Chapter 42

Rishi and Aadhi arrived at Maldives and as soon they reached the water villa. Aadhi slumped on the bed and Rishi laid next to her but immediately Aadhi pushed him out.

Aadhi: No, don’t plan on having a nap. Lets go out and I want to explore the cottage atleast for now.

Rishi rolled his sleeves and before Aadhi could process his actions, he carried her in his arms and walked out of the bed room. Aadhi wrapped her arm around his neck and dangled her legs enjoying the way he expressed his love. It was overwhelming but wasn’t it she expected from him, a little filmy yet real.

Still in his arms she pushed the sliding glass door that lead to the private pool but she shrieked on seeing the the private water slide which could provide an exhilarating plunge into the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

Aadhi: Rishi, I would love to slide in it but I’m scared of drowning.

Rishi: Why worry when you have me Aadhu ? I will get you all safety measurement and take you with me but we need to buy swimsuit for you.

Aadhi: Whatttttttttttttt ? No, I won’t wear swimsuit. I will wear any normal shorts and T shirt.

Rishi chuckled and they sat by the pool with their legs dipped in the water. Aadhi enjoyed the view of the ocean.

Rishi: Lets have a floating breakfast in the morning.

Aadhi looked at him with wide eyes and bobed her head asking if what he said was true. Rishi pinched her nose and confirmed they would enjoy everything to her wish. She was so lost in the view and he was lost in her but she felt his intense gaze on her and before he could realize she pushed him in the pool and moved back scared he might pull her in.

Rishi raised above the water and wiped the water of his face and looked for Aadhi who was laughing holding her stomach.

Rishi: Baby, lend your hand and help me out please.

Aadhi: Old technique uncle, come out on your own.

She stuck her tongue out and Rishi leaned over the edge and watched her settle on the sunlounger. He watched her tie her hair in a bun gracefully and a single strand waved across her face which she moved it behind her ear.

Rishi: Gorgeous Aadhu..

Aadhi: Cheesy Rishu.

Rishi chuckled and came out of the pool and settled on the sunlounger next to her. Aadhi picked a towel from the nearby cabinet and was about to throw over him but he stopped her.

Rishi: now that I m already wet why don’t we  slide now ? Go get changed and join me and if possible get me a shorts please.

Aadhi loved the idea and scurried inside immediately. Few minutes later she returned dressed in a shorts and shirt. She passed a shorts to Rishi who got changed in the washroom nearby the pool. Together they stood at the edge of the slide.

Rishi: Aadhu, I will slide first and wait for you. I will hold you so don’t be scared.

On seeing her nod he sat and slid down first. Aadhi watched him raise above the water and smile at her. He looked damn sexy while he pushed his wet hairs back.

Rishi: Come on baby, stretch your arms and I will hold you.  Love you .. come on..

Aadhi looked at the sky before she settled over the edge of the slide. She looked at Rishi who was smiling at her. She closed her eyes and slid down and hearing him call her out to stretch her hands she did immediately and before she knew she was in the waters, into his arms. She wiped the water from her face and opened her eyes only to realize the grave mistake she did.

Their wet clothes stuck to their body and they could feel their body against each other. She gulped to the proximity and looked away unable to meet his gaze. Rishi slowly let some gap between them and held her hand to make sure she was safe but Aadhi immediately moved to his embrace.

Aadhi: No no no, please don’t let me go Rishu, I m scared of swimming in ocean.

Rishi couldn’t deny that he was affected by the proximity. He could feel every curve and slope of her body which only ignited his desires. His hold on her waist tightened and he left an exaggerated breathe while Aadhi held her breathe when Rishi sneaked his hand beneath her shirt and traced her bare waist.

Rishi: Breathe baby…

He spoke in a husky voice and Aadhi curled her toes and held his locks on his nape in a tight grip feeling  a weird sensation in her core. They slowly leaned in and their lips met in a kiss which started slowly but soon turned into frenzied kiss. Feeling her struggle to breathe he pulled back from the kiss and pressed his lips on her cheeks mumbling I love you. Their breathe labored and before they could lose their senses Rishi decided to break the tension so he guided her to the steps to get back to the villa. Aadhi smiled the way he was holding back himself to stay by the decision they made.

They bathed and got changed into fresh clothes. Aadhi saw Rishi had got hot coffee and croissant when she walked out dressed in a gown. Rishi passed a cup to her and noticed water dripping from her hair.

Rishi: I love your hair and fantasized doing a lot and one is to dry your hair. Shall I Aadhu ?

Aadhu: Go get the hair dryer.

She said with a wink and Rishi rushed to get the hair dryer not before pinching her cheek. He returned and started drying her hair. Aadhi sat with her legs folded and closed her eyes feeling relaxed and sleepy feeling his fingers rake through her scalp. Rishi picked the comb and slowly brushed her hair, loving the feel of her soft and silky hair slipping through his fingers.

Rishi returned to the bed room and opened the box in which she had all her scrunchie, clips, clutches and all other items. He picked a scrunchie and returned to the living where Aadhi was waiting for him From her smile he knew she was truly happy with the way he acted around her. He gathered her hair and made a pony tail using the scrunchie.

Rishi: Teach me to braid your hair though I like free hair most of the times.

Aadhi: You learnt so many things so why didn’t you learn to braid hair ?

Rishi moved her hair to front and hugged her from behind, slowly rocking her body a little.

Rishi: Aadhu, I only want to learn from you and with your hair. I will only touch your hair in this lifetime.

Aadhi: Are you sure Mr.Rishu ?

Rishi leaned close to her ear and Aadhi bit her lips when his lips grazed her ear lobe.

Rishi: Sure, I will braid our daughter’s hair in the future if that is what you are trying to know ?

Aadhi pushed him and tried to leave but Rishi rose to his feet and followed her to the sit out area. She turned away from him and hid her face with a cushion. Rishi sat next to her and pulled her to his lap and removed the cushion from her face. Aadhi whined and pinched his arm.

Rishi: Aadhu, you are blushing to the extent that I might change my decision. Now do you want go out or how about a nap ?

Aadhi: Lets sit here and watch the sunset. I have always wished for this moment. Lets plan the sight seeing tomorrow.

Still in his lap, she pulled her knees and Rishi wrapped his arm around her knees to hold her in his embrace. Rishi heard his mobile ring and saw it was from his mother. He hesitated on answering it knowing it would only spoil the perfect moment he was enjoying with his wife. On seeing him ignore the call Aadhi swiped to answer it and placed it over his ear. Rishi glared at her and held his mobile.

Rishi: Yes mom, how are you ?

Vani: I m fine Rishi, we saw your wedding photos. We are so happy for you both. We would have been there if you had called us to bless you both.

Rishi rolled his eyes and watched Aadhi stepping away to give him space but Rishi pulled her back to him.

Rishi: We wanted an intimate wedding mom with no rules and conditions.

Vani: You portray us as if we are villains in your life Rishi. Let me talk to Aadhi, I wanted to wish her too.

Rishi: Not now mom, may be we will visit you when we are back home. We wanted some time for us. Anything you have to discuss with me shall wait until I return home.

Vani: Ok, call me when you are back. Convey my wishes to Aadhi.

Rishi hummed and cut the call turning his attention to Aadhi who was leaning over his shoulder and looking at the sunset. He turned on his camera and clicked their picture together and post it on his social media. He hugged her and they continued gazing at the sun.

At Chennai Vimal returned from office and saw Manjari watering the plants. On seeing him she dropped the watering can and rushed to him with a smile. Together they stepped in the living and saw Hari and Kavitha in a deep discussion.

Vimal sat opposite to his father while Manjari rushed to the kitchen and returned with coffee for Vimal who accepted with a smile.

Manjari waited for Vimal to return to their bed room and as soon he stepped in she closed the door and picked out his outfits to change.

Manjari: Vimal, shall we go out somewhere please. It would be refreshing for us to get back in our life. Its been more than six months that we hardly had any comfortable conversation. Just a week atleast within country, please.

Vimal: I m really busy in a project Manjari, I will let you know later.

Manjari smiled and watched him enter the washroom. She sat on the bed and scrolled through the mobile and happened to see the post on Rishi’s social media account. She immediately liked it and commented a heart to his post.

Vimal walked out of the washroom and laid on the bed shutting his eyes. Manjari laid next to him and traced his chest with her finger.

Manjari: Vimal, shall we go out for dinner ? I feel like being trapped between the four walls.

Vimal: I have severe headache Manjari. I will sure take you out tomorrow. Please understand, let me sleep for a while.

Manjari hummed and moved away without disturbing him. She decided to prepare special dinner for him and walked out of the room.

The next day she reminded him to book table for them to have dinner and Vimal too agreed before he left to office.

At Goa, Rishi and Aadhi dressed and left the villa for sight seeing. They clicked a lot of photos and Rishi bought a lot of things for her. By noon they stopped by a restaurant to have lunch and Aadhi started pressing her legs out of pain. Without a second thought Rishi bent a little and pressed her thighs and her calf muscles. Aadhi gasped and stopped him but Rishi gave her a stern glare.

Rishi: When did you start worrying about others opinion Aadhu or by any chance are you feeling uncomfortable to my touch ?

Aadhi turned to him and placed both her legs over his lap. Rishi smirked and massaged her legs but their moment was interrupted when the waiter arrived at their table. Aadhi put down her legs immediately and they placed their orders. Aadhi posted all the photos they clicked and tagged Rishi in them. Rishi was the first to like all her photos and comment them. Both Rishi and Aadhi were surprised to see Manjari’s likes and comments to all their post.

Aadhi: Rishu, did you talk to Manjari ? How is she ? We never spoke about our family ?

Rishi: I will give you the same answer that I gave my mom. This is the time we need for us, everything shall wait Aadhu. It is true when I said that I lived every moment feeling your presence aroud me but that doesn’t mean I was ok being without you. I m clinging to you because I not over the days I missed you and call me uncle, cringe or whatever but I will be clinging on to you forever. You might be younger than me but I feel I m the one who is weak and young by mind and heart before you. Call it as love, obsession or craziness but I only know that I love you Aadhu, I love you so much baby.

Aadhi hugged him and Rishi wiped the tears from his eyes and felt her pat his back.

Aadhi: I love you Rishu