#2. The Promise

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Saahil and Ruhana sit in close proximity, and the latter settles her head on the former's chest. As he agrees to talk to his parents about their marriage, Ruhana feels a little lighter. Listening to his rhythmic heartbeat has calmed her, and now she is drawing certain patterns on his chest. The silence between them is comforting, and neither of them tries to break it. They lie still on the couch, embracing each other's warmth, and it tends to soothe them. However, Saahil breaks the silence and looks at Ruhana, who's still leaning into him.**

"Ruhana, ek baat kahun?" he asks, and she nods, still tracing patterns on his chest.

"Ruhana, ek baat kahun?" he asks, and she nods, still tracing patterns on his chest

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"You're the best thing that happened to me. You held me when I was drowning in deep waters, you've given me the right direction. Agar tum nahi hoti toh aaj main yahan nahi hota," Saahil says it all, reflecting on his life until now.

Ruhana is touched by his words, and she looks at him, "Saahil, maine kaha na tumhe vo sab baatein yaad karne ki koi zaroorat nahi hai. Agar tum try nahi karte toh sahi raasta kaise milta? Aur sabse important!! Hum kaise milte? Batao zara," Ruhana parts away, rolling her eyes.

"Lekin Ruhana, tumne mera saath uss waqt diya jab kisi ne mujhpe bharosa hi nahi kiya, agar tum mujhe bharosa nahi dilati toh main aaj jahan hoon, vahan nahi hota," Saahil confesses, his tone soft.

"Lekin Ruhana, tumne mera saath uss waqt diya jab kisi ne mujhpe bharosa hi nahi kiya, agar tum mujhe bharosa nahi dilati toh main aaj jahan hoon, vahan nahi hota," Saahil confesses, his tone soft

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"It's your hard work, Saahil. Maana pehle waqt kharab tha, lekin ab toh thik hai na, let's live in the moment. Aur phir tumhe thankful hona chahiye, iss sab mein main tumhe mil gai, you're lucky," she says, her tone laced with mischief.

"Hmm, I can't deny it! I wonder, how did I get so lucky to find you?" Saying so, he pulls her close, while she giggles.

In no time, she leans in, her lips meeting his. He cups her face as their kiss deepens, biting her lower lip while Ruhana sighs. He takes the opportunity to enter her mouth, intertwining his tongue with hers. Ruhana feels her heartbeat racing, the only sounds being the sync of their lips and their quickened heartbeats. Ruhana trails her hands to his head, pulling his hair as they continue kissing.

Saahil slides his hands down Ruhana's waist, his hands touching the bare skin below her shirt, sending a shiver across her spine. He pulls her close, not leaving her lips for even a moment. In that moment, everything seems to fade as they share a more passionate and fervent kiss. For a moment, Ruhana leaves him, gazing at her love. The heat between them is palpable, a magnetic pull that neither can resist. Their lips find each other again, the kiss even more fervent than before, their desire igniting like a wildfire. The room fills with the sound of their passionate breaths and the electric hum of their deepening connection.

After what feels like an eternity, they break the kiss, and Ruhana leans into him again, hiding her face in his chest. She pecks a kiss on his throat, professing her love for him.

"Indeed, Saahil, you're the best thing that has happened to me

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"Indeed, Saahil, you're the best thing that has happened to me. Not only you, I'm lucky too. I love you, Saahil," she says, her voice thick with emotion.

Saahil says nothing but embraces her close, and she basks in the warmth of his love. He pecks a kiss on her forehead, his heart full with the love she showers on him. He glances at her and finds her doing her favorite thing, tracing patterns on his chest and often playing with his beard.

"Ruhana, maine kuch socha hai," he says, his tone soft.

"Kya?" She tilts her head to look at him, not wanting to tear apart from his warmth.

"Kya?" She tilts her head to look at him, not wanting to tear apart from his warmth

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"Agle hafte Maa ka birthday hai. Unka 50th birthday hai, maine ek party rakhne ka faisla kiya hai. Main chahta hoon tum bhi wahan aao aur tab hi main Maa se humaare baare mein baat karunga," Saahil says, his tone soft.

"Really? Won't she mind?" she asks, her tone curious.

"Nahi, bahut chhoti si party hogi, aur vaise bhi tumhe meri help karni padegi, you know, aur Maa bhi maan jayengi, dekhna," Saahil says, the smile never leaving his face.

"Aww, I hope aisa hi ho, Saahil. Lekin tumhe mujhse ek promise karna padega," Ruhana says, her gaze fixated on him.

"Promise?? Kehna kya chahti ho?" he asks, his tone amused.

She reaches out to hold his hands, boring her eyes into his, a small smile playing on her lips, "Tumhe mujhse vaada karna hoga ki tum hamesha mere sath rahoge. Zindagi mein bahut hardships aayengi, Saahil, lekin tum hamesha mere sath rahoge, promise karo," Ruhana says, her tone soft yet thick with emotion.

Saahil stares at her for a few seconds, then presses his lips against her forehead, displaying his affection. She smiles as he grips her hands a little tighter.

"I promise, Ruhana! Main hamesha tumhare sath rahunga

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"I promise, Ruhana! Main hamesha tumhare sath rahunga. Tum hi kehti ho na ki pyaar ki pehchan hamesha mushkil waqt mein hoti hai, aur meri pehchan tumse hai, you're my light, Ruhana," he says, his tone laced with emotion.

Ruhana smiles; she can feel her eyes brimming with tears. She immediately hugs him, resting her head on his chest, while he wraps his arms around her and rests his chin on her head. In that moment, they know that if they stay together, they can overcome any hardship that comes their way, and their love will become a testament to their beautiful journey of togetherness.

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