ME LOVE YOU 77 We still prefer Frosting right?

In an attempt to change the topic Ren cleared her throat and asked, "Okay! Okay! Let's talk about the New Bride. How is it going between you guys?" Ria was caught off guard her smile froze all of a sudden. But she suddenly gave a faint smile and looked at her plate. And then she mumbled, "Good".

Others would have thought she was being shy but her friends knew her better. Besides, whenever they talked about Ren, she would be a non stop chatterbox saying A to Z about him. All the three shared a look, Melody said squinting, "Don't tell me you guys are fighting again!"

Ria raised her head slowly and shrugged. Ashlee supported her chin with her left hand and asked with a lazy expression, "Seriously? After all this time?" Ria kept quiet without saying anything. Ren looked at her and said, "Guys, chill.... let's hear what happened first".

All the three looked at her, she didn't say anything for a while. Then her low voice was heard, "I don't know...., he avoided me all of a sudden. The next day I avoided him and then Mom fainted, so I stayed with her all night. When my mother-in-law asked why I came late during breakfast I said I was in the hospital.

He asked me again in our room and I repeated the same answer but he expected something else from me. He didn't trust me. What can I do? He just treats me according to his mood swings, who does he think I am? I have no idea!" Even though she avoided some details, a tear drop slided from her right eye.

Ren let out a big sigh and said, "Look at me baby doll, you both always run in a circle ending up at the starting point. Atleast one of you has to give the other, the necessary space and time to adjust. Instead you guys are behaving like kindergarden kids, using Tit for Tat ploy.

Will it be okay for you, if your wife doesn't return home the entire night and just announce the reason in front of everyone during breakfast?" Ria shook her head guilty at Ren. She continued, "See? You know it yourself. Your husband is someone from the world of extremes and remember that you were the one who told us about it..."

Ria nodded in response. The other two shook their heads with a faint smile as they listened to Ren's lecture for Ria. The lecture went on for another half an hour as they all munched on the food. The cloud formed on Ria's mind cleared slowly as she heard Ren's lecture.

Ren said lastly, "Atleast for the sake of your kids you guys have to get along with each other". Ria immediately shook her head and spoke after a long time, "No! He have to love me and live with me because he loves me. Not because I'm the mother of his kids!"

Ren smiled and said, "Well, If you are clear about it; we are good, Ria". Ria nodded again.

(Ring)(Ring)

Ria's phone rang, it was Peggy. She informed that the clothes have arrived and the photo shoot has been delayed for an hour. After lunch everyone went for shopping to a nearby shopping mall. "What do you guys want? I will pay for today", Ria said as they walked in.

Ashlee's eyes shone on seeing clothes, she dragged everyone to all the stores and tried different outfits. But everyone insisted on sharing the total amount as they always did. In an hour everyone became too tired to move. They went to food court had some fresh juices. Melody said winking at Ren, "There is still one more shop to visit".

Ria looked at her helplessly and said, "Girls, Incase if you forgot let me remind you all, I have an photo shoot later". Ren smirked and said, "Trust me, Ria. You will need it and it's very important". Ria didn't catch what they were talking about but she was not the only one who is clueless. Ashlee asked casually, "What is it?"

The other two gave her a look saying, 'Seriously?' Ashlee shrugged with ease and asked again. Melody shook her head and said with wide eyes, "You will know soon!". Ria smiled at them consciously.

They marched straight into the Lingerie boutique, Ria's cheeks burned when she remembered her friend's words. Ashlee grinned looking at her reaction while Melody gave her a hug and said with excitement, "We really missed you, girl. When we went shopping during their weddings they had the same expression!"

Ria composed herself and said with a raised brow, "Babe, your wedding is also right around the corner". Melody shrugged her shoulders and said, "Let's concentrate on present, shall we?" Ren asked for the pair red coloured lace underwear that was on the display.

She looked at Ria and asked seriously, "What do you think?" Ria closed her face with her hands as the people around her and the shop assistant looked at her on hearing Ren's remarks. She mumbled, "Girls, We seriously don't need these. We are fine without that".

Ashlee said immediately, "Ofcourse we know that, otherwise where did the little ones popped out from. Even though we eat the cake we still prefer frosting right?" Ria's ears burned as she gave a glare at Ashlee and said, "You have really become shameless, after wedding".

All the three chuckled and Melody said, "It's really good to see the roles exchanged". Ria is one to joke and make comments in the bedroom section often during the college time. Ren said, "Come on, Pick one". Ria took a deep breath and looked around. She after few seconds, "I think I prefer a night gown instead!"

They all grinned and the shop assistant showed them some really good, almost transparent night gowns. They decide on a piece after a lot of debate. Then Melody suggested some underwear types for Ria to maintain her body shape while Ashlee picked some mischievous things and slipped it into Ria's bag.

....

On a certain office, our hero kept checking Ria's door as he had no idea where she was. He was too prideful to ask Peggy or Josh about it. Nash's assistant walked past his office at that time with a flower basket. He knocked on Ria's office door.

Ren called out to him as walked out his room with steady steps, "Karan? What it is?" Karan was startled on hearing his almost threatening voice. Yet he calmed and turned around with a composed face. He greeted him, "Good afternoon, First Boss". Ren gave him nod and asked, "What is with the flowers?"

Chapter end