"Wa....t....e.....r" murmuring in her sleep, Shana tried to open her eyes but failed. Her throat was dry, and all she wanted was a drop of water.
After a minute, after several attempts in opening her eyes, her eyes opened to reveal the room in dim light. She did not know where she was, and, the headache was making it impossible to think much.
Groaning, she spoke once again" Waterr" and moved her lips to say again, "Water" and, soon enough, she saw the glass full of water in front of her eyes.
Without looking at the owner of it, she took it and gulped down the water in a single go.
Standing in front of her, seated on the sofa, Vihaan saw her drinking the water and took the glass from her hand when he saw her emptying it.
Back when Shana had dozed off in sleep without telling anything, they all have waited for
Vihaan was half lying on the sofa chair next to the sofa in which Shana was sleeping, his hands supporting his head at the back, legs crossed and supporting themself on the table, his eyes solely on sleeping Shanaya.Sitting there, his eyes fixed on her, the thought of their deeds at night made his body shiver with excitement and something more, and he shifted in the sofa chair. He had not closed his eyes since the night, for he was not sure when he was going to have another chance of seeing Shanaya in such proximity.And was not she beautiful at the proximity too? With no trace of makeup, all herself, she was pretty, cute, beautiful and all the words he could find to praise her.Remembring her expressions, he smiled. He was correct about Shanaya, she was, one of those girls who would look innocent but, on the bed they were wild, and Shanaya was no doubt wilder than any girl he has met.He reme
Shanaya stood up immediately, her hands covering her mouth, her eyes bulging out and mumbled weakly" I...I..". The words did not leave her mouth. She was too shocked to say a single word, and her mind seems blank at the moment."It's what Vansh and Saaransh will say to you" seeing her reaction, seeing her all shaken up, Vihaan changed the direction of it, revealing half-truth.But, wasn't he enjoying it? He wanted to see her reactions on knowing they have kissed, but he stopped.He did not want to torment her in any way."Oh god!!" with both the relief and the embarrassment in her voice as she paced around the room, she questioned without looking at Vihaan" Umm, Where did I...." and stopped. How was she going to ask the question!, but when she looks at Vihaan and saw him waiting patiently for her question, she completed it" Kissed them?""Wow! Shana, what a question!" taunted her mind."Cheeks" the single word could not be the most precious word she had heard and, she almost wished t
Shanaya was panting hard when she stopped jogging in the middle of the night. The guest house of Rathore's was visible from where she had stopped and taking a long breath, she resumed walking at a fast pace. The night was nice with cool air and, she saw the path around the Rathore Mansion illuminating. She had taken the track from Mansion to Guesthouse and then to the farmhouse and was on the second round when she felt tired.Her mind was distracted when the music on her phone changed. She had not put the headphone and, the phone was on the speaker on a low volume, audible only to her. She knew nothing about the songs, but since her talks with Vansh, she had tried listening to them and had asked Vansh to create the playlist.She decreased her walking speed when she found her heart rate normal and, she got reminded of her fight with Vansh thirty minutes earlier. She had gone to Vansh to talk about the drunken night and, somehow, it had led to the fight."Vansh! How could you do it!" s
Vihaan was sitting on his chair in the conference room with his employees, wearing a black shirt in his usual style and grey pant. His focus was on the presentation shown by his manager, but his mind was on Shanaya, whose gaze was continuously on him.He was more than pleased to have her attention, and the idea made him realized how much he enjoys her attention. He wanted her focus solely on him, not for the moment, but for the lifetime, for eternity. He wanted her to see just him, to blush while looking at him, to feel those heat waves he feels when he would look at her or would pass close to her. He wanted her to feel and do everything he was feeling and doing for her.But, but, he was not going to show it to her, ever. Besides, the idea of her chasing him after being ignored was captivating and excited. He had seen her trying to talk to him since the morning, but, he was not going to give her the chance easily. He wanted to be worth her hard work.Sitting across Vihaan, Shanaya ha
Vihaan was sitting inside his office, busy in his thought, the thoughts of Shanya engulfing him. It had been an hour since the conference, but Shanaya had not come, and he was doubting if the chasing game was working. But, his heart knew she would come soon, and, the knock on the office door proved it.He knew it was Shanaya without looking at her. He needed not to look, his heart, knew his girl.Not yours, his mind corrected him, and adjusting himself on the chair, he spoke:" Come in."Calming her pounding heart, Shanaya entered Vihaan's office and having no idea why she felt some sensations in her body as if her body was remembering things she could not. Without being aware of, her eyes looked at the sofa, taking every detail of it, as if something would come out of it. Her eyes slide to the floor near the sofa and, the waves of heat passed through her body."What the hell?" cursing at herself inside her mind, she looked at Vihaan and saw him looking at her with those intimate eyes
Shanaya finally looked in his eyes when the silence in the office became unbearable, the seconds seemed minutes, and she spoke in a determined tone" It would be me who will decide what happens with him." Withdrawing her eyes from his face, she shook her head in disbelief and disgust wrap her face. 'You know what he did?" looking back at Vihaan whose eyes were only on her, she spoke with a broken voice, as if the next thing she was going to say had pained her as of the same pain someone feels once stabbed with a knife."" He..." controlling herself, she spoke finally" He sexually... assaul....ted.." but the burden of saying was much more and, she stopped.The moment she stopped, Vihaan lung toward her, his hands on the arm of her chair, his eyes full of anger, his mind's veins pumping fast, his heart beating faster, but praying hard" Not his Shanaya., please..."He knew he was selfish to think like it, to have someone else take her position, but, he was ready to be responsible for it.
The wind was howling against the huge Mansion, striking it with her blows but unable to do any harm. The Mansion was silent deep inside, but a storm was raging outside it. The moon was playing hide and seek with the clouds, trees around the Mansion was swaying. The branches of trees were tapping harshly on the windows.It was almost twelve in the night and, Shanaya was sleeping in her style, her hands and legs sprayed in eagle form.Suddenly she tugged the upper sheet and, a line of worry appears on her forehead. She seemed disturbed and, she opened her eyes on an impulse when she heard, the voice of the evil in her sleep, " He won't take your side, he is a businessman, he won't sign off this deal just for you."She remained on her bed in the same posture she had woken, her eyes set on the ceiling of the room, her breathing harsh.It took five minutes for her to be at ease, her breaths returning to normal. She felt something wet on her cheeks, and when she touched her cheeks, she was,
Standing outside of Shanaya room, Anubhav and Vansh looked at each other. Looking at his watch, Anubhav spoke:" When are they going to come?" and looked at the corridor."They said they would be here within five minutes" replying to his brother-in-law, Vansh roams his hand on his hair and pace around."Are you sure it would be a surprise for her?" questioning Vansh, Anubhav looked at him.Vansh was the one to plan everything for Shanaya's birthday and, he was going to do everything to make it work."I did not even talk to her because of the surprise. Do you think she is intelligent enough to grasp the situation?" doubting himself after listening to Anubhav, Vansh asked him."Let's wish for the best!" motivating him, Anubhav winked at Vansh in a tease.Inside her room, Shanaya laughed aloud on something her mother said when she heard a knock on the door and, she hung up the phone after thanking them and saying she would talk to them later.Soon after she said the words" Come in", she s
Lying on their bed, she watched him, removing the tie, and unbuttoning his shirt, and then suddenly he stopped.The action did not go unnoticed, and immediately, Shana looked at him.And found him looking at her."Always Look at me," he demanded as soon as their eyes met."I am already looking at only you," Shana replied emphasising on 'you', and her eyes reached to his manhood again.Shana took a long breath as soon as his hands touched his belt.All the curiosity, anxiety, and excitement made their way, and she could feel the sweating make the way.She had touched and had felt him, but now she was going to see it.As if he could sense, he spoke," Are you sure?" Even though his heart was praying, " Please don't say 'No'"."Are you going to torture me in slow motion, " Shana was restless now."Ha
"What?" Vihaan almost stammered.And he broke the kiss, not because he wanted to, though. He looked at her, shock written all over his face.Did he just hear Shana correctly?Shana hesitated. Was Vihaan not ready anymore for her?But the kiss did not seem like it. It had the same passion."Nothing," and she blurts out with disappointment, lacing her voice."Shana...please repeat what you said?" Vihaan just wanted to hear her say once more.He had wanted to hear it for such a long time that he was not sure he was even hearing it.Lifting her chin, making her eyes meet his, Vihaan spoke again," Please, just once."His pleading but love-loaded eyes and his thumping heart answered the one Shana was searching for, and she whispered the magic words again," Love me, Vihaan."Tick tick tick
Ascending the stairs, Shana knew it was a turning night in her life.Vihaan had never left a party like it ever.And she was confused.No way, Vihaan had left the party simply because saaransh had danced with her.And the voice of Vihaan rang in her mind, " One touch of another man on your skin and trust me, you will never forget this night.""He was not serious about it." speaking to herself, she tried calming herself.She was so engrossed she hardly heard Vansh's footsteps beside her."Good night, beautifool" Stopping at the first floor, Vansh looked at her.Shana smiled tight lips, her eyes on the second floor, her heart beating fast, in excitement and desire.Waving goodbye to Vansh, she hurriedly ascended the stairs and halted in front of the door to their bedroom.Calming her running heart,
Everything was going well. Since the arrival of Vihaan, Shana could hardly feel any gaze. And the party was going great. As it was for only closed ones, it hardly had thirty to forty people. The food, the music, the aura, everything was perfect. "I think it will be a girl" Sipping the soft drink, Shana spoke, her eyes filled with love looking at Avni's belly. She was standing in the middle of the party hall with Vansh, Avni and Anubhav. "I think it would be a boy" Vansh spoke next. "Come on! I can tell you it will be a girl" Caressing her belly, Avni glared at Vansh. "Ofcourse, even I want a girl" Joining Avni, Anubhav continued" Imagine having a little image of you. That would be so beautiful" and he was dreamy now. Shana was enjoying t
Shana was sitting in front of the dressing table, her pinkish-round face glowing.Not with any makeup, but with shyness, excitement and nervousness.Her greenish silk saree with a backless blouse and the emerald necklace adoring her petite and creamy neck were not making her less prettier.And she realised people saying green is her colour were not liars.She was glad to choose green, for she wanted to look pretty. The feminine in her was urging her to look beautiful, for herself and for Vihaan.She knew something had changed, maybe not just something but everything.She now wanted to wear gorgeous sarees and dresses and wanted to look mesmerizing every time.And her expectations of herself were so much, she could not even decide which lipstick to apply.Her heart as usual wanted red, but her eyes and mind were urging her to go to pink.And vihaan lying on the bed, his hands supporting his head was not helpful at all.Instead, like always he was increasing her heartbeats and regrets.
Shana might not have forgiven him, but she would answer him ,whenever he would ask her anything.But that was it.Days passed and it was one fine day.Avni and anubhav have visited them and all except Vihaan were sitting in the lobby, enjoying the sunset and cool Breeze while enjoying the coffee.Vihaan was as usual in his office, he had some important meetings with the international client.But he had promised Avni he would be with them as soon as the meeting will be over.Sipping the coffee while gossiping , Avni spoke up, gaining everyone's attention on her"I have something to share with you."And she had everyone's attention.She looked nervously at everyone and then her gaze halted at Anubhav who was sitting beside her on the sofa.Out of her habit, Shana was noticing her body language and she noticed Avni's p
Two days passed and it was already Sunday.Neither Shana nor Vihaan had any plans, but the rest of the Rathores had already departed to one of their relatives.Since it was one of her favourites, Shana took her time to wake up.She had no obligation to wake up early and to rush to the office.She had inner plans though.She wanted to wake up late, have a bath, have brunch and then she wanted to dedicate her time to writing.It was killing her to know she had not written a single line for a long time.Waking up at ten in the morning, she was out of her room after half an hour.She had not taken a bath yet, she was craving for some strong coffee.Still in her sleep, she descended the stairs to reach Vansh's floor and the thought of having a glimpse of him made her walk toward his room.Knocking, sh
Good morning" Trying to meet her eyes, Vihaan spoke while sitting at the breakfast table.It was not exactly morning; it was ten in the morning, and they both were late for the office.Or, Vihaan was deliberately late as he was waiting for Shana to at least look at him.He was completely sober, even if he was not, he was not going to show it.The thought of the night was a nightmare for him and he did not want to ruin the present day.But it looked like it had.He felt Shana ignoring him completely, and once done with the breakfast, he followed her back to his room.Closing the door, he walked toward Shana and lightly grabbing her elbow, made her turn towards him."Please look at me" Lifting her chin with his index finger; he was like a lost puppy.Shana did not glance at him."I am sorry, Shana"
Tick tick tick....The second hand of the wall clock was increasing her heartbeat with every strike and she was becoming more anxious.Now she was concerned about him. It might have been normal for her to pretend to be okay in front of the members of the family when they had asked about Vihaan and she had replied" He will be late."But, now when she was alone, and time was passing at a fast pace, she was worried.All she wanted was for him to be in front of her.Lurching up from the bed, she stood up and picking the phone from the table, she had just dialled his number when she heard the bell ringing outside the door of the room.And the next second, she heard the knob of the door turning.She had never been so relieved as she was a the moment and she almost ran forward to hug him.But, then she stopped and all the anxiousness, worri