RaYa - Trips and truth ..... (Part 21 on Pg 26) updated.. - Page 15

- PART 17 -

Ram smiled as he saw his wife sleeping peacefully in his embrace, wearing his black shirt, they had just made out last night, kissing wildly, exploring, but were also tired and just wanted each other’s company, and soon fell asleep. He pulled her closer leaving no gap between them and kissed her exposed collarbone, Priya hummed in her sleep, smiling lightly. He smirked, and moved to her neck, placing feathery kisses all over, she wriggled in his arms, smirking even more, he moved on to her face, kissing her cheeks, nose, forehead, eyes, before kissing her lips, she mumbled “Ram, so jao... aur mujhe sone do” Ram pouted a little, as Priya turned to the other side, his arms still hugging her waist. He scooted close to her entangling his legs with hers, keeping his face on hers, rubbing his prickly beard. “Mr. Kapoor, what are you doing?” she asked a bit irritated, “Loving my wife, what else” he answered smugly. He slid his hand under her shirt, shocked, he felt something, a scar, he didn’t see that yesterday, “I see you found that” she said turning to him and knew that from his expression he must have thought it might be related to her father, “Ahh, don’t look at me like that, it’s nothing bad. I was in high school, I fell down from my cycle, hit roughly, there were broken glass pieces, and then I think you can guess the rest” she said casually, he looked at her wide eyed, “Oh my god! That’s nothing bad? It sounds painful” he said feeling the area, “at that moment, yes, it was. But It’s been years now, it doesn’t pain.” She shrugged. “hmmm... u hungry?” he asked, “Yesss” she answered, he smiled, “Let’s order in, I don’t wanna get up” she blushed, “I agree”.

“Mr. Kapoor we are only two people... why have you ordered for ten?” asked an angry Priya looking at the large amount of food, he smiled sheepishly, “Oh my god! Why did I even let you order food?” she whined, “I am hungry” he said, she rolled her eyes, “me too, but we can’t eat all of this for breakfast” she said, “Well, I can. You made me work up an appetite” he answered, kissing her cheeks that are now pink. “uh I... let’s eat” she spoke, he laughed seeing her. “waise Mr. Kapoor, I have to ask” she said making him look at her, “oh god! Aap bhi na” she chuckled wiping his beard with a cloth, he smiled sheepishly asking her to continue, “Haan, toh I was saying that, you said you confessed during my accident and then you fell in love, how did you keep it within you, aren’t you always the one who expresses his feelings?” she asked, he smiled, “To be honest, it was very difficult, the more closer we became, the urge to just tell it became stronger. But I wanted to wait for you, we’ve had so many bends and rocks in our way, and I wanted you to trust me completely, wanted you to be comfortable with me. So, I decided that till that I will win your heart and then confess. Priya, I am so happy today” he said making her teary, “I am too.” She said giving a wide grin, overwhelmed by his feelings. “The weather is pleasant today, maybe we could go for a walk?” she asked, “Yeah sure! We can walk hand in hand, I have always wanted to do that with my love” he said, Priya laughed, “You’re such a teenager!” Ram frowned, “What do you mean?” Priya looked at his cute frown and laughed again, “Kuch nahi, I am done with my food. I’ll go get ready. You please complete yours” she said getting up and walked to the washroom. “Tum tum hi ho Priya” he murmured to himself taking a sip of his coffee. Later, Ram got ready, Priya waiting for him, “Chalein?” she nodded her hand taking his extended hand. Walking down to the reception area, he spoke, “You know I feel we have loved each other for years now, it doesn’t feel new” he said, “Mujhe bhi aisa hi lagta hai.... but it feels nice, doesn’t it?” he turned, her brown eyes adoring his blue-green ones, “More than nice gorgeous, it is the best feeling ever and the fact that it is with you, I am forever grateful”, he surely knows how to melt her heart, she gave light kiss on his cheek making it go red. Reaching the big reception, her small kiss that sent a surge of electricity within him, fired up his desire. He pulled her closer, wrapping his arms around her waist, she could find the strength to resist it. He leaned in to kiss her, unaware of the fact they were being watched by a very familiar couple. As Priya deepened the kiss, Ram groaned, whispering “Do you really wanna go on a walk?” Priya giggled.

“ahaam” the lady coughed, “Get a room you both, it’s the reception” the man said, Ram and Priya froze, they immediately recognized the voices. Embarrassed, they quickly pulled away, turning toward the couple who were smirking, “When did you guys come?” he asked hugging, “Thought of surprising you people, but hume surprise mila!” she said, Priya smiled awkwardly, “So when did this happen?” she asked, “Yesterday” Ram replied scratching his neck, “I am so happy for you guys!!!!” She hugged both of them tightly, “I knew this would happen, ahhhh!!! I have to update Sara now” she squealed. “Jaan!! She is my sister in law... kya kar rahi ho?” Ram spoke, while Priya’s eyes widened. Brinda laughed, “Teek hai fine.” Adi came back, “let’s go to our room?” he asked her, “So how long you guys staying here?” Ram asked, “3 days, even I wanna see venice yaar... don’t worry, I will not interrupt you love sessions” bri teased, making them go reddest of red, “Brinda... I... love sessions? What?” Priya stammered, “Phone! Someone’s calling me” Ram said running off, leaving Priya, ‘Yeh Mr. Kapoor mujhe chode kar chale gaaye, let me see, when he comes back!!’ she thought. “So, Priya? How is everything? I still cannot believe we were welcomed this way, not that I am against it, infact, I am glad you both finally love each other, so much that you guys were kissing in the reception area” bri chuckled, “Woh, maine... he is my husband, hotha hai, that’s what he said” she said. Before Bri could say anything, “We don’t we go to your room, I’ll help you settle” saying so she pulled her distracting her from teasing Priya more.

Meanwhile, Ram who came out from the washroom, ‘I thought it’ll be the two of us, but whyyyy? Abhi kyu aana tha?’ though he was happy to see his friends but he wanted some alone time with his wife. The four were in Adi and Bri’s room, chatting, catching up, while Bri suggested they have dinner together. Looking at Ram’s expression, “Calm down Ram, just tonight... tomorrow you can have the day with her, because me and Adi are going out. Okay?” She said, causing Priya to look down and shake her head. “Haan okay. I did not say anything, you told that” He said, making Adi and Brinda to laugh. “Okay then, I will meet you at dinner, I am so tired now” Bri said yawning. Ram and Priya came back to their room. “Are you okay?” she asked, “Yeah yeah, I just wanted to be us, but... it's okay.” He said giving a small smile, “Well, no one is here now” Priya said in a low tone, Ram smirked, “Ahh, my wife is feeling romantic huh. I understand, agar husband itna hot ho tho...” he said Priya rolled her eyes, “Okay okay, sorry... “he said pulling her closer again, kissing her neck, but before he could kiss her lips, his phone rang. He decided to ignore, but it rang again, “take it!” she said pushing him, he huffed. It was a video call from Nandini, “Mom, hi! Arrey, Meera Ma? Sara di, sandy? Akki-shivi? Tum sab? What’s happening?” he asked, Priya sat next to him waving hi to them. “Nothing much, Akki and Shivi came home, I thought we all will have food together.” Nandini said. “That’s very nice, I am missing you guys so much” he said. “So, how’s everything going on?” Sara asked slyly, Ram and Priya looked at each other, they knew she knew. “Everything is fine Sara di. You tell me how’s everything?” Priya asked, Sara chuckled, “Everything is good here, haina ma?” Meera nodded her head happily. They spoke for a while, teasing, chatting away, a conversation filled with happiness. Ram felt at peace after a long time, everything was perfect. Lying on their bed, “Two interruptions today” he said, Priya gave a look, “Okay two nice interruptions” she smiled. “I am tiredddd” he said snuggling, she just ran her fingers through his soft curls, “Hmmm.... I like this” he whispered, “Me too” she said placing a kiss on his forehead making him smile in his sleep.

“Hmm.. this is so good!!!” Bri said eating the delicious pasta in front of her, “Yeah! I know right, Priya loves this too” Priya nodded happily. “Okay, so brace yourself, we have to tell you something” Bri said, Ram and Priya looked at each other in confusion. “So....” Bri started, making Ram impatient. “Yaar tell fast, you are making us worried” he said, “Shut up, let me tell” she said, “TELL!!” she smiled, “I am pregnant” she said slowly, “What?!” Ram and Priya said in unison. “We’re having a baby...” Adi said smiling widely. Ram squealed in happiness jumping from his seat, the other people looked at him, Priya pulled him down. “This is incredible Brinda!!! I am so happy for you both. I know you will be an amazing mother, in fact you already are, you took care of all these boys... you can easily handle a baby” Priya said hugging her, while Bri blushed, “Thank you!” they saw Ram and Adi hugging and crying, “We’re having a baby” he said, “I know!!!” adi said, making them cry all over again. “Oiyee hello? Both of you, I am the one having the baby!!” she said, Ram pulled away from adi and hugged Bri, “Jaan!!! Meri junior jaan is inside you!!! I can’t wait to meet it. I am so happy that I am afraid I might burst” he said Priya rolled her eyes for his poor attempt at joke, but was happy seeing them. “So... that is why you were sick earlier?” she asked, “Haan... morning sickness you know” bri said. “How long are you?” She asked, “four weeks now” Adi replied, “How did you handle it Adi? You must have terrified Bri!” Ram asked, “Actually on the contrary, Adi was calm, I ws the one who was terrified” she said. “If it wasn’t for Adi who convinced me, who talked me to me calmly, you held me throughout this, I don’t know what I would have done!” Bri said, Adi put his arm around her, while she kissed his cheek. “aww... that is so sweet.” Priya said. “So you guys wanna see the sonogram? There is nothing much, I mean the baby looks like a small kidney bean.” She said, “Of course!!” Ram said, as Bri took her phone to show them the pics. “Adi cried when he couldn’t see it. It was so cute” she said pinching his cheeks, Ram chuckled. “Yaar! Even I can’t see... where is it?” he asked, “Look here, it’s very tiny, but can you see that?” Priya showed him. “Where????” he asked again, “Mr. Kapoor, it still has to grow, she is just four weeks pregnant. Can you see that dot, that is the baby” she pointed, “Ohhhh... Man! It’s so tiny!” he said keeping the picture close to his eyes.

They soon resided to their room as Brinda need rest. Ram smiled thinking the one day he and Priya will also be having a baby, “Kya hua? Where are you lost?” she asked breaking his trance, “Nothing I was just thinking about them. You know, after a year of their marriage, Bri became pregnant. And it was amazing, everything was fine, everyone was happy, but....” Priya looked at his wrinkled forehead, “But?” she asked, he sighed, “she miscarried. It was devastating for all. The bri I saw back then, she was broken and depressed, Adi was upset too, but he had to be strong for her. There were relatives who taunted her, blamed her, even though me, Adi, Vik and Kunal, consoled her, but the words hurt her.” He said sadly, Priya eyes teared up, “It took them time to readjust. Coming back to normal. She ignored all the comments made, and put her self back together. With Adi by her side, she was protected. She had him and all of us. She slowly came out of her depression. But that made her afraid to ever conceive again. But I am glad that she is pregnant now, I can’t tell about the future, but this time, I have a feeling, everything will be fine!” he said smiling weakly, “Brinda is really strong. And this time she has me, Sara and all of us together. Nothing will happen to her” Priya said smiling. Ram kissed her forehead, “I know, as long you are with us, I am not afraid of anything” Priya hugged him, both drifting of to sleep in each other's embrace.

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HI!!! I know I have updated after a long time, it's just that I am really busy now with exams.. I am sorry for the delay, hope you like this part :D.

Oh baby! This is perfect! So so so good!💓

Can’t wait for it to be Priya saying those words in the ff(not yet in the serial though… eww eww eww)

As usual, I read it a long time ago, but I'm only writing now)

There are so many wonderful things in this part) A lot of experience and joy for Brinda and Adi, and Ram and Priya need to arrange a private date, otherwise, though happy, but tense Ram, threatens to set fire to the soil under him)))

From where these kebab me haddis came from? I wanted a few more days just for RaYa! They deserve to be left on their own and romance whenever they want haha.

I'm happy for Bri and Adi. I hope Ram and Priya give good news soon too. Both babies growing together is such a sweet idea.

Great part 👏

- PART 18 -

Ram woke up in the morning, much to his dismay, his wife wasn’t next to him. He frowned and called for her, but no response, he called her again, “Haan? I am in the washroom... wait!” he heard her. She soon came out wearing his shirt, “What? Why were you shouting?” she asked keeping her hands on her hips. “Woh... you weren’t here, so...” he trailed off, she shook her head. “when did u get up?” he asked, “Actually a long time ago....” she said, but now his mind was distracted, “Priyaaa!!! You look so hot in my shirt, I think you should wear my shirts more often...” he said his voicing dropping octaves, Priya smirked and decided to tease him more, “Really... Hmm... you know what?” she asked, He sat up curiously to hear her, she sat beside him, “It is really hot in here... don’t you feel it?” she said opening the first button, Ram didn’t first notice it, he looked around the room, “The ac is on....” he stopped as soon he saw her, “I totally agree...” he said wide eyed ad open mouthed, “And it’s getting hotter by the minute” she said opening the second, he was speechless, Priya chuckled internally, his face was worth it. “Kya hua Mr. Kapoor?” she asked in a flirty way, he tried speaking but no words came, “Kuch bolna hai aapko?” she asked batting her eyelashes, “Oh... Priya...” he stopped, pulling her closer, now it was her turn to be nervous, her breath hitched at their close proximity, he rubbed his nose on her neck, sending butterflies all over her. She was practically on him now. He placed occasional kisses here and there, creating a havoc inside her body, tracing her jawline, he sucked her flesh near her collar bone, leaving a light red hue mark there. He kissed it, Priya looked down to meet his ocean blue-green eyes, the one she always falls deeper into. “I love you” he whispered cupping her head, kissing her forehead, she closed her eyes, absorbing his love. A few seconds later, she pulled back and smirked, confusing him. She started opening his button, making him astonished by her actions. She pushed him, making him lie on the bed while he was still in daze. She chuckled at his expression, while he rolled his eyes seeing her laugh at him, he then quickly pulled her down with him, tickling her. She giggled uncontrollably, now he laughed at her. He stopped and lied down beside her smiling, she turned to him, “I love you too Ram” she whispered, he moved next to her and took her into a deep kiss. She reciprocated with the same raw desire and passion that he had. His hand traced her curves while hers traced his body. Rolling on each other, taking chances to dominate one another, their fire just ignited more and more. But Ram suddenly stopped, breathing heavily, Priya narrowed her eyebrows. “What happened? Was is too fast? Did I hurt you?” she asked terrified, he smiled at her concern, “Don’t be foolish. No, I love this, and you did not hurt me...” he said, “Then?” she asked again, he gave an awkward smile, “Actually I am hungry...” he said slowly. Priya laughed, “Mr. Kapoor, aap kitne cute ho yaar” she said getting up. “Okay, let’s get changed and go down... hmm?” Ram looked at her, “Well, let’s order in na, I don’t want you to change.” He said innocently, “Really? Come on, the weather is really pleasant, yesterday we never took that walk also, at least lets it outside and have our breakfast” she said, he let out a deep breath, “Fine, in one condition” Priya raised her eyebrows, “We eat, come back, continue where we left” Priya looked up showing that she was thinking deeply, “Hmmm.... we’ll see” she said running off.

“Waise, I forgot to tell you. I talked to Bri this morning.” Priya said, “That’s nice, what’d you girls talk about? Me?” he asked smugly, she rolled her eyes, “Hum school mai nahi hai, what do you think, I’d say I have a crush on you?” she asked, he laughed, “You have a crush on me Mrs. Kapoor?” she scrunched nose giving him a weird look, “aapka kuch nahi ho saktha” He chuckled, “Priya... do you remember the day we went for Diwali shopping? And we danced but that set up was for some other couple?” he asked, “Yeah, I do, it was so weird” Ram raised his eyebrows, "what was weird?" she shook her head, "Nothing, you tell me, why did you bring that up now?"she asked curiously, “That morning, I remember speaking to Adi and Bri, and they said you might have a crush on me, which I could not believe.” Priya looked at him open mouthed, “You know, I was in the kitchen, and Sara di said the same thing that you have a crush on me, which even I couldn’t believe, and I was....” he cut her, “Laughing out loud, I saw you. So you laughing for that huh.” Priya shook her head, “So it possible that they sent that video edit of us to us?” She asked him, “Yeah it is most definitely possible, they are a team you know. Adi, Bri, Sara di, Sandy, Vik and Kunal” he replied, “Wow” that is all she could say. “Well, I guess I could say I am the team leader!” a voice came from behind, Ram smiled widely, “Jaan? How are you feeling? Come sit down” Priya pulled a chair, “I am good, also I am hell hungry.” She said taking Ram’s croissant, Priya chuckled. “Team leader?” Priya asked, “Yeah, I think you guys should give me some credit too.” Ram looked at her, “How so?” he asked, “I am pretty sure you both would have signed the annulment paper, if it wasn’t for me leaking it or spilling water on it” They both looked at her baffled, “I thought it was Adi who did that” Priya said, “Yeah, I told I did that to cover up for Brinda” he said, “I had to because I knew from the beginning that you both are made for each other, and seeing you not giving a chance to your relationship, throwing it away because of some misunderstandings, I couldn’t give up” Ram smiled, “If you had told me at that time, I would have been pissed off, but now that.... I am just glad you did” Bri hugged Ram. Adi excused himself to the washroom, while Priya got up to attend a call leaving Ram and Brinda behind. “Today morning I spoke with Priya, she told me you told her everything”, Ram pressed his lips, “Uhh, I did. I am sorry if you didn’t...” Bri cut him, “No, it is not a problem, I am glad you told her, I am still anxious about my pregnancy, and she saw me pacing up and down, she calmed me down. Tum bohot lucky ho Ram, ki tumhe Priya mili, jaise mai lucky hoon ki mere paas Adi hai.” She said with a smile, Ram hugged her again. Soon, Priya and Adi returned and they all had breakfast together laughing happily.

Priya felt a bit hot, so she took her scarf out leaving her neck bare and visible. Bri saw her and starting giggling, confusing the three, Adi too saw what happened and he started controlling his laughter, “Maine aisa kya joke maara ki tum dono aise has rahe ho?” Ram asked, still oblivious, “Nahi woh, you guys... itna ovious be nahi hona chahiye, I know you are in love and all but...” Bri said as her laughter ate all the words, “what?... Mr. Kapoor?” she turned to Ram who was shocked, he bit his lip and hid his face in his palms, taking out his phone, texting her, “Check yourself in the camera...” she saw the message and took her phone out, while Brinda and Adi were busy laughing teasing Ram and Priya. As she saw her herself, she mentally chided herself and facepalmed. “Kya hua Priya? Don’t worry I won’t say anyone, it’ll just be some insect bite” Brinda said, “Woh... main...” Priya stammered, “Big insect!” Adi added, making Ram to glare at him. “Uhh, I am done eating. I am in our room Mr. Kapoor, see you there” she said rushing off. Bri and Adi laughed, “yaar, bagha diya use, ab mujhe jaana padega” Ram whined, “Jao Jao, aur, if you wanna make more marks please make sure it’s not in some place that is so visible” Bri said snickering, “Brinda!!” Ram and Adi yelled together. “Okay okay, I am sorry. I was just kidding. You go to Priya” Bri apologized making a puppy face, Ram shook his head and left.

While Adi and Bri left to do their own thing, Priya and Ram were in their room. “I am sorry Priya, I didn’t know” Ram said, “No, I should have been careful, I am just wondering how I didn’t see it before.” She replied. “Hmmm... well, it is my mark on you. You are only mine” he said beaming, Priya smiled, “Only yours” she whispered. “Let’s go out today, we have been in this room for three days now. Let’s go somewhere na, please” she asked, “But I wanted to... fine, where do you want to go?” he asked, a bit upset as he wanted to stay in and be with her. “Okayyy....” she said excitedly, Ram’s mood cheered up seeing her. “We are in venice, and we still haven’t gone for a gondola ride” she said, “Oh yeah, you are right, I’ll book one for us” he said with the same enthusiasm. “Also, Ram, next time you wanna do something like this, please do it in a place where it’s not visible to all” she said shrugging touching the red area. Ram was first in shock, she had just repeated Bri’s words, and then he smirked, “OK Mrs. Kapoor, Can you tell me where?” he said moving closer to her, she moved back slightly, now wanting her to go back he held her. “Mr. Kapoor, no!” she said, Ram groaned, “What no? phirse shuru kardi apni ‘NO’? of course yeh toh tumhara favourite word hai na” he said, “Hum agar aise hi romance karte rahe toh, we won’t ever leave this room” she said coming out his hold. Ram gave her a sarcastic smile, “Good, now get ready!” she said pushing him to the washroom. “Only if you help me?” he asked huskily, “Ram!” she said giving him a glare, “Okay okay... calm down, Mazak kar raha tha, aise mat dekho mujhe yaar, darr lagta hai” he said running inside.

He booked them a private sunset gondola ride, along the St. Mark Square canal. It was romantic set up for two, filled with roses and soft pillows for a comfortable journey. Both of them settled in, as the gondolier started moving forward. “Wine M’lady?” Ram asked pouring himself a glass, Priya looked a bit hesitant, “It’s just grape juice, there is no alcohol, I promise” he whispered, she chuckled taking the glass from him. He wrapped his arms around her, while she rested her head on his shoulder. Rowing through the meanders beneath bridges and along quiet, peaceful stretches in a traditional Venetian boat, taking in sights such as the Rialto Bridge and Campo Manin as they went on. They enjoyed the journey as the gondolier navigated through hidden passages and the Grand Canal. They embraced the peace and tranquillity of being on the water and seeing Venice from a whole new perspective. “this is nice” she said, “it is” he replied with a serene smile, “I am scared” he looked at her with questioning eyes, “I don’t want this to be a dream. I scared of losing everything, I feel that I might jinx it all and everything will fall apart. I cannot go through that. I am sacred of losing you,” she said as her eyes welled up, “You won’t ever lose me Priya! If I lose you, I lose myself, I lose everything... I am the one who gets left, you stayed, you cared, you took me in, you accepted me and my flaws. I am not saying our life will be happy always, there will be moments where one of us lags behind, one of us side tracks, that is why we will always be there for each other, to bring the other one back, together we will navigate all the bends just like this ride” he said honestly, and she found herself drowning in his blue-green eyes yet again. She gave him a soft smile, “just tell it already!” he said, she looked at him confused, “what?” she asked, “that you love me...” she smiled again, “you already know that” she replied, he scrunched his nose, “I know, but I like hearing it... it sounds nice” he whispered, “I love you” she said kissing him on his forehead, letting her lips linger for a while, she found him snuggling more into her, “Better... much better” she heard him say making her chuckle. “Look at that!!! Sunsets are so beautiful. Do you know why I love them?” Priya said, “why?” asked Ram, she intertwined her fingers with his, “Just like love at first sight, it takes your breath away, leaves you speechless and if only for a moment, slows down time. In that instant, you feel the love and gratitude for Mother Nature exude from every inch of your body. A sunset possesses the promise of a new day.” she said absorbing the warmth. “I have never stopped and looked at one, with you, it is truly magical. The next time back in our home, I will stop for one, and it will remind me of our time here, it will remind me that even I have a special someone just for me.” Priya hummed, “you should. You know what actually, we should take evening walks when ever we are free, or just go to a beach to see one.” She said, “Mrs. Kapoor, are you asking me out to a date?” he said smiling, raising one of his eyebrows. “Why are you so dramatic?!” she asked, he pouted, “I am not, I was just stating the fact.” He defended, making her chuckle. Loving, cuddling and bantering all the way, enjoying each other’s company.

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I hope you like this one😆❤️.... Do tell me what more can I bring into this?

This version of Raya are goals!! So dreamy, open, understanding and romantic. I just can't seem to get enough of them.

Hope they continue where they left in the hotel.

The sunset seems to be magical.

Thank you ❤️

Thanks for the mark, dear)) A big insect in love and his butterfly in Venice left a trace of their special love)

Thank you so much❤️

Your kind words mean so much to me

- PART 19 -

It has been five months since they have returned. Thing were going pretty smooth for both Ram and Priya. They would have fights occasionally, they would make up, but everything just made them closer than ever. Going on dates, movies, walks, dinners, nobody could ever say they married for the sake of their family. It has been a really busy month for them. Ram entered his room, seeing a tired and exhausted Priya sitting and waiting for him, even after all these months, the fact that someone waits for him at home always melts his heart. “Priya” he said softly, “hmm... you’re back” she said hugging him. “Heyy, are you alright, you look a little pale and sick? You don’t have fever though.” He said rubbing her back. He made her lie on the bed. “I am fine, I guess, it’s this month. I am so tired Ram. And I have been having these cramps” she said, “Cramps?” he asked, sitting beside her, “Yeah, don’t worry, it might just be my periods... why don’t you go freshen up. I wanna sleep so badly.” He smiled, and went to the washroom. He came out in few minutes only to find Priya sleeping soundly, but there was a discomfort in her face. He knew, she loved having chocolates during her periods, it gave her comfort, so he went down to the kitchen, grabbed a bar. While coming up, he could hear her screaming his name, “Rammm!!!!!! Ram!!” he frantically rushed to the room. “Priya kya hua?” he asked dropping the chocolate, running to her side, who was now clutching her stomach, wailing in pain. “Ram... I don’t know, my stomach, it hurts, it has never hurt this bad... I can’t” she cried, his heart broke seeing her like this, “We’re going to the hospital now!” he said, slowly lifting her, only to find her bleeding, “Priya... you’re... ble... bleeding” he stammered, as he was petrified by the event before him. Hearing the screams, Nandini came, “Ram Priya? What happened?” she asked wide eyed, as Ram took her down to the car, “Mom, I don’t know, but I have to go, I’ll be back” he said, she gave a worried look and asked them to take care. Ram gripped the steering wheel tightly as he drove, he couldn’t think straight, something was wrong with Priya and he couldn’t do anything about it. He looked over at his wife, who was lying in the back seat with her eyes closed, her breathing shallowed. He gulped and ramped up the speed. The night of accident flashed before him, he wasn’t gonna lose her. He could see her closing her eyes, “Priya, you are my strong girl. We are gonna reach very soon, hold on. I won’t let anything happen to you.” He said.

They reached the hospital, pretty quick. He carried her inside, yelling “Help!! It’s my wife, she’s having a bad stomach cramp and she’s bleeding” the nurse looked at her, and almost immediately bought a stretcher and whisked her away, with Ram running behind. The doctors stopped him from entering the room, “Mr. Kapoor, you have to calm down, we will take care of her” he said calmly, “You better, she is my wife!” he said rather loudly, thought he didn’t mean to harsh, but the fear of losing her made him lose his mind. Soon Nandini, Meera ma, Sara came terrified, seeing Ram sitting hiding his head in his palms, “Ram? Did the doctors say anything? What happened to Priya?” Nandini asked, Ram stood up, his eyes bloodshot, “I don’t know mom, she was taken in. I don’t know” he cried, she took him in a hug, while Meera ma and rubbed his back, “she is a fighter, she will fight, for you, for us.” She said. A female doctor came out, Ram quickly turned, “Doctor, Priya teek hai? Usse kya hua?” Ram asked, the doctor looked down, “I need to speak with you and Mrs. Kapoor alone” she asked, he looked at other who asked him to go, he followed her to the room. His heartbeats raced, his fingers shivered, body trembled, fighting off all the negativity in his mind, he opened the door. He saw Priya lying on the bed, eyes barely open, seems like she had been crying, “hey” he whispered kissing her forehead, looking around at all the equipment in the room. She didn’t respond but stared straight at the doctor. “There is no easy way of saying this, we did a lot of tests, and we found out that the baby had no heartbeat.” She said, Ram looked at baffled, “baby? Priya was pregnant?” he asked looking at Priya, who shook her head no, his eyes widened. “She was twelve weeks along” Ram gulped, “how did it happen?” he asked tears spilling out. “It is not uncommon for women to miscarry early in their pregnancy without even knowing. The symptoms can be associated with stress. What Priya has gone through it normal. All she needs is rest and support.” The doctor said, he nodded, though he wasn’t sure that he completely understood. He grabbed Priya’s hand and stoked the back of it with his thumb. “I’ll leave you two alone” she said leaving the room to give them space.

“How are you?” he asked, already knowing the answer. She croaked, “Awful” she replied wiping of the tears only to be replaced by fresh ones. “How can I be so stupid” she cried, “No, it’s not your fault. You didn’t know. We didn’t know. These past few days, this month has been really tireing for both of us.” He assured her, “But I had the symptoms, which I mistook for stress, and...” he shushed her, “Priya, ab ho gaya hai, it’s done. It’s nobody’s fault. Please don’t blame yourself” he said. “I am sorry.... I should have known. I never knew it was even there, and I lost it... Why us? why do we always get punished? why bad things happen to good people? why?...” her voice trailed off, as she cried. Ram sighed, yes, he was broken too, he had just lost a baby, “Priya... listen, meri baath suno, I know this is difficult, for both of us, but we will get through with it. I just need you by my side, you know I will always stand with you right. So, we will face this together. Agar hum saath hain toh hum kuch bhi face kar sakthe hain” he said hugging her, as she kept sobbing, but she wasn’t convinced and Ram knew it. “Hum ma, mom, aur baaki sab ko kya bataeinge? I don’t care about anyone else, but ma and mom, they would be upset na” she asked, “Yes, they will be, because they care about us.” He said, she just looked down, weak and tired. “Okay, I have an idea, let’s take our time, we don’t have to tell them right now. I want you to be okay first.” He said, she agreed. She let him go out, Meera ma and Nandini rushed to him, asking him questions over questions. “aap dono please.... Priya teek hai, usse waqt chahiye.” He said, “Par hua kya?” Nandini asked, “Mom woh... me and Priya decided that, we need time. She is just stressed and weak.” He said, the ladies reluctantly agreed. “Hum bus chahathe hain ki tum dono kuch raho aur sahi Salamat mai ho.” Meera ma said. Ram nodded sadly and hugged them both. “Ram, you go be with Priya, I will drop them and go home.” Nandini said, Ram accepted and bid them goodbye. He went back to the room, to find Priya sleeping due to the medicines.

He had a feeble smile in his face, relieved that his Priya was fine, but there was this pain inside him. How could he have not noticed any of Priya’s symptoms, he knew he had been feeling nauseous, she was moody at times, her eating habits had changed. How did he miss it all? He sighed, and sat next to her, caressing her soft face, he promised that he would take better care of her from now on. Priya got up few minutes later, and saw Ram holding her hand she looked up to see his face, he moved forward to wipe her tears, while she just lied there with a blank expression, it broke him seeing her like this. The next day she was discharged and was taken back home, Ram made elaborate arrangements. Then they had called their families to share the news. Ram explained what had happened while Priya sat there with a stoic face showing no expression, but there was a trace of faint tears forming. Everyone was shocked and sad, to know what had happened. Nandini felt bad, and hugged her, while Meera ma and Sara di consoled her too, she just thanked for their love and support. Ram was disappointed that Priya was still all numb and blank. He wanted his Priya back, the khadoos masterni, who had his heart, who still has his heart and forever will. While the next few days were every difficult for Ram to handle Priya. She wouldn’t come out, she wasn’t eating much, she stayed in bed, crying at times, staring at the ceiling at times. All efforts he made, she never smiled and the brightness in her face vanished. He missed her. The following day, she finally made a small effort to get out and join them down for breakfast making Ram happy. She sat down next to him quietly, Nandini tried to start a conversation but her replied were short. As soon as she finished, mamiji spoke, “Yeh dekho, koi apni saas se aise baath karthe hain kya? Pehele apni bacche ko koya ab itna attitude” she ranted, Before Ram could speak, she held his hand a shook her head. He saw a fire in her eyes, a fire that was missing so long, was back, her expressionless face, now had myriads of emotions in them, “Mamiji, aap kehna kya chahathi hai? Yeh sab meri galathi hai?” she asked coldly, “Yes, haan. Aur kiski hai? You had the baby in you right, then what?” she asked, Ram wanted to stop this, he wanted to answer back, he didn’t want Priya to take stress, but Nandini motioned a no, asking him to wait. “Why? Why is that, it is blamed on a woman always? And you being a woman yourself... Miscarriage is not an uncommon disease or illness, and it is certainly not the mother’s fault. It is not my mistake. Yes, it is devastating, and everyone was shattered to know, but that doesn’t mean you can speak whatever you want. Here we as women should build each other, become one’s strength and you are ready to tear one down. Yes, I was affected, so I need time to get back to myself, so I am sorry to mom, Ram, and others, but I am not sorry for saying all this to you. Now, is there anything else?” Priya spoke firmly, not wanting to raise her voice, but wanting to make her statement loud and clear. Mamiji just hummed an okay and left with a huff, Nandini turned to Priya, “Priya, you never have to be sorry to me or Ram, what you are going through is understandable, you are our family, and it is your right to be like this. And no matter what, we are with you. You be rude, you scold us, jitna chahe utna daanto humme, par apne aap ko hum se door mat karna” she said softly, Priya hugged her, while Ram stood there teary eyed. Priya finally had a small smile playing on her lips, it was enough for him. Nandini parted and asked her to take some rest. “Priya you go on, I’ll join you” he said, she left. “mom...” he started only to be cut by Nandini, “Priya needed to get it out, and I wanted her to do it. I am sure she’ll feel better than before, you go to her now, I must have a talk with someone” Nandini said patting Ram’s back. Ram smiled seeing how his mom has changed, it was all because of Priya.

Ram saw Priya near the stairs and took her to their room, he made her sit on the bed, gave her the medicines. “good to see your fighting form back” he said, she was quiet for some time, “Maybe, it’s time I move on too. Sitting and sulking got me nowhere, from now, we’ll be careful, I will be careful.” She said. He wrapped his arms around her, “yes!” he responded. “Thank you... for bearing me, I know it must have so hard on you too, but you still took care of me” she said softly. “Priya... you will thank me for this? Come on yaar, I love you, and I will always do this, even if had to do it a hundred times... wait, although I don’t want it to happen hundred times, I just meant....” he began mumbling, “Mr. Kapoor... I know” she said, “Bade dino ke baad yeh naam sun raha hoon main. Mr. Kapoor” he chuckled. “Did I say how lucky I am to have you?” she said, he gave a toothy grin. “Yeah, but I don’t mind hearing it again” he replied, making her roll her eyes. “But seriously, I am grateful, you stood by me and I know you will continue to do so” he smiled, “You remember what happened in Vegas Priya?” he asked, finally Priya gave a wide smile.

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I know it was a bit sad, withe everything going on and all. But I was dragging this one for such a long time, just wanted to finish this... and I am excited about Vegas! do tell me how you liked this one...

Nice part.

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