51.
It was 11:59 Pm and Reyansh was wide awake while Arya was sleeping peacefully. Room was illuminated with night light giving it a soft glow.
'I can't do it' he thought looking at her peaceful face. He can't do this but he has to. He has to wake her up from her peaceful slumber.
Caressing her hair he called her slowly.
"Sunshine" She frowned in her sleep. And slowly opened her eyes. She saw Reyansh was sitting beside her. She sat up and looked at him.
As the clock ticked 12:00Am. He whispered.
"Happy birthday sunshine" Arya looked at him wide eyed. It's her birthday. Well she was excited as the month started and on the main day she forgot about it. How stupid.
He was holding a cake. Her favourite. Strawberry flavoured. There was a candle in the center.
"Thankyou" She whispered tears welled up in her eyes.
"Make a wish" She nodded. She held her hands together and closed her eyes.
'Reyansh and Arya together forever' she wished and blew out the candle. Then she cut the cake.
She took the piece and held it in front of him who made her eat a bite first and kissed her.
Arya's eyes widened in surprise but soon she melted in a kiss.
He licked her lips and asked for permission which she gladly gave.
They were savouring each other's mouths.
He pulled out after making sure there was not any piece of cake remaining.
"It tastes much better from here," He whispered.
"Wanna taste more?" Arya said.
"Fuck baby" He again attached lips. Which turned into a hot make out session. Eventually they have to stop. There was a lot to come so they had to rest. Reyansh put the remaining cake in a small freezer in their room.
He came back and pulled Arya into his Arms and kissed her forehead before falling asleep.
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Arya looked at herself in the mirror.
She was wearing an off shoulder white ball gown.
Wearing the minimal jewelry and leaving her hairs open with little curls, she was looking elegant, satisfied with her looks.
"Isn't it too much for a birthday party?" She ended up asking Arohi, They were now in the Malhotra mension. Getting ready for the birthday party which is arranged by Reyansh in Malhotra mansion. Because her parents told them to arrange here.
In the morning she had woken up next to Reyansh who wished her with a kiss whenever he had a chance.
She went downstairs and took blessings from the elders and was wished by the youngsters. After lunch they all came to Malhotra mension.
When she had come everyone hugged her and wished her.
She was so happy it was first ever birthday when she was celebrating like this with her whole family.
All thanks to Reyansh who had arranged everything.
Well now they are getting ready in their room Reyansh has already gone after getting ready for last moment preparations.
"Arya, today is your birthday. You should be standing out from everyone." Arohi assured her as they walked down the stairs.
Laughing while talking here and there, the two ladies walked to the backyard which was converted into the venue for the party.
The only thing she was glad about was that it was a private party and no media was allowed inside the venue, making it easy for her to not face the weird and uneasy questions.
She was looking around the decor and some familiar faces but when she looked beside her, it was Reyansh instead of Arohi. who was already looking at her.
"You are so fucking beautiful!!" Reyansh muttered to himself as he looked at her, from head to toe.
The white color complements her skin well. His hands were itching to touch her skin, her nude lips, he wanted to taste them. As much of the pervert he sounded right now, he couldn't help but to check her out. All he wanted to do was to leave this party right there with her.
"You are looking charming too," Arya Said.
"Am I?"he asked and She hummed.
"I so badly wanna kiss you" he said.
"Patience Ansh Everyone is around" She teased.
"fuck them" he said pulling her into his Arms. But as soon as he did they heard some Aww's and coughs. Making him step back. Arya giggled.
"Woah, Kya baat hai. You both are twinning." Reva exclaimed looking at Arya and then at Reyansh who was standing beside her.
"Not bad. The theme of the party is black while you two are in white" Arohi said nudging Arya's shoulder
"Of course, match made in heaven." Arav joined them, with a teasing smile. Arya tried to hide her shy smile while Reyansh, he wasn't able to take his eyes off of her.
"Bhai, thoda idhar udhar bhi dhyan do. You've been staring at her since she walked into the venue." Reyaan said, smirking a little.
(Brother, look here and there as well.)
"Tu aaj kuch jyada hi nhi uad rha." Reyansh rolled his eyes at his brother while the others were engaged in their conversation.
(You're flying way too high.)
"Arya" She heard Aryan's voice and turned towards him. "You have a call," He said.
"Me?" She asked. He nodded. She took the phone from him and spoke. While Aryan went and stood beside his girlfriend who is none other than Reva. Well he proposed her.
Everyone was looking at her with curiosity. Except Reyansh. He knows who it is.
"Hello?" She said.
"Arya beta" There came a voice of her favourite person. "Happy birthday," Person on the other side said. The person with whom she had spended her every birthday. Who always wishes her before anyone else.
"You are the last one to wish" She whined.
"I am sorry beta. I was busy and I couldn't get time. I am sorry i couldn't celebrate your birthday with you this time"
"I am upset with you," She said.
"I am sorry, please forgive your bhua," Navya said. But didn't get a reply.
"I will compensate for this when next time i will come"
"You better," Arya said. Heard a yes.
"I heard what happened. I am so happy for you," Navya said.
"How do you know?" She asked.
"Reyansh told me "
"You spoke with him?"
"Hmm I had to see if he is treating you well or not. And everything is going on good or not I can't leave my daughter like this. Can I? So I called him" Elder one explained. Making her overwhelmed.
"Thankyou," She said in a low voice.
"Don't thank me, It's my responsibility. And don't cry now. I know you are on the verge of crying." Of course she knows.
"Is Reyansh there?" Navya asked. She looked at him and said,
"He is"
"Give the phone to him," She said. She gave him and he went away from them.
"Hello?" Reyansh spoke.
"Hello beta. Hru?"
"Good bhua." He replied.
"Reyansh, I want something from you. Can you give it to me?"
"What?" He asked, confused.
"Promise. Promise me you will never hurt her. She had seen enough hardships in life. I don't want her to get hurt again," She said.
"I promise"
"Now grant me that i can kill you if you ever hurt her"
"Granted," He said without any hesitation.
"I will never hurt her or let anyone hurt her. And if i did you have full permission to kill me"
"You love her so much?"
"I do more than anyone can imagine" on the other side smile pastered on Navya's face.
"I am so happy for both of you. Take care" She said before cutting the call. He came back and stood beside Arya.
"What was she telling"
"Telling me to take care of you," He said.
"Okay, okay! Let's celebrate her birthday now," Aryan said, clapping his hands to get everyone's attention. Everyone agreed.
Then, They all gathered to cut her birthday cake. "Arya, you're getting old," he joked, and Arav and Arohi joined him in teasing.
"Hey! Stop teasing. 26 is not old, okay!" Arya said, glaring at Arav and Arohi. who just pouted. All laughed at their reaction.
She cut the cake, and they sang the happy birthday song for her, as if she was a little kid. After the cake cutting, she fed the first bite to Reyansh who again wished her happy birthday and kissed her on the forehead.
Then she fed all others one by one who wished her as well. And gave her the gifts which they have brought for her. She received too many gifts from everyone.
"Where is my gift?" She asked Reyansh when there was no one around.
"Actually I didn't buy a gift, I didn't get time, sorry" Her face fell at that but she masked it away with a smile.
"It's okay," She said with a smile. Reyansh leaned in and whispered in her ear.
"Your gift is in the bedroom. Which you will get after the party" Excitement built in her thinking what will be the gift. He leaned back and looked at her, who had a bright smile on her face.
"It's Arya's birthday and she doesn't dance. It can't happen. Right? So I would like to invite Arya and Reyansh on the dance floor. And we can join them later." Vihaan Announced getting everyone's attention.
Arav and Reyaan, full of enthusiasm, quickly pulled Arya in the center.
Vihaan called for Reyansh and with a smile Reyansh came.
He had never danced in his life as much as he had after his wedding.
Not that he is complaining. If it gave Arya happiness then it is.
He had become Arya Dance partner. He made his way over to where Arya was waiting.
The other couples formed a circle around them. Smiling and chatting excitedly while Arya and Reyansh stood in the center. The focus of everyone's attention.
The lights dimmed and Song started to play accompanied by the lighting effect that highlighted Arya and Reyansh.
Reyansh extended one hand to Arya who gladly took it and Reyansh pulled her towards himself. Due to sudden effect she fell on his chest and he wrapped his arms around her waist securing her in his embrace.
Reyansh's eyes flickered towards Arya but As soon as their gaze met she looked away, unable to meet the gaze. Soft hue spread on his cheeks.
Music started playing and so did their feet.
Din raat akhiyan nu Bas tu hi disda Ae
Tu na dekha to jee ni lagda mera
Dil de jagah tu hi pal pal dhadakta hai
bhulka vi yara tu ni hona judda
haqdaar tera hu harbar tera hu
Ab lun janam chahe main sau dafa
Each word was showing their feelings for eachother. They always thought of each other no matter which place they are. Their thoughts always go to eachother.
There is always a longing in their heart when they are away from each other. They are each other's for now for as many times they will be born. As they continued to rhyme with music.
Duniya sare chad ke chaliya
Teriyan rahwan teri galiyan
Tera sadd ka sab main waariyan
Jis din sa tu sanu mileya
main tera picha picha Turreya
Tera sad ka sab main warreya
From the day they met to today a lot has changed but in a better way they are content with life. They have overcome all the obstacles in their life and if now they have to leave the world they will gladly do so.
Mujhse hazaron hai tujhse nahi koi
main hu sitara tu chand hai mera
manu khuda teri akhan chi disda ha
kivien kran tera main shukriya
Jis vi nhi ratan ha wo savera tu
Badle kadhe vi na mausam tera
For Reyansh there are many that are like him but she is one in millions. She is not less than a goddess for her; he worshiped her. He can't thank her enough to be in his life and she came like sunshine and the darkness that surrounded him vanished.
Khushiyan teri main gham rakhiya
Mar jana mein jeh tu rusiya
tera sadka sab main Warreya
Rishta sare nate chadiya
sab ha lare tu hi sachiya
Tera sadka sab main warreya.
He only want to give her all the happiness in the world. He can't see her sad, hurt or crying it hurt him more than anything. He can do anything for her.
As the song ended she felt like it was not just a song. As if Reyansh was telling his feelings through that song. He meant each and every word in the song. She was overwhelmed by the intensity of his love.
Everyone clapped making them break their little bubble they didn't notice that they were alone on the stage looking into eachothers eyes. All others got off the stage in the mid song but they were too lost in eachother to notice.
"Ohhh bro what a performance" Vihaan said and everyone appreciated them. They smiled at them and thanked them.
Everyone got busy enjoying leaving the couple alone. Reyansh pulled her with him sensing the chance. They sneaked out of the backyard without anyone looking.
"Where are we going?" She asked him.
"To your room" he replied, pulling her with him. They were both alone in the house while everyone was busy in the backyard. This wasn't giving her any innocent thoughts.
"W-why?"She shuttered.
"Don't you want gifts?" He said in mischief .
"Ohh gifts"
"Yes what do you think" he teased he knew where her mind was going.
"N-nothing" She looked away with a shy smile.
As they reached the room. Reyansh opened the door and they went inside. Reyansh went to the wardrobe and came back with a box. He went to the side table where a bonqute of roses was placed which Arya didn't notice earlier. He picked up and came in front of her.
He gave her a bouquet of red roses. Her eyes sparkled seeing the banquet. There was a card in which "Happy birthday love" was written.
"Thankyou so much Ansh" She whispered a smile dancing on her lips Looking at her favourite flowers.
"Do you like it?" He asked. Well he has never given her flowers.
"I love flowers," she admitted, making him smile.
He stretched out the box which he had earlier.
Keeping the flowers on bed she took the box and Started opening it. Reyansh stared at her waiting for reaction.
As she opened the box there lay a simple waist chain with pearls in between.
It was simple yet beautiful.
"Reyansh. This..." She looked at him and then a box. Reyansh is unsure whether she liked it or not.
"This is so beautiful," She whispered. Smile appeared on his face.
"I am glad you like it"
"Thank You so much for everything" She said, stepping forward to hug him.
"You deserve much more sweetcheeks" nickname did something to her. She pulled back and looked at him. She pointed to him to lean down.
He leaned a little down and she kissed her on forehead letting her lips linger there for a while then pulled back. Reyansh's eyes widened in surprise. Mouth agape. Something stirred in his tummy.
Is it possible for men to have butterflies in their tummy?
Arya giggled at his reaction.
"Close your mouth Mr shekhawat" She said. And he closed it. He cleared his throat and looked away, slightly embarrassed his ears were a little red.
"What was that?" He asked but their eyes went to the window. It started raining. The rain is being relentless, a soothing rhythmic drumming against window panes.
Inside their room the soft patter of rain was a lullaby. Arya was glancing at the window when two arms wrapped around her waist giving her warmth.
"Come on, let's go outside and shower in the rain" Arya whispered, her voice full of enthusiasm and mischief. Reyansh turns her around in his arms, making her face him.
He was about to deny but the sparkle in her eyes and excitement in her voice was enough to make him nod. And well he is whipped for his wife. They made their way to Terrace. The promise of simple joy pulling them out.
The cool air hit them on their faces as they stepped on the terrace. Reyansh pulled Arya close, rain drenching them both within moments. The chill was sharp but Reyansh's body pressed against her, giving her the warmth she needed.
"Look at us" Reyansh said, twirling her around so that rain poured on them from all sides.
"You look absolutely beautiful in rain" Arya's cheeks flushed with cold and praise. She felt alive in a way she had never before. As If the rain was washing her worries.
She grinned the corner of her lips lifting, her eyes sparkling with genuine happiness.
"I always wanted to do this with you" She admitted her voice barely rising above the sound of rain.
Reyansh leaned in his breath warm against her ears. "I am glad I get to share this moment with you" he whispered, pressing a tender kiss to her wet hair. "You deserve to be happy"
They danced in the rain , their laughter mingling with the sound of the storm. Creating a perfect symphony of joy and affection. For a while the world outside their small bubble of rain ceased to exist.
They completely forgot that there is a birthday party going on for Arya and their family is right downstairs. All they remember is both of them dancing in the rain.
Reyansh stood pulling Arya gently into his arms as the soft drizzle of rain continued to fall illuminated by the dim glow of nearby lights. Arya's face glistened as the raindrop kissed her skin highlighting every feature bringing him fully into view.
Reyansh couldn't take his eyes off her. The moment was there alone lost in each other as if time itself had stopped just to hold them in its embrace. Arya's heart was thudding wildly in her chest, her skin just behind her ears, a soft red. And even her cheeks were flushed with a gentle hue of pink.
Reyansh gazed at her with a love filled smile, his eyes sparkling with adoration. Arya's face was reflected like a dream and even Reyansha's heart skipped a beat, unable to contain the overwhelming warmth and affection that enveloped him.
In pouring rain Reyansh held Arya frimly.
They both looked at eachother and leaned in their lips met in soft and tender kiss.
Their eyes closed in bliss. Their lips moving in harmony showing their pure love and adoration for each other.
They kissed each other like it was the last time they were kissing.
As they parted they looked at eachother. When Reyansh again pecked her lips.
"I love you" He whispered.
"I love you too," She whispered, looking directly into his eyes. And this time Reyansh didn't look away And held eye contact.
"Don't look at me like that," he said.
"Why?" She asked. Reyansh looked at her for a moment. And when he spoke, Arya was left speechless.
"My heaven
what lies behind those angel eyes.
Which glistened in the night sky.
Those beautiful honey coated brown eyes.
with the tiniest kiss of sun
Serene pools of honey.
So deep
yet so pure
So filled with love for me.
My heaven lies behind those eyes and whenever you look at me with your heavenly eyes.
I want to dive into them and Never come back. "
Arya looked at him wide eyed. Intensity and sincerity of his words was so pure and so true leaving her speechless. She opened her mouth to say something but no word came out, only a soft whisper of his name.
"Reyansh"
"I worship you sunshine. You are my whole world.
Without you I am nothing. Thankyou for coming into my life and making a better version of me.
Thankyou for loving me selflessly" Arya falls into her arms. Tears started falling from her eyes at his pure devotion.
At that moment she was ready to give everything to him.
"Ansh love me. make L-love to me" She murmured.
"Gladly love" He carried her into his arms and made way to their room. He closed the door of the room behind him. And went and settled Arya on bed and made love to her.
Telling sweet words to her in between. Telling her how much she means to him how much he loves her. When the clock struck 12:00Am Arya wished him. And Reyansh said. "You are the best gift of my life Sunshine"
He made love to her till the soft lights of dawn illuminated in their room. Till their limbs were no more working. Till their hearts felt full. He worshiped her like she was a goddess.
It was their love for eachother so deep yet so pure. This kind of love is difficult to find. In this you both have to give your best which they did.
Their relationship was not perfect from the start but with their determination to make it work with love, care and trust they made it what they have today.
They accepted each other with everything. Their goods and bads. One had a broken relationship and the other has a broken past but with each other by their side they mend each other's heart. They made better versions of each other.
For a perfect relationship only love is not enough.
Relationships are like flowers. If you nourish the flower well it will bloom beautifully. Same way if you nourish relationships with care, trust and understanding along with love it will bloom beautifully.
And Beautiful flowers also have sparks but they are part of it. Like this, small Fights and misunderstandings are part of a healthy relationship. And with mutual understanding they always remain small fights.
They overcome every misunderstanding, every fight, every flaw and now they are together. They belong to each other. With the love and understanding they have for eachother their relationship will continue to bloom beautifully.
There are so many things waiting ahead for them. They will step forward together and gladly accept what future hold for them but one thing is for sure they will