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The hand on her cheek cupped her face. “Sanjana, you don’t need to be in the same exact job to do good and give back to our region. You could be inspiring many girls in our region to pursue a career as a pilot when you take up that job. Isn’t that doing good for the region in your own way?”
She nodded. “Thank you.”AndI love you for saying thatwas what she wanted to say, but she stopped at that. “And what you said to the village president, I wanted to give you a tight hug,” she said, laughing.
He chuckled. “You can give it to me now,” he teased as he moved back and put his seat belt back on. His words caused a tingle to pass through her, and she smiled softly.
“I’ve already ruined your shirt with the guilt-and-crying hug, I doubt if you want another one.” She laughed, wiping away the residual moisture in her eyes.
“I won’t mind it if you want to hug me. Who wouldn’t want one from a beautiful woman?” His tone was so casual, but he set her being on fire.
A hot guy like him thought she was beautiful.
She looked away, not wanting him to see how red her cheeks would turn, and hoped he could not hear the rapid pounding in her chest.
*****
The next morning, she stepped out of the car and smiled at Jai as he walked around to take her hand in his. What had made her jump and feel awkward the first week was now natural. She knew to wave at the cameras as they walked into the terminal, knowing when to stop to give the photographers one last pose and the signature one—the one where he holds her close and brushes his lips over her temple ever so gently.
The somewhat of a kiss only got better every time. She relished it even more by reading the comments on every post on the various social media sites. The romantic and filmy comments people posted online definitely made her smile. Posts that said the prince was too good for her and ones that called her a gold digger quickly disappeared as Jai’s team made sure to sanitize the comments.
Her smile broadened when her eyes fell on the jet waiting for them. Such a delight it was for her to see it every time, and she just could not wait to fly it. As always, she went up the stairs and greeted the pilot and co-pilot.
She was about to take her seat when the pilot called out to her. “I’m delighted to hear you are one of us.” The older man smiled at Sanjana. “We need more pilots, especially women.”
“Thank you,” she said, grinning ear to ear, looking at Jai, knowing it had to be him who had told the pilot. “I just got my license as a private pilot and am working toward some experience hours.” She left out the part about needing the hours for a job in a commercial airline . She knew they might wonder why she would want a job as a wife of a royal who owned a private jet.
“Great!” The pilot clapped. “We have a clear morning, an hour’s ride to the palace. Would you like to fly with me today?”
She felt her jaw hit the floor. “I’m sorry, what?”
The pilot smiled. “Only if you’d like to.”
She shook herself out of the delirious state. “Yes. I… I would…” She looked at Jai and then back at the pilot. “Are you sure?”
The pilot let out a laugh. “The passenger, a.k.a. your husband, seems to have no concerns. We’ve cleared for you to perform the take-off and landing from air traffic control as my co-pilot.” The words were music to her ears.
“Oh my God! Yes, I would like to join you. Thank you.” Sanjana could not believe her ears. It was crazy to be offered a chance to fly, and that too, one of the most luxurious planes.
God help her! Now she hoped she remembered the steps and tasks.
A short while later, her heart thudded, and as the ringing continued in her ears, she held on as she focused on her landing. She had very quickly learned the landing when most of her classmates struggled during training.
Her palms were sweaty, and she was shaking all over as the flight stopped, and the pilot started the shutdown procedure. “That landing was smooth for a newbie. Well done, Mrs. Devaraya.”
“Thank you.” Her voice was weak as she got up from the co-pilot’s seat so the real co-pilot could take over. She felt weak in her bones as she walked back to the cabin where Jai was seated, a sexy smile on his face.
“Looks like someone had fun. Nice landing, I didn’t even notice it.” He stood up, and she approached him. She was overwhelmed by so many emotions that all she could think of doing was throwing her arms around him and burying her face into his chest, yet again.
Two days in a row, she stained his shirts with her tears. “Jai…” she said, her voice weak as she pulled back to look at him. “Thank you for being so awesome.”
He let out a low chuckle. “Glad you had fun.”
She nodded. “I was going to stay back at my parents’ and get in some hours at the flying club. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you when I texted you.”
He leaned in, his warmth seeping in. “You don’t need to tell or ask me. You are free to do what you wish.”
She nodded. “I know, and you are the only one who knows… not even Deepika and—” He hushed her gently and gestured that they had to get off the plane.
“We can talk later. Let’s go.” And as if by habit, he leaned in and kissed her forehead, and she fisted her fingers in his shirt, not letting him move away from her just for a tad bit longer.
