Mehak's POV

After the dance session, I know I am totally flushed. Thanks to my handsome husband and his ministration. Since he told me there is a surprise for me, I have ben querying him with my eyes what is it and his smug smile is the only answer I get. He walked me to Veena, Nehal and Vicky who was playing with Aarushi, and he pecked her cheeks and told her that we will be away for couple of days and asked her to behave well. My eyes were as big as saucer when he mentions we will be away that also for couple of days, what is his surprise now? I looked at him and I turned to look at Nehal, Veena and Vicky. All hugged me and asked me to have a great time. Their teasing tone is obvious, and it only made my cheeks to burn. I lowered myself to Aaru's level and caressed her cheek as I pecked her cheeks and forehead. This is my first time I will be away from her, but she told me to take care as she will be good. My heart glee in happiness as she said that. I looked at Shaurya to say that I haven't told maa and maasi but he cut me in between and said, maa and maasi knows about this. Looks like only me not aware of this, well I shouldn't be right because it's a surprise for me. I looped my arms with his and walking away when Nikita came Infront of us.

Nikita: Shaurya, can you spare some time, there are some media people want to take some photographs for the newspapers and other media purpose also there is press conference too.

Shaurya: (sighing) Nikita, I am sure you can handle these press and media folks, if you excuse me, I must leave now. It's getting late.

Nikita: Come on Shaurya it's still early, is just 10plus and you can leave after our media coverage. This will be a good opportunity to your business as well for my career too. I am sure your wife doesn't mind this.

Mehak: Shaurya, (caressing his biceps gently to keep him calm) It's okay I can wait, you just go ahead with the press matter, then we shall leave.

Shaurya: Don't worry love, my PR team will handle that. By the way Nikita, My PR head will assist you with the press matters. I have brief them on this earlier and I am sure they can handle all. So, if you excuse us, I need to leave now, I can't keep my wife waiting for her surprise.

Shaurya just wrapped his arm around Mehak's waist protectively and sniggered as he walks pass Nikita leaving her baffled with this daunting husband avatar. Nikita just stared at how they move from there. Her jaw dropped when they stopped, as Mehak wants to adjust her heels, maybe the strap of the heel came off, but he protested and he was at his knee adjusting her heels and caressing her toes playfully as Mehak warned him with her eyes. She can't believe this is the Shaurya she left earlier as she wants to concentrate on her career. She decided to follow them as they get to the carpark where his Black Range Rover parked right in front of the entrance. Her heart burns when Shaurya lifted Mehak and throw her on his well sculpted shoulder which made Mehak to let out loud chortle due to his sudden action.

Mehak: Shaurya put me down, I just complained I can't walk with those stupid heels fast as you dragged me earlier, someone is going to see us.

Shaurya: Well, let them see, I don't give a Fxxk. You are my wife, and I will do whatever I want, be it in the public or in our room. Now stay quiet.

Left with no choice Mehak hung her head low as he walks to their car. He put her down and open the door for her, he helped her to climbed in as the Rover is a bit high and with her long dress it was difficult for her to get in. He runs to his side and get in and they left from there. Nikita was watching all these fumes in annoyance, she was about to leave when she heard cackle of group of people and saw Vicky, Veena, Nehal and Aarushi coming to the carpark. Her curiosity was bothering her, so she decided to ask Vicky about their whereabouts.

Nikita: Hey Vicky, just saw Shaurya leaving, he didn't even want to attend the press meetup. Where is he going?

Vicky: Oh Nikita, bhai is going for their long-awaited honeymoon.

As he says that the rest of the girls laughing.

Nehal: Vicky, these two love birds na, I wonder where they are heading. I wish I have jiju type of boyfriend. Always with surprises, gifts, honeymoons and holidays etc. I wonder where this time is.

Vicky: Bhai didn't even utter a single word about their destination, I am quite eager to know too. Is it in India, or overseas? Wish I was born as a girl and I became my bhai's lover instead of his brother.

Veena: Okay enough you two, let's get going, Aarushi need to go to bed. Remember what Bhabhi said must put her to sleep on time.

The gang bid good night to the fuming Nikita and get into their car and left from there and Nikita stomped her feet and walked away from there.

Mehak's POV

I gaped when Shaurya replied in such manner to Nikita, the look at her face is worth to see. I can see he is grinding his jaws and its ticking which means he is controlling his anger, if this was anyone else, or this is not a formal event he would have given her in his own way. I quickly calmed him down, which made him to sober a bit. Throughout the evening I notice she was constantly eyeing Shaurya, and I notice she give me that irritated look. I was quite annoyed the way she is looking at . How dare she check him out like that, I agree, he is hot and most eligible guy in Delhi. I was gulping down my rising anger whenever I saw her eyes on Shaurya. I know she had a past with Shaurya but whenever the media wants to take photos, she was posing shamelessly looping her arm in his, luckily, he unhooked her immediately. I was so proud of him at that moment. When we start dancing and he hold me protectively I felt both exhilarating and pride swirling in me as I saw her glaring at us. The moment he purposely pulled me even closer to him, I let out a faint gasp as my eyes grow wider. I am sure whoever there could have witness this. I tried to protest by my eyes, but he doesn't care. He gave me, so what, you are and I am your husband, kind of look. His usual way with me is, . Till date, he doesn't share me with Aaru too at times. I looked at Shaurya and tried asking where we are heading, and he only smiled smugly and asked me to be patience. The excitement is above my head and I can't stop thinking. I even tried to ask why he can't let Aarushi to come with us and he just chuckled as he replied, this is our lone time not picnic. He loves our daughter but when comes to this our time he will find some way to get things his own way. Maa and maasi also encourage him so I have no say in this. I can see we are going out of Delhi as we are heading to the highway but it's no point asking him for the destination. He is not gonna tell me. Stubborn man, but I love him madly so does he.

Shaurya's POV

I was escorting Mehak out of the event hall after informing Vicky, but Nikita came from nowhere trying to stop me, reasoning the press meet etc. I know she have been trying to throw herself on me since these few days, few times during the shoot she always comes to my green room, just to pass her time, but I am not stupid you see, I can understand what she want , she wants the unnecessary attention to gain the fame in the media, numerous times she proposed to for some events etc. to go together but I give her the excuse I am busy and have other errands to run. I felt guilty for not able to spend time with my family and her behavior just make my mood sour. We break up as she wants to concentrate on her career etc. and not ready to even for long distance relationship and now, she knows I am very well married and have a child and yet she tries hard to come near me. Her motives and ideas are obvious, and I am not going to entertain. When she was talking about the press meet etc., Mehak was naïve enough to think it's important, I clenched my jaw and my anger rose when she keeps pester me but Mehak caressed me gently to keep me calm, thus I stayed quiet and left immediately. I can feel she was behind us watching us going to carpark and Mehak's gown get stuck with her heels even after adjusting it earlier, just to add oil in the burning fire, I swiftly throw Mehak on my shoulder like a sack of potato which shocked Mehak and she started to yelp at me. I know people are everywhere watching at us, but I want Nikita to know, I belong to Mehak and Mehak belongs to me. There is no one in between us except for our kids. I don't give a damn to my past. I put Mehak into the seat and I did saw her watching this from the parking lobby. I drove off swiftly leaving her clueless. Since I started the car, Mehak asked the same question, where are we going, she guessed so many locations, but I am sure she can't guess this one easily. I asked her to stay calm and she pouted as she looked at me in her side look. Her churlishness, naivety and her tenderness are something I will never get tired off. It was cold night and I offered her a cashmere shawl from the back seat, she covered herself and looked at me as I turned on the radio playing some old melodious hindi songs. We reached Chandigarh after some 4hrs plus of driving. I saw Mehak slept, and I am feeling exhausted too. Therefore, I decided to stop by in one of the hotel and continue to my destination the next day. I pull over a hotel, which I usually stay whenever I come to Chandigarh and slowly wakeup Mehak, she was groggy as its way past midnight. She rubbed her eyes and look around the new surroundings.

Mehak: Where are we Shaurya?

Shaurya: Chandigarh. But this is not the place I have planned. I saw you sleeping, and I am also quite tired, thought of resting well tonight before we head to our destination. Come let's get down.

Saying that Mehak, opens her side of the door and get off slowly, as she rubs her arms on both sides to keep her warm, she said.

Mehak: Shaurya, I can't be sleeping with this dress right, its cold and I need to change.

Shutting the boot, he came to her with a duffle bag.

Shaurya: Love, don't worry, I am here all prepared and set for this outing. Besides that (getting closer to her right ear) why worry about clothes when I am here, you don't need one and to keep you warm I have plenty of ways to do that.

Mehak's gasped and she is no longer feel the grogginess all gone hearing his shameless suggestive talks. She pushed him on his chest as her face color turn red, he laughed at her as he came tugging her closer to him, walking inside the hotel's lobby. Luckily there were room available, and they checked in without much process, Mehak came inside the room and slumped on the bed as she is not used to the heels. She bends down to remove the heels and get up slowly to remove the earrings and the accessories donning with the dress. Shaurya came in throwing the car key on the nearby table, removing his suit hanging it on the hook. He removed the cufflink as his eyes roam at Mehak who was removing all the accessories and her hand reaching to the zip. She sighs audibly to him in frustration as her hands can't pull down the zipper. Earlier at home Veena helped to zip the dress and now she is trying hard to get this gown out and change into something suitable. Shaurya came behind her and pulled the zip slowly down as he watched her expression in the mirror in front of them. As his pulled down the zipper till the end, Mehak quickly hold the top of the dress on herself to cover her modesty. Shaurya wrapped his arm around her as he inhales her scent.

Shaurya: We have been married for years and you are still shy about everything love. Regardless of anything I love the way you are. (planting a kiss on her shoulder)

Mehak: Okay let me change and let's get to bed soon, I can't wait to see the surprise you have prepared for me. Now move, I need to get my clothes.

Walking past him, she opens the duffle bag, search for her clothes and found one of the night gown and she grabbed that and walked to the bathroom. In the meantime, Shaurya chuckled looking at her and get his clothes out and started to change while waiting for her. Mehak came out shortly and headed to the bed and rested her head on the pillow. Shaurya came out rested next to her, seeing her facing the other side, he moves closer to her and scoop her to him which startled her.

Mehak: What are you doing Shaurya? I am tired and need to sleep.

Shaurya: Love, I know you are tired, and I don't intend to do anything, I just want, my wife cuddling me instead the pillow.

As he wrapped her closer to him, Mehak relaxed on his bicep and wrap her arm around his abdomen. She calms down as she inhales a deep breath. The room light has been turned off and she just tilt her head to see Shaurya's face. His eyes were closed too.

Mehak: Shaurya....

Shaurya: Hmmm..

Mehak: Can I ask something?

Shaurya: Since when you need permission to ask me something my love?

Mehak: Don't you think, Aarushi will miss us when we are away?

Shaurya opens his eyes as he analyses her face. He caressed her cheek with his thumb. The room is dark except for the slight dim from the wardrobe area. He can see how worried she look.

Shaurya: Wow, my only wife is worries about our 4 years old daughter instead caring about the grown-up husband.

Mehak: Tell me Shaurya, she will be fine right? I mean we never left her like that, and you are not telling me where are we heading as well so I am kind of worried, do you think she will be okay with maa and maasi?

Shaurya: (taking a deep breath) I know you are worried about Aaru, in fact I don't know how she is going to manage but this break is needed for both of us. Is needed for Aaru to become independent, to handle some things by herself. She will do well. In fact, Vicky said, Veena can come in after her work to spend time with her too so why are you overworking your little brain.

Mehak: Can we call to check, how is she?

Shaurya: No, we are not going to call, or else what is maa and maasi is going to think about us? That we don't trust them our daughter with them? Come on Mehak, don't be a spoil sport. Now be a good wife and sleep, we got plenty of things need to do tomorrow and I can't wait to show you, your surprise which I have been working on for so long.

Mehak after hearing his justification knows, there is nothing she can do after this, he is right, she is worrying unnecessarily, and this is their moment to spent with each other. She rested her head back to his firm arm as he wrapped her tucking her to sleep well.

The next morning, they had breakfast and Shaurya told her to stay in the room for a sometime as he needs to get some stuff and when she insists to follow him, but he gave all excuses to go alone. She let him go and was watching some tv show till he comes back. Within 1hr he came and said let's go and she followed him. The road journey started and, the melodious Hindi songs played while the duo enjoyed their ride. Shaurya in his casual donning a pair of aviator goggles drives the car, while Mehak enjoys the sight. Hill stations with lots of greens beautiful weather to compliment.

Mehak: Shaurya, seriously you are not going to tell me where are we heading? I already ask these umpteen times, please my patidev tell me where are we heading now?

Shaurya: Mehak meri jaan, please be patient. We will reach shortly, and you will know your surprise.

Mehak: That's what you were saying since we started but its like forever to reach this place.

Shaurya: Good things takes time meri jaan, you enjoy the view while I am going to find a place to stop by to have our lunch then we will head straight to our destination.

Mehak scoffed at him and mumbled, this place looks like a forest and I hardly see any humans, where to find food.

Shaurya: You become impatient when you are hungry, so we will reach the nearby dabba, in another 5 minutes.

As he ends his sentence, Mehak can't believe they reached a dabba but there are plenty of cars parked in there. They parked their vehicle in the nearby lot and Shaurya held her hand as they headed inside. A server boy came to them guided to the empty table, they sat down and Mehak look around the dabba, it was pretty crowded as Shaurya ordered their food and she rested her chin on her fingers, raising her eyebrows looking at him questionably. Shaurya knows why she is looking at him like that.

Shaurya: Well, I am not a celebrity here so I can sit in this small dabba here with my wife and no one will come to bother us and besides that I heard food from this kind of dabbas are taste exceptionally different than some 5 star restaurants. Someone I know very closely mentioned to me this many times so thought of giving a try here. (he winked at her as she smiled)

The food came and both enjoyed the food. Once done, they started their journey. Just then Shaurya stop the car on the road shoulder, and he turned to look at Mehak. She looks puzzled as he looked at her.

Shaurya: Well, the name is surprise, what is surprise if I don't blind fold you? So, it's time to cover your eyes?

Mehak: You mean Shaurya, we have reached our place? But why blind fold??

Just before she finishes her sentence, Shaurya came near her as he blindfolds her with a black cloth. Mehak smiled through her blindfold as she claps excitedly. Shaurya chuckled as her excitement oozes out. After a few turns, they reached their destination and Shaurya pull over. He came out excitedly as he skips over to Mehak's side and slowly bring her out from the car.

Shaurya: Ok follow me slowly and here we are. (as he held her hands slowly)

Mehak: Can I take out the blindfold now?

Shaurya: Mehak, just a little moment yaar. You are so impatient.

He brings her in as he guided her to the long-awaited surprise. As he makes her stand Infront of the threshold he took his key from the pocket and opened the door.

Mehak: Can I take out my blindfold now?

Shaurya: Just a moment.

As he ends that sentence, he knelt to scoop her by her knees as Mehak let out loud chortle. Her hand unknowingly wrapped around his neck.

Mehak: Shaurya, what are you up to? (still giggling in excitement)

Shaurya: Take out your blindfold now. 3, 2, 1....

Mehak hesitantly removes her blindfold, still holding the piece of cloth in her hand and being scooped in his arm, she looked where are they as she flutters her eyelids few times to register the view in front of her. Shaurya slowly place her on the floor as she looks around at the venue they are witnessing.