Sophie POV:-

I entered my room absolutely stunned about what had just happened. I looked at my reflection in the mirror, my face was deep red. I put a hand over my heating cheek as I took deep breaths to calm my thumping heart. I touched my lips as a smile crept upon them. This was so affectionate. My eyes bore into his as I lost myself in those raven pools of endearment.

The feeling of fondness and the tenderness of his touch, they made me feel butterflies in my stomach. Fluttering happiness took over me when he said those sweet words. I never liked this before, what happened to that feeling of abhorring?

I feel so attached to him. He is evoking such sensations in my heart that I can't control myself and couldn't help but ... to fall for him. He is inducing the emotions of amor in me, painting the colours of love inside me while pulling me close to him. Now I want to go away with him, get lost in each other as this moment never comes again but also never pass and turn into a memory. I want this moment to stop and not let the morning come.

It's not my fault for all those days, he tried to fix when he was done, he tried to be as sweet as possible, he tried so hard to eradicate that memory. He devoted himself for my sake, for my insurance. He introduced me to myself. He told me things that no one did. I am losing myself in him. My heart seeks him, today I realize that I can't live without him and it feels like somewhere in his heart; he felt this too.

I asked for one dream but he gave me millions.

Can I forget what he did to me and turn this relation of ours in a sacred bond and an ultimate source of gratification? Can I ignite the flares of love in his heart?

A shiver went down my spine when he said; that only leaves love. Meaning he is willing to make himself be able to love just for me. That thought is filling my heart with content.

He burned those papers, releasing me from those shackles that are binding me to be away from him. Now we are normal husband and wife.

'I will suck this poison out from your very soul'

Seems like slowly but you are sucking this out but at the same time, giving me a new toxic emotion; Love...

"Dear, please try to understand, I did that to make him realize that he is nothing without you." Mother tried to explain because I don't know what time. After every five minutes Mother began to say that she is sorry and all, why doesn't she understand that I am not angry at her, she must have her reasons but I need time to swallow the fact that I am not aware of myself for the first 21 years of my life. I can never be angry at her.

"I know," I said coldly staring at the ground. My phone rang and a smile appear on my face when I saw it's Christian,

"Hello," I spoke softly.

"Hey. Is Aunt home?" He asked.

"Yeah, why?"

"Damn, I am in the garden.. again."

"Again!?" I almost shouted, gaining Mother's attention. Good, now she is listening to my talk.

"Who is it?" Mother asked.

"It's Candice, my friend from Amber One, She broke her phone again," I explained calmly as Mother nodded.

"Yeah, hello?"

"When did I become Candice? By the way, you are quick at making excuses." He complimented.

"I know," I replied.

"So.. what do we do?"

"Go home," I said as if it was obvious but it seems he has other plans.

"Come on, it's been two days. And I have no intentions of going back without meeting you." He whined as I sighed at his behaviour.

"So, what are you gonna do now?"

"Distract Aunt, I'll wait for you in your room." He said as I gasped.

"Are you out of your mind!?" I almost yelled at him.

"Maybe. Or else, I don't mind barging through the door and pulling you into a kiss in front of her." I bet he must be smirking when saying this. I felt my cheeks heating up when I heard it.

"We'll do the first one," I said as I cut the call. I turned to Mother and took a hold of her hand and took her to the kitchen, she was perplexed by my action.

"Mother, cook pancakes for me," I said giving her puppy eyes. She looked at me for a second but then smile,

"Okay.." She said as I cheered and sat on the counter and began to watch her preparing the batter. As she was doing it she suddenly said,

"If your friend's phone broke, how did she call you?" Ops.

"Oh, that was her brother's number, she gave it to me in case of any emergency.. you know," I said monotonously. Christian, what the hell are you making me do?!

"Now we will leave the batter for 30 minutes."

"Oh, okay, I am going to my room to take a bath. Call me whenever they are ready." I said as she nodded and I left for my room.

I stood outside my room and my heart skipped a beat, what if Christian went to a wrong room? And what if he is inside the room? Taking a deep breath, I pushed the door opened and saw Christian sitting on the bed with a smile,

"Hey." He waved at me.

"Don't 'hey' me. How did you know this is my room?" I scolded him

"Stacy told me." "What if she told mother?" I panicked. "Don't worry, she won't," he reassured.

I narrowed my eyes and put a hand on my waist as I looked at him,

"You're... unbelievable Christian" I sighed.

"I know, right?" He seemed so happy about it.

"Why are you here in the first place?" I asked.

"Oh, come on, am I not allowed to meet my wife~" His voice sent shivers down my spine.

"Besides, I want to feel the excitement of this forbidden relation Aunt made." He said joyously.

"What?" I couldn't believe him.

"I am a decade younger than you and I am more mature than you."

"That's why you're boring." He teased. Is this guy for real!?

"Anyways, I am here to make you call my name so that Aunt can know that I am here." He said standing up and taking a step closer.

"I don't know about calling Christian but I can surely call you a thief," I smirked. He laughed a little and walked closer.

We stood in front of each other and he engulfed me in a hug as I was surprised.

"I missed your warmth." He said hugging me tighter. I closed my eyes to feel his warmth too. I felt so.. safe. "You are so small. It seems like I can crush you in my arms." He laughed as I pushed him away with a pout.

"It's not my fault that you are a giant." I retorted. He smiled and began to say,

"Sophie, I am here to tell you something." I hummed in response as he walked closer again and held my hand this time,

"Tomorrow... I'll take you back with me. Tomorrow, we will start our lives anew."

"I am not going to say anything now, Wait for tomorrow's surprise, I am sure you're gonna love it." He said as I felt too elated. Feeling deep happiness as if I can finally have a normal life with him. I smiled widely and nodded in blithe.

"Just you wait." He winked as my whole being stiffed as I felt a sensation of sudden lust rushing in my veins giving me an eerie feeling I have never felt before. He noticed my look as he smirked and moved to my neck and whispered,

"Turned on already?" He teased as I blushed madly and turned my head away,

"N-no." I stuttered as he chuckled and I lost my strength. Just what spell he has cast on me?

"You shouldn't be or else you will faint from tomorrow's surprise." He said huskily as I abruptly took a step back.

In a sudden movement, I was against the wall and his hands on either side of me.

"I will never touch you without your consent..." He said leaning in,

"And tomorrow, you'll beg me to take you." He said in his deep husky voice again which made me almost lose myself in the bliss. His voice is invoking such sensations in me that are driving me insane.

"D-don't give me t-that much hope." I stammered looking away. He held my chin as my heart skipped a beat when I looked at his eyes that held pure and in-depth emotions for me. Whenever I looked at his eyes, they made me lose myself in them. I gulped, maybe that is too much for me to bear.

"Tomorrow. Sophie Elvis.." He whispered as he got away. I began to heave loudly as he turned to leave.

"Wait what are you doing? What if Mother sees you?" I said breathless from the previous confrontation. I held his arm as he looked at me. A smirk appeared on his thick lips as he looked at me. My heartbeat isn't going to normal and he decided to push me past my limits.

In a swift moment, he threw me over his shoulders, he picked me up as if he was kidnapping me as I squeaked and wrapped my arms around his neck and shut my eyes. He made me deprived of energy that left me with the incapability to think anything else but him. Why can't he just pick me like bridal style?!

He walked out and my heart began to pound. I feel like it's gonna leap out of my chest. We walked in the hall as Mother's eyes widened when she saw us. My face turned crimson as I tried to get away from him.

Her mouth gaped as she was shocked. Christian put me down and pulled me close. I felt tingling sensations all over my body under his touch. His hand held my waist firmly as he held my chin and pulled me into a kiss in front of my MOTHER! Utterly shocked to kiss back or even move, I remained still and he continued to kiss me. He pulled away and said,

"I'll take my wife home tomorrow." He said as he left as I stood motionless.

"You're...." I breathe out.

"UNBELIEVABLE!!" I shouted.

"I KNOW!" He shouted back as he left.

After he left I looked at my mother who was as shocked as me. I couldn't believe what stunt he had just pulled off. He is out of his mind. Mother closed her mouth as we stood there slightly awkward. I bet my face must be scarlet by now. I lowered my gaze and bit my lips. My heart is beating like crazy. How many more tricks like that he has under his sleeves?

"Go shopping, be ready for tomorrow." Mother said.

"But.. I don't have money," I said as she looked at me in disbelief.

"I.. refuse to receive money from Christian," I said still looking away. I heard her sigh as she said,

"You both are unbelievable." She left.

I chuckled nervously as I didn't dare to go to my room. I didn't know he could be that romantic. I felt immense rapture when he said that we're going to start our lives anew. I can't wait for tomorrow.

Tomorrow is the day I longed for, the day when I'll be loved by my husband. I am so excited.

As I was lost in my thoughts, my phone rang as it was Candice. It's been a while since I have last heard from her. The last time I saw her was at my wedding. A lot happened, I forgot.

"Hello?" I said as I picked the call.

"Looks like you forget about me. Didn't even call me for once." She said angrily.

"Sorry.."

"Anyways, are you free? Can we meet tomorrow?" She asked.

"Yeah, sure. Text me the time and place." I said.

"Got it. We have a lot to catch up. See ya!" She almost shouted in excitement. I chuckle as we cut the call.

Tomorrow... it's gonna be a day worth remembering, I am sure of it...