Hi all,
Please bear with me... I don't have the time to read the chapters... Just skimmed through the last chappy... Hope I am able to give this chappy justice.
Chapter 21
Staring at his phone, surprised etched on his face, slightly dazed, Ragav says aloud, "shit, I am in love... What? When?", he questions himself.
Prem walks into the room and asks, "what's up? Why the dazed look?"
Ragav chuckles, saying, "I am in love!"
"I should hope so," Prem replies nonchalantly, punching into his open palm, he continues with mock severity, "else am gonna beat you to pulp."
Relaxes his stance and adds teasingly, "dude, you have been hit bad."
Ragav raises his eyebrows questioningly. Prem smirks and says, "when a guy agrees to the no coitus condition... You just know it is love." Seeing the expression on Ragav's face, Prem laughs and heads off to his room.
Feeling restless... But of a different kind... Ragav settles himself on the couch... Staring into the night... Watching the rain... Occasionally chuckling aloud... Thinking... I am in love.
The door bell rings. Frowning Ragav turns towards the wall clock, reading the time, one O' clock. He walks towards the door, wondering who could it be this late in the night. Opening the door, he stares at the person.
Nervous, Kalpi, asks, "won't you let me in?" Clearing his throat Ragav replies as he moves aside, "yes of course please come in... Umm is everything okay." Kalpi walks in hurriedly, mumbling, "everything is fine."
Ragav stares after her, his gaze automatically tracing the curves of her body, thinking, "shit, did she have to wear such tight jeans." Seeing her belly button twinkle, he groans softly, "and a short top", as his eyes are automatically drawn to her piercing.
He walks up to her, mumbling under his breath, "no coitus... No coitus..." His voice harsh, he asks, "what are you doing here?"
Instead of answering, Kalpi walks up to the window, staring out into the night. Forlone, she says, "we need to talk." His forehead creases as he wonders, "what now"... Says reassuringly, "of course. What would you like to discuss."
Turning to face him, kalpi replies, her eyes filled with sadness,"we are married and yet know nothing about you. My Aai... My baba..." She continues emotionally. Stops to collect herself. Unable to resist, Ragav walks up to her, takes her in his arms and says softly, "I am so sorry. This is all my fault. I shouldn't have..." Placing a platonic kiss on the top of her head, Ragav says, "let us talk... Get to know each other."
He looks down, his gaze meeting kalpi's, groans aloud, saying, "don't look at me like this." Confused, Kalpi asks softly, "how?" Leaning towards her, he whispers, "you need to wipe away this doey eyed look," he caresses her lip, whispering passionately, "else I will kiss you..." Mirroring his passion, she whispers, "what is stopping you..."
His gaze heated, staring into her eyes, a fire ignited by her words, he places his hands on her shoulders, pushing her slowly backwards... Following her step for step... Until her back rests on the glass window. He traces her arms lightly with his finger tips... Linking her fingers with his. He raises her hands above her head, resting them on the window. He lowers his head... Kissing her fleetingly, his lips tracing her skin as he rests his head lightly on the crook of her neck, groaning, "I can't. I won't be able to stop." His warm breath tickling her. Torturing himself, he nuzzles her neck, as he says, "we need to stop." Mentally cursing himself and at the same time admiring his will power as he takes a step away from her.
Kalpi stares at him, confused, asks, "is it because we are married?" "Huh," Ragav replies, lost. With dewy eyes, she continues, "you don't want me anymore." Wanting to reassure her that such was not the case, he hugs her tight, whispering naughtily into her ear, "you know that is not true", making her blush. Seeing the questions in her gaze, Ragav decides to tell her a different version of the truth, says, "I promised myself no sex until after your exams." Continues, "I don't want to distract you from your studies. This is your final year."
Kalpi looks at him speculatively as she digests his words. Ragav stares into naughty eyes, thinking, "shit I am gone." Kalpi smiles like the cat got the cream and says, "you mean to say that no matter the temptation... You won't..." Ragav gulps deeply, thinking, "yup I am dead," as he nods affirmatively. Suddenly feeling adventurous, Kalpi decides to play seductress, curious to see how far she could go.
Kissing her deeply, his body covering her as she lay on the sofa, Ragav has only one thought on his mind as his fingers unzip her jeans, "I need to stop... I need to stop." Kalpi arches her back, distracting him...
The doorbell rings, startling Ragav, he looks around, confused momentarily when he realises he is all alone. Mentally shaking himself, he thinks, "shit that was hot." Walking uncomfortably to the door, thinking, "cold shower..."
He stares, rubs his eyes, exclaims, "Kalpi!" Kalpi stares at him, furious, arms folded. Pakhi pushes past Kalpi and rushes into the apartment, saying cheerfully, "and Pakhi." Ragav steps back so that Pakhi would not bang into him in her zeal to enter his home. Seeing the annoyed look on Kalpi, he turns to Pakhi and says, "talk." Excitedly she narrates the break in at their home. Holding up her bandaged arm, she says, "I nearly caught the burglar", frowns and adds, "he got away... Damn sob had a knife!"
Concerned, Ragav asks, "why didn't you call?" His gaze travelling between the two. All the while pakhi is narrating the story, Kalpi stares at Pakhi furiously. Ragav gives Kalpi a searching look, turns to Pakhi, ask, "why is she angry?" As he nods towards Kalpi. Ignore her, she is angry coz mum told unto come here." Kalpi snaps, "Neetu maa did not tell us to come here. She told us to ask prem to come over."
Pakhi shrugs her shoulders, says, "same difference." Turns to Ragav, ignoring kalpi's accusatory gaze, asks, "lead the way... Am exhausted." "Uh sure," Ragav replies. Seeing Kalpi stare at them in stony silence, his fantasy still fresh in his mind, he asks, "would you prefer the guest room?" His mind automatically preying feverantly, "please say no... To please say no..." Relaxing slightly, the tension leaving her body, Kalpi nods, while Pakhi frowns.
Once he is reassured that Kalpi and Pakhi have settled down for the night, Ragav heads for his room, his heart light with the knowledge that Kalpi was just a door away, smiling as he mentally thanks the burglar.
Edited by angelpureness - 9 years ago