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Chapter 43 - Take me back to the Start

That morning, the group decided to head out to the beach across from the villa. They played ball for a while on the sand and put on music to dance to.

The waves were calm and Shahana went into the water with Vineet.

Fiza dipped her toes in the water, enjoying the gentle touch of the sea. Alan, lifted her up from behind and spun her around, causing her to laugh with delight.

"Come into the water with me," Alan suggested, still wrapping his arms around her waist. Fiza leaned against his warm bare chest, feeling a sense of comfort and affection. "My clothes will get wet," she protested playfully.

"You can just change into something else after. We're right across," Alan urged, trying to convince her.

Fiza was wearing a light cotton dress but had wisely worn tights underneath in case of windy weather. She crinkled her nose at his persuasive reasoning.

"Do you swim?" he asked her.

She nodded and replied, "I'm Mallu," as if that explained everything.

Without warning, Alan picked her up in his arms, causing her to squeal in surprise, and carried her into the sea. When the water was waist-deep, he gently put her down, and the waves thrashed gently around them as Fiza laughed.

Floating on the water's surface, Fiza allowed herself to be pushed and pulled by the gentle sea.

Alan watched her with a mesmerized gaze, captivated by her form and her carefree spirit.

She got back on her feet, still smiling, enjoying the warm water and the feeling of sand underneath her feet. She turned around to face Alan and said, "Let's just stay here forever," with a wistful tone in her voice.

Alan pulled her into his arms again, this time, she turned to face him. Her wet body pressed against his bare chest, and he cupped her face in his hands as she smiled up at him. Wanting to be close to her but not daring to kiss her lips just yet, he kissed her forehead tenderly. She rested her head on his chest, swaying gently with the rhythm of the waves. Instinctively, she kissed his chest, and he inhaled sharply at the sensation.

"So salty," she remarked, making him laugh. "You are so hot, Alan," Fiza said over the sound of the sea.

His heart swelled with affection for her, and he whispered, "My Fiza." But he noticed a flicker of sadness in her eyes again.

"What is it, sweetheart?" he asked, concerned by the change in her expression.

The same insecurities of him having been with other girls, while she was inexperienced, invaded her thoughts again. She turned away from him, gazing at the horizon and admiring the vastness of the ocean.

Alan slid his hands down her arms, rested them on her hips, and pulled her close.

Fiza felt his erection nudging her, and for a moment, she wondered if he had pushed it against her intentionally. Confusion and fear flickered in her eyes as she turned around to face him. She pushed him with her elbow and turned to face him.

Alan stepped back, taken aback by the sudden change in her expression - from fear to anger.

Her voice trembled as she confronted him, "Why do you think it's okay to intentionally press your... your penis on me?" Tears welled up in her eyes, and her heart felt heavy with emotion.

"I'm sorry, Fiza," Alan quickly responded, feeling remorseful for unintentionally causing her distress. "I swear, I was just trying to get close to you. I love you, and I would never do anything to hurt you intentionally."