Hers to Love

Chapter 54

A year had passed, and Maria was still filled with happiness and love for Amir. They had built a beautiful life together, raising their twins, Hassan and Amira, who were the light of their lives. One evening, as they sat together in their cozy home, Maria playfully brought up a topic she had been teasing Amir about.

"You know," Maria said with a smirk, "if you ever think about getting a second wife, you can forget about me. I'll be gone faster than you can say 'I do.'" Her tone was teasing, but there was a glimmer of seriousness in her eyes.

Amir burst into laughter, shaking his head in disbelief as he wrapped his arms around her from behind. "Ya Allah, Maria," he chuckled, pulling her closer, "where do you get these ideas? I have everything I need right here." He kissed the top of her head softly.

Maria turned to look at him over her shoulder, raising an eyebrow. "I'm serious, Amir. You won't even have to think twice. I'll be out the door."

Amir spun her around gently, his eyes locked on hers, filled with warmth and affection. "You know I only love you," he said softly, his voice tender. "There's no one else for me." His hands cupped her face, and before she could say anything else, he leaned down and kissed her deeply, passionately.

The kiss lingered, growing in intensity as Maria wrapped her arms around his neck. The playful banter dissolved into something more, and the room seemed to shrink around them. Amir's hands moved to her waist, pulling her even closer, and Maria responded with equal fervor."Amir..." Maria whispered between kisses, her heart racing.

Amir gently kissed her neck, sending shivers down her spine. "I love you, Maria," he murmured. "Only you."

Their connection, strong as ever, drew them into a familiar, intimate rhythm. The laughter faded, replaced by soft whispers and tender touches as they moved toward the bed, their love for each other deepening with every moment shared.

That night, they celebrated their love, the passion between them as intense as ever. As they lay together afterward, Maria rested her head on Amir's chest, her fingers tracing gentle circles over his skin.

"I don't think I'll ever get enough of you," Maria whispered, smiling contentedly. "You're all I need, Amir."

Amir kissed the top of her head and smiled. "You're my world, Maria. There's no one else I could ever want."

With the moonlight filtering softly through the window, they drifted off to sleep in each other's arms, secure in the knowledge that their love was as unshakable as ever.

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Two months had passed, and Maria had been feeling unusually tired and irritable. Everything seemed to annoy her, and poor Amir often found himself on the receiving end of her frustration. She couldn't explain why, but she constantly wanted him nearby, and yet, everything he did seemed to get on her nerves.

"Amir, can you please just drive faster? We're going to be late!" Maria snapped one evening as hey drove home from work.

Amir glanced at her, surprised. "Maria, we're fine. We've got plenty of time."She sighed, crossing her arms. "You always say that, but you never hurry. I don't know why I even bother sometimes." Her tone was sharp, and Amir, though trying to stay calm, was starting to feel frustrated.

"Maria, what's going on with you lately? You've been on edge all the time." Amir's voice was gentle but tinged with concern.

Maria groaned. "I don't know, okay? I just... I feel off, and everything is annoying me."Amir stayed quiet, not wanting to make things worse, but his patience was wearing thin. Despite his frustration, he still picked her up from work every day and tried to be there for her, though he was beginning to wonder what was really going on.

Then one morning, as Maria was getting ready for work, a wave of nausea hit her out of nowhere. She rushed to the bathroom, her heart pounding as she realized what might be happening. Could it be?

Later that day, after taking a test, her suspicions were confirmed. Maria stared at the positive result in disbelief. She was pregnant again.

That evening, when Amir came to pick her up, she was unusually quiet. He noticed immediately."Maria? Are you okay?" Amir asked as she got into the car.She took a deep breath, her hands shaking slightly as she looked at him. "Amir... I think I know why I've been feeling so off."

He furrowed his brows, concerned. "What do you mean? What's wrong?"Maria bit her lip, holding out the test she had taken earlier. "I'm pregnant, Amir."For a moment, Amir just stared at her, processing the news. His frustration from the past few weeks melted away, replaced by pure shock and then joy. "You're... pregnant?" he repeated, his voice rising in excitement.

Maria nodded, a small smile tugging at her lips. "Yes, we're having another baby."Amir's face lit up, and he laughed, pulling her into a tight hug. "SubhanAllah! Another baby! Maria, this is amazing!" He kissed her cheek, his excitement bubbling over. "I knew something was different, but I didn't expect this!"

Maria laughed softly, feeling a wave of relief as Amir's joy washed over her. "I wasn't expecting it either. I guess that explains why I've been so emotional lately."

Amir grinned, leaning in to kiss her again. "I don't care about any of that. We're having another baby! Hassan and Amira are going to have a sibling."

Maria's heart swelled as she looked into Amir's excited eyes. "I guess we're going to have our hands full again," she said with a chuckle, resting her hand on her belly.

Amir nodded, still beaming. "And I wouldn't have it any other way."

That night, as they lay in bed, the excitement of their new journey ahead filled their hearts. The love between them was stronger than ever, and the news of their growing family felt like the perfect next chapter in their story.

THE END....