Our Actual First Night - Multiauthor Short Story (Complete)

Part 3 - By mehr05

Shaurya couldn't believe that Anokhi just took the first steps. He was surprised and a chuckle escaped him. She jerked back and while her hands were still in his hair, she looked straight in his eyes.

A:Aap hass rahe ho PS?

Anokhi started to blush even brighter and started to wriggle free from his lap. Shaurya tightened his hold and stilled her.

S: Mrs Sabherwal, yeh room zaroor humara hai ab, but i was and will always be the master here. Room bhi mera, wifey bhi meri, game bhi mera aur uske rules bhi mere hi hoge... suno. Iss game mein ek hi rule hai. I'll be playing a song. You will be blindfolded. I promise you i won't touch you while you are blindfolded unless...you ask me. You utter a sound, a word, you lose the game.

A: accha? Main aapki biwi hoon. Mujhe rules pe negotiate karna hai.

Shaurya drew her closer and whispered:

S: wifey, outside this room, its a democracy, you defy anyone i'll support you. In here its a dictatorship, at least just for this night.

Anokhi's breath hitched as she felt overwhelmed by this man who is her husband. Hers. This game sounds intoxicating.

A: Okay PS. I agree to the rule. Shall we start? I'm not saying a word nor making a sound now. We play fair. And i shall win!

She sticks her tongue at him, making Shaurya groan.He wasn't laughing anymore. He looked tormented.

S:By the time the song ends, dear wifey, you'll lose.

Shaurya took out a satin scarf from behind the multiple colourful cushions on the divan they were seated on and blindfolded Anokhi. She felt her blood coursing in her veins, thumping in her ears...or was it her heart? Whatever it is, she felt thrilled. N she pressed her lips from making any sound.

S: Give me 2 min sweetheart. I'll be right back. And i'm turning off the AC. count till 100. I'll be back.

Anokhi counted on and on. She realised she was rushing faster than the clock ticks seconds. She slowed down, concentrating on counting because she could feel him moving around the room, going to and from the washroom. Her senses was heightened. She could smell rose? She heard water gushing. What in this holy world? This man left her blindfolded on their divan and went to have a shower??? She was about to call him when she recalled the rule. No, Anokhi, she told herself. Patience, got to win tonight.

She sensed him coming towards her when she reached counting up to 97!

S: You trust me Mrs Sabherwal? He whispered near her left ear.

Anokhi nodded. She felt him tug her up and suddenly her world tilted as Shaurya lifted her up in his arms. He carried her easily with long strides towards the bathroom. The smell of rose was overwhelming.

Anokhi felt herself being lowered gently in warm water. When she was released from his hold, she felt him tie her hair up in a bun. She moved her hands in the water and felt rose petals floating in the tub.

It was bliss! The warm water was soothing her sore muscles which she messed up with from extensive revision and sitting in exam room for 3 hours.The tension was oozing out from her. Shaurya used a sponge to sluice water down her back and spine. It was soooo good. She leaned further in the tub, nearly forgetting that he was here around, watching her.

Suddenly music started to filter through her mind. Her heart thumped loudly. The haziness disappeared. It finally starts!