The Seven Phases Of Marriage

31. The Wave of Uncertainty

"Can we go out on a long drive?" Avni asked all of a sudden at 11 pm in the night.

"Sure," Siddharth agreed in surprise.

"Bike?" Avni mumbled in hesitation. It's been really long since she enjoyed a bike ride, and watching a movie in the morning only added to her craving.

"Alright," Siddharth chuckled in amusement and ordered a bike online.

"Where do you want to go?" He asked, starting the engine.

"Eiffel tower," She said the first thing that came to her mind. She really enjoyed watching the tower at night.

Siddharth brought the engine to life and gestured Avni to climb after tying the helmet. Though Avni sulked about the discomfort of wearing a helmet, his glare silenced her. Her safety is his priority.

Avni adjusted behind him and blushed furiously as her chest touched his back. The back seat had a slope that automatically pushed them closer.

Avni hesitated before the bike started but hugged him tight by his waist as soon as the vehicle picked up speed.

Siddharth always dreamed of taking his wife on a bike ride before marriage. He was a champion in a bike race, but the fantasy of having his girl behind always remained. When Avni suggested the idea, his heart skipped a beat. It's been a long since he used a bike and almost forgot his fantasy.

The way she hugged him tight and hid her face, leaning against his back, fulfilled his desire.

After taking a long ride, they finally stopped at the Eiffel tower as Avni wished. They sat on a bench nearby, watching the lights reflected by the lake in front. Siddharth lay on the bench, resting his face on her lap, taking her by surprise.

Avni ruffled his hair, admiring his face that shone brightly under the golden light. Those chocolate brown eyes sparkled in love for her. Running her fingers across his cheeks, she felt something strange.

"Did you clean shave in the morning?"

"Yeah," He whispered, still closing his eyes and feeling her touch. He knew how much she desired to run her fingers along his cheeks and how his stubble troubled her.

"So soft," Avni smiled, pinching his cheeks, and Siddharth frowned. He loved her naughty act, though.

Avni's attention diverted to a little kid pulling her mother's dress. She raised her hands, gesturing her mother to pick her up.

Avni giggled, recalling her childhood. "Nothing. I just remembered something."

"Tell me." The way Siddharth asked with so much curiosity to know her brought out unknown happiness in her.

"Amma and Papa love kids. Like a lot! Whenever cousins' kids or some neighbors' kids come home, they always stick with Amma. Being the only child, I always got all of their love. And when someone else came close, I used to burn with jealousy. I used to glare at them with so much intensity whenever they kissed the kids or took care of them." Avni laughed, explaining.

"You were a very possessive kid," Siddharth laughed, pinching her nose.

"Not were! I still am. All my parents' love is for me," and murmured in mere whispers, "And yours too is all mine."

"What did you say?" Siddharth frowned, unable to decipher her words.

"Nothing. Tell me about you. You have Nikhil na... How was it different?" Avni diverted the topic.

"I'm the elder one, so he got to do all naughty acts. But, we were there for each other during tough times. He's very exuberant and outgoing, while I'm a little different. I always maintained a low profile other than with friends, and it still hasn't changed. The only difference is media gives me attention even when I do nothing, and I got used to it slowly."