Khushi Pov

He tilted and laid his head above mine.

"Khushi are you comfortable?" He murmured on my ears.

I hmmed and tried to come out of the hug. But the shirt refrained me from doing so. He chuckled slightly as I pouted.

"You look cute while pout" He said tapped my nose.

"Am I not cute in other times?" I questioned him.

"Yes angry bird"

What angry bird? Really! I could've retorted back if not for the host interruption.

"Khushi we've to return back this" I blinked my eyes registering his words. All the while I stood mourning over the upcoming loss of contact.

Sighing I came out and he robbed his shirt. My hands itched to held him. The warmness which I relished few seconds before was nudging me to relish more. Heart paced it's speed up not in his proximity but the fear of my own feelings. Why do I feel I want more of him? How can everything happens in a small time? That was the thing nagging me.

"Khushi we won" I was made to broke from my thoughts.

I glanced my side and saw him beaming at me.

"Come, we'll go for a small walk"

"But Arnav the gift, they're giving something" I asked eyeing the stage from corner of my eyes.

"That doesn't matter. If you wish then I'll tell them to drop it in our room. Come" He didn't give a chance to speak and dragged me outside.

"Why are you so eager for this walk?" I questioned matching his steps.

"You'll know soon" He squinted his eyes and continue to walk entwining our fingers.

What must it be? Surprise! What surprise he's planning to give, when all he gave me was a surprise from the time of our marriage.

Yes, his each and every actions surprised me. His patience surprised me. His love surprised me. His tolerance surprised me. His caring nature over my stubbornness surprised me. His capability of making me bend towards him surprised me. His confidence over our love surprised me. His decision of changing our home to Goa leaving his family surprised me. His tricks on making me confess my likes and making me comfortable surprised me. And lastly this day out surprised me even more. How can a person be like him?

"Khushi we're here"

I gasped seeing the view presented infront of me. There was a table for two with simple decorations in beach side.

"Arnav.." I looked back at him.

He smiled gesturing me to walk through the path which has lights on both side.

I took two steps and halted sensing his absence. Turning back I was shocked finding him nowhere. Before panic fills my sense a soft romantic music played on the background. And Arnav was walking towards me with a smile.

"Why are you standing here. Go" He encouraged me and slightly pushed my frame from back.

I stood waiting for him to hold my plam like he's doing from morning. But he didn't, instead gestured me to walk forward. Hiding the disappointment under a smile I walked and took my seat in one side. He took his place opposite to me.

Slow breeze, soft music, a distant ringing of never ending waves and the lights under night sky and at last a calm and composed Arnav added to the romantic dinner.

I couldn't hide my smile which was threatening to come out. Knowing someone is doing everything for you especially keeping you in mind was really heartwarming and breathtaking.

"Arnav I love this" I squealed in joy.

"Only this or...?" He trailed down and I hiccupped knowing what is he trying to ask.

"I am eager to know what you planned for me" I rubbed my palms dodging his question.

"First dinner. I am hell hungry" He winked serving himself and then me. Is he saying those in double meaning? Or Am I started to think everything in different perspective?

"Khushi what are you staring at, eat or do you want me to feed you like morning?"

I was brought back to the reality when he asked or teased me, I really don't know. Earlier the confusion was about accepting him and now the confusion was about my own feelings. Uff.. he's right, I am either worrying or confused in the mess.

Smiling I assured him "You already did so much to me. And I don't want to make you hungry until you feed and finish my dinner"

Nodding he attacked the food, only then the thought occured me. During lunch at roadside food stall, he ate very less. Immersed in my own happiness I never asked him.

"Arnav why didn't you ate properly during lunch?" I raised the question taking a morsel.

"I didn't felt hungry" He shrugged casually. Why do I feel he is saying lie.

"Say the exact reason"

He looked at me shocked and then lowered his eyes answering in a low voice "I was not used to eat from roadside stalls"

I couldn't find perfect words to describe him. How can he love me so much, damn! I sensed moist on my eyes. For the first time after several years, I am crying in happiness. Happy tears!!!

I just wish to hug him senseless and scold him for falling in love with a stubborn, self centred girl.

"I think you love to fed by me" I felt shy all of sudden. Infact, I love to fed by him but that doesn't mean I can expect from him everytime.

"You said you're hungry. Eat arnav" I persuaded him and feed myself before he could jump on my side to feed me.

Enjoying the silence we finished our dinner. Sitting in same silence for few minutes he stood from his place and extended his palm before me.

"Dance?"

Readily slipping my palms into his, I stood up from my place and joined him a little away from our dine place.

He put my one arm on his shoulder gently and other entwined with his. His another arm slipped around my slim waist pulling me towards him.

I felt something dancing on my insides when he tightened his hold on my waist. Moving little close to him I swayed with him as per his moves. He twirled and pulled me back on his arms.

Never I danced a couple dance till now. Never I was so close to anyone like today. Few times Siddharth was close to me but that did not made me feel special like Arnav proximity does. For the umpteenth time in a day, my breath struck in throat as he ducked me back and bend over me as a dance move. His nose come in contact with my throat.

In an instance he resumed our original position and we swayed according to music. Abruptly I stopped as my heel broken. Without thinking Arnav bend down and throw that heels away and left his shoes too. Not wasting a second he continued to dance on bare foot along with me. So sweet!!!

All of sudden the music stopped and Arnav bend down on his one knee. My eyes dilated knowing what was coming.

Out of nowhere a bouquet fell on his hand as he made a whistle sound. He raised it and gave it to me.

Without hesitation I grabbed that and noticed that bouquet was made of tulip flowers ranging from various size and colours.

"Khushi, it's not that I am romantic or something. All I know is I had to do it for you, for us. I may be a calm poliete, understanding person but as like many I don't know how to propose. Trust me I don't know romantic talks. I don't know how to make you feel special, I am trying whatever I am learning along with you. I may be look as a perfect person, but I too have flaws. I too will undergo mood swings which will be worst at the last minute of a project. I'll get angry though rarely that will be so intense. I will not be convinced easily. I may ignore you in work tension. I may shout at you at times. I may..." He talked sweetly and I havd to put my finger on his lips to stop him from speaking further.

Between us, I am sure I must be the one who has more flaws. Comparing to mine he was flawless man.

"You're better than me" I found myself saying to him not able to see him pointing out his flaws when he has none.

He chuckled "Everything looks good at first Khushi. Only when we start accepting it, we may feel the differences and find flaws"

"You have no right to find flaws in my husband. Got it. Now continue your speech" I shrugged and giggled slightly at my words.

"Ok... Then... Khushi kumari Gupta, I love you. Love you beyond anything. Will you be my valentine for coming years?" He said sweetly and took out a ring from his pocket.

Raised it infront me he waited for my answer.

I looked at his hopeful, love filled eyes and found myself drowning into them.

"Yes, I'll be"

He slipped the ring on my finger and kissed the ring finger. Keenly noticing I recognised the ring was made of platinum.

Beaming in joy I helped him to stand up. And he instantly crushed me on his torso hugging me so that air will not pass between us.

I come out of the hug and raised a little. Standing on toes I slowly put my lips to touch his cheeks.

"Oh Khushi..." He jumped in joy and lifted me in the same happiness.

How happy and glowing is he?

Dropping me on my toes he soundly kissed my forehead and ducked his head back rubbing his finger on my petals. My toes curled as he rubbed it intensely.

"May I?" He requested permission in whisper.

Felt shy I closed my eyes in acceptance. I do not want to debate whether to proceed further or not. I do not want to fight against my heart and brain. I do not want to withdraw back when I was so eager as like him. I just want to enjoy this evening.

My heart drummed against the fabric and anticipated his move. His breath ever slowly come close to me and fanned over my nose. I tighten my hold on his shoulder when I felt his breath even close now. His hands encircled my waist and pulled me so close that I felt his touch of lips on mine only for a second before it came crashed against mine.

Life was never ecstatic like I feel now. As he plunged deep, I slipped my fingers into his black lushers pulling him close to me if possible, much to my wonder.

It would be the sweetest memories in my life. My first kiss with my ever loving husband.

No one matters now. No Siddharth, no love, no pretence matters now. All I know is my husband loves me and I love his presence. I love his gestures. I love his love.

Few years back the same day Siddharth proposed me. Now it seems nothing to me.

Only Arnav and this day memories will remain in my valentine diary!!!

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