Priya got showered and was in her bathrobe rummaging through the wardrobe as she don't know what to wear. Her husband didn't inform her about where they were going, so she don't have any clue about what type of dress would be appropriate to wear. That's when she noticed a neatly gift wrapped box kept there. She opened it eagerly to find a beautiful yellow-green combination saree. It looked so beautiful, without wasting the time, Priya got changed into the saree.
Priya started combing hair and did minimal makeup along with waiting for her husband. She was about to fill her partition when she noticed him standing near her through the mirror. She just kept looking at him, while he was busy admiring his wife. Ram moved towards her, Priya extended the kumkum to her asking him to fill her partition. Ram took a pinch of kumkum with broad smile and applied it neatly on her partition. Priya closed her eyes in happiness, Ram softly pecked her forehead with all his love.
Ram: Priya
Priya:huh?
Ram: this is for you.
Ram extended a jewel box to priya who looked at him little hesitantly not knowing what to do. Ram thrusted the box in her hand.
Ram: open it
Priya opened it to find a beautiful antique emerald necklace along with a heavy earrings. Priya looked at him questioningly as it looked very unique.
Ram: This jewel is our family heirloom Priya. Dadi gave this to mumma. Actually today this should be given to you by mumma. As she is not with us, I am giving this to you.
Priya looked at him not knowing how to react listening to him as this was not a piece of jewel anymore, as it holds more emotions with it.
Ram: will you wear it?
Ram asked hesitantly, while Priya looked at him with love
Priya: only if you make me wear it.
Ram visibly relaxed listening to her making Priya to smile at him.
Ram made her sit infront the vanity and made her wear the necklace along with the earrings. That's when he noticed her hand, she was wearing her watch along with a simple bangle.
Ram: wait a minute, I will be back.
Ram returned back with another jewel box and kneeled down before her. Then he opened the box and took two ethnic gold kada with diamonds and emerald stones embedded in it. He made her wear that. The bangle goes well with the necklace she had worn.
Priya: yeh..
Ram: these are mumma's Priya. Dad used to tell me how mumma loved to wear these bangles with this set. If you are not comfortable, you can change wear something Priya.
Priya: Ram why are you behaving so formal with me? I'm happy to get our parents blessings on this day. I'm more than happy to wear this.
Ram pecked her forehead lovingly while she hugged him. Ram wiped his tears and parted from her.
Ram: let's go
Ram got up and was about to move when Priya held his hand which made him to stop in his track. Ram gently caressed her cheek.
Priya: you are fine right?
Ram: I'm more than fine, when you are with me.
Priya got up and gently kissed his forehead allowing her lip to linger on his forehead for a extra minute while he just closed his eyes to cherish the moment.
Both composed themselves,
Ram: let's go
Ram held out his hand to her, she smiled and slipped her hand into his. He kissed her back of the palm before moving out taking her with him.
Once they settled in the car, Ram blindfolded Priya and didn't disclose anything about his next plan. Priya sat there huffing, as Ram is not disclosing anything even after so much pestering. Ram smiled at her antics and side hugged her, having her close to him since the driver was the one who was driving the car. He spoke randomly to distract her mind. Soon they reached their destination. Ram took her and made her sit in a place where he want her and silently slipped away from her after whispering in her ears to remove the blindfold.
Priya after opening her eyes and looked around as it was pitch dark and nothing was visible to her. She was startled with the darkness since she can't find Ram. She was about to shout his name, when the AV started playing through the projector. She stood there dumbfounded seeing the AV. It started with her mother wishing her a happy birthday along with how much she loves her and also about how Priya is her pride followed by everyone who adores her. Everyone wished her for the birthday along with telling how much she means to them, how she had become a vital part in their life, how much they love her. She stood there in tears seeing everyone love for her, her family, her friends, even nandhini and her brother, sister-in-law did wish her. They just wished very curtly somewhere in the middle. Priya never felt this loved by all in her life. She just wants Ram by her side now. Everyone except Ram was in that AV. She sat there in daze not understanding anything. She was about get up when again everything become a pitch dark making it impossible for her to see anything.
That's when she noticed a spotlight getting on, Ram standing under the spotlight with his ever charming smile but the smile somewhat looked nervous to priya. She can't understand what is going on. She was about towards him when Ram started speaking.
Priya
Listening to him, she just sat there like a statue in her place not knowing what to do.when Ram continued,
You know priya you entered into my life for a reason but now you became the reason of my life.
You were the one who reintroduced me to myself, you taught me to relive this life, you made me find myself when I was lost in the Chaos. you just cherished me in every way. I found a best friend, a crazy partner in crime, a guide, a mentor, a lover and a loveable wife in you. You were there for me at every step of my life from the day we married. You filled my life with the happiness and love that once I Didn't even dare to even think of it. In total, you became my everything, without whom I can't imagine my life. If I look back I'm surprised with myself that how I managed all these years without you. you know priya it may sound little crazy, but if my heartbreaks will lead to you then I'm ready to suffer any heartbreak. I'm glad I got to feel what is true love through you. A mere love you seems to be a small word to describe what I feel for you. Jaan ban gayi tum meri. Jee nahi sakta hoon tumare bina. jeena toh dur soch bhi nahi sakta hoon mein tumhare bina. I'm madly, deeply, crazily in love with you Priya, beyond words, beyond reasoning, beyond everything. And finally wish you a very happy birthday my love.
Ram completed his speech with tears, while Priya stood in her place with tears flowing down like rivers listening to his heartfelt confession. All she wants was to hug him tight and cry. She was about move towards him when he continued which made her to stand there,
Ram: this song is for you meri jaan.
Ram tossed the Mike and started walking towards her, when the song started playing in the background softly
Hmm.. hmm...
Dehleez pe mere dil ki
Jo rakhe hain tune kadam
Tere naam pe meri zindagi
Likh di mere humdum
Ram held out his hand to her while Priya with placed her hand in his with a tearful smile. Ram entwined their hands and took her to stage while the spot light was on them. Priya looked at him with love filled eyes.
Haan seekha maine jeena jeena kaise jeena
Haan seekha maine jeena mere humdum
Na seekha kabhi jeena jeena kaise jeena
Na seekha jeena tere bina humdum
Ram slowly held her waist by one and wiped her tears with other hand. while Priya held his shoulder and both swayed to the tune lost in themselves, drowning in eachother's eyes
Hmmm.. hmmm..
Sacchi si hain yeh taareefein
Dil se jo maine kari hain...
Ram softly twirled her and held her close to him again before swaying.
Jo tu mila to saji hain
Duniya meri humdum
O aasma mila zameen ko meri
Aadhe aadhe poore hain hum
Tere naam pe meri zindagi
Likh di mere humdum
Both had their eyes locked with eachother. Ram softly pecked her forehead making Priya to close her eyes in bliss still tears rolling down her cheeks.
Priya opened her eyes startled when she heard a loud cheering. That's when the lights went on, Priya moved away from Ram and stood there shocked to see the large number of audience they had. The lightings and arrangements were done in such a way that for Priya can't see anyone. Priya turned to look at Ram who gave a sheepish smile and mouthed a sorry to her knowing she don't like this type of public display of affection. Everyone from their family, friends and colleagues were there. In total, more than half of their city's population was in the hall. Before she can say anything Priya was engulfed in a hug by Meera ma, sandy, Sara, bri, maitri, shivi while Ram was hugged by the boys. Soon everyone shared a happy group hug, finally seeing their Ram and Priya in love. Everyone were emotional at that time knowing the hardships both Ram and Priya faced in their life. But they where satisfied seeing them getting their fair share of happiness.
Priya had a beautiful blush adorned on her face, hearing the teasings.
But there were group of people who stood there fuming seeing the scene unfolding infront of them. Vedika and neeraj were damn angry seeing the happiness in Raya's face. Vedika can't believe what Ram had done for Priya. He had arranged an extravagant party for her. She can't digest the fact Priya is enjoying all the wealth. Every top business man in the city where assembled in the party. She still can't believe the fact Ram was over her. All her plannings and plottings went in vain.
Neeraj can't digest the way Ram treating Priya. The priya who he ditched is getting pampered like a queen. He had never attended a party like this and he was sure he will not get to attend a party like this anywhere in the future. He can't fathom the amount spent on this party, as the party screamed richness and elegance.
In all these, both neeraj and vedika still didn't understand the love that ram and Priya shared and what they had lost in true sense. All they can think about was money as they are filled with only shallow thoughts.
Nandhini was fuming in anger not knowing what to do, as Ram had declared his love for Priya infront of the whole world. She don't know what to do, as her son was also not in her side.
Soon, shubu asked the waiter to bring the cake. All the close one's stood in the stage for the cake cutting. Priya stood there dumbfounded seeing the most beautiful cake she had ever seen in her life. She stood gaping at the 4 tier floral cake placed before her which had flower cascading in it. She smiled reading the words on the cake topper, it had happy birthday my love written on it. Seeing her standing there looking at the cake. Ram moved towards her. He took the knife and gave it to her, Priya held the knife hesitantly. Priya was standing in the left side of the Ram, she looked at him. Ram just wrapped his left arm around her waist and held her close to him, before holding her right hand and making her cut the cake. She did everything in a daze, as her husband's proximity was creating a havoc inside her and this was the first time he is being authorative over her infront of everyone without on his own will. Everyone cheered for them so loudly which brought priya out of her daze. Priya fed the first piece of cake to her husband, who ate it smilingly and fed her a small piece of cake in return. He side hugged her and placed a soft kiss on her side hair uttering a loud happy birthday Priya making her blush profusely as everyone teased them along with loud cheering for them.
Soon all wished her happily and cake was taken away for everyone to taste it. The party got started with a bang and went on full swing. Later Everyone from the family stood around. Ram and Priya bent down to touch nandhini's feet when Meera ma insisted to get her blessings as they are starting a new phase in their life. Both smiled and got her blessings while nandhini half heartedly wished them and got shocked when she noticed Priya wearing Kapoor's heirloom which made her more frustrated.
Then they got Meera ma's blessings who was more than glad to bless them.
Ram went away to meet a guest along with boys while the ladies stood there chatting.
Bri: Sara someone is blushing like a new bride right?
Sara: she is looking nothing less than a bride in this costume.
Maitri: di did jeeju gifted you this jewel set? This is so pretty di
Sara: haan and unique too.
Bri: arey it's Kapoor's heirloom. Finally this piece reached its most deserving person.
Sara: really?
Bri: This is the only matter in which Ram never compromised. After Ram's dad demise, mami used all his tricks to get this Nandhini aunty but Ram never budged to them as his dad always mentioned how this belonged to Ram and how much her mother wanted to give this to Ram's wife.
Priya was surprised with the new piece of information she got from bri.
Sara: Priya you are lucky to get a gem of person like Ram.
Priya just smiled at them in reply, her eyes searching for her husband.
Sandy: what did jeeju gift you apart from this?
Priya: huh?
Bri: don't tell me Ram didn't gift you anything.
Sara: no way bri. Priya tell us
Priya: Actually he gave me everything.
Maitri: and no wonder pri di forget us.
Priya: when did I forget you all?
Sara: excuse me Mrs. Kapoor, do you even realise, that no one other than your Mr. Kapoor wished you for your birthday till this party.
Priya looked at them shocked as she really didn't think about that. She never noticed no one wished her as she was busy with her husband. After yesterday's mishap, she never really thought about anyone except her husband and their relation.
Brindha looked at Priya, if it was any other day, she would have joined with sara and teased Priya to death. But she can't do that after what happened yesterday. It was a pure luck, everything got sorted easily otherwise she can't fathom the disaster that they would have faced today.
Sandy: see pri di really didn't remember us.
Bri: arey Priya see adi is calling us
Priya looked over to see adi and Ram standing and talking with shashi.
Priya: yeh shashi?
Bri: Sara we will be back in a moment.
With that bri dragged Priya with her towards Ram and adi.
Bri went and stood near adi wrapping her arms around adi while Priya stood near Ram looking at him questioningly.
Ram wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her closer to him making her to look at him in shock.
Ram: shashi was looking for you priya.
Priya nodded at him and signalled him to remove his hands from her waist but Ram stood there nonchalantly with a grin.
Shashi: Priya wish you many more happy returns of the day.
Priya: thank you.
Ram: shashi and vedika have sorted their problems Priya.
Priya looked at him while he nodded at her.
Shashi: thanks to you guys for helping us out in our dire need.
Bri: shashi we are more than happy to do anything to sent vedika out
Everyone looked at brindha
Bri: I mean with you. All we want is you guys togetherness. Now we are happy.
Bri saw vedika who was passing near them, she swiftly dragged vedika and made her stand near shashi.
Bri: now you are looking great.
Vedika gave a fake smile.
Bri: vedika all set to go today?
Vedika: actually, in a day.
Ram: arey vedika, shashi is here after a long time. You should spend some time with away from all the Chaos.
Vedika: you are right Ram, I need to do my packing.
Ram: you know need to worry about that, tharun will pack everything and sent your luggage to you place.
Bri: jaan that's a wonderful idea. Shashi you should take vedika with you now.
Shashi: ofcourse, even I was in that idea as we already missed many days.
Adi: that's great shashi. Hope you guys have a wonderful life together.
Ram: yeah our best wishes to you.
Shashi: thank you
Shashi signalled vedika to respond
Vedika: thanks.
Ram: enjoy the party.
With that Ram started walking towards their family taking Priya with him while adi followed him with bri in tow.
Everyone had their dinner amidst teasing the newly confessed couple. Priya's face turned the deepest shade of red with all their teasings while Ram managed their teasings with his blabberings. Priya excused herself to use washroom making everyone laugh at her red face.
Ram's Mami and vedika were talking in a clearly Audible voice to priya.
Mami: don't you think this confession seems to be rushed
Vedika: isn't it?
Mami: I think after yesterday's revelation, Ram pulled this stunt to save shivi's life.
Vedika: what do you mean?
Mami: yeah if Akshay saw his sister in broken state then he will take his revenge with our shivina. I think that's why Ram is doing all this.
Vedika: I thought Ram is genuinely moving forward in his life. But after listening to you I feel bad for both of them.
Priya was listening to them amused by their creativity, she sighed thinking somethings can never be changed.
Priya started walking towards washroom, while brindha who listened all this nonsense got tensed.
Brindha was waiting outside for Priya to clear the misunderstanding. Priya saw brindha nervously pacing here and there. Priya kept her hand on brindha's shoulder.
Priya: are you fine bri?
Bri: Priya, please don't misunderstand Ram.
Priya: huh?
Bri: mami was uttering rubbish. Infact Ram was planning for this surprise for a long time. He took care of everything on his own without involving anyone. We never helped him with anything as he want to do everything on his own. They are just trying to confuse you.
Priya: bri relax.
Priya took bri with her and made her drink some water.
Priya: thats why he fell ill last week?
Bri: he tried to manage everything on his own Priya. He didn't let us help him. We too left him seeing his happiness.
Priya: atleast you should have informed me bri. These things are not important to me than his health.
Bri just held her hand not knowing what to answer.
Priya: I know about my husband bri, the words they uttered doesn't matter to me. What matters to me is only his happiness. He is happy and that's more than enough reason for me to be happy. So come on, don't waste our time with their nonsense. Cheer up bri.
Brindha leapt forward and hugged her tightly.
Bri: you are the best thing ever happened in Ram's life.
Priya: I'm the lucky one to have him bri.
Both smiled at each other and moved towards their family.
Priya sat with her family to spend some time with them, maitri and neeraj left soon after their dinner. Priya's mother was the most happiest soul seeing her daughter's blushing face.
Sara: ma can you believe our Priya is blushing?
Priya glared Sara, who just gave a cheeky smile.
Sandy: yeah pri di is looking like a red tomato.
Priya: sandy. Ma ask them to stop this. Otherwise I'm going.
Sara: can't wait to get back to your husband? Haina Priya.
Priya: ma.
Meera: arey chup kar Sara. Why are you teasing my daughter?
Priya gave a winning smile to Sara
Meera: but tell me priya why are you blushing so hard?
Meera asked teasingly which made Sara to burst into laughing, while Priya stomped her leg and got up to leave the place only to dash into her husband who held her tightly preventing from getting hurt.
Ram: careful? Did you get hurt?
Priya was lost in her husband while he was busy in his concern for her.
Sara: hello love birds, back to earth, even we are here.
Both straightened themselves listening to her.
Shivi: Bhai bhabhi you two are soo cuteeeeeee. Haina guys.
Akki: woh toh hai.
Sara: Ram your wife is perfectly alright. It's seems Ram can't see anything other than his wife.
Ram: haan wohh wohh, I will be back in a minute.
Priya: Mr. Kapoor I will come with you.
Sara: ahaan.
Ram looked at his wife who was making puppy face at him. He then looked at everyone who had teasing looks. He knew they were going to tease them to death. He gave them a small smile.
Ram: excuse us a moment.
Before anyone can understand, Ram held Priya's hand and started taking long strides towards the other side while everyone burst into laughter seeing their blushing face.
Ram and Priya met with some of Ram's business partners. Ram and Priya got a lone moment from all. Ram pinned her on the wall away from all the peering eyes after tucking the strand of hair behind her ear.
Ram: what was that biwi?
Priya: they were teasing me mercilessly.
Ram: I think we have to get used to it.
Ram kissed her forehead and slightly nibbled her ears.
Priya: Rammm
Ram: Hmmm
Ram was busy in her while she fisted his shirts tightly in nervousness and whispered in his ear.
Priya: I want to be with you alone.
Ram looked parted from her with a smile.
Ram: let's go.
Even he wants some lone time with her without any disturbance. Ram held her hand and took her to their family. In all these, Ram and Priya failed to notice a blank vedika who stood there witnessing their private moment. The way Ram held Priya and both whispering to each other made her to fume.
Meanwhile,Raya bid their bye to everyone quickly and started the drive towards their home. Everyone stood there adoring those two.