The Caliginous

24. Overthinking or His Manipulation?

In this dimly lit room
My thoughts start to sway
The echoes of your name are
Forever in play

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Vincita Mansion, Edinburgh, Scotland

Anaya's pov

As I awaken from slumber, my eyes behold a world of serenity, embraced by a tender blanket that envelops me in its softness and warmth, granting me a profound sense of comfort.

A yawn escapes my mouth as I sit up and look at my surroundings.

I had slept on the sofa itself while talking to Shae.

But where is he?

I look around but he was nowhere to be found.

After rubbing my right eyes for a second, I go out of the blanket and wear my sandals.

I pick up my phone to check the time.

11:00  p.m.

Uff I slept for 2 hours, ab neend nahi aegi.

I stand up and look around.

"Shubh?" I speak but no response.

Roaming in the living room itself, there was a huge window on the right side.

I go towards it and side the curtains just a little.

Oh god!

Its snowing so badly!

As far as I know, Edinburgh is a place where it snows but very lightly. Snow storms are too much rare!

But right now it was all dark and the wind was blowing too fast accompanied by rain.

Suddenly two strong muscular arms wrap my waist from behind while his chin rests on my shoulder as I realise he covered me with a shawl.

"Hi" I whisper without looking back.

"Hi" he whispers back.

"It's snowing badly!" I say.

"Unfortunately yes"

"I want to go home."

"You are already in your home" he says as I feel him kissing my neck.

My spine goes erect when his lips touch my skin and I feel goosebumps arising on my body.

It feels so unreal.

My eyes automatically close because of his actions.

"It's your house Shubh"

"Yes. It's mine. And you are mine as well." He says while kissing me again.

I don't know when but unconsciously I smile at his words.

They make me feel secured.

"But I slept and because of that I am late and I have to finish my work! I have to submit files tomorr-"

"There is a snow storm outside meri jaan. You think I will let you go in such a weather?"

"But-"

"You are not gonna put one step outside till the weather is perfect"

"But Shu-"

"Do you want me to go out in such weather conditions?" He asks

"What? No!"

"Then how can you expect me to let you go?" He says.

Vaise point toh hai baat mein.

I turn around and look at his beautiful blue eyes.