Passionate Love

Chapter 9

The next morning, Priya woke up with mixed feelings about the upcoming trip with Ram. Uncertain about how to approach the situation and make the best of it, she decided to go with Ram as she got ready for the day.

She looked at the bed, hoping Ram was still asleep, but he wasn't there, which made her feel very sad. With a saddened expression, Priya went to freshen up.

Ram was on the balcony, talking on the phone. After finishing the call, he went into the room and saw that the couch was empty. Wanting to freshen up, he headed to the bathroom. At the same time, Priya had just finished her shower and was wearing only a towel.

When the bathroom door opened, Priya looked towards it and saw Ram standing there. They made eye contact briefly, and then Priya realized she was only in a towel. Feeling uncomfortable, she quickly grabbed a bathrobe and put it on. Seeing her discomfort, Ram moved from the changing room to the bathroom, giving Priya some privacy. After Priya finished changing and came out, standing in front of the dressing table, Ram also freshened up and joined her.

He looked at her and said, "Priya, have you finished packing?"

Priya replied without looking at him, "Yes."

"Alright, we'll leave after lunch," said Ram.

"What? But you said we were supposed to leave in the evening?" Priya asked.

Yes, I did say that, but if we leave early, we'll reach our destination sooner. You know how bad the traffic can get," Ram explained.

Priya nodded and went downstairs to make breakfast.

As she walked by, Ram couldn't help but glance at her, nodding slightly in acknowledgment.

Grabbing his laptop, Ram headed towards the study room. Suddenly, Dadi called out, "Oye, Golu!"

"Yes, Dadi," Ram responded, making his way to the dining table where Dadi and Krishna ji were sitting.

Dadi asked, "Where are you off to?"
"I have some work in the study room," Ram replied.

Krishna Ji chimed in, "Ram, my son, sometimes takes some time for us too. You work all day long."

"Ma, I won't be here for a week, so I was making some arrangements. I've delegated all responsibilities to Rishabh and Vikram; that's why I was going to the study room," Ram explained.

Okay, but first, have breakfast, and then you can do whatever you need to do," Dadi suggested.

Ram sat down and started conversing with Krishna Ji and Dadi. Just then, Soumya and Priya came with breakfast. Ram asked Soumya, "Where is Rishabh?"

He is upstairs in the room. He'll be down soon," Soumya said.

Just then, Rishabh arrived and said, "What's going on? Seems like you all are missing me."Yes, after breakfast, meet me in the study room. I want to discuss something about a project," Ram said to Rishabh.

Sure, bhai," Rishabh replied, and he sat down for breakfast.

Alright, everyone, let's sit down for breakfast. Priya, Soumya, you both also take a seat," Dadi said.Priya and Soumya smiled at each other and sat down for breakfast.

Rishabh lifted the lid of a container and exclaimed, "Wow, bhai, today you're in for a treat."

Ram looked at him and asked, "Why?"

Oh, because today's breakfast is your favorite," Rishabh replied with a grin.

Yes, Golu, today Priya and Soumya have freshly made aloo paratha for breakfast," Dadi added.What! Ram's excitement was evident as he looked forward to enjoying the delicious aloo paratha.