I laughed and then suggested,“Stay with me for dinner.”
She looked at me for a moment, then nodded.“Okay.”
I pulled the plate closer and made a bite for her. We fed each other, laughing quietly, and teasing Kshitija a little once she was gone.
“Still, thank you for saving me from her,” I said.
She nodded and kissed my cheek.
“You’re my baby. I love you so much.”
I bit the inside of my lip.“Call me baby one more time, and I’ll teach you a lesson,” I warned playfully.“I’m older, bigger, stronger than you, and I look nothing like a baby.”
She chuckled, leaning closer, locking her gaze with mine.
Her lips pressed together thoughtfully before she whispered in a slow, sensual voice,“My nipples are aching. You want to suck?”
A shiver ran through me, and heat warmed my face. I clenched my fist, feeling aroused, and looked away.
I shook my head.No! She can’t arouse and control me like this.
“See, you’re a baby,” she murmured, tilting her head with mischief.
“Keep teasing me,” I muttered,“and we’ll see who’s a baby.”
She laughed and stood.“Good night, Kunwar-sa. I should leave before anyone notices.”
I held her hand and kissed her palm. Every time she walked away, it felt like my heart ached a little too much.
But this distance was necessary, just for now.
“Okay.” I nodded before she left.
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The next day, the celebrations continued as before. But it was way louder and livelier with Rudra and Ranvijay Bhai-sa present.
I sat waiting as Ranvijay Bhai-sa stepped forward for the haldi ritual after all the ladies.
He smeared the paste all over my face and teased,“Hm, finally getting married.”
I smirked while he took more paste in his palms.
“Hm, baby finally,” I shot back.
He rolled his eyes, and before I could react, he pushed my head forward and dunked my face straight into the huge bowl of haldi.
Laughter exploded around us, especially from Ranvijay and Rudra Bhai-sa.
“Now try staying quiet,” Ranvijay laughed.
I spat haldi from my mouth, grateful I’d shut my eyes in time.
“I hate you both,” I muttered. But they laughed harder.
“Come,” Rudra Bhaisa said, placing a hand on my shoulder.“We’ll help you clean up.”
I couldn’t see anything, but trusting them, I followed, though suspicion breathed in me with each step.
