"From Rivals to Forever: A Journey of Love"

Chapter 71

Kabir's Perspective

The day had been a whirlwind of final arrangements, family greetings, and endless phone calls. Yet, despite the chaos of the upcoming wedding, my thoughts always found their way back to Aditi. We hadn't seen each other since the engagement last night, but that hadn't stopped me from thinking about her—about the teasing texts we had exchanged late into the night. My mind replayed every flirtatious word, every shy response she had sent me. She knew how to drive me crazy without even trying.

It was evening now, and I finally had a break in the preparations. I decided to surprise her at her office. She had probably spent the entire day wrapping up her work before the wedding, making sure everything was in place. That's Aditi for you—responsible, focused, even when her life was about to change forever in just a few days.

I grabbed my keys, the sound of the engine starting feeling like the beginning of something I couldn't quite put into words. The traffic was lighter than I expected, and it didn't take long before I pulled up to her office building. The sun was beginning to set, casting a warm, golden light over the city, making everything look like it was bathed in a soft glow. The same warmth flooded my chest, knowing that I was about to see her.

As I made my way up to her floor, I felt that familiar excitement bubbling under my skin. My phone buzzed in my pocket, but I ignored it, my focus solely on seeing her. Reaching her door, I paused for a moment, savoring the anticipation, then knocked lightly.

"Is my advocate free?" I called out, pushing the door open slightly.

Aditi looked up from her desk, her eyes lighting up the moment she saw me. She immediately dropped the files she was holding and came running toward me, her arms wrapping around my neck in a tight embrace. I couldn't help but laugh, catching her in my arms and holding her close. The scent of her hair filled my senses, and I sighed contentedly.

"Long day?" I asked, burying my face in her hair, my lips brushing against the top of her head.

She nodded, her cheek resting against my chest. "Too long," she whispered, still holding onto me like she never wanted to let go. And honestly, I didn't either.

Her arms around me felt like home, and for a few moments, we stood there, wrapped up in each other. The world outside didn't matter anymore. It was just us.

"You're leaving now, right?" I asked, pulling back slightly so I could see her face.

"Yeah," she said with a soft smile. "Just finishing up some last-minute things."

I brushed a few stray strands of hair away from her face and leaned in, pressing a kiss to her forehead. Her eyes fluttered closed, and I could see the small smile playing on her lips. She always looked so beautiful, but moments like this—where she was completely at ease, vulnerable, and close—made my heart race.

She tilted her head back, and I couldn't resist. My lips brushed against her cheek, then slowly made their way down, kissing her soft skin. Her giggle was soft and breathy, making me want to hear more of it. I trailed kisses across her face, each one light and teasing. She squirmed slightly in my arms, but I didn't let her go.

"Kabir," she murmured, her voice low, as if she were trying to protest but couldn't bring herself to stop me.

"Mmm?" I hummed against her skin, my lips finding the corner of her mouth. She giggled again, that sound sending a surge of warmth through me.

"You're impossible," she said, her voice filled with that playful exasperation I loved so much.

"I know," I whispered before finally capturing her lips in a soft, lingering kiss.