Manik sat there looking at his beautiful new Bride, who was so lovingly serving breakfast to everyone. Her face was adorned with a smile that could attract anyone and make them fall in love with her. Like his whole family. Like him.

Nearly two months ago He was forced to attend some cousins wedding. He was so angry at Mom for forcing Him. But once He reached there, He became forever grateful to Mom for forcing Him. Cause it was at this very wedding when Manik first saw Nandini. She was talking with some women and was laughing. Her laughter was so infectious that He immediately fell in love with Her.

Turned out that Mom had met her before and wanted to make her a part of their family that's why Maa had forced him to come to the wedding. What was more shocking for him was that her family too was interested in this alliance.

They both were given a chance to spend some time together and talk and make the final decision. She was sort of shy throughout the whole meeting. When she was asked of her opinion, she immediately said Yes to this alliance.

In a week they were officially engaged. After that they got few chances to meet alone. Every time He tried to talk to Her, she shied away. He went closer to Her, She moved back. Once he took her hand in his, shying, She withdrew it and ran from there. Leaving him all confused.

Manik asked his bestie Mukti about his fiances strange behavior, Mukti explained that some girls are shy and takes time to open up. He wondered how much time His Fiance would take to open up!

They got married in few weeks.

And now after one week of their marriage, He was still wondering how much time she will take to open up?

They had been married for a week now and in that one week, they haven't spoken a word much less touch each other or come closer.

Because of their guests. Who were not ready to leave so soon. Yes even after a week of their marriage, some guests were still there. In the list of those guests were his Beloved Sister Navya, Mukti and her husband Abhimanyu.

Along with them, his whole family were to leave for one of his cousins wedding the very next morning. From there, he was to take his wife on their honeymoon for which he was so eagerly waiting.

Because of those guests he was not getting a chance to get or spend some romantic moments with his wife.

Cause every night Mukti , Abhimanyu, Navya, Cabir and other cousins gathered together to spend some fun time. They forced him to spend time with them. Whenever he refused, they teased Him by saying that his wife won't go anywhere but they will, in couple of days. This happened every night, starting from their wedding night till last night.

Unwillingly and reluctantly he used to sit with them. And later whenever he returned to his room, he used to find his wife sleeping peacefully. Including their wedding night. And when he got up in the mornings, she was never in the room. Yes she woke up early and after freshening up, she joined Mom and his Bhabhi cum best friend Mukti in the kitchen to help them.

He wondered why his family asked only him to stay and spend time with them and not his wife?

Maybe they too felt that she was shy and bit introvert.

He had even started to doubt that she was forced into this marriage had they not shared a steamy kiss this morning. A smile appeared on his face as he remembered the sweet moments from this morning.

He had lazily opened his eyes. As usual he thought he was alone in the room when to his utter amazement he found her standing in front of the mirror combing her hair. He got lost at the sight that greeted him first thing in the morning.

His trance broke when he saw that her hairbrush was stuck in her long tresses and she was struggling with it.

"Do you need help with that?" He had asked getting up from bed.

She had glanced at him and then had nodded in a yes. He went and stood in front of her and had taken the brush from her which she was still holding. It was their first touch after their wedding which gave both of them an electric shock.

As Nandini had tried to retrieve her hand, Manik held it tightly not letting her free it from his hold. She had blushed and didn't retrieve her hand. Together they freed the brush from her hair. The brush was long forgotten as their eyes met.

Snaking his arms around her, he had pulled her closer. She had dropped the brush on the floor and had inched closer. Closing her eyes, she had tilted her head and inched up, moving more closer in anticipation and inviting for his kiss.

He had immediately obliged and claimed her lips in a soft kiss, which was enough to leave them both breathless as this was their first kiss. They broke apart to catch some breath. This time when their eyes met, it was clear they wanted more, so much more.

As he was about to claim her lips again, they had heard a knock on the door. Mukti had come to call her. He had groaned and had reluctantly let her go.

And now he was sitting at the dining table, watching her serve breakfast to everyone present there.

By tonight most of the guests were to leave, except for Mukti and Abhimanyu, who were leaving with them for their cousins wedding, early next morning.

After a week Manik was to take Nandini on their honeymoon. Before that he needed to tame her a bit, to relax in his company. He needed to do something to make her comfortable when he was around and not to retrieve back whenever he went close to her.

He got an idea. "Let's all go out for dinner tonight!". He suggested.

Mom said, "Your father and I can't go as we need our rest. We are very tired with all the rituals and wedding functions".

Abhimanyu and Mukti also said the same that they too were tired and needed some rest before attending another wedding.

Cabir and Navya immediately agreed as they both loved to socialize.

Extending his phone, He then looked at his blushing bride and asked her to call Her Bhaiya Dhruv and Bhabhi Alya to join them for dinner. She nodded and from his phone, called her Bhaiya and Bhabhi and decided the restaurant and time for when to meet.

Now he was waiting for the evening to take out his bride for the first time. Yes others will be there with them. But the company of four was better than company of so many members. At least in front of these four, he would get some time and chance to talk with his shy and introvert wife and make her to open up in front of him.

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Along with Navya and Cabir, He was waiting for His bride to come. When She came out, breath caught in his throat. She was looking that Beautiful Angel.

He got an idea. "Cabir why don't we take out our Bikes today? It's been a while since we went on a bike ride".

Before he could answer, Nandini turned and went back in their bedroom. He followed to see what was the matter. He found Her near the wardrobe. "What happened?" Manik asked.

"I need to change My sari. If we are going on a bike I can't wear this one". She still had her back towards him.

In her answer, She just dropped her sari pallu that was draped round her shoulders all this time. He literally gasped and gulped at the sight that was in front of Him. His Wife's back was practically... Naked.

Yes the blouse that she was wearing had only two sets of strings. One was tied at the top and one was tied at the bottom. Making her back all Bare. This was the first time he was seeing a bare, naked part of her, besides her face, hands, legs and occasional glimpse of her tummy that one could see from the side of her saris.

"This was the only blouse that goes with this sari". She said breaking his trance. "I can't sit on a bike like this. What if My pallu drops? I don't want... I.. I better change the whole sari".

"No...". Was his immediate response. He didn't want her to change... Anything.

When She turned with a questioning look, He stuttered and came up with the perfect excuse, "I... I...mean we all can go by car. You don't have to change as we are getting late. Dhruv- Alya must be waiting for us and we shouldn't keep them waiting like this". With this He turned and left the room.

She innocently followed Him and sat in the backseat of the car, along with Navya. He sat in the drivers seat, while Cabir sat in the passenger seat. All through the drive, She kept chatting with Navya, while Manik kept stealing glances of Nandini from the rear view mirror.

They reached the restaurant. He selected the booth in the far corner. The table was rectangular with soft, cushiony seats on both sides. Perfect setting and seating... For Him.

(Some what like this☝)

He made Her slide in the far corner, near the wall and sat next to Her, with Navya on his next side. Dhruv, Alya and Cabir were forced to sit on the opposite side. He conveniently ignored the teasing remarks that were passed on him for his sitting arrangements.

When they all were going through the menu, He grabbed Her hand from under the table. She let out a gasp at which Alya asked, "Are you okay?"

She slowly nodded and said, "I think the air conditioning is too high. I'll be better if I drink some Hot Soup".

They all placed their orders and continued chatting while the first course arrived, except for Nandini, who was busy trying to free her hand from her husband's tight yet playful grip.

Manik still didn't let go of her hand when the soup arrived. Others started and finished Their soups and appetizer, while She sat there trying to free Her hand. But to no avail. Then She did something unexpected. She... She pinched His hand.

"I think the soup is too Hot for him to handle!" She said with a fake concern on her face, but Her eyes warning Him that He shouldn't mess with Her.

"Oh! I Love things that are Hot!". He answered, indicating He was not scared of Her warnings.

Nandini concentrated and somehow managed to finish Her soup and appetizer. He got busy chatting and eating His dinner, which had arrived. She heaved a sigh of relief thinking that now He won't bother Her again, when She felt something crawling on her legs.

Thinking it was a Rat, She was about to scream when She realized it was Her dear Husband, who was slowly pulling up Her sari and then stroking her leg with His. Her eyes popped as the sari has now reached till Her knees and he placed a hand on her thigh. Horridly She looked at Him, He was nonchalantly looking on other side, busy eating and chatting.

She tried to remove his hand but his grip tightened as he squeezed her thigh. Once again She did something unexpected. This time She hit Him and stomped His feet with Her heel. Which made Him... "Ouch!"

"Oh sweety! I hope the food is not too spicy for You!". Again fake concern was there in Her voice.

"Don't you know Honey that I like Spicy food?" He was no less. "The more spicy it is, the more I enjoy it". It was His challenge to her.

She inwardly rolled her eyes in exasperation at Her husband who wasn't afraid of being brassy in front of all.

She pleaded him with her eyes to let her eat. He raised his eyebrows challenging her to stop him. She wanted to wipe that smug smile from his face.

After another heel stomping from Her, on his feet, He removed his hand and again became busy with his dinner. Nandini had barely taken a morsel or two, when he suddenly stretched his arm and wrapped and put it on her waist. She stilled as now what he was up to. He didn't do anything just kept chatting with others.

She relaxed and took few more bites when he suddenly pinched on the exposed skin of her tummy. She choked on her food and started coughing.

"Quickly pat her back". Said a concerned Alya.

She had still draped her sari pallu on her shoulders covering her back. To her utter surprise, Her naughty husband slid his hand from underneath her pallu and placed on her bare back. His touch was so electrifying that she turned red instantaneously.

"Are you okay?" Asked Navya.

"Relax Di, I'm sitting next to her. I won't let any harm come to her". He smiled at his sister. Then looked at his bride who was still coughing a bit.

"But who will save me from Your harmful intensions?" She muttered under her breath which only he could hear.

Instead of patting her back, He started seductively stroking and caressing it sending waves of shiver through her entire body. A sweat appeared on her forehead.

Cabir called the waiter and asked him to increase the air conditioning. 😂

She thought, "There goes my dinner. No amount of air conditioning will help the Hot temperatures that my husband is emanating".

He continued his sweet onslaught on her. Till it came the time to order Dessert. They all ordered cake as a form of celebration of their wedding. They were asked to cut the cake together.

As if he was waiting for it. He immediately took her hand in his and helped her cut the cake. Her hand trembled with his tight grip, once again he was nonchalant and was busy in cake cutting.

They then fed each other at everyone's demand.

When all became busy with eating their piece of cake, he called the waiter, "Please pack the remaining cake along with my share. Right now I'm full. I will enjoy it later. At home...". The rest was implied as what he wanted to do after reaching home.

After dinner, everyone wanted to go for a movie. He made the excuse that he was tired plus he had to do packing also for they all had to leave early morning for their cousins wedding after which they both were to leave for their own honeymoon for which he couldn't wait any longer.

They told Cabir and Navya to take the car and they took a cab to go home.

They reached home. None of Them had spoken a word throughout the ride back home. She got down from the cab and slowly started walking towards Their room. He was walking few paces behind Her. His eyes not leaving Her for a single second.

Nandini was shivering from the inside as She was feeling His gaze on Her back. She was scared, She was a bit anticipating of what He will do tonight? Right now She needed a little space from Him to prepare Herself of whatever will happen later on. But how to keep a distance from Him? Was the question.

To Her luck She saw Mom was still in the kitchen, winding up. With the pretense of helping Mom, She went in the kitchen. To Her astonishment, Manik followed Her there also.

"How was dinner?" Asked Mom.

"Dinner was good. It was the Best dinner of My life". He said. She knew the reason why this was the Best dinner.

"Even after having all the courses the way I wanted them, I am still hungry for more". He said looking with intense passion at His Wife, Whose face had turned Crimson red.

He went to His Mam and stood behind her from where he could get a Clear view of His Blushing Wife. Placing his head on Mom's shoulder, he said "Mom I skipped the dessert and asked them to pack it so that I can enjoy it at home along with the hopes of getting some Delectable (He emphasized the word) Exquisite, I mean Yummy and Mouthwatering Dessert at Home". His eyes never leaving the crimson face of his blushing bride, who than turned round facing other side, as She understood the hidden meaning behind his words.

"What do you want?" Asked Mom lovingly.

"Hmmm.. How about a glass of Hot Saffron Milk with lots and lots of Almonds and Cardamom?" He was watching His wife's back to see how She reacts. She was drinking water and almost spit out.

Nandini's body stiffened as She thought 'Saffron, Almond milk is what the newlyweds are given to drink on their Wedding/ Nuptial Night. Damn This Man is good in expressing what he desires, that also in front of others without letting them know what He's talking about. Well two can play this game. If He thinks He's smart, let Me show Him, I am no less".

She made the milk and handed Him the tray with the milk glass. "Be careful it's Hot. It might Burn Your tongue". She silently challenged Him.

Manik raised His eyebrow, "Well like I said before, I like things that are Hot. The Hotter they are, the more I Like them and Enjoy them". He had accepted the challenge.

"Maa I will drink this milk and enjoy it with My Dessert after I take my shower. Don't forget to wake me up on time. I have not yet done My packing" and He left from the kitchen, while She heaved a sigh of relief.

She got an idea and thought "Let me go and change immediately. By the time He comes from His shower, I will be in bed and pretend to sleep. He then won't stand a chance to Seduce me anymore. Then let me see what he do".

She quickly helped in winding up the kitchen then saying goodnight to Maa, She turned to leave when She heard "You don't have to get up early tomorrow morning, as I am sure You will be tired after enjoying Your Desert".

She froze on the spot😳😳😳😳. How did Mom know? She heard her answer "I am his mother. I know My Son too well".

"With so many guests around and the way they kept him busy and occupied and away from You, I know that not only My Son, but you too have been deprived of... Well in his terms... Dessert...". Mom gave a naughty smile which made her blush and drop her head.😶😶😶

Ma came near her and lifted her chin. "There is no need to feel embarrassed. Every husband wants all sorts of desserts from his wife and every wife wants the same. Now go to your room and make sure that not just Manik, but You also get Dessert that is rightfully Yours".

She couldn't look at Ma again and ran from there to her bedroom where she was sure Her husband was waiting in anticipation.

She stood outside their bedroom knowing very well what was going to happen once she opened the door and went inside. Taking a deep breath she opened the door and looked around to see where he was!

She got to see more than she had imagined. For he was just coming out of the bathroom, fresh from his shower. Wrapped in... Nothing but a towel around his waist. Her throat parched as even from a distance she could see water dripping from his wet hair and flowing down his wet and so masculine torso.

(Ik you all can very well imagine. )