The way he was looking at her showed that he desired her. Suddenly the atmosphere had become charged with sexual tension.
Nikhil placed his hand on top of her and she pulled her hand back.
"Nikhil I am not ready for any emotional entanglement . I also do not want to loose a friend."
"Jiya I am not forcing you but I do like you very much.However I am prepared to wait. Let's just remain friends for the time being and see where this goes from here.,"he placed her hand in his and then kissed her hand lightly.
Jiya could see from his eyes that his feelings were genuine but she appreciated that he was not forcing her.