"Kartikkkk! Where are we going??" I asked him for the fifth time as soon as he entered inside the car.
He again looked at me but this time with not a simple smile but something mixed in it.
Something is fishy am telling you!!!
And the excitement with anxiety with so many other strange and known feelings my whole system is messed up!!
Kartik knows this very well that I can't take suspense at all, something something happens inside my stomach to know that thing as soon as possible.
But still this changez khan, I mean, I mean Kartik Rajput loves to tease me.
He leaned towards me taking me out of my overthinking.
I looked at him and blinked my eyes in confusion.
"Bata doon??" He asked almost in a whisper.
My eyes widen up with excitement and a happy smile formed on face.
Is he, Is he really going to tell??
And I nodded with joy saying yes without wasting any other second.
He smiled and his finger creased my face moving hair strand dancing on my face behind the ear. And then he buckled the seat belt with his face still too close to mine.
While I was waiting for him to tell me where we are going he placed a soft peck on my nose and directed his finger in a straight direction and his eyes too moved in that direction.
I followed his eyes looking outside the windshield in open sky filled with stars and a bright moon enhancing its beauty.
"Sitaaro ke jahaan mei" He whispered slowly taking back my attention which was busy capturing the surreal beauty of starry sky like sprinkles in dark sky.
I realized what he said when he lightly hit my head with his and went back to his seat with a sneer smile.
And he accelerated the car.
I looked at him with a pout.
Was that a joke???
Why he is too bad.
"Shivi baby, don't make that cute face I can't drive" He said.
And the fact is he didn't even looked at my side.
"Your eyes are not even at me" I said in a low voice folding my arm.
"In ankhon se toh hum yeh logo ki duniya dekhte hain!! Apne jahan ko toh dekhne ke liye humari dil ki aankhein hi kaafi hainn!!" He said in a loving tone.
And tadaww!! Those blushy mushyy cheeks are back!!
I can feel my cheeks and edge of my ear getting hot red.
Ahhhh!!! Why he is like this!!
But One second!!
Control....!!!
Remember you were angry!!
Control.....!!!
"Huh" I replied like I was not the one getting darker shade if red few seconds back and started looking outside the window.
And I heard a chuckle.
What-???
I snapped my neck back at him.
"Hawww!! You are laughing??"
I asked.
And he shaked his head in no abruptly and replied,
"Me??laughing!! No no, not at all...!! Who is laughing here?? Not me" He replied still with a hint of tease in his tone.
I thinned my eyes looking at him again which are not meeting mine but the road.
But wait!! He just told me he doesn't need eyes to look at me so he must be aware of the fact that am looking at him angrily?? Right??
I continued looking at him.
Actually--
"Sweeta, tell me if you want me to park the car at side because I can't drive while your eyes are at me"
He said softly moving the wheels with his one hand and his other one on the gear shift.
I gasped in astonishment!!!
I swear his eyes didn't even turned at my side.....!!!
And drowning down into the embarrassment and what not,
I turned my head with my eyes fixed on road.
The road was quiet and silent covered in low and soft light of moon. Everything seems so beautiful.
I kept on looking outside this time and tried not to ask him again abd again because I know he is not going to tell me!!
So better not to give stress to my stomach which is turning in,
Excitement?
Yes may be yes!!
Actually Yeahh!! Excitement, Because it's my FIRST DATE, Our FIRST DATE after he said he's mine and am his!!
And on utmost to that, I never got surprises like this but Kartik never miss any chance to make me happy!!
He was angry with me during all day and only I know how much his silence was hurting me and to be honest more than that I was hurt because he was hurt because of my behavior.
The guilt of making him sad, so sad that he stopped talking to me was killing me inside.
My heart can take anything but not his silence or his sadness!!
He is the only one in my life who cares about my smile and if my action makes him sad, if am unsuccessful if becoming the reason of his smile then I don't what I should say!!
I would be the worst one alive.
But when he told me about the surprise and beside that when he told me that he is not even angry of me, my heart danced with joy.
I can't explain how happy I am since then!!
I never told him but I love these things may be because I never get these things!!
I don't know how he everytime completes my wish without even mentioning them.
And believe me, having him makes me the most fortunate one alive!!
And he even did my make over by himself!! All by himself!!
Okay! He even know how to do this...!! And he did for me...!!
This took me to cloud nine.
I can't explain how my stomach was getting butterflies during he was doing that.
I just can't explain!!!
I just love him!!!
Thu thu thu!! Touch wood touch wood nazar nah lage!!!
And I hid my face between my hands with a smile, a smile knowing that he's all mine!! Just mine!! Always mine!!
Completely forgetting about the fact that his eyes and his dil wali eyes are staring into my soul.
Shit!!! Shivi...!!
STUPID....!!!
I moved my two fingers to see why car suddenly stopped and I all I noticed was his pair of eyes fixed on me.
Why I always embarrass myself??
Why???
And I again covered my eyes with my fingers and moved back, like if I was trying to escape inside it.
"Are you interested in telling what made you blush like this" He asked in his deep voice.
And I just lowered my face still hidden beneath my hand.
Now what am I supposed to tell him!! That I was thinking of him and blushing???
He would definitely take me as a mad person!!
GOD....!!!
He placed his finger underneath my chin and lifted it up.
"Shivi" He called me softly.
When I again not removed my hand he sighed and the next moment his hands were on my waist and I was pulled onto his lap.
I gasp left my mouth with this sudden movement!
My hands clutched his shoulder.
I know he is strong then me!!
But why he always have to make me feel tiny!!!
And I pouted looking at him.
But his face was serious but suddenly that changed into a sofy expression.
He creased my lower jaw softly with his thumb and asked me in he again used that deep manly voice.
"Tell me baby, what made you blush hmm"
His eyes looking in the depths of mine and I can feel a rush of emotions inside me.
My mind went blank because of this proximity and I can form words now!!!
"Tell me sweeta" He asked again with feather touches of his long fingers on my neck.
"I---- Me---- that" I tried to speak up.
"Hmm Hmm am listening" He said still starring into my eyes.
I tried to look down as I can't hold this eye contact longer but his hand on my chin unable me to look away.
"I----- I----- don't remember" I said in low voice.
"Oh is it? My little liar??" He said pulling my chin up towards him.
And all I did was blink!
"Tell me shivi, what else than me made you blush" He whispered slowly and his face was now too close to mine that I even can feel his hot breaths.
But wait!! What he said!!
"Are you jealous" I asked slowly but that comes out in a frightened tone!!
He smirked, "Meri jaan, hamare sabar ka imtehaan na lein aap"
He said rubbing his lips slowly over mine.
It was not a kiss, but just a feather touch.
And my stomach again did that thing!!!!
And his other hand creased that bruise on my neck with a pride smile.
That doesn't pain anymore but his touch is electrifying itit which is running down in my whole body.
I remembered how that bruise formed and I felt shy!!
He looked at me for a while and said, "Aren't you getting too notty these days?"
Like he exactly knew what I was thinking!!
Okay, one time, two time but everytime!! Now this is something I need to think about!!
"Don't say like that" I said disappointed with a pout.
Am not notty!!
"Yeah really? so are you my good girl?" He asked softly.
And I nodded slowly.
"Then tell me what my baby girl was thinking" He asked.
I looked down and started fidgeting my both fingers.
"About... " I tried to give voice to my words.
Godddd!!!
"About what baby" He asked cooing me.
"About... You" I said in almost inaudible voice.
"About what?" He asked again.
"You" I said looking up into his eyes.
His soft eyes met mine and he tugged my hair strands which were again on my forehead behind my ear and smiled.
"Really?" He asked in a gentle tone.
"Ahm- hmm" I hummed nodding my head.
"And what my baby was thinking?" He asked again creasing my cheek with his thumb.
I blinked innocently and looked at him.
"Hmm??" He hummed
And I turned my eyes in shyness.
I can't tell...!!
But when I turned around a big place glowing with so many beautiful things caught my attention...!!
I opened my mouth wide in shock and rubbed my eyes in disbelief...!!
How can anything be this beautiful??
Am I-
Am I dreaming???
"Kartikkkkk, Look" I said in shock.
His arms caged me and he replied, "Hm hm"
"Kitna sundar hai na Kartik" I said with astonished tone.
"Hm hm bahoot" He replied.
I looked back at him and his eyes were fixed on me.
I scanned his expression and it seemed like he didn't even looked at the place about which I was talking about.
"Kartikkkk, see naa" I said and pointed my finger outside.
And he doesn't diverted his eyes but just pecked my head softly.
I looked at him and he smiled.
Before I can process anything he said softly, "Chalien Sitaron ke jahan mei??"
I opened my mouth wide and tried to speak something but no word left.
Is is this the place he was talking about.
THIS....!!!
My finger was still pointed at that direction, I looked back there and than at Kartik.
He can't be serious!!
HE CAN'T BE SERIOUS!!
"You, You.... Joking..... Right" I tried to speak.
And he just smiled.
Oh My God..!!!
Oh my God...!!
OH MY GOOOOOOD....!!
NO NO I AM DREAMING!!
I AM DREAMING....!!!
THIS CAN'T BE TRUE....!!!
"Kartik, pinch me na!!!"
I said forwarding my arm towards him.
He looked at me in confusion and then shaked his head with a smile.
"Meriii jaaaaan! You are not dreaming" He said hitting my head slightly with his finger.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh" I screamed my lungs out in shock and excitement.
But my screams muffled when his hands pulled me towards him and his lips were on mine.
My eyes were wide open while he slowly kissed my lips and I just blinked looking at his closed eyes.
He pulled back and pecked my forehead.
"It's all for you my sweeta,
Lekin iski khubsurati mei chaar chand tabh hi lagenge jab mera chand apne kadam waha rakhega" He said cupping my face in his hands.
And I still can't digest.
He opened the door and with me in his arms, he stepped out.
At all time, I was just waiting for me to get up from sleep.
I know it's a dream...!!
He kept me down on the road, in front of that surreal place and all my mind was thinking, how a place can be this beautiful.
Where we were standing from there I can see a beautiful surreal place filled with fairy lights, decors, flowers in light pink colors, balloons, hanging stars under a starry night sky and moon which evokes a sense of enchantment and wonder.
It's as if you've stumbled upon a magical realm that transports you to a dreamlike state.
The soft glow of the fairy lights and the gentle hue of the light pink flowers create a warm and cozy ambiance, making you feel like you're in a whimsical wonderland.
The balloons and hanging stars add a touch of playfulness and magic, as if anything is possible in this fantastical place.
The starry night sky and moon above create a sense of vastness and connection to the universe, making you feel small yet significant in the grand scheme of things.
The overall atmosphere is one of peace, serenity, and joy, leaving you with a sense of awe and a heart full of wonder.
It's a feeling that's hard to put into words, but it's a mix of magic.
A truly breathtaking and captivating experience that leaves a lasting impression on your heart and mind.
While I was busy capturing the spark of that dreamy scene in my eyes, Kartik held my hand and started moving towards the direction of that place which feels like a creation of disney.
With each step, my heart was increasing its pace in excitement to see what's there inside.
May be a heaven??
The entrance was huge with so many stars hanging everywhere.
When I looked down, ut was decorated with flowers.
Every corner, just every corner was breath taking.
The fairy lights surrounding us was adding moons the beauty.
And the ballons were ufffff!!!!!
I just can't explain!!!!
It feels like someone by himself have kept each thing in place.
Even every petal of flower screams perfection.
Like a fairy herself have decorated this place with her wand.
All my senses are saying that is, how on earth a place so beautiful like this is possible??
Isn't this what we call heaven??
And as I stepped inside, so many bubbles of water started dancing in the air.
I was all surrounded by these effortlessly flowin, transparent water bodies glistening in light.
I raised my one finger and a bubble popped.
This gentle popping sound they make as they burst and re form add a soothing background melody like a lullaby.
I was so lost in this mesmerizing beauty that I didn't noticed that Kartik is not holding my hand anymore.
I looked back at him just to realize he was kneeling on his one knee beside me.
Around us, red petals of flowers were beautifully arranged.
It was a heart shape.
And suddenly slow violin tunes stared playing.
I looked around but the sourse of those melodic tunes were no where to find.
I looked back at kartik, kneeling in front of me with a smile and a hue of blush started forming on my face.
From his back he took out a big stem of yellow rose.
Roseeee????? But yellow one??
I looked at him in confusion.
"This is for you, as our this beautiful journey started with a beautiful friendship" He said
After giving me that he took out a green one.
"Green Rose??" I asked.
"Yeah, it's for our new beginning" He replied.
I smiled and took that from him.
Before I utter thank you,
He took out another rose.
A white rose.
"This is for our new love" He said giving me.
"Here, Light pink for your innocence" He said giving me the other one.
"This, Orange one for the charm you brought in my life" He said.
I don't know what to say.
I just look at him with adoration.
I knew I was lucky but this lucky?
And he took out the other one.
A deep pink one.
"This is to say you thank you for coming into my life" He said with love.
And my eyes filled with tears of happiness.
"Ane this my sweeta, for desire and excitement my heart have for you" He said giving me the salmon rose.
The moment I thought it's an end, he took out the other one.
"This cream color for your thoughtfulness and care you have for me" He said.
"Purple one, for my passion for you!!" He added leaving me in a blushy mess.
"And this, my favorite Lavender for our unique love" He continued handing me that.
I felt emotional and bend to hug him but before I thought it's over he took out the other one.
"Kartikkkk" I said.
"Sweeta, this one is special. Burgundy one for my devotion for you" He said lovingly.
And then he took out a most beautiful one.
A rainbow color rose.
"Wowwww Kartik, it's so beautiful" I uttered.
He smiled and gave me.
"This shows our uniqueness and of course my pride for you. As my shivi is my pride" He said and I can feel butterflies dancing in my stomach.
"And finally" He said and a took out a red rose.
"This is for my love! Our love...
Which is a forever thing. For this life and for every life" He said giving me the red one.
I looked at him and my vision got blurry with tears.
Not of sadness, but of happiness.
Happiness of having him.
Happiness of having a person who is this sweet.
Happiness of having a person who is like... Ahhhhh...!!!
I can't say anything.
I just...
I wiped them with the back side of my hand and hugged him tightly.
He held me while he was still on his knees and creased the back of my head.
"I love you Kartik I love you I love you I love you I love you I loooooooooooooooveeee youuuuuuuuu So Muchhhhhhh Kartikkkkkkkk." I said.
"This is so small word to describe what am feeling right now. I can't... I just can't.... Why you are this best???" I asked him hugging more tightly.
"Because I have the bestest, I loveeee youuuuuuu the mosttt" He said squeezing me in his arms with stretching each word lovingly.
"But wait there is something else too" He said.
I pulled my head back and looked at him.
"What else can be more beautiful than this" I asked looking into his eyes.
The things he did is already more than enough.
I don't even deserve this much love...!!!
But instead of replying he just smiled and pecked my head.