Chapter 10

Rahul's POV

I had to keep some distance from her. I didn't know when I slept. I felt she was too close to me and was trying to wake me, I pulled her towards me and hugged her tight, I wanted to hold her and sleep but she pushed me with might. I realised my mistake, I should not have done that, but I thought, it was a dream and I could not resist her. I would have to keep my distance.



I went downstairs, my mom told me to get ready fast. Uncle and aunty were already there, I greeted them and went upstairs again to get ready but as Priya was getting ready, I went to another room and got ready. I came, where everyone was.



After some time, aunty came downstairs with Priya. I couldn't take my eyes off her, she was looking like a goddess, walking towards me in the baby pink colour saree.



Oh my God!! What are you doing to me? Please give me the strength to resist her.

We all settled for breakfast, she was next to me, but she pulled her chair away from me. Was she scared of me because of what happened in the room?



I should keep my distance. I looked at her but she avoided me. I was a bit harsh to her in the room. I shouldn't have shouted at her when it was me who pulled her in my arms. I am sorry, Priya. It was not your fault. I will give you time and space.

She was very quiet. Mom and aunty were telling her to eat properly, but she said she was full. So my mom told me to feed her, but she said she was full. I took a spoon full of Poha and brought it near her mouth. She did not open it, but I kept it there. Finally, she opened her mouth slightly and ate it.

Everybody teased us and told her to feed me now. But I didn't want her to get more uncomfortable, so I said that I was full. I just excused myself, saying that I had to make a few phone calls.

I went to meet Mehul as I was so confused about what to do. I wanted to talk to someone with whom I can be absolutely honest. He is my best friend and he always gave me the best suggestion.

I wanted to get everything out of my mind . I wanted his honest opinion, as to what should I do?



I told him everything and he said, " Please be patient. I know you want her in your life. I know you have always wanted her, but she is your wife now. She will also try to remain in this marriage with you. Just give her some time. You must take baby steps, just be there for her, at every step of life. She will fall for you eventually".



"You should take very good care of her and let her know that you care a lot for her. She is a very sweet girl. I assure you, everything will be fine."



I felt very light after talking to him then I went for my work.



In the evening, when I came back home, I was surprised as Rohit was running and Priya was running after him. All of a sudden, Priya lost her balance and she bumped into me. We both fell on the carpet she was on top of me. I was shocked. I wanted to hold her. Here I was trying to give her space and....



God !!! Why are you doing this to me?



I just kept looking at her, she was so shocked that she didn't even stir, she kept looking at me and I kept looking at her, locked in each other's arms.

"What are two of you doing? Come on, we understand that you got married only yesterday, but please, control your emotions.

You have a big comfortable room, please go there. Don't corrupt the innocent soul like me." Rohit said.



Mom and aunty were also standing there. They burst out laughing. When did they come?



Priya got very embarrassed. She tried to get off me saying, " No no, it's not what you think. It's not, what it looks like… I am sorry." She was blushing profusely and was looking so cute.

I glared fiercely at Rohit and he was laughing like mad.

She ran upstairs, mom and aunty started teasing me too.



What has gotten into everyone? I told them to stop it and told Rohit to go and do something constructive.



It was a beautiful moment. I loved to have her in my arms. She was blushing beautifully. Did she enjoy…? No, I should not think on these lines.



After dinner, I went upstairs to our room. I saw her sitting on the couch with her laptop, before I could say anything, she started speaking, " I am sorry for what happened downstairs. I swear, I didn't do it purposely. Rohit was teasing me… and I told him to stop. But he kept on doing that. I was trying to kill... I am s-sorry......"

" No, it is ok, he is an idiot. "

But for once I was thankful to that idiot.

" Priya, I am sorry too. I thought it was... I shouted at you too. Please forgive me."



"Please don't say that, I understand. It was not your fault, aunty told me to wake you up… I called your name twice, but you didn't get up. So I touched your shoulder, but still you didn't stir, so I had to shake you. I am sorry for that."

She was so sweet. " What are you doing with the laptop." I asked and she told me about her assignment. She worked for two hours and then she dozed off. I saw her sleeping very uncomfortably, her long neck was tilted on one side. so I picked her up and laid her on the bed. She felt so good in my arms. She was sleeping like an infant. I sat on the other side of the bed and kept looking at her. She was divinely beautiful.



My mom woke me up and told me to get up fast because today was Sunday and we were going to have brunch. Even Kabir Uncle and Pooja aunty were coming.



" OK mom, I'll get ready and come downstairs in 10 minutes."



"You better be, otherwise it would be your loss." She left the room saying that.



What did she mean by that??



Anyways, I got up and got ready. When I went downstairs, I realised that very good aromas were coming from the dining room. I couldn't resist anymore, so I went towards the dining table. So much food was laid there. Some of my favourite dishes were there, we all settled down to eat.



I ate parantha. Correction: the best aaloo parantha in the world. Then there were many other dishes like stir-fried idli with lots of veggies, grilled Pizza sandwich, soyabean salad and halwa. I tried every single dish, everything was awesome, very well prepared.

Everybody loved the food. We thought that mom prepared it.

But mom said she didn't make it but whoever has made it needs to be appreciated and hugged and we should request her to make it again.

Ok maybe it was made by Pooja aunty as she is an amazing cook, but how was it possible?? She came only 20 minutes back, how can she prepare that much food in 20 minutes?

We all were puzzled, then very slowly my mom revealed that the whole food was prepared by Priya.



What????



Priya Oh my God !! I was amazed by her culinary skills.

Dad was looking with his mouth open at her. My mom said, " What are you looking at, Ram? Your daughter-in-law has made food for us for the first time, come on, give her a gift and hug and request her to make it again."

My dad went to his room and brought a beautiful necklace for her, she accepted it very shyly. she was blushing like a rose. Rohit went to her, hugged and requested her to make such tasty food for him again.

Now everybody started looking at me. I didn't know what to do, but then I said to her that the food was amazing. Please make it again for me. I was about to hug her. But Rohit said, as I was her husband, so I was supposed to kiss her. I didn't know what to say but after a few seconds, I kissed her on the cheek and went out of my house smiling.



Rohit I am loving you for the first time in my life.