"It is our wedding night Randhir, tonight it will have to be Sanyukta all the way, but don't worry, she will leave you asking for more!" She whispered seductively close to his ears. As if on cue he swept her long hair aside exposing her earlobe that was closer to him and ran his tongue behind it, sending a shudder through her. His lips and tongue continued to explore her neck and collarbone, his fingers teasing her nubs till she could take his sweet assault no more. She pushed him over gently and climbed on top, imitating his actions and covering most of his erogenous zones. However the dominant male in him would not let her take the lead and he flipped her over. 

"I don't want you to sheath yourself tonight, it does not feel natural, please Randhir!" She cooed to him. "We cannot risk avoiding birth control, my love! We've had enough heartache to last us through life!" He was glad she had warned him in advance, and he was prepared with the alternative that she had been sceptical about. "The right amount of spermicide in it and as long as this diaphragm is a snug fit, we will be fine, just leave it in there. Plus the test strip says you are not ovulating so the risk is minimal. We can shelve the worry and make the most of tonight!" A little hygiene and proper caution and he was ready to claim his conjugal right with her.

His fingers teased her mons Venus till she was absolutely ready to receive him and spreading her legs apart he breached her, as she braced herself to match his rhythmic thrusts. After a while she did not want to play a passive role anymore and he sat up, letting her wrap her slender legs around him. As they worked into each other together he closed his lips over hers and they soon brought themselves to a crescendo till she had tears streaming down her cheeks as they climaxed together. They lay still in each other's arms until their breathing steadied. "You need to void your bladder after each time, that will minimise the risk of urinary tract infections, and I know you hate messy sheets, so take care or you'll make me do the laundry in the midst of our wedding night!" He grinned at her and she blushed.

"You are incorrigible Randhir, other people talk romantic stuff on their honeymoon, and you have to mention stained sheets. Yuck, I hated stripping off hotel bedsheets during my internship. God knows what people do on those beds!" She muttered. "Hello, we are not exactly playing chess on these sheets either, stop being squeamish. You know latex means minimal mess." He reminded her. "Latex does not feel like flesh, and I felt you vividly just now, it was so intimate. I don't want a barrier separating us, not tonight at least. Also I know you preferred it without too!" She declared, as she rose carefully. "Still need to use the bathroom alone? How are we going to establish marital familiarity?" He teased her. "I don't sneak up on your toilet routine, do I?" Her voice called from behind the door as he waited for her to emerge so he could use the bathroom. "I would not mind at all!" He laughed.

The night was still young and the lovers repeated their conjugal congress again and again till they were satiated. They lounged in each other's arms finishing their resealed bottle of champagne that lay in the fridge, munching on chocolate coated strawberries that were provided by Vidushi. "Vidu said these are a great aphrodisiac!" Sanyukta mumbled with her mouth full. "Aphrodisiacs are a humbug, there is no such thing. Lust is the biggest aphrodisiac as long as one feels potent and has a willing partner, but chocolate does give a bit of a dopamine high. Not too much or we could never give chocolate candy to kids. Also it is great to maintain energy levels, especially when eaten from a lover's mouth"! Giving her no time to react he pulled her in for a deep kiss. 

"Not again Randhir, I am sore all the way to the perineum!" No sooner had she spoken he opened a drawer to bring out a soothing ointment and applied a bit of it gently to her sore underparts. "This should help, you will feel better in a few minutes. And no more rigors tonight, we'll just talk, you need to heal." He assured her. Soon they were back to sharing a pillow and lying in each other's arms, this time with their clothes on. "I saw you sneak up to your jasmine plant and talk to it before you got into the room tonight. What did you tell her?" He asked her, combing his fingers through her locks. "Nothing much, just continued my monologue with her like I do everyday.""She said. "I would have never suspected when I comforted a little girl by planting her the jasmine that such a saga would emerge from it. Now tell me the truth, I know your plant is your diary to spill your secrets." He told her.

"Ok, we are married now so I owe you my loyalty. I just told her how happy I am to be married to you finally, it is my childhood dream come true. At the same time I told her how apprehensive I was about your mother. Also, about when you stay without me for so long if you would cheat on me!" She was unsure how he would react to her confession. "It is natural for you to be apprehensive about both issues. Mother's reaction would be completely predictable and that is why we must keep our marriage secret. About me potentially cheating you, how can one be certain either way? Right now my mind is filled with you, and I have you right here in my arms."

"When I am alone in New York it is bound to get lonely, and there will be temptations all around. It is easier for women to stay faithful, while the male of our species is notoriously opportunistic. Even if the partner is around people betray them. Frankly I don't know whether or not I will cheat on you. I can assure you that in a sober state I will resist vigorously, but under the influence of alcohol it is extremely difficult to keep one's fidelity. I will have to avoid getting a drink unless I am with guys I trust completely. A man needs his physical gratification just like most women do. That is why they pleasure themselves privately on a regular basis when a partner cannot be found. Again, there is so much smut around, in print, on video, off the internet, it can drive anyone crazy. In places like NY morality can be flexible as society is more tolerant." He rambled on.

"What are you trying to say Randhir, do you mean I can expect adultery from you? Stop beating around the bush and come to the point." She told him firmly. "Don't misunderstand me. All I am saying is that I intend to be fully loyal to you just as much as I expect loyalty from you. But I will not climb on a pedestal and claim to be saint, I am as susceptible as the guy next door in these matters." He sighed. "You are beginning to scare me Randhir!" She snuggled closer to him. He calmed her down and narrated some family facts to her. "My parents did not cheat on each other even when they had the opportunity. That does not mean they have a perfect marriage, they have issues and they manage to deal with them. Dadu bedded many women before he married Didima, and he cheated on her with his PA Rosa who was his companion for many years."

" After he left Rosa he fell in love with his neglected wife and never betrayed her trust again. She may have had a difficult life but she died happily leaving a grieving husband behind, who only chanced on second innings after all these years, and that too due to a strange set of circumstances. Question is , whether or not a relationship is strong enough to weather many such storms. Infidelity is just one of the many challenges. Guess we will have to wait and watch, and let better judgement prevail. One may or may not chose to forgive one's partner, that is a personal choice. We care about each other today, let us hope it stays this way unhindered." She smiled. Randhir had always been brutally honest with her and she appreciated him for that. The lovers called it a night soon afterwards, there was to be another wedding the next day, and they had to be ready in time.