KUCH TOH THA

Chapter 6

(i don't find this chapter as mature content to give warning)

Abhi's view: 

It's freezing here. I'm not used to the British winter. I'm seriously discombobulated right now. Pragya should be safe. I sent a silent prayer. Drive was half an hour. I reached her & parked my car on the curb. I rang the bell & impatiently waited for her to open the door. My heart will freeze in any minute. I didn't even consider wearing a jacket before I left. Pragya is all I thought about. Gawddd! The temperature! Fuck! I cursed loudly. Within a minute Pragya opened the door & I was immediately hit by the warm temperature of the house.

Thanks to the heater in the livin' room. Pragya immediately let me in. Her face is white as a ghost. "Pragya what happened? Tell me you're fine. You're scaring me!" I blurted out. "Abhi! There's this woman" she started reluctantly & I can clearly see her whole body is shaking. I moved forward to offer her a hug. A comfort hug. I hugged her. She stiffened at first. It's been ages since I felt her warmth. Hugging her I know how much I missed her, now how much I'm craving for her warmth. She reciprocated the hug softly. Then she snuggled in my arms burying her face more into my chest. Well I didn't expect that to be honest. I was sure to close the invisible distance between us. "Abhi your body temperature is low" she stated shocked.

"Well! Uhm! I forgot to take my jacket & it's freezing here. I guess my heart already froze” I let out a chuckle.

She glared. "wait! I will get you a jacket & a good coffee" saying this she hurried off. A couple of minutes later she offered me a leather jacket. I wore it.

And placed a hot cup of coffee on the table near me. Now I feel a little relaxed as I'm now with her. The same goes to her. She sat next to me, closing the distance between us. I truly appreciate the way she sat next to me instead of sitting on the edge of the couch or a chair. “Pragya your coffee hits differently every time" I took a sip quietly enjoying it, missing out the blush crept on her face. "Now tell me why you wanted me here” I questioned.

“Abhi, this evening after returning from work I went to the nearby grocery shop. There, while parking, I dashed to a lady's car. I wasn't at fault. Yet she yelled at me. There itself she was staring at me. It was creepy. Then after coming back home I took a quick shower. Went to close my windows as snowfall already started. I saw that lady's car. The side windows are closed. But yet I can identify her car. It sent chills to my spine. Still I thought she would eventually go away. After having my dinner I decided to hit the bed. When I went to my bedroom, I couldn't sleep. I didn't feel safe. I checked onto the window once again. I saw that same lady with her car...(she paused in between) staring at me through my window. It was menacing. She didn't move even after an hour. I'm worried af. I've never been used to ask for help. Akshati too can't come right now." she finished shakenly. "Pragya I haven't seen any car in the curb in front of your home. Also why didn't you called the cops yet?" I questioned. "Abhi, I thought she might broke into my house. My bedroom window faces the other side of the street. She's still there abhi" she almost whispered. At any time she might break into sobs. I hugged her again assuringly that nothing will happen to her. "Let's call the cops first" I muttered.

After calling the cops I asked her which one is her bedroom. The house is a compacted one. There seemed only two rooms in the upstairs. Down here only kitchen & living room. When she pointed out which one is her bedroom I made my way towards the room. The bedroom door was ajar. I entered the room & opened the window slightly. I can see a car parked on.

I entered the room & opened the door slightly. I can see a car parked on the curb of the backstreet. Snowfall seemed to be heavy. I remembered how cold it was outside & how cold air pinched my skin. But that lady ain't closed her side window of the car. She's right staring at pragya's window with her piercing eyes. Not even blinking. Is this lady even a human being or something else? I couldn't help but wonder! I felt a gnawing feeling in my stomach. I can understand why pragya was petrified. I heard a knock on the door. I know it should be the police. I rushed downstairs to let them in. I saw Pragya opening the door & one officer came inside. Pragya explained whatever happened in brief. I took the officer to the window. That lady still didn't avert her gaze from pragya's house. "Strange" officer mumbled. When we went downstairs together there was one more officer sitting along with pragya. When we joined them the officers left to check on the lady. I sat next to pragya & squeezed her hand assuring that everything would be fine. One officer came back within few minutes. "Abhishek that lady is already dead. We're suspecting it to be a murder" the officer stated matter-of-factly. Blood drained from both of our faces. "I'd called the ambulance" he added. But officer "she was staring right at us. If she's dead, how's that even possible" I asked, utterly confused. We're suspecting it to be "RIGOUR MORTIS".

Pragya's view:

"What's that term even mean?" I asked the officer. A wave of panic washed over me. First it felt creepy that someone was watching over me. But now hearing that it's a dead body, that gnawing pain returned in ten fold.

"Rigour mortis is a condition which happens after death due to some chemical changes. The muscles contradicts & becomes rigid. It might last till 24-84 hours. It gives the face an appearance of grimacing. That's why miss, it felt like she's staring at you. We've faced quite a few cases like this" one officer explained quickly.

"Mr. Mehra, we called the ambulance to recover the corpse" he added. Another officer barged in "Sir! A call came from the control room. A man was arrested for dashing another car right down 7th Street. Cops arrested him. He's saying that he didn't do anything repeatedly. He's drunk. Suspecting sir" when he finished the officer we were talking to replied to him "Stop speculating. We'll get to know for sure once we start our investigation. Let's go" then turning towards us he informed "Mr. Mehra we're taking our leave now. We'll let you know the updates. Thank you" he said curtly & left.

As soon as they left I closed the door behind them. I moved towards abhi and hugged him. Tightly as much as I can. More like squeezing him. I felt home. I felt safe. After a long time. When I parted from the hug still not taking my hands away from his hips, I faced him. When I opened my mouth to say thank you, he shushed me. "It's okay Pragya. I'm here for you. Always" even before the words fall from his mouth I found myself hugging him again. It felt nice when my soft body pressed against his hard one. I snuggled even more. I felt him being stiffened. Then he loosened up. My hands started to trace his back, up & down. I want to touch every inch of his skin. My hands reached his neck. Slowly tracing it. I didn't cared whether he's still considering me as his friend. I just don't care, okay? All I cared about was this moment. I slowly parted from him. I looked into his eyes. His eyes are dark, filled with desire. Atleast I interpreted it as such. I placed a kiss on his neck.

I planted a soft kiss on his neck. It felt so nice when my lips touched his bare skin. I let my lips stay there for some more time. I again felt butterflies erupting on my stomach. Scratch that! I felt volcano. I should never trust my treacherous heart!! My body absorbed the heat radiated from his body caused my body to set on fire. When this moment end, it gonna be awkward for both of us. I pondered. But I couldn't care less. The sparks, the flames awakens my soul only with his presence. No one else can make me feel like this. Maybe that's why I ended up being single & never liked the idea of dating anyone else. If it's not him, it's no one else. I pulled myself back to see his face. My heart screamed to taste his skin. But I want to know whether he's really into this or not. I don't want to be pushy. His eyes were still closed. He seemed to be content. My desires are blocked my rational thinking. Every passing minute I want him even more. Well! I'm insatiable when it comes to him. When he missed my warmth, his hands tightened around my waist & pressed me further close to him. It felt like he wants to bury me into his body. Just as i know, I couldn't stand more. I pushed him towards the wall. He didn't expected that sudden attack. He opened his eyes annoyingly. I made a predatory walk towards him. When I reached to his arms length, his arms slowly snaked around my waist & he slightly squeezed it. I bit my lips stopping a moan to escape from it. When I looked into his eyes he tilted his head to the other side, silently asking me to kiss on the other side of his neck. My one hand raised to cup his neck. Other hand on his waist. This time I placed my lips slightly upper. I felt his lil beard hairs piercing my soft lips but I could care less at this moment. Again something erupted in my stomach. But this time I felt something in the depth of my womanhood too & I'm not welcoming that. I moved my lips towards his jawline. Placed feathery kisses. When it went out of my control I licked his beard. He groaned in pleasure. And then!!!!!!! His groan made my desire trance broken. I looked at his face in shock. Why did I do this? Can't I have even a lil control over myself? I was too engrossed in fulfilling my desire that I forgot what he actually did to my love. How could I do this to myself? The pragya Arora who turned down everyone was nowhere to be found now. I felt disgusted on my own skin. It felt like tiny worms crawling beneath it.