by MV Kasi
“Babymoon,” she corrected, placing her hand on her still flat stomach. “Our honeymoon was a year ago when we got married.”
“Yeah. Whatever the term it might be. I should be making love to my wife. Not entertain her ex-husband.”
Nina laughed.
Gaurav and Suraj had become quite close over the past three years. And when Gaurav and Suraj got together, they talked a lot. And they teased Nina a lot, too.
It hadn’t been an easy path for any of them.
The public had been so invested in Suraj and Nina’s marriage that they deemed them as a golden couple. After the truth about Raghuveer was exposed, Suraj had to publicly announce that he wanted to dedicate his life serving people. And that although, he still respected and loved his wife, he did not want any family ties that would stop him from better serving the people.
Suraj and Nina divorced quietly.
A lot of people thought Suraj Bhupati was divorcing his wife because she couldn’t give him children. The sympathy Nina received as an abandoned wife worked in her favor when she married Gaurav after two years.
The fact that Suraj took on the role of a father, during the wedding ceremony and gave Nina away to Gaurav became a huge sensation. Suraj’s image in the eyes of the public rose even more as a man who sacrificed a lot to serve them.
And in public’s eyes, Radha was a loyal man who stood through thick or thin next to their favorite leader.
Nina was surprised by how well Gaurav handled the long wait of two years until she was free to marry him.
Gaurav and she couldn’t meet for long periods of time, especially when the public eye was focused on Nina just after her divorce. And although meeting in secret, added to the thrill of their reunions, each time Nina had to leave Gaurav’s side, she could sense his restlessness. Nina had felt the same longing when she had to sleep in an empty bed rather than in his arms.
Gaurav loved his job. She saw it in his eyes each time he spoke about it. And he was brilliant at what he did. She didn’t just think that because she loved him or he looked amazing in his uniform. The medals and appreciation he received spoke volumes about his capability.
Nina was fortunate to continue doing what she loved as well. Suraj gave her the control to run the charities and organizations she began. She also continued to volunteer for the causes that were close to her heart.
Her duties didn’t change much even after she became the wife of a busy police officer.
Although, lately her father-in-law, Ganesh Verma was trying to persuade her to take up the reins of the Verma investments and finances.
“Gaurav!” Nina laughed, and batted Gaurav’s hands away when he tried to loosen the knot on the towel she wore around her. She shook her head at him. “And stop complaining about Suraj and Radha coming over. You were the one who recommended our cabin for their vacation,” she reminded. “The best place on earth,” Nina mimicked Gaurav’s deep voice.
Gaurav pulled her close, and kissed her softly on the lips. “It is the best place on earth. This is where I held you captive, and where I fell in love with you, and where we most likely made our baby.” He knelt down and kissed her stomach.
She looked down at him as he continued to kiss her stomach over the towel. She ran her fingers through his hair. “Small correction,” she said with a smile. “This is where we fell in love with each other.”
She loosened the knot on her towel, letting it drop, baring her body, along with her heart.
His eyes flared, and he ran his hands over her, eliciting shivers and goosebumps on her skin. “I thought you said we couldn’t because they’ll be here soon,” he said in his deep husky voice that increased her anticipation.
She smiled. “They can explore the forest and lake. I badly want to seduce my captor, so he continues to be captivated by me.”
He carried her to the bed and kissed her stomach. “Always, my love,” he said softly. “I’ll always love and cherish my captive.”
The End
AUTHOR’S NOTE
Thank you for reading THE CAPTIVE. Hope you enjoyed the crazy ride with Nina and Gaurav. :)
If you have read my previous works, you might have noticed that I prefer strong, kick-ass women as my lead characters. However, with Nina’s character, I made a conscious decision to make her different. Nina, although still very strong, is not cold and distant. I loved shaping her as a generous-hearted woman who has enough love to spare for everyone around her.
Gaurav’s character was inspired by real-life characters who have a tremendous passion to serve their countries. Despite their social background or circumstances in life, many of them have aspired and achieved their dreams. Hats off to those men and women!
Hope you loved Nina and Gaurav.
Thank You!
MV Kasi
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SOULLESS
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DESCRIPTION
REVENGE or LOVE? The choice is blurred…
Sia Sampath is the sole heiress to a billion-dollar fortune. Instead of enjoying her life, she flew halfway across the world with one burning desire—the need to take revenge, no matter what or who got in the way. But soon, she was reminded that sometimes, things in life don't always proceed according to a plan. Especially when it came to things related to the heart.
Ajay Manthena was a successful businessman who lived his life to the fullest. He always went after what he wanted. One look at the beautiful woman he accidentally met, he lost both his heart and mind. He was determined to make her as his own. What he hadn't expected was the shocking consequences to his hard pursuit.
RUTHLESS
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DESCRIPTION
LOVE and HATE are two sides of the same coin…
Sia and Ajay’s story began where most romances ended. Instead of a happily-ever-after, their marriage began with Sia’s manipulation and lies. However, over the course of time, they opened up to each other, each willing to work it out between them for the sake of their unborn child. And soon, it wasn’t just about the baby. They had both fallen in love with each other.
But their happiness didn’t last long. Dark secrets and betrayal were revealed. And this time, it was Ajay’s manipulation and lies that were threatening to tear them apart.
With broken promises and a lack of trust, will Sia and Ajay find their happily ever after? Or was their love doomed right from the start?
Find out in—RUTHLESS.
EXCERPT
Sia pushed him away from her. “I hate you so much for this. I’ll never forgive you for ruining everything!”
Ajay’s eyes flared. He closed the distance between them, and held her arms. “You hate me? Show me how much you hate me,” he growled, pulling her even closer.
The adrenaline rushing through her body picked up even more.
“Come on. Prove it to me,” he whispered the challenge against her mouth before kissing her hard.
She bit him. Not the gentle bite that she often used to drive him crazy. But a punishing bite, hard enough for her to taste the metallic tang of his blood.
He didn’t flinch, and neither did he release the hold on her. She felt a strange combination of blood-lust, and another more familiar kind of lust coursing through her veins. But, before it consumed her completely, she shoved him away hard.
With blood tricking down his lip, he watched her with an intensity that made the blood roar in her ears, making it deafening, muting any reason or sense that would stop the madness from taking over her.
He wiped his bloody lip with his thumb and smirked. “I’m glad you had no one to take care of your pent up aggression. You are more than welcome to take it out on me tonight.”
Listening to his taunting words, she lost it completely.
She attacked him like an animal.
Baring her teeth and nails, she literally jumped towards him.
But he was ready for her. He wrapped both his arms around her possessively, crushing her close until she could barely move.
And then, he kissed her again.
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