Chapter 40

Aadhi entered the bedroom followed by Rishi and she opened the wardrobe in the closet while Rishi stood behind her.

Aadhi: You weren’t suppose to stalk me so how could you contact Malini to get my things ?

Rishi: I never to spoke to anyone nor stalked you until I met you. Once we boarded the jet I sent a message to Sudhir to contact Malini to pack your things. I keep my words Aadhu, my wife has taught me to be a good human. Now get ready and we are going out.

Before she could question him he picked a summer gown and passed it to her and walked out giving her space to get ready. He got ready in the room and waited in the living for her. Aadhi walked out dressed in the summer gown and sat on the couch to wear her sneakers but before she could do it Rishi crouched before her and once again before she could stop him, Rishi made her wear the sneakers.

Aadhi: You are being too romantic Rishu, its overwhelming.

Rishi: I just made you wear shoes Aadhu, I m yet to show my love to you.

He entwined his fingers with her and they walked out of the cottage. Aadhi smiled on seeing the driver who was waiting for them. Rishi mumbled something into the driver’s ear before he got seated with Aadhi in the back seat.

Aadhu: Where are we going ?

Rishi: Surprise and you will love the place for sure.

Rishi had his arms around her and they chatted until the car stopped. Aadhi peeked out and saw they had arrived at the market place which they visited the last time.

Rishi gestured her to get down and guided her directly to the shop where she bought the anklet and earring the last year.

Aadhi: Rishu, why are we here ? Lets go somewhere else.

Rishi: Aadhu, last year when you bought the anklet, I thought you were buying it for yourself. I loved the anklet so much but pretended from commenting about it. I was so much disappointed when you gave it to Manjari. The reason I bought jewels for Manjari is because I thought the anklet you chose was for you and Manjari always preferred expensive gifts so I had to buy a diamond choker. Now we are buying a similar anklet for you and I really wanted to see you wear one.

Aadhi was shocked on hearing his words and watched him look for the anklet. She herself couldn’t recollect the design of the anklet but 20 minutes later Rishi managed to pick an anklet with exactly the same design.

Rishi jingled it before Aadhu and raised his eyebrows questioning her. Aadhi bobed her head and Rishi pulled her to select any jewel of her choice. Aadhi picked an antique bangle and Rishi picked few earrings for her. Rishi paid for them and once they were out of the shop Rishi turned Aadhi to face him.

Rishi: Aadhi, go ahead and buy anything you want. My one hand is for you to hold and I will carry the shopping bags with my other hand.

Aadhi looked at him with her eyes wide open and Rishi cupped her cheek least caring about the people watching them.

Rishi: I know you don’t have a good memory over here but let me try to rewrite them with good ones, please Aadhu or we shall return to cottage if you are not comfortable. We shall do anything you wish for.

Aadhi smiled at him and pulled him to the clothing store. Rishi was waiting for her to choose some outfits for her but she surprised and shocked him by choosing a summer shirt for him yet he didn’t stop her when she placed the shirt over his front to check it on him.

An hour later they returned to the car and Rishu placed the bags in the front seat and got back with Aadhi in the back seat. Rishi instructed the driver to stop by a restaurant on way back to the cottage.

Rishi: I made reservations to have dinner.

Aadhi: How many days did you stay here to take care of all the arrangements ?

Rishi: I spoked to the wedding planner and she sent few choices for me to choose. Later I arrived here with her and personally checked if you would love the place. I returned the very next day to complete all the shopping and together we arrived here for our wedding.

Aadhi: You really impressed me Mr. Rishi.

Rishi smiled and 30 minutes later the car stopped before a restaurant. Rishi held Aadhi’s hand and walked in the garden restaurant which was beautifully decorated with fairy lights and flowers all over the place. Aadhi frowned on seeing only a single table placed in the middle and lot of candles around it.

Rishi: This is also part of our wedding planning. I wanted this day to be even more special so I booked this whole restaurant. Do you love this place my lady ?

Aadhi: By any chance do yo have any plans to kill me with your love Rishu ?

Rishi placed his finger over her lips and shook his head.

Rishi: Don’t every say those words baby, not until I m alive. I just wish for us to live, in the long run, I want us to have a family, you, me and our children. May be its too early to talk about our children but don’t you think we would be planning some time in the future ?

Aadhi blushed on hearing him talk about children. She bit her cheeks and walked ahead and Rishi held her elbow and leaned close to her ear.

Rishi: Didn’t I say I love to see you blush ?

Aadhi: Rishu, shut up, I m hungry.

Rishi chuckled and pulled the chair for her before he got seated opposite to her.

Aadhi: This place is so lovely Rishu. Thank you for this special arrangement.

Rishi: You better stop thanking me Aadhu. This is our first dinner officially as husband and wife. I have ordered all your favourite foods but if you prefer to try something new then the staffs will get that for you.

Aadhi rubbed her palms and started serving the food to her plate and on to Rishi’s plate. They started eating and Aadhi shared her experience in the college including the prank by Yuvraj. Rishi so happy to see her rant and her hands moved in air and she admired her when she laughed over the jokes shared by Malini. He felt contented to see her being the real Aadhi and suddenly he leaned forward and kissed her cheek.

Rishi: Sorry to interrupt but you look so adorable Aadhu, I can’t stop myself from kissing you.

Aadhi pinched his arm and they continued devouring the ice cream which Aadhi ordered for them. Rishi couldn’t avert his gaze from Aadhi who gulped hard unable to resist his intense gaze. Rishi slowly moved to her side and out stretched his palm for her.

Rishi: Would you like to dance with me Aadhu ?

Aadhi: I didn’t know you could dance Rishu.

Rishi: What ? I don’t know even D in dance. I have never danced in my life but I wanted to dance with you so I watched lot of dance videos and ..and… I tried dancing alone a few times imagining you in my arms. I might step over but I will learn quickly.

Aadhi: I don’t have a problem but would you be ok with the few people watching over here ?

Rishi: you are the only person I see in my bubble now. I least care who are around watching us.

Aadhi placed her palm in his palm and Rishi slowly pulled her to him and wrapped one arm around her waist. Aadhi placed her palm against his chest and looked at him with a blush. She heard a romantic music in the background. Rishi held her finger and twirled her pulling back to his chest. Aadhi wrapped both her arms around his neck.

Aadhi: Not bad Rishu, I m impressed.

Rishi: Pleasure is mine my love. I hope you will guide more into dancing together. Be my dance guru Aadhu.

Aadhi chuckled on his words but immediately she shrieked when Rishi hoisted her. Aadhi composed and stretched out her hands enjoying the way he was twirling her.

Aadhi: I wanted you to hug me and twirl me the moment we meet and you did exactly the same Rishu. I m so happy, I love you Rishuuuuu.

Rishi’s heart fluttered on hearing her scream her love for him. He felt goosebumps hearing her love and he felt the most happiest man on the earth on seeing her smile without any worries. Aadhi pat on his shoulder and gestured him to let her down. Once he let her stand on her feet Aadhi felt giddiness and swayed losing her balance but Rishi held her safe in his embrace. They returned to the seat and Rishi sat next to her with Aadhi leaning over his chest.

Rishi: Have you decided the destination Aadhu ? Tell me some international destination.

Aadhi: Yes Rishu, how about we fly to Maldives ? but I want to see the mess you made at home  before we fly anywhere. I m sure you will need some time to process the VISA and to book tickets.

Rishi: I can take care of that and schedule our journey in a day or 2 so don’t wory about that. And about resturning home, I know you are excited but lets spent some time together before returning home. What if you throw me out after you get to see what I have done to our home.

Aadhi gasped on hearing him and Rishi chuckled and pushed her chin to close her mouth. Later together they made their way out of the restaurant. They arrived at the cottage and when Rishi opened the door they stood froze on witnessing the decoration in the living. Slowly they stepped in and entered the bed room and were shocked to see the bed decorated for their wedding night.

Rishi’s eyes widened in shock and he turned to Aadhi who was in the same state as him.

Rishi: Aadhu, trust me, this wasn’t my plan. I m sure grandpa must have done this. He is the only person who could do this. I swear, I didn’t do this.

Aadhi: Its ok Rishu, I know you wouldn’t have done this. Let it be and we shall imagine ourself as the real king and queen to fall asleep on a bed with flowers.

Rishi bobed his head and watched Aadhi entered the washroom to get refresh. With a gentle smile he touched the petals on the bed and his ears turned red just with the thought of them on the bed on their wedding night.

Rishi: Not now Rishi, you better stay in control.

He warned himself and picked a T shirt and shorts as he waited for Aadhi to walk out of the washroom. A few minutes later Aadhi walked out dressed in a cotton shirt, shorts and she was dryig her hair with a towel. Rishi entered the washroom to refresh and when he walked out he stood rooted on seeing Aadhi seated on the vanity stool applying moisturizer to her legs and her long hair was all over back partly and the rest were over her front. She looked alluring and gulping down he stood behind her and set his hair but his eyes betrayed him and stole glances of Aadhi as she combed her hair.

Rishi Mv: God, help me to be in control. She will be the death of me.

Aadhi too noticed his gaze and she too gulped as the air turned intense. Rishi sat on the bed and waited for Aadhi to join him. The flowers on the bed, Aadhi with the fresh nuptial thread on her chest and hair tied in a high bun pushed him to the edge to devour her. Aadhi  laid on the other side and pulled the comforter to sleep. Rishi once prayed for himself and laid next to her. His palms were itching to pull her to his embrace and he tried to hold himself for a long back.

Aadhi was no less than Rishi. She could see him fighting himself from the way he was clenching his fist and his breathe was the evidence of the thoughts running in his mind. She looked at his messy hair, his beard which had trimmed and his chiseled jawline. He looked perfect and the most handsome man ever she had seen in her life. She was so lost in him that she failed to notice Rishi was facing her and watching her ogle at him.

Rishi watched her blush and her lips curve into a smile which reflected on him too. Her trance broke when Rishi’s palm touched her cheek.

Rishi: Aadhu …