Update 16 :
Ram saw Priya leaving teary-eyed.. but there was no drama or running away. She left quietly, but Ram knew there was a storm raging within her. Ram looked quietly when the rest of them danced away to some loud hip-hop number- not their cup of tea anyway!
Ram slowly walks away from the ballroom towards the balcony Priya went into. He was confused.
Ram (thinks) Why did she leave suddenly? She melted in my arms- she was as excited as I was. There was so much love in her eyes..then why did she back off? Something troubled her..I must find out.
Priya stood looking out in the dark balcony..the wind was playing with her hair, with her pallu.. but she shivered, not because of cold, but because she could not comprehend what was happening to her.
Priya (thinks) I did not know what falling in love was- but Ram came to my life..in a matter of weeks I have changed so much that I do not recognise myself anymore. And today…his proximity, his touch affected me so much..what do I do now? Priya cannot stop her tears..she hears footsteps, she knows it is Ram..she does not turn..he lightly places his palm on her shoulder..
Ram: Priya… Priya: …. Ram stands next to her…holds both her shoulders and turns her around to face him. Ram: Heyyyyyyyyy Biwi…kya hua?
Priya looks down.
Ram: Darling, look at me please??
He lifts her chin to see tears flowing down her face. Ram is shocked. He wipes her tears with the pad of his thumb and stands looking at her for a while waiting for her to calm down.
Ram: Priyaaa… tell me kya hua? Why did you leave the dance floor? Why were you so uncomfortable?
Priya: hmmm I am ok..let us go inside. Priya starts walking..Ram holds her wrist and gives her a tug..
Ram: No Priya..not yet..you will tell me kya hua before we go inside..ok? Tell me what happened? You said yeh galath hai. I do not understand what is wrong..tell me what you feel..
Priya: (sighs) Ram…you know I have lived a very different life..I am not into socialising or partying. This is new. I have interacted with men before professionally but…
Ram: Yes, I know..you have spoken about your life..I admire and respect you for your straight forwardness and dignity. You were dancing with me..what was wrong in that?
Priya: Yes, but ..mmm kaise bataaoon aapko?
Ram: Priya…why do you hesitate darling..who am I? Tell me who I am.
Priya: You are Ram.
Ram: No..correction..I am YOUR Ram. YOURS..just the way you are MY Priya..MINE.
Priya: Mmmm
Ram: Toh..when I am yours and you are mine then what was wrong in our dancing together? We are getting married shortly..dancing is not wrong Priya..even friends dance.
Priya: It is not that Ram..I know we are getting married. But no one knows that. People will talk.
Ram: (frustrated) Priya…this is just family..the elders were not even there and the other couples are so busy dancing they do not have time to watch what we were doing and for your information WE JUST DANCED!
Priya: But…
Ram: (angry) Ok, so you did not like the fact that I held you while dancing..tell me? You found it repulsive?
Priya’s eyes well up with tears and she simply shakes her head …NO..
Ram: NO?? Then what is it damn it? It is killing me. Don’t you trust me? I told you I will not cross my limits..I did not.
Ram is fuming now and he moves away from her, goes to the the edge of the balcony..holds the rails with both his hands trying to cool off..the silence kills..
Priya comes to Ram quietly and hugs him from behind..her arms around his waist, head on his shoulders..
Priya ( crying) Ram…I trust you more than my own life…I don’t trust myself.
Ram is stunned..he turns around and pulls her towards him holding her by her waist..looks deeply into her eyes but does not ask her anything, rather letting her talk.
Priya (very softly) Ram…I … I find myself getting attracted more and more to you each passing day.. your charm, your smile, your proximity affects me in ways I never knew.. I wait eagerly for your messages..I die to listen to your voice..I keep listening to your voice messages..you are affecting my in ways you don’t even realise.. I feel as if I have been swept by a giant tidal wave.. I cannot think straight anymore..I am scared about my own reaction when you touch me…I l lllike it..and it scares me. I love the way you look at me, I love the way you smell..and this is so new..I am scared.
Ram: (laughs softly and taps her head) Meri pagal biwi…do you know how innocent you are? You enjoy being with me..you find me attractive. Why are you scared then? Priya..let me tell you I will never do something you do not want me to..not only now..even after marriage. I will never hurt you. It is a promise. I am sorry I was upset and angry Priya..
Priya : Ram I know you will never do anything to hurt me..I am sorry maine aapko takleef pahunchaaya..Ram my reaction was childish..created problems unnecessarily.
Ram: Why do you say sorry? Look for me you are my wife..whenever there is anything that bothers you..please share it with me and likewise I will tell you..ok?
Priya: Mmm
Ram takes out a snow white handkerchief and starts wiping off the streaks of tears and the smudged kajal..ever so gently. He tucks in an errant curl behind her ear..one hand still on her waist. He has a naughty look now.. he places his other hand on her waist..his fingers slowly drawing patterns as he pulls her closer..Priya squirms..
Ram: ( very very softly) Heyyyyyy Biwi… did I tell you are looking gorgeous tonight? You drove me insane when you walked in…and mmmm…thisssssssssssss He runs his index finger down her smooth back ..Priya closes her eyes and arches..
Priya: Raaaaam…pleeeeease..
Ram laughs softly..Please what Priya? Sorry Priya just could not resist…
He holds his ears…no crossing limits..I promise..
Priya playfully hits him…Raaaam you are always teasing me!
Ram sighs and smiles : Priya….I love you so much..this wait is killing me.
Priya: I know Ram…I am yours..bas thoda intezaar..I am all yours Ram.
Ram cups her face with his hands..looks deeply into her eyes..she shivers..he looks at her lips…his index finger traces her lips….she closes her eyes…
He takes his hands away from her face..closes his eyes wanting to control himself and tells her ..
Ram: (voice thick with emotion) Priya…I guess we should go inside before the others start looking for us. This is becoming very difficult.. You go first..I will come after 5 minutes.
Priya understands his need to calm himself down. She nods quietly…She touches his cheek and walks inside.
Ram stands looking outside holding the rails of the balcony blowing out air to calm himself down.
He turns around to see Priya’s retreating figure.. His Priya.
Ram (thinks) God what is happening to me? I am behaving like a teenager. Priya is mine..it is just a question of a few days..why am I reacting this way? I cannot bear to see the tears in her eyes..she looked like a frightened deer. Obviously, she was scared..maybe I was rushing her. I should learn to back off.
Priya walks to the washroom…freshens up and walks into the room where the elders are discussing Natasha and Karthik’s wedding plans. Krishnaji sees Priya and calls her..
Krishna: Priya beta yahaan tho aao…mere paas bhaito..jee bharke dekh tho loon..Dadi sits on the other side ..both women cannot stop admiring her..Ram walks in and looks at his Priya flanked by his mother and grandmother and smirks…
Priya is deeply embarrassed.
Dadi: Arrey Ram beta…yahaan aao..idhar aake bhaito.
Ram: Ji Dadi…looks at Priya and gives her a nod!
Priya is amused.
Dadi is not amused : Pata nahin kya ho gaya hai issey? Jab se Kodaikanal se wapis aaya tum itney busy ho gaye ki Dadi ko bhee bhul gaya? Ab dekho bade shaan se party arrange kiya aur khud gayab! Kahaan tha itni der?
Ram squirms much to Priya’s amusement..she cannot stop giggling…he glares. She raises her eyebrows. Neha watches the whole scene and quietly goes upto Vikram.
Neha: Vikram…these two will never go out alone..let’s plan something..we should meet up outside..it will be fun! Vikram: Arrey Neha…fantastic idea..let’s go out tomorrow!
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