CHeckmate

CheckMate Part 18

Arjun & Samaira was sitting in a corner of the restaurant. There was an awkward silence between them because of the intimate moments they shared few times before. Finally, Arjun initiate the conversation.
Arjun- Sorry ( in a low tone)
Samaira ( confused)- For what?
Arjun- for making you feel uncomfortable. Sorry. I rushed.
Again colors rose on her cheeks, remembering their closeness.
Samaira- Don't say sorry. You made me feel special, not uncomfortable. I cherished those moments. I love you.

Arjun was speechless.
Samaira( impatiently)- Now what?? Why are you sitting like statue?
Arjun- Marry me.
Samaira (playfully)- Now??
Arjun( with a broad smile)- I don't have any problem. In fact, I am quite eager to marry you. But duty comes first.
Samaira- So, why the sudden command?
Arjun- It's not command. I was asking.
Samaira- ohh, so you want to say that you were proposing me for marriage?
Arjun( with a cute smile)- Yes.

Samaira( angrily)- But then why it sounded like command, just like About Turn, Forward March, in my ears??
Arjun( took a deep breath)- Will you please marry me Princess? ( in a sultry voice)
Samaira looked at him & then the surrounding. " Arjun, the place is not at all suitable for proposing marriage to your Lady. Watch some romantic movies for better idea."
Arjun- Don't have enough time for watching movies. But please say "YES". Don't break the heart of birthday boy.
Samaira- aww.
Arjun- Else, I will kidnap you.

Samaira ( with a wink)- Go ahead.
Arjun- So, It's means YES.
Samaira- You are behaving like you don't know my answer.( with a pout)
Arjun pulled out a small box from his pocket. He opened it. Samaira blinked to see a platinum ring inside.
Arjun- May I??
Samaira extended her hand. Arjun put the ring on her finger & lightly kissed her hand.
Arjun- Now, we are officially engaged. You are mine.
Samaira lowered her eyes.
Arjun- For me, You are my world Samaira. I love you too. Stay with me Forever.
There was a moment of silence between them.
Samaira- let's celebrate Arjun. ( Her face glowing brightly) Red wine for me. You can order what you like.

Arjun( with a embarrassed look)- I don't drink Samaira.
Samaira- huh??
Arjun- Well, after taking Alchohol, I always felt dizzy & my reflexes slowed down. So, I stopped taking. Not good for my job.
Samaira- Stop Smoking. Not good for your health.
Arjun- Will try. Let's not talk about it now.
Samaira rolled her eyes.

After dinner, Arjun was riding the bike, Samaira was sitting on the back, wrapping her hand around his, enjoying the cool breeze.

Arjun- You don't ask me, where we are going?
Samaira did not answer, but only tightened her grips around him.
Arjun- You trust people too much. This is not good.
Samaira- Don't know about others, I trust only you. Now, don't ask me any logical reason for this.
This time Arjun remained silent. Suddenly, Samaira felt Arjun increasing the speed of bike.
Samaira- slow down Arjun. What are you doing?

But he did not answered. His eyes fixed on bike's mirror. "Just hold me tight, Samaira."
Samaira turned to see what's happening. She noticed a car is coming closer to them. She did not able to see anyone, as all the glasses of the car are black.
Arjun took a sharp turn & entered into a thin dark lane. Samaira noticed the car stopped there as it's impossible for a car to enter. Arjun moved further, till he saw the dead end of the road. He stopped & hold Samaira's hand tightly, moved towards the bush.
Samaira- Arjun, what is this?? Why we are here?? Why the car following us??
Arjun- ssshhh, don't panic. Just hide here & don't make any sound.
Arjun pulled out his mobile & pressed the button of Emergency call. He also sat there, hiding but his eyes glued on the road. After sometime, Samaira can hear footstep coming towards them.

Arjun gestured her to remain silent. The footsteps came closer. Samaira noticed two men with guns, their faces covered with black clothes. Suddenly, Arjun got up & put a Snap Kick to the groin of the first man, he falls unable to bear the pain. Within seconds, Arjun put an elbow smash, knocking down the second man unconscious on the ground. The first man tried to grab the gun which fall from his hand, but Arjun kicked it away out from his reach & put a side kick on his throat. But Arjun felt a metallic touch on the back of his neck. So, here is another one from the back. Samaira froze to see Arjun in gunpoint. She can only hear Arjun's voice. "Samaira run." But her brain stopped working. She remained in the same place sweating badly. "Hands up." Arjun can hear muffled voice from his back. But he stood there without obeying. The man tightened his hold from the back.

But Arjun kicked hard on his knees. He slightly got unbalanced on feet & Arjun took the opportunity, he lifts the man from the ground on his shoulder & throw him in front. He slapped hard on the back the neck, leaving him unconscious. Samaira was literally shivering. So, Arjun placed her on his shoulder & came out from the bush. He noticed Rajat & some other officer came towards them. Arjun indicated the direction.
Rajat- I will manage here. You go & take care of Samaira.
Arjun nodded his head.

Arjun placed Samaira on the bed & covered her with a blanket. He sat on the edge of the bed & caress her forehead. Samaira closed her eyes.

Little Samaira was crying. In school, her friends taunted that she has no mother. Her mother left her alone as she is a bad girl. Old nanny trying to feed her but she refused to eat from her hand. Her father, Samrat Khanna came & looked at his daughter crying for her mother. He gave her a cold look & left taking the file.
Samrat tightly held the hand of her little Samaira. "Your mother will never come back. She left you. Put this simple fact in your small head & if you disturb me again, I will send you in boarding school. Understand?" Little Samaira gulped hard. She only nodded her head. She came back in her room & silently started crying hugging her favourite teddy "Bhalu".

"Bhalu, I am missing mom. Papa don't love me."

Samaira found herself standing in deserted forest. Deep black thunder clouds covered the sky. She shivered as the chilly wind hit her body. She was horrified to see Dev in front of her, with a dirty look on his face. Samaira felt panic rising as he started moving towards her. Samaira started running, but darkness surrounded the atmosphere. She unable to find a way to escape. Suddenly, she bumped on to someone. She can feel a gentle touch on her shoulder & an comforting warmth which soothed her. She saw Arjun standing there with a bright smile on his face. She tightly hugged him. There was a sense of peace & protectiveness, a light in darkness. The silence was broken by the sound of a gunshot, a piercing sound. His face reflected pain & he fall lifeless in the pool of blood.

"Arjunnn"- she cried out.

Samaira woke up with a start & breathing heavily. Arjun rushed towards her & tried to pacify her. Sweats trickled down from her forehead & she is literally trembling. Her eyes full of tears.

Arjun- What happened Samaira? You are safe here with me. Calm down Princess.
Samaira hugged him tightly. She frantically started caressing his face, shoulder & chest. She placed her hand on his heart & feel his heartbeat. She looked relieved & closed her eyes.

"I thought I lost You." She murmured.
He looked at her & gently wiped the tears with his long fingers & placed a small kiss on her forehead. Samaira took his face in her hand & placed her soft lips on HIS. He softly kissed her back. But Samaira tightened her hold more & cling to him. She knotted her fists in his shirt, pulling him harder against her. He groaned softly, low in his throat & then his arms circled around her , gathering her against him & lying on the bed, tangled together, kissing. Her fingers grips his hair & pulling him closer. Her bosom touched his muscular chest. The closeness driving him crazy. He can see her cleavage from the cut of her blouse, as the saree pallu no longer covering her.

"Stop me now. Else, I don't think I can control myself." His eyes now clouded with passion. She said nothing. "Stop me now.", he again murmured, rubbing his stubble on her skin. She closed her eyes in submission. He removed his shirt & bent closer to her & started kissing passionately on her throat, collarbone. His hand opened the ties of her blouse, sensually rubbing her bare back. He pulled down the sleeves & the blouse fall off. She curled her toes & tried to cover her bosom with her hands, but he pinned her hands on both sides & started cuddling, nibbling & caressing her. She was mourning & scratching his muscular back. His hand pulled the fold of her saree. She clenched the bed sheet in her fists. He kept rubbing his knees on her inner leg. The husky male scent drugged her senses. Her nails dug into his flesh when finally he invaded her virginity & he drank the droplets of tear escaped from her eyes.