Heartbeat

Chapter 14

He looks at her, resting his forehead against her, "I'm scared too" he murmured and his lips grazed the corner of her mouth softly, his large warm palms cupping her hips, and Shehnaaz's eyelashes fluttered up at him.

She looks at him, his gaze totally dark and serious, "I'm scared you are becoming too important to me, too fast, I...I...I'm afraid you can ruin me." he says, she could hear the fear and vulnerability in his husky voice.

She gasps as she looked at the raw emotion in his eyes, the pain, the uncertainty. He bared himself in front of her and hoped that she could understand the turmoil storming in his heart from the moment they have met. He doesn't know what makes her cry, but he knows what makes her laugh, he doesn't understand what makes her sad, but he knows what makes her happy, he doesn't know about the story behind the pain that he sometimes sees in her eyes, but he does know what makes her eyes shine like a star, he doesn't know about her past, but he knows about her present.

He knows her enough, to realize that if he ever have to choose someone to marry, then it's only Shehnaaz, and with a sudden realization he finds that he wants to.

he wants to marry her, he wants her to be his.

Mine. his primal self growled.

The possessive look crossed his face, her eyes widen at the primal and determined emotions on his face, He ducked in again and kissed her hard, she felt that quivering awareness intensify until she thought she might burst with all this excitement and fear. As they parted and she blinked slowly up at him, she knew her life is going to change forever.

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Under the starry blue sky and covered in winter cold air, the harbor is quite as they make their way towards the lighthouse standing tall in the winter covered fog, it's fresh white paint is splashed with the salty waves of the sea, the walked hand in hand as they observed the world around them, the quiet illuminated houses running along the shore, the dragonflies flickering on the lights decorated on the path of the long grey stoned pier, they watched as the twin lighthouse is beginning to become visible, they can hear the melody of the music blowing life in the old aged town, it's colorful, the whole surrounding covered with music, dancing, drinking and celebration.

They entered the place and were immediately warmed up at the happy vibes of the place, there were locals, tourists, workers and fishermen eating fish, drinking wine and other drinks, people smiling broadly and laughing. she looks up at him smiling wide at the scene, and his eyes softens and he smiles back at her broadly.

Suddenly a happy and drunk Kushal comes behind them and wraps one arm around Sidharth and one around Shehnaaz, "Well if isn't my favorite guy and gal" He says while squishing them both in his arms or tried to.

"Where were you guys? we have been waiting for so long" Zara exclaims as she strutted towards them with a plate full of fish chips.

Zara looks at her friend's glowing face and narrows her eyes suspiciously at the them when she noticed Sidharth clutching her hand tightly.

"Um.. Okay now, let's go I want to show you something" Zara said while dragging her away, while Sidharth reluctantly let go of her hand.

Zara took her towards the temporary bar, set for the bonfire, She raises her brows at her friend who has a different kind of sparkle in her eyes, she keeps on looking back at Sidharth, who also hasn't taken his eyes of off her.

Shehnaaz looks back up and realizes she has been caught, Zara looks at her wide eyed, "OMG!!!! GIRLY WILL YOU SPILL ALREADY" Zara said excitedly and Shehnaaz blushed deep red as a fire truck, "We-" she clears her throat, "Wekissed" she said so fast her tongue might have a gotten whiplash.