Fated Affection

Chapter 25

The next morning, being a weekend, Aisha decided to meet her friends Anika and Priya. As Aisha woke up, Rohan grabbed her hand, pulled her close, and while hugging her said, "Umm, it's the weekend. Why are you up so early?"

Aisha replied, "Because I promised my friends I would meet them today."

Rohan sighed, "Umm, no, you can't go anywhere."

Aisha pleaded, "Rohan, please, I have to see them."

Rohan relented, "Hmm, okay, go then, but come back early. I'll be waiting for you."

Aisha smiled, got up, and got ready to meet her friends. She went to the café where Anika and Priya were already waiting. Aisha joined them and sat down.

Anika asked, "So, what's going on in your relationship now?"

Aisha replied, "Umm, we've decided to take it slow. We've moved to the kissing phase."

Anika grinned, "Oh, that's great to hear! Finally!"

Aisha blushed. Priya added, "Umm, until now, just kissing? Is he attracted to you? I mean, doesn't he get out of control and try to do something more?"

Aisha shook her head, "No, because we decided to take it slow."

Anika nodded, "Yeah, but you know guys, right? If they're really attracted to someone, they try to move further."

Aisha gave it a thought and asked, "So, what should I do now?"

Priya winked, "Let's go shopping and buy you some sexy night dresses."

Anika nodded in agreement, "Yes, let's do that and see if he can endure it or not. And tonight, you will wear one."

Aisha hesitated, "No, no, I can't do that. I've never worn such dresses."

Anika insisted, "Bro, sometimes you have to do things you've never done. Where's our old Aisha who was daring?"

Aisha sighed and said, "Okay, let's do that. But what if he takes a step further?"

Anika replied, "So what? You both have to at some point. Let it be tonight then."

Aisha gave it some thought and finally agreed, "Hmm, okay."

They went shopping and got the hottest and sexiest night dress for Aisha. In the evening, after having an amazing time with her friends, Aisha came home. She went straight to her room, saw that Rohan was not there, quickly hid the night dress bag in the wardrobe, took her books, and went to the study room to work on her assignments.

Rohan was already there. He looked at her and asked, "So, how was your day with your friends?"

Aisha replied, "Hmm, it was nice."

As she continued with her assignments, she thought about what Priya had said and decided to try and trick Rohan. She said, "Umm, Rohan, I'm not getting this question. Can you help me with it?"

Rohan moved closer to her, "Okay, tell me which one."

They were so close as Rohan explained the question to Aisha. Aisha tried to make a move, but suddenly the maid came in and said, "Everyone is calling you both for dinner."

They both nodded and headed downstairs for dinner.After dinner, everyone went to their rooms. In their room, Rohan went to bed with a book, as he always liked to read before sleeping, while Aisha went for a shower. As planned, Aisha wore the hottest night dress they had bought. The dress was a deep red silk, hugging her curves perfectly, with delicate lace trim that accentuated her features. It had a plunging neckline and thin straps that left her shoulders bare, and the hem barely grazed the tops of her thighs. Aisha felt nervous and called her best friends from the bathroom.

"I'm very nervous, guys. I don't think I can do this," Aisha whispered.

Anika and Priya encouraged her, "You are Aisha, the Aisha who is never afraid of anything. You can do it! Just go and do your magic."

Aisha sighed, looked into the mirror, and said to herself, "Okay, I can do this."

She stepped into the bedroom, where Rohan was reading and hadn't noticed her yet. Aisha went to the mirror and started putting cream on her hands. "You know what, Rohan, after you explained that question, I found it very easy."

Rohan looked up and finally noticed her in that dress, his eyes widening in surprise and admiration. He was momentarily speechless. Aisha saw his reaction and went closer to the bed, sitting down beside him. "What happened, Rohan? Why aren't you saying anything?"

Rohan snapped out of his daze and, trying very hard to control himself, said, "I'm sleepy. I'm going to sleep. Good night. Let's talk tomorrow."

Aisha felt disappointed and went to the balcony, while Rohan, in bed, kept thinking, "No, Rohan, no. You both decided to take it slow. You can't make a move now."

Aisha, in the balcony, thought, "I was so stupid to listen to them (Anika and Priya). I guess he's not attracted to me."

After a while, she went back to bed, disheartened. In the middle of the night, Rohan turned towards her and, in the dim light, saw her in that sexy outfit. He couldn't control himself and kissed her passionately in her sleep. Aisha, half awake, responded to his kiss. As he moved further, a voice in his mind reminded him, "We will take it slow," and he stopped. He got up and went to take a shower.

Aisha, in her half-sleep state, noticed him taking a shower in the middle of the night but was too sleepy to think much of it, so she went back to sleep.