Inescapably Yours

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Deepika sat behind Ranveer on his bike with her arms encircling his torso and holding him tight as the cool wind caressed her face. When he said "wear pants," she didn't expect this was the reason, even though now it seems obvious. She sighed blissfully and snuggled further up to him resting her chin in the crook of his neck.

"Are you okay?" He shouted so she could hear him over the wind and roaring engine.

"More than okay," she yelled back.

"We're close," he told her.

She looked around and a sense of deja vu engulfed her. Not everything was the same now as it had been years ago, but there were still a few scenes and shops she recognized and remembered. She figured out where he was taking her. She couldn't believe he still remembered.

"I can go to every bakery around the world but this will still be my favorite," Deepika announced dramatically.

"I'm sure you'll get bored of it," Ranveer laughed.

"I'm sure I won't," she argued stubbornly.

"You might have a different opinion a few years down the line," he teased just to spite her.

"Bring me here again in a few years and we'll find out," she challenged.

"Deal," he accepted her challenge amusedly.

"You remember," she whispered wondrously hugging him even tighter.

He stopped in front of the little shop as an old lady came out to greet them, "I thought I'd never see you again," she greeted happily.

"How can we forget our favorite place in the world," Ranveer bent down to touch her feet.

"You're too sweet," she said touching his head, "jeti raho."

Deepika touched her feet and kissed her cheek, "I missed you and your beautiful cakes a lot! I've been all around the world and this place is still my favorite."

"You kids flatter me too much," the aunty blushed cutely. "Come, beta, come, the cakes are ready," she led the way.

Ranveer turned to follow her but was stopped by a tug on his arm. He looked at Deepika questioningly as she held his hand with both of hers. She leaned in and whispered, "and I thought I couldn't love you any more," huskily in his ear.

His breath hitched. His heartbeat quickened. His tongue tied. His only response was squeezing her hand with a sweet tender kiss to her temple that translated what he couldn't say at that moment.

After their sugar overdose, they decided to take a walk around since the area was very secluded with almost no prying eyes.

Ranveer squeezed their intertwined fingers, "so? Still your favorite place?" he asked inquisitively.

"Even more so now," she answered. Snuggling closer and resting her chin on his shoulder, she whispered a heartfelt, "thank you."

"I'm glad you liked it," he brought her hand to his lips, "I was afraid you might think it's too cheesy," he confessed sheepishly scratching the back of his neck.

"It is," she giggled, "but I love that about you so it's okay."

"Thanks," he said sarcastically.

"Arrey don't get offended now," she said sweetly placing an exaggerated kiss on his cheek, "better?" she blinked innocently with a mischievous twinkle in her eyes.