Wishpered Promises Of LoVE

Uniquely perfect

Rehan's POV:
   I came out of the washroom after taking a shower. She was right, it really helped  make me feel refreshed now. I was wearing one of my navy blue hoodies which was with her, I don't even remember since when.
  A smile automatically made its way to my lips remembering her antics. Nobody would believe me if I say she has a whole new section in her closet where she has arranged my clothes. From my shirts to my tees to my hoodies and jackets…there is nothing that is not here in her cupboard. I never understood why she always liked to stock my clothes…until I didn't go to Oman. Because in the period of our long distance, she always used to wear my hoodies or shirts before she went to sleep. Though she never told me the reason behind her actions, however I knew whenever she would miss my presence near her she would try to cover it with my clothes…maybe just the same way, I used to cover for her absence through her photos. Each corner of my apartment in Oman was filled with her photos. After the tiring days at the office, the only peace I used to get after going home was to see her face smiling at me. It was one of the hardest phases of our lives…and I am thankful towards GOD for providing us the strength to fight against all the odds.
   And I am indeed the luckiest man to get this angel…who was always there for me. I looked towards her….my angel, sleeping peacefully curling herself up like an infant.
  I could not suppress the chuckle that left my lips…she was looking so cute with her pouty face. She had my  jacket on that I was wearing earlier…I don't know when she put it on. But it was my first time looking at her in my attires from upto so close…physically instead of virtual ways. And she was just adorable!!
   I got inside the duvet before pulling her in my arms…careful enough to not disturb her peaceful slumber. As if on the queue she also wrapped her arms around my torso…snuggling her face in my chest. Gosh! This was the only place where I always wanted to be…my sweet heaven.
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  Author's POV:
In the early morning,
    Azel felt feather-like touches on her skin. She was showered with something so soft…so lovable. She snuggled her face more in the cozy pillow…her personal pillow where only she has the right to sleep on.
   Even in her sleep she smiled at her own possessiveness. She could not help but feel this way when it comes to him. The mere mention of his was enough to deepen the beautiful smile on her face. His intoxicating fragrance numbed her all senses…as all she could take in was the sweet smell of freshly brewed coffee. It was just so pleasant. 
    "Get up, Princess. You need to have your breakfast and then you have medicines as well,"this time she heard him calling her..ever so lovingly…trying to wake her up. If her mornings are going to start like this…then she would never want those mornings to end.
   "I know you are already awake now, you mischievous girl,"Rehan pressed a tender kiss on her nose tip…blood rushed into her cheeks almost immediately. Aww, she was looking so adorable without even doing anything that he ended up giving her a smooch on her right cheek this time.
   And this was it. Because she could no longer keep her eyes closed…and how would she? When he was doing all sorts of sweet torture on her…her poor heart is always carzy for this man..but when he tends to do such things…it just becomes impossible for Azel to control her own heart.
  Her ocean orbs looked into his honey brown ones…both had a moment of eye contact which none of them wanted to break. But the sound of the ringtone of Azel's phone compelled them to do so. Rehan scratched the back of his neck…as his ears turned red,"Umm..yo…your phone,"he stammered, handing her the phone…nervousness clear in his voice.
   While she was no better than him. Taking a breath or two, she calmed down her racing nerves before receiving the call. "Calm down, silly. She is only yours,"he rubbed his chest whispering incoherent words…as if that organ would understand his talks. How ironic was that? Even after these many years of their relationship…everything still feels just like the first day…the same nervousness, the same shyness, the same happiness, the same excitement…everything is the same. Except for their love…which only developed to be a more stronger feeling for one another.
   "Hello…boss. Good morning,"she greeted the person on the other side of the phone. "Azel, how many times should I tell you…it's just Zach for you. For GOD's sake I'm your senior of two years only..stop portraying me as the old man always,"her boss, Zachary Remizera whined. She could not help but chuckle at his complaining tone.
   "Fine…fine, Zach. Please don't start whining now,"she laughed…making him pout. "You are making fun of me once again? That's bad, young lady…don't forget I'm still your boss,"Zach remarked playfully making her snap back at him,"Yeah, it's my misfortune…after all, I got a bipolar boss,"Zach gasped. This girl! Only she has the nerve to mess with him and get away like always.
  "Girl? You do have the nerve…I must agree,"he could not help but praise her. She was always this gleeful…and her this mirthful character is what makes her unique from the crowd. "Of course, after all…I'm Azel..you know?"She said with an attitude as both of them bursted into laughter.
   "Okay, jokes apart..is the file of our new project ready? You know they are one of the leading companies of the country…and when they are going to launch their new collection regarding clothes which is going to be their first marketing in the fashion world…we must not let go of this opportunity. Many international companies are also going to be a part of it. If we become successful then we would never need to look back, Azel. I don't want Fashionista to be just a name…I want it to be a brand…as a brand which will be recognized by people from all around the world. It's too important for me…for us…and our company, Azel. We need to grab that contract at any cost,"Zach was all serious by now. That's what Azel likes about her boss…his passion and potential towards his work. It was one of the reasons Azel joined his company instead of any other…way more influential than this. Because for Azel her job is not only a work for which she would get paid…but it is her second love…her passion. And working with someone who has the same thoughts regarding their work is much more relaxing.
   "Did I ever disappoint you, Zach? I have given my one hundred and ten percent for this project. It's as important to me as it's for you. Stay rest assured we are going to get the project. The first branding of this project would be done by Fashionista only,"Azel assured him…Zach sighed in relief. Because he could trust her even with closed eyes.
  After exchanging a few more words they bid their byes. Cutting the call, Zach looked at his phone where a much younger looking Azel could be seen. She was laughing about something…from the angle the pic was taken it was clear that she had no clue about her getting captured in someone's camera.
   Zach still remembered the day he first saw her in their university. At that time, Azel was in her first year while Zach was in his third year. It all started with a fight between Azel and his dearest cousin Marie..with whom he is not that much fond of. At first he thought it was just some cat fight between the girls' but when he got to know the real reason as to why they both were quarreling…he was beyond impressed by her boldness.
  And since then he could not help the feeling he always feels whenever he is around her or he is talking with her. She makes him feel things…he knew he should not feel…at least not after knowing she has a freaking boyfriend whom she loves more than her life.
   But who said that…if she loves someone else…nobody else could love her? Zach was happy with his one sided love for this girl. And he was okay this way…with his unsaid one sided feelings for her. Because he knew seeing her happy would always make him feel content as well. So why not? Who said if you love someone you need to be with that person always? So what if your prayers to get that person failed miserably?
   Maybe in this world, there is someone else who is asking for that same person as you…and his prayers are more powerful than yours. Maybe she is not just in your destiny…she never was. So why complicate things? After all, love is a feeling…a beautiful one at that which could never be forced upon someone.
   A sigh escaped his lips as he caressed her picture,"I always wish you all the happiness in the world, my love…with me or without me."
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   "Can't you please take a day off…just for today? You had a high fever last night only,"Rehan whined for the umpteenth time…giving her all sorts of his cute pouts to make her agree with him. Azel looked at him with helpless eyes…he has been requesting her for this same thing since he heard that she needed to go to her office today. And it was still ongoing even when they were in the parking lot of her office.
    "Re, listen to me…"
"No, you listen to me. Did I ever deny you from doing anything? Then why don't you listen to me when I'm asking something?
    You had a high fever last night only…and look at you, today you are here at your office. You are a human being not a machine for GOD's sake. You also need rest. Why can't you just take a sick leave? What if the fever comes back?"Rehan's last words reflected all the worry behind his anger…which she knew from the very start.
   "Re, Zach…"Azel started but was interrupted by Rehan once again,"To hell with Zach…to hell with his project…to hell with his company…to hell with everything. I don't care about anything…all I care for is you. I would not have any problem with you going to the office today just like any other day…only if I didn't see your condition last night. I…."
  "Shh…shh…it's okay. Now take a deep breath first,"Azel was cupping his face…attaching both of their foreheads together. Rehan was breathing heavily by now for talking so much at one breath,"But I…"
  This time Azel kept her hand over his mouth,"No more words…I will remove my hand and you will take a few deep breaths at first, okay?"His eyes widened at their closeness…their noses were almost touching. He could feel her breath caressing his face…while his breath was muffled by her hand. But her words held the authority…which was impossible for Rehan to deny ever. He nodded his head like an obedient kid.
   Azel removed her hand over his mouth,"Now…breath in..and breath out with me. Breath in…breath out,"she instructed him, which he followed without any exchange of words. When she saw he was much calmer than before…she once again cupped his face…caressing his cheeks in the process.
   "Love, as much as I would have loved to stay at home…cuddling with you for the rest of the day. But I can't neglect the fact that it's about my work…I'm a mere employee here, sweetheart. And I need to be there helping my employer in the progress of the company, don't you think so?"Rehan sighed knowing full well whatever she was saying was absolutely true. Being an employee, she can't have her ways in the office.
    "And about the sick leave…Re, this month I already took a lot of leaves. First for Twinkle's birthday, second for Big B and Sisila's wedding and I took a half day leave that day as well when Daddy had called me home urgently to talk about us.
   And Zach allowed all those leaves without any hassle…if he wanted he could have made a great fuss regarding this. Or worse, if someone else would have been in his place I might have been fired by now. But he didn't do anything of that sort. Rather he always entrusted me with the company and its project,"Azel tried to make him understand but instead of that, he pouted cutely,"But you are one of his best employees. And he knows as well as appreciates it, which I know from the things I have heard about him from you."
   Azel sighed at his childish excuse,"And that still doesn't make things any different. I can't take advantage of the fact that he always appreciates me or considers me as his friend. That's nowhere near right, Re. As far as my capabilities, there are hundred fashion designers out there who are way more skilled and capable than I. Re, you know me very well…in my life all I hate is taking the shortcuts to succeed. I can't use Zach or his friendship for my personal benefits." This time Azel was angry…she knew she should not get angry with him over such a silly matter. But it's just that sometimes we really don't have any control over our own emotions.
   "Shh…I'm sorry…I'm sorry. I didn't mean things in that way, Love. I know who you are. I swear, I didn't want to be mean or rude. It was just…I can't see you in pain. Your pale face and tired eyes makes me worried. But still it's not reasonable enough for me to behave that immaturely. Please forgive me, Sweetheart?"Rehan held both of his ears…asking for her apology genuinely. He could not see her upset…not at all…specially if he was the reason. He would do anything to get her forgiveness.
    And how could someone not forgive you if you are genuine enough? Azel didn't say anything…she just embraced him,"I know…and I'm sorry too for snapping at you like that,"she also said sorry for her behavior. Rehan pulled her closer to him, tightening his hold on her,"I don't mind getting a bit of scolding…after all I'm a husband now. How could you break the ritual of the wives that's been followed by all the wives of the world despite the differences between the countries and cultures.
  And we poor husband's have to bear the tortures like always,"he joked to lighten up her mood…which worked instantly.
  "You?"Azel slapped him on his arm..making him hiss in pain…or to be precise acting to be in pain,"Now you are physically abusing me, wifey,"he said horrified. She showed her tongue at him,"That's what you deserve for badmouthing your wife, Mr. Husband."
   "Haw! How cruel! Don't you know my mother-in-law is one of the famous family lawyers of the city?"He waggled his eyebrows at her making her gasp,"Ohho, I didn't know about this at all."
   She rolled her eyes at him. "Did you just roll your eyes at me?"He narrowed his gaze at her. Azel gave him a tight lipped smile before batting her eyelashes,"I bet I did."
   "My mother-in-law will hear about this,"Rehan once again acted this time like Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter. And with that both of them bursted into laughter. They knew they were not the perfect couple people dream of to be. But they also knew that they were unique…uniquely perfect in their own way. And that's what makes them special.
   "I love you. Please take care of yourself. I will come to check up on you at lunch time. And if anything just give me a call, okay?"Rehan said after they composed themselves. Every word that came out of his mouth was only screaming the love…immense love he had for her.
   "I love you too…very very very much,"she spread her arms to show him exactly how much she loves him. He laughed at her antics. Although both of them knew no amount of words or space could not express the love she had for him. "I will be absolutely fine and I will take care of myself as well. I will call you immediately if I need anything. And I want to go to a lunch date with my husband today,"the last demand from her made him feel over the moon. Obviously he would love to take her on a date.
   He gave her a billion dollar smile,"I can't wait for the lunch hour anymore,"his impatient words made her chuckle. She ruffled his hair, placing a soft kiss on his left cheek,"It will be here soon. Be safe on your way. Drive carefully…and don't you dare drive the car at a high speed,"she warned him.
   "Okay, Madame. Your wish is my command,"he bowed in front of her making her chuckle at his silliness once again. After pressing a goodbye kiss on her forehead they took their leaves from each other for a short period.
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Inside Azel's office,
   Azel was about to enter inside the lift…when she collided with someone causing the file in her hands to fall down before the papers scattered on the floor.
   Azel looked in front of her only to find the last person she wanted to see right now. "Oh GOD! After I spilled the coffee on my dress and broke my heel as well. And here all the papers I worked so hard are all scattered down on the floor, this was the only thing left for the rest of my morning to get completely ruined. Shit,"she murmured before looking at the person standing in front of her. Azel gave that person a tight lipped smile…who was already looking at her with not so impressive looks.