OS : MORNING LOVE

Ram was late coming home again. He had texted Priya three hours ago, saying he was about to leave. Ten minutes later, he apologized for being late. Priya was starting to feel like she never got to spend more than an hour with him, and it was affecting their marriage.

Feeling tired and frustrated, Priya sighed and shook her head. Strands of her hair fell in front of her face as she rested her palms on the cool mattress. She had been waiting for him every night this week, and it was taking a toll on her. She considered taking a quick nap to make up for the lost sleep.

Slowly, she lay down, feeling the mattress hug her body. The comforter warmed her, but without Ram beside her, there was no smile, only a tired sigh as she closed her eyes.

It was only about half an hour after Priya had fallen asleep that Ram's key slid into the lock of the front door. Priya didn't hear it, or she would have jumped up to greet him with a big hug as he opened the door—it was almost a ritual by now.

Whenever Ram came home late, Priya would give him a tight hug, enjoying how, even though he was tired, he would hold her securely against him. Then she would give him a peck on the cheek and lips before making him some coffee to help him relax. Sometimes, she'd curl up on the couch beside him, watching him or Sherlock, feeling him unwind after a long day, and then she would go to bed.

Needless to say, when Ram opened the door and Priya wasn't there to greet him, he was rather surprised.

"Priya?" he called, stepping into the house. His emerald eyes scanned the area, but he couldn't find her nearby. His large eyebrows furrowed in slight confusion.

He set his briefcase down on the floor, locked the door behind him, and threw his key onto the table, not really caring where it landed. He called her name again, his accent thicker than usual due to fatigue.

Ram checked the kitchen, the living room, and even outside. As he walked back into the living room, it suddenly clicked in his mind where she was—on the armrest of the couch.

There was half a cup of now-cold tea left. Priya must have fallen asleep. She was never one to let good tea go to waste.

Quickly, Ram headed back towards the bedroom and found her sprawled out on the bed. Her hair fanned out on the pillow, and a leg stuck out from underneath the blanket covering her body. Small moans left her lips as she tossed her head back and forth. Suddenly, Ram felt a pang of guilt.

Slowly, so as not to wake her, he made his way over to the bed, sat down on the edge, and brushed some hair back from her face. It was because of him she was like this. Priya would stay up late waiting for him, and Ram knew she was tired. Yet, she would always make him his coffee and wear that sweet smile of hers, dismissing any worry he might have had beforehand.

As Ram continued to move back pieces of her hair, her breathing began to slow down, and the turning of her head ceased. Eventually, a slight smile turned up her lips, and a sigh escaped her.

"Priya," Ram mumbled, not opening her eyes. Her body was too lost in the recesses of sleep.

When he saw that she was more peacefully asleep, he couldn't help but smile. Checking the time, he sighed, looking down at his shoes. He had to put a stop to this. He had promised her when she agreed to marry him that he would not let his work ever get in the way of their relationship. Priya would always come first. And here she was, exhausted, all because of his workload.

With determination, Ram stood up, walked out of the room, and dug his hand into his jacket pocket. He pulled out his cell phone and dialed his office.

Priya groaned as she slowly woke up. Although her eyes remained closed, she didn't want to open them, fearing that the light would wake her. Drowsily, she moved her arm around what felt like a pillow, but when she opened her eyes, she saw Ram.

Priya smiled sleepily as she looked at his face. Strands of his hair hung in his eyes, and his expression was peaceful. Her gaze wandered down to his exposed chest, where light Muscles were lightly traced under the skin, gently embracing him to avoid waking him up. Priya enjoyed waking up before he had to go to work; seeing him so calm was soothing.

Knowing they both needed to wake up eventually, Priya shifted her body to check the bedside clock. It read 9:00, and her eyes widened in realization—they were both late for work.

Feeling guilty for potentially waking him up, she forced herself to gently shake his shoulder. "Ram, you're going to be late," she said, not wanting him to stay at work even longer than usual.

Slowly, his eyes opened, and his chocolate brown eyes looked down at Priya. One of his bushy eyebrows shot up in confusion. "What?" Ram said slowly, still in the process of waking up.

"It's nine in the morning," Priya informed him, attempting to get up but finding herself pulled back to Ram's bare chest. Looking up, she noticed a small smirk on his face.

"Baby, I called in sick today. When I told you during our marriage that you'd always come first, I meant it. But when I came home, you looked so tired. Even though you stay up for me, we both need a break," Ram said gently, his thumb brushing Priya's cheek.

Priya couldn't help but smile at his words and the sweet gesture. She reached up, lightly touching his cheek, making her ring sparkle in the morning light seeping through the curtains. "Ram," she sighed happily, leaning in to kiss him gently.

His hand slid down her side, pulling her close to his warm chest. Even after Priya broke the kiss, a look into his deep emerald eyes assured her that today would be a stay-in-bed day. She couldn't wait.

"You're beautiful, Priya," he said, making her blush.

Priya closed her eyes and mustered up the courage she had. Turning to face him, she got his attention. Being face-to-face felt comforting. She reached over, grabbed his hands, and intertwined her fingers with his, pulling him closer. Priya lay flat while he was on his hands and knees in front of her. It was too early for anything intimate, but that didn't mean they couldn't enjoy sweet moments.

Priya leaned towards him, pressing her forehead to his. She grabbed the back of his head, pulling him down so her head rested on the bed. The close contact made them both blush. Taking a breath, Priya peppered kisses on his jawline, and he let out an adorable giggle. They rubbed noses, grinning at each other. After a moment of sweet kisses, she pecked his lips, and he returned the favor.

She gently pulled his head down to her chest, running her hands through his hair. He relaxed, lying on top of her. She murmured, causing him to smile at the vibrations in her neck. Continuing to murmur and run her hands through his hair, she eventually kissed his forehead before laying back down.

Priya whispered, "Ramm?"

"Hmm?"

"I really enjoy spending time with you," Ram said.

"I really like spending time with you too," Priya blushed.

"You are beautiful," Ram said as he pulled her closer, holding her in silence. "I love you, Priya."

"I love you more," Priya whispered, snuggling closer as he put his arms around her. "I love you so much," she added.

Ram kissed her forehead. "No, I love you more."

Priya looked at Ram and whispered with a smile, "I love you."

Then he gets near her Ram holds her tightly and kisses her passionately and he doesn't stop holding her and kissing her Priya feels his lips against her and Priya realizes that now both of them are out of this world, she can see all the love and desires in his eyes

He shifted himself to press his body against hers One of his hands encircled her waist to pull her even closer, causing her luscious backside to press against his growing arousal Priya groaned, feeling the hard proof of her husband's desire for her His wet lips landed on her neck, his nose nuzzling the sensitive area just under her ear Her hands gripped the duvet, covering them as the other covered the hand on her waist Her nails were digging into the rough skin. With pleasure, he growled softly into her ear as he began to plant open kisses on her bare neck the hand digging into his arm reached up to bury itself in his hair, tugging at the silky locks, guiding him to the sensitive spots of her neck as she leaned to give him better access his hand on her waist travelled over her hip and down the length of her leg, shrugging away the duvet as it reached for the hem of her nightgown He slowly pulled the fabric up and over her head before he shifted them so as to straddle the back of her legs His fingers deftly opened her b**, pulling it away from her body Shrugging off his own kurta, he delved between the bed and her body to cup her b****** as he pressed his bare chest into her back, sinking his teeth into her shoulder Priya yelled as her entire body tensed under his He hugged her She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled his head down to kiss him They poured their love into the kiss, trying to express all the things that they couldn't find words to say Their tongues clashed, bathing each other before they finally broke the kiss for air gasping together They looked at each other's eyes with all their love They smiled and kissed each other once more

"I love you, Priya," he whispered, running his fingers through her hair.

"I love you too, Ram," she whispered back, kissing his chest. They fell asleep in each other's arms.

END.