Veiled Harmonies (Tere Bin AU)

Chapter 14

Murtasim smiled, a soft, mischievous smile that crinkled the corners of his eyes. "Then let's sign a contract," he suggested, his tone playfully serious.

Meerab tilted her head slightly, moving back just enough to look at him with curious eyes. "A contract?" she repeated, her eyebrow arched in a mixture of amusement and intrigue.

Yes," Murtasim affirmed, his playful smile never fading. "A contract where we promise to talk to each other, to communicate our worries and fears without fear of judgment. A pact that no matter how tough things get, we'll face it together, hand in hand."

Meerab's lips curled into a genuine smile, the weight in her heart feeling a little lighter. "A contract, huh?" she said, her voice tinged with warmth. "And what are the terms of this contract?"

Murtasim's eyes sparkled with affection and determination. "First term," he began, holding up a finger, "we always be honest with each other, no matter how difficult the truth may be. Second term," he continued, raising another finger, "we face our fears together and support each other in every challenge that comes our way. And third term," he added, his smile widening, "we carve out time for us, where we can just be ourselves with each other."

Meerab's heart swelled with emotion as she took in his words. 

She reached out and took his hand, intertwining her fingers with his leaning in to bop her nose with his. "I like this contract," she replied softly. "But I want to add terms of my own."

"Go ahead," Murtasim encouraged, his eyes never leaving hers.

"Fourth term," Meerab said, her voice gaining strength, "we remember why we fell in love in the first place, and we never let the outside world make us doubt that. No matter what."

Murtasim's expression softened, his heart touched by her words. He squeezed her hand gently, his eyes shining with unspoken promises. "Agreed," he said, his voice filled with sincerity. "We hold on to each other, circle back to each other always.."

Feeling a surge of courage, Meerab continued, adding to their romantic pact. "Fifth term," she said, her voice soft and intimate, "we make time for spontaneous things, and random adventures. And you cook for me."

Murtasim's smile grew as he added, "Sixth term, we promise to never go to bed angry and to end each day with a kiss, even if we're miles apart. Or a sexy facetime.." he added roguishly with a glint in his eye making Meerab laugh. 

Meerab's eyes sparkled as she leaned closer. "Seventh term, we celebrate our love every chance we get, with special dinners, surprise notes, and little gestures that remind us of how lucky we are to have found each other."

Murtasim caressed her cheek, adding in another. "Eighth term, We have impromptu jam sessions. I love listening to your voice.. "

Meerab giggled softly, her playful side surfacing. "Ninth term," she said mischievously, "we have a mandatory weekly movie night, and you're not allowed to complain even if it's another rom-com."

Murtasim chuckled, his tone matching her playful energy. "Tenth term, We steal kisses in secluded corners.."

Meerab's laughter was contagious. "Eleventh term," she added, her eyes twinkling, "Murtasim pe sirf Meerab ki chalegi!"

Murtasim's eyes widened in surprise at Meerab's playful addition, his features breaking into a wide grin as her laughter filled the air. The sparkle in her eyes was infectious, and he couldn't help but feel a surge of joy at her lighthearted quip.

A chuckle escaped Murtasim's lips, his heart light with amusement and affection. The twinkle in Meerab's eyes tugged at his own sense of mirth, and he found himself embracing the term without a fight.