Srusti's POV
I didn't even realise what I was doing, I just reached out and placed my hand against his nape.
His very tight and corded muscles were telling their story on their own. I immediately began to knead the taut muscles. My fingers started moving automatically, remembering the expertise I had attained while helping my mom easing her pain. It was just that his muscles were much tighter and corded as compared to my mom.
I kept massaging for about 5 minutes. But I needed to apply more force, so I went closer to him but still, I could not reach and massage all his muscles.
Finally, I left my inhibitions and sat very close to him. Our bodies were touching and I was a bit conscious of it but it was not the right time to think about all that.
I saw him relaxing under my hands. His breathing had become slow and relaxed, so I stopped and looked at him
" Aahh that feels so good... Please don't stop. " He said in a slow slurred voice.
I started working on it again. I felt that the tension was sliding out of his muscles I continue with my ministrations it was hard work and after 10 minutes I had to stop to take a deep breath as I was prespring almost as much as him.
He made a sound deep in his throat the moment my hands left his skin it was a form of protest in automatic event towards him again this time working on his shoulder and the muscles just below them.
He was sleeping now. I caressed his forehead once, combing his hair away from his forehead with my fingers.
I came out of his room without making any noise and prepared a light dinner for us.
I thought of informing Maya di about it. He was not in a condition to drive and I could not go back to his parents' place, leaving him alone in his condition. I had to stay here tonight. What if his pain comes back. He would need someone. I couldn't leave him alone.
I called her and she picked up the phone almost immediately.
" Hello?? "
" Di, Srusti this side. "
" Srusti ?? You went for the date... Why are you calling me?? Where is that idiot brother of mine?? I hope he didn't spoil your first date?? Tell me what happened. "
" Di we had a wonderful lunch and were planning to go for a movie or shopping but then all of a sudden he had a migraine attack. We are at his penthouse. "
" Oh, God !! How is he now?? "
" He was in too much pain, but I gave him the medicine he is feeling better and is sleeping now. I just called up to inform you that I can't come back home as I can't leave him unattended. "
" Yes, you are absolutely right... Do you want us to come?? "
" No di, he is sleeping, I can manage."
" Ok, but please call me if you need us. "
" Ji di... I would. "
" Take care... I am glad that you are there for him. I am glad that he chose you to spend his life with. Love you, God bless you both. " She said before disconnecting the call.
It was around 8 PM and he was still sleeping. I didn't know if I should wake him up for dinner or not. So I decided to let him sleep.
I heard a sound coming out of his room, I went there and saw that he was awake.
" How are you feeling now?? "
" My head is still a bit heavy, but much better. Thanks a lot for your help. "
" Oh, please don't say that. "
" I am sorry, I got annoyed after meeting them. He was one old friend, I used to hang around with. But now the equation is a bit uncomfortable between us. We don't like each other. And I dated that girl only once and she was one of those gold digger girls, who was trying every trick in the book to get me hooked with her, so I avoided her as well, that's why I got so irritated. Let's go out once again. "
" No, that's ok... You also had a headache, you should take some rest. I will go and get your dinner, have it and take a rest. "
" You prepared dinner?? I am sorry, I was supposed to take you out. Lunch was also spoilt... "
" No lunch was awesome, it was a nice place and the food was amazing. I would love to go there again. "
" Hmmm... my favourite restaurant, we would definitely go there again. " He said and I smiled and went out to get dinner for him.
I came back with my mom's special khichdi and served it to him.
" Khichdi??? No... I am not hungry. " he said all of a sudden.
" Doesn't matter, you have to eat, I swear it is good. Daadi ma also said she didn't want it but loved it once she tried. You have to eat something light. So, please have it. "
" I don't like khichadi. "
" Tough luck sir, that's what you are going to get tonight. "
" Let me order something. " He was looking for his phone but I picked it up before him.
" No! " I said.
" Please... "
" No... Try this. "
" I hate it. "
" You have not even tried it. C'mon be a good boy and eat that. " I said without even thinking. He smiled a bit despite having a headache.
" Good boy?? I am not a good boy by any means. I am a 29 year old man and not a very good one. " He said looking into my eyes.
" You are good towards me... So you are good. Now have your dinner. "
" What about your dinner? What would you have?? Can I get some of that please?? "
" I will eat the same. You can have as much as you want. " I said with a grin and he made a face.
" Go get your dinner, I can't take this torture alone. " He said.
" Ok, sir !! " I said and got my dinner as well.
" See I am also eating. Have it now or it will get cold. " I said and ate a spoonful of it.
" How about a coffee and sandwiches?? " he tried again.
" Oh c'mon, don't be a baby. "
" Baby? Look who is talking... You are a baby as compared to me. You are too much, just 2 minutes back you were calling me a good boy, now baby??? It seems my age is decreasing per minute. "
" Just eat food. You talk a lot. "
" I don't like it. Let me order some...." He said and I got up picked up a spoonful of khichdi and put it in his mouth while he was speaking.
" Ummm what ?? " He ate and glared at me. And when I raised an eyebrow, he made a face like a young boy.
" What?? Eat. Your. Food. "
" Ok !! " He ate a little while making faces. But I knew it was not that bad.
" Oh please, it's not that bad... "
" Yeah... Not as bad as I thought but I still don't like it. "
" Doesn't matter. Eat it or I would have to make you eat it. " I said and he smiled. It seemed a bit naughty.
" What?? What is so funny? "
" You are a bully you know that?? It is a bit unbelievable but true. "
" Why is it unbelievable?? "
" You look like a cute little teenager, though you looked different today. But you are as strict as an old matron." He said
" I am not a little teenager by any means, I am 23 years old. '
" Yeah... I know. See I have had enough. Now get ready, I would drop you home. "
" No, you have not had enough, have more. You don't need to drive me there, take a rest. "
" What do you mean?? How would you go home?? I would not let you go alone. "
" I am not going anywhere. You are not well, I can't let you drive in that condition or even leave you alone." I said.
" I am fine... I can take care of myself."
" Yes, I know. But still, I would not leave you in a problem. "
" Dadi would kill me. We are getting married on Monday. We can't stay in the same house according to her. They must be waiting for you. "
" I informed Maya di that you had a migraine and we had to come back here and you were sleeping. "
" Maya would kill me for spoiling the date. I don't want to die so young."
" No, she won't... "
" What did she say?? "
" She was very concerned about you and wanted to come. But I said that you were sleeping. "
" Did she ask about the date? "
" Yes, I said we had lunch and were planning to go for movie and shopping but you started having a migraine. "