The figure which was near the window was none other then Armaan... Tears form in her eyes thinking in which condition Armaan must be... 'Armaan...' She call his name as she move inside to knock something to which Armaan turn around to look towards her... Riddhima felt her heart stop beating the moment she realized how he was at the moment... Hair was a mess, shirts were not properly and jacket was around his neck tied like a tie... Riddhima look at his face to see the dreamy childish look and the innocent in his eyes... Riddhima didn't understand what to do, she just wanted to move inside and hugs him as tight as she could... But seeing Armaan looking towards her like a stranger and not saying anything, Riddhima stop looking at him... 'Armaan...' Riddhima slowly move towards him but she was shocked with the sudden act of Armaan...He hides his face with his both hands and started to shout, 'Bhoot bhoot...' Riddhima fear was true by Armaan action... Tears make its way down from her beautiful big eyes... She runs towards him hugging him as tight as she could while Armaan remain to be there hiding his face in his palm...'Armaan, yeh kiya hogaya aapko...Mujhe issi baat ka darta issiliye main nehi chaahti ki hum yaha waapas...lekin aapne mujhe kaha jab main aapki saat hoon toh aap har problem ka saamna karenge...Toh aise kaise hogaya Armaan...' Riddhima said hugging him but Armaan just stand without moving still hiding his face...Riddhima move out to and try to take his hands out from his face but he didn't loose his grip... 'Armaan, meri taraf dekho...Main tumhara patni hoon... Tumhara Riddhima... Please Armaan.. Ek baar meri taraf dekho...' Riddhima said crying badly... With so much begging, Armaan slowly move his hands away from his face and seeing her standing in black saree, he again hide his face... 'nehi... tum bhoot ho...' Armaan said...Riddhima hugs him not able to take his action... She was crying badly holding his shirt from front as she hides her face on his chest... 'Main tumhara Riddhima hoon Armaan... Please aisa mat kaho... Main tumse bohot pyar karti hoon Armaan... Please mujhe khudse dur mat karo... Please mujhse nafrat mat karna... Please Armaan... Mujhe tum is haalat main bhi chahiyeh... Mujhe koi shikayat nehi hai tumse... Na tumhare yeh bimari se...Lekin please khudse alag mat karna... Please... I love u Armaan, I love u a lot...' Riddhima said as she keep hugging him... Armaan move his hands when he hears Riddhima confessing for the first time that she loves him...He moves his hand around her waist pulling her closed to him hiding his face on her hair which was left open...Riddhima who was broken, didn't realized when Armaan holds her in his arms hiding his face on her hair... Armaan move his lips near her ear whispering, 'Tum mujhse itna pyar karte ho...' 'Haan Armaan... Main aapse bohot pyar...' But Riddhima stop when she realized what Armaan just said... Riddhima move back to see Armaan smiling with dimple adoring on his cheeks... Riddhima exam his every expression which was back to normal... Sparkles in his eyes with only love for her, smile on his lips showing the dimple in his both cheeks... The childish Armaan was no where to be seen now... 'Tumne apne baat puri nehi ki Riddhima...' Armaan said huskily to which Riddhima came back to real world... Riddhima keeps trying to know what was he up to...Was it a joke that or was he testing if she really mean that she will be always his side... 'Mujhe pata ta tum mujhse pyar karte ho...Lekin itna pyar karti hai, aaj pata chala jab tumne kaha tumhe mujhe kissi bhi haalat main chahiyeh... Itna pyar kyun karte ho?' Armaan asked cupping her face... 'Woh main... Woh aap...' Riddhima try to say but she didn't get the words... So many questions were roaming on her mind at the moment... 'Maine aajtak na kabhi apne mom koh koi khushi na kissi aur koh...Lekin Mom ne hamesha mera saat diya aur aaj tum...Riddhima, I m sorry for what I just did... But mujhe jaanna ta ki tum mujse pyar karti hai ya nehi...Mujhe jaanna ta ki tum hamesha mere saat denge ya nehi... Tumne aajtak mujhe nehi kaha tumhare dil mein mere liyeh kiya hai...'Armaan said caring her cheeks softly... 'Aapko mujhpe barosa nehi ta???' Riddhima asked...'Nehi, lekin mujhe yehi dekhna ta sach main tum mujse pyar karte ho ya nehi...Kyunki Prachi aunty ne jo baate ki usse mujhe tohda dukh huva...Lekin ab mujhe yakeen hai, tum mere siwai kissi aur ke baare main soch bhi nehi sakte...' Armaan said... 'Aapko aise nehi karna chahiyeh ta...Pata hai main kitni dar gayi ti...' Riddhima said sobbing again hugging him... She knows Armaan was insecure about her... Like her, even he don't want to loose her now...But the way he play to make her confess, wasn't right... 'Awww, mujhe nehi pata ta tum mujhse itna pyar karte ho...' Armaan said... 'Aur aapko yeh galat fehmi hai ki main aapse pyar karti hoon...'Riddhima said moving out knowing he will be teasing her rest of her life for the way she confess him... Seeing Riddhima moving out from the hug, Armaan hold her before she could disappear... Seeing Armaan wasn't in a mood to leave, Riddhima try to her luck but he was too strong for her... 'Chodo Armaan... Humhe party main jaana haina... Mom aur Di wait kar raha hoga... Please chodo...' Riddhima said...'Uhun... Itni aasaani se nehi...Waise bhi waha humhara kiya kaam...' Armaan said moving close to her... Riddhima was taken back with his sudden move, but seeing the sparkle in his eyes she understood Armaan was being naughty... 'Armaan...' Riddhima said looking away before she get lost in his eyes... 'Bolo Armaan ki jaan...' Armaan said to which Riddhima blush hearing him getting romantic for the first time... 'Woh log kiya sochenge...Chalo please...' Riddhima said...'Ek Shart pe...' Armaan said...Riddhima look towards him asking what it is...'Pehle woh teen magic words bolo...' Armaan said...'Koansi words...' Riddhima said acting innocent... Armaan smile seeing how Riddhima was acting that she didn't know what Armaan was trying to make her say... 'Tumhe sach main nehi pata main kis words ke baare main bol rahe ho...'Armaan said moving his face closed to hers... 'Armaan main...' Riddhima got nervous seeing Armaan moving his face closed to her... 'Bolo Riddhima. tum kiya...' Armaan said... Riddhima look towards him to meet her eyes with his... Her hands were still resting on Armaan chest where else Armaan has his hands around her petty waist... Riddhima feel his hot breath near her lips as Armaan bend down to close the distance between their lips...Riddhima close her eyes feeling Armaan getting closed to her, smile form in Armaan's lips seeing how much his every touch effect her... Armaan move his one hand on her face, caring her cheek softly and soon his thumb was caring her lower lips...Riddhima parted her lips feeling his sensually caring her lower lips as her heartbeat started to beat fast and her breath got out of control as he keeps doing it... Riddhima was feeling her knee giving up as Armaan touch was making her go weak... Riddhima hold his hand to stop him from doing it but Armaan just place his lips on Riddhima lips feeling her lips...It was sweet simple one as he move away hearing footsteps outside... Riddhima was standing with her back towards the door...As Armaan move out from the kiss, she came back to her sense and open her eyes to see Armaan taking the jacket out from his neck as he had tied it around his neck... 'Armaan... Riddhima... Tum log yaha kiya kar rahe ho...' It was Bi who came searching for them as Nandini was asking why they were taking so much time... 'Aise hi Bi...Kiya huva, kuch kaamta...' Armaan ask as he correct his hair with his hand... Riddhima who was trying to control her breath due to the closeness which they share a moment ago, correct her saree pallu as it was falling due the running she did in the house to find Armaan...'Woh Nandini tumhe aur Riddhima koh dhund rahi hai...Chalo, sab mehmaan aa chuki hai...' Bi said.. Riddhima who was now back in her normal self turn around facing Bi but her eyes were red as well as her nose and cheeks... Seeing Riddhima like this, Bi got worried... 'Kiya huva Riddhima... tum ro rahi ho...' Bi asked as Armaan move out with Riddhima... 'Nehi bhi... Riddhima kyun roenge...Woh maine use dara diya na... Issiliyeh...' Armaan said putting his hand on her shoulder pulling her closed to him rubbing her arm to calm her... 'Pata nehi tum dono kiya kiya karte rehte ho...Chalo jaldi se neeche jao nehi toh phirse Nandini pareshan hokhe mujhe pure ghar main ghumaenge...' Bi said moving towards the kitchen as she had to check on the food arrangement... Riddhima and Armaan first went to their room before going to joins other for the party... After getting themselves ready, they came down Armaan holding Riddhima close to him... Seeing the beautiful couple coming, every single person stare at them admiring how beautiful they look with each other... But only one was not happy the fact that Riddhima was in Armaan arm as she used to be roaming with him before... Party was going on full mood, loud music and Nandini was happy introducing Armaan and Riddhima to the guests... Riddhima was holding Armaan arm not leaving him for a second... Other then Siddhant, everyone was standing around AR talking everything happen in their absent... How much they misss them, how Prachi has been making rumors saying Nandini took Riddhima because she was roaming around with Siddhant leaving Armaan... They tell Armaan that nothing was in between Riddhima and Siddhant but be careful as Siddhant may do something to get Riddhima because he was doing it just because don't like Armaan...Siddhant was jealous that Rohit gave half of the Mallik property to Armaan as he is the eldest grandson of the Mallik and who deserve the property... This was the fact Siddhant wants to get Riddhima just to show Armaan that he can take whatever he wants from him and its not only his...After the party, everyone went back to their room whereas Rohit call Armaan and Riddhima to their room...Riddhima knows how much Rohit love Armaan so she tell him that he should tell him what he want... So Armaan went to Rohit room to see Rohit sitting on the rocking chair with his eyes closed while Archana was sitting on the bed...Seeing Armaan after two whole months, Archana move towards him hugging him while pouring kisses on his face... Then she hugs Riddhima and place a kiss on her forehead... 'thank you beti...Tumhare wajahse humhe humhara Armaan waapas mila... Jiske ek galat ke liye hum taras ti ti...' Archana said looking Armaan who give a small smile... 'Dadaji...' Armaan call Rohit who was sitting facing the window which was open... Armaan look Archana who nodded her head asking him to move...Armaan goes near Rohit and sit near him on the floor... He touch Rohit feet to take bless but Rohit stand without saying anything...Seeing this Armaan stand to see Rohit standing with his back towards him... 'Dadaji, Aap apne Armaan se baat nehi karenge...' Armaan said... 'Kaha hai mera Armaan...' Rohit asked still with his back towards him...'Dadaji, mujhe pata hai aap mujhse naraz hai... Tik hone ke baad bhi main ek month baad aapke paas aaya hoon...Lekin Dadaji, aap hi batao main yaha aakhe phirse waise hi hojate toh kiya aapko accha lagta...Kiya aap mujhe waise dekhna chaahta hai ya...' Armaan was cut when suddenly Rohit turn around and hugs him... For the first time Armaan saw his grandfather crying... He didn't remember how much he cried knowing Karan leave them...Riddhima was standing near Archana holding her to support as she was crying seeing the grandfather and grandson... Even their eyes were filled with tears seeing both man getting emotional and complaining each other for not being their side... 'Dadaji...Aapka Armaan aapke saamne aaj aise kade hai toh woh sirf ek insaan ki wajahse hai... Aur aap is Armaan koh maaf kardo, jab aapko apna Armaan ke sabse zyada jarurat ta, tab main aapke saat nehi ta...' Armaan said... 'Hum jaanti ti ki sirf Riddhima tumhe sahi karsakti ti... Lekin Armaan, kiya tumhe pata hai ki yaha ghar main yeh log...' Archana said who moves to Rohit and Armaan... 'Haan Dadi ma... Mujhe pata hai... Siddhant koh mujhse problem hai toh hai, Lekin use Riddhima ke baare main kuch aisa waisa kehne ka koi hak nehi hai...' Armaan said... Dadaji sit on the chair as Armaan sat near him again on the floor, Armaan asked Riddhima to come and sit next to him...Obeying, Riddhima did what Armaan said... 'Dadaji, Dadima... Aaplog ne dekha hai Riddhima kaise ti but phir bhi aap logo ne Riddhima se uswaqt kuch nehi kaha mere wajahse... Kyunki aaplog chaahti ti ki main tik hojae... Aur ab sirf Riddhima ki wajahse mere dil main jo dar ta, woh hamesha ke liyeh mit gaye hai...' Armaan said holding Dadaji hand... Archana look towards Rohit who look at her... Archana nod her head as if she was saying she agree with Armaan... 'Hum sabko pata hai Prachi Aunty pehle se hi Mom koh lekar khush nehi ta...Kyunki aap log Mom se zyada close ho, tab bhi jab Papa ne Mom se shaadi ki, uske baad bhi jab Papa ne humhe chodke chala gaya... Aur aaj bhi aur main jaanta hoon Aap log Mom koh apne Beti maante hai... Dadaji, Mom ne is parivaar ke liyeh, humhare liyeh jo kiya woh hum kabhi juka (pay) nehi sakte... Lekin Riddhima se galati huvi hai, yeh woh bhi maante hai... Dadaji, kiya aapko lagta hai ki Riddhima badhal chuki hai... Ab Riddhima apni zimmedaari samajhte hai... Aur Riddhima ne apne zimmedaari bohot acche se nibaya hai... Aisa hai toh jo baate Riddhima koh badnaam karne ke liyeh Prachi aunty aur Siddhant sabko bata rahi hai kiya woh sach hoga???' Armaan asked... All this while Riddhima was sitting with her head down looking at the floor while tears were on her eyes... There was a knock and Archana asked to come in... It was Nandini who came with milk for Rohit... Seeing Armaan and Riddhima there, Nandini was little surprise not knowing why they were here... 'Aao Nandini... Pata hai Nandini, humhare Armaan kitna bada hogaya hai...' Rohit said sitting straight in his chair seeing Nandini came with his night milk glass... Nandini look towards Archana not understand what Rohit was saying...Archana took the glass from her and Rohit ask from his hand Nandini to come near him... 'Yaad hai Nandini, Armaan hamesha tumhari tareef karta ta pehle, ab apne biwi ki tareef kar rahi hai jaise hi humhe dikha nehi dete...' Rohit said smiling to Armaan who give his dimple smile... 'Dadaji aap...' Armaan try to say but Rohit cut him... 'Tera Dada hoon main...Aur Nandini ne sabse pehle mujhe poocha ki Riddhima tumhare liyeh kaisa hoga...Tumse pehle maine Riddhima koh tumhare liyeh pasand kiya... Issiliyeh jo bhi Riddhima ne kiya, maine use karne di... Kuch nehi kaha, na use mana kiya... Jo bhi huva, sab Nandini ne mujhe aur tumhare Dadima koh bataya... Aur hum bohot khush hai ab tum dono saat hai...Riddhima ke wajahse humhe humhare Armaan ab bilkul tik hai...' Rohit said... Armaan hugs Rohit hearing he has nothing for Riddhima in his heart... Archana and Nandini smile seeing them and all this while Riddhima was sitting quietly...'Riddhima...'Archana call her when she didn't say anything and keep quiet... Rohit touch Riddhima head to which Riddhima started to cry and Armaan got worried seeing her crying... 'Kiya huva Riddhima...' Armaan asked...'Woh...' Riddhima look at Rohit and stop when she saw him looking at her... Rohit smile seeing Riddhima was scared of him... Because he has notice that everytime she see him, she make excuse and leave... It was first time Riddhima was sitting in front of Rohit for a long time... 'Beti, tumhe dar ne ki koi jarurat nehi hai... Maine kaha na, maine maaf kardi tumhe... Jo tumne kiya, woh tum dukh hone ki kaaran ki...' Rohit said... 'Aur nehi toh kiya... Tab tum galat ti toh usi waqt hum tumhe mana karde te... Lekin hum tumhari dukh samajh gayi ti... Issiliyeh tumhe mana nehi kiya...' Archana said... 'Lekin Dadaji, Dadima, maine jo ki woh bhi sahi nehi ti na...' Riddhima said... 'Ab bhul jao woh baat koh, yehi accha hoga sabke liyeh...' Rohit said... 'Ab aise mat ro, dekho Armaan koh...Tum aise roenge toh woh bhi rona shuru kar denge...' Archana said ruffling Armaan hair... Riddhima smile hearing Archana teasing Armaan and how Armaan make cute pout face... Rohit stand up, Armaan and Riddhima stood up... They both take blessing from him and Archana... They spend sometimes talking with each other and Armaan asked about the business...
