The dawn had brought a vivid sappy feel. The sun was up and so were all of them. Out of the bed, Janhavi and Agastya too slid down the water slide into the blue shallow waters. Other kids too had joined with a splash and woo hoos. They all enjoyed the swim in the warm water. Soon the girls took a dip in the plunge pool of their villa. Siya expressed how she wanted to enjoy a floating breakfast. Janhavi agreed as it was one of the experiences while on the Island.

In sometime, Prashant and Siddhant visited their villa. They had come to inform about the yacht day trip the resort had arranged for them all. The senior citizens too were joining just to enjoy a yacht.

They all gathered at the restaurant for the breakfast. The buffet spread was huge and had variety of food for everyone to choose from. Before they could embark on their cruise, the restaurant manager informed about another evening party to be held at the beach. He handed over invites to all the guests. Janhavi and Siya looked at each other joyfully but in the next moment, they looked worried.

Although the party invite seemed exciting, it had a dress code.

"Jaanu di! They are saying be in your best party gowns. Who had thought to bring party gowns to an island resort?"

Janhavi agreed as she held her hand gently. "Right yaa! I do have brought a few party dresses but definitely not a gown. And this says it's an exclusive party. By invite only for few special VVIP guests."

Sanaya looked at Siya and asked her in gestures finding her looking worried. Siya smiled mildly. Their yacht was ready. They all embarked the big white one. Seniors were escorted carefully and so were few younger ones. All the senior dadis were wearing kurtas. The mothers were in comfortable shorts, T-shirts. Janhavi had worn a skater swim wear with a white sheer cover-all. While Siya had paired her sarong with a monokini.

Janhavi's swim wear's back was deep, open till her waist. Finding a chance on the upper deck, Agastya gently ran his finger on her spine. Goosebumps erupted on her body as she was shocked finding him doing this in the presence of others. However, only a few kids were on the upper deck who were busy finding dolphins if they could. Agastya hugged Janhavi tightening his embrace holding her hands. His warm breaths fanned her nape making her shudder.

"I love you my jaanu!" Agastya whispered again kissing her right cheek gently rubbing his stubble on her soft, supple cheek. It tingled as she giggled rubbing her hand on her cheek. And he deliberately poked his stubble this time making her laugh.

"Ha ha ha. Agastya it's tickling yaa. Mat karo naa." She requested giggling.

"I love when you laugh. Itna rulaya hai tujhe isiliye ab making you laugh. Aage aur bhi rulana hai naa baby?"

He said nonchalantly. She looked at him craning her neck at him. "Aage aur bhi kyu rulana hai? Why are you saying like that?"

He winked with a naughty glint and smile. "While making you mine, it would hurt you a little, baby. Sex is painful, a little, till it becomes pleasurable. Most of the girls cry. So....!" He shrugged and Janhavi looked at him in shock and surprise. How easily he had said it. She slapped at his hand.

"Ishsha! Agastya. Kahi laaz nahi tula kharach!" (You have no shame)

"Arre! Laazay cha kay tyat? It will happen one day. It's destined to happen. Isn't it? And till we are able to talk openly about it, how would we do it? You know!" Agastya said again as naturally as it came to him.

They haven't ever spoken on intimacy that openly. And him saying that it was bound to happen made her shy. Although, she came out as bold and beautiful but when actually Agastya talked about sex, he found her shy, timid and docile.

"Can't tell you how I love this side of yours too. I mean, a minute ago you would be all bold and in the next blink you are the shy girl-next door. How do you manage it? Ha ha ha ha."

Agastya laughed that offended Janhavi a bit. "Are you making fun of me, Agastya?"

She asked with a sad pout. She looked adorable. Agastya squeezed her in his arms, kissing with force on her cheek as he groaned suppressing his laughter. "No, my baby! I am praising you. Why will I make fun of you my jaanu maanu!"

And they both laughed hysterically. They were best friends and knew the other just too well. Few punches in his torso and he fell on the deck, with a huge roar, the tears fell off his eyes and his stomach hurt till he could laugh no more.

"Such a dog you are, Gusty! I'll make you pay baby. I will make sure you will beg for sex." Janhavi uttered without thinking. But that warning made Agastya shut immediately.

"Yaar! I am begging since so long jaanu. Don't make me beg for it in that vulnerable state baby. It would be almost cruel."

"Yeah! My middle name is Cruella! Didn't you know? Huh!" Janhavi flipped her hair as she walked away, silently laughing at his expressions.

The yatch trip concluded in the late afternoon. They all were sun burnt. They quickly grabbed coconut water to quench their thirst. Their throats were parched and stomachs growled with hunger. A quick sandwich with choice of cocktails and chilled beers helped a lot. While eating, Aarna brought the topic of the evening party. She was concerned about her gown as she hadn't brought any.

Naina smiled patting her cheek. "Why fear when mumma is here? Leave all your worries to me. Let me see what I can do."

It was similar with Siya and Janhavi. And their mothers too came to their rescue. The dusk fell, the sky turned pink. The birds flocked returning to their nests. The breeze got cooler. And the Island came to life as the lights were switched on. Many groups of people, honeymooners, adult couples could be seen gathering near the bar to grab drinks. Few parents could be seen dragging their little ones away from their sand castles. The kids looked muddled in sand and cried not wanting to leave their sand play pits.

On the way back, Agastya held Janhavi's hand in silence. It was beautiful to just hold tha hand in warmth without even saying anything. That silence between them was beautiful. The waves crashed gently over the pillars that paved a way to the water villas adding certain romance to the evening. Janhavi just smiled a glance at him.

Agastya whispered. "Well! Are you going to make me pay tonight?"

She looked at him in amazement and shock. "Tonight? You sure? Kitna tadap rahe ho Gusty. Mujhe hi sharam aa jayegi. Ishsha!"

Back in their villa, they all began getting ready for the party. A bell boy brought a parcel in Janhavi's name. It was sent by Naina. It had two dresses. One had Aarna's name and the other one had a note for Janhavi.

"Dearest Jaanu,
I hope you like this. We thought it would suit you very well.

A gift of love from us to our most precious Janhavi.

See you soon!

Aai aunty and Uncle"

It was a beautiful designer ombré off shoulder maroon gown that had crystal details. Siya and Aarna smiled broadly looking at that exquisite piece of fabric.

"Aww! Your MIL is so sweet. He he he he." Siya teased making Janhavi shy.

Soon the girls got ready. The buggy was waiting to escort them to the party. It was at the resort's one of the private beaches. The entrance to it was decorated with climbers hugging the arch. Fragrant tiny white and purple flowers willowed over the climbers. The warm yellow fairy lights draped over the entry arch made it look all the more inviting. And the soft flowing white drapes hung artistically on one of the inner sides of the arch looked dreamy.

As the buggy dropped the girls at the entrance, they were greeted by the party manager who escorted them inside with a smile. Janhavi could see their entire family already present. Each one had a smile broader and brighter than the other. There were round tables neatly placed around with the chairs sashed in champagne coloured bows. Each table had flowers hanging over a miniature crystal tree draped with fairy lights. Rose, fresh cotton, sea scented pillar candles were carefully placed in huge hurricane vases.

Janhavi held Siya's hand softly as she murmured. "Why can't I see other guests?"

"Yaa, I too was wondering the same. Anyways let's meet dadi. She just waved at us."

Dadi was already smiling brightly. As soon as the girls approached her, dadi hugged Siya, Janhavi and Aarna together, warmly smiling and patting their cheeks. She picked a speck of kohl from the outer rim of her eye and gently dabbed it on the back of Janhavi's right ear. She did the same to Siya but before she could do it to Aarna, she almost shrieked deafening everyone around her and startling dadi.

"Jeez! Dadi, it's unhygienic. Evil eye to ward off nahi hoygi. I might catch an infection. You just air kiss me instead. Like mua..mua..! It's the in thing. He he he."

Everyone laughed and dadi gently patted on her head with a chuckle.
"Chup shaitan! Bahut badi badi baatein karne lagi hai."

"Oh my sexy dadi! I love you. You know that right? Mua..mua..! He he he he. I wanna make dadu like totally jko. He he he."

Dadi was shy. Janhavi and Siya chuckled. Before Janhavi could ask anything further, her mother and Naina borrowed her away holding her hand. All the ladies were waiting for her. She could sense all the eyes on her but couldn't understand the stairs. The gentlemen were having a gala time with their drinks and finger food being served by the waiters.

"Jaanu! Kitti surekh distey ga!" (How beautiful you are looking). Her mother complimented her and before she could say anything, Sanaya smiled pinching her cheek gently.

"Naina! Teri choice to bahut hi beautiful hai. This gown looks so pretty on you, bachhe. Nazar naa lage kisi ki bhi."

"Thank you Sana maasi!" Janhavi smiled brightly. Her eyes wandered to find her Gusty who was no where to be seen. Even Vihaan wasn't around and even Hridan couldn't be found amongst them.

"Aai aunty! Ye log kaha hain?" Janhavi enquired. Naina looked at her with a smile.

"Hamare ye to waha hain. Ab...tumhare ye dikhe nahi abhi tak. Honge yahi kahi." Naina pulled her leg and it immediately made her cheeks flushed being shy.

Siya chuckled nudging Janhavi in her waist. "Siya! You too are looking so pretty, my baby!" Manasvi complimented Siya.

"After all, she's my prettiness, mum. Ought to look beautiful. Right baby?" Vihaan had jumped into the conversation as he held Siya by her waist. It was the first time he had called her baby infront of their parents. Siya hadn't told about their relationship advancement to her parents yet and hence she coughed lightly finding him call her baby. She nudged him, softly smiling looking at Naina and found her chuckling.

"Ouch! Baby, that was strong and rough." Vihaan complaint as Siya dragged him away from their parents.

"Are you nuts Vi? What's this baby thing infront of mumma and manu maasi? I haven't yet told my parents about us. And you haven't ever called me baby thing till now."

Siya gritted her teeth making Vihaan chuckle. "Sweetheart! They know even if we haven't yet told them. Well! I wonder how rough would you like in bed? I mean, your nudge was quite strong." He chuckled and earned a slap from her.

"You'll see when the time comes. Don't act smart. Awryt? Shameless creature." Siya reprimanded him as he grinned squeezing her in a side hug.

While all were busy chit chatting, the music was tuned. Soon all the couples filled the soft sand stretch dancing away. Janhavi was still searching for Agastya when she found a pair of strong arms gently twirling her in the air. As she landed on the ground, she saw Agastya with an endearing smile. His eyes twinkled and the corner of his eyes crinkled. He looked dapper in the black suit. His tie and pocket square matched that of Janhavi's maroon gown. His hair were neatly gelled and set. The little of his stubble was carefully trimmed making him look suave.

Janhavi couldn't take her eyes off him. He snapped his fingers gently to bring her back. "You've all the time in the universe to stare me, love. May I have the pleasure of dancing with you?" Agastya forwarded his hand that Janhavi quickly held, with a broad grin.

They danced hand in hand. The music suited the occasion. Agastya twirled her a couple of times. They drifted towards a beautifully decorated open cabana, still dancing and moving in rhythm. The cabana was decorated with white drapes and fairy lights. Agastya again twirled her a few times and let loose his hand. By the time Janhavi could come back to face him, she found him on his knees.

Agastya had kneeled down. His right foot was bent over the ground while his left was perfectly angled at a 90 degree, helping him stable on the soft cold sand. He had held a black velvet box open that had a beautiful round sparkly diamond ring sitting upright over the cut of the golden cushion. The sparkle of the diamond blinded Janhavi's eyes, purely out of the most splendid surprise she could ever imagine in her life.

She held her hand over her open mouth. Her eyes were wide open, dilating her pupils in surprise. Her outer corners crinkled with the smile. The tears brimmed her eyes with happiness.

"Is this really happening Agastya?" She whispered looking at him as her eyebrows pinched together. Agastya smiled and blinked his eyes shrugging gently. He held the ring in his hand waiting for her hand. As she pulled out her hand, she was shaking out of happiness and nervousness. Agastya held her hand gently yet firmly. The hold of his warm hands helped her calm down a bit.

"Marry me Janhavi! Will you please?"
Agastya asked her and she just cried happy tears. He slipped the ring in her ring finger and gently kissed her knuckles.

Everyone clapped. Naina had tears of happiness to see her son the happiest. Siddhant gestured for the music. The song changed and everyone again hooted for them to dance. Agastya brought her closer holding her waist. He poked his fingers gently in her waist making her squirm a bit. She smiled feeling shy. His charm had cast the spell and she was spellbound as her eyes locked with his.

Again the tears brimmed trickling down her rosy cheeks. Agastya wiped them gesturing her not to cry. He had the most charming smile intact. He took turns to kiss her forehead followed by her cheeks.

"My sweet sweet fruit salad! Time for tasting the mango!" He whispered against her lips, gently kissing her on the soft rosy verges.

"He he he. I love you baby! Well, I thought it's raspberries. Matches my lipstick too!"

Agastya cocked his brows with a mischievous smirk. "Raspberries! May be soon. Well, I am dying to." He winked and gotten slapped on his chest softly.

"Ishsha! Agastya. So naughty." Janhavi hid her face in her hands shying on his innuendo. He tenderly removed her hands. His thumb grazed over her lips and slowly he bridged the gap. The lips met and he softly nibbled on her lower petal. Tasting the oozing warmth, honey like sweetness, he gave a final kiss and bite on her lips. Everyone clapped.

"I love you jaan." Agastya whispered pecking again her luscious lips. She reciprocated his love with a gentle kiss on his right cheek.

"Aai baba samne hain Agastya! I am not kissing you anywhere else. Already you have done a lot with your kisses. Please stop staring me. I already feel....uneasy!" Janhavi whispered.

"Wet! The word is wet baby. Not uneasy." Agastya chuckled whispering huskily. Janhavi's cheeks had suddenly flushed listening to Agastya's intimate talk. She widened her eyes to shush him.

"You've gone bonkers Agastya! Will you shut up. People can hear us. What has happened to you all of a sudden? Aisi baatein! You're making me..."

She stopped midway as she almost confessed that he had made her shy. He chuckled again. "Shy! Aww. Am I making my bold and beautiful baiko shy?"

Him calling her 'baiko', wife in marathi again took her by surprise. She grinned turning pink a shade darker.

"My saucy lil minx! I love you baiko!" He again whispered. Just then Siya came with Vihaan near them and cleared her throat.

"Ahem! Well, sorry for intruding. The mums and dads want to have some more time together to enjoy the night away drinking and dancing. We are going away for a beach stroll. Would you two like joining us?"

Agastya immediately refused stating he was tired and wanted to rest. Vihaan and Siya giggled.

"Agastya bhaiya doesn't even know how to lie! Ha ha. Ya ya we know, you need your privacy and all that. Well! Here are the keys to villa no 69. Ha ha ha ha. See the villa number too speaks about how much you need your privacy. Catch yaa tomorrow morning. Have a splendid night. Romance away to glory my bwoy!"

Siya laughed as Janhavi smiled sheepishly. Agastya punched in Vihaan's torso for pulling his leg. Holding Janhavi hand, he walked up to their parents to wish them a great night. Madhura and Naina together hugged Janhavi. Naina kissed Agastya's cheek as her eyes turned misty with happiness. Madhura too hugged Agastya with a broad grin. The fathers were equally happy.

"Oh ho! Welcome to the family bahurani!" Aarav teased Janhavi as he kissed her forehead. Patting Agastya's back, he squeezed him in a hug.

"Congratulations champ! I am so happy and proud of you. I love you my boy! Have a great night you two."

All their parents' friends too hugged and congratulated the couple for their engagement. Before leaving, they sought blessings from all the dadis and dadus. The seniors very exceptionally happy to be able to witness this union for which they all had waited all their lives.

The day had come to an end with love and surprises for Janhavi. She was over the clouds. It was meant to be. They were meant to be each others. Just before they boarded their buggy, Prashant squealed with a laughter.

"Enjoy love birds and be safe than sorry! Have a splendid night."

Agastya and Janhavi both felt shy but Prashant was Prashant. People could expect such awkward remarks from him. Siddhant patted his back roaring with a huge laughter as the sight of the buggy faded. Through the winding path over the ocean, they reached the villa that was exclusively booked for them to enjoy their privacy.

The buggy driver wished them a great night as he opened the door with the key card bowing with a smile. Agastya thanked him as he left. Before Janhavi could enter, she found her feet leaving the ground realising that Agastya had lifted her up in his strong arms.

Her hands snaked around his neck with the most endearing smile.
"So! What's next Gusty?" She asked with a naughty chuckle.

"Welcome to villa no 69 jaan!" Agastya winked mischievously as he carried her in kissing and nibbling on her luscious lips making her laugh and shy at the same time. And the door closed behind.

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