[a desi arranged marriage story] ── bound by an arranged marriage, they never saw love coming-until it did, without warning ──
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"Where the hell is my black t-shirt?" Advay muttered, his frustration evident as he tore through the cupboard, leaving it in complete disarray. The chaos made my temper flare instantly.
"What are you doing? Stop messing up the clothes!" I exclaimed, grabbing his wrist and dragging him out of the room.
"Here, take this," I said, handing him the t-shirt he'd been searching for. He raised an eyebrow, amused. "Where did you find it?"
I gave him a sheepish smile and pointed toward my corner of the cupboard. "I may or may not have stolen it from my beloved husband's collection," I teased, wrapping my arms around his neck.
He chuckled, his eyes lighting up as he lifted me by my thighs, wrapping my legs around his waist. In one swift motion, he kissed me and gently laid me on the bed. His touch sent shivers down my spine, goosebumps trailing wherever his hands roamed. But just as I was getting lost in the moment, he abruptly moved away, leaving me scowling in confusion.
"What the hell? Why did you stop?" I demanded.
He looked away, rubbing the back of his neck, his cheeks turning a deep shade of crimson. "I'm sorry. I-I just can't," he stammered.
"Why?" I folded my arms, waiting for an explanation.
"I'm having thoughts," he admitted, groaning as he ran his hands through his hair. "Thoughts I shouldn't be having."
I smirked, stepping closer to him, closing the gap between us. "Oh? And why not?" I whispered, my gaze dropping to his lips.
He groaned in frustration. "You're really testing my patience today," he muttered before pulling me into a fierce yet tender kiss, his hands cupping my face. His thumbs gently stroked my cheeks, and for a moment, the world faded away.
Breaking the kiss, I looked into his eyes and said, "I love you."
His eyes widened as he processed my words, his lips parting slightly.
"I love you so much, Advay," I continued, my voice trembling with emotion. "I'm not great with words, but I want you to know that wherever you go, whatever you do, I'll always be there for you. I promise to keep our vows until my last breath. It might sound unbelievable, but I love you more than Maple." (Maple be like *mujhe kyun toda*)
He chuckled, but his laughter was laced with tears. A single drop escaped, and my heart melted seeing him so vulnerable for the first time.
"Hey," I whispered, brushing the tear away. "Why are you crying?"
"I love you, Berry," he said, his voice breaking. "I love you so freaking much that it scares me. I'm not very good with words but I can't imagine my life without you. You're in my thoughts every second of every day. You've filled every space in my heart, love. I never thought I could love someone as deeply as I love you. There is no Advay without his Idika. You're the missing piece of my puzzle, the one that completes me. Just your smile is enough to lighten up my darkest days"
