Meera's POV
I entered our room to find it decorated with rose petals and LED candles. Surprise would be an understatement to what I felt.
I began roaming all around the room admiring the dancing lights and breathing in the soothing fragrance .
" Did you like it ?"
I jerked around to face Deva.
" What is all this?"
" Roses and lights"
" Very funny" I frowned at him
" Then why are you not laughing ?"
" Deva...." I lost my patience
" Chill....Chill...Dont you think nowadays you are becoming very very impatient"
" And don't you think that you are becoming more shameless " I replied back cheekily
" What did I do?" he asked me with such an innocent face that were it not for the twinkle in his eyes, I would have fallen for the same.
My eyes were spitting fire, I tried to leave room, when he grabbed me by my hand and pulled me close to him. He then wrapped his both arms around my waist locking me in his.
I was shocked by this sudden move.
" Lea...ve me, De..va..." I stuttered
" Never ever"
He then placed a kiss between my neck and right shoulder
" Dont be mad...."
Then a kiss on the other side
" .....You look gorgeous with a smile...."
Finally he placed his lips just below my throat
".... But you are irresistible when angry."
I was losing myself in the passion of his touch when his last sentence brought me out.
I pushed him to free myself and threw the first thing that I got hold off
" Ohhhh.... soooooo...hottttt" Deva flirted while catching the pillow.
" Come on... I didn't do it knowingly...it just happened....you know..." he spoke with a seductive smile
" If the children had seen it , then what could I possibly tell them?" I asked him madly
He placed the pillow on the bed and sat there. He gestured for me to sit beside him. Before I could, he pulled me onto his lap
" Tell them, it is because their father is madly and deeply in love with their mother"
" What! You want me to tell them that you give me all these" referring to all the hickeys on my neck and shoulder that I have been trying to hide all day.
" So what.... Kids should grow up in a family witnessing the love between their parents. I was late to realize it. But better late than never"
" Deva , you are impossible" I said releasing a frustrated sigh
" Ok , But what will be possible tonight"
I turned to look into his eyes with wide eyes
" What do you mean?"
" Meera, look around. I know you are not dumb not to realize what this means" he said with a smirk
I gulped down my nervousness and with as much innocence I could muster
I replied,
" Seriously Deva... I didn't understand "
" Really, then let me tell you in clear and precise words, my dear queen. Today, I am going to give you the first night you deserved years ago. Today, I want to promise you once again all the vows that I should have said that day. Today, I want us to belong to each other as we should have all along. "
I didn't realize when my face broke out into the brightest of the smile and I hugged my Deva tightly for his beautiful thought.
He kissed my forehead as I placed my head on his chest.
"Papa....Papa...." We heard the banging of the door bringing us out of our dream world.
" What is the use of Megha telling them, they still are disturbing us " Deva muttered under his breath
" Deva...." I immediately admonished him before going to open the door
" Why you took so long to open the door? " Devu asked with an angry pout which turned into delight on seeing the decorated room
" Wow... Mamma... your room is so pretty like a fairytale" Devu said excitedly
" But why is your room decorated like this?" My all time sensible, Anshu asked me
" Nothing, your Papa thought it will be fun"
" Mamma, please can we sleep here today"
I was taken aback by Devu's pleading and I looked over at Deva who was vigorously nodding his head in no.
Throwing an apologetic look, I agreed .
" Yay, we are going to sleep in a fairy land. Come on Anshu....Papa... Mamma... Come fast..." saying this Devu pulled Anshu onto the bed.
Realizing his defeat, Deva climbed on one side while me on the other
Deva was still scowling over the turn of events as I nudged his shoulder to get his attention
" What" he muttered with annoyance
" So much anger"
" You ruined our first night" he replied in a childlike manner
" How..... see " pointing towards the kids and ourselves, " this is OUR FIRST NIGHT, don't you think" I answered with a naughty twinkle and smile.
He scowled more on hearing my reply and I showed him my tongue , then got busy with the kid's chatter . But my gaze would occasionally turn to him who was staring at me non stop.
" Ok... now its enough talking.... Time to sleep" We heard Deva's stern voice after a while.
The kids know that there is no use pleading once their Papa uses that tone.
Without any argument, they laid down between us.
We all were lying in that big bed staring at the roof which Deva had covered with all kinds of glowing stickers
" This is so beautiful..." Anshu remarked
" Yes it is " I agreed
" Wish everyday will be like this" Devu added
" It always will be .... It always will be" It was Deva's promise to our family
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Duty of Love
RomanceBook 1: Married at an young age , Meera's whole world was her family. But what is Meera to them? Do they love her or mere a duty. Peek into the book to read the journey of Meera. Ranked No. 1 in #happiness on 10.03.2023 Cover credit goes to @wordtwi...
