Chapter 3
That night Sharon was lying on the bed resting her head on Swayam's chest. She had too much on her mind and his heartbeats were the only thing that could soothe her. Her mind wandered back to the first time she had slept like this.
It had been during RDX Sir's party. She had been too tipsy to realize when a simple boy-next-door with disarming innocence had breached the fortress she had so painstakingly built around her heart. She had forgotten everything in his arms that evening.
To this day she was thankful to the poor fellow who had mixed up the drinks she had spiked. Else she would never have known what real peace felt like had she not been too inebriated to wear her facade of thorns. She remembered how funny it had seemed when he said " bohot achha lagta hai jab tum mera naam leti ho, suddenly apna naam bhi achha lagne lagta hai. ek ajeeb.si feeling hoti hai, pata nahi ise stomach ache kehte hain ya stomach pain" It made her laugh again.
" What..why are you laughing?" Swayam asked amused.
" Nothing" she replied controlling her mirth.
"Let me guess, you thought about something that happened back in college, right." He said smiling.
She was stunned, awed once again at how well he understood her..her Sharon Rai Prakash, who was so complex that she had trouble understanding herself at times. This renewed her faith in her belief that he knew her inside out and would always trust her and stand by her, no matter what.
"Swayam, what is the most is the most romantic thing I have ever done for you?" She asked after a while.
"Hmm, when you cooked for me the first time even though you did not know the ABCD of cooking."
Sharon chuckled.
"What are the 3 things i will save if our house is on fire?" she continued her impromptu quiz.
Swayam smiled at her question. "Let me guess..our photos, the gifts I gave you and your leopard print Berkin bag."
The last one made Sharon giggle.
"What is my dream holiday destination?"
"Paris, I know I promised to take you there and once this tender is won and business is sealed, I will take you..I promise" he said in one breath as he didn't want to anger his siren. He had been postponing their second honeymoon for a while now.
Sharon laughed out loud and pulled his cheek.
"What can I do to show you how much I need and trust you?" She asked staring into his eyes.
"Sharon, you don't need to do anything..I trust you.
I have always trusted you"
"Sharon"
"Hmm"
"Is there anything you want to share?"
"Nothing"
"Do you know what is the one thing I don't like in our relationship"
"What?" Sharon looked up into his eyes, worried.
"Miscommunication" he cupped her face with one palm " you can talk to me always, you know that,right?" He said gently caressing her plump cheek with his thumb.
Sharon was relieved but still reluctant.
"Swayam, Kriya is in love"
"What!! Are you sure? Hahahaha."
Sharon had played out different versions of this scenario in her mind incessantly ever since Kriya had told her about this but in none of them had Swayam reacted with such crazy laughter. He was about to roll off the bed laughing!
"Swayam, I'm serious." She yelled
Swayam hiccupped while trying to rein in his laughter. "Who is that unlucky guy, wait a sec, human toh hai na?" He asked laughing again.
"Swayam" Sharon glared at him. "His name is Rey, Reyansh Si...his name is Reyansh. They met in U.S and have been in a relationship since one year and I trust Kriya."
As any brother Swayam worried excessively about his sister and as any Indian brother talking about her love life made him extremely uncomfortable. Sharon knew how hesitant he was from the way he suddenly started staring at random things. She kept her hand on his forearm and said softly "He is good, trust her." Her confidence assured him and he smiled at her.
Sharon was happy to see him smile and not being one to pass up such a good opportunity immediately came up with a plan.
"Swayam, we will invite him to dinner so you can meet him and get to know him too."
Swayam thought for a moment then nodded.
"Phew, step one completed" thought Sharon.
Next evening
Sharon and Kria were setting the dining table, anxious and nervous while waiting for Rey. When the bell rang Swayam went to open the door.
" You must be Reyansh, Hey, I'm Swayam" he greeted the handsome young man standing at his doorstep, forwarding his hand. Rey shook his hand and Swayam invited him inside.
All four were sitting around the dinner table. Kria had forgotten everything once Rey arrived. Her entire focus was on Rey. He was all she could see, hear and think about. Sharon though, was still tense. She didn't know what was going to happen. She looked at Swayam who gave her his warmest.smile. It almost erased her tension .
Almost.
Rey and Swayam had been talking nineteen to the dozen ever since they discovered a shared taste in music and food, 10 mins into their conversaton. Swayam pulled Kriya's leg and they all laughed except one person, who could barely raise a smile. She was tensed thinking of the the moment when Swayam would ask Rey about his work and family. She was very scared of the consequences.
"So tell me Rey, what do you do and where is your family from?" Sharon's heart stopped beating as Swayam dropped the dreaded bomb.
Rey opened his mouth to answer when..."Baby i'm addicted" ringtone played and Swayam picked his cellphone.
Sharon and Kria let out a breath they hadn't realized they had been holding
"Yes Shivam, what is it? Ok... Now...Fine...I will be there in 10 mins." They heard Swayam say.
"Sorry guys I need to attend this meeting, can't help it. Business, you know how it is.Nice meeting you Rey." He shook hands with Rey again and looked at Kriya and smiled. Sharon realized he liked Rey as she went to see him off to the door, something she had been doing religiously since the day she married Swayam whenever he left home.
Sharon stood there at the door step being happy about today but getting worried about tomorrow!!!
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