Part 9
Raman and Ishita reached the entrance of her house. She began fishing through the contents of her hand bag.
Raman - What are you searching for? Just ring the doorbell!
Ishita - I am searching for the house keys. Amma and Appa are in the hospital to see a relative and Mihika has gone for a party
On hearing this, Raman had a surge of excitement! He had never imagined in his wildest dreams that what he had thought about earlier would come true.
Ishita - Mr President, please come in
Raman and Ishita entered the house. He saw the living room and was impressed. It was obviously not as big as his house, but nevertheless the living room was tastefully done up. There were rafters on the ceiling and LED lights illuminated it. The walls were painted Prussian blue and the window had really pretty sheer curtains. The flooring was wooden. In short, the house gave a very cozy feeling.
Ishita - Mr President, please take a seat. You may switch on the TV. I will be right back
She headed to her room. Raman sat on the couch and kept looking around. He came across a beautiful photo on one of the walls. The photo had Ishita and her entire family and seemed like it had been taken spontaneously at the spur of the moment, since everyone looked natural and nice. The closeness of the family became very evident to him then. Ishita undoubtedly looked really pretty in the picture, wearing a t-shirt and jeans. She came out of her room, wearing pajamas and a t-shirt. On seeing her in this avatar, Raman was awestruck.
Raman (to himself) - She looks hot even when de-glammed! Ishita and me alone with her in pajamas! Now how will I control myself?
Ishita - Mr President, I am going to the kitchen to cook something for myself. Do you want anything in particular?
Raman - Make Paneer Makhanwala with 3 tandoori rotis!
Ishita wanted to break her head against the wall. She wondered why she called him over.
Raman - I am just joking! Anything would do! Even a glass of water is fine!
Ishita - Okay, Mr President. Would you like tea and some biscuits?
Raman - Haan okay
Ishita headed into the kitchen and Raman switched on the TV. After surfing for some time, he settled on a music channel.
Ishita switched on the gas and made instant noodles for herself, while keeping a vessel to make tea. While being busy in making these things, Raman slowly crept up behind her, without making a sound.
Raman - Bhoo!
Ishita was scared out of her life! She turned around to see him standing behind her, grinning widely and gave him a stern look.
Ishita - Why did you do that, Mr President? I got scared! I could have spilt this water over myself!
Raman - Oh, I am so sorry. I really didn't mean for that to happen
Ishita was flabbergasted. She could not believe that this was the same person who was all serious in office and was joking about and having fun now.
Ishita - Oh just let it be! Oh yeah, do you want your tea to be strong or light, Mr President?
Raman - Strong please! Do you have those Parle-G biscuits? I would like to have those with the tea
Ishita - Yes, they are in the top drawer. I will take them out for you
Raman - No its okay, I will remove them myself
Raman opened the drawer and took out the biscuits jar while Ishita wondered why he was being so kind. It was difficult for her to believe that this was the same person, who wanted to trouble her with work at office, but could only think of having a good time, irrespective of the company he had.
Ishita - Mr President, why don't you go and sit outside? The tea will be ready soon. I will bring it for you
Raman went outside, watching TV till he waited for her to come. The tea was ready; Ishita poured some in a cup and laid out biscuits on a plate. She put everything on a tray and carried it outside to the living room. She served him the tea and sat on the couch, maintaining a safe distance.
Ishita - How is the tea, Mr President?
Raman - Really nice, strong and light sweet, just how I like it
She smiled hearing her praises while eating her noodles and watching TV. Raman took sips of the tea and kept taking sly looks at her.
Raman (to himself) - Ishita, now I know that you are great wife material as well! The tea is really good!
Both kept quiet until Raman broke the silence between them.
Raman - So, are your parents going to be late? What about your sister?
Ishita - Yeah, Amma and Appa will be late. Mihika will be staying over at her friend's
Suddenly, her phone rang. She checked it only to see her father's name flashing on the screen and quickly picked it up.
Ishita - Hello, Appa
Vishwanathan - Hello Ishita. Did you reach home safely?
Ishita - Yes, Mr President dropped me home
Vishwanathan - Oh, thank God! He is a very good man. Did you thank him?
Ishita - Yes, Appa. When are you and Amma returning home?
Vishwanathan - Thodi deri ho jayegi beta, we should reach home by 1 am
Ishita - Okay, Papa. Theek hai. How is Chithiappa?
Vishwanathan - He is fine, beta. But he will remain in the hospital for at least 5 days
Ishita - Oh yeah, Appa, I completely forgot to tell you that I got Mr President home for tea since he came to our house for the first time and also since he helped me out
Vishwanathan - Haan koi baat nahi, beta. He came in the opposite direction all the way just to drop you. You couldn't just send him just like that. Achcha kiya, beta.
Raman was intently listening to the conversation Ishita was having with her father. She soon hung up the phone.
Ishita - I am sorry, Mr President. But it was Appa's phone so I had to take it
Raman - Ha okay, no problem. Did he have a problem with me dropping you home?
Ishita - No. In fact, he was very thankful to you, Mr President
Raman - Did he have a problem when you told him that you called me over?
Ishita - No, Mr President. He is very grateful to you and so am I
Raman was surprised. He never imagined that Ishita's father was also the same as her. Now, he knew whom she had gone on. He couldn't help but be humbled by the fact that they trusted him so much.
They both spoke for a while. He had finished his tea and she her noodles. She tidied up, and took everything to the kitchen. Raman could easily see her there from where he was sitting. He looked at her beautiful face, which had mesmerized him, since the day he first met her. No matter how much he lusted for her, no matter how much he wished something to happen between them in an empty house, he still did not want to have sex with her without her full consent. Even if it was out of lust, he wanted it to be something both of them would agree to. He did not want to force himself on her. It would be a very cruel and shameful thing to do. He had been taught to respect women and even though he hated Ishita for saying all those things to him and for hurting his ego, he still would not take revenge on her in such a manner. It was against his principles to do something like this. He had been with women in the past and never did he ever do something with them, which they did not wish to. He knew it by now that Ishita's intentions were pure, and she just wanted to thank him for helping her out.
Raman - Ishita, it is getting late, I think I should leave
Ishita - Okay, I will come down till your car
Raman - Ishita, really, there is no need for that. I will go by myself
Ishita - Mr President, please I insist
Raman - Okay, aa jao
Ishita took the house keys, the door shutting behind her. They stepped inside the elevator. All the while, Raman kept looking at her who was in deep thought about something.
Raman (to himself) - She is so stubborn; I am sure it's genetic! Log kuch bhi kahe, jo karna hai woh toh kisi bhi tarah karke hi rakhna hai! Also, what's with all the trust? Isn't she scared? But still, all this makes you even hotter! I want copyright the term Hottie' exclusively for you!
The doors of the elevator opened. He was walking a little ahead of her. He got down the stairs of the lobby, with her trailing behind him. She was getting down the steps quickly and didn't realize that water had been spilt. She slipped and was about to fall when Raman caught her by the shoulders.
Raman held on to her for some time. It was the first time he had touched her and he was thoroughly enjoying it. Her shoulders were slender and broad as he had imagined. Her long, soft hair was touching his face; it was enough to drive him crazy. The distance between them was so less, that he could get the faint smell of her perfume. He was enjoying and living in the moment, when Ishita gave him a slight nudge. He let go of her and she was back on her feet. And with that, Raman's bliss time got over.
Raman - I am sorry
Ishita - It's okay, and thank you or else I would have fallen on my face
Raman (to himself) - And that would have been such a pity! Your pretty face would have got ruined! But I saved you on time, Hottie! (to Ishita) - No problem, Ishita
They walked to the spot where his car was parked. Raman got into the car and pulled down the window.
Raman - Thank you for the tea, Ishita. It was really good! Enjoy your weekend and please complete the work that I have assigned you. Good night!
Ishita - Good night, Mr President and enjoy your weekend. Bye!
Raman then removed the car from the slot and exited Ishita's building compound. After his departure, she went home and waited for her parents to arrive.
He reached home soon. On entering his house, he saw his mother was still up, presumably waiting for him
Mummy ji - Raman! Thank God you're home! Where were you, beta?
Raman had a slight smile when she asked the question. It reminded him of the time he had spent with Ishita.
Raman - Kuch nahi, Mummy ji. An employee had no way to get home so I dropped her in the car
Mummy ji caught the slight smile on his face. She quizzed him further.
Mummy ji - Her? Who was it?
Raman - The manager of the Marketing Department. She just joined recently
Mummy ji - Oh okay, do you want to eat something, beta?
Raman - Yes Mummy ji, I am very hungry, please give me dinner!
All the while, his mother wondered why the smile adorned his face. Raman ate dinner and went to his room to retire for the day. He lay on the bed, as the events of the last few hours played in his mind.
Raman - Ishita! I really enjoyed the time we spent together today! And that fall! The feel of your shoulders and your hair drove me crazy! Why are you so hot? It leaves me restless and distracted. And your innocence and purity is attractive! But I promise myself one thing, Ishita, I will not rest in peace till I make you mine! You are my Hottie and you will remain so even in the future!
He could not stop himself from thinking about her. So much so, that he actually forgot about his insult and revenge on her for that time!
Precap - Parmeet tries to hit on Ishita. Ishita discovers something shocking.
Anupamaa
CID
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