Rajat:
Her face remained buried in my chest for a few moments..and then, she lifted it up, her eyes twinkling with mischief.
"Close your eyes..." she said, her voice a mixture of emotions.
I followed, and moments later, felt her breath on my bare chest, as she unbuttoned my shirt, slowly, her fingers shy and hesitant..
She stopped once it was unbuttoned, and wrapped her arms around my waist; the fabric of my shirt veiling the scene. I felt her head on my chest and instinctively, I enclosed her in my arms. She breathed, deep and satisfied, against me, while I rested my chin on her head, my eyes still closed...
Minutes later, I found her skin growing cold and the way her body was slowly weighing upon me, I felt she had fallen asleep..so I gently guided her across the room, and rested her head on the pillow. Gently pressing my lips on her forehead, I turned to leave, but her long fingers wrapped my palm. When I turned back, I saw her smiling lazily, her eyes still intoxicated..
"Idhaar aao na.." she mumbled, and I couldn't help but follow.
I sat down on the bed beside her and she shifted closer, taking my palm and placing it against her cheek, as she turned to the side, preparing herself for a nap. I smiled, and rested my other palm on her back, gently patting her, so that she would drift off to sleep..
She was happy... After a long long time...
"Savi..abhi so jaao..main baad mein aa jaunga.." I said, but she shook her head.
"Nai.."
"Savi, par tum toh abhi sogi naa, toh main kya karunga?"
"Tum bhi aa jao.." she turned and looked at me suddenly, a sly smile tugging at her face.
I stared at her, not sure whether it was the bhang inside her, or it was herself who was speaking..
"Savi..ye tum.." I couldn't complete my sentence as she raised up suddenly and placed her lips on mine..
I was stupefied and bent a bit backwards by the spontaneity of it, but Savi gripped my collar and pulled me down, hovering over her on the bed.
Her lips left mine and she raised her eyes, to meet mine..
My breath grew heavier, as I tried to look away..
The fabric of her dress was wet, clinging on to her chest, opaque enough to hide things and transparent enough to make me breathless...
She ran her finger through my nose, and rested in on upper lip, as a silent laugh escaped through her own lips..
"Are you scared?" she said, blinking innocently..
"Savi, you are drunk..." my voice managed somehow.
"I know.." she said, her voice challenging this time as she pulled me even closer, making our foreheads almost touch..
"Savi.. This is wrong..." I said, gulping nervously..
"What if I want it to be..." her whisper aroused a dangerous feeling within me.. her eyes were brimming with lust, as she switched her glances between my lips and my eyes..
"Savi... Are you sure you want this?"
"Yes." she said, closing her eyes, biting her lower lip.
Time should not be wasted, you know. Especially in these matters.
Once I received my affirmation, I dipped my face in her neck, sucking on her soft skin which melted beneath my lips..
Her hands shifted to my shoulders, and she pushed the shirt off my body, making me let out a low growl, as my insides clenched with need..
I shifted up, reaching her ear and kissed her earlobe while she titled her head on to the side, breathing deeply..
Savi:
My cold damp skin was on fire.. His lips kissed my jaw and then my cheek, making me blush..He ran his nose along my cheek and his beard grazed my jaws, sending goosebumps all along my skin.. He reached my eyelids, gently kissing them and lowered on to my lips, grazing his nose against mine, his breath rugged and heavy..
And then, our lips sealed into another kiss, and I melted completely.. his tongue explored my mouth, the soft, velvety touch sending a fresh set of goosebumps along my skin.. My chest rose high as he left, reaching my chin, and finally pressing a deep kiss in between my beauty bone.
He was moving gradually down, and my top was starting to feel like a burden.. His swift fingers removed it, and he towered over me, his toned muscles making me gulp..
He disappeared once again, pressing feather-light kisses on my abdomen making me arch my back, and squeeze my legs tighter...
He paused at my pelvis, looking up and raised back up.. Pressing a kiss on my forehead, he whispered, "Baaki sab shaadi ke baad.."
My heart skipped a beat..
Shaadi...
Hearing my thoughts, he said,"Hmm..karogi na shadi mujhse?" caressing my hair.
"Rajat..."
"Achha abhi so jaao, baad mein jawab dena.." and he lifted me up, placing me on his body, unfastening my bra..
"Geela hai.. Thand lag jayegi.." he said, tossing it over, and enveloping me in his warmth..
My head was paining.. But his rhythmic heartbeat eased the pain..as I drifted off to sleep...
......
When I got up late in the evening, I found myself fully dressed in fresh clothes and the evening sun was blending with the sky, casting an orange yellow hue over it..
From the adjacent room, I heard the voices of Diksha and Rajat, discussing something..I tiptoed into the room and there they were:
Two cups of coffee and both of them were immersed in a piece of paper, their faces serious.
Understanding the gravity of the situation, I thought it was best not to disturb them, but Rajat's ears were sharp enough--he heard me turn around to leave the room.
"Savi, tum uth gayi.." his voice made me blush slightly, bringing back the slurry memories of the earlier day..
"Savi, tu toh talli thi na? Fir bhi khud se dress change kiya tune? Waah yaar!"
I looked at her and then at Rajat, who was scratching his beard, looking away.. As I smiled nervously, Dikshu's gaze switched between us and she clapped her hands on her mouth, her eyes widening in fake wonder.
"No way!! Tum log..." she said, burying her own face in her palms.
"Rajat! Maine tujhe isliye bulaya tha?" she glared at him.
"Re, jo tu soch rhi h waisa kuchh bhi nahi hua! Main bass.." he was stammering.
"Maine insist kiya tha.." my voice made both of them stop. A teasing smile twisted at the corner of Dikshu's face, and she got up and leaning closed to me, whispered, "Mujhe saare details chahiye..."
I felt my face turning hot as Rajat cleared his throat, announcing, "Ab kaam karein please?"
"Kaisa kaam?" I asked, confused.
"Medical application submit karna hai.. Headquarters mein ye inform karna hai ki due to medical emergency Rajat abhi shift nahi kar sakta..maine Dr.Goswami se sign karwa liya hai, ab bass submit karna baaki h".
I nodded in understanding..
...........
(Two weeks later)
The postman left a letter at our doorstep. Opening the envelope, I found another letter -- a summon from the Headquarters.
Rajat was unfazed, when I informed him about it, and finally, two days later, drawing in a deep breath, we, i.e. Rajat and I stood before the building.
Several curious gazes followed as we walked inside.
"Come in." DGP Rathore's voice reached my ears.
Rajat tightened his jaw and entered.
Mr. Rathore's intense gaze pinned me to a spot. I had never met him before, his deeds of cruelty ringing in my ears.
Rajat:
"Jai Hind Sir." I saluted him.
He nodded and replied the same.
Without wasting time, he got straight to the point.
"Acp Rajat Thakkar, aapne humare transfer order ki emergency ko ignore kiya hai. Aur ye, aapki career mein pehli baar hua hai. What's the reason behind this?"
"Sir, I was not in a medical condition to leave for the new location."
"Okay..lekin abhi toh aap fit hai, so please leave."
I took a deep breath, and said, "Sorry Sir, but I can't."
His eyebrows raised in surprise. "Why? Ab kya problem hai?"
"Sir, mujhe lagta h mera yahan, Mussoorie mein hona zaroori hai."
He stared at me, and said, "Ab ye aap decide karenge?"
I lowered my eyes briefly, and said, "Sir I'm sorry, but mujhe lagta h ki mera transfer order purely personal reasons ke vajah se issue kiya gaya hai."
"Mr. Thakkar, aap commissioner ko accuse kar rahe hai."
"Yes Sir."
"Aapko ye bhari padh sakta hai." he warned.
"Sir, maine aaj tak mere har posting pe jitne bhi cases solve kiye hai, usse itna toh aapko pata hoga ki mujhe adverse consequences se dar nahi lagta. Main ek police officer hun, aur mera job hai ye. But sir, agar main kisi personal conflict ke chalte professionally disturb ho raha hoon, aur wo bhi kisi aur ke vajah se, then I'm sorry sir, I have to protest."
His lips pressed tightly, and he looked at Savi.
"Inspector Chavan, aap iss matter mein kuchh kehna chahenge?"
"Sir, we need him in the station. Abhi bhi wo enterprises wala case puri tareeke se solve nahi hua hai." her voice was a mixture of nervousness and resolve.
"It's okay Acp. As far as your performances, aapki transfer order ko main abhi ke liye reconsider karunga. But yes, please note, aapki personal life professional life mein interfere nahi karni chahiye."
His gaze darted towards Savi briefly and back at me .
I nodded and let out my breath.
As I was going to leave the room, he said, "Mr. Thakkar, please meet DCP Rahane once."
Savi:
I saw him visibly stiffen. He headed towards the door, a bit too briskly and strode towards the corridor, his ever so confident demeanor intact. I followed him, letting out the breath that I was holding all along.
Once out of the building, I called out, "Rajat! DCP Rahane.."
He stopped briefly, and turned, his eyes bearing the trace of a storm. "Savi. We are not mentioning him. Ever again."
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