Geet was enjoying the landscape that raced opposite to their car. It was beautiful particularly because the sky was clear n sun rays were cool, spreading an eerie calmness.
She was calm inside too.
Strangely, after last night she didn't feel strangled by fear. There was this belief in her-originated recently-that no matter what happened he wouldn't hurt her, not really. After her attack on him last night, her escape plan was self destructive. That was an unknown island, filled with wilderness she had no survival skills for. What she was thinking, to inscribe HELP' on sand across the coast so that somebody would save her ass? Crap. And what she did to him, she knew was justified-given what he did to her. And yet, she hated herself for hitting him. It was like... hitting herself. Tears that had streamed down her cheeks effortlessly weren't just of guilt from her first violent act.
Guess, the score was even; he attacked her dignity n she, his life, if anything, he had an upper hand on her because he saved her in the end despite her outrageous strike on him.
Keeping it all aside one thing actually scared her. She understood why he did that inhuman act. Anger was a strong emotion n jealousy worse. He had been in clutches of both. Lost control n did wrong. When he said he was human anyway? In the seven days that she had met n stayed with him, they now knew each other. Not everything yet many.
Geet recognized he was arrogant, smug, stubborn, ruthless, short-tempered yet honest n sometimes caring n Maan knew she was no less stubborn, that she held her grounds. She wasn't cruel like him but wasn't downright vulnerable either, a little but not completely. And thus, they had oddly attained a level of weird, mutual understanding.
The ride was silent for a long time. A slight smile played on Geet's lips whole time just because she wasn't on an island walled by sea from all sides.
They reached a landmark that Geet was way familiar with but they must have taken a different route to it because the road before she had no recollection of. From between two high mountains went the narrow road. This was one of her most favorite places. It was both fascinating n frightening. Rocky planes high up on both side, kissing the sky appeared to be closing upon you if you didn't escape fast.
This was the place from where the danger started. The area ahead was unpredictable, remote. You go further and everything went Man Vs Wild'. Temperature went lower n lower as you advanced up into the terrains; land covered with jungles n animals. No signals. If lost in the highlands, forget food, water would be found frozen in the rivers.
The lane ended, opening up for the journey as if wishing good luck. Where do you live?
A couple of hundred kilometers up from your town.
Oh. It must be very cold there?
Yeah but since the winters are withering the temperature will be... harmless.
I just hope you guys don't live in caves. She confessed sarcastically.
Oh, don't worry. We live in a Den.
Yay, party.
Maan removed his Fast track sunglasses n switched on the music player.
The song played n Geet furrowed her brows.
You can run. You can hide. But you can't escape my love.
You can run. You can hide. But you can't escape my love.
Here-
What an idiotic song. She pushed the next button n glared at Maan.
I'm bringing sexy back
Them other boys don't know how to act
I think you're special, what's behind your back?
So turn around and I'll pick up the slack.
Her finger pressed the Green button again. Next song was worse.
Just tell me where to go and I'll take off my clothes for you (yeah)
(you know we had to do it again right?)
You're in total control and you're running the show
I'll do whatever you tell me baby
Baby I can come by and pick you up
We'll make love into the night, it's never eno-
Oh god.
She pushed Stop.
What the hell, you hear such shitty songs?
Excuse me, who are you calling shitty? Maan was offended. These are gods of music. Timberlake, Usher, Enrique.
Geet didn't know any one of them n the look on her face said it all. Maan couldn't believe it. You don't know Enrique?
What's surprising in it?
Freak! So what do you hear?
She didn't hear anything. Being grown up with three brothers n a father who was way too disciplined, she never thought about discovering the world of music or movies. What she knew was cooking, cleaning and WWE CDs that her bros watched. Her own century was in the books she read n people she liked to observe.
Vaguely, she remembered her mother listening to old classics, her melodious hum with the songs still breathing inside her. I like retro. She lied so that he wouldn't think of her as a total bore.
He made a face like he wanted to kill himself. Don't know why stars chose you for me. Although he had muttered under his breath, his words homed inside her heart.
That's very rude. Geet commented in a voice that didn't disclose the depth of her hurt. Why the hell am I hurt to be frank?
Don't expect an apology.
His arrogance made her blood boil. How will she live with him, for the time being? Geet wasn't thinking in long run. For your kind information, I don't want to be with you either.
He didn't replied n instead again started the player.
You know I'm gon' get ya, yeah
Whatever it takes to, get there
No I won't drop you
Like everybody else does, oh yeah
Forget about your friends they don't care where we go
If they do, we will get lost in a crowd of people
I've been looking for you forever baby we go
Together baby we go, we go
Geet wondered if he had intentionally chosen that song. Anyways she let the music wash over her with the rush of air that made her hairs dance. Rather than talking to him she preferred the song. Their car zoomed over, shifting on a hilly road that carved its way through the mountains to take the voyagers where they wanted to be or leaving them in the hands of destiny.
In this crazy world of choices I've only got a few
Either you're coming with me, or I'm coming with you
Cause I finally found, I finally found you
You never have to worry if what I say is true
Girl I've been looking for you
And when I saw you I knew
That I finally found, I finally found you
I'm coming I'll get ya, yeah
We have a connection, that's right
Cause girl I'm not letting go I'm gonna make you feel right, oh yea
Forget about your friends they don't care where we go
If they do, look like lost, stand in a crowd of people
I've been looking for you forever baby we go Together baby we go, we go
Maan glanced at his side. She took his breath away, her baby soft skin glowing under the sun n hair let loose. Flooding wind did nothing to obstruct her scent. Intoxicating, purely n completely, she was his aphrodisiac n he was losing his senses uncontrollably.
I want her.
Maan heard his inner growl of raw need. He wanted to take her so badly, enter her with all the intense hunger that rendered him so weak n yearning. Thank god she didn't know how he felt. Last night after seeing her strength n vigor in the way she fought up to him-even after what he did-somehow completed her manifestation as the perfect partner in the eyes of his beast. And it wanted to unite with her, wanted to mate, bond. Claim her as his in that ultimate way.
He strained every moment, burned to feel. Maan turned his head away.
In this crazy world of choices I've only got a few
Either you're coming with me, or I'm coming with you
Cause I finally found, I finally found you
You never have to worry if what I say is true
Girl I've been looking for you
And when I saw you I knew
That I finally found, I finally found you
I finally found, I finally found you
[Sammy Adams]
(So can I get love
Too much to ask for really so tough
Find yourself movin with the sex of the drums
Got my hands full grabbin all these girls, girls
Hands up hands up
Dance floor chillin while I hold 2 cups
Can't stop spillin cuz I'm drunk as f***
And my song comes on and the club goes nuts
Every province I go, city I sleep it's best that y'all know
Runnin around and doing all these shows
Round the whole globe
I come and you go girl
And you need to think of it
Just arrive for the night
Baby live a bit
With a place to hit
And your pants to zip
Come make this thing a party
Are you into it)
In this crazy world of choices I've only got a few
Either you're coming with me, or I'm coming with you
Cause I finally found, I finally found you
Finally finally finally found you
Finally finally finally found
Finally found, I finally found you
You know Im gon' get ya
By the afternoon, their car halted outside a small restaurant. There was a fuel station n supply store beside it.
Are you hungry?
Not at all.
Maan snarled. I told you not to lie. His hand came out to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear. She recoiled because she desperately wanted to lean into his touch. How ghastly. The fancy roof of the Porsche closed over her head n Maan locked the car. As they entered the restaurant, Maan's nose wrinkled like he didn't approve. Geet rolled her eyes but was surprised when he asked for her view.
Will this do for you?
Yeah. Geet said an obvious tone in her voice.
Maan nodded n lead her to a table in the corner. Stance switched over to some commando-mode, he behaved like someone was going to jump them from under the table. He only relaxed once they had taken seats, that too just a bit.
Idiot! What's wrong?
Nothing.
Then what are you doing?
Am guarding you.
Dear lord. I am not Queen Elizabeth that I need guarding. She lowered her voice so that people around wouldn't think of her as a lunatic. And if you carried this on, I swear I won't eat a morsel.
Maan looked at her n relaxed further. She was indeed right why he was pulling this bodyguard act though the next moment while she glared at him he realized that his mate was special, way too special, n a f**ked up part of him admitted that. To him, she was more important than any queen. His posture if anything became more alert n Geet felt like smacking her head, better... smacking his head.
A waitress came to their table for orders. Looking extremely bored from her routine she placed the menus before them. What shall I bring for you? She asked ready to jot down on her notepad, only then she lifted her eyes up n her whole attitude changed.
Geet frowned as the waitress practically salivated over Maan. What is so special about him- Geet looked across. Okay, everything. In designer jeans n tight T-shirt under that black jacket he was role-model for every man n dream of every girl. To top this, the confident, I-give-a-damn attitude that surrounded him was like honey for bees, aka the opposite sex.
For now, water. We will tell what else we need. Maan told dismissing the waitress but she didn't take the hint.
Geet glared at her because she wasn't leaving. Grrr. Unfortunately the other girl's concentration wasn't on Geet otherwise she would have known that she wanted her blood. For how long you are going to stand on our heads? Maan asked n the waitress snapped out of her la-la land.
For the first time Geet loved n appreciated Maan's rudeness. She stared at the waitress's back as she left for the counter to get water. Surely, she was around 25. The skirt she was wearing was way too close-fitting. No, Geet didn't sanction of that. At the back of her thought process, Geet noticed that she wasn't like this. She never bothered about other's clothes or hated a person just because they were hitting or drooling on someone. Although to call the man sitting before her someone' was almost unfair. He was now more than a stranger... wasn't a friend though. Then why she let him kiss her in the plane. I was dazed. Geet told herself and he had broken the contact before she could register anything... or respond?
The explanation wasn't satisfactory, not by a long shot.
The waitress was eyeing Maan n Geet felt a stab in her chest without a knife-stunt being pulled over her. She fisted her hands n turned to see if Maan was staring back at the waitress. He wasn't. His orbs were centered on her.
Oops, busted! Maan saw her expressions before she could smoothen them up.
A killer smirk took place on his lips. You are jealous.
Geet picked up the menu. NO WAY.
You are.
In your dreams.
He didn't say anything else. Phew. Geet decided to give her attention to the menu but couldn't read a word. All letters were blurry. I can't read.
Maan raised his head. Why not? I thought you were educated.
Geet snorted. I don't have my specs. I suffer from long-sightedness.
Shouldn't be a problem. I will read the menu out, you tell what you want.
As Maan recited the menu, her stomach growled. The place mainly served snacks n fast food, things that would add so many calories to her body but before ordering she didn't think twice. In last 7 days she had burned enough calories.
The waitress came to their table. I want a cheese burger, nachos, French fries, a hot dog n one chocolate smoothie. You have pan cake, right? Bring that too. Maan gave his order n waitress went to get their food. She thought he would comment on her piggy appetite but he didn't. Rather he had a pleased n satisfied expression on his face. How weird.
He leaned towards her over the table. I think that waitress has a nice ass.
Geet's eyes widened n she gritted her teeth. I will kill you.
Maan relaxed back, his broad chest expanding making his T-shirt stretch to show more skin. Do I smell jealousy?
No you are not.
Liar. His black orbs nearly glowed with hidden purpose. One of these days I am going to make you admit how you feel.
If Maan thought that would deflate or scare her, he was so wrong. That day... is not gonna come. All of these days I would just prove you wrong.
His wolf roared excitedly at the challenge.
Their order arrived n without a moment's pause Geet ate all that was laid before her, stuffing it in her mouth rapidly. From her peripheral vision she saw Maan's face. The glimmer there was of pure satiation n Geet doubted that it was due to the food he ate. It looked as if- She stopped her thoughts there. No use of mugging over things that were only going to make her more confused.
After the lunch Maan purchased more foodstuff from the supply store n got their car tank a refill. Then they set off.
When will we reach your town? Geet asked yawning.
Tomorrow morning if nothing obstructs our path. We'll travel all night.
Okay. Am going to pass out here if you don't want me to drive?
A male of my origin doesn't compromise with his female's comfort. You sleep. I can drive.
God, the male ego. kay, you enjoy your maleness.
She laid her head back over the seat n closed her eyes. Sleep took over before she knew it.
This had to be a dream, because nothing was clear just a hazy musk surrounding her. All sounds in background were gurgled, a cocktail of potent blares which were faint.
An image flickered before the eyes of her mind, two windows foggy, imperceptible n yet fervent like hold of real hands on her head. Her skin was getting warm... clammy. The image flickered again. Came back. This time a little clearer. There was fire burning, roaring, consuming like a savage animal making her skin burn and eyes water.
The heat was inside her too, prickly, restless energy moving, wanting free as alive as a being.
Image flickered n there was someone, before her. His face was a black void. Another flicker. She was attacking him.
Geet gasped coming back to senses... or not. She moaned as a new sensation filled her, took over of the very roots of her rationality. His hands were on her. Unconsciously, involuntarily she arched for more.
Maan licked his lips before placing them back on her sweet skin.
God, she had been so delicate n gorgeous sleeping curled up in her seat, her hairs dancing with the wind. Fully replete, she had a serenity pasted on her features n that peace lulled Maan to her so strappingly. His protective instincts had flared instantly reaching a height that was untouched. This was all so new to him; he had never felt like this, not even for his family. What followed it was desire. How he longed to penetrate her? Her thoughts, her soul, the core that she hid under clothes and this time he wanted to do it not with a finger but with his tongue and then with the male organ that was hardening in his pants.
He wanted to grab her globes n bite her nipples, leave marks all over her soft body. Every part was his. Mine. The voice rumbled in his chest coming out from between the lips.
His eyes roamed over her neck n his mark on her neck wasn't sufficiently noticeable. He wanted it deeper, so deep that everyone at first sight knew that she was his female. He wanted to do it at the very moment. And that was why he had the car parked at roadside n was above her right now, propped over her frame with his arms braced on either side of her head. Up this close she was damn enticing, trying to get close to him, her face naked with want... the barrier of her control down.
Under his mouth, he felt the subtle movement of her throat as she gulped. Once. Twice. Then, took deep breaths.
What are you doing? Her raspy, uneven voice made his member twitch. God, her breasts below his hard chest were like the softest cushions.
My mark on you is fading. Before we reach home I want to give you a new one so everyone knows whom you belong to, wide n clear.
I don't-
Maan pushed, dragging his body up her frame. His hips surged forward n he touched her through the wall of clothes.
Geet felt the long shaft on her centre. It... wanted in. Her heart thudded as she moved her lips without a sound. Limbs joined to her shoulders were dead weights n her own inability frightened her. Heat rose, getting her flushed n her new panties wet.
There were two brains in her head. One that thought, other that did.
He kissed her skin finding that ideal spot at the crook of her neck. She would bore his brand there until they united in complete sense.Wonderful. Bite. Before she could protest his teeth dug into her. What she felt couldn't be described as pain or pleasure. It was beyond those feeble words to express the cool rush that made her lids heavy in ecstasy. Passion flowed through... and desire. Strong, raw desire. Body trembling, she wounded her arms around his neck, the same arms that had refused to move moments ago. The hum was so strong, the hot liquid sweeping down from her core.
There was no time to be ashamed.
But she was... utterly. Still her body wanted him, needed him like the drug which saved your life n pushed you closer to death. Like the tides which moved you forward but away from the shore.
Her skin became oversensitive as Maan suckled n chewed at her n then licked, his tongue finishing what his lips started. Once done with the craftwork he moved back then stared hard at her neck. Satisfaction roared through him and he showed it to her with a pleased growl while wiping his mouth from the back of his hand. His eyes spoke that he treasured her taste. You blood is the sweetest juice my tongue has ever savored.
Geet was too consumed to pronounce a single syllable.
He continued in hoarse voice. You are becoming used to it. Last time you fainted when I laid my mark on you.
Settling back on his seat, he took long drags of air from his nose to even the temperature of his body. He couldn't wait to make her his. Maan turned the key n the car rolled over the road. On their both sides were green grass scattered to the limits of vision obstructed only by high mountains at far ends.
She was getting used to it. Used to it.
The words that were previously in her mind were now on his mouth. Kind of lost, she touched the place where he had bitten her. She would have winched if she could. The skin was sour, marred.
Warn me next time when you pull that stunt over me. She said all of a sudden to Maan's surprise.
When I want to kiss you, mark you or make love to you, it would be there in my eyes. His eyes bore into hers. Time is not far when my need will be yours.
Mine need yours.
The second would come.
Two hearts beating as one.
As well you'd know, this yearning so pure.
The tables turned, time waiting for none.
Set of scales at same, you and me a single name.
His words seemed like a prophecy or a warning. But just because he said doesn't make them true. She was her own person. The master of her will n writer of her destiny. Although he was leading the way, Geet was adamant enough to mark her destination.
CONTINUED BELOW...!!!
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