Page 48 of Reckless Rival

What was getting the girls worked up so much? Curious as to what the fuss was about, she pushed aside the pillow and looked at the girls. Ramya was holding a beautiful bouquet of flowers, and Vasavi held an envelope.

“The guy is crazy about you, Nami. The flowers are so beautiful, and he really wants you to go to the party.” Ramya was smitten by the bouquet. “The way he looks at you, Nami. It’s so sweet.”

Looks at me? Enjoying her misery?

“Don’t make everything so dramatic.” Nami shook her head, and Ramya gingerly placed the flowers on her desk.

“You’ve got to be kidding me. The way he looks at you, every other girl gets hot around you guys,” Vasavi teased.

Something popped up in her mind. She was right about him being distracted by her. Not every time, but there were certain moments. She didn’t know when, but if the timing was right, she could get him to kiss her.

She let out a squeal, and the girls joined in, mistaking her excitement to be for her gift. Vasavi handed her the envelope. “A private message for you.” She winked and went back to stand next to Ramya in anticipation. “What does it say?”

The girls were expecting a juicy message in the envelope, but she knew it would be yet again another taunting message. She slowly pulled out the card inside the tiny envelope, and she dropped the card when she saw what was written on it.

I want all your punches and kisses too!

“What the heck?” Why was the idiot playing with her?

Before she could pick up the card, Ramya dove in for a sneak peek of the message and grabbed the card. Her eyes widened when she read the message.

“What kind of making out are you two into? You beat up the boxer to get him hard?” Ramya’s mind was out of control.

It was Vasavi’s turn next to peek as she grabbed the card from Ramya’s hand. “Ooh, sexy and sweet message. You two are so hot, and you are going to one of the most exclusive parties. And he wants all your kisses.”

Tonight is the night to close the deal. To get him to kiss her.

She looked up at her swooning roommates still admiring the flowers. “Girls, I need your help.”

They both screamed at the same time. “We thought you’d never ask,” they said in unison.

“I want to look good,” Nami said and added with a wicked twist, “So good he should not be able to resist me.” She winked, making her girls gasp in shock. They had never heard Nami talk that way, and their expression made her laugh. “Can I borrow one of your dresses?”

“Yes, yes.” Like they were in a timed fashion competition, they hurried out of her room to find her an outfit.

“Rana Simha, when this night is over, I’ll be done with you.” She was confident the timing was right. If she threw the right punches at him, she’ll get him to kiss her.

Later that evening, both Vasavi and Ramya stepped away slowly as Nami looked at herself in the mirror in the innovative outfit her cousin and roommate pulled together. “You two should be in the fashion industry with this level of creativity.”

The girls only grinned as Nami adjusted the belt at her waist that kept the high-low wrap-around dress in place. The blue abstract printed top layer was paired with a bright pink crop top as the inner layer. For a pop of color and to compensate for the deep, revealing neckline of the dress, the combo was paired with a pair of leggings that ended up making it a romper-style dress. Comfort and style in one.

“It’s perfect. It looks like you have a long dress on from behind,” Vasavi cheered, and Ramya added, “In the front, voila, it’s a biker boyfriend savvy outfit.”

“I love you two so much. Thank you!” She looked at the nude makeup they had put on her, and she liked the way she looked.

“And the lipstick is long-lasting and non-staining so don’t shy away from kissing him however much you’d like.” Ramya and Vasavi broke into giggles. “And if you get too hot, you can take off the wrap dress and stay in the bright pink crop top you have underneath. Sexy, sexy.”

The girls got a glare from Nami through the mirror. “That’s it. Stop right there.” She couldn't help but smile right after at the girls’ excitement.

“Okay,” Vasavi hushed Ramya’s squeal and added, “I have one last question.”

Nami knew there was no escape. “What is that?”

“Have you two gone at it all the way? Or tonight is the night?” Ramya gasped when she heard Vasavi’s question but waited for Nami’s response.

“When I come back home…” she paused, looking at them, “… tonight or tomorrow morning, I’ll let you guess what happened.” She winked, making the girls go into la-la land.

If only they knew the stunts she had to pull to stay afloat at Simha, this being one of them. Hopefully, the last one.

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