Chapter 12: chapter 12

---"I am certain."  Hearing her response, Atharv let himself go. With one hand, he grabbed Inaya by the waist and pressed his lips against hers. His other hand undid her soaked dress, letting it slip from her shoulders.  Inaya's mind buzzed. She had never experienced a kiss like this before—so intense, so consuming, as if she was losing herself in him.  Under the warm cascade of the shower, she looked up at Atharv, completely mesmerized. His sharp features, the diamond-like mole on his earlobe, and those deep, penetrating eyes held her captive. His gaze was filled with an unspoken hunger- wanting to swallow her whole.  But even as the moment intensified, he didn’t rush. Instead, he wrapped her in a towel and carried her to the rose-petal-covered bed. His tall frame leaned over her, his touch both commanding and gentle. He was already wearing protection.  However, just as he was about to claim her, he felt an obstruction...  Inaya cried out softly in pain.  Atharv immediately pulled back, his brows furrowing in surprise. Wrapping her securely in the blanket, he stared at her, realization dawning upon him.  He originally thought, since Inaya was in the entertainment industry and she had already been in a relationship with Neil Gulati, this couldn’t have possibly been her first time, but...the feeling just now, he was sure, she had never engaged in this type of activity before...She was untouched.  “What’s wrong?” Inaya lifted her flushed face, her voice laced with confusion.  Atharv exhaled deeply. "Let’s do it next time." Atharv was surprised, at the same time he felt bad for having misunderstood Inaya. "Are you not satisfied with me?" she asked hesitantly.  His gaze softened. "If I had continued going...you would have been hurt." Atharv put on his robe and returned to the bed, trying to control his desires. He didn’t want Inaya’s first time to be a bad experience, "Why didn’t you tell me you had no experience?""How was I supposed to bring up something like that?" Inaya murmured, pressing her cheek against his shoulder. "I knew you’d find out yourself."  "Anyway, what was that just now? Did we...do it?""Regardless of whether we did it or not, you are now Mrs. Singhania. You can’t escape..." After he spoke, Atharv stood up, lifted Inaya up and headed for the bathroom, "Let me see if you are hurt."Looking at the worried expression on his face, Tangning couldn’t help but let out a chuckle, "You are nothing like how the outside world portrays you.""And how did you think I would be?" Atharv asked, placing her gently into the bathtub and turning on the water.  "A man who rules with an iron fist, controlling the fate of everyone under him—a person devoid of human emotion."  He let out a low chuckle. "To the world, I am exactly that. But you... you are different. You are my wife, and since you trust me, you deserve to see my true self."  His tone suddenly turned serious. "But Inaya, I must warn you—"  She leaned in closer, her nose almost brushing against his. "Let me guess. To you, a lie is a lie. If I betray your trust, there will be no forgiveness."  Atharv's dark eyes locked onto hers. "Exactly."  "What a coincidence," she whispered. "I’m the same way."  That night, their physical intimacy remained incomplete, but something far deeper had formed between them. Their hearts had been drawn closer together.The next morning, golden sunlight streamed through the window, waking Inaya. She instinctively reached for the spot beside her, only to find it empty.  She thought Atharv had left, but stepping into the living room, she saw him seated on the couch, flipping through documents.  "I’ve left some new clothes for you in the bathroom. Freshen up, and we’ll leave soon," he said without looking up.  She nodded and was about to head inside when her phone suddenly rang.  Neil Gulati.  She hesitated, glancing at Atharv, who lifted an eyebrow with a teasing smirk.  "Want me to answer it for you?"If you like this story, then definitely support it by stickers , i will get motivation, to write------------Thanku ️❤️🙏🙏Written By –✍ @shri❤️😘So, how is this??Tell me in the comment sectionI will update you soon about the next part..!!Till then, stay tuned and miss me..!!😜#keep reading#keep loving#❤️❤️