'Crazy for her'

Nia

*Lick*

"Wait! Stop." I tried to use my stern voice but failed miserably and it turned into fits of giggles.

"No!"

*Lick*

"Stop! It's rough! Too rough!"

Oh forget it, I need help.

"Viraj!"

I yelled out loud, dodging the fatal attacks of his wet licks.
I heard footsteps coming my way, I tried to open my mouth but I had to stretch my neck forward in order to avoid another lick from Husky.

From the corner of my eyes, I saw Viraj emerging out from the kitchen wearing the cute apron that had princess written on them.

Yeah! It was my prank for his birthday, but who knew he would wear it.

"Help me."
I stretched my arms out, but Viraj just giggled out loud, and leaned into the doorframe with his arms crossed.

"Seriously-" I started but laughed out loud when Husky's wet nose touched my neck.

'Click'

I immediately flew my hands everywhere, and most importantly covered my face.

"Viraj!!"

"Husky, Get down from my wife." Viraj said sternly and he obeyed at once.

Finally, the weight from my body lifted up and I took a deep breath, meanwhile Husky obediently sat on the floor wiggling its tail vigorously.

Seriously, my dog listens to Viraj instantly and obeys his every command. Meanwhile, Husky acts like a spoiled brat around me.

I rolled my eyes and got up from the couch.

"We seriously need some ground rules." I said eyeing Husky who's a Golden Retriever breed that we had recently adopted. He grew up pretty fast, he's so huge I can hardly lift him up in arms for only a couple of minutes.

Time really flies

"Mr. Malhotra!" I narrowed my eyes at Viraj who was still leaning on the doorframe but now he had his one hand on his pocket.

Keeping his phone safe from me.

If I get my hands on it, he knows I will delete every photo. Well, I don't mind taking photos but he takes them when I am in a silly or embarrassing situation. Like when I had splashes of chocolate all over my face, the very first time I learned to bake.

"Yes, Mrs. Malhotra?"
He said innocently, like he didn't just enjoy my dilemma a little while ago. I stomped over to him and elbowed his rib.

"Ow!" He groaned rubbing the area where he took the blow but I know it was like a mere poke to his rock hard muscles. I rolled my eyes, fed up with his usual drama and went straight inside the kitchen.

I gasped out loud, my hands flew to cover my mouth in shock.
The dirty dishes that I had piled up were cleaned and the counter that was filled with baking stuff was spotless and shining

Oh! I love him.

"What happened?"
Viraj sneaked his arms around my waist and whispered near my ear. Goosebumps rose around my neck, as butterflies danced inside my stomach

"I would've cleaned it later. Aren't you tired?"

Viraj snuggled more into my neckline, inhaling deeply.

"You smell divine."

"Really? It must be the vanilla flavour I used while baking."

"Nah!" He inhaled again.
"It's you."

My heart merely picked its pace before it could fail to beat.
Only he can have this effect on me and make my heart skip a beat.

I grinned from ear to ear and turned around, my arms fell around his neck, like it was dying to touch him. I am glad he wasn't standing straight or my feet would've left dangling above the ground.
But he always bends, whenever I hug him.

His hot breath fanned my face, the huge grin never leaving its place from neither of our faces.

"You really think that's going to work?"
I asked making his Adam's apple bob up and down.
"No. I think it's working!"

We both snickered, but it died down shortly after he started leaning more closer.I licked my lips nervously but that only helped him as it caught his attention. He stared at my lips longingly, and kept coming closer and closer until-

*Ding*

"The cake is ready!"
I jumped back from his embrace and clapped my hands in pure excitement.

"Everytime!"
Viraj muttered and let out a tired groan. I chuckled at his frustration but then his eyes instantly lit up when I took out the heavenly delicious cake that came out in a perfect shape. The sweet aroma filled our kitchen and I hummed while taking a large breath.

"I did it"

I screamed laughing by the end, doing a little dance of joy. Viraj clapped proudly, and I bent to give a grand courtesy.
I ran around the counter to grab the whipped cream to decorate it a bit.

"Let me do it. Please" Viraj said, making his infamous puppy eyes. I nodded at him and gave him full responsibility of making the cake pretty while I instructed from behind.

Finally, it was done and it looked so beautiful. With this, I will try all the recipes that my grandma had stored for me in her handwritten recipe book, which she gifted me on my 17th birthday. At first, I didn't quite grasp it so I didn't really learn baking. I find cooking more easy and kind of relaxing.

I didn't know that baking could be so peaceful!

"It's beautiful. Isn't it-"
I looked at Viraj and my voice died down midway. I was flabbergasted by his oh-so-scrumptiously handsome face, yet again.
He looked heavenly!

There was a bit of whipped cream just right above the corner of his lips. Without any thought, I leaned and licked that part, nodding when the sweetness hit my brain.

Viraj stood frozen for a moment, but then immediately took the whipped cream. I was about to stop him but it was too late, he sprayed the whipped cream all over his lips, cheeks and forehead.
I facepalmed myself at his stupidity.

He stretched his arms out waiting for me to launch on him. I smirked and gave Husky a mischievous glance, for the first time ever, Husky immediately understood the assignment as he jumped towards Viraj and tackled him on the ground.

"Husky No!"

I laugh out loud watching Viraj scramble and run for his dear life, all over the place with Husky sprinting right behind him.
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Viraj

With ever so lightly I picked up her head from my lap and punched the cushion to fit perfectly in replace of my thigh.

I stretched out my legs and stood up suppressing the pins and needles from sitting in the same position for four hours. Nia fell asleep while watching K-drama. I barely kept myself awake, and gave my best efforts to understand it.

I had to, because she stared at me from time to time, to check whether I was keeping up with the unfolding drama.
I shake my head limping towards the table to grab the half-eaten cake and the empty soda cans

Husky immediately stood up when he saw me walking out of the living room with my hands full of stuff.

After my father's death, everything started falling in its places, slowly but surely. I started my own company and it was flourishing, turning me into the list of top ten fastest growing companies.
I decided to take all of my father's company down, soon. But for that to happen, I have to make my company big enough to handle the number of employees currently working under Malhotra's Estate.

I also requested my mother to receive a therapy session aimed at making her emotional health better. Although, she didn't broke down on my father's funeral, I knew she was bottling up. As she was taught to do, by non other than him.

My father.

I guess, he's in hell somewhere and I'll meet him there soon as I had promised when I took his life.

*Flashback*

"You don't deserve anything."
My father grumbles when our eyes meet. I smirked under my mask.

"You recognised me?"

"How can I not? Since you carry that bastard's eyes."
I raised my eyebrows at him, sneaked both of my hands into the front pocket of the coat.

"You are not worthy at all. For everything." He said, taking heavy breaths. " Not even her."

My blood boiled immediately when he mentioned Nia, I clenched my palm into a tight fist.

"I swear if you try something funny with her, I will come to seek you even in hell."

"I will be waiting!" He snickered and snorted, falling back laughing like a maniac.

Which he was!

I grabbed his wrist and stretched his hand far away, too far for his liking. He started cursing out loud, I quickly injected him with a full dose of my very own creation that'll help him - by making his death a lot quicker and easier. With a swing, I let go of his arm and he let out an ugly snicker.

"If I go down, I will too make you tumble, at least."

"Good luck with that!" I chuckled and stood up adding in a whisper.
"See you in hell, Father."

I rushed out fixing my mask, when I stumbled upon Nia.
I thought she'll recognise me, but she moved aside and let me pass with a curt nod.

Oh my precious!

It ended for my father when he tried to involve her in our personal battle.

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I know she doesn't deserve me.

But, I am too selfish to let her go...
I will never let her find out about my father's tragic death. And whoever even tries to disclose it to her, better be prepared to greet death.

Death will pay me gratitude for doing its work better than it ever did!

I will not lose her, at all cost.

I grinned when I felt her fragile body collapse with me, snuggling from behind.

"Slept well, Darling?"

"Too well!"

For her, I will take this burden with me to the grave.
Only for her, I will keep trying my best to be perfect.

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And boy he's crazy,
But only for her.

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~Bye~