Glimpses From Ronakshi's Paradise

Happy birthday to you, Sona ❤️

It would be an understatement to say that Sonakshi was having a foul mood. If there was something called 'bad timing' then it was today or rather the current time. It was her birthday tomorrow and she was stuck on her shoot location since last 2 hours.

Tomorrow was her special day and her work would definitely end in the wee hours of morning. She knew it and it wasn't the thing that was bothering her as she was used to it anyways. She was salty over the fact that no matter how early or late she went home, she won't be able to meet Rohit.

Her night shoot had been a planned one but Rohit had to catch a flight to Delhi for a three day conference, straight after completing a surgery in the hospital. It was 11 pm when she last read his message that informed about completion of the surgery and it was nearing midnight now.

Even if she was annoyed at the current situation, she couldn't help but wonder how hectic it would be for him. She had asked him to at least have some food at the hospital canteen but she knew him too well and was very sure he would've skipped it. Hoping to at least have a conversation with him even if it could be for just 5 minutes, she took her phone from Rakesh and proceeded towards her make up room when a 15 min break was announced by the director. She seriously hoped he picks up the call.

She scrolled through the call list of her phone and pressed the call button on seeing Rohit's name (Dr Surgeon). She pressed it to her ear and was surprised to hear the sound of his ringtone coming from the very same room at the door of which she was standing.

She opened the door and moved ahead, only to see Rohit sitting comfortably on her chair with the phone in his hand. He was about to receive the call when her voice chimed in through his ears, "Rohit!" He turned towards the entrance and found her staring at him in surprise.

There was disbelief in her big beautiful eyes, that he always loved to look into. He knew she would be thinking that she might be dreaming about him being there or something, but was surprised when he saw her moving towards him. He too stood up and a second later she was in his embrace.

She held him close by tightening her arms around him and sensed him doing the same, while stroking her back to calm her down. He knew she was a bit overwhelmed but happy at the same time and he could feel her lips curving into a smile against his chest. A couple of minutes later he felt her placing a soft kiss right against his heart and they parted away slightly to have a look at each other. He could see traces of water glistening in her eyes but her face though tired, had a big smile. He bent and kissed her forehead.

S - "Mujhe toh laga tha ki hum tumhare Delhi se waapas aane se pehle mil bhi nahin payenge. Par tum yahaan, kaise?"

R- "Kyun ki meri early morning flight hai Sona. Aur mujhe pata nahin tha ki tumhari shoot kab khatm hogi. Isliye maine socha ki yahin aa jata hoon, tumhe achchha lagega!"

"And anyways, I had promised myself that I'll be with you when the clock strikes 12, no matter what!"(he checked his watch and it showed there were still 7-8 minutes left to midnight.)"and see I kept it this time. Abhi bhi kuchh minute baaki hi hain 12 bajne mein!"

She knew the jibe behind his statement that he made on himself. He had planned some surprises for her birthday that she had no idea about but he was stressing himself out of guilt for not being able to fulfill that and being away from her for three days. She found it cute.

Sona shook her head and asked him,"Tumhe pata hai, poori duniya me tum unique piece ho?"

Rohit somewhat grumpily exclaimed,"Whatttt!!!"

Sonakshi assuringly replied to him,"Aur nahin toh kya Rohit. Tum kyun itna guilty mehsoos kar rhe ho? Mere kehne ka matlab ye hai ki pehli baar toh nahin ho raha na humare saath jo tum itni tension le rahe ho!"

She continued further while he listened to her, looking quite relieved now,"Come on ya, hum dono jaante hain ki humare professions hi aise hain! Meri night shoots jo kabhi kabhi delay ho jaati hain aur kabhi kabhi itne unexpected timings par hoti hain, usse bhi toh kitni baar humare personal time ka nuksaan hua hai aur is baat ko le kar kitni baar hmare jhagde bhi! I'm more than happy that you thought of this for me! The only thing which matters to me is your efforts and right now, in this moment, you're here with me!"

Rohit felt happy after hearing her out. He smiled and bent down to peck her lips. She reciprocated and he held her steady as they let the passion take over their senses. As they parted to breathe and calm their hearts down, he touched his forehead to hers and whispered,"Wish you a very happy birthday meri Drama Queen! And I love you!"
He placed a soft and chaste kiss on her forehead.
Sonakshi smiled wholeheartedly while speaking, "Thank you Dr Surgeon! I love you more!", and she pecked his cheek.

And they moved ahead to have their mini celebration utilising whatever small amount of time they had!

Life has always been hectic for them since start, but that's how they have progressed through ups and downs in their relationship and learnt to take out time for each other. Because as they say, love always finds a way!

A/N- I'd written this on twitter but had forgotten to post it here. So doing it now! Positive comments and criticisms both are welcome. And sorry for such a short piece!