They lay in each other's embrace for a while.
Swayam removed his shoes with his legs and glided up, shifting Sharon along with him. He hugged her tight, caressing her hair. He kept placing small pecks on her head in between.
Sharon held him tight and slowly massaged his back. She was drowning in him. She felt she would faint! She felt a heavy weight off her. Now that she has finally come to terms with her feelings, now that she is crystal clear about what she wants, now that she has finally expressed herself to the man who mattered the most to her, she felt extremely relaxed.
Sharon: Swayam'
There was no reply. Sharon called out to him again. She couldn't see him. Her face was dug in Swayams chest and Swayam had his hand on her head, pressing her face on him.
Finally Sharon moved her head slightly and looked at Swayam. Sharon grinned at what she saw. He was sleeping, sleeping peacefully. Now that he had his entire world in his arms, he was so relaxed that he himself didn't know when he slipped into slumber.
Sharon smiled adoring him. She murmured,
Sharon: I love you Swayam, madly. Kitne cute ho tum, tumhein khud nahi pata. Aur sote hue to aur bhi innocent lagte ho. I know tum kitna relaxed feel kar rahe ho abhi. I am sorry, maine tumhein bahut sataya hai na. I promise you I will make up to everything. I know mere liye words mein express karna difficult hai, but I will make sure main karu, jitna kar saku at least utna karu, I promise.
She moved her head near his and placed a light peck on his lips.
There was an instant smile which crept on Swayams face.
Sharon ran her hand on his forehead, pushing his hair from his forehead.
She whispered
Sharon: Pagal!
Suddenly she heard Swayam say,
Swayam(in a very faint voice): tumhaare pyaar mein'
Sharon was astonished!
Sharon: are you awake Swayam?
There was no reply from Swayam. She checked again and realized he was actually in deep sleep.
Sharon couldn't believe that she was so lucky. She couldn't believe someone loved her to this extent. She moved forward, removed his silky hair from his forehead and placed a warm peck. She softly spoke,
Sharon: I am very lucky Swayam. You are an angel.
She pulled a sheet over them and snuggled back into his arms.
She was breathing in his smell and feeling his warmth. She held his arm and placed it on her waist. Immediately Swayam pulled her closer and wrapped her in his arms.
Sharon felt very relaxed and secure and she too soon drifted into sleep.
Swayam woke up after sometime. He felt out of the world to see his life, his Sharon in his arms, sleeping. He noticed that Sharon had pulled a sheet over them. Sharon had also put her leg over Swayams while sleeping. She was still in deep sleep with her head dug in his chest. He softly said,
Swayam: I am the luckiest person on earth. I can't believe you are so comfortable with me. You have no clue how relaxed and happy I am feeling. I've got my world Sharon, you love me, I've got everything Sharon. I still can't believe all this is happening for real. I promise am going to give you all the happiness in the world. You are my princess Sharon and I love you a lot.
He placed a long peck on her head and stroked her hair. He hugged her tighter. Swayam didn't want to wake her up. He went back to his old position, taking deep breaths, feeling complete.
After a while he felt Sharon move a little. He relaxed his arms. Sharon was awake. It took her a few seconds come back to reality. She had a huge smile playing on her face. She noticed how she was snuggling into Swayam, she had even wrapped her leg over him. She blushed, and she blushed very hard. She placed a kiss on Swayams chest and moved herself. Swayam allowed her to move back by loosening his grip over her.
Sharon looked up to him, gave him a sweet smile and whispered,
Sharon (whisper): Good evening
Swayam: Good evening princess. M sorry mujhe pata hi nahi chala main kab so gaya. Tum bore gayi hogi na?
Sharon keeps a finger on his lips.
Sharon (almost in whispers): shhh' tum na bilkul pagal ho. Aur main bilkul bore nahi hui. How can I get bored in your arms? You have any idea how much I loved sleeping in your arms? It's the best place in the world.
And she snuggled back to his chest.
Swayam:Really Sharon? M sooo happy Sharon, m so so so happy. Tum khush ho yeh dekh kar m really very happy.
Swayam: By the way aren't you hungry? Its 8 pm!
Sharon: No! mujhe kahi nahi jaana, I want to stay like this only.
Swayam (smiling): To main kab kahi jaane ko bol raha hoon. Let's order from room service na Sharon. Mujhe bohut bhookh lag rahi hai.
Sharon get up with a jerk and sits.
Sharon: O gosh! M so so so sorry Swayam. Main itni selfish kaise ho sakti hoon. Of course, lets order. Kya kahoge tum?
She bends over Swayam and picks up the menu card lying on the side table next to Swayam.
Swayam was quite amazed seeing her comfort level. He had a huge smile on his face. He was loving every bit of this trip! He was glad that Sharon did something like this.
Sharon (going through the menu card): ummm'mmm'.they have Indian, Chinese, Thai and Italian.
She looked at Swayam to find him staring at her with a cute smile. She smiled back at him and quickly pecked his cheek. This got Swayam out of his trance.
Sharon: So Mr. Dazed out! What do you want to eat? Jaldi bolo, mujhe bahut bhook lagi hai.
Swayam: acha ab tumhein bahut bhookh lagi hai? 2 minute pehle tak to tumhein kuch nahi khana tha?
Sharon blushes and hides her face in his chest
Sharon: haan nahi khana tha. Par ab bhookh lagi hai. Please baby, bolo na what you want to eat.
Swayam's eyes widened hearing 'baby', but he was so loving everything.
He put his arms around Sharon, and opened the menu card again. Now both were going through it.
Swayam: what do you want to eat Sharon? Italian?
Sharon:Yes!
Sharon had a huge grin on her face. Her face would always light up on the name of Italian cuisine. She loved having Italian that much.
Swayam: red sauce spaghetti pasta with sundried tomatoes, risotto and some garlic bread.
Swayam said that in a jiffy.
Sharon: Swayam! Tumhein pata hai? But nahi Swayam these are my favourites. I want you to call for what you like.
Swayam looked at her innocence and placed a peck on her forehead.
Swayam: even I like them Sharon, infact even I love them. So shall we order?
Sharon: pakka?
Sharon: haan baba, pakka!
Swayam picks up the phone and is inturupeted by Sharon.
Sharon: err Swayam'
Swayam kept the receiver back.
Swayam: haan?
Sharon: Swayam, can we please call for some white wine also please?
Swayam: wine? But Sharon you don't drink right?
Sharon: haan I don't, but I always wanted to try wine. Aur tumhare saath I feel comfortable and secure. Please? But if u don't want me to have it then its ok.
Swayam smiles at her cuteness. He picks up the phone to place the order.
Sharon thinks Swayam didn't like the idea of wine and he won't order. She pouts and sits like a kid with her hands on her cheeks.
Operator (on phone): Good Evening Mr. Shekhawat. I am from room service, how can I help you sir?
Swayam (over the phone): ya, good evening. I would like to place our order for dinner.
Operator: Sure sir.
Swayam: ya, so I would like 1 portion of red sauce spaghetti pasta with sundried tomatoes, risotto and some garlic bread.
By now Sharon was sure the wine isn't coming her way. She sighed and rested her head on Swayams shoulder.
Swayam cut the call and pressed another button.
Operator (on phone): Good Evening Mr. Shekhawat. You've connected to the bar, how can I help you sir?
Swayam: ya, I would like a bottle of the best white wine you have please. And our dinner is coming, ill be glad if you can send the wine with our food.
Operator: sure sir.
Swayam: Thank you.
On hearing the word wine Sharon jumped on the bed and hugged Swayam tightly.
Sharon: Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you so much Swayam.
She quickly placed a kiss on his left cheek.
Swayam cupped her face and placed a peck on her forehead.
Swayam: Anything for you princess!
He then took Sharon back in his arm. Sharon rested her head on his shoulder and Swayam put his head on her head.
Swayam: Sharon'
Sharon: hmmm'
Swayam took her hands in his.
Swayam: Sharon, am so happy and am so glad. Thank you Sharon. I am really touched with this vacation idea of yours. Thank you so much for accepting me in your life, for letting me in your life. Sharon am feeling so relaxed to see you so comfortable. I promise Sharon, I'll give you all the happiness in the world. You are my princess Sharon, you are my life, my reason to live.
Swayam took Sharon's hand and placed a loving peck on the back of her palm.
Sharon: Swayam, really, please don't say thank you. I should be the one saying sorry to you. Maine tumhein kitna hurt kiya hai. Also because of my confused self, maine hamesha apna frustration tum pe nikala. Its you who deserve all the happiness in the world Swayam, and I promise you you will get them. Aur jaha tak comfortable hone ki baat hai, to Swayam, seriously I feel most comfortable with you. Itni comfortable to main apne family ke saath bhi feel nahi karti Swayam.
Sharon took Swayams face in her hands and ran her palm over his forehead. She ran her thumb on his face feeling his eyebrows, his eyes, the corner of his nose, his lips and slid her hands behind his neck.
Swayams eyes were closed. Sharon moved forward and kissed his lower lip and moved back.
Swayam opened his eyes after a few seconds. He turned towards Sharon and placed his left palm on her right cheek. He held her palms with the other hand.
Swayam: Sharon, it's okay. I really don't want you to be uncomfortable and get physically close. We can take this slowly Sharon. What matters to me is us being together. The fact that you love me and that you are with me more than enough for me Sharon.
Sharon was looking at him with a stern look.
Sharon: you really think Swayam I am doing all these forcefully or that I am uncomfortable? Swayam I love you. And I have not a single percent of hitch with you. Swayam these two months, you have no clue what I have gone through. I want to share so much with you. But you know na, I am very bad at expressing myself.
Swayam: bad? You are awesome Sharon. This trip, the planning, the minute details you took care of, the words you've spoken, your hugs, your kisses, your smile, your blush, your care, the way you are so comfortable with me, you express everything Sharon, you express everything to me. And you are my Sharon, and my Sharon is not bad at anything, okay? Don't you dare call my Sharon bad at anything, got it?
Sharon hugged him tight.
Swayam: I love you Sharon!
Sharon: I love you too Swayam, and I want to tell you so many things.
Swayam: acha acha pehle yeh batao, yeh Shimla ka idea kaise aaye tumhe?
Sharon: oh! This is your trophy!
Swayam: Trophy?
Sharon: Ya trophy! You won na. Remember you told me you'll make me fall in love with you? And you won! So here's your trophy!
Swayam bursted out laughing and nodded his head.
Swayam: you silly baby! Meri trophy tum ho!
Sharon: haan main to tumhari hi hoon, but you deserved something special.
Swayam: acha to yeh sab sirf isliye?
Sharon: not exactly. Yeh sab isliye cause I wanted to spend time with you alone Swayam. Seriously waha Mumbai mein hum akele time spend kar hi nahi sakte. Din bhar college mein nikal jaata hai aur raat ko to taani rehti hai tumhare saath.
Swayam: I am loving it here Sharon. Thank you. Main aisa kabhi kuch nahi kar paata. I mean, main to tumse puchh bhi nahi paata to come on a vacation alone with me.
Sharon: kyu? Kyu nahi puchh paate? Listen you Mr. Swayam shekhawat. You are not supposed to have any hitch with me. Tum mujhse baat karne se pehle yeh kabhi nahi sochoge ki baat karun ke nahi. Jo mann mein aayega bina kisi hesitation ke bol doge. Tumhein koi haqq nahi hai mujhse mere Swayam ke thoughts chupane ke, got it? Aur tumhein koi haqq nahi hai that you keep me away from my Swayam showering his love on me. He can take me on a vacation anytime anywhere, okay?
Swayam was laughing at sharons cuteness.
He got hold of Sharon and pulled her cheeks.
Swayam: tumhein pata hai tum kitne cute ho, my cuteheart? Haan haan main tumhe tumhare Swayam ke thoughts se durr nahi rakhunga aur hum har month at least ek holiday karenge. Okay?
Swayam: acha yeh to batao hum yaha kitne din rukenge. Mujhe rey ko inform karna hoga aur tani ko bhi.
Sharon (shouting): what????? Tum unhein yeh bataoge ke we are on a holiday together?
Swayam( laughing): nahi baba, relax. Par mujhe unhein yeh to batana hoga na ke I am out of station aur kitne dino ke liye.
Sharon: thank god. Okay hum yaha 3 days ke liye hai, and we can stay longer if you want!
Swayam: 3 days! Not bad. 3 days of exclusive Sharon and Swayam. M loving it!
And he pulled Sharon into a bone crushing hug.
Swayam calls Rey and Taani and informs them that a friend of his had some emergency and he needed be there with him for a couple of days and hence he won't be able to come to college. Swayam also asked Rey to take care of Taani in his absence.
Sharon ruffled Swayams hair and said,
Sharon: My intelligent baby!
Swayam grinned at her.
Just then the doorbell rang and Swayam got up to open the door. Sharon held his hand and walked with him.
Their food came and with that came Sharons white wine.
Swayam thanked the boy who got their food and closed the door.
Sharon served the food in one plate while Swayam opened the wine bottle. He poured the wine in the two beautiful wine glasses.
Just then Swayam noticed a note which was kept under the bottle.
It read
"Hope you enjoy your dinner, Mr. & Mrs. Shekhawat. Have a lovely evening!"
Swayam blushed reading that and handed it to Sharon saying,
Swayam: here Mrs. Shekhawat, there's a note for you.
Sharon jumped hearing that from Swayam while Swayam grinned from eye to eye.
Sharon blushed hard reading the note and said,
Sharon: I had to get the booking done in the name of Mr. & Mrs. Shekhawat or they wouldn't have let us stay in one room!
Swayam: to maine kab kuch kaha, future Mrs. Shekhawat!
Sharon (with attitude): Future Mrs. Raiprakash Shekhawat!
Swayam: acha acha, come let's eat. Elephants are jumping in my tummy.
Sharon smiled and sat next to Swayam on the couch.
Swayam looked at her with a confused look.
Swayam: where's the other plate?
Sharon: we are going to eat from one plate, Mr. Shekhawat.
Swayam gave Sharon her wine glass and they both raised a toast to their togetherness.
Sharon took some pasta and fed Swayam. Swayam was adoring his future wife. Swayam took another fork and fed her. They sipped their wine along with their food.
Swayam made Sharon have the last bite of the pasta. He purposely shook his hand and the sauce spread at the corner of Sharon's lips.
Sharon was about to grab a tissue, just then Swayam held her hands.
He kept the plate away on the table and scooped Sharon in his arms. He carried her till the bed and lay her down. He bent over her and whispered.
Swayam: m still hungry. Pet nahi bhara mera.
He had gripped and pinned sharons hands on the bed. He looked into her eyes and licked the sauce from her lips and cheeks.
A smile crept on sharons face and she closed her eyes embarrassed.
Swayam: hmmm. Now m full!
Sharon looked at him with a naughty grin and said,
Sharon: you'll pay for it Mr. Shekhawat.
Swayam: I would love to pay back, my love.
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