(Now that they are in love, there will be a little mature content with details. So just a heads up for any chapters ahead)

He opened his eyes, and found his beautiful wife, centimetres apart. They were both sleeping on their stomachs, facing each other and he had his arm around her, pulling her close.

She stirred in her sleep, and found him looking at her.

"Good morning." She mumbled, snuggling into his warmth.

He kissed her nose. "Subah ho gayi hai. Uth jaa."

He sat up on the bed, but she groaned and pulled him back and rested her head on his chest. She didn't like the absence of him, or his warmth.

"Ye subah subah kuch zyaada hi tez nahi  hai tumhara dil." she murmured.

He wrapped an arm around her, "Tu mere itne paas hai toh mai normal kaise ho sakta hu."

She smiled in her sleep. He laid there, thinking about their 'picnic' one night ago. His joy knew no bounds.

This chipkali, snuggling into him, was everything he looked for. The euphoria they both felt was unexplainable.

He kissed the top of her head, and got up, excited for the new journey ahead.

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"Kaha jaana hai?" Rishita enquired.

"Woh pados ki Seema kaki ki beti hai na, Radha? Uski shaadi hai. Toh hum sabko invite kiya hai. Bataya tha na maine pichle hafte?" Dhara informed.

"Arre haa, yaad aaya. Shaam ko na? Hum tayyar rahenge." Raavi said.

"Unke waha theme hai. Hum sabko traditional mein hi jaana hai. Toh tumhe traditional saree baandne aati hai na?" Dhara said.

"YouTube hai na bhabhi, ho jaayega." Shiva absentmindedly said, while eating at the table.

Everyone looked at him. What is this boy doing?

Shiva saw everyone looking at him, and mentally slapped himself, before saying "Dhoti baandhni hai na? Youtube se seekh lenge"

What a save.

In the evening.

Shiva checked himself out in the mirror. He looked good. Ever since Raavi decided his style, he actually enjoyed buying his own clothes. Different styles that actually look good on him.

Raavi wore her blouse, and had her saree half draped around her waist. Yes, she struggled a bit, but even then she was helping Shiva out with his dhoti.

"Shiva, ye please baandh de mere liye." She gestured towards the strings at the back of her blouse.

He walked over, and as he tied the blouse, his fingers grazed over her back. Her breath hitched. His touch sent a shiver down her spine. Oh what else can this man do-

Calm down Raavi. Shaadi me jaana hai.

Shiva looked at her, and smirked. He did that on purpose, just to tease her. It worked successfully, she looked very flustered.

He tied it and went back to scrolling through his phone.

"Bade shaan se socha tha pehen lungi ye saree. Ye toh bandh hi nahi rahi hai." She said, frustrated.

"Shiva! Ye pakad na please." She called out.

He held the lengths of the saree as she struggled, occasionally tucking some cloth in the skirt for her.

After about 20 minutes, she had finally managed to tie the saree, pinned properly in place.

"Ab mai finally baal bana sakti hu. Makeup bhi baaki hai oh god." She ran around.

Shiva chuckled at his wife running around frantic. He sat down and waited for to get ready.

"Finally. Ready hoon. Uff mujhe kisi ki nazar na lage." Raavi squealed.

Shiva looked up and was mesmerized. She looked stunning. Not that she didn't always, but a little more than usual today.

She didn't put on sindoor everyday, only when they had traditional festivals or important occasions. And today was one.

She was just about to, when Shiva turned her around, and applied it himself. He turned her around, and they both looked in the mirror.

"Aaj kuch zyaada hi acchi nahi lag rahi hai tu?" Shiva whispered, wrapping his arms around her bare waist from behind.

"Woh toh mujhe pata hai. Kuch naya kar na." She casually replies.

He traced his finger along her waist, making her melt into his arms. His touch did things to her.

"Shiva, hume shaadi me jaana hai." She breathlessly said, but not moving to stop him.

He whispered in her ears, "Abhi time hai humare paas." and kissed her just under ears.

Raavi groaned under the contact of his lips and her skin. She placed her hands on his, she couldn't give way.

"Shiva, hume sacchi mein jaana hai." Her breath hitched as he trailed kisses down her neck.

The door opened and they jumped apart. Dhara immediately turned around, awkwardly waiting for them to collect composure.

"Sab tumhare liye rukhe hai. Bulane aayi thi, apne plans postpone kar do. Aajao. Aur agli baar, andar se lock laga lena." She shook her head and left.

Shiva rolled his eyes and proceeded to leave, but Raavi tugged him back by his arm, and kissed his cheek.

"Kya kaha tha tune? Abhi time hai humare paas?" She winked and walked out.

He raised his hand and clutched his heart. Oh, how she challenges him.

What a perfect match.

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This is subtle flirting. Imagine what will happen when they have their first kiss 😛 Don't forget to vote :)