It Started with a Friend Request

by Nagarkar, Sudeep

  My bedroom door was exactly in front of us beside the screen. I had just latched it. While playing, we didn’t hear the sound of the doorbell. So we were caught completely off guard when my dad entered my bedroom unannounced. He had a spare key to my bedroom. No one understood what to do and remained fixed to their spots like statues. I glanced at everyone and saw Kritika trying to hide her glass of vodka while Aleesha was still sitting with her glass in her hand. I was sitting on Akash’s lap resting the back of my head on his chest while Akash was holding on to me with both his hands making it seem almost like an embrace. At that moment, I just wished my dad didn’t feel we were upto something different looking at our positions. I behaved as cool as possible and greeted him.

  ‘Hi dad, you are early today?’

  ‘Ya beta. I finished my work earlier than expected. So what’s happening?’ he asked trying to sound casual.

  ‘Nothing. We were playing games and just chilling out,’ I replied moving out of my bedroom and walking towards the kitchen to bring him a glass of water. He followed me into the kitchen.

  ‘Do you have any problem, beta? I mean there is nothing wrong with you, right? Who are they and what’s happening?’ dad said sounding confused.

  ‘Chill dad, we are just friends. I am sorry for the drinks. Trust me, I don’t drink. They wanted to have some vodka so they got it. Their exams have just got over. The girl who was sitting on the lap of the other girl is Aleesha. She is Akash’s girlfriend. The other one is Kritika,’ I explained to him.

  ‘You were not doing something else, right? You and Akash?’

  ‘Oh dad, it’s nothing like that. I am straight. Akash is just a friend and we were playing games so were caught in that position,’ I replied casually.

  Holy crap, he must have thought Ma da Laadla bigad gaya. I had never in my wildest dreams thought he would think something like that about me. I wished Akash had sat on Aleesha’s lap. At least that would have not put me in an embarrassing spot. He kept on staring at me.

  ‘Dad, trust me,’ I said in a convincing tone.

  ‘The world today is full of homosexual couples, so I thought of asking you directly. Don’t be shy if you are hiding something. Be clear. Yesterday even your mom was asking me why you always close your door when you are sitting in your bedroom. She couldn’t ask you, but tell me frankly—do you watch adult films after closing the door? It’s okay if you are. It’s normal at this age,’ he said keeping his plate in the dishwasher.

  ‘Dad, why would I close the door to watch such things? These things can no longer be viewed only on the computer. You can easily watch them on your mobile phone. But don’t worry. I am not doing anything wrong,’ I said trying to make him understand there was nothing serious.

  ‘If you are not doing anything wrong, then why do you close the door?’ he asked.

  He was not wrong from his point of view. He gave me a typical dad’s lecture for around 15 minutes and left after that. I closed the door and came back to my room. Everyone was anxious to know dad’s reaction. I told them the entire story of what he thought about Akash and me. We all rolled on the floor laughing.

  After playing for some time, we had some snacks and then watched a movie on my computer. Akash came to me and whispered in my ear that he wanted to stay alone with Aleesha for some time. I told him that he could go to the master bedroom and close the door.

  ‘Akash, but do lock the door or dad might come again and catch you in an embarrassing situation,’ I teased him.

  Aleesha pinched my arms and tried to slap me. Akash caught Aleesha while we were running all over the house and hugged her tight. She lifted her toes gently and kissed his eyes. He took her to the other room while Kritika and I relaxed on the bed watching a movie.

  ‘Akash, take it easy. I want you to be gentle,’ Aleesha whispered when Akash tried to push her towards the wall and kiss her.

  ‘My Minnie wants me to be gentle today. Aww. I will be as gentle as possible my baby,’ Akash muttered playing with her hands against the wall.

  He started off with kissing her neck. Aleesha moaned in pleasure. There were no dim lights, scented candles, or satin sheets around them, but they were experiencing lovemaking for the first time which made it all the more special.

  The cold air of the AC started showing its effects on Akash. He was so close to her that he could smell her hair and her body which was so exotic. He inched closer to her and turned her face to the wall. He started rubbing her back and caressing her thighs over the hot pants that barely covered her ass. Aleesha was holding his right hand and pressing it whenever she moaned. She gave a mischievous smile and pushed Akash on the bed. She moved closer to him and started kissing him all over his body.

  ‘Aleesha, you look so beautiful and sexy. You are one hot Minnie,’ Akash teased her while sliding his hands inside her top.

  ‘Aaahh! Slowly Mickey. I am not going anywhere. You broke my hot pant’s button. Sometimes you behave like a kid who gets so excited after getting a chocolate that he tries to bite it so hard that in the process he eventually lands up biting his own tongue. But you look so seductive when you are in a romantic mood,’ Aleesha whispered rolling her fingers on his chest and gently moving it downwards.

  The next moment Aleesha’s clothes were off. She was just in her bottoms and bra. She had worn a nice transparent bra and Akash couldn’t stop himself from staring at her.

  ‘Naughty innerwear, haan?’ Akash teased her.

  ‘Don’t act like a big despo though I know you are one,’ Aleesha said.

  ‘What did you say? That I’m a despo? And the way you moaned in the living room after I touched you. What does that show? That you…’ he said and hugged Aleesha tightly, kissing her bare shoulders and back.

  ‘You look so sexy, sweetheart. Even Megan Fox cannot look as hot as you on bed. You look so delectable that if I was a man-eater, I would have eaten you up,’ Akash said getting aroused.

  ‘Aaaaahh!’ Aleesha moaned as he slowly removed her bra with his teeth. She had a satisfied look on her face. At the same time she knew it was just the beginning of their long lovemaking session. She could see the love and passion in his eyes, something she had always dreamt of seeing in the eyes of her prince charming. She couldn’t hold herself any longer and kissed him passionately. It was a long, aggressive kiss this time. Akash removed the ice cube from his glass of vodka and rolled it all over her body. She let out a loud moan tearing off Akash’s clothes and reversing their positions. She put her legs across his body and allowed Akash to take charge. Her dirty talks in a sexy, mesmerizing voice, aroused him. She scratched her nails on his back like a hungry tigress. Akash searched for the condom which he had secretly slipped under the pillow when they had entered the room. He hurriedly tried to open the packet, but for some reason, it wouldn’t open. Aleesha started chuckling looking at Akash.

  ‘Poor baby. Mickey doesn’t even know how to open the packet,’ Aleesha teased him.

  He looked crossly at Aleesha and went back to concentrating on opening the packet. He failed again. He looked here and there to find something to open it. He was lucky enough to find a pair of scissors on the side table. He finally succeeded in opening it with the scissors and Aleesha laughed out loudly, pulling his cheeks. Akash sealed her mouth by giving her a hard kiss which turned into a passionate French kiss that lasted for more than five minutes. Aleesha had reached the peak of sexual arousal and desired for more than foreplay. Finally, Akash was completely inside her and a drop of tear rolled down Aleesha’s eyes. Akash moved closer and kissed the tear.

  ‘Please, baby, don’t stop. Take your strong hands and handcuff me. You’re my love cop. Arrest me in your arms and make me beg for mercy. Come on baby! Take me on a romantic ride today and make this moment as steamy as never before,’ Aleesha muttered biting his earlobes.

  Eventually the pain dissolved and they were left with a strange and mildly pleasurable sense of conquest. It was a world of romance and they just longed for more and mor
e. They had never known such pleasure and satisfaction. Aleesha’s heart raced and her body was left trembling. She moved her hips up in the air and started to moan uncontrollably. She waited to feel the thrust of his manhood pulsating inside her repeatedly until she pleaded for him to stop. Akash moved his lips near her ears and whispered slowly. ‘I love you Minnie. Be mine always.’

  ‘My hottie Mickey, today I feel so complete, so content. Never leave me, Akash. I love you to the core.’ she said and hugged him tightly.

  ‘You are so good at lovemaking. I love you so very much,’ Akash whispered in her ears and she smooched him hard.

  After an hour had eloped, they reluctantly got up to get dressed. Once ready, they came out of the room with a smile. I observed both of them while they sat next to us and watched the climax of the movie. They looked content with each other. I smiled to myself, for I could feel how happy they were together. They kept on staring at each other without uttering a word.

  Aleesha was chained in the flames of love and Akash was melting in the fire of passion, which was so immense that even water could not quench it. They had experienced their first taste of love.

  After cleaning up the room and clearing all the bottles and packet of cigarettes, they left. I accompanied them till the autorickshaw and waved them goodbye.

  Akash was the first to message after reaching home.

  I never thought a night at a club party would bring love in my life. It still feels like a dream. But you were there. You were real. I pinched myself a hundred times to confirm whether it was real. And it was. You came from nowhere and became one of my strongest reasons to live. A current of emotions pulled us closer. Your flirty voice makes me go weak in the knees and your bewitching eyes provoke me to feel your skin and make love to you. When you said ‘you are my love cop’, I felt aroused and your dirty talks took me to the peak of sexual gratification. Your soft kisses sent me into a trance and the taste of your lips still linger on the tip of my tongue. Once you took charge, I remained motionless just gazing at your sexy eyes. I will always remember those moments whenever I will my eyes. You are the one I was looking for.! Waiting for your reply Minnie.:)

  Aleesha’s reply came in back a few minutes.

  Akash, you have left me speechless. Even after making love to you, I kept gazing at you and was left with no words. I love the way you lure me with your charm. I can still feel a tingling sensation between my legs. I felt as if I travelled to heaven today. As your hands touched me all over, the flames of passion, desire, and love took control over us. You slid your palm between my legs and I curled up with ecstasy. I pulled your hands away as I didn’t want to finish it too soon. I wanted to experience pleasure slowly. When you came inside me, I knew you were the man I want to be with for the rest of my life. You complete me. Just thinking about how we made love makes me shiver. Keep caring for me always and never let your love fade away. I can’t imagine living without you now. I trust you more than I trust myself. Love you always and hamesha. I hope you won’t need scissors the next time around. You are such a cartoon, Mickey. Muahahhh! Gn.

  Go Goa

  Dabolim Airport, Goa, January 3, 2012

  It was a sunny yet pleasant morning in Goa. Deep and Tamanna had landed at their destination along with Mr Verma and Kajal. Tamanna secretly hoped that being in a relaxing and romantic place like Goa would help bring Deep closer to her. Who knows, he may even develop feelings for her, bringing a new spark in her otherwise dull life. Their conference was scheduled at 11 am and they still had some time to relax in the beach town. They were going to stay at the Whispering Palms Beach Resort near Candolim Beach.

  ‘What are your plans after the conference?’ Kajal asked Tamanna who was sitting beside her in the cab on their way to the hotel.

  ‘Not decided yet … I think we will…’

  Tamanna was about to say something but was cut short by Deep.

  ‘I think we should unwind and rest,’ Deep said and looked at both the girls sitting in the back seat. Mr Verma was busy talking to someone on his phone.

  Though Tamanna harboured feelings towards Deep, no one else in office had a hint about it. Tamanna wanted to make this trip memorable by expressing her feelings towards Deep once and for all. Deep on the other hand had finally decided not to think too much about Tamanna and her behaviour, even though the thought had haunted his mind from the day this trip had been announced. He had taken his decision and had something extremely serious to share with Tamanna which would put a full stop to all her thoughts and could even break all her dreams.

  Both Mr Verma and Kajal were having a secret sexual affair, each for their personal benefit. Kajal gave him sexual pleasure and in the process satisfied her own financial and official needs. She had planned to cross all limits in the next couple of days and expected a heavy increment after this trip. Mr Verma, on the other hand, was a married man who knew how to take full advantage of the situation, and didn’t mind giving her official benefits in return for fulfilling his desires.

  How strange was the journey and how contradictory were their thoughts and relationships! As the car accelerated, all of them looked outside at the beautiful structures of Vasco. Goa was the place where everyone hoped to achieve what they desired in the next couple of days, but no one knew what could come their way. The next couple of days could answer many questions and leave their minds either clueless or take them to new heights of achievements, success, passion, and love.

  The cab halted outside the hotel premises and everyone looked at each other, exchanging familiar plastic smiles. They then moved towards their rooms with their luggage.

  Tamanna relaxed as soon as she entered her Mediterranean-style room. She tied her hair into a knot and went outside to stand in the room’s balcony. She was amazed to see the poolside view and imagined herself with Deep in the pool. She had decided to express her feelings to Deep that very night. The mere thought of it excited her since she was getting to spend quality time with Deep, away from the mad rush of the city.

  ‘Are you going in for a bath?’ Kajal asked Tamanna who was busy unpacking. Both of them were sharing the same room.

  ‘You carry on. I will have my breakfast first. I am starving,’ Tamanna replied. She picked up the menu card kept on the side table, ordered breakfast, and lied down on the bed, deeply immersed in thoughts.

  She had never imagined that she would ever have such intense feelings for Deep whom she had trained some time back. She believed that Deep was financially unstable which was primarily restricting him from taking the first step towards her. Every man needs a woman when his life is in a mess. After all, life is just like a game of chess. The queen always protects the king. Tamanna had already appointed herself as the queen in Deep’s life.

  After their meeting in the conference hall of the hotel got over, they all had lunch together. Then they went back to their rooms to change into casuals since the plan was to explore the beaches of Goa.

  Both the girls changed into short skirts and casual tops. Kajal was exposing for Mr Verma while Tamanna wanted to gain Deep’s attention, as it was probably the first time Deep was going to see her exposed skin.

  Deep had worn a white body fit T-shirt with Bermuda shorts which forced Tamanna to stare harder at his toned, muscular body. Mr Verma on the other hand had worn full-length track pants and a casual T-shirt in an attempt to look thinner.

  ‘You look so sexy,’ said Mr Verma holding Kajal by her waist as they walked outside the hotel premises.

  Looking at them stroll like two lovebirds made Tamanna feel a bit jealous but nonetheless she was excited because she knew she just had to wait for a few more hours. They got into the cab and headed towards Baga beach.

  ‘Tamanna, I have told the receptionist to book our tickets for the overnight casino cruise. So do not schedule anything after evening,’ Mr Verma told Tamanna who was busy drinking a Bacardi breezer.

  She had something different planned for the night. But she agreed to tag along as sh
e felt proposing on a cruise accompanied by Goan music in the backdrop would be more romantic. Deep seemed disturbed by their idea of going on the cruise but he didn’t utter a word. As they reached Baga beach, everyone ran towards the shore.

  Deep relaxed on the shore with a beer bottle. Soon Tamanna too joined him. She was keeping an eye on Kajal and Mr Verma, observing their actions closely. She wanted to be in Deep’s arms but he hardly cast a glance at her. She was sitting right next to him, trying her best to get close to him, but he kept looking straight at the horizon. She even deliberately moved her skirt up exposing her thigh to seduce Deep but all in vain. It irritated Tamanna but she didn’t want to break down in front of him. More than him, it was Kajal and Mr Verma’s public display of affection that irritated her. Kajal was trying her best to seduce him and Mr Verma was lusting after her. Tamanna almost turned her face with disgust when she saw Mr Verma smooching Kajal in public! Their PDA was getting out of control!

  She was upset by the fact that Deep had completely ignored her despite her sexy outfit. Each moment seemed like ages to her. As they travelled back to their rooms, Tamanna caught him looking at her which brought a smile on her face. Whatever be the reason, she loved it when he looked at her. He faked a smile wondering how he could avoid the cruise that night.

  ‘What do you observe first in girls?’ Mr Verma questioned Deep holding a glass of beer while having dinner at Tito’s.

  Tito’s Courtyard was an informal, open-air dining restaurant.

  ‘Now that depends on whether a girl is walking towards you or away from you,’ Deep replied, half-drunk. They laughed at his statement and raised a toast.

  ‘What you feel about Kajal?’ Mr Verma asked him, putting his hand around Kajal’s shoulder and getting closer.