Serendipity- Anthology of Arranged Marriages- 10|8-pg 10 -Completed - Page 5

Chapter 8

( Anika )

I did not know whether it was the Goa's air or what. But my thoughts were translating into actions. The previous day was so much fun. I could say he was affected by me. The way he looked at me. I was slowly beginning to understand those eyes of his. His discomfort was visible. Last night was even more amusing. The way he had looked dreadfully when he learned we had to share the duvet. It wouldn't look nice to ask for another. If things like that left the room, there would sure be gossip. The way he slept like a soldier, only I knew how I kept within me the urge to burst into laughter.

Oh, I had the time of my life being a tease. On purpose moving on the bed only to see his eyes screwed shut and body stiff. I wondered if he had the slightest clue that I did it in purpose.

As we walked along I let the back of my right palm brush the back of his left. My gaze was fixed at the endless sea and the waves. He did the same a minute later. I smiled. This silence was awkward because I really did not know what was going on in that mind of his.

"So, " I said breaking the silence as always. "You like the beach?"

"I'd prefer the mountains any day not that I do not like the sea!"

"Hmm!" I hummed.

"You?"

"Love the beach. " I said looking down at the sand. "We used to visit here a lot during summer vacations she I was at school. "

He smiled, and second later frowned looking at the end of his pant getting dirty. Urrgh! Who wears a formal pant and shirt to the beach? My Hubby does!

"Wait!" Said I as I bent before him.

He was startled and moved back.

"I m not touching your feet out of no where, I am just rolling up the pant!" I giggled.

" It's fine, I..

"Done " said I before he could complete.

"Thanks!" He said running his hand on the back of his hair. Sexy Man! I turned away looking back at the waves a s we resumed walking.

"Have you ever played with the waves?" I asked randomly. I knew he wouldn't have, still I wanted conversation. I wanted him to speak. I had to learn how his mind worked.

"Waves? Why, no? I mean is that possible?"

I rolled my eyes, stopping in track. "Let us then!"

"What?" He asked surprised.

"O, come on Shivaay!" I held his hand and ran to the nearest rock. I got my slippers off. "Get them off!"

He looked very unsure. "It's okay no one will take them. "

He laughed then turning serious " well, I ...don't.. "

"please. You will love it trust me!" I said swaying his hand.

He had to agree. "Alright so we run to the rising wave there. And as soon as we touch it we come back to shore before it touches us again!"

He smiled. Evidently forced. Oh this was fun. Putting him to discomfort. He looked so cute.

I held his hand as we walked towards the water. I loved the feel of soft- hard sand beneath my feet. The sand grew soggy as we reached closer. He jumped up cursing the cold water.

I laughed as he took two steps back, complaining. His hand still securely holding mine. "Come on Shivaay!"

"Its cold !"

"You will settle, walk." I said jerking his hand.

Soon we were running back and forth, seeing who scored more. Few minutes later, he held my hand." Let's run this way!" His voice beamed with new found excitement.

"Okay be fast!"

"You need to be fast. " he remarked

Liar. He had been out five time! "You need to Shivaay!"

"Anika. Remember you got out six times and me four. "

"No mine was three and yours five!" I blinked. This man was plain lying. Oh, boy, added to Black List. He could lie! He lied!

"Okay cut it, run!" He held my hand and we ran towards the rising wave. The feeling of the water gushing towards me was fluttering. The sounds of our laughter and giggles mixed with the orchestra of the waves was all that could be heard.

"Run!" He said pulling at my hand. I was honestly tired and unable to keep up, I tripped. There I was soaked from head to toe. My hair all over my face. I rubbed the water off my face and he giggled. Oh, he was laughing at me?

"Not fair. " I clapped my hands on the water.

He was already at the shore. "I told you. You are slow."

"Your mistake, Mr. Oberoi!" I stuck my tongue out playfully.

He laughed, "You are too cute!"

I smiled at him. Soon his laughter dies and he smiled. So did his eyes. "Come on, hold my hand!" He said as he took two steps towards me.

Smiling I placed my hand in his. Once he had gripped my hand I tugged at it. He did not expect if and fell, splashing water. I laughed now.

"What the hell!" He exclaimed springing up running his hand over his wet hair. There now! Some short circuiting happened within me. Could he get still more handsome?

When he held my forearm, I came back to my senses. I had been staring at him. Shoot!

We were now in water, he was so close to me. My heart was throbbing madly. My skin above the surface of water had goosebumps. My lips felt thirsty suddenly. My eyes forgot how to look at anything else but him.

His eyes, were matching the color of the water. He was drawing me close. I did not know the water trickling down my neck was sweat or property of the beach.

I slammed my eyes shut as the sound of the waves settled to the background and his breath took the front mic. The cool water now seemed hoy. Had he set the water on fire or something?

Or was it me who was set to fire?

His breathing got louder. I slowly opened my eyes to find his lips very close to mine. My system had already crashed. Maddening sensations ran through my body. My hands settled on his chest. I could feel his heart pounding. Oh we were too close. I was sure there was no going away now. Neither did I want to. I gulped. I was thirsty and his lips were wet. Before I could move, his lips were already on mine.

Water was on fire, there were sparks everywhere. But, the thunderstorm in my mouth was what drove me crazy. I hadn't been kissed before. I was glad at the moment. For the unfamiliar feeling was heavenly. I heard him make some sound. Was it what they called moan in those novels? There, bees buzzed in my stomach. But soon there was something more happening. Damn! It was driving me crazy. His hand was moving down my back, still down and now at my waist. Oh his hand was excellent at massage. Oh wait, why did I feel like I was a part of the endless stretch of water?

Focusing back on what he did to my mouth, I slipped into the moment. Our first kiss, in the water. Oh beaches had never been so sexy in my view as they were now. I pulled apart when I felt the need to breathe. He was south of breath as well. His hand was secured around my body. My arms on his shoulder, locking around his neck.

We gazed at each other and I blushed when he wiped his palm over is hair and face. I looked away slightly embarrassed. Now, wasn't this I had wanted since ever?

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