Arjun looked up at the sound of Arohi's musical laughter. He sat with Ishaan, Sanchit and Raj. Ishaan and him discussing a business venture that Ishaan was interested in pursuing with him in India. But at the sound of Arohi's laughter Arjun paused. He could see her and Aria huddled together like two little school girls sharing a secret. His Arohi looking lovely in a yellow and silver sari.

"Let's go upstairs." Arohi whispered to Aria. "And I'll tell you the rest." They got up and giggling like two little girls went up to Arohi and Arjun's bedroom. Arohi grabbed Aria's hand and pulled her to the sofa. "It was amazing Aria." she said in excitedly. "He was so attentive and so gentle and sometimes not so gentle." Arohi said giggling. "If I had known it would have been this good I would have let him make love to me months ago." Arohi said with a cheeky smile. Aria giggled and hit her on the arm. " No you wouldn't have!" she said. "But nevertheless the candles and roses it just sounds so romantic." said Aria dreamily. "It was" Arohi said sighing. Both girls stared dreamily off into space. "I used to imagine the first time Kabir and I made love." Aria said softly. Arohi looked at her. "It's funny, more then him I used to picture the room, the bed, the candles." "Him, I don't think I ever pictured him." "Aria," Arohi said "I'm sorry I've been so hung up on the wedding I haven't talked to you about how you're doing." "I'm such a bad friend." Arohi said. "No, your aren't." Aria said hitting her arm. "You're the best friend." "I don't miss him." she said, "I miss the idea of him." "The idea of a husband and a happily ever after." "I don't miss him." she said emphasizing the last word. Arohi looked at her friend. " Don't look at me like that" Aria said. "Like what? Arohi asked. "With those sad eyes." "I'm fine, I really am." "I promise." "Besides, I don't want to talk about this or anything negative right now." "Let's concentrate on the happy." "Which is you and Arjun." Aria said smiling.

Arohi smiled back at her big hearted friend, always thinking of others. The girls talked and laughed some more and then made their way back downstairs joining the everyone else. Arjun looked up as Arohi walked in and sat down next to him. "Hi gorgeous." he said softy as he slipped his arm around her shoulder. Smiling, Arohi leaned into him. "You two are so cute." Priya said with a wistful smile. "I want a guy just like jiju, someone who loves me as much as jiju loves di." Sanchit threw a pillow at Priya. "All day long, all you think about is romance." "If you spent as much time on your school work as you did on daydreaming about your prince charming you probably would have your degree by now." Priya threw the pillow back at her brother. "Bhai!" "I study plenty!" she said pouting. Everyone laughed. "Dinner's ready." Arjun's mom called. Everyone got up and as Arohi took a step Arjun grabbed her arm. Arohi raised her brows, watching everyone else go ahead of them. "Arjun, let go!" she said sternly glancing back at everyone's retreating backs. "Wait a minute." Arjun said pulling Arohi against him. "Arjun, we have a house full of guests." Arohi said struggling against him. "And we're newlyweds." he reminded her as he bent down and kissed her neck.

"When will dinner be over? he asked still kissing her neck. "When will dinner be over?!" "It hasn't even started yet!" said an exasperated Arohi Arjun sighed. "I love our families but I'm glad we're going back to Mumbai." "All day, between my sisters and mom and dad, and your family, I've barely been able to spend 5 minutes alone with my wife." Arohi looked at Arjun as he pouted. "Arjun ji, we have a whole lifetime to spend together." Arohi said struggling. "Let's go up to our room." Arjun whispered into her ear as he bit her ear lobe. Arohi's eye widened. "Have you lost your mind?" she asked.

"Arjun," "Arohi" she could hear her mother in law calling. "Let go," "let go" Arohi said struggling and as she heard her Mother in laws voice come closer. "In a second." Arjun said as he leaned down and gave her a soft kiss. Then suddenly he let her go. Arjun looked down at a flustered Arohi. "We're coming mom." Arjun said as he heard his mom call them again. Grabbing Arohi's hand he pulled her in the direction of the dining room. He looked completely calm like the kiss hadn't effected him at all whereas Arohi was left all hot and bothered.

The rest of the evening was filled with lots of laughter, and non stop conversation. But every so often she would feel Arjun's eyes on her and feel herself blush. The looks he sometimes gave her made her feel like they were the only two people in the room. She found herself wanting to be alone with him again as much as he wanted to be alone with her. As the evening came to an end and Arohi said tearful goodbyes to her family, she promised that her and Arjun would come to Vancouver soon for a visit.

Arjun waited for Arohi in their bedroom. What was taking her so long? he thought to himself as he glanced at his watch. Ofcourse, his mom had to choose right now to talk to Arohi about something. Why did no one in this family understand they were newlyweds! Looking towards the door Arjun finally saw Arohi walk in. Taking long strides he quickly shut and locked the door and pulled Arohi against him. "Arjun!" she said laughing as he leaned down and kissed her. A slow, sizzling kiss that Arohi felt all through her body. Chances of rational thought went out the door as Arjun pulled her even closer and deepened the kiss. Eventually pulling away, Arjun spoke. "I've been wanting to do that all evening." Arohi looked back at him a little dazed. "Then why didn't you?" she asked smiling as she pulled out of his embrace. "Why didn't I?" "Maybe because you were surrounded by our families all evening long, and the two minutes we did get alone, you spent fighting and resisting me." "Arjun it's just that I'm not a besharm like you are." she said pulling her hair to one side and taking off her earring. "You see a tiny opening and your start, doesn't matter where we are, or who is around." she said as she took off the other earring. "We're newlyweds!" Arjun exclaimed. "People expect us to have out hands all over eachother." "And besides you love my besharmy." he growled at he kissed her neck. Arohi laughed but as he bit her neck she let out a tiny moan. "See isn't it so much easier, when you don't resist and just give in." Arjun said with a smirk. "You know I'm going to make you so crazy, that you'll want to give in anyways, so why even try resisting." Arohi pulled away and turned to look at a smirking Arjun. "You're over confidence in your seduction skills is amusing Arjun Singhania." Arohi said turning back around and taking the safety pin out of her sari palu. "It's not over confidence, it's a proven fact." Arjun said smoothly at he came up behind her. "Last night makes it a proven fact." he said softly leaning down and pushing her hair to one side as he kissed the back of her neck again. "And I plan on proving myself again and again." Arohi was drawn in by his deep sexy voice. "Again and Agiain?" she asked in a dazed voice. "Hmm." Arjun replied as he started unhooking the back of her sari blouse and kissing her neck at the same time. Arohi closed her eyes. "Arjun let go." she said holding back a groan as he bit her shoulder. "Let me get ready for bed." "Let me help you." Arjun said in a rough voice. Turning her around he stared at her with dark eyes clouded with restrained passion. He put his arm around her hip and pulled her against him. Giving her a long, slow, deep kiss. Arohi moaned against his lips. His hand pulled down her sari palu letting it drop to the ground. His hands now rested on her bare stomach. Arohi pressed against him, returning the kiss. Arjun's hands moved down to her hips working at pulling off her petticoat and sari. Dazed Arohi pulled away from his lips and kissed his neck. Moving her hands to his button up shirt. "Not fair." she said softly. "You're wearing too much clothing." Arjun smiled as Arohi's petticoat fell to the floor. "Well, we'll have to take care of that won't we." he said as he watched her unbuttoning his shirt. Pulling off his shirt she put her hands on his chest and moved them up until they were behind his neck pulling his face down she gave him a hot demanding kiss. Arjun couldn't think straight as he slipped her blouse and then carried her to their bed. "God your beautiful." he said looking down at her and then kissing her hungrilly. Their love making was more wild and intense this time leaving them exahusted but happy. They drifted off to sleep in eachother's arms.

"Do we have everything?" Arjun asked as he looked around their bedroom. "I think so." Arohi answered as she applied her lip gloss. She wore a long emerald green and turquoise halter sun dress. Her hair pulled back into a high ponytail, leaving her shoulders bare. Small diamond hoops hung from her ears and her sunglasses were perched on her head. Grabbing her cardigan she quickly looked around. "I think we're good." Arjun caught her around the hips and pulled her to him. "You look pretty hot Mrs. Singhania, it's going to be hard for me to keep my hands off of you." "We may just need to join the mile high club." he said with a big smile on his face. "Arjun!" Arohi gasped pushing him away. "You are becoming incorrigible." "Day and night only one thing on your mind." she said in mock anger. "We're newlyweds." he said pulling her back. "Why is that your answer to everything?" she asked giggling as he tickled her. "Because it's true!" he answered back. "If I didn't think of ways to get my hot wife into bed every chance I got, there would definitely be something wrong with me." " Arjun" "Arohi." Arjun's mom called. Arohi quickly pushed Arjun away. Walking into the room Arjun's mom handed Arohi a tin. "Make sure you pack this with your stuff." "It's halwa for you two, it's Arjun's favorite." she said patting Arjun's cheek. "Thanks mom," Arjun said putting his arm around his mom and kissing her cheek. "Well have a wonderful time on your honeymoon." "What day are you leaving from Mumbai?" "In four days." "We'll get home, get settled a little and then we'll leave by the end of the week." Arjun replied. Pulling away from her son she hugged Arohi. "Arjun, you make sure you take very good care of my daughter in law." "Arohi you tell me if he bother's you, okay?" "Okay, mom" Arohi said with a smirk directed at Arjun. As Arjun's mom started walking to the door, Arohi made a move to follow her. Arjun quickly fell in step and whispered just so that Arohi heard, "Only if mom knew how much you love it when I bother you." With a naughty smile he moved ahead to his mom. Arohi shook her head and gave a tiny smile. He was right ofcourse, she loved it when he "bothered" her.

"I'll see you when we get back Arohi said to Rashi. "Yes, I'll be there in about a month." Have a great time on your honeymoon and lowering her voice Rashi said "I hope bhai let's you actually leave the room to see some of Venice." Arohi elbowed her. "I'll see you later!" she said ignoring Rashi's knowing smile.

Arohi rested her head against Arjun's shoulder as she looked at their entwined fingers. Their flight for Mumbai had just taken off. Sighing she said "Back to reality." Arjun smiled and kissed the top of her head. "Yup, but only for 4 days and then I whisk you away to Venice." "You're right, and I need to get a few things organized before our trip." "Do some shopping." "Shopping for what?" Arjun asked. "I want to buy a couple of new dresses, maybe another swimsuit..." "Why?" he asked. "You won't need them," "Excuse me." she said looking at him with narrowed eyes. "You won't need clothes for what I have planned." "ARJUN!" she half whispered, half screeched Looking around to make sure no one heard her besharm husband she said "Control your besharmy please." "We're in a public place!" "What's the fun in that?" Arjun asked He was relentless she thought to herself with a shake of her head and smile. The rest of the flight went about the same. More flirting by Arjun, and more blushing and gasps and giggles by Arohi. Since getting married she'd noticed Arjun didn't even remember what the word shame even meant. But the sad thing was she was forgetting herself as she reached over and gave him a kiss. Anyone that looked at them could see this was a couple truly, madly, deeply in love.

"What are you doing?" Arohi asked as Arjun picked her up in his arms at the threshold of their home. "I'm carrying my wife over the threshold" "Isn't that tradition?" "Yes, but we're over the threshold and at the stairs now." she said with a laugh. "You can put me down now." "Nope, we're not there yet." he said carrying her up the stairs. "Not where Arjun?" she asked. "You'll see" Walking down the hallway past her room he kept walking until he got to his or rather their bedroom. Kicking the door closed behind him he walked to the bed, gently putting her down he followed her down. Suffice to say, they didn't leave their bedroom for the rest of the afternoon.

"I'm going into the office for a couple of hours." "I'll come and pick you up and we'll go out for dinner." he said as he buttoned up his shirt. "Sounds good." Arohi said as she sat on their bed cross legged, a sheet pulled up around her, covering her up. Arjun looked at his gorgeous wife. Her hair all tousled and lips swollen. "Maybe I should leave going into the office today. he said starting to unbutton his shirt. "Don't even think about it!" Arohi said starting to rise from the bed. Dragging the sheet with her. "He leaned down and gave her a soft kiss, and then another until she pushed him away. "Arjun!" "Go!" she said laughing. "Fine." he said with a sad face. "But I shouldn't be longer then two hours." He walked to the the door and with one last longing glance he turned around and left, closing the door behind him.

Arohi took a long shower and slipped on a knee length plum colored silk wrap around dress. Straightening her hair she left it hanging down her back. Her make-up emphasized her pretty eyes. She walked into her old bedroom and thought about moving some of her things over. But then decided to wait. Lots of time for that. As she left and started walking down the stairs she looked around. I need to redecorate she thought to herself. New paint, some new furniture and accessories. Give her home the Arohi touch. As Arohi stood lost in thought in the living room, visualizing what she might do, Arjun walked in and wrapping his arms around her from behind said "hi wifey." Arohi smiled and caressed his face with her hand. "Hi hubby." "You're so deep in thought." "What' up?" Arjun asked. "I'm planning on redecorating." "Just trying to decide what I'm going to change first." "I see." Arjun said looking around. "Go for it." "I'm sure whatever you do will be great." "Just please don't paint our bedroom pink" he said with a shake of his head and disgusted look on his face.

"Actually that was first on my list," she said turning around and giving him a teasing smile. "Pink and purple for our room." "It'll look great." "Pink is a very calming color." she said trying to be serious. "Arjun smiled. "Fine, you can do whatever you like." "Change whatever you want," Hell, paint it in all the colors of the rainbow." "I don't care." "The only thing I care about and am attached to in that bedroom is you." Arohi smiled. "Deal, I'll have a pink bedroom and in return you'll have me." "Naked." he whispered in her ear. "I'm going to need you naked." That'll seal the deal." Arohi gasped and then as her face turned red as she hit him. "ARJUN!" "What did I say?" he asked with an innocent smile. Arohi shook her head. What was she going to do with him. And the thought that came to mind about what she could do with him got her all hot and bothered. "ANYWAYS!" she said changing the subject. "Where are we going for that dinner you promised me?"

They went out to one of their favorite Thai restaurants. Being regular customers, they knew the owner pretty well. He came by to congratulate them. Pouring them a glass of champagne he said "You look radiant my dear." Turning to Arjun "Young man, you're a lucky guy." Arjun who was seated across from Arohi brought Arohi's hand to his lips. "I sure am" he replied with a smile. As he walked away Arjun asked softly "have I told you how much I love you today?" "Not in the last hour...I think you're slacking on the job." "Oh, I'm sorry I should rectify that right now." He leaned in and gave her a soft kiss. "I love you Arohi Singhania." "I love you too Arjun." "You make me so happy." she said softy as she looked at him with love in her eyes.

As they ate their dinner, Arjun flirted outrageously with his wife. Sometime making her laugh and sometimes making her blush. "So, I think I've decided what I want to do once we get back from our honeymoon." Arohi said taking a sip of her champagne. " What have you decided?' Arjun asked as he took a drink of his beer. "I think I'll come work with you." Arjun's face lit up. "That would be fantastic." he said. "I think so, and it's our family business, so I want to be part of it." "Last time I was in the office I had seen a proposal for a highrise." "It sounded like a project I'd like to be part of." "Anyways I have some ideas, so we can talk when I join, after our honeymoon ofcourse." "Yes Boss" Arjun said with a smile. "I'm glad you've recognized who's the boss" she said with a teasing smile. "Arohi, I'm not stupid I know definitely who the boss is." "Rick had taken me aside before the wedding and told me if I wanted to keep my wife happy I needed to learn to keep my mouth shut and my checkbook open." "Oh really, "Arohi said trying not to laugh. "Radha has taught Rick very well." "Those are words of wisdom Arjun." "Make sure you abide by them." she said teasingly. "I plan on it, and in return I know you'll award me for accordingly." Arohi looked at Arjun as he gave her a big smile taking a bite of his food. "Accordingly?" she asked as Arjun raised his brows and repeated "Accordingly." Understanding showed on Arohi's face. "Oooh accordingly." she said as she kicked him under the table. "Ow" Arjun said. "That didn't feel very accordingly." he said Arohi burst out laughing and Arjun joined her.