Contrasting Hearts: The Two Worlds Intertwined
"Am!... Ciashi, you are my family now, and I take care of everything about my family," Raman says as he gently places a ring on Ciashi's finger,
Ciashi tried to avoid Raman's gaze as he moved her hand toward his mouth after finish placing the ring on her finger. With raised eyebrows, Raman looked directly into Ciashi's eyes and said, "I can do anything for my family, even... I will not let that person breathe who attempts to harm my family if it's required." Raman's eyes conveyed the gravity of his words, as if he meant every word he said.
As Ciashi trembled, her palm slipped from Raman's hand before he could even touch it with his lips. She turned away from Raman, holding back her tears. Raman, interpreting Ciashi's behavior as blushing or hesitating in nervousness, gave a gentle smile.
Politely calling Ciashi from behind, Raman asked, "Ciashi... do I at least have permission to look into your beautiful brown eyes?" Leaning a bit towards her and placing his hand on his back.
Ciashi, with a breaking and dull voice, confessed, "I am scared of you, and I always have been... whenever you come close to me... since I saw you the first time in the library." Warm tears rolled down her red cheeks.
Raman's eyes filled with.............
