|| Ashlesha's Assets ||* Eternal Journey * PG 61 - Page 8

Finally I am back with another shot after ages i guess but was in no mood but have to beacuse of some *narrowing eyes*😆😆. Anyways one of my fav writing dedicated to my best frnd Ammi.

Gosh Di can't you wait for 10 minutes please, a girl pleaded. Ashlesha you know I am not in a mood so please don't play these stupid pranks and lets get out, other girl roared. Kya Heer Di kitna gussa karti ho and woh bhi aaj, its New Year eve after all, Ashlesha whined. Okay I am Sorry but thats exactly my point, today is New Year eve and you brought me here, some weirdo place, we were supposed to be in the party with our family and you most importantly with Preet enjoying a cozy dance & dinner, Heer teased. Di please don't distract me, I have brought you here to give you a surprise, stressing on word surprise. Surprise.....??????? and that to at some haunted, bizarre place, I can't believe this Ashlesha, she bemoaned. Di you know you are really behaving like a snob, just cut out your arrogance atleast with me and dare not to show me your anger, you know me very well, I brought you here to change your mood and you.......ahhhh just calm yourself, Ashlesha said in anger. Realizing her mistake Heer politely apologized, I am sorry, I shouldn't have behaved with you like this. Its okay Di, but tell me how on the earth you know that this is a spooky place, you have not even seen it yet, her little sister complained. It is one of the most beautiful and fascinating place I have ever seen, she affirmed. Yes and how would I see it with my eyes closed, and if it is, then remove this blindfold and let me also sooth my eyes with the beauty around, she attempted to convince her stubborn little sister. But it was of no use as she has already left place, leaving Heer alone in the place.

Ashlesha...........Ashlesha...........Ashlesha, she was continuously calling only to get no one's reply, Great was this your surprise, leaving me alone at some place with a blindfold on my eyes, Ms. Ashlesha Maan you will pay for this, I swear you will, Heer muttered with frustration and anger. She was about to remove the blindfold when she heard someone's footsteps and next moment a hand on her waist, before she could react suddenly she felt someone's lips on her, nibbling them, which shook her to the core. But soon after recognizing the taste of his lips and his touch, a new life pumped into her, her body relaxed and then she also responded back, drawing him closer, giving better access of her lips and then savoring his taste. His one hand into her hair slowly brushing them and other on cheek slowly caressing with his thumb. He slowly broke off only to feel his entire flesh under his lips, from her lips he moved down to column of her neck and then exposed part of her shoulder coming slowly towards neck again leaving his moist imprint on every contour, he passionately pressed his lips on her cheeks then to forehead and finally to lips again after tracing all over her face with his lips.

Breathlessly they broke apart and he very gently removed her blindfold, and after its removal the first thing she saw was her life in front of her which she had even lost hope to see again ever, not believing it as a dream or reality her hands made their way to his face, tracing each & every curve trying to believe its for real and not an illusion and he is finally back. Prem.....Prem were the last words she uttered before crashing into his arms for her dear life. Holding him tightly, clutching onto his shirt, leaving few kisses on his chest near his heart, wanting to feel each impulse of his and surrendering herself, I missed you darling, he breathed and suddenly something clicked to her and she pulled herself away from him. Tears welled up in her eyes on their verge to flow and she ran from there. Prem who was bewildered and petrified at her action ran behind her and finally got hold of her hand, she tried to ease herself but he was stronger than she had thought and he gently spun her around.

Cupping her face in his hands and wiping her tears which finally made their way down, he slowly asked What's the matter love?. Heer kept quiet and didn't utter a single word. He again asked but after not getting any answer he asked again but this time in a very annoyed tone Heer you mind telling me whats the problem? Why you tried to move out from there? his saying of Heer was indication of his bad mood as in Heer was only addressed by her name only when Prem was nudged from her. Again after getting no sign of any comeback of words he finally yelled on her making her shiver with fear. And finally now Heer replied and in the same tone, what's the matter with me? What was the matter with you? What you think of yourself?, baffled at her reaction and words he asked what did I do?. Those were seriously last thing she wanted to hear from him You did everything...........What you think of yourself?, owner of my life, What you think about me, a materialistic possession whenever feel like can leave me or throw me and whenever returned back and can lead my life, she stated with fresh flow tears and anger in her eyes.

You know what you were talking? Prem said all disgusted. You have a idea what you mean?. Yes I have all idea atleast I know my words better than you, she shouted back. You never cared for me, never ever in our relationship, you know now if people say that love marriages are better than arrange marriages I won't deny to that because indeed they are, we got tied in a relation by our parents but soon I started loving you, caring for you and soon you became my life, the reason for beating of my heart but I never had been able to make such a place in your life, you loved me but never cared for me, your views were your priority no matter what I think about it, she replied crying badly. Oh yeahh I never cared for you, if you consider me as your life then I too did that, I know we had no love relation before but after our engagement I thanked my parents, my God each day for bringing you in my life, he said with an disgusted & painful look.

Yes you care for me thats why you left me 2 years back just 1 month before our marriage because your career was more important for you, it was your priority, you chose it over me, she shot back. You left me to suffer here and you didn't even bother to inform before going and you contacted me after 1 month of your going and then from last 3 months no news of your whereabouts, what you want Prem? What you want? She asked weeping . Prem who wanted to kill himself for causing her so much pain, for making her to cry like anything gently hold her from shoulder so as to prevent her from falling down but she immediately jostle him off.

Composing himself he tried to pacify her, try to reasoned himself for taking that step, she was right he never cared for her, he put his work and career above her but thats because he was confident that she would understand him, she was right that he took her for granted but as it says when you have something you never realizes its value once you are at verge of losing you'll feel its importance and thats what with Prem but it was not right that he never loved, he always, he always loved her from the day when he met.

After few minutes of silence he tried to make her understand he cupped her face and stroked away her tears by his lips and murmured please listen to me love. Please sweet heart atleast for once, please. She was about to deny and wanted to leave the place but then all their moments came back rushing to her and for their sake she agreed and just nodded her head. I know you are right, your each single word is right I seriously don't deserve your love, I don't deserve a fiancee, a girl like you it was my fault that I left without informing you but that time I had the biggest opportunity in my hand which I didn't wanted to miss, I know its not the reason I should have concerned to you about it but what did I do I just left without even leaving a note to you, I always had dreamt of becoming something by my own rather than being called as son of Lalit Juneja who took his business to new heights, I wanted to be known as Prem Juneja who gave new definition to success and wanted you to be called as wife of Prem Juneja not daughter-in-law of Juneja Family. I didn't connect for whole 1 month because after reaching there I realized that what I did? I seriously didn't had courage to talk to you but then one day I managed and then I got so engrossed in my project as success was coming in my way with my each step which made me isolated from my world and just me and my career but soon I realized in the race of all this success what I have lost? The thing which might never return back to me, for just money, success and my career I lost priceless thing without whom I cannot even imagine a second of my life, that guilt was killing me inside because of which I was not having strength to face you or talk to you since my arrival there, our chats had become so very formal that I didn't even had the heart of telling my feelings to you, to apologize for my mistakes, I know I took you for granted but its after our so formal relationship I realized your need, importance in my life I realized that you are my life but it was wrong of you to say that I never loved you, he complained, I always did from the very first day when we were introduced to each other, it took weeks for you to love me but for me it was just friction of seconds but I guess mine was not so strong that I easily side lined you when it came to my ambition, my dream and look now I have everything what I wanted for me, for us but for the one who made me to believe my dreams is now nowhere, he said with tear filled eyes.

Running after the materialistic possessions made me to lose my life, reason for beating of my heart, God's gift in my life which lightened each moment with her presence and now even I don't have right to stop you or ask to return back in my life, how could you if a person can do with you one time than whats the covenant that he won't do that again, I cut off you from your family ,from your life, so now its good for you, saying this he moved backwards and was about to go when Heer held her hand and brought him close and kissed his tears away and then left a peck on his forehead and said who are you to decide whats good and bad for me?, you are again doing this, taking my decision also by yourself atleast once let me make my decision even I am also old enough to have my ways though 1 year younger than you but still it doesn't give you right to rule my life especially when it comes to my love. Saying this she leaned forward and brushed her lips against his and whispered I can wait for you till eternity and I understood you completely but it was just that I couldn't bare the pain of living away from you and that too for 2 years ,your separation secluded me from the entire world, it shriveled me to my own world of tears, irritation, antagonism and it was my anger who spoke those harsh words, as your mere touch brought me back into the world, gave new beats to my heart, I even can't imagine to have a life without you, I don't know why but you made me so weak in your love and so much reliant and I even can't help it because maybe I know that you are there for me always and only you are the person whom I can rely upon blindly and it was trust on you which made to react like that as the thought even flutter me to core of getting separated from you or not being the one to be your love one, hearing these words from her mouth were like music to his ears and he couldn't help but to thank the being above them who brought her in his life, gave him opportunity to be known as the person whom she love from depth of her heart, person who would and will share her life, the only triumphant who will have right on her to whom she will devote her days, her nights, her entire life and the only one to be worthy of her. He just hugged her tightly so as never let her go away even for second and finally after 2 endless years she felt him, found peace in his arms, comforted for being hold by Prem, loving the feel of his hands on her form.

"I love you Heer" were the words from Prem before drowning into the peaceful silence of the atmosphere.

But soon she free herself realizing the ambrosial surroundings, the living heaven of her life which she always dreamt off, easing from his arms she viewed everything around. The place, the home, her home, their home...................Beautifully decorated just the way she always wanted to have.

White painted walls, sky blue colour curtains pulled over Italian windows, dining table exclusively for two near the windows, Open windows giving captivating view of nearby lake, four beautiful crystal vases having her favourite orchids at four corners of the living area , white & quartz pink colour couches and lovers chairs and just behind them a Big Picture frame in middle having snap of their engagement surrounded by numerous snaps frame of their first date, when he gave her rose for the first time on lovers day, when she first pecked on his cheeks, when he fed her for the first time, when they danced on their first date..................She was living their memories again as if they were things moments ago. It was perfect, she was finally living her dream and all of sudden a few sparkles made their way down, seeing precious pearls falling down again he gently wiped them with his thumb and said Babe I asked Ash to get you here to see a big million dollar smile on your face not these tears even being tears of happiness. You know Prem this is exactly what I always thought off, she exclaimed. I know it sweetheart, that is why I made this for you, our house and love you are not able to control your joy here what if I show you our bedroom, I am sure you will go wild with pleasure, he cheekily remarked. Hitting on his chest she leaned in and pecked his cheeks and murmured near lips I love you Prem, No other can love me or understand me better than you. Well I expected a little bit more for such a big surprise, he complained, Like what? she innocently asked.

Heer darling in these 2 years you have forgotten everything, I have to remind you lot of things, he grinned, knowing his intentions well she made her way inside the place but she was surely not too lucky as he too made his way behind her, chasing her to tell her that she just can't go like that as he would not let her to.

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Under the moonlight two beautiful forms, her head on his chest, his hands under hers on her waist and chin on her shoulder ,standing there admiring the breath taking beauty of full moon in between of shimmering stars and moonlight never looked so admirable before as it was now falling on two lovers, two different beings soon going to be one.

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Suddenly in between those stars a gleam of light appeared wishing "Happy New Year Love", Heer was pleasantly surprised, she never expected so many surprises all together on one day she was about to say something when Prem turn her back and whispered "Happy New Year Babe" I know you always wanted to welcome New year with me under moonlight and your name sketched up there on sky. I love you Prem she said before hugging and with tear filled eyes asked why you always make me the most special girl on earth? I don't deserve this much love of yours..............Without any further words he just shushed her and captured the moment with a beautiful kiss, making New Year all the way more special for her and memorable for them. Perfect Picture for any New Year under the glittering of stars two people pouring & expressing their love for each other.