Life was not a bed of soft rosy feathers for me but a path of thorns until an unexpected turn led me to the paradise of my happiness...my abode ..his heart ...my husband ..my love Randhir.

I was reading the humanly sculpture made by the God himself.He was lying beside me softly snoring .My fingers itched to touch his dense black hairs but doing so might wake up the devil and I won't make up for the early prayer at Church.

But how will you drag yourself out of the bed woman ,you are in his captivating grip!!

I groaned on my silliness when realisation dawned upon me.I was literally caged in the comforting possessive terrain of love of my husband who used to lock me in his grip while sleeping.

"Strawberry stop wriggling it's useless now let me enjoy the sexy scent of your body.."his hoarse voice lurched my heart .

"Yukk Randhir I am stinking..you can sleep but please let me go.."I pushed him on the bed .

He remained still nor moved . Sighing as my attempts went ineffectual so I pinched his shoulder .

"What the f*ck Sanyukta..is that a way to wake up your husband..?"he frowned at me but I was free from his arms.

"Today is the Big Day Randhir..we have to go to the Church..but it seems you don't want us to make it on time.."I said putting on my night robe.

"What!!..is it the Day..and you're telling me now.."he widened his eyes in horror.

"As if you're a saint to let me knock anything easily in your skull which only can imagine ecstatic nights with his wife.."I threw a taunt at him.

"Shit.. how can I forget about this day.."he ran his hand through his hairs .Guilt was visible on his glossy morning eyes.

"Its not too late Mr. Shekhawat ,we'll be there at the appointed time.."I squeezed his shoulder.

"Is it..?"he whispered.

I nodded my head with a smile.

He stared at me for a moment and pulled me on his lap taking me off guard by his split of sudden behavior.

"Randhir...you need some changes in your actions specially when she will be around us.."I slapped his chest but straggled my legs on his waist.

"I can't believe..a new phase is about to start in our life..the most difficult amd challenging phase of a human's life.. parenthood that too for first time.."he reasoned.

"I know we'll be able to live this phase like other couple do Randhir when we are together.."I pressed my lips into a thin line.

Nostalgia filled me on the feeling of being a mother when I had not gone through the initial and most special stage of the journey to being a mother...the pregnancy.

"We'll be officially called as her parents Strawberry.."his words dropped the excitement and happiness he was feeling.

"Randhir for that you have to control your actions at least for now..come on get up you lazy head.."I rolled off him but he held my wrist.

"Man have desires and I am not the exception.."saying this he buried his head in my cleavage.

"Randhir please for our angel stop.."I breathed and licked my dried lips.

And this time it really worked.He left me and signalled me to go while he threw himself back on the bed.

Sometimes I feel sad as the time passed like it has grown wings.Three years flew like seconds but I lived every moment with him.

I picked out the small box from the cupboard and smiled touching the silver wrapping of the box.It was a small token of love from me to our little angel which I wanted to give her when she first acknowledge us as her parents.

"Mothers have more special bond with their children.."he chuckled leaning on my shoulder.

The fresh fragrance of his mint cucumber shower jel filled my nostrils .I turned to him .He was looking as handsome breathtaking as always in his off white suit with blue shirt .

"I am sure you have also planned for our angel after all fathers have more strong bonds with their daughters.."I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Its a secret Mrs. Shekhawat.."he smirked.

"You're so bad.."I jerked him away . Sometimes I curse myself for my impatient and curious nature which led me to pick an argument with him a number of times . Luckily everytime he surrendered knowing me well.

"I am joking dear..you know I can't hide anything from my love.."he said giving a light peck on my lips.

I smiled at his honesty of feelings he had for me.

"Lets go..they must be waiting for us.."I said putting the gift in my handbag.

"Who..?"his forehead welcomed creases.

"Our family Randhir ..what kind of a question is this..?"I giggled.

"Sanyukta I want only US to be there when we officially become parents and I want us to enjoy the moment and store it in our memories but the presence of our family means we'll miss the priceless moment.."he stated.

"Hey..its okay Randhir even they have some expectations and joy to welcome the new member of our family..and you know it very well that without their consent and support we couldn't think of adopting a baby when we are capable of having a baby of our own first ..."I tried to convince him.

"But she will be in my arms first even if you're going to be her mother.."came his innocent wish causing me to laugh on his childish behavior.

"Lets go Mr. Husband..our daughter must be waiting for us.."I gave a soft peck on his lips.

In response he wrapped his arm protectively over my waist and we both made our way through the door .

Our family was already gathered in the parking lot of the castle where the chauffeurs were ready with the card.My eyes took a quick glance of their beaming faces specially Mrs. Shekhawat .It really made me wonder how she had changed herself with the coarse of time .

Though we do not share a healthy bond but it isn't bitter either like before.There is sheer awkwardness between us .I can blame the lack of communication or the cultural background we have come from.It will take few more years to open up to each other.

"I am very happy with your decision .."Grandpa gave us his heart warming smile .

"We shouldn't waste more time talking nothing special over here rather reach at the Church ..."Mr. Shekhawat means his Dad said .

We all sat in our respective cars . Randhir wanted us to go in his personal car but Abbey who leave no chance to annoy his big brother adamantly sit in the same car causing Randhir to groan in frustration while I chose to enjoy my husband's helpless condition.

The drive to the Church was filled with the Shekhawat brothers' bickering but he didn't forget to tease my hormones by pinching my waist or rubbing his warm hands seductively over my thighs which luckily escaped my best friend's spy eyes.

"Are you ready to take our angel to our home..?"he offered his hand to me once the car stopped at the gate of the Church.

My heart warmed seeing the ocean of love and respect for me in his deep green eyes.I held his hand with a unsaid promise of my same feelings for him.

"Abbey please reach in the prayer hall with everyone til then I and Sanyukta have to complete some formalities."he said to Abbey who was waiting for us few meters away.

"Are you not going to join us at prayer..?"he furrowed his eyes at his brother particularly.

"We'll be there before the prayer start.. don't worry.."Randhir assured Abbey and he left .

I asked him through eyes what was the matter as we had completed all the formalities two days back.

"I want some privacy.."he grinned .I rolled my eyes in disbelief but flinched next moment when he pulled behind the car where no one can see us .I widened my eyes in horror.

"Randhir we are standing on a holy place and you want to do romance here..such a pervert you are.."I glared at him .

His green eyes darkened like alpha and he pressed me on the car .I was sandwiched between the metal and his strong body .There is no way that I could escape except to grant him the permission for what he wanted from me.

"I want to tell you how happy I am right now Sanyukta ,thanks for being supportive in my decision of adopting the small girl .I know you want a child of your own and even I do but not for a once you showed me your disapproval...I love you so much Strawberry more than anything.."he spoke with a ocean of feelings in his eyes and next second he sealed our lips .

It was quick but full of passion and flood of joy .

"Now let's go.."he breathed deeply

on my neck.

I wiped my lipstick replacing it with fresh strock so nobody could guess what important task we'd been doing .We together went to attend the prayer .

After the prayer and sermon ,the priest took us to the charity orphanage run by the church where we could see hundreds of small babies lost in their world of innocence.

How precious and pure their smiles were.I felt pity for the poor souls who were marred by the cruelty of the fate that they were deprived of their family's love and nurture.

The authority asked us to wait for some time in the outside room while they were finishing the few last formalities.

Randhir was holding my hand tight .I saw different emotions of joy,excitement,nervousness in his green orbs.

As soon as the doors opened with a woman standing with our little princess behind the priest ,he rushed over to them followed by us.

"May I take her?"he asked the lady in anticipation.

"Sure Sir here is your daughter.."she said and Randhir didn't waste another second to pick her in his arms .

"My girl ...my Ira.."he whispered to the girl .

He hugged her more tight to his chest while the few months old girl wrapped her tiny curled fingers around his neck burying her face into his neck.I was his eyes glistening with immense love for our daughter.

My heart swelled with love for the two souls .

She is not a Shekhawat by blood but she is going to be the real princess of the castle.

"Randhir..its my turn.."I nudged him after a good five minutes because I couldn't hold my emotions more .

He raised his head and gave me a broad smile before transferring her into my arms.

It was the moment I have waited for

a long!