𝓤𝓼 𝓐𝓰𝓪𝓲𝓷𝓼𝓽 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓸𝓻𝓵𝓭

- Chapter 20 -

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Cillian sighed , rubbing his temples as he felt the heaviness of the tension-filled silence since they drove back from his parents' house , his mother unnecessary and insensitive remarks had left a bitter taste in everyone's mouths "I'm sorry about my mother, Noor," he said, resting a hand on her knee. " My mother can be... she's still not over my divorce."

She nodded , trying to hide the disappointment "It's alright. I didn't expect her to. But I didn't think she'd be so harsh." She uttered before she slipped into his arms , seeking comfort from his embrace. " She'll come around eventually." Cillian mumbled , pulling her closer , his hand rubbing slow circles on her arms .

" Let's focus on us now, you're travelling tomorrow i don't wanna talk about it okay"

Cillian loosened his grip but kept his arms around her, his hand stroking her hair. "Agreed. Let's forget about them for tonight and enjoy each other's company" He kissed her gently, his lips warm and reassuring. "I'll always protect you, Noor. You know that right"

" I know " she whispered before she straddled him " and what i know that now we should have enough sex to cover up the three upcoming weeks of your absence , Mr.Murphy "

Cillian chuckled " i feel like i unlocked some boldness in you , sweetheart " his voice deep. He reached out, cupping her face and kissing her passionately as he hold her upstairs in a bride style , their giggling echoed around.

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The next morning , Noor was gazing Cillian quietly pacing around the room checking if he packed everything he needed into his luggage , for three weeks abroad into a promotions tour he hadn't many things to pack as all his outfits were offered to him by multiple famous fashion houses and elite brands and  were his stylist's responsibility so it was huge relief for him. They didn't mention the disastrous dinner ever again although, internally she needed to speak with him about her own insecurities that his kids might not like nor accept her like his mother , however she decided to focus on cherishing every moment she had with him.

" Why are you laughing ?" she asked , rising from the rocking chair as Cillian chuckled reading the message that piped on his phone.

" Never in my mind thought i'd plan what to wear after 20 days." he joked, shaking his head. 

" You've many red carpets to attend , It's important for your  public image " she said , wrapping her arms around his neck softly " and unless it's not sheer shirt i'm ok with it." she teased ,tilting her head up slightly to reach him.

" If i recall correctly " he whispered, as he leaned giving her a peck " that sheer shirt was out of my comfort zone and you were the one who encouraged me for to wear it" he muttered , giving her another peck.

" You in that sheer shirt did the best pr for the movie , and I wasn't your girlfriend back then, plus you've had enough female fans following you for months , we don't need more." she bantered.

Cillian chuckled softly at her playful retort, his lips curving into a smirk
" Someone is getting jealous ." He jeered,comicality and little vanity tinged his voice.

She nudged him jokingly ,rolling her eyes before she sighed  " I'm just gonna miss you , three weeks Cillian " she whispered 

" I know ." he breathed out , cupping her face " i will miss you too. " he kissed her deeply , before his hand sneaked gripping something from his pocket " I wanna ya have this ,  this's the key for my home ."