Update 17

Armaan who was standing next to the window turned and started walking towards riddhima. Riddhima gulped down her saliva in nervousness. What would happen now? Would armaan come close to her as he always did? Riddhima couldn’t think straight. Her mind stopped working. Riddhima nervously smiled, she was trying her best to keep a straight face rather than freaking out. However, when riddhima saw armaan was coming near her she stood up from the bed and started walking backwards.

Armaan smiled seeing her reaction. Riddhima kept walking backwards until she hit the wall. Armaan kept walking until he was close to riddhima. Both of them stared into each other’s eyes. Armaan slowly put his hand on either side of riddhima and bent down little towards riddhima. Riddhima caught her breath, when she felt armaan’s breath on her face. Riddhima shut her eyes tightly. Armaan smiled seeing her reaction. Armaan admired riddhima for few seconds before leaning in further near her ears.

Armaan (whispered in a sexy tone): You look sexy with such expressions.

As soon as riddhima’s mind registered armaan’s word, she opened her eyes immediately. Armaan smiled and moved back. He walked towards the table and poured some juice for riddhima and wine for himself. Riddhima kept standing there and stared at armaan. Armaan walked back and gave a juice glass to riddhima. After riddhima took the glass, armaan walked towards the bed and sat down. He looked at riddhima and gestured her to come and sit next to him. Riddhima hesitated but still walked towards the bed and sat down next to armaan.

Armaan (After sipping his wine): so where did we leave our talk? Uumm yeah you were talking about roaming freely am I right?

Riddhima (feeling relaxed): But you said keep trying I thought (armaan cut her off)

Armaan: That is the problem, you think a lot. Anyway, if I say I will let you go with friends but, two bodyguards will always accompany you then is it fine?

Riddhima (whined like a kid): But then there will be no privacy.

Armaan: so you decide what you want privacy or going out with friends?

Riddhima: That is not fair armaan.

Armaan (with raised eyebrows): looks like someone needs a reminder of how to speak to me.

Riddhima immediately looked towards her glass filled with juice and sipped from it. Silence prevailed once again. Armaan took two sips of his wine and continued speaking.

Armaan: Good and one more thing what is fair and what is not fair leave it upto me to decide it. I know what I am saying and what I am doing, what is right and what is wrong so don’t argue with me on that next time.

Riddhima: I am (before riddhima could say the word sorry armaan interrupted her).

Armaan: Don’t be because I know you don’t mean it. Its ok finish your drink fast and let us sleep.

Riddhima instantly looked at armaan with a shock face. Her eyes were as big as possible and her mouth was open making a perfect ‘O’. Armaan raised his eyebrows at riddhima’s behaviour.

Armaan (with raised eyebrows): what? Why are you looking at me like this?

When riddhima didn’t say anything armaan recalled his own words and then he understood why riddhima was behaving this weird. He smiled wickedly and kept his glass on the side table. He then took riddhima’s glass and kept it on the side table. Meanwhile, riddhima was in the same position as she was trying to contemplate armaan’s behaviour. Armaan shifted close to riddhima and held her face. Armaan bent until their lips were centimeter away and riddhima’s heartbeat was increasing. Suddenly armaan tilted her face and whispered in her ears.

Armaan: close your mouth or else a mosquito will enter it.

Riddhima immediately closed her mouth and lowered her eyes. She looked at her hands, which were resting on her lap, as if she was searching something precious. Armaan admired riddhima’s face and quickly pecked her on her lips. Armaan stood up and walked towards the door. Before leaving, he turned and said something to riddhima.

Armaan: you look good when you blush. But, this is not the first time we have kissed, you still blush over it?

Riddhima came back to senses when she heard the noise of a door closing. She glanced towards the closed door and then went towards the bed to sleep. It had been a long and a tiring day both, emotionally and physically.

NEXT MORNING, GUPTA’s HOUSE

Riddhima, after entering the house went towards her room. She took a hot a shower and started getting ready for her college. Muskaan who had come to check riddhima smiled seeing her and rushed to hug her. Riddhima was taken by surprise when someone back hugged her, as she was lost in her thoughts from yesterday’s evening. Muskaan turned around riddhima and started checking her. Riddhima was confused by her actions.

Riddhima: what are you doing muski?

Muskaan: I am checking if armaan has hurt you or not. Do not distract me let me do my job.

Riddhima: muski you have gone mad.

Muskaan: I am not mad, it is my birthright to check if you are fine or not.

Riddhima: muski armaan will never hurt me physically but (riddhima stopped saying further).

Muskaan (muskaan completed the sentence): But mentally right?

Riddhima: no, what I meant was he will never hurt me physically but there is something, which is hurting him. There is something that I am not aware of, something big.

Riddhima shared yesterday’s talk that she had with armaan. She also mentioned about those photographs. Muskaan heard everything with patience and then started laughing. Riddhima just stared at her with ‘why are you laughing’ look.

Muskaan (after controlling her laughter): Does this mean you are planning to become some detective oh wait what you call it in Hindi ‘Jasoos’.

Riddhima: when did I say this?

Muskaan: it looks like because now that you think something is fishy I am very much sure you will indulge in knowing about it.

Riddhima (diverted the topic): Aren’t we getting late for the college.

Muskaan: I don’t mind being late infact I’ll love being late (riddhima hit her playfully). Anyway, jokes apart so you are trying to say armaan’s behaviour is rude because there is some strong reason behind it?

Riddhima: I will not come to any conclusion muski but it can be a possibility that he is rude because something is there which is not right. Anyway, it doesn’t matter if, there is a reason behind his rude behaviour then also a reason will not justify his acts. He was rude with me and until he apologize for it, I will not forgive him.

Muskaan: Even if he apologizes, will it be enough to forget all the mental torture you went through? Think about it.

Riddhima: That is secondary muski, right now what I want to think about is whether there is a reason behind his rude behaviour or not? What if there is no reason and I am just reading too much between the line? Will his sorry be acceptable or not will think when that situation will come right now focus should be something else.

Muskaan: you and your thoughts. Lets leave it lets go to college otherwise we will surely get late.

Riddhima smiled and both of them went downstairs where they met kirti. They did their breakfast and left for college.

MALLIK MANSION

Armaan after freshening up came down and walked towards the breakfast table. He found atul and Anjali were already having their breakfast.

Atul: Is everything fine armaan?

Armaan: yes bhaiya all is well.

Anjali: Anything riddhima said?

Armaan: I don’t think she has realized anything.

Atul: Anyway, leave that I need to discuss some important details regarding an upcoming meeting, will see you at office ok (He got up and started walking towards the exit).

Armaan: Yes bhaiya, I’ll reach as soon as possible.

COLLEGE, In Class

Riddhima and muskaan entered their class and as soon as they entered their friends, who were already sitting called them. Riddhima and muskaan went towards them and sat down next to them. They all greeted each other.

Priya: You know yesterday I was trying to call you few times your phone was non-reachable. This hasn’t happened before where were you yesterday?

Riddhima remembered the incident where she tried calling muskaan but could not and then she had concluded that armaan must have installed jammers in the farmhouse.

Riddhima: Yes, yesterday I was out with family and may be that is why it must be non-reachable.

Nandini: Guys leave that have you heard the latest news (Everyone looked at her with ‘What’ look). Every year college keeps a charity function where they invite few businessmen and when they feel their fund will be used for the right purpose they donate some amount, isn’t it great.

Shreya: That is supurb but what it has to do with us?

Nandini: you are mad if an event is organised it means you get an opportunity to participate in the cultural part of that event. Also, you get to miss classes without letting it affect your attendance.

Siya: Finally, she came on the point. I am ready to perform.

Everyone agreed to perform except riddhima. Muskaan knew the reason so didn’t bother to ask her but her friends bombarded her with questions.

Riddhima: Its not like I don’t want to perform but

Priya: But what riddhima? You don’t like dancing?

Muskaan: Oh, she loves dancing (riddhima glared at muskaan).

Nandini: then what is the issue? I will register everyone’s name after the class.

Riddhima: No wait, I, I will let you know if I can participate or not. Let me think over it ok.

Everyone reluctantly agreed and riddhima sighed. She immediately texted armaan about the function and her wish to perform a dance along with her friends in that function.

ATUL’s CABIN

Armaan was discussing about the upcoming meeting with atul when both of them heard his phone’s message ringtone. Armaan checked the name of the sender and quickly opened the message. After reading the message, he quickly looked at atul, who was already looking at him with questionable look.

Armaan: Bhaiya five minutes let me just make a call.

Atul: Fine even I am tired let us take a break. I will order a coffee meanwhile. Whose message it is?

Armaan: Riddhima (with that he left atul’s cabin and atul smiled seeing armaan leaving).

COLLEGE

Riddhima was continuously checking her phone as she was waiting for armaan’s message meanwhile her friends were busy discussing the song, dance etc. Suddenly her phone rang and she smiled seeing armaan’s name. She quietly stood up and walked towards a secluded area to talk to armaan.

Riddhima: Hi

Armaan: Hi, how are you?

Riddhima: I am fine.

Armaan: Isnt this supposed to be your lecture time?

Riddhima: Ma’am is busy with a meeting regarding the function I messaged you about.

Armaan: I see, is the function amongst the college people or for outside people as well?

Riddhima: The function is for charity purpose so guests will be from outside college as well.

Armaan: Do not perform (with that armaan cut the call and riddhima stared at her phone).

Coming up: – riddhima performs, Armaan is the chief guest of the function, Muskaan tries to stop armaan from seeing riddhima