AR FF : Pyar_Dosti_Hain-rest of the story-pg39-15.9.14 - Page 2

All are settled at the dining area for their lunch. bhabi forced riddhima too to sit n eat n not to serve nd after lots of trying finally riddhima failed to mke bhabi agree nd she too is now sitting beside armaan.. bhabi served the trio nd then prepared her plate..

Bhabhi alrdy knew d matter from rahul while riddhima is still unaware of the complete reason of armaan's sadness.. she still thinks armaan is upset for not finding suitable house for them but dat's not the complete truth.. they are in bigger trouble. But neither bhabi nor rahul said anything as they knew armaan will like to talk to riddhima alone in his own way.. juz in oneday, bhabi nd rahul both know how sensitive nd delicate riddhima is nd one person who can handle this innocent girl is her armaan only.. because armaan is the sole reason of her strength nd her break down too.. he is her strength as well as her weakness.. she becomes insane if armaan is lill late but wen armaan is in trouble, god knws from where she gets immense power to stay strong n handle the situation.. truly they both mkes a perfect picture nd rahul is very happy to see his best frnd finally wth his love nd undoubtedly he is happier seeing his bst frnz's choice.. he listened to about riddhima thousand times from armaan but nvr met her before.. nd now knowing her, gave him intense happiness n satisfaction for his best frnd.. he mentally thanked riddhima's mother for her last minute brave decision.. otherwise these two beautiful souls would hve destroyed till now..all were lost in their own thoughts wen bhabi said suddenly..
"riddhima.. armaan ko desert serve karo,na.."

Riddhima looked at bhabi lill startled nd saw her smiling lovingly.. bhabi indicated her through eyes to look at armaan's plate which riddhima followed obediently nd found him completed his lunch.. riddhima looked back at bhabi who nodded in yes.. nd riddhima went to kitchen to warm her gazar ka halwa… in between all washed their hands wen suddenly the door bell rang..

"main dekhti hoon.." riddhima came running from the kitchen putting halwa in microwave oven as she knew who this might be.. nd she was ri8.. it's rahul's elder brother,aditya… as they had lunch very late today, it was automatically aditya's time to return home.. he smiled at riddhima who opened the door nd asked warmly..
"kaisi hain meri choti si behen??"

Riddhima smiled widely nd replied.. "I'm fine bhaiya.."

He nodded his head nd patting her head lovingly, he went to his room to get freshen up before joining all.. riddhima has this feeling of satisfaction from last night.. although she nvr meet this family before.. but still she feels connected to them.. nd both aditya nd rahul gave her the feeling of sibling love which she was deprived of her whole life in spite of having an elder brother.. all of a sudden rishav came to her mind..

"kyun bhai.. kyun aapney kabhi bhi mujhe nhi samjha.. kyun aapney kabhi bhi ek pal ke liye bhi mujh sey haske ya fir pyaar se baat nhi ki.. mainey apni life ki har mod pe apka wait kiya.. apke sath ka wait kiya.. par kyun mera intezaar kabhi khatam nhi hua.. kyun bhai.. kyun.. main aapki sagi behen hoon,na.. apki waqt pe kya mera thoda sa haq nhi tha??"

riddhima sighed nd a lone tear escaped her eye.. she quickly wiped it off.. as she heard her microwave bell rang indicating her halwa is ready to be served.. she took it out nd pour it on five bowls.. while garnishing wth dry fruits she was again lost in her thoughts..

"inn logo ko main janti tak nhi.. fir bhi srf ek hi din mein mujhey woh apnapan mila joh mainey aapsey ummeed ki thi.. aditya bhaiya, rahul bhaiya.. dono kitney achchey hain… aur bhabi toh bilkul maa key jaisi hain.. ek hi pal mein mujhey aisey aapna liya jaisey ki main sach mein unki choti behen hoon.. humari itni madat kar rahe hain.. kash mujhey inhe chodke kabhi jana nhi padhta.. par hum inpe aur bojh nhi ban sakte,na.. I juz wish armi ko jald se jald ek ghar mil jayee… par armi achanak se itna upset kyun ho gaya hain.. mera armi toh kabhi bhi itni asani se har nhi manta.. srf yehi reason hain ya kuch aur baat hain.. I've to talk to him as soon as possible.." she made her mind n cme out of the kitchen..

She has given bowls to everyone except armaan till now.. rahul nd aditya literally jumped in happiness seeing their fav hot mouthwatering gazar ka halwa served in front of them.. bhabi nd riddhima smiled seeing their excitement.. riddhima looked at bhabi who said through her eyes 'i-told-u-so' nd riddhima blinked her eyes in gratitude.. on the other hand, without waiting for other, both the brothers inserted a spoonful of halwa in their mouths nd praised riddhima through their hands in delight as their mouths are too stuffed to utter a word.. seeing his crazy frnd, armaan couldn't hlp but laughed a loud.. truly rahul loves halwa madly nd he witnessed this several times before..

Riddhima sat beside her armi nd armaan looked at her feeling her presence nxt to him.. he smiled lovingly extending his hands.. riddhima offered him his bowl nd whispered in low tone so that no one else can hear her..

"sorry armi.. I knw tumhey sab se zyada kheer pasand hain par jab bhabi ne kaha ke aditya bhaiya n rahul bhaiya ko gazar ka halwa bahot pasand hain, toh mainey yehi banaya.. aftr all woh sab hum logo ke liye itna kuch kar rahe hain, I can do this lill for them,na.. but pakka, I'll mke ur fav kheer as soon as we shift to our home, aaj manage kar lo plshhh…"

Riddhima completed nd armaan smiled contently.. yess.. this is HIS riddhi.. his love, his life, his soul-mate.. he once again felt proud of his luck.. nvr evr his luck gifted him such a precious gift in his life.. he thanked god for storing all his luck nd using it to tie his name wth his riddhi forever.. if now they weren't surrounded by every one, he would have kissed her forehead lovingly but now as it is not possible, he juz replied to her smiling lovingly.. "it's okk jaan.. nd I'm proud of ur decision.." these wrds were more than enough to draw a charming smile on his love's lips..

"thank u armi.."

He smiled nd blinked his eyes in assurance..
Armaan took 1st spoon of halwa nd put it inside his mouth nd unknowingly a broad smile came across his lips.. goshh!! He felt so blessed.. he will now going to hve his riddhi's touch in every thing of his life.. needless to say, he is feeling immensely contented… riddhima, who still hasn't tasted it, was waiting for armi's reaction nd as soon as she saw him closing his eyes smiling brightly nd cherishing the halwa, she felt satisfied.. this is wat she was dying to see.. her armi's smile.. finally smiling happily, she too started eating…




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Finally they are in their room.. armaan is waiting for riddhima to come out from the washroom as he has to talk to her about something serious.. he still dnt know how his riddhi will react.. he was lost in his thoughts wen he heard her caring tone..
"armi??"

Armaan's chain of thoughts broke nd he looked at her.. she was looking divinely.. in spite of such a tense situation the thought of seeing her ever day made him smile.. he extended his hand nd riddhima accepting it lovingly, came n sat nxt to him..
"kya baat hain armi??"

She asked in a motherly tone.. she knew something is troubling him deeply nd she has a feeling that it's not only about their house.. armaan sighed hearing her tone.. her tone clearly explained that his riddhi guessed about his mental turmoil.. how does she alwaz able to read his mind?? Is he so expressive wth his antics?? Then why no one except her can read his mind?? But nxt moment he got the answer by himself.. ofcourse no one can't.. becoz not every one be his riddhima.. she is spcl.. she is beautiful.. not only from looks but more from her heart.. a heart which is very rare for today's world.. a heart where there is endless love n concern for every one..

"jaan.." he started..

Riddhima now is sure that something is terribly wrong.. she cupped his ri8 cheek lovingly nd said.. "haan armi.. main sun rahi hoon… kya hua??"

Armaan couldn't able to handle any more hugged her tight nd putting his head on his left shoulder.. "jaan.. I've lost my job.." he finally said it nd tighten his hug..

Riddhima inhaled a lungfull of air hearing this information nd released it slowly relaxing her mind.. no, she can't panic.. she has to stay calm n composed.. her armi needs her.. nd she won't let him brk down or be worried..

Riddhima hugged him back nd started ran her hands lovingly in his hair nd on his back nd as expected it helped armaan to calm down at a greater extent..
"it's okk armi.. par yeh achanak.. i mean.."

Armaan broke the hug nd taking both her palms in his he said.. "actually merey dyaan se hi nikal gaya tha ke kuch hi din pehle merey office ka owner change hua tha.. nd.."

Ri : "nd??"

Ar : "nd naya owner aur koi nahi rishav hain.."

Armaan completed n sighed nd waited for her reply but he got none, he looked at her nd found her lost..
"jaan??"

Ri : "I'm okk armi.."

She came back to the reality nd looked at armaan smiling lovingly.. armaan was quite surprised.. he wasn't expecting her to smile.. nd wat surprised him more is that it isn't fake.. he knows dat.. he can nvr misinterpret his riddhi's smile.. but before he can think more she said..

"yeh toh hona hi tha,na.. humney unki reputation ko unki ego ko hurt kiya hain.. woh chup toh nhi baithenge,ri8??"

Armaan kpt on staring at her still in awe..

"par armi.. hummey toh yeh pehle se hi pata tha ke bhai wohh har possible koshish karenge taki hum khush na reh sake.. he wants us to suffer.. he wants us to feel helpless n regret over our decision.."

Armaan was inhaling each n every wrd of her wth utmost attention..

"par hum unhey jeetney nhi de sakte.. we'll fight.. aur waisey bhi koi bhi waqt zyada der nhi rehta.. na achcha aur na hi boora.. yeh pal bhi guzaar jayega.. bass humhey ek sath mil kar issey handle karna hain jo ki hum karenge, hain na??"

Armaan nodded his head in yes smiling proudly of his wife..

"kabhi bhi yeh mat sochna armi.. ke mujhey luxuries ki adat hain toh mujhey aab problem hogi adjust karne mein.. haan, yeh sach hain ke merey pass woh har ek comfort tha par khushi?? woh toh kabhi mili hi nahi.. kyunki yeh tum bhi achche se jante ho aur main bhi ke mujhey badi badi expensive cheeso se nhi balki choti choti cheeso se khushi milti hain.. samne waley ki sachchi feelings se khushi milti hain.. aur tumhara sath ho toh har ek pal khas hain merey liye.. bass tum sath rehna armi.. mujhey aur kuch nhi chahiye.. kuch bhi nahi.. aur rahi baat iss chote mote hurdles ki toh dat we can handle together, ri8??.."

she finished nd hugged him lovingly, transferring all her positive energy from her to him.. on the other hand, armaan who was still in awe, hugged her back pouring all his love n care and kissed her cheek sideways.. he is so proud of his riddhi.. he nvr thought that she would react this calmly n maturely.. he was dreading to reveal the name of rishav, knowing she will surely brk dwn nd will blame herself for all this trouble. But she proved him wrong nd he is happy dat she proved him wrong.. he tightened the hug drawing her on his lap nd both stayed like this for eternity, feeling blissful.. yess.. they are not afraid of rishav.. till d moment they are together they can pass through every thick n thin successfully nd they will cross this barrier too… TOGETHER...