40 If only she would have exercised more control

If she had thought that this lie would make Arnav show any concern towards her, his next words and actions just proved how wrong she was.

Shrugging his arm to avoid any contact with her, he grabbed Sofya's hand and led her towards the door. Stopping at the door, he looked back and replied, smilingly, " Congratulations, but excuse us for now. I need to purchase my wife her wedding gown. "

With that, they were gone.

Nina was left standing foolishly alone in the room. Astounded by Arnav's behavior, she suddenly felt scared. Had he found out that it had been her doing? But all the videos from surveillance cameras had been deleted, the vipers had made sure of that.

Arnav wouldn't have cared so much, had Advay not been injured. If there was one person he really cared about in this world, it was his brother. He would go to any lengths and limits for him.

On the other hand, it was better to give Sofya to them before she could make her way to his heart. She had really started changing him, even Arnav was unaware of the fact.

Once out of her earshot, Sofya stopped in the hallway. Arnav who had been walking forward with hands in his pocket, turned around slowly.

" You didn't need to do that, you know. I could have handled it myself. " she asked, looking him straight into the eye.

" Really? " He came closer to her. Sofya stood her ground, unflinching. There was a malicious glint in his eyes. With each step that he took forward, Sofya backed away, that is until she hit the wall.

They were standing so close, she could almost feel his male hormones and the heat coming from his body. She turned sideways, trying to escape. But before she could, two hands were placed on either side of her, blocking off her escape route.

She wanted this and she also didn't want this. Oh God, why was it so confusing?

Be strong, you can bare this. Her inner voice urged her. Yes, I can do this.

Full of determination, she turned around to face him, only to find his face inches from her own. Inhaling his unique scent, she responded with a defiant, " Yes really. "

Arnav looked at her, his expression was intent, almost threatening. For a moment Sofya thought that maybe he would back off, but before she could ponder it further, cupping her chin, he covered her mouth with his in a hungry kiss. Sofya responded immediately, surprising herself. His mouth was so warm, the caress of his lips softer than she could have imagined. He tasted tentatively with his tongue, and Sofya opened her mouth with a low moan.

There was a shrill ringing sound. Arnav's phone was ringing. Breaking off, he cursed, " Damn it! "

Taking the call, he walked towards the open window. Sofya was still gasping for air. Her face was flushed and hair loosened up. Her heart was beating rather fast, and there was a hot fire of desire that had settled in her belly.

She couldn't believe what had happened just now.

If only she would have exercised more control on herself...