Toxic ~ Even if we can't be together in the end - Chapter 23 Up ! - Page 8

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Originally posted by: harsha..

Thank you for drawing my attention to the matter. I wasn't aware that we can't have 18+ content. Till now, I haven't posted anything which would qualify as 18+ but had tagged the story due to the mature theme. You can go through the story if you so wish. I assure you that there is nothing explicit.

Lust fades after climax, love lasts until breakfast

~ Tom Conrad

I pushed him hard and hopped off the car.

His muscled arm snagged me around the waist and hauled me back against his chest "Don't play dumb Zoya. You tapped my phone, I stole your drafts. But, I don't blame you. All's fair in love and war" He grazed my ear with his moist lips and breathed out "And sweetheart, I didn't spend the entire week planning to let anyone ruin your career"

I peel away his arm and turn around to look at him.

"What are you planning now? I don't need any favours"

"And I am not doing any. I have my best interests in mind"

"Why doesn't that surprise me?"

"Because you have mutated into a judgemental sexy stiletto wearing designer"

"What should we discuss next, my hair in an 80s inspired low bun?"

"Appealing as it may sound, let's start by discussing why you tapped my phone"

"I didn't tap your phone"

"Okay. I believe you." He did not. "Then who did?"

"I am not sure" I shrugged.

"But, you suspect someone?"

"That's not important. Look, the thing is..." I take a deep breath and try to come up with a rational argument "The thing is I am leaving tomorrow. You won the case. You should be out celebrating. What are you even doing here?"

"How about you indulge your ex-boyfriend for some time?" he crossed his arms over his chest and relaxed his stance. "Let's assume that you had won the case, got the clearance and everything was shiny and happy in this world. What were your plans for us?"

"I thought maybe we could have a nice dinner, hang out a little before..."

"before you left Aloha for good and had a picket fence fairytale with that bas***d boss of yours ?" Aditya Hooda, holding Masters degree from School of Sarcasm completed for me.

"Where is this coming from?" I was shocked. The tension between Aditya and Arjun was palpable in the courtroom but drawing conclusions was just plain wrong.

"Last time I checked, I had perfect eyesight, 6/6 to be precise."

"Then, maybe your doctor's degree is fraudulent because clearly you are hallucinating. And why do you even care?"

"I don't share Zoya and Arjun would be better off knowing that. He kisses you one more time and he will be using dentures for the rest of his life"

"Give this jealous act a rest" I put finality into my voice "I am done with you. Tomorrow I have my flight out to Delhi. I will start calling recruiting agencies and see if they can fix me a job interview"

I was not above reminding him the consequences of his actions after every two minutes.

He inhaled deeply and stepped closer "Don't do this, Zoya. It was just work"

"Is this how you are going to rationalize all this - work? Let's acknowledge the fact that it is messed up. We are messed up" I nearly yelled.

"Okay, what I am trying to say badly is, let's forget all this phone tapping, drafts, golf course, this case. Answer me - do you think our relationship is worth salvaging?" he said in the most appeasing voice he could muster.

I just stared back at him wordlessly. I chose silence over truth.

"What are you not telling me?" his eyes narrowed suspiciously. His lawyer hunch was spot on. "Do you remember the first time we met eight years ago?"he switched topics.

Nice. Change tactics if you want to maintain superiority. Good job, Mr. Lawyer. But, you have one teeny tiny problem - I am not falling for it!

"Yeah, somewhat. It's been a long time" I answered. Truth was - I remembered it as if it was yesterday. He was the first guy who had mattered. Who had waltzed into my life and left it with equal ease.

You never quite get over young love. Free advice : Romeo and Juliet is the story of how stupid and senseless young love is. Learn from it. "We were a couple. We broke up. We moved on. Happens all the time. Let's not rehash the past. It's completely pointless" I added.

I extended my hand for our final handshake. Or so I thought. "I wish you the very best for your life. I am sure you'll be manipulating your way to a great future" I quipped.

He ignored my hand and pulled me into a hug. The act was so sudden, it took me by surprise.

"I wish this was easier" he whispered in my ear.

"Yes, I do too" I answered honestly.

And I genuinely did.

I hugged him back and closed my eyes. Trying to memorize his unique pinewood smell and the way his body fit with mine. I hadn't felt the same passion and yearning again. Those two years in college had been the best years of my life. Even if they were superficial.

Maybe in another birth.

Another time.

Another situation.

"You know where to find me if you change your mind" he said casually with an irresistible smirk on his face.

Irritating, I mean irritating.

Doing the right thing is the worst. We had a passion filled torrid affair. Maybe that's the reason it ended as quickly as it did. We could never go beyond the insane attraction and lust to explore something deeper and meaningful. Passion is the perk but love is the foundation. Take away the foundation and your castle will crumble faster than a pack of cards. Like ours did.

"I can make your last night in Aloha memorable" he whispered with that smirk intact as his eyes travel the length of my body, then back up.

Reality crashed over me like an ice bucket challenge. He wasn't at all serious. For Aditya Hooda, seriousness didn't exist. It was like he was frozen in time irresistible, charming and shallow. I don't even want to fathom the reason he was convincing me to stay back. It was all just a game to him, and I'll be damned if I let him see he's getting to me.

He wants to play flirty? I can be flirty. Call me Wallis Simpson, queen of seduction and destruction.

"That sounds tempting" I coo at him and take a step forward.

His eyes narrow at me and he loses some of that smirk. Good. But, overconfidence is still stamped on his face.

"What do you suggest then?" his smile broadens and he takes a step forward "My place or yours?"

"How about we start right here?" I run my hand up the sleeve of his white button-down shirt "Right now" I push up on my tiptoes and press my body into his and pull him close.

"Don't make promises you don't intend to fulfill" His voice is low- not flirty but firm "You are textbook definition of a good girl" he whispers as his hand threads through the back of my hair "a little spice and everything nice" he adds pulling my hair back which elongates my neck as his arm manacles my waist.

"Should I go back to the scared little girl who couldn't admit what she desires? Do you want that?" I say as his lips skim my neck.

My good girl persona is what had drawn Aditya to me in college. He was my senior and the TA for one of my subjects. I was dating Amay at that time. Another stupid mistake of mine. Don't ask. Our first kiss had been unexpected and sweet. He had dragged me to the dance floor to make Amay jealous. Apparently. Atleast that was his cover story. Staring at him in court today had brought back the memory. One minute we were having sympathy dinner toasting my breakup and the next instance we were kissing on the dance floor to make Amay jealous who had just entered the restaurant. But, that was eight years ago. Eight long years.

"I'll have you anyway I can" he inhales deeply as his lips press a light kiss on my shoulder "You don't have any idea what you do to me. But, the problem is sweetheart that I know your little games too well" he adds playfully, touching my nose like I was a child.

"Stop undressing me with your eyes...use your hands" I grab the back of his head and pull him in. I move over his mouth, sinking my teeth into his bottom lip and dragging it and then diving back to lick it.

"You know how hard it was to focus in the court today" His hand untangles from my hair to slide down my back. "All I could think about was our time back in college - how I used to bring you lilies before bending you over and f**king you hard."

Jesus Christ ! The man could double as a phone-sex operator.

"Tell me you want this. Tell me you belong to me" he whispered as he kissed my neck. It was my neck, always the neck. My kryptonite.

Before he could go any further and I lost all semblance of right and wrong, I pull away and shove his chest hard. He stumbles back. Shocked.

"I am actually amused that you still believe the illusion that you mean anything to me. That I actually care about you. That's how easily forgettable you are" I taunt him. "You were good for some fun" I reciprocate his gesture and scan his body from head to toe. "Just not good enough to keep" With that departing cruel blow, I turn my back on him and start walking towards the lodge.

"Run as much as you want Zoya Siddiqui but every damn path leads to my bed" he declared scathingly but I didn't turn back. That's how it always was. Our affair had been tumultuous and our fights nasty. And today was no different.

The key turns in the knob this time and I lock the door from inside. Truth is the foundation of any relationship and truth is what I couldn't give him. The screeching of the car tires marks the end of the chapter named Aditya Hooda in my life.

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Chapter 7: Keep your heels,head, and standards high

hmmm Are you sure the Chapter is Over Zoya Siddiqui? ;)

Love love love this! I love how you incorporate witty conversations in the middle of steamy scenes. I wanna know more about their relationship and how they stayed in touch these 8 years. Most importantly, I wanna know what's gonna happen next especially since Zoya seems to wanna close Adi's chapter in her life! Update soon!

Fab. Can't wait to find out how they will get back together. Will he get her a job working for him. Can't wait to read how you continue it. Plz pm when you next update.

They have quite a toxic relationship.. 🤔 but looks very realistic

Nice update...

So AdiYa go long back to college...

Can't wait to read more...

Jealous Adi is so breathtaking...

Loving it..

Do cont soon

Oops forgot to add one thing...

Loved the name of the chapter...!! 😃

Keep writing...

Adi is a hot mess sass 😎☢️ The kind of sarcastic comments he shoots at Zo are impeccable. Poor stud LMAO He fell face flat when Zoya showed his place in her life. But yeah, this isn't that ending of a chapter of Aditya in her life, just a new beginning isn't it? 😉