Part 8 - Sizzling Ashlok
Astha and Shlok liked the place and they wanted to speak to Anjali and Niranjan before going in to the other details. Shlok confirmed the booking with the manager and both of them went back to the car.
There was silence in the car. Astha felt uncomfortable and looked outside the window. While coming the conversation was lively, discussing each other's likes and dislikes. Now the silence was charged with sexual tension.
"Astha. I didn't know what came over me...in the lift. I..."
Astha looked at Shlok. She saw desire and something else, something tender in his eyes. She was even more confused and disturbed. She didn't say anything and looked outside again.
Shlok dropped Astha home and went over to his place. He didn't even bother to speak to Anjali before going to his room. He shed his jacket and sat down with his hands in his head. The kiss was going on and on in his mind. He was seeing Astha's ripe lips, her eyes closed, her hands clutching his shoulder.
Shlok got up and drank a glass of water. The images were tormenting him. He crashed the glass on the floor and went to the garden to get some fresh air.
Astha was still in a state of shock. Kalindi saw her coming in. "Astha. What happened? You look pale. Is everything ok? Do you want to eat something?"
"No Ayi. I am just tired. I will go to my room and rest for a while."
"Teek hai. Jaakar aaraam kar."
Astha went to her room. She stood next to the window. She could see the Agnihotri mansion from her window. Did Shlok really kiss her? She touched her lips lightly and remembered the texture of his lips. Embarrassed at her own thoughts, she quickly crossed the room and went to change into casual clothes.
Shlok was feeling restless. Maybe Astha is the one and that is why I am feeling like this. I should go and speak to her. I want to know what she feels about us.
"Aunty, is Astha around?"
"She just went up to her room beta. Wait I will call her."
"No aunty. I will go and speak to her."
This time he did knock, and when he heard her voice, went inside.
"Shlok? What are you doing here?" She flushed and asked him to sit.
Shlok closed the door behind him and went forward. "Astha...I couldn't stay at peace. I wanted to talk to you about what happened. I lost control. Am sorry. I didn't mean to offend you."
"No. Shlok...woh...I..you didn't offend me." She bit her lip and looked away. "And please don't apologise. Not for something that was so beautiful."
Shlok caught her arms switfly and shook her. "So why didn't you respond to me? Why did you make me feel guilty?"
"I..I've never..I don't know...how to.." She started stammering.
Shlok had an incredulous look on his face. "Are you telling me you are a complete novice? And you don't know how to kiss back?"
Astha's face flamed and she looked away from Shlok. "Shlok you are hurting me. Please leave me."
He pulled her into a hug and placed a soft kiss on her hair. He smiled. Maybe he could teach his fiery Astha quite a few things.
Phew! For all those who wanted the "romantic intensity", I hope this is good for the time being. And the hide and seek will soon continue 😉.
Edited by ipkkndfollower - 11 years ago
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