168. I didn't know I could ask for more.

Akash stopped on his track and looked at her intently. Madhu still did not look up at him.

"Then what is it??" He asked softly in a defeated tone.

"I just… I find it hard to think straight when you are around!" Madhu mumbled bashfully in an almost inaudible whisper.

But in the quiet room, her voice was like a cello kindling his heart. His eyes darkened instantly.

"What did you just say??" Akash asked in a disbelieving whisper. But his voice was deep and husky making a shiver run through her skin just by listening.

Madhu did not dare reply this time around. She just sat there and shook her head biting on her lower lips tentatively. She fidgeted with her already sweaty palms. The whole atmosphere suddenly felt hot and suffocating for her making her cheeks burn.