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!
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