You have always been my guide, my compass, the pillar of my strength, my mentor and presumably the best teacher I have ever had. You have led me towards my dream. You have made the path easier for me and always protected me from the odds. When the whole world seemed to be against me; you were there always; holding my back and supporting me. You have respected me much more than anyone else did. You have praised me and also corrected my mistakes. You have given me experience when I was inexperienced. You have encouraged me to live life fully; to be confident. You have taught me to get a grip on myself whenever I broke down but then you were there to hold me, to ease my pain and give me strength. You have always been a great companion and you have always stood beside me in every battle of mine. You have stolen my heart Mr. Bhalla and I hate you for that. I just hate you. But then I love you madly. And I will always love you till we live and if there is a life after death I will love you then too; only you. You are my best friend, my greatest support, my biggest comfort, my strongest motivation, my truest smile and my deepest love. You are the doctor to my wounds, friend to my sorrows, mentor to my dilemmas, teacher to my actions and companion to my joys. You are the best life partner any girl could ever ask for. In every step of life, you have made me realise what a real man is, how a
real man behaves, how he treats the girl in his life with respect, love, affection, security, protection and guidance. I love you. You are truly an ideal man-my ideal man. And I love you. I love you. Happy birthday. This is the most special day in my life as the most special person of my life came to this earth on this day to join me in the journey of life and make my life heavenly with his wonderfully mesmerising love. Happy birthday handsome.
Raman had tears in his eyes accompanied with a sweet, charming smile on his lips as he
read the letter written by his beloved wife Ishita. It was his birthday and Ishita had kept the letter along with the gift. The letter where she confessed her true feelings ever so sweetly for her beloved husband. Raman turned around as he felt feathery smooth hands wrapping him from behind. Ishita looked at him with a jerk and with a terrified and hurt expression asked "Why are you crying Raman? What's wrong?" Raman didn't reply. Instead, he pulled her towards himself with a force and hugged her tightly. Ishita ran her fingers through his hair and asked in a low concerned and pained voice "Raman you are
scaring me. What is it? Please tell me." Raman reluctantly broke the hug and cupped her face and rested his forehead on hers.
"This is the best gift I have ever had. Thank you Ishita. Thank you for coming into my life. You have made me live in heaven."
He kneeled down in front of her and placed a soft kiss on her hand
"What is it about you Mrs. Bhalla, that compels me to fall deeper and deeper in love with you?"
Ishita too kneeled down and
squeezed his hand.
"It's our love Raman. And it will never fade. I love you."
"I love you too my Madrasan."
Ishita giggled and Raman gave a peck on her lips.
"I love that sound Mrs. Bhalla. And you are totally irresistible when you giggle."
"Is that so Mr. Bhalla?"
Raman nodded and Ishita pulled him up.
"Have you opened the gift?"
"I wanted to open it in front of you."
Ishita smiled and Raman started unwrapping the gift. When he finally opened the small leather box, he found a silver globe shaped locket inside. There was a tiny photo of them together; at the center of the globe. Raman looked at his wife who was giving him a meaningful smile
"You remember Raman? Once
you said that I was the centre of your universe. Well the same goes for you as you are the centre of my universe. And it is a fact which will never change. No matter what."
Raman looked at her for a long time and then pulled her closer and caressed her cheek; giving her an intense passionate look.
"I love you Mrs. Bhalla."
"And I you Mr. Bhalla."
Raman pulled her closer and held her tight as he sealed her lips in a passionate kiss.
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