Part 10
Ram his mouth still open from the bang he heard, oh God aab mein kya karun.. he sighed. Pacing around the room to himself ' think Ram, think ya only if you thought before you spoke somehow he had feeling this was not going to be pleasant he got the phone out and dialed her number again : ring ring, ring ring, ring ring pick up the phone Priya please pick up the phone; Priya on the other hand knowing it must be Ram didn't bother picking it up... smiling she was enjoying torturing him, mere bhai ko sala kaha na aab bhughto'
Here Ram was getting into a bad mood afraid to what happened, enough of it he sprinted out of his room and knocked on his next door room..
Priya opened the door only to find a baffled Ram
Priya: tum
Before she could continue any further he took her by the hand and moved inside the room, kicked the door behind and locked it.
Priya: Ram tum
Ram: nahi Priya, tum, tum phone kyun nahi utha rahi thi? Tumhe pata hai mein kitna pareshan tha?
Priya was quiet just staring at him
Ram: Priya please kuch bolo, listen I'm sorry ok I didn't mean to say that
Priya: but you said that how could you, hmm woh bhi mere bhai ko...
Ram: Priya maine kaha na but she was in no mood to listen, turning around she crossed her hands in front of her.. she looked so adorable just like a baby... awww
slowly he went in front of her put her hands down, again they went back in the same position, he found her actions so cute. He didn't give up rather stood there admiring her again he was about to put her hands down when she started walking away, but was stopped as Ram held her dupatta, looking back she saw him firmly holding on to the edge of her dupatta she tried pulling it but to no avail he had no intentions of letting it go, not so soon anyways. Coming behind here he draped it around her shoulder and held her at close proximity as he slid his hands across her waist she could feel his breath behind the tender skin of her earlobe, her breathing quickened, Ram felt the sudden change in her being she was vulnerable and Ram could tell by her reaction; he gently rubbed his hands along her back to calm her down, his touch was electrifying he was doing weird things to her soon her breathing became normal though she was still leaning backwards upon Ram as he still maintained his hold on her waist; softly in a bare whisper he said "I'm sorry"
Priya: well she was lost.. "huh"
Ram: ya, i never meant it that way..
Priya: hmm
Ram: so, 'apology accepted' she just nodded her head not really knowing what she was nodding for as she had forgotten that she was suppose to be mad at him.
Ram: Priya go get ready
Startled for a second.. Get ready.. for what?
Ram: we're going out!
Priya: per Ram maine tumse kaha tha na
Ram: haan baba yaad hai, aur maine he stopped midway as he saw her looking at him with a mischievous look..
Priya: haan Ram kya kaha tha tumne?
Ram: Priya please not again... making a puppy face
He was so cute, she mused
Priya: acha chalungi tumhare saath, khush?
Ram: bahut, kissing her on the forehead I'll pick you up at 8!
Priya: at 8 Ram its 7:45 how am I suppose to get ready in 15 minutes she asked panicking?
Ram: can't help it your brother wants you back by 11 and I want to spend as much time with you as I can until then.. so make it quick.
He went out closing the door behind him!
As soon as he left she went through her recent purchases and came across a saree she had bought, quickly getting dressed she applied some light makeup, she didn't have any bangles to match with her saari which she was very fond of.
True to his word sharp 8pm she heard a knock on the door, opening the door she saw Ram looking dashing in his black suit.
Ram: you look stunning!
She blushed at his comment, no one had ever commented well about her appearances but with Ram he always made her feel special.
Priya: thanks, you don't look bad yourself she thought not daring to say it outloud though still keeping her eyes on him.
Ram: with a raised eyebrow and a grin 'if you're done admiring me now can we go?' almost instantly she lowered her eyes..
Ram: chalen, she nodded, let me get my bag as she turned he noticed her dori was not tied 'in a hurry to get dressed she'd forgotten to tie it completely' uh Priya
Priya: hmm
Ram: woh tumhari nothing turn around
Priya: what? Why? Thinking hez gone mad
Coming behind her he moved her hair to one side, she flinched as she felt his hands rub against her back almost feather like 'it tickled' hogaya, tumhari hook khula tha
Priya: woh shayad jaldi mein bhool gayi meh
Ram: aacha hua bhool gayi, he said to himself.. ok lets go!
Holding her hand he guided her in the front seat and seating himself drove off.
She hesitated for a second then asked Ram hum kahan jaa rahe hain?
Ram: not too far
Priya 'jeez like that helps'
Seeing her all tensed up, don't worry tumhe bhaghake nahi lejaraha he said though that didn't seem like a bad idea to him having her all to himself away from the world!
It had been about an hour since they'd left Priya was getting impatient as it was getting dark.
Priya: Ram kitne der aaur lagege
Ram: Bus thori der aaur, kya hua tumhe daar to nahi lagraha hai?
Priya: with ease nahi Ram she said, jub tum saath mein ho toh daar kaisa, he was touched by her words.
Shortly he took the exit going towards Belle Mare, one of the longest beaches in Singapore (i really dont know the name maine aishi likha)..
Priya: we're going towards Belle Mare, she asked with sounding all excited
Ram: happily ya, we'll be there in another ten minutes.
Priya: I've heard so much about this beach, and looked so beautiful in the photos I've seen in magazines and online she sighed.
Ram: you'll be there before you know it!
She was clearly excited and Ram was pleased that first part of the plan worked out well, she liked the destination now for part two!
Within few minutes they were at the beach where a Captain Sam was waiting for them to arrive. As they got out of the car, he came forward
Captain Sam: Mr .Kapoor, pleasure meeting you , its been four years!
Ram: indeed, it sure has Priya this is Captain Sam and Captain she's Priya!
He held her hand and kissed it, Ram didn't like it and held her hand in his,
Ram: so are we ready to sail
Priya looked shocked he looked over her and smiled giving her a nod.
Captain: yes, we are ready this way!
Walking over the white sandy beache which was shaded by coconut palms and casuarina trees, it looked enchanting with the dim lighting of
She gaped in astonishment!
Ram: nudging her as she had quit walking, Priya kya dekh rahi ho?
Priya: yeh, hum ismeh
Ram: haan isme, kyun pasand nahi aya?
Priya: its beautiful, per tumne yeh, I mean
Ram placed a finger on her lips, abhi nahi baatein baad mein aab chalo as he urged her to walk further, soon they were on the ship. As they walked in she noticed there was no one on there except for them and some attendants on the ship!
She looked towards Ram, he was busy talking with the captain,
Ram: so we'll be back here in about sixty minutes right.
Captain: ya, but why don't you extend it longer as it is the weather is beautiful an hour will not even touch the heart of the beach
Ram: ya I understand, but we're a little constrained on the time factor! Next time though. With that the captain went ahead to his little area and Ram walked back to where Priya was, standing on the dock admiring the view. He came behind her and rested his hands on her shoulder, startled by the touch she turned.
Priya: Ram yeh sub kya hai?
Ram: taken back by her sudden change in mood. Priya look at me whats wrong, whats bothering you.
She looked the other way, he called out to her again, Priya mere taraf dekho.. she looked into his eyes just then with a gush the ship started moving she shifted a bit and landed in his arms as he steadied her. Holding her face between his palms, Priya batao na kya baat hai?
Priya: Ram tumne yeh sub kyun kiya iski kya zarorat thi?
Ram: Zarorat thi Priya, aaur yeh sub maine tumhare liye nahi kiya
She was surprised.
Ram: haan tumne theek suna maine yeh sub tumhare liye nahi kiya apne liye kiya, apni khushi ke liye kia hai. Haan Priya mere khushi ke liye.
Ram: Priya apni zindagi mein bahut choti umar mein mere upar bahut saari zimaderi aa gayi thi, maine apni har zimedari pure tarah se nibhayi apne parivaar ke liye raat din khoob mehnat ki, bahut naam, paise, shohrat kamayi...
She had no idea where he was going with all this, as he continued looking into her eyes while he spoke further:
Aab meh chahta hoon ki meh ek aaur zimmedari loon, There are moments in life when i missed having someone special so much that I just want to pick her from my dreams and give her a hug for real. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past as he thought back, but you can't go on well in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches so Priya as he got down on one knee keeping his staring right in her beautiful eyes Priya will you brighten my life and honor me by accepting me as your husband, Will you marry me?
Tears flooded her eyes, never had she imagined this day would arrive in her life too.. like many girls she too had dreamed of this day, but this was actually happening. An emotional Priya "Yes, I'll marry you Ram" and Ram slipped the ring on her finger as soon as he heard he affirmative reply! Lightly kissed her hand and pulled himself up, now facing her he gently wiped the tears which were flowing about her face but her eyes shone with bliss "Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss and ends with a tear" he moved his thumb over her lips, bending down he touched her rosy lips with his own, her lips trembled against his, engulfing her in his arms and her arms going around his neck, he tenderly kissed her! Her first kiss, "their" first kiss!
Here is part 10 hope u like the propose part on cruise...