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“Priya kya yaar your uncle is killing me with his killer stares…” “Shhhh Ram though Uncle is old he has very sharp ears.” A voice is heard from the back “Priya tell your friend I heard what he said.” Mrs. Fredrickson came to Ram’s rescue “Carl don’t bother the poor kid” she moved out of the kitchen pushing the trolley toward the dining area. Ram and Priya followed.
Part 4
Priya help Mrs. Fredrickson lay the table. The table had all sort of dishes from prawns to chicken, rice to parathas. Ram ‘omg itni acchi khusbu maan karta hai kahane pe toot paru’ but he controlled himself infront of Mr. Fredrickson. Priya could see the sparkle in Ram’s eye and sense his nervousness to control himself.
She smiled while placing the plate infront of him. Mr. and Mrs. Fredrickson were silently observing all this. The four sat at the table Ram and Priya on one side while Mr. and Mrs. Fredrickson on the other. The lunch was in progress and the table was laid with the best food, Priya helped Mrs. Fredrickson serve and Ram was following her moves he was lost into her simplicity and did not realize when his plate was ready Priya had to waved her hand intront him to bring back from his trance. The other couple was watching this and they had and exchange of words through their eyes. Over the table Priya explained Ram how she meet Mr. and Mrs. Fredrickson, she was new to the city and was looking for a place to stay as the hostel fee not in her budget so her friend Kritz suggested this place as it was to-let as a PG. Kritz also leaved here then and the two became like daughters to the couple. The chit chat was on and suddenly Ram was chocked while eating and talking simultaneously. He started coughing badly and was gasping for air, Priya grabbed the nearest glass of water and made Ram drink it. The old couple’s eyes again had a talk and Eile batted her eyelids indicating her husband she approves Ram as being the special someone in Priya’s life, Mr.Fredrickson smiled back suggesting he also thinks the same. The two strange love birds were busy in their eye lock, “Elie can you please pass me a glass of water” these words were enough to bring them both back from their trance, Priya shied away feeling embarrassed. Ram also felt a bit embarrassed but did steal a glance at Priya from the side of his eyes.
Lunch was over, Ram and Mr. Fredrickson stood up to wash their hands. Ram was escorted by him to the wash area. Ram was about to wash his hand s first but Mr. Fredrickson again gave him his killer stare, Ram backed off letting him finish first. While Mr.Fredrickson was busy washing his hand he spoke to Ram “I saw what is happening between you and her” Ram did not get what he was trying to say he raised his eyebrows in confusion, “ and at the table also, Marry her and keep her happy” the last words were like sugar to Ram’s ears he wanted to hug Mr.Fredrickson but stopped as his hands were dirty. Wiping his hands Carl patted Ram on the back and moved out. The smile was plastered on Ram’s face he was grinning like a teen whose crush had just said hello to him. Priya asked him what happened he just nodded his head in denial and kept on smiling. Ram and Priya bid farewell to the couple and thanked for the delicious lunch, while the two hugged the old couple each of them whispered in their ears call us on the special day, Ram and Priya both blushed and stared at each other unknown of the smile. As the two sat in the car Mr.& Mrs. Fredrickson hugging each other waved at them and sighed.
Ram drove out of the colony, “thankyou Priya for the lovely lunch and you were right I would not have got a better lunch in any restaurant” “ it was my pleasure Ram” Priya smiled back. “So half of the day is still left were you want to go now?” “Ram this time you decide anywhere that you want to go” “Ok then lets go to the beach”. Ram’s car was back into the busy city roads, making its way towards the beach. Through the drive none of them spoke but they were thinking the same thing. Priya was engrossed in her thoughts of talk with Mrs. Fredrickson that ‘she can see love for her in Ram’s eyes’ Priya turned to look at Ram who was in his pensive mode and the words of Mr. Fredrickson were ringing in his ears ‘Marry her and keep her happy’ both sighed in dejection thinking is the feeling one sided or mutual . they reached the beach, Ram Asked Priya to go ahead, he will join her after parking the car.
Priya was standing at one spot waiting for Ram. Ram walked to the spot where she was waiting, there was a cool breeze flowing which made her hair sway in one direction and the hair brushed Ram’s face accidently as he just came and stood there. He was engrossed in the fragrance of the hair and almost lost support, he had to hold Priya by her shoulder to keep himself on the feet. “Ram when did you come?” Still mesmerized by the sent “Your hair smells beautiful” “huh” Priya asked in confusion. Coming back from his daze Ram immediately corrected himself “I meant the air here smells beautiful. Lets go and sit on the bench there” Ram scurried towards the bench he closed his eyes and girted his teeth ‘Ram Kapoor tu gadha hai bol deta what you felt.’ Priya blushed at the thought that may be Mrs.Freddrickson was right that Ram loves her but she herself was confused and wanted to wait. She followed Ram and sat beside him.
Just then a Candyfloss vendor passed and like a kid Priya caught Ram’s arm pointing at the vendor “Ram I want that and made a puppy face, but Ram was oblivious to what she was saying he was just thinking what just happened Priya just hold him by his arm. Priya stood up and ran towards the candyfloss vendor. Ram’s eyes followed her but he was still in his world and creasing his arms unknowingly. Priya was happly munching her candy when Ram came and stood by her “Happy” Ram asked her teasing she just nodded yes like kid. They started walking on the sand. Priya was busy munching the candy and Ram was just observing her, he then smiled and nodded his head, Priya asked “what happened why are you smiling looking at me” He did not reply but moved his hand towards Priya’s face and brushed the side of her lips removing the candy crumps that were stuck on the side of her lips. Priya was taken aback by this but she did not protest and turned a bit rosy she felt nice when Ram touched her. “what happened Priya shall we leave” “No Ram I want to spend more time here and enjoy today.”
They resumed their walk and Priya walked towards the water. She removed her sandals and waded into the water, the cold water felt nice under her feet. Ram was standing away on the beach she waved at him to join her but denied and indicated her to carry on. She frowned and walked hastily towards him with her hand on the waist “No one says NO to Priya Sharma” and dragged Ram with her towards the sea. A single touch makes Ram go crazy he did not know when he stood and started following her. As soon as they reached the water Priya stopped “Ram remove your shoes or they will be spoiled” at this time only Ram was back to Earth. He removed his shoes and socks holding in one hand he waded into the water with Priya. The waves were playing under their feet. “thankyou Priya it feels good standing in the water and feeling the waves playing under your feet” “Ram I love with feeling it really sooths you and you feel good.” A strong tide came and Priya lost her balance Ram at the nick of time caught her and she was back on her feet. Priya did not want to make the situation awkward for both of them and freed herself from Ram’s arm. She started playing with the water and splashed some at Ram. “Please Priya don’t do” Ram protested but Priya was in her own world she continued and laughed Ram too joined her. But with water few partials of sand went into Ram’s eye. He groaned clutching his eye “Ouch”, Priya ran towards him seeing him in pain. “I am sorry Ram it was an accident. I am so sorry. Let me see please” But Ram was still holding his eye “its ok Priya” “ No Ram its not ok show me” and she held his arm, removing it from his eye and started blowing over it” the soothing blow of her was like miracle, it did not only sooth his pain but also aroused the strange feeling that he had been battling with past few days, unknowingly his hands were around Priya’s waist, he so felt that it was the rightful place where she belongs IN HIS ARMS. After few seconds Priya asked him “better?” he just nodded and smiled. They then decided to leave and Ram drove towards Priya’s apartment.
The car halted at the compound. “Bye Priya see you at the office” Ram said but he was feeling bad inside that she has to go now and they will be able to meet after one whole long SUNDAY. “No Ram this time I am not letting you get away you are coming with me to have a cup of coffee.” A few more time to spend with Priya how would Ram let go of this opportunity, “As you wish Darling….I mean Priya”. They walked up to the lift and Priya was thinking “did Ram just call me DARLING, does he also like me as I do… do I like him?” They reached the flat in no time, Priya asked Ram to be comfortable as she will change and prepare the coffee. Ram sat in the drawing room the wall were simply painted except one, it was painted with pattern of birds on a string and with branches of tree and each branch was having a picture of Priya and her family, her parents and her young brother. Priya came with two steaming cups of coffee “Ram coffee” and settled on the table. Ram came and sat beside her taking the first sip he asked pointing at the wall “your family” Priya nodded a yes gazed at the wall, “Thankyou Ram” “for what” he asked confused “for all that you have done since my birthday. The void of the two years have been some how filled by the special bond that we share and a special thankyou for taking me to the beach, I love being at the beach. Every weekend Papa used to take us all there and I loved two things candyfloss which my brother never used to let me finish and run ways snatching my share and standing in the water bare feet letting the water play with your feet. Thankyou” and she smiled. “I also loved spending the day with you Priya Thankyou” “I too feel the same when I am with you Priya that the void which was in my life is some were being slowly filled by you, you are becoming THE SPECIAL PERSON in my life” Ram was in his thoughts gazing at Priya who was chatting about her family. The two talked about their personal life she told all about her family, school, friends, small family holidays etc.. while Ram talked about his family, his mother and sister in Australia
and a younger brother in USA. While sipping the last sip of coffee they knew very well about each other. Ram made his move to leave but with great courage he asked Priya “Priya tomorrow being a Sunday will you spend the whole day with me?” He was tensed to hear the answer expecting a NO “Sure I would love to Ram I love spending time with you, but where are we going” Sighing a relief under his breath he replied “That’s a surprise just be ready by 7:30 I will come and pick you up”
“Priya kya yaar your uncle is killing me with his killer stares…” “Shhhh Ram though Uncle is old he has very sharp ears.” A voice is heard from the back “Priya tell your friend I heard what he said.” Mrs. Fredrickson came to Ram’s rescue “Carl don’t bother the poor kid” she moved out of the kitchen pushing the trolley toward the dining area. Ram and Priya followed.
Part 4
Priya help Mrs. Fredrickson lay the table. The table had all sort of dishes from prawns to chicken, rice to parathas. Ram ‘omg itni acchi khusbu maan karta hai kahane pe toot paru’ but he controlled himself infront of Mr. Fredrickson. Priya could see the sparkle in Ram’s eye and sense his nervousness to control himself.
She smiled while placing the plate infront of him. Mr. and Mrs. Fredrickson were silently observing all this. The four sat at the table Ram and Priya on one side while Mr. and Mrs. Fredrickson on the other. The lunch was in progress and the table was laid with the best food, Priya helped Mrs. Fredrickson serve and Ram was following her moves he was lost into her simplicity and did not realize when his plate was ready Priya had to waved her hand intront him to bring back from his trance. The other couple was watching this and they had and exchange of words through their eyes. Over the table Priya explained Ram how she meet Mr. and Mrs. Fredrickson, she was new to the city and was looking for a place to stay as the hostel fee not in her budget so her friend Kritz suggested this place as it was to-let as a PG. Kritz also leaved here then and the two became like daughters to the couple. The chit chat was on and suddenly Ram was chocked while eating and talking simultaneously. He started coughing badly and was gasping for air, Priya grabbed the nearest glass of water and made Ram drink it. The old couple’s eyes again had a talk and Eile batted her eyelids indicating her husband she approves Ram as being the special someone in Priya’s life, Mr.Fredrickson smiled back suggesting he also thinks the same. The two strange love birds were busy in their eye lock, “Elie can you please pass me a glass of water” these words were enough to bring them both back from their trance, Priya shied away feeling embarrassed. Ram also felt a bit embarrassed but did steal a glance at Priya from the side of his eyes.
Lunch was over, Ram and Mr. Fredrickson stood up to wash their hands. Ram was escorted by him to the wash area. Ram was about to wash his hand s first but Mr. Fredrickson again gave him his killer stare, Ram backed off letting him finish first. While Mr.Fredrickson was busy washing his hand he spoke to Ram “I saw what is happening between you and her” Ram did not get what he was trying to say he raised his eyebrows in confusion, “ and at the table also, Marry her and keep her happy” the last words were like sugar to Ram’s ears he wanted to hug Mr.Fredrickson but stopped as his hands were dirty. Wiping his hands Carl patted Ram on the back and moved out. The smile was plastered on Ram’s face he was grinning like a teen whose crush had just said hello to him. Priya asked him what happened he just nodded his head in denial and kept on smiling. Ram and Priya bid farewell to the couple and thanked for the delicious lunch, while the two hugged the old couple each of them whispered in their ears call us on the special day, Ram and Priya both blushed and stared at each other unknown of the smile. As the two sat in the car Mr.& Mrs. Fredrickson hugging each other waved at them and sighed.
Ram drove out of the colony, “thankyou Priya for the lovely lunch and you were right I would not have got a better lunch in any restaurant” “ it was my pleasure Ram” Priya smiled back. “So half of the day is still left were you want to go now?” “Ram this time you decide anywhere that you want to go” “Ok then lets go to the beach”. Ram’s car was back into the busy city roads, making its way towards the beach. Through the drive none of them spoke but they were thinking the same thing. Priya was engrossed in her thoughts of talk with Mrs. Fredrickson that ‘she can see love for her in Ram’s eyes’ Priya turned to look at Ram who was in his pensive mode and the words of Mr. Fredrickson were ringing in his ears ‘Marry her and keep her happy’ both sighed in dejection thinking is the feeling one sided or mutual . they reached the beach, Ram Asked Priya to go ahead, he will join her after parking the car.
Priya was standing at one spot waiting for Ram. Ram walked to the spot where she was waiting, there was a cool breeze flowing which made her hair sway in one direction and the hair brushed Ram’s face accidently as he just came and stood there. He was engrossed in the fragrance of the hair and almost lost support, he had to hold Priya by her shoulder to keep himself on the feet. “Ram when did you come?” Still mesmerized by the sent “Your hair smells beautiful” “huh” Priya asked in confusion. Coming back from his daze Ram immediately corrected himself “I meant the air here smells beautiful. Lets go and sit on the bench there” Ram scurried towards the bench he closed his eyes and girted his teeth ‘Ram Kapoor tu gadha hai bol deta what you felt.’ Priya blushed at the thought that may be Mrs.Freddrickson was right that Ram loves her but she herself was confused and wanted to wait. She followed Ram and sat beside him.
Just then a Candyfloss vendor passed and like a kid Priya caught Ram’s arm pointing at the vendor “Ram I want that and made a puppy face, but Ram was oblivious to what she was saying he was just thinking what just happened Priya just hold him by his arm. Priya stood up and ran towards the candyfloss vendor. Ram’s eyes followed her but he was still in his world and creasing his arms unknowingly. Priya was happly munching her candy when Ram came and stood by her “Happy” Ram asked her teasing she just nodded yes like kid. They started walking on the sand. Priya was busy munching the candy and Ram was just observing her, he then smiled and nodded his head, Priya asked “what happened why are you smiling looking at me” He did not reply but moved his hand towards Priya’s face and brushed the side of her lips removing the candy crumps that were stuck on the side of her lips. Priya was taken aback by this but she did not protest and turned a bit rosy she felt nice when Ram touched her. “what happened Priya shall we leave” “No Ram I want to spend more time here and enjoy today.”
They resumed their walk and Priya walked towards the water. She removed her sandals and waded into the water, the cold water felt nice under her feet. Ram was standing away on the beach she waved at him to join her but denied and indicated her to carry on. She frowned and walked hastily towards him with her hand on the waist “No one says NO to Priya Sharma” and dragged Ram with her towards the sea. A single touch makes Ram go crazy he did not know when he stood and started following her. As soon as they reached the water Priya stopped “Ram remove your shoes or they will be spoiled” at this time only Ram was back to Earth. He removed his shoes and socks holding in one hand he waded into the water with Priya. The waves were playing under their feet. “thankyou Priya it feels good standing in the water and feeling the waves playing under your feet” “Ram I love with feeling it really sooths you and you feel good.” A strong tide came and Priya lost her balance Ram at the nick of time caught her and she was back on her feet. Priya did not want to make the situation awkward for both of them and freed herself from Ram’s arm. She started playing with the water and splashed some at Ram. “Please Priya don’t do” Ram protested but Priya was in her own world she continued and laughed Ram too joined her. But with water few partials of sand went into Ram’s eye. He groaned clutching his eye “Ouch”, Priya ran towards him seeing him in pain. “I am sorry Ram it was an accident. I am so sorry. Let me see please” But Ram was still holding his eye “its ok Priya” “ No Ram its not ok show me” and she held his arm, removing it from his eye and started blowing over it” the soothing blow of her was like miracle, it did not only sooth his pain but also aroused the strange feeling that he had been battling with past few days, unknowingly his hands were around Priya’s waist, he so felt that it was the rightful place where she belongs IN HIS ARMS. After few seconds Priya asked him “better?” he just nodded and smiled. They then decided to leave and Ram drove towards Priya’s apartment.
The car halted at the compound. “Bye Priya see you at the office” Ram said but he was feeling bad inside that she has to go now and they will be able to meet after one whole long SUNDAY. “No Ram this time I am not letting you get away you are coming with me to have a cup of coffee.” A few more time to spend with Priya how would Ram let go of this opportunity, “As you wish Darling….I mean Priya”. They walked up to the lift and Priya was thinking “did Ram just call me DARLING, does he also like me as I do… do I like him?” They reached the flat in no time, Priya asked Ram to be comfortable as she will change and prepare the coffee. Ram sat in the drawing room the wall were simply painted except one, it was painted with pattern of birds on a string and with branches of tree and each branch was having a picture of Priya and her family, her parents and her young brother. Priya came with two steaming cups of coffee “Ram coffee” and settled on the table. Ram came and sat beside her taking the first sip he asked pointing at the wall “your family” Priya nodded a yes gazed at the wall, “Thankyou Ram” “for what” he asked confused “for all that you have done since my birthday. The void of the two years have been some how filled by the special bond that we share and a special thankyou for taking me to the beach, I love being at the beach. Every weekend Papa used to take us all there and I loved two things candyfloss which my brother never used to let me finish and run ways snatching my share and standing in the water bare feet letting the water play with your feet. Thankyou” and she smiled. “I also loved spending the day with you Priya Thankyou” “I too feel the same when I am with you Priya that the void which was in my life is some were being slowly filled by you, you are becoming THE SPECIAL PERSON in my life” Ram was in his thoughts gazing at Priya who was chatting about her family. The two talked about their personal life she told all about her family, school, friends, small family holidays etc.. while Ram talked about his family, his mother and sister in Australia
and a younger brother in USA. While sipping the last sip of coffee they knew very well about each other. Ram made his move to leave but with great courage he asked Priya “Priya tomorrow being a Sunday will you spend the whole day with me?” He was tensed to hear the answer expecting a NO “Sure I would love to Ram I love spending time with you, but where are we going” Sighing a relief under his breath he replied “That’s a surprise just be ready by 7:30 I will come and pick you up”
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