Part 34 - Tug of war
Astha took a long shower to sooth her nerves. She got ready in a midnight blue sari. She put on a diamond neck piece and earrings. She also put on Shlok's first gift, the anklets and the waist chain. Even as she got ready she was thinking about how she will speak to Shlok regarding her exam tomorrow.
Astha went in to the beautifully decorated room. She was to wait for Shlok in this room. She looked around to see the beautifully lit scented candles. Only a dim light was on in the room. Even the moon was no where to be seen today. The curtains were drawn in and the room was engulfued only in the fragrance of the candles and the roses.
Finally her gaze settled on the huge king size bed. Had the bed always been this big? She gulped in an unknown fear. Astha quietly went and sat on the edge of the bed and waited for Shlok to come in.
Shlok finally managed to go up after being mercilessly teased by his cousins. He was excited to start this new life with Astha. His Astha. With a slow smile he opened the door and stepped in. The combined fragrance of the rose petals and the candles hit his nostrils immediately. He also sensed the unique presence of his wife.
Astha had a prickling sensation at the back of her neck. Her stomach had a thousand butterflies. She knew Shlok had come in. Her back straightened unconsciously and she looked at the floor. Shlok closed the door softly behind him. The latch clicked in place.
Astha's heartbeat increased. She shut her eyes tight for a second and reopened them. She saw Shlok's feet. One hand held her shoulder while the other titled her chin up. He could see the hazel eyes covered in part fear and part excitement.
She saw her handsome husband in his black kurta. He was looking like a Greek god with his chiseled looks and piercing eyes. This is the right time. I should tell him about tomorrow's exam. "Shlok I.."
"Shh.." He leaned forward and she immediately moved backwards, towards the center of the bed. He pushed the flowers and got in following her.
"Shlok." she started again.
He held her hands and kissed her knuckles. "I need to tell you something Shlok." Her voice turned shaky.
"Who's stopping you?" He took her hands and removed the bangles. She tried pulling her other hand back but he was too quick for her.
He went to her earrings next. As he pulled them out gently, he whispered in her ears "What did you want to tell me Astha?"
She had been drowning in his seduction and suddenly jolted out. "I..I need to..."
He was removing her necklace while she was trying to move away from his embrace. "You need to what?" His voice was a husky whisper. He placed a gentle kiss at the end of her throat. He could feel her pulse beating frantically at the base of her throat.
His right hand slowly went towards her waist chain. He flipped it open brushing her waist in the process. She gasped and clutched his kurta with her hands. "You still haven't answered me. What did you want to tell me?"
He titled her face towards him and asked her the question with a knowing smile. He knew she was lost in his love making. She may not even remember her own name by the time the night got over.
"I have an exam tomorrow Shlok. Can we? Can i? I mean I need to prepare for tomorrow. It's already late." She bit her lip and waited for him to react.
Of all the things he expected her to ask, this was definitely not it. What? She wanted to prepare for the exam? Oh God no. Not again. How did he always get stuck in situations like these? It is either someone calling them, or the phone ringing, or even their good for nothing conscience. W*F! He knew this meant a lot to Astha and how hard working she was.
She stood a good chance of being the best student. He did not want to be the hindrance over her final hurdle. With a frustrated hiss, he kissed her forehead and got out of the bed. "Shlok where are you off to? Are you angry? I'm sorry!" She had a worried look on her face.
"Sweet heart, no am not angry. It's a matter of one more day. Go ahead and do your stuff. I will sleep on the couch."
"But there's no need. The bed is big enough for both of us. I mean for sleeping..." she bit her lip in mortification. She was blabbering and her cheeks had turned bright red.
"Honey right now the bed is not a great idea for me. Couch is manageable. Go while I say you can. And for godssake stop biting your lips in front of me. I can and will do that soon enough."
He banged the door shut behind him as he went into the washroom for a long, cold shower. Astha came out of the shock of his parting statement to get on with her books.
Yeah yeah, you readers. I know you must be sympathizing with Shlok and probably want to hit me with something for not allowing them to have fun 😆. But hey, when has the hero ever done it on the SR? Hang on...we are almost getting there 😉.
Edited by ipkkndfollower - 11 years ago
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