"It's just for the weekend, dear," Ma gushed, tucking the bed sheet in. "I'd have given him the futon, but he won't fit in it. Such a big, strapping lad."
I stuffed the pillow in its case, punching the bag of cotton in annoyance. "It's fine, Ma. I'm okay to sleep here."
The here being the room on the terrace. Because my old bed had been given to the asshole I came home with. Because he was too large to sleep on this little pull-out. So, I was delegated to the vacant servant's quarter on the roof. It was a tiny room, with just enough space for the single futon and a small table. I didn't mind actually. The terrace was away from all the people and commotion downstairs, it was private, and the left side had a great view of the train tracks. And the bonus? It had a minuscule attached bathroom, which is where I had showered, so I didn't need to use the common one on the 1st floor.
"You won't be scared?" Ma asked me with a little frown.
"I won't be," I assured her.
I would be. I was scared of the dark. Well not the dark technically, but of the unearthly things that go bump in the dark. I always needed a nightlight. In fact, I slept with my Ma well into my late teens because I was scared to sleep alone. I had gotten over that as I grew older. Somewhat. Kinda.
"Take the nightlight from your old room. And call me if you get scared. I'll come sleep with you." Ma pinched my chin gently, tilting it up to kiss my forehead.
"Thanks, Ma." I grabbed her and gave her a tight hug.
Though, I decided, I'll sleep without the nightlight, because I was not going into my room while Jivan was occupying it.
"Okay, come down quickly. Dad will be upset if you are late." Ma patted my head before leaving.
I didn't want to go down. I wanted to nap. For at least a few days. Desperately. My body ached in places like it never had. The hectic workweek, a severely uncomfortable bus ride, and an intense night of vigorous fucking had me completely run down. Yawning, I changed into a calf-length, wrap-around skirt, a short kurti, and trudged downstairs. I was supposed to look up my period calendar app but couldn't in front of Ma. I made a mental note to check it later, crossing my fingers, and praying I was in my safe days.
The verandah was crowded with people. A small section in the middle had been cordoned off for the pundits and the consecrated fire. I wanted to hide all the way in the back, but Dad frowned at me, and I huffed, making my way to where Pavit sat on the left side of the trellis. The minute I'd reached home, Dad had given me dressing down--for not booking the tickets on time, for troubling Jivan to book it, for not coming home for weeks, for not settling down with their choice of a man, for living loose and fancy-free in the city--so, I did not want another lecture on being anti-social.
Sitting down cross-legged on the mat, I was relieved his mammoth friend was not with him. I hadn't seen Jivan since Ma took him to my old room. Which was just fine with me. I wanted to see nothing of him for the rest of this weekend, if I could help it.
"Not here," Pavit hissed. "Jivan will sit there. You get here." He nodded to his other side, next to the lattice wall.
I muttered under my breath. Typical and not surprising. Pavit probably wiped Jivan's nose when it ran. I flounced down next to the wall, looking around the spot, relieved that the huge potted Ficus behind me ensured it wouldn't be crowded. As the priests lit the fire, people took their places.
I hadn't been able to decide how to be around Jivan after what he did to me. My thoughts and emotions were still untangling that mess. It seemed a little unbelievable. I wasn't someone men pursued so wildly for sex. My cheeks heat up, remembering how forceful he had been, overwhelming me to the point of tears. Demanding, taking, plundering. I hurt all over. The scrapes from his stubble and the bite he gave my neck had stung like hell when I bathed today. Every movement reminded me of some intense detail--my hands trapped and held down, his thick cock repeatedly ramming into me, working my clit till I was mindlessly begging, forcing me to suck his cock. Not to mention his taunts and threats.
~ Asshole... sex might have been great, but he was brute... a hooligan... keeping me, it seems... I'm not some fucking object that he can keep...
A dark shadow angled over me, and I looked up. Jivan, wearing a dark green kurta and black jeans, folded himself just behind me, his knees bracketing my hips. I scooted forward, shooting him an angry-questioning look. It wasn't fair how hot he looked, all freshly showered and hair slicked back, the morning light catching his milk chocolate brown eyes.
"Oye, sit here." Pavit craned his head, patting the spot next to him.
"I'll block everyone's view in the back," Jivan said, leaning forward, his voice low and rumbly.
"Oh, right," Pavit nodded, then turning to me, he looked me up and down and at the distance between me and Jivan. "Move forward, Rashi, give him space."
~ Space! This jerk always needed so much space.
"Should I hang myself on the wall? Would that be enough space for your King Kong friend?" I asked, smiling sweetly.
Pavit's face scrunched up; he jabbed me with his elbow. "Watch your mouth, Rashi! He's a guest, accommodate him. Now, move forward."
"It's okay, I'll adjust." Jivan rubbed Pavit's shoulder, soothing him.
~ Wow... are these two dating?
I brought my knees up and wrapped my arms around them, hunching to make whatever space I could for the ogre behind me. Even sitting down, he towered over me, and I felt inconsequential and small.
The prayers commenced, and as the pundits droned on and on with their chanting, my eyes drooped. I pinched my arm, forcing myself to stay awake. Last thing I wanted was for Dad or Pavit to catch me nodding away. I struggled, but my eyes kept sliding shut.
A large, warm hand slipped over my waist, into the little nook between my belly and bent leg. I jerked at the contact and immediately hunkered down. I side-eyed-glared at Jivan, my brows pinched in a 'what the fuck do you think you are doing, you asshole?'.
Jivan stared straight ahead, ignoring me. I fidgeted, trying to dislodge his hand. He leaned in slightly, amber and musk wafting over me. His hand settled over my rounded belly, long tapered fingers moving over the fabric. Heat engulfed me, catapulting me back in time to last night, slamming me on the berth in the bus, on my tummy, being smothered by a very large, very heavy Jivan, whose hand cupped my pussy, fingers holding my little clit their prisoner, as he fucked me with his relentless cock. My pussy warmed at the memory. I shivered. I tried to look over my shoulder to glare at him again.
"Stop fidgeting, Rashi. Can you sit still? God!" Pavit whispered, his eyes shooting daggers at me before looking forward again.
I froze.