Chapter 16: Dessert is the Most Important Part of the Meal

When the time came to order dessert, everybody was of a different opinion. Rohan said “I have an idea. I know a nice ice cream shop at Chowpatty beach. His ice cream is out of this world. Why don’t we go there?”

“Because that’s in Bombay?” Shweta said.

“So, what’s the problem?” Rohan took out his phone “I will call the pilot, the plane will be ready by the time we get to the airport. It’s hardly a one hour flight, just over one hour.”

“Oh yeah, let’s do that.” Tara clapped happily.

Madhuri took his hand and held it. He looked at her. She smiled “I know a place in Bengali Market that does matka kulfi and other desserts. They are also out of this world and it’s open late night. Shall we go there?”

Rohan smiled “Of course, why not, gorgeous? Who can say no to this smile?”

The waitress was looking his way. She came over as soon as he looked at her. He asked for the bill. He paid it with his card. The waitress’ smile was evidence of the generous tip he added to the bill.

When they were getting in their cars, Madhuri came to him “Can I ride with you?”

“Of course, gorgeous.” He held the door for her.

“No, come on in.” She said moving to the right hand side to make space for him in the middle. Rohan got in. Once again her bare left leg was on his side. Manushi got in behind him and sat on his left.

Rohan put his arm around Madhuri’s shoulder and let his fingers caress gently down her back. She kept her legs open so her left leg was rubbing on her right leg as they rode through the streets of Delhi at night.

“Mumma, you should see Rohan’s plane, it’s really nice.”

“I will some time,” Madhuri said “everything he has is nice. His car, his plane, his phone...”

Rohan said “I try not to be proud of material possessions. Dad says they come and go. The two things I am most proud of having are right here, my gorgeous fiancée, and my superhot mother-in-law.” He kissed them on the cheek one by one.

“See, how sweet he is?” Madhuri said.

“Of course, mumma. Would I make some pompous idiot your son-in-law?” Manushi giggled.

“No, darling, you have good taste.” Madhuri said.

“So does he, mumma. You are killing in this dress tonight.” Manushi said “There were so many men staring at you tonight with hungry eyes.”

“Well, they can’t have her. She belongs to me.” Rohan squeezed Madhuri to him.

“Yes, I do, dear.” Madhuri put her hand on his thigh “Of course, I do.”

“Mumma, we were talking about you in the flight to Goa,” Manushi said “I told Rohan about your beauty contest history. He also thinks you would have got Miss World crown easily.”

“Ah, so that’s why I got the invitation to the resort weekend?” Madhuri was staying close to Rohan. He was keeping his hand on her bare back. She was rubbing his thigh slightly.

“You will enjoy it, mumma.” Manushi said “A weekend with Rohan is amazing.”

“Of course, she will.” Rohan said “I will make sure of it.”

Manushi turned his face to her and kissed him on the lips “Thank you, baby, for taking mumma. She hardly ever goes anywhere.”

“Well, now that she is dating me, she will have more fun.” He said.

“I am dating you, my dear son-in-law?” Madhuri said.

“Yeah, you are going on a weekend date with me.” Rohan said.

“Oh, right. Smooth. Very smooth, dear.” Madhuri said.

Manushi giggled “He is very smooth, mumma and very clever. There is no point resisting him. He broke me down so easily.”

“I did not, darling,” Rohan said “I merely showed you that you were put on this earth for me. Why would I need to break down something that’s mine to begin with?”

“See, mumma?”

Rohan said “I am sure Madhu will see that, too.” He rubbed Madhuri’s neck then pulled her closer and kissed her softly on the lips. She was taken aback by it but he had already pulled back by the time she realised.

The driver asked for directions and Madhuri got busy in telling him where to turn.