Suddenly, Abdul and his mother both bowed at the same time, and I turned and saw Nidal right behind me. Nidal stretched out his arm."Come, Loula. Walk with me to the gardens. I need to talk to you," he said in a serious, calm tone.I hugged Abdul and his mother and walked over to Nidal, slipping my hand in his as we walked together to the gardens. "Nidal, that was very kind of you to bring them to the palace," I said to him, teary-eyed."What else would you have me do? They took you in, fed you, and gave you a home. One good deed deserves another, don't you think?" He smiled at me and made the butterflies in my stomach flap their wings.I stopped in my tracks, turned to him, wrapped my arms around him, and kissed him sensually. The gardener dropped his tools and looked at me open mouthed, he was probably wondering how I dare display my feelings in public. Nidal kissed me back hungrily, and he took my breath away. I was deeply and hopelessly in love with him."Thank you, Nidal. This means a lot to me," I said wholeheartedly.Nidal pulled me around the rose bushes to the other side of the garden, where thousands of colorful flowers were in full bloom this time of year. This place looked magical. There were three wooden benches, and I made my way to one of them and sat on it while Nidal walked around and cut the prettiest flowers. He then proceeded to make a wreath. When he was done, I was impressed. It was very beautiful.Nidal placed it on my head. "You look like a princess, Loula. "Your beauty takes my breath away." He said hoarsely. Then he kneeled down on one knee. I held my breath, knowing where this was leading to. "Loula." He paused a second. He looked deep into my eyes. "I love you so much. Marry me. I want to spend the rest of my life with you." Tears were in his eyes.My mind slipped back to the last time he had asked me to marry him, and I closed my eyes. The tears started to roll down my face. "I am sorry for the pain I have caused you, Loula," he said sincerely. "Forget the past, and let's start over fresh. A new beginning.""And who's to say that history will not repeat itself? How can I be sure you will not go crazy with jealousy again? Your cousin is my friend. We will talk and laugh again, as friends do. How can you guarantee me that you will behave?" I knew that he would do it again.Nidal lifted a brow, and I noticed his eyes turn a darker shade as he studied my face closely. I swallowed in disappointment. Things remained the same. He would never change. "You are mine whether you choose to marry me or not. I will not give you up!" he said with fierce possession."Then you will live a life of misery, Nidal. Why do you want to suffer in this way? I cannot be locked up in my room forever! I need to have friends and live my life as a free woman. I do not want to be punished every time I talk to a man!" I was angry at him for ruining such a beautiful moment.Nidal grabbed my shoulders and shook me gently. "You are mine! I will personally kill any man who comes near you, cousin or not!" he warned.That was the end of our beautiful moment in the garden. I stood and walked away from Nidal. I knew it was too good to be true. Nothing lasts forever."Loula, wait," Nidal said impatiently. "You walk away from me acting like you do not care when I know that you love me. In the end, I will win, and you know that. I know you love me. I know you cried every day you were away from me. Loula, I cried too. Do you want to go through all that again? Can you live without me because I know I cannot live a life without you?" he said truthfully.He was right. We were born to be with one another. We were soul mates. We completed each other. What was the use of fighting it anymore? I sighed, reached out, and caressed his face. "You are right, Nidal. I am yours, and you are mine." And he looked at me and waited for my answer. I lovingly looked up at him and said simply, "Yes."Nidal's handsome face lit up, and he lifted me and swirled me around. He filled my face with butterfly kisses.
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