Chapter 46: You are my need

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Shivani's POV:

Just as our lips were about to touch, an image flashed in my mind-a haunting memory of 'his' face, with his lustful eyes and dangerous smirk. Panic surged through me, and I pushed Abhi away, breathing heavily, shocking both of us.

He stumbled slightly, his eyes wide with concern. Guilt flooded me, and I rushed towards him. "I'm s...so sorry, A.... Abhi," I said, almost panicking.

"H.....his face flashed in front of me" Understanding dawned in Abhi's eyes. "I am really sorry, sorr..." my words died down as he reached out and gently pulled me into his arms, kissing my forehead tenderly. "I understand Shivi it's ok." He said rubbing my back because I was still breathing heavily panic evident in my eyes.

He said it was okay, but was it really? I had literally pushed him away when we were about to share our very first kiss. It felt like I had insulted him. Yet, he said it was okay?

Breaking the hug, I looked up at him. His eyes held only understanding-no anger, nothing. Yet, I couldn't stop myself from asking "Are you angry, Abhi? Did I hurt you?" cupping his cheek with my left hand while my right arm still encircled his neck.

He remained silent, just staring into my eyes as if reading the unspoken words I couldn't voice. His silence made my lips tremble, tears threatening to spill. I think I really hurt him.

"What foolish thoughts are you entertaining, love? And don't you dare let those trembling lips of yours release a sob over something you don't have control on." As he spoke, his gaze drifted to my trembling lips before meeting my eyes again.

"I love YOU, Shivi," he said softly, emphasizing the word 'you.' "And by you, I don't mean just your body, but your soul." His words made my lips tremble even more." I won't lie and say I don't have desires for you. I won't lie and say you don't drive me insane. Sometimes, it's difficult to control myself. Only I know how badly I want to make you mine in every way possible."

His words made my stomach twist "But...... We'll take this one step at a time." He said, his words, filled with love and patience, managed to calm the storm inside me.

Yet, a fear crept into my heart and I hug him tightly what if I could never fully give myself to Abhi? What if I could never share a deeply intimate relationship with him, like all husbands and wives do, as he deserves?Abhi seemed to sense my unease. He held me closer, his hands tracing soothing patterns on my wet back.

"Shivi," he whispered, his voice steady and reassuring, "we'll face this together. There's no rush, no pressure." His next line caused butterflies to erupt in my stomach "Your love is all I need." I closed my eyes tightly letting his words sink in Despite his reassurances, the fear lingered. What if I could never move past the scars left by my past? What if I could never be the partner Abhi truly deserved?

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