RAYA FF - It Happened One Night Part 12

RECAP : 


we are in this  together.. we can take it slowly  there is nothing to rush here. There is a whole  life time  ahead of  us ... Ram  cupped her cheek..  and  brushed her hair on her forehead , then kissed  it. He then pulled her gently  into his arms. Held her  tightly... She felt  happiness flood her body  worries leaving her, she felt cherished, she felt protected... she felt completed .. It just felt right !!!! 

 PART 12

Loves does not happens once, it keeps happening !!



 So dear I love him that with him
All deaths I could endure
Without him, live  no life – William Shakespeare



 So  true. Priya Re read  the verses... so true . She  never knew what life was before Ram. Now Ram  was there.. her life  seemed  to feel complete . she had a life ,but she never knew what she missed  until Ram  came into that life. With  him  he  bought  happiness, unbridled joy  and undying  hope.

 Her day started with her gazing at snoring ram sleeping next to her.  It was so difficult  to leave  him and go to college  , but  Her classes started early.  She always made it a point to  let him sleep... .but there were days that  Ram woke just  before  she left to college .Those days she would invariably end  up late to college..A blush stole up her cheeks, remembering what made   her  late to college.

 Today was one such days, but she escaped his wandering hands before it could wrecked her senses and mincemeat of her time sense. How  could  one touch  make her lose her  sense. That was something she could never understand.


 They had settled into pattern domesticity  that  was comforting   She readied  Rams   breakfast and lunch before she left to college . Ram worked from the quarters, he  had all his perihelia’s set  to his comfort.  She   tired joining  him for lunch , but something  or other  would always lead them  to the bed  . So she stopped going to lunch , to avoid  temptations he  offered. Ram was not happy about it , he did pout  and  tired all tricks in trade to bring her  back  to lunch. But  she resisted  his  requests. but it was not easy. Every time she thought about  him. She wanted to  run into his arms..but  work.. She knew his work would also get affected. She didn’t want to. She knew how much  his work was important . She didn’t want  to be a distraction.

She left college as soon  the bell rang , like child running home from school. He would always  wait for  her with hot tea and snacks ... Her Mr Kapoor  was  very diligent  , from a man who didn’t know  what  gas stove was  now knew  how to make  not only tea but  super aloo pokaras...

 They  had tea, discussed they  respective day’s at office, then  make  prepare dinner together. They would then go for a walk . Come back  have their simple dinner, catch some TV   go to bed .

Night was always filled with desire, passion  and need. But  love  was never spoken  of but it was there  in their hearts  ...they never found the words to spell it out,  but both ached to hear it but both refused to say it .. Their hurt their fear their imperfection held them  back  waiting  and hoping ... for the words of love ..  Sometimes when they just  slept  in each other arms, their heart beating in one rhythm  it felt so right . That sense closeness was indescribable.. it just felt right , nothing  more was wanted but ....

Questioning   student  woke  her to reality pulling her wavering mind back. She continued her class  till her session was over.. This was her last session for the day ,   In another two weeks time  her semester would end  so also  her  term  with   Pilani . She closed the session 5 minutes earlier than usual.   She went to staff room  collected her books, said the customary hi and byes  without sounding  impatient.  Tired not check her phone.. she knew   he would  have  given her  10 missed call and 50 or so  messages ,  he usually does. But  when she  finally got around to look at the  phone  there was not even one single call or message   . That was surprising she thought to herself . Then a fear climbed in  was he sick ..  .. But  he was fine in the morning.. In fact more than fine ...  

 Her wonderings and worry  made her hurry  up  the path to her Quarters,  hoping he was fine. She reached , the quarters, found the  door open, went  in calling him. Mr Kapoor ... she called she still had not got  into her habit  of calling him by his name ...Ram. It was difficult  somehow for her.  


 I am   here he said ... calling out to her.

 When  is she going call  him by his name ?  most probably never. He thought himself with a smile . He tired to  change her habit,  but  after sometime left  it .  He started liking the way he called him. Mr Kapoor there was  something in the way   her voice called out   made it sound sexy...   he loved it now. Anyway, he did know when and how she would call him Ram.... he smiled  .

Get Ready we are going  out ?

Where she asked 

Somewhere special  he answered .Arey baba hurry up na...

Where? She asked again

 Surprise . he said

  Tell na ? she asked with her best puppy face

No .. just get ready  he said, placing feathery kiss on the nose

Okay .. Just  tell me  where so that  I can decide what  I can wear

Wear  something casual .

Okay ...but what .

 Casual …  Go now.... Or  better  I  can  help  you  to dress.. His eyes crinkled with mischievous glint ..

No Thank you ..   I Can manage

 I know you can manage .. Just trying to be helpful...

 So kind of you I will manage swatting his hands of her . She rushed  up  to room to get ready . she didn’t know where he was taking her , but   knew it would be something special . She pulled  out  her jeans and  a  kurti  and  came down..

  He saw    her coming down ,  her Long black hair covering her shoulders, in a simple jeans  which accentuated  her long  legs ,she looked years younger  than she really was,  her smile bought   happiness to his heart. He watched her face and was enchanted by her smile. A pride, almost of ownership, flowed through him. She was his wife.

Chalooo.. let us  go he said offering her his hand .  where ? she asked again …  just around the corner he said … Exchanging glances now smiling at each other, they walked down the steps to the concrete purpose built path around the lake, now the moonlight was shining off the water. Walking round to find a secluded spot, taking off her slippers walking bare foot over the grass. They arrived a quite discrete spot where nobody could see them. Away from the hustle of the busy University complex, sat listening and watching the water ripple across the lake. As if she was talking to the moon reflecting down on the water.

Sitting down on the grass, cuddling up to one another, enjoying the moment. He began to play with her hair, curling it around his finger, releasing it then watching it spring back into place.
Looking and watching her, brushing the hair out of her face, only for him to lean in and kiss her on the lips. His fingers  taking hold of her hand, only to entwine his fingers around hers.

They watched the night envelop everything about them, and they couldn't even see each other's faces, just their silhou­ettes. The stars came out to twinkle brightly in the blackness of the firmament. They talked about themselves, learning to be­come more comfortable with each other as the time slipped by.
Love. What a funny emotion, Priya thought. It's physical, and it's emotional. It's delicious lust, and at the same time it's emotions for which there are no words. At least that was how she felt about  Ram . But Ram had never said it. Not even in the deepest throes of passion had he uttered the word love. The closest he had come was to say he liked her.  So he was fond of her. It was something to build upon, wasn't it?


Hoped filled  her heart
 He was holding her hand. It had been lousy life  without Priya and he had realized with shock that he didn't like being without her at all. He needed her he needed her love, it was difficult for  for Ram  kapoor  to admit it.In his life  he could never  believe that  he would need someone so much .. because all his life  he never had  anybody whomever responded to his needs or  cared for him as much has Priya cares for him .Still, while she seemed to enjoy the passion they shared, and was an enthusiastic bed partner, she had indicated that she cared for him. She didn’t say she loved him. Maybe she didn't. Maybe it was just all about the sex, and for  her family . Well, he could live with that if he had to, couldn't he? He didn’t know, for sure now. He wanted more from her , at same time   he didn’t know he  would  ever good enough for her. His  past still haunted him.. Will Priya accept with his past ? he didn’t know.
He didn’t  want his thoughts of his past to intrude  his  present… He  wanted  his present  too much  to  allow his misdeeds to hamper  it .. Priya  He said trying  bringing  something  which would  allow to plan for their future  happiness
 Priya  ,  I   have planned something  tomorrow.. for you birthday. I want you  to come  with me  tomorrow.. it  is small thing now.  But  it  is   something  close to  your heart. I know  you would like  it .
 What is  it Ram..
 That will be another surprise …
My My .. so many surprises …   Are you trying  woo me  now ..?   she asked
  He  hoped he was not blushing  he didn’t want to appear like  18 years old  boy asking  his girlfriend out  for  date..
  No No.. it just  it  is your birthday I don’t  know what  to get you .. so  I thought of this. Please don’t ask  what again please… let it  be suprise
 Okay … Will do .. Now can we  go and have  our dinner I think It is getting late…
 We need not  go anywhere  I   Have got our dinner here …   Yes showing off a picnic basket  ….

My My  Mr  Kapoor.. is all prepared ….  I like it
  They opened their picnic basket ,  opened the container.. It was simple meal   pasta, salad and   for dessert a tiramisu cake .
He smiled, thinking  what  beautiful   One month it has been .
"Why are you smiling?" she asked him.
"I was thinking about something  How wonderful  this one month  has been ." Then he told her.
"And that made you smile because . . . ?"
 Putting plates  away  into the  basket
"Because I realize that what began for us a One months ago as one thing is, at least for me, morphing into something entirely different," Ram said softly. And his eyes en­gaged her eyes.
Priya felt a warm wave of pleasure sweep over her. "For me too," she admitted, ignoring the blush spreading over her cheeks. It had become a fact of life:  Ram Kapoor could make her blush.
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 Priya  before  all this I wanted tell you something ,there has been things in my past  That  you need to know..
 Yes .. Priya was  happy  that Ram was at last opening up to her ,  that would mean he  at last felt something  for her ..
 He stopped  as he saw Ghan shyam  walking across the lawn towards them .
Priya was disappointed ..
 But   looking at Ghanshyam both realized something was definitely wrong …
 Ghanshyam was trembling  there was fear written  all over him  , Madam. Sorry   I disturbed you , but I  had no time to wait … I need Sirs help.
 Nahi Ghanshyam …  kohi batah nahi .. kya hua

 Jeee, Meri bacchi bouth  bimar hai  …    Sirji .. Please help ..

 Kya  Hua  use..     Ram asked
 Pata nahi ..   Use teez  Bukar hai Sirji … Bukar uthar tha hi nahi

Apni  Dr ko deekhya  . Ram asked
 Aahan ji deekhaya .lekin bukar uthar tha hi nahi .. Mujhe kuch samaj nahi  ha raha hai . Isileeye  I came here sir, to ask you whether  you can help me ? that hospital… sir ji



Of course ..  Ram said  Wait I will make arrangements. Any way it was going to function from tomorrow.. …

   Ram  immediately  moved away, to call  somebody .
 Priya who was watching  this exchange   Didn’t  understand anything , She asked  Ghanshyam.. what was this   hospital  they were talking about

 Madamji , apko pata nahi ,  Ram sir    jo  purani dispensary  than a  use poora renovate kar diya . aur uske pass ek  Hospital   araha hai , baccho keliyee aur ek maternity  ward bhi  ahar  raha. Un hone  purani dispensary   me ab sab kuch lab bhi ,  2  duty doctors  2 nurses aur  4  consulting specialist dr bhi hai hafte 2 baar ane wale hai. Jo naya hosipital  haina … jisk  bhi  kaal   kaam shuru hone wala hai .

 Yeh sab kab hua .,, Priya  asked puzzled .. She had no clue .. Ram   had not told her anything why…

Ghanshyam, ek din  ram sir Ghar me akele the ap class me the  madam, Ram ji  passwali goan  dekhne ko kaha , meri choothi thi  us din, tho mein gya sir  ko goan dekhe ne .. tab  Ram  sir  goan  ke sweedha ke bare pucha, aur delha dispensisary kis hal me tha  tho un hone  mujhe bataya ki.. ve kuch karenge goan keliya.. bas agale din kaam shuru hogaya.
Ghanshyam ji  Ram Called , Apni bacchi  ko  mere car me le jayee.. Dr wahan honge .. he will help you.. jobi hi test   hai  wahan  kardenge… aaj raath ko hi Delhi se child specialist aa raha hai   jo  apki  bacchi  dekh lega… So don’t worry.. Sab kuch  theek who jayega

 Thank you ji…  Thank you ji…

 Chale ye me car lekar atha hoon.. ap bacchi ko lekar aana..

 He then turned around.. Priya   .. I am sorry ..  I wanted to tell you about this.. This was supposed to  be surprise Priya…..

This was my birthday gift …  She asked  amazed at the depth of thoughtfulness  of this man..  He floored her completely.
 Yes…  This hospital is going to be  model hospital… This is part of larger mission. I wanted to establish  the same kind of  hospital across the   India.. this way   I wanted  health care  to reach every corner ..its health for all initiative to make preventive and primary healthcare accessible to the underprivileged and vulnerable sections of society. To provide primary and preventive health care to the poor and vulnerable classes of the population .This will be low cost model.. funded by Kapoor Industries ,by this we will reduce economic burden for primary healthcare. At  same ensure best health care  for all. I will be establishing  Kapoor  Health fund  a philanthropy hand of  Kapoor Industries. 10 % profit of Kapoor Industries  will be invested in this .  I have  been working  Government machinery … to  move into next  circle… So tomorrow was the beginning… the  first unit of “ Swastha “ will be inaugurated tomorrow.
 This  is  wonderful… Seriously  I  have never received such  wonderful thoughtful present ..I just  know what to  say ,.. She stepped forward  held his hand ..  she was overwhelmed with emotions. She  touched his cheek softly , looked deep into his eyes and said Thank you “”
 Before he could say , his cell rang… He looked at her  said I have to go he said   take the child I will   call ..  about  how the child is..
He left running towards the car  to pick  up  Ghanshyam and his child
 She stood there  thinking How much she this  man !!
   Ram came  back  late  in the night ,  she felt  him  slipping next to her, she turned to ask him why he had didn’t call, she turned  to see him, there was something  in his eyes which stopped  her  from asking..  In fact made her  heart clench dreaded flooded her heart . His eyes held pain  of thousands death..
Ram  what happened  is everything  okay .. is the child okay . Yes  he said  through  his clenched teeth.. thank god she is fine…  then what  happened..
 I need you .. Please Priya I need you .. please don’t ask me anything .. I need you .. he said . S
he opened her arms to  him, he came into it  . like  starving  man .. Then  kissed her .. When he  pressed his lips to her. The familiarity of her scent and touch were as much like coming home . He wanted  to tell her of much  he loved him,  he knew  now that he would be never be able to tell her.. this was his last chance he had to show her  how much he loved her . 
He  made love   to her with all the sweetness and need.. it moved her heart.Their first coming together had been sizzling and turbulent, their passion escalating out of control.But tonight, knowing how full her heart was for him, added another dimension to their lovemaking that had her bursting into tears when she climaxed.
I love you," she blurted. "So much. I feel as if my heart's too full to contain it. I know it was not supposed to part of our deal but….
He stopped her words with a finger. With a stunned look in his eyes, he exhaled harshly.  Oh god .. Priya .. he said .. hugged her closely .. I am sorry he said , hugged her closely .. I am so sorry ….
Tears slipped from  her eyes…   He kissed every tear , made love to  her again. 
The  next day morning  she  woke up  ,  there was bunch of roses at the side table with a note ..
Saying  Happy birthday  Priya!!!!
 I am going back to  Mumbai , today . I didn’t have the courage to say  goodbye to you, I hate   myself for what I did to you. Believe me Priya  when I say , you are better off without  me. I don’t deserve your love .The best birthday  gift  I could ever give you  is  me staying out of  your life .   . I am sorry .If you need anything  just  call me let me know..

RAM
And   Priya crumbled down with the letter gripped in her hand


It happened one  Night ...

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Priya Ramkumar