An AR TS
PART 5
NEXT DAY
It was a new day for Armaan and Riddhima, after getting to know about the alliance in the previous night from their parents they were hoping to meet each other first thing in the morning when they all join in Mallik Mansion for breakfast but seems like god has other plans for them as Armaan got a call from office as board members arrange an urgent meeting...
Riddhima felt sad not being able to meet Armaan, as she has a busy schedule for the day Riddhima knows it would be difficult her to meet Armaan before the end of the day now... After a quick breakfast, Riddhima left where else everyone else enjoy... When Rahul and Muskaan left, others move to the hall talking about Armaan and Riddhima as they update each other about their decision...
After finishing the meeting, Armaan was looking forwards to meet Riddhima in lunch time but the moment he enter his office cabin he get to know that he has a lunch meeting with his clients... Armaan got little restless as he had to wait to talk with Riddhima as he was getting impatient to know what Riddhima think of their alliance...
Where else Riddhima was also not happy to know that Armaan left the office to attend a meeting as she wouldn't be getting free before 7 pm as she has her own practice to do after classes... She knows Armaan would come as soon as he get free but she felt somehow Armaan was ignoring her as they weren't able to meet each other...
It was by 5 pm when Armaan got free from work, he make his way towards the office hoping to catch Riddhima as she would start her practice from five to seven... To Armaan bad luck, Marie inform that Riddhima has left saying she cancel her practice for the day... Armaan thought to call her so they could meet before Riddhima get busy with anything else... Armaan dial Riddhima number and in third ring, Riddhima answer his call...
'Riddhima, kaha ho tum???' Armaan asked hurriedly...
'I just reach home Armaan, tum kaha ti...' Riddhima asked...
'I was in a meeting with client, abhi ghar jaa raha hoon... I want to meet you, can we???' Armaan asked...
'Why not, even I want to meet you... Kaha pe???' Riddhima asked...
'Ummm, in the beach after half an hour...' Armaan said...
'Sure, I will be there...' Riddhima said...
'Ok then, see you...' Armaan said...
After cutting the call, Armaan rush to his house... Getting a shower and changing his cloth, he left informing Muskaan who just happen to be coming out from her work that he is going out to meet a friend and might get late for dinner... Muskaan try to ask which friend but Armaan was in too much hurry, he just zoom off without listening to Muskaan... Muskaan struggle her shoulder and move inside knowing Armaan inform her because Nandini must have gone out...
RIDDHIMA APARTMENT
After coming from work, Riddhima was laying lazily on the couch in the hall... Shashank and Smriti was not in home, so Riddhima thought to rest for a while before hitting the shower... She close her eyes and next moment she heard her mobile ringing making her feel irritate as nothing was giving her peace together...
Riddhima so badly wanted to talk Armaan about the alliance but seems like it was not possible to happen yet... So much confusion and restless was making Riddhima mood off, she took her mobile from her purse to blast the person who was disturbing her when she was ready to give some peace to cool her mind...
Seeing the caller name, Riddhima irritate expression change as a smile took over it... Her eyes were twinkling with happiness as if god has listen to her by making her wait come to an end... She quickly answer the call and was glad to know that Armaan wants to meet her, she knows why he wanted to so she agree letting him know that even she wants to meet him...
Finalizing the place and time, they end the call... Riddhima rush to her room to get a quick shower and change her cloth to a lose top with one shoulder off, fit jeans u as she just tie her hair into a ponytail... She put eyeliner and lip gloss, looking at herself in mirror, she left to meet Armaan...
Soon Riddhima reach to the destination, she look around after coming out from the auto to find Armaan nowhere... Riddhima wait in the entrance knowing it would be easy for Armaan to find her, she keeps checking the time now and then which was moving so slowly to her according...
After five minutes, Riddhima was about to call Armaan when she saw his car coming towards her... Armaan park the car and came out smiling to her, he was wearing a shirt and jeans with his shades on his eyes... Riddhima smile seeing him, soon he joins her asking to move inside...
Silently they move to their spot in the beach, near the rocks... Making themselves comfortable, they look around as neither of them understand how to start the topic... They were feeling awkward for the first time after months of knowing each other but they know whatever they think and decide, would be the last decision...
'Riddhima, I know tumhare parents ne tumse humhare rishte ke baare mein baat kiya hoga...' Armaan said finally breaking the silent...
'Haan Armaan, I m sorry but its feeling little awkward... I mean hum acche dost hai, ek dusre ke saath bohot comfortable bhi hai... Ek dusre ke parents ke saath bhi aur hum dono ke parents humein pasand bhi karte hai...' Riddhima said...
'Riddhima, I know you would need time to think... I know it would be awkward but, to tell the truth the moment u enter my life I never be able to think of any other girl... I mean, as a friend or more I didn't get time to think or meet to any other girl... Tum samajh rahe ho na mere baat...' Armaan said...
'Haan Armaan, hum dono ek dusre ke saath itni busy hogaye... Humein kabhi zarurat hi nehi pada kissi aur ke... Humhare parents ne humein decision lene ka chance diya hai... Aur tumhe na kehne ke liyeh meri paas koi reason bhi nehi hai Armaan... I mean u r a good and kind person, nice from heart, respect to ur elders, hard working and my best friend too... I don't know aage jaake humhare beech kiya hoga but, I don't know if I would be able to find anyone in my life when u r with me...' Riddhima said...
'Tumhara matlab hai I push myself on you and take all ur time???' Armaan asked rising his eyebrow...
'Not like that Armaan, I don't know how to explain this but I feel complete with you... I mean tumhara jaisa accha dost bohot kam hote hai... I don't feel I need anyone in my life when you are there with me... It's just u make me feel protective when u r around...' Riddhima said...
'Riddhima, even I don't have a reason to deny... Mom and Dad already love you so much they think u r perfect for daughter in law and to be my wife... I know hum dono koh hi aage jaakar zindagi saath mein guzaarna hai... Shaadi hogaye toh iska matlab nehi na humhare dosti badhal jaenge right...' Armaan said...
'Right, hum koshish toh kar sakte hai woh rishta nibane ki... Do you think we should???' Riddhima asked looking at him...
'If you are okey, I don't mind...' Armaan said...
Riddhima keep looking at Armaan seeing an unknown sparkle in his eyes, she try to read which it exactly mean but she wasn't able to understand what it means... Armaan also look towards her, meeting his gaze with her... He was lost in her eyes thinking will she really give him a chance to be with her, to make him sure the unknown feeling growing inside his was stronge enough to keep her in his life rest of their life...
Both felt nice after talking to each other, maybe they were hoping more to hear but how much they heard which give a green signal to go ahead with the alliance, they felt it was the most best decision they would take in their life in future... They were surprise to know that they were actually hoping neither of them deny to the alliance as they can never see each other getting too close to someone else, again those unknown feelings were roaming in their heart making them think was it just friendship or more that they weren't able to deny...
2 MONTH LATER
Everyone was moving around the crowded Mallik Mansion as some where catching up with their friends, elders were welcoming the guest and some teasing the couple who was in the stage waiting for the ceremony to start... From past two months, when they agree to take their friendship to the next level they were being the target of their friends...
Mallik's and Gupta's were the happiest people to know their kids agree to spend rest of their life with each other as they knew it would be the best for them and their kids... Many people would dream to be wife of Armaan and husband of Riddhima but both choose each other to make their parents happy as well as themselves...
From last two months, everyone was busy arranging all the functions and doing shopping... Nandini and Muskaan drag Riddhima to the mall several day, Nandini ask Armaan not to give Riddhima any new project as she just complete her last project two weeks ago...
Now everyone was waiting for the moment to announce their relation in front of several people in the society and world... Armaan and Riddhima being famous in their professional, media was invite to their engagement ceremony to cover it live... Some were happy but others were boiling with jealousy seeing the hot and dashing guy getting committed to the beautiful and gorgeous girl...
Also from next day, functions would be starting which they had to complete before Armaan Riddhima marraige... As they had decide the day of their marriage would be taking place after a week to their engagement as Pandit said it would be best day for Armaan and Riddhima to get married...
Shashank and Smriti went for a month so Shashank would complete his work as they came three weeks ago to do the arrangement for their daughter wedding... Karan and Rahul help Shashank in arrangement while Armaan also try to but he was busy in his work so he would complete the pending work before his marriage...
Armaan and Riddhima was standing on the stage with their friends who was teasing them that finally they are going to move on in their life... They just let their friends to say anything and everything they wanted, as they don't know how to react but in between Armaan was teasing back them to shut them...
Armaan was wearing a suit with cream color shirt where Riddhima was wearing cream color lehenga with baby pink design... Her hair was tie in to a neat bun with some hair falling on her face... Light make up, long earrings and heels with bracelet on her right wrist...
Both were looking made for each other couple, every single person present with them were giving blessing to them and admiring how beautiful they were looking together... Finally it was time for the ceremony, Mallik's and Gupta's move to the stage to join Armaan and Riddhima... Their friends move down giving space to both families...
Karan took the mike and thank everyone for coming to his youngest son engagement, he introduce Gupta's and Riddhima while everything was recording and showing live... After that Smriti and Nandini gave rings to Armaan and Riddhima who exchange making other wear the rings...
Soon party started with Armaan and Riddhima dancing, other youngster join them while elders stood admiring the bonding each and every Mallik's and Gupta's share with each other... Elders were catching with the people around who they know while enjoy foods and drinks... While youngster were having a blast in dance floor, also teasing Armaan and Riddhima who was happy to unknown reason getting so much compliment as well as being tease by their friends for a change...
AFTER TWO DAYS
Today, it was Sangeet function of Armaan and Riddhima... Their friends has been planning to make this day memorable to Armaan and Riddhima... As the function start today, it would be the last day Armaan and Riddhima would be meeting before their marriage...
As Mallik's and Gupta's has decide, they would be holding every function in one of the famous hotel where they had make booking for the whole week... Also Shashank and Smriti relatives and some other known guests were staying in the same hotel as most people had come out from the City and country to attend the wedding...
Everyone was looking for to enjoy each and every function of Armaan and Riddhima marriage... As the Sangeet was arrange for the night, everyone rest whole day and by evening they started to get ready for the function... Girls were with Riddhima while boys stay with Armaan... Riddhima was also staying in the hotel with her parents, relatives and other guests...
It was 8 pm by the time all the guest reach to the Hotel along with Mallik's... First Riddhima and Armaan friends shows a litte glimpse of Armaan and Riddhima friendship... Everyone was enjoying the story of Armaan and Riddhima first meeting, then becoming friends and now ready to become life partners...
Next it was dance from either side of Mallik's and Gupta's, a small competition between the elders and friends... Muskaan and other girls were in Gupta side while Rahul and boys were in Mallik side... Everyone was enjoying as they were having a enjoyable time...
Last not the least, Armaan and Riddhima friends drag them in to the stage... They play the first song Armaan and Riddhima dance in the Valentine day as their friends has witness the moment Armaan and Riddhima share that day... Elders were happy to see how much the youngster were enjoying and they gave bless to them praying to god to keep them happy always rest of their life...
MEHENDI FUNCTION
Girls were singing and dancing while some where busy applying mehendi on their hands along with the bride... Riddhima was sitting on the stage with cushion around her, girls were sitting with her while some professional mehendi girls were making beautiful design on their hands...
Riddhima legs were cover with mehendi while she was enjoying the company... Smirit and Nandini were welcoming the ladies and making sure everyone was comfortable around... Guys were strictly banned to come any where close to the hall where the function was going on...
Taking the time off from functions work, Karan and Rahul went to attend some meeting and finished work while Armaan also went to check his office work to kill the time knowing there wouldn't be anything to do around in the house but Armaan wasn't able to do anything as his mind was occupied with Riddhima...
From last few days, whenever they come close to each other Armaan felt Riddhima shiver with his touch... New happiness sparkling in her eyes as if she was enjoying every functions happen for their wedding... Seeing Riddhima enjoying, even Armaan was feeling happy thinking Riddhima wouldn't regret getting married to him...
While Armaan was busy thinking only about Riddhima and their marriage, Riddhima was also lost in the moment she had share with Armaan from last two months... After talking and finaling their decision over the matter, they were still behaving the way they do from the beginning but unknown to themselves, something was changing in between them...
'Kiya soch rahe ho Riddhima...' Muskaan ask as her mehendi was complete and waiting for get it dry...
'Kuch nehi...' Riddhima said as she rest her hand on her knee waiting for her legs mehendi to be complete...
'Muski, of course woh Armaan ke baare mein soch raha hoga...' Nikki said who was sitting Riddhima other side...
'I still can't believe u guys are getting married... Aaj toh mehendi bhi lag rahi hai Armaan ke naam ka tumhare haaton mein...' Anjali said...
'Ab toh believe karlo Anjie, maine toh ab believe karli hum dono hamesha saath rahenge...' Muskaan said...
'Lucky u both but Ridzy, are u sure u guys are just marrying because ur parents wants???' Nikki asked...
'I wouldn't lie Niks but somehow we both wants the same... Before you girls think something more is going on between us, aisa kuch nehi hai... We just feel it would be the best for us in future... I mean Armaan ke parents mujhe bohot pasand karte hai aur meri parents bhi Armaan koh pasand karta hai... It would be really hard to find a well known family who accept the kids without any demand now a days...' Riddhima said...
'Sahi kaha tumne Ridzy, main bohot khush hoon is pariwar mein aakar aur main jaanti hoon sab log tumhe bhi bohot khush rakhenge...' Muskaan said...
'Aur abhi kuch khaas nehi hai toh kiya huva, shayad aage jakar tum dono ke yeh dosti shayad pyar mein bhi toh badhal sakte haina right... I mean Ridz never fall in love with anyone in her life yet...' Nikki said...
'Aur jaha tak hum jaante hai, Armaan bhi kissi se pyar nehi karte... Dono saath apne waqt bitaenge toh shayad its possible to fall in love in future... Arrange marriage mein bohot baar aisa huva hai log shaadi ke baad ek dusre se pyar karte hai, itna ki woh apne zindagi kissi aur ke saath spend karne ka sochte nehi...' Anjali said...
'True Anjie and believe me Ridzy, if Armaan fall in love with you... You will be the luckiest person in the world, you know why???' Muskaan asked...
'Because if he love anyone, he wouldn't leave a chance to make that person the happiest person and love unconditionally...' Riddhima said thinking about the days when she saw how Armaan show his love to his family...
'Exactly, maybe it would take time for you both to realized what the real relation u both share with each other but once u realized, mark our words Ridzy... You both will the luckiest and happiest couple...' Anjali said...
Riddhima smile hearing how their friends which them to fall in love with each other, today after talking and listening to them Riddhima has realized the feeling she has for Armaan is stronger then friendship... Yes, from few days Riddhima had been dreaming her rest of life with Armaan, as his wife and soul mate...
They move letting mehendi girl put mehendi on Riddhima both hands, Riddhima sit watching them making design in her hands as her mind and heart was busy thinking about Armaan... Beautiful smile was on her face the moment the girl put Armaan name on her palm in between the design, she was looking prettiest girl with both her hands and legs cover with mehendi...
RIDDHIMA POV START
Its been days I have been struggling with my thought about Armaan, still I didn't understand what this all was really pointing to.. It was true I haven't feel so bless before in my life other then the day I won the biggest fame in my carrier... All thanks to Armaan, if he didn't help me I wouldn't be able to do it and achieve what I had that day...
From last few months, everything related to me start with Armaan and end on him... I don't know if its a sign from god to make me realized that he is the one for me... All my life, other then my father I hadn't been so much comfortable with any other guy...
How many male friends I have till now, I always share a level of comfort zone with each person but when it comes to Armaan... I forget every level and be as crazy I can around him... I don't have to pretend when I m with him nor show him how I m actually...
I never thought I would get so much close to any guy in my life that I would share every deep secret of mine which I never share in my life with my parents even... Whatever happen in childhood or in high school, I never thought of sharing with my parents but I did with Armaan when everything was over and now I m a strong girl, who could stand on my own feet and face any hard time to achieve my goals...
I know when u r too much talented, people would get jealous and will try to show your negativeness so u would lose hope and stop trying to get what u deserve but all those negativeness make me more strong as I handle that alone as I never know one day there would come a person who would be my side without me telling I need someone support always to fight whatever I face in this world...
Again my thoughts travel to Armaan, as he was that one person who understand me so well without me saying a word... He always stood my side, to support and protect me with I mentioning I need... After father, it was Armaan that first guy who would go any extend to keep the smile on my face... Yes, maybe he was the one for me that today our parents want to make out relation stronger so that we both never go apart as one day we also have to get married and start a family...
Today, everything got clear hearing Muski, Niks and Anjie talking about Armaan and me... The relation we share now and we might be sharing in future... True we are taking another step in our life but will Armaan give a chance to move on in our life thinking more then a friend... Yes, sometimes I feel I see more in his expressive eyes... Something strong and more then a friend could have in their eyes... Was it Love???
The moment I saw Armaan name in my palm, I feel it was the right place it should be... Why??? Am I already in love with him that I m being possessive thinking if I don't agree to married him someone else would take him away from me??? Yes, I m scared to think he could give a special place in his heart to someone else other then me... But why??? Am I deeply in love with him that I never wanted to think any other girl coming in his life???
Maybe it was the reason that I don't feel the alliance was wrong, maybe it was the reason that I have no reason to deny Armaan from the first time... How many guys I met, I never get so close in a matter of time like I get comfortable with Armaan... Was it because that first meeting had leave a place in my heart for him... All this seems so confusing before but today, it was so clear... So much clear that I can proudly confess... YES, I AM IN LOVE WITH MY BEST FRIEND AND TO BE HUSBAND...
RIDDHIMA POV END
Riddhima trace was broke when she felt someone putting her hair in to a neat ponytail... She look her side to see the mehendi girls has left as their work was done letting the mehendi dry... Riddhima look up to see Smriti as she done her hair so it wouldn't disturb her as some were falling before which might tickle her and as now Riddhima hands were cover with mehendi, she knows it would be difficult for Riddhima to push it back whenever it disturb her...
'Thank you ma...' Riddhima said...
'Welcome baccha...' Smriti said kissing her forehead and moving on her left side...
'Aapne mehendi nehi lagwaya...???' Riddhima asked looking at Smriti hand...
'Abhi kaha, tumhe khana khilaun... Uske baad araam se lagaungi... Main na lagaun aisa toh ho hi nhi sakte na after all meri beti ki shaadi hai...' Smriti said caring Riddhima hair...
'Sirf yehi reason hai ya issiliyeh lagwana hai kyunki papa koh bohot accha lagta hai jab aap mehendi lagate...' Riddhima said teasing her mother remembering some memories...
'Tck, badmaash... Apni shaadi ke function chal rahi hai aur abhi bhi mujhe tease kar rahe ho...' Smriti said..
'Woh toh main hamesha karungi ma, kyunki main aaj tak dekhte aayi hoon kaise papa koh impress karne ke liyeh aap bina koi occasion ke bhi apne haath mein mehendi lagate hai...' Riddhima said...
'Tik hai tik hai, chalo ab khana khate hai... Phir mujhe bhi toh mehendi lagani hai.. Main khana lekar aati hoon...' Smriti said as she stood up...
'Smriti, tum araam se mehendi laga loh... Main Riddhima koh khilati hoon...' Nandini said coming with a plate filled with foods...
'Arey nehi Nandini, aap jaakar khana khalo... Main Riddhima koh khila dungi...' Smriti said forwarding her hand to take the plate from Nandini...
'Aise kaise, woh toh meri bhi beti hai... Ab toh hamesha ke liyeh meri ghar mein aane wali hai... Kyun na main abhi se aadat daalun jab yeh busy rehti hai usko main apni haaton se khana khilaun...' Nandini said...
'Aunty, uski toh zarurat nehi padenge... Aap jaante haina main kitni bhukkad hoon, jaha bhi khana dikhjae, waha shuru karti hoon..' Riddhima said...
'yeh galat baat hai Riddhima... Ab toh humhare rishta bhi jhudne wali hai... Ab toh mom bhulana shuru karo...' Nandini scold Riddhima lovingly...
'Ooopps, sorry aun,,, I mean mom...' Riddhima said bitting her tongue...
'Chalo ab jaldi se khana khalo aur araam karo... Subah se tum yaha beite ho tak jaenge... Aur kal toh shaadi hai, u should sleep well tab hi tum kal chamkenge...' Nandini said...
'Nandini mein..' Smriti try to stop Nandini but she cut her...
'Bilkul nehi Smriti, main tum dono ki ek nehi sunne wali hoon aaj... Tum bhi jaakar khana khalo aur mehendi laga ke rest karo... Mujhe aate hi mehendi toh lagwa diya tum dono ne milkar... Ab tumhari baari hai Smriti, mujhe kuch nehi sunna... Aur Riddhima tum bhi chup chap yeh saara khana khatam karenge ok...' Nandini said forwarding Riddhima first bite...
Smriti and Riddhima smile seeing the love Nandini has for them, specially for Riddhima as she scold her lovingly as she was her real daughter... Nandini always treat them like family and today when they are going to knot a strong relation, she was showing every right on them by ordering like the head of family...
'Ma, aap bhi khalo... After all hum ladki waale hai... Yaha toh ladke walon ke hukum chalenge na...' Riddhima said naughtily...
'Chal badmash, apni badmaashi khatam karo aur yeh khana bhi...' Nandini said patting Riddhima cheek making her smile cutely...
'Jo bhi kahe Nandini, beti hoti bohot pyari...' Smriti said hugging Riddhima from side...
'Sahi kaha tumne Smriti... Meri apni beti nehi hai lekin mujhe doh doh beti mili hai Muskaan and Riddhima ke ruph mein...' Nandin said kissing Riddhima temple...
'Ab zyada emotional mat ho aap dono... Main yaha beite beite tak gayi hoon, jaldi khana khila doh dono milke aur mujhe rest karne doh... Yeh bhi jaldi dry hojaenge...' Riddhima said showing her mehendi...
'Bohot khubsurat hai...' Nandini said looking Riddhima hand...
'Sach mein, aur hogi kyun nehi... After all Armaan ke naam ka mehendi jo lagaya hai...' Smriti said in a teasing tone...
'Not you too Ma, woh Muski aur baaki sab kab ti kiya ab aap bhi un logo ke tarah mujhe tease kar rahe ho...' Riddhima said a cute pout as she try to hide her smile...
'Baccha, teri hi ma hoon... Tu bhi toh mujhe kitna tease karti hai... Ab meri baari hai, kyunki yeh pal baar baar nehi aane wali...' Smriti said kissing Riddhima temple...
'Sahi kaha Smriti aapne, issiliyeh humein yeh pal full on enjoy karna chahiyeh...' Nandini said putting another spoon of rice in to Riddhima mouth who open to reply them...
Smriti and Nandini laugh seeing Riddhima expression, they share a hug with Riddhima... Muskaan, Nikki and Anjali join them as they all tease Riddhima while Nandini and Smriti feed her... When Riddhima was done with her lunch, Smriti asked the girls to take her to her room to let her rest... By now, every guest has retire to their respective room to rest as they had to wake up early morning for haldi ceremony as wedding would be taking place in the afternoon and at night reception... After reception, Gupta would bidaai Riddhima from the Hotel itself...
AR MARRIAGE
Hall was beautifully decorated with different color of flowers and curtains... All the windows were closed as air conditioners were on as several people were present for the wedding ceremony of two famous people in the City... Many came to give blessing and love to this couple while their families has no bond of happiness...
Armaan was sitting on the stage which was decorated as Mandap, guys were with them while all the girls were with Riddhima... Elders were roaming around the hall welcoming their relatives and guests... Armaan was impartiently waiting for his to be wife as his heart was getting restless every second...
His eyes were eager to see his angel, ready as his bride... Yes, finally Armaan has realized that how much he wanted to be with Riddhima rest of his life... Thinking what if would be like to see Riddhima getting married to someone else, from last few months Armaan has realized he would never think like that ever in his life...
Armaan knows there is some strong feelings in his heart which he was not able to realized till yet but today, he was feeling like the most luckiest person as in few minutes most beautiful and kind heart girl who he knows still now was going to be name as his, his life partner and maybe in future as his soul mate...
While Armaan was busy waiting for his Angel, other guys were teasing him seeing how restless he was getting the moment he move to the mandap as Pandit start with his mantra's... Elders were still busy welcoming and checking on everyone making sure no one was having any difficulty while staying there as it wasn't still time to start the marriage...
'Dulhan koh bhulayye...' Pandit said as he finished his mantra's...
'Main Smriti Aunty koh bolti hoon...' Atul said...
'Jaldi kar Champ, kissi koh sabar nehi ho rahe apne dulhan koh dekhne ke liyeh...' Rahul said teasing Armaan...
'Main bhi dekhunga jis din tum logo ke shaadi hote, tum log kitni be sabar hote hai...' Armaan said as he try to hide his smile...
'Lekin abhi toh hum dekh rahe haina, toh humein maze lene de...' Abhi said...
'Aur nehi toh kiya, jab mera time ta tab toh tumne mujhe kitna chidaya... Aaj mere baari hai, tu mujhse toh nehi bach sakte...' Rahul said...
Atul came with Nandini and Karan, after sometimes Shashank and Smriti also join as now marraige would be taking place once Riddhima comes... Pandit ask about the bride to which Smriti answer telling she is coming... Armaan eyes were fixed on the door as it was the only way that anyone could come in or go out from the hall... He was counting every second in his mind as he hold his breath waiting to see his bride...
ARMAAN POV START
The moment Pandit ask to bring the bride, my heart started to beat faster... Don't know why but I feel a happiness rise in my heart for an unknown reason as if I had been waiting for this moment from god knows how many hours... It was the longest hours in my life from last four days that I wasn't able to see Riddhima...
This four days make me realized, how much important Riddhima is in my life... I never knew when she become so important to me that I can never think my life without her now... My morning start seeing her face in the breakfast table and end it with her in dinner...
I had got so used to see her around, being with her most of the hours in my days I never thought this would be so hard to stay without getting a single glimpse of her... I was glad that I agree to get married to her, how this was coming to our ways it doesn't matter unless we are with each other...
I feel the atmosphere getting change. her present getting closer every passing seconds... I close my eyes, trying to feel her closed to my heart... Knowing it was the moment, I open my eyes to see girls coming with my bride... My bride was beautifully dress in a dark red and gold color lehenga, with matching jewelries...
Just the way I like, not much make up but a little more then she usually carry as her natural beauty is the only thing which make her most pretty girl in the universe... Dupatta on her head covering her hair, maangtika on her forehead as she move slowly holding her lehenga trying to balance herself in those high heels...
My eyes stop on her face feature, to some unknown reason she was looking happy today... Smile form in my lips seeing the smile on her red rosy lips... Light red blush on her cheeks which make me think if it was natural or they had put a little color on her cheek for the night...
I was hoping to meet my eyes with her for once, just to make sure that she was happy with this marriage... Don't know why but I wanted to make sure one more time before we complete the final ritual before we tie the knot... Seems like god listen to my wish as next moment, I saw her looking towards me when Muskaan whisper something near her ears...
I was lost in her big round gorgeous orbs, which was beautifully make with eyeliner and eye shades... Seeing her eyes, catching the sparkle twinkling in it, I got satisfaction that she was indeed very much happy about this marriage... There was no regret or guilty performing all this rituals and function which took place from last week...
Its not that I haven't seen Riddhima from last four days, Muskaan didn't forget to send me one or two picture of Riddhima from every single function which took place... In every picture Muskaan has send to me, I saw that sparkle in her eyes but still I wanted to see it by my own eyes in real and today, that wish of mine was granted...
I stood up as we have to exchange garland before we sit to complete rest of the marriage before rounds around the holy fire... Don't know why but I feel to hold her hand seeing it was cover with mehendi which was really dark... I move forward and forward my hand to her, which she took gladly while the girls help her to move up on the stage...
Soon we were standing facing each other, Mom and Smriti Ma came with garland so with some fun finally we put it on each other neck... Then we sit as Pandit ask Riddhima parents to do kanyadaan, Shashank papa gave Riddhima hand in mine and still then to end the marriage, I didn't leave her hand for once... After the rounds, I put sindoor with some falling on her nose making her smile, then mangalsutra making her shiver as my hand touch her neck...
I look in her eyes, trying to read it deep down to know what she might be feeling at the moment... I saw happiness and comfort being with me, another emotion which I couldn't understand because it was something new which I haven't seen in her eyes from those months I have share with her...
When our marriage was complete and Pandit ask to take blessing, I feel I was complete with Riddhima by my side.. I was feeling proud to make her as my better half as today... I realized what I really feel for this girl who was standing next to me... She was my best friend but today, she is my wife, my life partner and most important... She my my first and last LOVE, YES I LOVE THIS GIRL WHO IS NOW MY WIFE, MRS. RIDDHIMA ARMAAN MALLIK...
ARMAAN POV END
Armaan and Riddhima move down from the stage after taking bless from their parents, their friends congratulate and tease them making both turn dark shades of red... After getting wishes from relatives and other guests who are present, they all move to had lunch as Karan announce that they all should take some rest before the reception which would be taking place that evening... Nandini asked the girls to take Riddhima with them and let her rest before the beautician come to make her ready for the reception...
Armaan face color fade hearing this as he wouldn't be able to talk with Riddhima as he was eagerly waiting to know what she was feeling... Everyone saw Armaan expression change and they all tease him but it didn't effect to him this time... So after having lunch, one by one started to leave... Smriti came to check if Riddhima was done with her lunch and she had eat properly or not... Soon she ask the girls to take her to the room and ask Armaan also to rest as they would have a long night as their reception would be going late night...
After teasing some more, girls took Riddhima while boys drag Armaan out from the hotel... Karan and Nandini also left when all the guest leave, Smriti and Shashank move to check Riddhima before they retire to their room to get some rest as they had to check the arrangement for the reception in evening...
Riddhima ask them to stay with her still she fall asleep lying her hand on Smriti lap and holding their hands close to her heart... Shashank and Smriti just sit admiring their daughter sleeping peacefully, Shashank ask Smriti to sleep next to her while he sleep on the couch not waiting to leave her as they got few hours left to let her go with her husband to her new home...
AT NIGHT
Reception went well, everyone enjoy to the fullest as they wouldn't be getting any invitation from Mallik's for a wedding after this... If they would be getting, it would be years later when Rahul and Armaan kids get old enough to get married... So without letting go off this opportunity, every adult present there was making it a memorable night...
Gang didn't let a chance to tease Armaan and Riddhima, both parents were very happy to hear compliments and blessing from their relatives, friends and known guest to the couple... Everyone admire them as both stood in the stage with their friends around...
After dancing for several numbers, Nandini and Smriti stop them saying they should have dinner as soon it would be time to leave... Riddhima was enjoying the night to the fullest with Armaan and their friends, felt bad hearing that she had to leave her parents tonight...
Gang make Armaan and Riddhima feed each other, Armaan saw how quiet Riddhima was the moment they came out from the dance floor... When everyone was busy in their own talks as they got busy having dinner, Armaan nudge Riddhima by his elbow making her look towards him...
Riddhima look towards Armaan, who was wearing a red color net saree with dark red sleeveless blouse... Her hair was pin in to a bun while some hair falling... Light make up with a red blood color lipstick apply on her lips, long earrings which reach to her shoulder line, simple yet beautiful necklace to match her dress with mangalsutra... Maangtika was on her forehead hiding sindoor behind it... Both hands were filled with bangles with her engagement ring...
Armaan was lost the moment he saw her entering with the girls, he was wearing a matching shirt to her dress with black jacket and trousers... A single rose pin on his jacket as he look as dashing as ever... Even Riddhima was lost in him for a minute but the girls comments bring her out from her trace...
Both were very happy as they had enjoy all the function from the beginning to till now... Riddhima was happy that everything was perfect what if she didn't know what Armaan feel for her but he has make everything perfect to his life partner... Riddhima knows Armaan care a lot about her likes and dislikes, what else a girl would need from a guy who is her husband...
Seeing Armaan being worried when she become quiet all of sudden, Riddhima just blink her eyes which was mist... Armaan knows she was feeling low inside as the time get close to leave her parents... He hold her hand which was kept on her lap, squeezing softly as if telling her he is with her and always will be... Riddhima smile but it didn't reach to her eyes, Armaan didn't say anything just let her try to hold herself before the time comes...
After another hour, it was time for Riddhima to bid by to her parents... Its not she wouldn't be seeing them but tonight, she is starting a whole new life with new relations... Riddhima cried holding Shashank and Smriti, Karan and Nandini promise to Riddhima parents that they would take care of her like their own daughter which they know very well they would in future also as they had been treating her like a daughter from last months...
Shashank request Armaan to be always by her side no matter what, Armaan gladly agree because now she was not only his wife but his life too... Armaan didn't know how long it would take him to confess his love to her but he was sure of one thing and that is he would never let go off her ever in rest of his life when she was already in a place that he can give no one that place because only she deserve that special place in his heart...
After fifteen minutes, finally Riddhima let go off her parents and move with Armaan and Mallik's... Armaan let her cry as he hold her close to him by shoulder, Rahul were driving while Muskaan was sitting next to him in the front seat... No one said anything all the way to Mallik Mansion...
When they reach Mallik Mansion, Nandini welcome them... After another round of ritual, around 1am finally everyone retire to their respective rooms as they had a long day... Muskaan first left Riddhima in Armaan room and then went to her room when Armaan came... Armaan asked Muskaan how is Riddhima...
'Tu usse baat karlo Armaan, usko accha lagega...'Muskaan said...
'Woh toh main karlunga lekin woh phirse rona shuru kardiya toh...' Armaan asked...
'Common Armaan, now u r her husband... Tum pehle bhi jab bhi Ridzy sad hote hai toh usko sambhalta ta na... Ab aisa kiya change hogaya ab tu usko chup nehi karwa sakte??? Dekho Armaan, sirf tum dono ke beech jo rishta ta uska naam badhla hai... Tum dono toh abhi bhi same ho...' Muskaan said...
'I know, I just hope I would be able to handle her...' Armaan said...
'Of course u will Armaan, after all u r Armaan Mallik...' Muskaan said patting his back and winking at him...
When Muskaan left, Armaan look at his room door which was close... Taking a deep breath while closing his eyes and letting it go, Armaan open his eyes as he step in the room... He look around the decorated room to see Riddhima standing near the balcony door...
Hearing someone enter, Riddhima turn around looking at him... She gave a small smile to him as she move in the middle of the room, Armaan also move inside stopping near the bed... Seeing she hasn't change, Armaan look around to see her bags were still unpack...
'Riddhima, tum change karlo... Bohot raat hogaye hai..' Armaan said...
Without saying anything, Riddhima move to take her cloths... Armaan move in to the walking closet, closing door as he change there itself letting Riddhima use the washroom... By the time he came after changing, Riddhima was no where to be seen... Armaan understood she must be in washroom as soon he heard the water running... As Armaan was very tired, he laid on his side of the bed waiting for Riddhima to come out... He didn't know when his got close as sleep took over his eyes due to the tiredness...
Armaan sleep was broke feeling movement next to him, he open his eyes looking his surround... Light was dim and he saw Riddhima figure lying to next him with her back towards him... Armaan on the lamp next to his side and look towards Riddhima who turn to his side when the light got on...
'Tum kyun utgaye, sorry meri wajahse na...' Riddhima said...
'Tum sorry kyun bol rahe ho Riddhima... I was waiting for you, pata nehi chala kab aankh lag gaye...' Armaan said...
'You must be tired na Armaan... Tum sojao...' Riddhima said...
'Are you okey Riddhima...' Armaan asked...
'Mujhe kiya hogi Armaan, just I m new to this room na... Issiliyeh bas neend nehi aa rahi...' Riddhima said...
'Tum khush hona...' Armaan asked...
'Armaan, humne pehle bhi is baat koh lekar baat ki... Itne dinon mein kiya badlenge...' Riddhima said...
'Riddhima, I know tum officially ab isghar mein aayi ho lekin yaha kuch bhi nehi badla hai... Na tum, na main, na is ghar ki koi bhi member... I know u r missing ur parents but its not like u wouldn't be seeing them na... Whenever u want, u can meet them and they can come to meet you... U had been living away from them for several months Riddhima, just some relations can't change the way how u had been living all this months na...' Armaan said...
'I know Armaan but this feeling, its making me sad... As if this time, I have come leaving something behind me...' Riddhima said...
'Of course u have left your father's surname behind as now its change to my surname... Other then that, u have not left anything behind u but carry everything with you and will always do the same in future...' Armaan said...
'I m happy u r my life partner Armaan, I don't know what will happen in future but I will try my best to hold this relation...' Riddhima said...
'Same here Riddhima, I will try to be the best supporting husband any girl dream... Now go to sleep, we have whole life to tickle with problems and I promise, I will be always by ur side...' Armaan said kissing her forehead and laying back on his hand...
'Armaan...' Riddhima call her when he off the lamp...
'Kiya huva...' Armaan asked facing her...
'Can I hold ur hand...' Riddhima asked innocently...
'Sure...' Armaan said smiling seeing how Riddhima was depending on him from now...
Riddhima hold Armaan hand which was on the bed, she close her eyes wishing him while Armaan just laid there looking at Riddhima face admiring how beautiful and cute she look... After talking to Armaan, Riddhima felt very light and soon she was in her dream land to meet him... Means while Armaan just stay up admiring her till the sleep took over his eyes, he don't know when he travel to his dream land to meet his Riddhima...
To Be Continue...
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