Warrior - Chapter Ninety Five

Well Varsha's birthday ended up being more interesting than I honestly ever expected.

She was more interesting than I honestly ever expected. 

It was something I couldn't get out of my mind later that night, after the party had ended. While I was getting ready for bed, my exchange with her repeatedly replayed in my head.

It's interesting how yet another Raizada has gained a title.

Very interesting.

Don't overthink it!

Hmm.... Maybe it's best not to think on it at all.

Which worked out great considering rehearsals on Sunday took over everything. Only briefly on Sunday night did the thought come back, since I had my appointment with Dr. Leela on Monday, and boy was she going to hear story!

"I got a call from Dr. Leela's office; your appointment is cancelled."

Ivy say what now?

It's Monday and I actually was in a good mood for therapy today, and this is what I get?

"Her office said she had a family emergency and won't be in, indefinitely," Ivy continued.

Oh, for fuck's sake!

Fuck!

I placed my hand over my forehead as I groaned. "Thanks Ivy."

Ivy nodded and headed out of my room and back to hers.

Really? Why must the world be this way? When things were actually going well and her advice was helping me? Given that it's a family emergency and that she's away indefinitely, there's no way she'll even take phone calls right now.

Don't be selfish!

Sigh... I know, I'm not trying to be but... damn.

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I'm slightly dreading this. Ever so slightly dreading this.

It's Thursday, the day of NK's birthday. He's still very determined on partying it up at the club - a different one than last time - and that's all he's been caring about. In fact, as soon as Arnav and I walked through the door when we got back from work, the kid pretty much tackled us, telling us to hurry on up and get ready cause we'd be heading out at 8.

Ugh....

I headed into the showers first, then Arnav, and while he was in, I got ready.

At first I couldn't figure out what to wear. I could've gone with a dress like last time but a dress like last time? Oh no, I'll have Arnav bibiddi-boobodi-boo'd into a fucking tomato that won't turn back after midnight. Oh no, I'm definitely going to have play it safe here, so in the end I decided to go with faux leather leggings and a black crop top.

There, that should be safe enough. Well, except for-

"Whoa."

Looking up, I find Arnav gaping at me, clad in a white t-shirt, black leather jacket, and black denims.

A classic look, but my gosh-

He looks so fucking yummy, I could-!

Down, girl! Down!

I do not want a duplication of that night!

Anyways.... "Perfect timing, I could use your help."

Turning around, I brought my hair to my front so that my back faced him.

"What the-! Where's the back?"

Well I did say safe enough.

Glancing back at him, I couldn't help but to arch my brow. "Really Arnav? You of all people, owner of a major fashion house, is asking such a question?"

The man could only sputter, unable to find words.

"I should be asking you this question instead," I smirked.

Again, Arnav could only sputter, making grin harder. True, I had opted for a safer outfit, moving away from a dress. And while the faux leather leggings were fully safe, covering every bit of my legs as it should and defining the ass my mama gave me, the top did it's job of fully covering my arms since they were full sleeve, as well as fully cover my front, simply going over my boobs. What it didn't do, however, was cover my back. Nope, the back was pretty much absolutely nothing. From the top, the collar did its job to be able to hold up on something and get support,as did the sleeves, but other than that, my entire back was exposed - except for the set of strings that needed to be tied so that my side boob didn't peek out.

"So are you gonna help," I teased.

Arnav slightly shook his head, coming back to reality and only making me smirk even more. He finally stepped forward, muttering something below his breath which I couldn't understand at all, but when he hesitated and continued to murmur, I assumed that they were words of confidence. It must've worked, because finally, he did the task.

"Thank you," and I turned back to him.

Arnav looked me up and down for a moment, still quite shocked.

Can I really blame him though? Cause I look bang-

"Tell me I look like a snack."

Oh for fuck's sake-! No! 

No!!!

No! No! No! No!

No!!!!!!!!!!!!

No! We are not doing this tonight! No! Not at all! No-!

"You okay?"

Snapping back to reality, I looked at Arnav to see him slightly frowning at me.

"Nothing, just a work thought," I quickly lied. "Shall we get going?"

"That's all you're gonna wear?"

"Oh I'm sorry, shall I grab my coat as well," I said sarcastically.

A small smile spread over Arnav's lips. "Come on."

"You sure you want to wear the leather jacket?"

"Hey, it's a classic look."

A sexy one at that-

No! No... just no....

I simply pinched my lips in return, and we headed out. The boys were already downstairs, waiting on us.

"About time," NK exclaimed. "Now can we get going?"

The birthday boy is clearly excited and hyped up for fun, so we didn't waste another moment. At first I was curious how we were going to go, or what even that whole situation was going to be because I knew the boys planned on having a fun time tonight, which meant drinking for sure. 

"I have a meeting on the golf field tomorrow, so I won't be drinking," Arnav said.

Oh? Well this news.

Arnav had Dev go bring out the shiny, jet black Lamborghini Urus, and I quickly realized that it's been quite a while since I've used those words. I mean seriously, before we got married, I used those words a lot! But I guess now that I see it on almost a daily basis, it's become a bit normal? Whatever the case, it feels strangely nice to use those words again.

We all got in, the boys seating themselves in the back, making me sit in the front next to Arnav. He drove us off to the city, and sometime later we arrived to a club called Karma.

Fucking hell, is this supposed to imply something?

According to NK, it's new, so at first it made me wonder how in the hell he managed to get us in with ease, but then it only took a second to remember which family's members I'm talking about. Once we got inside and stepped into the club, we came out to the landing and saw all of the people below, dancing away to the thumping music in the colorful stream of lights.

"Holy shit, this place is packed," I yelled over the music.

"Isn't it amazing," NK beamed.

We all headed down and got ourselves our table, which was reserved for us. We had a full view of the dance floor, just as they had a view of us, and when the ladies caught sight of the boys, they were instantly ogling them.

"Ooh! Look out Akash and NK, looks like you've got the ladies lining up for you," I said as I sat down.

While the boys sat across from me, Arnav sat down beside me.

"It's my day, so be my guest," NK grinned.

"I'll make sure to send them your way," Akash said, patting NK's shoulder.

Oh? "What's this Akash? You're giving him all the fun?"

"It's the least that I can do," Akash shrugged with a chuckle. "It's my birthday present to him."

"Ah!"

A waitress came by and took our orders, Arnav being the only one to opt for something non-alcoholic while the rest of us heathens did. Not long later, she returned with our drinks.

"Oh! We have to do shots later," NK said.

Images of what I did to Arnav's pillow with his shirt and watch on, quickly flashed before my eyes. "No!"

The boys instantly frowned at me.

Shit! "I mean, come on, we can't get fucked up like that-"

"Why not," NK exclaimed. "It's my birthday so it's only right that we go out with a bang! Besides, we got Nanav here to take good care of us!"

Arnav only scowled at him, but of course, NK was totally unfazed. 

"So I say we do shots!"

NK quickly ran off to go find our waitress, not bothering to hear what any of us had to say.

"Well, that's the birthday boy for you," Akash chuckled.

"No kidding," Arnav huffed, and he took off his jacket.

"Hot already," I asked.

"With the number of people here and the thumping music? Yup!"

"Well it's not fair that they have all the fun," Akash said, glancing at the dance floor before looking back at us. "Wanna dance?"

Just then, NK came back. "Let's dance!"

I can't help but to frown at the kid. "Are you drunk already?"

"Truth be told, Akash and I pregamed before we left."

"Emphasis on him," Akash said.

Ay vey! 

"Come on, let's go," NK exclaimed.

I opened my mouth to say something, but Arnav spoke up first. 

"I don't dance so you guys go ahead."

I couldn't help but to frown at him. "What do you mean you don't dance?"

Arnav simply shrugged in return. "I just don't dance."

"Don't tell me that the badass tattooed CEO is afraid," I smirked.

Even in all of this darkness I could see the way his cheeks ever so slightly flushed. "I'm not afraid."

Such a bud.... "If you say so! Now if you'll excuse me, fun is waiting for me."

NK cheered me on and Arnav moved out of the way so that I could get out. Akash joined us as well, and the three of us made our way to the dance floor, blended into the crowd, and began to dance. I'm sure the alcohol kicked in at one point because I could hardly find myself to care about anything but having fun. I don't know how long it was that we were dancing for, but at one point we really wanted another drink, so we headed back to the table, and as soon as Arnav saw me, his eyes slightly widened.

I bet I look wild right now, a complete sweaty mess!

Just as we sat down, a bunch of bottle girls appeared, all of them cheering and whooping as they waved their bottles with sparklers, two of them each holding a sign, one reading N, the other reading K. Even the DJ started to shout out NK, shifting all attention to us, and pretty soon, the entire club started singing happy birthday to NK and cheered for him.

Well dayum! What a way to get your birthday celebrated!

"That was so fucking dope," NK exclaimed. "But how'd they know? I didn't say anything."

Akash and I only frowned, but one look at Arnav's expression said it all.

"Nanav, you're fucking amazing!"

Arnav chuckled in return and the two did their handshake.

"That's fucking awesome! On that note, it's time for shots!"

As he said the words, the waitress came to our table with a tray full of shots.

"Talk about perfect timing," I said, looking at the numerous shots being placed in front of us.

"I did say to bring it after a while," NK explained.

Ah! So the woman did her job wisely! Good for her, I'll remember to tip her well.

NK quickly picked up a shot, and Akash followed suit.

Ah fuck, am I going to regret this? Last time I behaved so fucking stupid with Arnav, and he wasn't even here! But with him around....

"Cheers," NK exclaimed, and we clinked our glasses before downing them.

Fucking hell!

"Here, take my soda," Arnav said, passing his glass to me.

I know I really want a chaser, but to drink right out of Arnav's glass?

I don't see any problem.

Of course you fucking don't! Who asked for your opinion?!

Whoa, down girl, down!

Ugh! "I'm fine."

"You sure? Or if you'd like-"

"Another," NK exclaimed, and he grabbed another shot.

What-? Again?!

Akash grabbed another so I quickly grabbed one. We clinked our glasses once more and downed our shots, and fucking hell!!!

I just hope that I don't end up regretting this.