Life is beautiful and he loves to live his life to the fullest. He's a renowned hotelier in Mumbai city.  He's listed amongst top ten hoteliers globally.  This time,  he's awarded as top hotelier from India for the fourth time.  He's Naman Rajwansh.

Naman Rajwansh is the perfect guy – every girl's desire. Girls drool over him but he swoons over his lady love – the only girl he's allowed in his life –Ishika Saxena. They're a much in love couple. Though, it's been three years since Ishika and Naman are in a relationship, but, everything seems new like a bud, yet to bloom into a rose. They're happy and only their love matters to them.

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Naman is elated and sad at the same time. This year, he received the award before his big day, his Birthday. But his lady love is not by his side. She's away in Bangalore for her fashion show. Ishika is a fashion designer by profession but she also helps Naman in his work. She promised to be back before the award function but she couldn't make it. It's Naman's birthday in a few hours and all he hopes is that Ishika will be by his side.

As he's lost thinking about his lady love, his phone rings. It's from his office. Naman makes a face but attends the call. If Ishika had been by his side, she'd have asked him to finish his work first. Moreover, he hopes Ishika will be back before his birthday. He attends the call and leaves for the office as some clients want to meet him urgently.

*****
After Naman leaves the house, someone unlocks the main door and enters the house. The person moves straight to the bedroom and takes a shower. She's no one but Ishika Saxena.

Ishika gets dressed for the day and picks up the picture frame in her hands. She smears Naman's picture.

"I'm sorry, Love. Thoda intezar toh tumhe karna padega." She murmurs to his picture and then gets to work.

Within a few hours, she's done with decorating the house and she also bakes a cake for Naman. But, she orders their favourite cuisines from their own restaurants. She's all set to surprise him. As she finishes her work, she checks the time, it's just 9 PM. Naman would be home anytime soon.

Assuring herself of the arrangements, Ishika moves to change. She gets dressed in a black full-length dress with golden frills.

Naman loves this outfit on her as it's his choice for her. She keeps her hair open and applies minimal makeup. Now, she just wants to surprise him and hug him, ending the distances between them. They've been away for more than 20 days. As Ishika is thinking all of it, she hears some noises. It seems like Naman is back from the office. She quickly hides herself in the bedroom, the rest of the house is pitch dark.

Naman enters the house, he suspects that his lady is back. He calls for her but she doesn't respond. He switches on the lights of the living room when rose petals fall over him. Naman is left flabbergasted. He turns around when two hands wrap around his waist and he knows the touch.

"Ishika…" He murmurs the name.

"Yes, my love. I am back." Ishika says as he twirls around and cups her face.

"Tum kab aayi?" Naman asks.

"Jab tum office gaye they." Ishika smiles naughtily.

"And you didn't tell me?" He mocks anger at his lady love.

"Aww, batati toh surprise kaise plan karti? Tum Chalo na, mere sath." Ishika says.

Naman takes a close look at Ishita. She's dressed in his favourite outfit. He is mesmerised at the moment while Ishika smiles. She steps back while Naman takes a step forward. Ishika chuckles when he leans a little over her.

"You look pretty!" He says.

"I know, tell me something new." Ishika chuckles.

"Umm, wait for that." Naman winks at Ishika naughtily.

Ishika giggles softly as Naman enters the bedroom. He's astonished to find that the bedroom is decorated with candles, dim lights and rose petals. On the bed, there's "I love you" written on it. Naman is mesmerized at the moment when Ishika pushes him slightly.

"Ye sab baad mein dekhna, go and freshen up. I've got something for you." She chuckles and hands him a dress.

"Ye kya hain?" Naman asks, astonished to find casual jeans and tee.

"Just go, Naman! Bahut sawaal puchte ho! Jaldi jaao na, 10 bajne wale hain." Ishika says, in an irked tone.

Naman nods and moves into the washroom. He knows she's way too excited for his birthday. He's content to have her back. He takes a quick shower and gets dressed in the white tee, blue jeans and a shirt paired with it.

As Naman walks out, Ishika is mesmerized to see him. He's tall, fair and handsome. The beard suits him, and Ishika loves it on him. As he walks closer to her, Ishika gets on her toes and kisses his cheek. He's surprised.

"Aha! Someone is in the mood, huh!" Naman rolls his eyes.

"Not that easily, chalo, mujhe bhook lagi hain." Ishika says and they enter the dining hall and now, it's his turn to chuckle.

Ishika has baked his favourite vanilla cake. He's mesmerized and then she asks him to cut the cake. He begins to retort, there is still time for his birthday to start.

"Naman, please cut karo na. Main 12 baje tak wait nahi kar sakti." Ishika says.

"And we have ample things to do at 12 AM." Ishika says and they cut the cake together.

Naman feeds her the cake and she reciprocates. As they finished eating, his eyes fell on the cream on her lips. He pulls her closer and takes her by surprise, as he presses his lips over hers.  Ishika is surprised and she moans as he licks her lower lip, actually licking up the cream. He smooches her lips for another time, and parts away, while Ishika is baffled with that short-lived kiss.

"What is this?"  She asks angrily.

"Main toh cream hata raha tha. Waise, it was yummy." he says innocently, licking his own lips.

Ishika blushes a little. She slaps his arm, but Naman holds her hand and pushes her such that she dashes on his chest. Well, keeping her head on his chest and listening to his heartbeat is her favourite thing to do when they're together.

She hugs him immediately while he smiles at her action. She tells him that she missed him but the work comes first for both of them. Naman smears her back and then parts the hug as he cups her face.

"I'm glad you're back, Ishu. I missed you. Mujhe laga tha ki tum aaj bhi nahi aaogi." Naman says.

"Kaise nahi aati? Jab tum mere birthday pe hamesha mere sath rehte ho, toh main kaise na aati. Tum aur tumse judi har cheez mere liye bahut maayne rakhti hain, Naman. "Ishika says, boring her eyes in his black orbs.

"Main jaanta tha tum aa jaogi. Aur tumne toh mera din bana diya. I am sure kal ka din bahut Acha jaane wala hain mera." Naman smiles.

"Abhi toh bahut kuch baaki hain, Mr Naman. And yes, jab hum dono sath honge toh din toh acha hi hoga na. Aakhir, tumhara birthday hain. I'll make it a beautiful memory for you." Ishika says, as she gets on her toes and kisses his lips.

Naman is startled, but before he could do anything she makes him sit on the dining table and serves his favourite food. Naman is astonished but he thanks her and they relish their dinner with light chitchats.

They're holding one of their hands, and are eating with the other one. Ishika and Naman seem content being with each other.

*****
Thirty minutes later, Naman is standing on the balcony of their bedroom enjoying the crisp winds. It's the rainy season and luckily, the environment is cool.

The balcony is decorated with a small floor bed, perfect for two people. There are candles at perfect intervals. Also, there's a small table with a bowl of chocolates, a bottle of wine and two glasses. Seems like they're ready to call in on Naman's birthday.

Naman is lost in thoughts when Ishika hugs him, resting her head behind her back. He holds her hands resting on his chest. She kisses his back and then turns to face him. He makes her turn such that her back hits the railing and he blocks her ways, keeping his hands on his either side.

"Happy Birthday!" Ishika says, as the watch struck 12.

"Ah! With you my love, simplest things become beautiful." Naman says as he pulls her against his chest.

"So, will you marry me this year? It's high time we get married."  Ishika says, asking him to get married.

" Ishu…" Naman says and Ishika looks at him keenly.

"Bolo na Naman! Ab toh sab kuch settled hain. Let's get married, please." Ishika says.

Naman smiles coyly at her request. He holds her hands and his words leave her touched.

"Hum kal hi shadi karenge." He says."

"matlab, tumhare birthday pe?" Ishika asks.

"Haan Ishu! Mere janamdin par. Maine tay kar liya tha ye sab. Aur tum laut aayi ho toh kal hi kyun nahi?"  he says while Ishika chuckles with joy.

Naman tells her that they will go for a court marriage first. And he has taken the appointment. Then they will get married traditionally on her birthday as it's an auspicious day. Ishika is overwhelmed.

She hugs Naman tightly, hiding her face in his shoulder. She thanks him many times, before he parts the hug. They stare at each other keenly - A glance full of love. Ishika kisses his forehead and both the cheeks. She then leans over his shoulder and tells him that she loves him, and finally seals his lips with hers.

Naman begins to respond in the same manner, and the soft kiss turns into a passionate one. The environment is silent, and the only noise that could be heard is their heartbeats and the lip sync that' s happening in the moment. They separate after many moments when they feel tired and out of breath. Ishika downs her gaze out of shyness and sits on the floor bed.

To her utter surprise, Naman lifts her in his arms and moves inside the room. He lays her on the bed and leans over her.

"This is the best birthday ever, Ishika!" He whispers in her ear.

Ishika chuckles as his hot breathes tickle her neck, while he sets his hold, as he pulls her in another kiss, as they dive into their own fantasy, love land.

It surely is a better start to the new year for them.

****THE END****

A/N: Happy Birthday, Love.
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