Part 26

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'And I am so happy we got a new Showstopper to present this dress..' Ms.Khan says...
Everyone started to whisper to each other not knowing wht was happening...
'New Showstopper...' Rahul ask looking at Armaan and Atul who turn back to them as they hear this...
'Kab huva yeh sab...' Muskaan ask looking everyone as others give 'Don't have any idea' look...
They turn their attention back to the stage as Mr.Mathew announce the showstopper to come on the stage... Everyone hold their breath not knowing wht they had to face...


~ ARMAAN POV ~

I closed my eyes praying to god whtever Riddhima had decide to do, it would be good for us... But I was wondering if the showstopper was decided why Riddhima haven't inform me...
My mind was taken away from when I was hearing people talking about her...
Praising to the design and the one who was presenting the dress...

I felt a gest of wind blowing around me... I felt Riddhima was coming closed to me...
I smile feeling her present surround me...
'Bhai... Ab toh aakhe kholke dekho...' Nikki whisper near my ear...

I open my eyes to see Riddhima standing in front of me... My eyes laid on her face which was glowing with happiness...
The glowing which was vanished from her face was back on her face... She was giving her best smile and seeing her smile, smile came to my face...
'I m so proud of her Armaan... I m happy u choose her to be my daughter in law from the thousands of girl who goes drool over u...' Dad whisper to my ear so no one could hear it...
I couldn't move my gaze away from her face...

She was looking so beautiful and gorgeous in that lehenga if she agree to marry this moment, I would marry her...
I keep looking at her and the way she was carrying the dress, masha Allah...
I know how heavy it was as I had lift it when she was doing the work on it...
It was my dream to see her in that lehenga and today, she make my dream come true...
I was in high above cloud nine and smile wasn't leavning my face as she was looking out of the world... I was so happy she is my girl and I m the lucky one...

I saw her looking at me and that smile, Hayye... It will surely kill me..
I saw the spark which was twinkling in her eyes... Which means she was really in good mood and something naughty was going on her mind...
I saw a naughty smile playing on her face and next second I saw her give a quick wink to me...
'I must say, Mr.Mallik has good choice...' One of the person says who was in the crowd...
'Seriously, I never see so much beautiful lehenga in my whole life... Its so beautiful... Look at the design and working on it...'Another person says...
'I m so glad I came to see this show...
Over roll everything design was perfect... But I like this one the most...' one lady who was sitting a few seat away says...
'Yeah even I love this one...
Must say, Armaan got good choice... and he had choosen this one to last, I must say he had think before doing it how to get the attention from people...' Another lady says who was sitting behind him...

Everyone was really happy with the design dresses which was shown in the show...
I just can't stop smiling... However, my eyes were still on Riddhima but my ears were busy hearing everyone respond and I was happy. I once ask her to be the showstopper...
I look ahead to see her walking back to joins the other models..

~ ARMAAN POV END ~


~ RIDDHIMA POV ~

As the show start and still my mind was arguing on two thought, I was so helpless not knowing what I should do...
I was so confused as the war was going between my heart and mind... However both were fighting over one matter but giving two different answer...

'Itna kyun soch rahi ho Ridzy... Of course no one would have any objection if u go there to present that dress..' Her heart says...
'But Ridzy isn't a model.. She could make someone else wear it and present it too...' Her mind says...
'So wht she is not a model.. .Even Armaan and others think she will be the one who could carry the dress beautifully...' Heart says...
'Haan but still, I think u should let someone else to present it...' Mind says...
'Tum chup hi raho... Ek doh help nehi kar sakti... Aagayi aur confused karne ke liye...'Heart says...
'Main toh bas keh rahi hoon she should let someone else to present it... After all she put so much time on that dress..' Mind said...
'Ridzy... Please apni dil ki baat suno...
Even Armaan wants u to present it and everyone had confident on u darling... Ek baar socho...
Tumne bohot time spend ki us dress koh perfect banane ke liyeh... It would be a lost if it didn't get present in the show...
Aur its Armaan choice who choose it as showstopper dress and think how much happy Arman would be if u wear it and present it...
Its not only about Armaan's happiness Ridzy.. Its about Mallik and mallik company reputation... Itna mat socho Ridzy... Just give a try leaving everything else to god...
Abhi bhi time hai Ridzy... Don't think much... U can do it...
U always can... Just go for it...' Her heart says...

So at last I decide, I should do it...
For me, for Armaan... for malliks and mallik company... For everyone who work so hard to make everything perfect for the day...
I call Mrs.Khanna to help me... As I went to change, I ask her to inform Ms.Khan or Mr.Mathew as both were the host for the time to add Showerstopper dress would be presenting by her...
Also ask Mrs.Khanna not to let them knows the name as she wanna give surprise to everyone...
Mrs.Khanna was so glad at last I was taking part of the show...

As I was getting ready, I was thinking about him, how much happy Armaan and everyone else would be... Also knowing I would get the chance to be on the stage with Armaan holding his arm infront of so many people, a blush crap on my face...
Mrs.Khanna help me getting ready and it was time... Time to go up on the stage...
Everyone who was working on the back stage was shocked seeing me in that wedding lehenga... I heard they talking each other and knows they were happy with my decision becox it was mean to be present in any condition to the guests out there...
'GoodLuck Riddhima..' Mrs.Khanna whisper my ears as Mr.Mathew annouce the showstopper on the stage...
I look at Mrs.Khanna who patted my shoulder as if saying 'everything would go well...' giving me a sweet smile...
Smiling to her, I closed my eyes sending a quick pray to god, I step on the stage...

I know I shouldn't show nervous and fear in my expression so thinking about how happy Armaan, his family and gang would be, a smile force on my face...
I know Armaan would be shocked hell becox I had been turning him down from a week saying I can't do it and today I am doing it just to save everyone... To see the smiles on their face...
As I was walking around I keep looking at the people who came for the night... Everyone was amaze by the dress and also enjoying it...
I was glad, glad to see as people was whispering and talking each other looking at the dress... I know it wouldn't matter to them who present it but somehow I felt someone gaze were on me...

I look at the crowd seraching my eyes to those people who would be more than happy about this decision of mine and proud too...
'There they r...' I saw them sitting on left side first two raw with their mouth hanging down on shocked... I wink at them and look at Armaan who was sitting with his eyes closed...
I saw Nikki whispering something on Armaan ear and he open his eyes to meet with mine...
Seeing the priceless expression of his, my smile got big and I wink at him to bring him back to the earth knowing he was in his another earth...

~ RIDDHIMA POV END ~


Riddhima went back to joins the other model as Ms.Khan and Mr. Mathew came back to the stage...
'Wow... I didn't know Ridzy was coming as showstopper...' Sapna says...
'No one knew it Sapna still she came up...' Atul says...
'But I must say.. bhabs is looking sooo hot and sizzling... Dekho toh bhai koh... Abhi tak dekh raha hai...' Nikki said teasing Armaan who still were lost...
'Armaan.. bas bhi karo... Ridzy chali gayi hai...' Anjali said shaking him from as she was sitting behind him...

Everyone start laughing seeing Armaan expression as he suddenly got startlet as Anjali shake him...
'Kiya hai.. Kyun tang kar rahe ho mujhe...' Armaan says as he realised he was lost in Riddhima like a fool in front of everyone...
'Hum kaha tang kar rahe ho Bhai..
Waise aap aise dekhenge toh sabko lagega aap paagal hai... Aap owner ho company ki... Ek ower ki tarah toh behave karo... Atleast in front of others..' Nikki tease him...
'Ab bechara kiya kar sakte hai... Apni hone wali fiance koh dekhte hi sab kuch bhul jaate ho...'Atul joins with Nikki...
'Aur nehi toh kiya... Ridzy hai hi itni pyari aur sundar..' Sapna says...
'Aur hot aur sizzling bhi.. Haina Nikki...' Muskaan said...
'Chup karo tum log.. Paagal hogayi ho kiya...
Yeh mat bhulo hum abhi bhi event pe ho... Tum log kahin pe bhi shuru hojate ho...' Armaan says...
'Dekho... Now he is acting like an owner of company...' Rahul says...

'So ladies and gettlemen, now its end of the event...
Before u all go, we would like u to join the dinner which would start after the end of this show..' Mr.Mathew says...
'Also I would like to call up on the stage, All the models to the last night along with Mr.Mallik, Owner of the Mallik Enterprise...' Ms.Khan said...

Everyone claps and soon the models started to come on the stage one by one...
Armaan went to the back stage to meet the models and soon he was standing with Riddhima...
'Riddhima yeh..' Armaan said as everyone else where standing in front of them as they would be last to go to the stage...
'Armaan hum isbaare main baad main baat karenge. ok...' Riddhima says two more people was ahead of them and soon they would be going on stage...

Armaan ask her to hold his arm before they go on stage... Happily Riddhima put hold his arm and both giving their best smile went on stage...
Everyone was clapping and Armaan took the mike from Mr.Mathew...
'Thank you everyone...
Thank you so much for coming.. I hope u all enjoy it and please before leave, have dinner...'

Soon everyone started to move back to the room to change and Armaan got hold of Riddhima... They were standing on the back stage as no one else were around to see...
'Kiya kar rahi ho Armaan... Chodo, Mujhe change karna hai..' Riddhima saying trying to get out of Armaan's hold.
'Nehi.. Pehle batao, tumne mujhe pehle kyun nehi batayi tum showstopper ki jhaga stage pe aane wali ho...'Armaan says holding Riddhima by waist and pulling her closed to him...
'Armaan...' Riddhima try but Armaan cut her...
'Riddhima please... Don't say we will talk about it later... Kyunki mujhe abhi jaanna hai...'Armaan says...
'Armaan, Main bhi pehle yeh sab karne wali nehi ti...
but jabse Sheena ne mana ki, tab se main soch rahi hoon kiya kar sakti hai main isbaat ke liye..
Aur mujhe laga yehi sahi hoga...Tumhare liyeh... Tumhari company ke liye aur Mere liye bhi...'Riddhima says...
'Itna pyar karti ho mujhse..' Armaan ask as he met his hands with hers...

Riddhima nodds her head seeing the never ending love in Armaan eyes to her... Armaan smile and move his face closed to her...
Riddhima closed her eyes feeling Armaan hot breath on her face...
Armaan pull her closed to him and her hands were on his chest... Riddhim's grip got tight feeling Armaan moving closed to her..
The proximity was taking place between them and both were lost in each other...

Armaan move closed and started to care her cheek with his nose tips... Riddhima felt shiver run down on her spine as the hot breathe were kissing her cheeks...
'Armaan...' Riddhima call his name knowing where they were and if anyone sees this, it wouldn't be good...
But Armaan was lost in her, her beauty from the moment his eyes laid on her wearing that wedding lehenga...
'Riddhima... U r looking so beautiful in this dress...' Armaan says moving his hand sensually around her waist which was bare and hide with dupatta...
'Armaan...' Riddhima again call his name knowing he was lost and she had to make him bring back...
'U look gorgeous...' Armaan says and kiss her forehead...

Armaan move away looking at Riddhima whose eyes were closed... She had move her one hand around his neck and was caring his back head to make him stop but she didn't know by doing it, she was making him go on with whatever he had been doing...
Armaan move his one hand on her face cupping her face and caring with his thumb... Shy smile form in Riddhima face as her cheek started to turn dark red...
There moment was disturb as Armaan mobile started to ring and both move away from each other...
I was came back to his sense and Riddhima run away before Armaan could get hold of her...


~ BACK IN HOTEL ~

After the event everyone came back to hotel... Mr.and Mrs. Mallik went to sleep leaving the youngester to enjoy the night...
Everyone gether on Anjali and Atul room... Riddhima had change in to the saari which she had been wearing before in the event...

Atul and Anjali was sitting on the bed while Nikki, Sapna and Muskaan were sitting on the rug which with Rahul... Armaan and Riddhima were sitting on the couch... Armaan put his hand around Riddhima's shoulder and hold her hand from his other hand...
Everyone was happy tonight, becox it was successful show...
As they the dinner started, people keep coming and congratulating Mallik's... They already got orders and some dealers were ready to work with the Mallik, what more can be happen in one night...
'Oh god.. I m sooo tired...' Muskaan said while sitting with the support of the wall with a pillow on her lap...
'But its was superb show hah.. I really enjoy it...' Nikki says...
'Ofcourse it was...
After all Riddhima had handle everything at the last minute...' Anjali says...
'Woh toh hai...' Armaan also agree with Anjali hugging Riddhima by side...
'So it means when we go back, we would get a biggg party na Bhai..' Nikki says getting all excited...
'Ofcourse party toh banta hai...
Usse pehle hum log kal shopping pe jaenge aur ghumne...' Armaan says...
'Wow.. Shoppinggg...' Riddhima got excited this time...

Everyone laugh while Armaan, Rahul and Atul were confused...
'Don't laugh u people...' Riddhima warn sitting back closed to Armaan making a pout...
'Whats up, Why u people r laughing at her...' Atul ask...
'Main batati hoon...' Muskaan said before another three could say anything...
'Not u Muski... Hah...' Riddhima said deeping the pout...

Armaan look at Riddhima before looking back to Muskaan...
'Woh hum log teen din se masti kar rahi hoon na jab yaha aayi hai tabse, we already had done shopping and roam around, toh madam ne complain ki...' Muskaan said and laugh, others also laugh...
'Haan toh ismain problem kiya hai...
Tum log free ti aur main Atul aur Riddhima busy ti kaam main. Hum kal jaa rahi hoon na shopping...' Armaan says...
'Aage toh suno Armaan...
Ridzy ne kaha woh humhe nehi lejange... Woh akele tumhare saat jaenge..' Muskaan said in a teasing tone...

Riddhima knows she shouldn't have said this to them that she would take Armaan with her...ALONE...
'Ooh...' Armaan says and look at Riddhima who was giving dead look to Muskaan...
'Lekin Armaan, tumne toh kaha hum sabko lejaenge... Ridzy ki plan flop kardi tumne yeh kehkar...' Sapna says still laughing...
'Awww.. Sorry Riddhima.. Mujhe nehi pata na...' Armaan says hugging her...
Riddhima smile seeing his cute face and look back to Muskaan as she would kill her any moment...
'Dekho Ridzy.. Humne nehi kaha Armaan koh humhe lejaane ke liyeh...
Lekin jab Armaan keh raha hai hum sab jaenge toh jarur hum jaenge tum log ki saat...' Sapna says...
'Muski.. U r so dead...
Maine mazak main kahi ti woh sab... Aur tumne...' Riddhima says she tries to move but Armaan hold her back...
'Riddhima.. Its ok...' Armaan says...
'Whats ok Armaan... Dekho yeh log paagalon ki tarah mujhpar has rahi hai...' Riddhima said making a cute face...
'Awww... My baby...' Armaan says hugging her...

Seeing the cute scene infront of them, the gang 'oooh and aaahhh' to tease them...
'Stop it guys...' Riddhima says as her cheeks color turn to pink...
'Accha toh kal ka programme bangayi na... Lets go and sleep.. I m really tired...' Sapna says...

Everyone got out from the room wishing goodnight to Atul and Anjali...
Others went to their room respective room while Armaan ask Riddhima to wait...
'Kya huva..' Riddhima ask him...
'Kya tumhe sach main mere saat akele jaana ta kal..' Armaan ask seriously...
'Armaan.. Main toh un logo ki saat mazak kar rahi ti... Woh log mujhe bohot chida rahi ti.. Issiliye maine aise bola...' Riddhima says...
'But still if u want, main akele tumhare saat jaa sakta hoon Riddhima...' Armaan says...
'Common Armaan..
Hum sab bas kal yaha rahenge aur parso jaane wali hai... Phir humhe pata nehi kab time milenge saab aise ghumne ki...
Toh I don't mind them joining with us...' Riddhima says...
'U sure na...' Armaan ask still not satisfies...
'100% sure...
Aur haan, if u wanna spend times with me, do something special for me... After all we r in Paris ..' Riddhima says...
'Ofcourse I will...
So tomorrow night, dinner.. with me.. Only u and me... Main tumhe sharp 8pe milunga ok...'Armaan says...
Riddhima was happy to hear it...
'Means tum mujhe kal raat date pe le jaa rahi ho...' Riddhima ask smiling naughtily..
'Of course... After all u r only mine...' Armaan says pulling her in a hug...

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