Fighting Destiny

Chapter 12 - Soulmates

The moment their lips met, the world around them dissolved. Abhimanyu's kiss was deep and urgent, a consuming fire that spread through Akshara's body like wildfire. His hands gripped her waist, pulling her closer, as if he couldn't bear the thought of any distance between them. Her fingers tangled in his hair, tugging him closer still, their need for each other palpable, desperate.

It wasn't just a kiss. It was a reunion—a collision of souls that had longed for each other. Akshara's heart pounded wildly in her chest as his lips moved with a hunger that matched her own. Each touch, each breath, felt like a spark, igniting the passion that had been simmering beneath the surface for far too long.

Abhimanyu's hands roamed up her back, pulling her tighter against him, their bodies pressed together as if they were one. The intensity of it all made Akshara's head spin. It was as if her body had been waiting for this moment, for him, all along.

But then, slowly, the fire began to soften, the frantic edge of their kiss melting into something deeper, something sweeter. Abhimanyu's lips grew gentler against hers, the urgency replaced by tenderness. His hands that had held her so tightly now loosened, one hand coming up to cradle her face as he kissed her again—softly, reverently.

Akshara felt warmth flood her chest, a deep sense of belonging settling into her bones. This wasn't just about passion. This was about home. She was finally in the arms of the man she had always loved—her Abhi. She melted into him, her heart swelling with the certainty that this was where she was meant to be, where she had always been meant to be.

As they broke the kiss, breathing heavily, Abhimanyu rested his forehead against hers, their breath mingling as they stood there, wrapped in each other. The intensity in his gaze had softened, but the love, the devotion shining in his eyes was unmistakable.

"My Akshu," he whispered, his voice tender yet possessive, filled with a kind of love that had spanned lifetimes.

Akshara froze.

Akshu.

The realization hit her like a tidal wave, her breath catching in her throat."You... you remember?" she stammered, pulling back slightly to look up into his eyes, her own wide with disbelief.

Abhimanyu's gaze softened even more as he cupped her face with both hands, his thumbs gently wiping away the tears that had begun to well in her eyes. "I've never forgotten, Akshu. Not in this life, not in the last. I've always known."

Akshara's heart raced. She couldn't believe it. Not only had she remembered, but he did too. Her Abhi—the man she had loved for what felt like eternity—had been with her all along, in every lifetime. Her chest tightened, a flood of emotions washing over her—relief, joy, and overwhelming love. Tears spilled down her cheeks, but this time, they were tears of happiness.

Abhimanyu smiled, a tear slipping from the corner of his own eye as he leaned down, his forehead resting against hers. "Will you make me run after you in every lifetime?" he asked, his voice a mixture of teasing and raw emotion, but his eyes, filled with love, never left hers.

Akshara let out a shaky laugh, though it was soaked in tears. "I'm sorry," she whispered, her voice breaking as she began to cry in earnest. She couldn't hold it in any longer—the weight of everything she felt, everything she had held inside for so long, finally pouring out.

Abhimanyu pulled her into his chest, wrapping his arms around her tightly as she cried. "Shh, it's okay," he murmured softly, pressing a kiss to the top of her head. "I've got you now. I'll always have you."

Akshara buried her face in his chest, her tears soaking into his shirt as she clung to him. She had never felt so safe, so loved. "I love you, Abhi," she whispered through her sobs. "I've loved you in every life, and I'll love you in every life after this."

Abhimanyu's grip tightened around her, and she could feel him trembling too. His own tears fell freely now, the emotion too much to contain. "I love you too, Akshu," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion. "I've always loved you. Always."

They held each other for what felt like an eternity, their tears mingling as they let the weight of their love sink in. It was overwhelming, this feeling—this reunion of souls that had been searching for each other. But it was also perfect, like every piece of the universe had fallen into place around them.

Finally, when their tears had slowed and their breathing had steadied, Abhimanyu pulled back just enough to look at her, his fingers brushing her tear-streaked cheeks. "No more running," he whispered, his voice soft but firm. "We're together now. For good."

Akshara smiled through her remaining tears, her heart bursting with happiness. "No more running," she repeated, her voice steady now. "I'm yours, Abhi. Always."

He leaned down, pressing one final, tender kiss to her lips—a kiss that was filled not with urgency, but with love.

It was soft, sweet, and filled with the promise of forever.

To be continued ...

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