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{ The part where our leads reach an agreement }

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Why did this morning feel different, Swara wondered. She went to sleep with a smile recalling the moments from that night. The dance, The kiss, and Next morning started on a fresh note. She woke up feeling excited, with an extra bounce in every step. She felt strangely elated, partly nervous. 

Going with her mood she decided to ditch standard black and white or toned-down shades, rather picking a nice, mustard yellow skirt paired with a white button-up shirt and yellow studs to go with it. She hummed a  random song .. as she checked her schedule and packed her bag for the day.

And all the time, she had a blooming smile on her face.

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She walked into the office and found Sanskaar already buried in his laptop.  She gave herself a moment to admire  …before springing up before him. 

He opted for a semi-formal look. A white t-shirt paired with blue trousers.  Blazers weren't exactly his favorite, Swara knew by now. He always found a way to get rid of them, when not in need just like the blue one hanging neatly on his chair.

Morning! she wished with a cheerful smile, which got Sanskaar’s attention. He smiled back wishing her morning. She looked like a bright sunflower. Yellow suited her, he thought. He would love to see her in other colors too. And didn't fail to notice that extra glow on her face. He wondered if this has got to do something with their interlude from last night.

He woke up in a rather ‘sunny’ mood this morning and last night was filled with thoughts of Swara Bose. The correlation could not be missed.  He knew the moment she stepped in and didn't miss his heart bounce. He wouldn't give her a hint though but compliment .. oh yes!

“You are glowing, Miss Bose!” Sanskaar remarked with a grin and it spread across his lips as he saw her turn a shade red. He liked it when he threw her in for a loop. He leaned forward, with a hint of mischief in his eyes. “Has it got to do anything with me?”

Swara knew it better than to fall for his charms. Even if she did,  he didn't have to know. “I am sorry, Mr. Maheswari, I will have to break your heart here,” She batted her eyelashes with an extra sweet smile.” I had a donut and coffee with an extra spoon of sugar. So I am feeling rather high.” She settled on a chair before him pulling her notepad. “I tried a new face cream … must be working,” she added. 

Sanskaar shook his head smiling. “Get a few donuts for me, next time.”

And they got back to work. 

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It was at the end of an hour, When Swara decided to go back to her space, she was given a  set of papers.

“Sign these,” Sanskaar said without looking away from his laptop.

“What are these?” Swara scanned the pages quickly.

“Did you know Maheswari industries provide housing accommodation for employees willing to avail? And at affordable rates. I wonder why you haven't applied for one till now, Miss Bose? It is ok, Just sign them. I will put in a word to the team  to fast track it.” 

Swara stared in confusion, “But Mr. Maheshwari, Why would I need accommodation? I already…?”

“Because you are moving out of that place.” Sanskaar concluded .”And I am not asking you. I am saying.” He added, his eyes meeting hers. The point was clear. There is no scope for argument.

But Swara had different thoughts. Just when she started to like this man, he had to pull some idiotic feat. How dare he pass an order and assume her to adhere. “And what makes you think I would sign these?” She countered keeping her temper in check.

“Because I am trying to be sensible. That place isn't safe anyway for single women like you. And I am not taking any chances with your safety. For god sake,  can you stop trying to argue with me at every point? Ab sign Karo ! “. For once, Can she stop frustrating him? Sanskaar muttered under his breath.

Swara stood on her feet kicking the chair back, her eyes, a flare of fire. “I am not some kid Mr . Maheshwari, I can fend for myself. Thank you so much for your concern, but it was unnecessary, “She tossed papers back and started to move only to be grabbed and backed to cool glass. His glaring eyes met her widened ones. 

“I don’t remember giving you an option to the walkway, Miss Bose. I know you find it sexy to say no to me,” His words turned into a breathy whisper as he leaned forward “ trust me, I like it too, but your no is misplaced this time.”

Why did his nearness have this effect on her? Why did it have to remind her, make her feel like a woman with needs?  Why did she feel desired and why did she crave more of him? She should be hating him for evoking such mixed emotions in her. How could she despise and desire him at once? Her eyes closed, Swara took a few moments to gather herself, and then …

Sanskaar didn't expect to be pushed away with such a force. What does this woman eat? He thought, as she said a no and was walking away, but not this time. “Listen! You are being stupid and stubborn, “ Sanskaar held her hand from behind.  He is not letting her walk away, not this time. By hook or crook, she will have to sign.

“And you are arrogant and rude.  I am not talking to you ” Swara shouted back, trying to release her hand from his death grip.

 The push and pull game somehow ended up with them stumbling on the soft lounge,  Swara on Sanskaar. It was after a minute that Swara realized she was happily settled in the lap of Sanskaar Maheshwari, her face a few inches above him, his right at the crook of her neck. The awareness of proximity had hit her with full force and his eyes weren't making it any easier. Turning her eyes away , She wriggled half-heartedly…but her every attempt ceased at his touch … his hand caressing her cheek, a gentle one

“Swara ..” He said softly

And she couldn't help but look at him .. those eyes, depths of them calling her in. 

“I have a hundred things to worry about. I don’t want you to top the list, please. I can’t stay in peace knowing there is always a risk. And I will never forgive myself if…” Sanskaar paused.

He was never good with confessions and admissions. And this is the closest he could come to admit, he cared for her more than he wished to. While he admired her fighting spirit, she needed to know there is more danger lurking in the world. And he wouldn't take a chance.

He only wished, she would understand him.  Both spoken and unspoken. 

Swara felt her heart swelling with unnamed emotion. It felt good, it felt overwhelming that someone would make her a priority, would care so much for her. And it was Sanskaar. With a gentle, loving caress of his thumb, she felt herself leaning into his hand with a sigh. He leaned forward too and somewhere in a suspended moment of time, they shared a moment of intimacy.

“Should I take it as yes?” Sanskaar murmured, his face buried into the curve of her neck.  Breathing her in was becoming a need as to feel her, touch her was becoming addictive.

“What if I say no ?”  Swara asked breathily and felt his lips curve on her neck. 

“Darlin, I have my ways,” Sanskaar  whispered huskily. Swara didn't register his words and her every thought vanished when he found a sweet spot between her neck and ear. With a soft blow, Swara felt her heart racing.

He wasn't kissing her, but teasing , seducing with murmurs …a flick of the tongue, a touch here , a touch there, a gentle nibble. Her fingers curling into his shirt, Swara gasped with a mindless need and gave in.

“Yes !” 

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