The Prince's Heart.

CHAPTER 41.

Anan.

As each hour passed I was becoming more aware of the hunch of reality. I tried so hard, to enjoy France. I mean I did but if Ahsab made a joke and I laughed, it'd seize after a moment cause the weight of the past and future would rest on my shoulders. I love Ahsab, maybe more than that. But right now staring at him I couldn't help but think of Princess Farah and Yasser. Two people that I believed didn't deserve any of this.

"What"Ahsab winks at me from across the table. We were at Le Meurice, a very famous restaurant which was actually worth it. It had the classical music, an amazing atmosphere and the I had only had dessert but I loved it. Tonight was our first date, as he claimed. And asked formally, we had dressed up even after a stressful day.

Today we visited famous places ie museum, churches etc. Ahsab made me laugh all through, I don't even want to say this because it is highly unbelievable but Ahsab is the funniest person alive. It's not just jokes, it's the remarks he makes that are earth to funny.

I wore this beautiful satin red dress which was two inches above my ankle, gosh I loved it so much and I did my signature makeup. While Ahsab wore a suit without the blazer because this is him we were talking about but likewise he looked handsome. Beyond that.

"Nothing"I glance. He raises one eyebrow obviously not buying my story but I send him a light shrug. "This is amazing"I gesture at the crème brûlée. French dessert just hits differently here and I'm talking about this and the crepes I had this morning.

Ahsab nods in approval "It is but have you ever tasted a Quessilo" I shake my head beaming at him. Ahsab calls the waiter hurriedly. "Get my lady a Quessilo, will you?

He turns towards me. "Get ready, Ana. I don't think you'll be able to eat anything after this"

I smile. "I hope I wouldn't"

He takes out his hand and I look at him in question. He raises his eyebrow when he sees my sign of reluctance. I give out my hand and he wraps his hand around mine before kissing it. I smile. "I love you"he emphasizes on the you. I beam. I'm about to say it back when the waiter interrupts us.

Ahsab rolls his eyes in annoyance. The waiter carefully places the plates. Ahsab points at the French wine, which he eagerly pours in the glasses before finally excusing us. Ahsab handes me a spoon and I click my tongue not before collecting. I dip it into then take a bite. Moist. Rich. As someone who has experience in the food world, whoever made this is a pro. Legit.

"You like it"he asks excitedly. I nod. "Told you"he shrugs.

"It's good Ahsab, really"I take one more spoon.

He sends me a smile, and I couldn't help but feel at ease. This was far from us, Ahsab and I were already used to late night snacks not candle light dinners at five star restaurants. We were used to sweats and t- shirts not formal outfits. I couldn't help but not being used to any of these, I wasn't used to feeling special. I most especially wasn't used to being loved or taking care of.

"You want to get out of here now"he says.

"After"I answer"we make a toast"I rest my face on my palms. He shakes his head but obeys pouring the French wine into our glasses. I pick up mine and so does he.

"To you, Ana"he says. "And Paris"

I smile. "To this moment always"we clicked our glasses. It was weird that I was already feeling nostalgic for a moment that hadn't really fully passed. I wondered if this was how my life would end, forever nostalgic.

I'm snapped out of my thoughts when Ahsab takes a hold of my hand. The orchestra starts to play and I smile. "One dance"I beg. Ahsab didn't want to dance in public cause as he said its supposed to be shard with only the two people not invaded. Especially with the fact that everyone was dancing.

"No"he doesn't change his decision. I pout and Ahsab face plams himself. He stands. "Just because you're giving me that look"

I beam. He couldn't say no to me, it was evident. Would I take that for granted definitely. He grabs me by my waist and I yelp, quickly wrapping my arms around his neck for support. We start swaying to the rymth, it's as if we're having a staring contest because no one looks away. It's Ahsab that kisses my forehead breaking eye contact. "You are so beautiful"

I smile. I rest my head on his chest close to his heart, feeling it's beats. Ahsab repeatedly kisses my forehead and we dance quietly. We don't break even when they sing. We just dance, we enjoy the moment, as each of it passes. Because we both know we wouldn't be able to have it back.

Maybe love was mere, nothing could describe how I felt at the moment, but if there was any word that could describe this. Then it was love, I love Ahsab. So very much, it hurt.

*
"How did you discover this place?"I ask. I'm so suprised. After the dinner, Ahsab convinced me that we were not done with the night yet leading me up to a mysterious place. I can't deny I was nervous and was anticipating every moment but seeing it now I was both in awe and relief.

"It's so serene and beautiful"I add. The place was an empty place sort of like a garden. The view was so calming, it overlooked the Eiffel Tower and so much more prominent places. I couldn't help but feel at peace here.

Ahsab was one step ahead as he lay in the blanket that was already laid. He had removed his shoes and followed suit, scooting over to him. He carefully put his arm around me and I snuggled in his shoulder.

"You know Sofie would have loved you, Ana"he says. I kiss his cheek, letting him know as a sign that it didn't really matter to open up. "You guys are alike, she was more than a friend Ana, she was my little sister and it hurt when she died. I could never move on but meeting you. I feel like I got life completely wrong, it's like my soul has been waiting for you. You have no idea how much I love you"

"And I do you, Ahsab"I whisper. "So much"

Ahsab suddenly cups my face and leans in, we're not kissing but we're so close. It's the most intimate we've ever been because we're just breathing each other up. I close my eyes because all I ever want to feel is this. With him.

"This doesn't have to be this way, we could be like this always"he whispers. "I want to be with you, don't you?"

"I do"I breathe. "But not like this"

Not as an escape, not eloping. I wanted to be with Ahsab, but I wanted to be with him free.

"I love you, Ana"he says. "And it'll never be out of secrecy"

I kiss him. Our lips move in sync as he kisses me more harshly, his lips were so soft against mine. His lips move to my jaw as he plants kisses there, then to my neck. I close my eyes letting out a moan.

"I love you"he whispers. "We'll always have Paris"

"Always"I breathe.