Hidden Alliance

Chapter 10 * The promise*

Asher was still holding Alvira's wrist. Alvira wanted to run away from him because the way Asher looked at her sent butterflies in her stomach. She was breathing heavily. Suddenly Asher brought her closer by pulling her from the wrist. Alvira, who was breathing with difficulty already, her heart stopped beating in that moment.

She was now completely dependent on him. Asher's hands were on her waist, holding her tightly and very close to him. Alvira's hands were on his shoulders. It was her only support to stand straight in front of him. She was held captive by Asher and there was no way he would let her go.

Asher brought his left hand towards her face and removed a hair strand from her face and tucked it behind her ear taking his own sweet time; it was sweet torture for Alvira too. She was so lost in his eyes that she even forgot to blink. She was drooling over him openly now.

"Breath Avi Breath!!! I know I am breathtakingly handsome but this does not mean that you actually stop breathing" Asher said while coming closer.

Alvira suddenly came out of her thoughts and it was only now she realized that how close they were. She could feel his breath on her face and hear his erratic heartbeat too. She tried to free herself but failed miserably. She didn't want to push him hard since his one arm was already injured..

"Asher what are you doing,....what if someone comes. What will they think about us? Please let me go Asher" She was now looking everywhere in the room except his eyes. She knew that Asher's eyes always hypnotized her. Asher gently held her chin with his fingers and made her look straight in his eyes. "

"Tum nazre churati hue achi nai lagti Avi" (Shying away doesn't suit you Avi) He was looking deep in her eyes.

"Why do you care about PEOPLE now Avi?

You are glued to me since morning.

You were worried for me more than Sameer -my own brother.

You had dinner with me not caring about your best friends; you even fed me with your hands.

After getting ready the first thing you did was check on me.

You made me wear my clothes and styled my hair in the presence of 3 other people in this room

Why didn't you care about what they'll think at that time?

Alvira was listening to him like an obedient child. Asher stopped for a moment. His eyes were demanding answers from Alvira.

"Answer me Alvira. I am waiting for your explanation" He said.

"I have nothing to explain Asher. I don't have any answers ." She broke the eye contact and was once again looking everywhere else except him. She tried to free herself from his grip and this time Asher loosened his grip. Alvira was happy that she was finally free but the other half of her missed Asher's touch instantly too.

Asher observed her expressions for a moment and then he cupped her face with both his hand. This made Alvira look into his eyes. She could see love and affection in his eyes.

"I know Alvira; I have lost all my rights to question you anything or to ask you for any favors.

But please just listen to me once. I want you to give me a promise that you will let me mend our problems. I just need one chance Alvira. I know I have hurt you really bad. I am an idiot; you know this since childhood Avi. I mess up everything and no one knows this better than you.

Just one chance Avi and I will make everything like it was one year ago. I will make up for all the pain I gave you. I will win your trust back soon too. I just want you to let me do this. Please promise me you won't stop me or close your heart on love. Promise me and I will mend everything Avi." Asher's voice was trembling badly.

Alvira finally lifted her lashes, which were soaked in tears now. She couldn't believe on her ears. Asher was asking for a chance. This meant there was hope that they could get back together once again. It was a difficult decision for her to make. If she agrees, she'll have to break the promise she made to herself of not letting Asher hurt her once again. She was in a dilemma.

Asher removed the tears which were trailing down Alvira's cheeks.

"Your tears are very precious Avi; never waste them on me again" Alvira became more vulnerable hearing this from Asher. She held Asher's hand the next instance and finally unzipped her lips.

"I promise Asher" She managed to speak between her sobs.

These 3 words were no less then music to Asher. He embraced Alvira quickly in a hug. This hug was a seal to the promise they just made. It was a witness of the beautiful future that was awaiting them.

They were still in this position when suddenly the door opened with a jerk. The girls were back.

"SO Sorry guys. We didn't wish to spoil your romance but if we don't leave ,then Shahab uncle will surely kill us "Amara was the first one to speak. Her tone was playful and she was in full mood to tease them.

"Let's go "Alvira separated from Asher and said glaring at Amara.

They all left the room and went downstairs for the movie night.

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-KAYA