𝐆𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐬

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 14

We crashed at Gaurav's penthouse. It was the closest place, and we were all dead tired after everything that went down tonight.

The minute I stepped in, I felt the weight of the day pull at my bones. I slipped into one of Gaurav's sweatpants and an oversized t-shirt.

The others—no, Divyansh and Ayush—had made it clear they wanted a sleepover with the three drunk girls in the living room.

I could hear their laughter and the shuffling of pillows as they set up makeshift beds. It was loud, chaotic, but I wasn't in the mood for any of it.

My eyes landed on Aisha as she passed by me, her steps a little unsteady, her movements quiet despite the noise around us.

I hadn't had a single moment alone with her all day, and it was driving me insane.

Without thinking, I reached out and grabbed her hand. She stopped, her body tensing in surprise as I led her away from the noise and into a quiet corridor.

There was no one here, just the two of us. The dim light flickered above, casting shadows against the walls.

I pinned her softly to the wall, my hand against her wrist, but not harsh. Just enough to make sure she couldn't slip away.

I leaned in closer and whispered softly, "Hi, baby."

Her eyes met mine, and in the quiet, she whispered back, "Hi, Brahma rakshas." A small smirk tugged at her lips.

I couldn't tell if she was cursing me or giving me a nickname, but honestly, it didn't matter.

Whatever she called me, I loved it. She could call me anything, and I'd be hers.

"All day, I didn't get any alone time with you," I said, pouting just a little, letting my frustration show. "I missed you."

Her eyes lifted to meet mine, and a soft giggle escaped her lips. That sound... it was like the sweetest melody to my ears.

I leaned in and kissed both of her cheeks, then gently pressed my lips to her nose.

She blushed, her gaze dropping shyly to the floor, her cheeks flushing a soft pink.

Shy and blushing Aisha—she's so damn adorable, it makes my heart ache.

"You really love surprising me, don't you?" I teased; my voice soft but playful. "And damn, I think I fell in love with you all over again after seeing your dance."

Her head snapped up; her eyes wide with disbelief with smile. "Really?"

That smile. It was so bright, so pure, like nothing else in the world mattered. In this moment, she looked so innocent—even though I know she isn't—but the way her eyes sparkled, that innocence was shining through, and I just wanted to hold onto it forever.