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Erica's pov-
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As I slowly opened my eyes, I heard the murmure of talking,My gaze fell upon my husband, his bare back illuminated by the soft morning light streaming through the glass door of the balcony. He was sitting on the couch talking on phone.the remnants of last night lingered in my mind bringing a shy smile of my face.
With a wince, I attempted to get up but was met with a sharp pain that shot through me. I took a moment to gather myself, wrapping a silky white sheet around my chest . I made my way to him.
I reached to him and settled onto his lap, resting my face against his neck, inhaling the comforting scent of him.
"I'll call you back!" he said and ended a call. His smile greeted me like the sun breaking through clouds. "Good morning!" He leaned down, planting a soft kiss on my forehead, his thumb caressing my shoulders .
lifting my chin to meet his gaze "Look at my neck! How much you have bitten my delicate skin, Kabir!"I couldn't help but tease him as I traced the marks he had left.
He chuckled " and what about me ? see!!you even left a bite mark on my chin he said tilting his up showing me" I looked at his body and literally it has no less marks than me ....
I covered my mouth in mock horror . His amused expression drew a shy laugh from me, and I instinctively buried my face to his chest , as my shy laugh settled slowly brought my hand up to cup his cheeks in my palms, I leaned in to plant a soft peck on his face. "I love you, Kabir," I whispered, my voice thick with emotion. "I love you more than my life... !" our eyes got locked .
Tears brim in my eyes as I become emotional and his eyes also got soft ....some kind of vulnerability came in them... it's the first time I saw him like that .....he released a deep breaths then taking a moment "Erica, I-" he began, but I pressed my finger gently against his lips.
"Shhhh..." I whispered, joining our foreheads together, my eyes fluttering closed. "You don't need to say anything. I know you... I know my Kabir! I don't need words to know my place in your life. But I do want you to know that I love you so, so much."
He enveloped me in an embrace that felt like home, I kissed his forehead, feeling a wave of relief after confessing my feelings to him . For a few moments, we sat there, fingers intertwined, lost in our own world, the silence filled with the warmth of closeness.
Breaking the spell after a while Kabir spoke up, "Erica! One of my college friends Jai is here. He found out I'm in town and invited us to dinner tonight. Would you like to go? If not, I can decline."
"Of course, we can go!" I replied.
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At Kabir's friends Place
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As they entered "So, Kabir Randhawa is here!" Jai came running and pulled Kabir into a hearty embrace.
"How are you, Rathor?" Kabir replied, a grin spreading across his face.
"Come on, at least call me Jai now, man!" Jai chuckled, Kabir made him introduce to Erica and Jai introduced them to Alice;his girlfriend, who was busy arranging the drinks on the table.
As the evening progressed, Kabir and Jai sat down to have a drink , discussing business ventures and shared memories while sipping on their drinks. Meanwhile, Alice took Erica to her room as they both don't drink.
"So, Randhawa, is it an arranged marriage or love?" Jai asked, taking a casual sip from his glass.
"Coincidental marriage," Kabir chuckled, shaking his head at the irony.
Jai burst into laughter, his amusement infectious. "That's something interesting" he said
Kabir's gaze drifted toward the staircase where Erica was ascending.
As he was watching her "Do you love her?" Jai asked, his tone shifting to something serious.
Kabir looked in his eyes without saying something for second "I don't know yrrr....but she is special," Kabir replied, taking a shot of his drink. "All I know is that I want her with me...with Just the thought of her leaving me... Mera dimaag fatne lagta hai." His eyes were earnest as he looked at Jai, the weight of his feelings evident.
Jai offered a small, understanding smile, and after a while of chit chat , they moved to the dining table, the clatter of plates filling the air.
As they dined, Alice stepped away to take a call . "So what's your plan with her? She seems like a nice girl," Kabir ventured, curious as he took a bite of his food.
"Yeah, very nice... until her doubting instinct kicks in," Jai chuckled . "I thought being a foreigner she won't be possessive , but trust me, sometimes she drives me up the wall". Jai said shaking his head in annoyance,
"Not everyone is as lucky as kabir. I mean, Erica lets you do business and all with Samaira; that's a very big deal! "he said raising his brows in a surprising expression.
Erica looked at Kabir in a expression he became nervous!!!! But she didn't say anything.
After dinner, they said their goodbyes, and Kabir and Erica drove back in silence, the tension thick in the air.
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"Erica! Why are you not talking?" Kabir finally broke the silence, glancing at her with concern as he drive the car.
She didn't say anything. She stared straight ahead, arms crossed tightly over her chest, her expression unreadable.
Once inside the hotel, Kabir turned to her, desperation creeping into his voice. "Erica, please say something-"
"What do you want me to say? That I deserve a clap for my greatness towards you, as your friend mentioned?" she retorted, her tone sharp.
"Erica, it's not like that-"
"What's not like that? Was she your ex-girlfriend? Were you two involved in the past? Tell me!" Her voice rose, frustration spilling over.
"Listen, nothing is like that erica..believe me it's jus-!!"
"Ooohhh....now I understand this is why she said so many things to me." ," Erica interrupted, her eyes blazing.
"Erica, you're getting it wrong! There's nothing between us. It was just a rumor back in college..." Kabir's voice faltered.
"What rumor?" she pressed, her curiosity piqued.
"That... that she was kind of ...I mean liked me ," he admitted, running a hand through his hair in exasperation. "But she never said anything. Everyone just exaggerated the situation. I wasn't even friends with her! The business I'm doing with her is just a contract Dad had with her father and he was the one I was doing business with but then she took over from him... .That's why we meet sometimes; it's completely professional."
"So professional that she calls you so many times, right?" Erica shot back, skepticism lacing her words
"No..Erica it's not true....she is new sometimes she doesn't understand things her father asked me help her if she stuck somewhere... it's not like I chat with her.... believe me ." He said holding her shoulders!!!!
"Trust me! I can't even think about anyone apart from you" He said...
" Such bol rahe ho na???" Erica asked in a soft but serious tone
He nodded making puppy face .... "Okay!!! I trust you!" She said rolling eyes!!!
Thank you he hugged and said.
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Kabir and Erica spent about ten days in Paris and after a good long holiday of Hawaii and Paris , which gave them immense memories finally they en route to their way back home!
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