Gauri didn't dare to drive too fast because whenever she did Dilpreet would grunt in pain and his grip around her waist would tighten. With his warm chest rubbing against her back Gauri was too conscious of his heart beat that pounded as rapidly and in sync as hers. But what Gauri did not realize was that Omkara was thoroughly enjoying tonight's ride. He had noticed that whenever he would flinch or grunt Gauri would slow down and greed was already sprouting in his heart. Trying to prolong the time he finally manage to get all day Omkara did not want the night to end but alas he could already see her house from afar.

Walking her to the door Gauri seemed to be thinking about something but when he was about to ask her phone pinged.

Bhavya: Sorry Gauri but Rudra came by and wanted to go out for dinner and he said you were with Dilpreet. I'll be home soon.

When she lifted up to look at him Omkara wondered if something bad had happened because she was just staring at him silently.

"Something wrong?"

She could feel the concern in his voice but at this moment Gauri was contemplating if she should let him in when Bhavya was not home. At first she wanted to at least tend to his wounds and maybe use that time to convince him to call Rudra to take him home instead of letting him get on that bike again but allowing a man she just met inside her home was a bit dangerous.

"Dilpreet...why were you on the bus this morning if you have this bike?"

With this one question Omkara knew right away that Gauri was a very smart and cautious person but the feeling that she was suspicious of him did not sit well with him.

"I work near by and actually I just bought this bike today but I think I will be returning it and just ride the bus."

Gauri was still weary of the mask man but his reply definitely explained why he was so bad at riding that bike.

"I think that is for the best. You should buy a car instead. Unless you don't know how to drive that either."

Hearing him laugh under his mask made Gauri feel a bit more relax as his warm eyes met hers.

"I was pretty bad wasn't I?"

Trying to hide her smile Gauri nodded while looking down at his injuries.

"Why don't you come in so I can at least disinfect your wounds since you refuse to go to the hospital."

He could now understand why she was so cautious and hesitant and he couldn't help but smile.

"So cute." Omkara thought to himself.

When the words slipped out of her lips Gauri couldn't help but feel a bit flustered because it felt like she was inviting a single man into her empty home late at night for some romantic time alone. What made it worse was him staring at her with his deep dark eyes and not moving an inch.

"Dilpreet?"

Her slightly flushed cheeks and shaky eyes made him want to just grab her into his arms but he knew it was just too soon.

"I don't think it's a good idea for me to come inside. The lights are off so I assume Bhavya is not home yet."

"But your wounds...."

Tapping his arm lightly to prove to her that he was okay. "See...I am okay. I will take care of it when I get home."

As he turned around toward his bike he felt a tug on his leather jacket.

"Wait...just wait a bit."

Seeing her run inside the house just to come out with a first aid kit Omkara could only shake his head at this stubborn woman.

"You sit down here and I can at least help you with your arm."

Omkara could not believe she wanted to dress his wounds right here on her doorsteps.

"Right here?"

"Yes. Just take off your jacket and...... shirt."

She could feel that he was coming closer to her as she pretends to fidget through her box of bandages and antiseptic and the minute she felt his warm breath by her ear Gauri's hands froze.

"You want me to strip here? What if someone sees? Will you be responsible?"

When she realized that he was teasing her Gauri's heart calmed a bit as she gently grab his arm and gestured him to sit down.

"Stop teasing so that I can get this done."

It was easy for Omkara to take off his jacket but when it came to his black t-shirt it became a bit difficult and when he momentarily grunted in pain he felt her warm hands on his forearm.

"Let.... me help."

When he let her fingers stumble underneath his shirt leaving a trail of scorching fire along his skin Omkara's eyes were filled with hidden desire. The innocent little rabbit in front of him that was trying hard to remain calm as her trembling fingers carefully pulled and tug at his t-shirt until she finally managed to get it over his head.

Gauri's heart was beating out of control and her face felt so hot that she was so glad it was night time and that her porch light was not as bright. But to get that shirt over his head she had to get on her knees and when she sat back down she was met with his eyes and warm breath against her cheeks.

"Thank you."

Applying the antiseptic and having her bandage him up was the best feeling in the world and he wanted to use this time to get a bit closer.

"So how was your first day at work?"

He wasn't expecting her to answer since he knew she didn't like to share about her personal life to anyone but Bhavya so he was quite surprise when she let out a long sigh.

"It was okay."

"Did something happen?"

"Nothing I couldn't handle but tomorrow is another day."

"You sound like it's a burden to go to work. Do you not like the company?"

"It's not that. This opportunity is a chance of a lifetime."

"Then what? Maybe you will feel better if you talk about it."

Gauri wanted to wait and tell Bhavya about it but since the day had been so long and tiring Gauri needed to unwind to someone and Dilpreet's concerned voice made it so easy.

"I agreed to go out this weekend with my new co-workers. They said it was dinner dancing and singing. I just don't....feel comfortable going."

"Then don't."

Omkara's gentle tone has now turned icy cold as the image of Ajay's face flashed before his eyes.

"Damn him." Omkara thought to himself.

"I can't. I want to be a team player. But I think it would be okay since I told them I'd bring a friend."

Omkara's eyes lit up and quickly took this chance.

"Let me come. With me there at least you will be safe."

Gauri couldn't help but laugh as she help him put on his shirt.

"They aren't monsters Dilpreet. I was going to ask Bhavya to come."

"It's better if I go. Don't be too trusting Gauri. Besides Rudra might be jealous knowing that Bhavya is out dancing and singing without him."

It never dawned on her that she might be putting Bhavya in an awkward situation.

"You think he would be jealous?"

"Very very very jealous."

Not wanting to cause any trouble to her friend Gauri agreed for Dilpreet to accompany her and if she is lucky maybe that would deter Ajay from setting his sights on her.

"If you don't mind that would be great Dilpreet."

Jumping for joy inside Omkara decided that he would somehow ditch those employees of his and spend an entire evening with Gauri so his plan for overtime was snip in the bud.

As she hopped on his bike Gauri gave him a concerned look.

"Don't worry I will be very careful."

When he started up his bike about to head out he felt that same tug on his jacket.

"We should exchange phone numbers."

Her flushed face as she tried her best to not look embarrassed as she hands her phone to him.

"So cute."

As he hands her his phone for her to put in her contact information Omkara felt like he was flying high tonight. Not only did he manage to wrap his arms around her but he even solidify their next outing.

"Who said wooing a girl was hard." Omkara proudly thought to himself. "I bet even Rudra would have to come to me for advice from now on."

"Drive safely."

"Goodnight."

Not far away was Khanna down the street and when he saw his boss's bike approach him he quickly got out of the car.

"Boss! Are you okay?!"

Throwing the keys to his bike to Khanna as he happily trotted to the mercedes Omkara took off his mask revealing a big smile.

"You take the bike. I will go home to text my woman."

Khanna: What? Boss?

When he saw his boss drive off leaving him with a beat up bike Khanna was confused as ever.

"His woman? But why wear a mask? Role playing? That's kind of kinky but the boss would never.....would he?...Nah....I'll ask him tomorrow."

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