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I wait until she’s dressed, too, before I turn to leave. I’m mostly feeling good about what we’ve decided. I’m certain of her need to wait to tell her family, and I totally get it.

But that doesn’t mean I’m not worried about the question hanging over our relationship. If things progress—and I really want them to—there’s her family to consider. Especially the question of whether they’ll be okay with their daughter dating an older man.

CHAPTER 23

Neel

It’s been two crazy weeks filled with work and deal closings.

I think about Kavita every spare minute I have. But with the company event and the fashion show coming up, it might be a while before we go on another date.

Most nights, I’m exhausted when I get home. I often have dinner along with video calls with Kavita. I wish she were living with me so we didn’t have to make time to meet.

Thankfully, we’re able to catch up more often than not. She fills me in on her new clients and her work, showing me all her designs. I love her fun and unique ideas. I’m thrilled to hear her voice and see her sexy smile.

Tonight, I’m going to Mom’s house. But first, Elena and I need to go to Kavita’s boutique. We’re going to see her finished wedding dress. I park on the street and enter the brightly lit shop.

Kavita’s eyes sparkle when she sees me. “Hey, you! I’ve been missing you.”

She’s alone. I open my arms, and she walks into my hug, breathing into my chest.

“Oh!” she sighs. “I’m so glad to see you!”

“Missed you too.” I kiss her deeply, making up for lost time. I pull back and look into her eyes. “I’m so sorry, darling!”

“Well, you better be,” she smiles, and I pull her back into my arms.

I kiss along her jaw and neck as she leans back, letting my trail of kisses go down the front of her dress. Sighing, she raises her leg around my thigh, the slit in her dress revealing her long, sexy legs. She looks so beautiful tonight, I could devour her. And I am hungry.

Our kiss is fervent, frantic, and filled with longing. It’s been two weeks since I’ve tasted her, and she looks wonderful tonight. My hand slides deeper into her dress, skimming over her bare thigh. Her eyes flutter with pleasure, and she lets out a deeper moan, sending a shiver of arousal through me. She wraps her arms around my shoulders and tugs me closer.

Our hands are everywhere, hers in my hair and scorching my bare skin under my shirt. My tie is gone, and my shirt buttons are coming undone fast. Grunting, I squeeze her butt, and she squeals with delight. Then suddenly, she hisses and loosens from my grip, straightening her dress.

“Elena will be here any minute. We better not face her like this.” Her face twists, she chuckles, and before I know it, she’s laughing and patting down my hair so I look presentable.

We’re barely composed when a throat clears behind us. Kavita peeks over my shoulder, whispering, “Right on time!”

Speak of the devil!

“I’m going to pretend I didn’t realize what was going on,” Elena says as she walks in.

I finally turn to face my baby sister, half-minded about driving her out so I can kiss my girlfriend.

Girlfriend? We haven’t labeled our relationship, but I feel ready to head down that path if Kavita asks.

Kavita leaves my side to hug Elena. “Let me get your dress. It’s ready, but it’s still wrapped up. Give me two minutes.” Kavita heads to the back room to retrieve the dress.

“She’s pretty adorable, isn’t she?” Elena says.

“She is. And I feel overwhelmed.”

“Feelings for her?”

“She’s so different from Ramya. She feels right for me in a way I’ve never experienced before.”

Elena pats my arm. “You should tell her how you feel, Neel.”

I quickly shake my head. “What would I even tell her?”