It had been fifteen days since Astha came to Shlok's mansion. Their days were filled with routine. Astha worked for a few hours in the morning most of the days, followed by preparation for her exams. Astha, who was unused to so much luxury, still found it difficult to accept it and live with it. She was in awe of so many things Shlok took for granted.
It was her farewell day at college that evening, and Astha planned not to go to office that day. She wanted to get some revisions done before heading out for the farewell. It was a formal occasion, and Astha had chosen a beige and a black lace sari.
Shlok came down as usual to see hat Astha was already down. She was casually dressed and didn't look ready for office. He was slowly getting used to her presence in his house. She had made small but subtle changes to his lifestyle. Astha ensured he had a healthy breakfast. She served him dinner on time, never allowing him to skip that meal. Even if he had social drinks Astha always made sure he was well hydrated.
His house, which used to be dark, now looked brighter and softer with her womanly touches. She kept fresh flowers in the living room and even did some puja the other day. Hell, he had forgotten that such a room even existed in his house. Shlok was however keenly waiting for her exams to get over.
He had tried to be patient and behave like a gentleman, but sometimes his patience was sorely tested. He had wanted to carry her and carry it on with her hard and fast so many times. She managed to heat up his blood with a mere touch, sometimes a mere glance. Shlok had ignored his urge and allowed her to be herself.
He knew in this case the wait will completely be worth it. Today he was wondering whether she was planning to come with him. "Astha, you aren't coming with me to office?" He poured the orange juice into the glasses as he spoke.
"I have my college farewell today. Need to leave by six. You take care of dinner yourself."
"Take the other car and you will come back in the same car." This was so tiring. Shlok had immediately got an Audi for her with a chauffeur. Though Astha considered this luxury too much, Shlok refused to listen to her. He was concerned about her safety and comfort. He wanted absolutely no compromise over it.
"Alright." She agreed with a sigh. Her friends in college were now used to seeing her come in the car. Her girl gang was understandably, completely shocked at this development. Preethi even tried talking Astha out of it. But when they decided Astha was serious about Shlok, they gave in. Of course all of them worried for her behind her back. They all knew Astha was an old fashioned rose who stood no chance with the lion himself.
Shlok left shortly to office. Once inside, he completely forgot about everything. He saw Astha's message in the evening that she was leaving. Only then he remembered about the farewell. Shlok messaged her back and asked her to call him after she reached home safe. Shlok had further typed that he was going to be a little late.
Astha enjoyed herself and came home only at half past nine. She came in to see the lights already on. Astha was confused; didn't Shlok say he was going to be late? Astha walked in slowly to see shlok typing furiously in his laptop, sitting in the couch. He looked up at her as she came in.
Shlok was struck by her beauty all over again. This was the first time he was seeing her in a sari. He saw her petite, curvaceous frame covered by the lacy sari. Her kohl eyes and her full lips tempted him more. Shlok had been very angry as he was waiting for Astha, now desire fought with his anger.
Shlok had tried calling Astha by eight thirty but she did not pick up his call. He then called the driver, but his mobile was not reachable. By nine Shlok had started panicking. He rushed home to see if she had already arrived. Shlok had been disappointed. He had just called his security team and wanted to know if they could quickly look for Astha, when Astha herself had walked in.
"Do you know how long have I been trying to call you? Why didn't you answer?" He took long strides to her and almost shook her in his anger.
"Shlok...sorry I didn't realize. My mobile was in the silent mode." She took her mobile to see eight missed calls and several frantic messages from him.
Shlok roughly cupped her chin and made her look into his dark, dangerous eyes. "Worry is something that I am not familiar with. I don't like what I went through for the last one hour. You better not repeat this again. When I call, pick up." He finished harshly.
Astha was stunned and scared by his sudden outburst. She looked at him unsure of how to placate him. It had been partly her mistake that she didn't attend his calls. Astha too was unused to answering anyone. It had been a few years since she had come out of her foster home. Now she was trapped in his anger.
Shlok pulled her along and took her upstairs. He barked to Suresh to lock up and leave. Astha didn't want to create a scene in front of the staff and kept quiet. The moment he led her to his room, she talked back.
"Will you stop manhandling me now? I know I didn't attend your calls. But it is not some state crime." She looked at him in anger. Shlok roughly caught her loose hair and pulled her near him. His kiss was demanding and harsh. But then what was new? His kisses were never gentle and never loving. Astha felt tears prickle her eyes at his unfair treatment.
Shlok stopped the kiss and carried her in his arms. He dropped her on his huge bed and came down after her. Astha turned her face away from his lips, but that only made him more determined. "Don't for Godssake turn away. It turns me on more. I want to get you beneath me, totally under my mercy. when you run away from me, turn away from me, it makes me more determined for me to come after you." Shlok spoke rapidly, his voice emotion ridden.
Astha was distracted at his words. Is that how he really felt? Before she could think, Shlok's lips smoothly covered hers. His hands held her bare waist and pressed it, unconsciously arching her up. Shlok's hands removed her sari from her shoulder in a second. His lips set hers free and embarked on a journey downwards.
He kissed her long neck, her throat, her twin globes through the fabric, and went down to her midriff. Astha sucked in a nervous breath at his ardor. He licked and chewed her bare midriff, before kissing her navel.
Astha moaned slightly at his gesture and turned her face into the pillow. Her eyes were tightly shut, and her hands caught his hair as his tongue swirled over her navel. She let out short gasps of air. Astha's head was literally spinning from all the sensation washing through her body.
"Shlok please" Her voice was pleading and soft. She wanted him to end this torture, yet one part of her wanted him to go on. Astha was confused at her feelings. Her face was completely flushed and her breathing erratic.
Shlok got up from her midriff and turned her around. Her nearly bare back drove him completely mad. He was on fire for her. He licked and caressed her back, removing her dori and the clasp.
"You're one hell of a sexy woman. You're driving me mad with this peek-a-boo sari. I want to just tear all these clothes from your body and enter you in a single thrust." As he was speaking, Shlok again turned her around and came on to her. His erection was nudging her belly. Astha gasped at that sensation.
"Yes. I am hard for you. You've turned me on for days now. I can't bear it any longer. See how much you affect me." He groaned out the words before taking her small hands in his to place it on his hard on.
Astha's eyes widened and she snatched her hand back in a single motion. Her face turned even redder and her eyes lowered from his. She bit her lip in her inexperience, not knowing what to do or what to say.
Shlok noticed all her reaction and sat up slowly. His voice was quite steady when he spoke. "So Ms Astha Kirloskar, just how experienced are you really?"
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