IT WAS MEANT TO BE HIM

44- The breaking of ice!

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It's been more than a month since Erica's miscarriage.... slowly she has started accepting the situation....she was striving towards getting normal....she had started coming down for breakfast and dinner... sometimes she even started having small conversations with Tai and her family....Kabir and her relationship was almost similar to what it was before the only difference was sometimes Erica reply to him and many times she doesn't.... inspite of her not giving much importance...Kabir tried to break the ice between them in Whatever little ways he could!!!!

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Erica was organizing her closet when Kabir entered the room from work...he positioned himself by the bed ... expecting her to notice him...however, when she kept focusing on her task and didn't acknowledge him...after some thought...he eventually called out to her...

"Erica!!!!"

She turned her gaze back to him ...

"Aaaa....will you come here for a second." He said softly

Erica looked at him in confusion but went near him.... Questioning what he wanted through her eyes!!!

He took a seat on the bed and tapped the space next to him, indicating for her to sit down.

She sat with uncertainty....

"What's the matter Kabir???" "Tell me!!!" she inquired, unaware of his intentions.

He first scratched his brows with his thumb....then slowly pulled out a ring box from his pocket in front of her, showing a little hesitation.

"What is it???? She asked looking at the box....

"Aaaaaa.....I never gave you something after our marriage...so I just...I mean...I kind of.....liked ....I mean I like it so I brought this for you!!!" He somehow completed his words while meeting and unmeeting her eyes!!!!

Erica picked up the box...and opened it to discover a stunning solitaire diamond ring...it was absolutely flawless!!!! With a smirk, she glanced at it and remarked " so You brought a sympathy gift for me !" "Very impressive I must say," she sarcastically commented before closing the box.

"No Erica....you are getting it wrong... it's not like that....I genuinely like it so I thought to gift this to you... because I never gave you something.... it's not what you think...

"I exactly know your intentions... do not attempt to manipulate me"
Erica pushed the box towards him and turned her gaze away slightly, stating, "I don't want this!"

"Erica .... please...you are getting me wrong...." Kabir said in impatience he never thought she will think like this.

"I said na...I don't want it ....can't you just understand"..
Erica shouted and abruptly stood up, causing the box to fall to the ground with a thud. She glanced behind as the box tumbled to the ground.

"Alright!!!!" Kabir spoke, then stooped to grab the box and he left from there.

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The clock struck midnight, Kabir sat comfortably in his leather chair, He was deeply engrossed in a file, his brow furrowed in concentration. He didn't go to his room afterwards.

Without knocking, Erica slipped into the room, She approached him slowly, the delicate fabric of her red nightie flowing around her as she moved..... her presence barely a whisper against the quiet room. She stopped beside his chair, watching him for a moment ,With a gentle tap on the arm of his chair, she broke his focus.

Kabir looked up and saw her His mind raced to know the reason behind her presence, raising his eyebrows , he silently asked what is wrong?

She looked up in his eyes and lowered her gaze fidgeting her fingers ..she looked up to him again. Like contemplating somthing

Kabir extended his hand, wanting to offer comfort as he noticed the nervous tension radiating from her. But just as he reached out, uncertainty gripped him, and he withdrew his hand, fearing she would not like it.

"Is everything alright Erica??? ." He asked

Once more, she raised her gaze like a small child contemplating what action to take."

Slowly, she made her way towards him and sat on his lap, completely surprising him! They locked eyes when she took a seat. Kabir didn't know what say.

"I want my ring" she said slowly looking to him.

Kabir looked in her eyes for a second and slid the velvet box which was placed on the table in front of him.

Erica forwarded her hand to him, signaling him to put the ring on her... Kabir removed the ring from its case and slowly slid it on her finger!!!

"Beautiful," he whispered, his voice barely breaking the silence. He looked up, locking eyes with her.

Her eyes became moist "bahut paresaan Kiya na Maine !!!" She asked looking in his eyes!!!

He gave her a small smile and softly shook his head in denial.

As he responded this Erica wrapped her arms around Kabir's neck, the warmth of his body grounding her in a way she hadn't felt . He held her tightly, one hand resting possessively on her waist while the other threaded gently through her hair, massaging the back of her head with a tenderness that made her feel cherished.

Erica melted in his arms by turning off her brain, allowing all of her scary and anxious thoughts to take a back seat for a few seconds....his embrace was warm and masculine....she felt safe...this was the most peaceful place she had been in a long time since she was in so much pain....the sound of their heavy breaths was the only sound that could be heard...none of them said anything!!!

To be continued......