Page 38 of ARIDHI: His Never-Ending Desire

It was just supposed to be a dance, a fantasy. But sensing my surroundings, I don't think it's still what it was.

I stood in the centre of attention with Ruvit standing in front of me. His Big, Rough hand tightly wrapped around my waist.

Our eyes locked with each other, feeling everyone's gaze on us.

His shirt buttons were open at the collar, leaving a trail behind his chest packed in abs.

It was just then I realised I should straighten myself rather than staring at him or his body like a creep.

The sudden shift in my surroundings was increased by all the rose petals and poppers bursting over us.

Just then I realised Matashree stood beside me, with a ring box in her hand.

Ring Box? What is happening here?

A similar coloured box was in Ritu Aunty's hand. She came right beside Ruvit.

Ridhima accompanied me by keeping her hand on my arm, squeezing it smoothly. Nandini stood beside Matashree with a grin plastered on her face.

The rest took their position, making a circle around me and Ruvit.

My eyes roam around the hall to rest on Vinayak Bhaiya for once. His lips curved in a smile and nodded in an assuring manner.

Ruvit's grandmother was set on a couch nearby, not accommodating in the current environment.

"The function was supposed to be for Bhaiya and Bhabhi." Ruvit started to speak but shut down as the said people glared at him.

"Will you tell us what is happening here??" I asked, genuinely confused.

"Your Engagement." Matashree spits out with a neutral expression.

Aayein?

"Yes!! Surprise to you both that we have planned for your Engagement." Manoj uncle chimed.

AAYEIN?

I blinked in surprise, my eyes meeting his, the same emotions as me going through him.

"See we know how much you are whipped for each other!! So, we all thought to not delay it anymore. I am excitedly very excited to have two sweet Bhabhis!!!" Rishika claimed.

That's understandable but it still feels surreal. After today, I will become his official fiancee. Fiancee.

I will be considered the daughter-in-law of Rathore's!! It's too much to process.

Matashree handed me the ring I'm supposed to make Ruvit wear. Same goes with the mother-son duo in front of me.

Ruvit smiled - maybe after processing it all thoroughly. He forwarded his left hand while holding the ring in another.

It's My Engagement with him. It's our Engagement.

It's a new start. For me. For him. For us.

And if I did it with hesitation, our whole journey would be that. An act of hesitation.

I definitely don't want that. I want him rather. An Engagement is as significant as some weddings.

It's a promise to each other. It's a sign of devotion for each other. It's a claim on each other.

With a deep breath and relaxed body, I put my right hand on his left one.

He caressed it with his fingers before soothing it with a gentle kiss. And then in a second, he slid down the ring on my ring finger.

Applause burst out around us as the position of our hands changed.

I held his right hand tightly with my left hand as I slid down the ring on his finger.

Sorry Fiance. Wasn't in the mood to give you a soothing touch.

Ughh!! I'm such a dumbass. I should have been calm. Damn this nervousness.

The word congratulations and other best wishes hit everyone's mouth.

A commotion raised in the surroundings but soon turned down as darkness covered the entire place. A cut off?

I'm still at my place. I am not able to make out somebody else's silhouette but I can sense Ruvit very clearly.

His eyes are on me - my instincts say.

And in a blink of an eye, his lips were on mine. He pulled me closer with his hand on the back of my nape.

I tilted my head instinctively to the side, my hands shaking as fire rushed through my veins.

It's just a kiss and no different from the ones we have shared till now.

He is just kissing me softly but his eyes are - which are open and I can sense even in the dark - devouring me.

It is the most beautiful kiss I could have ever dreamed of, the most untainted I'd ever imagined from him.

With the intensity of his eyes on me, he is savoring my lips, memorizing my taste, introducing himself to me so much more intimately than he ever had.

My toes curled in my heels with pulse throbbing all over my body as I kissed him back.

Our eyes are locked with each other. Our Lips are locked with each other. And now our souls are locked with each other too.

I can easily read the emotions, the unsaid words on his lips, purpose of this kiss, all in those utterly black eyes of him that are shining even in the dark.

He is telling me that now there is no turning back. It's not like it was earlier and I would like to turn back. No.

He is telling me that I belong to him now as much as he belongs to me.

His hand which was on my throat went down to my waist to hold my arse firmly.

And with a last possessive touch of him, he backed away and soon enough lights went on.

A smile was there on his lips - swollen lips. So, I kind of left a mark on him?

?

It was already midnight so we decided to stay the night here.

Manish Bhaiya gave me a file and told me to hand it over to Ruvit. So, there I'm on my way to his room.

Just then my phone vibrated. I checked it and stilled at my place.

Wtf! Is it the same person who called me yesterday?

I did send this number to my assistant but he was not able to track anything.

I have to be calm. Instead of giving him/her a reaction, I should compose myself.

Whoever this person is, knows me well. He/She might be my close ones or might have been stalking me.

Locking up my phone, with heavy breathing, I walked towards Ruvit's room.

I knocked on the door when I was there and a cold tone welcomed me,"Come in."

One thing for sure, I never or rather I should say that Ruvit never showed me his this side and that's wae I'm not familiar with it.

I appreciate him for that but I think the cold side is my kink.

What? Don't judge. I just found it because I think his cold tone is so hot. It sends tingling feeling down my core.

Or I'm getting sick?

I stepped inside through the door and kept the file on the side table of his bed.

Then my eyes met with his.

On seeing me, still in the same saree I was wearing earlier, his hard eyes suddenly softened.

"Manish Bhaiya told me to give you that!" I pointed at the file, my ring finger flexing.

He nodded and gestured for me to take the seat beside him on the bed. I did.

"Did you like your ring?" He asked while turning his eyes towards me. I glanced down at my ring.

A red crystal in the shape of a heart reflected back at me.

It's fascinating as if blood is trapped inside it instead of mere red colour.

Ruvit suddenly turned off the night lamp, and then the view of my ring got me all over in shock.

It's shining with a reflection of letter 'R'. I almost gasped at such a memorizing thing infront of me.

I didn't notice it before but now I just can't look away. He got me a ring with the initial of his name.

My smile just widened and widened, almost reaching to my eyes.

I looked at Ruvit and he showed me his ring, "I never thought you were planning such a beautiful ring for me."

I chuckled. I wanted to have a special ring for Ruvit. So, I had been working on it, with papa.

Of course, Ruvit is too much special and he also have made me such a Beautiful ring. It's just fair that I return him back.

His ring is blue sapphire in colour with the diamond border on which 'Ardhangini' is imprinted.

"It's nothing compared to this!!" I exclaimed while showing my ring.

"I will assume that the colour of my ring and the colour of your eyes isn't a coincidence." He said.

"Uh-huh! Your ring will remind you of my eyes." I giggled.

"And your ring will remind you of who you belong to." He shifted closer, our nose brushing with each other.

He held my hand in his while resting his forehead on mine.

"This isn't just a ring, Ardhangini. It's a sign of commitment. Your ring holds the same blood which is rushing in my veins. And the initial of my name will always possess you."

Before heat could rush up my cheeks, I stood up from the bed and started to walk towards the door.

I held the knob and just when I was about to twist it, Ruvit held me from behind. I gulped audibly as he twirled me.

Ruvit towers over me, molding his front to mine and pinning My Breasts against his chest. It's the first time, he is standing so close to me.

My breath stutters as his warmth envelops me. His arm circled tightly around my waist and locked me against him.

I like the way he feels pressed against me. The softness of My body molding against the hard ridges of his. It feels like something new.

Ruvit stares deeply into my eyes for a brief moment before tilting his head and gently capturing My lips between his.

His soft lips moved against mine rhythmically, like the ocean waves hitting the shore again and again. It is not similar to the previous kisses we had.

I moan into his mouth, Fucking moan, needing more. I deepened the kiss, prying his lips apart with desperation.

"Fuck!" He growls, his restraint slipping. His other hand slipped into my hair, angling my head better so he can have better access.

He plunged his tongue in my mouth, exploring it dominantly. Fuck his taste. I will become an addict just like any drunkard.

I rise on my toes, pressing further into him. And Something rock hard poked at the soft part of my stomach. Uhh-

He is hard.

He is hard for me???

Shuddering at my feet due to his length, I can conclude that he's not small. But damn me, what kind of thoughts I'm having!!

His tongue fights against mine, swiping and licking as his teeth nipped at my lips. Another moan slips free, making him groan.

The hand in My hair tightened as he broke the intensive kiss we just shared.

His Lips trailed down my jaw and descended to my neck, leaving wet kisses all over it.

I gasped when I felt his teeth against my neck, biting down there hard. It will surely leave a big mark. But that doesn't concern me tonight.

Sharp pleasure of his lips on my skin sends my eyes to the back of my head, and a long moan slips free, "R-Ruvit.."

"Fuck" He cursed, while his hand went up to my bare back,"Stop me if you find me commit a sin tonight."

For a reason, I don't want to.

He stared at me with an intense gaze as he pulled down the sleeves of my blouse off my shoulders.

"It was so hard to control myself the second you walk towards me in this saree." His hot breath fans across my cheek.

I felt his lips slipping to the column of my neck once again, skittering along until he paused on the spot right below my ear.

"I'm going to claim you tonight, Ardhangini." He confessed right before his teeth clamped down.

I want him too.

I want him to claim me.

My back arches, pleasure rushing in my nerves. A moan left my mouth as he groaned, his teeth piercing as his tongue licked My flesh.

My mouth hung open in an 'O' as a silent scream of his name left my mouth.

And then he's pulling back, dragging his teeth along my skin as he lets go, leaving the spot smarting with pain and pleasure.

My hands pressed into his chest for stability but they immediately gripped his shirt tightly.

He bit back hard in the crook of my neck in a possessive manner when I anchored myself to him as if he's my Lifeline.

Severe shivers wrack my body when he licks a wet trail down to the juncture of my neck.

He pauses, and it feels like my body is hanging over a pointed knife.

"Don't you dare stop." I felt my voice unfamiliar by the way it is sounding so breathy.

And then he's biting down again, pulling an animalistic sound from the depths of my chest.

He does this, over and over, leaving a trail of bruises down my neck and across my shoulder.

I'm breathless and weak in my knees by the time he pulled away, "Demanding much, huh?"

My cheeks burned with the hint of shyness as he stared at me with the same blazing gaze as earlier. The only difference is they hold fire right now.

Every time I become aware that Ruvit is next to me, my mind goes completely blank.

Every time his skin collides with my skin, his fingers brush through my hair and touch my neck, it feels like a flower of heat is blooming there.

His left hand which was on my back drifted lower until I felt a firm tug below my legs.

He removed my heels one by one before placing his right hand beneath my knees.

I took the hint and wrapped my arms around his neck. And there I was in air. It wasn't the first time but now it's different.

Am I so light that one freaking hand is enough???

He is literally holding me with one hand - that is under my knees. His other hand isn't even touching me as it holds my heels.

He just walked a few steps before he bent down to make me sit in bed while he kept my heels in the corner.

And then he walked towards a drawer and pulled out a tube.

He strided towards me with his long damn legs and kneeled down in front of me.

Holding my feet in his hand, he placed it on his thigh, just a few inches away from his-

Fuck. What am I even thinking!?

I looked away as he started to massage my feet while applying whatever the ointment he has on his fingers.

"Don't wear heels from now on if they hurt." How did he know that they were hurting me?

I glanced down at him. It's surprising how he can change his persona within seconds.

My eyes drifted to my exposed collarbone which was now covered in numerous hickeys.

I bit my lower lip. How am I gonna cover them tomorrow?

"Don't even think of covering them." I heard him. My eyes shifted on his as he pointed his finger at those hickeys.

"What? Wae?" I narrowed my eyes,"You want everyone to know about what we did!!!" I pursued my lips shut.

Okay, I regret saying that. And I think we haven't done anything more than kisses.

"Did what?" He raised his eyebrows mischievously.

"Nothing!" The only word left my mouth before he tugged me on the bed and towered above me.

His knee separated my thighs apart and his arms caged my head between them.

Before I could analyse or speak something about this situation, his hand went to his shirt buttons.

He ripped it off in an instant and my eyes widened. All the buttons flying in air, before clamping down on floor with his shirt.

My eyes traced all those abs and his masculine body.

He is definitely not thinking about what I'm thinking, right?

Well, I want him to. I am becoming shameless right now.

My eyes blinked as a devilish smile flashed on his lips.

But that doesn't got my attention but for the first time, I noticed something unfamiliar on his chest.

I lifted up my hand and kept it gently on the place above his heart.

There is a scar there. A big scar. And I wonder wae I never noticed it before?

The scar starts from the above of his chest to the V-line disappearing down his pants.

My eyes met his. He knew what I'm thinking. He knew what I'm about to question. Some of them are-

Where the hell did he get that scar? Did something happen to him while I was not with him all those years? Wae did he never showed me before? Wae did he never talked about something like this?

A sudden wave of nostalgia hit my mind.

No!! No!! No!!

It can't be what I'm thinking.

My eyebrows scrunched. My throat went dry. My heartbeat suddenly increased.

I closed my eyes at the sudden image of my grandpa's dead body clicked in my memory.

I saw the similar scar on his body too!!

It doesn't make sense but it does. My eyes snapped at Ruvit.

His eyes were soft, letting me process everything.

He came closer and rested his head in the crook of my neck.

"I don't know what emotions hit you suddenly but I got that scar 5 years ago in a car accident." He explained.

5 years ago? Car accident?

My breathing hitched. I don't want Ruvit to be connected with my grandpa in any way.

Please Kanhaji!! I don't know from where I got that thought but please don't let my intrusive thoughts be a reality.

Yeah, I tried to find out the truth 5 years ago but now I don't want to.

God, Stop with your natural things and forcing me to find the truth. Don't lead me the way back there again. Please.

Today is such a special day for me. I don't wanna ruin it. I want myself to be with Ruvit and just him.

"Ruvit" I called out softly and he looked at me gently, his eyes already worshipping my body.

"Fuck me!" I bite my lips hard, almost not believing the words left out my mouth.

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Next Chapter is definitely going to be spicy!

It will include mature content (16+). Let alone that be your warning.

So, Read at your own comfort.

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