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Part - 21

Priya was taking her shower after her gymthe next day. She was cursing the heater as it wasn't working. Wrapped in atowel she came out to the room. she opened her cupboard and scanned through allthe dresses. she felt dressing up a little special for him. The way his eyeswandered over her was something she always enjoyed. She took one kurti and leftit on the bed when he phone beeped. She took it with a smile, recognizing theunique tone. Reading the message bought a smile on her face "Saree today pleasebaby..!". she was really surprised to know that Ram liked her in saree more.She opened the other cupboard and took a cream coloured saree. Her stomachgrowled. She got ready quick and left to his room.

She entered without warning calling "Ram".Ram was sitting in the chair, bending over something in the table, without anyknowledge that she was observing him. He was in a purple colour tshirt andblack trousers. She looked at him dazzled for a second, his tshirt thatperfectly fitted him, and his hair still wet from his shower made him look deadhandsome. She went up to him "Ram whatare you doing? You promised me no work until the cruise journey is over" shesaid. He nearly jumped for a second and looked up to see her. he scanned herslowly from head to toe. "Wow, I am really confused which colour suits you bestPriya" he said. She blushed "hmm, what are you doing early morning?" she askedsitting near him. He immediately took the paper he was holding and hid behindhim. "thanks for the saree" he said. She gave him a stare "Are you gonna tellme what you are hiding?" she asked little loudly. "well" he hesitated a bit."Well yesterday I had a nice thought and so I am trying to implement it" hesaid slowly. "What??thought" she asked confused. "Okay let me tell you" sayinghe kept the paper down. "Now I was thinking about our future" he winked andmoved closer to her. "when we go from here, we will get married first, right?"he asked. she nodded smiling. "then honeymoon" he winked and kissed her cheekslightly "Raaam" she warned him. "Ok then we will have kids" he said. Sheblushed and gave a small nod. "Now I was planning how many kids we are gonnahave and about the house we are gonna build with a separate room for all exceptus" he giggled. "Ram are you serious? A house?" she asked. "I am damn seriousbaby, Mother will be with us, and I will make sure our room is pretty far fromothers, so no disturbance" saying he came near to kiss her again. She pushedhim "we wil think about that later Ram, now breakfast" she said. "what Priya,how excited I am about all these and you are telling me to eat" he complained."Ram we have loads of time to talk on this leisurely, ok" he said. He made aface. She looked at him and smiled. she leaned forwards and gave a soft brushof her lips in his cheeks. He closed his eyes and smiled. she moved back. Heheld her wrist "Someone is getting naughty" he said. She got up and pulled hisand "comeon Ram, I am starving" saying she led him out.

After a hearty meal they took a walk alongthe deck. Many kids were flying their kites. Ram and Priya sat on a benchlooking at them. "Hi aunty" the small boy came running to her. "Hi champ" shetook him in her lap. "Aunty can you help me?" he asked. "Sure tell me Ram, I amready to do" she said. "aunty my kite fell in the top slab can you just get itfor me?" she asked making a sad face. "No" Ram answered before Priya couldanswer. Priya looked at Ram who gestured her with his eyes that it was prettydangerous. Priya got up, placing the boy down "Ram I can do it" she said to theboy. "No way Priya , you are not doing it" Ram butted in. "Ram relax I will befine" saying she took the boy and left. Ram sighed and followed them. He wasnever used to doing all these, else he would have done it himself. Priya turnedto see him as she started climbing. Ram looked above as he saw Priya climbingthe small ladder trying to get the kite. "Priya be careful" he shouted. Shestretched herself and took the kite. She put it down to the boy. She looked atRams concerned face. "I am okay baby" she said and flew him a kiss. He gave hera weak smile. His heart wouldn't relax until she was back safe in his arms. Asshe started moving down, her feet lost the balance and she fell directly in hisstrong arm. Ram who was not ready to catch her, not realizing what washappening, lost his balance and fell to the ground, Priya landed safely abovehim, clinging to him.

"Ouch" he yelped in pain. "ram are you okay?" she asked. "Priya can youjust get up?" he said in little pain. She moved and got up. She held her handfor him. "Ram are you ok?" she asked again as he got up. He stretched his back"Ouch" he cried again. "Ram I am sorry" she said nearly crying. "Priya, don'tpanic please, I am fine" he said. She was able to see him in little pain. "Ramcome in, I am sorry, we need to check" she said. "check what?" he aksed . "Iguess your arms are hurting" she said pointing his hand, with which he wasrubbing his arm lightly "I am fine" he murmured. "No come in" saying she ledhim to the room. ram followed her controlling his smile. He had never seenanyone care so much for him other than his mother. It elated him. "Ram I willapply some gel for you, you will feel better" she said as she entered the room.He nodded. She went through the gels in the medical kit and pulled one fromthem. She turned to see Ram pulling his tshirt off. "Ram what are you doing?"she stammered. He threw his tshirt on the couch, stood with his vest. Priyaheart skipped beats. His arms, and his shoulders were so mesmerizing. He walkedtowards her as she moved back. "Ram what?" she said and hit the wall behindher. He placed his hands on the either side of the wall. He moved towards her,she closed her eyes, his lips were near her ears. His smell from the recentshower mixed with his male fragrance intoxicated her. "Will you apply the gelfor my shirt?" he asked and looked at her smiling. She was still having hereyes closed, realizing what he said she opened and looked at him. She pushedhim lightly "Lie down now" she ordered. He nodded and moved to the bed. He laiddown with his back facing her.

She took a little gel in her hand and putthem over his arms. She shivered lightly when he cold fingers met his flesh.She massaged slowly. Ram closed his eyes enjoying the touch. "Priya" he called"Hmm..! feeling better" she asked. "Well I wasn't hurt at all, to feel better"he confessed. "Ram you lied, to make me do all these" she moved a little back.He turned and in a swift move he pinned her between the bed and himself. He washalf lying over her. she held his arms for support, his weight over here madeall her cells hyper active in seconds. "I wanted to see you care for me" hesaid. "But you lied" she said slowly. "Sorry, I wont do again, but I reallyloved watching you feel my pain" he said. She smiled looking at his hypnotizingeyes. "admiring me?" he asked. "Leave me Ram" she said slowly. "I know yourenjoying" he said. she blushed and tired to get a little closer to him, to hidherself in his chest. Just then a swift breeze filled the room, making her fallover her face, her saree exposing her fair waist. Ram gasped. "now that's very temptingwoman" saying he tucked her hair. He caressed her waist lightly, she held himbreathing heavily. He pulled the saree to its place and moved away from thebed. she looked at him and saw him smiling at her. "Ram its tough na?" sheasked. he sat beside her "what?" he asked cupping her face. "I mean, yourcontrolling yourself a lot na?" she asked. "why do you think so?" he asked. "Imean, I myself get carried away when your so near, then I am imaging how toughit must be for you" she said. He laughed "If you want we can...!" saying hecame near her. she pushed him "your impossible" she said smiling. "well Priya,it is tough, but i have waited so long, so I am ok with it" he smiled. shehugged his half bare chest tightly "I love you so much" she said. He wrappedhis arms around her and kissed her forehead "your my drug, I

cant survivewithout you" he said.

Priya looked at Ram as he slept. She sat onthe chair facing him. He slept peacefully. The noon sun hit her back from thewindows open behind. She closed her eyes and leaned over the chair, restingherself. She was able to see Ram's enthusiastic face while telling her abouttheir future plans. This was what she was scared about. FUTURE. She had to saybye to her work. Ram has so many plans in his mind, but If she works, she wouldhave to stay away from him. She had only one option. She knew what to do. She just wanted him to be happy, as seeinghim happy made her happy. Slowly she toodrifted to sleep.

"Priya please come for dinner" he pleadedas she folded her last set of clothes and placed them in the wardrobe. "comingRam, its over" she said. Her phone rang "Ufff Priya please" he cried. "Justfive minutes baby, please" she said rubbing his cheeks and grabbed her phone.she sat on the bed beside him and answered the call. Ram waited patientlyplaying with her hair. He took her hands in his and played with it forsometime. Priya saw him smiling, looking at their hands, she was impressed inseeing him waiting so patiently. After a few minutes she hanged the cal."angry? I am sorry" she said. "Give me a kissi I wont be angry" he saidchildishly. "Shut up, come now" saying she got up. He walked behind her gazingat her bare back. "Gosh...! Priya seriously this is driving me insane" he saidand threw his hand around her shoulders, pulling her close. they walked fordinner. "days are passing away quickly, aren't they?" he asked. she nodded. "Idon't know Priya how are lives are going to be after that" he said. "everythingwill be fine Ram, you were so elated in the morning" she aksed. "yes I was, andeven now I am, but still I hope everything will go smooth" he said. She rubbed his hand assuring all will be ok ever after.They walked in silence thinking that this journey in the ship could be anendless one so that they can stay close to each other always.

"Ram can we watch a movie tonight, I meanI really don't feel sleepy" she said as she munched her dessert. "Ya I wasthinking of asking you some way to timepass, sure we can watch" he said. "Rammy heater is not working, so I will just inform and be back ok, you go to theroom" she said. "Are you sure, I will come with you Priya" he offered. "No RamI will see to it, will be back soon" she said. He nodded "Ok will be waiting"saying he left to his room. Priya informed a worker to check her heater andmade her way to room. "Aunty" the small boy came to her and caught her tightly."Aunty can you tell me a story, mumma is not telling me one" he said. Priyatook the boy in her lap, sitting on the benches and started telling him astory. "Once there was a girl who worked very hard, but she loved her work. Yetshe was not happy. Then she met someone, who changed her whole life socolourful, so beautiful. You know he was a magician, who did all magics andmade her life perfect" "Aunty did he wear the colourful dresses and have themagic wand" the boy asked. "No he didn't have a wand but he was able to do allmagic with his hand, and he was very handsome" "Like me?" the boy asked. Priyahugged the boy "yes ofcourse like my champ. Now the girl loved the magicianvery much, but she cannot leave her job, so she was confused what to do" "Auntythe girl must go with the magician, coz mumma always says me that we shoulddo what makes us and others happy" theboy smiled. "ha yes, the girl was not so clever like my little champ, so shetook long time to decide, but finally as champ said she went with the magician""and then?" the boy asked. "Then its time and you have to sleep now. Let meleave you to your mumma" saying she picked him up and led him to his room.

After a while she made her way to theroom. she checked the time it was 10. She hurried and entered her room. sheremembered promising him for a movie. She grabbed her cream and ran to therestroom for a face wash and changing. she splashed the cold water on her facemaking it calm her racing heart.. she was breathing heavily as she nearly ranto the room thinking Ram must be waiting. She unpinned her saree and looked upat the mirror and saw him starring at her with wide eyes. "Ram.. what are you?" she asked immediately pining her saree. he was too fast, he came near and tried tomove to the door "I just came to check the heater" he said slowly rolling hiseyes "sorry" he added. "that's ok, but once I entered you could have told me"she said. "well I was hoping that you don't see me and I can stay here till youleave" he winked. "How naughty you are? Now go out will you, I will be back"she said and moved to give him way. He gave her a loving stare as he walkedslowly out, his eyes fixed on her "You are hot" he said make her cheeks flushred. She closed the door cursing herself for not realizing he was inside. Priyacame out in a black nightwear and saw him going through her laptop for movies.By the click of the door he looked up at her and gestured her to come to him.She went up to him "What's it Ram?" she asked leaning over the the table. Hecame up to her and caressed her cheeks, he moved closer, his hot breath fanningher. he tiled her chin lightly. She smiled realizing what he was about to doand pushed him on the couch and ran...!

Part - 22

Ram ran behind her and caught her hand. He pinned her to the wall "ouch" she yelled. He gave soft toich on her lips with his and winked and her. "Your so stubbron Ram" she said and. pushed him away. He went to the tv to play the movie. "Ram what are we watching today?" She asked as she settled on one corner of the bed. "Well we are watching insidious" he said. "What? What kind of movie is that?" She asked. "Its a horror movie darling" he said smiling. He settled himself on the other side of the bed. "Ram why are we seeing a horror movie? Cant we see something light. Like comedy?" She asked. He nodded a no "last time was your choice remember, so this time is mine" he smiled. He saw her looking frightened at the thought of watching a horror movie. "Ram I dont want to watch" she said slowly. "Arrey but why?" He asked controlling his smile. "Well I dont like horror films" she said. "Oh you see only romantic movies" he dragged. "Shut up Ram, nothing like that" she said. "Oh but why you dont wanna see?" He asked again. "Ram I am telling na I dont like them" she said. "Oh are you scared?" He asked. "No" she replied quickly. "Then what? Comeon we need a change in taste, today you are watching" he said. "Ram please" she pleaded. "No way baby, last time you made me watch unknown language movie right? Happy suffering" he said. She made a face. "Well whats the big deal in this, we wil watch it. Chill. I am here na" he said. She nodded hesitantly. "And why are sitting so far away like I am an untoucable?" He asked. "There are limits Ram, your in that corner and me in this corner" she said. He smiled and moved to the centre of the bed and leaned himself on the bedrest "I am fine here, if you want you can join me" saying he turned the play button on. As the movie name displayed priya crawled up to him and leaned near him. He smiled seeing her shivering in fear. Suddenly...!

KNOCK ...! KNOCK...!

Priya nearly jumped and fell on his shoulders. "Hey relax, it must be Kevin, I told him to get us something to munch" saying Ram freed himself from her and got up. "Ram please dont leave me alone" she said innocently. He burst out laughing "I am going only till the door baby" he said. He got off the bed and put her slippers. She ran to him and took his hand " I will come with you" she said. He nodded. Ram opened the door to see Kevin hid behind a tray of food. "Thanks Kevin and sorry for disturbing you" he said and got the things from him. Kevin wished them good night and left.

"Priya are you gonna leave my hand? Else I cannot take all these till the table" he said. She left his hand but held his shirt edge and followed him. "Priya comeon dont behave like a kid now, are you going to leave my shirt? He asked placing the tray on the table. He picked up two popcorns and coke and walked up to the bed with Priya behind him. "I asked you whether youare scared right?" He said. "I am not scared. I came for your safety" she said. He laughed "oh so came for me? In that case thank you so much madam" he said. She turned away as he played the movie. She snuggled closer and closer to him as the movie moved. He never missed any action of her. He didnt give a second glimpse to the movie. "Are you gonna crawl to my head?" He asked. "Ram please" she cut him off and turned to the movie. He smiled at how sincerely she concenterated on watching the movie. He threw his hand around her shoulder as she moved to his chest. Anything scary she would squeeze his shirt or let out a small gasp. "Priya shall I turn it off?" He asked. She looked at him. "I am ok. But I wont be ok if I dont see the end Ram" she said. He laughed "okay".

As the movie got over "Ram what kind of a end was that?" She asked. "Well many of the movies doesnt have a end, coz they take many parts right" he said. She nodded and realized she was leaning into him. She moved away a little. "Someone was squeezing me till now" he said grining. "Okay I accept I was scared" she said closing her ears. He laughed "if you had said this before" "what will you do?" She asked. "I would have made sure that you watched the most scary movie" he said. She hit him "your so mean" she said. "But I really enjoyed seeing the scientist Priya Sharma tremble in fear" he said. "Ram thats enough now" she said. "Okay then I am feeling tired, will see you tomorrow morning, good night" saying he kissed her forehead and started to leave the bed. "Ram" she called. He looked at her "whats it?" He asked. "Well I am scared, dont leave me na" she said innocently. He smiled "you wish is my command he said and stretched himself on one side on the bed. She settled herself on the other side and turned to his side to make sure he was there. "Good night" he wished. She nodded. "You ok na?" He asked. She nodded "I am fine until yoir here Ram" she said. "I am not going anywhere ok" he assured her and closed his eyes.

"Ram" she called again. "What now?" He asked. "I dont feel sleepy" she said. "Neither me" he said. "Shall we play something?" She asked. "Play? What do you wanna play?" He asked. "Anything, what about carrom?" She asked. "You have a board?" He asked. She nodded no. "How about chess?" He asked. "No I dont want to play a chess" she said. They thought for sometime "what about golf?" She asked. "Golf at this time, they will throw us out of the ship" he said. "Ram please" she begged. "Ok lemme ask the captain and see" he said and picked up his phone. "Thank you" he gave a soft kiss on his cheek "your the best lover ever" she said. "Priya I didnt ask him yet" he said. "Ram I know you will get the permission by all means" she said and left to the changing room.

They walked past the empty deck. Priya was covered in her shawl. Ram was wearing a black jacket over his shirt. The place was calm except for the sound of blowing wind and the waters. "Are you sure you wanna play?" he asked. "Ram I am really excited to play, its going to be fantastic. My first time playing golf at night" she said. "Well I think we are the only enjoying at night when the whole ship is asleep" he said. "Well how you know they are asleep? They may enjoy their way" She asked. "Awww someone is pulling into naughty talks" he said. "Raaam I just made clear that we are not the only ones enjoying" she said blushing. "Well if you wanna enjoy the way they enjoy, I am ok with it" he said grining. "Shut up" she said and pulled him to walk fast.

They came to golf ground. The lights were already on. "Beautiful isnt it?" She said. "It amazing Priya" he said and looked around. He took a stick and gave her. He placed the ball on position. "Need my help this time?" He asked. She shook her head saying NO. She played for a while and he helped her now and then.

They sat on the bench for resting a while and talking. "Ram you know something" she asked. "Whats it" "well you remember the first time we came here. And I guess that was the first time we were very close physically. I was hardly able to concenterate with your hands around me" she smiled. He smiled with her "only my heart know how fast it beat as I was teaching you. And that hair spray of yours. Really intoxicating" saying he came near and smelled her hair. She blushed. "You wanna play more?" He asked. "This time I need your help" she said. He laughed "of course, comeon" saying they left to play.

Priya stood in position and Ram came behind her and gently caressed her hand from arm to her fingers and held it tightly. Her fragrance filled his nostril. Her heart skipped several beats. "Can you play?" He asked mockingly. "Can you teach?" She fired back. He laughed and made her hit the ball seeing her face. This time it fell on the hole. She jumped "Ram it fell" she shouted and hugged him. He smiled thinking that he just gave a random hit and it fell exactly. He took her in his arms. "Shall we leave?" He asked. "One second" she pulled her mobile from her pocket and clicked a selfie of them both. "Done" he asked.She nodded and she took pics of the place.

As they made their way to the room, they saw a couple standing and sharing a kiss near the railing. "Look there are people who enjoy late night" Priya said Ram. He smiled and put his arm around her. "Well I accept my lord" he said making her smile. As they neared the couple and saw them on the faint light, Rams jaw dropped. "Priya thats kevin" he said. Priya looked at them and laughed. "Wow Ram seems like your assistant is following your path" she said. "Jesus I cannot believe this yaar. Kevin loving a girl" he said surprised. "Ram he is afterall a humanbeing, now dont shout and disturb them comeon" she said pulling him. "But what is he doing so late night?" Ram was still in a shock. "Ram morning he is working for you, let him work for her at night will you?" She said. Ram nodded "still this is incredible, lemme say mumma that he set a girl for himself" he said. Priya laughed seeing Ram behave like this. As usual Ram tucked her in bed and hummed her song. Once she slept he dropped a goodnight kiss and left to his room.

Priya woke up and checked the time. It was 6. She didnt feel like going to the gym. She stretched herself lazily and pulled the duvet over herself. It was very later yesterday night. She fell asleep once again.

Ram ordered the food to his room. He checked her and found her sleepy peacefully. He didnt wanna disturb her. He closed the door silently and went to his room. His phone rang. After speaking for sometime in the phone, he opened his laptop and settled himself on the couch with a mug of coffee, when Priya came storming into the room in a pink salwar. "Good morning"sje said and dropped herself near him. "Hey your awake?" he asked smiling. "Finally" she replied. "What are you doing Ram?" She asked. "Actually got a calland I have too do some work and send them by eve today. Its very important so I couldnt deny. Sorry I know I promised you no work" she stopped him before he could finish "thats really okay Ram, work is important. One day wont do much harm, but you will work after your breakfast ok"she said and took his lappy away. He smiled "okieee" he stressed. She kept him some toast and eggs and gave him. They talked as they ate. Mostly whatever they talked none of them mattered. Sometimes there would be silence and only their eyes speaking to each other.

Priya read a book sitting beside him as Ram did his work. "Working after a long time is killing me"saying he rested his head on her shoulders and closed his eyes. She took his laptop and kept it away. He crawled to her lap "will rest for a while" he said. She ran her fingers through his hair "it will be okay" saying she continued reading her book. "But I am really happy your near me Priya" he said. She kept the book and massaged his head with both her hands lightly. "Its really great that i have someone who will be beside me always and take care of me like a baby" he said. "Ram now stop talking and rest for a while then back to work" she said. He nodded. After some Ram went back to his work.

Priya bought him lunch. She saw him little tensed. She placed the tray on the table and went up to him. "Is all ok?" She asked. "No nothing, I am not able to connect and send my mail" he said. "Oh" "Priya you dont get this, its really important, if I dont send this it may cause problem" saying he dialled a number. "Ram can I help you?" She asked. "How?" He asked placing his phone back. "Jus take what you want to send in a drive and come to my room will you? She said. "But Priya." "Trust me Ram, I can help you out" she said and left him alone. Hesitantly Ram took the information in his drive and went up to her room.

She was sitting checking her laptop which was connected to a modem. "Ram use this and send your mail" she said. "How are you sure?" He asked. "Just do it will you?" She said and moved for him to sit. He inserted the drive and sent the mail. And it was sent immediately. "Priya but how?" He asked. She smiled "our scientist produce miracles almost daily" she winked. "Miracles?" he asked questioning. "You wont understand Ram, leave that" she said. "Ok tell me what are miracles you guys produced ?" He asked. "What about antimatter, the LHC, the WWW etc" she said. "LHC" he asked. "Thats a particle accelator called large hadron collider" she explained. "Oh" he said scratching his head. "Ram I remember telling you all this the other day when I got my drive safely" she said. "Well I slept, and if you say it now I wil start sleeping again" he replied. "Well they why you ask me?" she asked. "Theres a unusal excitment in you eyes when you speak about your work" he said. She smiled "its more like a family and my work was my family till now" she said. "What do you mean till now?" He asked confused. "Leave that, our food wil get cold lets go" saying she got up. "Wait are you hiding anything from me?" He asked. "Ofcourse not Ram, I am so hungry shall we eat?" She asked. He hugged her tightly "thanks for helping me Miracle Lady" he said. She smiled "lets go" she said. He nodded and left to lunch.

They took around the ship in the eve talking about the next place which they would reach in a few days. "Attention" came Captain Marks voice through the speaker. The whole deck stopped and eagerly looked up.

"We know that all you people are enjoying the journey in your own way. And in a two days we will be finishing half of the journey. YES...!!! one and half months is gonna be over. Can you people believe how time is flying away?"

There was talk in the crowd. People changing surprised look at the thought half the journey was over and rest would fly away.

"Now in order to have a small celebration for it. We will have a party night. Just some special dinner and dance. It will be the day after tomorow. I know all of you would be very excited. Please bring your partners dont snatch other peoples partners. Have a nice day."

Once the announcement was over everyone started discussing about the night. "Thats really awesome" Priya exclaimed. Ram seemed to be lost somewhere. "Dont you like it Ram" she asked shaking him up. He looked at her "jus one and half month more" he said. "We are not going to separate after that she assured. "I know that Priya, but we will be busy. I will miss this place a lot" he said. "Ram whatever we will have loads of time for each other and one more. You can worry about missing this journey the last day not now okay" she ordered. He smiled "okay mam" he said and gave her a light hug.

"Priya I need to talk to Kevin about something, I will be back ok" he said as they finished their dinner. She nodded and left to her room. She closed the door behind her and latched it. She took her phone and dialled a number "hi this is Ms.Priya Sharma, do you remember the prize that was given to me for the cooking competition. I would like to have it tomorrow" she spoke fast. She waited impatiently for the response. "That would be fine. Thanks a lot" saying she hung up the phone. Something bothered her. Those words of Ram in the noon. His confused face when he asked "what do you mean till now?". She took the small cover from her bag "I will tell you everything tomorrow Ram. Everything. I know I should have told this before, but I dont know how you would react" she closed her eyes trying to imagine how he would react when he comes to know this. All she could see was darkness. "Priya" his voice came from outside. She opened her eyes and wiped the tears that were about to flow down her cheeks. She left the cover safely and took a deep breath, then opened the door.

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Part - 23

The next day, Ram came with a huge pink box in his hand. "Ram what's this?" she asked as he placed it in the table. "well tomorrow we have that ball thing right? So I got some dresses for you to try" he smiled. "Ram its early morning just 7, whats the need for all this?" she asked. He sighed "Uff no hurry darling, but your wearing each and everything and showing me. I will select the best one for you" he said. She smiled seeing him looking through the dresses in the box "From where did you get all these?" she asked and joined him. He held her a pink dress "try this first" he said. nd you have matching jewellery too" he added. "Ram what's the hurry, we haven't finished gym yet" she said. "who wants to go to gym and waste time yaar" he complained. "Well the first day you came to gym, you said me that you always wanted to do workouts, but wasn't able to as you were busy" she asked. "Well" he looked away blushing. "I lied at that time" he said. She laughed "Lied? But why did you lie?" she asked. "Well I wanted to spent as maximum time with you and" he scratched his head. "What?" she asked. "Must say Priya you look so hot in that gym dress. I was clean bold" he said. "so you have been doing all these things and hid from me" she said. "well actually I was waiting for the right time to say" he winked. -k now don't waste time Priya, there are only few dresses try them and then we can have breakfast" he said. She nodded and took the pink dress from him. It was a small gown "No way, I am not gonna wear this" she said. He laughed "No way of escaping baby, may be yes, your not wearing for the ball, but now you are" he said and pushed her to the changing room.

Ram went through the other dresses and took it orderly for her to try. As the door clicked open he turned to see her standing in all her beauty. The dress fitted her perfectly. It was till her knees exposing her fair straight legs. His eyes moved slowly over her legs and above to look at her face. He saw her adjusting her dress and then she looked up to see him glaring at her. She raised a brow asking "how she was?" He went up to her in lightning speed and pinned her to the door behind. "what's this?" he was nearly shouting. "s all ok?" she asked. "No nothing is ok" he said as his breath went rugged. "it is my fault to bring these dresses here" he whispered. "Ram are you going to tell me what's wrong now. Do I look so bad?" she asked. He looked at her and moved little more in front, nearly crushing her bones. "You are very very tempting Priya" he said word by word trying to find the right words. She blushed "No don't" he warned. She smiled looking at him "Ram" she called. "Hmm" he replied as his hands wrapped her for a hug "I cant breath" she said. He moved back and gave a apologetic smile "Sorry" he said slowly. "That's ok now don't act like your regretting for what happened ok" she said. He laughed "I will never regret for anything that happens between us" "even a fight?" she asked. He gave a sigh "well baby, I am never going to be angry on you for anything, there will be no need for us to fight" he said. "Well I know that Ram, I am just asking" she replied. He came near and stroked her face lightly "Priya when you know that its not going to happen, then why are you asking?" he asked. "Nothing" she replied. He cupped her face and made her look at him "Priya comeon is anything bothering you?" he asked. "No Ram nothing is at all" she smiled. He smiled back "good then" saying he pulled her for her hug. She always loved the way he made her feel so comfortable by wrapping her close to him, and caressing her hair slowly. It was the best feeling she ever had to have her head against his broad chest and listen to the melodious beat of his heart, which he always said was beating only because of her. "Enjoying yourself, don't you want to move" he said teasing. "Two minutes na Ram please" she said. He laughed "I am hungry Priya" he said. "Then what about the other dresses?" she asked looking up. "Well you try them on your own. I cant risk. The hotness will burn me" he winked. She hit him "Come breakfast" she said. He nodded and extended his hand as she took it smiling.

"Ram I have a small surprise for you" she said as they walked for breakfast. "Surprise" he asked excitedly. She smiled seeing him get excited. "Well not a surprise, you remember that prize I won, I am using it today" she said. "OH anyway I am so glad that among so many guys in the ship you called this poor man to come with you" he said. "don't tell that again ok, how can you ever think that I will call someone else" she said. "Hey Priya please relax ok, I was just joking" he said. She smiled "Well I know Ram that you were joking, but never make sick jokes like this again" she said. He nodded "Anyway you are so strict Priya?" he asked. "Well I have heard from Kevin that you are so bossy in office, so it will be opposite when you are with me" she said. "Ok madam" he said and saluted her. They walked to the dining hall. Ram pulled the chair for her to sit. He kept smiling throughout as they ate. "Ram seriously what is so funny?" she asked at last giving up her patience. "Well I was just thinking how my situation will be, when you and mumma side together and leave me on one side" he said. "comeon Ram I am always on your side" she assured. He laughed loud "Well lets see that" saying he continued his eating. "But your mom is so cool na Ram?" she asked. "Yes she is the best, I can't wait for both of you to meet Priya, you both are the two angels of my life" he said. "For now" he added in a teasing tone. She smiled and gestured him to finish his food.

"Priya now what are we gonna do?" he asked like a kid asking his mom. "Well now we are gonna try and see what Ram is going to wear for the party tomorrow" she said. He looked away "That was not funny" he said. "well I am not joking either, I am pretty serious" she said. "Priya, no way yaar, I am going to wear a suit what the big deal" he said looking totally uninterested. "Please Ram, I accepted in the morning na, please" she demanded. Her please was always enough to melt him "OK ok, as you wish" he said. She smiled and pulled his cheeks " Thanks baby", "Well if I am going to be pampered like this if I accept whatever you say, then I am ready to do anything" he said. She blushed "Comeon now" she ordered.

"Ram even a girl wouldn't take so much time" she shouted as she waited for him outside. He came out saying "Done baba". He stretched his hands like a model and stood before her. "How's it?" he asked. He was in a dark blue lightly shining tux, with white shirt. his hair was standing a little messy as if it waited for her to come and make them correct. She smiled at him "Someone is looking ravishing" said and came near him. He put his hands around her waist and pulled her close "And someone cannot resist herself I guess" he said. She blushed and adjusted his tie lightly. "Well, when your hair stands like this na, it makes you look so cute" saying she gently set his hair with her fingers. "Then why are you changing it" he asked pulling her more close. "Well I want you to look cute only for me" she said with a smiled. "How jealous and the other day you were advising me?" he asked. "Ok leave that Ram, then tomorrow you will wear this and I have a dress in the same color" she said excitedly. "We both will match them hmmm" he whispered and placed a peck on her cheeks. She pushed him and told him to have a change in dress.

Ram waited for her to come. She informed that she would be there and 7 and they would go to the place together. he felt something unusual. His phone rang. "Hi ma, thanks for calling was feeling little bored" he said. "Why wheres Priya?" she asked. "ha she is getting ready, taking me to some place" he said. "Place?? You didn't say me that the ship halted?" she asked. "Maaa...! We are going to some place in the ship" he explained. "Ok got it, having full time fun there both of you?" she teased. "Ma please, ok tell me hows all work going there?" he asked. "Yes I am taking care of everything son" she assured him. "ma I cant wait for her to see it" he said. "she will love it son, did you tell her?" she asked. "No ma I want it to be a big surprise for her" he said. "Ya this will make a good surprise, but" "Ma I know what your thinking, just leave that" he said. He heard a knock in his door "Mom I think she is here will talk to you after I reach" he said. "njoy yourself and make her happy son" she said. "You know I will, love you Ma" he said and kept the phone.

She was in a cream salwar, her hair tied into a ponytail and a huge smile plastered on her face. His mood lightened up seeing her. He smiled in response. "shall we" she asked. He nodded and put his arm around her. They walked to the deck where a man stood to take them to the place. They followed him as he took them to the places of the ship they haven't explored before at all. As they reached the end, Ram saw what was getting ready for him. It was a quiet big place near the end of the ship maybe. It was beautifully decorated for two people to spend the night. a small table with two chairs overlooking the sea. A bed with gossamers hanging. "Perfect place for a first night couple" he whispered in her ears. She hit him "shut up" she said. "SO we are sleeping today together" Ram winked. She nodded slowly. The man accompanying left them. She moved away from Ram and went to the small stove which was placed in the other side. "You are gonna cook for me" he asked excitedly. She nodded "OH my god..! what are big surprise..! can I get more than this?" he said and hugged her. "Ok shall I cook now?" she asked. He freed her and gave a wink.

As she cooked, Ram stood patiently playing with her hair, tucking them in and gently caressing them, placing feathery kisses on them now and then. "IS it ready? He asked. "Ram its just 5 minutes baby" she said. "OH my stomach is growling like anything, cant you give me anything?" he asked. "Only after everything is done" she said. "maybe a small kiss for the yearning soul" he suggested. She smiled and nodded a no. he came behind and hugged her lightly. "ou smell so good Priya" he whispered. "hmm don't disturb me Ram" she said. "I will wait like this" he said humming some song.

Once dinner was ready, Priya placed all the dishes for him. He sat on the table rubbing his hands ready. She went take the place opposite to him, when he pulled her to his lap and winked. "You prepared so you will feed me" he said. "Ram what this childishness" she started to move. He pulled her back "Please" he begged with his eyes. She rubbed his cheek and took his plate. She filled it with dishes and fed him. "Wow Priya I can keep on eating all this, your hand has magic power you know" he said as she fed him. Once he was full, he feed her back, telling her how his mom used to feed him at times.

After their dinner, Ram stood looking at the sky. The sky seemed so beautiful. He felt a nudge near him. He put his arm around and welcomed her. "Perfect na" he said. She rested on his shoulder. "Ram I need to say you something" she said. " yes tell me Priya" he said. She looked at him and smiled. "But you should listen to me ok?" she said. "I will Priya" he assured with a smiled. She left him and took a small cover. She handed it to him "Read it Ram" she said slowly. He took it from her and opened it. He read it once. And re-read it again.

She tried to read his face. The smile in it was gone. She could see anger, hurt and many more emotions flooding in the face. "Ram" she called him. He looked up at her "You are resigning your job?" he asked slowly. She gave a weak nod. It went from butterflies in his stomach to bees stinging his heart. "for me?" he asked. She nodded a no "for me" she said. "Whatever" he said clenching his teeth. "Ram I.." "Please Priya don't tell anything, don't speak ok. You never asked me a word before you submitted the resignation letter right?" he asked, his voice breaking now and then. "Ram its not like that, there is no other way" she managed. "what no other way? Did you talk about this with me anytime? Don't you think I will find a way out? Don't you have a little trust on me" his voice sounded broken. "No Ram its not like that, I trust you a lot" she said breaking into tears. "Then why did you do this Priya?" he asked. She came and cupped him face "I love you, I know it's a poor excuse for what I am doing. But it's the truth Ram. I am scared that my work will take you away from me" she said. "we can work out on that" he said "no Ram it's the only solution" she said. He moved back from her "you think it's the only solution Priya, before taking such a big decision, you never asked a word to me right? That's the level of my importance in your life right?" he asked. "Ram please, I did it for you, for us to be happy" she explained. "Oh giving up your happiness for me, will bring happiness in our lives you think?" he asked. "Ram I am not giving my happiness, you are my happiness" she said. "Priya I know how much you love your job, and that's one of the reason I love you a lot. I can see the passion you have in you work when you speak to me" he said. "Ram, I do love my work. But don't you understand my life and yours are twisted into a single strand. Cut one and you cut both. If you were gone, I wouldn't be able to live through and if I were gone, you wouldn't live through it either. That's why I did this, to makes things simple" she said "Priya why do you think that for us to be happy you need to do this all sacrifices, there are other ways" he said. "no there are not, this is the only way" she replied. "Priya if your not ready to fight for what you want, don't cry at the last" he warned. "I just want you and I want you forever. One lifetime is simply not enough for me" she said through her tears. He sighed "This is not good" he said. "Ram when I think of you, your voice, which always filled with love for me, those hypnotic eyes which tell me so much things, the magnetic force of your personality, I want nothing more than to be with you. This is the right decision Ram" she said. "Well if you think so, would you accept if I gave up all my business, deals and I say, I gave up all this for our love" he asked. "Ram there is difference" she tried to explain. "No there is no difference, your not thinking of other options and your not ready to get my help either. You just informing me you decision" he said. "Ram theres no other option" she said. "So you think" he replied. "Ram please, don't be angry" she said. "no I am not angry Priya, I am just hurt, its killing me inside. I thought that I was a part of everything in your life, but you took such a big decision all by yourself right?" he asked. "No Ram, I did it for us, I know you wouldn't accept but this is the best" she said. He shook his head "I am leaving to room" he said. "Ram" "Priya please, I need sometime" he said. She nodded and hugged him "I love you Ram" she said. He gave a nod and left. She saw his figure as it faded away. She knew all messed up. This was what she feared. She closed her eyes thinking the lines she read few days back

"life will break you. Nobody can protect you from that, and living alone wont either, for solitude will also break you with its yearning. You have to love. You have to feel. It's the reason we are on earth. You are here to risk your heart. You are here to be swallowed up. And when it happens your broken, betrayed, left, hurt or death brushes near, let yourself sit by an apple tree and listen to the apples falling all around, wasting their sweetness. Tell yourself you tasted as many as you could"

She opened her eyes as her tears poured down her cheeks. He was not there to wipe them. The decision was tough for her, she knew he was hurt but she knew this was right. She wanted him and nothing else mattered to her. "Some day I will look at this moment as a sweet time of grieving. I know things are not ok now, but I know life is changing" she said to herself and stood looking at the sky as it thundered and the first drops of rain fell on her face.

Ram stood on his balcony. He knew she did it only for him. From the beginning he knew she was having struggling within herself, but he wanted her to speak up to him. He waited patiently for her to tell him what was bothering her, but he was not able to accept that she decided everything by herself, keeping him blind. "and she calls all this as love" he said himself. The rain poured. He felt nice to be alone, not have to smile and look pleased; a relief to stare dejectedly out of the window at the sheeting rain and let just a few tears escape.

Part - 24

Priya gazed at the ceiling above her. She felt very odd in the room without his presence. She couldn't catch sleep as she was now used to his humming everyday for her. she didn't want to disturb him either. Tears rolled down her cheeks at the thought that she hurt him so badly. She did it for their life, but he was right she should have spoken to him. When it was their life, it included him too. She knew it was her mistake. She grabbed her mobile and called her dad, then she realized that she hasn't told him about the resignation yet. She cut the call and for Ram. There was no response. "he must have slept, I will apologize to him early morning, I am sorry Ram, I love you so much" she said to herself and pulled the duvet over her. she closed her eyes shut, thinking it will bring her some sleep.

Ram was still standing in balcony absent minded. His phone beeped. He took it and saw her name flashed. He felt his heart pain increasing seeing her smiling face on the caller id. "you never asked me a word did you?" he asked looking at the phone. He kept the mobile aside and wiped the tears that were ready to escape his eyes. He picked his phone again and dialled a number.

"Ram are you ok?" his mothers consoling voice came from the other side. He tried to get his voice "Ha" he gave a slow reply. "Ram is all ok?" she asked. "No ma, nothing is ok now" he said controlling his voice. He was ready to burst on anyone who was going to talk to him right now. "Ram now just settle yourself, relax a while and then talk to me son" she advised. He sighed and moved to the couch. He closed his eyes, the resignation form stood in front of his eyes "she resigned her job for me mom" he said . "What? Are you talking about Priya? But why?" his mom asked. "ma I have no idea that she was doing this. She showed the form to me today and said me, that for us to live happily she has to quit her job" he said. "Ram did you tell her what you are up to?" she asked. "ma you know very well that I will not leave her resign her job, but, the thing that hurts me is she could have said me once, talked to me before resigning. All she tells is, she did this for us and some stupid stuffs" he said angrily. "Ram just listen to me ok, just listen son" she said clearly. "Ok ma, but don't support her please" he warned. "Ok Ok I wont, I will just give justification" she said.

"Ram you knew from the beginning right, that she was struggling within herself" she asked. "yes I knew" he replied. "Ok when you knew that, you started finding ways to help her and you found a way right?" she asked. "hmm" he whispered. "and when you found the way did you tell her?" she asked. "No I didn't" he said. "Well that's what she has done right, she found a way and she informed you when its done" she said him. "ma just stop justifying, there is difference, resignation is such a big thing and she should have asked me a word before telling it. Talked to me once" he fired. "Ram this is not a competition who is going to open up first, when you knew she had a problem why didn't you ask her son?" she asked. "Ma I wanted her to share with me, but I never imagined that she would take such a big decision without asking me once" he said. "Ram I know that your hurt, she should have talked to you and I am sure she must be regretting for the same, but I am so happy at the same time that you are getting a wife who is ready to give up everything for you" she said. "Ma I know that she loves me more than I deserve, but there's no need for her to do all this. And I still understand she did this out of love but why cant she tell me once" he said. "Ram I knew what she did is wrong, but she didn't do this to hurt you right, and right now she must be feeling terrible, she needs you" his mom advised. "ma don't you understand that right now, I am feeling like hell" he said. "Ram its nothing like she doesn't trust you or anything, she is just too confused what to do, make her comfortable" she advised. "hmmm.. ma can you just put me to sleep?" he requested. His mom started singing a song. He closed his eyes and remembered how he used to put her to sleep always "ma I will talk to you tomorrow, good night" he wished her. "Ram just don't let this create distance between you both, and your heart knows that she did all for you, and it knows what to do next" she said. "thanks ma, I will keep that in mind, love you" he said and cut the call.

He found his slippers and made his way to her room. He opened slowly. His humming was filled in the room. He saw it being played from her mobile. He looked at her sleeping, unconscious form. Her face looked like she was crying for a long time. She did something unusual. He starred at her for a while "everything will be fine by tomorrow night" he said looking at her and returned to his room. He was quiet sure what he wanted to do now. He cannot hurt her and himself. They need to sort this. He sat on the couch thinking, his heavy eyelids met and he went into a deep slumber.

"Kevin, I will give Ram his breakfast" Priya said Kevin who was about to enter Ram's room with the tray of food In his hands. "Mam actually sir told not to disturb him as he is having headache" he replied. "Kevin Please I need to talk to him immediately" she said. "No mam, sir said strictly that he wanted rest till evening" he informed. Priya nodded and left for the deck "he doesn't even want to see me, I know the mistake is on me, still cant he listen to me once" she thought to herself. She took her phone and tried for him. There was no response. She wanted to throw her mobile of into the sea. She felt like punching him. "aunty" the small boy came running to her. "hi Ram, thank god atleast you are here" saying she sat on a bench and took him on her lap. "where's uncle?" the boy asked. "well uncle is busy, he is in his room" she replied. "but I want to see him, I bought chocolate for all of us" the boy said sadly. "no problem baby, uncle is always free for you, just go and give him the chocolate and come back to aunty" she said. He got down and started to leave "Ram will you give something on my behalf to uncle" she asked. The boy nodded. "ok then come with me" saying she took him with her.

"Uncle open the door, I want to see you" Ram heard the small boy bang his door. He went up and unlocked it. His eyes fell on the door opposite to his. It was open lightly. Ram peeped a bit to have a glimpse of her "Uncle I am here the boy said. "ha champ, come inside" Ram closed the door behind him as the boy entered. "uncle I bought chocolates for all of us, but aunt told me that your busy" the boy said. "No you know uncle is never busy for you right" Ram said and placed the boy in the couch. The boy gave him a chocolate. "thanks champ, did you give aunty?" Ram asked. "Offo...! I forgot what aunty told to give you" saying the boy gave a small paper to Ram. Ram took it

"hi...!! I hope you remember that, there is someone in the cruise who is waiting for you to come out of that room of yours. Ram I know its my mistake. You promised that even if we fight we will sort it out. Don't give me silent treatment like this. I love you and I need you near me. Take care of my heart, I left it with you"

Ram's lips curved into a smile as he read this. "sorry Priya, you have to wait till night" he thought to himself. "ok uncle, I am leaving" the boy said bringing Ram back from his own world. "Ok champ have a nice day" Ram told him. The boy came back to Ram and kissed his both cheeks "aunty told to give this on her behalf" he said. Ram kissed him back "I love you champ, can you do a help for me?" he asked. The boy nodded. "can you make sure aunty takes her food properly, but don't tell her I made you do this ok" he said. The boy nodded and left.

Priya called him a number a times. She felt like cutting him into pieces when he came in front of her. the day seemed to drag without him. She felt lonely all of a sudden in the big ship with so many people in it. She tried going into his room but it was locked. She felt terrible for hurting him so badly and at the same time angry on him for ignoring her like this. She fell asleep in the couch. The sound of someone knocking her door woke her up. She opened it and found the small boy standing with a tray of food. "OMG...Ram whats this?" she asked. "aunty today we both will eat together" the boy said and entered. "Ram aunty is really not hungry" she told him "no aunty please for me you have to eat" he insisted. Priya smiled and took the food from him. They shared a light lunch. "Ram can you see whether uncle had his lunch?" Priya asked the boy slowly. "aunty are you and uncle fighting?" the boy asked. "no why?" she asked. "well it was uncle who told me to make you eat" he said, then realized her has let out and bit his tongue. Priya smiled "no baby we are not fighting, now shall we go and keep all this" she asked. The boy nodded. As they left Priya tried to call Ram's mobile once again.

Priya took her dairy and left to the garden. She opened a page and started penning down.

"I had never thought my life would take such a turn. Seems like I belonged to him and today he is acting like he doesn't know me. I knew very well it was my mistake and I needed to be punished. I can accept any kind of punishments from him, but ignoring me, keeping himself dumb, not showing up, these punishments kill me. I knew he would say no to my resignation, but there is no other option left for me other than this to spend the rest of my life with him. I am not ready to leave him for anything. I know he is hurt by me. But the persons who can break a heart is sometimes the very one who can heal it to. He needs me but he wouldn't accept and give me a chance. Yesterday he said me "if you don't fight for what you want, don't cry for what you lost". I cannot loose him. I will do all the needed things to bring him back normal and heal the wound that was created by me. I just want to see him once and hug him tightly, feel him close to me and say how much I love him. I am sorry Ram"

She closed the dairy and closed her eyes. Her phone beeped. It was the alarm she set for the party in the eve. She checked the time, it was 5. She got ready to leave to her room

She came to the party by 7 and seated her in one of the tables. She was in a dark blue saree just for him. Her eyes searched for him in each and every corner. He was nowhere to be seen. Somewhere her heart said that he would surely come. She waited and waited. Captain mark gave a speech and it was followed by dance. All the couples enjoyed themselves. Priya fought back her tears. She badly wanted him near her. she tried for his mobile again. There was no response. She got up and turned to leave. The light went out dim. It focussed directly on her. she turned,

He was standing on the other end. His charm attracting her like a magnet. He was in the blue tux she wanted him to be in. he gave her a smile. A smile that was enough to make her heart skip numerous beats. He seemed normal. Tears filled her eyes seeing him. He took the mike to his mouth and started speaking as he came her

"I know that, this journey, in this cruise has been a special one for all of us. and for me, this journey was my life. it gave me an opportunity to share my life with someone. I fell in love with the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. I found the perfect match for my craving soul. I know that life is not always a bed of roses nor a bed of thorns, its a bed of roses filled with thorns. and I want to share this life with you Priya. I promise to share in all your pain, troubles, happiness. I promise to love you till the last breath of mine. I promise that I will try my best to keep you smiling throughout. Will you marry me Priya?" he asked

"Will you marry me Priya?" the words echoed in her ears. She wanted to wake from the dream but she couldn't. he was standing very close to her, waiting for her reply. She found herself searching for words. "I will" she stammered. His lips broke into a wider grin, dazzling her, making her head spin. He took her hand and kissed them "I love you" he whispered and slid a oval shaped ring, with rows of diamonds and the letter R in the middle, into her hand. She couldn't help herself but stare at him. Kevin came and gave her a ring. Ram gestured her to wear it for him. She took it with her shaky hands. It was a little bigger one and it had the letter P. she slid it in his fingers and looked at him. The whole cruise applauded. "shall we dance?" he asked extending his hand. She slid her hand into his. He led her to the dance floor and all the other couples joined them.

He put his hand on her waist and pulled her to him. She was still looking at him as if it was all a dream. "hey you look so beautiful Priya, breathtaking" he said. Her cheeks turned pink. "we are sought of engaged now" he continued "and sorry, our marriage rings will be your selection ok" he apologized. He gently moved their bodies to the music. "aren't you happy?" he asked. "no I am, but aren't you angry on me" she asked immediately. "well I said you I wasn't angry, I was just hurt, but I knew you did for me Priya" he said. "yeah, I am sorry, I had no other way" she apologized. He hugged her to him "you trust me right?" he asked. She nodded "then leave this problem to me, I know the right solution" he said. "but?" "ssshhh... This is not going to create problems again, believe me" he said looking into her. She nodded with a smile "You don't know how beautiful you look when you smile Priya" he said. "But why did you ignore me the whole day, you know how hard it was for me, It was nearly killing me" she said hitting him lightly. "You do deserve some punishment for you silly act lady" he said. "Not this kind of heartless punishments" she fired. "You have no idea how much I missed you" he said. "And you can never imagine how much I missed you" she replied. She put her hands around his neck "I am sorry" she said. "Promise to tell me everything again, even before purchasing a slipper" he said. She laughed "I promise I will" she said. He caressed her cheeks. She closed her eyes feeling his cold fingers on her warm skin. Fire and ice somehow existing without destroying each other was a proof that she belonged to him. He raised her chin, she could feel his hot breath on her face. "Isnt this place too crowded?" he asked. She opened her eyes and blushed.

They walked hand in hand across the deck. She stopped suddenly. "IS anything wrong?" he asked. "Ram, did you say that we are engaged?" she asked. He nodded "Yes we are" he smiled showing the ring. She hugged him tightly "Ram I really didn't mean to hurt you" she said. He pulled her from the hug and made her look at him "comeon Priya, you have all the right on me, and I am always here to help you. I was hurt initially and never wanted to talk to you but" he stopped. "but what?" she asked. "well yesterday night I came up to your room. To check whether you were sleeping and as you were sleeping, you said my name first. You spoke very clearly, I thought you were awake. Then you rolled over and mumbled my name once more. You said you love me a lot and hate yourself for hurting me. When you spoke these words the feeling that coursed through me was unnerving, staggering. And I knew that I couldn't ignore you at all. When you love me so blindly all your mistakes became blind to me. I wanted nothing but make you mine" he said. "I love you Ram" She looked at his eyes, they spoke his heart more than his lips. The sky thundered and the rain fell on them. They stood looking at each other.

"I know I hurt you too, I am sorry" he said after a long time. She smiled at him "you don't know how happy you have made me today. I will be Mrs.Kapoor soon" she said. He nodded "and I will be Mr.Sharma" he winked. They were totally drenched, water dripping from their hair and faces. "first love, its incredible, isn't it? The difference between reading about something, seeing it in pictures and experiencing it?" he asked. "very different" she accepted. "more forceful than I imagined" he said. His fingers traced her lips and his head lowered. His rough lips slowly claiming her soft ones. She held him for support. After a few minutes he broke "we will be together, your not getting away from me" he said. "Promise me forever" she asked. His hands wrapped around her waist. He bend and kissed her cheeks. The touch of his wet lips on her wet skin made her gasp. He moved to her ears "forever" he echoed in her ears. She couldn't speak anymore. She lifted her head and kissed him with a passion that might possibly set the forest on fir.

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Part - 25

She kissed him like she has never kissed before. his tongue invaded her mouth finding its path in. his mouth was not gentle, there was a brand new edge of desire in the way his lips moved. She locked her hands around his neck, and to her over-heated body, his body felt cold. She trembled, but it was not from the chill. His hands moved from her face and possessively wrapped itself around her waist pulling her towards him. She pushed herself into him not wanting the moment to end. None of them knew long they stood get drenched in the rain, enjoying the moment in each others arms. He didn't stop kissing. She was the one who had to break away, gasping for air. Even then his lips did not leave her skin, they moved to her throat gently nuzzling them. She didn't want to stop him. Her hands weren't steady, she got through with the first collar button of his shirt taking his tie away. Her fingers traced the perfect planes of his icy chest. He was too beautiful. No, his beauty was too much to bear. As he gave a soft kiss on her neck, she pulled his mouth back to hers, he seemed much eager as she was. One of his hands was cupping her face and his other arm around her bare waist, straining her closer to him. His hand travelled her to back and caressed them,whiel showering kisses on her neck. She trembled in his arms. He broke the kiss and looked deep into her. she was clearly able to see the desires burning in his eyes and how hard he was trying to fight them. She was in the same condition as him. He always behaved a gentleman. He tucked the hair which was falling on her eyes and placed a feathery kiss on her forehead. "I don't even care if the world ends now, or the stars come tumbling down. I don't even need another day as my dream has all come true, now I have you with me. Your mine. I will never let you go at any cause" he said resting his forehead on hers. she hugged him close to her, "I just want you to hear what my heart is whispering" he said. "what?" she asked playing with his buttons. "you the reason I am beating, it says" he said. She smiled and gave a kiss over his chest. "your making me crazy after you Ram" she said. He caressed her hair gently "Hmmm...!! And your doing no less" he said. "we should leave before, else I can never forgive myself if you fall sick" he said as he pulled her away. She looked a little disappointed and made a face. He laughed "patience lady, if we are going to be here another minute then, I have to sweep you of your feet, carry you slender body in my arms right away to the room. Then you will never be able to stop me" he teased. "I will not" she whispered. He looked at her as her eyes looked straight back at him. "we should leave Priya" he said. She nodded and entered his embrace as he stretched one hand for her to come in. they walked to the room.

His stomach was grumbling as he waited for her to change her clothes. Food seemed the last thing of importance a few minutes back but now it took the top position. "Priya...!! If your not coming in two minutes, I will be leaving for sure" he shouted. "foodie.. just a minute I will be there" her voice came. "errr... any help" he asked. "thanks for the courtesy Ram" she said coming from the changing room. His eyes went over her for a few seconds. "shall we leave?" she asked. He nodded and they left to the party again. Luckily Kevin reserved a table for them. "kevin just get us everything what is available ok?" Ram said as he took his seat. Priya hit Ram with her elbow "Ouch why?" he cried. "Kevin go and enjoy with your girl, we will take care" she said Kevin. "no mam, I will bring the food" he said. "Kevin please don't be scared of Ram, now its my order, please go" she ordered. Kevin looked at Ram who was smiling seeing Priya's bossy nature. He looked at Kevin "ha yes you can go, have a nice time Kevin" Ram wished. Kevin thanked and left them. "Ram you shouldn't bother him again" Priya said Ram as Kevin left. "but madam, I pay him and he is here to take care of me" Ram said. "well you not a kid Ram, and if anything you want, I am there to take care of you" she replied. "Oh I am sure you taking care of me will only worsen things" he said. "means?" she asked. "nothing, now leave me to eat will you, I am starving" saying he put the food in his mouthful. "Ram be careful, you may choke baby" she said. "no nothing will happen, so many years of practice" before he could finish he started coughing. "Ram I said you na to be careful" she said and handed him a glass of water. He drank it, but the choking didn't seem to stop, he started coughing more. She rubbed his head lightly. "ram are you ok?" she asked as her voice trembled. She felt worried seeing him suffer. Suddenly she felt his hand over hers. She looked at him and he gave her a wink "well you have passed your test for taking care of me" he said. She sat down angrily "that was not funny Ram" she said. "aww baby I am really sorry" he said holding his ears. She smiled "never again ok" she said. "but whenever I see the way you care for me, it makes me so happy" he said. "have your food Ram" she said. "yeah thanks for reminding me that I am hungry" he said and started eating again.

They walked back to their room hand in hand. They spent most of their time talking about nothing, but all these nothings mean so much more to them than so many things. "aunty" the small boy came running to them. "hey Ram, why are you awake so late?" she asked bending to him. Ram looked at both of them smiling. "aunty, my parents are fighting with some people for chage of room, so I am waiting" the boy said. "fighting? For what?" Ram asked before Priya could question. "I don't know but for some change in room" the boy said. "okay, its ok champ, come lets go and see" Ram took the boy his hand and led him as Priya followed him silently.

They saw his parents talking to a group of young people. "ha, sir can I talk to you for a minute" Ram asked the boys dad. Recognizing Ram, the man came to him. "can I know whats the problem?" Ram asked. "sir its nothing, these young people are shouting the whole night, that we are not able to sleep well, so we wanted a change in room, but they are not allowing as there is no vacancy. So I am just asking these people to stay a little silent, but they say that they need to have fun time and its their purpose for coming in the cruise" he said. "well What they say is right, they are enjoying their way. Okay lets do something, take my room and I will take yours" Ram offered. "no sir, theres absolutely no need of it, we can manage" he said. "no please, I am doing it for champ, he means a lot to me" Ram said. "yes please" Priya said as she came and stood behind Ram. After a long discussion his parents gave up trying to tell no to Ram. Ram promised to moved the next day to the other room.

"Priya I think you better sleep soon, coz I knew you wouldn't have slept well yesterday" he said as they reached their room. She leaned on the door "tomorrow you wont be in the room opposite to me" she said. He storked her cheeks and they turned red "I am always with you Priya" he said. "yeah I know that" she replied. "now sleep, good night" he wished. "wont you sing for me" she asked innocently. "well if my humming can make your sleep beautiful, then I can do it the whole night for you" he said. Before she could reply, he scooped her in his arms and tucked her in her bed. He gave a peck on her forehead and started humming her most favourite tune.

Ram sat on the couch and looked at the most beautiful sight on the bed. Priya was lying, the duvet pulled up till her knees. Her one hand protectively around the little kid who was in deep sleep. Both of them looked heavenly. He could sit there his full lifetime watching the two of them like this. Priya lazily stretched in the bed. Her one hand still around their daughter, her other hand searched for him. "rammm" she called sleepily. He smiled and made his way to her. he stretched himself beside her and kissed her cheeks "good morning honey" he said. She smiled and kissed him back "good morning, you woke up so early" she asked. He was leaning over her. he nuzzled her neck lightly "How can I miss the sight of my two angels sleeping" he said. "Raaam...! Our kid is here" she said. "she is sleeping" he said and kissed her neck and travelling to her lips slowly, he neared to take possession of them, when there was a small cry. Priya pushed Ram away "she is awake" she said and turned to the kid.

Ram's eyes opened wide. He looked at the ceiling above. He saw faint rays of sun coming from the window. It was the best dream so far. "My family" he told himself and a smile crept on his face.

The morning seemed to run away as both of them were busy in shifting Ram's room to the other place. Priya was not quite happy but she didn't want to argue about it either. After several hours of work they had their lunch and sat by the balcony in her room. "Priya you know, I got a dream yesterday" he said. "what kind of?" she asked. "well it was like we were happily married and we have a kid, she was a small girl. And trust me she was the cutest kid I have ever seen, just like her mumma" he said. Priya blushed "so soon someone is dreaming of kids" she said. He blushed a bit "well I need two kids Priya, and I want both of them to be like you" he said. "Well I don't agree with that, two kids is fine, but I want atleast one of them to be cute like their dad" she said. "ram tell me something?" she asked. "shoot out" he said. "how much do you love me?" she asked. "will you believe if I say that no one ever loved someone like I love you?" he asked "I wish you don't believe" he added. "why?" she asked. "well so that I can spend the rest of my life, proving to you how much I love you" he said. "Ram why you always make me feel so special?" she said. "you are special. Ok now, I have a small thing for you" he said. "no I wont accept, your spending a lot Ram, you already gifted so many things" saying she went to the bed, plopping on the edge and then sliding to the centre. She curled herself into a ball, her arms wrapped around her knees. "whats it?" she asked out of curiosity. "well Priya its not a gift, its my mothers, I just want you to have it. So I didn't spend a single penny on it ok" he said. She nodded "let me have it" she pleaded. He climbed to the bed, and her heart thumped unevenly. He pulled her left wrist from her leg. "close your eyes" he said. She obeyed. Then he gave her arm back. There hung a brilliant heart shaped crystal.it was cut into million facets, so that it subdued light shining from the lamp, it sparkled. She let a gasp "its so beautiful" she said. "glad you liked it" he smiled. She leaned to hug him. Her phone rang "Damn it, perfect timing" he said. She apologized through her eyes and picked up the call. she settled herself on the couch and started talking. Ram went to his room to take his phone.

He returned after a few minutes and still found her talking. She was enjoying the conversation. As he went near, he heard her say "he is here, will tell you later" saying she gave him a small smile. Ram grinned thinking she was talking about him till then. He sat quietly beside her and took her hand that was free. he looked at the ring he wore yesterday night on her finger. It seemed to look perfect in her hand. He kissed her fingertips one by one and kissed the ring. She saw him grinning broadly looking at the ring, not even aware that she had finished the call. "Ram" she called. He looked at her "I have a demand" he said. "whats it?" she asked. "marry me Priya" he said. "Of course I will" she replied. "no I want you to marry me now, when we are in this cruise, I want to make you mine soon" he said. "but Ram, that's not possible" she said. "why? Its up to us, its our life and we take decisions" he said. "but" he kept his finger on her lips "I will talk to our parents, both you dad and my mom, now is it okay" he asked. "why all of a sudden" she asked. "I want you to be mine" he said. She moved and snuggled to him. He welcomed her closer. "I belong to you Ram" she said. "I want to do it in a church" he said. "Ram, I don't get it, marriage is nothing to me, I am yours and you are mine" she said. "even I feel the same darling, but I just want to do it, you know like taking vows I will never leave you etc" he said. "okay, so when is this happening?" she asked. "maybe in two days, wherever the ship halts" he said. "what two days" she jumped. "chill your not marrying a stranger" he said. "well what do I get in return?" she asked. "means?" he asked confused. "well I have a demand to" she said. He raised his brow asking "what?". "well we both will share this room, I don't want you to sleep miles away from me" she said. "no" he said immediately. "why?" she asked. "it wont work, well after out marriage I will come here I promise" he said. "no, deal is a deal. You agree then I agree" she said. "whats this Priya?" he asked. "It's a compromise, take or leave " she said. "I am talking about marriage" he said. "well according to me, I already belong to you. Well why wont you stay here? I am not gonna seduce you" she said. He laughed "I don't trust me, I will lose my sense when I am all alone in a dark room with this irresistible girl by side" he said "Ram nothing will happen, please stay her please" she pleaded. "Priya you don't know how much it hurts me to refuse something you ask" he said. "don't refuse" she said immediately. "you silly girl you win always" he said. She moved closer and kissed his cheeks "thank you" she whispered. "you remember the compromise right" he asked. She nodded "but tell me one thing Ram, why you really want to marry me?" she asked. "so that I can kiss you anytime I want" he said casually. She hit him hard on his chest and hid her face "that was so bad Ram" she said. "I was serious baby" before he could complete she stopped him by placing her fingers "shut up" she said. "what if I don't" this time again she stopped him but not with fingers but with her lips. She knew that a kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous.

Part - 26

Ram stood over the balcony gazing at the sea. The moon throwing its rays on the water made it look beautiful. He was not such a big lover of nature, but now he had to accept, there was a lot of changes in him. He is after a woman, ready to do anything for her, even give up his entire life. he never thought that marriage was something made for him. He was convinced that business was his wife. Now business was in the last of his wish list. He had so many plans in his mind for his future. No, their future. he wanted to be with her each day, each minutes, each second, admire her, live with her, love her and make her feel happy. He smiled to himself thinking whether he was the same person as he was before. he felt a nudge from the side. He turned to see her standing in her black nightdress "what are you thinking Ram?" she asked. "about me" he said and held her hand. "about you..!! beautiful na" she said seeing the view in front of them. "no, I wouldn't say that with you beside me" he gave her a wink. "that's a lie" she said. "No, my lips fail to lie when they are with you, I don't know how I will manage mistakes in future" he said. "means, you will lie to me in the future?" she asked. He laughed "ha yes all husbands lie to their wife na for some reasons" he said. "oh really, not all husbands Ram" she said little disappointed. "Priya comeon yaar, you don't trust me? Will I do like that?" he asked. "I trust you Ram, I know you wont do so, but if I find you lying, then..." "what? What will you do?" he said and moved towards her as she stepped back. Words failed to come out of her mouth. "what, tell me Priya, what will you do?" he asked. He slowly imprisoned her between the bars and his powerful hand "now tell me" he asked slowly. "leave me Ram" she said slowly. He nodded a no "I am not leaving you until you complete what you were going to say" he winked. "I wasn't going to say anything" "Liar" he cut her in. she lowered her eyes, struggling to meet his hypnotizing one. "Raaam, just leave me" she begged "no I wont, tell what you where about to say? Or we go for a compromise" he winked. "well... if you lie in future, I wont leave you inside our room on the night" she said and bit her lips. "what...! What kind of punishment is this" he asked. "now let me go" she said and tired to push him a bit. But she was so weak when compared to him. "if you don't let me inside room, then how can I ask pardon and apologize in my way" he said naughtily. She smiled "Ram I am feeling cold, will you allow me to go inside" she asked. "well why I am here, to warm you up na?" he said. She blushed and played with his shirt buttons "wooohhh,,, Priya what are you doing? Patience girl" he said. She hit him "your impossible, leave me now" she ordered. He moved away. She walked to the room when he held her wrist.

She turned to see him smiling at her. she felt dazzled. She felt drawn to the most beautiful man she has ever seen. She felt mesmerized by his touch. She could spend her entire life just gazing at the smile in his face, which made him look adorable. "lets be her for a while" his voice bought her back. She couldn't say no to anything he asked for. She moved with him to the balcony. They stood side by side, just gazing at the waters, both lost in their thought's, but assured that they were with each other. She rested her head on his shoulder and he rested his head over hers.

She yawned and closed her eyes. He turned to see her. her eyes closed, her fair skin glowing in the moonlight, and those cheeks which were little pink now and those lips which always tempted him more than anything. He smiled, he didn't dare to move to disturb her. he stood for minutes just looking at her. he put his arm around her and she snuggled to his chest. Her skin felt cold. He didn't want her to get sick due to the cold. He gently scooped her in his arms and placed her on the bed, he pulled the duvet over her. he caressed her cheeks and tucked her locks behind her ears. "only two more nights and then you will be mine, in all ways" he said smiling. He placed a kiss on her forehead "good night Priya" he whispered.

As he opened the door to leave, he remembered his promise to her about staying in her room. He closed the door and arranged the couch for him to sleep. He was sure he would never get sleep her, but he didn't want to risk sleeping near her either. He took a pillow from her bed and placed it on the couch, ready to sleep, when he felt a small tap in his shoulder. He nearly jumped. She stood rubbing her eyes "what are you doing Ram?" she asked. "Preparing my bed" he said. "don't be silly we will share the bed, how can you sleep her?" she asked. "I will be finer here Priya, you just go and sleep I am sure you are tired" he said. "no I don't want you to sleep here, you can take the bed, I will stay in the couch" she said. "no I wont allow that" he fought. "ram either me in couch, or we are sharing the bed" she said firmly. "your so stubborn Priya" he said making a face. She giggled and took the sheet and pillows from the couch. She arranged it for him "come here" she called. He hesitantly took his side. "why are you so tensed Ram, nothing is going to happen" she said. "I told you, I am not trusting myself" he said. "even If it does I wont regret" she said. He smiled "I just want our relationship to go to the next level in the right way, when we are declared we are for each other" he said. She moved to him and hugged him tight "you are a gem Ram" she said. "now, lets sleep" he said pulling himself back. "okay, but can I hold your hand and sleep" she asked innocently. He laughed "of course Priya, I am all yours" he said. She took his hand and placed it over her cheek and closed her eyes "don't stare for a long time ok" she said. He smiled "good night angel" he said. "good night Ram" she whispered and that was all she could remember.

The next morning seemed very different. Priya felt lonely without him around. He was inviting some people in the cruise for their marriage. She had no idea what he was upto, but he promised her not to worry about anything, but select the rings for marriage. But she had some plans in her mind too, she wanted to make a small surprise for him and she got busy with that. after a while she was going through some rings online when the peculiar tone of her mobile rang. "hey, missing me" his voice came from the other side. "not at all" she lied immediately. "oh then I will hung up, bye Priya" he said. "Ram yes I missed a lot and I am missing" she accepted. "I know that, your heart was telling me" he replied. "but your so bad Ram, before I could wake up, you left a note and vanished off" she complained. "baby, I woke up early, and your sleeping like the sleeping beauty, across my chest, so I didn't want to wake you up" he replied. "well you could have woken me up just like the prince wakes up the sleeping beauty" she said. He laughed "is the beauty still sleeping? Can the prince come?" he asked. She turned red "shut up, so when will the work be over?" she asked. "in an hour I will be there Priya" he said. "ok come soon na, I feel too bored without you" she said kiddish. "I will be there love, just a few more people, and I miss you too, just do something for while, else plan for our honeymoon" he suggested. "honeymoon, Ram we will be in the cruise for nearly one more month" she said. "so what? I don't count this as a honeymoon, once we reach we will go" he said. "ram...!!" "we are going" he said stubbornly. "we will decide later" she said. "Ok Priya I have to leave" he said sadly. "just one hour Ram it will fly away" she said. "Not easy to fly when you are not here" he said "then come here" she suggested. "no I want to finish this work by today and spend the last day of my bachelor life with my girlfriend tomorrow" he said. "Raaam..." she said shyly. "No don't blush now, I cant miss that Priya, I will come in an hour ok" he said. "Ok come soon baby, I will be waiting for you" she said. "ok love you Priya, crazily" he said. "me too, go now, take care" she was about to hang up, "one second wait" he called. "whats it Ram?" she asked. "tell me what dress are you wearing now?" he asked. "see it yourself na" she said. "no tell me" he said. "well I am wearing a red colour top, with blue coloured jean, is that ok" she asked. "perfect, I took and kept it in the top of your clothes, hoping you will wear it" he said. "your really impossible Ram, now just go" she said. "ok take care, keep missing me and think over the honeymoon, I was serious about it" he said "ok, go now, come back soon, I will be in the deck" she said and cut the call.

She sat on the deck with a glass of juice. The weather was pleasant. She could see Ram standing a little far away talking to someone. She smiled seeing both the men. It looked like the one talking to Ram was little scared of talking to him. Priya knew that Ram was a business man who was know for his arrogance, but from the time they have meet Ram was nothing like what she has read about him. He was the most loving person she has ever come across. She smiled thinking all the things Kevin has told to her about Ram.

Ram made his way to Priya and sat beside her. he waved his hand as he neared her. she offered him her juice, he took a sip. "Invited all?" she asked. "just the people I want to there" he said "and you look just the same as I imagined you will look in this dress" he moved a little closer to her ears "hot" he whispered and leaned on her shoulder. She gently ruffled his hair "tired?" she asked . "not exactly, but little" he said. "we well have our lunch and then you can rest for a while Ram" she said. "we will go for lunch after some time" he said. "Ok, are you alright?" she asked. "yeah I am good baby" he said and looked at her "what did you do in the morning?" he asked. "nothing much, just moving here and there, some music" she replied. "seems like you enjoyed leaving me alone" he said making a face. "ha yes, I had a very nice time Ram" she said. "I know you didn't" he winked. "shall we leave? I feel hungry" she said. "wait, did you take your breakfast?" he asked. "yes yes I took it Ram, I cant see you furious" she said. He sighed a relief "ok lets go" he said and stood up.

"Priya, I am sure I wont be getting sleep" he said as they walked back to their room. "Ram I know you are tired" she said. "Ok then you have to put me to sleep" he said. "I cant sing lullaby like you" she said. "Well no need of that, talk about your work and I am sure I will sleep in a few minutes" he said. "that was very bad Ram" she said angrily. "sorry, just for fun darling, but I wasn't joking ok?" he said and laughed. She came to hit him as he started running "No Priya the way you hit, really hurts" he said as he ran. She hurried to run behind him. "I swear Ram, if I get you in my hand I will not spare you" she said. He entered the room and she came behind him.

"Ouch" he hear her cry. "Priya what happened?" the next moment he was near her. she held him for support "guess a sprain" she said. "lemme have a look" he suggested and scooped her in his arms. He placed her on the chair and bent to her leg. "tell me wheres it hurting ok, you will be fine baby" he said. "Ram its paining" she said and got hold of his shirt. He held her leg firmly and turned it, she clutched his shirt more tightly. "Its ok Priya?" he told her. "now try moving your leg" he said. She did "any pain?" he asked. "cool, there no pain now" she said and bend to peck his cheeks. Ram moved away thinking she was back to hit him. Both of them laughed. "come here" she said "no you will hit me" he said innocently. "Ram I wont hit you baby, come here na" she called. he took his seat beside her. she turned on the television and went through the channels. Ram rested his head on her shoulder. She kept the remote aside and made him to lie on her lap. He cuddled to her lap as he caressed his hair. Slowly he drifted to sleep. Priya couldn't move a inch. Ram was in deep sleep, he looked like a chubby baby sleeping very calmly. Soon she fell asleep too.

Priya woke up, the buzzing of her phone woke her up. The whole room was pitch dark. She felt herself lying over him. She took her mobile, it was a message from her friend. She checked the time, it was 12 at night. "we slept so many hours" she thought. She still felt tired. She turned the lamp nearby. He was still sleeping in the same way. "ram" she called him slowly. "Priya leave me sleep for a while" he said sleepily. "Ram get up and sleep in the bed, I cant carry you na" she said. He opened his eyes and smiled at her "very funny Priya" he said and got in. before she could realize, she was in his arms as he carried her to the bed and pulled the duvet over them. He encircled his one arm around her waist and pulled close, hid his face in her neck and closed his eyes. She felt electirified by the proximity, but enjoyed it "don't stare too long Priya" he said. She laughed "good night Ram" she said. "hmm" saying he came a little more close and dozed off.

She opened her eyes as the sun rays fell on her. she saw Ram opening the door to the balcony. "good morning" he called. "good morning Ram" she said. He came and sat beside her "don't you think you should wake up, we slept long" he said and caressed her face. "yeah" she smiled at him. "last day" he said. "for what?" she asked. "for our love life as lovers, we will be husband wife from tomorrow" he said. "we will be still lovers" she said and moved up to him. She rested her head in his chest "yes we will be lovers, I am so happy Priya" he said. "hmmm" "aren't you happy?" he asked. "I am, but I dont know why you want to marry in such a hurry" she said. "No hurry, everything is planned well" he said. "we will be halting today" he added. "Oh, so we can shop today evening" she asked. She suddenly jumped from his chest "Ram what about our dress, I mean" he stopped her "relax girl, everything is ready, you have to just come and marry me" he said. "your incredible Ram" she said. "at times, when I am mad in love" he winked. "Ok now get ready we will go to gym, last day with my girlfriend" he added. She smiled "someone doesn't like gym" she said. "get up or else I will have to make you get ready" he warned. She left to the changing room.

After an hour they left to the gym. "why isn't anyone here?" she asked as she opened the door. "well it's a holiday for all of them except us" he said. "you did it?" she asked. "captain Mark is a good friend of mine" Ram smiled. "Incredible" she murmured. "I said you at times I am" he winked. She made her way to the treadmill and started her work. Ram just sat on the stationary bike starring at her. "what are you looking at Ram, cant you do something" she said. "he walked to her "I want to do treadmill" he said. "there are so many machines, try one" she suggested. "all are under repair, except the one you are in" he said. "then wait until I finish" she said. He leaned to her "can I join?" he asked. "we both will fall" she said. "I don't care" he said and came and stood behind her. "no, no get down, we will end up in tragedy" she said. He moved forward and she hit the end of the treadmill. "so unromantic you are" he said and pulled her to him. "no, no unromantic, just don't want to hurt ourselves" she said. "how clever my Priya is?" he said and kissed her forehead. "ram someone will come in" she said. "I said it's a holiday for all except us" he said as he kissed her cheeks. He held his shirt "seems someone is very high mood today" she teased. "yeah, I am so excited, happy, cant express what I am feeing, but all because of you" saying he kissed her neck lightly. He caressed her lips, "how come you manage to look so tempting in all looks, even when your sweating so much" he asked "its because your blind" she said. "yes I am blind" he said and bent his head nearing to take possession of those tempting lips of hers. Priya put her hands around his neck.

"aunty" the small boy came running in. they both pushed each other apart. "champ" Ram was the first to speak. "what were you doing uncle?" he asked. "I was helping aunty, she had some doubt in treadmill" Ram said. "aunty does treadmill everyday" the boy said. Ram got down and came to the boy "you ask a lot of questions champ, poor parents of yours" he said. Priya came and lightly punched his arm. "Ram, the machine was not working so uncle came to help" she said. "oh, aunty I heard that you are marrying Ram uncle" the boy asked. "ha yes champ, I am marrying him, hows my choice?" she asked. The boy looked at Ram for a while "not so handsome like me, but papa said he is a very nice man" the boy replied. Both of them laughed "so I can marry him na?" she asked kneeling down to him. "yes you can, and I bought something for you" the boy said. He took a small box. It had a scroll in it, he took it and gave Priya. It was a drawing done by him with "best wishes" scribbled below. He took another small car and gave it to her. "aunty now I have no gift but this is my favourite car, I want you to take it as wedding gift" he said. "is this drawing by you?" she asked. "yes hows it?" he asked eagerly. She hugged him to her "thank you so much champ, whatever gift I get this will the best wedding gift ever for me" she said as tears welled her eyes. Ram rubbed her shoulders. He was touched to by the boys gesture. The boys wiped away her tears "mom told me that marriage is a happy function, then why are you crying aunty?" he asked. She laughed "I am crying in happiness" she replied. "do we cry when we are happy?" the boy asked. "when we are very happy" she replied and kissed him. "ok aunty mom will search for me, she said me to be back soon" the boy kissed her back. He waved to Ram and ran away.

They had their breakfast. Priya kept the boys gift safely in the place. She stared at the toy and smiled thinking how much she was attached to him. She felt his arms wrap around her waist "he is a our matchmaker right?" he asked. She turned to face him "kind off" she replied. "I like our first wedding gift a lot" he said. "I love it, it will be the best one, it means a lot to me" she said. "when I was young I never gave my car to anyone" he said. She smiled "what if it was me asking?" she asked. He smiled "I don't know the answer" he replied. "can we play something?" she asked. "sure anything you wish" he said. "chess?" she suggested. "that's such a bore" he said. "I have many interesting things to play" he said naughtily. "chess" she said and pushed him. "Ok I will play, but we go for compromise" he said. "again" she asked. "if you want me to play now, then today night will me in my way" he said. She thought for a while "ok I am in" she said and left to get the board.

The ship halted in the evening. They both stood by the deck as they saw the island where they going to get married. The island was bigger than the other islands they have seen before. He held her close to him asking through his eyes whether everything will go well. "don't be tensed Ram, everything will be fine, I love you and what more assurance you need" she asked. He kissed her forehead "love you too" he whispered.

Hope it was bearable.. too long I suppose.. do leave your feedback very much needed

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Part - 27

They shopped the whole evening, until their energies drained and reached the bottom. Ram informed Priya that he would be attending a bachelors party in the night with Kevin and few people. Priya didn't agree much to his suggestion, but she wanted him to enjoy.

"Priya sleep well love, I think I will be seeing at the church tomorrow in the evening, two girl will come to get you ready" he said as he stretched himself beside her. "I miss you already Ram" she said and snuggled to his chest. "Priya listen, I really don't need to attend this party, if you want me I can stay with you" he said. She didn't respond. It was quiet a long moment, just the thud of their hearts hammering, the broken rhythm of their rugged breathing, and the whisper of our lips moving in synchronization. she easily dropped everything over of her mind when he was kissing her. it was the only way to make her feel better and he knew it so well. She opened her eyes and found his eyes open to, staring at her face, as if she was the prize he was waiting to grab so many days. Their gazes locked for a moment, his eyes were very deep that she could see deep into him, see all the way into his soul. He had the most beautiful soul she thought. He looked back at her as if he could see her soul back, and as if he loved what he saw. After some time "I am not leaving you" he said slowly. "no no Ram please, its your bachelors party. You have to go" she ordered. His hands stroked her face "bachelors party are for those who are sad about their single days passing away, I am eager to have them gone, so no use in going there" he said. "hmm" she said as her breath fanned his throat.

They were curled up in the small couch of her room, intertwined as much as possible. She ran her fingers through the perfect shape of his chest. A light shudder rippled through him and his mouth found hers again. He sighed and pulled away at the necessity of air, his sweet breath washed, cold and delicious over her face making her head spin . there was a soft knock in the door. She clutched him closer for a second and then released him "have fun ok" she said. Ram rolled his eyes, he got to his feet and adjusted his hair. He did the buttons of his shirt and leaned down to kiss her forehead "please try to sleep baby, you have a sleepless tomorrow" he said. She blushed "thanks, I will" she assured him. "I will see you at the altar" saying he made his way out of the room.

She lay back against the pillow now, sleepy now. She stared at the walls of her room. This was the last day she would be called as Priya Sharma. From tomorrow she was Priya Ram Kapoor. She was quiet surprised at how her dad easily accepted for their marriage. She felt a unusual fear when she thought how her fellow scientists would react to this. She felt too cold, she pulled her duvet over her and tried to catch some sleep.

There was a soft knock in the door. She stretched herself and checked the time. It was 11. She jumped realizing how long she had slept. Cursing herself she made her way to the door and opened it. Two girls, in the age of their twenties stood there. "I am Deb" one of the girl extended hand to her. she took it with a smiled "Priya" she introduced herself. "Mam this is Beth, and we both will be helping you to look stunning for you wedding" she said fast. "thank you, can you please come in" she opened the door wide for them. Her phone rang, in an instant she knew it was him. She excused herself and ran to the phone. "Ram" she answered. "hey Priya, did you sleep well?" his voice sound concerned. "yes Ram, where are you?" she asked. "on the way, Well have the two girls come?" he asked. "yes they are here" she answered. "perfect, now they will take you to a suite, you will get ready there and come to the altar, all clear" he asked. "Hmm, Ram I feel nervous" she said. "Priya, its just a ceremony wont take much time, I promise" he said. "Ok Ram, I don't want them waiting for me, miss you" she said and hung up the call.

Ram sat on the rear seat of the car and gazed at the world outside. He was in a hurry. He had so many works to do. First pick up the important person from airport, then dress up himself and make sure everything was ready for the night. he closed his eye and mimed a prayer that everything should go on well as he has planned.

Priya looked at the oversized bathroom. She stared at the long counter, covered in all stuffs needed for a beauty saloon. "Is it necessary Deb?" she asked her. "very much" saying Deb made Priya sit in a low chair. Priya leaned back in the chair and closed her eyes, she drifted in and out little bit while she masked, buffed and polished every surface of her body. "shall I start with her hair?" Beth asked her. "Sure you can start the braiding. I want it to be perfect.

The veil goes like this underneath. Debs hand went through her hair twirling and twisting, illustrating in detail. When she was done, Beths hand replaced them, shaping her hair as Deb moved back to her face. Beth left to bring her dress. Priya just stared at the white flowing dress which was in front of her. it looked so beautiful, that she was amazed Ram could select such a dress for her. deb made her stand so that she could ease the dress over her hair and makeup. Her knees shook as Deb fastened the long line of button up her back, that the satin quivered in wavelets down to the floor.

Once she was done, she checked the time, it was 3:30. She never imagined she would so much time in getting herself ready. She didn't feel like looking into the mirror. "we should leave mam" Deb said and Priyas heart started beating unusually normal. She took deep breaths to calm her down. Deb led her out of the hotel where a decorated limousine stood waiting for her. she was surprised at how he managed to do all within such a short span. She helped herself into the car and the driver raced the car.

Once they reached the church, Kevin opened the door for her and a hand extended up to her, to help her way out. She looked at the owner of the hand and her breath stopped "papa" she gasped and hugged him not bothering about her dress our makeup. "easy Priya, I am so happy to see like this" he said. "but how come you came here?" she asked. "well my son-in-law is so stubborn that he wanted me here and I couldn't refuse to him, and its customary for the father to give the hand of daughter to the man right?" he asked. Priya smiled "thankyou papa, I really missed you a lot, and so glad you are here" she said. He dad took her hand and led her in. the church was decorated with garland and flowers. There were quiet a lot people there all their eyes were focussed on her. and then finally her eyes fell on him. He was in a white tux, and when he met her awed gazed, he broke into a smile of exultation, leaving her dazzled. It was the pressure of her dads hand which prevented her from sprinting towards him. The march was slow. Once she reached him, her dad took her hand and placed it on Ram's. she was home. She looked at him "thanks for bringing papa" she whispered. "and thanks for bring mom" he said as tears filled his eyes. She looked at the persons in the first row. Both their parents were in deep discussion. She smiled at him as the priest came to them.

Their vows were simple. They exchanged their rings, it was a oval shaped one with diamonds studded. She looked into his triumphant eyes and knew he was winning, nothing else mattered now but she could stay with him forever. She didn't realize she was in the verge of crying until it was time to say her binding word "I do" she managed to whisper through her tears. It was his turn to speak and the words rang clear "I do" he vowed. The priest declared them husband and wife and Ram reached to cradle her face, and white petals swayed above their heads. He tried to digest the surreal fact that this amazing person was his now. His eyes looked like they had tears to as if he waited all his life long for this moment. He bent and gave a soft kiss on her lips as the crowd cheered. They turned to view their friends and parents.

His mothers arm was the first to find her. she embraced Priya warmly with tears in her eyes. "I always wanted to see this" she whispered. While Priya saw her dad hugging Ram. They were the people who were more happy than the couple. Ram hugged his mom "thanks for coming mom" he said and gave Priya a grateful smile.

The wedding flowed into a small reception party in a hotel, with a few people from the ship. The sun had set behind the tress. Ram and Priya cutting the wedding cake, which was a big heart shaped one. They shoved it on each other lightly and fed each other. Everyone took their seats. Ram and Priya sat on a table as her father spoke "I remember few months back, how much I pestered Priya to marry. She never even gave a thought for it. But now she was ready to do a marriage without my presence, so deep is their love. And I am so happy to have a son like Ram, whom I am very sure will never leave tears drip down my daughters face. I wish them a happy and blessed life" he said as Priya gave him a flying kiss. Ram cheered him. Next it was his mom "Ram, as far as I know about him, he is the best son and today I am so happy for him to get the perfect match of his life. he always used to tell me that love was not written for him, but these two months I can see my son in an entirely different way. As a person who is totally mad in love with a girl. Thank you so much Priya for bearing him" she laughed. Ram went up to her and hugged her. he took the mike from her "thank you all. I never thought that such a big day would happen in my life, that I would get married to the most beautiful woman in the world. I promise to love you till the last breath of my life, to be with you in all happiness and sadness. I would like to raise a toast to my beautiful wife Mrs.Priya Ram Kapoor" he said and raised his cup. The crowd followed him and raised their cups. Priya couldn't help but stare at the man who loved her so much, and was ready to do anything for her.

And then the music stared and he pulled her for the first dance. She went willing, to be in his arms after a long time. He did all the work as she twirled effortlessly under the glow of canopy of lights. "enjoying Mrs.Kapoor?" he asked. "a lot" she answered. "Ram, thanks for bringing papa it means a lot to me" she said. "Priya and you think having mumma here doesn't mean anything to me, I am just wondering how much we care about each other" he said smiling. "did you look at yourself in the mirror?" he asked. "why?" she asked. "hmmm, then you don't realize how heart breakingly beautiful you are tonight" he said. He made her look at the mirror a little far away. She was able to see a couple. The man with a perfect face looking at the girl, the girl with cream coloured skin. Her shimmering white dress flowing down, and cut so skilfully that she looked elegant and graceful. "I am so possessive that I don't want you to look so beautiful in front of others" he said. She blushed. "Priya our parents want to have a reception once we return to India, for all our relatives, friends and partners" he said "I am ok with it Ram" she said. He nodded "Priya don't eat much now ok" he said. "why" she asked. "just do it" he ordered. She nodded. They saw their parents dancing a little nearby them. Then Priya accompanied her dad and Ram went to his mom.

They dropped their parents at the airport. After bidding farewell, they sat on the limousine. She snuggled to his chest "happy you are, that finally what you wanted is done" she asked "very happy" he said. "ram where are we going now?" she asked "to the ship" he said caressing her hair "Its going to be a long night love" he added dropping a kiss on her forehead. She closed her eyes for a while and drifted to a small nap.

The ship was empty, all the people must be staying out in the island. They made their way to the room through the deck. As they walked Ram just held her hand and pulled her to him, his lips eagerly met hers. Her hands wrapped around his neck as she kissed him back with equal eagerness. A new sensation seemed to burn within both of them. "Priya change to something casual, then I will take you somewhere" he said breaking the kiss. She nodded and left to the room.

She selected a cream saree to wear, as she knew he loved to she her in saree. As she was struggling to hook her blouse, she heard the door open and her entered. He made his way straight to her and freed her hands from the hook "I will do it" he whispered. She nodded as she felt her body shivering in his touch. He hooked the blouse "you look so beautiful Priya" he said and wrapped his hands around her waist from behind. He gave her kiss on her bare back and she clutched his hand for support. "You smell so good" he said and placed a feathery kiss on her hair. Priya could feel her breath going rugged. "I guess we better leave, else my plan will be ruined and we have to stay here tonight" he said and turned her to face him. She hugged him tightly "Ram, I never thought you would bring papa here" she said. "Priya when I saw mom sitting in the row, my heart nearly stopped, I felt like I am the most loved person in this world to have a wife who cares so much about my emotions" he said. She placed her finger on his lips "I will always care for you" she said. He smiled . she could see her love for him clearly in her eyes. But now there was a different sensation going through him . "shall we leave?" he asked and took her hand in his. They left the room.

Ram tied a cloth around her eyes as they reached the deck. He scooped her in his arms and started walking. Once they reached the place, he let her down. She was able to feel the cold breeze brushing over her skin. "smells wonderful" she said and felt him giggle near by. The balance of all the fragrance was flawless. He opened the knot of the cloth and she saw the familiar place. The place they had the fight, which she won as her price. "I asked Captain Mark to give us today as we wasted the beautiful night here the other day" he said in her ears. The placed was entirely decorated in a different way. There was a small tent in the further corner. Two chairs and a table decorated for them to have a dinner. There were balloons here and there. It looked like a fantasy land. "SO today I will cook for you" he winked and went to the stove which she failed to notice. She followed him and sat on the chair near the stove where he worked. He seemed to engrossed in cooking that she felt left out. She wanted his attention. She went and leaned behind him, wrapping her hands in his shoulders. She lifted herself and kissed his neck. He stopped his work for a while and jerked. She smiled and kissed him again "Raaam" she called him seductively. "Baby let me cook" he said. "do you find that cooking more interesting than me?" she asked. He turned around and slipped his hand around her bare waist "I am very hungry Priya" he said naughtily. His eyes was burning with desire. His grip tightened around her waist. She gasped as he buried himself in her neck. "hmmm..finish this cooking soon" she suggested. "just a few minutes it over" he kissed her lips lightly and turned to cook. Once he was done he set the food in the table and pulled the chair for her. he pulled his chair to her as much as possible.

"Ram I never thought that you could cook so well" she said as she ate. He just looked at how she enjoyed herself eating. He still couldn't believe that it was reality, she belonged to him. Once they had their food Ram left to keep the dishes in the place. Priya stood looking at sky, thanking her stars for giving this man in her life. she felt his breath on her neck and his hand around her hip. "our parents our very happy for us today right?" he asked as he kissed her neck lightly. "very happy they are, and I am sure my mom would be happy if she was here" she said. "and my dad too" he said. She turned to him "thanks for coming in my life Ram" she said "thanks for accepting me in your life Priya" he said. He caressed her face "the summit of my existence will be the night I spend In your arms" he said as she turned red. "I adore you so much" he muttered unsteadily and then he was kissing her, a deep, hungry kiss which made her head spin, his tongue seeking the entrance to the honey warmth behind her lips, she shyly opened her mouth for him to explore. He gave a groan of satisfaction as her arms slide around his shoulders, stroking his neck with restless, fingers. Salt tears trickled down her face realizing how much he loved her. he kissed them away, covering her eyes, her mouth, the pink cheeks and jawline with his eager lips. She clung to him, still filled with ecstasy as his hands roamed around her body. His kisses where so passionate, she could feel the unsteady thud of his heart against her chest. She was surprised to she her own eager, questing hands which pulled his coat off and undid his shirt button. The sight of his bare neck, heavily muscled skin, made something clench deeply within her. "we should go in" he whispered as his lips brushed against her neck and his hand played with her waist. "make me yours Ram" she moaned lightly.

With a grin he swept her in his arms and carried to the tent. She was surprised to see the tent fully lit with dim lights and a bed in the middle beautifully decorated with silk covering. He placed her gently on the mattress and came over her. it was intoxicating to lie in his arms, to have his mouth on hres, and his body pushing her deep inside the soft mattress. Her arms wrapped around his body, her fingers in his hair. His lips slid from her lips to her throat and made its way down. She felt her clothes as a barrier all of a sudden. She twisted helplessly beneath him and took of his shirt. Sensing her discomfort, he slowly removed her clothes and they made their way to the floor. "I love you so much Priya" he said as he nuzzled her neck. She returned his kisses back with ardor that matched him. He thought of nothing, except the slick heat of her body, the softness of her skin, and the sweetness of her kisses which made him moan as he drove himself within her. she moaned in little pain and dug her fingers more into his skin, his mouth captured hers to sooth her. "I am so crazy about you love" he said in her ears. the low sounds of his name that escaped from mouth increased his excitement. It was magic that was overflowing between them. She was stunned to see how their bodies arched and moved in equal rhythm. A soft moan escaped her mouth and her body stiffened as a wave of pleasure erupted in her body. He hid himself in her neck as she stroked him lightly to calm him down. He kissed her softly, the kiss was full of satisfaction. He pulled her beside him and cradled her to his shoulder "love you Priya" he whispered "your my life Ram" she said caressing his chest. He pulled the silk covers oever them and placed a kiss lazily on her forehead. She rested her head where he placed, her body curved along his warm, length and he started humming, her eyes drifted shut and she fell deeply asleep snuggling close to him as much as possible.

Part - 28

She opened her eyes slowly, it was hard to see in the dimly lit room, but she could feel, she could feel the touch of the silk on her bare skin, his head on her bosom, his breath fanning body, his hands and legs around her. a smile crept in her face spontaneously as she realized their position. she felt suddenly hyper aware of her nakedness, then, the nights happenings flashed across her mind. The way he held her lovingly as she twisted and twirled in his arms, whispered so many things in her ears, the feel of his lips on her body exploring every inch of her with love, the way their bodies synchronized and created magic. When he moaned her name, she felt different, like her name was safe in his mouth. She was his now, in all sense. She stroked his soft hair and closed her eyes, not wanting to move from there. It was still quite dark outside. She didn't want to go back to her sleep, as her reality was better than her dreams. "Not getting sleep?" his manly voice made her eyes fly open. "aren't you sleeping Ram?" she asked. He got up and looked at her, holding her securely in his strong arms. He looked at her with so much love, the realization that she was naked in his arms made her go all red, "did I hurt you?" he asked with concern, caressing her cheeks. She wrapped her hands around his neck and lifted herself to kiss him. He kissed her back without thinking "you will never hurt me Ram, this is what I wanted" she said. He kissed her neck, and trailed kisses upto her ear, biting her earlobe lightly "I want you now, again" he whispered. She held him tightly as he came over her for another passionate lovemaking.

She wanted to sleep more. She felt tired. Her body ached. Her legs, hands each part of them. The suns rays peeping from the window disturbed her sleep. She was lying against his chest. She hid her face deeper into him to prevent the sun from disturbing her sleep. She felt his fingers brushing her hair lightly. She understood he was awake. She didn't want to open her eyes and she was sure that he would never disturb her. "anything bothering you?" he asked slowly. "the sun, its not allowing me to sleep" she complained still having her eyes shut. He laughed "well I cant do anything to that, but I can help you" saying he moved to pull out the curtains. She held him tightly "No I am fine, you just stay her Ram" saying she snuggled to his chest. She found the shirt he was wearing as a big hindrance. Her eyes snapped open and she looked around. They were in her room. Their room. "ram when did we come here?" she asked. "I bought you here, I knew you needed sleep" he said still caressing her hair as if it was a job given to him. She checked herself, she was in a white shirt and cream shorts. "whats the time now?" she asked "its 12 noon, take it easy there is no other work for us, other than this" he winked and placed a kiss on her forehead. She blushed, her stomach growled "no theres another work, I feel hungry" she said. "HA I knew that, I ordered food for us, if your sleep is done, fresh up and we can eat" he said. "oh such a caring husband of mine you have become" saying she kissed his cheeks "well I would have been more satisfied if you had kissed were I wanted" he said. She hit him lightly "too many given already, now let me get ready" saying she tried to leave. "tooo many??? Since when are you counting kisses? If your doing so let me say one thing wifey, you will lose track of your count" he said and pulled her to him. She smiled and played with his shirt buttons, it was one thing which she always liked doing "Thank you Ram, yesterday was very special" "I will make all night special baby, no worries" he said. "your impossible Ram really!! now I will die of hunger, will you leave me?" she asked. "mind if I come to help you?" he offered. She went red "ufff nothing needed, I can manage myself, I will be back" saying she placed a kiss on his kiss on his lips. He pulled her again to him "such a dull kiss" saying he captured her lips in his in the most passionate way, making her lose her balance and cling to him for support. "Priya can I join you please, I will be a good boy" he said as he broke the kiss. "if your really a good boy, stay in the same place where you are" she said. He made a face "very mean, you are leaving your newly wedded husband" he said. "Ram I am just going for a bath" she said. "whatever" he protested. "I will be back soon love" she grabbed her towel and clothes, ran to fresh up. "having him with me in is not a problem, but I would die of shyness" she thought as she entered for a bath.

She took her time to take her bath. She wanted all her aches to drain with the hot water that flowed through her body. She realized how exhausted she was. As she turned the shower off, she heard the sound of his whistling. She smiled and stood for a few seconds enjoying the tune. She wore a light yellow coloured shirt with white shorts. She opened the door eagerly to run into the arms of her awaiting husband.

Ram's eyes roamed over her as she walked out of the bathroom. Her wet hair, and those water droplets dripping slowly, the fragrance that was flowing out from her made him look at her without blinking his eyes. She was his wife. His lovely, priceless possession. She was surprised to see Ram in the same posture as she left him, resting his head over the bedrest and looking directly at her. his eyes were more than enough to make her go weak. She went and sat beside him "aren't you hungry Ram?" she asked. "I am ravenous for you" he replied. She smiled "wont you be satisfied?" she teased. "somethings can never be" he winked. "ok come now, lets eat, I am really hungry" saying she pulled him off the bed.

"Ram what are we doing today?" she asked as they had their food. "well we are newly weds and we have so many things to do" he said "shut up Ram, I was asking about seeing the island" she said. "well today we are going to rest, and tomorrow early morning we are leaving for a beautiful place in the island" he came a little close to her ear "only you and me" he whispered. She blushed "ok that sounds great, but aren't we doing anything today?" she asked. "I thought you were tired Priya, else I can keep you occupied today" he suggested. "Raaam, nothing needed I am really tired" she accepted. He laughed "that's why I didn't plan anything for today, we will return by 7 tomorrow evening, as the ship will be leaving" he said. She nodded. They finished their food and decided to take a small walk around the ship. Ram never left her hand for a second as they walked. "I feel so happy Priya, we are married and its our life now, I promise to give you all the happiness" he said "I know you will Ram" she said. "I know this journey will have to see everything, happiness and trails but I am sure our love will keep us together always" he said. "yeah, I completely believe in our love Ram" she said. "will you promise me one thing?" he asked. "shot out" she said. "in future, if we ever have a fight, I am sure we will. When we have, I don't want it to last more than a few minutes Priya. Whatever it is we can sort out talking to each other. Keeping silent will hurt both of us I am sure" he said. She turned to him and wrapped her hands around his waist "I promise you my dear husband, that, I will never leave fights last more than minutes" she said slowly. He smiled and kissed her forehead "that's good" he whispered.

His phone rang. It was his mom. He knew he had to undergo a lot of teasing now. They sat on a bench under a shade and Ram picked up the call. "ma, good noon, how are you?" he asked. "what about me son, I am always fine, how are you and your new bride?" she asked. "we both are awesome" he said. "ram I am so glad you got such a nice girl as your wife, she is just too good, now do take proper care of her ok" she said. "ma you I will, and I know that my wife is tooo good, don't need to remind me" he said. "well tell me how was things after the evening" she asked. "what after evening, we both had a good sleep" he said. "Ram, can you just pass the phone to my daughter-in-law now?" she asked. "mom its just a day I have been married and you don't want to speak to your son and your daughter-in-law values more right?" he asked. "well yes, now will you please pass over the phone" she said. He gave the phone to Priya and put his arm around her. "Priya, how are you beta?" his mom enquired her "ma I am fine, was your travel comfortable? Glad you reached safe" she said. "very comfortable and very happy that now I can rest in peace" she said. "ma please don't tell like that, your blessing is very much needed in our lives" she said. "my blessing will always go with both of you Priya. Ok tell me how was your marriage night, I know Ram is little unromantic" she said. Priya started blushing, she found herself dumb to the question that was thrown on her "ma.." she dragged before Ram snatched the mobile. "mom what did you ask her, I have never seen her blush so much" he said. His mom smiled "nothing, I was just enquiring some things and her blush is the answer to it" she replied. "whatever mom" he said. "ok Ram I will call you up later, have a nice time" saying she cut the call.

"mom is really crazy at times, I really knew she was gonna throw questions about yesterday night" he said. She rested her head on his chest "she is so cool, I like her a lot" she said. "yes she is really very cool, and your dad to, he was the one who gave me some ideas for yesterday, the tent and the setting inside was purely uncles" he said. She looked at him stunned "dad helped" she asked. "well yes, I have been in contact with him for a while" he winked. "ridiculous, I have to talk to dad about this" she said. He laughed "theres no need to love, he is a greatman" he said. "I know that" she said. They spend the rest of the day talking and teasing each other, lost in their own world. As they retired to bed, they realized how tired they really were. He cradled her in his arms and within he could turn the light off he found her sleeping, hididng herself in his chest. Her face looks so innocent as she slept. He looked at her for sometime, stroking her cheeks with his fingertips lightly. She snuggled more to him and kissed his chest "love you Ram" she whispered. "I love you to sweetheart" he replied and pecked her forehead. Resting her head on her forehead he drifted to sleep.

"Ram baby wake up, the car will be here" she said as she packed their bags. Ram had instructed her to pack two set of clothes for them in case of emergency. He stretched himself searching for her in the bed. He opened his eyes disappointed "Priya, where are you?" he called. She came and sat beside him "baby get up now, its late, you told we are going somewhere right?" she said and stroked his hair. He took her hand and kissed it "good morning honey" he wished her. she looked at his lovely face and smiled "very good morning Ram" she said. "now will you get ready..." her word drowned as his lips came eagerly over hers pulling her over him. She was now half lying on him. He nuzzled her neck slowly "Jesus!! how good you smell Priya, you drive me insane" he said. "Raaam, not now" she said. "Please Priya, don't stop me" he said as he kissed her neck. "Ram you told me you will take me somewhere" she said. "ha yes" he said trying to get himself back. She moved away and sat beside him as he got up "you will love the place darling, I am sure" he said. "I will anywhere, if your beside me Ram" she said. He smiled "seems your ready very early" he said seeing her fully dressed and fresh. "yes now pleas go and take your bath" she said. "yes mam, I will" saying he kissed her cheeks and got out of the bed. She looked at him as he looked back at her and flew her a kiss, she pretended to catch the kiss. Both smiled seeing how crazy they about each other.

The car raced through the island. They were in the rear seat. She looked at the passing beauty of the island. She felt his hand on hers. She turned to see him. He gestured her to come near him. She went to him and he took her in a side hug. "Ram don't you know to drive?" she asked. "Well, I don't know the rotutes to the place exactly" he said. "Oh, I don't mind us getting lost" she said. He smiled "I wouldn't risk that" he said. Their finger were playing with each other as they talked. The car halted. As Ram opened the door for Priya, she saw Kevin standing there waiting for them. "thanks to Kevin, he found this place was here" Ram told her and he took her hand in his and started walking. They reached Kevin. he smiled at Priya as she waved to him. Kevin handed some keys and a basket to Ram "I am sure you both will have a great time sir" he said and left the place. "Ram whats that?" she asked. "food" he said. "shall we leave?" he asked putting his coolers on. She looked around the place, it seemed like they were going to explore the woods. it was a beautiful place, but She was expecting some romantic location from her man. She remembered his mom telling him as unromantic. She hid her smile "now if your finished with your own dreams, can we move?" he asked again. She nodded.

They walked through the trees. It was long walk but the the breeze and surrounding made them calm. He helped her climb a few rocks. "finally we are here" he said. "its such a beautiful place" he added and pulled her up. As she looked at the place, she knew how wrong she was. It was the most romantic place she has ever seen. It was a place with a small stream, accompanied by a waterfall, from where water was flowing in speed. There was a small cottage nearby in wood. She always loved placed like this. "like it" Ram asked coming from nowhere. His hands were empty now. He was removing his shirt, she stood dazzled a his perfect naked chest "don't you like the place?" he asked. "Its so beautiful Ram" she said. "so romantic" she added and hugged him. "now are you ready to take another bath" he said resting his forehead on hers. "No" "why?" he asked confused. "I have a tiny work left" she said "and whats that damn thing?" he asked. She smiled and pressed her lips to his. He lost his balance lightly but had his grip tightly on her as he kissed her back "wow" he said as she broke for some air. "now we can go" she said. "now I have some work" he said. She hit him playfully "shut up Ram" she said as she carried her in his arms and entered the stream slowly.

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Part - 29

He carried her and slowly entered the stream. She held his shoulders for support, though it was not needed as his grip was tight around her. His perfect chest, and the manly fragrance made her dizzy. He let her slowly in the waters. The water was till his chest level. As her legs touched the waters, she felt how cold it was and held to him. "Easy Priya, I am here, you wont feel the cold much" he told her. she blushed as he helped her take babysteps to the waterfall which was little ahead. She had a problem walking in the rocks, he seemed to wait patiently as she climbed the rocks slowly. "Ram I am not sure whether I can take a bath under this" she said as they stood looking at the waterfall. "and I am going to make sure you do it" he said and grabbed her hand. "trust me it will be fun" he said and led her into the water fall. As they neared the fast flowing pure water fell on both of them. Ram's hand tightened over her and pulled her to his chest. "No Ram, I cant" she shouted through the sounds of the waterfall. He rubbed her shoulders to calm her down as she danced in his arms, but he never moved from the place. He knew she was scared but she would love it soon. After a few minutes he pulled her to a place between two big rocks, where there was no water falling from above. He looked at her and found her eyes closed. She looked stunning drenched from head to toe. He caressed her face lightly, she was panting ass she wiped the water off from her face "you liked it?" he asked. She opened her eyes and saw him. She put her hands around his neck and pulled him close. "feeling cold" she said. He wrapped his hands around her. The drops of water that dripped down his body made him look irresistible. His eyes were burning with love and desires. "very refreshing" she said. He smiled making her dazzled. "I told you, you just needed to get used to it" he said. She nodded "yes, shall we do that again?" she asked. "why not?" her lips were on his making his speaking impossible. His hands dug into her hair. Heat coursed through her veins, burning her skin wherever he touched her. he carried her above him and led back to the waterfall. This time it was different. She was used to flowing waters from above. She wanted to enjoy with him now. Both were holding each other smiling, as the waters fell on the them. Her hands caressed his chest and he showered kisses of love on her face and neck, making her tremble and feel warm in the cold waters. She kissed him back. she has never gone to a waterfall in her lifetime and didn't imagine she would. And now this was one of her best moments in life. having him in her arms was all she wanted. The place was beautiful and he his mere presence added to the beauty. His hand slid beneath her tops and she gasped "Ram what are you doing?" she asked. He laughed "I am your husband Priya" he said. "but this is a public place" she protested. He smiled and pecked her lips "no one is here, except you and me Priya, and your looking too hot" he said. "Raaam, stop that now, lets go out" she said. "Ahem, so want me to continue there?" he asked. "shut up, will you leave me" she said twisting in his arms. "easy woman, you can go" he said as he freed her. "Ram aren't you coming?" she asked. "I will be here for a few minutes and be back. theres the cottage key, dry yourself soon, don't catch cold" he said concerned. She nodded and made her way out. "Priya" he called. She turned to look at him. He splashed two handful of water on her. "Ram this is too much" saying she splashed back on him and went up to him. As she tired to splash more on him he pulled her by her waist, they lost their balance and fell in the stream. As Ram steadied himself, he pulled her out to his arm. They started laughing. She hid herself in his chest "that was amazing" she said. "shall we do again?" he asked. "no, its enough" she said. His wet mouth came over hers, she held him for balance as he supported both of them. He deepened the kiss and broke apart for some air. Resting his forehead on hers "Shall we leave?" he asked. she gave a nod. She carefully took her steps and walked out of the stream. "go to the cottage and change Priya" he said as they moved out of the stream. she took a towel from their bag. She saw the keys in the bag and took them. She felt cold as his arms were not around.

The cottage was a small one, with a veranda outside with chairs to sit. She turned the lock open. The fragrance from the cottage was maddening, it felt so good. She made her way in and turned the light on. It was small hall with a couch and it had a kitchen stacked with some food. There was bedroom and it looked bigger than the hall. It was fully furnished with a bed In the middle and a dressing table by the side. It looked warm. She entered the changing room and changed into her skirt and a black top. As she came out she stood open mouthed seeing him. Ram was standing in white pants, his hands drying his wet hair, he was in a yellow light shirt, the button were undone. He looked very handsome. He was talking in the phone. The thought that he was all hers made her heart jump. She went up to him. She realized he was talking to Kevin about sending the car for them. He stretched one arm and welcomed her as his eyes gently ran over her body, registering what she was wearing. She did the buttons of his shirt as he caressed her hair lightly and placed a feathery kiss. Once he was done with the call "shall we eat?" he asked. she was hungry, that she would eat him "yes" she said. He pecked her forehead and led her to the veranada. Priya was surprised to see that all was arranged there. she failed to notice when she came out, as she was busy in seeing her man. Ram filled two plates and gave her one. They sat to have their food. "Ram how did you know about this beautiful place?" she asked. "As I said it was kevin, remember that bachelors party, he said me at that time, that this place would be romantic" he said. "Guess Kevin is working so seriously for you" she teased. "hes really a nice champ, and I wanted to really take you somewhere after the marriage" he said. "somewhere, we can have our own time, and do what we want" he leaned naughtily towrads her. "Ram eat your food" she said blushing. "but its really so beautiful, thank you so much darling" she said. he smiled broadly. then Ram was telling her about some caves in the place, which they would have gone if they had time. After they had finished Priya went into the room to get her camera. As she was searching her bags, she felt his breath over her neck. She shivered as his hands wrapped around her waist. She turned to him "Ram What are you..." His mouth silenced her in its own way. "I cant get enough from you" saying he carried her in his arms to the awaited bed...!!

It was evening. She remembered Ram telling that the ship would leave by 7. Holding the duvet close to her, she moved away his arm from her waist and leaned to get her watch. He heard him sigh. She smiled seeing him getting annoyed as she moved away. She checked the time, it was 3. The room looked messy with their clothes here and there. Ram moved close to her "don't dare move" he whispered. She smiled and ruffled his hair "we have to leave, its 3 Ram" she said. "no problem we have an hour left" he said. "we have to get ready, and walk quiet long" she said. He opened his eyes and looked at her "I wanna sleep" he said moving to her lap. "Ram once we reach the ship you can sleep" she said. "now let me change and be back" she said. He nodded and moved back. she got down and left to the changing room. When she was back, Ram was all ready, he was pouring out tea for them. She went and hugged him from behind "your back" he said smiling and kissed her cheek. She took the cup he gave her and they talked as they had their tea. Priya clicked a few pictures of the place and they clicked a picture of both of them too.

The walk didn't seem long. They saw Kevin waiting for them. "still your not sure with the rotute?" Priya asked. "sorry darling, once we reach home, we will go for a long drive I promise" he said. She smiled "that's convincing" she said. They got into the car. The car raced through the island, they reached the place before 6. "any shopping needed to be done?" Ram asked Priya. "no Ram theres no need for anything" she told him. "are you sure?" he asked. she nodded. "well then come with me, I have something to purchase" he said. "purchase what?" she asked. "just come baby" saying he took her to a shop. She allowed him to enter as she had no idea what he was upto. "is he getting for mom?" she thought. He went upto the lady in the shop and told something in her ears. Priya tried her best to listen but all she could here was "my wife...needs... shy..." she tried to connect the pieces and find the meaning. The lady in the shop smiled and showed him a rack. Then she made her way out of the shop and locked it lightly. "Ram whats happening?" she asked stunned. He went upto the rack and pulled a blue clothing which was kept in display.

Priya's eyes widened in horror as she looked at it. She has never worn anything so revealing in her life "no,I am not wearing that bikini" she protested. "comeon Priya", just give this a try" he said. "no way Ram, lets go from here" she said turning all red. "Baby, I wanted to get it as a gift for you, but I wanted the perfect size, so will you now try it" he said. "no" she said again. "well fine, then I have to put it on you" he said. "no no, I will do it myself" saying she grabbed it from him giving a stare and went to the tiny fitting room with a curtain door.

She looked at herself in the mirror. She felt complete naked. Against her white skin the blue material seemed perfect. She couldn't see herself. "have you tried Priya?" he asked. her heart skipped. She became suddenly aware of him standing out. "yes" she stammered. "ok then show me" he said. "no" she shouted but she was too late, Ram drew the curtains and in an instant he was with her. he looked at her slowly from head to toe. She couldn't meet his gaze. She was turning red. She hugged him tightly as he stumbled for his balance. "I look like a jerk" she said. "what..!! you look superb Priya, very hot, perfect, I have no words for you, flawless you are" he said pulling her back. "Ram but I cant wear this" she protested. "I am telling you to wear it for me" he said. She blushed "ok, but" "but what?" he asked. "only when I am comfortable" she said. He smiled "ok madam, I wont force you, only when your comfortable" he said. "ok leave now please" she said pushing him. "just tell me how's my first gift?" he said. She hit playfully "very very naughty Ram" she said. He laughed "more on the way" he said. "just go now" she said as he left the room. Priya came back in her casuals, and saw him paying the bill. They made their way to the ship. "Mam please give me the luggage I will carry it for you" Kevin suggested as they neared the ship. Ram saw Priya blushing "No Kevin, Priya sweared to herself she wont give it to anyone" Ram told Kevin. Priya hit him as they entered the ship. "I said you na he is working sincerely for you" she murmmered. they enetered the ship smiling.

As the ship started it sail, Ram stood on the deck resting on the railings looking at the island. It had so much of their memories. He felt her hand on his "will we come her again?" she asked. he hugged her with his one arm "I promise you we will" he said "to purchase bikni" he added. She laughed "then I am sure we will" she said. "and when we come next time, we will accompanied by a new member in family" he said. She blushed and leaned to his chest. He kissed her forehead. They stood seeing as the island grew smaller and smaller.

After dinner they sat on the bench in the deck. "Ram, just one more month" she said. "for what?" he asked "I mean, this journey would be over right?" she said. He looked at her. "this journey is the beginning of a new journey in our lives, so when this is getting over, I am sure I will make the next one more beautiful" he said. "I know you will Ram" she said and rested on his shoulders. "I just want to be with you, each second in my life" she said. "I am not leaving you Priya" he said. "Ram, but sometimes, my profession it scares me" she said. He looked at her and framed her face in his hands. He looked at her with deep adoration and passion. "Priya, just keep that off your mind,you trust me right?" he asked. "I trust you a lot Ram, but I am not able to help myself from thinking about it" she said. "I am really glad your telling me this Priya, I have sorted our everything" he said. "what?" she asked. "yes, I have got a solution, but I cant disclose to you now, I am sorry, but promise me not to worry about this" he said. "Ram we will not separate right" she asked as tears filled her eyes. "I wont leave you, and I am not leaving you, get that clearly in your mind" he said. She nodded. "Now again, when your mind thinks about this, just call me, even if I am sleeping or doing anything ok" he said frimly. "ok I will" she said. "I never want to see this tears in your eyes Priya, never" he said. "can you kiss me?" she asked. He smiled as he moved forward to kiss her. they lips clung endlessly. He pulled for air and hugged her tightly, that she could bearly breath "Errr, Ram I cant breath" she said. He laughed and freed her. he leaned to her ears and whispered "I am really not able to keep my hands off you" he said. She blushed "I am not resisting you" she said. He smiled "its been a long day, are you tired?" he asked. she nodded "very tired" she said. "ok we shall leave then" saying he got up and helped her get up. They left to their room. Once they were in bed they realized how exhausted they were and drifted to a peaceful sleep in each others arms.

He opened his eyes, as they sun's rays fell over them. She cuddled closer to him. The feel of her warm, soft body assured that he was at home. He held her close to hid the rays from disturbing her sleep. She stirred "Ram, the sun" she muttered. He smiled and looked at her in his arms like a baby. She didn't seem to like the sun at all. Her face looked annoyed. He kissed her forehead "good morning honey" he wished her. "so early, good morning baby" she replied stilling having her eyes shut. He caressed her hair lightly. She didn't seem to wake up, but drift back into sleep. "she must be really tired" he thought. After may be half an hour, both were well awake and talking in bed. There was no rush in getting out of bed, they had the whole day to sit and talk. "Ram, three days since I went to gym" she said. "You can go from tomorrow" he said. "I have too, and you to" she ordered. He nodded. "Hungry?" she asked him. "very badly" he said. She caressed his tummy lightly "Sorry, I will change then we can go" she said. "it will take time" he said. "but" "I have better plans" saying he got from the bed and swept her in his arms "No Ram, Leave me" she said struggling in his arms "I wont listen" he sang and carried her to the bathroom.

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