"My lady I would be much obliged if you could make your presence felt today at my peasant dwelling so that we may discuss the colours for the upholstery and the rest of the interiors" hearing his voice made her heart beat faster. She was glad she was in the privacy of her room. Not at the mansion. She wouldn't have been able to hide the blush nor the excitement. For few seconds she let her lips stretch in a broadest smile only to hide it the next instant.
"I can't promise you anything today, but if not in the evening then tomorrow morning I'll be there for sure. Is that ok. And it was a pleasure talking to you as well Peter the Great" she said very calmly. She heard him sigh and realised it was the reaction to Peter the great.
"Not later than tomorrow evening" with it he ended the call. She wanted to talk to him little longer. Hear his voice. It didn't matter what he was saying. Because it sounded like music to her ears. She knew without doubt he still loves her and is very possessive of her. She saw his eyes every time she mentioned her with Akash or other men. She enjoyed see his displeasure and discomfort. He deserved it. She was trying to justify her words. The fact of the matter remained she hasn't still forgiven him completely. Until she does she cannot express her true feelings to him. She knew that will be just her body wanting him rather than her soul.
There was no scarcity in their love for each other. It has never been an issue. They both knew it very well too. But now she wasn't sure if Shlok thinks she loves him too? She wondered is she pushing the envelope too far with all these teasing? Will it backfire on her? Will he actually think that she's been with many since him? Isn't that what you want him to think? When she was saying it to him she enjoyed it. But sitting alone in her room thinking of all the things she said to him made her extremely nervous. Will he try to avenge her with another? She didn't know how but she felt he's not been with another woman since she left him. But she wanted to hear it from his mouth.
Shouldn't she just stop all this child's play? Stop wasting more time being away from and just tell him how much she really loves him missed him and wants to be with him. Her thoughts were disturbed when her phone started to ring. She quickly grabbed it thinking, hoping it to be him again. But it was just Akash. Dejected she answered the call.
Shlok wasn't sure what to make out of her words and actions. She was giving mix signals. He wondered if they are signals at all. She wasn't pregnant. Of that he was sure. She still wants to be addressed as Mrs. Almeida. Yet she talks about sky boy as if she's living with him. When he mentioned Shanelle he saw clearly her mood changing then as if to spite him she said all those things about her with other men and his inabilities. Should he rejoice or go on a binge? But he was now determined to stay sober. Incase she drops by or needs his assistance then he needed to be sober first and foremost.
There wasn't anything he wasn't willing to do for her. Why? Why is he still willing to go out of the way to make her feel better. He knew the reason. May be he's not willing to accept it. But the truth of the matter remains he's still not forgiven himself for what happened to her, and as a result to their baby.
He wanted to see her again as soon as possible. Lot more work was to be done in the car. And the fabricating wasn't to be done yet. That was the only logical reason he could come up with. So he waited for her visit. He was hoping she would come today rather than keep him waiting till tomorrow.
The time was around 6 in the evening. Shlok heard a car honking. He stepped outside with Pancy barking as mad, both seemed to be bit irritated. Brand new silver Mercedes was shimmering in the Rays of the setting sun. The passenger window slide down little bit just enough to reveal a very familiar pair of eyes but this time it was adorned with eye liner and Mascara. Which seemed to make her eyes look even more enticing. "Please can you keep Pancy away from me today. I'm in a gown" she said pleadingly. All he saw was her luscious red lips move in slow motion. She could've been saying the most derogatory words about him but it wouldn't have mattered to him. He couldn't care less what she was saying. She had to repeat ones more to get him out of his trance. When he finally came back to his senses he wanted to tell her it's her problem that shes lost common sense and this time around Come in a Evening Gown. But he couldn't deny her plea. He didn't say anything but had to drag Pancy with him resisting all the way. Much like a stubborn child sent to his room as a punishment. Pancy was barking and struggling under his tight grip.
Watching him drag his baby away for her tugged at her heart little bit more. She was surprised to see him oblige to her request without any comments. She was certain he will have plenty to say to her for her dress. She saw him look straight in the eye when she asked him to take Pancy away. She saw her Shlok. The one she fell in love and still loves very very deeply.
He retuned back few minutes later and saw a man getting down in a tuxedo pant. White crisp shirt black tie. Shlok recognised him immediately. It was sky boy. "Rosy you can get down now" saying he opened the door for her.
Rosy would you like me to lick the ground free of dust and dirt and sanitise for you. Or would you prefer I put my jacket for you to walk on. Or how about I lay myself on the ground and you walk on me. You too should be in a dress. Pants does not suit you Nancy. His mind was on overdrive. He felt such jealousy and was bordering on hatred towards this man whose done any thing wrong to him other than of course steal the love of his life.
She held out her hand and sky boy obliged. She was looking at him and they shared a smile. Astha was aware of a pair of angry eyes watching them. She saw the fist clenching and the eyebrow twiching. She decided to ignore.
He was furious seeing her holding his hand. And moreover for coming to see him with him. It was supposed to be their time.
What the f*** Rosy? Who the f*** is he to call her Rosy. Her name is Astha. His blood was already starting to boil. He wasn't sure if he's going to be able to restrain himself from breaking few bones of Sky boy. Sky boy helped her get out of the car. What stepped out of the car wasn't the simple girl Shlok has known and fallen in love with. She was some other perosn. She's not his Astha. The image in front of him rendered him helpless. He forgot to breathe. She looked picture perfect in a maroon off shoulder evening gown. Hair curled to perfection. Ruby ear studs and a necklace. Black six inch stilettos. She looked divine. If he desired her before seeing her In this gown took to a whole new level. Make up done to perfection. He specially liked her eyes and the bright red glossed lips. She was like a beautifully crafted Ruby amongst stones or rocks.
He's never seen her looking more sensual and elegant. Everything about her seemed perfect. More than love it was pure Desire in its most primitive form. He didn't want anyone to see her looking as alluring as she was looking in that moment. She moved with such grace and the way her curls swayed to the wind and the way she slowly tucked it behind her ear all in one very graceful motion all added To the allure. She smelled liked a flowerbed that's just bloomed in spring. He wanted her to be for his eyes only. And the fact that she was holding another man's arm and they are in such proximity to each other was taking away his ability to think rationally. His feelings for her was so strong that he was literally scared to get any closer to her. He wasn't sure of his actions. He knew he was loosing his grip on reality and more over in his ability to keep his desires in check. And Not act upon them.
She looked at her best and he in his work overalls. Such irony. And his competitor, well there's no competition. Sky boy wins hands down.
She came forward. Almost stumbled when she stepped on the gravel. Her night in shining black armour was there to help her. He put his hand around her shoulder and she steadied herself and with a eye lock and a smile. Looking at all this Shlok wanted to rip Sky boys hands away from her body and cut them off so he'll never be able to touch her again. I'm sure you double as a butler, nurse and Janitor when needed. Chauffeur you already are. Shlok was brimming with anger seeing the physical contact between them.
"My lady have you totally lost your head. When I said not to wear white I didn't mean to come in this" he sod looking at her.
"Just show me what you have to and we'll be on our way. We can't be late" she said looking at Akash.
"Oh! Pardon me your royal highness. By all means. But it's not here. But at their showroom. If you had taken the trouble to give me a call and inform before hand of your arrival then I would have had everything ready for you here. Since you wanted to make a grand entry with your Sky boy here now we have to go to their workshop"
"Hey just stay within your limits. Leave him out of this. He's got nothing to do with this. Be a man and say what you want to say directly. His name is Akash Bambani learn to talk with respect"
Akash stretched out his hand to Shlok "I'm Akash Bambani. Nice to meet you, Mr Agnihotri" his out stretched had remained unshaken and he took it away.
"Accept my sincere apology Sky boy. I promise I will make myself more acceptable. Don't send me to the dungeons my lady"
Astha stepped in "World does not revolve around you all the time. Let others live too. He knows everything. So you can drop the act"
"Does he now? I'm so relieved. Here I was like a fool thinking want if he finds out about us. What will you tell him? Did you tell him everything? I mean everything?
Akash stood between them with his hands in his pockets watching the man and a woman sparring. He understood what Astha meant before coming over while in the car. She warned him in advance not to be surprised or confused regardless of the words that will be uttered and to agree and go with the flow of things. He wasn't sure he wants to be the third wheel in this love saga. But it's too late to be having second thoughts now. He's already playing the role. He didn't like one bit what she was doing nor his attitude. But he didn't blame him. Any red blooded man whose in love would react the exact same way. And this one seemed to be a total gone case with his love for her Akash thought Shlok was being very patient with her. If it was his wife he would've totally gone ballistic. That goes to show how much he really cared for her.
"I hope you'll be able to keep your hands off each other for few minutes that we visit the workshop of my friend. There will be other workers as well. So don't embarrass me. Romeo and Juliet. Try and keep your pants zipped up and hands to yourself Romeo. We don't want any anatomy lessons. And one more thing You better come in my truck unless you want your brand new Merc to get damaged even before it reaches the first 1000 kilometres" he said going inside to lock the the warehouse and to get the keys to his truck.
"What are you highnesses waiting for? For the red carpet and the drum roll"
"Akash... Do you mind sitting in the middle?" She asked him.
"Of course Rosy" saying he opened the door and dusted the seat with his hand.
"Forgive me for my shortcomings your highness. I forgot to have the seats polished and lined with fine silk. If only you had given me prior notice I would've even changed the rubber mats with finest natural fur for your comfort" Shlok said looking at her who was looking at him standing outside.
"Oh.. I think I can manage with my hanky for now" replied Akash and sat next to him and held out his hand for Astha to get in as well. Shlok was watching everything. She looked at Akash and said "thank you Akash. You're always there when I need you"
"I'm so happy for you're readiness for anything. I'll die of happiness. What else you have in there"
"Will you just give it a rest" said she not liking Akash being targeted.
"Why are you so edgy? I just wanted to know. I didn't hold a gun to his head and demand he answered. By the way Sky boy tell me do you carry extra undies in case you have accidents? Comb and powder as well?" Shlok was having fun at his expense. But Akash kept his silence.
"No but he carries packs of condoms. In different colours, textures and flavours. He's always ready you know? He never denies me. I particularly like the black ones. They make things looks smaller. You should always stick to white because Mini coopers are never frightening but monster trucks are. They need camouflaging. You Should go for the ones with extra thickness. That's a form of camouflaging too you know"
"Let me worry about my tiny Peter and I'll take your word for it and won't demand for a demonstration. Have mercy on my low self esteem and spare me the specification of his equipment"
"I won't ruin your tiny self esteem much further than it already has been"
"God does still loves me. Thank you for your generosity. I shall reward you with a months supply. But for now I only hope you have enough for the night. Because there are no pharmacies for miles"
"We're very well stocked in deed. You're months supply won't even last a week for us. Plus unless you buy XXL your XXS won't be of any use to him. So remember to ask for the right size" she was being vicious without even trying to be. Aksah has never seen her behave this rude and vindictive. She's always been nothing but a very sweet, kind and caring person not this hissing venomous snake. That made him realise one thing and that is she's deeply in love with this man sitting next to him throwing insults.
"I will remember to keep that in mind when I order" he said not looking at her keeping his eyes on the road.
"Any other details you want to add my lady? Flavours? Textures?"
"Don't worry about us. You better get that pole fixed. Because it's it's you that needs all the stimulants to get your Mini Cooper started. If I share you'll die of envy"
"Just try me"
"I have remember. He's better" she said impulsively. He stopped the truck the next second.
"I drive you. Don't forget. Keep your mouth shut"
"You started it. Let me end it' she said looking at him. And her heart should've been dancing with happiness. But it didn't. She wished to be blind. He looked shattered. Why are they doing this to eachother. Does he deserve it? She wanted to say yes. But she couldn't.
He started the truck again saying "I started it? It was you"
"No it was you. You've been jealous and resented him even before you met him"
"Or did I now? You don't need my approval"
"No one is seeking for your blessings. But that does not give you the right to pass judgement nor Insult him. He's very important to me"
"Not to me he isn't. So why should I give a f***"
"You refuse to see his best qualities"
"I hope I never have to see. Keep your pants zipped up please. I beg of you" he said looking at Akash.
"I'm sure you saw all lying down" he said with a glance at her.
"Yes. I had a very good teacher"
"Which one?" Asked he.
"Not you for sure. You're still dreaming of Virgin school girls. God rest his soul, James was a man for me. Don't worry your Mini Cooper is safe. No one cares for it. Akash doesn't need to pay for striptease to start his monster truck" she said looking at him with a smirk on her face.
"Oh I remember very well. You couldn't wait to get in to my pants. You jumped on to me in the Dodge"
"You bas***d!! How could you... I never jumped you"
"Of course you didn't. Sorry for choice of word used by me. You saddled me. You were really fast Lady Almeida.
"Just shut up. Just shut up. This is way below even by your low standards"
"As you know I have no standard. But you my lady, were you that fast with Sky boy as well? Man I'm telling you she's Horny all the time. Be prepared always. You'll never know when she'll jump you... I mean saddle you" he said glancing at both.
"Don't worry Mini Cooper he loves it, he's got no issues being ready you know. No problem with readiness"
"I'm in raptures. Happy for you. When is the wedding?"
"Wanna invitation?" She asked leaning bit forward to get a good look at his face.
"Dying to. Always wanted to be part of a circus"
"You always were as a clown. But my Akash is the ring master. He rules all" she said taking his hand and resting it on her lap.
"Rosy not here" said Akash knowing the implications very well.
"Why not"
"Yes please. I tend to agree with Sky boy here. I have no back seat"
"I never needed one with you. What makes you think I do now. Somethings don't change. This will do just fine"
"Astha...just f..."
"What? say it na... I meant f*** too" she refused to back down.
"You do it anywhere but not in my truck. Both of you get out of my car" he slowed down the truck.
"What's wrong with having a good appetite"
"You disgust me. I can't stand the sight of you. Just get the f*** out of my truck" he was mad like a raging bull. She's never seen him like this. She wanted to shut her mind and her Heart from feeling anything for him.
"Just get your f*****g car and get the f***out of my life"
"I will gladly. We... I disgust you. Well at least I know he won't leave me to die in a f*****g prison"
He applied the brakes she almost hit the dashboard. He got out of the car banged the door shut and walked away. She quickly got out and stumbled after him.
"What do you want to do to me? Kill me? Then do it now. I won't survive much longer anyways" she tried to pretend to be blind to his pain.
"I'm not doing anything" she said looking away.
"Don't you know I love you? Isn't that clear? Do you want me to spell it out to you?" He asked her finally feeling hopeless.
"I know you've moved on. I still haven't. Give me time. Stop cutting me into pices. There isn't much left anyways. So I request you keep your sexcapades to yourself. I'm not that brave to bare them. But if you really want to hurt me then I still have a gun we go back to the warehouse and then just pull the bloody trigger and finish me off. Ill even write letter denouncing you of any responsibility. I'll die a happy death. But stop this torture. Just stay out of my life. I know I f***** up once but life long sentence is too harsh. Even for a heartless bas***d like me" he was angry at himself for allowing himself to feel again.
"I never want to see your face again"
"Ok fine by me" she said trying to hide her pain.
"You marry him or anybody else for that matter. I don't give a shit. But don't come to me parading your sexual conquests. I never wanted to see you. I'm fine on my own. Doing my thing. It was you who came searching. And f*****d everything"
"That's me all right. According to you I do everything"
"You said it not me. I'm glad for you. This is the last time I'm hearing of your sexual adventures. And don't worry about what's in my pants. I'll find a girl. One that's just right for me. My life didn't stop when you left. I'll do just as so in the future as well"
"I'm so glad. Please do find one or hundred, I don't give a damn" looking further down the road she said.
"Thank you. I fix the car and and we never cross paths ever" he wanted to grab her by the shoulders and shake her and tell her to open her eyes and see how much she's hurting him. But he was too proud or may be he felt it's too late.
Hearing his words her heart broke in to million tiny pieces. What have I done? He hates me. I made him hate me. Why can't She just tell him the truth? That he's the only one she's ever truly loved and been with. She sees him bleeding yet she continues to keep on cutting. Why can't I stop? Why can't I tell him? "Have you been with anyone after me" she didn't realise what she was saying.
"That's none of you damn business is it now. You lost that right. Who the hell are you to me Mrs. Almeida" he said looking at her.
"You're the one with the all the action. You have nothing worry about"
"Was there anyone?" She looked very vulnerable, the fierce fighting lioness no more. She was his Astha. His little cow girl. But it was too late.
"Shlok..." She looked at him. Hearing her say his name once again made him forget everything. He had to remind himself she's not his anymore. She belongs to someone else.
"Does it make a differnce Astha? Just get in the car"
"Since you chose others I don't need you anymore either"
"Simple as that" she asked trying to compose her lost control.
"Yes. What more you want me to tell you?"
"Splendid, fine by me" saying she turned back towards the truck. Her elegant evening gown dragging along the dried leaves and dirt on the side of the road. She stumbled just as she reached the truck. Steadied herself holding on to the side of the truck. He looked on. She was walking away from him yet again. He drove her away. It's for the best. She's happy. She's found another. She doesn't need me anymore. He was justifying his words.
She opens the door and before getting in "I don't need you either! You hear me? I don't need you. I don't give a damn if you sleep with Chanel or Dior or all the virgins in Mumbai. I don't give a damn" she shouted back at him. He looked at her and gave two thumbs up. This infuriated her even more. She climbed in to the truck and slammed shut the door.
"Astha, you're playing with fire" said Akash. "He's madly in love with you. Don't push him"
"No he's not. He Hates me. He despises the very sight of me" she said like a child complaining to the parent.
"What did you expect Astha? Offer to walk you down the isle? Men pushed to the edge don't always act wisely. You might get into trouble" Akash was trying to put some sense into her.
"Don't push him further. It's gonna be you that'll be falling. And he won't be there to catch you when you fall" she wasn't ready to except her mistake. Just then he came back to the truck and got in. All was in total silence.
She realised her gown had got stuck when she closed the door in her angry stupor. She just pulled at it and it came loose with a sound of tearing. He looked at her. She just tossed it back down.
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As always it was Arjun to the rescue. This time around Shanelle too was with him. They found him in a terrible state. She went about taking care of Pancy. He was hungry and thirsty. His water bowl and food bowl were empty.
Shlok was slouching on the couch. Arjun went and sat next to him.
"What's going on man? What happened?"
"It's all over. She came back. I'm fixing her Porsche. But can't fix her heart. Can't touch her. She not mine anymore" Shlok was talking with his eyes closed.
"What are you talking about?" asked Arjun. Shlok told him everything that happened. Her coming to him without knowing. And finally what happened two days ago. All that he and she said. Well not all. He couldn't bring himself to tell Arjun even. He didn't want Arjun to think bad about her. Even in his drunken state his subconscious refused to let her down.
"So as you can see... It's all over. She's got another man. He's a good man. She'll be happy. Man you should've seen her. She looked so beautiful. She smelled like flowers. I can still feel it man, I miss her so much" he mumbled few words which she could not make out and then he fell asleep.
Shanelle was watching and listening to all of this from afar. Seeing his state made her feel very sad. She remembered how happy he was the last time she met him. Singing his heart out. And now totally shattered and broken. She wanted to do something for him. Just Like he did to bring the two of them together. She was already making plans to speak to Jane. The master or mistress of matchmaking.
Arjun and Shanelle managed to get him to his bed. Seeing Arjun care for his friend made Shanelles' heart warm towards her pure soul. She was falling for him head over heels with every second she spends with him. Sometimes she felt he was too good to be true. To be hers.
With Shlok safely tucked in and Pancy fed and taken care of they. Pancy wanted to be heard as well. Just like Shlok. Arjun is always patient with him. He kept on barking not very loud. As if to complain about the things that's been happening. The situation. He was very thoughtful. Looking at her car and him sleeping. Arjun put his hand on his big head and kissed. He rested his head on his knee and kept breathing fast.
Then suddenly made his way to the bed settled next to his master.
Arjun and Shanelle started to clean the mess. Empty beer cans empty whisky bottles shoes and his clothes on the floor. He was picking up his clothes.
"Arjun we have to put an end to this. We have to do something to make them stop hurting each other like this"
"Shanelle... It's not up to us to make decisions for them. She's moved on"
"She never said it. From what I heard he assumed all and she went along with it. I would've done the same if was in her positin" she said picking up another beer can.
"You would hurt deliberately?" He asked
"It's not about me, it's about you're friend. And his wife. She is his wife right?" She asked wanting to clear her doubts.
"Yes she is. To him she is. And everything else. His life"
"Then why are you letting him suffer? Do something about it"
"Like what? Don't you think I want him to be happy? I want the two of them to be together again? I do. But what can I do?"
"I think we should tell Mrs.Kannar. She'll know what to do. After all she brought us together. She made me meet you. I'll tell her"
"Shanelle it's not appropriate to share his pain with others"
"She's not others. She cares about both you and Shlok very dearly"
"Shlok will never forgive me if he finds out. I'm already breaking the rules by discussing him with you"
"He'll never find out. Bedsides I overhead everything. You didn't tell me anything"
"I don't like it one bit" he said not wanting to get anybody else involved in his friends problems.
"Arjun don't worry. Don't you trust me?
"It's not a question of trusting you. It's a question of his trust in me. You understand what I'm trying to say here?"
"You're not planning to ruin him or kill him. But to bring him his love back. His life, his happiness back. Isn't that what you want for your friend. That's what he wants for you. And he did the same for you. Plotted against you with Jane" she was getting to him, she left it. They had finally finished picking up the empty cans. She dusted the couch and he tided up the place while she was busy washing the dirty cups and dishes.
"Jsut look at the way he's been living for the past few days. Do you think it's normal Arjun?" She asked when he came to the pantry.
"Nothing about his life has been normal" he said feeling sad for his friends fate.
"Then it's about time he gets to live a normal life. He certainly deserves. Doesn't he?" She was pushing the right buttons.
"I talk to Jane whether you like it or not" she said decisively.
"Okay"
"Okay what?" She asked surprised.
"Okay you can talk to Mrs. Kannar" he said, with that she came towards him and hugged him with soap in her hands. He was totally taken by surprise not just with the hug but her sincerity towards his freind. She stepped back when she realised she was hugging him and soap was dripping on to floor.
Arjun quickly walked towards the living area. He was seated when she came back with bottle of water and card of aspirin and Kept next to his bed on the small stool. He stirred s bit. He's been sleeping for a good two hours now. The time was almost six o'clock.
Next she came up to his bed with a bowl of soup. As always they have come prepared with food. She has Made the soup herself. Arjun had called to cancel their day out. When she asked why he had reluctantly mentioned the reason. She volunteered to come along and offered to make the soup as well. It was Saturday her day off.
She went up to Shlok and tried to wake him up, he mumbled in his sleep.
"Shlok please wake up" Arjun came up to her, and told her to let him sleep. "Don't you think he's been sleeping enough? He needs to get some food into his system. It's just alcohol for days. Please help me to sit him him up, I'll feed him" she said pleadingly. She knew how to manipulate Arjun.
Arjun couldn't deny her plea. He helped him to sit up on the bed. She sat next to him, put a napkin around his neck. "Shlok please open your eyes. Wake up. You need to eat something. I'll feed you. Just open your mouth" she was relentless.
"It's very tasty. Just try it once and you'll always want it. You haven't eaten in three days" Shlok hearing her opened his eyes and blinked few times. And a faint smile appeared on his face.
"Why won't you just let me be. You're as bad as him" he said still his eyes closed.
"Well that's us. The Medlers'. So please eat something. You're poisoning your body. Stop drinking please" she says very softly.
"Why should I?" He asked still with his eyes closed.
"You do know he's still not kissed me even. You're my back up plan. I need you to be sober" she said trying to cheer him up.
"Shani ... You'll need to grab and kiss him. That's the only way" with his eyes fully open and beaming.
She started to feed him the soup. "He's painfully coy. How long are you willing to wait Shani?" He asked enjoying the soup.
"He's so shy I bet he takes a bath in his boxers" Shlok said and both laughed. He almost choked, Shani was soothing his back. Still smiling.
"I'm here. I'm not deaf nor shy. Leave me out of your conversation. " shouted Arjun coming towards the bed.
"I don't blush nor do I need my boxers" he was not finish.
"I told her I'm jealous of You man. And I can see im not far off. Shani ... You're a great girl. Arjun you better kiss her and make her yours or I will. And you know once I kiss her she'll never be yours"
"Ok. I have a proposition. Stop drinking then I'll kiss her" said Arjun suddenly. Shaani looked at him too with surprise.
"What's that got to do with me drinking? Man you're playing a very dirty game" Shlok said looking at Shani .
"That's my offer take it or leave it" said Arjun.
"Then you'll blackmail me? I married only cause you stopped drinking. Our first son born cause of you." Said Shlok enjoying his discomfort.
"Shani do you agree to this? He's playing s dirty game. Tell him he's playing a dirty game"
"Shanelle tell him" said Arjun looking at her.
"See he still calls me Shanelle. You definitely loves me more" she said looking at Shlok.
"He's too brave I can see" said Shlok
"Arjun do you love Shani or not?" Asked Shlok looking directly at him.
"Tell me now and I stop drinking" said Shlok looking at his friend blushing prefously.
"How did the tables turned on me and become a witch hunt against me" asked Arjun feeling helpless.
"Arjun men speak straight if a woman asks" said Shlok.
"That may be true. But it's not her but you're the one that's asking me" said Arjun.
"Okay then... I'm asking you James Bond do you love me" jumped in Shani .
"Shanelle get your stuff I should take you home" Arjun was looking to escape.
"Why you crapped in pants man?" Shlok asked laughing heartily.
"See Shlok I'll grow old first"
"Let me get myself cleaned up and I'll kiss you before you loose all your front teeth"
"Man you have three days. Then she's all mine and you'll be the one in my place drinking to forget" he said.
"But don't worry I'll come and feed you soup" she said making her way towards the pantry.
"Thanks guys" said shlok looking at both of them. He was really glad to have them in his life. His one true friend. He really liked Shaani. Was very happy for his friend. But she was never far from his thoughts. He wanted to. But not able stop thinking about her.
Arjun told Shlok that he'll drop her home and comeback.
She came back kissed him on his cheek and said "I'll be back tomorrow morning with more food"
"Thank you" said Shlok.
They were both seated in the car. And she was waiting for him to start the car. Instead he tuned towards her. Turned her face towards him gently and kissed her on the lips. She put her hand on his shoulder. Pulled her towards him. She was lost in the moment. She closed her eyes. She thought she's dreaming. Then as soon it began it stopped. He moved his face away from hers. But sill kept his hands on her face and looked her straight in the eyes said "you're mine. Only mine. Never forget it" and settled back onto his seat and started the car.
Shanelle... Just looked on. Unable to fathom just what happened. She covered her lips with her hand. Touched her face where his hands were. He kissed me. Did he just kiss me? And she looked at him he was looking at the road as if nothing happened. Did anything actually happened? Did I imagine all this? She was a hot mess. She kept staring at him. Thinking just how tender he is and how good he tasted. Here she was thinking he's all shy. Is he someone else? Is he the same perosn? He loves me. She couldn't help but smile looking at him.
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