Saisha's pov:

Tomorrow is the big day. I'm finally going on a 7-day college tour, and my heart is literally dancing in my chest. I turned toward Pranu, bubbling with excitement, and began listing the places we'd visit.

"Pranuuu, just listen to this ,it's going to be amazing!" I squealed and started to read the tour plan message that they sent to us,

 7-Day Tour Plan:

Day 1–2: Delhi & Agra

Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate...

And... the Taj Mahal in Agra! Can you believe it, Pranu?

Day 3–4: Shimla

A  toy train ride to Shimla!

Exploring Mall Road, colonial charm, cozy weather...

Day 5: Rishikesh

Ashrams, Ganga Aarti, and yes, dipping in the Ganges!

Day 6–7: Haridwar

The ghats, ancient temples, boat rides... spirituality and peace...

I looked at him, dreamy-eyed, expecting him to be jealous that I was going on such a magical trip without him. But instead, he gave me that smile , the smile that could melt glaciers.

"That's wonderful, Aishu. But," he added, raising an eyebrow, "we haven't even packed your bags yet."

I gasped. "Oh my god, you're right!" I jumped up like a monkey.
He followed, amused. "May I help you, madam?"

I nodded and handed him my trolley. And so began The Great Packing Saga.

He started folding my clothes with precise lines like a robot. I did the same. We both arranged everything together... until the suitcase decided it had had enough.

Nope. Not closing.

I looked at Pranu helplessly. He slapped his forehead in mock frustration.

"Oh wow," he said, mimicking my voice, "I don't need your help, I pack better than you, you just mess it up'. And now, look what we have here."

Ugh. My tongue is always the reason I land in trouble.

"Praaannuuu... I'm sorry..." I gave him my puppy face.

"Nope."

"Pleaseee... you're the best husband in the world, the most intelligent, charming, handsome, sweet, and genius brilliant human to ever exist..."

He raised an eyebrow.

"...With a heart of gold, and hands of a chef, and a brain that NASA would want to hire."

Finally, he burst out laughing. "Alright, alright, you win."

As he started re-arranging, he pulled out one of my bras and... froze.

I turned tomato-red. He coughed. I looked away.
Awkward silence.
And then he neatly folded it without another word.

"Pranu... you're so intelligent," I whispered and leaned in to kiss his cheek.

He grinned, and his eyes twinkled mischievously.

"Now," he said, "you'll need a good camera to capture all these memories, won't you?"

Before I could reply, he grabbed my hand and dragged me to our home studio.

On the table was a framed picture of us - both smiling wide, dimples out, and his eyes looking at me with that signature Pranu softness.

My heart did something I can't explain.

He then showed me three compact cameras.

"This one is super light, great for travel vlogging. That one has built-in stabilization and is perfect for fast-paced street scenes. And this one? You'll love it. Sharp lens, blur background - ideal for portraits and city lights at night."

His voice when he talks about photography? So passionate. So... him.

I picked one and said, "This it is."

He nodded, "Great choice. I'll add a memory card and preset the white balance and aperture, so you just point and shoot."

"Uff, what would I do without you?" I smiled.

We finished packing the camera and flopped onto the bed, exhausted. He pulled me into his arms and kissed my cheek.

"I'm going to miss you, Aishu... God knows how I'll survive a week without you."

My heart tugged painfully. Tears pricked my eyes.

But I blinked them away and said, "Don't worry, little boy, I'll call you so often you'll get bored of hearing my voice."

He chuckled. "Ohhh, I'm a little boy now?"

"Of course! You're a kid trapped in a grown man's body!"

"That's rude!" he gasped.

I stuck my tongue out.

"Oh, you asked for it!" he growled and pounced on me, tickling my sides. I flailed, laughing uncontrollably.

"Pranuuuu! Ha-ha-ha stop! Pleaseeee!"

He finally stopped, breathless, and kissed my forehead.

We cuddled up, arms and legs tangled, hearts full.

And just like that, we drifted into sleep.

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