24|Falling In Love

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HIS POV

"If I choose this life with you, I want all that you are. No exceptions. If I'm interested in you I'm interested in every detail about you and your life, make me feel at home Sunaina. Use me however you wish to." I said.

I cupped her cheek and made her look at me. She looked adorable right now. Even with a little moisture in her eyes, her red nose, blushy cheeks and pouty lips appeared cute to me.

She looked into my eyes, I could sense she was gaining courage.

"I miss them. I miss my parents." She said and tears started to flow down.

I released the hold of her palm and pulled her into my arms by grabbing her forearms. She immediately hugged me and clutched onto my shirt at the back.

I rubbed her back realising how vulnerable she had become. She needed a listener more than a supporter right now.

"I love them so much... b...but they are no..not here.." came her muffling sounds.

I kissed her head and stroked her back.

"It's okay baby.. let it out," I said.

She cried for some time and then slowed down still clinging to me like a baby. I caressed her head and kissed it deeply. She breathed in and out a few times and then I put my arm under her legs and carried her into my lap. She didn't hesitate even for a second, instead, she snaked my neck resting her head on my shoulders.

I looked at her, she had her eyes open looking somewhere on the ground. I wiped all her fresh tears.

"My father used to love me the most." She began.

"He has always loved me unconditionally. He pampered me like a princess all his life. And my mother was very caring for me. She would always try to protect me from evil eyes. They were my place of emotional safety." She looked calm recalling her childhood memories.

I held her palm in mine while she continued.

"Dadi-sa was never very fond of me since my birth. She never portrayed her hate but her dislike was pretty evident. Bhaisa and Radhika never left me alone around Dadi-sa. They knew she made the worst choice in her words. But I never answered back to her. My parents told me she loved me in a different way hence it was not right to argue with her over anything. And so I never did." She said.

I pushed back her hair strands that were covering her face a little.

"And what made her dislike you so much?" I asked.

She took a deep breath and spoke her mind.

"She was hoping for a boy when my mother was pregnant with me but when I was born, she was highly disappointed. But she didn't say anything to anyone then. Later over the years, my mother went through a lot of struggle and depression for the second baby. Dadisa compelled her to undergo several actions to get pregnant. When I was fifteen my mother finally got pregnant with a second baby. My grandmother had high expectations this time. She didn't want anything to go wrong with her during this phase. She took extra care of everything." She said it and breathed out.

"She once decided to hold a pre-birth ceremony for the baby at a temple in Somgarh, praying for a boy. My parents attended it and were returning from the temple for home. It was evening on their way back home when their vehicle crashed into a lorry truck and a huge accident took place.... They were no more." she stopped recalling the moment.

I caressed her back slowly to keep her going.

"I was shattered on finding out what happened to them. I couldn't breathe on the news. It was as if I lost everything I ever had,"

"Dadi-sa couldn't handle the news. She was beyond devastated to hear what happened to her son, daughter-in-law and her unborn grandson. Furiously she accused me of being unfortunate for my family that... that it was me because of whom my parents couldn't live well." Her voice broke as she spoke.

"It's not true baby, it's not. She doesn't know what she was spitting out then," I tried to convince her.

She nodded her head slowly with a trembling body.

"I... I know. But back then... I wasn't strong enough to pay no attention to her words. Baba-sa was very angry that day, I had never seen him that furious. He warned her to never speak ill of me ever again and since that day she never did."

"She never displayed her hatred nor did she ever show her care. But deep down I knew she somewhere wasn't fond of me much but also she wanted me to get married well." She said.

"But what hurts me the most is her words. Can she not show love and compassion for once? I'm also her grandchild." she said and her voice started to break.

I rubbed her back trying to calm her down. A little later she continued.

"This was our house until the day my parents met with an accident. We used to live here. I have spent my entire childhood here. But after they left me alone Baba-sa and Badi ma-sa took me under their guidance. They treated me just like Radhika." She said.

It looked like she was starting to calm she seemed a bit lighter. She appeared to regain her composure. After opening up to someone, she seemed a bit freed from her painful past.

"Is this why you don't want to get married?" I asked.

She looked up at me and I couldn't take my eyes off her. She looked more beautiful to me right now than she could ever look in this life.

"I want to get married." She said barely above a whisper.

"I want to be loved again. I wish to be close to someone who cares for me and protects me. That makes me surrender myself completely, losing my guard." She said.

I cupped her cheek and stroked it lightly with my thumb.

"Then what's stopping you, Sunaina? Tell me," I pressed in.

She lowered her eyes and answered.

"I'm afraid. I'm afraid of loving again. I'm afraid of getting hurt again. It took me many years to be what I am today. It took me a load of time to forget my loss and see a new life altogether. A life with hope and no support of my loved ones that I was born with. I had to build the courage to acknowledge that there was a future awaiting me. And... and now I believe, that I don't have that same courage in me." She said.

I could understand her. She went through a lot alone. She came out of her hardships all alone. She was scared. But she need not be at all.

I held her chin and made her look into my eyes.

"With me, you don't need to be afraid and you don't need courage. All you need to come to me with is love. That's it." I said and leaned to her lips.

I shut my eyes and just followed my gut which was drawing me closer to her. But I felt the more I was leaning onto her the more she was drawing back. I cupped her cheek and she tightened her hold on my collar at the back.

This little game of ours continued till she hit her back on the charpai and I lay over her completely, our legs intertwined with each other. Neither she nor I could resist us at this moment. But none of us knew what to do at this moment.

I opened my eyes and looked at her. She was lying with my arm under her head and I was lying slightly on top of her. Her eyes were beaming with happiness. Her face muscles had softened. Her expressions weren't of despair anymore. She wasn't disheartened anymore. She had cried all her heart out. And I was glad and lucky that it was my shoulder she cried on.

I cupped her jaw with my big hands covering half of her face and half of her neck. I leaned into her forehead and kissed it with strong and deep emotions. Her breath hitched with my touch as if gaining back some strength.

"Don't you feel afraid to be with me? Am I not too much to handle? Isn't this why people want to get rid of me?" She was confused and curious at the same time.

"Rather than being afraid, see my open arms whenever you want to run to your safe place. They will always be welcoming you to your new emotional safe place. You are the only thing that I am willing to handle all my life in total happiness with pure bliss." I conveyed my true feelings.

I stroked her cheek and pressed my lips on the other cheek deeply. Making her believe in my words.

"No one ever wants to get rid of you Sunaina. You are a beautiful part of everyone's life. People around you are worried for you, some just happen to not express their emotions quite well." I said.

She was intensely looking into my eyes. As if trying to give in the moment.

"How come you are so unbelievably understanding of my emotions? How come I met you so easily in this life?" She asked and I chuckled lightly.

"Trust me, baby, it was definitely not easy for any of us. We've been longing even with no familiarity with each other." I replied.

I could see her lips curling a little. Though she suppressed her smile a little.

"Aap bahot achhe hai. Hum aapko kabhi khona nahi chahte." she said.

(You are very nice. I do not ever wish to lose you.)

My lips curved too.

"Aapki chahat hamari zimmedari hai," I replied and this time she smiled wholeheartedly.

(Your wish is my responsibility)

I couldn't be happier right now. Seeing her smile like before made my heart flutter with joy. My lips automatically curled up matching hers.

"Hum aapse ek sawal kar sakte hai?" I asked.

(Can I ask you a question?)

She nodded happily.

"Aap hamara naam kyun nahi leti?" I asked.

(Why don't you take my name?)

"Bas yun hi," she replied and bit her lip.

(Just like that)

"Bas yun hi?" I asked again and she just nodded.

(Just like that?)

"You are adorable," I said and she smiled, lowering her eyes.

"Just like a baby," I added only to get her reaction.

"I'm not a baby," she replied back immediately.

I chuckled looking at her and flickered her nose.

"If you are not a baby then take my name like an adult, just like I do," I said pressing into the matter.

She bit her lip helplessly and shook her head. I could sense she was getting annoyed.

"I can't do that," she said.

Unconsciously, I began to lean toward her lips. Her eyes, her nose, her cheeks, her lips everything seemed to be pulling my attention now. My mind couldn't settle for the distance between us. I surely believe she has some magical powers within herself that draws me to her whenever I'm anywhere around her. I just can't help it.

"Yes you can, try it" I whispered.

I leaned to her forehead giving her a kiss, next, I pressed my lips against her temple. Moving on to her ear I pressed my lips softly over it. Not getting a satisfactory reaction I sucked her earlobe and bit it lightly.

She gasped and pressed her palm against my chest.

"Take my name and I'll stop when and where you want me to," I whispered and dragged my lips after licking them, to her cheek.

She clutched onto my shirt buttons while her heart started to race like a horse while mine filled with warmth.

I gave a slow open mouth kiss on her cheek and she couldn't resist moaning.

"Aahh!"

Following this I again gave an open mouth kiss, this time an intense one. I swear if she didn't stop me now I might lose control soon.

Dragging my wet lips I followed a little low to her jaw. It has always held me captive. I couldn't resist but suck it softly with my lips. Feeling her skin in between mine was making me lose my mind.

She tried to position herself facing away from me but I cupped her cheek and made her turn to look at me immediately.

"I dare you to avoid me," I demanded.

My eyes witnessed her soft plumpy lips that were demanding attention. How could I possibly ignore them?

But I knew if I continued beyond this point, I might not be able to hold back. I was getting overwhelmed by our emotions. It was getting too much to handle. Now that I have been so close to her I refuse to leave her ever. Only she had the power to control me. But why wasn't she using it?

Now that I know about her so profoundly I am starting to feel a part of her life and refusing to let that go. She's becoming more than someone I simply admire. It feels like my heart is hers and hers alone. I'm feeling a deeper connection with her than I ever have before. The emotions I have for her now are stronger than ever before. I was falling for her harder. Maybe much more than that, something even I failed to explain.

Maybe she sensed my inner turmoil and hence chose to speak causing a surge of adrenaline to course through my body.

"Tejas sabar rakhiye," She uttered nervously.

(Tejas have patience)

I acknowledged she took my name and I could not tell how pleased I was.

"Koshish kar rahe hai, par nahi ho raha humse..." I hoarsely whispered over her lips.

(I'm trying but I'm not able to...)

"Kya ho raha hai apko?" She asked, sensing the tension.

(What is happening to you?)

I was getting vulnerable. I was losing in this moment and she learned that.

"Lagta hai... ishq parman chad raha hai," I muttered in a faint voice, but only the truth.

(I guess... I'm falling in love)

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