Equation Of Love

"Hey baby, bye, see you in the evening. I'll pick you up at six," whispered my husband, manik, behind my ears as I was washing the dishes.

I just smiled and nodded since my mother-in-law was also in the kitchen. This situation is very common in our house, since manik and I have lived with my in-laws since our marriage. As I grew up in a big family, (my mum lived with her in-laws too), this situation is very familiar to me. I was taught that couples romance only in their bedroom, and intimate moments are not allowed anywhere around the house.

I'd been married to him for six months now, and it had been an arranged marriage. My family chose my husband for me. He was chosen based on his family background and his ability to support me after marriage. Before I met him, I was extremely nervous and worried that I may not like him. How am I supposed to live with him if I don't like him?

Fortunately for us, love sparked as soon as we met each other. He was handsome, sweet, and cheerful. We got married three months after meeting, but during that time we never went out on a date. This is very common among our society here.

Finally the night I feared arrived: our wedding night. In our culture, before a bride enters the bedroom, she will be advised by her mum and elders. "Your husband is to be respected. Any wish of his must be fulfilled, even if you aren't in the mood" was the advice given to me. I totally disagreed but kept quiet. My mind was filled with thousands of questions, and I was trembling a little as I was sent into the bedroom.

I barely knew him yet. Although we liked each other, we'd never talked much and hadn't gone out on a single date. How am I supposed to react?

As I entered the bedroom, he was sitting on the edge of the bed, waiting. I became even more nervous.

But what happened that night was the sweetest thing any husband could do for his wife. My love for him grew to immense heights after that night. He told me to sit next him and then took my hands in his. I think he felt my hands trembling and how very cold they were.

He just smiled and said, "nandini, I know you're very nervous..so am I."

I could tell he was nervous too. He cleared his throat and continued.

"You know I fell in love with you the moment I saw you. I knew we were made for each other, but we never really get to know each other. I never even took you out on a single date. So..."

He stopped and looked deep into my eyes. I just kept silent since I didn't really know what to say!

"I believe that sex comes naturally and should not be forced."

Oh my! He thinks the same is I do! I smiled back to him and waited for him to continue.

"So maybe we should save our first night together till we really understand each other and let it come naturally. Sex is not only for my pleasure. It is also for your pleasure. I can wait for as long as you need to be comfortable. What do you think?"

I was shocked and pleased at the same time! which guy would agree to wait for his wife to be ready for sex the first time? I was almost in tears and just nodded in agreement.

He looked very pleased. "Look, I want to take you out on a date tomorrow. Where shall we go?" he asked.

A date??? Finally I'm going out on a date...with my husband! I was beyond excited!

"I always wanted to go to the park for a date," I replied smiling. He just returned my smile and agreed.

"I'll sleep on the sofa in our room until our first night together," he said.

I was so surprised. He was really sincere. I took his pillows and arranged them on the sofa and then changed into my night gown. He came out of the bathroom and walked towards me.