Obsessive Flames of Love

After an hour that felt more like an eternity, they reached the restaurant. He stepped out first, unlocked the door for her, and offered his hand.

She’s stunned seeing his hand, “he did this for me?” Her eyes widened, “Omg, he’s such a powerful man, yet he opened the door for me?”

“How can I not give in to you, Rudra?” She sighed and held his hand.

They were walking to their reserved table while people were giving stares at her. He possessively rested his hand on her waist and pulled her closer while her heart skipped a beat.

The delicious aroma of the seafood wafted across her nostrils. With the glowing lights, and wooden walls designed with pictures of sea creatures, while people roaming in and out, the sounds of chairs squeaking on the floor distracted her attention on Rudra.

The room appeared cozy with a table decorated with candles, and roses in a heart shape. He made it as simple, yet touchy to suit Tanvi’s style, and they sat side by side. Tanvi flustered by seeing the table and her memories ounce gave a creepy feeling from the shadowed corners infected her mood.

Her breath stopped as she remained rooted while the memories with Dhruv haunted her. The smile on his face to the cruelty he showed danced in front of her eyes. Clenched her fists tightly and shut her eyes, as the color on her face drained away.

“What’s wrong with her? Didn’t she like it?” His gaze noticed the painful look on her. Though she managed to compose herself quickly, it did catch his attention.

“Order anything you want, honey.”

“Anything is fine with me, Rudra.” She responded while her mind is wandering somewhere else.

“I won’t allow it. Either you order something you want, or there’ll be no food,” he whispered in her ear while moving her hair aside. By doing that, he successfully grabbed her complete attention on him.

As his breath hit her nape, her gaze locked on his. She gulped as she saw the depth in his obsidian-amber eyes. Their lips were mere inches apart, and she felt heat rush up to her cheeks with their proximity.

“Um, fine.”

“Mam, your order?” The waiter asked, perplexed seeing the powerful man.

“Prawns Biryani, chicken 65, chicken lollipop.”

“Okay, Mam.” Gazed at Rudra, “sir, yours?”

“Mutton Biryani, chicken drumsticks, chicken Kabab, and red wine.”

In the meanwhile, they spoke about each other. While she was getting to know him, she rested her head on his shoulder unknowingly. A small gesture from her elevated his mood.

After some time, “I couldn’t anymore.” She raised her hands in surrender and he chuckled. Stared at her cute expression, he became convinced since she ate to her fullest.

Looking at his wine glass, she blurted, “can I taste wine, Rudra?”

He spilled hearing it, “no!”

“Why?” She pouted with knitted brows, and it melted his heart.

“We can have it some other time.”

She blew a raspberry, “I want it now.”

He sighed, “you won’t listen to me, huh?”

“I listened to you and ate food, don’t forget it.”

“Okay, darling. You won.”

“Then can I order it?”

“hmm, only one peg.”

“Why only one?”

“Relax, this is a very strong one. Moreover, I don’t want you to vomit here.”

“Mm-hmm. It’ll embarrass you, right?”

He shook his head in denial, “remember, no matter what you do, I won’t feel ashamed when it’s you who did.”

She cleared her throat, “only for me?”

“Yep.”

“Why?” She asked coyishly with an arched brow, and he let out a grin.

“Don’t you know?”

“Pft, nope.” She said, biting her lips while he felt she was adorable.

“You wanted to hear it again, right? Ask me, I’ll do it.”

She blew air out and set her hair strands, “what? Why’d I?” She humphed.

“My stubborn kitten! What kind of a magic are you doing to me, darling?”

“Ey!” She gasped.

“Ha?” He smirked.

“I’m not a kitten!”

“You look cute like that.”

“Aww. I’m not.”

Their bantering went on and she was laughing her heart out. Seeing her like this, he decided to make sure she’ll be happy and cheerful for the rest of her life.

“Never in our lives, she’s going to shed tears. I’ll make sure that no worry, sorrow, grief, and pain will come near to her.” He promised to himself.

…

At midnight

He was checking a few files in his study room and his phone buzzed.

“Yes, Maahir?”

“Boss, Diana was about to make a move,” Maahir said in an anxious tone.

“What?”

“Yes, she’s planning something big to attack you… and to take you… down.” Maahir wiped his sweat off his forehead sensing the difference in Rudra.

He stood from the chair while a deadly, murderous look appeared on his face. “I’ll not tolerate any sort of troubles that Diana is planning to create on our way.”

…

Stared at the pitch-black sky, he poured some wine and strode to the living room. Sipping it while his gaze turned stone-cold, he concluded, “I mustn’t give her any chance to target Tanvi.”

With that, he called William.

“Boss?”

“Increase security at Tanvi’s home.”

“Okay.”

Sitting in a daze, “I’m about to lose you once, sweetheart, but that’s not going to happen again. You’ll soon become Mrs. Rudra Chauhan.” His gaze shone with the thought.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

“Diana can’t stop this from happening. I’ll make sure Diana won’t succeed in it.” He uttered in strong determination.

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