Their eyes met, he held her free hand in his.

“how is it feeling?” she asked.

“better” he said with relief, giving her a subtle smile, then his eyes closed again. ‘he looks so cute when he is asleep’ she thought. She did a few more rounds, then it was getting late. She touched his forehead. “ the fever has come down” she smiled.

“right I need to leave..” she went to get up she felt her hand in a grip, she turned around. . “mat jao na” he said with his eyes semi closed , he pulled her down next to him.

“ok.. I'll stay a few minutes” he held her hand and rested it on his chest. Within in a few minutes he was in a deep slumber. Naira's phone rang.. “mummyji ka phone” she rolled her eyes, but she had to answer it.

“haan mummyji”

“haan kya Naira it's late where are you at this time?”

“I'm leaving now, sorry thoda late hogaya” she nodded and cut the call. ‘he seems ok now I better leave’ she caressed his forehead alittle she was tempted to give him a little kiss but then remembered he isn't well and so quickly exited the room.

Akshay came into Kartik's office.

“so bro your latest fling how long now because someone is interested in you and yaar from what I remember you go for one week then its it's over ”

“kya Akshay, this one is too much fun right now by the way who is interested in me?”

“ that one, that hot one?”

“ oh shit you mean, woh long legs wali pooja.” he smiled

“ yes bro” just then Naira came in.

“ abhi tu ja we will talk later” he said discreetly.

“come Naira” he called her in.

“ you seem better”  she said. He went and closed the door. He walke back to her.

“yes, I wanted to thank you”   he said holding each hand. “for what you for me um did yesterday” she was lost for words.

“I'm glad you are feeling better” she smiled, and he smiled back. “ok so.. awards are on Friday you selected any clothes?”

“Um..” she didn't know what to say.

“koi baat nai we will go shopping and select something for you”  he went behind her and held her waist.

“something that will” he began to run a finger across her bare waist, she closed her eyes at his touch.

“you know show off your beautiful figure” he whispered in her ear. She felt his lips brush against her lobe. her open hair tickled his jaw. “sounds good” she said enjoying his action.

“but right now working is pending” he made a distance which made her eyes open missing the contact.

“ok I will get back to my room” she said and he nodded “hmm” Naira went to leave.

“oh hottie listen we will finish work early shopping bhi jana hai I will take you after three hours”  

“ok I will be ready” she said leaving the office. Naira went into her room and closed the door. “we are going for shopping just us two” she smiled. They both got busy in work..

“ chalo”, he said clapping his hands as he walked into her room.

“one sec I just need to finish one thing” she said typing.

“no I dont like to repeat myself twice!”  he walked forward, she didn't listen as it was important to finish her work.
“ done, done! He typed over her.

“ Aree what are you” he closed the laptop.  In her seat she turned to him.

“what is this, my boss won't be happy” she said

“boss has no problem come on” he demanded.

“no I need to finish this otherwise”  

“I  don't care” he picked her up bridal style.

“aree kya hai” she said giving him a angry look.

“uff these eyes and  these lips in anger is such a turn on”  he growled against her cheek, makig her blush.

“aren’t  we getting late. She raised her brows

“yes we will get late let's leave now” he started walking out with her..

“Kartik we can't go out like this”

“Hmm?”  he asked confused.

“oh yah” he gently placed her down. They both left quickly without being noticed.

*
Both came out of the car, they came to the entrance. “after you my lady” he said opening the door of the shop. She smiled. “thank you kind sir”

The shopping mall looked busy, then someone spotted him. “Mr Goenka we got your call” said a man.

“over here, we have kept this area semi exclusive for you both”  they walked over to the clothes section. “ok anything you like” the man said looking around. There were still 3 to 4 other people around.

“we will be fine no assistance needed.” he said and the man smiled “ as you wish, if you need anything give us a shout we will be here” the man left. Naira was admiring a off the shoulder type pink dress, she was feeling the fabric. She pulled it off the rack, seeing the price tag.

“how much?” she put it back, feeling a struggle.

“you like, try it on” he said in authority

“no its price is..

“I insist try it na” he gave it to her..

“ok..” she replied. Then a thought occured I'm in my sari then I should try atleast a few 1st time itself, otherwise I can't keep removing sari. “actually Kartik I will choose a few then try one.

“ok cool” he nodded. She held one dress in her hand as she looked around, she saw a nice blue one she picked it up. Followed by a white gown.

“ Naira yeh wala bahut accha hai”he said picking a black number.

“aree wah” she exclaimed seeing his choice.

“bas this is enough I think, I'll go try them on?”

“yes come I think changing room is that way..”  she found the room, but it was occupied.

“Naira this one is empty” he said calling  her. “great” she was going but he blocked her way. “Listen if you need help undressing let me know” she nodded shyly “ok..”

“Listen I want to see each dress how it looks on you”

ok if that's what you want” she said getting shy and going into the room. He heard the door click. Naira wore one dress and came out. She came out feeling nervous as she felt his gaze on her. He walked up to her. “beautiful” he exclaimed encircling her. She smiled looking down.

“do you like it?” he asked rubbing her waist through the material.She nodded playing with his free hand.

“white colour one of my favourite's” she said. He smiled “ok keep this one, try on the next”. She nodded, and went back in the room. She changed into the blue one, the door clicked she was excited to see his expression.

“how is it?” she asked but couldn't see him.

“typical” she thought when she saw him chatting to a sales girl. “ this one is in green also?” he asked genuinely. She nodded. “any colour you like sir” she said staring at him.

“ahem” Naira said a bit annoyed he turned around. “princess” he said walking up to her. “ this looks very royal babes” he came close to her cheek and rubbed his one against her soft cheek. “really looks nice on you” he whispered making her blush, the Sale's girl walked off a bit jealous.

“I like this one on you” he complimented.

“me too I like that you like it on me” she looked him in the eye. “I'll try the other one” she closed the door to get changed.

“its not fitting properly oh shit and zip is stuck. “Kartik listen call a sales woman, the zip is stuck”

“what, why you need her I can help, open the door” she resisted for a second and then  quickly opened it.

“hmm” she turned her back to him, he held her to the front and he began to tug at the zip, it loosened a little. He smiled seeing her skin glisten under the light.

“hogaya?” she asked. "Hmm" He began to kiss her nape. She closed her eyes enjoying his actions. He started to kiss down her back. She gripped his hand that was already on her belly,  intertwining their fingers. " Kartik" she said in a sigh. He inhaled the side of her neck and placed a kiss, then he turned her by the chin and they shared a kiss, he kissed her lips again, her hand got lost in his hair gripping the soft locks.

“where did Mr Kartik and that girl go?” said the sale's girl. Kartik was kissing Naira’s lips passionately against the changing room wall. Her dress straps were off and she had encircled his neck kissing him deeply.  They heard a knock on the door.

“ yes?” she said trying to steady her breathing, missing the contact of her lips he started kissing her inner neck.

“is everything ok ma'am?”

“yes fine will out in a few minutes” she called.

“a few minutes what?” he said.looking at her.

“ Kartik sir?!” he heard his name called this is killing the mood.

“yeh  kuch karne hi nai denge” he said removing his hands. Naira needed to change her clothes. “black dress is nice also, wear this one for Friday” he winked. She nodded giving him a flirty expression,.

Naira came out wearing the black dress, Kartik followed her out. The sales girl looked envious

“pack all of these” he said giving all the dresses.

“all but Kartik” she said turning to him.

“ek second” he took Naira to a corner.

“you liked all na”

“yah but..”

“bas then its decided my treat” he smiled.

“ok then if you insist” she smiled.

“I do, but Friday night black hi phena you will match my suit jacket."

“you already bought?”

“I have one hugo boss suit it will go perfect with your dress”

“great, so shall we go back now I'll just change into sari” he nodded. Then he made payment and they left from there.

Naira came back home with many bags.

“so much shopping..”

“haan mummyji woh awards haina so.”

“haan ma, so show me babes what you bought” Naira was hesitant, ‘ damn I should've just taken Kartik's advice and left them at the office.

“ yeah will show you later Salil right now I will put this upstairs and come help mummyji with dinner” she ran up the stairs avoiding the questions..

*
“ so Salil what will you be wearing tomorrow” asked his mum.

“mein?”

“ no mummyji I tried I couldn't get an extra ticket, it will be boring anyways..” she said taking a spoonful of rice.

“yah  maa, Naira told me already but it will be telecasted live so me and maa will watch for sure”

“yeah I guess that will have to do” said Savitri.

“sorry ma but trophy will come home with me” she smiled.

“yes that's true” she said.

The awards night came, Kartik was already ready in a black 3 piece suit with his hair gelled back. Naira was getting ready in his office bedroom, she slipped on her heels and exited the room, then made her way to the bathroom to do her make up. Kartik looked at the time. Then he heard the door click. He looked ahead, his jaw dropped at her look. She wore a black gown with spaghetti straps,the top part had black shiny sequences on it, whilst the skirt part was plain and trailing behind on the floor giving an elegant look. Her hair was out with little curls at the ends. She had smoky eyes, a bit of blusher and a nude pink lip shade. She wore pear drop diamonique earrings, and black heels.

“chale?” she said with a smile.

“ where?” he was mesmerized by her look.

“awards otherwise we will be late na”

“your looking beautiful” he said walking up to her.

“ your also looking so dashing” she said checking him out.

“ek kiss to banti hai” he said coming close.

“wait, my lipstick will get ruined na.” she said shyly.

“shh.. he gave her a peck but lingered on her bottom lip. Feeling his warm lips on hers she  responded kissing the top one.  then he broke the kiss.

“ok itna hi, but tonight I've booked us a hotel to celebrate our victory in private” he winked.

“ok that time you can ruin I dont mind and I won’t stop you” they shared an eye lock.

“let's go, he held his hand out and they exited his office. Outside everyone was cheering them on.

“ have fun guys” said Sriti.

“you guys look great, wow Naira I didn't recognise you, your looking gorgeous” said Virat.

‘shut up Virat stop looking at her!’ his mind reflected the same Virat use to say she was like a nerd and not pretty dressed like a benji and today he is checking her out hypocrite.

“bas hogaya guys, thanks we will see you tomorrow” said Kartik taking her along. Shortly they reached the venue. He helped her out of the car, he helped her through and they walked the blue carpet together, her arm looped with his, they both smiled for the cameras.  ' how caring he is being after the awards I will tell him my feelings' thought Naira.

Tbc

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