𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧: 𝐀𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢 (𝟏𝟖+) ✅

12

"Please, sleep. I know you're tired; don't do work right now," she said in her honey-coated voice.

"I don't want to sleep," I teased her with a playful grin.

"Then? Do you want something to eat?" she asked, a hint of confusion in her voice.

Oh, how much I wanted to kiss her right at that moment. The temptation was palpable, the desire lingering in the air. But a voice inside me cautioned Stop, Akshat, no. Oh, whatever.

"Yes, I want to eat," I replied, raising one eyebrow, trying to suppress the mischievous smile that threatened to break free. She was so innocent, and her confusion only fuelled my amusement.

She chuckled softly, the sound like a melody that echoed in the room. "Alright then, what do you feel like having?"

I paused, pretending to ponder the options, but truth be told, my mind was preoccupied with thoughts that had nothing to do with food. "How about some pasta? With that special white sauce, you make?"

Her eyes lit up with a gentle warmth. "How do you know? Wait! Aisha told you right? My pasta is amazing, and world-class! so, Pasta, it is, then. You always know how to make me smile," she said, getting up and heading towards the kitchen.

Phew, she doesn't need to know, I know everything about her and find out how creepy and stalkerish I am.

As she disappeared from the room, I couldn't help but admire the grace in her every movement. The way she effortlessly shifted from concern to a cheerful willingness to fulfil my whims made my heart swell with affection. Yet, beneath the light banter and the playfulness, a current of unspoken emotions lingered.

As she prepared the meal, I couldn't shake the desire that lingered in the air. The aroma of cooking pasta filled the room, mingling with the unspoken tension. I knew I had to tread carefully, resisting the urge to give in to the longing that simmered beneath the surface.

While she continued to stir the sauce, I noticed the rhythmic swaying of her body, indicating she was lost in the melody of a song. Intrigued, I picked up one of her earbuds and gently inserted it into my ear, trying to share the musical experience with her.

However, she promptly paused the song, a determined look in her eyes.

"What?" I asked, feigning innocence.

"Get your earbud, why are you stealing mine?" she said defensively, and she was nervous I could see.

"I want to listen to what you are listening to," I said

"No," she said pulling the earplugs out but I was fast enough to snatch the phone on the table and play it, I picked up my bottle to drink water,

*PLAY- Don't break my... by Kenzie Cait*

You ever seen a princess naked in a king bed?

I couldn't contain the surprise. I spat out the water, trying to compose myself. Her eyes widened, and she looked genuinely concerned.

Bound to get a little obsessed

Baby, I just wanna care less (oh, I just wanna care)

Don't break my heart, just break my bed

I smirked a little, oh my princess is not so innocent.

You should be thankin' God that I'm givin' you a chance

"Oh my god, are you okay?" she asked, her tone filled with worry.

I managed to catch my breath and handed her back the earbuds. "Yeah, yeah, I'm fine," I reassured her, still processing the revelation. "I just wasn't expecting that song."

She chuckled nervously, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment. "Yeah, it's not what it sounds like. I just... it's catchy, you know?"

I grinned, unable to resist teasing her. "A catchy choice, indeed."

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Author's POV

After coming inside the room and finishing the pasta, they both felt an awkward tension as they contemplated where to sleep.

"Um, I...I will sleep on the couch," Riya said tentatively.

"No need, you take the bed. You're not used to sleeping like that," he replied, moving towards the couch and grabbing a pillow from the bed.

After an hour, Akshat found himself wide awake, though he kept his eyes closed. His hand acted as a makeshift pillow on the back of his head while he lay on the couch. Meanwhile, Riya was on the bed. As she turned to her side, she caught sight of him in what she presumed was a state of slumber. She couldn't help but admire his features – the sharp jawlines, the thin lips, and the rugged, half-bearded look that somehow seemed to enhance his appeal.

She was gawking at him when she heard,

"Sleep Princess, I will charge you for staring"

"Wh..who is staring?" she said defensively turning to the other side and blushing,

"Thank you for handling the family and their questions"

"If you want to thank me, tell me where were you?" she asked curiously,

"I can't," he said sighing,

"How are we going to work?" she asked sitting up and weighing everything on her hand

"There is no 'we',"

Defeated, she looked at him a bit longer this time, and then lay down again murmuring,

"There will be a 'we' Akshat ji, there will be"

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In the morning when Riya woke up, she saw him sleeping soundly, she went ahead and did her morning routine and took out his clothes for the day as well, and then she went downstairs to do pooja, it was her daily routine, in her place as well.

"Good morning, Maa," she said greeting Shalini,

"Good morning, Papa" greeting Prem

"Good morning Bachey, did the Shehzada wake up?" Shalini asked,

"No maa, he was working late last night so he might be tired," Riya replied smiling,

"Riyu, kya menu rakhna hai breakfast ka?" Aisha asked coming out of the kitchen,

"Kuch bhi?" Riya said not knowing what to answer,

"Are teri pasand ka kuch rakhte, haina Choti maa?" Aisha asked Shalini,

"Are nahi, I will eat anything?" Riya said moving her hands,

"Offo, tu chup reh, Choti maa isko dosa pasand hai hum wo banwate hai?" Aisha replied and Riya just smiled. Shalini nodded in agreement.

"Riya di" Rohan called from the room and everyone looked at him shocked coming out of guestroom because everyone had come home late and he was long asleep by that time so everyone was meeting him right now for the first time.

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What do you think how will Oberoi's react to ROHAN?

ALSO, Cuteness ALERT!
Agastya 💗 Rohan