Running from Him by YH Yohi

Chapter 30: Fairytale Love?

That night changed something for Pari and Arin. The misunderstandings that clouded their relationship began to clear, little at a time. 

Arin was not a murderer. And Pari knew that atleast there was some love for her, no matter how small it was. That feeling filled her up with warmth, leaving her ticklish inside. 

The night had been full of passion and vulnerability. It was a perfect 'first' for them both. 

The warm beach sun warmed Pari's bare back as the salty wind lightly brushed her hair. She slept soundly completely enveloped by Arin large frame. But it didn't feel suffocating like before. She loved how his skin felt against hers, she loved his lightly curved hair brush against her nape, she loved his warm breath that sent shivers across. 

She was on her back, eyes closed but awake as Arin was on top of her, his head by her neck. She couldn't help but play with his curls that appeared brunette soaking in the beachside sun. Like a cat, he inadvertently let out a low growl, it startled Pari but turned her on as well.

"You awake?" Arin's raspy voice tickler her ear. He turned up to look at her and she couldn't help but smile. 

"Yes. Good morning." 

Arin pulled himself up and beside her, he snaked his arm underneath her and pulled her into his grasp. "Good morning love" He leaned in for a kiss but Pari was quick to avoid it. There small game of catch me if you can, pillow fight and cuddles exuded a warmth that neither had experienced for days on end. 

"I got you a dress, wear it today" Arin suddenly interjected.

"Why?"

"I'll take you somewhere." 

"Where?" Arin leaned in and kissed her head. "Surprise my love"

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It was a beautiful turpoise evening gown that hugged her curves just right. A long slight let onlookers have a peek at her slender leg while the back hung a little low. 

Pari looked at yourself again before meeting Arin by the deck. Arin took his time admiring his girl, even trying to sneak in a kiss and maybe something more but Pari wouldn't let him ruin her efforts so soon. The mini-cruise was an enchantress in the night. 

Maybe it was the stress, fear or anger, Pari couldn't bring herself to admire Arin's ship as they were coming to the island. The dim orange lights sparkled against the dark sky like little lanterns attached to the ship. 

"Moonlight dinner?" Pari asked hopefully, it reminded her of their first date, the day things began. It would be a sweet celebration of rekindling their relation no doubt. Arin just gave her the toothy smile, the one which means he's excited. 

Arin drove the cruise towards the sea but slowly began steering it towards the island. They moved along the shore, the way they had come before. It went on for a few minutes, Pari was getting impatient. 

"Almost there" Arin reached out to play with strings of hair with one hand as the other hand remained on the steering wheel. He looked handsome, sea-breezed hair brushed back, unbuttoned white shirt that gave a small peek at his ravishing body. He truly was perfect in many ways, but seeing his vulnerable sign was warming and assuring. 

Soon they rounded the cliff. Arin skillfully steered the cruise between boulders, the narrow passage was barely enough for the boat. Pari was awed by Arin, what can he not do? They soon entered a small hidden cave engulfed by absolute darkness.

"Arin?" Pari was bewildered and scared, anything could be hiding in those shadows. She turned around but couldn't see Arin either, they were in completely darkness. She began panicking as the moonlight that barely entered the cave was growing further and further away. But she chose to trust Arin. Atleast once, she must stay true to her words.