An AR SS
PART 2
FEW DAYS LATER
It has been five days after Armaan and Riddhima met first time in the cruise... Muskaan has invite Riddhima and Gupta's who was like a family to her for dinner so she can introduce them to her knew family... Mallik's were happy to know that their daughter in law's closest friend were back to the City, they had seen how sad she was to know her best friend couldn't come for the biggest day of her life...
Not only Muskaan was happy by Riddhima arrival but Armaan was also very excited to get a friend like Riddhima... True it haven't been much days they known each other but they found their lost friend in each other as they had become close friend in short time...
They couldn't meet in last five days but they talk through mobile or msg each other whole day... Knowing Riddhima was coming for dinner on Saturday night, Armaan was happy finally he would be getting to see her as he don't know why but he wanted to meet her after that night but couldn't ask her to meet him without any valuable reason...
So finally, it was the day first time Riddhima would be coming to Mallik Mansion with her parents... Muskaan was working from morning to make everything perfect for her family... Karan Mallik and Nandini Mallik were happy to see how energetic their daughter in law was today... While Karan left office with Rahul, Nandini help Muskaan in the kitchen to make dinner for their guests...
Soon it was 8 pm and everyone was waiting for the Gupta's to reach... Armaan just came home a while ago and was in his room to freshen up before joining others... Muskaan was in kitchen to see the last minute preparation while Karan and Nandini along with Rahul sit in the hall as Karan and Rahul were busy discussing something related to business...
Soon bell rang and Muskaan run towards the door to welcome her family making the Mallik smile to see her excitement... Rahul took the files and put it away knowing how Muskaan would get angry if she see's any office work being handle in their family time that too when guest are present...
After hugging and greeting to the Gupta's, Muskaan took them inside to meet her in laws... Karan and Nandini were smiling to see the smile on Muskaan face, they knows how much the Gupta's mean to her...
'Namaste...' Karan and Nandini greet them with smile on their face...
'Dad, Mom... Yeh hai Shashank Gupta aur uski wife Smriti Gupta...' Muskaan introduce them...
'Who don't know Mr. Gupta, welcome...' Karan said...
'Mr. Mallik, please u can call me Shashank...' Shashank said shaking hands...
'Phir toh aapko mujhe bhi Karan bolna padega...' Karan said...
'It would be my pleasure Karan...' Shashank said...
While the guys meet each other, Nandini and Smriti also met hugging each other... Karan and Nandini look at Riddhima who was wearing a baby pink salwar suit looking pretty then ever... Muskaan was standing next to her. hugging her letting the elders greet each other before she introduce Riddhima to them...
'So yeh hai tumhari best friend Muskaan beti...' Nandini asked as she like the girl...
'Haan mom, yeh hai Riddhima... My best friend forever...' Muskaan said hugging her and letting go so she could meet her in laws...
'Namaste aunty...' Riddhima said joining her hand and bending to seek their blessing...
'Are are beti, betiyon ke jhaga peiron mein nehi dil mein hota hai... Khush raho...' Nandini said stopping her and hugs her caring Riddhima hair...
'Mujhe nehi milonge Riddhima...' Karan asked with a sad face...
'Namaste Uncle...' Riddhima said moving towards him...
'Khush raho...' Karan said giving a side hug to her who gave him her best smile...
'Khade kyun ho aap log, beito na...' Nandini said...
'Haan haan beito, Shashank tumhare beti ke baare mein bohot suna hai Muskaan se... Maanna padega, bohot pyari beti hai...' Karan said sitting in front of the Gupt's while Riddhima sit in between him and Nandini...
'Sahi mein Karan, jitna photo mein lagti hai usse zyada khubsurat hai asalmein...' Nandini said caring her hair...
Shashank and Smirit smile hearing Mallik's praising their daughter, Muskaan also smile to see how her in laws welcome to Riddhima with open arms... She move to get drinks for them, Riddhima excuse saying she would go and help Muskaan while Karan and Shashank got busy talking about business while Smriti and Nandini got busy in their own talks...
'Waise aapka dusra beta kaha hai Karan...' Shashank asked when Karan introduce Rahul to them...
'Woh bas aata hi hoga, tohda der pehle kaam se aaya toh tohdi der hogaye...' Karan said...
'Suna hai woh apna khud ka business karte hai...' Shashank asked...
'Sahi suna aapne Shashank, woh hamesha se chahta ta khud ka music company khole... Rahul toh hamesha family business mein interest ta, issiliyeh maine Armaan koh force nehi kiya woh humhare saat business mein join kare..' Karan said...
'Yeh aapne bohot accha kiya, bacche jo karna chahte hai woh karne dena chahiyeh... Maine bhi kabhi Riddhima koh force nehi kiya, usko hamesha ke profession dancer banna ta... Kuch log koh yeh sahi nehi lagta hoga but main sochta hoon bacchon koh aisa kaam karne dena chahiyeh woh desire karte hai, even dancing a passion now...' Shashank said...
'Agree with you Shashank, ab toh bohot kuch hai jo yeh young generation kar sakte hai...' Karan said...
While the gents were busy in their own talk, Nandini and Smriti were talking about their life and kids... Nandini was thanking her for coming as Muskaan had been eagerly waiting to meet her second family after marriage... From Muskaan, they get to know the Gupta's live in aboard as their business in Singapour while Riddhima got busy in her carrier...
'So aap log kitni din ke liyeh aaye ho yaha...???' Nandini asked...
'Is baar toh jab tab Riddhima settle nehi hojate yaha, hum yaha rukhenge kuch din tak... Shayad ek month bhi lag sakti hai...' Smriti said...
'Matlab aap log Riddhima koh yaha akele chodke waapas jaenge...' Nandini asked...
'Ab toh ladkiya bhi independent hote hai Nandini... Hum apne bacchi pe itna barosa karte hai woh khud ka khayal rakhenge... Asaan nehi hoga ek ma ke liyeh lekin kabhi kabhi itni aazaadi dena chahiyeh bacchon koh woh apne life apni marzi se jiye jab tak shaadi nehi hojate...' Smriti said...
'Sahi kaha aapne Smriti, aur hum bhi toh hai... Kuch bhi ho toh hum sambhalenge, jaise Muskaan humhari beti hai Riddhima bhi ab apna lagti hai...' Nandini said...
Soon Muskaan and Riddhima came with the drinks, they waited for Armaan and when he didn't come in another ten minutes, Karan asked Muskaan to check... Nandini asked Muskaan to take Riddhima along with her to show around the house knowing they would want to spend sometimes with each other...
Happily Muskaan took Riddhima with her, showing around the house they reach to the first floor where Rahul Muskaan and Armaan room is along with guest's rooms... Above that they have a open terrace, Muskaan to her to the terrace first before coming down to show Riddhima her room...
After showing her room, they move out and was about to enter Armaan room after knocking one of the servant call Muskaan so she left asking Riddhima to call Armaan to come down... When Muskaan left, Riddhima again knock the door and wait for Armaan to open...
When he didn't open, Riddhima open the door slowly looking around... Room was decorated with light grey color with expensive furniture... A walk in closet and another door which might be leading to the washroom... Glass were on one side of the wall showing the back side of the house where a small garden viewing...
A small balcony attach to the room with bean bags lying there, everything was so peaceful around the room... Armaan was no where to seen, Riddhima admire the big poster of Armaan hang on the wall above his bed which was neatly made with dark pillows and cushion on light grey bed sheet and white comforter...
Not seeing Armaan she turn to leave but got startled seeing Armaan in front of her in a white shirt and grey jeans... His hair was wet and naughtiness in his eyes... Riddhima stood with her hand on her chest as suddenly she saw Armaan standing so close to her...
Armaan smile seeing how Riddhima got shocked seeing him so closed... He was in the closet when she enter and look around his room... He was checking her from head to toe as it was first time he saw her in salwar suit looking as beautiful as the first time... Don't know when his legs took him towards her, he was under the spell until he saw her turning around facing him making him smile with her shocked expression...
'Aise choron ke tarah mere room mein kiya karne aaye ho...' Armaan asked...
'Woh... tumhe bhulane aayi hoon, dinner tayyar hai...' Riddhima said...
'Sirf mujhe bhulane ya kuch shaitaani sujh rahi hai tumhare dhimag mein...' Armaan asked raising on eye brow...
'Aisa kuch nehi hai mere dhimag mein... Main bas Muski ke saat ghar dekh rahi ti... Woh aayi ti meri saat lekin ek servent ne bhulaya usko kaam ke liyeh... Mujhe koi shauk nehi hai tumhare room mein aane mein...' Riddhima said rolling her eyes...
'But u are most welcome to come in my room...' Armaan said winking at her...
Riddhima smile hearing him and make her way out from the room where Armaan follow her... Soon both were talking Armaan asking Riddhima how she like the Mallik Mansion who got really excited to tell him what she felt coming to the house... Armaan smile got wide hearing how dreamy Riddhima was telling how much she loves the place and dream of living in such a place...
They reach to the hall to see everyone standing up to go to dinning area, Armaan greet Shashank and Smriti who gave bless to him... Soon everyone was busy in their talk enjoying the delicious food made by Muskaan and Nandini... It seems like they had been before as how comfortable they were talking with each other...
Shashank asked about Armaan work and he was surprise to know 'DESIRE' Music production was Armaan company... Armaan is one of the best music composer and owns 'DESIRE' Music Company... Riddhima who already knows didn't say anything about her trying to find a job but Shashank tell why don't Armaan help her in finding the right job for her being a dancer...
'Dad, kyun usko pareshan kar rahe ho...' Riddhima said...
'Riddhima, u should have told me... I would love to help you and it would be my pleasure...'Armaan said...
'Common Armaan, I don't want u to hire me just because we know each other... I want a job for what I m capable and deserving...' Riddhima said...
'Haan toh tik haina, we wouldn't just hire like that... U will have to proceed all the rules...' Armaan said...
Riddhima look at her parents who approve her asking to give a try, they know it would be not easy to get a job in such big city unless there aren't people who knows u around... Riddhima who had been living in Malaysia with her parents had been teaching children's and elders dancing as well performing in some functions...
'Common Ridz, it would be a lifetime opportunity...' Muskaan said...
'Fine, but don't u dare bribe the management to choose me Armaan...' Riddhima warn Armaan...
'Abhi se mujhe hukum chala rahi hai yeh ladki, mere saat kaam karenge toh kuch din mein yeh hi boss banenge...' Armaan said to get a glare from Riddhima...
Everyone laugh hearing Armaan comment, Armaan wink at her who roll her eyes for not his so funny comment... After dinner they move to the hall and soon Muskaan gives the desert which was ice cream... Riddhima got crazy seeing her favorite ice cream, everyone enjoy seeing how Muskaan and Riddhima got busy talking about their old days laughing whole heart with giving a gaze to them... Rest of the evening, elders talk leaving the youngster alone... Rahul and Armaan joins the girls, Armaan was busy admiring the beauty in front of him while Rahul enjoy their none stop blander...
TWO MONTHS LATER
Riddhima was now working in same music production where Armaan is the owner, everyone was very happy to have Riddhima with them as many of them heard about her success... She was a profession dancer who learn several dance forms in one of the famous dance university in Malaysia... Before Riddhima left to Malaysia, she has been learning traditional dance forms of their own country...
So Riddhima knows any form of dances and she easily dance using those in any kind of song... She pour perfect emotions through dance, it doesn't matter if its fast or slow songs... She would just need her own time to think which form and step which would be perfect for the songs choose by the company...
Armaan being the composer and Riddhima being one of the top dancer in the company, they get many times to spend with each other... After work, they spend times in their free time but most would be related to their works if they are alone in any place, any time...
Now Riddhima was getting ready for her first project, from where Riddhima would be performing a show behalf of their company... Armaan was a big support to her and everyone was happy to see Riddhima getting so much support from everyone in their company as well...
Shashank and Smriti has left a month and two weeks ago when Riddhima has started working with Armaan... They were happy to know Riddhima wouldn't have to struggle to get a job... From the company Riddhima got a apartment so she shifted to that place which wasn't too far from Mallik Mansion...
However, Karan and Nandini offer Riddhima to come and stay with them but Riddhima deny saying she wants to live in her own place till she settle in her life as after marriage she would have to live with her husband family... Armaan also try to make Riddhima agree but Riddhima treat him she would leave the apartment they offer if anyone force her to shift to Mallik Mansion... Riddhima treat works as everyone knows it wouldn't be easy to find a apartment like that near by their place and at least they make her agree to come for breakfast and dinner as whole day Riddhima would be in work...
By now everyone knows that Riddhima decide her own steps for every single song so they give time for her to decide how she would perform and let her rehearsal as much as she wants to make it perfect... She always manage to surprise everyone with her mind blowing and smooth movements... She never perform in front of anyone unless she is satisfied with her own performance and once she is sure of herself, she perform in front of all which make them speechless with her movements and the way she express every single word so purely...
If anyone who is welcome in her rehersal was Armaan, who always manage to sneak in to her practice room... Most of the time, Riddhima wouldn't be aware of his present as she would be so much in to the song that she never realized about her surrounding... They several time fought about it but Armaan always manage to watch her performing without disturbing her unless she finished her practice for the day...
So like always, today even after finishing his work Armaan sneak in to the spare room where Riddhima do her practice... From last few days Armaan was having a different feeling towards Riddhima whenever he sees Riddhima dancing... He has started to recognized Riddhima perfect figure which smoothly moves on to the music tune...
Armaan has realized that he has some strong feeling towards Riddhima from the day he first saw her in cruise... He loves to be always around her, he feels restless if he didn't see her the moment he enter the office and he loves to spend more time with her as if it wasn't enough that whole day both are present in same place...
Where else, Riddhima was unaware of the tsunami rising in Armaan heart and mind... She was too busy in her practice that she didn't get time to think about anything else but she miss the time she spend with Armaan to her surprise she has started to wait to see Armaan at the end of the day before they leave to Mallik Mansion for dinner...
First few days Riddhima get startled seeing Armaan sudden present after her practice but by now she was used to see Armaan the moment she finished her practice for the day... She has been always recognizing that Armaan being so lost in her, she only don't understand he is lost in her performance or her...
As Riddhima was not only practicing for one song but three to five songs from which the company would decide is best, today Riddhima was practicing on a slow romantic and sensual number... She was standing in the middle of the room where all four walls were cover with mirrors... Music was playing from the small music player kept in the room, a spotlight following Riddhima where ever she moves in the room...
The moment Armaan enter the room, he felt his breath got stuck seeing Riddhima sensual move, her body moment was so smooth and grace that anyone guy would go flat over her... Riddhima was so lost in the song, she didn't realized Armaan present...
Armaan eyes move her figure, which was showing her perfect curves... Riddhima was wearing body fit top with a fitting legging which was like a second skin to her body... Her hair was tie in to a messy ponytail with some hairs falling over her forehead and around her face...
Sweat beans were all over her face and arms as her stop was sleeveless, no tiredness where showing in her face but it was showing glow like every other days... Seeing Riddhima moves, Armaan felt his heart miss a beat... It was so graceful that anyone can stood watching his entry life without getting bore or tired...
Before ending the song, Riddhima was turning around taking rounds around the room... Armaan move inside further in lost her dance and as well as in her... Unaware of Armaan present, Riddhima was just about to end the song suddenly she bump to him making she lose her balance...
Where else Armaan was so lost in her and the song, he didn't realized when his legs make him move further inside the room... His trace was break when suddenly Riddhima came towards him and bumps to him... Armaan hold Riddhima waist pulling her close to him before she fall and hit the floor...
Armaan look at Riddhima face, her eyes were closed shut tightly with the fear of hitting the hard floor... Her breath was heavy making her chest raise and sinking with her lips parted trying to control her fast breath as well as heart beat... It was not the first time they got so close from last two months...
In different place, in different situation both always end up in such position... First they never feel awkward but after sometimes when they started new feelings towards each other, for sometimes they feel awkwardness but either of them manage to make they didn't take such matters too seriously not knowing what was in the other one mind and heart...
Riddhima open her eyes feeling herself hang in the middle of the air not hitting the floor... She felt shiver run down in her spine feeling Armaan hot breath on her face... Riddhima could recognized Armaan touch in last few months being together... She was lost in his eyes the moment she open her eyes, Armaan was already drown in her beauty...
Giving a smile, Riddhima try to stand stright but still Armaan was still holding her close to him... Riddhima who try to move out from his hold stop feeling a pull towards him... She was again lost in him as he softly move his hand on her face moving a string away from her face behind her ear...
Riddhima felt goosebumps in her skin, their body was pressing to each other... Armaan eyes were moving on Riddhima face features as he admire how beautiful she was looking but soon his trace was broke hearing Riddhima mobile ring... Armaan let go off her, who move to get her mobile from her purse which was laying next to the music player...
Armaan ruffle his hair and smash his back head for losing control over his feelings... Small smile play on his lips realizing how Riddhima was also in his arms without protecting and struggling to get away from him... He always see some unknown pool of emotion in Riddhima eyes but never was able to understand what that means...
Riddhima control her fasted breath and heartbeat before answering the call... It was as usual from Muskaan asking when she would be reaching as everyone was waiting for her to have dinner... Sometimes if Riddhima get too tired, she skip dinner and just straightly go to home to have a good night sleep giving rest to her muscles but she being a food freakier, that too home made food can't deny once Muskaan give her the menu list which she prepare for dinner...
In between the day, Riddhima has started to take classes to teach dance for kids and teenagers... As the classes were arrange from Armaan company, Riddhima didn't have to go anywhere but can take the classes being in same place... They were having a hard time to arrange the schedule for Riddhima as she has to practice for her own performance but Riddhima manage to teach to those who wants to learn dancing from her...
Riddhima always manage to surprise everyone with her energy and well manner behavior towards every single person around her... She never rise her voice or lose patience while teaching dance... She always make everyone smile with her talks and actions, never let anyone feel left out being around her...
'Armaan, main change karke aati hoon...' Riddhima said moving towards her cabin where it has a washroom and a closet with her cloths...
Not having anything else to say, Armaan just nodded and move out locking the room and moving to the counter waiting for Riddhima in the front desk where Maria, front office staff waiting till the whole office get empty so she can leave for the day... It was almost 8 in the night, Armaan several times ask her to leave because no one knows how long Riddhima would take to finished her practise but Maria always wait till Riddhima finished as she is one of the eldest staff in the company...
'Maria, how many times I have tell you to leave earlier...' Armaan said giving her the key of the room where Riddhima practice...
'Armaan, I don't feel like to leave unless everyone else leave... Also there wouldn't be anyone waiting for me in the house...' Maria said giving a small smile...
Maria was a woman on her least 40's, whose husband has died 10 years ago... She rise her son alone, who was now well settle with his wife and living a happy life... Maria didn't ever say a bad word to her son knowing he would need his space with his wife unless she is happy as every day her son call her asking about her health and send money every month...
Her son was not a bad guy but care for his mother is the reason that he always check on her every single day being away from her... Also once a month, he come to meet her being in different city and due to the job he can't afford to come every week... Armaan was very much aware why Maria wants to work, she feels like home working with them and which make anyone happy, Armaan don't want to snatch the happiness from anyone life...
Maria treat Armaan just like her son, also she was very happy to have Riddhima in their company as she treats her like a mother just like Armaan do... Maria had been seeing the change behavior of Armaan, the never ending sparkle in his eyes whenever Riddhima comes in front of him...
From the very first day, Maria had been working with Armaan so she knows him more then anyone else know him in the office... Armaan always keep distance from his staff but the day Riddhima enter, she can see how strong bonding Armaan and Riddhima share...
'So all set to leave for the day Armaan...' Maria asked...
'Yes darling, so u can also leave without thinking someone is here late night working... Sweetheart u need proper rest...' Armaan said...
'Armaan, the moment I enter the house... There wouldn't be anything to do other then resting... I don't have to travel too far all thanks to you dear...' Maria said...
'Pleasure is all mine pretty lady but u better take good care of yourself okey...' Armaan said...
'When I have a loving son like you, I will definitely take a good care of my self for my son...' Maria said...
'So be like a good mother, now get going as Riddhima would come in few minutes and we will leave too...' Armaan said...
'I will leave with you guys...' Maria said...
'Not done sweetheart, Riddhima wouldn't be taking much time... Nothing will happen in this few minutes so get going or else I would treat u like a boss and u will have to follow my orders...'Armaan said...
'You wouldn't listen na...' Maria said collecting her purse...
'Not a chance when it comes to u darling...' Armaan said winking at her...
'Fine, I m leaving... See u tomorrow...' Maria said patting Armaan cheek..
'Will be waiting pretty woman...' Armaan said kissing her temple making Maria smile...
Riddhima witness everything the moment she came out from her cabin to leave for the day... She always feel so happy to see how Armaan treat with Maria... Armaan respective every elder in the company make Riddhima respect him more every passing day...
'Chale Armaan...' Riddhima asked joining him...
'Finally tum aagyi, kitni time lagate ho...' Armaan said...
'Really, I didn't think u had to wait so long...' Riddhima said...
'And why u think so madam...' Armaan asked...
'Because u was busy flirting with Maira Aunty...' Riddhima said...
'Ahaan, are u jealous...' Armaan asked as they left letting the guard lock the office...
'Not a chance, u both make a cute couple...' Riddhima said teasing him...
'Wonder how my parents gonna react if I say anything such as marrying a woman who is 20 years older then me...' Armaan siad understanding Riddhima teasing him...
'Zyada kuch nehi hoga, ek tappad zarur padenge...' Riddhima said giggling...
'Woh bhi khushi khushi le lunga...' Armaan said winking at her...
Riddhima shake her head seeing Armaan craziness, they soon was driving to Mallik Mansion as Armaan asked her about her day while he tell her about his... Soon they joins the Mallik's and after dinner as usual Rahul and Muskaan left to drop Riddhima so Muskaan would spend sometimes with her as well as with Rahul... Sometimes Armaan joins them but most of the time Armaan let them go alone knowing Rahul and Muskaan would need time with each other alone as Rahul most time will be busy in office work and Muskaan in house work...
Muskaan being a beautician manage to handle house work as well her work without any difficult... Nandini never force Muskaan to take responsible in the house as Nandini is house wife and would love to do things around the house for her family but Muskaan never give a chance to complain about her as she took the responsible in her hand after coming to Mallik Mansion due to the place they had given her in their house as well as in their heart...
Just like Muskaan, they welcome Riddhima to the house anytime she feels to be with them... Just like Muskaan, Riddhima become Karan princess in few months where else Armaan and Rahul were always mamma's boy... They never need a special occasion to call Riddhima to come over, as she always come whenever she get time... Specially on Sunday, she spend whole day with the Mallik's or her friends along with Armaan and his friends...
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