Next morning
Mehta mansion

Dayavanti was sitting on the couch with her head buried within her palms, all the family members were standing in the hall with tensed faces while Riya was shivering in fear.

Dayavanti - So, Neil married Ananya.

Riya - Yes dadi.

Dayavanti - Ananya, this girl is unpredictable. She is smart, beautiful in short she possess every attribute of a perfect girl.

Riya - Why are you praising her ? She snatched my Neil and ...

Dayavanti - What do you expect from me Riya ? We lost our deal cos of your dumb brain. Ananya have the tendency of wrapping Neil around her fingers while you can't even seduce a guy. ( anger blazing out from her eyes )

Riya - Dadi..

Dayavanti - Enough. ( shouted ) I need to find out about Ananya and why Neil married her all of a sudden.

Ketan - Amol is arriving today and we have received the auction notice as well.

Dayavanti - We have to hide this matter from Amol.

Diksha - He will come to know about all this during auction so why not ...

Dayavanti - Shut up. ( shouted ) We won't loose our house. I have to think about some way or else I will be left with nothing. ( shivering in fear )

Diksha - This house, ( roaming her gaze around the hall ) you have created alot of sweet memories in this house. Right ? And your sweet memories were the nightmares for Avni. ( smirks ) They say karma is a b*tch, you made her suffer in this house then how can you remain happy when these walls have witnessed her screams and cries. ( laughs evily )

Ketan - Diksha. ( shouted )

Diksha - This is the reality bhai. ( shouted ) This house is cursed and now we don't have any way for saving this mansion.

Dayavanti - Stop it ! Nothing will happen.

Diksha - We will see. ( smirks )

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Khanna mansion

Neil's POV

How will you feel when your own family ignores you and showers their entire love and care on your wife ? Well, I should be jealous but here I am smiling like a fool,who is enjoying the overwhelming treatment Ananya is receiving. Me and dad are leaning against the door of my room and are busy in admiring the way bebe and mom are showering affection on my wife. Well, the former have already packed her luggage while the latter are evaluating her work in order to make sure that she is comfortable during this entire trip. Me and dad shared another known gaze, "ladies and gossips goes hand in hand". God !! Here I am craving for spending some alone time with my wifey but my mom and bebe are hell bent in delaying our journey.

POV ends

Neil - Mom bebe, we have to leave for Lonavala today itself.

Shweta - We know tillu, you and Prakash ji move to the entrance. We will be there within 5 minutes.

Neil - Fine. ( sighs )

With that, father and son duo left from there.

Shweta - Finally they both went out. Take this Ananya. ( while handling a package to her. )

Avni - What's this ?

Bebe - Open it. ( smiling naughtily )

Avni opened the package and her eyes widened in shock after seeing a red coloured lingerie.

Avni - M...mom... t...this... ( gulped down a hard lump from her throat )

Shweta - Oh come on ! Ananya, you both are going on a honeymoon so this is important. Right ? ( winks at her )

Bebe - Shameless, stop teasing her. ( fake anger ). Give it to me.

Shweta - What ? You want to wear this bebe ? ( shocked )

Bebe - Shut up madam Madonna, I will pack it in the suitcase.

Shweta - Oh okay. ( smiling nervously )

Bebe - God knows from where you have hired this dirty brain of yours.

Shweta - Bebe. ( pouts )

Avni giggles at their quarrel.

Shweta - Come Ananya, let's go. Tillu is waiting eagerly.

Avni nods and the ladies moved towards entrance where Neil and Prakash were waiting for them.

Prakash - Mehta mansion is getting auctioned after few days.

Neil - So ?

Prakash - I am thinking to attend the auction ceremony.

Neil - Why ? ( frowns )

Prakash - It's location is very posh and its good to have some assets. We can use it in future as well, an entire office building can be constructed there. What's your views regarding this ?

Neil - Well, if you think it's good for you then you should go ahead.

Finally, the ladies arrived there.

Neil - Finally. ( sighs )

Bebe - Someone is very eager for his honeymoon. ( smirks )

Neil - And someone is testing my patience. ( naughtily )

Bebe - Naughty boy. ( while smacking his arm )

All the family members giggles while Avni bowed her head down feeling shy.

Neil - Ready to move wifey ? ( smiles )

Avni nods, smiling at his sweet gesture. They hugged their family members and took their blessings. Neil opened passenger's door for Avni and made sure that she was comfortable before taking his seat. The journey started at a good note, unknown to them a beautiful road is waiting for them which will bring them closer to each other. One week will unveil their hidden emotions for each other, it will make their bond stronger and their small steps towards their blooming relation will increase their adoration towards each other.

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Mumbai airport

Ketan - Maa, Amol isn't picking up my calls. ( frustrated )

Dayavanti - His flight have already landed, where is he ? ( concerned )

Ketan - I am going for seeking help at enquiry desk.

Dayavanti nods.

Diksha - What if your Amol got to know about his true identity and left you alone here ? ( smirks )

Dayavanti - Sometimes, I doubt if you are my daughter or enemy ? ( sternly )

Diksha - Maa, I am your daughter that's why I am concerned about you. Stop worrying about Amol urf Aman. Even he is an illegitimate blood just like Avni. God knows how much money you have spent on that creep. ( rolling her eyes )

Dayavanti - Diksha stop this nonsense. Here, I am getting worried about Amol and you are rubbing salt on my wounds.

Diksha sighs.

Diksha - Fine, suit yourself.

Ketan - Maa, Aman have checked out but I seriously don't know where is he.

Dayavanti - This guy. ( frustrated )

Unknown to them, a pair of eyes were watching their each and every move. Concern was dripping from her face while her eyes were filled with tears. She buried her face within her palms for composing herself.

Neela - God, please keep my Aman safe. Should I tell Avni ? No, I can't spoil their trip. She is living her life happily after such a long time and I can't snatch these precious moments from her. I have to do something.

She took out her mobile and dialled someone's number.

Neela - Sheru. ( at call )

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Background music : Mahi ve ( highway )
( for enjoying the imagination of the scene 😝)

Sometimes silence prevailing around you is more soothing, long drive with soft music and your favourite company is a guilty pleasure that gives you a thrill and happiness. It increases the rate of your adrenaline rush and works as oxytocin, making you feel exhilarated. You are transported into a world where you are alone with your partner cooking various fantasies regarding your us time with a pinch of peace, blithe, ardour, care for nourishing your inner bond. Your minds and hearts aren't differing their opinions, your subconscious isn't mocking you anymore cos they are also busy in dwelling these different lanes layered with seclusion and is full of surprises.

Neil was driving silently while Avni was adoring the surroundings, her hairs were playing with air, bouncing back and forth while her face was gleaming with contentment. Her black orbs were filled with innocence and her lips weren't refusing to welcome a jovial smile, everytime when her eyes met with something interesting. Little did she know, how much difficulties she's creating for her dear husband, who is trying his best to focus on road but is getting distracted by her beauty. He stares her occasionally while she's lost in outside world. He sighs and thinks that his wifey will focus on everything expect him.

Avni - Neilllll stop.... ( yelled )

Neil was shocked by her yelling but he somehow composed himself and parked the car at a safe place.

Neil - What happened Ananya ? Are you Okay? ( concerned )

Avni - Look there. ( points in a particular direction )

Neil saw a small juice stall there.

Avni - I want to drink sugarcane juice. ( pouts ).

Neil - We won't go there.

Avni - Why ? ( huffs )

Neil - It's unhygienic Ananya.

Avni - I don't know anything, I want it. That's it.

Neil - But...

Avni - Fine ! You stay here and I will go and drink my favourite juice.

Saying this, she moved out of the car.

Neil - Wait Ananya, I am coming.

She smiled while he joined her and they both moved towards the small stall. Neil gave some instructions to the vendor while Avni facepalm herself. He giggles at her irritation while she smacks his arm asking him to shut up.

As soon as the glass landed into her palms, Avni started gulping it not caring about anything else. Neil chuckles seeing her excitement and the foam moustache formed at her upper lip.

He pulled out his mobile from the pocket and switch on the front camera. He poked Avni's shoulder asking her to look at the screen. As soon as she looked at the mobile, he clicked her pic and started laughing at her while she pouted and tried to snatch his mobile but he pushed it back into his pocket. She hit his hard chest with her small fists while he pulled her closer to himself by gripping her waist.

Their arms were embracing each other, while their eyes were locked. Visualising themselves into each other orbs, forgetting their surroundings, they were lost within one another. Neil wiped the foam from her lips by using his thumb and smiled at her while she was drowned into his eyes. Their moment was broken when a child approached them, he was holding a bunch of balloons.

Neil gave him money and purchased all the balloons, Avni smiled at his action while he bent on his knees and forward the bundle towards Avni dramatically. Avni chuckles while he smiles. Avni accepted the balloons and distributed them amongst the children sitting at the road-side. Neil purchased juice for the kids while they all thanked them and were jumping in joy. Avni and Neil smiled seeing their happiness and clicked many pictures with them.

Avni picked up a small kid in her arms and started playing with him, Neil captured her pic while she was busy in playing.

After few minutes they bid bye to their new buddies and resumed their journey.

While driving, Neil looked at Avni who was already staring at him, he raised his eyebrow asking her 'what happened ?' while she nodded negatively and smiled at him. He smiled back and placed his hand on her thigh, Avni was surprised at first but then smiled and entwined her hand with his making him astonish. A small smile appeared on his face which she didn't miss. No words were needed, the comforting air present between them was enough for telling how much they were enjoying each other's company.

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Neela's house

Neela - Aman is missing.

Sheru - Shall we track Dayavanti's number ?

Neela - She isn't having any information regarding him. ( sighs )

Sheru - Give us sometime, we will find some way or the other.

Neela - You guys are my last hope cos I don't want to involve Avni in this, she's already pregnant and I don't want to bother her in any way.

Sheru - Does Neil sir know about 123 gang ?

Neela - No, he don't know anything but I trust him. I know when he will get to know about Avni's past, he will try to understand her. He won't blame her like everyone did.

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Lonavala
Resort

Avni and Neil reached Lonavala and checked in the resort which was already booked for them courtesy their over-excited family. They were guided towards their honeymoon suite.

As soon as the bellboy opened the door of their suite, they were pleasantly surprised by looking at the decorations. Neil gave a tip to bellboy and he left from there.

Avni - What's the reason behind so much decorations ? ( huffs )

Neil - Tubelight. ( muttered under his breath )

Avni - What ?

Neil - Nothing, it's a honeymoon suite Ananya so decorations are obvious. ( rolling his eyes )

He sat on the bed and asked Avni to sit beside him.

Avni sat beside him while he shifts towards her, she was astonished due to their closeness. Neil wrapped his arm around her shoulder and made her lie down on the bed, embracing her within his arms and covered them with the duvet.

Neil - Take rest for sometime. ( huskily ).

Saying this, he pulled her closer and she buried her face into his chest masking herself within his comforting warmth. He caressed her long silky hairs while she inhales his scent letting herself drift into the world of dreams. He smiled at her innocent face and kissed her hairs.

After sometime, Avni woke up as she was missing Neil's warmth. She saw that Neil was fetching his shirt from his suitcase which was kept on the floor, his hairs were damp and he was wearing a pair of black jeans, his upper body was bare making her gulp down a hard lump from her throat. Neil got up after taking a t-shirt but he got slipped and fell down burying his face into the pile of clothes kept in his already opened suitcase. For a second Avni was shocked but she soon recovered from her trauma and clicked his photograph as a revenge. She bit her inner cheeks for controlling her laugh but as soon as Neil got up, she burst into fits of laughter. Neil was himself surprised and smiled cheekily at his antics.

She got up from the bed still laughing.

Avni - Are you okay ? ( in between the laughter )

Neil - Either you can continue your laughter or you can show your concern.

Avni - First, let me laugh whole-heartedly then I will show my concern. ( while laughing )

Neil shakes his head in disbelief.

Avni - Oh wait ! Let me show you something.

She showed him his pic in which he was lying on the floor with his face buried within the suitcase. Neil pouted and tried to snatch mobile from her hands while she dodged him.

Avni - Revenge taken Mr. Khanna. ( teasingly )

Neil raised an eyebrow at her and started moving towards her, she started moving backwards while he was nearing her. Avni's back hit the wall while Neil caged her within his arms and wall. Their faces were an inch apart while their breathes were fanning on each other's face. Neil shakes his head, letting the water droplets dripping out of his hairs fall on her face, she closed her eyes and rubbed her face with her palm. Neil snatched her mobile and ran away. Avni opened her eyes and became shocked.

Avni - Neil, my mobile. ( huffs )

Neil - Which mobile ? ( battling his eyelashes ). Oh ! This one ? ( showing her mobile )

Avni - Neil, give it to me or else....

Neil - Or else ? ( smirks )

Avni - Or else ....

She held his t-shirt lying on the bed.

Avni - I won't give you the t-shirt.

Neil - Your intentions aren't good Mrs. Khanna. ( smirks )

Avni - What ? ( startled )

Neil - Well, if you want to see me shirtless, you can talk to me but you are applying different tactics. That's not good. ( naughty smile )

Avni - Its nothing like that. ( huffs )

She threw the shirt on his face.

Avni - Wear this.

Neil - Your wish is my command. ( bows his head down dramatically )

Avni smiles at his antics.

Neil - Now let me delete my pic. ( smirks )

Avni - Then delete my pic as well from your mobile. ( pouts ) This is cheating. ( puppy face ).

Neil - I surrender. ( sighs )

Avni smiles.

She opens her suitcase and pulled out her dress. She was about to move towards the washroom when Neil stopped her.

Neil - I guess you dropped something. ( knitting his eyebrows )

Avni looked downwards and her eyes widened in surprise, a naughty smirk appeared on Neil's face while she closed her eyes in embarrassment.

Neil - Not bad wifey, you are fully prepared for our honeymoon. ( smirks )

Avni immediately picked up the lingerie lying on the floor and pushed it back into the suitcase.

Avni - I..I... haven't packed this, mom and bebe packed this.

Neil - Oh really ! ( raises his brows )

Avni - I am speaking the truth. ( frowns )

Neil - Relax wifey ! I know my bebe and mom. ( chuckles ) Go and take bath till then I will order some food.

Avni nods and was about to move towards the washroom but Neil held her wrist and pulled her towards himself gently. He pushes her hairs to other side and leans down, his breath tickles her earlobe while she became nervous.

Neil - ( whispers in her ear ) Some day or I can say some night I will be blessed to see you willingly draped up within this only for your husband without anyone's insistence. ( huskily )

Avni's eyes widened while her breath stuck within her throat due to his husky voice and naughty words. This man was full of surprises and she is discovering his new shades each and every day. Her subconscious self mocked her that she can write a book on him,"Infinte shades of Neil Khanna" with some R-rated content. She mentally slapped her subconscious self and pushed her into the valley for igniting these type of weird thoughts in her mind.

She straight away moved towards the washroom as she can't bare more teasings while Neil giggles at her shyness.

Neil - My innocent wifey, I hope my baby won't be a tubelight like his or her mom. ( smiles )

She came out of the washroom after half an hour and found Neil sitting on the couch waiting for her, some bowls were placed on the coffee table along with juice. She sat beside him while he opened the lid of the bowls, Avni shot a deadly glare to Neil after seeing the contents while he gulped down a hard lump.

Avni - Salad like seriously. ( whining )

Neil - Yes wifey, it's good for your health.

Avni - Neil ... ( huffs )

Neil - After our meal we are going for sightseeing so we will have some snacks there.

Avni - I won't eat this. ( scrunch her nose ).

Neil - Then we won't go out.

Avni - Neil you are a tormentor. ( huffs )

Neil - Oh come on wifey, you can't term this handsome man as a  tormentor.

Avni - Self obsessed.

Neil - That I am, now come on let's eat our food then we will go out.

Neil made her eat while she was complaining like a child. After finishing their food, they both left for sightseeing.

Sightseeing : I will come in next update 😂

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