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VOWS OF HATRED...

CHAPTER 7

Randeep stood at the small wooden deck of his private villa watching the vast blue water and waited for his Jaan to appear. He was happy, more than happy to be with his love, here in Maldives, her favorite place. He had never thought that he would ever fall in love, but Ashi had crept into his heart slowly and steadily and made a special place in his heart and soul.

Ashi freshened up quickly and changed into a blue swim wear. She was surprised to find various shades of blue in her luggage which was arranged by her fiancé for this vacation. She had no idea how he knew about her clothes' size and especially her favorite color.

Ashi walked towards her waiting fiancé. Her steps faltered as she saw him wearing shorts for the very first time which was paired with a transparent white shirt. This avatar of his sent shivers down her spine. She had never seen him in such a attire before, and this was a sight to watch.

Randeep had sensed her presence and soon enough, he turned to face her. His breath hitched as he saw her in the swim wear for the very first time. He remembered giving orders to his friend who was a famous designer and had ordered her to pack various western wear in shades of blue for his fiancé including the swim wears. She had done quite a wonderful job as he watched his Jaan appear before him in a dark blue swimsuit.

Ashi stopped before him and watched his gaze darken. The butterflies in her stomach were back as usual as she stared at his perfect eight abs. He hadn't buttoned up his shirt. Randeep had done it intentionally to watch her reactions and wasn't disappointed at all. He knew what effect he had on her.

Her fingers itched to touch him and envelope him in a hug, but she resisted. She wanted him to make the first move and her wish was granted soon enough.

Randeep took her in a quick hug before pulling her towards the wooden deck that led to the wonderful blue water. He resisted his urge to kiss her. He couldn't lose control over his senses every time he saw her which happened all the time these days.

Walking through the stairs towards the ocean, Ashi was the first one to dip and get soaked in the water. Randeep stood at the last stair and watched his fiancé enjoying herself alone.

Noticing his absence, Ashi turned to glare at him, "Randeep... wahaan khade khade kya kar rahe ho? Yahaan paani mein aao... dekho kitna mazaa aa raha hai."

Randeep smirked before he shed his shirt off his body and jumped in the water. Ashi's breath hitched as she saw him shedding his transparent shirt. She was stunned with what she saw.

As soon as Randeep jumped, he swam towards her and pulled her in his arms. The mere touch of his bare upper body sent shivers down her spine. Despite being in the water, she was warm all over. Her hands wrapped around his neck automatically and he pulled her closer.

Randeep leaned a little and whispered, "Mujhe ab mazaa aa raha hai." Ashi sucked in a deep breath while Randeep kissed her earlobe. "Chalo... lets swim together...", he said diverting his mind from kissing her senseless.

This nearness was affecting him a lot. Though he enjoyed being close to her, he knew his limitations and resisted himself. Ashi understood his resistance once again and wasn't happy with it.

Why was he putting so much distance between them? She knew he wanted to consummate after their marriage. But what was the harm in just giving in and living in the moment? Keeping her calm, she started swimming around him while he stayed close to her.

Amidst their growing chemistry, Randeep tried to divert his mind by cracking few jokes which made Ashi laugh heartily. She was definitely enjoying his company and was aware of his intense gaze which was constantly heating up her body.

After an hour, Randeep spoke, "Come on Ashi... paani mein itni der rehne se tabiyat kharaab ho sakti hai. Let's get back to our villa." Ashi refused and started swimming away from him, only to be followed by him.

In a span of minutes, Randeep caught hold of her and pulled her towards their cottage while she tried to free herself from his hold which was a task in itself. His hold on her was too strong. Soon enough, they reached the stairs and Randeep finally loosened his grip on her.

Ashi turned to him in anger to protest. But the moment she kept her foot on the stair, she slipped and landed in his arms again.

Due to the sudden fall, Randeep too lost his balance and both of them fell in the water. As soon as he came up for air, he couldn't find Ashi anywhere near him. He shouted her name several times, but there was no trace of his fiancé.

Randeep dipped under water again and again, but couldn't find his Ashi. After few moments, suddenly, Ashi appeared right behind him and screamed in his ear.

Randeep turned around to find her laughing at him. "Kyun Mr Randeep Raichand, darr gaye naa?" Before she could tease him more, Randeep just pulled her in his arms and held her tightly, "Yeh sab tumhe mazaak lag raha hai Ashi? Meri jaan nikal gayi thi. Fir se aisa koi mazaak mat karna. Jaanti ho main kitna darr gaya tha? Tumhe agar kuch ho jaata toh main kya karta, aur tumhare papa ko kya jawaab deta main, huh?"

Ashi realized her folly soon enough and apologized, "Sorry Randeep... wohhh mujhe kuch aur time paani mein rehna tha aur tum zabardasti mujhe waapis le jaa rahe the, toh bas socha ki main tumhe thoda pareshan karun." She hadn't meant to give him a scare, she was just having some fun. But she didn't know that her sudden disappearance would upset him so much.

Randeep replied, "Pareshan toh mujhe kar diya tumne Ashi... Main bas tumhe bimaar nahi hone dena chaahta tha, isliye waapis le jaa raha tha. Pehle din hi bimaar padd gayi toh aage ke din kaise enjoy kar paati tum, huh?"

Ashi hugged him tightly, "I am sorry Randeep... aage se main aisa koi mazaak nahi karungi, jisse tum pareshaan ho jao, I promise..."

Randeep smiled finally and loosened his hold on her, "Ab chalo..." They got back to their villa and freshened up. Ashi took a long shower while Randeep was back in the living room and was waiting for his fiancé.

After few minutes, Ashi appeared and sat beside Randeep who was watching some news on the television. Muting the volume, he asked, "Ashi... khaana baahar jaakar khaana hai yaa yahin kuch order kar dun."

"I think abhi yahin order kar dete hai. Kal ke meals hum baahar karenge." Randeep agreed with her and ordered lunch for them. They continued chatting about mundane things till their meal arrived.

Once their stomachs were full, Randeep picked her up in his arms and walked towards her bedroom. "Randeep... yeh... yeh kya kar rahe ho tum?"

He didn't reply and continued walking towards her bedroom. Pushing the door open with his foot, Randeep entered her room, "Ab thodi der tum aaram kar lo. Hum shaam ko paaswaale beach par jaayenge. Thik hai."

Before Ashi could deny him, Randeep continued, "Please... thodi der aaram kar lo." She halfheartedly agreed and nodded while he laid her down on her bed comfortably. Kissing her lightly on her forehead, he left the room.

Once Randeep was out of her room, he exhaled. It was getting difficult for him to keep his hands off his fiancé. She was a temptress. The dress she had worn now had made him speechless. He just wanted to have his way with her, but he had to resist.

Watching her in a blue short dress, his heart had stopped altogether. He only knew how he had kept away from her and had eaten the meal. He had gulped each morsel silently; he had no idea what he had ordered and what he was eating as his whole focus was on her.

Randeep entered his room and quickly called up the reception to make arrangements for their outing in the evening. Once done, he quickly went through some important mails on his phone to distract himself from his Jaan. But it was all in vain. He couldn't concentrate on his work either.

Keeping the phone away, Randeep slept on his bed and wondered what Ashi was doing in her room. Had she fallen asleep? Or even she was thinking about him?

In the other room, Ashi paced her room. What was wrong with Randeep? Why was he maintaining distance between them? He hadn't even kissed her properly since they had come here. Why was he resisting so much? She had deliberately worn this short dress to tempt him, but he hadn't acknowledged her at all. He had had the meal quietly and hadn't even glanced at her once.

Making up her mind, Ashi strode towards his room. Before she could knock on the door, it was swung open by Randeep.

"Tum... tum yahaan kya kar rahi ho? Tum... tum soyi nahi?", he stammered. He himself was on his way to her room to check if she had really fallen asleep. But here she stood in front of him in that short blue dress.

Ignoring his questions, Ashi asked, "Tum mujhe yahaan sone laaye ho?" She pushed him inside his room and continued, "Mr Randeep Raichand... bohot jald hamari shaadi honewaali hai. Aur hum yahaan kuch memories banaane aaye hai. Sone nahi... Mere saath time spend karne ke bajaay tum mujhe sone ko bol rahe ho? Isliye laaye ho mujhe yahaan tum?"

Randeep went quiet and stared at his feisty fiancé. He had never seen this side of her. Ashi observed his stature and continued, "Tum... tum kyun mujhse durr reh rahe ho Randeep? Subah se dekh rahi hun, kya chal raha hai tumhare mann mein?"

Before he could say anything, she spoke, "Dekho... main samajhti hun tum kyun mujhse distance maintain kar rahe ho. But don't you think it is unfair to me? We need to get compatible with each other Randeep. Yeh dus din hume ek dusre ko acche se jaanna hai, samajhna hai. Tum hi mujhse itna durr rahoge toh yeh sab kaise ho paayega? We love each other, don't we? Then why this distance Randeep? Kya tumhe mujhpar bharosa nahi hai?"

Randeep couldn't take anymore, "Mujhe tum par poora bharosa hai Ashi... par khudpar nahi hai. Mujhpar kya beet rahi hai, yeh tum nahi samjhogi Ashi. Mere liye bhi aasaan nahi hai yun tumse durr rehna. Par mujhe khudpar bharosa nahi hai, agar maine tumhare saath kuch galat kar diya toh... I won't be able to control myself if I get close to you."

Ashi interrupted, "Mujhe tum par poora vishwaas hai Randeep... I trust you... Main jaanti hun ki tum kabhi mere saath kuch galat nahi karoge."

That lone declaration made Randeep feel guilty. It pricked his heart immensely. She was trusting him so much and he was going to break that trust at the end. His heart pained watching her trust on him. Did he deserve her trust, her love?

Ashi continued, breaking his thoughts, "Randeep... Tum mujhse yun durr mat raho, I can't take it. I want to make some memories for us here, at my favorite place. Please... tum ab kuch aur mat socho and let's enjoy ourselves and live this moment."

Randeep could only stare at her. Ashi tiptoed a little and snaked her hands around his neck. "I love you Randeep... I love you a lot..." Saying that, she kissed him softly, showing her trust in him.

Randeep lost his control and wrapped his hands around her waist possessively and claimed her lips passionately. He wasn't going to stay away from her now, he decided. He was not going to give up on his happiness. Whatever time he had with her till marriage, he was going to make it memorable for him, for her, for them.

Pushing away all the guilt and his hatred for her father, Randeep picked her up in his arms again and walked towards his bed this time. He laid her down on his bed and joined her.

Ashi instantly snuggled closer to him and closed her eyes, finally finding her home. Randeep watched her serene face with a smile. But somewhere in his heart, he thought, "Kaash tum uss Anand Agarwal ki beti naa hoti Ashi, toh... toh hum hamesha ke liye saath hote. Hamara pyaar poora hota. Iss janam mein naa sahi, par agle saare janam tum sirf aur sirf meri hogi Ashi... sirf aur sirf meri..."

With that thought in mind, he dozed off. It was over two hours when Ashi opened her eyes first to find herself wrapped in her lover's arms. She was content now, that Randeep wouldn't think of maintaining distance from her.

Ashi observed his face closely. He looked so handsome even in his sleepy state. Without pondering about the consequences, she touched his stubbled cheeks. She liked this rough look.

As Randeep stirred in his sleep, Ashi instantly tried to withdraw her hand. But before she could pull her hand away, he covered her hand with his on his cheek and opened his eyes. He gave her a charming smile and asked, "Tum kya kar rahi thi, Jaan?"

Ashi stammered, "Wohh... wohh... wohh main... main... bas... tumhe uthaane ki koshish kar rahi thi. Haan... uthaane ki koshish kar rahi thi." Randeep chuckled hearing her reply, "Kuch bhi... Ashi... Main jaanta hun ki tum kya kar rahi thi."

Randeep grinned watching her expressions of being caught red-handed. Before Ashi could turn away and run, he caught hold of her hand and pulled her to himself.

"Kahaan jaa rahi ho madam... abhi toh hamara romance shuru hua hai." Ashi tried to push him away, but couldn't do much as his grip on her was too tight.

"Randeep... mujhe... mujhe jaane do. Mujhe... mujhe fresh hona hai.", Ashi reasoned to get away from his piercing gaze.

"Thodi der pehle tum hi shikaayat kar thi ki main tumse durr kyun bhaag raha hun, hume saath mein time spend karna chahiye and all. Ab kya hua Jaan, tum kyun mujhse durr bhaag rahi ho? Main wohi kar raha hun jo tum chaahti ho."

Ashi reddened after hearing his teasing. Holding her head with left hand, Randeep pulled her close to his face. Slowly, he rubbed his stubbled cheek on her cheek.

Ashi shuddered with that touch. He had done this to her for the first time and she loved the way his stubble pricked her face which burnt her whole body.

Randeep didn't miss the trembles that raked her body with his action. He knew Ashi was loving the way he was rubbing his cheek to hers deliberately. The friction causing both of them to give in to the attraction between them.

Randeep couldn't hold any longer and claimed her lips passionately once again. He couldn't have enough of her, not now, not ever.

Ashi totally gave in and leaned on his body, igniting his body suddenly. Randeep flipped her on the bed and resumed kissing her fervently.

Ashi moaned in his mouth as his hands made its way towards her cleavage. He played with her nub over her dress making her lose her senses. She had never been touched so intimately. He was her first.

Randeep knew what he was doing and had to stop soon before he lost his control himself. He continued peppering kisses on her neck and collarbone while continuing his ministrations with her nipples alternatively.

Controlling his urge to move forward, Randeep slowly came back to his senses and stopped kissing her. Giving a final peck on her lips, he detangled himself from her and moved away.

Looking at her swollen lips and her messy state, Randeep wanted to have her taste again. But he resisted. They had to go out. He had already made the arrangements. Quickly getting up from the bed, he walked towards the washroom.

Without turning towards her, Randeep spoke, "Jaldi se ready ho jaao, hume baahar jaana hai." Saying that, he disappeared inside the washroom while Ashi stayed on the bed, finding her breath back.

Who was this man? One second, he was involved with her and the other second, he walked away so easily. Ashi was irritated was an understatement. She was going to take revenge for this, she decided.

Ashi got back to her room and freshened up quickly. Changing her dress and packing another pair of swimwear in a small bag, she left her room with a proper revenge plan in her mind.

As she entered the living room, Ashi saw her fiancé waiting for her all ready to leave. Again, he was wearing another pair of shorts with a colorful floral shirt. He too had a small backpack with him.

As Randeep turned to face her, Ashi sucked in a deep breath. Again, he hadn't buttoned his shirt. Getting control over herself, Ashi smiled, "I am ready... chalein?"

Randeep's heartbeats stopped as he watched her in white short pants paired with a blue tank top. He would've to call his designer friend and give her a earful. Such dresses were meant only for his eyes, not for the whole world to see.

"Yeh... yeh kya pehna hai tumne? Jao... change kar lo. Kuch aur pehen lo. Tum... tum yeh pehankar baahar nahi jaa sakti.", Randeep turned away from her and controlled his anger.

Ashi knew he was acting all possessive, so she replied, "Iss dress mein kya problem hai? Bohot acchi hai yeh dress, mujhe toh bohot pasand aayi yeh. Ekdum comfortable hai. Waise bhi tumne hi yeh sab dresses arrange kiye the naa? Toh ab kya problem hai?"

Randeep turned in an instant and covered the distance between them in few strides. Holding her shoulders, he spoke, "Tumhe aise inn short dresses mein dekhne ka haqq sirf mera hai Ashi. Aur koi tumhe aise nahi dekh sakta. Samjhi... ab jao change kar ke aao."

Before he could turn away, Ashi caught hold of the lapels of his open shirt and pulled him to her, "Toh tumhe bhi iss shirt ke buttons band karne honge mister. Kyunki tumhe bhi dekhne ka haqq sirf mera hai... samjhe..."

Understanding dawned on him and he silently buttoned up his shirt while Ashi retired to her room to change her outfit. She was going to take revenge for this soon. Ashi was back in few minutes wearing three-forth pants and had worn a jacket over her tank top.

Satisfied with her outfit, Randeep offered her his hand and she took it happily. As they walked out of their cottage hand-in-hand, she noticed a motorcycle parked in front of the entrance.

Before Ashi could ask anything, Randeep spoke, "Maine motorcycle hire ki hai aaj ke liye." She nodded hearing his reply, making their way towards it.

As Ashi settled in front of him, her breath hitched feeling him so close to her. His breath fanned her neck and she shuddered with the contact yet again. This intimacy between them had ignited fire in their desires for each other. None of them had experienced such powerful pull towards the opposite gender before.

Randeep shivered as she turned to face him. She whispered, "Randeep... chalo..." He was lost in her brown doe shaped eyes for a while until he heard her soft words. He was back to reality and he started the rented motorcycle and made his way towards the nearby beach.

When they settled on the shore, Ashi was ready to change into a swim suit yet again. But who was she kidding. How could her possessive fiancé allow her to wear such clothes publicly?

Randeep snatched her bag, "Sochna bhi mat Ashi..." Before she could protest, he pulled her close, "Ashi... tumhe kya lagta hai ki main tumhe yahaan swimsuit pehenne dunga? Soon to be Mrs Raichand, tum yeh sab kapde sirf mere saamne, mere liye pehen sakti ho. Logon ke saamne nahi. Maine cottage mein bhi yahi kahaa tha naa?"

Ashi replied, "Randeep... yeh kya baat hui? Ab paani mein aise thodi jaaungi?', she asked pointing to her clothes. He replied nonchalantly, "Aise hi jaao paani mein, par yahaan tum swim suit nahi pehnogi and that's final."

Ashi was angry, but somehow controlled herself. "Fine..." Saying that, she turned away from him and made her way towards the sea. She was upset. Her first day in Maldives and Randeep was not allowing her to enjoy herself the way she wanted to.

Randeep understood that she was upset with him. But how could he explain to her that the people around them could not be trusted? The villa was their safe haven where he would be the only one to watch her in those outfits. He knew he was acting too over possessive. But he couldn't help it. He wanted to keep her away from the lustful gazes around them. Even in her simple attire, she was attracting a lot of lustful glances her way.

Taking a deep breath, Randeep walked towards his upset fiancé. Ashi stood in the water and was lost in her own thoughts, when Randeep wrapped his hands around her from behind.

"Naaraaz ho?", he whispered. She didn't reply and kept looking at the changing color of the sky. The sunset was beautiful and she didn't want to miss that sight because of someone's over possessiveness.

Randeep had to do something fast to make her mood better. He too watched the sunset and an idea clicked in his mind.

Turning her swiftly in his arms, he quickly removed his mobile from the pocket. He started clicking their selfies which finally brought a smile on her face. They posed for single pictures too.

They walked hand in hand in the water and enjoyed their evening. They spent their first day relaxing at the beach and got back to the villa by late evening. They didn't miss the undercurrents between them when they had stayed next to each other the whole evening.

Randeep had taken proper care of her throughout the day and had been with her all the time. And the day was spent well.

After they had their dinner in the restaurant nearby, they returned to their villa aware of the fact that they would be spending the night together alone for the very first time. The moment Ashi had entered the cottage, she had decided that they would be sharing his bedroom. She was going to spend all her time with him, even his nights.

After freshening up, Ashi joined Randeep in the living room where he was switching channels on the television. As she sat beside him, Randeep offered her a cup of hot coffee while having his own. Ashi sipped the coffee slowly and glanced his way a couple of times.

Randeep was definitely aware of her stares in-between but he avoided to look at her. He knew what was going on in her mind and he wanted her to question him, but what he got were few glances and silence from her side.

Randeep started counting till ten in his mind, when he heard her voice finally, "Wohh... wohh... main yeh soch rahi thi ki... wohh... kya... main... I mean... ki kya main... tumhare... tumhare bedroom mein... so... sakti hun?"

Randeep wanted to laugh out loudly at her stuttering but he controlled himself. He had been waiting for this moment and the question was finally out in the open.

Randeep turned off the television and turned to face her. She kept her coffee mug away and waited for his reply which didn't come at all.

Randeep picked her up in his arms while she shrieked, "Randeep... tum... tum kya kar rahe ho?" 'Actions speaks louder than words' was his mantra and he carried her to his bedroom in the villa.

Randeep lowered her on the bed while he hovered over her for a few moments, "Do you trust me Ashi?" was the only words that came out of his mouth and Ashi got her reply loud and clear, "Khudse bhi jyaada..."

Without any more words between them, Randeep joined her on the bed and switched off all the lights. They could hear the sound of water clearly, but no one spoke anything. They themselves had no idea when they drifted to sleep. None of them knew who moved towards the other first, and sleep came to them when they were in each other's arms.

At the break of dawn, Randeep got up first to find himself wrapped around Ashi. He smiled and was content to have her in his arms. This was the first time that he had slept for the whole night without having any kind of nightmares.

Randeep tucked the hair that was blocking his view of her face behind her ear and watched her serene face with a smile. He wanted to get up every day to this view, but was that possible?

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