by Shailly Jain
Next morning:-
Placing the coffee cup in her hand he smiles brightly. Get ready fast we have a lot to do. I have picked something comfortable for you to wear. Meet me at stables in an hour, get moving sleepy. The clothes clearly suggest horse riding. He loves horses, around them he turns into a different person.
Coming days are spent happily, he seems like a different person. Sia has come to love their walks, chats, hugs, horse rides, boating, shooting. It feels like he is free from the past and became the man he meant to be.
Father and son have come back from the trip. Karan knows its good news that all conspirers are behind bars. But it also means he has no reason left to keep her close. It feels like the dream has come to an end. Aditya smiles seeing her in the temple, Kid God granted all your wishes. We are celebrating your freedom tonight.
The thought of her leaving bought a heaviness to the chest. At least now she is safe to live her life as she pleases.
Sia knows from the start that this will come to an end. But it still feels too soon. Karan has finally opened her heart to her in ways she never imagined. Either the real world will break or bond them for this lifetime. The future can unfold itself later but these moments are there to enjoy. She is scared of the results but it’s inevitable.
Sia leaves to find Satya. She wants this night to be memorable. She wants him to see the best of her. Appraise in Karan’s eyes is her desire. Only one person can help her in her quest. Seeing her she asks, Can you please guide me on something?.
Satya smiles seeing the blush on her face, come with me. Sia is awestruck by the view, its hundreds of attires, sandals, pieces of jewelry. Satya smiles choose something to wear, its all belong to Karan’s mother. I will book a makeover artist for you. Do you need any help to choose?. Sia smiles, No I know what I will wear. She picks the attire with matching sandals. Satya reminds her to take a jewelry set before Sia can deny she says - you are our guest please choose. Sia picks the delicate piece to wear. Thanking her she leaves to get ready.
Satya smiles remembering the words of Karan’s mothers. This necklace belongs to my daughter in law. It feels like the bride of Karan has received the blessing. Satya knows the person in Karan’s heart. He has chosen well, Sia is a good kid.
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Karan has no interest in the party, his eyes in searching for Sia. Aditya laughs seeing his divided attention if your searching is finished. She is in her room. Karan leaves without meeting his father’s eyes. Knocking on her door he smiles, Sia it’s me, open the door. She hides the dress and jewelry before addressing the knock.
She is blocking the entrance sheepishly smiling. Whatever she is hiding will unveil itself tonight. He slowly embraces her, I tried to push you away but you stayed. Thank you for being there for me. Before he confesses his love Satya arrives. Sia, I have prepared a special bath for you to relax. Go enjoy it. Sia wants to hear the rest of Karan’s words but it seems like she has to wait.
Satya is now pulling Karan’s leg, You are not going to join her. Get back to your room, a separate bath is prepared for you too. Karan whispers to her, we aren’t finished. Karan and Satya left discussing arrangements, he has a lot on his plate. She decides not to call any family or friends today. From tomorrow she will back to them. But whatever time is left she chooses to spend only with Karan.
The bath was extremely relaxing she took a good nap. The smell of rose petals is still surrounding her. Drying her hair she answers the door knock. Her make up artist has arrived. Giving the blouse for fitting, she takes the chair. Mam what look will you prefer. Do you require a look book? Sia shakes her head, I know exactly what I want. Light makeup just a bit on lips and eyes. A small bindi on the forehead. Please don’t overdo it.
Karan is knocking to check again. Five minutes back the girl said she will be ready soon. It doesn’t matter to him if she is wearing a bikini or a dress. When you have shared a room with someone, very little mystery remains. He has seen her at the worst and best. Sia shouts from inside, I promise five more minutes. He left to take some fresh air giving her time to get ready.
The Draping is almost complete. Hearing the knock she rolls her eyes. Please open it or he will break it really. Patience is not his strong virtue. Seeing her surprised face Aditya asks, waiting for someone else. Waiting for an escort Sir. He smiles I am here for that kid. Come on. everybody is waiting to meet you.
Coming back he picks a few roses to surprise, but she is not in the room. His heart gripped with fear, where is she?. If something happened to her he will never forget himself. Throwing the flowers he takes out the phone. Satya bumped into him, what happened Karu?. Controlling his heavy breathing he says, Sia is not in her room. Calm down Karan, Aditya escorted her. Karan realizes a mere thought of losing her shattered him. Satya smiles, Come accompany me.
The one with the Night Sky
He lost a step on stairs seeing Sia, Satya chuckled - Karu control.
Karan has never seen a beauty like her. Maroon-golden saree is giving her a bridal look. Her heart-winning smile is carrying a shade of deep red. The maroon bindi on the forehead is completing the look. The jewelry looks faded in comparison to the sparkle of her eyes.
Everything is enhancing the beauty of the most beautiful person. The glow of happiness is a mirror to her wonderful soul. Swaying gracefully she turns like she felt the touch of his eyes.
The looks in his eyes justify the time spent. Karan’s praising look showcases his inner desires.
Aditya comes from a side door with a small jeweled dagger - Keep it, close kid, saves from evil eyes. Karan mischievously smiles, Woman like her requires no weapon, those eyes are enough to do all the damage.
The hall is lit with thousands of diyas for today’s festivities. Aditya has noticed Sia’s inclination towards flames. One of them is his son but he is self-destructive.
Karan can feel a tight knot forming in the chest. He wants Sia to himself. All the admiring eyes are making him uncomfortable. Suitors are throwing them at her, she is denying with dignity. But it has to stop now.
Cutting the line before anyone else can ask her to dance. Leaning in his arms she swiftly moves to the rhythm. Karan doesn’t want the song to end. He whispers - If you are done with the charade, can I steal you for the moment?
Karan knows well that it will take a fairytale to keep her here. And he will do, Whatever it takes. Strolling through the garden, he softly brushes her fingers. Her heart skips a beat. Taking her in arms, he kisses the neck. Feeling her pulse race, he helps her lay on the soft grass. Softly circling the waistline with a finger he kept seeing her. She is blushing red beneath his intense gaze. He kisses her forehead before lying beside her.
Counting the stars he chuckles, it’s impossible to count. Sia says softly, we are missing the festivities, Don’t you think Aditya sir will be worried. Rolling his eyes he laughs, you really care for my father. He socializes and leaves early mostly. Today is no different, Rajeev is now handling the guests.
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Karan wants to talk more about her. So what’s on your mind love.
Sia smiles, Can I ask you something? He nodes, I promise to answer truthfully. Her sentences are forming with difficulty - I know you had a fair share of women. But why do you stall when I am involved. If you still have doubts about me, Please ask.
He pushes himself on forearm to look at her directly. I never felt any connection, they are a means to satisfaction. But Sia you matter, more than I can tell.
He smiles softly, With you counting stars is also fun. Holding you in sleep is better than anything. He moves closer, Your being there gives me happiness. He can feel her breathe elevated, I am afraid that I will hurt you. Seeing you sleeping calmly is one of my guilty pleasures. Making you mine is one of my darkest desire from starting, but now I just want to do it right by you.
Sia kisses closing the distance between them. It started as a soft mating of lips with a soft ruffle in his hair. Soon it consumed them. One hand is clutching h
is shirt collar another is digging nails in his head. She wants more of him. Her back is resting above ground supported by his arms. The hunger built overtime is insatiable.
Before they rip each other’s clothes under the open sky, Karan pulls back. Offering hand he says, I was serious love. I want to do it right. Give me that honor. Taking his hand she asks in a shy manner, what’s on your mind.
Picking her up he smiles wickedly , I have a few ideas.
Resting her head on the shoulder she plants a kiss. I am literally in your hands Karan, love me like you say.
Seeing the front gate coming closer she panicked, put me down, what everybody will think?. Karan mischievously smiles, Calm down, Carrying girls is not what I want my father to see. Suddenly becoming serious he says, I will never bring shame to you.
Sia hates the frown on his head, taking his face in her hands. She forces him to see her, You are the best thing that happened to me, never call yourself shame. Let’s go inside and shock people. He laughs, hug me tight and don’t get scared.
Before Sia can say anything he opened a hidden door in the wall. The darkness of tunnel is creeping her out, grasping her tighter she asks, where it leads to?. Karan knows all the passages at the back of his hand, these are his childhood ventures. Love, Wait a few minutes and you will see. Close eyes and tell me something good about us.
Sia is finding it difficult to choose one. Whatever you think of me, your first instinct is always to keep me safe. It’s hard not to kiss her when she is being so sweet.
They are back in her room. Kissing her forehead he slowly releases her. Sia asks excitedly, So how many hidden passages are in this room?. Karan cherishes her childlike excitement, 3 love. Why do you think my father offered you a guest room rather than a family. Karan, it’s obvious I am a guest. Karan shakes his head, Sia you are more family to him than you believe. This room was a fail-safe. Under any attack, you were deported to a new location in minutes.
Sia was so fascinated with the passages that she hasn’t paid attention to the room. The room is lit with several diyas. The soft light is reflecting the burning desire they feel. The soothing wind and the warmth of flames are teasing their senses. Hugging him in a warm embrace she whispers, I have waited very long for you.
Karan’s throat clogged with emotions, kissing her is all he can do.
Deep in the kiss they don’t remember the walk from door to the bed. Lying on top he smiles, slow your exploration love. I will give you all the time in the world but currently, it’s my turn.
Licking earlobe he whispers, love you are my world. She can feel him removing the drapes of saree. As he softly buries his lips, to explore the tantalizing cleavage. She closes her eyes with a voluntarily moan.
She can feel him licking and biting the navel area removing each pleat sensuously.She arch her back in response. She is now lying in a skirt and blouse, his body reacted seeing the pleasure in her eyes.
He commands with a edge in his voice - Come and stand with. Trembling with excitement she stands near the window clutching the rims for support. It feels like her leg will give away any minute.
She can feel opening every button of her blouse, he kisses the neck with soft bites. As the blouse hung loose and dropped on the ground. She can see all his attention shifted to the delicate breasts.
She blushes, feeling her nipples become hard at his gaze. Devouring each one of them he smiles, you taste so good. The moan from her lips increased the pressure of his hands on her back.
It feels like he is clutching her for control. Slowly kissing every inch of her body, as he removes the last remaining clothing. He lays her on the bed softly.
He moves to play with her more intimately. Knowing she has very less experience, he softly runs her fingers in her folds. Teasing her by rubbing the thumb at clit. She gave a soft purr at his touch, a new set of tremors ran through her body. Building a need to be released.
She can feels his lips on her core, softly licking the folds. Her body trembled with an intense need at his exploration became deeper. His tongue is stroking insides in a slow rhythm. When she can no longer control, she lost control with a deep shudder.
She came with a keen sound. Losing in the moment she closed her eyes.
When she opened her eyes, Karan is cleaning her with a soft rug.
Sia stops him by clutching his hand. Partially she wants to give him the same pleasure, partially she wants to explore too. You are forgetting your promise, Karan.
He moves back seeing the challenge in her eyes. Karan is standing for her to start but she hasn’t thought it through. Her knowledge isn’t enough to please someone like Karan.
Feeling the shiver of her fingers he opens eyes. Sia Is it too cold?. Seeing the look on her face he encourages, do whatever feels right.
She licks the buds seeing it through the half-open shirt. His hand stiffens at the sudden jolt of pleasure. Seeing his reaction she becomes more confident. Removing the shirt she explores the back and biceps kissing softly.
Trailing her fingers towards the zip of his pants. He stops her, my turn love. Sia isn’t done by long means, I will tell you when I am ready. Sliding the pants with boxers she gives a naughty smile.
A slight touch on aroused veins made him moan. Enjoying his velvety skin she feels her power over him. As she takes it in mouth, he gripped her hair for self-control. Karan groans with pleasure, your time is up, love.
Taking her back to bed he slowly runs his fingers, as light stoke on her buttocks. Let me see love if you are ready or I have more time to play with you. Touching the silky folds he smiles, she is more than ready to love. She blushes as he tastes his fingers.
After checking with his fingers, he slid inside. Confirming there is no pain on her face, he starts moving. The soft moans of her pleasure are driving him crazy. He strides at a slower pace to give her pleasure. She shuddered at the release for her sperm. Her body felt like jelly for moment.
When he asks good for another round. The twinkle in her eyes answers before her lips. Increasing the pace he builds a want for mutual satisfaction. Sia could feel his release as he came inside her.
Toppling over her, he regains the energy to move in a minute. Holding her close he smiles. Tomorrow he will ask the big question before anything else. To be true he is liking his chances.
The strong winds are extinguishing flames one by one. Soon the darkness took over and sleep descended.
The one with His Legacy
Seeing her deep in sleep, he got dressed quietly. There is one thing that needed to be taken care of. No harm will come to her after this.
Aditya has to tell him, its time. He walks into the room where his son is making some reservations for tonight’s dinner.
He softly spoke, as it deeply hurts to say the words out loud. Your grandfather is terminally ill, we need to head-back village. Be quick to wrap everything fast and meet me at the front gate.
Karan just nodded in return, no words can express his agonizing pain. His first reaction is to find Sia and tell her the situation. Yet the call is more important. If he has time to only do one thing, he should make the call.
Sarah picked up at the 3rd ring. Hi, it’s nice to see your name pop up.
Karan doesn’t have the time for the formality. He came directly to the point. I am sending you video footage, make it public today. To make her understand the urgency he adds - If this video goes viral then they will have no reason to come after Sia. It will release her from any unique authority over evidence.
Hearing the concern in Karan’s voice, she confirms it will be done by noon.
Satya told Sia that Karan is waiting for her in the library.
Sarah asks, So we will catch up when I will be in town?
Karan wants to tell her, how much he loves Sia. But he thought it will be appropriate if she hears it from Sia first. He speaks hesitantly this time, Sarah, I am looking forward to meeting you.
Hearing the sentence Sia lost her balance. She is standing right out
side the door prepared to tell him - how great the last night was. And how much she loves him.
Her mind can’t accept that he wants to go back to his old ways. She is just another addition to his one night stands. Feeling like puking she runs back to her room.
Karan thought he felt Sia outside but there is no one. Handing a wait for my message for Sia, he leaves to join his father.
Seeing him leave without an explanation. Sia packs her belonging in a bag and calls a cab. Everything here is reminding her of Karan’s decisiveness. Before she broke in front of people here, she needs the comfort of home. In her own sanctuary, she can at least cry out. Satya finds the room empty, she is informed that Sia left.
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Aditya came running to the gate seeing his son drenched in blood. Seeing the troublesome look Karan says slowly, It’s not mine.
Rajeev came from behind panting, the convoy was attacked. His words are coming out between short breaths, Sir Karan was the target.
Aditya can see the mistake he made. Seeing him standing mid courtyard, drenched in someone’s blood. Felt like he failed his wife. But his presence is mandatory, it’s his last moments with his grandfather. His son’s reaction bothered him to the core.
Karan’s eyes have no glimpse of shock, fear, horror, panic in his eyes. They are just blank. After such a dreadful event, most people would have been terrified. But he is standing there calmly waiting for his father s command.
Son, he is upstairs, change before you meet him.
His father is kept alive with the help of ventilators. The last wish is to see his grandson is the only thing that is keeping him on earth.
The moment Karan entered the room, the old man opens his eyes. Taking his hands he whispers, it time embrace the legacy. Son, now it’s your turn to bear the burden. Come back, I know you are ready. Before he can say anything in return the doctor declares the patient dead. Karan broke into sobs.
