FF: Temptations- Chapter 7: Page 17: Mar 11 - Page 7

@ Yuvika: No need to thank me, in fact, thank you for reading! 😳 Yes, Naku has experienced many hardships, and it has made her a stronger woman 😃. Ajay won't love Naku, he just adores her as a friend, yet Dutta will still get jealous of this friendship. You can imagine Ajay as any actor you want- I personally haven't got a fixed face in my mind for Ajay yet, lol 😆. Dutta's parents are amazing, and they will have no qualms about accepting Naku as Dutta's love either. I know you prefer Madhu- tell you what, instead of Roops, just imagine the name Madhu in its place 😆! Thanks a lot Yuvi! 😳 x

@ Sophia: Yay, I did! 😆 Even though I kept you guys waiting so long for it! 😆 Lol, especially Ajay hugging Naku did not go well with Dutta 😛. Exactly- Naku is right in what she is saying, she doesn't know that he has feelings for her, so in her point of view Dutta has no right to be cornering her and interfering in her life. Thank you so much Sophia, I shall update soon! 😃 x

@ Lifu18: Have you changed your username? 😳 Anyway, thanks you so much- that is very sweet of you, I'm glad you like the story so much 😃. I will be updating shortly. x

@ Vandu: Thank you so much Vandu 😳- that means a lot- hopefully you guys will continue to love the story as it progresses. x

@ ushankitvc: Hey! 😃 Yes it does seem rude, but I feel it was necessary for her to tell him that she is just his worker, and she herself is confused as to why he is behaving like this all of a sudden- just like pouncing on her and demanding answers- for her Dutta is her boss and that they have interacted very less. Yet she has no idea what kind of attraction he feels for her 😆. I'm very pleased you enjoyed the chapter, the next one will be posted soon 😳. x

@ vaniabi: Thanks a lot! 😳 Haha, yes her beauty is certainly affecting him- he's unable to stop himself from falling for her ☺️. Poor Dutta? 😆 I should think he is very fortunate for finally being struck by the feeling called love- he will now get a chance to mend his ways and tread on the right path- the path that leads to Naku! 😳 Will update soon! x

@ Shilpita: Hello Shilpita! 😃 Thank you! 😳 But with Heer and Prem it was different, as that was in a corporate setting- he was the boss of a huge hotel chain, she was one of the workers, had a proper uniform and all. Here it is all within the household and the kitchen, Naku is in her simple, colourful shalwar kameezes like she was in the show- that's why I don't know, I can relate this story more to the show, than the other story TLMH. Anyway, it's alright, I still find it quite difficult imagining Dutta and Naku here too 😆. But I am happy you liked the update Shilpita- thanks again 😳. I will update very shortly. x

@ khushi0318: Hey Khushi! I'm happy you enjoyed reading it- thank you so much 😳. Baaji will confess his feelings to Roops very soon, and definitely before he leaves for India. Yep, he's getting very possessive and very jealous 😆- you'll see more of his reaction to this whole scenario in the next chapter 😉. Thanks for reading and for the comment Khushi! x

@ Missy: Hi Missy! 😃 Oh don't even worry about it- I totally understand, life gets so busy, it happens to me too! 😆 I'm glad you liked the last chapter though- Baaji and Roops will confess soon, and before Baaji leaves. Yep, lol, with Naku looking so gorgeous, she was bound to get attention from someone or the other- and this is what Dutta did not like in the slightest 😆. Dutta apologise?? 😲 That is not going to happen, in fact he is going to make things even worse! 😆 Nope, Ajay won't be staying for long, so the question of his coming between TaSha doesn't arise. I shall continue soon! 😃 Thanks Missy. x

@ vikaluvsmish: Hello Vika- thank you very much 😳. Haha, yep, he is a total goner- He's used to having women chasing him, not him chasing women 😆- so what he is feeling now, the urge to get close to Naku, is leaving him completely restless 😛. x

@ kiran255: Thank you so much Kiran, that was very sweet of you to take out the time and read all the chapters 😳- I'm pleased you are enjoying the story so far. Oh, I love Dutta in this too, that arrogant yet irresistible type of man ☺️, lol! 😆 Thanks a lot for the lovely comment- I will update soon. x

Originally posted by: PaNa4ever

Oooh, what a way to end the chapter!

The Baaji-Roops part was cute, but after such an amazing ending with Dutta and Naku, I'm quite overwhelmed! Hey Borna! 😃 Thanks a lot, yep, as much as I love their part, nothing can beat Dutta and Naku's 😆 There's quite a stark contrast between both the couples, so it's quite interesting for me to write 😳

The only thing he could see was her laughing and him not being the reason for it.

Ahhh, I can totally see this happening! Dutta fuming, watching her laugh from across the room...Uff, he's already getting so jealous and he has no clue why...I loved how he couldn't take his eyes off her from the moment she stepped out in that salwar suit...Beautiful description, too. I'd love if Mahi is able to wear her hair out of her usual plait in the show...Maybe once everything is all right between Dutta and Naku, they'll let her wear her hair down. *sigh* Naku is so pretty! I don't blame Dutta for being awestruck! Thank you- Oh I know, she's so gorgeous and should let her hair down more often 😍 I know, she is a real beauty 😳 Which is why Dutta is finding it so difficult to see her with anybody else 😆- and this feeling of jealousy is not something he is familiar with, especially as he is used to getting eveything that he asks for 😛. Which is why it will be even more enjoyable when Naku refuses him 😆

'Who is that?' Dutta asked through clenched teeth.

'W...What?' Nakusha asked and he tightened the grip on her arm. She tried pulling his fingers off her but it was of no use.

'Who is that man?' Dutta repeated, almost seething with anger now.

'It was just a friend!' she cried, as the pain of his grasp on her arm overwhelmed her, 'Why do you care anyway?' she tried again to pry his fingers off her arm. 'It's none of your business,' she shot at him through tears.

Dutta immediately let go of her arm, the sudden realization of what he was doing hitting him. 'You're right' he said, running his fingers through his hair, taking steps backwards. 'It's none of my business' he said inaudibly. He looked at her for a moment, before walking away.

Best part ever. There's only one word to describe this entire interaction: intense!!!

Gosh, I love it! Dutta's fury, Naku's fear - despite that fear and panic, she still manages to answer back strongly! He acts purely on impulse when it comes to Nakusha, and that in itself makes me smile...Can't wait for more, Zahra! Yup, that's one of the things I love about Naku here, her determination, she never gives up. And you're exactly right with Dutta- it's all impulse with him, acting on his urges, the temptations 😉😆 I will update very soon, sorry to keep you all waiting so long for it. Thank you so much for your amazing comments Borna! 🤗 Love Zahra x

'Have I done something wrong?' asked Nakusha tentatively, completely confused with the expressions she saw plastered on his face.

Dutta smirked, stepping closer to her, so close that she could almost feel the heat emanating from his body. 'Yes you've done something wrong,' he whispered. He reached forward and slowly trailed his finger down her arm to reach her hand, sending shivers down her spine. She could feel herself flinching. 'Something very wrong...you're driving me insane,' he continued, looking down at her hand and intertwining his fingers with hers. He paused for a moment staring profoundly into her eyes. 'You know...we could go home right now, it's completely empty...,' he intimated.

Nakusha immediately pulled back as she let the words sink in. She felt disgusted at what he had just insinuated. 'Wh...What?! What are you trying to suggest…that I...?' she could not even continue the sentence.

Dutta stood poised, not a trace of shame displayed on his face.

With all the power she could gather together, Nakusha shook her head and turned on her heel, leaving him there, knowing that if she spent another second with the man not only would her unspent tears overflow from her eyes, but her temper would get the better of her.

Dutta watched her walk away and could feel his hormones running ravage on his body. Man, did she look beautiful, it was becoming even harder to resist her. Her dusky red lips were almost begging to be kissed and that skinny tempting waist of hers desperately screamed out to be held. He knew that she was playing hard to get, it wouldn't be long before she'd be knocking on his bedroom door asking for him. Women never said 'No' to Dutta Shreeram Patil, that was his written rule.

~*~

Nakusha walked into the party with a heavy heart wondering why all problems seemed to follow her like bees to a flower. How could he even suggest something so awful and degrading? It sickened her to even think about it.

'Hey where did you go?' a voice cut through her thoughts and she looked up to see Ajay extending a glass of orange juice for her. 'I went to get drinks and then I turned around to see you gone,' he smiled and Nakusha smiled back at him.

'I just went to the ladies...to freshen up,' she muttered, hoping he wouldn't prod further which, luckily, he did not. As she stood talking to Ajay she noticed Dutta walk back in to the party and frowned.

Dutta's eyes immediately found hers and he watched her with Ajay, feeling his blood boil for the second time that night. He couldn't understand what was happening to him, never had he felt so desperate over a woman before in his life. He was losing all sense of control and just could not beat the temptation of striding up to them.

'May I have this dance?' he cut in, holding his hand out for Nakusha. She looked at Dutta with utter disbelief.

She looked at Ajay hoping he would mind and then she wouldn't have to go with Dutta, but with no such luck.

'Go ahead Nakusha,' said Ajay warmly and she had no choice but to place her hand in Dutta's and be led to the dance floor. As he snaked his arm around her waist and tightened his grasp on her hand she breathed in deeply and tried as hard as she could to not look up into his eyes. 'It's not going to work,' she said as composedly as possible.

'What isn't?' Dutta asked nonchalantly, his smile broadening.

'What you are doing,' Nakusha replied, looking down at his tie in order to distract herself.

'And what am I doing, exactly? Why don't you enlighten me?' he whispered in her ear, letting shivers vibrate through her.

Dutta gathered her closer to him and she found herself almost forgetting her surroundings as her body melded into his. Nakusha felt her heart thudding faster as they swayed to the music, wishing it would end and she could regain her sanity. Meanwhile Dutta was fully enjoying seeing her in such a state.

As the song ended Nakusha squirmed in his hold, 'You can let go now,' she said simply and a small glint entered Dutta's eye.

'And what if I don't?' he smarted.

She finally looked up to give him a dangerous glare. Dutta laughed and loosened his grip, slowly letting go of her, and she found herself weirdly missing the warmth of him. Nakusha huffed and left him to his own self.

Why did she have to keep doing that to him? He thought.

~*~

It was not long before the evening ended and the Patils were quick to say their goodbyes before they made their way home. Sitting in the same car as Dutta was almost suffocating as Nakusha could feel his eyes on her all through the journey home. Why did it bother her so much anyway? It was not like she cared about him, he was the last thing on her mind- the only reason why she was in his house was for Roops, otherwise she wouldn't touch him with a bargepole.

Then why did it seem like her calm and composed approach to matters was slowly slipping out the window? Why did it seem like her concentration levels plummeted as soon as he would come close to her? Nakusha sighed, questioning how she was going to be able tackle this new problem.

~*~

'Do you really have to go so soon?' asked Roops, staring at his hand which warmly clasped around hers. She didn't know why it felt like she was losing him and that with each passing moment he was slipping further and further away. Baaji had informed her of his decision to return to India the previous night. Neither was happy with his departure, but there was nothing they could say or do about it. Back in India his family was waiting anxiously for his return, so he could not put it off any longer.

Baaji raised her hand to his lips, caressing the knuckles with a soft kiss which had her instinctively lowering her lids. 'Yes, I do,' he answered simply, drawing her closer to him. 'You'll be with me before you know it...this year will pass so fast,' he said, and Roops pouted in response. As their taxi pulled up to the airport Roops felt her heartbeat quicken.

'That'll be fifteen pounds,' said the taxi driver and Baaji handed him the money, not letting go of Roops's hand for a second.

There were still a few hours before his flight, so they made their way to a cafe within the airport. Baaji put a cappuccino in front of Roops whilst he sipped on his own cold frappucino.

'You know you get a cold when you drink those...yet you still do it?' asked Roops twirling the spoon in her own drink.

Baaji grinned and slid his hand across to length of the table to reach hers, his fingers closing across her closed hand. 'Because I love it when you take care of me,' he said pushing the frappucino aside and casually reaching over to take a sip from her cappuccino, which had her turning many shades of red.

They sat for two hours revelling in the time they had together before looking at the clock and realising that it was his time to go. Baaji pulled his bag over his shoulders and they walked to the departure gates, hand in hand. Reaching the gates they watched couples and relatives bidding goodbye to each other and leaving. Baaji turned to face Roops and she put on her brave face trying her best not to cry.

'Roops...I...,' started Baaji. He frowned, knowing it was now or never. He had to tell her how much she meant to him, he had to let her know that she was the one he loved. He stuttered, unable to get the words out. All he had to do was say three little words to the most special girl in the world. But then why was it so difficult?

'Do you have something to say to me?' Roops asked in anticipation, hoping he would finally say what her ears were craving to hear.

Baaji bent down and left a kiss on her cheek. 'Uh...I...No...I...Ummm...See you then,' he frowned and turned, walking away and mentally kicking himself for being so useless.

Roops herself turned and walked in the opposite direction, closing her eyes tight and letting the tears overflow from her eyes, as the fear that she would never see him again filled her.

It was a surprise to say the least when she felt her body being swung around and his lips being pressed against hers. She was caught in such a surprise that she could hardly breathe, but her arms blissfully found themselves twine around his neck as his arms slipped around her waist drawing her closer.

'Because I love you too,' she sniffed, blushing and looking down.

He pulled her into a gentle embrace and she buried her face in his chest, overwhelmed by what had just happened. Baaji loved her- he had just told her everything that her heart had yearned for. But he was still leaving her- she wouldn't see him for a whole year. 'So many things can change in a year Baaji,' Roops cried, and she held on to him, not willing to let go just yet.

'But I won't change...my love won't,' Baaji replied simply, stroking her hair.

Roops looked up at him and saw nothing but immense love for her in his eyes. He didn't need to say anything else to reassure her. 'I believe you,' she said and his mouth came down on hers once more. Both held on to each other desperately, savouring the limited time that they had together. 'And plus...I have my Taayi over there to give me all the little details about you, so you better be careful,' she teased.

'So you do enjoy spying on me?' Baaji joked and Roops crossed her arms.

'Maybe,' she smiled sweetly, and they laughed.

As the time of his flight loomed over their heads, Baaji pressed a kiss on Roops's forehead and sighed heavily. 'Bye,' he muttered quickly and turned away before she could see the pain in his eyes.

~*~

Shakuntala walked in to her bedroom to find Shreeram sitting on the bed reading the newspaper, something he liked to do every waking moment of the day. She sat down on one side of the bed and began mulling over what happened at the party. Noticing her silence, Shreeram put down his newspaper and placed a hand on her shoulder.

'What are you thinking about Shakuntala?' he asked warmly.

She smiled and raised her hand to rest it on top of his. 'I was just thinking about Dutta,' she said, straight to the point. 'I know he won't listen to us, but it is time to get him married now. He needs someone to support and love him, it hurts me to see him all alone like this,' she said.

Shreeram sighed and turned Shakuntala around to face him. 'Don't get too upset, I'm sure the right girl will come soon.'

'What if she's already come?' Shakuntala asked and Shreeram furrowed his brows in confusion. Shakuntala continued, 'I don't know if you noticed this too, but I felt something when I saw Dutta dancing with Nakusha today. The way our son looked at her, I feel that she is definitely the one for him,' she said, hope brightening up her face.

'But Shakuntala...Nakusha?' he asked and she nodded gently. 'You know what Dutta is like, if we start talking about marriage he will just try to avoid it,' Shreeram added. 'But Shakuntala, if Dutta has feelings for Nakusha then I don't think we shouldn't meddle. We should let the kids sort it out themselves.'

Shakuntala nodded in agreement. 'You are right, I will try not to interfere,' she laughed and in effect caused Shreeram to chuckle. 'But I do think Naku is the perfect girl to be my bahu'. She lay down on the bed, staring at the ceiling and contemplated.

~

Nakusha woke up at sunrise feeling tired and groggy. She had managed only a few hours of sleep, tossing and turning in her bed as the memories of the previous night flooded her mind. His touch still lingered on her body, rendering her unable to focus. She knew Dutta was not going to rest easy until he got what he wanted, but even if she wanted to she couldn't give her heart to a man like him, knowing that he would only break it in long run. And she didn't even care about herself, Roops was her number one priority- and if that meant having to cope with living under the same roof as him, then she would deal with it and would do her job to the best of her ability with her head held high.

Slipping on her shoes Nakusha left for the kitchen, hoping some work would take her mind off things. She could hear Shakuntala talking to Shreeram in the living room about the party and decided to start preparing breakfast. It was when she heard his voice that she froze, her hands unable to continue.

'Aayi...tell Nakusha to bring me up my cup of tea to my room,' Dutta called out extra loudly from the stairs, knowing Nakusha would be within ear-shot. 'I have a lot of work to do so I would prefer it in my room,' he said quickly and darted back upstairs before Shakuntala could get a word in.

Nakusha shook her head, knowing full well what he was up to. Well, she for one was not going to fall for his schemes no matter how hard he tried. She made the tea and inhaled a long deep breath before climbing the stairs. 'I hope you burn your tongue on it, Saab Dutta Shreeram Patil,' she muttered to herself. As she stood outside his door Nakusha nervously raised her hand and gave it a knock, hoping she could just give him the tea and then leave immediately.

Inside Dutta grinned, straightening up his shirt as he called 'Aaja'.

Nakusha slowly opened the door and saw him sitting on the sofa with his laptop on the table in front of him. 'Your tea...Saab,' she said quietly. She placed the cup on the table and turned towards the door. She was about to leave when she felt his hand come up on her wrist and close around hers, stopping her in her tracks. Every nerve in her body shook at his touch as he came up behind her and leaned forward to whisper close in her ear.

Dutta found himself drawn to her, maybe it was her innocent green eyes, or maybe it was her quivering lips, he thought and he immediately found himself gazing at them, longing to seal that small gap between them. He just couldn't stop but feel more and more attracted to her- what kind of spell was this woman putting on him?

'You know I made a bet with myself that you would come knocking on my bedroom door! And look here you are,' he said, his breath tingling the skin of her neck.

Nakusha frowned, 'I...,' she cleared her throat, 'I thought I made it perfectly clear yesterday that nothing of that sort will happen between us,' she said sharply, trying to pull away. He simply smirked in response. Nakusha was about to give him a piece of her mind when the sound of his phone ringing cut through the air.

Dutta closed his eyes and groaned. He let go of Nakusha's hand, leaving tingles in its wake, and moved to grab it from the table, 'Hey Baaji,' he answered, and Nakusha took her chance to leave, scurrying out of the room as fast as she could.

Dutta tried to stop her but was suddenly stunned on the spot with what Baaji had just told him.

'What?! You're boarding the plane?' asked Dutta, shocked that his brother was on his way back to India after three years. 'What about the girl?' he asked

Dutta rolled his eyes, dismaying that his brother had been stung by the bug called 'love.'

'Are you trying to make me gag?' Dutta laughed.

Baaji frowned, 'Just wait until I get home, then we will see who will be gagging...,' he started, only to be interrupted by an air hostess who politely asked him to end his phone call as he entered the plane. 'Err...I have to go now, see you in nine hours,' Baaji said quickly.

'Yeah call me when you land,' responded Dutta. He clicked his phone shut and stared at the door, letting out a protracted sigh. She got away...again.

Love Zahra x

omg!!😲 this update shocked me,...he actually hinted 2 her 2 cum hme n spend the night with him😲...oh my days wt on earth was he thinking? lol... m surrpised she didnt slap him across the face...lol... i knw i wud hav...lol...he seems 2 desperate 2 me... bt surely naku wnt giv into his desires... she needs 2 prove tht all women arent a like... n his pride tht no woman says no to DSP needs 2 b broken...lol...i knw she's a little attracted 2 him bt m hpin she doesnt giv in til he genuinely falls in love cos atm al he wnts is...u knw ahem ahem from her😆

Hey Zahra,

Thank you your PM. I was actually wondereing about Temptations...I even enquired about it on the other FF you have right now. somehow, I like this one better as it shows such a naughty side of Dutta. And with Baaji coming back, it will surely be exciting for Dutta to discover love through the eyes of a third party actually living and breathing love. I, also, love the fact that you have made Nakusha's character as strong-willed as we have grown to know her first.

Carry on and I will wait for the next instalment.😊

why is dutta bhaving desperate????? has he lost it????/ he want to only spend a night with her.......Nakku should hav slapped him........he would hav had his senses back........... realising his real felings fr hr which he cant undestand...........stubborn Dutta........but yet cute........ Baaji said ILU to Roops.........she too confessed hr luv fr him............Baaji cuming back........continue sooooooooon...........