"This is not done, Shakthi!!!" he shouted when I almost left the house
I couldn't go home that night because Ankitha and her husband had some emergency and I had to babysit her son. He was such an adorable kid and I didn't find it hard at all to babysit him!
How will my baby look? Will the baby look more like Gautham or more like me?? I definitely wanted a girl, but she should have pretty features like Gautham's!
What was I thinking! I didn't want to analyze anything any further and I shut my brain and I slept.
***
I rushed home the next day, the minute Ankitha arrived. Gautham was really understanding about the entire situation and in fact he offered to help me babysit Ankitha's son which I decently rejected!
Just before I left her home, I had applied for two days off which I was gladly granted with. I badly wanted a break. I was stressed and my periods were doing no good and my mood swings were just terrible.
Gautham made it worse by leaving me home alone again because of some outstation audit I found out about thanks to the note stuck on the refrigerator. I texted him and he said that he would return only the day before our so called honeymoon.
The weekend program with his parents was also cancelled. What was the use of going to his home without Gautham?
Somehow, I managed to spend those four days in an empty house with just the television and my phone entertaining me.
I missed Gautham. He kept texting to check if I had had my meals, which was really sweet.
I slept in an empty bed which was least welcoming without Gautham. But, his musky scent was on the pillows. I never thought that I would go crazy like this over Gautham!
I slept with a hope that he would finally come tomorrow.
***
I was super excited the whole day about Gautham's arrival.
After mustering my courage, I texted him, saying 'missing you!! Come soon.'
I waited but he didn't reply. It was the last day of his work, maybe he was too busy finalizing reports.
Ankitha was also surprised to see this impatient side of me. But, I just dismissed her when she kept asking me for the reason.
I planned to go to the airport and surprise him when his plane landed at eight in the evening. But, it was just twenty minutes past two and I was getting impatient.
I repeatedly kept checking my phone for his reply. But, sadly I didn't get any.
Suddenly, my phone went off. It must be Gautham! I quickly picked up the phone to answer it but the caller ID was unknown.
"Hello??" I spoke.
"Shakthi, this is Karan!"
Why was he panicking?
"Hi Karan, are you okay??" I asked
"Shak..Shakthi..Gautham met with an accident!"
Chapter 30-A Bolt from the Blue
Shakthi's POV
"Shak..Shakthi..Gautham met with an accident!"
"Are... What do you mean?" My heart ached and I feared the worst. So many scenarios played through my mind. "How and when did it happen? Is Gautham alright??" I asked hurriedly among my agitated cries.
"Go and get some of your clothes and Gautham's medical papers and be at the airport in an hour. I have booked your ticket to Mumbai. Just make it quick! Run!"
"O..okay.!" I said and my voice was evidently shaking with fear. Tears started to roll down my cheeks.
I sped home, not caring about my carelessness. My priority was only Gautham! I can do anything for him!
Gautham please be fine! God! Please! Please, help him!!! I need him!
Traffic lights were the worst! My heart tensed whenever I had to stop at one.
When I reached the flat and I fumbled with the keys to open the door. My hands were shivering due to the fear and it was all sweaty.
"Damn! You door!! Just Open!!" I finally managed it.
I checked all the draws for Gautham's medical papers. I couldn't find them in the hall nor in our room.
Where could they be??
Think, Shakthi! Think harder!!
I ran up the stairs and entered the blue room. I checked the draws there, but I couldn't find them!
Then I hurriedly opened the closet among my frantic cries, when suddenly, I heard a deep husky voice whisper in my ear "surprise!!"
"Ahh!!" I screamed and turned to look at the intruder.
"Gautham??" A startled gasp escaped my lips
"Do you like my surprise??" he smirked
"You... You call this a surprise??" I held him by his collar.
I felt the next set of hot tears running down my cheeks."Shh!! Shh!! It's okay!!" he said, wiping my tears.
"It's not okay Gautham!! It's not! You have no idea what I went through, do you?? I was so scared, you know! What if I had lost you! What if-"
"Shakthi! Baby, I am really sorry!!" he said and pulled me into his arms. I hugged him. To have him safe and to be in his arms was a feeling beyond words. He was alive and I was in his arms. He was fine! He was!!
"I am here now! I am totally fine! Nothing has happened to me!" he assured me and I felt him kiss my hair.
I cried, making his shirt wet. "Please don't do that to me ever again, Gautham! Please!" I pleaded, looking into his eyes, still remaining in his arms.
"I won't" he said sincerely and I felt his lips slowly press on mine and I closed my eyes ready to drink in the moment of ecstasy.
I kissed him with all my passion. The fact that he was fine made me kiss him even harder.
Our tongues fought for dominance. The kiss grew passionate.. I felt my legs become jelly and I guess he sensed that because he held me tightly by my waist, carried me and made me sit on the table nearby, without breaking the kiss.
I weaved my fingers through his unruly hair and kept kissing him. He was standing in between my legs and I straddled him. I wanted this moment to never end. He kissed me like his life depended on it, and I kissed him like he was my life!
He groaned. His hands roamed over my body in a different way. His fingers found the fly of my skin fit jean. It slowly started to sink in me. All of a sudden, it didn't feel right.
I broke the kiss. "No, Gautham!" I whispered and I was still gasping for breath.
He touched my forehead with his. "I am sorry! I was just-"
"Shh!!" I silenced him by pressing my finger on his lips.
"I am so happy that you are alright!" I said and I hugged him, smiling that he actually was fine.
"Did you like my surprise?" he asked, breaking the hug.
"Don't you dare call that a surprise!" I said, getting down from the table.
"Aren't you happy with me coming sooner than you expected?" he asked.
"I am not happy with you fooling me with your damn life. Couldn't you think of a better way? Of all the options when you could have actually surprised me, today you shocked me!"
"Okay! Fine! I am sorry!"
"You better be!!" I said, smiling.
We freshened up and we spoke about all things that we did in the past week without each other.
I was cooking and he sat on the kitchen counter, listening to my stories, engrossed in it. I felt like my life was finally complete. It felt so perfect. I felt contented. These moments are too precious and always will be cherished.
***
It was Tuesday and I couldn't believe that our honeymoon came so soon. The next few days were the ones I would have to watch out for.
Ankitha said that she would pack, since me and Gautham had to buy gifts for his friends who were in Bangalore.
By the time we came home, Ankitha was done with my packing and I was really grateful.
I changed into my snug jeans and a yellow t-shirt and Gautham was in a pair of jeans and a tempting red polo shirt.
Gautham took the luggage to the car, leaving me and Ankitha to lock the house and join him.
"Do you remember what I told you??" Ankitha asked me, when I was locked the house.
"Huh?"
"Shakthi, remember? You are going on a honeymoon!" she pointed
out.
"I told you that we were just pretending, right?"
"Yea! I know! Use this opportunity! Get to know him.”
"We just kissed, Ankitha and I can promise nothing more than that will happen!" I said. I wasn't ready for sex!
The elevator dinged, we stepped out and started to walk towards Gautham's BMW.
I couldn't help but stare at him.
"Keep saying that to yourself so that you won't forget!" Ankitha said, pulling my attention from Gautham. She didn't buy my words at all.
"What! I am not ready for sex, Ankitha! Don't you get that??"
"Why is that??"
"I don't know! I just don't feel that it is right!"
"Wrong! You are scared! Scared that you will accept the fact that you have fallen in love with him!"
"Ankitha! Please, I really don't want to discuss this now!" This was already starting to give me a headache.
I opened the door and sat in the passenger seat waiting for Gautham to come and join me.
Ankitha popped her head into window. "Hey! Look! I am sorry I upset you! But, why are you resisting the fact that you have fallen in love with him??"
"Shh!!! Shh!!" I tried silencing her.
"So, shall we start??" I heard Gautham ask. He opened the door and took his seat and started the car.
"Make babies!! Guys!" Ankitha said, astonishing me! I hated her for this!!!
Gautham clearly looked uncomfortable at that comment.
I cleared my throat! "Bye, Ankitha! And thank you so much for your wonderful help," I said.
"Have a nice time guys!!" she said, waving at both of us.
"Sure thing!" I heard Gautham comment under his breath.
After an excruciatingly silent car journey we boarded our planes and the two hour journey to Bangalore begun. It passed with me just sleeping the entire time.
When we landed we took our luggage and saw the hotel cab waiting for us. It was Taj hotel's cab! Gautham booked a room at Taj??
"Gautham!? Taj?" I asked him once when we settled in our cab.
"Yea! I had asked Karan to do the bookings!"
"That man! Even, he fooled me yesterday! His acting was so real that I actually believed him!!" I said.
He laughed "He was the one who gave me this whole accident idea!"
"He is so dead!!" I said and mentally snapped his neck.
Chapter 31-The Backfired Plan
Shakthi's POV
"Honeymoon suite, room number 204, seventh floor sir!"
Karan had booked a honeymoon suite? Karan, you are seriously in deep trouble!
"Who made the bookings?" Gautham cross checked with the receptionist. From his tone, it looked like he was equally perturbed.
"Mr. Karan made the bookings, sir!" She gave him a flirty smile again.
That slut of a receptionist bothered me more than the honeymoon suite!
"Is it possible to change room?" Gautham asked.
"Just give me a minute, sir!" she said and she checked her computer.
"I am afraid not, sir!”
"Oh!" he said and he turned to face me. "What do we do?" he asked.
"We can move to another hotel!" I could at least have Gautham away from the eyes of this receptionist who was still staring like she would eat him up.
"I am already so tired, Shakthi. We can go to another hotel unless you really can't control yourself around me!" He smirked.
Cocky, arrogant jerk!
"The question is not about me, Mister! It is about you! Can you control yourself?" I asked, raising my eyebrow.
"Ha-ha! We will see!" He gave me his crooked smile.
Looks like the next seven days are going to be tough! I sighed and without replying, I pulled the trolley to the elevator! I guess he got the signal because he followed.
The suite was huge with a big hall and spongy white carpets all over the floor. There was a huge plasma TV mounted on the wall and a little balcony attached to hall. I opened the doors to the balcony and the fresh night air was cold.
From the pink and white sofas and bean bags, it was clear what the hotel’s image of romance was. I rushed to the bedroom, expecting more of the same.
It was an entirely different story! The smell of fresh roses hit my nostrils the moment I opened the bedroom. But I couldn’t see any roses. Maybe it was the air freshener.
The king sized bed looked so welcoming that I wanted to pounce on it even before a shower!
I opened my suitcase to grab my clothes! But was shocked at my bag’s contents. I knew letting Ankitha help me pack was a bad idea.
She’d filled my suitcase with lingerie!
I’d have to go shopping, but the city is two hours away. Thanks Ankitha.
I picked up a piece of red night wear and stormed into the bathroom.
After having a nice long and hot shower, I wiped myself dry and nervously took the nightwear to see what I actually chose. The inner spaghetti top was entirely laced and fully transparent. I put it on. It ended way above my knee leaving most of my leg uncovered.
Ankitha, just wait for me to come, missy!
Hoping and praying that at least the robe wouldn't be that revealing, I put it on!
It was a red satin, netted material which was way more revealing than the inner top that I was wearing!
Just when I was done tying the robe, I heard Gautham talking on the phone in the bedroom.
I had a last final look at myself in the mirror! The dress revealed everything, but still it didn't! It was designed to tease.
I opened the door with oozing confidence and I found Gautham facing the window, still talking on the phone.
The moment I turned and locked the bathroom door, I heard him hang up. "Listen! I'll talk to you later!"
He saw me! I could feel his hot piercing gaze.
I fearlessly turned to face him.
I smirked at him, talking baby steps to where he was standing. He was rooted to the spot.
I purposely stood two steps away from him. I actually felt my control slowly wearing out within moments, by merely just looking at his silvery grey orbs that carried so much intensity. My heart started to race.
"Can't you handle the hotn-" I was cut off when his lips smashed against mine. The kiss grew hotter and hotter within seconds.
Our tongues fought for dominance, but I was fighting a losing battle. I gladly gave up and he ventured into every inch of my mouth. I could get a taste of an unusual pepper mint from him. This made my nerves run even wilder. He deepened the kiss and made my heart flutter like a humming bird's wings.
My toes gave up since I was standing on its tip to reach his height, to kiss him and my weakening knees wouldn't support it. I held him tight by his neck and he hoisted me and placed me on his waist without breaking the kiss.
He placed me on the bed, making me lie down. "You are seriously killing me!" He whispered. He trailed kisses on my neck.
I moaned when he actually found my pleasure spot behind my ear and between my neck. His lips started to nibble on it, making my toes curl. "Gautham!" I moaned.
I felt his hand move over the length of my body while his lips were still torturing me with pleasure.
I felt my nails pierce into his muscled arms when he claimed my lips.
I felt his fingers slowly removing the robe. In a few seconds the robe was thrown to one corner of the room.
His fingers travelled inside my spaghetti top and just then, my phone started to ring.
I quickly pushed him away, rushing to answer it. It was my mom, asking me if we had reached safely.
I thanked my mom for calling me! If it wasn't for her, things would have ended differently; I was sure I would have regretted it.
My plan backfired.
I angrily marched to the bedroom and found that Gautham was in deep thought. I picked up the robe that was thrown away minutes back and put it on securely.
Without disturbing him any further, I tucked myself in the bed, hoping for a better morning.
The following day, I finally got a chance to wake up without an alarm. It was highly energizing was to have a good night's sleep!
I heard the shower running in the bathroom! He was awake so soon, wow!
I started to grab my things needed for the shower along with my dress for today. Finally, I could get out of this skimpy dress!
Within minutes, Gautham came out with just a towel wrapped low around his waist. The room filled with his minty aftershave. His delicious Vlines looked even sexier with water grazing his skin.
Usually, his cocky side comes out when I openly check him out like this! But, today he was unusually quiet. It crept me out a bit.
I ran into the bathroom and had a quick shower and changed into my yellow t-shirt and a caprice. I was in no mood to dress up today, and this dress, matched my mood.
When I came out, Gautham was already in his casual faded black Levis jeans with a blue button down shirt, not failing to make my heart flutter.
"Your breakfast is there, eat it!" he ordered, pointing at the place where it was kept and he scurried out to the hall.
"Where are you going?" I asked him.
"Nowhere that concerns you!" he snapped and left the suite.
Chapter 32-Back to Square One
Shakthi's POV
What makes him think that if chooses to leave mealone in this God forsaken place, I can't go out on my own? I know Bangalore inside out! I quickly called up Ashika and made plans with her to meet at the Forum mall.
I untied my bun and combed my hair, pulling it into a loose ponytail. After applying some Kajal and lip gloss, I was ready to go.
I deliberately ignored the breakfast that he had ordered just like the way he took no notice of me.
In two hours, I reached the mall using Taj hotel's cab.
Just when I was about to enter McDonald’s, I heard a very familiar, gruff male voice calling out to me "Shakthi!!"
I turned.
The person whom I never wanted to see, the reason why Bangalore didn't appeal to me, was now running up to me, panting from running to catch up with me.
"Kabir! Why were you shouting my name for everyone to hear?"
"I didn't want to miss a chance at meeting you!" he said, and suddenly pulled me into a hug which totally caught me off guard.
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