RaYa - FF - Second Chance thread 4, updated on page 133 - Page 85

Universal Studios Singapore is located in Resort World Sentosa, which includes Integrated resort which has just opened officially in April 2010. The studio is divided into 7 zones - Madagascar, the Palace of Far away from the world of Shrek was the first in the world, The Lost World where one can find a world of dinosaurus and Waterworld, Ancient Egypt; a world full of ancient Egyptian mummies, Sci-fi; a futuristic city and the last two zones of the theme of a famous city in America that is Hollywood and New York. Universal Studios Singapore has over 30 restaurants and food carts, together with 20 unique retail stores and carts located around the park.

Ram and Priya were going through the different zones of the studio and were enjoying the experience. It is a huge one and there are so many things to see. The experience is a life time for any person. Both Ram and Priya were having a great time. While going through the Ancient Egypt zone, Priya was so much mesmerized that she in reflex catches the forearm of Ram in astonishment. Ram looked at her and smiled but Priya didn't notice that and she said,

Priya - this is awesome, I can't believe I am actually not seeing ancient Egypt, it is so real, main...saying she turned to Ram and found she is clutching his forearm, Priya immediately left his hand and looked elsewhere.

Ram smiled at her action, he said this is the most thrilling experience am having in my life, thank you.

Priya smiled. They spend another half an hour there and then came out. While going out Ram wished to visit the food carts and the retail stores. Priya gave him the company.

The next place is Singapore Science Center.

For young scientists and future science and technology experts, the Singapore Science Centre has been recognized that this world will surely stimulate your brain with over 850 interactive rides that describe the wonders and beauty of science.

Ram and Priya witnessed the most extravaganza things in fact they experienced varied variety of science and technology. With Priya, Ram was enjoying each and every moment, he was feeling content in his heart, Priya ke saath rehna, spending time with her is the ultimate treasure for him.  

While coming out from Science Centre, Priya said

Priya - flight me toh aapne kai bar travel kiya hain lekin agar Singapore ke skyline ko dekhna hain then you must ride Boeing 737-800NG, in fact you can drive that.

Ram - you mean the successful Boeing 737-800NG?

Ram - are you sure we can drive that too?

Priya - yes, in fact that is one of the main attractions of the city.

Ram - can I have that experience.

Priya - well sure, but Mr. Kapoor iss baar aapko akele jana hoga, I won't be accompany you, but will wait for you in the lounge.

Ram - why?

Priya - I -I am afraid of planes, mujhse nahi hoga, but you just carry on

Ram - its okay Miss Sharma, iss baar yeh rehne dete hain

Priya - kyun?, aap mere liye yeh experience miss mat kijiye, I will wait for you

Ram - nahi, rehne dijiye, we can go to other places

Ab Priya ko bohot bura lagta hain lekin uska darr uspe haavi ho gaya hain, she looked at him and saw his frowned face, usse achha nahi laga, she said

Priya - mujhe bohot darr lagta hain plane se

Ram turned to her and looked at her for moments, then said main hoon aapke saath, just trust me.

Priya looked into his eyes and saw the assuarance, she smiled feebly.

Taste it ride or drive or drive Boeing 737-800NG aircraft, the world's most popular and successful aircraft - one can feel the flight with an experienced instructor who will help through all aspects of aviation. With almost 20,000 airports around the World in a data bank and a full 180 degrees of most visual and advanced cockpit and the sound quality very similar to the original sound truly unforgettable experience.

When Ram and Priya came inside the aircraft, Ram was bubbling with childish excitement. Priya kept seeing him and a smile was plastered on her face, seeing him in such mood she herself was feeling good, ek ajeeb si sukoon woh mehsoos kar rahi thi though she was scared but Ram made her feel relaxed. Ram sat on the driving seat and made Priya sit beside him and with the instruction from the instructor he drives it. Priya almost clutched him but the pure joy which she saw on his face made her fear forgot, she could see his happy and smiling face which made him look more beautiful and handsome, for first time in 2 years Priya felt a tug in her heart and she realized she is in love with Ram Kapoor. The moment flight takes off, Priya closed her eyes and clutched him tightly, and Ram comforted her in his side hug. Priya opened her eyes and saw they are flying above the city and Ram has a happy smile on his face. She felt comfortable and secured in his hug. Ram turned towards her and said

Ram - Priya dekho hum fly kar rahe hain, I still can't believe am flying the aircraft, saying such he looked at her and saw she is gazing at him intently. Ram smiled looking at her which Priya reciprocated.

They kept flying for another hour and then came out from the aircraft, while caming out Ram extended his hand and helped Priya to come out.

Ram - thank you so much Priya for such esperience, I am still in awe that I actually drove the aircraft.

Priya kept smiling at him and was watching his happiness. She was feeling a serene of satisfaction in his smile.

Priya - aapko bohot mazaa aaya na?

Ram - mazaa!, am on cloud9, this is a lifetime experience.

Priya smiled and said abhi aur bhi kuch dekhna baaki hain.

Ram - haan dekhenge na, lekin usse pehele we need to have food.

Ram and Priya came in the car and Ram started driving,

Ram - tum kya khana pasand karogi?

Priya - agar aap bura na maane toh main ek jagah le chalu aapko?

Ram - kahan?

Priya gave him the direction and they came to a place which is like mini India, with open restaurants. Ram get down from his car and looked at the place,

Ram - this is almost like Delhi's Chadni Chowk

Priya - yes and that is why it is called Mini India, ab chalein

Ram - sure

Ram and Priya came to one of the restaurants and took their seat. They were served with water first. Priya took the menu card and gave to Ram,

Priya - aap decide kijiye?

Ram - areee its okay, tum hi karlo

Priya - nahi, aap kijiye, waise yahaan ke kababs bade lazeez hote hain

Hearing her, Ram took the menu card and ordered his and Priya's favourite dishes.

Priya listened to him and after waiter goes she looked at him and asked,

Priya - aapko kaise pata chala yeh mere favourite dishes hain?

Ram smiled sheepishly and said mujhe nahi pata woh toh maine apne hisaab se order kiya.

Priya just smiled at him.

After the elaborate and tasty lunch, Ram and Priya came back to their car.

Ram - what's next?

Priya - Singapore Zoo

Ram - wwwhat?, zoo?, no way, main tumhe bachha dikhta hoon kya?

Priya - arrreee kya zoo sirf bachhe hi jaate hain?, aur yahan ke zoo bohot popular hain

Ram - amaaa yaar (typical Ram style), tum bhi na

Priya smiled at him as he frowned.

Singapore Zoo is one of the major tourist attractions in Singapore. At the night, when the sun began to set, one can enjoy the different atmosphere at the Night Safari. Young and old can ride the animal-themed carousel. This zoo has a different concept from other zoos. With open cages, all animal can live like in their natural habitat. One can see Lions under a grove of trees, Polar Bears and Pygmy hippos. Other interesting attractions are Australian Outback, Fragile Forest, and the Great Rift Valley. As a place of public entertainment, this zoo is a place for educating the visitors about the ecosystem and culture of tropical rain forest.    

Ram and Priya came in the zoo in the late afternoon. Priya was enjoying herself in zoo while Ram was just watching the animals. As today was Saturday, kids were running here and there with their parents and were enjoying their holidays. Ram and Priya were standing near the enclave of chimpanzee when Ram found someone is tugging his trouser, he looked down and saw a small kid was trying to stand on his feet with the help of his trouser. Seeing Ram, Priya too looked down and immediately scooped the child in her arms. The child was of about one year smiled watching Priya. The child was a baby boy, Priya kissed on his cheeks and caressed his hair when his mother came and took him from Priya. She thanked her; Priya smiled at the child who throws his arms and came immediately in her hug. Priya immediately clasped him and hugged tightly. Ram was watching this as he felt a tug in his heart, if everything was fine 2 years back then today they would have been happy parents. He can see the moistness in Priya's eyes, and understood somewhere she too missed her child. While Priya was with the child and his mother, a phone call made Ram come out from trance. He immediately took the call.

Ram - haan bol Rishabh

Rishabh - bhai Nuts ko beta hua hain, lijiye maa se baat kijiye

Hearing this Ram became very happy; he heard the voice of Krishnaji.

Krishnaji - Ram, choti ko beta hua hain abhi 10 mins pehele

Ram - ma, choti kaisi hain?

Krishnaji - achha hain, baby aur ma dono hi ache hain.

Ram - ma mujhe bhi aap logo se kuch kehna hain

Krishnaji - Ram, tera awaaz kuch badle badle lag rahi hain, kya baat hain bolna, sab theek toh hain na?

Ram - haan maa sab theek hain, main jaldi hi aap logon se baat karunga, choti ka khayal rakhna aur mere bhanje ka bhi, aap sab bhi apna dhyan rakhna

Krishnaji - tere awaaz sunn ke bohot achha lag raha hain, ab tu jaldi wapas aaja

Ram - haan maa main jaldi hi aayunga

Krishnaji - tu bhi apna kayal rakhna, saying these both hangs up the call.

Ram turned to Priya and came to her. She was still talking with that lady. Ram came and stand beside her, the lady once again thanked them and said you both look  perfect as couple, wish you all the best, hearing her Ram had a big grin on his face but Priya became embarrassed and due to that her face flushed. For moments Ram kept looking at her, but that didn't last long, Priya turned to him and saw he was smiling, now she became more embarrassed,

Priya - am sorry, unhe kuch...

Ram didn't make her finish and before she could say anything more said Priya choti ko ladka hua hain, main mama bann gaya aur tum..., Ram stopped. Priya was taken aback hearing his last words but composed herself immediately.

Ram stammered and said woh actually meri behen ko ladka hua hain, main mama bann gaya.

Priya smiled and said congratulations. Ram smiled hearing her. They both came out from zoo and headed towards their car. In the car, both Ram and Priya kept silent, Priya was still feeling embarrassed though in her heart she was smiling, she wanted this to happen but is unsure about Ram's feelings, she looked at him from the corner of her eyes. At that very moment Ram looked at her and he smiled.

Ram - thanks Priya for such lovely day out, agar tum bura na mano toh can we have dinner tomorrow? I want to celebrate aur yahan main kisiko nahi janta so will you join me?

Priya - theek hain lekin usse pehele aap ko kuch aur dikhana hain

Ram - aur bhi kuch hain?, itna sab toh dekh liya

Priya - yes something more is there

Ram - kahin phir se zoo toh nahi leke anewali ho?

Priya laughed and said no, this time it will be some different place.

Ram - fine, chalo theek hain, waise I am enjoying your company.

Priya looked at him in surprise, Ram asked making innocent face, at what time shall I come and pick you up?

Priya - around 4 in the evening, will it be okay with you?

Ram - no problem, lekin hum jayenge kahan?

Priya - woh toh aapko kal hi pata chalega

Ram smiled and with that they come to Priya's apartment and Ram dropped her there and come back. While Ram was happy with today's outing and the news of being mama, Priya just kept thinking of Ram the whole night. She was reminiscing the aircraft moments and how he held her in his embrace, thinking those moments she got blushed and her corner lips adorned a smile.

Next day at 4 PM, Ram came to Priya's apartment and picks her up. They came to National Museum of Singapore.

National Museum of Singapore is Singapore's oldest museum was designed in Neo-Palladian and Renaissance style and consists of two rectangular parallel blocks with a dome at the front of the building. It is designed to be a public museum which prides itself with a sophisticated and diverse ways of presenting history to redefine conventional museum experience. Apart from just a room for exhibitions and artifacts, the museum also distinguishes through a challenging and vibrant festivals and events that will enhance creative power in the culture and heritage. 

Ram and Priya came to the museum and they spend some time there. Priya was showing Ram something and he was hearing her engrossedly and before both can understand they come each other's really very close, so close that Priya can feel his breath on her shoulders. For moments she closed her eyes and savoured the moment. Priya was wearing a beige coloured lacy tunic with jeans and her hair was open only tied with a small clip in the middle. She was looking beautiful and angelic, Ram kept looking at her, he was drinking his beauty through his eyes, he so wanted her to take her lips in him but he controlled his urge and shift to the side. After half an hour later, they came out from meseum. While fastening the seat belt, Ram asked

Ram - thank you for making me showing the city.

Priya - abhi thoda aur baaki hain

Ram excitedly said toh abhi kahan jayenge hum log?

Priya smiled at his antic and said Little India

Ram confusedly look at her and said main kuch samjha nahi

Priya - aap start toh kijiye main batati hoon

Ram started the engine and headed towards Little India

Little India is an ethnic neighbourhood found in Singapore that has Tamil cultural elements and aspects of other cultures. It lies to the east of Singapore River. It is more commonly known as Tekka in local Tamil community. One can find lots of new things here starting from stalls selling fresh fruits and sweets of India to unique stalls selling clothes and shoes in cheaper rates.

When Ram and Priya came to Little India, it was already dark. The name justifies with the place. It is actually a mini India from stalls to the products, from people to the flavor, everything here is INDIA. For moments Ram kept looking at the place and said

Ram - I think Indians who are settled here don't miss their country much, one can find the essence here.

Priya - phir bhi apna desh apne log alag hote hain, jo kisike saath bhi replace nahi hote hain.

Ram said these just in utter reflection but hearing Priya he turned to her and saw sadness with that an emptiness in her eyes. Ram ko achha nahi laga, his heart was ripped hearing her, he wanted to take him in his arms and say that she belongs to him, to Kapoor family, to Sharma house but he can't do that, for moments he saw her, Priya was looking at the horizon with emptiness in her eyes, Ram smiled and said

Ram - agar aap bura na maane toh kya hum dono kuch shopping kar sakte hain?, I have a habit of buying presents for my family whenever I visit outside India.

Priya wiped her eyes and smiled, said yes

For next one hour Ram and Priya shopped almost everything, from bags to shoes, to dress to gift items - everything, in fact food items also. Ram was enjoying doing this as he was remembering their first shopping experience in Amritsar. On the other Priya too was enjoying, in fact she was helping Ram in choosing the things.

After their shopping, they came to their last destination which is Marina Bay. The most exotic and expensive place of Singapore, Marina Bay has Singapore Flyer and Marina Bay Sands, an intergrated Resort of Singapore.

Singapore Flyer is the world's largest Ferries current of about 165 metres. It offers a breathtaking 360 panoramic view of Singapore and the region. Located in Marina Bay, the vehicle is next to the Retail Terminal has three levels with a wide section of shops and food outlets. There is a central atrium that leads to a lush tropical forest, and an outdoor theater that is used as stage show. The Flyer affords the great views of the Marina Bay Street Circuit of the Singapore Grand Pix as it is located beside the straight between turns 21 and 22, and near the pit area.    

Opened in 2010, Marina Bay Sands is one of the two integrated Resort in Singapore. It is located in the Marina Bay area, joined with Singapore icons that had already stood up like the statue of the Merlion, Esplanade and Singapore Flyer. Marina Bay Sands has the complete facilities of casino, sand sky park, hotel, restaurant, caf and also a food kioskthat provides local flavor from the chicken rice curry to westerm-style roast chocken and sandwiches. In addition to this, Marina Bay resort is the paradise for shopaholic, equipped with luxury shopping centers there are also a variety of world class retailers and restaurants make this place the biggest luxury shopping mall in Singapore.

When Ram and Priya came in Marina Bay, Ram was starving but he didn't say anything. Priya said

Priya - do you want to take the ride in the flyer?

Ram looked at it and immediately made a tensed face and shook his head, he said can we eat something, I am starving, moreover I have no intention of taking ride of this flyer.

Priya laughed watching his pouted face so she and Ram came in Marina Bay Sands. It is a beautiful architectural structure, having every luxury brands of the world under one roof. Ram and Priya came in one of the finest restaurant of this place.  After taking their seat, for some moments they both keep looking into each other, but Priya shifted her gaze and looked elsewhere. RaYa were in the top floor and from there the entire city was visible. The magnificent Marina Sand Bay's structure was reflected on Marina Bay, it looks beautiful in the night. While Priya was looking at the reflection, Ram was continuously watching her, uski nazar Priya se hat hi nahi rahi thi. He, actually can't wait to take his lady love in his arms but he knows he has to give time to Priya, he again looked at her, Priya ki aankhon me usse apne liye pyaar dikhayi deta hain, bhale hi woh sab kuch bhool gayi ho lekin unn dono ka pyaar khatam nahi hua hain, shayad bhagwaan bhi yehi chahte hain ki yeh dono phir se nayi shuruaat kare. Ram came back to his sense when Priya called him,

Priya - Mr. Kapoor...

Ram - am sorry woh main kuch soch raha tha, haan bolo

Priya - aap order kijiye

Ram - tumhi order kar do waise bhi you know what I like to eat

Priya ordered the food.

Ram - I liked the place, the ambiance is really nice.

Priya - main yahan peheli baar aa rahi hoon, mujhe itni expensive jagah me aana achha nahi lagta, I feel claustrophoebic.

Ram smiled listening to her, he said in his heart, Priya tum aaj bhi nahi badli, waise hi ho, aaj bhi tumhe yeh sab cheezen pasand nahi hain.

Priya - aapko shayad bohot ajeeb lagta hoga lekin sach me mujhe inn jagaho me dum ghoota hain

Ram - aree nahi, main sirf yeh soch raha tha ke mera ek dost hain usse bhi aise hi lagta hain, tum dono me bohot similarities hain.

Priya smiled.

Ram - if you don't mind tumse kuch poochu?

Priya - jee

Ram - kabhi apne family se contact karne ki koshish nahi ki tumne?

Priya - passport se sirf itna hi pata chala tha that am an Indian and my name is Priya Sharma, maine yaad karne ki koshish ki thi lekin kuch bhi yaad nahi aaya, I wanted to know myself lekin kuch bhi yaad nahi aaya, yahan tak ke mere pati ke bare me bhi kuch nahi, I lost my child, maine usse feel tak nahi kiya, I used to get frustrated lekin Kanikaji ne mujhe uss waqt bohot sahara di, himmat diya aur Vishesh ke pyaar ne mujhe ladne ki taqat di, am indebted to them.

Ram - yeh Kanikaji aur Vishesh kaun hain?

Priya - maine bataya tha na aapko Dr. Pradhan ke bare me, yeh dono unke ma aur bte hain, Vishesh lost his mother when he was just an year old, lekin mere saath uski kaafi dosti ho gayi and he brought a fresh lease in my life, he gave me the strength to start the life afresh here in Singapore away from my family.

Ram in his heart thanked the doctor and his family.

Food was served and they both were enjoying their dinner. Jab dessert ki baari aayi toh Ram ordered two pistachio kulfi.

Priya - I didn't know that you also like to have kulfi

Ram - mujhe kulfi bohot pasand hain khaas kar ke Mumbai ki roadsidewali, they are yummy.

Priya smiled.

They both relished the kulfi, though Ram tried to manage but the kulfi kept melting in his hand. Seeing this Priya laughed heartily and Ram managed weakly. After finishing the dinner they came out from Marina Bay Sands. The wind was soothing though a little chill can be felt. They both come back to the car, after fastening the seat belt, Ram said

Ram - thank you so much Priya for making me showing the city and for your lovely company, I will always remember this trip.

Priya - pleasure is all mine, after some pause she again said, aap ko agar bura na lage toh can I invite you over dinner in my place?

Ram for moments kept looking at her, he actually wanted to share more time with her and he was finding means to do that and here the opportunity comes, he smiled and said it will be my pleasure to dine with you

Priya - I know you have come here for business trip and your time is very precious but mujhe achha lagega if you can come.

Ram - mujhe bohot khushi hogi to accept the invitation, thank you so very much, isi bahane tumse thoda aur waqt guzar payunga, saying this he looked staright at her eyes.

Priya too looked at his eyes and can find something in that, she shifted her gaze, usse darr lag raha tha kahi uski dil ki baat uski aankhon me na dikhayi de de. Priya has started feeling for him, she started liking him, usse pyaar ho gaya hain Ram se lekin woh yeh baat keh nahi paa rahi hain aur darti hain kahin Ram ko pata na chal jaye, ajeeb si kashmakash chal raha hain uske mann me, lekin jab bhi Ram ke samne aati hain uske taraf aur zyada attracted hoti hain lekin apne past ko leke darti bhi hain. She was thinking such while coming back to her apartment. They both reached, Priya sighed and said

Priya - thanks for the dinner and a wonderful evening, waise aap wapas kab jaa rahe hain?

Ram - abhi bhi waqt hain

Priya - okay, toh invitation is on Wednesday; hope aapko koi problem nahi hogi?

Ram - its absolutely okay for me, then see you on that day.

Priya - good night

Ram - good night