RAYA SS - A Simple Wish Part 8

RECAP :

This time Ram did not lead the way but walked with Priya hand in hand.. ‘this is my island…’ he smiled at her.. after the walked a few yards an attendant was waiting for them with a Jeep.. the jeep raced along the narrow path made out of cutting the rock on the other side.. Priya was numb still registering the fact that she was with Ram Kapoor…Flew in his Helicopter flown by him…on to his Private island.

PART 8

Jeep raced along the stoned paved way…he was driving with ease…she glanced at him from the side of her eyes.. pretending to see the view..The way he drove the machine was as if they talked to him..obeyed his command..


he is a conjurer who breathe life into the machine and his mere touch make them come alive..but what her heart wanted..his touch on her..to feel how it felt when the person you like..you love touches you.. creases your cheeks with his soft palm..cups your face...looks deep into your eyes..when the only thing you wish is to get drowned in them and get lost..never to be found again…his lips whispering those sweet word in your ears..kissing the ears lobs…planting a soft kiss on the forehead..moving down and kissing the emptiness of the eyes..and his figures tracing her lips before he could make them his…taste the sweet taste of love…


The jeep bounced over a side boulder..Priya almost bounced off her seat and landed on Ram’s chest..His arms automatically tightened around her.. ‘ woo be careful..Priya the road is a bit bumpy..’ his gazed moved from the road to her..he eyes lay only on him.. Priya realized her state and sat up hastily.. she answered him averting the gaze.. ‘Yeah I am fine’ the air was blowing her hair..they fell on her face..Ram automatically moved to tug them behind her ears.. all he wanted was to see her and nothing…. They exchanged an awkward smile..


The jeep halted after an few minutes..outside an artistic house..Priya was enchanted to see something like this..it was just like those she had seen in fairy tale books or seen in the bakery shop..the ginger bread house..but this was classy..it reflect the taste and class of the owner.. Ram waited for Priya to observe the beauty of the house and absorb its calmness..She tuned to him..he was smiling at her.. ‘This was a gift..for my parents on their anniversary…but..’ he paused She looked at him with questionable eyes ‘But what’ ‘ but my mother said she will not take it as gift..but keep it in her safe custody for her daughter-in-law..’ he smiled sheepishly… ‘ so did you find… her a daughter-in-law’ she asked without thinking once what she was speaking.. Ram scratched his hair ‘No not yeah’ and opened the fenced door.


Priya had a mixed feeling as he followed him inside the garden..’not found yet..should I be happy that can that lucky person be me..or not found one..he does not like me…but why suddenly then get me here and say about..’ ‘C’mon…or you want me to carry you inside the house like they do in movies’ Ram voice echoed in the area..She was still blank..all sort of question were popping up..


Ram turned the keys and waited for Priya to reach where he stood…she walked trying to compose herself and stood beside him..He pushed open the door..for her to go in..


The house was beautiful. It was big and was rich with its history and embellishment..rich Turkish carpet lay on the floor..the wall were stoned at some places and made of wood at some.. it was airy..the curtains hung long from the open glass windows that makes its way out to the beach.. the only colur on that the eyes set was white..Priya liked different shades of colour but now..white had a different magic on her..she wished to spend her whole life her..with him and only him..she turned to look at him he was smiling sensing her feeling.. ‘White is my and my mother’s favorite colour..’ ‘I know read in an interview of your..’ she smiled and looked around.. the furniture laid were of the fines wood.. mantelpiece adorned the wall which had few antiques on them ‘I know you like collecting antiques..’ she spoke softly.. ‘Interview..i suppose’ he asked her She nodded a yes and looked around for some more.. a corner had a small sitting arrangement with classical music instruments like sitar and harmonium.. ‘Mum likes them..she is the one who taught me how to play the harmonica..’ she moved into the area and was bewildered to see a piano.. ‘Don’t tell me you know how to play that also..’ she pointed at the instrument as asked him with eyes wide open.. Ram let a laugh ‘ would you like to see a demonstration..’ ‘ of course never leave a chance of my life..’ 


Ram sat infront of the piano..while Priya stood were she was..no one would have seen this sight..The Ram Kapoor sitting infront of the piano..and playing it..Ram called her and indicated her to sit beside him..but she nodded an NO..He stood up and dragged her to the seat..His fingers glided on the white and black keys of the instrument.. a sweet melody filled the room...Priya always was fascinated with instruments..She went to pensive of how her father used to play the harmonica for her each night before she slept hugging her teddy…this music touched her soul as the sound of harmonica touched her ages ago..She kept looking at Ram..he was so calm and composed as her played the instrument..his head swayed with the tempo of the sound..his eyes were closed feeling each of the notes and keys… he concluded the melody with the faint ting of the last note and opened his eyes…He took a deep breath and turned to face her.. ‘Played after a long time..i felt good feeling the ivory keys of the piano’ Priya smiled at him and automatically her fingers played the sides.. they were unsynchronized..but not harsh.. ‘ what to plays..?’ he asked her.. She wanted to say yes but think she lost her voice..only looked at him.. Ram encircled his hands around her..took her and..Priya felt his breath fanning her cheeks and his touch he was drenched in them…she wished this a few minutes ago…if only she could have wished something else also..and a naughty smile crept on her lips.. ‘ what happened ?’ Ram asked confused. Trying to suppress her giggle she lowered her head..Ram’s fingers  guided her delicate ones on the keys of the piano…they were not as smooth as he played but yes a calmness filled both of them… she closed her eyes and let him lead her…she played as her directed..after a while she opened her eyes to see He was smiling at her…resting his hand over his chin and she was playing..all by herself.. he imitated a clap…She would not stop but blush.. ‘ you are a fast learned..’ ‘ well I have a teacher  who teaches fast..’ and she moved furtherer into the hallway..


She was stunned to see a fireplace at a beach house.. ‘ oh actually mum likes this type of set up so thought of incorporating all…’ She looked around and her eye fell on the wall which was filled with pictures of which no magazines could have ever covered..this part of Life of Ram was hidden by everyone…it had pics of his with his family..brother sister and mother..but a particular picture caught her sight..she moved closer to get a clear view..


Yes it was him..The Ram Kapoor..but…he was in his white vest flaunting his bare muscles sweat beads shining in the sun ..a herd helmet..yellow in colour typical engineer types.. a safety glass over his eyes ..a cargo pants..and   a tool belt around his waist..He was standing with a lady.. Probably his mother and the same was at the back ground… ‘ one minute…did you..’ she turned to face him he was standing at the entrance hands inside is pockets and leaned on to the wall.. ‘well if I am thinking right..about what you are thinking..then the answer to your question is yes..’ he nodded and moved towards her ‘ yes I build this house..with the help of my friend..Stephen..’ ‘That means you are an architect also..’ she could not believe that she learned about the most successful person on earth.. ‘ well not professional I do this only for my family..and you would have not come across this in any of the interviews..’ he winked at her..their privacy was broken by one of the attendant..


He got busy in chatting with the guy..She just observed him..how much love this man has for his family…She could not think of anything but him..he was the best thing that had happened to her after the dreadful incident of her parents…She did not want to think further… and looked at the pictures..No no one ahead ever seen this part of his life.. other than his family..she was an outsider…well yes a friend but not his…She did not know what she would call her..yet he was so freely sharing all the things with her about his life..She was now at the kitchen area it was cozy with all the latest gadgets laid in it..Ram came up to her ‘I don’t even know how to boil water.. ‘ he stroked the back of his head like a kid who does not know the anwere of 2+2 Priya smiled at his innocence.. Ram asked her to take a shower change and they will meet her for lunch..he indicated her to the stairs which laid to the 1st floor.. ‘ the 1st room on the right is yours..’ she moved up but then turned..he was still standing there.. ‘ Ram but I have not got any dress to change..’ ‘ don’t worry you will find all what you need in the room..see you in a hour..in the hall..Priya there would be a yellow box please try that dress..’ 


She went up and inside the room..it had the same calmness as the rest of the house.. it was not loud the she loved the ways it was.. there was a classy wardrobe..a dressing table with all sort of cosmetics of she would have never heard of.. the windows were of wood like all other..and curtains flew in the see breeze..she opened the wardrobe and found the box.. took it out and sat on the bed..opened it and found a yellow top..with white capries.. she took the dress and clinged it to her heart ..his first gift to her..she was overjoyed..took the dress and went inside the washroom… standing below the shower she felt good as the water rand down her body. She drapped her wet hair with the towel and moved out of the shower changed in the dress that Ram got for her..


She felt like going in the open..she opened the door which led to the balcony looking upon the blue sea reflecting the light of the gleaming sun..the waves playing with each other crashing on the rocks on the side..the sea breeze brushed her face..they were the most soothing thing..which she could never have experienced them in the city..she silently thanked god..and automatically prayed to the Almighty to keep Ram happy and safe all his life..She opened her eyes and what a co-incident there he was at the sea..but what was he doing..


He was on a boat..no no a Sail..god what this guy cant to on this earth..she rolled her eyes but at the same time liked watching him out in the sea enjoying the gushing of the sea waves that crashed to his sail..the forth that is formed was a bliss to see..his bellowing of joy could be heard..he held the sail firmly and moved to the direction of the wind..he was on the top most edge of the steel connector..the winds grew stronger and stronger..the sail moved with the wind..and was now parallel standing on the sea…in few seconds it crashed into the sea..Priya was stunned she shouted his name ‘RAMMMM…’ and ran out of the room outside bare feet….Her eyes looked form him…there was no sign of the Sail or him…fright engulfed her..of the thought of losing him…her eyes moved in all direction..she just wanted to see him again…she prayed as she moved into the water..stroked the waves..to feel him or to grab him as soon as she sighted him..but there was non..he did not appear..she dug herself on the wet sand..covered her face in her palms..and cried..cried like the world’s ended..she cursed herself for killing him.. what ever she loved with true heart she lost it she was jinxed..god took all her beloved..1st his family and now Ram…..


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