41 parts Ongoing "Do you trust me?" I asked, staring down at her. My voice suddenly dropped to a lower register, almost grumbling.
She looked at the waves inviting her and then back at me again. I knew she carried a lot of emotional baggage for a 21-year-old, and I wanted to take some of it off, even if just a little.
"It's yes or no, Sia?" I pressed further, standing in front of her and asking again.
"Do you trust me?"
She nodded a slow yes, and I grabbed her hand again. Her grip tightened on mine as if she were scared, and I walked us further into the waves. The cold water finally hit our feet, and she shivered at the sensation as she looked up at me.
"You... you just won't disappear, right?" she asked, her eyes filled with uncertainty. It was heart-wrenching. I pulled her closer by her hand, making her stand right in front of me as I gently fixed a strand of her hair with my other hand.
"I have nowhere else to go..." I whispered back. It was true. She had become my entire life without even knowing it.
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Title: A Taste of Us
In the heart of Mumbai, Sia Sharma, a timid preschool teacher, finds refuge in Anay Rana's bakery-a haven filled with sweet aromas and hidden secrets. Anay, a brooding ex-military officer and underground boxer, is captivated by Sia's quiet grace but struggles to reveal his feelings.
As Sia's regular visits become the highlight of Anay's days, their unspoken connection deepens, weaving a delicate tapestry of longing and vulnerability. With each chocolate cake slice and puff pastry, they inch closer to a love neither anticipated.
But can they overcome their pasts and embrace the passion simmering just beneath the surface? In this slow-burn romance, secrets linger like the scent of fresh bread, waiting to be uncovered.
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