Jadugar's Paradise

The final decision.

[chapter 16]

[KIARA'S POV]

As he went to the bathroom to clean up I quickly rinsed the cups and wiped my face with a paper towel. We both reached the bedroom from our places at the same time. We looked at each other and burst out laughing again and he sat on the sofa while I collapsed on the bed. I was still giggling when he stood up and laid on the bed next to me but maintained a suitable distance between us.

[Ajey]: So... how's life?

[Kiara]: It's been one day.

[Ajey]: Tell me about it.

[Kiara]: I-

How can I tell him about my day, it was all about him!

[Kiara]: It was a normal day...

[Ajey]: Did you miss me?

[Kiara]: Yeah no.

He looked at me and smirked.

[Kiara]: Okay maybe a little. what about you..?

[Ajey]: Oh I missed you a lot, I missed your soft cheeks, your innocent eyes, your rosy pink lips, your hands, your voice, I missed YOU!

God why are men so straightforward???

[Ajey]: I wish I could see the stars right now...

He said while looking at the ceiling.

[Kiara]: And I wish I could see the moon right now...

[Ajey]: Are you a selenophile? (A selenophile is a person who loves the moon.)

[Kiara]: I don't know... I mean I like the moon, I like how it shines during the night, it's like looking at a big star up close. I like how the stars surround the moon but can never take its place and the moon also feels empty without the stars. Gosh, all this 'moon talking' is making me want to look at the moon.

[Ajey]: Me too.

He said while looking at me. I decided to get up and watch the night sky.

[Kiara]: C'mon let's go.

We both went to the window and I arranged two chairs for us to just sit and talk while gazing at the sky.

[Ajey]: The moon is pretty, isn't it?

[Kiara]: Yeah it is.

I said while looking at the moon and he looked at me.

[Kiara]: Is there something on my face?

[Ajey]: What? No, you look absolutely beautiful I mean nothing's wrong. 

There was absolute silence between us after that for a while, the crickets were chirping and there were no cars around so it was very quiet. He then continued the conversation,

[Ajey]: Anyways, where's Ruby?

[Kiara]: She's- pfft I don't know. She must be here or there.

[Ajey]: What happened? Did she scratch you or something?

[Kiara]: That's one of her daily habits, but nowadays she's getting too wild. I mean she stays outside the house more than inside.

[Ajey]: Don't worry, she'll be back, but about the scratches, do you treat them properly? like what gels do you use?

[Kiara]: Gels? I don't use anything on them. They heal themselves.

[Ajey]: Are you crazy? at least put some antiseptic liquids, or clean it with soap.

[Kiara]: How do you know about all this?

[Ajey]: I studied medicine.

[Kiara]: Ohhoo Doctor Jii!!

[Ajey]: Shut up, and show me those wounds.

[Kiara]: They're nothing Ajey.

[Ajey]: Kiara... please.

[Kiara]: Whatever.

I rolled up my sleeves and showed him the scratches she gave on my hands and neck. He looked very concerned after seeing them.

[Ajey]: Do you have any antibiotic cream or smth?

[Kiara]: Do you think I carry those? No, I don't.

[Ajey]: Wet wipes?

[Kiara]: umm maybe yeah, lemme go check.

I found wet wipes and handed him the wipes.

[Ajey]: sit.

[Kiara]: Ajey I'm still telling you, it's nothing.

[Ajey]: It's all dried-up blood, so let me do my job. don't move.

blood?

That word made me a little concerned. As he held my hand and touched the scratch I jumped a little. He looked at me and chuckled. I somehow bore the pain and he calmly cleaned my wounds. He then pulled his chair close to mine and leaned forward putting his hand on my shoulder.

[Kiara]: W-what are you doing?

[Ajey]: What? Just cleaning them.

He said with a teasing tone. His fingers were on my neck, pulling the collar down to reveal the scratches. He purposely slowed his hands to make me stay longer near him. His low breaths were again taking control of me and his slow arm movements were giving me goosebumps. 

After some time, he backed up and went to the bathroom again, and I on the other hand went to drink some water in the kitchen. As I set the glass aside, I leaned on the countertop and just closed my eyes while thinking about what just happened. I'd never been this comfortable with someone. Maybe my heart accepted that I loved him but my mind was just not accepting it and thought something was sketchy about him.

I'd decided that moment that I was gonna listen to my heart to prove my mind wrong.

I'd give him a chance.

I'd give myself a chance.

I'd give us a chance.

~Author's Note:

Kiara accepted it I'm so happyyyyy eeeeee, can't wait for their weddin- abhi itni jaldi bhi nahi ;)