Later in the evening, avni and neel got ready.

Neel had asked avni to wait at the door. She had worn a very casual outfit since she didn't know what to expect- very much like the old ananya days- indowestern top , jeans with a jean jacket and ethnic jewelry. She also decided to give her nose ring a comeback. She hadn't worn it in many days and she was missing it.

As she stood at the entrance waiting for neel she suddenly saw him make a dashing hero entry on a bike. HE had worn jeans and a simple white t-shirt with a cool black jacket and had a backpack slung in front of him. He came there, removed his helmet and looked at his wifey...yet again he was stunned! She looked like ananya this time...the one he had fallen for pretty much at first sight although he wouldn't acknowledge it then. He just looked at her dazed and avni walked up to him and snapped up her fingers

Neel- snapped out of the daze and said- held her by the waist and pulled her closer-wifey you look stunning! And then he moved his hand to her nose flickedit lightly and said- i like it.

Avni gave him a smile pleased to see that neil noticed the nose ring and also had complimented her.

Avni- she teasingly replied- vaise tum bhi thik thak lag rahe ho

Neel- pulled her back once again- Accha? And looked into her eyes with a naughty twinkle

Avni- vaise tumhe kaise pata ki mujhe bikes pasand hai

Neel- pata nahi tha, ab pata chalgaya. Maine socha kyunki hum aaj apne secrets aur memories vagarah share kar rahe hain toh I should tell you that I'm fond of bikes. Good to know that you like them too. Chalo ye lo helmet, lets go.

Avni grabbed it from him and wore it. She had lightly placed a hand on his shoulder to get on the bike. And she was waiting for neel to start the ignition

But neel hadn't moved

Avni- kya hua? Chalo na...main baith gayi hoon!

Neel- turned back, looked at her with a small shake of his head, pulled her hands around his waist and said kas ke pakdo wifey! Then he happily turned on the ignition and off they went

Avni and neel thoroughly enjoyed the bike ride. It was super romantic and neel had purposely pulled a few of the sudden brake moments to have avni jolt forwards onto him! He was enjoying pulling off all these movie like aashiq stunts with his wifey. They had travelled outside the main hustle and bustle of the city to the outskirts and along the coast. Both avni and neel were enjoying the view, the weather, the wind on their face and most of all each others company. Neel was enjoying having avni sit behind him holding onto him and avni was just basking in his warmth. She was feeling very tingly on the inside because this was all new to her. She thought about how ridiculous it was that she was going out on her first date ever with her Husband who she had already been married to for over a year, close to two years infact! As she thought about that she let out a chuckle. When neel asked her the reason for her sudden chuckle and she told her, he felt a pang realising that they had missed out on normal couple like moments in their life. But he brushed it aside and told himself that from now on he'd set things right. He gave one of her hands around his waist a tight reassuring squeeze and told her- haan ye toh humaari pahli date hai but abse tum tayyar hojao wifey kyunki tumhaara pati tumhe aise kai saare dates aur bahut saare chote surprises deta rahega!

Avni- in response leaned forward, kissed his shoulder and said to him- I'm very excited about today and also about everything else to come!

Neel- smiled contentedly and sped away on the roads .

Finally he stopped along a private beach resort.

He had made some special arrangements for them at the resort but before that he wanted to just enjoy the company of his wife. So as they got off he said- chalein wifey

Avni- I have an idea, she said.

Neel- haan bolo.

Avni started taking off her chappals, while neel looked at her amusedly

Neel- kya kar rahi ho?

Avni- RACE! First one to the water wins! And she took off

Neel- took a second to realise what happened- avni had run ahead turned back and said- come on Mr.Khanna

Neel- quickly took off his shoes as well and ran behind her on the sand

Avni and neel ran till they reached the water. Avni won because she had a headstart but neel reached there 2 seconds later. Avni though triumphantly turned back and told him- I won!

Neel- tum pahle hi bhaag gayi toh obviously jeetogi na

Avni- pouting- accha, chalo phir se race lagaye?

Neel- chuckled at her childish antics- his heart swelling at the sight of her flushed face, her smile and watching her be carefree. This was a side to avni that he had witnessed very little of and he knew he would love seeing more of. Accha ok meri ma, tum jeet gayi. Khush!

Avni- accha chalo, baith jao. And she pulled him to sit along with her by the beach.

Neel- grabbed her hand and they sat side by side. It was around 530pm so the view was wonderful- the sky was an orange hue and it was like picture perfect. HE wrapped an arm around her and enjoyed the view in front of them. Occasionally one of the bigger waves would reach their feet stretched out in front of them.

They just enjoyed the moment, the scenery basking in each others company for a few minutes before avni spoke up

Neel, please kya hum voh 20 questions vala game abhi khel sakte hain?

Neel- chuckling- haan why not, shuru ho jao. I know tum list lekar baithi ho tab se

So avni started shooting questions- started off with simple stuff like fav color, fav movie,book,song, band, actor,actress fav khaana, fav holiday destination, school ka naam, school friends ke naam aur pata, college main kya kiya- his fav activities in college etc. and neel had asked her the same details as well. Then when they rexhausted the run of the mill questions they had more deep questions to ask. And avneil discovered a lot of things about each other

Neel leart that avni had been keen on pursuing a career as in advertising and as a screen writer although she had studied journalism. She confessed to him that she used to write scripts and screenplays but one day when it occurred to her that she was interested in a career similar to her father she had burned everything in a fit of rage! HE found out that she had infact worked as a copyrighter in ad agency for 3 years before she relocated to Mumbai. When he saw how passionately and fondly she spoke of it he knew that he would talk to her later about pursuing her ambitions and fulfilling her career goals. But that was a talk for another day.

Theylearnt about their fears and dreams-

Avni was deathly scared of rats and cockroaches (after her childhood torture)

She really wanted to learn how to swim

Neel told her about how he was caught by prakash for trying out a sutta when he was only 12 and the anger in his dads face was so much that he never even thought of smoking after that

He confessed that one thing he really wanted to do was get a tattoo because his friends in college had one but he had chickened out last minute looking at the needle

They both discovered a common dream they had- which was to learn a new language. And they made a pact that they would learn italain together and then visit rome and venice for a holiday!

They discussed their childhood memories..avni told him abut how she met ali, about the fish chamko after whom the caf was named, about going to siddhivinayak only to get Prasad, having paani poori eating competitions, about meeting neelama

Neel told her about how he was a prankster, how he was always making his mom run after him, how he used to climb on furniture to reach the chocolates and cooklies that she would keep out of his reach and how he fell and broke his arm once while doing that!

They just sat there listening to each others tories, memories and trying to absorb aspects of each others life that they had not been a part of.

Then neel asked her about her most embarraasing moment. Avni swore him to secrecy and then grabbed her phone and said- ok this is top secret. She told him the story first- I had only 2 close friends in college who were eventually dating but in the initial stages of their relationship she had been forced to 3rd wheel with them by her friend. So one time they had all gone out to a farmhouse party where someone had spiked their drinks so they had all got super drunk. and then she said- ab uske baad jo hua uska video dikha rahi hu. But you cant judge/tease me ok...

Neel- was super excited to see what it was now...

Avni looked through her phones gallery and then played the video

What neel saw next blew his mind- for he could not believe that it was avni! Because avni was dancing on top of a table in the party being cheered on by the crowd there. She was not an amazing dancer or anything but she was drunk so her moves were super carefree and uninhibited! And as the video was nearing the end suddnely the track had changed to a popular Bhojpuri number and she and some others were now on the table too had done the hook step together! Neel couldn't stop laughing now.

Avni- closed the video and said- Neel I told you that you aren't allowed to make fun of me

Neel- trying very hard to control his laugh- but failing each time

Avni- watched him and then joined in laughing with him

Finally they both quietened down and said- wifey mujhe pata nahi tha ki tumhe Bhojpuri gaanon ka bhi itna shok hai!

Avni- nahi, I was just drunk . I would have danced to anything!

Neel voh toh hai, but I'm a police officer avni. Meri nazar tez hai. Maine dekha video main tum lyrics saath me gaa rahi thi! Admit it you knew the song and you like it

Avni- ok fine! I like listening to Bhojpuri dance songs sometimes. It cheers me up!

Neel- vaise ye video kisne banaya?

Avni- mere dost ne. usne mujhe ek baar aise masti me blackmail karne ke liye use kiya. SO I had to steal her phone and delete it. But before I deleted it I ended up sending myself a copy of it, she sighed

Neel- how come?

Avni- because its one of the few times that I was just doing regular college stuff, being bindaas and carefree. Mere zyaada dost nahi the college main... I wasn't too social. Infact ye donon bhi once they started dating properly and were serious had stopped hanging out with me. They still stay in touch once in a while but ab bas randomly facebook pe kabhi inke status change or pics mere timeline pe aate hain...she just sighed and leaned back against him

(Neel- in his head- I know that your childhood and your college life had very few moments worth remembering avni but I'll make sure that we can have so many moments together so that we can do everything you hope and wish for!)

He dropped a kiss against the side of her head and rubbed her arms comfortingly.

Then they realised that they had been talking for a long time and that it was dark.

Avni- arey der hogai hai. Kal tumhe kaam pe bhi jaana hai na. chalo chalte hain

Neel- nahi wifey, I have taken leave for 5 days...its just you and me and we can spend time with our family too!

Avni- looked at him in shock- really? And then literally slammed into him with a bear hug. So forcefully that neel lost his balance and ended up on the sand!

Neel- Relax wifey! Tum toh yahin pe public place main hi shuru hogayi, he teased her!

Avni made to move back up but he held her tight in palce on top of him

Their faces were inches away from each other, they could feel their breaths intermingled. The only lighting was the moonlight- it was a full moon night so they could make out each others silhouttes.

Neel closed the gap and kissed her on the lips. It started off slow but gradually they found their rhythm. He gave she took, and avni even started reciprocating passionately. Finally they broke apart when they ran out of breath.

Neel continued to hold her close as they sat back up and rubbed soothing circles on her back. He whispered into her ear- you taste amazing wifey! Ab toh tumse door rahna impossible ho gaya hai!

Avni- just blushed hearing his words and buried her head into his chest.

They just stayed there for a bit, both coming down from the hormonal high. All they had done was make out and it was so amazing, it was going to be insane fireworks when they actually did it neel thought.

Then finally they both stood up, brushed off the sand and walked towards the resort where he had arranged for them to have a candle light dinner.

They enjoyed a meal together and then went to the room which neel had booked for them in the resort itself.

Avni- but neel hum kapde nahi laaye saath main and tumne ghar pe sabko bataya ki nahi!

Neel- pulled her close and whispered in her ears huskily- For what I have planned we wont need any clothes wifey!

And his words had the desired effect- his wife had turned crimson red.

Then he said- relax, maine already ghar pe bol diya hai ki hum ek saath time spend kar rahe hain aur maine apne backpack main ek set spare kapde hum donon ke liye pack karliya. So chill wifey.

He just wrapped an arm around her and led her to the room. Once they were in he locked the door securely ...ready to continue where we left off wifey?? He smirked at her

They made their way into the room.

Neel had enough of the waiting, he pulled her closer and backed them up all the way onto the couch. They had a heated makeout session. As they took a break from all the kissing and just sat on the couch neel admired the way his wife looked at that moment...her hair tousled, her lips swollen, her face flushed, her top was off and she was sitting on his lap in a very intimate position. His own shirt was off as well.

Avni was tracing the lines of neels face and looking deep into his eyes. Suddenly she became aware of something hard udner her.

As she looked down, she had a sudden realisation of what was happening and then looked back up at neel nervously

Neel- hey hey , I'm sorry we got very carried away but if you aren't ready for it, we can wait ok

Avni- hesitantly- actually voh I was thinking...voh

Neel- Avni, I'm ur husband. You can tell me anything. You don't need to feel shy or nervous in front of me

Avni- youwanatakeshowawidme? She said really fast.

Neel- huh? Slow down avni...look at me. He rubbed her cheeks with the pad of his thumb trying to get her to relax and said ok temme slowly what you just said

Avni- do you..do you want to take a shower? Together?

Neel- looked at her eyes wide open and in shock. He had no words for a few seconds

Avni- meanwhile had panicked and was trying to get up off him- she was very unsure about what to say and do in a situation like this. She was ready for physical intimacy with neel but she was also very nervous because she felt like neel must definitely have had prior experience.

Neelonce he felt her trying to getup off him- he snapped out of his daze and pulled her back on top of him---kahan ja rahi ho tum? He pulled her in for another quick smooch and then looked back at her and said...Wifey you'll drive me crazy ! How can you be so cute and sexy at the same time?

Avni- relaxed into his embrace and blushed

Neel- tumhaara idea ek dum amazing hai! And he got up picking her up with him and then in a swift over he carried her into the shower with him.

Neel pulled her into another heated makeout session at the end of which all their remaining clothes were off and neel turned the shower head on which drenched them both in a stream of warm water. As they continued to feel each other intimately neel could feel all the nervous energy of his wife slowly dissipate as she gave into him and went with the flow. Avni had never felt so amazing ever before. Feeling neels hands on her had set her skin on fire. Every touch burned her skin and she only longed for more. Her hands came in contact with his organ and neel couldn't but let out a loud moan. This encouraged avni and she continued to stroke him tentatively...neel held her hands and showed her what he desired and in seconds avni was giving him a hand job like a pro! She felt amazing, her touch was delicate yet firm and in no time neil had lost all control and come right there!

He knew that this was a HUGE step for her but he suddenly realised that perhaps she didn't realise how big a step it was for him as well. This was going all a first for him too!

He turned off the shower, found towels to dry each other and then picked her up and led her to the bed. He placed her on the bed and then moved to lie on top

As they lay there together he whispered to her...avni I love you.

Avni- I love you too.

Neel- I know this is a big deal for you but I want to tell you that this is all my first time too

Avni- looked at him with tears in her eyes on hearing that-

Neel- shh...and wiped her tears away

Avni- grabbed him into another searing kiss, this time she had initiated it and there was nothing hotter for neel than seeing his woman take charge. This time there were no further interruptions except for neel to gather a condom from his jeans pocket before they went all the way!

In the wee ours of the morning they lay in each others embrace after finally having consummated their marriage. They had both settled into a peaceful slumber after being completely satiated.

This was a beautiful beginning to many more days and nights of togetherness!

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