Page 95 of Reckless Dare

Ava laughed. “I haven’t practiced in a long time. But, I’ll try.”

“Don’t worry, you’ll be great. And you’ll have plenty of company.”

Ava smiled. Dancing was a common passion that she and her younger sister shared. Right from their childhood, they often performed together to the latest songs.

She was thinking about which song to pick when the bus stopped at the airport. The group which consisted of at least twenty boys and girls mostly from the fourth year got out.

Ava picked up her small backpack while the rest of the group had bigger bags. Since she didn’t expect to attend an engagement party, Nitya offered to lend her clothes for the occasion.

As soon as all the students got their luggage, the bus left. Once again, Ava felt hollow inside her stomach.

Ugh. This is not normal. Stop missing him so much!

Taking a deep breath, she blindly followed the group of students to the waiting flight. And just when she reached the top and stepped inside the flight, she got a shock.

Her tormentor was seated inside in the front row next to Nitya.

“I’m so happy you decided to join us at the last minute, Abhi. And thank you again for offering to fly us in your family jet.”

Ava realized that the jet was different from the one she flew with other students to Simha University. This one had sleeker and more luxurious interiors. She recalled seeing a jet that didn’t have the university logo.

She blinked to get over her initial shock. And that’s when she noticed his eyes were on her.

Her face heated even as excitement grew inside her. Suddenly, the hollow feeling inside her was gone and she was very excited about the weekend.

Dragging her eyes away from him, she walked further into the jet and took the last seat by a large window. Just when she finished placing her backpack under the small table in front of her, she saw Nitya with a worried look on her face.

Nitya sat on the seat across hers. “I hope you don’t mind that Abhi is coming to my engagement party, Ava. I didn’t know he would join. I would have told you if I did.”

Ava smiled at her friend reassuringly. “It’s fine, Nitya. I no longer have a problem with… Abhi. I know the truth about Neeraj now.”

Nitya let out a relieved sigh. “Thank God! I’m glad you are cool with Abhi. He’s wonderful if you get to know him well. I hope you both can be friends soon.”

Ava fought a blush even as she nodded. “Yes, I hope so, too.”

Ava’s face remained heated even when Nitya left to join her friends. She felt guilty about not telling Nitya about Abhiram Simha’s nightly visits to her room.

What am I supposed to tell her?

She could imagine Nitya’s expression if she said, Actually, Nitya. Abhi and I have been spending time in my room. We have dinner and before he leaves, he kisses me passionately, making me nearly forget my own name.

Nitya would be beyond shocked.

How are we going to manage the entire weekend?

Her heart thudded at the thought of having to sneak around to get some alone time with her tormentor.

I hope we don’t get caught.

Just when she began to think of ways to meet, the lights began to dim and the pilot made an announcement to everyone to remain seated for the duration of the flight.

She was fastening her seatbelt when she felt a presence. She looked up, only to be shocked when her tormenter sat in the seat next to her.

It was nearly dark but she could see him in the faint shadows and feel his heated gaze. She nearly jumped when his fingers wrapped behind her neck and pulled her close for a scorching kiss.

Oh God!

She began to panic and placed her hand on his chest about to push him away.

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