SS: Love #2 pt 39A pg65 11/11 - Page 3

Ishita startled, pirouetted! Her movement nearly tipped the chair and herself.

Steady! I have that effect,' Raman teased, stepping away from a dark corner of the room. He moved towards Ishita whose eyes widened, just as a gazelle caught in the headlights.

Raman did not look away either, taking in the loose, shiny hair framing the gorgeous face. Beautiful, bright eyes staring back at him, flushed cheeks, pink lips chewing each other nervously, a pulse beating at the neck and her delectable body clad in short pink white, tight blue jeans and of course...

As after a collision one tends to remember silly details, Ishita noticed Raman's slight stubble, very sexy! His perfect physique covered in all black. The modern day pirate any woman between eighteen and sixty would willingly give herself to. Some might pay too.

Your PA lied to me!' Ishita accused. Her limbs refused to move an inch... even though her mind hurtled at the speed of light, 300,000km per second. (Chick-lits are pit stops of important knowledge.)

I had Simone lie. Even promising her a raise if she actually got you here,' Raman confessed, casually.

Whatever!' Ishita voiced, weakly. She hobbled towards the door. Raman had something else in mind. He swiftly put himself between her and the door.

I have an answer,' Raman said, tipping her face when Ishita refused to look at him.

Briefly meeting Raman's eyes, as she wrestled to free her chin of his warm touch, Ishita rejoined, Good! Then I hope you have the question too.'

Raman gave a crack of a laugh. You has the question remember?' he languidly thrust his hands in the pocket of his jeans, waiting for a response.

Huh!' was all Ishita could voice. Her vocal chords and brains had again taken off, though in separate directions. I should zip-zap out of here, with minimal to zero eye contact, Ishita decided. Bullishly lowering her head, she attempted skirting around Raman.

Hooking a strong arm around her midriff, Ishita stalled her exit. Ishita coldly said, Do you mind?'

Absolutely I mind!' Raman mouthed. Seeing his smile only widen, Ishita gave up all pretense of haughtiness. She forcefully tugged at his strong hands to free herself.

Ignoring her pitiful attempts, Raman using, both his hands pulled Ishita in front of him. His arms pulled Ishita in front of him. His arms at her waist, held a glowering girl, in place.

Then why the hell cant you leave me alone Raman? Why?' Raman did a squeaky high-pitched impression of a woman's voice. Ishita gave him a have-you-lost-it look.

Isn't that what you asked me that night?' Raman reminded his voice and eyes sobering.

That was a heat of the moment talk,' Ishita spoke, acutely aware of Raman's physical proximity.

Then I hope the heat is still on!' Raman ragged, pulling Ishita closer.'

I am not going to be your dish-on-the-side!' Ishita voiced, struggling valiantly in the partial embrace.

Raman's eyes narrowed at the phrase. Who have you been talking to?' Ishita continued her vigorous struggle, heaving back and forth.

Then, how about being the main course and the dessert?' Raman quietly suggested.

Yeah right and what happened to Tanya?'

Raman's next words blew her away. I don't think Tanya would like to marry a man, who is so obsessively in love with someone else!'

Ishita gasped at him, open-mouthed. Amused, Raman closed her mouth; his fingers lingered over Ishita's lips.

are you trying to say that... you and me... that you love...?' Ishita sputtered, not able to complete the sentence.

Yes Ishita, I am still crazily in love with you, and that's the reason I shall never ever leave you alone,' Raman replied, exhaling.

What about the past?' Ishita whispered gazing at him, her heart in her eyes.

The past is behind. All I know is that for me, there can be no present or future without you, only you, Ishita, no one else.'

Ishita swallowed fiercely. She clamped her bottom lip, as her eyes became laden with heavy tears. Her face contorted, as she tried reining the intense emotions slamming her.

Raman brought his other hand up to gently touch her cheek, and then caress the quivering full lower lip. Sweetheart, please say something? Anything... please?' he implored on tenterhooks.

Thank you!' Ishita sobbed, tears dripping down her chin.

A heart-melting smile, creased Raman's face. He bent his head, kissing the path left by her tears and whispered, You're so welcome darling! Though that was not the reaction"

Ishita put a hand over his mouth. Raman Bhalla, I love you totally, unconditionally... aaj, kal, parso! I love you, love you, love you!' she flung herself at him, openly bawling. Her head dug his chest as she literally clawed and climbed him, overcome by liberty to show her emotions.

Raman lifted Ishita off her feet, hugging her tight. For a few seconds, their heartbeats heard each other. Hey sweetheart, don't cry love... shsh!' huskily he comforted, nuzzling Ishita's neck and face.

I love you so much Raman,' Ishita breathed, as Ishita wiped her eyes, that I can even take your hate.'

Ishita, there is no hate for you and there never was. It was stupid of me to think that is what it was. All my actions were driven by hurt that the one I loved dint love me,' Raman voiced, gazing remorsefully in her eyes.

Ishita opened her mouth, but Raman's finger on her lips stopped her. Till I realized that all that matters, is being with you, winning you back. I have more than enough love for both of us. I will spend every moment of my life making you happy, if that is what it takes to be with you.'

All I want and need is you to love me and always keep me really, really, close to you. I have been told without you I become a zombie,' Ishita said, ecstatic.

Done! To save the mankind I shall always be stuck to your side and it doesn't hurt that I cant see beyond you.' Grinning, Raman caressed Ishita's face and hair.

You must really love me; I saw you dint even flinch on seeing my sneakers,' Ishita teased. Content, she linked her arms around his neck.

Love can be blinding. Ill take you even with sneakers,' Raman groaned in mock despair.

You do plan on kissing me eventually, right?' Ishita goaded brazenly, basking in the joy of being in Raman's arms, for the right reasons.

I knew you were in this for my body!' Raman claimed, instantly covering her lips with his. The pain of the past simply melted away as their mouths collided and meshed. The primary need to touch, in seconds altered to raging desire.

Raman feverishly ran his hands all over Ishita, remembering and relishing the feel of her soft skin. Ishita on her tiptoes, pressed deeper against Raman's muscled strength, greedy and giving.

A few seconds later, a loud, halleluiah!' broke them apart.

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