Page 45 of Wicked Trap

She nodded.

“So, what are you guys doing in the kitchen?”

Her cheeks blazed, and she tried not to look at Arjun as she answered. “We were cooking.”

Had Sameer walked into the kitchen directly instead of waiting by the door, he would have known she and Arjun were doing more than just cooking. He would have caught Arjun and her kissing, and he would have also seen her nearly ripping Arjun’s t-shirt off.

Oh God.

She hoped her face wasn’t too flushed.

Sameer just continued to smile shyly. “It smells delicious, and I’m quite hungry since I had to skip my lunch today.”

“Food’s ready,” Arjun’s deep voice drawled. “Let’s eat.”

Arjun and Sameer went into the kitchen and brought the dishes and plates out, placing them on the coffee table. Tanvi sat on the couch, still fighting the urge to run into her apartment. Her lips still tingled, and she could feel the effect of Arjun’s rough stubble on the sensitive skin around her lips.

She avoided eye contact while they served food onto their plates. Luckily, Sameer sat next to her on the couch.

“I still can’t believe you are starting your job on Monday,” Sameer remarked with a smile. “You must have done really well in the interview for them to confirm on the spot.”

Tanvi forced out a smile. “I think they needed someone quickly. I just happen to meet the qualifications.”

“But that’s great, Tanvi. I’m glad we will be colleagues too, along with neighbors.”

Sameer was being sweet and nice, but she couldn’t return a genuine smile. She was too aware of her arrogant neighbor, the one whose kiss and touch still lingered on her body.

Luckily, Sameer didn’t pick up the sexual-tension vibes from the room. He kept speaking, telling her once again about the company in general. She listened, but only with half an ear. All her senses were focused on the man seated on the chair next to the couch. Even though she didn’t look at him directly, her body buzzed with awareness and knew he was watching her.

She shoved a spoonful of curry and rice into her tingling mouth. Despite the awareness and the need to run, she could enjoy the delicate flavors. She continued to eat. Arjun was quiet too.

Like her, he only replied to Sameer’s questions, adding a comment or two. Sameer continued to be oblivious. Soon, it was time for dessert.

She wanted to avoid it because it would remind her of what it had led to, but the dish was too tempting. She took one of the bowls it was served in, along with ice cream. It was incredible. She finished it and went for the second serving too.

“Wow,” said Sameer. “I can’t believe how good this is. It’s perfect.”

Tanvi almost choked on her bite. Her eyes flew to Arjun. He was watching her with hooded eyes, and when their eyes clashed, his mouth twisted, and his gaze lowered to her lips. Her lips tingled as she recalled their kiss.

Oh God.

I have to get away.

“Excuse me,” she said, getting up. “I-I forgot that I told my father I’d call him to tell him more about my job. He’ll be busy during the mornings. I will see you later, Sameer.”

Sameer looked taken aback by her abrupt departure. “Oh sure. See you tomorrow.”

She murmured a thanks and goodnight in the general direction of Arjun before walking out of the apartment. She hurried into her flat, shut the door and leaned against it.

What did I do!

She tried to reason that the kiss was forced on her.

He kissed me first.

But you grabbed him and kissed him right back.

Her cheeks heated, knowing it was true.

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