ArTi OS *The Prize*-part 2 page 4 - Page 3

All his life he had waited exactly for the kind of a person who was right in front of him,The wait had

paid off six months back when she took the first step and told him what she felt for him.

She was not only his love but also his PRIZE...PRIZE for not letting anyone in his life all these

years and reserving that special place for a beauty like her.She was the PRIZE of all the sacrifices

he had made in his life after his dad's demise.He had burned his nights and peace of the day to

achieve wat he was now; he now realised why he always felt he was destined to be what he was now.

He knew he will be rewared off well and today he indeed was...reward of being content of seeing

Rati deeply and madly in Love with him...

yes she was his and only his...with this admission to himself he now resolved to woo her today for

forever of forever and promise her to be hers and only hers...

Just then he heard the clatter of his platter and her ringing voice; "breakfast is ready.." (with a wide smile

on her angelic face)

He just smiled back and kept silent

Rati ( to herself): 'what happened to him?'

She sat beside him, both of them not saying a word.

When finished with breakfast rati picked the platter and was about to leave when he detained her

by holding her by the arm and got up;took the dishes from her and placed them back on the table

"you can wash them later, I just want you to be with me for now"

She could see a question his eyes..."whats troubling you?" she finally asked him

He moved closer to her,held her face in his hands as if it was the most delicate thing in the world:

love most definitely evident in his eyes.

they didnt know how long they stood like that..

He picked her up in his arms and moved to the sitting area, made her sit on his lap while he seated

himself on the sofa.

She instantly placed her head on his shoulder and he brushed his hand through her hair

"what is it Jun?"

He then forced her to face him and started...

' I Love You Rati. i cant imagine my life without you...your smile enlightens my day and forces

out my worries from me till im with you,your eyes make me feel i am worth something, when you

cook for me and wait for me I feel like i am home and i am complete. Thank you for being what

you are and for making me feel so special when i know i dont worth it...you are the Prize of my life..

WILL YOU MARRY ME Ms RATI PANDEY(tears brimming her eyes) I promise to love you with

all my heart.."

Emotions got better of her and she threw herself in his arms again uttering the words he was

waiting to hear..

"yes I will marry you and promise to be yours forever and to love you the same way with all my heart'

He hugged her back tightly...both of them living the most beautiful and memorable moment of their lives..

When they separated Rati finally decided to ask for sometime before they get married..

Rati:"Arjun i will definitely marry you But..."

He placed his finger on her lips to stop her from continuing further and said

"I knew there was going to be a 'but' from you; can your conditions wait until later!! I cant wait for my kiss"

she went all red and lowered her gaze and couldnt help but smile...

that was all the invitation he needed.................

With this they sealed their destiny with a promise to stand by eachother and love eachother

with same passion and fervour....