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I was sleeping peacefully when I heard the bedside telephone ringing, groaning I turned to the side and received the call while rubbing my close eyes..

" Mr. King this is your daily morning wake up call . Have a good day ahead" the woman on the other end said in a monotone.

Wake up call??I didn't arranged any. Still rubbing my eyes to get rid of sleep.

I went under the blanket again to get some more sleep but I think mom had decided to sleep with me last night as I felt her hand behind me.my eyes still closed.

But just as I turned I felt cold air down there. I frowned to myself. Did I wore my pajamas or maxi yesterday???

My eyes shot open!! I fervently looked at my surroundings..OH MY GOD?!,?!, This is definitely not my room.!??! Hesitantly looked at myself under the blanket and God I was naked as a newborn child....just as I was wrapping the fact of my nakedness around my head...

SOMETHING MOVED?!!! or rather someone, I frozed in my place. And stopped breathing.. then I turned to the source of the fucking movement and guess what!!??! It was a man...GOD !,!? WHY DO YOU HATE ME SO MUCH?? the man tossed in his sleep and turned to face me still sleeping ...... I suppressed the gasp that dared to leave my mouth. He was exceptionally handsome, he have dark brown hair with long and thick lashes that are touching his cheekbones. Perfectly carved jaw and a small mole just below his jaw...I

Wondered what colour his eyes would be.....

But then it striked me that I was checking out my one night stand while he is asleep....

I am ashamed of myself for ever doing this...what was I even thinking... i don't even know his name..I regret everything!!!.I felt like a stupid..

My conscience mocked me " someone was drunk out of her mind yesterday and thought it would be good to forget about her problems!!? Bitch?!? Now look where you are?? In a man's bed and stark naked too.."

I hate myself?!?!but I have to leave before anymore drama happens , I looked at the wall clock and it was showing that it is 7 am in the morning.

My dress, panties and bra were lying scattered on the floor so I silently wore them and made my way out to the front door. My clutch and card key were lying near the door...so I picked them up and did my shame walk silently out of the door..

After going to a safe distance from the room I released the breath that I didn't even know I was holding..just then my hangover and pain between my legs hit me with full force. I clutched my head in my hands and leaned on the wall of the hallway to ease the pain between my legs...I HAVE A FRICKING FLIGHT TO CATCH AT 10 AM!?!! and my head is killing me....after 5 minutes my hangover subsided a little so I made my way over to my room..going to my room, I noticed I just came out of the V.I.P.section.

I entered in my room and saw mom's sleeping so I decided to freshen up to remove the stink of alcohol from me and get ready for the flight, I showered, washed my hair and changed into tank top and denim shorts

I came out of the bathroom, currently it is 8:06am so I decided to wake mom up..

" mom...wake up we have to catch the flight at 10." I said in a low voice.

She turned to me and opened her eyes a little to greet me " God morning sweetie " I smiled at her and replied " Good morning mom"

I said again " mom it's currently 8:10 am and we have to catch the flight at 10 am so we have to leave for airport at 9 am..why don't you get ready for the flight, leave the packing for me "

" Aww...sweetie thank you...what'd I do without you " she said patting my head softly. I chuckled and handed her the clothes before rushing her to the bathroom and going back to packing..

During packing, my mind went back to last night...how the hell did I even ended up in his room,the last thing I remembered was drinking in the hotel club..I was trying to remember when a sudden flash went through my mind...

" do you want to find out what else is sexy in me?? " a low sensual voice echoed through my head..

My eyes widened...cause let me tell you something I not a whore who open her legs for every other dick out there..and I definitely don't BEG!! If I don't get what I want then I get out of there....and the FUCK!! did I put last night in my p*ssy cause pain between my legs is nowhere near subsiding...

At the mention of Begging another flash went through my head

" I Want you!! Please...."

I froze on the spot..did I really begged like that last night..I f*cking hate myself..thank God he was asleep before I left cause I don't think I would have handled the embarrassment...

I gave myself a pep talk..

" It's OKAY...shana, you won't see him again ever!!...and even if you did chances are less that he will recognize you cause he was dead drunk last night like you..moreover you are going back to India today..you won't have to be afraid to see him again ...right??RIGHT...

I laughed awkwardly to convince myself..

At the same time mom came out of the bathroom. She looked at me weirdly and asked " what are you laughing about?? "

" N-Not...." I coughed to clear my voice and replied once again " Nothing. "

" Okay.. " she didn't seem convinced by my answer.

It was currently 8:55 am so mom and I decided to check out and head to airport...

After checking out, we hailed a taxi for airport. The ride was silent as mom stared out of her window longingly...I placed my hand over her to show that we can always come back and tried to

show her my emotions from my eyes and to convince her that we Will come come back..she just smiled sadly in return..I hate to see her like this.

On reaching the airport, I paid the taxi and made our way to the proceeding area, we carried out all the procedures before entering the flight..

Once settled, I messaged papa and Diya that we are on the flight. Diya replied instantly..

: Diya 😈 :: safe journey. Come back soon bitch!!? I'm waiting for your Italian treat.."

I smiled and switched off my phone..

After five minutes our flight took off and our pilot greeted us

" Good morning people. I am Mr. Watson and pilot for this journey. Taking off time was 10: 20 am. We are travelling through the air pockets in a beautiful day, hope you all have a wonderful day ..."

I decided to take a nap because of the lack of sleep last night..then I drifted to wonderland of dreams..

My mom waked me up saying that we are landing in another half an hour... I frickin slept for 8 hours straight?!? Maybe I was very tired..

After fifteen minutes pilot announced that we are going to land, So air hostesses asked people to put on their seatbelts....I did so did everyone. Soon our flight landed in Delhi Airport.

We made our way out of the airport and saw Noah, papa and Diya waiting for us...they smiled as they saw us approaching them..mom rushed to papa and hugged him like her life was dependent on it..I was enveloped in a hug by none other than Diya, she slowly whispered to me while hugging..

" You didn't forget about the Italian food. Did you??" I chuckled at her question and turned to Noah who just nodded at me with a slight smile so I nodded back at him..

We went to home together. Mom and papa in there SUV and Me,Noah and Diya in her Mercedes..

As we reached home we decided to have a family dinner together but I was surprised to see grandpa and grandma waiting for us in the living room. I squealed like a little girl while pulling them in a hug.. and said

" I missed you guys sooooo.... much "

They hugged me back and cooed me " aww..our little angel we missed you too.."

They are always travelling and the last time I saw them was 5 months ago..when they got news about mom's health..grandma and grandpa always loved mom like their own daughter and never bad mouthed or humiliated her for being English.. Instead grandma says that it was fun to teach mom about Indian culture and rituals. Moreover my grandma make the best Indian dishes in the world..Oh I just love them!?!? My mouth already started watering just thinking about today's dinner..

I separated from the hug and asked my grandma sheepishly " did you prepared the dinner granny?? " to which she just smirked before leading me to kitchen where I saw tandoori chicken in one pan and shahi paneer in other...I grinned and squealed at the same time, and hugged my grandma again before repeatedly chanting thank you to her...

I looked behind me to see papa and mom looking at me amusingly while shaking their heads. I just grinned in return.

I helped mom to arrange the plates and food on the dining table where all of them including Diya were sitting already....then both mom and I sat with others and prayed to God before digging in.. grandpa and papa were having their usual conversation about work and politics....mom was telling grandma about our trip and Noah was stuffing all the food he can in his mouth...whereas me and Diya were bickering about the promise I made to her of taking her to eat Italian food. What did I said about her being a pig when it comes to Italian food..

Suddenly...grandma asked drawing attention of all on the dining table..

" Shana sweetie.. what happened to your neck??"

SHIT?!?! I forgot to cover the hickeys!?!

Diya who was constantly racking my brain about Italian food stopped talking..where is her radio box when I need it..and glared at me that said, you didn't told me anything!??! Bitch!?!

Noah gave me a knowing smirk no longer interested in stuffing his face in food..and pressed on the statement..

" Yeah sis...what happened to your neck..it looks like you either got stung or sucked?? He said while smirking and put his spoon and fork down. Now waiting for my answer while smirking that I got cornered by everyone....

"I-I..." I stuttered for an answer and looked with pleasing eyes to Diya for help..

Instead she just continued glaring at me and said " I-I.. What??? Shana "

This BITCH?!?! I will never help her again!!

" A starfish got stucked to my neck while I was swimming and it sucked on the portion for more grip so I got a bruise there " I said in one breath..

Papa, mom, grandma and grandpa seemed to accept my answer as they smiled at me and returned to their conversation.

But Noah and Diya didn't believed me as Diya was still glaring at me like telling me that this conversation is far from over and Noah said with a knowing smile while smirking...

" Must have been a huge Starfish." He said.

To which Papa nodded absolutely not catching up with Noah and said " Shana beta..Next time be careful while swimming "

"Hmm papa " I hummed in response while glaring at Noah, later just smirking and stuffing his mouth. I don't know how he manages to hold his muscular build while eating this much..

It was finally time to bid everyone goodbye so we all went to the front door and hugged grandma and grandpa goodbye...

As their car turned around the corner Diya turned to us and said..

" I should also get going. Dad must be waiting at home "

Mom went to hug her and said " okay sweetie...take care.."

She replied smiling " You too aunty...take care"

Noah, mom and papa went inside after bidding their goodbyes to Diya..

Then it was just me and her..

She came near me while glaring and said in a threatening voice..

" Tomorrow 1:30 PM at San Gimiguano Italian restaurant, I will be waiting for you and if. You. Didn't. Came. I will. Hunt. You. Down. Myself. "

Then she made her way to her car nonchalantly and got in.

She ignited her car, stuck her head head through the car window and said " bitch I am expecting an entertaining story?! " then she was gone.

I sighed and went to my room upstairs...Noah was leaning on his room's door and said while smirking

"Looks like someone had best time of her life in MALDIVES ~~~~~" he sang and went inside his room still singing..

I scoffed at him and went to shower in my bathroom before changing into my nightwear and jumped on my bed face flat . I felt my eyes closing and drifted into sleep...

" Light brown with golden tints in them stared down at me with so much love and adoration that I melted in them ...his eyes hypnotised me as they seemed to stare in my soul. Long eyelashes crowning the eyes that felt familiar like I have seen them before, different from my hazel-green eyes..

Then I felt myself on someone as we kiss with so much passion...giving our everything into the kiss.

" you're beautiful...Shana.." I heard a low whisper from somewhere above me as I saw those eyes again "

I jerked from my sleeping position as sweat beads covered my body and I gasped for air... what was that?!?!

After calming myself, I went downstairs to drink water but almost shrieked when I saw someone near kitchen. As my eyes adjusted to the darkness I saw dad drinking water..

I went to refrigerator to grab myself a water bottle and turned to papa who seemed to be in a daze...

" hey papa..." I trailed to get his attention

He got out of his trance and replied " huh beta?? "

" I was asking what are you doing here ??"

" Oh I didn't felt like sleeping so I came here to grab some water..what about you?? " he said

" Just some nightmare.." I replied but I know papa is lying, he is afraid to lose mom and I have seen him grieving at night alone here before cause he can't do anything about her disease. I smiled sadly at him and went to sit at the counter..

I told him about the phone call that I received in Maldives cause it's better to admit mom quickly rather than delaying it..

He seemed very sad but I had to tell him so that we can take her to hospital fast..

" Okay..I will the prepare the bag for hospital and stay with her there. you two can take care of yourselves right ?? " he asked me sadly. It seemed like tears were starting to form in his eyes..it broke me to see the most strong person in my life cry !?!? I felt like crying too but I have to be strong for my family..

So i hugged him tightly to show him that he is not alone..

As we separated I saw Noah standing near the stairs awkwardly, rubbing his hands together while trying to not cry. Apparently he had heard everything...he looks so adorable and innocent now nothing like the shark he is...he asked in a low voice " C-can I joi-join ?? "

I smiled at him and gestured him to come here as he slowly made his way towards us..

Dad and I smiled at each other like promising silently each other that we will do anything to keep our family together and happy..

Noah hugged us both and we did a group hug... I love my big baby brother and family and I will do anything for them..

As we were enjoying our little moment, voice of mom interrupted us as she said

" What's up with you all ?? "

We just laughed as we looked at each other and replied in unison " nothing."

" Ok don't tell me anything. " she said while shrugging and went back into their room.

Papa smiled at us sheepishly and said " Gotta go to please my wife otherwise she will send me to living room's couch"

I smiled and Noah just cringed. To which papa turned to him glaring and said " What. You were made like that, don't cringe young man!! "and ran behind his wife..

I looked at the horror on Noah's face and tried to suppress my laugh but I snorted instead.. I broke out in a run to my room to spare myself of his snarky reply.

Then I slept peacefully for the rest of the night without any brown eyes staring at me..

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