(Please note that this chapter as well as the whole book is rated mature. Hence it is inevitable and very normal to encounter mature content.)

The sky was spread in a veil of splendid purple, burning with red light as the sun was about to set. He came near her and cupped her face and looked at her eyes. Both of them got lost into their own world as they looked into each other's eyes. They stood in that same posture for some time. No one said anything as they saw another world lying away from each other's eyes.

The howling wind was the only thing that made the sound as it swept pass the silent couple.

"Madhav." Shree broke the silence as they saw the red tulips that grew in the clay pots. "I know what you have been trying to communicate with those tulips you have been sending me."

"Y-y-you do?" He asked.

"Red tulips symbolize declaration of love." She says. "You have been declaring your love for me all this while, right?"

"Yes. I'm so sorry I didn't have the courage to say this to your face-" He says. "There hasn't been a day where I haven't thought of you. I have been in love with you ever since I fell for you. I wanted to tell you this, but I was concerned if you would want to have a relationship with me and work on this marriage, but-

"I want to work on this marriage, Madhav." Shree confesses. "I miss the times we were deeply in love. I miss having you beside me. I miss all those happy moments. Maddy, I want the life I had with you."

"I want it too." He says and she throws herself into his arms.

"I love you so much, Maddy." She says wrapping her arms around his neck.

"I love you too." He says, pulling her closer, wrapping his arms around her waist. "My chellam."

Shree looked at him for a moment. His pupils had grown wide in the dark and now they were reflecting the setting sun.

He brought up one hand to cup her cheek, and she sighed into it. Madhav lowered his head and let his lips meet her's. They were warm and soft; like they always were. Shree felt the heat rushing to her cheeks, the moment his lips touched hers.

Shree felt herself smile again as they kissed, the kiss compensating for the three years of their separation. The moment was precious, and they relished it. It rejuvenated their despaired souls the way a dying man is rejuvenated when he is offered a glass of water. A drop of tear falls from Madhav's eyes.

They pull apart and take shivering, shallow breaths. Unable to contain and hold themselves anymore, Shree grabs Madhav's face and pulls him into a fiery and passionate kiss. Her hands work their way around his body, feeling each crevasse, each muscle and each line of his perfect physique. Shree's heart leaped in her chest at the realization that they were passionately kissing as the sun sets, surrounded by the music of the enchanted forest. They weren't sure how long they kissed. 

They pulled back a few times, smiling lightheadedly before diving back in for more kissing. Everything they'd been meaning to say all these past months was exchanged in those kisses.

They pull apart and open their eyes. They stare at each other, deep into each other's eyes. Madhav's eyes were full of wonder and love, Shree's were full of passion. Madhav leans in and softly kisses up and down Shree's neck. She lets out little whimpers of anticipation.

"We should go back to your mom and-" Madhav says and Shree nods.

They started making their way back to the entrance. They walked with linked arms, just as they had entered, only this time, there was a new understanding between them, and they kept intersecting each step to steal more kisses.

"Sorry we're late." Shree says as she catches up to Devi and Lakshmi. Lakshmi was holding Madhu in her arms.

"It's okay. The taxi just arrived." Lakshmi says. "Get in, Shree."

"Actually." Madhav interrupts nervously. "Uhm-uhm, Shree and-and I were thinking of-of going outside for dinner, and then-then sightseeing and- and you know staying in the city for-for the-"

"We feel that we want to be alone and spend some time with each other, Ma." Shree confidently says. "It's been three years, and a few months since we were together."

"Ooh someone's getting some tonight." Devi murmurs smiling.

"Please, Ma?" Shree asks and Lakshmi nods. "And Madhu, don't worry Mumma and Nanna will be back home in the morning. Be a good baby and don't trouble your Bhamma or your aunt. Bye baba."

"Bye bye." Madhu says flapping her arms up and down as Lakshmi gets into the taxi followed by Devi.

"So where are we going?" Shree asks as they see the taxi go pass the junction.

"We can book a room at Hilton." Madhav says holding her hand. "Drink some champagne and eat some-"

"I love it." She says.

* * * * *

She smiles at Madhav fills her glass with more wine. They were in grandest room available at Hilton London. The space between them was charged eversince they took a walk at the university.

Shree looks at Madhav, biting her lip. His gaze was intense and focused.

"Come here." He asks huskily.

Shree keeps her glass aside, while Madhav shifts towards her, reaching out his calloused hand to tuck a curl with the rest of her hair. Shree sighed as his long fingers curved down the shell of her ear.

"I love you Shree." He whispers. Shree smiles softly, as he holds her jaw and brings his mouth to hers in a soft kiss. He pulls away and rests his forehead against hers, letting out a deep breath.

Her hands wrap around his neck. "I love you Madhav. I love you so-so-much-" she says before she launches herself at him. Madhav catches her, as his large hands slip into her mane of hair to support her head as her mouth crashes into his.

She squeaks with surprise when he wraps his arms around her waist and buries his face on the nape of her neck. He sighed as her lavender scented cologne pierced his nostrils.

"Fuck!" He says, in amazement as she breaks away from him.

Shree's breathing was audible. "Yes, please. Make love to me, Maddy."

"Are you sure?" He asks looking at her and she nods. Madhav gets off the bed and stands in front of her. "Do the honours, chellam. Undress me."

Shree stands up and quickly starts to unbutton his shirt. She flings his shirt away and starts to marvel at him bare chest. Her fingers softly start to explore his chest.

"I'm still wearing my pants, chellam." Madhav reminds her playfully. Shree smiles and slowly drags her hands down to his hip. Her hands dance around him before she unzips his tailored pants.

"For God's sake, chellam, can you be anymore slower?" He says, hooking his fingers to hold his pants and his underwear. In one swipe he brings it down and kicks it faraway. Shree gasps as Madhav stands in front of her in full naked glory.

"Wow, you have been working out for the past few years." She says as he walks up to her. Her palms had begun to sweat and she was becoming nervous.

His hands go to untie the blue sari draped around her. It only took him a few minutes to undo her sari and have her standing in her black bra and underwear.

"I love you Shree." he whispers as he rests his stubble jaw on her soft shoulder. She nods and slightly shivers in excitement as she feels his stubble skin scratch delicately on her skin. His hands inch towards her waist. He hums with delight as he draws little circles on her waist and midriff with his fingers. "You are so beautiful, chellam."

"Am I?" She asks, closing her eyes as he takes off her bra. He nods and plants a kiss to her neck. "I can agree that I used to look beautiful, but now after having a baby-"

He pulls her to the vanity that was in the room. He stands behind her and makes her look at her reflection. "Why do you think you aren't beautiful anymore?"

"Look at me, Madhav!" Shree exclaims. "There are so many stretch marks. I've gained a lot of weight, especially around my ass and thighs. And then-then look at my breasts-"

"In my eyes you will always be beautiful." Madhav interrupts her and she looks at his reflection. She watched as his large hands reached to cup her breasts gently. She closes her eyes as his calloused thumbs ran over the hardening nipples before he leans forward to place kisses against her neck.

He turns Shree to face him and starts to kiss her again. The butterflies in her stomach were tingling, as she felt his tongue grazing hers softly. Their kiss intensified, and she noticed the heat increase between them. Their naked bodies were pressed against each other's.

He pulled her towards the bed and made her lie down on the crisp white sheets. They exchanged a passionate look, and Madhav began to softly and firmly kiss her cheeks, then her neck, then her shoulder.

- S H R E E     P R A S A D -

My heart hasn't thumped this loud in a very long time. Madhav starts to kiss my shoulder and he goes lower. I most certainly missed his kisses on my body. He places soft and passionate kisses, ensuring that my entire body shivers in response. His hands were exploring my body, feeling all the right places and I bit my lip to hold back a moan. It made me curl in pleasure. He parted my legs and I couldn't stop myself from turning into a warm shade of pink.

Madhav placed a loving kiss on my lips as he slowly entered me. I grabbed his shoulders even harder in pleasure. His eyes were closed as he started to penetrate me. His head was buried on the crook of my neck. I moan his name as he starts to penetrate me with the same slow and steady pace he always adapted.

But this time, he was being so gentle, as if he feared he might break me.

"Faster, Madhav." I moan and it takes him a few seconds to increase his pace. I hold him tighter, making sure my nails don't sink into his back. I remind myself not to scratch him wildly as I did during our wedding night. The red weal's were now faded. He never seemed to mind the burning feel whenever he touched it. He told me he treasured it as it reminded of the night we spent together.

There was no air between your bodies. His deep thrusts were making me sink deeper into the mattress under me. His breathing was uneven as he started moving faster than ever.

I moan his name and close my eyes as I sense an enormous wave of pleasure form inside me. In the darkness, I see the light exploding.

My name leave his lips as the pleasure takes over his body. My eyes flutter open and so does his. His breathing was labored and he was perspirated. He slowly dips down to connect his lips with mine in a soft gentle kiss.

"I love you Shree." He says tired. "I love you so so much. I promise I will not make the foolish mistake I did. I will be a good husband for you and a good father for our baby. No more tears from now on."

I nod, smiling as tears form in my eyes.

"I hope tears of joy are fine."

"Totally fine." He says before embracing me.

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