Ayushman returned to the room after finishing his dinner. He quietly laid down on his side of the bed and immediately closed his eyes.

Eka glanced at him and made a pouty face. It's been a month since she got some peaceful sleep. Because as a kid she was used to hugging her mother while sleeping at night. Later, when she shared a room with her sister Ekta, Eka used to hug her sister when sleeping. When Ekta got married, she began to sleep with her brother's daughter, her niece, Kuhu. So over the years, she had developed this habit of hugging someone or something while sleeping.

So Eka gradually ended the distance between her and Ayush. Her arms slowly wound around him and she put her head on his chest. With a smile lingering on her face, she closed her eyes.

“Why are you clinging to me?” Ayush asked in a sleepy tone, breaking her moment.

“I have a habit of hugging something when sleeping.” She replied with her eyes still closed.

“Then hug your pillow, naa. Don't disturb my sleep.” Saying so he pulled out of her hug.

Eka's eyes widened at his withdrawal from their physical intimacy.

“But I don't get good sleep like this.” She tried to persuade him.

“I'll bring you a teddy bear tomorrow.” He promised.

“Then let me sleep in your arms tonight.” And she put her head on his chest again.

“Eka, please, I won't get a comfortable sleep if you will keep clinging to me like this.” He complained tiredly.

“Ayush... please.” She longed.

“Just move away or... I'll cancel the Netflix subscription.” Now, that was a serious threat.

“I moved away! No need to threaten my entertainment.” And it worked! Eka immediately moved away from him.

Ayush just smiled and closed his eyes to finally fall asleep. But Eka couldn't fall asleep. So at midnight she again hugged a sleeping Ayush and fell asleep after kissing his soft cheeks.

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NEXT MORNING

“So you really brought me a teddy bear?” Eka was surprised to see a fluffy, white teddy bear sitting on their bed.

“Hmm, I was serious when I said I'll bring you one.” He spoke while working on his laptop.

“But I already have a teddy bear.” She pursed her lips.

“I can't see one.” He shrugged looking at her.

“Oh, he is busy working right now.” She chuckled.

And Ayush understood who exactly her teddy bear was.

“I am not a teddy bear. And no touching at night.” He warned her one last time before leaving the room.

“As if I'll obey.” She spoke to herself while hugging the teddy bear.

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The teddy bear was placed between Ayush and Eka. Eka had a frown on her face while Ayush was laughing from inside.

“So you are seriously serious that I hug a teddy when I have a hot husband.” Eka tried one last time.

“Yes.” Though his cheeks turned red at her choice of word for him.

“You are so cruel.” She whined.

“And you are so desperate.” He smirked, hoping that now this comment will shut her up for good. However...

“Now that's not my fault that I have a gorgeous husband.” She said seductively.

Her words left him flabbergasted but he composed himself before saying, “Just sleep.”

“By the way, you look pretty delicious in my wet dreams. I literally get an orgasm by dreaming of you. I just hope it turns into reality pretty soon. I am excited to see what's inside.”Now she smirked at his shocked reaction. His eyes moved down to the area she had referred to.

“Just shut your shameless mouth up and let me sleep or... I'll cancel the Netflix subscription.” He took out his ultimate card that always works on her.

Eka just made a face and turned her back to him. Though the giant teddy bear didn't let him have a view of his wife's beautiful back.

After some time Eka turned to look at him and he was still wide awake. She could see his shiny eyes open in the dim light.

“Ayush...” She called him.

“Hmm.” He hummed.

“Why are you so repulsive towards my touch?” This time Eka was serious. His repulsion was worrying her now.

“Eka... I am not repulsive towards your touch, I am just not comfortable with it.” He spoke honestly.

“Why?” She asked again.

“Because you are the first woman to be so close to me.” He looked her through the darkness.

Eka's eyes widened in surprise.

“You didn't have a girlfriend before me?” She asked.

“No.” He shook his head.

“Why so?”

“Because that's how I am.” He just shrugged.

Eka threw the teddy bear away and moved closer to him.

“Don't tell me you are not planning on having sex with me?” She held his collar while saying so.

“I don't know.” Ayush was too shocked to respond.

“What do you mean? What's the benefit of marrying a handsome guy when I can't have my hands on him?” And she punched his chest.

“Eka, I meant, not now. Of course, we'll have sex. But I am not ready for it right now.” Ayush molded his words to save his poor chest from her brutal punches.

“And I was told men just need a place to have sex.” Eka felt annoyed as her fantasies died down.

“Whoever told you that is an idiot,” Ayush commented.

“Ayush, don't you feel things looking at me?” Eka was on the verge of crying because of her sexual desperation.

“What things?” He got confused.

“Like ripping my clothes apart and ravishing me all night.” She put her hands around his shoulders.

“Nope.” He shook his head vigorously.

“Liar.” Now, of course, Eka knew he was lying. Even if a virgin, no one can suppress these intense feelings.

“Okay, I do. But again, I need some time to adjust to this female influence in my life before I take one step further.” He put her hands away from his body.

“As you wish. But can I please hug you now?” Eka requested once again. This time a cheeky smile graced her face.

“Alright, you can.” He sighed.

Eka literally jumped on him, making him hold her gently.

“I love you, Ayush!” She kissed his both cheeks and forehead.

“I love you too, Eka.” He mumbled with a smile.

“Are you serious?” Eka asked doubtfully.

“Not really.” He winked, making her laugh in the process.

Eka put her head on his chest and fell into a peaceful sleep just in a few minutes. But then Ayush put her head on her pillow again.

“Sorry, wifey, can't compromise with my comfort.” He whispered with a mischievous grin and slept a good night's sleep.