Hidden Love

Part 1

     The sound of alarm ringing brought Riddhima out of her deep slumber. She looked around the room confused for a minute before she saw Armaan sleeping next to her. She blushed as the events from the night before came rushing back to her. Riddhima still couldn't believe she was Mrs. Malik, it all feel too surreal. She was finally married to the love of her life and she couldn't be happier.

As much as she wanted to stay in her husband's warm embrace, Riddhima knew she had to get up as it was her first day of internship. When Riddhima turned around to wake up Armaan, her hand stopped midair. He looked so contented and peaceful that Riddhima didn't have the heart to wake him up. Instead of shaking him awake like she was planning to, Riddhima ran her hands through his soft hair and growing in response Armaan tightened his arms around Riddhima.

"Armaan..." Riddhima whispered trying to wake him up but got no response. "Armaan please chodo mujhe." (Armaan please let go of me.) Riddhima tried again, wiggling in him arm to get away, but Armaan being Armaan just pulled her closer to him. "Armaan please, aaj internship ka pehala din hai aur hama nau baje tak hospital poche na hai." (Armaan please, today is the first day of my internship and we have to be at the hospital by 9.) Riddhima tried to reason with him.

"Lagta hai tum bhul gaye." (Looks like you have forgotten.) Armaan said opening his eyes and smiled seeing Riddhima next to him. He thought it was all a dream, but Riddhima was still here, in his arms. He prayed that he should wake up to see his beautiful wife's face every day. "Ajj tumhara internship ki hi nahi, hamara shadi shuda zindagi ka bhi pehala din hai, Mrs. Malik." (Today is not just the first day of your internship, it is also the first day of our married life, Mrs. Malik.) Armaan said putting a strand of Riddhima's hair behind her ear.

Riddhima blushed hearing Armaan call her Mrs. Malik. She still hadn't had wrapped her head around the fact that she was no longer Riddhima Gupta but Riddhima Armaan Malik. Seeing her blush Armaan could stop the oye hoy that left his mouth which made Riddhima more embarrassed. Riddhima hid herself in Armaan's chest while he chuckled making his whole body vibrate.

This was the main thing Armaan loved about Riddhima. The way her whole face flushed every time he complemented her, or even got close to her. Due to red had become Armaan's favorite color. He loved her deep green eyes Riddhima where he could get lost for day, and how they would twinkle every time she was happy or when she was pulling some pranks. He loved he smile, that would brightened his worst day, and that made him forget all the worrys he had.

Armaan was woken up from his day dream when a knock came in the door. "Kya hai?" (What is it) Armaan asked a little irritated that someone had interrupted them.

"Armaan beta manti hoon ki tuamare sadhi kar le hai, majar hospital bhi jana. Ya fir bura din kamara main hi rahane ki iraddha hai? (Armaan I know you just got married, but you have to go to hospital. Or do you plan to stay in your room all day long?) Annie teased a little.

Armaan looked at Riddhima, mischief clear in his eyes. Before he could say anything Riddhima spoke up. "Nahi ma hum abhi aa rahe hai." (No mom, we are coming.)

"Thik hai beta tum log jaldi se bahar aa jao, amin nasta lagati ho." (All right, you both come out quickly, I will get breakfast ready.) Annie replied and left.

"Armman. Akhari bar bool rahi hi, chordo mujhe." (Armaan. I am telling you for the last time to let go of me.) Riddhima said with a no nonsense voice. "Mujhe naha ke tayar hona hai, or tumahe bhi, or phir Sanjeevani bhi jaana hai." (I have to take a shower and get ready, and so do you. We also have to go to Sanjeevani.