Play In Darkness (Eng/END)

40. Gift

Light is spread everywhere

Only You're there in my thoughts

My heart is dancing ceaselessly

Your image is that of purity, You are a glowing beauty

Light is spread everywhere

Only You're there in my thoughts

~~Deewani Mastani - Bajirao Mastani~~

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India, November 2018

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Mornings at home have been different since Delisha has stepped in with the kitchen. Getting up early and having breakfast become a fun routine and he always looks forward to it. Finding the woman struggling with various dishes was a pleasure for Imdad. On Sundays, neither of them had to go to work. He hasn't showered yet, only wearing a t-shirt and trousers.

Delisha is alone in the kitchen making Parata bread dough from gluten-free flour. The woman wore a ghagra choli, a breastplate top with an open belly and back, and a wide skirt that reached her ankles, covered in a kitchen apron. Without making a sound, Imdad hugged Delisha from behind making the woman gasp. "Imdad, what are you doing?" said Delisha in a lowered voice and tried to get away from Imdad's arms. The man hugged her even tighter and buried his lips in the curve of her neck, traced her neck and shoulders while giving a light kiss. The man's breath made her body warm and weak. "I miss you so much. We haven't slept together for a long time," muttered Imdad and Delisha immediately released herself by elbowing him. His face was sullen but flushed red. The man never covered up his desires.

"Sit and wait there, Mr. Imdad!" she said, pointing her chin at the dining table. Her hands are stirring the flour dough. Imdad paid no heed to that remark. He embraced Delisha and crushed her lips in hunger until a faint scream could be heard from the woman. Delisha's hand pushed against Imdad's chest so that the man's gray shirt was stained with white flour. "Stop it, Imdad! What if Rani sees?" complained Delisha.

Imdad stopped kissing but held her close. "Let's get married, Delisha-ji!" Imdad exclaimed, "I don't care if you return to the future or to the past even once, which is clear in this age, now, I know I have to marry you!" Delisha stared into those dark brown eyes. His gentle stare made her helpless.

As the woman was still silent, Imdad said again, "It only takes one word from you, Delisha, then we don't have to steal opportunities like this again. I can make love to you wherever and whenever I want."

Hearing that Delisha snorted in annoyance. "Is that all you think? Ishh, you're really selfish!" Delisha grumbled, beating Imdad's chest. Imdad even tightened his arms and tried to kiss her again. The man's lips ran down her jaw and neck, making Delisha giggle.

"Marianne-Ji!" Rani's voice was heard shouting. Imdad hurriedly let go of his arms and away from Delisha, sat at the dining table, and pretended to read the newspaper while Delisha returned to kneading flour with both hands.

"Marianne-Ji!" exclaimed Rani, humming Delisha's name. The little girl entered the kitchen while jogging and saw the woman she was looking for was cooking, she hugged Delisha's waist tightly and rubbed her face against the curve of her waist while talking at length. "Oh, Marianne-Ji, I'm so glad you're here! Did you make a cake for me? My friends at school say your cake is delicious. Marianne-Ji just stays here forever, we can be good friends. We can sleep together on my bed or in your bed. I'll lend you my favorite doll, I'm sure Raj wouldn't mind, right, Raj? " Rani looks at her beloved man who glances at her from behind the newspaper.

Delisha patted the little girl's shoulder with her wrist and rolled her eyes. Now Rani is behaving exactly like Imdad. Delisha hesitated. Is it true that Rani is not her daughter?

"That's exactly what I said to her, mere jaan," said Imdad to Rani. He took down the paper and said to the girl again, "But sorry, I'll disappoint you."

"Why?" asked Rani in surprise. She took her hug away from Delisha. Seeing the direction of this conversation getting serious, Delisha left the dough and took some sweets to serve on the plate.

"Since Marianne-Ji doesn't need your favorite doll, she won't sleep with you either, she will sleep with me and hmmmpphhh ...." Imdad's words were smothered by a piece of the sweet from Delisha's hand. "Mr. Imdad, stop your nonsense and just enjoy the sweets!" said Delisha irritably.

Seeing this, Rani immediately jumped into her chair next to Imdad. "Marianne-Ji, give me sweets too, aaa ..." Rani opened her mouth wide, asking to be fed. The little girl can be adorable too. Delisha smiled at her and put a sweet in her mouth. "This is for you, sweetie, and don't be a bad boy like Raj!" warned Delisha. Hearing that Imdad immediately replied with a mouth full of food, "Hey, agu hiha haha, ahu haha huka ..."

Delisha ignored the man and returned to the pantry to continue her parata dough. Auntie came with various groceries. The old woman went to the market early in the morning to buy materials for a Deevapali or Diwali event.

Diwali or Deepavali or what is known as the Festival of Lights is associated with important events for Hindus in India and around the world. This year the festival will be celebrated on November 7th. The Diwali Festival lasts 5 consecutive days. This celebration primarily commemorates the victory of light over darkness or good over evil and is often associated with wealth and happiness. The ritual is carried out by cleaning the house, room, and even office. Houses are decorated with various decorations and oil lamps called diya. This moment is also used by residents and families to gather or visit each other and share sweets and various other traditional snacks.

"Wow, a lot of your groceries, Auntie!" Delisha said as she helped Auntie organize the groceries, which were mostly food supply.

"Of course!" said Auntie. "Because of holidays and Diwali events, maybe I won't have time to shop again later. Besides, this time Diwali coincides with Rani's birthday. Rani will be 8 years old this year."

Rani cheered when she heard her birthday mentioned. "Yeaay!" She grabbed Imdad's shoulder and clung to him. "My birthday this time is a holiday, Raj. There's no reason for you to refuse this time, I want us to go on a trip. You don't work either. This year will be my best birthday. There are you and Marianne-Ji too. If we go together won't we be like a family? Finally, I can have a father and a mother figure ... "Imdad was silent and looked away at this, while Delisha was touched, and so was Auntie.

After breakfast, Delisha accompanied Imdad to leave the dining room. The man was unusually quiet during breakfast. "Raj, what is it? You don't seem enthusiastic about Rani's birthday," Delisha asked attentively. Imdad did not answer but instead grabbed her hand and led her quickly into the study, closing the door tightly and leaning Delisha's shoulder behind the door. He locked the woman's body and kissed her lips. Their foreheads touched and Imdad's breathing became heavy with annoyance, but he still didn't speak. "What's the matter? Is something bothering you?" Delisha asked softly. Her finger traced Imdad's freshly shaved jaw.

"Just a little annoyed," replied Imdad, "for Rani, I will do anything to make her happy. But this time ... it feels heavy ...."

"Hmm?" Delisha stared into Imdad's dark eyes and she bit her lower lip in nervousness.

Imdad spoke in a deep, almost whispering voice, giving her light kisses on the temples and along her jawline. "I already booked a hotel and the plan is ... during the holidays there were only the two of us ... I can't believe I have to give in to a child!"

Delisha chuckled. She put her arm around Imdad's shoulder. "Mr. Imdad, just think your sacrifice this time was not in vain ..." she muttered against Imdad's lips, "a man who is willing to beat his ego to please a child is a very charming man and I love that charm." Delisha's soft lips immediately grabbed her men's lips.

Imdad immediately returned the kiss with passionate enthusiasm. With his eyes closed, his hands felt the lock of the door and turned it into a locked position. It had been several days since he had been in his female body and this time, he didn't want anyone to interfere.

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I've tasted blood (Love) on my lips It was sleeping inside my veins, but now it's awake

I've tasted blood on my lips

Due to the touching of the lips

From the corner of my dreams

Saving itself from everyone and from one lip to another

It transferred

***Lahu Munh Lag Gaya -- Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela***

On Monday, the Xin India office looked even busier as the holidays approached. Employees want to finish their work immediately so that it doesn't become a problem during the holidays. The Diwali Festival seems to be the reason Fairouz Khan and his clan go abroad. Delisha was unable to meet with Khan to discuss further cooperation.

During the day, Delisha is enjoying coffee in her study. She read several files. A lobby attendant knocked on the door of her room. The man is carrying a bouquet of red roses and a black box decorated with a red ribbon. "For you, Miss Marianne!" he said.

"Oh? From whom?" Delisha asked in surprise and she signed the receipt that was handed to her.

"He said you would know," replied the officer again and then walked out of her room.

Delisha inhaled the scent of the rose that someone had sent her while glancing at the black box in front of her. There is a gold star logo in the middle of the lid. Delisha looked at the flower bouquet in her hand and found a small envelope pinned among the red roses. She put down the bouquet and opened the envelope. She stunned to read the writing on the card inside.

Be my moon

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Your Star

Is this Devdas doing? Delisha's face heated up and flushed red. She dropped the card in her hand then opened the black box and was amazed to see that it contained 24 heart-shaped chocolates with various motifs made of 24-carat gold. This is the first time Delisha got a gift from a boy and not her lover, she was awry. Before things got worse she took the two gifts in her arms and hurriedly left the room.

She took the bouquet and box of chocolates to the Golden Star Hotel and handed the items to the receptionist. "Please hand over these items to Mr. Devdas Star Tailes, tell him I won't accept it and I hope he doesn't do it again!" she said, pushing the bouquet and black box into the receptionist's hand.

"S-sorry, miss, I don't understand ...." the woman muttered anxiously. She glanced behind Delisha and became nervous. Devdas and his two bodyguards stood behind Delisha.

Feeling a chill creeping up behind her, Deisha quickly turned around only to bump into Devdas' broad chest. Her wobbly body was cupped by Devdas' sturdy arms that held her from falling. The man muttered to Delisha who was staring at him with wide eyes and slightly open lips in surprise, "I am willing to grant all your wishes, but not if it concerns what I am going to do to you, Mere-Chandni ...."

Devdas straightened Delisha's body then took his hand away from the woman's body and linked his hand behind. "It's not good to argue in public like this, Miss Marianne," he said firmly before the woman in front of him opened her mouth first. "Let's talk in a more private room. I would appreciate it more if we could discuss your objections in a respectful manner." According to his understanding, Chandni will not confront anyone unless that person attacks her. Having a nice talk sounds more calming to the situation.

Delisha was amazed that now the man could speak well after he had been so pushy. Maybe Devdas mentally unstable due to the influence of the parasite on his body, I don't know. Delisha complied with Devdas 'invitation because she wanted to better observe Devdas' behavior.

Devdas led her into the living room on the 1st Floor. Only the two of them were in the room while two of Devdas' bodyguards stood at the door. "Please Mr. Devdas, don't do silly things like earlier, I will not move to the Star Corp side," Delisha said as she walked to the center of the room. Devdas closely followed behind her. As soon as she turned around, Devdas easily grabbed her waist again. Delisha stared into those dark gray eyes and froze in position. There was a lot of sadness shining out of those eyes.

"I'm not asking you to move to Star Corp again," he sighed in a deep voice. "I know you also can't leave Imdad Hussain because you guys have become lovers. I've known that for hundreds of years. All I want now is a little room for me in your heart. Isn't that the advantage of human, having a heart as wide as an ocean?"

"Mr. D-Devdas ...?" muttered Delisha in surprise. She raised her arm to Devdas' chest, holding the man from inclining face to her. She can't believe that guy just asked her ... cheating ?? "Are you crazy ??"

Devdas shakes Delisha's body. "Isn't it natural for me to go crazy? For hundreds of years I harbored this feeling, and now comes the opportunity for me to have you. No matter how small the possibility I have, I will use this opportunity, even if you have to share your heart, I am willing because I believe, someday you will realize to whom your heart is destined."

Delisha was silent. Time seemed to have stopped. Her gaze fixated on the dark eyes of the man who was holding her. Devdas said again sadly, "I have locked myself in this dark building because of my immortality, I killed because of my disappointment and loneliness. I thought I would endure this punishment forever. Oh ... my Chandni, I should have looked for you to meet you first."

He is desperate and needs help. Devdas stroked Delisha's cheek. He imagines Chandni's face, which has become a corpse in his arms. The nightmare still haunts him and seeing the bright face and sparkling eyes of this lively woman, he knows he has awakened from that nightmare.

"Chandni, don't make me live in a nightmare again. Give me ray to light up my darkest days."

Where there is darkness, that's where light is needed. Delisha was again unable to fight back when the man gently crushed her lips at first then became even more greedy and possessive.

Shadows of the past slowly appeared in her mind. Devdas is always gentle and attentive to her. The man's face flushed red when they touched. Its sturdy white wings carried them both flying. Until one night, when Devdas was not with her, she felt lonely. Something in her distended stomach was twitching with anxiety while she was scared to death. A large spider approached her quickly, pushed her body against the tree trunk, and thrust a knife with a handle decorated with red jewels just above her stomach. External pain spread all over her body and in an instant, her body becomes cold. She lay helpless on the ground. At that moment, she knew she was going to die soon and had only one name to mention.

Devdas.