ArShiFF: The Dawn of the Dawn - Thread 9 - COMPLETED - Page 76

Arnav insisted they will not sit anywhere closer to the water to which she agreed. All she wanted to do is look at the water that sunk her below the surface of ripples. The moment they walked out to the pool, Arnav looked terrified more than her and his shoulders tensed remembering the way she was sucked in the blink of an eye. He hated that water, that pool and the whole place surrounding them. Averting his eyes towards Khushi, he put her down on one of the pool chairs and he took the one next to her. When she looked aloof at him, he orphaned his chair and joined her in hers. He sat behind her, positioning her between his legs as she rested her back against his chest.

The tranquil silence engulfed the dark night as their minds raced turbulently to each its own. She took a deep gasp as though fighting for her breath as the incident kept playing repeatedly in her mind, shaking her vigorously.

Sensing the tremors her body radiated against his skin, he rubbed her arms and spoke softly, Take your time, dont be hard on yourself.

She waited heaviest moments of her life to utter something that made sense to both of them. She was battling herself to choose the right words, to make herself understandable. Then taking his hands onto her lap, she spoke barely above whisper, I think I know what I saw before it all happened.

Hmmm? You mean in the water?

Ya..She confirmed in her most feeble voice as both pairs shifted their gaze to the water that formed ripples as the cold breeze hit them. She continued taking a painful gulp, I saw a little girl floating, she was holding a boy's hand. She was giggling with her eyes closed and I guess the boy was playing with her fingers singing something like piggy.

This Little Piggy? He asked inquisitively leaning his head forward to see her better.

That could be it. Then all of sudden, she stopped and shifted her gaze to his eyes, wait a min, how do you know that rhyme? I mean were we used sing that?

Not sure, Just those 3 words, sounded familiar.

Ohhh, so then the boy pushed the girl to the side, something fell on the boy and he went deep inside the water. Khushi shivered unable to say further. Arnav scooped her knees to the side and held her in cradle position, as though calming a newborn baby who is just been out of the world of water. And he looked at her fondly and patiently allowing her to take all the time she needed. I heard papa calling the boy by your name Chote. The boy was laying there by the pool and soon pool water changed to red. She traced her fingers on Arnav's scar involunatarily and spoke confusedly, I saw Papa pressing bunched up cloth on the boy's face, I think he was trying to stop the bleeding, and I even saw Dad and Mom crying (Arnav parents). And then, I saw your eyes, shot red with tears? What are our parents doing Arnav? And who is that boy? And who is that girl? And why did I see you at the very end? how is all this related to us? Her hands started shaking and she was agitated remembering the dream to the best of her knowledge.

He looked at her for few long seconds unable to affirm if this is all related to the accident his mom referred or if this is just a nightmare randomly thrown into her gullible thoughts. He narrowed his eyes at the water ripples trying to think if he remembered at least a fraction of what she said but none clicked his memory. He could recollect nothing. Little did he know that piece of puzzle missed from his life and will always be missed as he was unconscious laying on the hospital bed for several days. Then came her another innocent question as she looked at him anxiously, Are you that little boy?

Her body started becoming slouchy against his chest and she gripped his tee for support as she drooped her eyes slowly in tiredness. Wrapping his one arm around her shoulder and cupping her neck with the other, he pulled her up hugging her tightly. He cleared his voice to sound as normal as he could to hide his confusion and spoke confidently, Its just a dream Khushi, That was not me. I was never hurt that badly.

He tried his best to put forth a convincing answer. First of all he remembered nothing but based on what she explained, only suggests that the little boy was him and the girl was her. Had he answered Yes to the little boy being him, he knew her next question would be about the girl's identity followed by the guilt that he was hurt because of her. He can deal and help her overcome any type of insecure feeling but just not guilt. That doesnt always travel alone, guilt brings along farther distance in relations and self-inflicted pain free for life. Even if every word of hers is true in their life, it doesnt matter to him at present. He did what he had to do back then, simple logic which she will definitely fail to understand. In fact a small smile crept up his lips proudly as he imagined how those tiny fingers of his saved the precious life back then. No wonder parents tried to hook them up, he smiled coyly, relaxing his frown that shaped up in the process of deep analysis.

Are you sure thats not you and me? She asked once again lifting her chin.

100% sure. Otherwise I would have remembered.

Are you sure You didnt forget anything?

My memory is not that weak Lady. He tried to lighten her mood up but he felt the itch to learn the complete story...Another question added to Mr. Gupta's bucket. He sighed mentally.

Why do I strongly feel that those kids are no one but we. Arnav, I think thats how you got this scar. Yeah Arnav, even the boy in the dream got hurt on the left eye.

You are trying to say that I am the boy trying to save the girl, which is you got hit in the eye and eventually ended up with this scar?

Hmm!

That cant be true because mom said I fell off the chair and bumped on our dog. He mentally rolled his eyes coming up with the stupidest lie.

You said it was an accident?

It was in a way. He looked away pretending to scratch his temple.

She narrowed her eyes evaluating and re-creating the whole scene he just detailed. How did you get scar bumping on dog? I mean dogs are supposed to be fluffy and soft right?

Urrggghhh, An inner voice in his mind screamed helplessly for falling prey to her investigation.

Mine had teeth allover his face. Finally he made up something sensible.

She inched up her nose and investigated the scar with her fingers trying hard to believe. He caught her hand and stopped her.

You are giving lot of thought to something thats not important Khushi. And I seriously feel you are thinking too much about me these days which is why you are seeing me everywhere resulting in those acne all over your face.

She pouted touching her face.

Look there is another starting here. He pointed to the center of her cheek. Its cute, I am not complaining. Drool over me but with positive thoughts not the ones that make you weak. He added before kissing her fresh budding pimple.

She hugged him with sad smile and he knew she is not convinced. It was on our wedding day afternoon, I experienced this dream for the very first time and today was the second time. Its not about anything or anyone else in that dream Arnav. Its about the boy covered in blood. The image is still fresh in my mind and I am finding it hard to handle.

His guess at her thoughts just became more true with that statement. If he doesnt cut her off now, will be her next analysis on how he got hurt because of her. Khushi, I am not sure how to make you feel convinced but I assure you one thing you never caused me any pain. You never hurt me, you never will and I am more confident that you never did. With that statement she looked at his beautiful eyes that pleaded her to trust him. But the truth is beyond his knowledge. A simple statement but meant more apt to many things in her life than just the horrifying dream of hers.

Tears rolled down her cheeks in confusion if she should be happy for his immense trust on her or sad that his trust will soon be broken. She chose the moment not to say anything as the words got buried under her throat in pressure of his love. She rested her head on his chest listening to his heartbeats hoping that it would calm her. It did to an extent screaming to her ears not to worry.

He was hoping her to say something but her silence worried him. He pinched her chin and raised her face to meet his eyes. She looked at him and he could see her eyes lowered in guilt.

Look at me Khushi, he demanded.

She did as he wanted but with more tears drenching her cotton tee. He looked at her for few longest moments of her life, abit making her nervous, reading every reason behind each tear.

He wiped her tears with his thumb and spoke sternly to make sure his words pierce through her baffled brain, Whatever these tears are for, its not worth it. Dont waste it. He hated her tears and that is clearly evident in the tone he set this time, a bit rougher than usual. I am sure these are not for the dream or the boy soaked in blood. Whatever may be that stupid reason is, I am with you now and will be with you in the future. And when I am with you, there is absolutely no room for tears. And AND this is the last time I am explaining this to you. Either you believe me or see yourself all our life as I prove to you just about the same that I am not leaving your side no matter what.

She smiled happily as clouds of guilt just washed away with his words. He may not have any idea what wonders those words did but he definitely gave her a huge hope that there is and will be nothing wrong. He silenced her again as she was about to say something with glee.

No. Not a word now. I have already pushed you to the brink today. I want you to close your eyes right away in my arms and sleep as I take you to the bed room. Saying this he picked her up feeling restless as his mind kept thinking why she is hiding stuff from him. She was about to say something and he shushed her again saying, I said Shut Up Khushi! Lets sleep. He put her on the bed, pulled the duvet on her, turned off the light and walked away to restroom without giving her a second look. She suddenly felt dejected with his cold treatment. He may be angry but that doesnt mean that he treats me like this. She felt more emotional and cursed herself for crying so much today. She turned away, taking the best position farther from his side making it obvious that she is angry.

She heard him exiting the bathroom and walking back to the bed. She rooted her butt to her sheets, and clenched her fists into the side of the bed frame to support herself at the very end of it. Removing his bathroom slippers of his feet, he noticed her sleeping farther than usual and a subtle smile crept up his lips imagining how her nose must have turned all red by now.

He slipped his feet under the duvet and laid on his back resting his head on his folded arm. He didnt bother to call her or move closer to her which irked her even more. They both laid rooted to their positions and waited for 5 long mins as each one grew restlessly, missing each other touch and their distinctive scent without which they seemed to be living lifeless life. Unable to bear the distant anymore, unwillingly he put forth his ultimatum in his typical ASR style, Come here right at this second before I make decision to turn to the other side for good for the rest of the night. Make no mistake, If I turn, prepare yourself to sleep alone as I will not turn back no matter how much ever you beg me. He said in one single breath and looked over his arm to see if she is making any move.

If you act like jerk, giving me warnings instead of pacifying me, suit yourself. And make no mistake, prepare yourself to sleep alone for the rest of the trip, if you dont take extraordinary steps to pacify me.

What the! He got up leaning on his elbow as she suppressed her winning smile. Pacify you? for what? Infact you should be the one pacifying me for torturing me with all those tears. And now better turn this side when I am talking to you.

Someone said it rightly, men make promises in THE moment and forget everything right next second. She murmured sniffling without turning to him.

Excuse me?

Someone said his heart skips a beat everytime I say I Love him. I guess its not true anymore. She sounded pouting her lips.

He listened amused and he understood finally why she is angry. His lips curved into a smile, lopsidedly as he continued to listen to her. Then came her low whisper audible just enough to his ears, All I wanted to say was I Love You but you shut me up. She finally turned halfway looking at him over her shoulders.

He closed the distance between them and pulled her towards him wrapping his arm around her waist. He flicked her frontal hair as he spoke looking into her eyes. Now say it!

She nodded NO pouting her lips.

Please. He asked her again.

She showed her cheek to him. He kissed her cheek. Before she could show her other cheek, he turned her face and kissed it as well and asked her again, Now?

She inched her face and pointed her nose tip at him. He smiled and gave a subtle nip on the tip. As her hand instantly raised to rub the nose, he stopped her hand and eased the pain caressing it smoothly between his lips. Aur kuch?

She nodded Yes putting puppy face. He crawled up few inches and kissed her sindoor and trailed his lips to her brows, to her eyes, to her lashes without breaking the contact. He brushed his lips feather light tracing the shape of her eye and ending with a sound kiss on the either side of her temples. She smiled and blushed with the way he did that. That was something new which he never did before as if he gave attention to each hair on her lashes. He lowered his lips and lingered on her cheeks in mission to turn them into deep rose. As he thought he succeeded, he teased her lips breathing on them without actually touching them. She inched up her face trying to peck his and hinting him to kiss her. He held her chin and turned her face and kissed her cheeks instead. You are not getting anything before you say it. He said with wide smirk on his lips.

You are such a scrooge! She said smilingly cupping his cheeks.

She cupped his jaws and looked at him intently as his eyes turned into restlessness, impatient to hear her and she knew why. Its been long since they said each other those 3 words.

She whispered little shyly, I just realized we didnt say these words in a long time not even on our first night.

But we did everything that said the same. He justified with a grin feeling her cheeks move up in smile.

Right! Everything more than those 3 words would mean! She affirmed in agreement with him. Arnav, I Love You the way you are! I dont think I would have found a better partner than you.

I would have killed him even if you did. He whispered teasing her lips.

Do you mind putting more emotion into it? She warned him pursing her lips, not allowing his ministrations, gesturing him to kiss her full & say the words she is dying to hear.

Just a little more, not entirely. He made it clear about only kiss and nothing else.

Why?

I just want to cuddle and take care of my delicate heart tonight. She has gone through a lot today. Before she could say anything, he cut her off adding, I Love You too Khushi, not more not less, just as much as you do me. He squished his lips on hers that quivered hearing the equal importance he always gives her, which in fact she knows that he loves her more than she does him. She wondered where she is lacking and her frown appeared as she thought deeply forgetting the pleasure he is giving kissing her gently. Feeling her frown against his eyebrows, he slightly pulled apart and warned her stop thinking stupid things and pulled her onto him tugging his fingers into her silky locks, and kissing the night away.

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Day 4 Highlights

Arnav almost sweat his life out trying to convince her for a day out to check annual fest thats going on for almost a week in Nadi. After Khushi slept last night, he weighed in every moment they spent together for last 3 nights and decided that he should take her around to divert her mind from him, from childhood and anyother possible memories she is trying to dwell in. He wasnt sure if she is constantly thinking about them but he didnt wanna ruin the trip any further and let her beat herself up emotionally. So, when he proposed the day out plan first thing in the morning, it was obvious and he was well prepared that she is going to refuse. And she did exactly as he expected. The argument which started with fest ended up with lingerie that hid from her. Dont ask either of them how the subject just flew from one mountain to another, they know nothing either. The most common trait of newly married couple, just talk illogically and end up fighting with no substantial reason.

After long debate on annual fest and lingerie, Khushi finally gave in half heartedly, she got dressed herself in bright yellow summer dress that just enhanced her natural skin tone and she beemed like sun on earth. When he tried to give her compliment, she simply turned away as least bothered and settled herself inside the chopper by the window in the second row. Signing some papers for Mark, he too joined her as he took the one and only seat available next to her. She looked at him with the corner of her eyes and turned her head away ignoring him. Buckling his seatbelt, he nudged her shoulders with his in pretense to find the buckle. She moved her arm away hiding her smile amused at how desperately he is trying to convince her without telling the actual reason behind hiding the intimate gift he bought for her.

Folding his cuffs, he smiled coyly looking at her irritated expression as she tried her best to shun his gaze.

Dont try doing something that is just impossible for you to do! He kissed her cheek and concentrated on the newspaper leaving her to herself, not messing with her any further.

She gave up all her efforts feigning anger to avoid him. A simple strategy that every wife follows to get what she wanted and when she wanted and it seems this strategy is nearly impossible for one, she cant avoid him and two, he wont let her avoid him. Giving a deep sigh in frustration, she moved closer to him and hugged his arm. You didnt even say a word on how I look today. She pouted nuzzling her nose on his shoulder.

I tried to but you royally ignored me. He said without paying much heed to her, with his eyes still fixed on the newspaper.

Now what the hell is that? Just because I am trying to make peace you dont act like..She stopped as she didnt wanna curse him infront of pilot. She fumed and tried to take her hands away from his arm. He palmed her hands and stopped her.

Act like jerk? He finished the question on her behalf; instantly she turned her gaze to pilot to see if he heard anything.

He cant hear us as the blades are too loud and neither can he see us as there is no rear view mirror. He smiled cheekily and leaned forward to kiss her on the lips. Just about that second, as if all stars took oath to fail Mr. Raizada, Pilot turned around and asked, Sir, Ready?

Khushi pushed him away the moment she heard the thick accent and looked out as her face flushed with embarrassment.

YES! Arnav growled expressing his irritation.

As the pilot took the vertical ascend, Khushi bit her nails into his thigh expressing subtle discomfort. He wrapped his arm around her shoulder and gave a tight squeeze comforting her.

This is like roller coaster. Feeling butterflies all over my body. She smiled nervously as she cuddled herself more closer to him.

When the pilot steered the chopper to the either side, so Arnav and Khushi can look straight down to the deep green ocean that is set as stage for many milky white dolphins that danced to the rhythm of waves, Khushi literally screamed on top of her voice feeling her stomach in her throat.

When Arnav tried to stop pilot to make such drastic turns, Khushi stopped him clapping her hands vivaciously and screaming, This is fun, I wanna scream!

UUU, Ahhh, Oh my goood, this is nuts were some of the words that she abused beyond decent level, exhilarated with the new experience.

He could do nothing but bite his cheeks trying to control his laughter on his crazy wife. He had never seen anyone in his life who is scared enough to pee in their pants and yet wanna explore the ride.

When Pilot gestured his thumb down sighing that the descend is on its way, Khushi quickly and rapidly turned to Arnav startling him and smooched his lips. He opened his eyes widely trying to grasp what just happened and finally everything fell into place when he heard her mumble, I so wanted to kiss you in the middle of the sky. My yet another wish just came true. She confessed as she deepened the kiss. His lips curved into happy smile and his hands cupped her bottom pulling her closer as she knocked his senses off.

As the chopper started its descend, Khushi giggled between the kiss, My butterflies!

Holding her shoulders, he pulled himself away and looked at her tummy that she clutched tightly controlling her giggles.

Here! She pointed to her tummy and he looked surprised at her. He spread his palm on her tummy and pressed it closely narrowing his eyes in utmost concentration trying to play it along with her.

Do you feel it?

He nodded Yes, grinning and playing along with her and pressed his palm much closer and tilted his head just a little bit as if listening to her stomach attentively.

That was that very second, Khushi felt something newness in herself, making her feel empowered and invincible. A strange feeling engulfed her the moment he touched her stomach AND listened to it. He may have made love to her stomach many times but this was different, so different that she no longer felt it as a butterfly game as it soon turned out to be a parenthood game for her. Do you feel them? She asked again but a bit softly this time and more anxiously as if they are playing Mom and Dad game.

Taking his hands off, Yea I hear them screaming just like you did. Pagal! He chuckled as he shifted his gaze to see if they are cleared to get down but he failed to see the new dream she started weaving. She sat straight and looked out the window blushing. She ran her fingers on her tummy remembering how he listened to her tummy. She blushed profusely wondering how she will deal with this feeling if it was for real. She was broken from her trance as he held his hand out to help her step down.

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NOTE::: She is not pregnant if thats what you are thinking!

Eeeks! Khushi squealed with delight almost bursting his ear drum, the moment she saw carousel at the entrance of the fest. The place is packed mostly with kids, icecreams, sodas, fried food, rides, and street band.

OK, 3 wishes of the moment. I want to get on the carousel eating icecream along with you. Possible? She demanded walking backwards as he walked forward admiring the awaken kid in her.

First 2 possible but I will take a pass on third one. Thats not really men stuff. He said looking at the merry-go-round.

Is there any onething in this world that you would possibly listen to me? She peeved keeping her arms at her hips.

Ofcourse, your demands on our bed! He smirked slyly.

NOOO. I guess your memory is not that strong Mr. You denied me last night, remember?

NOOO..He imitated her. I denied myself last night!

Stop tricking me with your words. Are you joining me or not?

People will laugh at me if I step into it without a kid. Look there, every man in there sat with a kid. He looked worried hatching plan to escape.

Fine! Lets move. She pouted and looked away.

Ice cream?

No Need!

But I need. Can you come along with me?

She walked to the icecream shop without saying anything as he followed her wondering what other kiddie rides he will be forced into.

I am taking sweetcream. Are you sure you dont want anything?

Please dig in yourself.

As you wish! He didnt bother to pacify her which irked her more. He was the next person to order and he started his countdown mentally the moment the lady in front paid the cash.

10...9...8...2..1...As expected, he heard a meek voice by his shoulder, Can I get a scoop of chocolate, pleasshh?

Not until you say sorry for behaving like brat since morning!

Her mouth opened in perfect O as she wasnt expecting that from him.

Give me some money. I know how to buy my ice cream and to get on the rides by myself. She spread her hand out looking down avoiding his gaze.

That was the most happiest moment for him, the way she demanded without any slightest hesitation. Sporting a proud smile, he gave her a bunch of cash bills. She took just one and gave the rest back, adding, I will ask you if I need more. Saying that she walked away to the merry-go-round and stood in the line for tickets.

2 scoops of chocolate and top it with extra pecans please. He ordered as she stomped her feet and walked away shouldering herself into the queue.

Khushi picked a majestic looking horsie and straddled her feet on either side and looked around to find him savouring his icecream in distant. She moved her lips muttering, rather cursing him mutely. She turned her face away not to look at him determinedly. The first warning bell of the ride rang and she looked in his direction to find him nowhere. The second warning bell rang and she panicked for not finding him anywhere. As she was about to get down nervously, he came from behind and stopping her butt with one hand from getting down, he sat behind her on the same horse.

She gasped in shock and as it slowly dawned to her, she nudged his stomach with her elbow and scolded him. Where the hell were you? You almost gave me heart attack!

Eat this first and cool down. He handed over her icecream.

Chocolate Ice Cream? She squealed again making him close his ears. She instantly grabbed it and gave few deep flicks on it greedily.

The carousel manager came to check if all the riders buckled their belts. He noticed the couple sitting together on one seat and approached Arnav to take different one.

Sir, please take the next...

Before he could complete, Arnav shoved a bunch of cash notes in his hand and sighed him to leave them alone.

Only one round Sir! Saying this the manager left them alone.

Did you just bribe him?

Nope, I just made few souls happy. Saying this he reached over her shoulder and licked the icecream off her hand.

Two young girls who sat next to Khushi started giggling and throwing weird looks at Arnav. He initially ignored their giggles but as they got stronger, he felt uncomfortable and looked around to find himself the only man on the carousel. Dammit! He swore under his breath feeling embarassed.

The giggles became louder and louder and the girls whispered pretty loudly. All he could hear is Man and Pink.

Is there anything wrong with my face? He whispered into her ears.

Hn? She turned back and looked at him briefly. She pecked his cheek with her icecream lips and mumbled You look hot. Thats the only thing I could see wrong on your face.

He rolled his eyes hearing those girls constantly giggling at him, which is when Khushi noticed them as well. Before she could react, he screamed ENOUGH!

The girls looked at him in shock and in fear. The little girl who sat immediate next to Khushi peed in her pants. Arnav looked down on the floor as droplets hit the floor. The girl started crying bitterly. He looked annoyed and irritated partly because he felt bad for the young girl.

Khushi looked at him in angry silence and reached for the little girl. Are you OK Sweety? He didnt scream at you. He was scolding me for..hmm for not eating icecream properly. I am sorry if that scared you.

The little girl calmed down instantly and sighed Khushi to give her ear. Arnav narrowed his eyes as the girls around him bonded so well makng him feel like an alien. Is he your boyfriend? The little girl whispered.

He is my husband. Khushi whispered in return.

Ohhh. The little girl looked at Arnav and raised her eyebrows in surprise. Well you seemed to look like nice lady but he is monster on pink horsie. The little girl said it aloud making his eyes shot as wide as globe.

What the F***! He looked down to notice that he is indeed sitting on pink horse.

Khushi looked at him nervously, putting up puppy face but before he could react, the merry-go-round started and he had no option but to sit glued to the seat.

Oh my God Arnav, its finally moving. For an instant she forgot his anger and shook him up larking at the smooth mechanical movement of the horse. Feeling his unresponsiveness, she turned back to witness his blazing eyes lowered down in embarrassment.

Sorry. I dint know you will be joining me. I didnt know why but I all over pink these days.

Why the hell didnt you ever tell me that pink is your current favorite. The question didnt make any sense to either of them but he added, I am looking like..an a** sitting on this pathetic color. He gritted his teeth angrily. She turned around feeling sad and tears broke down her lids painfully. She remained silent and didnt enjoy the ride as her eyes focused on the floor sadly, and icecream melted in her hands.

He felt like an asshole scolding her and ruining her excitement. As the ride stopped, he got down in a jiffy and demanded her not to move or get down from the horse. Sooner after few mins, he joined her on the horse.

Whats happening? She asked confusedly as the ride started again.

Just think that I made my soul happy now. Hugging her from behind and pressing his body closer to hers he whispered, Sooo are you ready to take me for a ride in your pink horsie as long as I want for the rest of the day until they close down?

She instantly let out a thousand watt smile screaming and larking at the ride and the company.

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On their way back to their vacation home, Arnav could think nothing but the entire day spent with her as she snuggled herself closer to him tiredly and worn out. He let out soft chuckle remembering how she squealed seeing pop corn, cotton candy, ice creams & how she screamed in all the rides & how she danced with masquerade dancers, & how she particularly chose princely looking horse pink in particular. As he summarized the days events in his mind, his frown appeared out of no where remembering her one noteworthy statement which detailed how she missed all these for so many years. I never had such perfect company before to let myself all crazy like I did today was her reply when he asked the reason why she missed these simple pleasures in her life.

Its not about parents, its not about where she was staying away from them. Carnivals, rides, fests, exhibitions, amusement parks, all these existed and still do throughout the world. But it was she who chose not to be part of it or rather should say all the decisions that were made for her forced her to lose much more than she could imagine. No one including her knows that fact better than Arnav whose feet were never at home in the weekends and after school. There hadnt been a single amusement park in town without he riding each ride for more than once, there hadnt been a fest without he tasting every single fatty food, there hadnt been a movie unscreened from theatres without he watching it, & there hadnt been nothing that he could recall or say he didnt enjoy. A cold shiver, a frisson of terror shot through him imagining himself having ball of his lifetime while a girl sat to herself in the corner of a room.

He wrapped his arm around her shoulders and he pulled her to side hug, as she droopily gazed at the evening sun. He gave a protective squeeze on her arms and kissed her hair. Both remained silent in each other thoughts, looking at nothing in particular.

Her fingers lazily grazed on his chest remembering how her each silly wish was fulfilled today. Be it pink horse, be it purple cotton candy, be it chocolate icecream, or be it dancing with masquerade group in front of huge crowd. He made it all possible with a simple smile on his face without any pretenses, objection, or even without giving any importance to the Raizada name tag, being just her Arnav for all day. He played along and did what she desired and how she preferred him to be without a second thought bringing everything to her feet. She looked up at him brushing her forehead against his lips and spoke biting her lower lip mischievously, I still cant believe you got on that pink horse with me.

Me neither. He smiled sheepishly. But its fun, we should do it often. He said with naughty smile.

You mean Pink Horse? She was astounded by his interest.

He swayed his head ever so lightly looking into her eyes and leaned over to whisper in her ears, Riding THE pink horse.

She narrowed his eyes at him as her mouth opened in stunned O, You are not talking about that carousel, are you? She sat up straight as she asked him curiously.

He nodded NO. I am talking about the other option that your brain is currently processing at terabits per second. He said softly sporting a teasing smile.

The blush crazily crept up her neck as if all her blood took comfortable housing in her face. She slapped his thigh and turned away to the window unable to come up with any remark.

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Day 5 Highlights

The next day passed in the blink of an eye as they spent most of the time outside touring the local markets and tasting the local cuisine. But they made sure they returned before the dusk to spend some lone time together along the shore at the foot of their vacation home. They walked hand in hand for long hours, as he confided his childhood pranks to her while she whispered sweet nothings giggling in his ears, remembering their college and pranks each played on the other couple.

They walked so far that they could see the lights of their home as stars in the sky. Suddenly they realized how far they walked and how the entire place engulfed in dark. While she felt panic looking around the trees and mountains, he called her softly and asked her to turn around to see what he is seeing.

She gasped looking at the sight in front of her as she turned around following his line of vision. The large full moon hung high and shone in the sky like a beautiful pearl. The reflection of its beauty shown brightly into the ocean below, lightning the whole earth around it like silver globe.

He grazed his fingers on her bare arm, still looking at the silver disk. As his fingers made their way to the soft skin on her neck, he closed his eyes capturing the nature's beauty behind his eye lids and turned to her. She turned in sync as she thought she heard him say her do just that, in fact when he actually didnt.

Sliding his one hand from her shoulders to her back to her waist, while brushing his thumb on her neck, he gave a penetrating stare at her glossy lips that are shining under the only universal light. She felt so hard to breathe with the way he stared at her and she trembled like it their first time just like he expected and wished. A small smile crept up his lips as he closed the distance between their lower bodies. Then he spoke, huskiness at its best, Will you be able promise to cater my special request, all our life?

Yes.

Yes? before knowing what it is?

I thought we knew each other well enough to skip such meaningless questions.

He pulled her again closely with glint of mischief in his eyes. Never lose this innocence in your eyes each time I express my love and absolutely never lose this blush on your cheeks when I kiss you. Can you promise me just that?

She nodded with shy smile and added as he was about to close the gap, as long as you promise to love me and kiss me like this all our life.

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As she moved her fingers exploring his chest, he tightened the grip and warned her huskily, you have only a day time to tell me how romantic I am as you promised.

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Day 6 Highlights

After their fervid encounter by the shore under the blanket of sky listening to the rhythm of waves touching their feet, they returned home in the early hours of dawn only to have another intense session. Khushi woke up to the sound of waves. It was actually her first time waking up before him in the entire trip. He securely pinned her in place as if she is going to run away. She managed to get herself to use the bathroom. She grabbed his vest lying on the floor and walked towards the bathroom putting it on her, which now became part of their routine. In fact, one can say that, that is how Mr. Raizada preferred to see her every morning in his clothes. No lingerie made her look se*ier than his clothes does which is why he didnt bother to give her what he bought.

Leaving him on the bed, she roamed around the house as sadness engulfed thinking that they will be leaving this place in few hours. She prepared herself coffee and went into her bedroom. She sat on the bed next to him and combed his hair with her fingers while her eyes trailed through every corner of the room remembering their moments for last one week. Then her eyes fell on something sparkly that was peeking from his suitcase.

Quietly placing the cup on the side table, she stepped down to investigate. It was gift box wrapped in cherry red and clasped with big bow in front. A small note stuck in the middle that read, For the extra-ordinary girl in my life, as we start our new phase of love in our OWN bedroom...Her fingers itched to strip the wrapper off the box but letting out deep sigh, she placed it back not wanting to ruin his surprise. She retreated her steps back to the bed and sat next to him mesmerized with the way he is sleeping entwining his fingers on his stomach.

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She crawled upto him, and looked at him fondly, hovering her face over his, wiping his sweat off his forehead as he still struggled to control his breathing. Their eyes met and spoke millions of unsaid words. If you could love me without hesitation and any reservation, why should I hold myself back? A simple question he wished he had answer. She asked as his eyes trapped in hers and kissed him demandingly. He cradled her neck and tasted himself on her salty lips. He was a bit embarrassed and as if she understood his vulnerable state, she comforted him and made him at ease kissing him and caressing him until their lips tasted like always they did. She comforted him like he did her all these days. She was just paying back a fraction of his love.

She let go of his lips and spoke as her face turned pink blushing hard, To answer your question that you asked the other day, YOU seduce me and you just witnessed to what extent! He blushed hearing her and his lips curved up into his trademark smirk. I love the way you look at me when you make love, I love the you care for me aftermath, I love the you wait briefly each time before you kiss my lips, I love the way you bite me tenderly and shower your caresses, I love the way you cup my private and sleep all night each time we make out (she looked down shyly as she spoke this), I love the way you showed so much patience just to make sure I am comfortable, most importantly I love the way you love me like I am the only woman on this earth. That is how romantic you are!

He hastily kissed her lips as the meaning of being romantic never sounded so romantic. I never knew about these facts about myself. You have been observing me very closely.

He rolled her beneath him as it was time to take care of her pleasure as she is still unfulfilled yet.

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As they waited for Mark to load their luggage, both sat on the bed, looking at the blue waters. She wrapped his arm around his and spoke emotionally, I dont want to go. She bursted into tears.

Khushi? He tried to make her face as he didnt realize she will feel so emotional about the place.

I dont know know whats there in the other end of the world. I just dont want to go anywhere. Cant we just live here all the time. I will miss this place.

If you want we can extend our stay but if we stay here for longer we will replace all special moments with daily routine which I am sure you dont wanna do, right?

She pouted and nodded in agreement.

He wiped her tears, We will come back again whenever you wish to. Same plane, same yatcht, same house.

Same house?

Hmm!

Did you buy this?

No, it will be available whenever we plan.

Ohhh. She looked around the bed thinking someone else will be sleeping on it.

Do you want us to buy it?

Is it very expensive?

DONE! The house is yours. Ab Khush?

But..

You are right. I should have thought about it before. I certainly dont want anyone using the bathroom my wife used. He winked at her.

Hn? I didnt know you knew how to do this! She was awed.

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Honeymoon ends!

Author Note: I am leaving to India for a month and so will not be any updates until Jan 2014. I wish you all Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! God Bless You all!