Closing the book with a sigh, Sanyukta look at the watch hanging on the wall in front of her. Any minute and Randhir will be here. Last time when she called him, which was an hour back, he was half the way through the journey. By the speed he drives Sanyukta knew it was matter of time and he will be here.

She kept the book on the table and got up to check all the arrangements she had made to give him a surprise. It was always Randhir giving her surprises so for a change Sanyukta thought to give him one this time.

After checking all the arrangements and doing last minute changes Sanyukta was pretty confident that Randhir will like her surprise. And if by any chance he will not like the arrangement, there is no doubt that he will be enthralled by the news. Sanyukta smiled to herself.

"Come soon Randhir." Sanyukta murmured to herself. Standing by the shore she hugged herself as cool breeze hit her warm skin making her shiver a bit.

This place never fails to amaze her. She still remember the first time Randhir brought her here for their honeymoon. The memory still make her blush. Five years, it had been five years still she can never have enough of this place. It has too many memories to get bored of.

This place was their escape. With all the things going in their lives this place always bring them peace. They had been to many places both in India and abroad but nothing feels like this. Peaceful and calmness. Whenever they have to spend some time together away from everyone, this the place they come to. A home away from home.

A horn from the driveway broke her trance indicating Randhir was here.

"Hope you like your surprise." She smiled to herself, rubbing her palms together to radiate some warmth.

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Parking the car on the driveway, Randhir hurriedly got out from the car to meet Sanyukta. It has been a week since they last saw each other. Video calls and Skype doesn't count.

At the beginning of the week Randhir had a very important meeting with a client in Delhi making him to leave for Delhi. Since Sanyukta was part of the company too and has responsibilities of her own, Randhir cannot take her everywhere with him like before. He hate it.

With Randhir, Sanyukta and Parth looking after the company Harsh decided to retire from the work, making Randhir more busier than before. With time Randhir has learnt that being CEO of a reputed company is not easy.

The day he was to return back to Mumbai the very same day Sanyukta has to leave for Pune with Vidhushi. Vidhushi had to check all the arrangements for next weekend when her first fashion show will take place, leaving no time for Randhir and Sanyukta to meet entire week.

The whole week was not less than a torture for Randhir. Not being able yo touch or see Sanyukta whenever desire was plain pain. So here he was now after entire week to see his beloved.

As planned earlier Sanyukta came here directly from Pune as for Randhir he is driving all the way from Mumbai.

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Walking towards the front door, he knew exactly where to find his princess. Library. That was her favourite place since built. The room which was once filled with Sanyukta's image was converted into a library on her request.

What she want she'll get and building library was one of the little things he was willing to do for her.

"You have me now Randhir, you don't need this room." He remember her saying.

This was her house no matter how much she deny it but the fact remains the same. She can do anything with this place and Randhir will least be bother about it. She want to throw all the old furniture and decorate it with new. She can. She want to paint this place in some weird color. Go for it. In the end what mattered the most for Randhir was spending some time with Sanyukta.

Thankfully Sanyukta did redecorated this house years back but that only added to the beauty of the place. She gave if a feminine touch and made it more cozy and homey. Making it look more like a home rather than just a place to stay for vacation.

While Randhir was about to turn the knob, his gaze landed on the white envelope which was kept on the threshold, little red hearts covering the entire envelope.

He picked up the envelope to see the name of the person who kept it or to whom it addressed but there was nothing except cute little hearts and a line.

'Open it with love.'

The line made Randhir both intrigued and angry at the same time. Clenching his fist Randhir opened the envelope quickly but carefully to know what was inside it.

If this was some kind of prank or anything that could harm Sanyukta the person will pay for it. The possessive husband inside Randhir growled.

To Randhir surprise there was a photo and  a letter inside the envelope. It was photo of Sanyukta and him on their wedding day. They were both sitting on the  mandap.  Sanyukta was looking in front of her, her face devoid of any any emotion whereas Randhir was looking at her with utmost love he had for her.

Frowning and still confused Randhir unfolded the letter. May be it will make some sense.

'Yes I was unhappy that day but little did I knew the person I thought was reason for all pain will be reason I breath. To think a day without you is impossible.

PS- I love you
PSS- I got something for you next letter is on table in living room. ;)

After reading the letter everything made sense to Randhir. All this was planned by Sanyukta. The reason she isn't here in front of him by now. Or else he knew the moment he blew the horn Sanyukta will come out to hug him in minutes. Little did he knew his wife has other plans.

Smiling Randhir put the picture and letter back in the envelope before walking towards the living room.

As he entered he eyes quickly landed on the another white envelope with similar little red hearts all over it. He shook his head, the smile not leaving his face.

Picking up the envelope he opened it carefully just to find another picture and a letter.

It was a picture of both of them kissing. It was their first kiss. His hands were firmly cupping her cheeks and her hands tightly fisted around his collar as both of their eyes were closed and they were kissing each other we no worry about anyone. Which was true. He chuckled. The main question was from where she got this picture.

'You must be wondering how I got this picture but that is the question to be answered later.

Bangalore <3
That trip was a fresh start for our marriage and I'm so glad for being a nosy wife to hear about this trip and persistent enough to come along with you.

PS- I love you
PSS- Parth gave me this picture, he got it from CCTV footage. Embarrassing? Ask me. Next letter is in the kitchen.

He did the same thing with these letter and picture like the first one, properly kept them back in the envelope before walking in the kitchen.

Unlike the first, the kitchen was stocked with food and groceries. Before coming here Randhir make sure that everything in kitchen is fresh and available. He still can't cook much and doesn't want Sanyukta cook when they are here but after sometime eating out everyday becomes boring and how can he miss the chance to cook with her. Just a sophisticated sentence to describe the act which involve playing with ingredients as cooking.

The letter was on the counter, the same counter where the food had been put to various use. The various use which do not involve eating, at least not from the plate.

The memories were enough to make a shameless smirk appear on his face. Damn! How much he love it when she let him have the control yet she fight for the control at the same time.

The third envelope was no different then first and second. Same white envelope with little red hearts.

Inside like other two envelope was a picture and a letter.

It was a picture from hospital when Sanyukta was admitted there after the operation. 'A stupid ugly selfie.' As Sanyukta like to call it. But he love this picture dearly. Yes, Sanyukta was looking pale and weak but this picture was to tell her that he love her regardless how she look. This was his phone's background for a long time. The best thing about this picture was their smile. Real and stress free.

I know how much you love this stupid ugly picture. But let me tell you something I love this picture too. This picture tells me no matter what I go through you will always be there hold me.

Thank you for being in my toughest time. It just made me love you more. At times your love overwhelms me Randhir, and that was one such time.

PS-I love you.
PSS- you will forget about the line where I confessed my love for this stupid picture. Let's just refer it as 'stupid ugly selfie.' Your next letter is in the bedroom. Go fetch it quickly.

Keeping the picture and letter back in the envelope like first two Randhir made his way to their room.

His fingers lingered over the wall which was covered with handprints in different color. Their handprints. He smiled. Sanyukta decided to paint that walk but they end doing this instead. Every corner of this house has some of their memories.

He entered the room to find the envelope kept in middle of the bed.

"I hope this is the last treasure hunt letter." He muttered to himself. No matter how much he was enjoying it, he really want to meet his princess now.

The fourth envelope was slightly bigger in comparison to other three envelope. But it was same in appearance wise like the rest. White with little red hearts.

It was a family picture. A very recent one in fact. Whole family was there in the picture. Harsh, Renuka, Parth parents along with Randhir, Sanyukta, Kaustuki, Jignesh, Vidhushi and Parth. Oh! How can one forget about Aman, the cutest little member who was sitting between both his grandparents.

That little almost four year toddler was the carbon copy of his dad both in looks department and in brain department making him little Parth. The child was just opposite of his name but everyone love him dearly.

Kaustuki and Jignesh got engaged a year back and marriage is on cards at the end of the year after Jignesh comes back from Belgium completing his professional responsibility.

You gave me the family I always craved for.
They gave me the love I always desire.
They are second best thing and won't change anyone even for the world.
I just want to add more to this beautiful family of ours.
From years you had always given me but this time I want to give you something.

PS- We love you
PSS- You know where to find me. Come quickly Papa. Mama ana baby are waiting.

Randhir breath for once got struck as he was done reading the letter. He could not believe what he read, making himself read the same line again and again.

He is going to be a farther. They are going to be parents. They are having a baby. He could not believe his eyes what he read in the letter.

Without bothering to keep the letter and picture carefully like the three others, Randhir made his way out throwing the envelope on the bed.

He knew where to find her. Not in the library. Yes, it was her favorite place but not her all time favorite place. She has to be there.

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As he walked through the beach, his footsteps leaving the print behind, he saw her standing near the shore gazing the horizon and oblivious to her surrounding.

"Papa too loves Mama and the Baby." He  whispered in her ears and wrapping his arms around her stomach.
"Papa was quick. huh?" Sanyukta chuckled placing her palms above his.

"Yes, because Papa could not wait to see his princess and the little one." He rested his chin on her shoulder and rubbed her stomach.
"Good. We could not wait either." She smiled leaning back and relaxing from his touch.

Both were standing like that for some time. The words were not needed then. The words would not had been bake to fill  the  beautiful silent that prevailed.

"Are you happy?" She asked turning to face him.

He knew she know the answer but want to hear from his mouth so he simply said what she wished to hear.

"Yes." He kissed her forehead.

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So here is the much awaited epilogue. Hope you people like it.
Many of you have been asking me to write something about their parent life. So I have an idea. I will come up with bonus chapters which will deal with anything you people want to read. Tell me readers what you want to read and I'll write it. Message comment anything will do.
And yes if you are interested in reading bonus chapters don't remove the book from the library.

One more thing I have started a new story named Something More. It will mean a lot if you people will go and check it out. You will find it in my profile. With that story I promise a lot more cuteness and not much drama like this one.

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