Imperfectly Yours✓

Bonus 4.1

"What about Gangtok?" Yashvi said softly, looking at the confused faces of all the youngsters who were suggesting different places for a family vacation. The elders just stared back with exasperation.

It was soon going to be a year since her marriage to Advik, and it had been a beautiful journey so far. From gaining a family to receiving so much love, she had everything. It was decided that the whole family would go on vacation for a few days, but everyone was confused about the destination. The elders weren't keen on foreign countries, while the youngsters wanted adventure and fun while spending time with family.

"Yes, the place is beautiful, offers adventure, and it's in India. We can visit nearby places too," Advik nodded in agreement, sitting in a corner with a frustrated expression. For the past hour, everyone had been suggesting different places, but not a single one had been finalized due to conflicting preferences.

Everyone looked at each other and finally nodded. Adya pulled out her phone, quickly searching for Gangtok and nearby places, and showing it to everyone.

"Okay then. I will call Aman and ask him to make the necessary arrangements. We will leave in a couple of days. Is that fine?" Advik asked, standing up with a sigh. He pulled out his phone, his eyes lingering on everyone for any signs of disagreement. Finding none and receiving a nod from his grandfather, he left the room.

"Yashvi, why don't you ask Amrita and Darsh to join us?" Sandhya, Advik's mother, cautiously suggested, looking at Yashvi. Yashvi looked at Sandhya with a contemplative expression. She was eager to spend time with her mother and brother, but unsure whether her mother would agree.

"If you want, I can talk to her," Yashodara, Advik's grandmother, said, gently caressing Yashvi's hair. Yashvi nodded softly in response.

"I wish Aashi di could join us," Adarsh said softly, with a sigh of sadness. Aashi was on her own vacation with her husband and son in Japan, a place she had always wanted to visit.

"It's fine. We'll enjoy a lot and send her plenty of photos," Adya replied with a grumpy sigh, standing up and hurrying towards her room.

Everyone chuckled as they looked at her, creating a happy atmosphere.

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Advik entered the room and was immediately enveloped in a warm hug by his wife, who showered him with kisses all over his face. She had a hunch that he was the one who had suggested to Sandhya to invite Amrita and Darsh to join them. Advik softly smiled, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her close, leaning in for a soft kiss.

"Thank you so much. I'm going to make a list of things we need to pack. Let me check the temperature in Gangtok," Yashvi said excitedly, pulling away from the kiss and planting a peck on his jaw. She moved towards the side table and picked up her cell phone. Advik shook his head, a soft smile on his face as he walked over and sat beside her. He pulled her onto his lap, nuzzling into her neck and peeking at her phone.

"The temperature ranges between 10 to 18 degrees as it is October. Mildly cold, isn't it?" she softly asked, nervously biting her nails as she glanced at him. He nodded gently and planted a soft kiss on her shoulder, causing her to shiver. She playfully smacked his arm and pulled away, then retrieved a diary and pen.

In nearly a year of their marriage, he had come to understand that his wife was a perfectionist, perhaps even more so than himself.

"How will we travel?" she asked, poking at his arm. He pulled her closer, planting a kiss on her nose, which made her giggle.

"We'll take our private jet from here to Bagdogra, and then proceed to Gangtok by bus," he informed her, to which she nodded and began jotting down notes in her diary.