Chapter 19
Jai: Are you two out of your mind?
Varun: Hey Jai what's so bad about the idea we could give it a try.
Jai: Bani I can understand she is new to the business but Varun you too you might be interested in making a laughing stalk of yourself but not me. And tries to walk away.
Bani: catching hold of his hand and with imploring innocent eyes Please Jai just hear me out.
Whenever Bani had that look in her eyes he knew that he didn't stand a chance to say no to her. Varun mean time realized that this was the best plan and only Bani could make Jai do it. So he too rallied beside
Jai: I'm all ears to this plan of yours Bani but don't think I have agreed to any thing.
Bani explains: We are never going to disclose you are the model till the collection is ready to be launched it will be done in total secrecy even the artists are not supposed to be aware of it we can do your shot separate. May just with two prominent models we can have a combined shoot. Moreover even if you're present for the shoot nobody would guess its you as you are the major financer in this and you always over see your investments. We will keep it to the exclusive and most expensive tailor made collection.
Varun: Now I understand why you got married to her. If you have someone like her to market you can sell ice creams to Eskimos. Bani any day you want a job with me its yours and the amount he says as a salary is so huge that Bani looks at Jai.
Jai: No way she works only for me and Varun I have not said yes to the idea.
After lot of coaxing from Varun and Bani Jai agrees but he keeps lot of conditions first he wants to see the collection he is represent the clips that are to be advertised, and the catalogue were his picture features had to be exclusive and he wants to see the design for it personally so on. This will be the first and the last time he will do it.
After Varun leaves.
Jai: My dear wife for agreeing to this plan of yours I expect daily extra payment from you personally.
Bani: My pleasure. Shall I start now and goes and hugs him and kisses him on his lips.
Jai: Stop it Bani you are playing with fire.
But then Jai couldn't resist her charms and he deepened the kiss but they heard some one clearing his throat. It was Adi at the door.
Adi: Sorry to disturb you guys but this file requires your signature on it and as Varun walked away I though you had finished with the meeting.
Jai: God why can't I have a private moment with my wife.
Adi: in case you haven't noticed Jai this isn't your bedroom and you had left the conference hall door wide open thank god it was me who walked in and before things got out of hand.
Bani was now so embarrassed at being caught and to top it Adi's comments had her blushing to the roots while Jai was enjoying this he did not even bother to loosen up the hold on her.
Jai: Adi don't get jealous and what is this important file and jai goes to look through them at that moment Bani realizes it is her escape route now and she bids Jai good bye saying that she has to pick up Anu on the way
Jai: Adi look now what you have done spoiled the whole romantic mood.
Adi: Knowing you give her a break Jai.
After that adi left with the file.
That evening Bani decided to surprise Jai when he walked into the room. She had set the table in the balcony beside the private pool with Baccarat crystal. Chirstofle flatware, floral centre piece, candles, flowers favourite orchid and white lilies. Cooked pasta the way he liked it was totally a romantic setting. There was soft saxphone music playing in the background. Jai entered the room and removed his jacket and unbuttoning his shirt went towards the balcony as he heard music coming from there but wasn't prepared for the sight he saw.
Bani was in the two piece bikini cut lace time swim suit. Jai felt more than what it covered it showed. And she was applying moisturizing cream on her legs.
Bani on seeing Jai.
Bani: Home already.
Jai coming out of his revive what is all this.
Bani coming close to him and unbuttoning the remaining buttons of his shirt. The payment you asked for. Bani you keep this up you will not be able to walk tomorrow.
Bani: Is that a challenge.
Jai: Come here you witch and made her sit in his lap.
The rest I leave it to your imagination
As days passed by Bani realized that Jai didn't waste any opportunity he got to be alone with her. In fact he was planning on a surprise trip for three weeks. This time no one knew were Bani and Jai were going as he said that the family always took too much of liberties with her. In fact at times Bani found it Jai's possessive streak annoying. But still Bani loved Jai to the core she couldn't imagine her life with out him though she often said that she loved him Jai never told her that he loved her but Bani felt that she could see it in his eyes at times. May be he would say it over the trip because Bani wanted him to say the three magic words to her. They were due to leave next day.
Today afternoon Sahil was going to handle a major project presentation by himself and if the deal clicked Jai had promised that he would be heading the project on behalf of the group and officially he would be given a cabin with a personal assistant. Sahil was now on pins and needles he wanted Bani to come. But Bani said it is high time he learnt to do it himself as she wouldn't be there always and if he got the deal she would throw a party on his behalf for him and all his friends in one of their exclusive clubs.
That was all the encouragement Sahil needed. Sahil got the deal and the first person he ran to inform was Bani and she was in her cabin. Sahil just twirled her around at that very instant Jai walked in hearing all the commotion from Bani's room.
Seeing Jai Sahil put Bani down.
Bani: Jai Sahil got the deal aren't going to congratulate him.
Sahil went to take his blessings Jai: Looks like my wife had more confidence in you than
Me and Adi.
Bani: I had promised Sahil a party if he got this deal in our club outside the city. Sahil: Its ok mami you can give the party after your trip what the hurry
Jai: If Bani has promised you something then goes ahead with it. So Bani are you going too for it.
Bani: I would like to go
Jai: Fine
Bani felt that Jai had agreed to it half heartily so she told her why don't you come too massi, dadi, Adi, Aunty Tarun Nachiketh everyone is gong to be there. Please Jai
Jai: God not another family get together
Bani: Please Jai it would be fun.
Jai alright but I will be coming in a little late as I have to meet a client tonight at seven.
At the party venue everyone was having a good time and Bani called Jai and asked him what was taking him so long. He said he is stuck in the traffic but would be reaching there in another half an hour and teased her was she already missing him in spite of his lovely family to give her company. Then she informed him that the family had left because they had to drive back to the city and now there was only Sahil and his friends and they were all dancing. So when you got bored you started calling me. Bani: Who said I'm bored Bani was getting mad of his business meetings and lame excuses he gave.
But when Jai walked in he felt like some on had punched him in the gut. His wife was dancing in the middle of the dance floor that too in a gorgeous outfit (Actually Anu had coaxed her to wear the black halter neck dress with the matching scandal. Surrounded by girls and boys they were actually having a good time but Jai was mad with jealousy.
When Bani saw Jai she came running to him but he just pulled her out of the club and said what you think you were doing there.
Bani: I was dancing what else that to alone as my partner never turned up.
Jai: Your partner my foot get into the car.
Bani: Now Bani got angry seeing Jai's behavior. First you turn up late and then when I am dancing and come to take you to the dance floor you want to leave just what is wrong with you.
Jai: Nothing is wrong with me. Opens the door of his BMW convertible. Are you getting in or should I.
Bani: I have come for the party and I'm not leaving. You can go.
Jai: Don't play games with me Bani you will regret it.
Bani Oh ya I am shuddering and stop your cave man tactics and turns to walk away. But just then pulls Bani into the car and makes her sit and he moves into the drivers seat and drives off fast. Seeing the way Jai driving the car Bani is scared and tells Jai please slow down you don't want to go to the club fine we can go home, but don't go and crash the car now. But Jai is in one of his moods and Bani tries making him see sense then when suddenly a vehicle comes from the other side Jai turns the car abruptly and stops it near a hilly place a little away from the main high way.
Bani; what was your plan to get us both killed.
Jai: You first tell me what you were doing alone in that party. Trying to get my attention
Bani: I had gone with the family? What is the matter with you Jai can't see anyone
Dancing with me then you should have turned up on time.
Jai: I think I explained that I would be late.
Bani: God and swears in front of him.
Jai: don't you dare swear upon me or try to fight with me
Bani: This is pathetic machoism
Jai: Is that a new word and he hissed a vicious oath between his teeth and he moved the car seat back into recling position and he growled God help me his eyes cold and hot at the same time and yanked bani from the passenger seat over to him. Bani struggling what do you think you are up to now.
Jai what does it look like and starts kissing her to hell with the consequences. But was it to hell or heaven he had taken her right there in the car. He hadn't even undressed her or him and they both shared a passion like some teenagers. Afterwards Jai slumped back against the leather seat total torment in his eyes.
Bani could hardly breathe couldn't think, her body hurt at places but she just lay perfectly still in his arms mesmerized by the remorse in his expression. Well today she had challenged him and unleashed the tiger.
Bani please let me go
Jai: brushed a gentle thumb over each check not in a lifetime. Bani just couldn't respond seeing the vulnerability in Jai's eyes. Jai pressed his lips to her fore head and lingered there for how long she wasn't even aware of the passage of time.
Jai: Why don't you ever stop me in my madness, while he arranged his and bani's clothes? Seeing Bani's swollen lips and the marks on her hand were he held her.
Jai: God did me hurt you sweet heart. God I am so sorry I just don't know what came over me when I saw you dancing there on the floor. I never liked sharing anything that was considered to be mine. I just don't know to give freely the way you do.
Bani: Jai its O.K. you didn't hurt me its just that I didn't like the way you dragged me out of the party and then I lost it.
Jai: How can you be so forgiving?
Bani: That is because I love you and I accept you the way you are with all your good things and misgivings. Jai I'm always yours were ever I go. Never fear Bani will always be there by your side. All you have to do is close your eyes and see my face in your mind and you will find me there.
Jai: Is that a promise.
Bani: Promise till eternity. You are not going to get rid of me that easily.
Jai: Good Because I wouldn't know what to do with out you. So ready to go home and for the surprise.
That night Jai showed Bani that he can be a gentle lover too and he made a promise to himself that never he would loose his temper with Bani over the way he did today in the car come what may.
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