Chapter 27: Chapter 27

Niharika's POV

I was amazed how my day turned out today. I was feeling satisfied revealing my feelings and experiencing the first kiss of my life with the person whom I loved since my teenage. I got into the car and ignited the car's engine.

I glanced at him looking at me with twinkling eyes. I admired his side-glances and asked him, "Where shall we go?"

He chuckled and said softly, "At your favorite place."

"Stop staring at once", I said as it was difficult to concentrate on the road for me while those deep amber-green eyes leered upon me.

He chuckled and gave a peck on my left cheek.

"Please stop it in the car. It's difficult to drive." I said glaring at him.

"You look ravishing." He whispered in my ear.

"Let me drive or you wait and see." I warned him.

He placed a kiss on my collarbone and said, "I love you. I won't disturb you while driving."

I kept on driving for a while to reach my favorite Indian Restaurant. The ride was quiet from then. I yearned for his voice but I didn't start the conversation. I parked the car and got out. He followed me like a sincere child.

I got into the restaurant and took a table on the corner. The ambience was pleasant. He sat in front of me.

"So, you were looking cute in anger." He said making a puppy face.

"I didn't like you disturbing me when I am driving. I will take revenge for this." I said in a mocking tone.

"You are welcome." He said, winking at him.

The waiter came and took our order. Soon the meal came and we ate the mouth-watering food satisfactorily.

It was the time for the dessert. I ordered ice-cream for myself but Arpit didn't order anything. Upon several persuasions, he denied which was not expected.

Once the waiter was gone, I asked, "What happened?"

"I will finish my dessert, once you are done on the way back." He said teasingly.

"Stop being naughty." I said feigning anger.

He just smiled back. I ate my strawberry ice-cream and while he looked at me. I offered him a spoonful to which he said, "I will enjoy it from your mouth. Please."

Understanding his hint, I took the spoonful in my mouth and gulped it down. I teased him, showing my tongue towards him to which he chuckled.

The bill came on our table and I took out my card to pay. He offered to make the payment like a chivalrous boyfriend to which I sternly denied. After all, this arrangement was from my side. He appeared visibly annoyed but I made the payment.

We moved out of the restaurant but he lacked the charm. I knew he was annoyed. He didn't get into the car.

Hoping that he understands, I said, "This arrangement was from my side. How does that matter, if I pay you? If we will be together, our wealth will be consolidated, right."

He said, "It's okay but the weekend date will be from my side and now I want my dessert."

Thankfully, he wasn't angry. He has indeed, got more mature, I realized.

"No dessert, now. It's already 11. Let's go. Aren't you getting late?" I said mocking at him and his desires.

He sat in the car quietly. There was something going in his head, I realized. I got inside and ignited the engine.

I drove at his address. It was merely a five-minute ride from the restaurant.

As we reached in front of his home, he said, "Now I am not late. I want my dessert."

I could sense a mixed emotion in his voice. He was feigning annoyance like a little kid who has not got his favorite candy.

"No", I said pressing my lips hard primarily to show anger.

He came towards me. There was just an inch gap between us. He just stood in that uncomfortable position for a while and said, "My dessert."

He was adamant now. I knew he wouldn't let me go without a kiss.

I nodded in the negative. He made a pleading face. I smiled at him and said, "Okay then have your dessert."

After all, this was what I wanted myself. I myself couldn't see him yearning for anything. I wanted to give him everything, even if it is about wealth and luxuries or it is about satisfying his needs. All I wanted was his complete devotion towards myself. Devotion was the only thing I expected from my life-partner. I was capable of everything else.

He placed a peck on my forehead and said, "Take care".

I knew something was wrong with him at this point. I felt that he didn't like the fact that I continuously avoided him for a while.

I pulled him towards myself and asked, "What happened?"

"Nothing. My dessert is due." He said smiling at me. His weak smile confirmed my doubts. Perhaps, he understood that his silence had an effect on me.

I whispered in his ears, "I am all yours. I know you want it and I want you to have it."

I had made him clear this time. He said, "Then don't tease me. I don't like that."

I wanted to know about his tastes and his statement had made myself clear. I realized that he didn't like my negative responses. I liked his practical response. It's better to clear the things, I believe.

I simply nodded towards him. I waited for his move but he didn't kiss me rather he said, "Give me my dessert now."

He seemed like a little child asking for a chocolate.

I pressed my lips onto his and kissed him with equal passion like that of the first one. While kissing, his hands roamed freely over my naked back. His touch was indeed satisfying; after all, this was what I had urged for.

Breaking the kiss, he hugged me, keeping his head over my bare shoulder, since the sari was draped upon the other side. He placed a wet kiss on my collarbone. I was amazed at his romantic version but it was indeed too much for today.

I broke the hug and said, "Not now. I am getting late. It's already fifteen minutes to twelve. I need to go back home."

My words brought him to realization that it was indeed late. He said, "Call me once you reach home. Take care." He placed a kiss on my forehead.

"Okay", I said and ignited the engine of my car.

He got down and headed inside his house while I sped the car in the direction of my house.