Chapter 28: chapter 28

The morning when Nikita was at Shreya's farm house, Rakshita woke up to someone smooching her. Obviously it was Rakesh, peppering kisses down her hand. She smiled at his gesture and turned to look at him properly. His eyes were still closed and he was holding her hand tightly. For a minute she thought he was still sleeping but he slowly opened one eye and saw her looking at him and immediately closed it. Rakshita patted on his head for his childish behaviour, he then opened his eyes properly and gave a boyish grin. She got ready to smack at him, but he tossed and pinned her beneath him. For a moment Rakshita became stunned and was breathless by his sudden closeness. Her body shivered below his, when he brought his face close to hers. Her skin was so smooth and silky, and glowed in the morning suy rays. Rakesh could see her cheeks turning pink which made him aroused. Rakesh knew she was shy and nervous, but looking at her blushing gave him immense pleasure and knowing he was the reason behind it, made that moment ecstatic. He inched even closer leaving only a thread of gap between them. Yet, their intimacy was interrupted by a loud ring from Rakshita's phone. Both were out of their bubble within a minute. She pushed him aside and rushed to her phone. Composed herself before picking up the call. Luckily it was just Shally. When she answered, Shally apologized for disturbing her early in the morning. Rakshita stuttered. Shally laughed and teased her friend. Rakshita felt embarrassed and  blushed again, though her face wasn't visible to Shally, Rakesh was enjoying her actions, lying on the bed. His laugh added a tint of red to her already blushed cheeks. At first nothing registered in her mind, whatever Shally spoke. Only after few minutes, she understood that Shally is coming to the city today and wanted Rakshita to help her in shopping and setting things at her new flat. Now all blushes gone and she jumped in joy. Rakesh felt betrayed for a second. Nothing he does makes her so enthusiastic and happy like this. But he was happy that Rakshita has got Shally in her life and he was also releaved that, though she isn't showing, still she is worried about Shreya. If Shally is close by, Rakshita might be able to share her thoughts and feelings and she will be feeling a bit relieved. Thinking so, Rakesh came and stood behind Rakshita. Rakshita ended the call by telling Shally that she will meet her at the airport. When she turned, she hit her head on his chest and looked up. She was so adorable. Rakesh loved every bit of her, her appearance, her thoughts, her past, her wishes, her silliness, her smile, her blush, her laughter, her passion, her childish behaviour at times and so on. She has changed him entirely. He knew, not even a single day he can be there without her. Also wondered, how he had survived all these years without her.  He stood closing the gap between them, but she took a step back, he smiled and again moved front, she again moved back and hit the wall. She was now caught in between. Rakesh placed his hands on either side and raised his eyebrows questioningly, asking what she will do now. Rakshita bit her bottom lip. Her eyes glued on his. He had lost all his control, over his body and mind and instantly closed their gap, capturing her lips with his own. He showed her his passion, his affection, his sincerity, his love and lust all through it. Rakshita became blank and out of world. For a moment, she forgot her own existence. She was completely lost in him. An unknown energy filled her and for some reason she felt contented. She felt connected to him in a divine way. She had never thought, kissing someone might bring her such an earth shattering feeling. Yet she realised it now. She also realised, that they had moved a step forward in their relationship. This gave her chills, a step ahead in their relationship means hurting eachother, a righteousness given to break their heart. As soon as that thought flashed in her mind, she pushed Rakesh away and ran to the washroom. Rakesh went behind, but she shut the door on his face. Rakesh regretted what he has done. He very well knew she needed space and she is not yet ready for their relationship to bloom. Yet he gave in to his lust. Now, he had hurted her. He flet guilty. Rakshita splashed water on her face, to clear the fog in her brain. She knew, whatever she had felt toward Rakesh, moments ago were real and divinity. She knew his feelings were true. But something held her back from moving forward. She knew her past hurt is a barrier in their relationship and she wanted to break it. But every time she tried, she felt her heart bleeding again. More than anything, Shreya's face flashed in her mind. She knew Shreya was hurted the same way she was. What if she gets hurted one more time? What if her heart is broken again? What if the feelings she developed are trashed again? She herself knew, it won't happen and their relationship isn't something that would break. It's just her mind playing tricks with her heart. But those 'what ifs' stopped her from trusting anyone and anything. She stood there for a long time without knowing how to face him or explain him about her actions. Atlast, she came out after what felt like more than an hour. But the room was empty, Rakesh was nowhere. She rushed down and saw his car had already left. She knew she had hurt him and felt guilty. She went back to her room and sat at the end of the bed. Lowering her head and holding it in her hands, she massaged her temples. All her plans of going shopping and spending time with Shally got ruined. She very well knew, as soon as Shally sees her she would assume something is wrong. But she don't want to share or answer anything about her relationship with Rakesh to anyone. She wanted to figure it out herself. But being with Shally, she won't be able to do that. So she called Nikita and added her in the plan. If Nikita is present, Shally won't question her and she too will have time to process things, as Nikita would be involved in shopping more than her. So that Shally won't feel left out. She called Nikita and asked her whether she will join them. She agreed gladly. So she shared her Shally's flat location and left to get ready. Rakesh was already there at conference room, shuffling the papers in his file. When Rakshita locked the door on his face, he waited for her to come out, but there was no trace of her opening the door. Minute by minute, his desparation grew and he wanted to knock at the door. But doing so would lead to even more misunderstanding. So inorder to give her space, he came out, took shower in one of the guest rooms and got ready. When he again went to his room to take his things, washroom door was still locked. He felt very sad, the way she pushed him away was flashing in his mind again and again. He thought they were becoming close now. He thought after his confession, she has accepted him. But no, she still think them as two different people. She has not accepted him completely. He ordered his mind not to disturb her or get close to her, unless and until she is ready herself. But his heart ached, so he thought to go to office and bury himself in work. That would give something useful to think and make is scattered mind to focus on something. When Sachin came in, he was shocked at seeing his brother this early in his office. Though they planned to work on the upcoming project, that they are yet to secure from the next week's meeting. They are still at preparing their best presentation for it. Analysing budgets and prospects. He had a goto mug of coffee in his hand. Looking at his brother's face he pushed it toward him and ordered one more for him to his assistant. He knew something was off with his brother, yet he did not ask. He thought he would share if he is willing to and then started seeing his own files. That's when he got a text from Nikita, about Shally's arrival. His heart started bouncing with joy. He then desperately asked so many questions. He knew she might read his thoughts and so he himself accepted about his interest on Shally. She said she would stand with him for achieving his wishes. He then smiled like a idiot. Rakesh looked up from his file and saw a huge smile plastered on Sachin's face. He saw his brother questioningly. Sachin shrugged his shoulders and turned his gaze to the files in front of him. But his smile still lingering on.Rakshita picked up Shally from airport and mostly talked only about her new job and so on, not giving time for her to question about her. The drive was short and they stopped in front of Shally's apartment. Nikita's car was already parked there. Nikita came and hugged Shally and welcomed her. She is more happy because day by day she is getting more female members of her family joining her. First, Rakshita, then Shreya and now Shally. If Shreya isn't such a mess and her relationship with Rakshita is not damaged because of Rakesh, all four of them would be the flower girls of the city. Coming from highly profound background, is a perk to do all shenanigans as they wish. She prayed that her wish should come true one day. For now, she is ready to encounter new things with Shally and Rakshita.