Krish approached Niyati anxiously as they shared a non-existent relationship and the weight of his request was hefty. She was engrossed with some case files in her bedroom and the space around her was an eyesore. She was so absorbed with the files that she hadn't acknowledged Krish.
He cleared his throat and waited for her to snap back to the reality. When she couldn't rip her eyes from the papers, he coughed loudly which horrified her.
"Oh! Goodness! It's you?!" she loosened up first but felt conscious of her appearance and the messy room.
"No problem about the mess. It looks better than my home," he announced. "I need help."
"Yes?" she looked at him keenly. 
"It's important to both of us," he emphasised.
For a moment she thought about the proposal. Her room was messier, she just had a night dress and looked like a panda and he looked prim, "Krish, can we do it later?"
He denied, "The sooner, the better."
"Okay..." she stood up and walked near him, "Tell me..."
"Vikram wants to frame Karishma..." he described to her seriously. She yelled in confusion, "What?!"
He nodded, "I know it's a delicate situation but Vikram wants revenge."
"Revenge?" Niyati pondered for a while. "Is it necessary?"
"Who's gonna tell it to your brother?" Krish opposed her rudely. Krish, as a good friend, wanted to go to any lengths for Vikram.
"Even if Karishma is doing scandalous things, she wouldn't leave a trace!" Niyati exclaimed, remembering how her mother and brother were framed during the IT raids and legal cases. Her eyes were fixed on a plain wall but there were tears.
Krish sensed that she was broken and hugged her softly. She wailed, "I can't forget how my mother must've suffered that day.
Krish listened to her patiently.
"Vikram went through a difficult time but I feel that the court proceedings are absurd," she conveyed what she felt.
"He wants to fight for Madhu," he inferred. "It's a good thing that she recovered, what if she didn't?"
Niyati agreed with him.
She wiped her tears, "Okay, I will help you. If you get me any sort of evidence, I can file a case."
Krish gave her a chip, "I got plenty of details from a spy in her office. Karishma is dealing with drugs."
Niyati placed a hand on her mouth in shock.
Krish shrugged his shoulders, "What else can we expect from her? She supplies drugs to college students."
Niyati looked stupified, "She is ruining young minds! I can file a case against her!"
"I just want her to rot in prison," he commented. "Can we tell Vikram?"
Niyati shook her head, "Is that all?"
Krish scratched his head, "What else?"
She smiled, "Okay. Are you leaving now?"
Krish looked at the files around her, "Would you need any help with those cases?"
Niyati thought that there was a chance with him, "Yes!"
Krish sat on the floor and cleared the space near him for Niyati. He read the intricate details of a case file and commented that it was complicated. In the faded glow of the tube light, Niyati found him more attractive than ever. His face looked weary and he smelled sweaty, yet she adored him. Her mind wandered everywhere but to the case.
Krish continued to elaborate on the cases cautiously. He never looked at her face to avoid any mistakes. But then, he caught her gaze. She smiled subtly, adjusted her hair behind the ear and blushed. Krish carried an unspoken emotion in his stern face.
The line between professional discussion and personal connection blurred as time passed.
"Do you get the patterns?" Krish questioned her. Niyati bobbed her head. 
Krish leaned back, "So, what's your take on this witness statement?"
Niyati hadn't listened to his minutes about the case. She looked at his face like a statue. He scoffed, "Are you here?"
She looked at him, "I... I..."
"You weren't attentive..." he accused her.
She huffed a deep breath, "Did you consider my feelings?"
Krish bowed down, "Yes. I think it's too fast to start now..."
Niyati contemplated for a moment and then said, "If you are willing, it's enough for me. Let's take it slow..."
Krish appreciated her patience. He felt it would be apt to leave, "I will keep in touch for the case."
As he stood up, she too followed him to the room door.
"Krish?" she called him and pecked his cheek.
He gazed with a flushed face.
"Goodnight," she said and batted her eyelashes.
*********

Madhu pointed her finger at the twinkling spot sky and searched other constellations, "That's Delphinous and that's called..."
She was stupefied to meet a dozing Vikram. She nudged his abdomen and sighed at the night sky. She felt a great relief as there weren't any secrets between them or their families. Every bitterness was resolved and she was pleased with the backing from her family.
"What, Vikram?" she whined and shook him.
He was startled at the little earthquake and sat hurriedly.
"It's our honeymoon!" she reminded him. "We should do everything but sleep!"
Vikram straightened his torso and yawned, "We walked for five kilometres today. I am tired!"
"You only suggested Mahabaleshwar!" she retorted. "I suggested we could go to Bali after some time as we were busy with work. You were hasty for a trip!"
"We survived three or four storms, my buttercup," he rolled on his stomach and wiggled his legs. "I need free air."
Madhu chuckled and agreed with him, "Can we go inside the tent at least? I am feeling cold here!"
Vikram rubbed his palms together and placed them on her cheeks. She scowled at him, "I need more... warmth..."
Her voice turned seductive and her eyes darkened. He gulped as that tigress would pounce on him and ride her way. He stood on the dew-kissed lawn and held her hand, "We are going to do that..."
She stood up and batted her lashes at him.
He tried to ignore his erected little guy and cleared his throat, "Madhu, you brought joy to my life...."
"Not again, bitch!" she whined to him, "I want sex, not tears!"
He pecked her hand, "You know that I don't care who you are, I love you for what you are..."
She hugged him tightly, "I admire your kindness and love. But I crave for your body now."
Vikram lifted her on his hips and walked inside the tent.
She giggled, anticipating the way he would devour her again. Her eyes sparkled in excitement as he placed her on the blanket.
"You look stupid!" he mocked at her and kissed her lips. She moaned, claiming her hold on his lips but Vikram was Vikram. He stroked her hip tenderly and made her ticklish.
She gave a death stare as she hated being ticklish. To pacify her, he devoured the weak spots in her neck. She moaned and bent her head behind. He sucked the vulnerable areas while undressing her completely.
Madhu shivered at the cold atmosphere. He layered blankets around them and went under the sheets to taste her nipples. She pulled his hair strands and enjoyed his wet mouth over her skin.
His bite marks reddened her skin, sending her hormones into a ruckus. She couldn't control the waterfall from the cave below her hips which refrigerated her naked skin.
She moaned at a loss for words.
He spanked her butt, "I need screams, not silence."
She hummed in a hoarse voice, "I am freezing, idiot."
He leaned his body on her naked skin, "Wait for my fireworks inside you."
She moved his head towards her breasts, "I am sinful for you."
He groped her melons with his mouth, "You are the only sin I love to repeat."
He rubbed his beard on her skin, "You are beautiful."
She groaned, "Don't speak when you can show your adoration." 
Vikram pinned her hands onto the floor and devoured her collarbone. Their intimacy was a boon that became vital to his life. He massaged her inner thighs.
She licked her lips being aroused by his fingers.
He removed his pants with the free hand and placed her hand on his erected skin. She rubbed it harmoniously to his fingers inside her hole. He took a packet of condoms from the suitcase and she was rather surprised.
"I don't want a baby now," he declared.
She was stunned at his words, "Why? Aren't you settled yet?"
"It's not that," he denied. "I need you to study further. We will be making babies later."
She hesitated, "But... our parents might be waiting for a grandchild..."
"Only when we are ready," he said sternly. She judged the situation, "Even though I want to study, I am ready for a baby too."
He chuckled, "Either red pill or blue pill."
She withdrew her eyes from his face and looked at the floor. He lifted her chin, "Only you will be the mother of my children, I promise that. Please, study for my happiness."
She tugged the left side of her lips up and gave a wry smile. She unfurled the condom on him and kissed his hips.
He entered her slowly, giving her ample time to adjust, "It's a shame that you aren't accustomed to my size."
She frowned, "It will be our second time..."
They moved their hips together.
She felt warm as they continued wobbling the ground. He kneaded her breasts and loved the way her breasts fitted his hands. Also, they were appetising.
"Faster!" she demanded.
He traced her clit and sent shock waves inside her body. She whimpered and panted. He sucked her neck, arousing her further.
She pulled his hair strands and shouted his name.
Vikram took a deep breath and continued pounding inside her. She dripped her juices and then he cummed inside the condom.
"Ahhh.. Ahh..." he mocked her sounds. "That's how you chimed..."
She slapped his chest and covered her red face with her hands. He got a call from Krish and sat up to speak while Madhu placed her head on his lap to rest.
"Bro!" Krish chirped in, "Am I interrupting something?"
Vikram frowned, "Perfect timing. Tell me..."
"I gave the proofs about Karishma to Niyati for filing a case," Krish filled in the professional details. Vikram felt relieved to watch Karishma suffer for her sins. She did not merely torment him but abetted the suicide of his mother and spoiled the lives of many others.
Krish spoke resolutely, "This is our chance to strike. She won't stand this case."
Vikram patted Madhu's head who was asleep, "She shouldn't stand anymore. It's my promise to my wife."
**********

Madhu reclined on the sun-soaked lawn in front of their shack, taking in the beautiful view of dusk. She felt content about Vikram's efforts and decided to share them with Madhav, also to tease him about his office.
The phone rang a few times before he casually answered her.
"I can see violet, pink and blue streaks in the sky!" she chirped.
Madhav scoffed, "I see this laptop screen that gave me a headache already! But I have to tell you something..."
Madhu raised an eyebrow curiously, "Tell me!!"
Madhav cleared his throat dramatically, "Ankitha and I are official."
Madhu's eyes widened in surprise. "Wait, what? When did this happen? Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Madhav had a mischievous tone, "Ankitha and I have been spending a lot of time together lately."
Madhu's eyebrows shot up, "Oh really? What kind of spending do you mean?"
Madhav laughed dramatically, "Don't imagine things. We are just hanging out."
Madhu interrupted, "Hold on. You already started a sex life with her. What next?!"
Madhav retorted, "Nothing more. We are happy with each other's company. She forgave me for that night. It's enough."
Madhu sighed, "She rescued you from the reservoir of guilt."
Madhav laughed, "Rescue me? Don't watch too many romantic movies. But seriously, I am happy that she's with me."
Madhu smiled, "I'm happy if it's going to be you both. Don't break her heart. I'll be watching."
Madhav assured her, "I promise. Now, did you find any hidden treasures on that paradise island?"
Madhu glanced around at the picturesque view, "Oh I am finding treasures every night, thanks to Vikram."
Madhu scowled, "Yikes! Shut up."
Laughing, Madhu replied, "We are on honeymoon. What else should we do?"
Madhav smiled, "How far you both reached! From rival couple to romantic ones."
"I know right!" she added. "He even filed a case against Karishma for her illegal businesses. He has changed for real."
"I saw that in the hospital," Madhav agreed. "I am happy for you guys."
Madhu looked at the stars and smiled, "Even though we started with hiccups, we reached the proper destination of love."