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Midnight Bargains

Midnight Bargains

Chapter 1: The Stolen Secret

The air in my sprawling Delhi bungalow was thick with the scent of jasmine and deceit. Radha, my recently married maid, had been with me for just three months, but her sharp eyes and sly smile had already carved a space in my mind. She was a force—tall, with curves that could command a room, and a tongue as quick as a whip. I’d caught her red-handed, rifling through my closet, a wad of cash disappearing into the folds of her saree.

“Radha, care to explain why my money’s playing hide-and-seek in your blouse?” I leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, my voice a low growl of amusement and accusation.

She didn’t flinch. Instead, she turned, her dark eyes glinting with defiance, and adjusted the pallu of her saree with a deliberate slowness that made my pulse quicken. “Deep sir, you think I’m a thief? Maybe I was just... reorganizing your wealth. You’ve got so much, you wouldn’t miss a few notes.” Her lips curled into a smirk, daring me to push further.

I stepped closer, the space between us crackling with unspoken tension. “Reorganizing, huh? That’s a fancy word for stealing. But I’m not calling the cops. I’ve got a better idea.” My gaze dropped to her full lips, then back to her eyes. “A deal. Something to keep us both... satisfied.”

Her brow arched, and she crossed her arms, mirroring my stance, not backing down an inch. “A deal? I’m not some damsel you can buy, Deep sir. I’ve got a husband snoring upstairs. What exactly are you proposing?” Her tone was sharp, but there was a flicker of curiosity in her eyes, a challenge.

I grinned, leaning in just enough to catch the faint scent of her skin—sweat and spice. “Every night, after your man’s out cold, you come to my room. We’ll settle this debt in ways that don’t involve cash. I think you’ll find my terms... hard to resist.” My voice dipped, loaded with intent, and I saw her breath hitch, just for a split second.

Radha laughed, a low, throaty sound that sent a jolt straight through me. “You think I’m that easy? I could slap you right now and walk out. But...” She stepped closer, her fingers brushing the edge of my shirt, her touch electric. “I’m intrigued. Let’s see if you’re worth sneaking around for. Tonight, after he’s asleep. Don’t disappoint me, Deep sir.”

The rest of the day dragged on, each tick of the clock a slow burn in my veins. When midnight finally struck, I heard the soft creak of the stairs. My door opened, and there she was—Radha, in a thin nightgown that clung to every curve, her hair loose and wild. She didn’t wait for an invitation, striding in like she owned the place.

“Alright, let’s get this over with,” she said, her voice dripping with mock impatience, but her eyes were hungry, scanning me like a predator. “Show me what you’ve got, or I’m back to my bed in ten minutes flat.”

I pulled her close, my hands firm on her hips, feeling the heat of her through the fabric. “Oh, Radha, I’ve got plenty. Let’s see how long you last before you’re begging for more.” My lips crashed into hers, fierce and demanding, and she matched me, her nails digging into my shoulders, her body pressing against mine with a fire that promised an explosion. We stumbled toward the bed, her breath hot against my ear as she whispered, “Don’t hold back, Deep. I’m not here to play nice.”

And just like that, the night ignited, ready to burn us both to ash.

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