Our Burning Desire

Chapter 12

Carrying nearly 20 bags, Ashwin leaves one store. Thanks to Arti's help, he managed to get clothes to Shriya's size. He just hoped Shriya would like the clothes; he had never shopped for a girl before, not even for my bhabhi maa.

He stops in front of a particular sign, walks into the shop, and exchanges a few words with the receptionist before making a call.

After 3 to 4 rings, Shriya answers with a soft hello. Ashwin's already fresh self starts feeling energetic as if a current passed through his veins.

He gulped stopping his silly smile Realising that he might be looking like a creep also why was he even smiling cause of her simple 'hello'

"Hello, Shriya"

"Yeah!" She answered as if telling him to continue

"I am passing the phone to the shop manager; she will help you with your private garments. Are you okay with that?"

He asked in a soft tone. He doesn't know why he can't sound cold to her. Even when he tried, he failed, so he stopped trying.

We already know Ashwin does what his heart wants and he does that passionately.

There, Shriya turned red in embarrassment, cursing herself for sending Ashwin to shop for her. How can he shop her Garments?!!!

She wanted to say no, denying him from purchasing her inners, but then thought that she couldn't repeat one every day, and online would take time to deliver. Then, a thought of going out and purchasing herself... a sudden fear crawled through her body, giving goosebumps to her.

She didn't want to come out; her fear wouldn't let her. She didn't want to face Agni again; she thought that once she stepped out of that apartment, the first person she saw would be Agni---

"Shriya!" He called her again when he did not get any answer from her. She felt like she was drowning in the darkness when a ray of hope pulled her back to reality--- Ashwin!

"Ye-yeah..."

"You're okay talking to a stranger right?" He asked her again, and she didn't want to take any steps that she was not comfortable with.

"Hmm" She just hummed still embarrassed. Here Ashwin smiled at her response. Isn't he smiling a lot these days😒

Vijay is right he is stupid 🙄

"Alright then"

Once again a hummed and Ashwin walked to the manager

"Make sure she is comfortable and show quality goods,"

He said in a stern voice making the manager gulp and nod her head politely. He then passed his phone to the manager and went in the corner sitting on the couch.

Ashwin isn't embarrassed or uncomfortable with anything; instead, he enjoys doing something for Shriya.

ASHWIN'S POV

I'm sure Shriya was embarrassed, but again, this was necessary.

I know she is scared, she fears stepping out, and I understand how hard it might be for her. I'm proud of her for still standing strong and not giving up, but she needs to let go of that fear.

'Ashwin speaking is easier than implementation, Why wouldn’t she fear when the 20 years of life were peaceful without any problem, making you a soft, timid personality who wouldn't dare to hurt anyone and is a shining star for the darkness, but then suddenly you become someone's obsession, someone's lust...