Raj’s arms held me tightly, his warmth enveloping me as we lay tangled together. His hand started to move, trailing along my back with slow, deliberate strokes. My breath when he placed a gentle kiss on my head, I felt butterflies erupt in my stomach.
My heart raced I hesitated, then tilted my head up, meeting his gaze. His dark eyes locked onto mine, and for a moment, everything else faded away. There was an intensity in his look that made it impossible to look away.
His eyes flickered to my lips, and I saw him swallow hard. The tension between us was undeniable, a pull I couldn’t explain but felt powerless to resist. Against my better judgment, I felt myself leaning closer to him, and he mirrored the movement.
Our breaths mingled as the distance between us disappeared, our lips just a heartbeat away—
Bang, bang, bang!
The sound of a fist pounding on my door shattered the moment.
“Saira! Open this door right now! Is Raj in there? Open it!” Sanya’s sharp, commanding voice echoed throu