Page 55 of Sumanika

“I’m sorry about that,”

“Don’t apologize,” she said,“but you can stay tonight.” Her voice held intense sensuality.

I chuckled, saying,“Maybe another time.” I didn’t want to upset her, as she was a complicated and generally short-tempered person.

“What did he say?” I asked again, sipping my juice.

“Umm,” she smiled.“He said he would use that for explosions. Like it would be filled in balls, and when they are fired, they explode and kill on a massive scale.”

I took another sip.“How do I fire them?” I asked.

She shook her head.“He is smart. He didn’t explain much, but he mentioned something huge, as large as a mature elephant calf. However, he said that no one understands the design… yes, something like that,” she explained.

I took another sip, nodding.“Okay, thank you so much,” I said, placing a pouch filled with gold coins before her.

Just as I was about to stand up, I began to feel hot.

“Umm-umm. I told you, a night is all I need,” she said, and I immediately gazed at the glass.

“What did you give me?” my voice loud and enraged.

She touched my cheek.“Nothing you can’t handle.”

I tossed it aside and glanced at her.“Are you out of your mind?” My body felt feverish, and sweat beads formed on my forehead.

“Come on, don’t act like a coward. It’s not as if you’re a saint,” she yelled, and anger filled me. I quickly grabbed her neck and pushed her down beneath me.

“Exactly,” I roared.“I am not a saint, nor am I that old Agastya. You stupid woman.” standing up immediately, I intended to head home. I needed to be close to her, not anyone else.

As I walked out, I could see the blurry images of naked women and hear their sensual voices. I covered my ears. Trying to focus on my breathing, I rushed toward my horse. It was hurting a great deal.

As I mounted, I asked him to speed up and take me home, removing my turban to allow the cool air to soothe my head and calm my nerves.

Her vision clouded my sight, and I shook my head.“No, not like this,” I cursed under my breath and rode back home.

It was past midnight by the time I arrived. I quickly dismounted my horse and rushed into my chamber.

As soon as I walked in, I took off my kurta. The heat overwhelmed me. My veins stood out more prominently on my skin, and I felt as if I would explode. My eyes became hot and watery.

Suddenly, my gaze fell on her as she entered my chamber late at night, gazing at me with worry and confusion.

“Kunwarsa, what happened?” she asked, and I stamped back a few paces from her.

“Not now…not now,”

Her face appeared frightened as she moved closer to me and examined my expression.

“Go back,”

“But what happened? Are you okay? Do you have a fever?” she asked, and I couldn’t help myself.“I said, go back,”

She visibly shivered at my raised voice, and I noticed a tear slipping down her cheek.

“Please, go back,” I requested in a slow voice, already feeling out of control. My fists clenched as she ran away. I fell to my knees.

Lying on the cold floor, the chill soothed my bare back as I tried to calm my breathing, but it didn’t work.

Finally, I stood up quickly, undid my pants, and walked into my bathroom naked. I sat in the pool until the last ounce of heat left my body.

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