Chapter 6 - Love at first sight

It was evening when everyone gathered in the Malhotra Mansion for the function.

Neil walked down wearing a pair of traditional clothes, much to his annoyance, but Grandma knows well how to make him do things of her choice.

She smirked, seeing his annoyed face. Her gaze went behind him, and all the boys following behind descended down as well, making the same faces as Neil's. As he couldn't leave his friends in peace when he was made to wear traditional clothes, he didn't leave them, so now all were standing in line before Grandma in traditional clothes, looking handsome as ever.

Girls from the town began drooling over them. Grandma whacked Rahul, who winked at one of the girls, making her blush.

Stop this thing here... She scolded, making all the boys pout in annoyance: "Where did we get stuck, dude?" Armaan whispered.

Neil just rolled his eyes and excused himself. He was just walking aimlessly, watching around, when he bumped into something rather soft. And the fragrance was recognised by him. He pulled the girl apart, and he forgot to breathe, seeing the gorgeous face of the same girl from his nightmares.

She was looking just breathtaking in the white traditional clothes she was wearing, giving her an angelic look.

He kept gaping at her without a blink, his hands clutching her shoulder. Unconsciously, he pulled her closer.

Anna gasped, feeling his move. She blushed in pink shades, watching his admiring gaze without moving her face at all. She herself was floored to see him in a white shirt and pyjamas. He was looking like a true prince; she had fantasies always.

A sudden push from the passing lady brought them back to reality, but by now she had landed herself in his arms. Her lips were touching his jaw line, making both shudder with an unknown feeling.

Anna immediately parted ways and rushed away from there, feeling extremely shy and scared at the same time.

Neil kept watching her from where she ran away. It was when his friends nudged him that he came out of his la-la land.

"What is that on your cheek?" asked Aarmaan. While Aryan rubbed his cheek with his thumb, examining it, he said, "It is lipstick."

You have started here too, against Grandma’s warning, "Tell us, who is that girl?" Rahul smirked devilishly.

Neil's glare shut everyone down; he just stormed off from there, not caring to answer.

"What happened to him?"

"He didn't behave like this before."

Something has happened, dude."

"Yeah, ..."

"Let it go, guys; it might be that he is just frustrated with that girl," Aryan replied, indicating to Anna, and all agreed, knowing about his nightmares and their effect on his mind.

Soon the rituals began, and all surrounded the holy fire, making a big circle. All were moving in a circle, praying to the holy fire, while his gaze again caught her sight. She was just before him across the fire, her beauty glistening in the golden light of the holy fire.

....

At night, Neil couldn't sleep; he kept turning on the bed, and her images kept popping behind his closed eyes. Her milky waist, her body, her hazel eyes, those plump lips—everything started swimming before his eyes, making him thirsty for her. He wanted to see the hidden treasure behind those clothes. He jerked up with those wild thoughts of his.

What the hell am I thinking? Don't forget Neil; she is your enemy, not someone to l...

He stopped his thoughts immediately, and soon an evil smirk appeared on his lips. Sure, she has to pay for making me go through hell, but who said I couldn't lust over her?

....

Anna looked at her mother, sleeping peacefully after waiting for her. But she couldn't just go to bed, however tired she was. Her eyes were thirsty to have his one glimpse. In one meeting, he stole her heart. Yes, it was love at first sight for her. He had dreamt about her Prince Charming from the time she knew this thing, and now seeing Neil, after a few moments with him, she knew he was the one for her.

She blushed with the thoughts; her whole body burned; she began feeling hot just with the reminder of their closeness downstairs. How his strong arms held her closer, pulling her to him. Maybe, just maybe, he also likes her.

She walked out, lost in her thoughts, and straightway followed the path that her heart showed her.

......

Neil walked out feeling hot all of a sudden with those wild thoughts. In his city, he would have been with one of the chicks doing s**t, but here in the village, he couldn't do much either with Grandma hovering over all of them. He removed his shirt in frustration and moved out to get some fresh air.

when he heard some chiming sounds behind him. He turned to find the angel of his dreams, or, I should say, the bitch of his nightmares, walking towards him.

Anna has been thinking about her decision to meet him like this at midnight. But her restless heart couldn't stop her from seeing him. She just wants to take one glimpse.

Her steps halted, seeing him look only her way. She mistook him for someone else at first, but as he approached, a small smile enlightened her face.

 She left a breath, finding it was him but no one else. His presence had given her a sense of security since the first meeting. Right now too, she felt no less.

,

"What are you doing here so late at night?" Asked Neil, already having misconceptions about her. No sane girl from a good family would do something like this. And he had not expected her to at least meet him at night.

Neil," she whispered in her seductive voice, caressing his cheek, making him shudder with passion.

Her hands encircled his neck and then moved upward in his thick hair, giving him a sensual feeling. Unconsciously, he leaned his head in so that his nose was nearly touching hers, and his heart stopped for a moment. 

To be continued...