CHAPTER 12

A/N - I have planned to introduce another couple from CID! You will come to know about them at the end if this chapter. Mind you it is only an introduction. One person I have decided. The other one you have to suggest. I will write another story on them! So this time your reviews are very important!

Tarika, Shreya & Purvi returned home in the afternoon with smiles on their faces. They had done all the shopping for the party. Everyone was happy that Shreya had returned safely and to everyone's surprise DCP Chitrole had specially organised a New Year Party for them as the Serial killer was finally behind bars. DCP Chitrolehad booked a lavish hotel for them and a special felicitation ceremony especially for the entire CID team was organised. Everybody was having a great time.

In the evening, the girls went up to their rooms to get ready. Shreya and Purvi were sharing a room. Shreya entered and found a small package on her bed. It was a beautiful black saree and a scribbled note was kept on it. Shreya smiled as she recognised Daya's hand writing, ' Isme jyada khoobsurat lagogi'.

She got dressed quickly and went to check on Purvi.

Purvi: arey wah Shreya. Ye saree kitni sundar hai! Par tumne to aaj pehenne ke liye doosri saree li thi na?

Shreya: Haan. Actually wo... Daya ne mujhe -

Purvi: Ohh! To ye baat he! Daya sir ne gift ki hai. Isliye kuch jyada hi khoobsoorat lag rahi ho.

Shreya: (blushing crimson) Chup kar. Chal niche jaldi. Sab intejar kar rahe he.

They went down together and saw Kavin, Sachin, Dushant, Freddy and Pankaj chitchatting. The girls approached them.

Kavin: Wow! Purvi, you look stunning!

Purvi smiled at him, 'Thank you sir'.

Sachin was watching them. He didn't like Purvi being praised by Kavin. 'Why though?' he asked himself. Stupid thoughts really.

Daya, Abhijeet and Tarika joined them few minutes later. Daya saw Shreya taking to others. He just couldn't take his eyes off her. 'She's so beautiful', he thought. He wasn't even paying attention to ACP sir who was talking to them. Abhijeet finally nudged him hard in the ribs. 'Abe baad me dekh use', he said.

Meanwhile Shreya got a call from her aunt; she couldn't hear her so she went upstairs to the terrace. Daya saw her, excused himself and followed her.

Shreya was saying,' Ha mein bilkul thik hu. Aap Jaldi wapas aayein. Bohot miss kar rahi hu aapko. Ha thik he main apko baad me call karungi.'

As soon as she cut the call Daya took her in a hug; 'kisse baat kar rahi thi?'

'Maasi se. Daya chodiye na... Kya kar rahe ho?'

He didn't give her chance to talk further. He blocked her lips with his. Her mouth parted in a gasp and he took full advantage, delving deep into her. She responded after few minutes taking a more active part in the kiss. They broke up after few minutes panting and blushing.

'Tum aaj kitni sundar lag rahi ho' he said and started kissing her neck. He worked his mouth down the curve of her jaw to her neck. Her small hands slid up his chest. 'Daya please chodo na. Koi aa jayega!'

'Sshhh', he said keeping his finger on her lips.

He hugged her from behind and kissed her shoulder softly. She shivered. He removed her hair and kissed her soft skin just below her ear and then sucked her ear lobe. She closed her eyes and moaned softly. He seemed to be losing control over himself. He wanted to make her his right now. He wondered how her smooth skin would feel against his own and Oh god what was he thinking?!

He held her close, 'I love you Shrey.' She just loved when he called her that. She hugged him tightly, her hands wound up around his neck and then her fingertips just delved into the hair at his nape; ' I love you too Daya', she said.

The party went on till 1 am. Everyone was sleepy so they started going to their rooms. Daya pulled Shreya behind a bush.

'Daya ye sab kya hai. Koi dekh lega', said Shreya.

'Tum baki logon je bare me sochna chod do. Accha tumhe room par jane ki koi jaldi to nahi hai na?',asked Daya.

'Nahi. Par kyu?' asked Shreya.

'Chalo kahi long drive pe chalte hai. Aur haan jaldi se ye pehen ke aana.',he said and handed her another package.

'Daya ho kya gaya hai aapko? Itne saare gifts?' she said.

'Ab kya karu? Meri khoobsoorat girlfriend ko gifts diye bina main reh nahi sakta. Aur tum kitne sawal karti ho? Jaldi se change karke aao. Tumhare har sawal ka jawab main tumhe baadme dunga.' he said.

Shreya changed into black jeans and a sleeveless see through top and a jacket which he had given her. He took her outside and they spotted Abhijeet, Purvi, Sachin and Nikhil.

Abhijeet: Daya kahi jaa rahe ho?

Daya: Haan. Mera matlab, Bas aise hi!

Sachin: Sir kya aap bhi! Hame sab kuch pata hai! Aap kyu chupa rahe hai?

Nikhil: Waise sir aap official announcement kab karne wale ho Shreya aur aapke bareme?

They watched Tarika walking towards them.

Tarika: Accha hua tum dono yahi mil gayi. Shreya chal na hum aur Purvi upar baith rahe hai thodi der. Kyu na coffee aur gossips ka ek session ho jaye?

Shreya: Nahi Tarika actually main kahi jaa rahi hoon. Tum log jao.

Tarika: Is waqt kaha? (She spotted Daya) Oh oh! Daya ke saath jaa rahi ho. Toh phir thik hai. Romance ke liya perfect mausam hai!

Abhijeet: Kya yaar tum log bhi? Dono ko akele me kahi jaana hai. Kitna pareshan karoge ab?

Everybody laughed as Daya and Shreya smiled looking awkward. They bade everyone goodnight and left. Shreya saw Daya walking towards a bike.

'Wow hum bike pe janewale hai?' Shreya asked with childlike excitement.

'Haan. Car se mujhe bike ride jyada romantic lagti hai, he said.

She kissed him on his cheek. He was surprised.

'Aaj to kuch jyada hi romantic ho raha hai koi', he said.

'Kyu agar ek Tough CID officer itna romantic ho sakta hai to main kyu nahi', said Shreya.

'Accha, waise tumhe bike chalani aati hai?' he asked.

'Nahi. Lekin aap kyun puch rahe hai?' she asked.

'Kyunki aaj bike tum chalaogi.' he said.

'Kya? Nahi mujhe nahi aati aur mujhe darr lagta hai', she said.

'Main hoon na tumhare piche. Tum bike chalana bhi sikh jaogi aur bohot saara romance bhi ho jayega.' he said and made her sit on the bike.

He sat behind her and put one both his hands on hers to keep the handle steady.

'Chalo ab. Aur daro mat kuch nahi hoga', he whispered in her ear.

She was nervous in the beginning but later she felt confident enough and drove perfectly.

It was a bumpy ride. She could feel his muscled body against her back. He was thoroughly enjoying the ride. He ran his finger down her spine and traced sensual patterns on her shoulder and back.

She was losing her concentration.

'Daya kya kar rahe ho? Aap please thodi der ke liye chup baithiye warna hamara accident ho jayega.' she said.

'Okay sorry sorry,' he said.

They stopped at the end of the road. Lush green trees surrounded them. They could sound of crickets chirping. It was eerie and dark. It was a new moon night. A chilly breeze was blowing continuously. Shreya shuddered and moved closer to him. He put a comforting arm around her shoulder.

'kya hua? Kahi tum darr to nahi gayi?' he asked naughtily.

'Haan, thoda sa. Actually na kuch din pehle maine aur Purvi ne ek horror film dekhi thi. Usme bhi exact aisa hi location tha', she said.

He laughed. 'Tumhare iss innocence ko main sabse jyada pasand karta hoon', he said.

'Accha chalo tumhare darr ko abhi bhaga dete hai. Bas ek minute ruko.' he played a guitar tune 'Love is all around' on his mobile and forwarded his hand. 'Dance with me Shreya', he said.

She laughed. 'Daya ye kya bol rahe hai aap?'

'Shreya main majak nahi kar raha hoon', said and pulled her towards him. He put his hands around her waist. She put her hands around his neck and they both were lost in each other swaying on spot along the tune. How cute they looked dancing under the blanket of shining Stars!

When the song ended, they were very close. Shreya closed her eyes and their lips met. His tongue worked ferociously against hers. Daya didn't know why but he remembered how Siddharth had pulled her close at that party and how he had touched her. He vented out all his anger, the negative feelings by kissing her more aggressively. How dare he touch in front of him! She was his and only his. Nobody could steal her from him.

Shreya felt his anger. She stopped him. 'Daya I am sorry. Maine pichle kuch dino me aapko bohot hurt kiya hai', she said sadly.

He looked at her. Her lips were swollen due to his wild kisses.

'Shreya ab sab thik hai na. Wo sab bhul jao. Actually I am sorry. Main thoda over react kar raha tha.' he said.

'Waise Papa ko sab pata chal gaya hai hamare bare me', she said.

Daya suddenly became tensed. 'Toh kya kaha unhone', he asked.

She gave him the most beautiful smile.

'Unhe ye rishta manjoor hai. Ab hame koi alag nahi kar sakta', she said.

In the Hotel, 2 am

Purvi was smiling to herself. Today she had many reasons to smile. Her best friend was safe and she had got her love back. They had achieved one more milestone by catching the most sought serial killer. But one of the most important reasons was him. She just couldn't stop thinking about him. His thoughts possessed her mind. Lean, muscular, tough cop - Exactly as she wanted.

'Oh I am in love!' she thought shyly. She rolled over to the other side of her bed and closed her eyes. His face still hovering in front of her.