A Jealous Rage! Chapter Sixty Four

                

His Jealous Queen!

Chapter Sixty Four

It was a mix of the salty ocean air and the blazing sun that added fuel to the level of this craziness, as little waves from the Goan beach gently swirled in around them. Have you lost your bloody mind her eyes were fiery as she shrugged her hand away from him, yelling at him I will not be bullied by you she warned him. The sight of the billionaire Ram Kapoor standing in mid water gripping the arm of his wife and threatening to drown them both, seemed more adorably cute than alarming.  To any odd observer out there, they appeared to be more like a couple in love than a couple at loggerheads with each other.  Don’t you dare think you can ignore me he shouted at her because I will not stand for it. I am just sick and tired of your high handed attitude always, he told her off.

How dare you speak to me like this she demanded to know?  Oh yes I dare he retaliated, you always want to have the final say so to hell with what really happened, you just want to assume this crazy notion in your head and accuse me without even listening to what I have to say.  She sarcastically laughed, oh you are indeed a fine one to talk, his eyes narrowed at her statement, what’s that suppose to mean?  So engrossed at venting at the other and not paying attention to where they were, a strong wave came crashing by and tipped both of them over effortlessly.  In shock they went under water both coming up spluttering.  He laughed and she was mad as hell frustrated by her tangled predicament in the waves. She tried to be dignified in getting out of the current tide but each time it tipped her over again and again.  Ram had a hilarious time laughing at her splashed expense.  You horrible piece of work she yelled at him and just as pathetically she fell right back into the water.  It was more a comedy of sort as she threatened him in her clumsy state for his total disregard of her situation, I am going to kill you Ram I swear I am going to kill you she blasted him.  His grin was mischievous when finally he decided to take pity on her and lend a helping hand to steady her on her feet eventually they both waddled out onto the sea shore after their energy was spent in the waves.

Breathing hard, she bent forward with her hands against her knees to calm her racing heart and he stood big, tall and strappy running his hands against his short dripping wet hair.  I did not buy her the diamond necklace he spoke calmly; I have no idea what it even looks like.  She didn’t say a word as he went on speaking, it was Vikram who decided on the purchase.  What, Priya thought she heard wrong, yes I swear it was Vikram who planned it all, I accept I authorized the purchase of a gift but that’s about it.  Turning to look at him confused what was the need for a diamond necklace as a gift she asked?    He sighed trying to explain,  you know Kiran was commissioned to redecorate our offices, well she completed the project two weeks ahead of the scheduled time so the board made a suggestion to reward her for the work that she pulled off in a short space of time.   With her arms folded Priya asked was she not paid for the work she did? Off course she was Ram replied, then I don’t get it why the need for a gift over and above what she was paid to do?   

Priya let’s just say everyone was bloody thankful to have their own office space back and so it just seemed the right gesture. I did not get involved in the details of it all and left it to both Jenny and Vikram to sort out as I was busy and had no time to pay attention to what was going on.  Are you sure you telling me everything she asked? Feeling slightly offended that she still questioned him he said, let’s call Vikram here and you can ask the fucker whatever you want since it’s all his bloody fault.  Ram don’t be rude, she scolded, well then what more must I do to make you understand. This is the second time because of his plans my life get’s screwed up he grumbled.  Priya said whatever is going on is between us, it’s between a husband and wife it’s got nothing to do with Vikram or anyone else so I don’t need to hear from him what I already know. Quietly and in the next moment she said, I do believe you.  These four words was all it took for him to become spellbound by her and that cute smile passing between them seemed to last more seconds or maybe minutes as they stood looking at each other like teenagers struck in awe of the other.  Finally he spoke like the man he was, how many times must I tell you that you are the only woman in my life.  Looking at his adorable face she said well you better make sure that I am the only woman in your life always.  His Queen spoke, what did you just say he asked again?

Casually observing the length of her polished nails, I said you better make sure that I am the only woman in your life or so help you dear god.  Amused by what she said, he asked, did you just threaten me; did you just threaten your husband he asked again pulling her against him. Gently biting at the bottom of her lip she said so what if I did?  Holding her firmly against her back he carefully pushed aside the wet wayward strands of her hair that seemed to be flying all over,  Mrs Kapoor did I ever tell you how cheeky you are? Looking at the naughty sparkle in his eye she responded, is that a problem for you?  Trying to hide his amused smile he asked her, do I have a choice? When hell freezes over she replied back and he burst out laughing and she couldn’t help but laugh herself.  

Ram said I must say you kind of cute when you jealous, she blushed I was not jealous she denied his charge, lifting his eyebrow oh really he cynically questioned, and she had no course but to hide against his chest blushing at his accusation. Oh well what’s a little bit of jealousy now and again for this was love, one minute they fought with an intense rage and the very next they very calmly resolved their differences in the sweetest ways possible. Ram you better make sure you get rid of her Priya commanded she has no reason to call you again, in fact you better delete her number or I will.  Ram laughed, baby but you are such a minx he admitted.  Ram Priya their names could be heard shouted out from the distance, interrupting their bantering they turned to look back to find Neha waving her hands at them and calling out to them to come have lunch.  As they walked back to be with the family,  Priya told him again I am not joking you better make sure her number is deleted off your contact list and i swear the next time she calls you darling I will throttle her with my own bare hands, enough said, this was the no nonsense Queen who ruled firmly so.

  

It was a long day out in the sun, playful relaxation seemed to be the order of the day, once everyone had their doze of fun a unanimous decision was taken to head back to the hotel.  It was just after 4.00 pm when they arrived at the Leela Kempinski.  As they walked into the coolness of its grand foyer Nutz asked, so what time are we meeting for dinner?  Ram very quickly responded I think Priya and I will give tonight a miss it’s been a long day so sorry guys we’ll pass.  Vikram agreed and said yeah let’s have an early night guys.  Natasha always the persistent one said, ok that’s fine but you can agree to have a cocktail at least? Ram could not refuse her and so off they went to the lounge area of the hotel bar to chill out for some early cocktails together.  As they sat down in comfortable chairs, the waiter was there for their drinks order.  Ram casually rested his hand at the back of Priya’s chair and leaned closer to her, baby what do you want to drink?

Flipping through the drinks menu nothing seemed to appeal to her and she said no nothing for me please.  Come on love just order something at least he said, unable to refuse him she looked up to the waiter and said I’ll just have lemonade with lots of ice please and Ram ordered his usual glass of whiskey.  Once the waiter had made his rounds with the orders, Ram spoke, hey guys listen up we have a very early start tomorrow morning, I’ve asked the pilot for a 7.00 am take off.  We need to be out of here by 5.30 am at the latest so please everyone just be on time ok.  

Apeksha came across to her big brother and said, bhai can I speak to you for a few minutes, he looked at her and said what’s up darling? Please just come with me as she pointed to the terrace, he turned to Priya and said I’ll be back just now ok, she smiled and he excused himself from the group as he walked out on the terrace with his darling sister.  Ok tell me, what’s the matter he asked her?   Bhai please can I stay on here with Nikhil for a few more days he’s going back to Boston on Wednesday and I just wanted to spend a few more days with him, please she begged.  Ram listened to her plea and then said look darling I don’t think I am very comfortable with this idea you can spend time with him at home with everyone around but bhai it’s not the same please she begged.  

Ram glanced across to where Nikhil was sitting having a conversation with the others. He said to Apeksha, on condition you both will be staying in separate rooms.  Off course bhai she blushed, and you will have bodyguards here, agreed bhai and I will get to hear about everything, do you understand and don’t think you can fool me ok?  Finding her brother overbearing but protectively cute at the same time, she laughed and said, you know bhai I am all grown up now, you do realize that?  And he responded with a befitting reply, you think you all grown up but to me you will always be my baby sister now come here, he pulled into a bear hug and kissed her forehead.  She said, I love you bhai and thank you so much for agreeing to let me stay on, she kissed him on the cheek.

When he went back to the table Priya looked up at him and asked, is everything ok?  He smiled everything is fine she didn’t ask him anything further and sipped on her drink while Ram sipped on his glass of whiskey.  They spent a bit more time chatting with the others and then he secretly whispered in her ear, babe are you done?  She nodded and he said then let’s head back to our place.  After saying their goodbyes to everyone they went back to their villa.  Once inside they headed straight for the shower, which was a very different scene from their morning interlude in the shower together.  Right now they did not have the energy for much, after having a refreshing shower Priya slipped on the hotel bathrobe and towel dried her washed hair she was so tired to even blow dry it so she just wrapped it up with a towel in a turban style and went straight to bed flopped down, while Ram followed and lay down right next to her.  Not saying much they both ended up sleeping for a few hours, totally exhausted from the day.

The sun had gone down an early evening had set in, the room was slightly dark.  Priya opened her eyes and noticed it was late, she leaned across over Ram to the bed side table switching on the light she looked at his watch feeling her weight on him he instantly opened his eyes, with his hands touching her back he asked what’s wrong baby? nothing she replied as she put his watch back on the table and went to curl up against his chest,  closing her eyes she said its 0800 pm, hmmmm do you want to go out for dinner? She replied, whatever you want to do I’m fine with, are you sure he asked, she nodded her head, ok then he said go get ready we’ll have an early dinner out.  Not able to move, she closed her eyes for a bit longer and then found some energy ok I’m going to get ready she kissed his cheek and just as she was about to get up she leaned back closer to him, running her finger along his cheek, by the way Mr K I love your look it's clean and neat as she trailed her nose against the softness of his cheek. 

 Oh so finally you notice he teased her, and she replied oh don’t worry I never stopped noticing and he laughed as he rolled her over on her back and peered into her eyes, rubbing his chin against her cheek how does that feel now he asked her?  Taking both his cheeks into the palm of her hands she said it feels soft and smooth, you like it he asked, I love it she replied and they both smiled at each other.  Now let me get up I need to get dressed, ok he agreed and said don’t be long, I won’t she replied and got off the bed while Ram searched for the TV remote remembering a cricket match being played between India and the West Indies in the Carribbean.

Baby what do I wear she asked confused, he replied anything continuing his focus on the match. She came to him again holding two choices in her hand Ram please tell me she urged, not really glancing at her he said the pink one looks nice, she looked at him with a glare there is no pink here, he turned looking properly at her choices and then quickly said, I meant the floral one looks good.  Ok she said, satisfied by his choice she went to slip it on but then came back to him and asked, do you think I’m looking fat, she ran her hands down her waist waiting for him to answer but he was more interested in the match, no you stupid idiot he shouted at the batsman as the ball landed in the fielders hand.  Ram I’m talking to you, what baby, I asked you if I’m looking fat in this dress?  Still not looking at her he yelled with joy at the empire’s decision it was a no ball, Yes he exclaimed! She was taken aback, you think I am fat she spoke in a shocked tone.  Between the cricket match and his wife he was confused with her  trick question what are you talking about?  I asked you if I am fat and you just said yes, he was seriously confused when I did I say you fat, angry at him you just said it now that I’m fat.

Oh dear God in heaven he thought to himself what is this life of a poor husband.  Trying to pacify her he said no baby I did not say you fat, don’t lie you just did. Trying to hold her she jerked his hand away, awhhhh come on baby don’t be like this, while she sulked some more, I didn’t mean you at all I promise I was talking about this damn cricket match and not about you being fat, don’t you know you are my Miss World he tried to coax her with his quick wit and charm, and off course she fell for him hook line and sinker. Pouting her lips she asked and why can’t I be your Miss Universe, and my Miss Universe too he replied.  Finally he had a smile back on her face as he cupped her behind and said you are my Miss Everything kissing her solid on the lip.  She laughed, now that’s more like my girl he hugged her thinking to himself Ram that was a damn lucky escape, for the number one rule of #marriage101 never make the mistake of calling your wife fat under any circumstances.

Indeed the night air smelled fresh like morning dew the outside gardens was a spectacular delight, serene and beautiful it was bathed by the outdoor spotlights making the dark appear light as day.  Holding on to her hand they casually walked in the garden as he steered her by maneuvering along a pathway. I love it out here  it’s like magic she spoke.  Maybe the magic is me he cheekily commented, hahahaha very funny she laughed out loud in your dreams Mr Kapoor.  So are you saying I am not magic, she scrunched up a funny face at him, giggling as she shouted NO and made a dash for it.  He chased after her oh I’m going to get you for this Mrs Kapoor, she ran fast and he was hard on her tail but suddenly she came to a halt at a low lying footbridge puzzled she looked behind at Ram and he asked what happened? She turned again to the bridge and looked at the velvet red rose petals that covered it's floor surface, and then at the tea lights that appeared to be gently floating along the waterway like fairy lights among the water lilies, and then at the intimate table setting for two on a little private island in the garden. She was fascinated by the scene turning to look at Ram with wonder in her eyes that were wide and sparkling.  Surprise he grinned from ear to ear she threw her arms around his neck and hugged him dearly, “you are magic”, she declared. He laughed lifting her to him; finally she agrees he shouted out a loud to the open skies.

Walking across over the wooden bridge, she stepped on the grass and couldn’t help but slip off her flat sandals to feel the earth against the soles of her feet, soft and lush the grass was velvet smooth, she twirled around her arms spread out in the air laughing at the freedom she felt within, light and airy on her feet she floated like a dancing princess and he was intrigued by her exuberance.  He knew his happiness was seeing her happy and it was a sight to behold, she was a stunning woman and carried her simplicity the best even now  her recently washed hair was just left open in it's natural curls she looked like an angel. 

 Oh Ram I am so happy, just so happy she spoke out loud as she enjoyed the open air, I love it all thank you, thank you so much she seemed to go on excitedly.   Baby I am just wondering if I am going to get a kiss for this he winked at her?  She stopped in between her gentle flow struck by the sight of him, like a magnet drawn to him she held his smooth shaven face in between the palms of her hands and  said, I love you and kissed him deeply to express the depth of feelings and he capitalized on the moment lifting her up into him twirling her around.  This was love at its finest, glorious and warm, romantic and innocent.

After their delicious meal together they sat back in their bulky chairs, stuffed from the exotic spread, oh my god I feel like a beached whale Priya moaned.  While Ram turned his head up to the sky and closed his eyes, satisfied by the turn of the evening.   It was their last night in Goa early tomorrow morning they were heading back home and he wanted to make this night perfect with just an extra touch of romance to make up for their disastrous morning.  This was his way to make her feel special and he knew he’d achieved it just by the dreamy look on her face.  She was touched by his genuine gesture and knew without doubt he was her true hero, for she loved him with all of her heart and likewise he knew in his heart that she was his beauty to be loved only by him for eternity to come.  That night when he touched her in that  sweet coupling of a lover's joy, they discovered each other unhurriedly slow filled by the need to be one and absorbing an intimacy of tenderness, they touched at every nerve end to make this beautiful night of loving,  just right.

In the early hours of the morning Priya whimpered in her sleep, as a distorted cloud of darkened images flashed before her at a furious speed. The voice she heard was a distinctive sound of threat that was vindictively harsh, she groaned unknowingly squeezing tight her sleep induced eyes trying to block it all out.  Her head moved sliding across her pillow from side to side as she broke out into night sweats. You rich bitch I'm going to kill you and your brat,  hahahahaha evil and murderous his wicked laugh tormented her endlessly.  Choking her throat he squeezed his cruel hands around her neck, no leave me alone she cried, leave me alone my baby, my baby.  My baby, that inner voice of hers struggled to scream for he didn't let go of her neck as he pressed hard restricting the flow of her windpipe.  Fighting him off her legs kicked him in all directions as the sheet on the bed took the heat of the attack.  The scene changed as the over head lights inside the hospital theatre room blinded her everything looked pristine white, and smelt like a surgical infusion. The tall bald head man wearing wired rimmed glasses seemed severe and direct, his doctor's coat appeared starched into stiffness.  You will never be a mother, your baby is dead he spoke without a need to be empathetic to her tragic state.

Noooooo she screamed, from a depth of her soul she woke up sitting upright on the bed heavily gasping. The swish sound of a screaming movement alerted a sleeping Ram and at the speed of light he woke up and switched on the lampshade as he turned to Priya in a state of shock as her body shook uncontrollably.  He grabbed hold of her, baby what happened he looked shaken himself by her ashen state as she pushed his hand away and made a dash out of the room.   Priya he shouted as he scrambled out the bed to go after her but just in time to find her desperately trying to open the patio door as she ran out leaning over the railing gasping for breath. He went behind her baby talk to me, what’s happening please he asked worriedly, he could see she was struggling to breathe as her hands went around her neck trying to rush in air through her mouth.

 Ram ran back inside frantically trying to find a paper bag oh my god, where the hell do I find one as he hurriedly looked into every single drawer until he finally found a hotel paper bag.  Going back out to her he held the bag to her mouth, just breathe sweetheart breathe he urged as he had his hand on her back trying to lend her some support. Once she had taken more than enough deep breaths, he gave her water to drink which she gulped down in a hurry thirstily trying to quench the dryness in her throat.  With shaky hands she handed him the glass which he set aside and then took her into his arms.  It was all that was needed as the floodgates open and she burst out crying on his chest.  Smoothing her hair and running his hand down her back against the short silk nightdress she wore which stuck to her skin because of the wetness from her sweat. He comforted her in the best way he could by letting her cry her heart out.

Ram was concerned and in a low moderate tone, he asked her, baby please tell me what happened?  Still sobbing on his chest she tried to speak coherently but failed miserably as she said in broken lines it was horrible Ram, so horrible she repeated. I can’t take this anymore I just can’t I really tried to be brave i tried so hard.  She was so weakened by the nightmarish attack that her body couldn’t stop trembling but just being in his arms gave her the reassurance that she so needed right now. 

Touched by her pain he asked, was it a bad dream baby and she nodded her head.  How long has this been going on for, he was somewhat afraid to hear the reality of her answer. For a while she mumbled I’ve been having these nightmares almost every night and it only stopped since you’ve come back, and now it’s started again.  He urged her to tell him about these nightmares and was numb hearing every word she spoke, would they ever be free from that horrible part of their lives he thought as the question rolled around his mind.

But baby why didn’t you tell me this at the beginning of when it started? I didn’t want to worry you she spoke.  Taking her face in both his palms, look at me he commanded, how many times must I tell you that nothing in the world is more important than you, how can you think you are worrying me for god sake sweetheart don’t ever keep anything away from me please. I am just so sorry that I failed to see the signs of what you were going through, I am sorry my love I am so sorry he broke down as he crushed her to him. Standing out here in the open air, they cried together as she spoke that saddest part of her heart, Ram I miss our baby so much, I miss him so much. The tears spoke of a deep rooted pain that seemed to never go away, as she engulfed herself in more heart wrenching sobs that pierced into his soul, why dear god, why, he silently beseeched the heavens for divine grace to help heal his beloved.      

                                 Until next time, loads of love

                                                         T

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