Tumko Dekha Toh-2 Update 28

The beautiful winding roads and the chirping birds watched as Ram and Priya walked hand in hand..the ladies with baskets of tea leaves smiled at the stunning couple.

Ram: Priya…yahaan sab jaanthe hain na tumhein?

Priya: Haan Ram..did most of my schooling here and even after I finished my education..I spend more than 6 months in a year at Kodai..this is home now..

Ram: I just fell in love with it..I had visited a couple of years ago and I had the urge to keep coming back..I did not know why..ab pata chala meri magnet mujhe bula rahi thee

Priya smiled. Strange na? Six months ago…why even a couple of months ago if someone had said I would fall so deeply in love I would not have believed. I was sure marriage was not for me because I never came across anyone I wanted to share my life with.

Ram: Mmmm…I was looking for you and you for me…acha bolo na..where were you two years ago?

Priya: mmm I was away in France Ram..since I was away for a long time, Ma, Papa and Karthik lived in Mumbai..

Ram: Kitna acha hota agar hum 2 saal pehle mil paathe?We would have fallen in love, married..and kya pata..humaare bache bhee ho gaye hote?

Priya: Raaaaaam…bache?

Ram looked at her..naughty..lovingly…kyun nahin chahiye? Our kids- lovely girls tumhaari tarah?

Priya blushed and nodded..haan but..Ram itne jaldi?

Ram: Kyun..nahin chahiye..you want me all for yourself..kisike saath share nahin karna chahthi?

Priya: Nahin Ram aisa nahin..bas thoda time I would like to adjust to our new lifestyle..uske baad..mmm kids

Ram: yes our new lifestyle is hectic na! Din raat tum busy hogi mere saath

Priya: Raaaaam !!

Ram laughed : Ok baba we will wait for sometime ok till we settle down into our lives.

The walked to the market..the shopkeepers smiled at Priya..her new ‘married look’ getting attention..

A little girl selling flowers came to Priya with flowers in her hand..

Akka, kalyaanam aayiduchaa? ( Have you got married?) Super Jodi akka!

Priya smiled and nodded yes and took the flowers and paid for them while Ram was watching her with awe. She moved so easily with everyone- her charm was mesmerising but what was special about Priya was that she attracted people to her-not just with her looks, her simplicity along with her unfailing politeness drew people to her like magnet.

They walked slowly..pausing to look at the various stalls..Ram waited patiently while Priya chose vegetables and fresh fruit to take back home- yes home! It simply felt wonderful- her home, her husband! As they slowly walked back home..Ram refused to let her carry anything!

Ram: Priya I have a confession to make.

Priya: Kya hai Ram?

Ram: Priya…I am falling more and more in love with you each day!

Priya just looked at him..her eyes shining with happiness.

They reached home and Priya started making preparations for cooking lunch. Ram was trying to help her!

Priya: Ram Kapoor , the business tycoon- aap kitchen mein kya kar rahe hain? Ram..let me cook fast na..why don’t you read or do something else?

Ram: If Mrs Priya Ram Kapoor the famous author can chop carrots, her husband Ram can help her with kitchen duties. Priya…I am your husband bas- being a tycoon or not does not bother me! I just want to help my wife- just be a tiny part in whatever she does!!!

Priya: Ok Ram..point taken!

Ram switched on a tiny stereo system he had installed in the kitchen..started playing their favourite songs..both singing along.

Ram: Priya..this is bliss..hai  na? Don’t you think we should have gone to some exotic place for a honeymoon..instead of a beachside resort in some Greek island..you are here with me…in our own house..cooking! Ajeeb honeymoon hai na?

Priya: Ram..aap aisa kyun sochte ho? You know all I wanted was to spend the rest of my life with you..why should the place matter. Acha hua na ki shaadi hote hee hum yahaan aa gaye instead of travelling far far away. And really Ram..I love to be here at home with you..doing things I wanted to do..pata hai aaj mein kitni khush hoon cooking for you..ismey jo sukoon hai Ram, woi koi 7 star resort mein bhee nahin milega..please Ram aap aise math sochiye- this is all I need- bas aapke paas rehna chahthi hoon!

Ram: Priya..you amaze me everytime. I know every girl has a dream. Par tumne itna aasaani se kaise accept kiya yeh sab?

Priya: Ram, ever since I saw you…this was my dream- to be with you.

The stereo played…

Tera mera saath rahe...

 Tera mera saath rahe

 Dhoop ho, chaya ho, din ho ki raat rahe

 Tera mera saath rahe

 Dard ki shaam ho, ya sukh ka savera ho

 Sab gavara hai mujhe, saath bas tera ho

 Jeete ji, mar ke bhi, haath mein haath rahe

 Tera mera saath rahe

 Koi vaada na kare, kabhi khaye na kasam

 Jab kahe bas yeh kahe, milke bichadenge na hum

 Pyar ki, preet ki, yuh hi barsaat rahe

 Tera mera saath rahe

 Beech hum dono ke, koi deevar na ho

 Tu kabhi mere khuda, mujhse bejaar na ho

 Sabke hothon pe apni hi baat rahe

 Tera mera saath rahe

Ram: so meaningful na..feels as if it was written for us Priya..

Priya: Haan Ram..strange though..whenever I sing any of my favourite songs, I think it is very apt for us!

Ram kept watching Priya as she gracefully cooked..unhurried and the smells in the kitchen were soooo inviting. His stomach let out a growl and Priya laughed!

Priya: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw mera bacha…you are hungry!

Ram: Bacha? Mein?

Priya: Haan aur nahin toh kya? You are my baby!

Ram: Mein kaunse angle se bacha lagta hoon? You are my baby..my sexy baby!!!

Priya: Ram…not in that sense..a wife has to be a mother to her husband many a time- you are my first baby Ram!!!

Ram (getting naughty ideas) Acha..ab iss baby ki demands bhee toh poori karo…

Priya: Haan khana laga rahi hoon na Ram…

Ram pulled her towards him.

Ram: Khaney ki baat kaun kar raha hai..tumne promise kiya tha..jab bhee mein demand karunga..tum na nahin kahogi.

Priya ruffled his hair.

Priya: Haan promise kiya thaa..yeh lijiye..

She planted a feathery kiss on his lips and escaped his strong arms to carry a bowl of fragrant gajar halwa!

Ram: Dekh loonga..par pehle..hehe sachi bahut bhook lagi hai Priya..woooooooooow the food looks and smells so good!

Priya: Acha?? Ok the food smells sooooooo good eh? Ek kaam kijiye na..aaj bed pe ek bowl gajar halwa ke saath soyiye!!!

Ram laughed: Idea bura nahin hai…tum khaogi..mein tumse le loonga!

Priya: Ufff Ram…single track mind hai aapka!

Ram: Arrey kya kar sakta hoon? Tum ho hee aise..so mmmm gorgeous!!

They had a lovely simple meal of vegetable pulao..some raita followed by piping hot gajar halwa.

Ram: Maanna padega Priya…you are simply fabulous! I am a lucky guy really..par u know what? I don’t want you to spend everyday cooking for me..you are a brilliant writer..I don’t want to tie you down to the kitchen..haan cook for me once in a while..teach me too so I can cook for you!

Priya: Hehe ok Ram sikhaa doongi.. acha ab khayiye na..aap kuch le hee nahin rahe!

Ram: Priya…tum aise khana banaogi toh mein bahut mota ho jaunga..

Priya: Nahin..aap kal se mere saath jogging aayenge..

Ram: Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo Priya..kal I have plans in the morning!

Priya looked at him suspiciously..

Priya: Kya plan hai? She got up and left the dishes in the sink and was slowly clearing the table.

Ram: Mmmmm…jo aaj kiya and winked. Priya just blushed.

Priya: Raaaaaaaam…mein seriously baat kar rahi hoon..kal jayenge hum walk karne!

Ram: Ok boss lady..aapki aagya sar aankhon pe!

Priya literally pushed him out of the kitchen.

Priya: Ram aap jayiye..let me finish some work here.. atee hoon na..dekhiye kitna acha mausam hai..why don’t we sit outside in the garden…on the swing?

Ram smiled..ok come fast..and please leave all this..I have arranged for cleaners to come and do some cleaning when we go out. I will go and get a book..you get your book too.

Priya went to the garden and saw Ram relaxing on the swing, reading. She smiled and walked across the lawn to him.

Ram was sitting on the swing with a book in his hands, he looked up and watched Priya gracefully walk down the lawns. He beamed at her and stretched his arms calling her to join him. She came to him and sat close to him, Ram put his arm around her shoulder. She rested her head on his shoulders.

Priya: Ram..pata hai this is the most comfortable and secure place in the world for me..in your arms!!!

Ram kissed her head.

Ram: Pata hai mujhe sabse zyaada sukoon ki neend aayegi sirf yahaan ..

He just moved a little away and placed his head on her lap, looked up at her and smiled like a baby..peaceful and content! Priya kept stroking his hair..Ram read his book and she was reading her book too,  her hand automatically into his silky floppy hair…the only sounds were the sound of the waterfalls far away and the chirping of birds! Priya was gently rocking the swing with her feet. Suddenly Ram’s book fell down…Priya looked at Ram..he was fast asleep!!! Priya smiled…he was her baby really..how cute he looked as he slept- without any care or worry! She hoped he was always like this-happy and peaceful. Priya’s hands kept playing with his hair..she could admire the sleeping form of her husband-without his teasing..she always ended blushing and Ram would tease her so much!

Priya enjoyed this hour so much..because she could peacefully ogle at her handsome husband!! She was watching him with unabashed desire, that she was caught unawares when Ram opened his eyes, saw his wife looking at him with so much love and longing !

Ram: Aaaahhhhaaa toh yahaan kya ho raha hai? Madam  you have been staring at me for more than an hour it seems..Ram showed his watch to Priya!

Priya: Wwoh…aap soye the..I did not want to disturb you…

Ram: Haan toh itna defensive kyun ho rahi ho? But you will pay for this…mera ek ghanta barbaad kar diya tumne..

Before Priya could even think of a reply..Ram pulled her down for a kiss- not gentle but passionate and with a lot of urgency.. They came up for air and Ram simply carried her inside- evening grew to night..their love and desire for each other only grew! Everything else was forgotten- it was just the two of them- who wanted to think of anything else anyway!!!

Ram watched as Priya slept with a tiny smile on her beautiful face. He wanted to surprise her…maybe cook something for her when she woke up. She must be tired. She did not complain though but he knew it! His delicate Priya..she was like a fragrant flower. Her stroked her hair gently and she sighed and cuddled closer to him!

Ram: I love you Priya..you know you are so beautiful!

Priya: (in sleep) mmm Raaaam..I love you too!

Ram thought what a fantastic  honeymoon this was…he just did not want it to end..eventually they would have to go and live in Mumbai..the pressures of his busy life and her career..would they be able to spend time this way? He did not want to think..at the moment all he wanted to do was be close to his life!

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Dawn was slowly making its way.. the cool Kodaikanal day smiled at the lovers. Ram slowly opened his eyes, his eyes fell on the sleeping form of his lovely wife..asleep like a baby in his arms- Ram just kept admiring Priya..her silky hair fanning her soft cheeks..pink lips that invited, teased and tortured- smiled and smirked! As if on cue Priya sighed and snuggled closer and buried her head into Ram’s wide chest..Ram’s arms held her closer..

Her fragrance intoxicated him..he slowly kissed her forehead. Priya’s beautiful long eyelashes fluttered open and she was facing the love of her life..Ram’s loving gaze made her blush and she hid her face. Ram tried to look at her face..she shook her head. Ram quickly moved over her and slowly kissed her palms and slowly started planting kisses all over and took her lips in a slow and sensual kiss.

He moved to the side, rested his head on his hand..all the while his eyes never leaving her face.

Ram: (softly) Hey biwi…good morning!!

Priya: (blushing) Good morning Ram.

Priya slowly moved away, holding her duvet close to her chest..self-conscious, shy..Ram pulled her back to him..nuzzled her neck..

Ram: Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyy kahaan jaa rahi ho?

Priya could not even look up at him.

Priya: Mmm..woh..main…

Ram: Biwi…kya hai..look at me.

He raised her chin..her eyes were lowered..she was blushing, clutching the duvet tight and bit her lips..

Ram: Priya are you alright? I mean…after last night? Sorry if I got carried away..

Priya looked at him wide-eyed..

Priya: No…Ram I am perfectly fine..and no you were, and are being very sensitive..thanks Ram for making it so beautiful .

Ram: No Priya..you made it a special night for me..I love you Priya.

Priya: I love you Ram

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Ram: Priya…sachi  you are ok na?

Priya: Haan Ram of course I am fine..

Ram pulled her close to him and bit her ear lobe..

Ram: Phir toh biwi I won’t waste time asking for your permission!!!

Priya hardly had any time to protest..not that she wanted to! She wanted to be one with Ram..this time Ram took her slowly..showing her what an exquisite lover he was. Priya lay in his arms feeling thoroughly loved but totally exhausted. Ram went off to sleep too- a very very happy man.

With no one to disturb, they slept peacefully for hours..waking up only when the soft rays of the sun crept into the room. Priya woke up first and tried to get out of Ram’s hold.

.Ram just sighed and muttered : Priya…arrey so jao na..kahaan ja rahi ho? Don’t leave..

Priya: (looked at the time) Raaaaaaaaam it is 10 am..we have been sleeping for such a long time!

Ram opened one eye, cutely grinned at her.

Ram: Toh kya karoon? My biwi is so sexy..tumne mujhe sone kahaan diya!

Priya: Haaaaaaaaaaw!! Meine kahaan sone nahin diya..aapne hee toh.

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Ram pulled her: Meine hee toh..kya kiya??

Priya: Ishhh Ram chodiye na mujhe..let me go and shower.

Ram: Help karoon?

Priya: Raaaaaaaaaaaaaam aap shuru ho gaye!

Ram: Haha! Arrey don’t worry..go shower..I will go downstairs and see if the newspapers have arrived.

Ram: Priya…just check the wardrobes..I have got clothes your size..hope you like them.

Priya: What?? You got clothes for me?

Ram: Tum meri biwi ho na? Then? Liya tumhare liye..see if you like them!

Priya: Par how do you know…she turned away shyly!

Ram laughed loudly..don’t ask..nahin toh mujhe phir se check karna padega..not that I will complain!!

Priya pushed him away and rushed to the wardrobe..it was neatly stacked with rows of clothes- jeans, kurtas, a whole lot of sarees and blouses.

Priya chose a pale blue chiffon creation…took a leisurely shower to take away the aches. It brought back memories of  last night..their mutual desire for each other made her blush deep crimson. Ram was such a gentle and sensitive lover- always putting her needs before his.

Priya draped the saree. She applied moisturiser generously and kolh-lined her eyes and wore a maroon bindi and sindoor. She applied her favourite rather Ram’s favourite perfume at the pulse points blushing in anticipation of Ram’s reaction. Her hair was wet from the shower but she went downstairs looking for Ram.

Ram saw his Priya coming down the stairs looking fresh and utterly beautiful- her wet hair, the lovely saree that clung to her in the right places and her mangalsutra that swayed gently on her bosom as she walked down the stairs drove him to the edge. He looked at her..she felt goosebumps all over her body when she saw Ram look at her…

Ram smiled and went off to shower and came back in a few minutes fresh..shaved and smelling of after shave.

Priya’s back was turned. She was busy making breakfast. She had rummaged the cupboards and decided to make a simple breakfast of toast, fruit and cereal. Both of them were hungry. She made a mental note of the grocery she needed to buy. She wanted to cook a nice meal for Ram. Priya stood by the counter arranging the fruit in plates and making hot elaichi chai. She set the tray of chai on the small cosy dining table.

Ram came quietly, dressed in a cool black t shirt and jeans and  hugged her from behind..shaking drops of water from his wet hair on her.. she squirmed..

Priya: Raaaaam..yeh kya?

Ram: Mera breakfast nahin dhogee?

Priya: wahi toh..ttable pe…

Ram did not let her complete the sentence he simply  spun her around taking her lips in his in a flash in a sweet kiss. She blushed and held on to his t shirt to stop herself from  falling!

Ram: mmmm lovely…you look beautiful now..kya hai..thoda sa  colour missing tha..ab theek hai!!!

Priya bit her lower lip and pushed Ram towards the dining table..chaliye na Ram bhook lagi hai!

Ram: aaaaaaaah bhook lag rahi hai???? Oh !

Priya: Arrey mein keh rahi thee breakfast ka time ho gaya..

Ram: Mmmm tum apni haath se khilao na Priya.

Priya lovingly fed him toast and fruit. She started eating her breakfast. A crumb of toast stuck to her lower lip..Ram couldn’t take his eyes off and proceeded to clean it…with a kiss!!

Priya: Raaaaaaaaaam kitna pareshan kar rahe hain mujhe..chaliye chai peethe hain..yahaan nahin..what about in the garden?

Ram: Oh running away Priya???  Isme mera kya dosh hai? You look so inviting…could not resist!!

Anyway chalo..we have a small garden behind the house too..you did not see it last night.

Ram opened the back doors..a beautiful lawn stared back at Priya..lovely fruit trees lined the garden..apples, pears!!  The crisp morning air invited her..birds on the trees chirped ..Priya inhaled the fragrance of freshly cut grass . She  sat at the door step with her tea cup with both hands, Ram sat close to her..both of them sat close to each other sipping hot fragrant tea and watching the sun drench the lawns with bright sunshine. The trees swayed in breeze..there was peace and quiet…loads of warmth and love even when they were not saying anything.  Priya just placed her head on his shoulder and Ram threw his hand around her shoulder. It was a lovely moment..Ram and Priya and their love.

Ram: Priya??

Priya: Mmmm

Ram: Kitna acha lag raha hai na?

Priya: so peaceful Ram..aapke saath, aise..there is nothing I need.

Ram: Kitna sukoon hai Priya…kabhi socha bhee nahin thaa aise kabhi mauka aayega meri zindagi mein..bas tumhein doondhaa rahaa..tum aa gayi ho meri zindagi mein..mujhe kuch nahin chahiye.

Priya: I feel blessed Ram.

After a while Priya got up to take the cups inside..Ram stopped her.

Ram: Kahaan ja rahi ho bhaito na mere paas?

Priya: Ram..let me start cooking something for lunch Ram

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Ram: Mujhe lunch nahin chahiye..bas tum chahiye!

Priya: Yeh kya Ram? Mein yahin pe hoon kitchen mein..aap ek kaam kijiye..aap mujhe help kijiye ok?

Ram : Nice idea par can’t we just eat out?

Priya: Nahin mein apni haathon se lunch khilana chahthee hoon!

Ram: Gosh Priya..we are on our honeymoon! Yahaan bhee cook karogi?

Priya ruffled his hair: Ram, kahaan manaa kar rahi hoon ki honeymoon pe hain..of course we are..par ghar pe hain not in some hotel..mujhe acha lagega.

Ram: Ajeeb aurat ho..I know you must be tired..I want you to rest and relax.

Priya: Tired?? No..I am not Ram..I am perfectly fine!

Ram: Ooooooooooooooh my biwi is not tired..tab toh…

Priya guessed what Ram was upto and ran away..Ram followed saying..

Ram: Biwi kahaan jaaogi bhaagkar? He caught up with her in a flash..Priya kept going back..

Priya: Ram…nahin..please chodiye na..I am tired !!

Ram (softly…very softly..his eyes never leaving hers) abhi toh keh rahi thee ki you were not tired..ab kya hua biwi?

Priya realised she was pinned to the wall. Ram’s warm breath teased her..his lips came close..very close.

 Priya closed her eyes, her heart beating faster and faster..he wasn’t even touching her!!!

Ram stood close and slowly whispered..

Ram: Biwi…walk pe chalein?

Priya’s eyes flew open! She stammered, confused..

Priya: Kkkya? Woh..mein..haan chalte hain.

Ram was amused. He couldn’t resist teasing her.

Ram: (in a serious tone) Priya???

Priya: Ji?

Ram: Abhi….tumne aankhen bandh ki…I saw you were shivering..kya baat hai? Tum kya soch rahi thee?

Priya: Kya soch rahi thee?

Ram: Acha..tum kuch nahin soch rahi thee?

Priya: Haan kuch bhee toh nahin soch rahi thee!!

Ram (very softly) LIAR…you wanted me to…hold you this way??

He caught her waist..his fingers drawing patterns on her waist and stomach..Priya shivered in response.

Ram: And….

Priya escaped from his hold and laughed loudly..

Priya: Raaaaam you are sooooooooo naughty…chalo let us go for a walk now!

Ram: Biwi…kitna romantic mood ko kharaab kar diya tumne!!

Priya: My darling patidev…honeymoon does not necessarily mean that we spend all 24 hours romancing!

Ram: Achha? Toh romance nahin karenge tho kya karenge?

Priya took Ram’s hands..Ram I want to be with you day and night..keep seeing you..read with you, listen to music..spend every moment basking in your love..bas you and me…I want to listen to you talk, sing. I want to…just feel alive with you …

Ram just hugged her.

Ram: Tum itna pyaar karthi ho mujhse? Kyun?

Priya: Mein apne aap se karthi hoon pyar Ram..aap aur mein alag thodi hain.

Ram: True. I am a very lucky man Priya..pata hai for others these may sound trivial but for us it means so much..spending this kind of time with each other..every moment I spend with you is a moment I have always craved for. I have always wanted to belong to someone-entirely..my body, heart and soul.

Priya nodded happily..Yes Ram, true..we are blessed to have each other- we may have taken a long time to find each other, but I am glad I waited.

Ram: Mm..Priya ek minute..

He went inside and got a beautiful shawl for her and both stepped out of their home for a nice walk…a walk to remember.

Priya automatically laced her fingers in his strong palms..she felt safe. The whole place looked magical..their world- it was filled with beauty-their surroundings tranquil..Priya looked around in wonder..the beautiful lawns, roses in every colour spread love and fragrance everywhere. The tall eucalyptus trees with their signature fragrance..the tall hedges giving them the privacy. There was a beautiful swing in a shaded corner by rose bushes.

Priya: Ram…all this looks like something out of a picture postcard. I love our home Ram.

Ram: I love the way you said ‘Our Home’…means so much Priya.

Life was beautiful- Ram and Priya were in their own world..laughing and talking..teasing and blushing. A morning full of sweet nothings..wasn’t that bliss? It was a time when no one else mattered..nothing mattered. They slowly made their way to the market place- such a mundane place to be- for others! But for Ram and Priya..even a trip to the market was a romantic one..simply because of each other.

Ram: Priya…pata hai..I have never visited a market before!!

Priya: Oh…

Ram: Hehe..never bothered about such things..always was in a hurry..never paid attention to food even! The first time I noticed how tasty something was..was when you cooked dinner, the first time we met!!!

Priya: Oh hehe..aur kya bol rahe the..aap mujhe help karenge..

Ram: Haan bilkul…see I make you happy..and make you blush..automatically tum itna pyaar se khana banaogi na- toh help hee hua na?

Priya: Raaaaaaam aap na bilkul…bahut sweet ho!

Ram: You love sweets na?

Priya blushed in response and said.

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Priya: Raaaaaam ishhhhh….

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Priya looked around the ‘very Ram’ kind of room…books, the chess-set she gifted placed neatly on the table..a big plasma tv, Ram’s male scent everywhere..she walked around and found the package Ram was talking about. She opened it to see a beautiful peach sheer chiffon saree with Swarovski crystal work..not too much..but understated and extremely beautiful! She was wide-eyed with surprise- Ram had thought of everything! She went and slowly took off the jewellery and flowers.. freshened up and changed into the lovely saree..she felt beautiful. Priya was not a person who spent a lot of time in front of the mirror but she did now..she was Ram’s wife..she wanted to look good for him! She opened her intricately woven plait and brushed her hair till it shone. She wore her big maroon bindi, kohl-lined her lovely eyes and applied some sindoor…with just her mangalsutra around her neck, she looked lovely. She just pinned her hair up..got ready to go downstairs. It felt odd sitting here in her room when the entire family was sitting downstairs. She also needed to get her things delivered to her room. She checked herself in the mirror- yes she would unpin her hair just before leaving- she walked out of the dressing room and rammed straight into Ram..

Ram: whoaaaaaaaaa….aaaaaaahaaaaaa

Priya: Oh sorry Ram..aapko laga..really sorry..I did not hear you come in.

Ram:  Ooooooooooooh you look  so hot  and I am not complaining…aur yeh sorry bolna bandh karo..waise..mmmm you smell great and I can’t resist doing this!!

He held her by her bare waist and pulled her towards him. Priya blushed and try to free herself..

Priya: Rrrram..chodiye naa..koi aa jayega..

Ram: Koi nahin aayega..and chodunga nahin..you look breathtaking Priya..but ek baat hai..

He just pulled out the pins from her hair letting it cascade down her almost bare back ..

Ram: That…..is my Priya…he pulled her close and kissed her..ab keliye..this is enough..baaki baad mein!!!

Priya was too shocked to react. Ram was too…too..too much to handle!

Priya: Ram??

Ram: Kya hai?

Priya: mmmm lipstick…

Ram laughed aloud!!

Ram: poch do…

She took out a tissue and wiped it ..embarrassed.

Ram: Meine aise pochne ko thodi kaha tha Priya..

Priya: Raaaam please..chodiye mujhe..I want to go downstairs. Everyone will wonder what we are upto.

Ram: They probably know what we are upto Priya..koi disturb nahin karega.

Looking at Priya’s shocked face Ram laughed out loud.

Ram: Ok Ok..bolo kahaan ja rahi thee?

Priya: Woh..mein..yahaan akeli bhaitee thee..ajeeb lag raha tha..sab log neechey hain and I was sitting here..did not know what to do.

Ram smiled: Ok kuch nahin karna hai..bas come with me..we will go down and have tea and then leave for the airport ok?

Priya: Ram…I have a small case packed with just necessities..but I have no idea what to carry..where we are going or for how many days.

Ram smiled sweetly: That is perfect Priya..we can buy whatever you need..let us not waste any more time..chalo ab!!

Ram and Priya walked downstairs and enjoyed a nice cup of tea with the rest of the family.

Ram announced that they were leaving for the airport and were going on a honeymoon! There was thunderous clapping with a whole lot of suggestions and more questions..Ram just smiled and said- No comments!! Guys just let us go!!

Priya was embarrassed with the ladies’ teasing. She just wanted to leave. As if on cue, the staff came to collect their luggage and load it into the car. Ram and Priya said bye to all and got into the car and left for the airport.

Ram: Finally, I get you all for myself..no more haddis!!!

Priya: Haaaw Ram they are our family..aap unko haddi bula rahe hain?

Ram: Haddi hee hain sab ke sab..good we are alone now!!!

The car took them to the airport. They did turn a lot of heads..many of them recognised Ram Kapoor but did not know who the beautiful lady with him was! Ram quickly whisked Priya to the VIP lounge from where they were escorted to the flight..it was a flight headed to Madurai!!

Priya: Ram…are we going to Kodaikanal?

Ram looked at her with his most charming smile…aakhir pata chal hee gaya.

Priya: Thank you so much Ram…I don’t think I could be happier anywhere..she leant close to him and held his arm..Ram I love you so much..you are so thoughtful.

Ram: Acha you love me?? Pata hee nahin tha! And thank you aise bas??? Do one thing list everything and I will tell you ek ek cheez ke liye mujhe kaise thank karna hai!!!

Priya looked at him..eyes-wide open!Raaaam! We are in the airport..aap bhee na! Koi sunn lega toh?

Ram: Toh kya..tum meri biwi ho..I am with my wife..they have not business to comment..anyway I don’t care..it is just you and me and our world.

Ram: Pata hai..but you know what I love to tease you..mazaa aata hai mujhe to hear you say Raaaaam…it is so sweet!

They  boarded the flight and  continued their loving banter. Ram rested for sometime on Priya’s shoulders..it was bliss for him. Priya felt good to see her husband sleeping like a baby ! He looked so handsome..and his hair tickled her but she did not have the heart to move! She continued to admire the man of her life! Time just flew and it was time to land at Madurai. Priya slowly stroked his hair and called him softly..

Priya: Ram…uthiye na..we are about to land.

Ram stirred and opened his eyes…so close to Priya’s face..his face lit up like a 1000W bulb..he grinned!

Ram:Aaaaaaaaah…what blissful sleep Priya! Par really..itna time waste kar diya..you were so close to me aur mein gadha so gaya!!

Priya: Raaaaaam hum flight mein hain..ghar pe nahin..aap na aise baatein math kijiye..sharam aatee hai mujhe!

Ram: Jab sharmaatee ho toh aur bhee khubsurat lagti ho!

He freshened up and they landed at the tiny airport. They claimed their baggage  and walked towards the exit, Ram’s hand holding her waist possessively.

Priya (hissed) Ram yeh kya..please let go of me..mein chal sakti hoon..mujhe pakadke rakhna zaroori hai kya?

Ram smiled…haan biwi ho meri..MINE ok? No one dares to look! Chalo let’s go…is a long drive to Kodaikanal!

Priya: Ram agar pata hota, I would have asked my driver to come and pick us up..we can take a taxi.

Ram: My darling..every thing has been arranged..you think I want someone driving us around..no haddis remember?

Priya smiled..ok Ram both of us can take turns driving..

Ram: wow done..chalo

A beautiful white Mercedes awaited Ram and Priya. Ram waited with the door open for Priya..his hand automatically above her head, protecting her.. He saw to it that she was comfortably seated and shut the door gently and walked around to get into the driver seat!

Ram smoothly drove off..whistling happily.

Priya was smiling happily..

Ram: Priya..bolo na kuch..tell me why you are smiling!

Priya: Blushed..nahin Ram I was thinking…you actually swept me off my feet- not with expensive gifts-but with your care, concern, respect and love. Pata hai..it did not take long to fall in love with you.

Ram: (happily) Aur?

Priya blushed..mmm when you kept your palm above my head as I was getting into the car..I remembered how floored I was to see that..

Ram smiled at her.

Ram: Priya..what is the big deal..I do not want you to get hurt.

Priya: It is a woman thing Ram…aap nahin samjhenge.

Ram: Strange..I always treat women with respect. But never thought something so trivial would matter so much to you.

Priya: Ram..it is not trivial..when I read the newspapers and read about how badly some men treat women..I feel anger and disgust..I realise how lucky I am to get a husband like you who would not want me hurt even a little bit..

Ram just held her hand and kissed it.

Ram: Priya you don’t know…you are my life. I don’t know what life was till you came into it. Priya..it still feels like a dream..meeting you..falling in love at first sight..and in a short time, you have become my world. There is nothing else that matters- bas tum. I will do everything to see you happy.

The drive was a beautiful one..it was night time..the stars twinkled…the moon shone at the lovers..Kodaikanal was cold…cold ..cold but Priya felt warm- she basked in the warmth of Ram’s love..She had butterflies in her stomach..Ram had waited for a long time..he would probably not want to wait..she shivered in anticipation. Ram noticed it.

Ram: Priya…kya hua? Darr lag raha hai? Why?

Priya: Nnooo nahin toh..darr nahin..why should I be scared Ram?

Ram: No bas pucha…Priya..I have told you many times that I cannot wait..but ab keh raha hoon…I will wait  till you are comfortable ok? You can say No to me Priya..I will never force you or go against your wishes ok?

Priya looked at Ram with awe! How could a man, so much in love..who waited for so long for her touch say something like this? It was Ram- Her Ram.

Priya: Thank you Ram- for being such a wonderful person..I am blessed.

She smiled and they slowly made way through the numerous hair-pin bends- Ram made her laugh with his casual banter- he wanted her to be at ease. It was not easy for a woman- and especially someone so shy like Priya..he vowed to stay away till she was ok with intimacy. He owed that to her. He could wait. He would.

Priya: Ram…

Ram: Mmmm??

Priya: We are not going to my parents’ house – where are we booked to stay?

Ram just smiled in response.

Ram: Yes we have a nice place to stay..just a couple of minutes drive from here. Are you hungry Priya?

Priya shook her head..No..flight mein khaya na..I don’t need anything.

Ram: Yeah me too..but yes some garam dhoodh would be nice and bit his tongue!

Priya: OH

Ram: Kya hua?

Priya: (shyly) Nahin..kuch nahin.

The car swerved into the long drive way lit up with discreetly placed lamps…It stopped at the foyer..Ram got out of the car and opened the door for Priya..she got out..inhaled the heady scent of roses that filled the air..the porch had huge climbers of roses!

Priya: Ram…this is such a lovely place..have you booked this place for us to stay? Oh my God this is lovely..I would love to see this in broad daylight.

Ram: No Priya..I did not book this for us… He lifted her off and carried her towards the door…A beautiful plaque said- The Kapoors- Ram and Priya!

Ram: Priya…this is our own house- our world- this is for my queen!

Priya had tears pouring down her face..

Priya: Rraaam you got this for us??? For me? Why? I would be happy even in a small hut if you were there with me? Such a big house?

Ram: Priya..I told you…my world..for my queen. Ab rona bandh ok? I cannot see you cry Priya …pleeaaaaaaaase? Chalo, let us go in..

He opened the door..Priya stood stunned. The beautiful living room with highly polished wooden floor..a classy but simple carpet..a few pieces of teak wood furniture..all classy and elegant. Ram went out to get the bags out of the car and lock the gates.

Priya looked around at a nice and functional kitchen that had a well stocked refrigerator and all essentials..No wonder Ram was so busy. He had thought of everything. There was a huge room with lovely French windows and there stood an absolutely fabulous Grand Steinway Piano!!! Priya could not help but walk towards it and run her fingers gently over the keys. Ram stood at the doorway looking at Priya’s happy face!

He walked towards her and put his arms around her waist and kissed her shoulders.

Ram: Mmmm are you happy?

Priya: Raaaam…how did you know I played the piano..you have never seen my music room?

Ram: toh kya hua if you did not tell me…I found out!!! I would love to listen to you play Priya..I love classical music too.

Priya: Surely, I will Ram..mm par abhi nahin..kal??

Ram: Ahaaa..ok chalo let me show you around…

He took her on a mini tour of the house..numerous rooms..he left the best one for the last..for obvious reasons. He had made a few arrangements while she was busy looking at the kitchen!!

He held her by her waist and took her to ‘The Room’!!

He opened the huge polished door…Priya let out a gasp…a huge bed with elegant satin sheets welcomed them..a few rose petals ..scented candles spread a beautiful glow of love everywhere..there were fresh flowers in vases- roses…red…loads of them! The room had a heady perfume..of love…of scented candles…and the scent of her man! Ram smiled and opened the curtains- moonlight gently streamed into the room adding to its appeal. Priya could only stammer in response.

Priya: Rrrram yeh sab…aapne…kaise?

Ram: Of course had the flower arrangements taken care of by the housekeepers but haan yeh candles..yeh ( showing the petals on the bed) meine kiya..obviously would not have let anyone do all this!! But Priya…just relax ok? Just because I did all this…iska matlab nahin hai ki I expect something ok? This is because we are starting our lives as husband and wife together  and this is our first night together- our suhaagraat..let this be a pleasant memory..a beautiful pleasant memory ok? 

Priya was too stunned to respond. Her man had done everything to make their life so beautiful..she owed it to him too..

Priya: Ram…this is all ..so beautiful..like a dream. I would like to shower and freshen up first..if it is ok with you.

Ram: Priya…you don’t need my permission..go and shower I will go and get something from the fridge. I got your case upstairs..

Priya chose a simple pale pink saree- a lovely chiffon..it showed off her lovely figure to perfection. With absolutely no make-up and just the smell of her lovely perfume and moisturiser she went looking for Ram.. Ram was not in the kitchen..he had already made his way up to the shower. Priya looked around the the other rooms and came back. She heard the water running in the bathroom- Ram was in there she knew. She just quietly looked out of the window..the moonlight..her hair loose and the cold air- the heady fragrance of roses and the wait for Ram..she knew it was going to be magical.

Ram came out of the shower in a crisp white pyjama and kurta. He saw his beautiful wife standing by the windows..enjoying the lovely night..He walked upto her and put his arm around her shoulder.

Ram: Beautiful na?

Priya nodded happily..gosh Ram I can hear waterfalls! It is just awesome.

Ram : yes just perfect for you!

Priya looked at him and turned to him .. went up to her tip toes and kissed him on  his cheek.

Ram just pulled her close …lips met lips in passion. Priya held on to Ram’s kurta losing herself in the the passionate embrace. Priya opened her eyes..saw raw desire in his eyes. But Ram slowly came to his senses.. he realised he got carried away…he could not help touching her.. his need was immense, but he had promised to wait and  he did not want to rush her..

He slowly took his arms away.. it killed him but he smiled at her.

Ram: Priya..mm sorry tum thak gayi hogi..you have had a long day..tum so jao..

Priya sensed the change in Ram.. she knew he desired her and she could see he was fighting for control. Ram moved away..Priya followed him, put her arms around his neck and went on her tiptoes and pecked his lips..

Ram held her bare waist..it was pure torture not to pull her closer.

Priya: Ram…kya hua?

Ram: Priya..it’s ok..meine kaha na..I will wait.

Priya: Ram…kyun…I admit..Ram I want you as much as you want me…please make me yours Ram..

Ram looked at her in awe..here she was..breathtakingly beautiful..shy…his woman..and she just said she desired him..Gosh..Ram’s hand shook..he looked at her..her calm eyes sparkling with love and desire stared right back at her..waiting..waiting for his touch..waiting for him to make her his.

Ram cupped her cheeks and and kissed her with all the passion and yearning he held back..her hands that held his kurta went up to his back…his silky hair. Ram blew into her ears and whispered how beautiful she looked..Priya blushed at his brazen words..he rained kisses and slowly slid off the pallu of her saree, looking at her with desire..making her blush with his look..she could not bear to even see him look at her that way- it sent a shiver up her spine..Ram could not hold himself anymore. Clothes slowly disappeared and Ram’s hands moved with frenzy..he could not get enough of her..he hesitated for a moment..wondering if he should go ahead..Priya’s  begged him not to stop..the sharp pain did not matter..all that mattered was that they became one. The night witnessed the beautiful culmination of  the two lovers..Priya fell asleep almost immediately..sated and happy..Ram looked at the sleeping form of his beautiful lady..his woman- the shy and reserved Priya..not quite in bed. She surprised him with her response..she was one heck of a woman!! Ram carefully arranged the duvet around her and slept…with Priya asleep close to him in his arms,where she belonged!