddhima...' Armaan asked seeing the sparkle in her eyes...
'Not at all, he was like one of those guys who get click to girls...' Riddhima said giggling...
'Ahaan, u recognized him very well then...' Armaan said...
'Was he really???' Riddhima asked not believing her diagnose was right about that guy...
'Yes, he believe that he can get any girl who drools over me... He is kinda jealous about me when I get more attention without doing anything...' Armaan said winking at her...
'Yeah, I saw how much attention u was getting but it seems u didn't give a damn to those girls...'Riddhima said...
'They just love my body Riddhima, not me for the one I m... Is body ka kiya hai, teen chaar mahine gym nehi gaye toh aise tohdina rahenge...' Armaan said...
'Good to know that u r not like those guy who would use girls just because they want ur attention for time pass...' Riddhima said...
'Do you really think so...' Armaan asked...
'Hmmm tumhare baaton se toh aisa lagta hai... Lets see aage meri yeh thought change hote hai ya nehi...' Riddhima said...
'Means we would be meeting a lot in future???' Armaan asked...
'Sadly, yes we would be as I m shifting here... Aur tumhe pata haina Muski mujhe chodenge nehi if I don't meet her ones ya twice a week...' Riddhima said...
'That's nice, I would like to be friend to a person who means a lot to my bhabhi...' Armaan said...
'Is it a propose for friendship or u r just generally saying this???' Riddhima asked naughtiness sparkling in her eyes...
'I never knew u was so intelligent Riddhima... So can we be friends???' Armaan asked...
'To know how much intelligent I m, I guess we should start from friendship...' Riddhima said...
'So means its a yes...' Armaan asked...
'U r intelligent too Mr. Mallik...' Riddhima said...
'I m born to be intelligent, Ms. Gupta...' Armaan said...

Riddhima raise her one eye brow giving a hard glare at him as if asking 'You r so full of ur self, arn't you' wala look... Armaan smile showing the deep cut of his dimples on his cheek making Riddhima blown out seeing the gorgeous smile along with the dimple... Next moment, they burst out laughing getting several people attention around them... Armaan said sorry to them and move out from the dance floor taking Riddhima with him... Soon they were sitting near the bar counter laughing and enjoy the rest of the night where people confess their love to their partners, they start a new relation which called friendship not being aware how long it would be like that...