Arranged To Be Married (Editing)

Chapter 11

Our week went past like that with me being busy in my college work and Ruhan in settling down his work here. On Friday we both decided to go out to relieve the hustle bustle of whole week and to charge up. Ruhan suggested a road trip and I excitedly said yes. It was always in my bucket list to go on a road trip, and I guess it is finally coming true!!!!!. We packed all the necessary things, we decided to go on ' The Kancamagus Highway: New England's Most Superb Scenic Drive.' we left early on Saturday driving through the empty Road with fresh breeze welcoming us. I was looking out the window, enjoying the cold morning breeze promising an adventure.
"Wifey now close that window and take some rest. You'll catch cold.", Ruhan said scolding me like I'm a child. And I sat back quietly. I switched on the radio enjoying the voice of Ed sheeran singing ' photograph ' . It is a beautiful song. I was lost in the song when I felt ruhan clicking his fingers in front of my face.
"Back to earth wifey", he said smiling at me.
" Looks like this is your favourite song ", he said looking at me.
"This is one of my favourite. I like say you won't let go, thinking out loud, believer, counting stars, sanam mere sanam, tera ban jaunga etc etc. I have different playlist for my different moods.", I said.
"What are your favourite songs?", I asked him.
" I like believer, counting stars, love you zindagi, tera hi bas hona chahun and there are other also, but right now I don't remember their names", he replied.
"You know what Ruhan I always wanted to go on a date and dance with my better half on 'say you won't let go",I said lost outside, enjoying the fall in America.
"Are you suggesting something here wifey", he asked wiggling his eyebrows. And I smiled at him.
" The gesture is sensible enough", I replied winking at him.
"Ruhan what is your favourite season? ",I asked him.
"Mine is spring, what about you?", he asked.
" I like fall better, I don't know but I really like leaves falling, like trees are shedding all their sorrows, problems and preparing for a comeback.", I replied.
"That's very deep mahi. No wonder you write", he said.
"Who told you that? ", I asked him.
" Who else other than my favourite sali ", he replied.
"I'm going to kill her when I return back",I said. And he laughed at that.
"Have you written anything new?"he asked me.
"Yes, I've written one quote, would you like to hear it?", I asked him looking all excited.
" Yeah sure,go ahead wifey ",he replied.
"We all are trying to be kind and generous, perfect illusion of human beings created by this world, hiding a little darkness behind our eyes, in our attempt to fit in, not knowing, this world is a dark place and you should show a little darkness once in a while in order to not get crushed by those who are full of it.", I finished reciting it.
"Wow, that is great wifey. my wife is lady of many talents", he said. And I bow down at him.
" Lets play would you rather", I asked ruhan.
"Ok wifey go ahead ask me the question.",he said.
"Would you rather live at the countryside or in the city?", I asked my first question.
"City. As I always lived in a city so I would prefer that. What about you?",he asked.
"I'll choose countryside. I always wanted to live in a little cottage, away from the crowd, having peace to myself, enjoying the morning breeze, watching the sunrise with tea in my hand lost in the characters of my novel", I said all dreamy.
"Wow that seems promising", he replied smiling at me. This is what I liked about ruhan he never judges me, he never tells me that you are not practical in life but lost in this unrealistic world created by yourself, but he encourages by imagination, my crazy thoughts.
"So would you rather get away with lying everytime or know when someone lies?", he asked me continuing the game.
"I guess I would go with the 2nd one cause I really can't lie and even when I tried I failed terribly",I said.
"What about you mister?"I asked him
"My choice is also the same."he replied.
"Would you rather live in space or live under the sea?"I asked him.
"Live under the sea. What about you? "he asked.
" Live in the space. I am always fascinated with universe, it's secrets and also because I'm scared of water",I said and he smiled at that.
"Don't worry wifey I'll teach you swimming then you will came to love water."he said.
"Let's see",I replied smiling at him. Just like that we played random games and then I don't know what came over me I asked him, "How many girlfriends did you have?"
And he replied none. And I was looking at him at shock.
"Are you sure ruhan, you never had a single relationship. I mean you are so handsome. Girls would be flocking around you like bees",I said feeling little jealous of all those girls.
"Yeah there were proposals but I was more into my books, so I never paid attention."he said.
" Looks like you broke many hearts Mr ruhan",I said and he laughed at that.
'"What about you mahi, any boyfriends before",he asked me,tightening his hands on the steering wheel
"Yes, I nearly had one but I guess thank to god I find out his reality soon and was saved from his trap. Actually I belonged to a very Conservative family and my family never allowed me to have any boyfriend. So during 11th I was going through this rebellious phase, wanted to prove that I can take care of my life well and my friends also said that it's just 2 years left, find love before you move out but I declined them. But I don't know how but the most popular guy in our class start paying me attention and I start to enjoy that. When he proposed me I said yes, trying to come off as cool in front of my friends. But next day I said no. That I need time to think so lets be friends first, then after school I might consider. But few months later I heard from one of my friend that he is having some scene with his best friend but Ignored her because his Best friend already had a boyfriend but few days later I found them kissing each other in the secluded corner of our school and I learnt my lesson well. And my this rebellious side said bye forever and on that day I decided to never believe any guy again and to let my parents decide my destiny.",I said ending my story and looking at him to see his reaction. He reached over and held my hand.
"It's fine wifey. We should thank that douchebag because of him I got the most beautiful girl in this world as my wife",and I smiled at that.
"That is true. I guess whatever happens, happen for good",I  replied with my cheeks turning scarlet and my stomach filled with all these butterflies trying to find their way out.
"Have you kissed before?"he asked me. Slightly clenching his jaw.
"No, never",I said.
"What about you?", I asked him.
" Yes. It was some stupid dare my best friend forced me to complete", he said.
"Ohk",I said looking upset and the mood in car changed.
"You have some other questions",he asked me.
"No I'm fine and I would like to enjoy this beautiful view if you don't mind",I smiled tight lipped at ruhan and opened the window and put my face outside enjoying the wind and feeling slightly upset at Ruhan's confession. He said many times to close the window but I didn't listened to him. It seems childish I know but I just don't like sharing what's mine. Period.
'But that was his past mahi. At that time he was not yours. ' a small voice whispered back and I agreed to that. So I put the window a little up and get lost in the songs, looking at my handsome husband driving the car, with his well crafted face and muscled arms. And I felt what the hell I'm doing men.' you start to like him' that small annoying voice whispered back.
"Ruhan how long?",I asked him.
"Just half hour more wifey. then we will reach our destination."he replied smiling at me and I smiled back.