— R a h i l ' s P O V 𖤐
Ayezah took a lot of time to come back from the washroom, and with everyone downstairs, it made me worry that she was all alone upstairs.
Without a second thought, I went up to search for her.
As I approached the upstairs, my brow furrowed when I saw Ayezah hiding behind the pillar, her gaze fixed on something.
I called out her name, but before I could finish, my eyes widened as she swiftly pinned me against the pillar, completely trapping me. Her one hand held my wrist firmly, while her other palm rested near my head against the pillar.
"Ayezah, what-" I started to say, but she immediately silenced me by pressing her forefinger gently against my lips, uttering a soft 'shhhhh'
I obediently pressed my lips together, captivated by her presence. She hovered over me, her eyes focused elsewhere, while mine were locked intently on her.
I felt my heart race insanely as she leaned even closer, her body pressing against mine.
I couldn't help but notice her exquisite features. Her face had a beautiful shape, with a defined jawline and perfect cheekbones that accentuated her captivating eyes. And her lips,
Oh her lips, they looked incredible smooth. The urge to feel their softness was getting too real in me.
Rahil get back in your senses!
I gulped hard, looking away.
"Ayezah? What's wrong?" I whispered,
"Why are you behaving this way?"
"I'll tell you everything, just give me a minute, please," she whispered-yelled back. I nodded slowly.
she leaned more closer, causing her hair to cascade down over my face, as she stood on her tiptoes, looking ahead and placing her palms on my shoulder blades for support.
I could smell her hair. They smelled heavenly. I couldn't help but shut my eyes, inhaling deeply, savoring the intoxicating fragrance of her hair.
What the actual hell on earth?
Why am i behaving like some creepy pervert?
I scolded myself silently. Slowly, I turned my face away.
She pressed her body even closer, if it was even possible, and brought her face dangerously close to mine, making me instinctively shrunk back against the pillar.
My heartbeat raised to the maximum level as if my heart would jump out of my chest right away.
Her eyes were shut, and her forehead lightly touching mine.
From this incredibly close distance, I couldn't help but again get lost and admire her beauty. Every detail of her face, every curve and contour, seemed more mesmerizing than ever before.
She is so ethereal.
Time seemed to stand still as I found myself lost in the captivating allure of her features.
Her lips were so close to mine that the slightest movement would cause them to touch my lips.
I feel like my heart would burst out any moment.
Her eyes remained shut, and I sensed movement from the corner of my vision. Glancing ahead, I spotted a person in a red hoodie making their way downstairs, who seemed to not notice us as we were completely hidden behind the grand pillar.
As soon as the person left, I noticed her exhaling a huff of breath. Our eyes met, and it seemed like she suddenly realized our position, causing her eyes to widen slightly.
She nervously chewed on her lower lip before swiftly moving back, only to let out a hiss of pain as one of her earrings got tangled in the lace of my kurta.
"Ouch," she whispered, trying to free herself.
"Wait, wait, Ayezah! You'll hurt yourself even more. Let me help you," I said, gently removing the long silver earring from her ear.
The earring got stuck on the kurta and the backside of the earring fell somewhere.
She held her earlobe, wincing slightly, and I immediately removed her hand, saying " Let me see." Her earlobe had turned dark pinkish color.
"It'll be fine if we apply some cool ice on it," I suggested, gently caressing her soft earlobe between my thumb and forefinger.
I looked at her and she simply gazed back at me, our eyes locked. I quickly pulled my hand away from her earlobe.
"Okay, now tell me, what was all that fuss about?" I asked, attempting to move forward from behind the pillar.
Suddenly my leg got entangled in the voluminous folds of her lengha, causing me to almost lose my balance and stumble to the ground. Thankfully, she held my hand and pulled me back up, but I still lost my balance and ended up falling to the floor, with her on top of me. As she was holding my hand.
I couldn't help but let out a pained 'Ouch'.
I looked at her hissing while holding my hip, and she was already staring back at me with eyes wide open.
We stared at each other for few seconds before bursting into fits of laughter together.
"Oh god!" she said, laughing loudly and suddenly adjusting herself properly on top of me, causing me to freeze.
She placed her palms on either side of my chest, trying to get up.
As she leaned down her head a little, our cheeks brushed against each other, and I swallowed hard.
Her cheek felt soft against mine.
She slowly turned and looked at me, and I blinked nervously.
Oh god, why does her closeness make me so damn nervous?
"Can you get up, please?" I asked, feeling my heart race increasing at an abnormal level.
But instead of moving, she smirked at me, making me blink even more.
She adjusted her palms on my chest and said, "Why? Are you getting nervous now? I mean, you were too bold today during the dance. That's was unexpected actually. But what now? Are you nervous? "
She is such a tease. Always.
"I'm not nervo-" I tried to say, but she didn't let me finish. She causally leaned even more closer to my face, making my breath hitch.
" Yeah? You were saying something." She whispered, right on my lips.
"I'm not nervous, it's just that we are in the corridor, and anyone can come," I said, my voice trembling because of the close proximity.
she suddenly blew over my head, making me shut my eyes.
"Oh, there was something on your hair," she smirked.
I knew she was doing it on purpose, teasing me more, making me more nervous, and I know she enjoys my nervous state. I knew her so well!
So I thought why not play along?
I snaked my whole arm around her slender, smooth, bare waist. Her expression said that she was caught off guard as her eyes slightly widen.
I brushed my fingers on the side of her forehead, gently pushing back her few locks of hair, all the while i felt her gaze on me.
My one whole arm was securely wrapped around her bare slender waist.
" No doubt that You're absolutely breathtaking! But you look way too gorgeous from this close." I playfully teased, gazing at her whole face. she blinked at me nervously and it was my time to smirk.
Our eyes got connected, and I found myself captivated by her enchanting amber orbs.
Her eyes. They were so alluring and mesmerizing, they had the power to hypnotize anyone who looked into them.
And once you look into them, you feel like you don't wanna look away. Ever.
My heart raced madly. We gazed at each other for a few precious seconds, before she suddenly started to struggle and got up from above me.
I closed my eyes, trying to calm the rapid beating of my heart, and stood up straight as well.
We stood there in an awkward silence, and I noticed her adjusting her lengha, jewelry, and hair.
Meanwhile, I nervously cupped the back of my neck, avoiding eye contact
" Um, yeah, I totally forgot to ask, but what was going on here? Who were you hiding from?" I inquired.
" Oh, that! Actually, I have this suspicion that someone has been following me for the past few days. Ever since our marriage was arranged, I have noticed a person in a red hoodie trailing behind me everywhere. Even during our nikkah ceremony yesterday, I caught a glimpse of that person and even today he was here. I'm not entirely sure... " She tilted her face and narrowed her eyes, lost in deep thought.
" Did you inform the cops? " I asked.
" No, not yet."she replied.
" what? WHY? " I suddenly yelled, causing her to flinch slightly.
" I'm sorry" I immediately apologized. " I mean, what are you waiting for? That person could be dangerous, Ayezah! " I exclaimed.
" Don't worry, I know how to deal with these fucking morons very well! They're probably just some business rivals trying to keep an eye on me." she said confidently.
" If they are indeed business rivals, then it could be even more dangerous! What if they're after your life? " I asked, suddenly feeling my chest tighten at the thought of something happening to her.
" 'It's a possibility." she shrugged casually, as if it wasn't a big deal, leaving me staring at her.
" Ayezah, how can you say that so casually? We're talking about your life being in danger!"
I said, gently holding her shoulder blades.
" Relax, Rahil! nothing will happen to me." she chuckled.
"And nothing should ever happen to you." I said, sliding my hands from her shoulder blade down to her palms, gripping them firmly.
She looked at me and I gazed back into her eyes. Her gaze had turned soft and warm.
She smiled at me and held my palms back by entwining her fingers with mine.
" You know, you shouldn't really worry about me. Instead, you should be concerned about those who are trailing behind me. Once I catch them, you won't believe what I'll do with them. After all, I'm Ayezah Shah," she smirked, and I couldn't help but chuckle, shaking my head.
"Oh, yes, the great Ayezah Shah. But still, you should consider hiring some protection, like a bodyguard or something!" I suggested.
"Nope! I don't do bodyguard shit. I'm more than capable of protecting myself," she confidently declared.
"Okay, then how about you hire me? I'll be your bodyguard! I know martial arts too." I offered and She laughed out loudly.
" I just said I don't do bodyguards, and if it's about martial arts, I know it better than you!" she continued to giggle.
I frowned "Are you challenging me?" I asked.
She smirked, mischief dancing in her eyes. "Oh, Mr. Rahil Ahmed Khan, no one can beat Ayezah in martial arts," she confidently declared.
"We'll see about that," I replied firmly.
"One more challenge?" She asked raising her one eyebrow.
"Yes," I replied.
" Oh, you love challenging me, don't you?" she asked, smirking.
"Hey, you challenged me first this time, claiming you're better than me! I've been learning martial arts since I was young, so I really want to see how good you are," I explained.
" okay then we'll see." she smirked, and I smirked back, determined to prove my skills.
There was no way she knew martial arts better than me.
— ★
— A y e z a h ' s P O V 𖤐 :
I tightened my neat high ponytail, feeling the strands of hair pulled back tightly.
I stretched my arms and cracked my neck. my gaze fixated on the man in front of me, diligently doing his warm-up.
The early morning sun cast a soft glow on Rahil's private gym, illuminating the space.
He wore a casual grey t-shirt paired with black pants, looking tempting as ever.
I was dressed in a white crop top with full sleeves, revealing a hint of skin at my waist and stomach, perfectly complemented by my black tight leggings.
After the reception, we returned exhausted and quickly found the way to our respective beds.
However, Rahil made sure I ate something during the event. Ever since our first night of marriage, where I nearly fainted due to not eating, he has been vigilant about my meals, always checking on me if I have eaten properly or not.
It warms my heart to see how much he cares for me.
"So, you know self-defense?" Rahil's voice snapped me back to the present moment. I nodded confidently, a smirk playing on my lips.
"Yes, I do! I'm well-versed in self-defense techniques, and my senses are always on high alert. Plus, I hit the gym every day, so I'm stronger than you might think!" I folded my arms neatly against my chest. He raised his eyebrows at me indicating he is impressed.
Suddenly he walked behind me, a mischievous smirk playing on his lips, and I couldn't help but furrow my brows in response.
He positioned himself right behind me, his presence felt electric, and I could feel his warm breath close to my ear. In that instant, my heart began to race insanely.
"So, you know self defence very well?" he whispered, his husky voice sending a shiver down my spine.
Oh lord! Why is he sounding so sexy?
I mustered all my strength to reply, trying my best not to get affected by the proximity.
"Yes!" I managed to say, my voice tinged with both determination and a hint of vulnerability.
Then, he leaned in even more closer, his nose gently grazing the side of my head, and I could feel the soft brush of his breath against my hair as he smelled my hair. My heart pounded in my chest.
Suddenly, his one whole arm encircled my shoulders from behind, creating a sensation that was both comforting and slightly suffocating. His grip was firm, yet very careful, as if he was trying his best not to hurt me at all.
"What would you do if someone grabbed you like this from behind?" he whispered, his lips almost brushing against my ear.
As his warm breath caressed my neck and his hand remained securely wrapped around my shoulders, my breathing quickened.
Focus Ayezah FOCUS!
Summoning every ounce of strength, I seized his arm that rested on my shoulders and attempted to twist it.
Fuck! He is stronger than I thought he is.
I exerted all my might, managing to release his arm, and swiftly spun around, twisting his arm behind his back.
"So, what do you think?" I smirked, holding his twisted hand. He smirked right back at me, swiftly pulling his hand out of my grip. Before I could even process what was happening, he pinned me against the mirrored wall of the gym.
My breath caught in my throat as his arm rested on my neck, his face mere inches from mine. We locked eyes, both of us breathing heavily, our foreheads and noses almost touching.
In a swift motion, I managed to reverse our positions, pinning him against the mirror.
He smirked at me and uttered, "Not bad, my tigress!" The rush of adrenaline coursed through my veins and I stared at him.
Did i hear it right? My tigress?
I felt ticklish in the pit of my stomach.
He leaned his forehead against mine, closing his eyes, and I couldn't help but lean in too, surrendering to his warmth.
We stood there with our foreheads connected and noses touching.
Slowly, I pulled my arm away from his neck.
Taking the opportunity, he swiftly tried turning me around, but my reflexes worked on time.
with a controlled force, I banged him against the mirror hard and a pained hiss escaped his lips.
My eyes widened, and I panicked, asking, "Oh, I'm so sorry! Did I hurt you?"
He took advantage of my distraction and pinned me back against the mirror. "You cheat!" I screamed, and he chuckled.
— ★
Early morning went quite fun with Rahil.
I just finished taking a shower and was strolling through the walk-in closet in the room. Rahil's house wasn't bad at all, but I couldn't help but miss my own walk-in wardrobe and cozy penthouse.
I tousled my wet hair, contemplating what to wear as I gazed at the hangers hanging in the open cupboard.
Finally, I decided on a pure white silk shirt, which I neatly tucked into a pair of white pants with a golden thin belt on it.
I parted my hair in the middle, leaving it flowing freely behind with my brown bouncy curls and for accessories, I adorned myself with dainty golden earrings and a golden necklace with round loops.
I also wore a few delicate golden rings and a golden wristwatch. Oh, and let's not forget the perfume! I sprayed some perfume around me, inhaling the sweet soothing scent while closing my eyes in satisfaction.
I love perfumes.
I went with my daily makeup routine : mascara, skin colour eyeshades, a dust of pale pink blush, and nude lipstick.
For my bag, I chose a trusty brown Gucci pouch-like bag that I could carry in my hand.
With my heels on, I confidently stepped outside.
Oh how much i love to get dressed.
I was actually heading to the office! Even though Rahil and I had taken holidays due to the wedding, I needed to confirm my suspicions about that red hoodie.
As I stepped outside, I saw Rahil walking out of his room, which was right in front of mine, wearing casual clothes. He frowned when he looked at me and asked, " Where are you going? "
"Oh, I really have some important work to do, so I need to go to the office-" I replied. But he interrupted me, saying, " But we're off, right? "
" yeah but you know, i have to look into this mysterious red hoodie person! So for that i need to go." I said.
" Then I'll come too." He replied immediately.
" No no Rahil! I'll be fine and I'll be back soon, don't worry! " I assured him.
" Are you sure? " he asked, and I could see concern in his eyes. I smiled at him and nodded.
" Be safe okay? " he said making my smile widen more.
It feels good to have someone who genuinely cares about you.
" Okay i will." I replied, the smile not leaving my lips.
— ★
Rahil forcefully made me have breakfast with him, even though I had told him I would grab something on my way. Reluctantly, I joined him and we sat down to eat together.
After finishing breakfast, I made my way towards my sleek black car. I prefer driving myself and enjoy the freedom of being behind the wheel.
As I accelerated, the wind brushed against my face through the open window, I turned on some music, letting the melodies fill the car.
I really enjoyed the combo of fresh cool air and music.
However, my enjoyment was interrupted when I noticed a red car persistently following me in the rearview mirror.
My confusion turned into concern as the car suddenly sped up, closing the distance between us.
My frown deepened as I wondered what was going on. Before I could react, the red car forcefully collided with the back of my car, jolting me forward with a powerful impact.
What the actual fuck?
The relentless jerking motion continued, as the red car kept purposely colliding with the backside of my car, making me jolt forward every now and then.
I couldn't help but scream in frustration.
" WHAT THE FUCK??? "
In that moment, I had to think quickly. I gripped the steering wheel tightly, making a split-second decision to turn sharply to the side of the road and slam on the brakes, bringing my car to a screeching halt.
The sudden stop caused my forehead to collide harshly with the steering wheel, sending a sharp pain through my head and momentarily blurring my vision.
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