Note: Brace yourself with the calm, the storm would hit in Chapter 45.😎😎
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Three days passed since Ayaan met Mithun and Reyansh at the office and the plan was finally ready to be set in motion.
It was Sunday and Ayaan woke to find Zara already working on her laptop.
“I thought we could stay in bed a little longer,” he mumbled in his sleepy voice, stretching out his arm toward her and squinting as if pleading for her to come back. Zara only smiled and shook her head.
With a dramatic groan, Ayaan threw the blanket aside and hopped out of bed, his morning wood very evident beneath his boxers and rushed into the bathroom. He returned within minutes and settled beside her, propping his legs on the table and resting one arm behind her on the couch’s headrest.
“What’s so interesting that you ditched your handsome husband on a Sunday morning?” he asked lazily.
“We only have a few days left for Saanvi’s birthday, so I’m looking for the perfect gift. I want to plan something she’ll remember forever,” Zara said, scrolling through a page filled with Saanvi’s favorite dolls.
“You’re planning to buy all these dolls? I’m sure she already has plenty,” Ayaan said, yawning and leaning against her shoulder.
“No, I have a plan. But I’ll need your help since you’re a billionaire and can get things done with a snap of your fingers,” she teased rolling her eyes.
Ayaan looked at her for a brief second, then withdrew his arm and rubbed his face.
“Are you crazy, Zara? You’re my wife. You own me and everything here is ours. Did you forget what Dad said? You belong to this family. You’re a Rey. He meant it… and I swear, I really mean it. So stop acting like you’re borrowing the world, walk on it like you own it.”
He shifted back into his earlier position and nudged her gently. “Now tell me your plan, wifey. Let’s get it done.” he said softly.
Zara smiled and turned her laptop toward him. “Okay, here’s my idea. Saanvi loves dolls, yes but more than that, she creates worlds for them. So… instead of buying her dolls, what if we build her a miniature world?”
Ayaan frowned playfully. “Miniature world?”
“Yes, not just a dollhouse but a doll city. Custom-made. Her favorite colors, tiny streets, fairy lights, a little bakery, even a mini Rey’s Arcade and a small version of her own room.” she said, eyes lighting up.
Ayaan blinked. “That’s… insane and perfect.” he said looking at her plan.
“There’s more,” Zara added softly, her cheeks warming.
“I was actually thinking… maybe we could dress up like Saanvi’s favorite characters from the movies she watches on loop. Like… her mother could dress as the Frozen queen she adores, her father as the charming prince she always talks about…” she said and Ayaan raised a brow clearly impressed.
“And we could make it a themed surprise, everyone dressed as her beloved characters, welcoming her into a world she dreams about every day.” Zara completed.
Ayaan smiled slowly, unable to hide his admiration. “Zara… she’s going to remember this birthday for the rest of her life. You’re going to make her believe in magic wifey. I’ll bring the best artisans in the country.” Ayaan said holding her hand.
He lifted her hand and pressed a soft kiss to the back of her palm. Zara swallowed hard, caught off guard by the raw intensity in his eyes. The arm he had resting on the headrest slid down to her arm, his fingers tracing slow, teasing strokes along her skin.
His lips grazed her cheek before trailing down the line of her neck and Zara’s breath hitched. She closed her eyes, bracing herself for the moment she had been avoiding for so long.
Ayaan let out a low moan as he inhaled her scent, his arm snaking around her waist, pulling her impossibly closer. One hand cupped her cheek as he placed tender kisses on her forehead, her eyelids, her cheeks, the corner of her lips…. each one deliberate, reverent… waiting.
Then, finally, his lips brushed hers and Zara’s heart stuttered.
Ayaan gently pushed her back against the couch and leaned over her, deepening the kiss. He carried her to the bed without breaking the kiss.
Zara kept her eyes shut. She was terrified that if she looked at him, she might see something else in his eyes…….. him imagining his girlfriend instead of her. So she kept her eyes shut tightly, letting only the warmth of his kisses guide her, not the truth she was terrified to face.
Ayaan kissed her with a tenderness that made her chest ache. His lips moved slowly, like he was memorizing her, worshipping her. His hand slid to her waist, holding her as if she were fragile glass he never wanted to lose again.
She felt his forehead press against hers, their breaths mingling.
Ayaan brushed his thumb along her cheek, “Look at me wifey ” he whispered and Zara slowly opened her eyes. She froze on seeing his eyes, they held so much of love and there wasn’t any doubt.
” Are these eyes holding love because he is imagining her in me ? ” Zara thought and gulped down.
Ayaan smiled and pressed a soft kiss to her forehead. Their clothes lay forgotten around them, and he took his time cherishing her, with a tenderness that felt like worship.
” God, I missed you so much, missed us. You are mine Mrs. Ayaan ” Ayaan groaned burying his face between her bosoms, he groped and devoured them like a hungry beast quenching his thirst of weeks, his palm and lips were all over her.
” Feels like my soul has returned to me. What are you doing to me wifey ? God, you drive me crazy, make me do things I have never done ” he said moving to edge of the bed looking at her naked form.
” I want you to scream my name wifey and I won’t stop until then ” he said kneeling before her. With one look at her he threw her legs over his shoulder and Zara gasped when his lips met her core. She raised her hip which Ayaan pressed down with his palm. He devoured her like a starving cave man and Zara screamed his name boosting him. She reached her high and Ayaan rose to his feet satisfied and hovered her with a teasing smile.
” You were incredible Mrs. Ayaan and we aren’t done yet. I have missed you for weeks and I m sure you missed me too. You complete me, you are my peace, my home ” he said and kissed her cheek and ear lobe. Zara shut her eyes feeling the tip of length brush her wet core. Ayaan buried his face in her neck and pushed himself her. Zara’s hands move instinctively and held his back. He stayed still feeling them in the most intimate way and pat her thighs to wrap around his waist. He moved slowly taking his own time feeling her around him and then started ramming feeling the pressure build in them.
” This feels so good.. you feel so good Zara, you are mine and I m only yours wifey ” he mumbled continuing to thrust inside her. He felt her clench around him and soon she reached her high, her body trembling from the orgasm. Ayaan followed close behind. He collapsed on her chest with a soft, breathless laugh, their bodies still tangled. He lifted his head after a moment, brushing a kiss over her closed eye. Zara’s chest rose and fell quickly as she tried to steady her breath.
Propping himself on his elbow, he smiled down at her. “That was… intense. How do you feel, wifey?” he asked her and Zara slowly opened her eyes and offered a small smile.
“I’m tired… I need a little rest.” she replied and turned away. Ayaan chuckled softly, wrapping his arm around her as he spooned her from behind.
“I thought we could go for another round. May be stay in bed the whole day? I’ll even run out and get food for us.” he teased, his voice warm against her shoulder.
Zara hummed but didn’t respond, so he kissed her hair and continued caressing her hair gently,
” How about we go out on a date tonight ? It’s been nonstop work and politics. We haven’t had time for us.” he said and tightened his arm around her.
“I have a lot to talk about, Zara. Things I need to tell you… and confess. How about a dinner date tonight?” he asked and Zara frowned lightly, her mind already replaying his words, wondering what he wanted to reveal.
“Okay,” Zara replied softly and Ayaan pressed a happy kiss to her shoulder before both of them drifted back to sleep.
By the time they woke around noon, one thing led to another and their shower ended in an intense, breath-stealing workout.
Afterward, they slipped into their home clothes and Ayaan made sure she ate properly since he knew he had exhausted her more than he intended.
Back in their room, Zara picked a movie to watch when her phone rang. It was Vaishu and she invited them for a family dinner.
Zara immediately looked at Ayaan, since he had planned to confess something. But Ayaan simply smiled, he knew how much she loved spending time with the family, so he nodded without hesitation.
They got ready quickly and drove to the manor.
When they arrived, the whole family was gathered in the garden. Ishaan and little Ved were splashing in the pool while everyone else relaxed in the lounge with tea and snacks.
Ayaan didn’t waste a second. He changed into his swim shorts and jumped into the pool with Ved, leaving Zara to join the others with a warm smile.
Vaishu poured a cup of tea for Zara, who was listening to Saanvi excitedly narrate the movie she had watched that morning.
“How is life? And how is Ayaan treating you? Don’t tell me he’s being good. I want the truth, the real picture.” Vaishu asked, narrowing her eyes knowingly.
“Mama, we’re absolutely fine. He’s taking very good care of me… he does everything even before I ask. I won’t lie, there’s still one thing we need to address and that isn’t going to be easy but we’ll sort it out. ” Zara said with a smile.
Vaishu let out a deep breath of relief. “You can come to us anytime, Zara,” she said softly and Zara nodded.
From the pool, Ayaan called out for Zara but she immediately shook her head, refusing with a frantic wave of her hands. Ayaan climbed out of the pool, changed into dry shorts in the nearby changing room, and returned to her with a towel draped around his neck.
“Did you have tea or coffee? Do you want something else? I’ll get it,” he said earnestly wiping his face with the towel.
Every member of the family stared at him like he had descended from another planet. The old Ayaan would boss around, expecting everyone to serve him without a word. But this Ayaan hovered around Zara, ready to serve her himself and that showed how deeply he loved her.
“Go change,” Zara said simply and Ayaan stood up instantly. He kissed her cheek and left obeying her words like it was a command written just for him.
“This is a new Ayaan we’re seeing,” Vaishu said, amusement clear in her voice and Zara looked puzzled.
“We have never seen Ayaan like this. Ishaan, Ishi and Advika always managed their own things but Ayaan? He was the spoiled child. Everyone doted on him and he demanded everything be done for him… our absolute royal prince. He always lived on his terms, did everything only his way. But now? He takes your words like a command… and he’s ready to serve you without a second thought. That’s shocking for all of us but in the best, happiest way.” Vaishu said with a smile but Zara was shocked.
“He must’ve doted on his girlfriend, he loved her for more than a decade… he’s only known me a few months.” Zara murmured, shaking her head as she sipped her coffee.
Vaishu smiled gently. “He loved her, yes. And he was happy in that phase of his life. But he never served her. Not once. He always expected her to do things for him.”
Zara lifted her eyes in surprise.
“Ansh fell for me at first sight, he was ready to give up everything… even took lives for me. They deserved it, but the point is, time doesn’t decide the depth of love. Ayaan’s love for his girlfriend was real, but what he feels now is love with devotion… that doesn’t come easily from a man like him.” Vaishu said and took a sip of her tea.
“When his girlfriend was alive, we were all here once. Pari jokingly asked Ishaan to do a flip dive into the pool and he did instantly. When Ayaan was asked the same, he refused outright. He said he’d rather stay on the couch watching a movie cuddled up with her.” Vaishu said and Zara blinked, stunned.
“Ayaan hates sudden plans. Now he would have taken his own time to bath, get ready and he would never jump into a pool. So let’s test something. When he comes back, tell him you want to see him do a flip dive. You’ll see for yourself what you’ve changed in him.” Reyansh said and Zara’s heart thudded painfully at the idea.
A few minutes later, Ayaan walked in dressed fresh, hair styled, smelling divine and settled beside her, his arm naturally going behind around her shoulder.
“Ayaan, I heard you do flip dives. Would you do one now?” Zara asked hesitantly but Ayaan stood immediately. “Of course, wifey. You didn’t have to hesitate.” he said gently pulling her up with him.
“Ayaan, no..no..no ….wait. You just bathed and got ready. We can do it later, even back at home ” she tried to stop him. But he had already shrugged off his shirt and pressed it into her hands. He kicked off his shoes, leaned in and pecked her lips softly.
“Watch me, Mrs. Ayaan,” he said with a wink and dived, flipping effortlessly into the pool.
Zara froze. Vaishu and the rest of the family were smiling knowingly at her and she quickly looked back at the water.
Seconds later, Ayaan surfaced, hair slicked back, water dripping down his face, eyes searching only for her.
“You were amazing, Ayaan. Thank you,” she said softly, her heart now an absolute mess.
Ayaan smiled up at her, unable to tear his gaze away.
” I thought you’d say I love you, It’s okay. I’ll confess my love and everything soon… and then I’ll hear your love every day.” he mused to himself as he swam to the edge.
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