ꜱᴇᴄʀᴇᴛ ᴍᴀʀʀɪᴀɢᴇ [ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟᴇᴛᴇᴅ]

chai and yap

Mayukh POV:

It had been a week since that day. This last week had been extremely busy for everyone, me and her. She had a lot of work to do and I also had a lot of work to do. So, I didn't disturb her.

Still, we always managed to have lunch and dinner together; I want to make up for what I did. To an extend, I am, but it will take time and I know that.

So, as today was Sunday, I planned to take her out, so I can get to know her and enjoy time with her and we can finally come on the same page.

"Are you free?" I asked her, as she came down in the morning for her chai.
She looked at me, confused, "Yeah?"
"Why the confusion in that tone?"
"No.... I'm just asking. Why?"
"Well, it's Sunday, and I want to go out, and I want to go with my wife."
She looked at me, and then gave me a small smile, "Sure."
I got up, kissed her cheek, "we will leave in 3 hours." I said and left.

Once I reached the room, I got ready to do my work. After working for 2 hours, I closed my stuff and then decided to get ready for the outing. I wore a simple white t-shirt and jeans and then got ready to go down.

Waiting downstairs, I checked my phone, where I texted Mom Dad, Aai Baba and Kiddo. After Aai Baba's loans and everything was sorted, I decided to make sure that they aren't hiding more things. So, I call them regularly to make sure that they're on track and everything is okay, including things with Kiddo. After getting a positive reply, I waited for her.

My eyes went on her after 5 minutes. She looked beautiful. She wore simple black cargo pants and a light brown full sleeve crop top, with her hair braided and her usual slight makeup.
Wow!

"I'm ready." She said, looking at me.

I smiled, "Let's go." I got up, held her hand and we headed out of the main door. We walked to the car in silence, I didn't like it but I knew she isn't very comfortable yet, or is she?
I guess I'll find out today.

Once we sat in the car, I started driving. It was silent for 10 minutes until she spoke, "Where are we going?"
I looked at her, "You'll know soon enough, but let's just say, you'll love it and it's exactly the kind of stuff you like to go to!"
"Okay then!" She smiled and sat back down.

Within 1 hour we reached a beautiful water body area just on the outskirts. It had a beautiful oasis, with a lake and sitting area nearby. The weather was pretty and it had slight drizzling going on. We got down and I saw her take in the view. "Wow!" She whispered, "this is amazing." She said, looking at the view, admiring it.

"It really is." I said, looking at her. I caught her hand and we walked towards the area to sit. I quickly went to get a cup of chai for both of us and then joined her to sit, "Here."

She smiled and took it, and then sat down.
We sat in silence until she smiled, "Thanks for this, I love it."

"I love it too," I replied, "I have heard of it for so long but never actually been here, so I thought to check it out with you."
"Great idea." She chuckled.

I grabbed her hand, then sighed and pulled her close, so she was sitting next to me, "Can I ask you something?"
She nodded, "Yeah?"

"Why are you so restrictive? Not physically, but mentally and emotionally. Is there something?"
She stiffened, "why would you ask that?"

I sighed, "Nikku, it's just that," I caught her hand, "I want us to move on together. I know that our past hasn't been good, we've been in a lot of mess with your masi and everything, and trust me I don't hold that against you. I just, I want us to be able to move on together."