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The palace stood strong and quiet, even though the city outside was filled with unrest. For Aadish Rajawat, none of it mattered. The noise and chaos of the city couldnât shake his focus. The only thing on his mind was his Vaniâhis to-be wife, his love, his jaan. Her safety and happiness were all that mattered to him.
When the five of them entered the palace, no one noticed. Aadish walked ahead, calm but determined, while Armaan followed silently. Behind them, Om and Rudra dragged their feet, still half-asleep from the long journey. They barely noticed the grand halls they passed through.
Once inside, they quietly went to their own rooms, not saying a word to each other. Aadish paused for a moment, his heart full of thoughts about Vani. She was his peace, his strength, his everything. The city might be in chaos, but Aadishâs world felt complete knowing she was safe.
Aadish carefully carried Avantika into his own room, unwilling to take any risks tonight. He wanted her close, where he could ensure her safety.
As he gently laid her on his bed, his eyes couldnât help but linger on her face. Her closed eyelids looked so peaceful, her pink, plum-like lips soft and inviting. The soft glow of her cheeks and her long black hair cascading around her made her look even more beautiful. The way she looked in those clothes made his heart skip a beat, a fluttering feeling he couldnât control. For a moment, he just stood there, unable to look away, completely lost in the magic of her presence.
As Aadish laid Avantika down, his face hovered close to hers. His gaze fell to her lipsâsoft, inviting, and impossible to resist. The urge to touch them, to claim them in a moment of unspoken desire, overwhelmed him. Giving in, he leaned closer and softly pressed his lips to hers, a kiss full of tenderness and longing.
It was their first kiss, delicate yet intense, leaving him breathless. Just as he was about to pull away, thinking the moment had passed unnoticed, Avantikaâs eyes flew open, startling him. Before he could react, she grabbed his collar firmly, her unexpected boldness freezing him in place. The air between them shifted, charged with emotions that neither of them could fully explain.
As Avantika looked into his widened eyes, Aadish froze, unable to form a thought. Her sleepy, husky voice made his heart race, his veins tightening with a surge of heat as she spoke, "Kya raja banoge tum? Kiss tak nahi karna aata" ("You call yourself a king? You donât even know how to kiss.").
Her words left him stunned, but before he could process them, she grabbed him by the collar and pulled him closer, her boldness catching him off guard. Without hesitation, she kissed him, pouring all her emotions into the moment. The kiss was passionate, intense, and filled with love, leaving them both breathless. It felt like time had stopped, and in that instant, nothing else matteredâonly the undeniable connection between them.
As the kiss broke, their eyes met, filled with unspoken emotions that neither could put into words. Avantikaâs hands were still gripping his collar, refusing to let go, while Aadishâs hands gently cupped her cheeks, holding her face as if she were the most precious thing in the world.
The silence between them was heavy yet comforting, their breaths mingling in the closeness. In that moment, no words were neededâtheir actions spoke louder than anything they could say. It was a connection neither could deny, a moment etched deeply into both their hearts.
As their eyes met, both still catching their breath, Aadish's gaze was filled with emotions he couldnât put into words. A whirlwind of love, awe, and vulnerability swirled in his eyes, leaving him silent.
Avantika, on the other hand, had a different look in her eyes. They sparkled with joy, a quiet sense of triumph. It was as if she had succeeded in a long, cherished dream, or finally claimed somethingâor someoneâshe had loved for what felt like forever. Her happiness was radiant, her expression unspoken proof that she had achieved what her heart had always yearned for.
As their eyes remained locked, Avantikaâs cheeks, initially flushed with a delicate blush as light as a white rose, deepened in color. Aadish, too, wasnât sparedâthe warmth on his face grew into a bold red, as vivid as a red rose, betraying the emotions he tried to hide.
Avantikaâs lips curved into a playful smile as she softly teased, "Awww, cutie."
Aadish raised an eyebrow, a smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth. With his deep voice, he replied, "Bold move, Mrs. Rajawat."
Her smile faltered for a moment, replaced by a shy expression as his words sank in. She lowered her gaze, trying to hide her flustered state, but the glow on her face only made her look more endearing to him.
As Aadish gently caressed her hair, his voice soft and filled with concern, he asked, "Aap akele kyun gayi thi, Vani? Humein bataya to hota, hum mana to nahi karte." ("Why did you go alone, Vani? You should have told me, I wouldn't have stopped you.") There was a hint of vulnerability in his words, a silent plea for her to always let him share her burdens.
Avantika, slightly caught off guard by his concern, hesitated. Her words came out in a sweet, soft murmur, "Vo... hummm... aapko..." ("Well... umm... to you...") Her voice trailed off, unsure of how to express the feelings that made her go against his wishes. She tried to continue, but the warmth in his gaze made her heart race, and she fumbled with her words, feeling both shy and touched by his care.
But Aadish, lost in the depth of her gaze, was oblivious to her next move. With a mischievous glint in her eyes and a playful spark in her heart, Avantika suddenly grabbed a pillow and hurled it at him. The sudden force threw her off balance, and she stumbled, her feet slipping beneath her. But in that moment, she stood tall, with her heart pounding, her emotions swirling in the storm of playfulness and affection.
Aadish, caught completely off guard, felt his heart skip a beat. His protective instincts kicked in, but his playful side soon took over as a smirk appeared on his face. He grabbed a pillow with a mischievous glint in his eyes and said, "Aapko to hum batate hain, bacha." ("Iâll show you, little one.") His words, teasing and full of affection, made her heart flutter.
Their eyes locked, both of them now caught in the whirlwind of playful tension, emotions mixing with love and laughter.
As Aadish spoke, his playful words barely leaving his lips, he climbed onto the bed with a swift motion, his eyes sparkling with mischief. The room, which had once been filled with nothing but silence and the weight of unspoken emotions, suddenly came alive with energy.
The moment he jumped onto the bed, Avantika followed suit, both of them caught up in a whirlwind of laughter. The room, once quiet and intimate, now echoed with the cheerful sounds of their playful chase. They ran around, dodging each other, their hearts racing with joy as they tossed pillows at one another. Every corner of the room was soon covered with cotton fluff, the soft material floating through the air like snowflakes in the midst of their fun.
Finally, breathless and laughing uncontrollably, they both tumbled onto the bed, their bodies falling into a heap of exhaustion. The playful battle had turned into a peaceful truce as they lay there, side by side, with smiles still lingering on their faces. The room, filled with the scent of fresh cotton and their shared laughter, felt like homeâa place of comfort, joy, and love.
Aadish slowly extended his hands toward Avantika, his gaze filled with sincerity and an unspoken plea. As she looked at him, her eyes questioning, trying to understand the weight behind his words, he spoke with a quiet intensity. "Promise me... promise me, jaan... iske baad aise humse door kahi nahi hogi aap." ("Promise me... promise me, my love... that after this, youâll never be far from me again.")
His words hung in the air, raw and vulnerable, and Avantika, feeling the depth of his emotions, reached out to hold his hands. She squeezed them gently, her eyes softening with affection. "Kabhi nahi," ("Never.") She answered with certainty, her voice steady and warm. Then, as if reassuring him, she added, "Hum aapse door nahi the... bas kuch der ke liye bahar the." ("I was never far from you... I was just outside for a little while.")
Her words, simple yet filled with love, calmed his racing heart. In that moment, everything seemed to fall into placeâno more distance, no more doubt, just the quiet, comforting promise of being together.
As Aadish closed his eyes, the weight of his emotions became too much to bear. A single tear escaped, trailing down his cheek as he spoke in a voice thick with vulnerability. "Aapse door vo 2 ghante hum khud mein kitni dafa mare hain... hum bata bhi nahi aapko... aapka bas... uhh, aankhon se door hona bhi hume dukh deta hai, Vani... hum darte hain aapko fir ek baar khone se..." ("Those two hours away from you, Iâve died inside so many times... I canât even tell you... just being away from you, even for a moment, hurts me, Vani... Iâm scared of losing you again.")
Every word he spoke seemed to reach the deepest corners of Avantikaâs heart. She could feel the rawness, the pain behind his words, and it made her chest tighten. Without thinking, she moved toward him, her hand still holding his, and gently placed her head on his chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart beneath her.
"Hum maaf kijiye... hum aapko dukh diya... hum vada karte hain, agli baar kabhi nahi hoga aisa." ("Iâm sorry... Iâve hurt you... I promise, next time, this wonât happen again.") Her voice was filled with regret, yet also with a deep promiseâone she intended to keep.
Aadishâs heart softened at her words, but before either of them could say anything more, a soft knock echoed from the door. The moment, filled with so much emotion, was suddenly interrupted, leaving both of them to wonder who it could be.
AADISH POV
Aaj, yeh pal kuch alag tha. Main khud ko rok nahi paaya, unse juda sochna bhi meri rooh ko hila deta hai. (Today, this moment was different. I couldnât stop myself; just the thought of being apart from them makes my soul shudder.) Unke bina, sab kuch bekaar lagta hai. Agar wo mere paas nahi hain, toh jaise chaain, sukoonâsab kuch kho jata hai. (Without them, everything feels pointless. If they arenât with me, it feels like all peace and calm vanish.) Muskurane ki har wajah chhin jaati hai, aur sab kuch bekar lagta hai. (Every reason to smile fades away, and everything seems meaningless.)
Par phir, jab wo paas hoti hain, toh jaise ek naye jeene ki wajah mil jaati hai. (But then, when theyâre near, it feels like Iâve found a new reason to live.) Aaj, unki saath rehkar, mujhe lagta hai jaise meri zindagi ne ek nayi shuruat li ho. (Today, being with them, it feels like my life has begun a new chapter.) Wo meri duniya hain, aur unke saath, sab kuch poora lagta hai. (They are my world, and with them, everything feels complete.)
As she grabbed me from behind by the neck, holding my collar tightly, I felt like time itself had stopped. For a moment, I was lost in her touch, completely disconnected from everything around me. It took me a few seconds to even realize what she had said or what she had done. My heart was racing, and my mind couldnât catch up.
But the way she held me, her confidence, her wordsâit was like a fire igniting inside me. I was falling for her deeper and deeper, more than I ever thought possible.
I had always seen her as my cute, innocent baby, but now, I was discovering a side of her that was bold and fearless. The way she tried so hard to keep the trip to Lonavala a secret, like she was protecting me from somethingâI could feel the tension, the unspoken worries between us. And that fear inside me grew stronger. I was scared of what I wanted to tell her, scared of the vulnerability I was about to open up to her, unsure of how sheâd take it. My emotions were tangled in a whirlwind, and I didnât know where to start or how to say it.
AVANTIKA POV
It was one of those rare moments when everything just seemed to fade away. Me, Om, and Rudra had spent the entire day together, and before I knew it, we had all drifted off to sleep without realizing when.
But then, I felt a shift. I sensed Aadish picking me up gently, carrying me toward the room. It wasnât until that moment that my consciousness fully returned. The warmth of his touch, the softness with which he held me, completely caught me off guard. I had never imagined he would be this tender with me. He lightly pecked my lips, almost as if it was a fleeting, unconscious act.
And just as quickly as it happened, he seemed to want to escape the moment, probably thinking I wouldn't notice. But what he didn't know was that, even though I was still feeling the rush of emotions, I was there, feeling everythingâhis tenderness, his emotions, and the unspoken bond between us.
I know Iâm afraid of losing him, but today, as Iâve decided to stay with him, I know I have to be 100% with himâfully, wholeheartedly. I want to live my life to the fullest, do everything Iâve always dreamed of, and experience it all with him by my side. Heâs not just given me love; heâs given me everything Iâve ever cravedâfamily, friendship, care, the sense of belonging I never knew I needed.
And then, that kiss. I still canât fully understand why it happened, but in that moment, it felt right. It was our first kiss, and I canât even describe the warmth that spread through me. I loved that he took that small step, moving forward with me, showing me that we were in this together. It wasnât just a kissâit was the beginning of something even deeper, something Iâve wanted for so long.
It didnât feel wrong at all. In fact, I felt satisfied and free, like a weight had been lifted off me. I had finally expressed to someone what I truly felt, and that someone was him. I loved him with all my heart, more than I ever thought possible.
His promise, the words he saidâthey made me realize that if I have this person in my life, then I am truly winning in life. With him by my side, everything just made sense.
"I love you, Mr. R."
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