My Love, Isn't Pure...
The first eye contact
At the bar located near the far edge....was where she sat, in the centre. She was dressed in a sexy white bodycon dress, with heavy makeup and a calm relaxed expression that coated her face.Her presence ignited a number of glances her way, but she didn't care.
She was dolled up, looking like a vixen, a dark alluring vixen that many people tell you to stay away from. Warnings we have all heard, beware of such women, they are dangerous. Hence no man dared to approach her for a drink or a dance. And did she crave any? She didn't f^cking care.
Her eyes stared dimly at the crowd, on the dance floor.
She just stared, and continued to stare at nothing in particular, and didn't stop staring. Not when the crowd lessened, nor when there was the change in the music tempo from fast paced to finally getting a slow romantic music.
Her surroundings long vanished before her and the only thing she was aware of....was the burning sensation her throat felt with each shot she's had.
She sat there solemnly, her gaze deep lost in the thoughts of the past or the horrors of the future?...she didn't know either.
Her hand reached out to take another shot, but her brows furrowed when her fingers didn't meet the hard smooth glass but were met by something soft almost hard rough skin that instantly lit a fire within her.
She turned to her right and that was the first time she made eye contact with him
Rudra
I think you've had enough for tonight
Anandi's brows furrowed deeper while she looked at him in boredom
Anandi
I appreciate your concern, bu--t... I'm not drrrriving tonight, my drivvverr's outside, so rest assure....
Her voice getting slurry with the effect of alcohol in her system
Saying that, she reached out to take her glass when his hand grabbed her wrist.
Anandi
What's your problem man?!
Anandi, although was completely intoxicated but still was mostly aware of this man's presence, for one because she had good alcohol tolerance and two, this man actually, literally looked too handsome to ignore.
Rudra
That's how many shots of whiskey you've had since the past half an hour
She stared in his eyes, his eyes so dark she wanted to dive deep within those black orbs that looked at her earnestly.
Snapping out of his gorgeous looks, she glanced at her wrist secured carefully in his palm, his fingers weren't even grasping her hand properly, they just grazed her skin which irritated her further. Maybe she wanted his touch a little more? She didn't know. She was too drunk to know.
Anandi
Again...I aappppreciate yourr concern, but I havee ggoood tolerance
Her voice too slurry to even understand, but she released her wrist from his and he sighed at her actions
Rudra gestured the bartender to not offer her another drink and leave them alone
Anandi noticed this and slumped back in her chair defeated, eyeing the eye candy in front of her
Anandi
Is saving drunk damsels your favourite hobby Mr.Gorgeous looks?
That sound definitely made Anandi throb between her legs, her thighs pressing closer to each other unintentionally at that voice, which ofcourse didn't go unnoticed by him, he just smiled
Rudra
Well not really, except when the damsel is too good to be true..
Rudra stared deep within her eyes
Rudra
Tell me why...a girl who was supposed to get married....
He glanced at his watch and looked back at her...
Rudra
An hour ago...what is she doing here in this bar, all by herself listening to this dumb music and watching those dumb couples dance
Anandi
What makes you think I'm a bride?
She raised her brow in question, quite intrigued now..,by the man in front of her
Rudra
You have quiet a heavy makeup on, and on top of that you forgot to remove this...
Rudra's thumb and index finger reached forward pinching her shiny gold nath(nose pin), securing it firmly before it fell
Anandi's eyes widened and her hands moved forward to remove it but he held her trembling hands
Rudra
You're fine, it's giving you a fierce look, adding more to your bea...
Rudra coughed midway stopping himself from commenting on her beauty, not yet, not so soon, for f^cks sake she just nearly got married...he cursed within
Rudra
But that isn't what gave it away that you're a runaway bride
Anandi
*eyebrows furrowed in confusion*
Rudra picked out the small bead of the kaleere that had fallen off and stuck to the end of her thigh slit
[ Kaleere - adorned in wrists of the bride, equivalent to the throwing of the bouquet, after the wedding the bride shakes it on maidens' heads and on whosoever head they fall off, that girl might get married next ]
Anandi relaxed back taking it back from his hand
Rudra
I'm honestly surprised you were able to down those shots with that nath coming in between your lips
Anandi ignored his statement, analysing him from top to bottom she spoke
Anandi
Is this what you're good at?
Her fingers slowly tip forwarding to reach for the glass which were easily swatted away by him, she huffed
His focus back on her words, as he listened to her confused at what she's referring to
Anandi
Obsserving the ladies, having a ssmooth start up convo...then getting their number, etttc etct
Anandi
Don't give me the bullsh!t that you got drawn to me and lame stuff and that is why you approached me
At this, Rudra heartily laughed and Anandi couldn't help but admire his melodious laugh....how can one be so gorgeous? Not fair god!
Rudra
Trust me that's not true
*continues laughing*
Anandi's smile resurfaced onto her face upon hearing his laugh, it was unintentional and she didn't fight it. For the first time after 2 months long worth of frustration she had a genuine smile over her face, all of a sudden she didn't mind the stranger in front of her anymore.
Anandi's smile faltered when he leaned towards her
Rudra
I finally get to see your real smile tonight, I was afraid I'd go home without ever witnessing that beautiful curve of your lips
Their eyes holding contact, filled with flirtatious mischief
Anandi
Tell me why...a man this gorgeous was afraid he wouldn't be able to see an ordinary woman's smile?
Rudra leaned further in, Anandi closed her eyes to let the feel of his warm lips welcome her but instead his voice reverberated in her ears
Rudra
The bar's closing soon, we should leave..
He leaned back smirking to which she rolled her eyes
Steadying up herself carefully and brushing down her dress with trembling hands, only now had Anandi realised she drank beyond her limit and now was a bit tipsy
Rudra frowned looking at her and laid his jacket over her, securing it on her small frame
He looked satisfied with how his jacket almost consumed her body
Anandi
Lead the way stranger...
Anandi
Hope they don't find my body in the dumpster tomorrow...
Rudra
Rest assured, you'll wake up safe and sound, and hopefully in the comforts of my mattress...
Anandi blushed at the innuendo
What are you even doing Anandi? Ran away from your own wedding in less than 2 hours?! now going along with a handsome man who could most likely be the worst serial killers?... Absurd.
Could life get anymore adventurous?
The first seduction
As soon as they got out of the pub, Anandi spotted an ice cream parlour right across the street and jumped in excitement...
Anandi
We'll go there first !
She pointed excitedly like a little child asking for a candy, Rudra looked fascinated
Rudra
No, eating ice cream after whiskey is not much of a good idea...
Anandi
No.... please I want one, I really want one!
Anandi watched him with puppy eyes, he couldn't deny that, he sighed taking her to the parlour
Anandi
I want the mango ice cream, 3 scoops!
Rudra almost laughed at how cute she sounded
She huffed at his bossy attitude, alcohol really got the best of her, she didn't know why was she acting like a kid, obeying him and walking along with him. Her mind was giving alarming signals, Stranger Danger.
But she shut it off, letting the booze take control of her mind and body for tonight, just tonight.
Anandi's eyes lit up looking at the ice cream served to her, she couldn't wait to dig in. All the while Rudra just watched her amused, as if she were an art, analysing every little expression that she made.
He didn't miss the way she sighed after having the first taste of the cold ice cream, he didn't miss how her tongue darted out to lick the cream off her lips. He was never a fan of ice creams, but right now he wanted nothing more than eating what was inside her mouth.
Licking the last of her cream filled spoon, Anandi was relishing in the aftertaste. When she finally returned back to reality, she could listen to the upbeat music from upstairs.
Ice cream seller
That's karaoke lounge upstairs, sometimes you could hear through the walls, don't mind that.
Ice cream seller
Could I get anything else for you ma'am?
Anandi completely ignored him when she heard the word karaoke, she was already on her way upstairs while Rudra glared at the poor seller who blinked nervously.
Paying the ice cream man, Rudra immediately followed her.
When he entered the lounge, he saw mostly teenagers drunk and singing with disgusting voice, while he moved further in, there he saw Anandi already holding the mic singing so loudly, her vocal cords almost begging her to stop
Rudra
*staring at her as she sang heartedly*
Rudra
(how could a girl sitting at the bar with such gloomy and mysterious face be the same girl in front of me right now)
Rudra
(how do both those personalities even collide and coexist)
Rudra couldn't decipher the girl in front of him, he stared too hard, so hard that Anandi felt his gaze burning right through her.
She looked at him and smiled, and there it was, that smile again. He was already a goner for that.
She walked towards him, holding out her hand, still singing the lyrics
When she pointed the mic at him, he obliged and sang too.
She laughed and sang and loved every bit of time she was spending with this strange man.
Walking out, both were laughing, hardly keeping it togther
Rudra
You're a terrible singer, never ever sing again *laughs again*
Anandi
Saysss th-e one who was ssinnging ssongs as if rrreading poemss
Suddenly Anandi pulled Rudra closer, he was confused and mesmerized by her at the same time
Anandi
Lissten, maybe it'ss the liqquorr in me or is that guy actually following uss? he's everywhere we're going
Rudra was too focused drinking in her features, it registered him a sec later what she said
He looked around and saw Krish, he chuckled
Rudra
Dw, he's my bodyguard
Anandi
Bodyguard?!...wait who are you?
Krish
Sir? There's something that needs your attention
Rudra
Just a sec, I'll be back
Krish
Sir, Yug is being a trouble at the hall, we might need to go there
Krish glanced back at Anandi who was staring at the sky aimlessly
Rudra followed Krish's line of sight
Rudra
No, I'm taking her with me
Krish saw the look in Rudra's eyes and understood what it meant
Krish
I'll bring the car right away sir
Rudra
Wait here, I'll be back
Saying that to Anandi, Rudra left with Krish
Anandi with nothing got to do, went further inside
Moving inside, she saw the snooker boards..
Knowing nothing about any games in her entire life, she thought this was the best time to try out all the things she's refrained herself from doing so far in life
Random guy
Haven't seen you around here before
Anandi
It's my first time here
Random guy
Want me to help you out? (checking her out shamelessly)
Anandi picks the cue(cue stick) and aims at the red ball
The red ball misses the pot just by an inch
Random guy
Here...lemme help you
Before he could reach out for her, Rudra arrives
Rudra
I'll take it from here thankyou
*glaring at him*
Random guy
Sorry sir, I didn't know she was with you *leaves hurriedly*
Rudra then turned to her irritatedly
Rudra
I told you to stay at the lounge, why'd you walk in here?
Rudra
And why did you remove the jacket?
Anandi
First you tell me, why do they keep calling you sir?
Rudra
I asked you something first
Anandi
I just wanted to play
She replied mischievously, her tone suggestive while she brought out her leg forward, her slit sliding down exposing her bare thigh to his eyes, she knew what she was doing, he just groaned
Rudra
You're playing a dangerous game
Anandi
I love dangerous games
Ignoring him, she bent forward aiming at another red ball
Rudra
That's not how you do it darling
Rudra picked another cue and aimed at the red ball, potting it perfectly and then smirked at her
Anandi
Tum sikhao phir
(Teach me then)
Rudra's eyes darkened as he reached near her
His left hand traced her left hand from her elbow to the wrist before placing it on the board, all the while she enjoyed the feel of his touch
They both bent at a certain angle, aiming at the red ball
Rudra
Aim at the centre of your ball, or least try below the centre
Anandi didn't pay attention to what he said, but she was definitely focused on how his lips moved so perfectly as he explained things
The strike was made and the ball went straight into the pot, Anandi had a vicious smile on her face now
Anandi
That was impressive and easy to learn...
Anandi
Guesss you have a way with your handss..
Her tone sensuous, he smirked at the innuendo
Rudra
*Moves close to her, making her lean back on the board*
Anandi
*Smiles mischievously*
Rudra
*Looks at her before kissing*
Rudra
Even though you're drunk, you're still at your A-game of seduction
Anandi
You wouldn't believe but this is my first attempt at seducing someone
Rudra
You don't even have to try darling, I was already a goner the moment I saw your eyes
Anandi's lips inch closer to touch his, but he backs away, she frowns
He roams his hands in his hair frustratedly
Rudra
I don't do kissing, not when the girl is drunk
Anandi
Then make an exception tonightt
She walks to him, pulling at his shirt
Anandi
Even though I'm drunk, I'll remember every sensation of your touch dear stranger
Anandi
So kiss me before I change my mind
Rudra needn't be told twice, he couldn't resist further, not when she was being a bloody vixen
His mouth captured her lips in a smoldering kiss, she gasped at the tingling sensation that ran through her entire body
And oh lord when his lips started moving, Anandi nearly died of fluttery feeling
She felt giddy all over, and he was losing all his control by the second
Only when she pulled at his hair, he realised what he was doing and slowly withdrew
Rudra
We shouldn't, you might regret tomorrow
His breath hovering over her lips
Anandi
I won't, jussst kiss me
Her gasps falling right onto his lips, his nerves wrecking down asking him to surrender at her demands
Anandi
God you kiss like an art
Anandi
I could jusst marry you right now if I were to get these kisses everyday for the rest of my life
Anandi laughed finding amusement in her own sentence, while his eyes darkened listening to her
Rudra
Then let's just do that baby...
With that said, his lips found hers again, pecking her
The First Craving
Rudra
Then let's just do that baby....
With that, Rudra kissed her lips again
Anandi didn't understand what he meant by that, but the feel of his lips on hers shunned out any other thoughts
Anandi tilted her head, trying to deepen the kiss but something was obstructing her attempt to invade his mouth.
She pulled away from the kiss, the nath coming in between their lips was the source of her core frustration.
Anandi
Earlier while kissing, the nath didn't trrouble this much, now it's irritating me, remove it awayyy
With her clumsy hands, Anandi was trying to get free of her nath, when Rudra's hands clasped her own, stopping her movements
Rudra
Earlier you were too distracted by the smooch of our lips to even care about the nath, now that it's being a hindrance to kiss deeply, you wanna get rid of it huh....?
Rudra nudged his nose with hers playfully
Rudra
Such a greedy vixen..
Rudra smirked while pulling her even closer
Anandi
I'm not a vixen, and neither am I greedy
Rudra chuckled at how she tried to hide her face by looking at the floor
Holding her chin, he found her eyes again
Rudra
So tell me, shall we marry?
Rudra asked and Anandi just laughed
Anandi
Yes, I'd love that stranger!
She didn't know how one small yes was going to change her entire life
Feeling the covers over her body, Anandi jolted up from the bed
This wasn't her bed, neither was this her room
She bolted out of the bed, her eyes keenly observing her surroundings
A knock on the door made her jump in surprise
In entered a woman who was in her late 20s, she had a lovely smile on her face as she brought a tray that consisted of what looked like breakfast.
Divya
Ma'am you were fast asleep so I brought egg sandwich and a lemonade to ease your hangover, if you don't like this I'd go prepare what you like
Anandi composed her confused self and kept her doubts to her own mind before she lashed out on this poor lady who was completely clueless just like her as to why she was here
Anandi
(And God knows where this was)
Anandi
Oh, um it's fine...you can keep it on that table
Divya
Ma'am I've also kept the hangover medicine right next to the breakfast, please call me if you need anything
Meanwhile Anandi was trying to locate her phone and her clutch but they were no where to be seen
Divya smiled and was about to leave when Anandi stopped her
Anandi
Have you seen my phone? Or my clutch?
Divya shook her head clueless
Anandi
Umm...where is this exactly?
Divya
You're in Rudra Sir's penthouse ma'am
Divya
And regarding your clutch, don't worry, Sir might know about it
With that, Divya left leaving a very anxious Anandi behind
Anandi
*Slapped her forehead twice*
When her gaze landed on the dressing table on the far end of the room, Anandi took a sigh in relief... There it was, hidden behind the curtain, her clutch and phone
Grabbing her phone, she noticed it was already past 10:30
Picking up her heels off the carpet, she stumbled while wearing them
Anandi
You're crazy Anandi, how could you just leave with a stranger?!!
Anandi
You've got zero survival skills you idiot, going out with a stranger and that too in a drunken state, way to get yourself killed Anandi!.
She was muttering to herself when a smooth rough voice echoed in the room
Rudra
Not a stranger now, atleast not anymore
Rudra
And I wouldn't say you got zero survival skills
Anandi lifted her head to look at him clearly, this was him!
Rudra
Btw last night I witnessed a storm in the form of a petite woman
Anandi cleared her throat
Anandi
Look I know last night nothing happened between us, seeing that my dress is still very intact on me and I don't feel any...uhm
Rudra raised his brow in smirk
Anandi
In short I mean to say, thank you for a great time yesterday, even though I was drunk and a little unbearable to deal with in that state.... but thanks
Anandi
Was I a lot of trouble?
Rudra
No, I was just messing around
And as if something clicked in her mind, she asked
Anandi
Wait.. What do you mean by not a stranger anymore?
Anandi looked at her hand
Anandi
Yeah it's my hand wh...
Her lips stopped midsentence, when her eyes spotted something sparkly on her ring finger
She slowly glanced down again at her hand when she yelled in horror
Rudra was expecting a slap or a push, anything but a horrified scream from her and soon before he knew she was dropping down... fainting
He sprinted to her, holding, before her head hit the carpet, lifting her gently, he placed her on the bed before sighing
Rudra
Guess it's gonna be a long day...
When Anandi woke the second time that day....in that same room,
Her mind started registering all that had happened the previous night, all she remembered was eating ice cream, singing like hell, that stupid pool seduction and finally kissing him...
Unlike last time, now she wasn't alone in the room
Rudra
Hmm...seems like you had a pretty good sleep huh
Rudra reached out to her, and as she saw him nearing her, she pulled back instinctively
Rudra just kept his hand on her forehead as if checking her temperature
Rudra
Hmm..your temperature's not too bad
She touched her cheeks to feel her temperature
Anandi
What? Did I have a fever?
Rudra
You could have ended up having one, good thing Divya made sure you ate your breakfast and had the medicine
Anandi
But I don't remember eating or taking the medicine?
Rudra
You were in too deep sleep, but in a good awareness of your surroundings
Anandi held her left hand and her right thumb grazed the shiny diamond of the ring
Anandi
How did this happen?
Rudra
So tell me shall we marry?
Anandi
Yes, I'd love that stranger!
Rudra chuckled at the woman
Rudra
You're too drunk now to make that decision
Anandi was stubborn, very stubborn and Rudra understood that
Rudra
That's... that's irritational
Rudra
Let's not, I was just kidding back there, we shall just get you to bed right? Come...
Anandi jerked his hand away
Anandi
Will you marry me or will you not
Rudra
Are you asking me or telling me?
Anandi
I'm commanding you, you peasant!
Anandi
I'm giving you the lifetime opportunity to be my husband and you..
She stood in front of him pouting
Anandi
You don't want to...?
Rudra
I can't, you're my guru's...
Rudra slapped his forehead and when he looked back at her she was already climbing the bonet of the car
Rudra
Hey, get back down what're you doing? It's dangerous
Anandi
Can't you see you peasant!
Anandi
I'm giving my life, I don't want to live anymore...
Anandi cried, her tears truly glistening down her cheeks, so much so Rudra couldn't figure out were they fake tears or real?
Her drunken wobbly legs on the already slippery bonet was a recipe for a fracture tomorrow or worse a concussion on the head, so Rudra said
Rudra
Come down, you'll fall otherwise!
Rudra's scolding fell deaf ears to Anandi unlike the last time. She happily danced on that slippery surface as if she had no care in the world
Anandi grabbed his collar and pulled Rudra closer, her breath falling right on his face and he wasn't disgusted even a little by it which shocked him as well
Anandi
Marry me you handsome peasant, you said so you will!
Anandi
You asked me the marry question so no going back!
Krish
*chuckles at the scene*
Rudra
Ok ok I will, now you need to get down
Anandi
Tum dhokha toh nai doge na?
Seeing her innocent face with vulnerable expression, Rudra's eyes softened as he shook his head slowly
He gently lifted her off the bonet and she melted in his arms, he tightened his grip on her, he didn't want to let go of her, she stepped down and excitedly told krish
Anandi
Take us to the church!
Anandi
Damn I did all that?
Anandi
Ofcourse god dammit!!
Anandi noticed his narrowed expression at her declaration of regret so she immediately corrected her statement
She laughed nervously looking at his serious expression
Anandi
I mean to say I regret giving you such a hard time...sir
Anandi now realised she hadn't known his name yet, but figured that's the best way to keep it
Anandi
Look I'm sorry for the trouble last night, and oh here's your ring
Anandi kept the ring on the table and left hurriedly, Rudra just smirked
Her drunken self said yes to him and her sober self rejected him, and he definitely knew which one was the truth. Rudra wasn't gonna let go of her, for the first time he was craving...that wasn't related to his career but he was craving to be with a person and he oddly felt nice about it.
He didn't know the existence of this woman until yesterday, he didn't know that a simple smile of hers would strung something in his heart, and he who is used to making everyone follow his rules, right now he was following her around
His job was to pick the lady who called off her wedding and stomped her way to a bar, and then to drop her back home safely but well everything flipped
Rudra Srivastava was a very successful criminal lawyer, graduated from a prestigious university with great skills and smart wit that he handled his internship and all the struggle years to come by with such ease, his success looked easy to others...only if they knew the other side
Rudra had worked his starting months under a very reputed firm owned by the highly intelligent lawyer, Mr.Devkrishnan Pillai.
Mr.Devkrishnan Pillai was greatly impressed by Rudra's analytical thinking, he knew the young boy would do wonders in the near future and that came true in no less than 5 years.
After having formed good connections over the months and dozens of cases piling up to be taken up by him, he decided to start his own firm which now was a huge success.
All those years later, when Rudra received a phone call from his most beloved mentor, Mr.Devkrishnan asking for a favour, Rudra left in a heartbeat to bring his guru's daughter back home safe and sound.
And then, the very said woman, his guru's daughter stood in front of him gazing at him cutely and asking him to marry her and so he did.
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