Part 35 - Is tonight the night?
Astha got up at the break of dawn. She had studied almost through the night not realizing when she slept. Shlok had come out of the washroom and he had directly gone to the couch. Initially he was tossing and turning but soon sleep took over.
Astha had a quick shower and changed into a pretty salwar kameez. She took her books and went down to make a cup of tea for herself. Anjali came down hearing the noise in the kitchen. She was surprised to see Astha up so early. "Beta, kya hua? Itni jaldi ut gayi?"
"Ayi, I have my last exam today. I wanted to get up and revise."
"You sit down. I will make the tea." She got two cups and they both had tea in shared silence. Astha was looking into her notes while Anjali looked at her fondly. Anjali went up to get ready for the puja. She asked Astha to wake up Shlok and bring him for the puja.
Astha closed her notes in finality after ten minutes and went to her room. Shlok was no where to be seen. She was looking for him when he came out of the washroom. Her face filled with color as she remembered moments from the previous night. Shlok gave a smirk seeing her blush.
He went to her and kissed her on the lips. "Good morning. Had a good sleep?"
"Yes." Her voice was just a whisper.
"I wish I could say the same thing." He nuzzled her hair and pulled her close for a tight hug.
"Shlok! Come down for the puja now. I need to start for the exam after that."
She met Sojal on the way downstairs. Sojal gave her a shy smile. She was wearing a beautiful red sari. Sojal looked fresh and beautiful, like a flower. They went down together.
Varad came to Shlok as he was stepping out. "Bhai, tho kaisa tha?" He gave a pat on his shoulder and smirked. Shlok almost felt steam come out of his ears. "Astha is having her last exam today Bhai. Don't rub salt in my wound."
Varad controlled his mirth with difficulty. "Bhai it is not important to romance daily and keep quiet now. Instead conserve energy like me and use it at the right time." If looks could kill, he would have been dead by Shlok's iritated looks. Varad chuckled and pulled him downstairs. The puja got over and Astha started after taking blessings from the elders and eating the breakfast that Anjali hurriedly fed her.
Sojal and Varad also wished her while Shlok went to the car. He honked impatiently. "Astha, try to come before the exam finishes." Astha ran hearing his voice and almost hit the door in her clumsiness. They went quickly to the college. Shlok pulled her back before she unlocked the car. "All the best. Make it worth my sacrifice." He smirked and pecked her cheek.
Shlok decided to go to office since Astha had anyways left to college. She completed the exam well and was happy about the paper. At last she was free of exams, lectures, and assignments for a while. She could now concentrate on her family before thinking about her post graduation. Time enough for all that.
She went to her house before going to her new home. Kalindi and Avdhoot were very happy to see her. They hugged her and brought her inside. "Exam kaisa tha?" Kalindi asked.
"Excellent Ayi." She did miss them though they were only next door. She had a sweet that her Ayi had prepared and then started home. Sojal and Varad were no where to be seen. Anjali told her that they had gone out. She also told Astha that they all were to go to Sojal's house for dinner. They had invited as part of their family custom.
Shlok however had other plans. When Varad called him and informed him about the plans, he informed Varad that he wasn't coming with them. "Bhai to make up for the lost time I want to stay back with Astha. You have to help me."
"Theek hai."
They all left as per plans. Astha had gotten ready but didn't go since Shlok was delayed in office, or so she thought. She stayed back to serve him dinner. Astha was still wearing the black lace sari and laid the plate for Shlok. She thought about going up to change when a strong pair of arms lifted her.
Astha shrieked in fear. "Shlok you scared me for a moment. Put me down. The door is open. What if someone comes in?"
"Door is locked. They are all still at dinner and I am romancing my wife. Nobody can dare say anything now." He swiftly moved up as he spoke to her. She registered that they were now in their room. He laid her gently down on the bed. She sat up. She saw him lock the door and spoke "Shlok, your dinner..."
"Later! Right now I have all that I want to eat right here. In front of me." Astha started breathing rapidly. She started inching backwards. Shlok came to her and gazed into her eyes. Shy, hazel eyes met the piercing chocolate brown eyes. His lips then met hers softly and he brought her down on the bed slowly before coming on top of her.
Astha closed her eyes in ecstasy and opened her mouth against his probing tongue. Their tongues clashed and his kiss became fierce and demanding. Astha clutched his shirt and broke the kiss. He moved his lips down her neck and kissed the base of her throat. She hugged him tight and hid her face in his neck. His strong male scent hit her nostrils.
Shlok slowly pulled her pallu away. She clutched it in modesty. "Allow me." His husky whisper sent pleasure shocks through her. He took it off and lowered his head to her bare midriff. He kissed the soft skin and bit her lightly. She whimpered in need and caught his shoulder in reflex. He moved up again and started unbuttoning her blouse.
"Shlok!"
"What sweetheart?" He stopped to look at her.
"The light." Her mouth was dry with need and fear, fear of the unknown.
He understood and got up to switch off the light. He shrugged off his shirt and removed his belt. Her eyes widened when she saw him undressing. She had had vague ideas about how things would go on when the time came. But when she saw him undressing, she realized the gravity of the situation.
Shlok came down slowly, kissed her hand and went upwards slowly. He undressed her from waist upwards and touched her. Astha felt the compelling need and pleasure move to a whole new level. His mouth replaced his hands. She arched up and tugged his hair in pleasure. Her hands moved over his chest and his biceps. She was in awe of his strength and his virility.
Shlok drugged her with his kisses and caresses and slowly removed her sari and her skirt. Astha felt a sudden bout of shyness when he kicked off his pants. She felt his hardness against her and felt scared of what was to come. Half baked stories from friends and a couple of old wives' tales about first time horrors were running through her mind.
Shlok sensed her withdrawal even before she stiffened. "Honey, what happened?"
She shook her head mutely.
"Astha, I am your friend. You have known me since childhood. I am your Shlok. Tell me, what is bothering you?" At his tender probing, she stammered out "I..I am scared. Will it pain?"
Astha felt gauche, yet didn't want to stop. A wave of tenderness took over the raging desire in him. He kissed her softly and spoke "Sweetheart, we will take it slowly and if it pains we will stop. Alright? Do you trust me?"
She nodded yes.
He deliberately started seducing her with his hands and mouth and urged her to touch him back. Soon Astha was lost in this new world. He parted her and entered her slowly. She stiffened in pain when he went deep. Her gasp of pain did not go unnoticed by Shlok.
He kissed her apologetically and stopped for a minute. By then pleasure overtook her pain. She dug her nails at his back and arched up to him. Shlok then lost his carefully held control. He swiftly reached the peak, quickly followed by her. She tumbled down to earth in what seemed like hours, but in reality was just minutes.
Shlok kissed her lips. "Now you are mine Astha. Body, mind, and soul."
"Yes. Yours. Now and forever." They shared a smile full of love and tenderness before closing their eyes into oblivion.
Phew!! It is so so very hard to write love making in words without sounding s**tty or sleazy. Don't even know if it has come out the way I wanted it. You readers have to tell me! And I do hope it was worth the wait.
Edited by ipkkndfollower - 11 years ago
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