Chapter 2
Reaching into the back pocket of her jeans, Bani pulled out a hastily written list and scanned it. She needed to talk to Raashi first, and make sure everything they had ordered had arrived. With what theyd paid, there certainly should be no problems. Still why take chances.
"You dropped this" said the same husky voice again.
Bani turned and stared into those intense brown eyes. He held up a slim gold chain, and her sapphire pendant winked in the light.
"I found it on the steps," Jai said. "Want it back?"
"Please." She held out her hand, expecting him to drop it into her palm.
"Turn around, and Ill fasten it on you," he said (studman doesnt waste any time now does he).
"I dont think so" said Bani, actually please do, I would loooooooveeeeee that .... Bani thinking to herself.
But he had already stepped behind her. "Lift your hair," he said, reaching around her, and to her amazement, she did. She could feel his hot breath on her bare shoulder as he leaned down. He fastened the chain against her neck, his fingers brushing lightly against her sensitive skin. Startled, she sprang away, then stood looking at him, fingering the pendant.
"The sparkle in the sapphire matches your eyes," Jai said.
She turned and tried to walk away, but he met her stride as she headed toward the back of the store.
"Youre welcome," he said. "Glad to help" he chuckled under his breath.
"Well, really," said Bani. "Thats a sorry pick up line mister."
"Did you think I was trying to pick you up?" Jai asked. The amused grin was back. "I wasnt, sorry to disappoint you though."
"Hmmm" was all Bani could manage.
"Would you like me to pick you up?" Jai asked enthusiastically with a smirk on his face.
"No" she said and turned the corner. Bani stopped for a few seconds, watching him from the corner of her eye. She picked up a jar of spaghetti sauce and pretended to examine the label.
"Wow, where did you learn how to read a jar upside down, could you teach me too" teased Jai.
Bani fumed on realising her folly. She kept the jar back and gave Jai a nice hard stare from head to toe and suddenly she did not mind his attitude anymore.
"Appraisal number 2 ........ god it's hot in here, isn't it Bani, do you feel the heat too" said Jai.
"What aaa........ppraisal number 2, what are you talking about" enquired Bani, but she knew what he was referring to.
"I thought you were planning to pick me up, outside the store," he said. "Not that I would have minded. I quiet enjoyed the appraisal you were carrying out on me" continued Jai.
Bani continued walking, but her pulse quickened at the suggestion. She cast him a sidelong glance, just to see if he was teasing her. Their eyes met and she felt herself blush. Dhak Dhak karne laga, oh mera jiya jalne laga .........
"Why dont I make things simple for you, and ask for your number?" Jai said. "I plan to be in town for a few days, anyway. We can start with dinner unless you have something else in mind."
"Absolutely not" retaliated Bani.
You mean yes actually, but choose to say no. Ok I get it, I know that is the in-thing now. Im good at breaking codes. So, Ms. Absolutely not, where would you not like to go asked Jai trying hard to control his laughter.
"Sometimes you put walls up not to keep people out, but to see who cares enough to break them down."
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Edited by sabsj - 18 years ago
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