Flamma amoris

Vincere unum sumus

Love is a game that two can play and both win.

~Eva Gabor

"Husband?" Shehnaaz said glaring at Sidharth after the officer had moved on to someone else.

"So what else was I supposed to do? You looked nervous when he came to question you," Sidharth said matter of factly. "I wasn't nervous because he asked me that question," Shehnaaz said, trying hard to control herself from shouting at him, " I was just surprised that he came to question me again and I was wondering who tipped him off," said Shehnaaz, poking him in the chest.

"Look Sweetheart," Sidharth clutched that very finger and whispering in her ear said "I admit I acted on impulse. But I saw him moving towards you after his little chat with Miss-High society-Khurana there and I knew something was off. Now name it whatever you want. Also, you poking me with your finger is doing nothing but making me think of some after party activities. So stop! Before I grab you again and we end up being caught in action by the police this time." Shehnaaz narrowed her eyes, a little annoyed that her heart was beating so fast in reaction to what he said. Sidharth looked at her, a tilt to his lips and his hooded eyes looking at her as if she was the centre of his universe.

"Innocent face, Deep eyes, Beautiful smile, Smart, clever, Passionate, angry....Are you always this tempting?" he teased, his eyes filled with mischief .Shehnaaz raised her eyes "Flirting with guests, taking them to dark corners, claiming to be their husband. Are you normally this forward?" She asked shooting him a cocky smirk.

Shehnaaz didn't wait for his answer and turned back towards the crowd. She could feel his eyes on her back, could feel the heat of his stare from her bare shoulders going down to her hips.

"How long will we have to stay here?" asked one guest. "This is so shameful, being invited and then questioned like a thief," Said another.

Museum's manager was trying to calm down all the guests but Shehnaaz Sidharth could clearly see him lagging.

"We understand you but we can't let anyone go till we find the thief or some clue about him" spoke the officer loudly addressing all the guests.

"How are you so sure that the thief is a man?" Shehnaaz said all of a sudden. She could feel Sidharth's stare. Eyes that were previously hooded now glaring at her back.

"What the fuck are you doing?" Sidharth whispered, moving forward and holding her elbow.

"Did you have a question, Miss ?" Police officer interrupted. Sidharth moved back, dragging his palm on his face.

"How are you so sure that the thief is a man?" Shehnaaz asked again.

"She was the one," Himanshi said walking through the guests towards Shehnaaz. "I was talking about her, she wasn't here when the diamond got stolen but came after lights turned on. I am sure she has something to do with this robbery."

"You are right. I have something to do with the robbery" Shehnaaaz said out loud.

She could feel everyone's eyes on her and she was happy. Because this is what she needed, she wanted Himanshi to call her out. She was expecting Himanshi to misstep and after what Sidharth had told her about Himanshi talking with the officials. She wanted to know what Himanshi had told them exactly.

"You see sometimes to reach your target one needs to bend the laws," said Shehnaaz walking towards Himanshi .

"So you admit you stole it?" Himanshi questioned.