Kissing A Devil (Complete and Continuing In The Sequel)

Chapter 30

"You be a good boy and khana time pe khana. Don't.. don't be naughty. Study and listen to your teachers. And be a good boy. Eat on time..Don't be naughty."
"Di, you have already said that. Relax, I will be good and eat on time. Now stop worrying for me. I am a big boy."
Sumit says with a smile as Sana keeps hugging him tightly. After dropping Dadi at the airport, they drove to Pune to drop Sumit at the boarding school.

Sana snivels, trying to stop her tears from flowing out, "I know. But.."
Sumit breaks the hug and kisses his sister on her cheek, "Di, I am old enough to take care of myself. You need to stop thinking about me. You must now do everything you ever wanted. Please di, for a change, live your life. I will really miss you and I love you."
Sana nods her head and kisses him back, "I will miss you and you know I love you very much."

Sumit comes near Sidharth and gives him a hug.
"Sidharth bhaiya, please take care of my di. She will be lonely without me. Be with her. I will miss you too."
Sidharth smiles and nods his head.

Sana looks outside the window as she wipes the corners of eyes with her handkerchief. Sidharth looks at her and extends his hand to hold her but stops. After a lot of inhibitions, he slowly covers her hand with his. She does not turn to see him as he takes her hand and rubs his thumb over it in circles.

The car stops and Sidharth says,"Get down."
Sana looks at him, "Hun?"
Sidharth signals her to get down. Peter opens the door and Sana gets down. She was so lost in her thoughts that she had not observed that they had entered huge gates of a single storey cottage style structure.
Mère Nature Resort and Spa, Lonavala

With a backdrop of lush greenery and hills, the place looks just out of a picture frame. She could see separate cottages across the sprawling lawns, sparkling pools and picturesque gardens.

"What are we doing here?"
Sidharth comes from behind, "Dance!"
"Hun?"
Sidharth smiles and says, "Why do people come to a resort?"
"To stay."
"Bingo!"
"But why? Wait, is this my surprise? Bolo na?"
Sidharth does not reply as he walks inside and Sana follows him along with her questions.

The staff waits for them and greets them as they enter the lounge area. They give her a bouquet and the manager greets them.
"Good Afternoon Sir. Welcome Mrs.Raichand. Your suite is ready, please this way."

The manager escorts them in a golf cart to the cottage at a more secluded corner of the area. Sana enters the suite.
A spacious living space overlooking the hill. There is a big sofa with a chic centre table. It leads to a huge bedroom with a gigantic bed. The decor is classy, with everything in white. The bedroom opens to a private patio with a nice size pool.. There is a nice dining table with two chairs at the centre. And there are two pool chairs near the water.

"This is exquisite! Wow! Will I be staying here?"
"No."
Sana turns to face him, "Toh phir why are we here?"
"You are a piece."
"What piece? I don't get anything you say. Just say everything clearly."
"No. You are not staying here but we are. We are spending the night here."

Sana rolls her eyes and Sidharth moves towards the living space.
"Same thing."
"No. It's not."
"Is this your resort?"
"You ask a hell lot of questions. "
"That I do. You know why? Because you are always so mysterious. What can I do? Questions apne aap ajatein hain."
Sidharth shakes his head and moves towards the door.
"Freshen up and eat something. I will be back in 30 minutes. We will go somewhere, so stay ready."
Before she could ask anything else, he says,"Wear your walking shoes and something comfortable. Don't ask me why."

Sana sits on the chair at the patio near the pool, sipping her mocktail in a simple pink top with little heart prints, white shorts and walking shoes, when she feels a tap on her shoulder. She turns to see Sidharth standing. He has changed into a simple white t-shirt, denim jacket, ripped jeans and white sneakers.
Sana stands up and stares at him from top to bottom
"What the hell are you staring at?"
"Who are you? And where is Sidharth Raichand? Did you kidnap him?"
"You have lost it. Let's go."