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So it seems he said. He removed his hands from around my hips. Took my hand , kissed it like the knight of the English era . His kiss was as light as feather but the impact of it felt upto to my toes. Then raised his head and smiled at me. At that point realised How much I wanted to see this smile on his face .
Priya's POV
Okay then . Priya let us go the table and join the others .He smiled.Are you hungry he asked ?
I had no answer, I just nodded my head. Walked along. Thank god he was holding me taking me across the floor to the table, because on my own I don’t think I knew where we were also ,leave alone searching for the table.
We joined the table , Neha and Shruthi were arguing with Vikram . We quietly joined them.
Ram said loudly arrey baba bas bhi karo, tum theen kitne ladthe ho. Yaar ..
Accha hum ladhte hain ??? Shruthi asked . Tu tho bada Gandhiji hai na kabhie kissi se lada tha nahi… na
Priya ke samne tu tho bada accha saccha banraha hai? Tera pol Kool doon priya ke samne
Kya pol koli gii tho??? Ram asked
Shruthi .. For minute looked at priya and said !! tume na priya keliya chod dethi hoon. I am sure she will tame you well. I trust her to bring you around
She stretched and hugged me … and told priya just take care of him for me will you He is such a Golu.
I knew this was not joke any more, this was a friend who was talking to me asking me take care of Ram . I acknowledged her by simply hugging her back and whispering I will into her ear.
I know she’s one of those women who doesn’t tolerate fools gladly. I Like Shruthi , something about her which connects to me . She gives Ram a pointed stare, and after an awkward beat, he takes his cue.
Then I looked back at Ram he was looking at me with an intensity. The waiter came in at the right time to take the order.
Dinner was simply superb. Ram and Vikram kept needling Shruthi and Neha. These two also gave it back to them as good as they got it. I loved looking at theirexchange . . I never knew how the time flew. I think we had everything on the menucard to be ordered. I was so full. I had time of my life. Atlast Ram broke the party said it is time to sleep. Let us meet tomorrow morning at the breakfast. I have something planned for tomorrow
I got up, Ram held my hand . We left the table said our Goodbyes. Wewalked down the path. We reached the room. I came in first , looked at ram said I will change. He nodded his head. I went in changed . I came out got inside the duvet quietly and closed my eyes.
Ram came out, after 10 minutes, He knew I was not sleeping . I was holding my breath waited for his next move he came close to me and Priya Thank you for dancing with me, Good nightI……and……nothing just Good night . I knew he wanted to say something he Turned away without waiting for my reply went to the bed switched off the lights.
I wanted to tell him , I enjoyed myself today … all the events of the days flashed before my eyes. Bought a smile to my lips. After long time my heart felt light.. fear receded to the background.
Next day Morning
Good Morning !!!. a gruff voice woke me up . I looked up it was Ram. I just said Good Morning.. I saw him standing dressed in Khaki cargos and white cotton shirt in front of the French windows . The shades had opened, sun was streaming in through the opening. I thought it was late , looked at my watch it was just 7.30. in the morning are you going somewhere I asked.
o we are … he replied we are going for drive up to Pondicherry .So if you want to come you have to get ready ASAP. There was a sense of happiness in him but there was slight fear of rejection also hidden in his eyes. I wanted the happiness, so I said Yes give me 15 minutes I will be ready.
Okay good . I will wait outside check on those lazy bones. Get ready okay … he smiled a dazzling smile which filled my heartwith a brilliance unmatched even by the morning sun
I got up … was filled up with happiness and was expecting repeat of yesterday . I got ready as soon as I can . Came out, Ram was talking to a tall Gentleman, I couldn’t see his face but I knew the conversation was serious one. Ram looked up saw me coming he immediately he signalled the gentleman to stop. He smiled , but there was certainnervousness, I have never seen that in Ram before. I joined them
Ram Introduced me to the Gentleman his name was Mr Piyush Shah, a lawyer. When I heard the word lawyer then I understood why Ram was nervous. I just nodded my head. My fear was once again raising its ugly head. Ram was looking at me , with rapt concentration. I wanted to excuse myself. I tried to turn , Ram called me.
Priya , Piyush is our lawyer who is going to fight our case. He has come here to meet you that’s all.
When I still was not looking or answering him. Ram excused himself from Piyush , Piyush left for his room
Ram then came to me and said”Priya I know your are scared, I am there with you infact we all there my family ,your family Neha vikram Shruthi and Piyush are there with you. Will always be there. Piyush is one of finest lawyers. We have to fight this , we need to put that animal in jail. It is not just for you but for all those woman who underwent the torture, none of them are alive. We need your evidence to nail him. You have to be strong , you have fought him for One year all alone , now you have everybody with you you shouldn’t be so scared . I am not going to push you today to talk about it but think about it . Take your time . Piyush is going to be there with us you can talk to him when you want to. , when your are confident . Till then nobody here will force you . Okay
I nodded . There was tears in my eyes. How will he knew me, I didn’t even say a word but he understood what I thinking about .
Seeing the tears in my eyes. Ram said please Priya don’t cry .. I can’t stand it please. If you don’t want to do it we will drop it now. We will go from here.. forget the whole damn thing. Nothing is more important I can’t see you like this.. I will talk to Piyush.. He started to leave
I called out Ram and caught his hand Ram wait .. I will talk to Piyush .but
Ram was surprised by my answer “”you will “’ he asked unbelievingly .
Yes ,,but I again started couldn’t put words to my fear
Ram somehow understood What I was saying Don’t worry we will do it . I will be there with you in very step . I will never leave you. Just trust me everything will be fine. Okay
I just nodded my head, Ram tapped my hand I looked up, He smiled. And left to talk to Piyush
I looked at this man my Man , he has done everything for me never asking anything for himself .In this relationship of ours I have taken all that he has given but never given anything back not even 10% of what he given Oh howwish I could be what he wants to me to be .. I don’t know how.. but Iam sure going to try
Oh oh …. kaun hai jo humari priya dek rahi bina palak jabake.. hai hai
Turned round and looked it was Neha …
Kuch nahi I said trying to evade the answer
Hai Hai .. somebody is blushing …. Neha
Come on yaar , kuch nahi.
Kya hua Neha,. Priya ethni lal lal tamtar jaise kyun hai asked Shruthi joining
Kuch nahi shruthi bas.. esayee apne pati ko dehek rahi hai madamji
Accha Agar yeh Apne pati sirf ko dekhane se kar itni lal ho rayee.. just imagine neha..
Hey Shruthi bas bas!!! I said Before she could continue. I knew where this conversation was leading .
Shruthi , Mr Piyush the lawyer has come.Ram is talking to him right now
Oh… Shruthi said When did he come, he didn’t tell me he was going come today
I noticed Shruthi was immediately distracted.. She was looking at where Ram and Piyush where talking
Okay let me go and see what is happening.. Shruthi left leaving Neha and Me
I turned around saw Neha smiling … Neha , I wanted know something, Shruthi is such nice girl , where is her family
Shruthi has nobody in this world , Her father left her mother and married an actress, after that he never bothered to contact her or her mother. 15 years ago He died in car accident with another women.
Her mother I asked
She died 2 years before her father died. She tried to reach her father as per her mother last request that bastard refused to even acknowledge her
Her mother had no money or anything, Shruthi had very tough childhood. You know how kids can be, priya at school they really used to bully her a lot because of her living and dressing . They used pick on her. That is when our heroes got into the picture and helped her out. These two took her under their wing , supported her. Financially and emotionally.
She was married also , then that didn’t work out . But somehow, Shruthi has never let her spirits down. She has this never say die attitude which has really helped her , she is really survivor. But sometimes I see a loneliness in her eyes , she will accept it but I know she is lonely. I just wish she meets some nice who fill her loneliness up give her a family she wants.
I was now looking at Shruthi with totally different perspective. Her innerstrength awed me.
Neha continued Priya , They say She is the Best FBI profiler . She took a sabbatical to help your case, the minute she knew you were Ram’s wife. In The last case she caught a serial sexual offender who playing hide seek with law in US for 4 years. It was a prime time news.
That is our Shush for you. Real wonder girl
Yes I said quietly quite awed but past of this petite girl.
Are you guys talking about me …. I and Neha were so engroseed in conversation we had not noticed shruthi coming in
Yes, we were so what Neha asked with a smile
Neha ! yaar I hope you have not told priya about my dirty dark secrets. Priya just don’t believe her. She is tends exaggerate things.
I just told Priya how nice you were. If you think that is exaggerating .. I will tell her thatyou are not
How sweet Neha !! Love you neha darling…. She hugged Neha
Neha .. asked where our husbands when are we leaving…?? And another thing tell all about that Piyush the lawyer guy… He looks very hot . For what I have heard about him he is those Ivy league lawyers who earn in lakhs per hr. kind of guy
Arey Neha sharm kar, you are already married … Shruthi tried to remind her
Arey darling me apni leeye thodi pooch rahi hoon yeh sab tere liya tho pooch rahi.
Accha tum itni acchi who,,,
Nissandhe- ah me ek pativratha nari hoon.. Mujhe vikram ke elava aur kuch nahi dekha yee detha
Ah ah Maate … Shruthi said folding her hands.
Neha asked accha chal baatna,, shruthi Piyush ke bhare me I know you like him
Hey Neha ….. kya yaar .. we are just friends
Ahaan ahaan pata hai just friends ki bacchii, jab se aye hai tum uski ko dekh rahi hai. Priya am right na?
I said , Yes shruthi there is something fishy here. I agree with Neha in this
Shruthi said arey meri bhabhijis aisa kuch nahi hai …. Agar tum logo ki baatein meri Sur veer sher duno Bhaiyoon ko patha chalega tho … duno hi Piyush ko haal behaal kardegi. Please don’t talk loudly like that we need Piyush for the case
I asked.. so it just Only for the case , not for you is it
Before Shruthi could answer … Ram came in,. What is happening? What are you guys talking about
Shruthi hurriedly nothing… just about the case
Neha said” Piyush “” pointedly looking at Shruthi
Ram asked what about Piyush?? Shush what is it?
Shruthi was silently giving pleading glances to us ….
I said.. nothing just how good Piyush is as lawyer
Oh Okay Ram said and then turned to Neha and asked where is your husband. We are getting late we need to get on the road. and have invited piyush also
OOOh piyush also is coming then it is going to be fun…. Na shruthi …. Neha asked
Shruthi said yes yes why not Yaar it will be fun he is coming and gave dirty look at Neha
Neha then Saw vikram coming from the other end. Lo agaya Mera baby
Ram turned around and saw His friend walking down the pathway to meet them called out from here chalna Vikram.. we need to go
Then all Six of us piled up into a van Ram had hired.
It was a beautiful drive started out with typical South Indian Breakfast, then we drove down the ECR road. Stopping at Mahabilipuram .We Gaced at monolith structures and walking through age old pallava sculptures , the town was full of interesting temples, including the windswept Shore Temple right on the water’s edge. We had lunch at The Wharf .. From tandoori to Italian, the cuisine of The Wharf is authentic, fresh and innovative. We soaked in the Bay of Bengal atmosphere while savouring grilled meats, seafood or delicate pastas. The accompany enthralling. Piyush was more relaxed, and was looking Shruthi with awe. He was definitely interested in shruthi .Neha and Vikram I think took enough pictures to fill 10 albums. Seeing them made me think of my relationship with Ram .. Neha and Vik were so at ease with each other. I wanted that .I don’t know where we were in our relationship. I don’t know when I will be able regain my confidence, every time. I pick up my courage to touch him, my fear creeps back My throat drys up, words fail. I am stuck in my trepidations
We drove in the afternoon to Aurobeach near Pondicherry enjoying , Sun kissed sands and salted sea breeze. We sat there looking setting sun, and the hues it spread across the evening sky. It was time to leave …. We stopped at Kipling café housed in colonial house on sands of the beach , Set in large gardens. It had small cozy bungalows for intimate dining experience which offered space for lot privacy..
We had light dinner. Hit the road again
By the time we reached the hotel we were tired. , we said our good night at reception. I and Ram walked to our private villa, I tripped on cobbled steps, Ram caught me in his arms. And our eyed met. A sensation passed through me.Kiss me Ram! I Silently implored through my eyes him, but I can’t move. I’m paralyzed with a strange, unfamiliar need and fear , completely captivated by him. I’m staring at Ram’s exquisitely sculptured mouth, mesmerized, and he’s looking down at me, his gaze hooded, his eyes darkening. He’s breathing harder than usual, and I’ve stopped breathing altogether. I’m in your arms. Kiss me, please. He closes his eyes, takes a deep breath, and gives me a small shake of his head as if in answer to my silent question. When he opens his eyes again, it’s with some new purpose, a steely resolve. He has his hands on my shoulders, holding me at arm’s length, watching my reactions carefully. And the only thing I can think is that I wanted to be kissed, made it pretty damned obvious, and he didn’t do it. I could see and feel he was using tremendous will power to control himself. He shook his head as if to clear his thought. And asked If I iwas okay.
I was far from okay . I just nodded, ashamed of myself.Ram put his fingers under my chin and lifted my face. To meet his eyes. Priya he said.. I want you .. never doubt that ,and never be ashamed of out your feeling.. Iknow you require some time. We will to take it one step at a time. I will touch you only when you are completely trust me and your feelings . I don’t want you regert it later. For me it just not joining of bodies it something more than that. I don’t want your fear and insecurities to mar it. He said hugged me, right there at the entrance of our villa, kissed me softly on my forehead. You go to bed , I will join you in half an hour
I nodded, entered the room
Ram's POV
I left priya at the doorstep of our villa and walked away from her , It took all my willpower to turned down the offer of her eyes. I wanted her so much that I could actually taste it. I would have moved few steps when I heard a scream. It was priya screaming. For minute , fear ran though spine. I ran back to the room. Priya came out running to me , Caught hold of her asked what happened,
She couldn’t say anything, she was shivering , there was fear in eyes. She just pointed at the villa.. I asked Priya are you okay. When She didn’t reply I shook her … answer me priya are you okay ? She nodded , Let me go and check the room, She caught my shirt hard , refused to let me go. I said okay come with me .. She panicked further. Priya Priya just listen to me .. Iam there .nothing will happen. Just Come with me let me see. I pulled her along . , her body was shaking, I didn’t know if she could walk I held her close to my body shielding her incase there was someone or something was still inside. Took her inside the room
. At first I didn’t see it, then priya pointed at the bed , there was blood soaked dupatta on the bed. It was Shaped like a heart. and the mattress on the bed was sliced apart . I Looked up saw a masked man , I tired to reach him he waved his hand something sliced through my hand ,a pain distracted me before I could regain he ran out of the room through the sit out
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Priya Ramkumar
So it seems he said. He removed his hands from around my hips. Took my hand , kissed it like the knight of the English era . His kiss was as light as feather but the impact of it felt upto to my toes. Then raised his head and smiled at me. At that point realised How much I wanted to see this smile on his face .
Priya's POV
Okay then . Priya let us go the table and join the others .He smiled.Are you hungry he asked ?
I had no answer, I just nodded my head. Walked along. Thank god he was holding me taking me across the floor to the table, because on my own I don’t think I knew where we were also ,leave alone searching for the table.
We joined the table , Neha and Shruthi were arguing with Vikram . We quietly joined them.
Ram said loudly arrey baba bas bhi karo, tum theen kitne ladthe ho. Yaar ..
Accha hum ladhte hain ??? Shruthi asked . Tu tho bada Gandhiji hai na kabhie kissi se lada tha nahi… na
Priya ke samne tu tho bada accha saccha banraha hai? Tera pol Kool doon priya ke samne
Kya pol koli gii tho??? Ram asked
Shruthi .. For minute looked at priya and said !! tume na priya keliya chod dethi hoon. I am sure she will tame you well. I trust her to bring you around
She stretched and hugged me … and told priya just take care of him for me will you He is such a Golu.
I knew this was not joke any more, this was a friend who was talking to me asking me take care of Ram . I acknowledged her by simply hugging her back and whispering I will into her ear.
I know she’s one of those women who doesn’t tolerate fools gladly. I Like Shruthi , something about her which connects to me . She gives Ram a pointed stare, and after an awkward beat, he takes his cue.
Then I looked back at Ram he was looking at me with an intensity. The waiter came in at the right time to take the order.
Dinner was simply superb. Ram and Vikram kept needling Shruthi and Neha. These two also gave it back to them as good as they got it. I loved looking at theirexchange . . I never knew how the time flew. I think we had everything on the menucard to be ordered. I was so full. I had time of my life. Atlast Ram broke the party said it is time to sleep. Let us meet tomorrow morning at the breakfast. I have something planned for tomorrow
I got up, Ram held my hand . We left the table said our Goodbyes. Wewalked down the path. We reached the room. I came in first , looked at ram said I will change. He nodded his head. I went in changed . I came out got inside the duvet quietly and closed my eyes.
Ram came out, after 10 minutes, He knew I was not sleeping . I was holding my breath waited for his next move he came close to me and Priya Thank you for dancing with me, Good nightI……and……nothing just Good night . I knew he wanted to say something he Turned away without waiting for my reply went to the bed switched off the lights.
I wanted to tell him , I enjoyed myself today … all the events of the days flashed before my eyes. Bought a smile to my lips. After long time my heart felt light.. fear receded to the background.
Next day Morning
Good Morning !!!. a gruff voice woke me up . I looked up it was Ram. I just said Good Morning.. I saw him standing dressed in Khaki cargos and white cotton shirt in front of the French windows . The shades had opened, sun was streaming in through the opening. I thought it was late , looked at my watch it was just 7.30. in the morning are you going somewhere I asked.
o we are … he replied we are going for drive up to Pondicherry .So if you want to come you have to get ready ASAP. There was a sense of happiness in him but there was slight fear of rejection also hidden in his eyes. I wanted the happiness, so I said Yes give me 15 minutes I will be ready.
Okay good . I will wait outside check on those lazy bones. Get ready okay … he smiled a dazzling smile which filled my heartwith a brilliance unmatched even by the morning sun
I got up … was filled up with happiness and was expecting repeat of yesterday . I got ready as soon as I can . Came out, Ram was talking to a tall Gentleman, I couldn’t see his face but I knew the conversation was serious one. Ram looked up saw me coming he immediately he signalled the gentleman to stop. He smiled , but there was certainnervousness, I have never seen that in Ram before. I joined them
Ram Introduced me to the Gentleman his name was Mr Piyush Shah, a lawyer. When I heard the word lawyer then I understood why Ram was nervous. I just nodded my head. My fear was once again raising its ugly head. Ram was looking at me , with rapt concentration. I wanted to excuse myself. I tried to turn , Ram called me.
Priya , Piyush is our lawyer who is going to fight our case. He has come here to meet you that’s all.
When I still was not looking or answering him. Ram excused himself from Piyush , Piyush left for his room
Ram then came to me and said”Priya I know your are scared, I am there with you infact we all there my family ,your family Neha vikram Shruthi and Piyush are there with you. Will always be there. Piyush is one of finest lawyers. We have to fight this , we need to put that animal in jail. It is not just for you but for all those woman who underwent the torture, none of them are alive. We need your evidence to nail him. You have to be strong , you have fought him for One year all alone , now you have everybody with you you shouldn’t be so scared . I am not going to push you today to talk about it but think about it . Take your time . Piyush is going to be there with us you can talk to him when you want to. , when your are confident . Till then nobody here will force you . Okay
I nodded . There was tears in my eyes. How will he knew me, I didn’t even say a word but he understood what I thinking about .
Seeing the tears in my eyes. Ram said please Priya don’t cry .. I can’t stand it please. If you don’t want to do it we will drop it now. We will go from here.. forget the whole damn thing. Nothing is more important I can’t see you like this.. I will talk to Piyush.. He started to leave
I called out Ram and caught his hand Ram wait .. I will talk to Piyush .but
Ram was surprised by my answer “”you will “’ he asked unbelievingly .
Yes ,,but I again started couldn’t put words to my fear
Ram somehow understood What I was saying Don’t worry we will do it . I will be there with you in very step . I will never leave you. Just trust me everything will be fine. Okay
I just nodded my head, Ram tapped my hand I looked up, He smiled. And left to talk to Piyush
I looked at this man my Man , he has done everything for me never asking anything for himself .In this relationship of ours I have taken all that he has given but never given anything back not even 10% of what he given Oh howwish I could be what he wants to me to be .. I don’t know how.. but Iam sure going to try
Oh oh …. kaun hai jo humari priya dek rahi bina palak jabake.. hai hai
Turned round and looked it was Neha …
Kuch nahi I said trying to evade the answer
Hai Hai .. somebody is blushing …. Neha
Come on yaar , kuch nahi.
Kya hua Neha,. Priya ethni lal lal tamtar jaise kyun hai asked Shruthi joining
Kuch nahi shruthi bas.. esayee apne pati ko dehek rahi hai madamji
Accha Agar yeh Apne pati sirf ko dekhane se kar itni lal ho rayee.. just imagine neha..
Hey Shruthi bas bas!!! I said Before she could continue. I knew where this conversation was leading .
Shruthi , Mr Piyush the lawyer has come.Ram is talking to him right now
Oh… Shruthi said When did he come, he didn’t tell me he was going come today
I noticed Shruthi was immediately distracted.. She was looking at where Ram and Piyush where talking
Okay let me go and see what is happening.. Shruthi left leaving Neha and Me
I turned around saw Neha smiling … Neha , I wanted know something, Shruthi is such nice girl , where is her family
Shruthi has nobody in this world , Her father left her mother and married an actress, after that he never bothered to contact her or her mother. 15 years ago He died in car accident with another women.
Her mother I asked
She died 2 years before her father died. She tried to reach her father as per her mother last request that bastard refused to even acknowledge her
Her mother had no money or anything, Shruthi had very tough childhood. You know how kids can be, priya at school they really used to bully her a lot because of her living and dressing . They used pick on her. That is when our heroes got into the picture and helped her out. These two took her under their wing , supported her. Financially and emotionally.
She was married also , then that didn’t work out . But somehow, Shruthi has never let her spirits down. She has this never say die attitude which has really helped her , she is really survivor. But sometimes I see a loneliness in her eyes , she will accept it but I know she is lonely. I just wish she meets some nice who fill her loneliness up give her a family she wants.
I was now looking at Shruthi with totally different perspective. Her innerstrength awed me.
Neha continued Priya , They say She is the Best FBI profiler . She took a sabbatical to help your case, the minute she knew you were Ram’s wife. In The last case she caught a serial sexual offender who playing hide seek with law in US for 4 years. It was a prime time news.
That is our Shush for you. Real wonder girl
Yes I said quietly quite awed but past of this petite girl.
Are you guys talking about me …. I and Neha were so engroseed in conversation we had not noticed shruthi coming in
Yes, we were so what Neha asked with a smile
Neha ! yaar I hope you have not told priya about my dirty dark secrets. Priya just don’t believe her. She is tends exaggerate things.
I just told Priya how nice you were. If you think that is exaggerating .. I will tell her thatyou are not
How sweet Neha !! Love you neha darling…. She hugged Neha
Neha .. asked where our husbands when are we leaving…?? And another thing tell all about that Piyush the lawyer guy… He looks very hot . For what I have heard about him he is those Ivy league lawyers who earn in lakhs per hr. kind of guy
Arey Neha sharm kar, you are already married … Shruthi tried to remind her
Arey darling me apni leeye thodi pooch rahi hoon yeh sab tere liya tho pooch rahi.
Accha tum itni acchi who,,,
Nissandhe- ah me ek pativratha nari hoon.. Mujhe vikram ke elava aur kuch nahi dekha yee detha
Ah ah Maate … Shruthi said folding her hands.
Neha asked accha chal baatna,, shruthi Piyush ke bhare me I know you like him
Hey Neha ….. kya yaar .. we are just friends
Ahaan ahaan pata hai just friends ki bacchii, jab se aye hai tum uski ko dekh rahi hai. Priya am right na?
I said , Yes shruthi there is something fishy here. I agree with Neha in this
Shruthi said arey meri bhabhijis aisa kuch nahi hai …. Agar tum logo ki baatein meri Sur veer sher duno Bhaiyoon ko patha chalega tho … duno hi Piyush ko haal behaal kardegi. Please don’t talk loudly like that we need Piyush for the case
I asked.. so it just Only for the case , not for you is it
Before Shruthi could answer … Ram came in,. What is happening? What are you guys talking about
Shruthi hurriedly nothing… just about the case
Neha said” Piyush “” pointedly looking at Shruthi
Ram asked what about Piyush?? Shush what is it?
Shruthi was silently giving pleading glances to us ….
I said.. nothing just how good Piyush is as lawyer
Oh Okay Ram said and then turned to Neha and asked where is your husband. We are getting late we need to get on the road. and have invited piyush also
OOOh piyush also is coming then it is going to be fun…. Na shruthi …. Neha asked
Shruthi said yes yes why not Yaar it will be fun he is coming and gave dirty look at Neha
Neha then Saw vikram coming from the other end. Lo agaya Mera baby
Ram turned around and saw His friend walking down the pathway to meet them called out from here chalna Vikram.. we need to go
Then all Six of us piled up into a van Ram had hired.
It was a beautiful drive started out with typical South Indian Breakfast, then we drove down the ECR road. Stopping at Mahabilipuram .We Gaced at monolith structures and walking through age old pallava sculptures , the town was full of interesting temples, including the windswept Shore Temple right on the water’s edge. We had lunch at The Wharf .. From tandoori to Italian, the cuisine of The Wharf is authentic, fresh and innovative. We soaked in the Bay of Bengal atmosphere while savouring grilled meats, seafood or delicate pastas. The accompany enthralling. Piyush was more relaxed, and was looking Shruthi with awe. He was definitely interested in shruthi .Neha and Vikram I think took enough pictures to fill 10 albums. Seeing them made me think of my relationship with Ram .. Neha and Vik were so at ease with each other. I wanted that .I don’t know where we were in our relationship. I don’t know when I will be able regain my confidence, every time. I pick up my courage to touch him, my fear creeps back My throat drys up, words fail. I am stuck in my trepidations
We drove in the afternoon to Aurobeach near Pondicherry enjoying , Sun kissed sands and salted sea breeze. We sat there looking setting sun, and the hues it spread across the evening sky. It was time to leave …. We stopped at Kipling café housed in colonial house on sands of the beach , Set in large gardens. It had small cozy bungalows for intimate dining experience which offered space for lot privacy..
We had light dinner. Hit the road again
By the time we reached the hotel we were tired. , we said our good night at reception. I and Ram walked to our private villa, I tripped on cobbled steps, Ram caught me in his arms. And our eyed met. A sensation passed through me.Kiss me Ram! I Silently implored through my eyes him, but I can’t move. I’m paralyzed with a strange, unfamiliar need and fear , completely captivated by him. I’m staring at Ram’s exquisitely sculptured mouth, mesmerized, and he’s looking down at me, his gaze hooded, his eyes darkening. He’s breathing harder than usual, and I’ve stopped breathing altogether. I’m in your arms. Kiss me, please. He closes his eyes, takes a deep breath, and gives me a small shake of his head as if in answer to my silent question. When he opens his eyes again, it’s with some new purpose, a steely resolve. He has his hands on my shoulders, holding me at arm’s length, watching my reactions carefully. And the only thing I can think is that I wanted to be kissed, made it pretty damned obvious, and he didn’t do it. I could see and feel he was using tremendous will power to control himself. He shook his head as if to clear his thought. And asked If I iwas okay.
I was far from okay . I just nodded, ashamed of myself.Ram put his fingers under my chin and lifted my face. To meet his eyes. Priya he said.. I want you .. never doubt that ,and never be ashamed of out your feeling.. Iknow you require some time. We will to take it one step at a time. I will touch you only when you are completely trust me and your feelings . I don’t want you regert it later. For me it just not joining of bodies it something more than that. I don’t want your fear and insecurities to mar it. He said hugged me, right there at the entrance of our villa, kissed me softly on my forehead. You go to bed , I will join you in half an hour
I nodded, entered the room
Ram's POV
I left priya at the doorstep of our villa and walked away from her , It took all my willpower to turned down the offer of her eyes. I wanted her so much that I could actually taste it. I would have moved few steps when I heard a scream. It was priya screaming. For minute , fear ran though spine. I ran back to the room. Priya came out running to me , Caught hold of her asked what happened,
She couldn’t say anything, she was shivering , there was fear in eyes. She just pointed at the villa.. I asked Priya are you okay. When She didn’t reply I shook her … answer me priya are you okay ? She nodded , Let me go and check the room, She caught my shirt hard , refused to let me go. I said okay come with me .. She panicked further. Priya Priya just listen to me .. Iam there .nothing will happen. Just Come with me let me see. I pulled her along . , her body was shaking, I didn’t know if she could walk I held her close to my body shielding her incase there was someone or something was still inside. Took her inside the room
. At first I didn’t see it, then priya pointed at the bed , there was blood soaked dupatta on the bed. It was Shaped like a heart. and the mattress on the bed was sliced apart . I Looked up saw a masked man , I tired to reach him he waved his hand something sliced through my hand ,a pain distracted me before I could regain he ran out of the room through the sit out
Author
Priya Ramkumar
2 comments:
Interesting update
Very nice part
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