~~Part 1~~"Hey
Gorgeous girls" hearing Abhimanyu she grinned feeling his arms around
her as he hugged her before Nikita which was exactly she wanted or
rather knew after all she was the better than her...better than anyone right?Feeling
his arms around her she smiled widely as this is where she wanted to be
forever...and yes this is what she will achieve sooner or laterHis
black eyes, perfectly shaped up body, six pack, tattooed strong arms,
tall stature, tanned look because of practice, stylish hair and yes the
way he always carries himself was something Ridhima loved...he was like
the guy a girl dreams of...Ridhima dreams ofLooking over his shoulder she glanced at Nikita fuming...boiling in angerChucking at her expression she parted from the hug unwillingly with a winning smile stuck to her shining glossy lips...ohh she soo loved seeing Nikita losing to her"Hey
Niks" saying as he hugged her too Ridhima smiled evilly while giving
Nikita her' i-am-better-than-you' look once again...its a look which
Ridhima Gupta always gives or may be carries it most of her time"You
guys are invited for the party at Enigma tonight, I am throwing the
party for celebrating the match YOU WON TODAY" saying as she looked at
Nikita who frowned at the knowledge of the party she smiled moving her
eyes towards Abhimanyu who looked quite excited regarding the whole
party"But Abhi the
match isn't over yet right?" Seeing how absentmindedly Nikita snapped
back she smiled to herself knowing how unpleasant stuff she just said
which ofcourse wouldn't have gone well with Abhimanyu or with his male ego"Every guy loves his male ego the most" as she mumbled to herself she looked at Nikita looking apologetically towards him"Oh
I am sure your going win this match too Abhi after all your born star"
saying Ridhima smiled as she knew she pressed the right button on the
right time...exactly when Nikita sour words made him angry or frown she
made him happy and showered him how much she was sure that he is a
star, a real star"Thanks
babes" saying he winked at her while coolly showing Nikita's words
didn't effect him...as Nikita gritted her teeth angrily because now she
started hating Ridhima even more than beforeAs days were passing her hate rate for Ridhima was touching new height she mentally noted down ************Getting
down he looked around at the bike parked beside as he adjusted his
green color one sided shoulder bag on his shoulder more appropriately,
holding two books and few sheets in his another free handNoticing few eyes were on him as he walked towards the university he signed, this wasn't new to him right"wasn't
I used to this long back?" as his questioned rang for him he nodded in
agreement...there were something which happens with him daily, like
someone or the other eying himShaking
his head, ignoring all the stares he started mentally forming his
today's timetable, wondering what all he needs to first do and what can
wait for a while...which chapters needs immediate attention and which
can wait for a while"CHAMPU CHAMPU" hearing a familiar voice calling out he turned around"Muskaaan??" smiling at her he looked at her running towards him in her too fast speed like always"Good
to see you Muskaan in collage after two days" as he noticed she was catching
her breath he looked at the notes which he was holding"Hmmm" she replied standing properly now feeling better as she took one last long breath for calming her cells"You
missed eight lectures in all, which means you need to catch up a lot"
saying he signed loudly...missing one lecture was also a big thing as
in today's world studies are important, one can achieve a healthy
career if one invests his present in studies"Oye
champu, when your here I don't need to fear" hearing her he smiled at
her...she is one of the few people he speaks to from his huge
university which has thousands of students anyway one should come to
university to study, become a better person rather than just chill
around with so called friends he always believed"Here
are your notes, they will help you to catch up with the missed
lectures" grinning at his sweet gesture Muskaan ran her hand through
his hair, messing it or rather ruffling it gentlySeeing she frowned looking at her oily hand he combed his oily hair with his hands still showing his dimpled smile"Anyway
where are you heading?" questioning him she wiped her oily hand while
looking at him removing his round thick specs wiping them and placing
them again"Ah
library" as he answered her question he looked around...there were
still few people giggling or maybe laughing at him, whispering to each
other, calling him funny names or rather in short making fun"Saale
Kutte, today I will make their face rotten forever today" she muttered to her
herself but loud enough for him to hear as she saw how they were having
a ball at his costTurning
around in another second she frowned seeing he was holding her wrist to
stop her, but she couldn't stop the boiling anger building up in
her...he was like her best friend and here he was ill treated for no
reason"Don't" his
calm voice made her suck her anger as she did not wanted to upset him,
upsetting her friends was something she never liked...specially
upsetting him was like a big NO as he was one of good guy she had ever
meet...most decent and well mannered guy, one which is rare to find"So
tell me what else going on?" saying he hoped Muskaan gets distracted by
next set of chat as ignoring those people was the best thing according
to him...fighting and violence was something he was always against as
in the end it brings nothing except ewe and bloodWalking
towards the library Armaan glanced behind at his cycle just to make
sure it is parked appropriately at the bike parking lot************"I'M ON, i don't need to rethink at all" glancing at her friends Ridhima mentally prepared herself for the challengeStanding
next to one of her university friend Anjali Ridhima looked in
the red light of the disc at Nikita who was standing just opposite to
herThere were around ten other friends encircling them as they cheered for either of them as she and Nikita stared at each otherAs
she shifted her eyes, she looked at Abhimanyu rubbing his hands with
excitement which made her she smile dreamily...he looked sexy in her
eyes tonight in his black plane t-shirt, brown stylish jacket and blue
jeans"Bring it on"
ordering the bar tender Nikita looked at her smugly...she needed to win
the bet she just placed with Ridhima specially after losing the morning
bet regarding whom Abhimanyu greets first, for her everything now
depended on this bet...on the current bet"Too
much was at stake, a dance with Abhi...a dance with him is
everything I needed to conquer him" Ridhima mumbled to herself as she
stood besides Nikita at the mini bar of the posh deckHearing
Abhimanyu wishing both of them luck unknown to the fact that dance with
him was the prize money, she looked at the five glass of tequilas
placed in front of her and NikitaThe bet was who could have the maximum shots of tequilas and then too could be in full senseplacing the salt on near her knuckle she took one last sharp intake of breath"Three two one go" hearing she placed the salt to her tongue before gulping the bitter drink as Nikita did the same...
"It isn't that hard" she mumbled to herself as she took shot after shotAs Ridhima looked around her she found the sight a little blur as she felt the shots taking a toll on her...on her headShe
had lost the counts of shots she took minutes back, it was definitely
more than five was all she remembered as she gave Nikita tough
competitionWho would
win was something no one knew as they both had religiously ordered
drink after drink if was only when Anjali stopped them they had called
off the cold warAnjali
had reminded them they came to celebrate the match their university
won, not for such a challenge where in the end one of them would either
be vomiting or unconscious, this was something no one was looking
forward, the night had just started and all they hoped was to enjoy,
have a blast so unwantingly Ridhima and Nikita had called off the bet"I'm fine guys" she heard Nikita mumbling looking high on drinks just like her"Me
too" grinning sheepishly she glanced at everyone around her who were
staring at her and Nikita trying to judge to what extent they are drunk
and how much support they would need in the coming minutes**********Listening
to the bursting music played by the DJ she swing her body in her
slightly drunken situation dancing with Abhimanyu unknown to the fact
that he was dancing with Nikita too or he was dancing with two at a timeIt was like a golden opportunity for him to dance with both the sexy girlsIn their half drunken situation they both saw nothing except him...the only thing they both wanted to conqeruAnd all they were dreaming in their current situation was a future with himFeeling the dance floor getting filled more she felt her body rubbing against his and his arm wrapped around herAs his closeness took a toll on her she felt her head spinning slightly and she wondered was it his effect or the drinksConcluding
it was his effect she smiled dreamily wrapping her one arm around him
feeling wonderful as she felt his one arm around her caressing her soft
skinBut also known to the fact that his another arm was around Nikita who was standing on the other side of him**********Shaking her head with disbelief she stared at Nikita"You
really think he likes you not me? I mean stop dreaming babes as reality
will hit you hard soon" as she spoke arrogantly yet again she looked at
Nikita glaring at her as if the next second she will pounce on herIt was a bright new morning and here they were sitting on her car's bonat arguing in the collage parking lot"I
think its high time Ridhima you accept the fact that he just treats you
royally because your head cheerleader, if you wouldn't have been the
head he wouldn't look at you also" as her eyes widened she looked at
Nikita folding her arms cross her chest while a smirk makes a way to
her lips"I can wrap
ANY GUY around my finger even Abhi with or without the head cheerleader
position" snapping back she pointed finger at her to make her point
more clear...one of the few things she was sure in her life was no guy
could say no to her, there was no guy existing in this planet only who
would refuse Ridhima Gupta"Any
guy?? fine than I will choose a guy for you, all you have to do is
bring him as your boyfriend at the next gang party which is at my
place" seeing Nikita paused she cocked hers eye brows up asking her to
continue...knowing Nikita from long time she knew something big was
coming on her way and she was always ready for challenges "If
you do that I will back off from Abhi, you can have him all by
yourself" hearing the tempting offer she looked at Nikita with
disbelief as she was dead sure this bet also she is going to win
because she will make sure she doesn't leave any stone unturned"And
you will wash off your cheerleader uniform and be my slave for the next
term" adding Ridhima looked at Nikita waiting to hear a yes from her as
she is not used to hearing a NO from anyone"And
if you loose Ridhima your backing off from Abhi...think properly, or
else you will regret it later on" stating the rest Nikita looked at
Ridhima hands coming forward to seal the deal...seal the biggest deal
they ever had between them"Oh that we'll see, you will regret or I Nikita" saying she felt Nikita hands gripping hers************Standing
in front of one of the rooms Ridhima looked around coolly knowing no
guy can turn her down as Nikita darted her eyes around looking for one
guy who was perfect for the role she had in her mind"There you go, he is your target" Pointing towards a guy Nikita smiled as Ridhima followed her gazeGlancing at the guy from head to toe she mentally studied him...His oily hair made her feel a bit weird but she made sure her perfect smile was intact to her lips...as she did not wanted Nikita to guess what her reaction is regarding the guy she chosen for herAs he removed his thick glasses wiping them and placing it again she giggled assuring herself that this wouldn't be hard at allAs
she finally noted his clothes, white and grey checks shirt and grey trousers, in
short simple clothes she glanced at Nikita grinning from ear to ear"Get ready to loose Nikita Malhotra" saying she looked at her target as she mentally smiled thinking what she will achieve soon
~~Part 2~~
Still grinning with a victorious smile she took each step
towards him feeling more and more confident...as all she believed was .....no one
could turn down her offer...it was a golden opportunity for her to conquer her
dream man Abhimanyu
And golden opportunity for her target to be with Ridhima
Gupta...to walk besides her...to be able to talk to her also...or rather to be
related, associated to her
One can't get lucky more than this she thought chucking at
the own statement
As she saw him opening another huge enormous book, busy making his
notes she thought how luck favored her...how easy her target is and how conveniently she would win this bet too
Plus as far as she could see, she saw within days he would
accept her proposal as there wasn't any reason he would dare to even think to
say no
Hanging her dior purse on her shoulder she adjusted her long
hair slightly more perfectly and as she took one last step towards him she
found herself mentally making map called as 'step one of her plan'...plan to
have target Armaan so that soon she has Abhimanyu, her only dream man
"Excuse me??" she asked noting how immensely he
was lost in making his notes
'Seems like studious and BORING guy' she muttered to herself
as she glanced him and his pile of books once again
His whole personality wasn't appealing to her eyes at
all...and just a thought of making him her boy friend looked more than pathetic
to her but she did knew to have Abhimanyu she had to do this...unwantingly,
half-heartedly too
Seeing his gaze shifted on her now she stared at him back
and found her eyes trapped by his gaze...his grey spell bounding eyes were well
plastered with the specs but somehow she could notice them clearly
As few movements passed feeling her Iphone vibrating in my
pocket she looked around realizing what she is here for and then looking at him
again she felt that his glance held some kind of unmet expression
"Hey" hearing her Armaan looked at her with a
surprised look or rather unbelievable look...her angel green eyes were looking
wonderful with a green colour kajal...her texture of hair looked more beautiful
from just less distance...her green
sleeveless top and blue jeans complimented her glowing skin...everything
about her was perfect he thought...whether it was her flawless face or her figure which had right curves at right place...she was like one perfect person god made...plus the way she carried herself was commentable
"Hello" replying he looked at her filling the
vacant seat beside him
First thing she needed to know was his name...his target's
name
"I am Ridh" saying she held out her hand for
him...to implement a small part of step one
"Ridhima, I know" smilingly he shook her soft hand
still with a surprised look...surprised firstly because he was seeing Ridhima
Gupta in library and secondly as she just approached him...approached him but
why?
"Oh yes who wouldn't know me, after all I am the
Ridhima Gupta" smiling proudly with a tint of attitude she looked at him
waiting to know what his target s name is
"I am Armaan Malik"
"'Armaan' means desire...oh yes he is my desire...a
desire who would get me my love, Abhimanyu...who would help me to teach Nikita
a lesson for her whole life" mumbling to herself she looked at him
removing his thick specs wiping it slightly and putting them back within
seconds
"You must be wondering what am I doing here or what
work I have from you right?"
Before he could say a thing she continued impatiently or
rather excitedly knowing soon Abhimanyu would be all hers "actually Armaan
it s just that exams are coming in the following week and I need your help in
studies...ah I will do everything you say just help me to pass this
semester" grinning sheepishly she looked for a 'yes' in his expression
"Please" she added to make it look a polite
request as she needed his YES so badly for her future course of plan
"Ah sure" listening to him she patted her back
mentally mumbling 'Not bad Ridz'
**********
Walking inside with her best friend's house she
grinned...this place was like a second home to her, she knew she can hang out
here all her day without thinking twice and in the end when she would walk out
she would be smiling with happiness...with contentment
"Aunty I missed you" exclaiming loudly she grinned
at the middle aged lady which looked pretty young enough...it had been quite a
few days since she had meet her favourite aunty and seeing her today she
couldn't help but grin
"Same here beta...keep coming...its good seeing
you" smiling at each other they walked inside the small simple and sweet
house
"Scholar Kaha hai?"
"Study table studying" saying almost together they
laughed as there is only one place where they would find him mostly
**************
" ARMAAN" shouting in
his ear Muskaan shook her head...She and Aunty has been calling him out again
and again but he didn't respond...lost in his world all he was doing was
clicking his pen again and again
" Muskaan when did you come?" questioning her he looked at
his mom and Muskaan giving him dirty looks
"Where were you lost? I and aunty were have been
calling you out from when" saying she sat next to him waiting for him to
answer her
"Ah me? No where just"
"Which girl had occupied you soo badly?...haan tell
me?...tell me?" interrupting him in between she folded her arms across her
chest...enjoying the little teasing session she was having with him
"When that day will come I will be glad seeing my son
thinking about something more than only studies" joining hands with
Muskaan his mom grinned...Armaan had always been a perfect son...son who did
everything told by his parents...making his parents feel proud on him always
As a mother all she wanted now was to see his son falling
for someone...to see his son enjoy his life too
Noticing like always he didn't reply back...didn't say he
has more things to do like stand upon his legs, make a successful career for
himself Muskaan looked at looking down...as if...as if for a change he really
was lost in some chic's thoughts...but who? She couldn't help but think
Seeing Aunty leaving the room shaking his head she looked at
Armaan for confirming her doubt
"Champu what's going on? Something happened which I
don't know right?" impatient leaked through her voice which he felt within
her each word...each expression
"Huh nothing...common let's start" passing a
deliberate smile at her he opened his syllabus books and asked her to do the
same
"Pretty please" hearing Muskaan requesting him
again and again or rather for seventh or eighth time to open up he signed...he
did long to pour out everything to her but he was kind of sacred...or feared
how she would react
"MUSKAAN concentrate" saying he looked in his
notes again to make himself lost in his books plus to ignore Muskaan's more
requests because refusing or lying to her was so unlike him...since she was one
of the close person he always had
"So now you will hide things from me too?" pouting
her lips she pulled the sheets of notes from him and made him face
her...refusing to let the whole matter side tracked by him
Closing his eyes he signed...he couldn't hide a small thing
from her too, how could he forget that?
Narrating everything to her from start to end he looked at
her looking lost in her thoughts...and in between when he was narrating
everything to her she frowned too...never he had seen such a deep thoughtful
expression on her face
"Armaan you know she is self centred, there would more
to the whole help she needs from you for exams...stay alert and don't do
something which wouldn't be fruitful for you in the future" her words
triggered a funny sudden ache in his chest
**********
As he laid on his bed thousands of thoughts stormed in his
mind with only one common thread joining all of them, Ridhima Gupta
In the past two minutes after Muskaan left his mind and his
heart became a whirlpool of thoughts regarding ONLY HER and no one else
He still remembered how he has been noticing her from
months...noticing her from the movement he laid his eyes on her pretty
face...She had made him feel like no one did...and soon deep down he felt
feeling forming for her...feeling which were true
As he decided how best he could handle a situation like this
he felt his breathing became ragged
Should he act like he doesn't know her...like she is nothing
more than stranger to her or should help her and talk to her if she approaches
him tomorrow
Wouldn't it be rude if he doesn't help her if he is asked
too?...being rude to anyone wasn't in his nature
"I should act normal and stick to the point only, no
extra inning from my side" mumbling to him he hoped such a situation
doesn't occur only...because in the end that one movement gives birth to many
hopes
Hopes which wouldn't ever get fulfilled as they are
different...lifestyle is different...way of seeing things...nature...everything
is different
There live in opposite world...world which wouldn't mix ever...world
which are poles apart
********
Getting down from his Bicycle he looked around like always
just to check if her car is there too...just to check is she in the collage too
because her presence was also more than enough for him somewhere down the line
always
Plus it was now his routine to check upon her car everyday
to know would he be lucky enough to see her or not
As his eyes finally landed on her car a smile formed on his
lips just with the hope of seeing her around today too
Shaking his head with a faint smile stuck to his lips he
walked towards the premise mentally trying not to hope much as he doesn't want
to taste the bitter truth
As he entered the premises he heard her laughter sitting
with her gang members...seeing her smiling, laughing always left him contend
and today too the case was similar
Sneaking a look at her just for a fraction of seconds he
smiled at her without caring that she hadn't noticed his presence still and was
busy having a ball with Abhimanyu, Nikita, Anjali, etc people which wasn't new
at all
Closing his eyes he tried to remove the unwanted hopes as he
walked further inside the premise making a point not concentrate on her much or
rather not to concentrate at all
But before passing Ridhima his eyes unknowingly glanced
again at her and found her eyes at that movement laid on him too
Stopping dead in his tracks he passed his dimpled smile at
her which in return brought a vague smile...not a full moon smile from her
side...it looked shallow
Feeling the sharp intake of pain inside him he walked
towards the stairs wondering what a fool he made of himself just now
"Just because I helped her out yesterday, doesn't mean
she would run and come to me leaving her friends behind" justifying her
actions to himself he frowned as Muskaan's words replayed inside him making him
understand not to build a mount hole out of nothing because the fact is down
the line he means nothing to her
It was this piece of information that he had or believed was
completely wrong as the fact was in today's time HE was the most important
person to her...her goals, desires, wishes would be fulfilled through him
only...he alone had the power to change her life completely
Unknown to all the powers he was holding he mumbled a
wish...a old saying hoping it gets sanctioned by God "People around you
Ridhima are like crayons, they colour your lives, I may not be your favourite
colour Ridhima but I hope you will need me somewhere to complete your picture
or rather life"
As he walked passed her Ridhima looked at Nikita with a
smirk showing how her charms have worked and he passed a smile at her...it was
a achievement for her she very well knew and certainly was proud of it But she
wasn't known to the fact that this wasn't a new achievement for her as Armaan
always passed a smile at her...it was just that she never noticed it until now while a warning for Nikita in her eyes that
she is going to lose Abhi to her for sure
But she wasn't known to the fact that this wasn't a new
achievement for her as Armaan always passed a smile at her...it was just that
she never noticed it until now
Leaning towards Ridhima Nikita coldly whispered "Just because he smiled at you, doesn't
mean he is your boy friend or you won babes" which made Ridhima pass a
'wait and watch' look at her as she still owns few cards which will be enough
for her to win this battle
Seeing flashes of the changes her future cards will bring
inside her evil brain she smiled mumbling to herself "this is how it has
to be!!"
Soon she would be holding the strings of Armaan's life she
thought unknown to fact that the strings of her life is also in someone's else
hands
************
As he walked out of his class he reminded himself that he
has to wait for Muskaan, she would be here as soon as her lecture winds
up...they had decided to go together to library for issuing some books after
the class
Glancing around he searched for Muskaan but seeing Ridhima
coming he looked away...looked at the opposite side because he did not wanted
to show any reorganization towards her...not wanted to pass a smile at her...or
rather wanted to show any sort of acknowledgment towards her
This was the best he assumed for her...for him...for them
plus Muskaan words rang inside him.
"I should catch up Muskaan on the way" mumbling he
mentally concluded Muskaan would be on her way towards his class and tracking
her wouldn't be hard at all
"ARMAAN" hearing her voice calling him out he
stopped dead in his tracks wondering did she really call out him or is it his
imagination because from morning he was craving to talk to her just like
yesterday...hear his name from her voice...spent a movement with her...see her
closely...just wanted her to *sigh*
"May be all this craving is making me mad and imagine
these fantasies" he thought as he closed his eyes to compose him
Feeling her hand on his shoulder now he realized it wasn't
his dream and she did call him out
As the truth sank in he glanced side way only to feel her
presence more strongly...her 212 sexy perfume fragrance was enough for confirming
she is right behind him
"Hey" hearing her once again he looked at her
fingers and long nails which were painted today in hot pink colour
Closing his eyes for a movement he collected himself while
feeling she slowly removed her hand from his shoulder
"I shouldn't be rude, it would be wrong" he
thought as he turned around to face her opening his eyes slowly only to look in
her Green eyes, sparking face, hair let loose,
"So we are Partner from now on" announcing she
grinned because everything was happening in her favour and she knew herself
well that she will make sure everything stays in her favour in the future too
As she saw the lines of confusion on his face she passed a
smile before throwing light to the half information she just threw at him
"We are lab partners, I just saw the notice board where
the partners list has been put up" a feeling of pure bliss entered him as
he heard the news she just laid for him...it was something he never dreamt of
but it is always welcomed...spending time with her was always welcomed
"I was in class so didn't see the list" smiling in
the end he felt her words still ringing inside him..."am I getting better
with my luck that she would be my lab partner" he thought still showing
his dimples
Sometime one gets more than we expect or ever more than we
can imagine getting...Similar thing just happened with Armaan
"I didn't see you in the canteen during the break"
saying she blew a small bubble munching the chewing gum...She had done her home work
properly, known what all he does, who is his friends and lastly his routine of
collage
"She did notice such a small thing?" questioning
himself he looked at her with a surprised look while she settled herself on
the parapet of the balcony crossing her legs.
"Ah i was busy" saying he thought it was right for
him not to give much information...keeping things short and to the point was
his mantra right? Which he had decided the night before
*Beep Beep* hearing the mobile buzzing she looked at the
Iphone screen flashing one of her gang member's name
"Got to go...see you later" saying she rushed
towards the common place her gang sits signing happily...happy to get away from
her target...from Armaan
"See you later" repeating her last words with a
thoughtful expression he looked at her figure getting lost in the crowd
"She does want to see me again? That s what it means by
see you later?" as the questions formed he looked at Muskaan running
towards him
Listening to Armaan Muskaan looked at him thoughtfully...he
told her everything what happened in the morning and few minutes
away...something was not right but what she wouldn't pin point...it seemed to
her that everything is laid right under her nose but she can't find the link
which would help her to find what s wrong
"Armaan" calling him out Muskaan looked at him
thinking should she really say her mind out...they were best of friends and
therefore there is always transparent honesty in their relationship...they
mostly never hidden anything from each other
Seeing he was waiting with a go ahead smile she couldn't
help but chuck realizing he understood her hesitant by her expressions only
"Don't you think she speaks to you when her friends
aren't around? When they are around she treats you nothing less than a
stranger" hearing her he frowned as he thought more about it...somewhere
she was right he concluded because yesterday in the library and today afternoon
her friends weren't around her while in the morning she did behave like she
didn't recognize him, behaved like he is stranger
"Yes Muskaan is right...how could Muskaan pass a wrong
judgement for him, hadn't she been with him forever?...they have guided each
other always right?" concluding his lips puckered in disappointment at the
transparent truth Muskaan laid for him...laid for his benefit
***********
"Bye Abhi" hugging him she looked at Armaan
walking towards his bicycle
'Get ready for part two Malik' mumbling more to herself she
grinned as the bet is seeming to be interesting to her somewhere
Bidding good bye to all her mates and seeing their car
taking off the parking alot she smiled as now it was time for action...time
when she should start working on her bet...time for showing her charms
Walking towards him she looked at him hanging his bag on his
bicycle
"Hey" calling him out Ridhima looked at him
displaying her charming smile
"So tomorrow at 9 we have lab right?" questioning
him she saw him nodding at her while his eyes flickered around
"Are you waiting for someone?" asking him she
looked as his eyes flickered to her again..."when I am here how could he
look around for someone else" she thought as there isn't anyone like
her...isn't she best?
"Ah no I am in a hurry, got to reach home soon and I am
already running late" hearing him her lips curved up at the edge with a
new found plan
"Do you want a ride? I will drop you?" saying she
pointed towards her car waiting to hear only YES...as she isn't used to hearing
no from anyone
~~Part 3~~
RECAP: "Do you want a ride? I will drop you?" saying Ridhima
pointed towards her car waiting to hear only YES...as she isn't used to hearing
no from anyone
Noticing the thoughtful look on his face she frowned because
mostly everyone would do as she asks them to do...or rather acted as she
desired them to do without thinking twice...without wasting a second also
World always seemed to evolve according to her wishes...she
always had the deciding power...and mostly everyone or rather everyone just
went with the flow
"Ah...Ridhima I don't think it's a good idea"
saying as calmly he could he paused...sighing under his breath he wondered why
the heck everything is so complicated around him
"Impossible" she thought as his words rushed into
her head and instantly all her hopes died...hope to get him soon...rejection
washed through her each vein because this reaction from him didn't fit the
scenario she had been constructing in her head
Bewild by his rejection she suck air seeing his blue eyes
flicking to his black simple round dial watch briefly...noting the time
"THIS guy has audacity to say NO to me" saying to
herself her eyes looked into his watchful shining eyes
"Your house and my house is in opposite direction and I
don't"
"FINE" cutting him in between she muttered angrily
thinking how much attitude he has...she surely had judged him wrongly, he definitely
has tons of attitude lying inside him she concluded
"I should then make a move" saying with a sour
look she rocked back on her heels and walked towards her posh sports car
thinking how his attitude will get crushed once she dumps him
"Surely he would learn his lesson that day"
mumbling she grinned as the thought of the future day crossed her mind
The day that would be wonderful for her as she would set
scores with two people altogether ie Nikita and Armaan plus will get Abhimanyu
As her perfect figure sat in her car Armaan sighed making
her angry wasn't his agenda at all instead he did not wanted to bother
her...trouble her
He knew he could manage plus didn't he promise he wouldn't
interact with her much and that he would keep a low profile with the queen of
his university because this was best for them
Or rather this was best for them ACCORDING TO HIM
***********
Holding the dryer in one hand while her another hand combed
her long silky hair she looked at her reflection in the mirror
She somehow couldn't understand how and why Armaan refused
her offer...it would be a good chance for her to get closer...more intimate
with him if he had said yes
Knowing she lost a big opportunity which would have help her
to win the bet sooner twisted every nerve of her slim and sleek body
And the fact that she couldn't come up with any explanations
for his refusing her was more annoying...plus it was definitely was doing
nothing good but only making her angrier
Twisting her hair strand around her finger she looked at her
mobile buzzing...filling the silent room
Somehow she was so lost that she didn't realize her hair had
dried by now...it was the buzz of the phone which brought her to life
Picking her Iphone she looked at the screen flashing the
caller's name...a name which made her angry
Had she expected his call? She wondered...or did she want
him to call her?
Certainly yes she somehow knew sooner or later she would
receive his call or he would approach her for what he did to her
Smirking at him she pressed the green button still feeling
the anger in her blood...still feeling how upset the whole situation has made
her
"Hello" hearing his voice she sighed how could a
guy like him out smart her...reject her
"Anyway what does he want now? Hadn't he insulted me
enough for the day?" mumbling to herself she closed her eyes, tried to
compose her anger because anger was the last thing she needed for her
mission...for winning the bet
"Ridhima you there?" hearing him she opened her
green eyes and looked at her reflection in the mirror concluding that she
needed him more than he needed her so being good or rather friendly to him is
important
"Yea...yea I'm there" sensing the politeness in
her tone he smiled...she had a sweet voice he always thought but now he
believed the voice of the queen bee of his university is actually more than
just sweet
"Are you mad at me?" hearing him she sighed, how
much she wished to say YES ofcourse she is...on second thoughts she thought how
stupid the question looked as she had every right to be mad at him because of
what he did to her
Seeing she was quiet and wasn't replying he understood he
did offend her unintentionally...but then asking her to drop him wasn't right
too
"I'm sorry if you felt offended but I did not wanted to
bother you" hearing him she sighed in the end as he paused only to hear
silence from her side
"Ridhima just because I'm helping you with studies
doesn't mean you got to drop me or do anything to please me"
'Please me' mumbling his last words she wondered if he knows
anything about her plans...but then this wasn't possible AT ALL...stressing on
her mind she concluded he meant she doesn't need to be sweet to gain his help
for studies
"You're listening right?" the silence which had
grew made him question her which indeed swept her back to reality
"Yes I'm and I guess we should drop the topic here only
rather than drag it" smiling wickedly she planned to talk to him for a
little while more just to get a little more close to winning this bet...showing
her charms every time was important and...
...And Ridhima gupta was not ready to let go of any
opportunity to show cast her charms
"Sure" mumbling to her Armaan sighed thinking she
isn't that bad as people try to project her...she does has a heart, that too a
big one
"So what are you going to do now?" drawing a deep
sigh she tried to be sweet to him and change the whole conversation
"Ah...nothing much just studying" replying Armaan
thought how much his studies means to him and his parents...he wants to work so
hard that one day his parents would feel proud of him like never before...he
wants to hear proud in their tone when people would mention his name, wants to
give them everything possible
"Studying?? Wow that's interesting" Er that is not
at all Interesting she thought while wondering how his social life is...and has
he ever been a disc, has ever enjoyed his life to the fullest
'Why do you care?' a inner voice of her spoke up, struggling
her shoulder she brushed her mascara onto her think long eyelashes as she has
more important work than studying, along with her university group she had a
evening planned
"So tomorrow I guess it would be nice doing lab with
youuu" stressing on the last word extra sweetly...spoke a little more
sweetly than what was needed
"Same here...so see you tomorrow...I should hung up
now...bye"
It was decided by him to keep a distance from her...not to
merge much with her
The self promise he had made to himself has to be kept by
him, he needs to be by her side but at the same time at a distance from her
"You should? Or you want?" hearing her Armaan
flinched at the thought of what he should say...what would be appropriate and
wouldn't upset her too...the last thing he wanted right now was hearing her
upset voice
"There isn't much difference between them, our
conversation ends in both the ways right?" saying he thought this was a
perfect answer, it wouldn't sound rude too plus not too pleasing
"But we can talk for a little while more...is it
necessary to keep the phone down?" She
spoke in a soft sexy drawl'she made sure her tone was indeed sexy
"Actually I...maa is calling me so...bye" saying
he felt a twinge of unease as he wasn't good at lying at all... Muskaan and his
mom always said he was a bad liar so crossing his finger he hoped Ridhima buys
his lie
"Hmmm'mom? Ok see you in lab tomorrow
then"...tossing her long hair back Ridhima sighed happily as now that she
would keep the phone down, she could easily concentrate on herself... get ready
for yet another evening...she has to look better than Nikita like always
"Yea see you"...Armaan couldn't help but feel a
flicker of pleasure inside, knowing he would be seeing her yet again
tomorrow...it would be good day he thought as he sat on his study table's
wooden chair
*********
Seeing the lift door opened he stepped out...today unlike
others day would be special...something he never expected yet always wanted was
happening
Today a desire of his would get fulfilled...smiling to
himself holding the bunch of books he walked further
Will his other unexpected desires also get fulfilled? A
question arises to him
"No" he mumbled as he caught his reflection in the
small mirror hanging in the corridor
He stared at the simple and not so good looking guy in the
mirror
His hair like always were oiled properly...because of which
no one likes to even see, touching it is out of question
Clothes were too simple for this hip-hop
university...everyone here dressed according to latest fashion every single day
even Ridhima... but he always was dressed in his simple shirt and pants
Everyone around him wore contact lens if needed plus had
different styles or colors of shades but he wore the cheap round think glasses
In short compare to others he was way too simple and regular
guy who paid all his attention to his studies rather than to his appearance
"Champu" mumbling the name his outer appearance
has given him he concluded a girl like Ridhima wouldn't like to go around with
him...infact she would any day prefer a cool dude, muscular and rich guy like
Abhimanyu Modi rather than him
Anyway just because she needs help they were speaking and
when exams would end they would once again be strangers...or will be just mere
acquaintance
But then this reflection was HIM...he was happy with what he
was
Smiling to himself he looked around walking towards the lab
as whatever he was he knew he was happy plus in the end more than outer beauty
inner beauty matters
**********
As the lab session started Armaan looked at her staring at
the microscope and slides with a bored look
"Err...Why don't you go first partner?" saying she
passed a sugar coated smile...lab was something she never could do alone so
instead of showing Armaan how bad she is at this and spoiling her impression
she pushed the microscope towards him and thought maybe he would be impressed
by her gesture...gesture of allowing him to take the lead of the session
"Sure" mumbling he pushed the slide under the
microscope and very well understood she wasn't much fond in doing lab but then
wasn't this a known factor to him from the start...plus this is exactly from
where his work starts, he has to help her so that she could pass...pass in
everything and doesn't get sacred doing lab alone too
As she stood and looked at him looking at the slide through
the microscope she thought how dedicated he is...she never has ever come
crossed a person like him...he truly with all his heart paid all his time in
studying unlike she and her group mates who always study when exams are
announced and they are stuck in a soup
Noting the fine details mentally after studying the slide he
signaled her to give the slide a shot too...seeing she raised a half smile and
took a half a step forward towards him and the microscope he was sure he would
tutor her well from today only
After awhile studying the last slide she looked around at
everyone...few more groups had finished while some were struggling still with
the slides...she would always be with the latter till few days back when she
was paired with Abhimanyu...since they both weren't that good at lab they
always ended up struggling
Leaning by the desk she smiled as in last half an hour she
surely did a wonderful job, with Armaan's help she emerged to do anything
little work unlike others days
They would have completed the task long back if Armaan would
do it himself alone and wouldn't invest his time in tutoring her after placing
each new slide
"Here are some notes I have prepared for you"
hearing him she looked at him bringing forward a bundle of notes for her
"Oh" exclaiming with a surprised look she looked
at him...as she never thought he would take her request to help so
seriously...she thought he would with time just forget like others that he
agreed to help her out
"Thanks...it's really sweet of you to make them...for
me" she responded smoothly adding a smile to her gorgeous shining face
"You're welcome Ridhima" hearing him saying he
looked at her eyes lingering at the set of notes...and her expression saying as
if she is analyzing something but what? He thought
"You are a very organized, smart and intelligent person
right Armaan?" still looking at the sheet she pushed her hair back off her
face...long back just for passing the time she had read a little about
writing...how to analyze one's writing
"Your writing says that...writing says alot about
people" pointing the facts she looked up finally at him only to find him
starring at her with a surprised look while a tiny smile danced at his lips
which was showing his dimples slightly only
As she looked back at him she noticed behind the thick black
round glasses there was a pair of beautiful shining deep blue eyes with thick
eye lashes and herself felt drawl towards the warmth the eyes had
While Armaan felt as if he could just stand there forever, mesmerized
by the magnetic force of her presence
The soft warm blue eyes somehow had filled her every thought
with a stunning force of his presence, washing the surrounding
Hearing the professor calling the class to order Armaan
broke the heated eye lock and soon found himself looking away or rather paying
attention to the professor
"Do you want to know what more your writing says?"
listening herself saying to him she walked out of the lab with him...from the
corner of her eyes she noticed Nikita looking at them curiously, trying to
judge what conversation is happening between her and Armaan
"Sure, if you don't mind" smiling at the new news
he just got he looked at her still somewhere surprised look...never he thought
Ridhima must be knowing this even roughly
As she analyzed and spoke up she made sure she was saying
things which would impress him only...somewhere down the line she always
thought everyone likes hearing good things about himself
But she was wrong in his case as he was loving the fact that
she was with him...besides him...it was her company which he was loving not the
compliments he was receiving
Entering the corridor with Armaan she looked at Abhimanyu
hugging Nikita...her lips plucked in disappointment at the way Nikita was using
her non-benefit
Glancing a look at Armaan she mumbled a impatient good bye
and ran towards the canteen where she saw Abhimanyu and Nikita going because
one thing was sure she couldn't let Nikita misuse her non-presence
Looking at her confusedly and wondering what happened to her
suddenly...concluding she must have remembered some urgent work he shook his
head and headed towards the library...with a slight smile remembering the time
he spent with her
**********
Armaan scanned the room as the professor nodded at him...he
was late by ten minutes which by far had happened first time...he was busy
teaching Ridhima some theory in the library because of which he was late
"Champu late?...WOW, today we have to celebrate"
Muskaan whispered to him in a dramatically as Armaan filled the vacant seat
besides Muskaan
Shaking his head Armaan looked at Muskaan giggling and
raising her eye brows with a questionably look
"Later" mumbling he opened his books still
wondering how he didn't realize the time in the library and ended up being late
Last eight-ten days had been so surprise full that sometime
it felt not more than just a dream to him
He had labs and then sometime combine studying with Ridhima
in the library...he helped her whenever he could and however he could
While she has been sweet and good to him always...and in
this short span of time he was sure they have become atleast friends
"Friends" word sounded so good but then was this
only the end? Would it change and be something better? This was something time
would tell as time alone had this power
Seeing Ridhima passing his class waving at him he smiled at
her
He could feel things were getting better and better as days
had went and today he was more comfortable around her...and could easily say so
was she
Smiling with contentment he started noting down the notes
which the professor was now saying for them
"So where are you treating me?" still grinning foolishly
Muskaan faced Armaan seeing the class getting empty as seconds passed
"Ok atleast give
me a chocolate treat...by the way Mr why were you late?" passing a sweet
smile she spoke up after noting he stared at her as if saying he didn't find
what was the big deal
"Hmmm" hearing the short reply from Muskaan Armaan
sighed...just the name of Ridhima also makes Muskaan frown...it's been days
since he is tutoring Ridhima but still all she says she can't point what it is
isn't right but there is some missing link for sure
All he told her he was with Ridhima explaining her some
theory and that was it, she frowned
"She isn't that bad, she is projected as spoilt brat'she
is nice, pretty good" Armaan almost mumbled to her...he couldn't be rude
to Muskaan as she was always for him...but then he just did not wanted to hear
anything inappropriate about Ridhima too
"I don't know Armaan but" stopping herself to
speak something which he wouldn't like to hear Muskaan looked at him with a
hope...hope he would understand what she wanted to say
It was difficult to say things which your best friend
wouldn't like to hear and they were facing the same situation...both did not
wanted anything to sour their friendship plus hurting each other was something
they did not wanted to do
"I think the less discussed about the matter the better
off we'll both be right Armaan?" smiling at him she saw him nodding at
her...it was their this understanding and maturity which always helped their
friendship to overcome every issue which was kind of threat for their
friendship
***********
Sipping her strawberry ice tea Ridhima looked at Abhimanyu,
Nikita, Anjali and her other group mates talking about exams and how screw up
they are like always
This time she wasn't among them all because of Armaan or
rather because of the bet she has been studying...Ah just to impress Armaan and
showing him that she is good at everything...is a all rounder
"Ridhima I guess you wouldn't be tensed and all this
time right?" hearing Anjali she looked at everyone around her staring at
her and Anjali with known-it smile
"As it I would be before" saying with an air of
confidence...and conviction in her tone she smiled wicked...nothing could scare
or tense Ridhima Gupta...she had always managed to pass with not flying colors
but atleast averagely
"But this time you are prepared fully right?"
hearing the further question Ridhima rolled her eyes at her
"Hey what's going on?" Nikita barged into their
conversation projecting her as a innocent girl who knew nothing but only after
glancing at Abhimanyu who was quietly listening to their conversation
"Don't you know the hot and happening news Ridhima
found a tutor...guess who?" Anjali giggled glancing at Ridhima who boxed
Anjali while joining her with a bunch of wide giggle
As she looked at Nikita back and found a questionary look plastered
on her face she smiled
"CHAMPU" saying loudly Anjali found Ridhima giving
her a hi-five and laughing with her
Feeling Anjali elbowing her she followed her gaze and found
Armaan standing just before her near the food stall with Muskaan
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