Light In My Darkness

6

One year later...

It's been a blissful year filled with love, happiness, laughter, and most importantly, the feeling of completeness.

I have everything I've ever dreamt for, now I feel that all those agonizing years of experience were all worth it like I've been put through a test by god and now I'm being rewarded for all those hardships I faced.

And I couldn't be more grateful.

So, today is Kiara's first birthday. She's my lucky charm, she's my life and my happiness. The day she entered my life, she made my life colorful and bright. That's the reason the team of her birthday party is 'Light.'

I baked twelve layers of cake with different flavors of fruit, each layer indicating one month. It took me four solid hours of sweat and hard work to bake that cake. But the outcome was all worth it. The kids would definitely love it.

Right now, I am decorating the backyard of our NGO with colour full balloons and golden lights. Liam suggested that we should hire an event manager to organize the party. But, I declined because, I did not want the other children to feel that, Kiara is special or something like that. She will be treated like any other kid in this NGO.

Speaking of Liam, he is everything I've ever imagined. Kind, supportive, romantic, and whatnot. He never shoved his status on me, nor made me feel insignificant.

He never even asked me to quit my job he would pay me a visit whenever it's possible for him to do so. The feeling of being with him is quite overwhelming sometimes. But I'm used to it now.

Nowadays, he's quite busy with his father, as he is undergoing a training process. He will be taking over his dad's business in a couple of months, as we will be done with our college.

Even Lilly is quite busy these days with her father as she will also be taking over her dad's business.

And as of me, well I don't have many choices now, do I? I don't belong to a legendary family, unlike them. So the only option that I have is to work.

I can't wait for that day, as I will be legally adopting Kiara as my daughter.

I was almost done with the decoration when a hand snaked around my waist. I exactly know who it is.

He placed his head on my shoulder and nuzzled his nose on the crook of my neck. "I missed you so much, buttercup." He purred.

I turned around and threw my hand around his neck, pulled him closer "Well, does this," I peck his lip "compromise for making you miss me?" I smiled mischievously.

He pouts, "Nah-Nah, but a proper kiss would do the job." He leans forward to kiss me but I turn my head so he ended up kissing my cheeks, I laughed viciously.

"Tease", he muttered.

"Very."

"Your turning into a teasing brat, I must say." He whispered huskily.

"Well, I've been under bad influence recently," I smirked.

"Hmmm...I'm afraid, that might be.." he leaned closer so that there's absolutely no space between us and whispered "me."

"Who said, don't be too proud of your self mister. I might be seeing someone else." I regretted saying those words because all of the playfulness vanished from his face and was now clouded with anger.

"Don't you fucking dare say that again." He snapped, "Your mine, only mine." I wince at his tone.

Seeing me wincing, his face softened and he cupped my face with his tender hands, "I- I'm sorry buttercup. I did not mean to be snap at you, it's just that, the thought of you being with someone else disturbed me and I lost control over my anger." He apologized.

I didn't know what to say, because if I say it's okay, I'll be lying because it's not okay. He's been doing this a lot, lately. I just brushed it off thinking that he's under stress.

"Liam," I used his full name to make him understand how serious I am "This will be the last time I'm forgiving you. I will not be disrespected at any cost, promise me that you will not repeat this."

"Baby, I'm sorry. I did not mean it. It just happened! I promise you that I'll try not to repeat it again." He almost begged.

I decided not to push it any further and spoil my mood. So, I gave him a small smile and nod my head.

He pulled me into his embrace, leaned to kiss me, and whispered a sorry.

And, the movement was ruined by nonother than Lilly! Who was holding Kiara in her arms

"Eeeww, gross." She closes Kiara's eyes with her hand. "God! what are you guys doing, there are kids walking around. Is this what you wanna teach them?" She never stops being dramatic.

I rolled my eyes and took Kiara from her who was struggling to reach me.

"Hey, baby girl." I cooed and kissed her forehead. "Ready for your birthday party, baby." She squealed and giggled. I laughed at her.

"Hmm.. so I take that as a, yes"

"You." Lilly points her index finger towards Liam and said "Why are you still dressed in your business suit. Go fucking change." She ordered him.

He gave her a bored expression and walked away to get changed into something more casual which he brought along with him. But not before pecking me on my lip and Kiara on her forehead.

"You know, I'm jealous of you sometimes, Bri. I hope Ian will accept me." She sighed dreamily and walked inside.

God, She's still behind that guy.

I was changing, Kiara into her birthday dress when, Gia entered the room along with a few other kids. "You do know that you'll be a great mother, right?

I just shrugged it off. Soon everyone gathered around and we started the party.

Liam stood next to me and placed his hand on my back, while Ted towards my left.

George and Gia were holding Kiara and made her cut the cake. They insisted, I mean me and Liam, but I declined. It's their right, they have been looking after her.

I played soft music and everyone started dancing after selecting their partner. My partner was of course him.

I placed one of my hands on his shoulder and the other one on his palms, we started swaying along with the rhythm. I was reminded of our first date almost a year ago. I'm still wearing the ring, that he gave me on that day.

"What are you thinking?" He whispers in a low husky voice while nuzzling his nose on the crook of my neck.

"Do you remember our first date?" I questioned him.

"How can I forget that day. It's one of my favorite days after which you decided to become a villain to my love story."

"Ohh, shut up now."

"Sure." Saying only this, he smashed his lips against mine and whispered "I love you".

I saw Kiara playing with one of the kids. Right now all I could think is how did I get this lucky. It's too good to be true. My life is perfect.

Nothing bad can happen, right?