Originally posted by: sabsj
Chapter 14 (2/4/07)
Just what was Bani celebrating? Jai was under the impression that she would be heart broken, she would be crying for Kabir, but celebrating, definitely not, this was the last thing on his mind. But then what was he expecting, why was he even surprised? All women were the same after all.
Ayyayay, What a cynic this fella is, Roshni, what did you to poor JW~He has become a misogynist.
It must have been some party, Jai decided, surveying the haphazard stack of platters and the left-over food spoiling on the counter, the glasses jammed into the sink.
Hmm, that's how my friend's house looks, party or no party!
And still no sign of Bani.
Jai turned and strode into the bathroom, only to pull up abruptly. It wasn't the awful retching sound that stopped him. Or any sense of delicacy at the thought that Bani might prefer privacy.
Haila, JW retching in CITW and Bani retching here, what a pair!!😆😆😆
To his horror it was the sight of her trim, beautifully rounded bottom in that tight black skirt as she bent over the toilet. And the shapely length of her legs encased in sheer black stockings.
Gosh, even when she is retching he is looking at her beautiful derriere!
😉😉😉
Ridiculous, Jai told his suddenly alert body. No woman could be sexy while she vomited into a toilet bowl. Even a woman as beautiful as this.
Damn right, especially the smell, yewww!
Bani's eyes streamed as she gulped another breath into her raw, aching throat. Her mouth tasted foul and she shook so hard she could barely support herself. The nausea was fading but her whole skin prickled uncomfortably in reaction. And it felt as if someone had wrapped a band around her head and constricted it till even the throb of her blood hurt.
Wow, what a description yaar, that's exactly how I feel when I throw up!🤢🤢
"Here."
Bani opened her eyes to see a damp flannel thrust in front of her. A man's hand held it. A large, square, capable-looking hand with long fingers. Olive skin. A sprinkle of silky dark hair. The sleeve of a finely woven shirt. A flash of snowy white cuff. The subdued elegance of a gold cufflink.
This JW is a well dressed guy!! 😎
Bani stared but didn't have the strength to reach out.
"I…can't," she croaked. She felt so weak that it took all her energy to stay on her feet.
There was a burst of sound behind her. Swearing, by the sound of it. And then an arm like hot steel wrapped around her waist and drew her upright till she sagged against the solid wall of his body. His intense heat was like a furnace at her back. But even that couldn't thaw the chill that gripped her.
Wow, hot description there, hot steel, intense heat, JW is lighting a bonfire or what?😳😳😳
Jai swiped the blessedly wet flannel over Bani's brow, down her cheeks, along her mouth and chin and she silently gave thanks to this man. Who was he?
She still didn't see his face? 😕😕
Bani recalled looking up into a set face. Into eyes so dark they shone like jet, revealing nothing. Or maybe that illusion was due to the barely leashed anger she'd sensed in him. Even his arrogantly angled black brows lent fierceness to his brooding countenance. He had an aura of edginess, of danger.
Wow, too sexy for the mirror, too sexy for St. Bani, too sexy for the throwing up Bani!! 😆😆😆
No, he wasn't a stranger. No woman would forget a man like him….all hard, arrogant male and sexy as sin. She knew him; he was none other than her nemesis, the man responsible for causing her pain.
That's right, what a nemesis he turned out to be? 😡😡
Her head lolled against his chest as the lassitude swept her again. She yawned so wide her jaw cracked. As soon as she would kick him out, she'd go back to bed, she thought dully.
But then his hand was at her shoulder, fingers digging into the tender flesh so that she winced. He shook her and her whole body flopped, unresisting.
"I said, what did you take?" His voice was deep, and Bani felt a tug of feminine response to the timbre of it. "Tell me!"
A tequila shot, a martini with olive, Gin and tonic, a glass of whiskey, a touch of margarita and a pina colada!
Hazily she realized he was speaking to her.
"Tell you what?" Her brain had fogged up. Now that the nausea was passing she felt almost human, but everything was so vague.
Only his punishing grip on her shoulder and the way Jai held her close round the waist kept her anchored in reality.
His lips were at her ear, his breath hot against her skin as her eyes fluttered shut.
"What have you taken Bani?" Jai's voice was slow and patient but it held a razor-sharp edge. "Was it drugs? Pills?"
Haila, what is he thinking that she is Roshni?
Pills. That was right. She had taken two pills. Or was it three? She was sure they'd said two only. "Pills" she said, nodding. "Sleeping pills."
"Damn you Bani." Another burst of cursing. This guy really had a temper problem. She plucked at this arm, trying to free herself. Suddenly she felt trapped rather than supported by his strength.
Galat Femi ho raha hai, correct him, Bani!😭
"Can you stand by yourself?" Jai asked.
"Of course" replied Bani. But when Jai whipped his arm away, Bani had to grab for the basin to stay upright.
She felt him move away and relief seeped through her weary bones. Jai had helped when she needed assistance. As soon as she'd had just a few minutes to gather her strength, she'd make him leave. Her grip on the vanity unit grew desperate as she forced herself to stand straight.
Was that water running?
Bani swung around, then wished she hadn't when dizziness swept her. It was a fight to stay standing, even with the vanity unit to lean against.
It was his hands on her clothes that jerked Bani out of her stupor. The brush of his knuckles as Jai unbuttoned her blouse. Bani swatted at his hands, but he was too deft. The blouse was already hanging open as Jai reached round to unzip her skirt.
Hai, what's happening here?😲😲😲😲😲
With a surge of frantic strength Bani pushed him away with both hands, only to find it wasn't the crisp cotton under her hands, but the warm contours of a solid male chest.
What the……?
"Stay still" Jai snapped, in his 'I'm too sexy for my shirt' kind of attitude.
Ho Ho, I knew it!! that he is dahling, that he is!! 😉😉
Dampness hazed his skin and his muscles rippled under her hands. She pushed again and felt the tickle of chest hairs against her palms, shooting sensations of pure pleasure through her body. But it was like pushing at a brick wall for all the impact she made. Had to hand it to him though, it was an impressive chest.
Must be all that pumping at Hanuman Vyayam Shala!! 😆😆😆or may bench pressing all those little kids who are misbehaving...
Right now, Bani was scared, not admiring. Her breath caught on a harsh sob of fear as she tried desperately to thrust Jai away.
"Leave me alone, you jerk." Her voice was breathless, wavering. "Get out of here now or I'll call the police."
Jai ignored her completely, bending instead to tug her pantyhose down her legs. His insistent pressure on first one ankle and then the other allowed him to strip it off. If only her co-ordination hadn't deserted her, Bani might have put up a better resistance.
"I am not going to hurt you Bani," Jai snarled when Bani aimed a clumsy punch at him and managed to graze his cheek as he straightened.
I like this Jai, Snarling, roaring, barking, hissing, reminds me of the RB avatar!😡😳😳
"You seriously expect me to believe that" she questioned him, but seeing his dark gaze that raked her with such disgust, she almost believed him.
She was cradling her fist when he pulled her up and over his shoulder, knocking the breath out of her.
Now he is a caveman, hai!! ++Faint++
Bani slumped, disoriented against him, flesh to flesh. The room whirled around her, as dizzying as the blatantly masculine scent of his bare skin. She felt raw heat, rigid bone, and muscle, the brush of his hair against her side as he swung her around.
Then, without warning, he slid her down his torso and onto her feet. Straight into a blast of water from the shower. The full force of it hit her back, then her head.
Wow, a shower together, ++Smelling salts, please!!++
"What…?"
Wet hair streamed down her face, half-blinding her. The pounding water was so heavy it hurt. All that kept her there was the strength of Jai's hands on her shoulders, holding her up and away from him. She swayed and his grip tightened, but he kept her at arm's length.
Jai's dark eyes were unreadable, gleaming with an inner fire. His face was harsh, his jaw set like stone. It was a face Bani didn't have the energy to deal with right now.
I think all her energy is sapped by seeing the man half-naked!! 😳😳
She sagged, her knees loosening, as the water slowly brought her body back to weary, tingling life. Her head fell forward, drooping under the weight of water and of growing consciousness.
This arrogant fool thought she needed sobering up, she realized with a fleeting twist of dark amusement. Maybe he thought she'd come close to overdosing. Why else would they both be in the shower in their underwear?
Was he wearing black boxers?😃😃😃
At another time, in another life, Bani might have thought this scene humorous or embarrassing. Or even provocative. She in white lace bra and panties. This heavenly creature with the inscrutable eyes and magnificent body clad in nothing by black briefs.
OK, not bad, it's not boxers, it's briefs...😃
But not today.
Today was Saturday, she realized her mind clearing completely as the searing pain of remembrance tore through her chest. No wonder she felt like hell. Yesterday had been the worst day of her life.
"I am all right now," she mumbled. "You can get out."
Silence.
"I said I am all right." Bani lifted her head and met his stare. If it weren't for the blast of warm water streaming down, she would have shivered at the icy chill of his unwavering gaze.
Kabhi garmi kabhi thandi (KGKT)😆😆
"You don't look it," Jai said brutally. "You look like you need medical attention. I'll take you to the hospital and they can……."
"What? Pump my stomach?" Bani blinked at him through the water and wet hair plastering her face. Outrage warred with exhaustion, holding her motionless but for the tremor in her legs.
"Look, I took a couple of sleeping tablets and obviously they didn't agree with me. That's all" she tried to explain.
"Is that what you call them, sleeping pills?" Jai asked curtly.
YEs, Jai Baby, that's what they are called!!
"Yes you fool, if I do not call them sleeping pills, what else would you call pills that are used to help one sleep" retorted Bani.
"How many exactly?" asked Jai.
"Two, I think," said Bani. "Maybe three, I wasn't really concentrating. But not enough to OD, since that's what you are thinking."
"And what else did you take with the pills? You seem to have been in one helluva celebration mood yesterday." Jai's voice was sharp, accusing.
Jai, if you keep at this, you are going to be in big shit!! I am telling you, let sleeping dogs lie...
"Nothing, you creep. I don't do drugs and I don't drink, if that is what you are trying to imply. And yes I had people over, celebrating like you say, because it was my sister's death anniversary, you jerk, I had a prayer service for her, which is followed by food and drinks, that is what families do for their departed ones. I had to ask Pia for forgiveness, I let her down, I lost her son." Bani shrugged against his hold and this time Jai released her. But he didn't move away, just stood there, arms akimbo, blocking the exit. He looked solid, strong, all taut muscle and unyielding bone. His expression was even harder. It made her shudder.
You poor Baby, Jai - I want to kill you for being so bad to Bani!! 😡😡"And were sleeping pills on the menu too" asked Jai accusingly.
"F*ck you," screamed Bani. "No, sleeping pills were not on the menu. I took them after everybody left. I could not sleep. I was feeling restless, the house came to haunt me, all I could hear was Kabir calling me Mama, Mama……it was driving me crazy, I was miserable, I did not know what to do, so I took the pills."
She said F*** You? Atta girl, you go girl, you go!!
Bani swayed without Jai to prop her up. She could still feel the imprint of his large hands on her upper arms and guessed she'd have bruises there later.
Dude, know your strength!
She counted to ten, then when she managed to dredge up some strength, she turned and twisted the taps closed.
In the sudden silence she could hear his breathing. And the thunder of her own pulse in her ears.
"I am sorry, I was worried seeing you like that, why didn't you call me" whispered Jai.
Finally, the ice melts...😭😭
"Call you, call you for what, so that you could come and see how you ruined my life with that one selfish decision of yours. I don't think so" replied Bani.
"Are you sure, you are okay, you didn't take…….." asked Jai, only to be cut short by Bani.
What a doubting thomas, this guy is!! 😕😕
"I told you already, I didn't have anything else" she repeated. "No drugs, no alcohol. Sorry to disappoint you, but I am not your ex, it is high time you accept that Jai. This is just a reaction to the pills and to the unrelenting stress of the past weeks."
Slowly Bani turned back to face Jai. He looked about as understanding as ever.
And that's not much, by the looks of it! 😕
"I am sorry you got worried," said Bani as she pulled her hair back from her face and looked past Jai's shoulder at the steamy mirror. Anything to avoid staring at the vast expanse of taut masculine skin that scented the damp air with its hot, musky aroma. "I appreciate your help, really. But I am OK."
Stop being so independent darling, lean on him a little, it's all right!
For a moment she thought he didn't believe her. Those penetrating eyes surveyed her slowly, clinically and comprehensively. If she'd been capable of feeling embarrassment she'd have shriveled under that look.
But right now she was strangely detached, felt little except anger and welling ache deep inside.
Awww, you poor baby!😭😭
At last Jai nodded and stepped out of the shower. Immediately Bani sagged, relief slackening her exhausted muscles. Jai crossed to the cupboard and dragged out a couple of clean towels.
Dumbly Bani watched him, her brain processing the series of images. The arrogant jut of his uncompromising jaw. His broad shoulders and sleek back; all gleaming-wet, toned muscle. The taut curve of his backside in briefs that clung now like a second skin. Heavy, powerful thighs.
***&&&^^^%%%$$$ Faint, Faint $$$%%%^^^&&&***
She shivered and dragged in an unsteady breath.
"Why are you here Jai, is Kabir alright" she questioned him.
On receiving no reply, she asked again, this time in a much more pleading tone "How is he, is everything okay?"
Jai turned, scooped up his gear and thrust a towel at Bani. ""He is fine, he missed you as much as you missed him. I'll get changed in another room, then we will talk." His deep voice was devoid of emotion.
You are soo cruel, poor Kabir, I am gonna cry now!! 😭😭
Was there anything soft about this man?
Bani watched him stride out the door. No, she decided. He was all adamant and hard as stone. From the steely strength of his body to his brooding face and cold eyes.
Sure, he had enough humanity to help her when he thought she needed it. Had gone to great lengths, in fact. But not because of kindness, or fellow feeling, she knew instinctively. He'd done what he thought had to be done, knowing fully well that he was the cause of it.
He does have a heart behind that steely exterior, he just doesn't know it yet!
Bani trembled, still holding the towel against her chest. The tremor grew to a shudder and despite her flushed skin and the steamy fog of the bathroom, that bone-deep chill invaded her body once more.
What, with the hot furnace right in front of you?😳😳
Bani stumbled out of the shower cubicle, wrapped the towel around her body and another one round her hair, and escaped to her bedroom. Ten minutes later, dressed in old jeans and a comfortable, loose white shirt, she went in search of the man who had invaded her home and almost saved her, but not before destroying her life first.
He needs a big whack on that sexy bottom, I don't mind giving him what he deserves, let me go get my whip and paddle! 😆😆😆
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