Vineet realises his mistake and he apologises to Ruhana. He realises how important it is to show the  love you hold. Those small kisses or to tell your partner how much you love them only makes your relationship strong, and it's not any kind of showoff. He realised it only when Ruhana got busy with Samrat and the moment she said that she shouldn't have married him. It really hit him hard and it led to the surprising next step from him - - the moment he made love with her is finally there for her.

*****
The next morning was a blissful one. Ruhana wakes up and finds him still sleeping, with his hand around her waist. She smiles to herself.

It's the first time since their wedding, that he's so close to her. It's a blissful moment, having him so close and all the distances between them have vanished now. She leans over him and kisses his head. He grimaces in his sleep and turns towards her. She ruffles her hair softly.

"Vineet, wake up!" she says.

"No!" he says sleepily and pulls her along.

"Waise toh tumhe bahut kaam hota hai! Aaj nahi hai?" she asks, gazing at him.

"Nahi! Aaj hum ek sath time spend karenge." He opens his eyes and lays on his back.

"Really! I mean i hope you won't break your promise!!" Ruhana looks at him as she climbs over him.

"Noo! I can't break it now. Now, don't embarrass me! I know I did wrong. It won't happen again!" he looks at her.

She smiles. She knows he's being honest. She leans over him and pecks his lips lightly and then gazes at him seriously.

"Okay! I believe you. Par agar tumne dobara aisa kiya na, toh main…. Toh main Samrat ko yahin bula lungi!" she winks at him giggles as she finishes her statement.

Vineet glares at her while she jumps off the bed and he follows her. She rushes into the washroom,but he's swift enough to catch her wrist. He pushes her towards the wall such that her back hits with the wall.

"Bewajah uska naam mat lo tum! Varna anjaam acha nahi hoga." he says.

"Haha! I know. You're jealous, fir wahi karoge jo kal raat ko kia! See, you gave me such deep marks." Ruhana glances at him,pointing at some scars on her neck.

"Let them be , they say you belong to me!" he winks at her and entangles her lips with his without giving her a chance to speak.

She's surprised, but she begins to respond back to him, kissing him back with the same passion he's showing. He breaks the kiss and they take the shower together, after all, it's a new morning for both of them.

*****

An hour later, they are sitting in the living room and sipping their coffee. There are songs playing on the television while Ruhana has her head on his shoulder. She sighs deeply, today, she's not exasperated with Vineet, instead, she's happy. He tilts his head towards her.

"Ab tak naraaz ho?" he asks her, maybe he thinks that she's still upset with him.

"Nahi! Main toh bahut khush hoon. Finally, we're really together." she says as she snuggles close to him.

"I promise, we'd be together forever. Jo dooriyan thi, ab wo nahi hongi." He says.

"Jaanti hoon. And I hope you won't back off." she says while looking at him.

"Never!" he says and kisses her head softly for another time.

She hugs him, placing her head on his chest. They remain in the same position for a few moments and the blissful moment is broken by the doorbell. Ruhana breaks the warm embrace and moves to open the door. She's surprised to find Samrat on the door.

"Good morning!" he greets her with a bright smile.

"Morning surprise! Come on in!" Ruhana invites him in.

Samrat greets Vineet who smiles lightly at him. Well, he should be thankful to Samrat. Afterall, his words hit him hard and he realised his mistake. Samrat takes his seat on the couch and notices two empty cups on the table.

"You two already had coffee! Not fair!" Samrat makes a sad face.

"Aww! Don't be sad. I'll get breakfast and coffee for you. Tab tak tum dono baatein karo." Ruhana says cheerfully and Samrat smiles warmly at her.

Maybe, he understands the change in her tone. He watches her walk back into kitchen and at the same time, his phone rings. He moves towards the door to attend the call. Vineet looks at him and moves into the kitchen.

He finds her preparing coffee and sandwiches. The delicious aroma is spread in the kitchen. He helps her in setting the dining table and also serves coffee. Ruhana smiles as she finds him straining the milk in the mugs. As he finishes the task, she hugs him and mouths a thank you to him and pecks his lips lightly.

"This is…." he looks at her.

"Your reward. Stay as you are." she looks at him.

"I promise. I will." Vineet says with a smile.

The moment is broken with Samrat's voice. Vineet makes a face while Ruhana giggles at him. She responds back to her friend and picks up the serving dishes and they move out. Vineet follows her with the coffee tray. Samrat sniffs the fragrance.

"This looks yummy!" Samrat says.

"ofcourse! After all I made it with all the love and Vineet helped me." Ruhana says as she takes her seat next to Vineet.

"That's great. Seems like all is well!" Samrat says, giving a meaningful glance at Ruhana.

"Much better than I expected!" Ruhana says.

"I can see that." Samrat says rolling his eyes and it makes Ruhana conscious.

She adjusts her dupatta around her neck. She won't be able to answer  him if he discovers  those marks. Well, his words startle her and she composes herself back.

They have their breakfast with light chit chats, amidst which Vineet thanks Samrat. Ruhana rolls her eyes at the two men.

"What's this all about?" she rolls her eyes at her best friend.

"Ask your husband!" Samrat chuckles.

"Arey! Tum mere dost ho ki uske?" Ruhana glares at him.

"Of course tumhara aur ab tumhare pati ka bhi!" Samrat says.

"Han hann! Kuch zyada achi dosti ho gayi hai! Mujhse baatein chupaoge!?" she glares at the two men.

"Noo!" Both Vineet and Samrat say in unison.

"Then tell me!" she asks.

"That's a secret, Love!" Vineet says.

"Han tumko wahi aata!! Mind you, if you kept any secret….otherwise…. I will…" she says and pauses in between.

Vineet looks at her scaredly. Oh she threatened him that she'll call Samrat and he can't let it happen. He looks at her, while she giggles. She turns to Samrat.

" Thanks Sammie! You saved me again. Agar tum na aate na! Toh jo main chahti thi wo kabhi nahi hota. You're truly my best friend!" Ruhana says and she means it.

If he hadn't been there, Vineet won't have realised the love he holds for her and he had never expressed it. Okay! Sam didn't know the real thing, yet he has helped her a lot.

" Thanks toh mujhe bolna chahiye. You helped me. But,don't think that I'll leave you so easily. I'll keep dropping by. You guys need to treat me." Samrat says and chuckles.

"Oh yes! I need both of you in my life. I can't afford losing you two." Ruhana looks at both her hubby and best friend.

The two men hug her and she chuckles - - getting showered with so much love. They break the hug and sit planning for an outing. Life is certainly good for them. They are one small family and it's the beggining of their true Love troubled by the loved ones .

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"Love needs to be expressed."

"A little troubled, but true love stays forever."

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