Chapter Six

The curving of his lips made Khushi somewhat nervous. She couldn't believe she was actually willing to negotiate his terms on a BDSM relationship.

Am I really doing this?

Arnav pushed off from the desk and took his seat. "Your terms," he asked, folding his hands on top of his desk.

"I'll do it; both your secretary and... be your submissive," she blushed. "I also understand that in the contract, you've stated that you want the relationship to also extend in the workplace, of course private and unknown. I'll agree, if you give me a $75,000 income."

Arnav arched an eyebrow and brought his folded hands up to chin. He looked at her as he was lost in thought, and Khushi tried her best to not break away. While this was a blushy matter they were mainly focusing on, right now the topic was on business, and that was something she was always serious about.

"Deal."

Khushi couldn't help but to be surprised. "Really?"

"Well you are a certified accountant with her masters; you deserve well pay."

Khushi pursed her lips and fiddled with her hands.

"Anything else?"

Clearing her throat, Khushi tucked a strand of her hair back. "Um... there's certain things I'm against. ...such as suffocation."

While blush had filled her cheeks in heat of embarrassment, Arnav simply looked at her, not affected by it, one single bit.

He really has done this before.

"I'm also against the use of knives and gynecological devices. There's also the fear of punishment... I don't really know how I exactly feel about that."

"Thinking too much on it only causes more fear. In reality, it truly isn't as frightening as you may think.

"On the topic of suffocation, what about slight choking?"

Khushi's eyebrows went up. "Choking?"

Arnav simply looked at her, his lips rested on his folded hands. The thought of choking reminded Khushi of the raunchy novels she had read, as well one of the pornos she had found on Dhruv's laptop a year ago. She was shocked to find it, but couldn't help herself but to wonder how it must feel to have your throat gripped the way the pornstar had their's gripped in the video.

"Okay," she heard herself saying.

Arnav smiled lightly. "Okay. As for the others, consider them gone. Anything else?"

Khushi cleared her throat and shifted in her seat. "Um... I'm not so sure about, um... well... anal," she blushed.

Arnav moved his folded hands away from his lips. "I'm assuming you haven't done it."

Khushi shook her head. Dhruv had always thought of it to be disgusting.

"I won't be taking that off the table. We'll try it - train you, and take it from there. Anything else?"

After hearing everything she had, her mind jumbled. "My brain is too mushy right now," she admitted.

"Well I'm glad you're being honest with me.

"Just know that at anytime you have the right to choose whether or not if you want to stay or leave; that is entirely up to you. I won't go after you, though it will be hard not to."

Khushi looked up at him and saw a gleam in his eyes. She instantly looked away, feeling her body hum.

"Anything else," he asked.

"Where do I sign," she said in a light voice.

Khushi wasn't sure, but she thought she had seen his eyes lit up for a fraction of a second. He came around and helped her find the spaces she would need to sign, starting with a nondisclosure form. Page after page, Khushi signed until finally they were all complete. Arnav put the documents away and Khushi stood. When he turned to her, Khushi took in a sharp breath. There was something in his eyes, a sort of gleam. He moved closer to her then slightly pulled her to him.

Khushi still couldn't believe that she had actually agreed to do this, that she had actually signed on to this. This was nowhere near normal and it was absolutely mind-boggling! But this was exactly what she needed - an escape from normalcy.

Arnav reached up and cupped her cheek in his hand. Khushi loved the warmth and the slight roughness of his hand, shutting her eyes to his embrace.

"You are mine," he said, his voice hoarse. "You're my kitten."

Khushi looked up at him at the sound of the pet name and before she could question it, his lips covered hers. Khushi was so shocked, she gasped, giving him access to her mouth. His tongue met hers and explored, taking in her taste. It took her a moment before Khushi recovered from her shock and kissed him back.

Arnav pulled back and placed his forehead against hers. "I've been wanting to do that since I saw you at the diner."

Khushi was shocked again. No one had ever desired to kiss her the way Arnav had, not even Dhruv the stupid jackhammer!

Arnav released her and took her hand. "Come. Let me feed you."

Khushi followed behind Arnav, going into the dining room. Several maids were finishing setting up the table, their lunch ready. Arnav helped her into her seat before sitting down.The dining table seated a total of six people and Khushi wondered who else had sat at this table with him.

The other six must have.

With their food ready and prepared, Arnav made a toast to their new beginning and they dug in. Seeing the steak and potatoes reminded Khushi of the other day, which seemed so long ago, when in fact it was yesterday. Khushi happily ate and she could see the satisfaction on Arnav's face.

Maybe I'll be able to avoid punishment.

The thought of it somewhat scared her yet excited her, which happened to confuse her yet cause her to squirm in her seat.

What is wrong with me?!

The sound of Arnav's chuckling filled her ears and she turned to him. "W-what's so funny?"

"You," he grinned, and Khushi blushed.

"What are your plans for the evening?"

"I don't have any," Khushi replied, placing her hands in her lap.

"Then you can move in today."

"Wait what?"

Khushi remembered reading about that in the contract, yet somehow she had managed to forget all about it. And somehow, Arnav was able to tell that she forgot.

"Khushi, are you sure you read the contract carefully or did you forget half of the things you read," he scowled.

Khushi looked down at her lap. She felt like she was little girl being scolded at. "Sorry," she muttered.

"Sorry what?"

"Erm... sorry Sir."

"Good, start getting into the habit of saying that," and he resumed eating. "You can move in today and my men will retrieve your items from your hotel room."

Khushi looked up at him. "Where would I stay... Sir?"

Arnav arched his eyebrow at her.

"I mean... I know you said in the contract that I would stay in a separate room but you haven't-"

"Finish your food and I will take you up to your room. Now eat."

Khushi looked down at her food. "Yes Sir."

But Khushi was in a jumble of emotions to eat. However when she heard a slight growl from him, she quickly ate as her mind rambled.

Oh my gosh, this is really happening! Why the hell did I agree? Holy crap, what if Payal finds out? Oh shit! No, no, she can't find out. She won't find out, how would she find out? I'm avoiding her calls and texts, as well as everyone... no one would know about Arnav....

Khushi glanced at Arnav.

Sir... he's actually my dominant now. A dominant! MY dominant! Holy crap, I have a dominant! And I'm a submissive? Holy fuck!

Khushi picked up her glass of wine and guzzled it down. After everything that had happened, she really truly needed something stronger than alcohol.