Smile Mates to Soulmates ✓

chapter Twelve

Siddharth woke up, the next morning with a grumpy face, the last few days had made him habitual to waking up to the sight of a beautiful princess engulfed in his arms.

This morning, however she had woken up earlier than him and hence, his morning hadn't started the right way. He groaned, pushing the comforter off himself and made his way out of the room, to look for his little star.

Shehnaaz was standing at the kitchen counter, stirring something in a huge vessel. The aroma from her cooking had engulfed the hall area completely. Siddharth smiled, inhaling the delightful aroma and walked into the open kitchen.

"Good morning baby." he whispered, wrapping his arms around her waist, pulling her slightly into his chest. Shehnaaz gasped softly, startled at the unannounced arrival of her boyfriend but smiled soon after, taking his palms and bringing them to her lips, kissing them softly. "Good morning Siddharth. It's only 5:45, you're up too early." She informed him.

Siddharth sighed lazily. "It certainly explains the need for lights. I thought I missed the alarm. When did you wake up?" he asked, while still holding her in a back hug.

Shehnaaz had, by now managed to find herself accustomed to the position and thus, continued with what she was doing, before the uninvited interruption from Siddharth.

"I woke up at 4:30. I wanted to cook a special breakfast today." Shehnaaz answered his question. Siddharth nodded, dropping a soft kiss on her neck. "You smell so good baby."

Shehnaaz blushed, her cheeks glowing scarlet and her eyes twinkling in happiness. She had had the perfect start to a perfect day, and it showed. She rested her left hand on both of his, squeezing them gently. "Siddharth?"

"Yes baby?" Siddharth nuzzled her cheek, smiling. Shehnaaz giggled softly, feeling ticklish due to his stubble. "This is the truth right?"

Siddharth sighed and turned her gently while still holding her securely in his arms. He held her face, gently in his palms. His touch was gentle yet sure, his eyes dark pools of love and adoration caused Shehnaaz's knees to turn jelly. Siddharth tightened his arms around her and pecked her lips. "Yes, little star.. Yes it is."

Shehnaaz smiled, kissing his cheek. "Your early morning look is too cute. I feel like eating you up." She confessed, her eyes twinkling in mischief. Siddharth smiled. "Don't tempt me sweetheart."

Shehnaaz bit her lower lip, her cheeks heating up again. "You're so beautiful, little star." He spoke softly, pulling her against his hard chest.

Shehnaaz looked up at him innocently. He growled, loud enough for her to hear, before claiming her lips for a wild, passionate, borderline brutal kiss, pushing her against the kitchen slab. Shehnaaz, although caught by surprise, responded to what he had started with equal passion.

Minutes later, they both parted reluctantly. Neither was ready to let go of the other as they breathed against each other, their breaths heavy, mingling, hot. "Shehnaaz.." Siddharth grunted, breathing harshly.

The woman in question looked up dazed, as if for one inconspicuous moment, he had taken her to a different world altogether. Siddharth smirked at the dazed.. almost drugged look in her eyes. It gave his man ego a different kind of boost, knowing that he was the reason for her state.

"I love you so much mery jaan!" He said quietly. His beautiful, adorable, sincere eyes shining like she'd never seen them before. Shehnaaz smiled. "I love you too Siddharth."

"What are you cooking, little star? It's smelling delicious." Siddharth asked.

Shehnaaz chuckled, "You said we'll go and meet your Mumma today, so I thought I could make something special for her. Ashok uncle ne mujhe ek baar bataya tha kay Aunty ko badaam ka halwaa pasand hai. I was making that for her, and some breakfast along with that." She told him, fidgeting with her dress, looking adorable.