Part 14 - "Just the Special One's!"
*"Mann mann ki sunta jaayeSunta nahin mann waalon ki...Mann hi mann mein banayeDuniya ek khayaalon ki...Paas koi aave, door koi jaave...Hota hai kyun ye, koi samjhaave...Neend ud jaave, chain chhad jaave...Ishq di faqeeri jad lag jaave..."
Sanam went home from work that night and found Seher watching TV in the Hall.
"Hey Sis" she said as Sanam walked in. "How was tonight?"
"Did you know Aahil and Rehan were coming to "S2" tonight?" asked Sanam.
"Yeah I did! Sorry. I was told not to tell you!" said Seher with a grin.
"So you're working for THEM now? Sell out!" said Sanam, but she also grinned back at Seher.
"Why are YOU looking so happy my beautiful Behena? Something happen?" said Seher with a raise of her brows.
"No! Nothing happened? Why do you think it did?" asked Sanam evasively.
"Really? Nothing happened? So then why do you have a hickey on your neck sister?"
"What?" said Sanam, quickly putting a hand on her neck. Sanam had changed into jeans and a t-shirt, so her neck was visible to Seher. She suddenly remembered how Aahil had bitten the base of her neck. Sanam turned crimson.
"Awww...look at how she blushes! Busted! So now tell me if "Nothing" happened? You SO made out with Aahil! That too at work, you S**t!" said Seher giggling.
"Whatever! Like you don't make out with Rehan?" said Sanam saucily.
"Ah...Yeah...coz he is officially my boyfriend, whereas you and ARI...well..." said Seher leaving the sentence hanging.
"Well...we are going on a date tomorrow, officially, so I guess we are dating now? So that means, I am making out with the guy I'm dating? Good enough for you?"
"Hey I have no issue with it! It's YOU that's usually so prim and proper! But looks like Hot Nawab's influence has made my "Bholi Behena" into a "Bold Behena!" said Seher, now laughing in earnest!
"It's not like that! I just can't seem to keep my head when he's close to me!" said Sanam with a sigh.
"That's coz Aahil turns you on like no other guy ever has Api! I have never seen you act this way with anyone before? But it's good. It was bound to happen sometime! Aahil is a sexy beast!" said Seher, and saw the way Sanam looked at her.
"WHAT? I know hes 'Rehan's brother, and I love Rehan, but that doesn't mean I am dead? I can see how hot Aahil is! I'd have to be blind not to? So where are you guys going tomorrow?"
"Don't know. He didn't say anything. Only to be ready at 7pm. I really should ask him if it's formal?"
"Knowing ARI, it's probably 7 Star formal!" said Seher with a laugh.
"Yeah well that's the thing...So far, all our dates have been casual? So I am not so sure?"
"Trust me, THIS one won't be casual! This is your first official date, and Aahil Raza Ibrahim won't go on an official date to anywhere but somewhere happening, and probably expensive as well! Dress to kill is my advice to you!" said Seher with a twist of her lips.
"You're probably right, but I will still text him tomorrow and ask what the dress code is! I better go have a shower. I am so tired!"
"You wanna watch a movie after? It's been ages since we did?"
"Yeah why not? Give me half an hour and I'll be down" said Sanam, as she went up the stairs to her room.
That evening the sisters spent some quality time together, which they had not been able to in awhile.
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The next day, Sanam was getting ready to attend a meeting with some suppliers when she realized that she had not texted Aahil to ask about what sort of venue they were going to for their date! She sent him a quick text.
"Hi Aahil. I forgot to ask yesterday, but what is the dress code for tonight? Formal, or casual?"
"Formal. Dress to kill baby!"
Sanam laughed as she looked at the message, as she thought that is exactly what her sister had told her last night! Was Seher sharing telepathy with Aahil now? She was HER twin? Sanam shook her head in amusement. It was around 10am, and she was surprised at the speed at which Aahil had returned her text, coz she would have thought he was in meetings at a time like this?
"Thanks! Will do!" Sanam texted back with a smile.
"See you tonight. 7pm! Looking forward to it!"
"Me too!" texted Sanam back. Dress to kill ha? So she had to make sure she did! Sanam raided her closet and looked for a dress to wear, she looked at several and none of them satisfied her. She felt like she had absolutely nothing in her wardrobe that she wanted to wear. Then she realised that she was actually nervous. Like, excited nervous about this date. That is why she was obsessing so much about what she was going to wear. She didn't remember ever being this nervous about a date, and the funny part was, this was a guy she had already spent time with. A guy she had even kissed. It's not like she had never been close to him before. Then why was she feeling this nervous excitement to this extent? Seher was right. She had never met a guy who turned her on as much as Aahil has. She didn't know what came over her when he was close to her, but whatever it was, she knew she was being controlled by it and she was powerless to stop its force. It scared her sometimes, and that is why she had tried to deny her feelings. But in the end, she had to admit that there was something here, and that is why she had agreed to go on an official date with Aahil.
After rummaging her wardrobe for a few more minutes her eyes fell on a dress. It was black with a black beaded piping around the neck and hem. It was a flowy georgette type material, that had an off shoulder neckline. The dress ended a few inches above her knees. It was simple, classy and elegant. Just the way she liked it. She decided to wear a pair of Red earrings and bracelet with it, and take a red clutch. Her favorite colour had to enter into it in some way. She took out a pair of black strappy sandals, and her look was complete. She was going to put her hair in waves. She took out her curling iron as well, and went to have a shower.
Sanam went to her meeting at midday and then popped into the restaurant to look over a few things and make sure everything was set for tonight's service and she went home. She got home just before 5pm, and decided to put on a face mask and have a shower. Once she had a shower she was in her robe putting on her makeup, when Seher turned up in her room.
"Getting ready for the big date?" she asked with a smile.
"Yeah" said Sanam her face pink.
"Oh... look at you. Blushing already, and you have not even gone on the date and made out with him yet?" said Seher giggling.
"Seher..." Admonished Sanam, blushing in earnest.
"So what you gonna wear?" Seher asked as she looked around the room. She then saw the dress Sanam was going to wear laid out on a chair in the corner of the room. Seher whistled.
"I love that dress. It's classy but sexy you know? Good choice sis!"
"Thanks Seh" said Sanam with a smile.
"Make sure you show me you're final "Look" before you leave!"
"Yes Mum" said Sanam with a grin, as Seher left her room. Sanam soon changed into her dress, shoes and jewelry and did her hair. Her hair was laying in long waves around her face and shoulders. She put on her shoes and took her clutch, and took one last look in the mirror. She liked the reflection she saw gazing back at her. She smiled. Yes she was ready. She turned around and left her room.
Seher was downstairs getting dinner. As she looked up and saw Sanam, she gave a slow whistle.
"Wow...you look HOT Api!" she said.
"Thanks" murmured Sanam.
"I am sure Aahil is going to be like FULLY gone!" said Seher with a wink. "Lucky Aahil!"
"Aren't you going out with Rehan tonight?"
"Yeah later. We are going clubbing with some of his old college friends. One of them is visiting from Delhi, and he wants me to meet him!"
"Meeting all the friends now are we?"
"Something like that!" said Seher with a shrug.
Just then they heard the doorbell ring. It was 7pm sharp. If nothing else, Aahil was always punctual.
"Looks like your Prince is here! Isn't that Cool? I mean...when I say "Your Prince", I literally MEAN Prince! Now how many times does THAT happen?" said Seher raising her eyebrows.
"It is kind of cool" admitted Sanam reluctantly. "But don't EVER tell anyone I said that! You know how I don't care for titles?"
"I know Api! Don't worry. I won't tell Rhea!" said Seher with a smirk.
"Thanks!" laughed Sanam. Then she saw Seher bounding towards the hall. "Where are you going?"
"To get the door! There is no way I am missing this!" she said with a quick glance at Sanam over her shoulder as she made her way to the door. Sanam shook her head as she followed Seher into the hall. Seher went to the front door and opened it, and as expected, there stood Sanam's Prince dressed in a dark blue dinner blazer and a charcoal grey shirt underneath.
"Hey handsome, looking good! OMG...looks like your dressed to kill, and I am totally in casual?" said Seher batting her eyelashes at Aahil. Aahil suppressed a grin.
"Is Sanam ready Seher?" he asked, the corners of his mouth curling up.
"Kill joy! Couldn't you at least PRETEND to go with it for a minute?" said Seher giving Aahil a "So disappointed" look. But Seher smiled inwardly as she realised that Aahil was just impatient to see his date! She smirked as she said. "Your date, SANAM is ready and waiting! API..." she called out, turning from the door. "Your prince is getting impatient for your entry!"
Just then Sanam appeared beside the door, she turned to Seher giving her a sideways glance. Just then Seher turned towards Aahil and saw how his eyes flashed as he saw Sanam. Her sister was looking hot, so she could not blame Aahil.
"Tune Mari Entriyaan... dil main baji ghantiya..." sang Seher under her breath. Sanam looked at Seher and gave her a withering look. Aahil heard it too, and suddenly blinked as he realized he had been staring at Sanam.
"Hi" he said to Sanam softly.
"Hi" she whispered back. "Bye Seher" she said turning towards Seher, as she stepped out the door.
"Ok Ok. I am going! Have fun kids!" she said with a wink at them both, as she closed the door with a giggle.
"You look beautiful" said Aahil huskily, looking at Sanam. Saman just could not control her blush.
"Thank you! You look great too!" said Sanam softly, glancing at Aahil.
"Thank you!" said Aahil with a small smile. "Shall we go?" he said indicating for Sanam to precede him. She felt his hand at the small of her back, leading her down the steps of the porch towards his car, parked on the driveway. He opened the door for her like a perfect gentlemen, and after she got in, he got into the driver's seat, and after belting up, they drove into the night.
Aahil glanced at Sanam as they began their drive.
"What would you like to listen to Sanam?"
"Listen to?"
"Yes. What music would you like to listen to? I usually listen to Rap, and I know you said you like it too, but if you want to listen to something else..." Aahil trailed off.
"No! Rap is good!"
"Any preference?"
"I like Eminem, Jay Z, or even P Diddy or maybe Pitbull?"
"So you were not kidding when you said you like Rap? You know more than one rapper!" said Aahil with a laugh.
"There are things I don't kid about...My love for food, music, Mr Darcy, and Hugh Jackman being some of them!" said Sanam with mock gravity. "I like a lot of different types of music. But I like Rap too, and I mean it!"
"Ok! Some Rap coming up!" said Aahil, as he chose some Eminem. Soon the car was filled with rap music, but Aahil kept the volume low enough, so that they could also hear each other. He couldn't believe he was driving to his first official date with Sanam, and that too, listening to Rap! He had to smile at the irony. Sitting beside him was the only girl he had truly had romantic feelings for in his life, and here he was playing Rap to her instead of some Barry White to seduce her with! The way he felt about her, his song choice should be "Let's get it on!" not "Eight Mile!" thought Aahil, and he could not quite help but smile.
"What are you smiling about?" asked Sanam curiously.
"Do you really want to know? Because you ask at your own risk Sanam!" warned Aahil.
"Yes. I want to know!" said Sanam, showing more bravery than she felt. What WAS he thinking?
"I was thinking I can't believe I am playing you Eminem, when I am more in the mood for Barry White!"
As soon as Aahil completed his sentence, Sanam could feel her face heating. "Barry White" only meant one thing. "Seduction!". So is THAT what he had in mind?
"I DID warn you Sanam. But you insisted on knowing!"
"Yes I did!" murmured Sanam under her breath. She looked out the window for a minute. Then she turned around and asked. "Where are we going?", as she noticed that they were moving on to the highway leading out of the city.
"It's a surprise!" said Aahil with a smile. "Don't worry Sanam. It is a REAL place I am taking you to!" said Aahil, as he saw Sanam look at him questioningly. Sanam smiled despite herself. He did have a sense of humor.
"We will be there in about 30 minutes. It's a bit out of the city. So let's just talk about a safe topic shall we? How was work today?" he asked her. Soon they were chatting about work, and he told her about how they had managed to partner with the Deora's in a lucrative deal, which would see them building hotels in several places around India.
"The Deora's were so nice!" said Sanam with a smile.
"Yeah. They took quite the shine to you? I mean...they were trying to get you married to Ashish?"
"I am sure they were just being polite!"
"They seemed keen from where I was standing. Also, I recall YOU seemed very into the idea of meeting him the next time he came to town?"
"I was also being polite?"
"Really? You would meet someone for a "Rishta" just to be polite?"
"Seriously Aahil...there was no Rishta! Why are you so concerned about it? Jealous?" asked Sanam, giving Aahil a sideways glance.
"What if I say I was?" said Aahil, his brows raised.
"Then I would say...I am flattered" said Sanam with a small smile. Aahil returned her smile. Suddenly they arrived at a massive gate. It was leading up to a huge compound with a beautiful garden. The garden had fountains and well maintained lawns and foliage. The gate was open, and guards were present in the small building at the entrance. Next to the gate was a huge sign "Kohinoor" it read. Sanam had heard about this hotel. It was a boutique hotel and was well known for its great menu. Sanam had always wanted to come here and try the food, since the hotel had opened around 6 months ago, but she had never had the time. Now she was going to try the food here, and the Chef in her was quite excited about it.
As they drove to the entrance of the hotel and parked, a valet came to the car. He opened the door for Sanam.
"Good evening Ma'am!" he said. "Good evening!" she responded back, as she alighted from the car. Aahil also got out of the driver's seat and came to stand next to her. He gave the valet the keys.
"Good evening Sir! Good to see you again!" said the valet, as he took the keys from him. "Good evening Riaz!" said Aahil, as he turned Sanam around and led her into the hotel foyer.
"I have heard about this place. I wanted to try the menu here since they opened up. It's had great reviews!" said Sanam looking at Aahil.
"I hope you enjoy tonight Sanam" said Aahil softly. Just then, a young man dressed in a suit came over to them. Sanam guessed he was probably the front office manager.
"Mr Ibrahim. Welcome sir!" he said and he turned to Sanam. "Ma'am!" he said.
"Hello Rahul" said Aahil. "Good to see you! You were away last month right? Did you have a good holiday?"
"Yes thank you sir! Please come with me!" said Rahul with a smile. Sanam looked from Aahil to the guy named Rahul with some confusion. "How come Aahil was on first name terms with the staff here, and even asking about his vacation? Did he bring ALL his dates here?" Somehow, the thought did not please Sanam much. They walked towards the lifts and as the lift doors opened, Aahil indicated to Sanam to step in. She did, and he followed. Then Rahul stepped in and scanned his ID over the slot inside the elevator and pressed the button that said "Rooftop!" He then turned to Aahil and said "Have a nice evening Sir, Ma'am!" he said nodding at Sanam, and Sanam nodded back. Rahul stepped out of the elevator and it started to move up.
"You come here often?" asked Sanam who could not quite contain her curiosity.
"Yes, as a matter of fact I do!"
"So you bring ALL your dates here Mr Ibrahim?"
"Not all! Just the special ones!" said Aahil, trying to suppress a smile.
"So how many special one's have there been?" asked Sanam in a catty tone.
"You really wanna know?" said Aahil, glancing at Sanam. Sanam folded her arms and turned her head in the other direction as she felt embarrassed at being caught out feeling jealous. Suddenly the elevator stopped, and she felt a hand on her arm, as she was turned around to face Aahil. He stepped closer to her, and Sanam's folded arms fell away automatically. He started to back Sanam towards the wall of the elevator and soon her back hit the wall. Aahil put one arm on the wall next to Sanam's head and the other went to hold her waist. Sanam looked up at Aahil in confusion, her pulse raising at his sudden proximity.
"To answer your first question...The reason I come here often is because our company built this place. I.H Group owns it!"
Sanam glanced up in surprise. "As for your second question...I already told you I only brought the special one's here...and since there has only ever been one special one, I guess that means, the answer is "Just You!" said Aahil looking straight into Sanam's eyes. Sanam looked back at him, her eyes wide at the revelation. "He had only ever brought HER here?" Even though she didn't want to dwell on it, she could feel herself becoming happy at the thought.
"Happy now?" whispered Aahil in her ear.
"I was never unhappy?" murmured Sanam defiantly.
"Liar!" Aahil whispered. "But the night is still young, so I will let this one slide!" said Aahil, as his lips grazed her cheek. Then he moved away from her, and Sanam heard the ping of the elevator as he pressed the button for it to move again. Within seconds they were moving up again. Sanam continued to stay leaning against the wall of the elevator. The truth was, her legs suddenly felt weak and she felt more secure leaning against the wall. Suddenly the elevator stopped.
"We are here!" said Aahil, as he turned towards her. He held his hand out to her, and Sanam put her hand in his. Aahil tugged on Sanam's hand and pulled her close. His arm went around her waist and she was tucked into his side, as they stepped out of the elevator. Suddenly Sanam gasped as she saw the view in front of her. They were on the Rooftop and you could see a view of the whole city in the horizon. There was a lake around the property and what looked like a small marina. It was all lit with lights and lanterns, and so was the whole garden. Sanam's eyes went around the terrace that they were on. This was also decorated with lanterns, and candles. Also, there were many shrubs in pots all over the terrace, and they had small tea lights on them. The whole place looked like a paradise.
"Aahil..." Sanam breathed in awe. "This is just beautiful. I mean breath-taking!" she said as she looked at him.
"You like it?"
"I LOVE it!" said Sanam with a smile. "Who wouldn't? It's gorgeous!"
"I'm glad you think so!" said Aahil softly, as he led her further onto the terrace. Then she saw it. The white gazebo set up in the middle of the terrace. There was a table inside it, and in the corner there was a table with two big arrangements of Red roses and an ice bucket that looked like it had champagne in it. Two glasses were also visible. The table had candles on it, and so did the table set up for dinner. It had a few small candles places in the middle and a low bowl full of red roses on it too. Red, her favorite colour. Sanam was completely overwhelmed by the beauty and elegance around her. This was truly spectacular.
"Come on" said Aahil, as he moved his hand away from her waist and took her hand and drew her towards the table. Aahil stepped forward and pulled her chair out for Sanam. "Thank you" Sanam murmured, looking up at Aahil. Aahil then went around to the other side and took his seat. Just then a waiter appeared out of the other side of the terrace. He was next to them in minutes and poured their champagne and said he will be back with the entrees, as he discreetly left them alone.
Aahil took his glass of champagne and indicated to Sanam to do the same.
"A toast" he said. "To our first official date! Let's hope it's the first of many!" Aahil said with a smile.
"Our first official date!" said Sanam, returning his smile.
Soon after that, the waiter came in with their entrees. As they started to taste their entrees, they fell into a comfortable conversation, about the hotel and the food. Aahil told her that the Head Chef, Raoul Mendoza was from Mumbai, and had been head hunted for the job. Sanam agreed she had heard of him, and she was giving her expert opinion on the food, which was that it was excellent. As the evening progressed, Sanam and Aahil found out a lot more about each other. They each spoke of their time in the States. Sanam talked about growing up in the UK and how it had been to suddenly find herself in India, in Bhopal. Yes they had visited many times, but living here, and without her parents, had taken a bit of getting used to.
"I don't think I could have done it without Seher!" said Sanam with a sigh.
"You know, you are really lucky to have someone in your life that understands you so implicitly!" said Aahil with a smile.
"Yeah the whole "Twin Telepathy thing" right? It does exist, but we don't always know what the other person is thinking! That is a fallacy!" laughed Sanam.
"I know. But it's still great to have that connection. Like my sisters Nazia and Shazia, they are twins too. Fraternal, so they don't look alike. They fight like crazy as well. But they always have each other's backs!" smiled Aahil.
"You're pretty close to Rehan as well right?"
"Yes we are very close. I guess he is the person closest to me actually!" said Aahil. "Coz as a kid I was not that close to my sisters. They always had each other, they were a unit. But then Rehan came along, and it was like I had my own side kick!"
"Rehan is a very nice guy. I like him! He is so unlike Seher, but I think that's what makes them so good for each other! My sister can be so outspoken, and Rehan is always SO polite!" smiled Sanam, shaking her head at the irony. "I have never seen Seher so into a guy though, so that whole reserved shy guy thing is really working for him!"
"Well, he is pretty into her too. SO the feeling is mutual!"
"I am happy for them!" said Sanam and she sounded so sincere. The love she had for her sister was very clear in her eyes and voice.
"So am I! That's what I like about you Sanam! You can be so transparent sometimes. Especially when it comes to things and people you care about!" said Aahil looking at Sanam.
"Why do you say that?"
"Because, just now, talking of Seher, you're love for her was clear, and it was the same when we were discussing the menu!" said Aahil with a grin.
"Yeah, my sister and food, my two great loves!" said Sanam with a sigh.
"Do you ever intend adding to that list?" asked Aahil, his voice low, and that gleam was back in his eyes. Sanam suddenly felt like she was under a microscope. She tried hard not to blush.
"Maybe...I may consider it. If a tempting enough offer came along?"
"What temps you?"
"That would be telling?" said Sanam coyly.
Aahil gave her a slow smile. "Don't worry. I'll find out!"
Just then, the waiter came along and interrupted them with their dessert. Sanam was relieved, coz she was finding it hard to keep her cool with Aahil looking at her that way. After the waiter left them with their desserts, Sanam dug into her Creme Brule. It was one of her favourite desserts. "Did Aahil know that? No way would he know such a thing!" Thought Sanam, as she looked at the dessert, her mouth-watering. She just loved Creme Brule. Without further ado, she put her spoon into the dessert and she heard it. "Crack", the proverbial sound that a Creme Brule is supposed to make if it is made to precision, as the caramelized top broke. The same way a Panna Cotta is supposed to wobble. Sanam smiled at the memories that particular dessert evoked. What had made her angry at the time, amused her now. She took a spoon full and tried the dessert.
"Mmm... Yum..." Said Sanam, not quite able to control her reaction to the dessert that melted in her mouth. Aahil watched the way she ate the dessert and swallowed. It was almost erotic, the way she was eating that dessert. "You should try yours Aahil" said Sanam as she stopped eating her dessert for a moment.
"Yeah" Aahil croaked as he took a bite of his dessert as well. It really was very good. They finished their dessert in relative silence, as Sanam was loving it too much to speak. Aahil was getting more turned on by the minute as Sanam was not quite able to hide her appreciation for the dessert. As soon as the dessert was over, he stood up abruptly, and came over to Sanam's seat. He took her hand and made her get up from her seat. As soon as she stood up, he pulled her into his arms.
"Dance with me!" he said, as he pulled her closer. Sanam was taken aback, but being close to him was intoxicating her, and she found herself winding her arms around his neck and leaning into him. There was music playing in the background the whole time, but she had barley paid any attention to it. The food and the company had distracted her. But now suddenly she heard the music.
Aahil's hands were at her waist, and they started to move over her as they swayed slowly to the rhythm of the music. Sanam felt singed by his touch wherever his fingers moved. Her fingers tightened into the lapel of his jacket. Aahil bent his head and breathed in the scent of her hair, as he nuzzled the side of her neck just under her ear. Sanam gasped as one of his hands moved down to her derrier and moved over it, as he pulled her closer to him to stand between one of his thighs. Aahil's mouth moved from her hair, over her cheek and closed over her lips. One of Sanam's hands moved into Aahil's hair and her fingers tightened their grip as she started to kiss him back. Soon they were locked in a passionate kiss as Aahil made Sanam part her lips for him, and he started to explore her mouth. Sanam clung to Aahil, all coherent thought gone.
Suddenly Aahil pulled his lips away from hers and moved Sanam away from him. "Aahil?" Sanam questioned, looking up at Aahil, dazed. Then Sanam saw him. The waiter was coming back to get their dessert plates. Aahil had obviously heard footsteps and put Sanam away from him. Sanam realised that she had been so lost in Aahil, that she had heard nothing. As the waiter came closer, Sanam turned around and folded her arms across her chest, and rubbed her arms slowly. Suddenly now that she was not in Aahil's arms, she felt the cold air hit her. The waiter came over and took their dessert things and wished them a good night and took his leave. Both Aahil and Sanam wished him a good night in turn and thanked him as he left.
"Cold?" asked Aahil as he turned to Sanam. "Just a little" said Sanam softly. Aahil took his jacket off. "It's OK. You don't have to give me you're jacket. I'm fine really!" said Sanam.
"I know I don't have to give you my jacket, I want to! Said Aahil as he draped the jacket over Sanam's shoulders.
"Thank you Aahil!" said Sanam, looking at Aahil intently.
"It's not a big deal Sanam. I just gave you my jacket!"
"No. For before. I didn't hear him coming, but you did!"
Aahil smiled. "I have good hearing!"
"So do I usually!" muttered Sanam under her breath.
"Looks like you were distracted doing something or the other?" said Aahil with a smirk.
Sanam bit her lip as she blushed and looked away from Aahil.
"You're adorable!" said Aahil huskily, as he reached up and ran his knuckles over Sanam's cheek. "Shall we go?" he asked.
"Yes" whispered Sanam. Aahil laid his hand on the small of Sanam's back, and gently pushed her towards the side of the terrace that led to the elevator. As they moved towards the elevator, Sanam looked over her shoulder one last time at the terrace. "It really IS beautiful up here! The view is just amazing" she said softly as she looked around at the terrace and at the view ahead.
"Yes, it is!" said Aahil, but he was not looking at the view. His eyes were firmly planted on Sanam. Sanam looked back at him and realised his eyes were on her, and she could not quite control the blush creeping up her cheeks. "Let's go!" said Aahil softly, as he led Sanam towards the elevator. They rode the elevator down in silence. But it was not an uncomfortable silence. Soon they were in the lobby, and Rahul the front office manager came towards Aahil, and said that he will call for their car. He asked them if they enjoyed their evening, and both Aahil and Sanam confirmed that they did. He went back to his desk and made a call. He then wished them a good night and said that their car will be arriving shortly to the front entrance. They moved towards the entrance of Hotel. The car arrived and they walked over and got in. Soon they were driving away from Kohinoor Hotel. Aahil put on some music, and it was a soft melodious tune that was playing from his phone.
"Yes, I sometimes listen to soft music too, and this is hardly a Rap moment!" said Aahil, as he glanced towards Sanam.
"Yes, this is not a Rap moment!" said Sanam with a smile, and Aahil smiled back. They then drove towards the city. They didn't talk much as they drove. It was a pleasant drive back. Soon they were back in the city, and driving through the driveway of Sanam's house. As the car stopped, Aahil got out of the driver's side and came towards the passenger side. Sanam opened the car door and stepped out, and Aahil took her hand to help her out. He then closed the door, and they walked up the steps to the front door of the house hand in hand. As they stood next to the door, Sanam turned towards Aahil.
"Thank you Aahil, for an amazing evening!" said Sanam, looking at Aahil with a smile.
"You're welcome beautiful!" he said huskily, as he pulled her close to him by tugging on her hand. Sanam landed on Aahil's chest. Aahil then lifted his other hand and pushed a lock of hair that fell against Sanam's face off it. He then ran his knuckles down her cheek. Sanam closed her eyes, in anticipation. She waited for a moment and when nothing happened, she opened her eyes to look at Aahil in confusion.
"Expecting something?" said Aahil with a small smile. Sanam felt her face burn as she realised that he was teasing her. She suddenly felt confused and also a bit angry. Was he making fun of her coz she was so obviously turned on by him? Sanam's eyes flashed as she started to struggle to get out of Aahil's arms. The hand holding hers against his chest tightened and his other hand cupped her cheek.
"Hey...I was just kidding!" he whispered.
"It's not funny!" said Sanam in an angry whisper. "I guess you think it's funny...coz maybe I don't act as cool as your other dates..."
"Hey...You're the coolest girl I know Sanam! Sorry! But sometimes, I can't resist it. Because you are equally hot when you are angry as when you are confused. Not to mention cute as heck!" said Aahil with a smile. He then bent his head and caught Sanam's lips in a quick kiss.
"You better go in now, or I might be tempted to keep you out here for longer!" said Aahil softly.
"This must be strange for you? I suppose you don't always wave your date goodbye at the door?" said Sanam, lifting her eyebrows archly.
"Not always!" said Aahil with a small laugh. Sanam's eyes flashed again, as she felt jealousy course through her. That was another thing she was not used to feeling. She had never been jealous of girls that a guy she dated had dated in the past. But with Aahil, she could not seem to control the green eyed monster that threatened to come out at the slightest provocation. Sanam turned around to leave, when she felt an arm go around her waist, as she was pulled back against a solid chest.
"I thought I told you before...This...Us...will not go the usual way! There is nothing usual or always about it! This is outside all of it. That's why I want to take it slow with you! Trust me, I have NEVER been so tempted to throw caution to the wind, and THAT is the very reason I am not doing it!" Aahil whispered close to Sanam's ear. "Now please go in, before I really lose my head!"
"Goodnight!" Sanam gasped as Aahil let her go.
"Goodnight!" Aahil whispered. Sanam then walked a few steps towards the house, and took her keys out of her clutch. As she inserted the key in the lock, she heard Aahil's footsteps retreat down the steps and towards the driveway. She walked through the door, and before closing it, she looked out, and Aahil turned around at the same time. Their eyes met and held for a second, and then Aahil turned around and walked towards the driver's side of his car. Just before he got in, he looked up one more time, and saw that Sanam was still standing at the door. Sanam gave him a small waive and he also waived back. Then he got in the car, and started to back out of her driveway. Sanam closed the door, and leaned back on it. She was not sure how her feet were still on the ground, as she felt like she had well and truly been swept off her feet!
To be continued.
*Lyrics derived from the song "Naina" Movie: "Khoobsurat" (2014)
Ok folks, an update after over a week. This one took a bit longer than usual I know! It's christmas eve and I am busy. So I have not been to the forum at all today. Just wanted to wish you all a Very Merry X'mas!
Love
Mandy
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