A Taste of Temptation
ACD was working on his laptop, hearing a woman's voice he looked up and was totally surprised to see Priya standing at the doorway. A little taken aback and not knowing how to react he clumsily invited priya to have a seat opposite to him. He gazed at her as she looked around at the room nervously. Realizing that Durai was staring at her, she looked up to start a conversation only to meet his eye..... Both their hearts had loads of love to spill out, but their ego retained them...."Annaikku nadantha kuzhapathula ungala thank panna maranthutten...Thank you! Priya was expressing her gratitude sincerely....
Its only my duty Priya...thats my job, neenga ithukku thanks ellam solla vendam. A surge of anger erupted in Priya's heart...why can't he just say that he did it for me. Hiding her feelings she continued...Anyways thanks again for saving me, naan ennaikum atha marakka maatten". Durai could no longer put up the officer act.....intha uthaviya marakka maatiya illa ennaya marakka maatiya?
His verbose from Neenga had changed to Nee.....now she knew he was talking to her as Durai. Unable to react ....Priya stood up from her seat to leave...
Oru Nimisham, enakku sila santhegangal irukku..i mean annaikku nadantha events pathi. Priya felt a bit relieved though disappointment too surfaced along.. he asked her about what had happened on the day she was kidnapped. His close masculine proximity as she explained the kidnapping episode created a flutter in her heart. Finally she took leave of him and walked towards the door. From the corner of her eye she could sense that Durai was staring at her....she reached the door when Durai called out...."Priya....oru nimisham". He came close to her and without taking his eye of her...."Priya, could you join me for lunch". He was by all means bold in asking her out knowing that she still had not reconciled about the engament ceremony matter. Surprised at the sudden invitation Priya stammered,,,"illa, naan.poganum....Ok , I will come". There was a lot of meaning in that acceptance as they continued to ogle at each other.
Durai was totally exuberant....hold on for few minutes ok, let me change and come. I will wait near my bike....Priya was still confused as to why she accepted this offer, but what the heck ...its just a lunch...she thought to herself. She stood by her bike and within moments later Durai came whistling only to get odd stares from his colleagues and subordinates. She remembered the chirpy old days when she used to chase Durai everywhere....how much life has changed in one year. Are you ready?..Durais words brought her down to the present world. Priya looked around wondering how Durai was going to drive down...to the restaurant.
Durai .sensing her mind... told her that they could just go in her bike. Smiling sheepishly Priya handed over the keys to Durai. ACD felt odd to drive a womans bike....but if it was with priya he wouldn't mind riding a BSA SLR even. Rajini, Kushbo in annamalai cycle crossed his mind, smiling to himself on his analogy he started the bike.
Priya gently climbed on to the vehicle and as the vehicle breezed through the streets of adayar the two hearts fluttered with excitement. It was an elite restaurant in adayar wheere Priya had expressed her love for him before Durai had accepted her.
They took a table in a quiet corner....and ordered some food. Thanks for coming Priya. Priya looked at him sharply.....well its my duty...naan varama irunthiruntha.neenga senja uthaviya mathikkatha maathiri ayidum illa .... Disappointed at Priyas answer he questioned her.....u mean annaikku antha incident nadakkalainna....innaikku nee vanthirukka maatiya? Priya looked around at other hotel guests....and nodded her head in affirmative. Durai's felt his heart being pinched by her negligent answers.....God she is still so angry with me....whatI am I going to do get her back! Priya on the other hand was biting her lips and cursing herself for being mean....she couldn't help it...it was the natural flow of thought going through her mind and she made no attempt in hiding it. She still coundt forget her fathers dealth and Durai's faltering moments in their cancelled engagement ceremony.
Not wanting to spoil the moment any further Durai indulged in talking about Charulatha, Abirami and Indu. They discussed in great detail about Indhu and decided that Priya would show Indhu newspaper clippings about Abirami;s jailterm and murder attempts. Priya did not fail to notice the affection he had on the young child and she was moved by it. Priya insisted that she pay the bill so as to consider this as a thank you luncheon. Durai didn't mind.....he knew it was the beginning of very long ordeal of getting back Priya. They decided that she would drop ACD in his house and pick up the newspapers.
Priya was nervous about going to ACD 's house, but she had no choice now. Durai parked the bike in his driveway and opened the door to his mansion. Priya neurotically followed him inside......her nervousness didn't go unnoticed by Durai. Ever since thet left the restaurant there was an uncomfortable silence following them. Ulla va Priya....can I ..can I get you some coffee or tea.....Durai was now boldly staring at Priya. The famous line in most movies ....and the meaningful stare from Durai only made her more apprehensive. Illa its ok....Priya suddenly felt disoriented....she picked her bag from the sofa ....I have to go now...i will get the newspapers later. She hastily put on her sandals and walked out of the door .....she couldn't control the tears flowing out of her eyes....God why cant you make this easy for me.....i love this man but I cant accept him...she started her bike and drove outside. Inside the house Durai stood stunned and disappointed....why did she run away like this...didnt she believe me....did she think that I would do something to her.....more than anything he felt insulted at Priya's behaviour.. but he didn't mind....all he wanted was Priya back in his life. He sank back in his sofa and picked up his half read "Memories of Geisha" novel. As he mechanically read through a page...he heard the door bell ring. He walked over and opened the door and to his surprise.....it was Priya again. She had come back and they stood silently looking at each other meaningfully ....Durai stepped back to let her inside......Priya walked in past Durai to the hall, Durai followed her after closing the door behind him.
Durai moved dangerously close behind Priya....he gently moved her hair away from her back and planted a kiss shuddering Priya....he clasped his hands with Priya's tightly while his other hand grazed her shoulders....they stood totally absorbed in the elated moment. They had longed for this touch and feel for so long and finally here they were together....Durai turned her towards himself and moved his fingers all over her cheeks and neck ....he held her cheeks in his hands and moved closer to her.....he was slow...he didn't want to rush....the gap between their bodies was slowly bridging and Durais lips were close to Priyas...she couldn't even feel the prick of his moustache .......as they were close to the moment their eyes closed.....and suddenly Priya pushed back Durai and ran towards the sofa. Startled at the last minute glitch Durai followed Priya who walked towards the door sobbing uncontrollably. Durai caught her hand , tuned her and pulled her close to him....Priya...Priya....I love you...dont you get that....why are you doing this? Look Priya...there has not been a day when I don't regret for what happened in our engagement and uncles death....just give me a chance to redeem myself and prove my love to you...please! When Arjun called me to say that you were kidnapped my heart almost stopped....i have lost so many people in my life and no I cant lose you. I love you, I want to be a good husband to you and take care of you. Inspite of the fact that shanthi is good to you I know how lonely and scared you are....but you are forgetting there is a man here who doesn't want you to feel that way and i want to take care of you. Everyone wants us to get married.....and I know you do too....tell me what I need to do to remove that block from your mind...i will do it...
Priya was still sobbing, she was touched by Durais words.....she touched his cheeks affectionately...."I need some time.....Yes I love you and I cannot deny that.......but I also eed to recover from what has happened ......". Durai nodded in agreement .....holding her hand on his cheeks... I understand priya....take all the time you want, but come back to me....OK. Priya wiped her tears and nodded.....i will....she picked up her bag yet again and walked out of the door. She was relieved....Durai was relieved....atleast now they don't have a grudge against each other...she didn't want to rush.....but fall in love with him all over again........
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