How to Break Your Own Heart - Zain Imam x OFC

Chapter 8 - Meant to be

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The days passed, they were back in Delhi and the engagement ceremony went through incredibly fast since Zain had to go back to shoot the last few scenes for the show. They literally didn't even have the time to process everything.

Of course, they were emotional, there was a lot of crying and a lot of people who overwhelmed Zain and Pia with their presence. Everything went so fast. But one thing was for sure, the moment they put the rings on each other's fingers, they knew that they didn't need to have a physical symbol to justify their relation. It was okay that everything happened so fast. They looked at each other and they were so content, and they saw in each other's eyes that they were in on this journey as equals.

And he was adamant of not letting her forget his promise that he was definitely not done with proving her how much he wanted her. Even though they didn't have a lot of alone time together, she was astonished about the way he made her feel with just simple touches and words.

Slowly but surely, she starts to believe that she was worth his love and reciprocate his gestures, which made him immensely happy but also excited. He almost couldn't wait to explore their relation further.

They didn't even realise when they were already back in Mumbai, at Gul's place having a friends and family dinner.

"We're engaged", Zain says blushing slightly but didn't expect Gul's reaction at all. "Finally", she says smiling softly. "How-", he starts to ask her, but she cuts him off, chuckling at his confused face. "You know I have eyes, right?", she asked him laughing now since his look got even more ridiculous.

"Do you really think it was a coincidence that your parents chose Pia for you?", she asks giggling. "What?", he asks shocked. She just winks at him and nods her head towards Pia who was busy talking to a few other people. Pia sensed the that he was looking at her and turned towards him, looking at him questioningly. She then excused herself from the group of people who were talking to her and went over to stand next to Zain who was still in shock. "Did you know?", he asks Pia, still incredibly dumbfounded. "Did I know what?", she asks back, worried about the strange look on Zain's face. "That Gul knew about us?", he asks looking at Pia intently, trying to process the information.

"Yaar, I just did what everyone would have done at that time. You both have been dancing around each other for years. It was almost unbearable to watch, ya lovesick idiots.", she says chuckling as both of them blushed at the teasing accusations. "But how did you know?", Zain asks surprised. Gul sighed heavily, and her facial expressions change. She looks at them fondly and smiles. "Mhh.. there were lots of signs, for example you know, since your grandmother died, every year around that time you get so restless", she starts and looks at Zain. "And every year, only one thing, or more precisely only one person was able to comfort you.", she continues and then looks at Pia, who gulps at the realisation.

Zain looks at Pia and is overwhelmed with the immense emotions that he felt for her, his heart beat picking up by the second. "And when you told me, Pia, when I asked you about Zain, you didn't deny that you have feelings for him, but you were ready to sacrifice your happiness for him and his love. Pia looks down blushing when she felt his gaze on her.

"And this turtle here was as always too slow to react and that is why I had to take the situation into my hands.", she says observing Zain, who was not taking off his eyes from his fiancée. "And as I can see now, it was a good decision.", Gul finishes, walks towards them and gives them a hug which was reciprocated immediately with gratitude.

She doesn't know what happened, but she found herself pressed between the door of one of Gul's guestrooms and Zain who had immediately dragged her to this room as soon as Gul went away to talk to the other guests.

They stare at each other for a moment, but soon after, he slowly takes her hand in his and moves it up to his mouth, kissing it, right where he had put a ring on it. The simple gesture made her breath stutter. His eyes were overflowing with love and adoration, she felt so safe. "I love you, so much", he says looking into her eyes, making sure that she saw how much he really felt for her. She always became speechless and looks at him in awe with crimson red cheeks. She still kind of couldn't grasp the fact that he was hers.

"You know, I actually imagined it a little different, more romantic, ...", he whispered, nuzzling his nose against hers, making her blush at the statement but also smile a little. "But I should have done this weeks ago... god, I should have done it years ago", he says, his eyes dropping to her lips, when she subconsciously bites them. 

Her body felt so warm against his, his hands start to wander around on her, fingers disappearing in her top and exploring her smooth and warm skin. She doesn't show resistance, only looks at him curiously but also with the same fondness and love he had within his. Her hands fly to his shoulders when he moved to whisper in her ear, intentionally letting his stubble graze against her cheek.

"I am going to kiss you now, okay?", he asks making her heart flutter at him still asking for permission even though he very well knew that he didn't need to at all. He was so close when he moves to look at her again, their lips just millimetres apart from each other. "Okay", she breathes out and then finally, finally, without anyone or anything interrupting them, he presses his lips against hers. 

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I think I will finish this story in 1-2 more chapters. But they are going to be a little different, since I would like to practice the mature content writing. 

So, if you're up for that keep reading, voting and commenting!

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