Once again, I am at my mother's place with no signs of Christian. Now, where did he go this time? I sighed deeply and looked at Roger and Juliette playing with the kids and are so engrossed in it. Mother then came, she smiled and sat down. I thought it would be awkward for them to meet after all these years but it seems like everyone is on good terms now. They are quite friendly, I didn't expect it.

"By the way Sophie, Why are you so stressed?" Juliette asked tickling Aletha and earned a giggle from her and grinning.

"Once again, Where is Christian?" I said putting my palm on my chin. Well, the advantage of coming here is that Mother takes care of the kid and I can finally have a peaceful sleep but it never lasts long as their hunger takes over.

"Oh, Look, It seems like she is also growing a tooth," Roger said as I quickly got up from my seat and went to see Aletha. Something white shone in her mouth, I gave my finger to her as she held it with her whole hand, giving me great satisfaction. I smiled and then she put it in her mouth and began to chew on my finger. I chuckled but then I felt the sharp tooth pricking my hand. I yelped and quickly pulled my hand away.

"Ouch! Seems like you are right, Roger." I said blowing my finger. I smile sadly while caressing her cheeks.

"You are not happy?" Mother asked.

"No! I am really happy. It's just you know the time when Christopher grew a tooth, He was so ill." I said worriedly.

"Oh dear, Babies get sick when they grow a tooth. I still remember Eugene used to cry all the time in sickness." Upon hearing that a shiver went down my spine in dread, I certainly did not want my children to cry.

Juliette then gave my shoulder a gentle squeeze and said, "I am sure you can handle it. You are a great mother." I smiled at her and kissed the tiny hands of my baby.

And then! I heard a loud cry, it seemed like Christopher woke up. I went to him as I hugged him. He was crying badly which made my heart clenched. I pulled him in my embrace while rubbing his back. I began to hum the melody of Aunt Eleanor to him and upon hearing it, he finally calmed down. The harmony is magical.

After soothing him, we walked out.

"Is he okay?" Mother asked, concerned.

"Seems like he had a nightmare," I said still rubbing his back. We sat down as I slowly pulled away and he began to cry again. I quickly pulled him close to my chest again.

"He must be scared. Don't pull him away from you." Roger said. I nodded as we remained like that.

After a while, Eugene came,

"Welcome home, You are early," I said, rubbing Christopher's back. He came and greeted everyone. He sat beside me and looked at Christopher.

"He's asleep," Eugene said.

"Oh." I then stood up and went to our room and gently placed him on the bed. I kissed his forehead and walked out. I then narrowed my eyes in anger at Aletha.

"Her Majesty, Aren't you sleepy?" I asked her. I sighed and put my hand on my waist.

"Learn something from your brother. He is sleeping like he should, unlike you." I scold her to which she giggles. "Aletha, be a good girl and be sleepy for once." I continued which obviously didn't have any effect on her.

I then took her from Eugene and he complained,

"I just came back, at least let me play with her more."

"Eugene let them sleep. Or else she'll wake at night." I took Aletha and after struggling for I don't know how long, she finally fell asleep.

Its evening and I walked out and plopped on the sofa and put my legs on Eugene and asked,

"So, Why so early?"

"First, Remove your legs and second, I finished my work early." I smiled cheekily and turned away.

Roger and Juliette smiled at us. And then the bell rang.

"You go." I and Eugene said at the same time.

"I am not going." Again.

We both began to use our phone turning oblivious to the sound of it.

"What if it's Christian?" And that was enough for me to go. I quickly went to the door and opened it and saw Henley... holding a dress.

I welcomed her as she greeted everyone.

"Sir told me for you to get ready and come." She said, smiling widely.

"And where's he?" I asked.

"Preparing the surprise he was trying so hard to give you."A gasp left my lips as I grinned. I couldn't believe it. Finally! After all this time.

"And kids?" I asked timidly.

"We'll take care of them, right Henley?" Eugene said.

"I'd love to!" She clapped her hand in blithe. I then gave them instructions on what to do if they woke up. How to calm them and what to give them to eat other than milk.

***

I smiled widely looking at my enchanting form. I wore a red backless above-knee frock with lace sleeves along with matching pumps. I applied a little make and red lipstick. I wore the matching jewellery and of course the pendant he bought for me on our honeymoon. I looked alluring. Just what I want.

I smiled widely looking at my elegant from. Beauty was bright as the radiant smile. My brown hairs falling on my back, curled at the borders. Looking so appealing, I am ready to bewitch my husband. With those aesthetically prepossessing attributes, I walked out and everyone gasped, looking at me and gave me their blessing.

I took a deep breath and went, finally wanting to see the surprise which was left hanging in our hearts for quite a while.

***

Christian was waiting for me outside our new home. I walked down and both of our eyes widened looking at each other. He is looking so flawless and so pleasing to one's desires. So alluring features that I just couldn't take my eyes from him. And he beguiled me in one glance. He was wearing a black shirt with a black leather jacket and black ripped jeans. His hairs were messy making him more beautiful. He is all black but that colour suits him a lot. He is looking so handsome. So exquisite that I can't avert my gaze from him.

We both realized that we were gawking at each other and we quickly closed our mouths and averted our gazes and chuckled. Then he walked closer and held my hands as he began to rub the back of my palm with his thumb,

"You are looking so captivating." He complimented.

"You are also looking enchanting." So did I.

"You like this style?" He asked.

"I love it." I grinned. "Just look at your charm." I breathe out.

We both then looked down and he began to say,

"Finally, The day we are dying has come and nothing can go wrong. It is the day I was preparing for all this time." I smiled and gave him a nod. "Me too," I replied.

He held my one hand with his as his other hand motioned to our home,

"Welcome to our new home." He said in a deep voice. I lifted my gaze as I walked with him, looking at him make my heart flutter in happiness.

Under the seduction of the moon and the sweet dusk which is similar to perfection, The darkness enhances the sight more than ever and just not that but also aroused us to shine into the light and live this everlasting moment.

I looked at our new home. It's a mansion but not as big as the previous one- too much to my satisfaction. This is the place where we're gonna start our lives anew.

We entered as a carpet was present to welcome me from here to the main entrance. When I took a step inside, I was welcomed with the showers of petals of different flowers. I gasped as my eyes glimmered in awe. I felt so elated when I saw all the helpers standing in line to welcome me while smiling at me. The fragrance of the flowers filled my nostril giving me deep satisfaction, I felt so happy.

We walked further and stopped at the entrance. Christian turned to me and bent on one knee. He held his hands in mine as a blush crept upon my cheek. He looked at me with immense fondness and began to say,

"Sophie, We may have met in the most unexpected situation, starting our lives as nothing but some kind of toxic marriage but you know what? Our hearts were connected years ago and after so many tries to twist fate, my heart is still attracted to yours, I found myself being close to you and no matter how much I try to isolate myself from this passionate bond, In the end, I found myself worshipping this dusty tomb of ours as it becomes an eternal source of gratification to me and I am so happy to give me a chance to love because I was lost and you found me, introduced me to the world I never thought existed for me and my heart finally accepted the fact; That's what love is and my love is you. " I lifted my gaze and looked at his filled with everlasting devotion. My whole being filled up with the blessing of having him by my side. The rapture to have the honour of being his life partner. Nothing in this world can give me this happiness. His words held such intensity in them that I felt so close to him.

He kissed my hands and smiled, he then took out a box as my smile is not leaving me. He opened it as there are twin rings one with letter 'C' and another with letter 'S' carved on it. He stood up and said,

"You are mine. Just like, I am yours. So, it wouldn't be fair if only you wore the ring." He said. I chuckled and kissed his cheeks.

"Thank you," I whispered, giving a look filled with love. "You are my blessing," I said sincerely.

"Welcome but Sweetheart, This is just the start." He said stroking my cheeks.

"You have something more hidden for me?" I asked, putting my index finger on my lips. He moved closer and cooed in my ears,

"A lot of hidden surprises for you~" A shiver went down my spine as those lovely sensations tingled on my skin. My face flushed when he pushed the door open taking us to the main hall filled with balloons. But there are some air balloons in the middle with letters,

W-E-L-C-O-M-E H-O-M-E L-O-V-E

I gasped looking at it. It's so sweet and romantic. I turned to look at him smiling at me. He nuzzled to neck murmuring,

"Welcome to our sweet home." I shyly averted my gaze as he kissed my neck.

"I love you, Christian... Thank you for all this." I said softly. He hugged me from behind as I felt protected when my back made contact with his hard chest. The fragrance of his cologne filled my nostrils, giving me immense tranquility.

"We are just getting started, Love~" he cooed in my ears as a shiver went down my spine giving me great euphoria. He bit my earlobe and pulled away, leaving me slightly shaking in desires to have him. He can truly evoke lust in me on the snap of his fingers.

"Look, there might be something inside this." I raised my eyebrow and looked at the balloons. I smirked and walked closer. I saw papers in balloons. My mouth gaped as I asked, "How did you put them inside?"

"Don't ask. It was so difficult." He sighed and I chuckled.

"You shouldn't have bothered that much."

He held my hand and replied, "Nothing in this world, related to you can bother me. Never forget it." He said lovingly. I blushed and smiled. I took the balloon that had papers in them and burst them to see what's in it.

'Nope.' I read the note.

Seems like it's wrong. After trying a few more times, I finally found those papers.

My eyes widened in disbelief, I turned to look at him grinning at me.

"Never leave your dream behind." He said with his lips curved upwards gently while brushing his nose against mine.

These are the admission papers of the new session for a masters degree in English Literature.

A tear of happiness of having him in my life, of how much he cares about me and my dreams pricked in the corner of my eye as I engulf him in a hug.

I didn't say a word as he continued to rub my back. I just held him close, receiving utmost serenity in his arms.

"You want to do it, don't you?" I sniffed and wiped my tears and gave him a nod, "Yes, I do but I thought, I can't handle this." He lifted my chin and stared deeply in my eyes with his obsidian gems, his eyes filled with those everlasting feelings of love I cherished profoundly.

"I am here with you. You can do this, you have handled things more difficult than this, don't let this push you away from your ambition. I know you can handle both your work and home. You are a capable woman and don't forget, you have me with you. Don't worry, okay?" He said wholeheartedly. It plenishes me in adoration and admiration for him and the respect for him grew even more. I felt like if I had him on my side, I'd have all the heavens beside me giving me the power to prevail over every obstacle.

"You are right. I'll do it." I said, wiping my tears. We slowly pulled away as he held my hand and showed me around the home. It was much like a normal mansion but all these decors and everything is to my liking. They are so beautiful, He knows I love Gothic themes, so the house is embellished with dark colours like red, purple and black. It felt eerie but not in a bad way. I just used to esteem these themes a lot and now having one is giving me so much to my contentment.

"Do you like it?" He asked leaning on the column present in the dining hall.

"I LOVE IT!" I cheered.

"It's so appealing!" I squeaked in blithe. He chuckled and then took me to the garden. I gasped as my eyes glistened in delight. I intertwined my fingers with his and felt so perfect.

The love of mine moves in rhythms to his and turns into something memorable etched in our minds and calling out to paradise to ask it, where else can you find heaven like this?

It's a rose garden. It's so pleasing to one's liking. I couldn't take my eyes from it. It's so graceful that I couldn't take my eyes off it. Their elegance enhanced a million times in the murk of night. I love everything.

"It's lovely... you are the best." I breathe out, turning to him. He smiled cheekily and kissed my cheeks.

He then took me to the rooftop and I was taken back by the fanciable sight before me. There was soft music in the background while a table was set for us. The aroma of food filled my nostrils, it smelled delicious.

"Did you cook it?" I asked.

"Yes, it took me a lot of time to learn but I did it." He replied.

We stood there for a second and then he offered his hand to me. I took it as he pulled me close. A soft voice of astonishment escaped my lips when my body made contact with his giving me glee. He put his one hand on my waist while his other hand held my hand.

"I guess we never danced before." He said leaning in. A blush appeared on my cheeks as I gave him a shy nod.

He spun me around and we began to dance. Under the temptation of the moon, we glistened with its light, filled with all those treasured feelings about each other. The divine feeling of just being this close to him filled me as my heart fluttered with immense happiness. Both of our eyes flicker with eternal love and devotion for each other. A sacred feeling of our bond that pulled us so close that we can never isolate ourselves from it as it has become our salvation. We both are falling deeper in those bottomless pits of adoration for each other.

The way my fingers intertwine with his is bliss. Like, I am made only for him and he for me and nothing in this world and separate us. Being so close to each other that even if distance came between us our heart will always be connected. Receiving that benediction of being with him, I stare at his beautiful face become more prepossessing under the moonlight.

I continued to watch him with yearning and began to say,

"Christian, You filled my life with so much happiness. I feel blessed to have you by my side. If I have you I want nothing else, You are my strength which helped me to overcome every difficulty of my life. You are my hope of a better tomorrow. I feel like I can even walk on thorns because I know you are here to heal my scars. No matter how much I fall into the abyss, you can hold your hand out to me, saving me. You are present in breath, my salvation. I can't even think of spending a second without you. I can't live without you, you are my reason for living.

The way you made me feel elated, the way you drove me crazy, I cherish all these emotions. How my whole being craves you, how I die for you. I cannot explain how much I love you, no words can be enough and no matter how many times I say I love you it'll never be enough.

Christian, to have you with me, how you obliterated all this abhor from me, how you filled my whole being with your love. I am so grateful to have you in my life. You suck this poison out from my very soul, from every inch of my body, annihilate not yours but every abhors from me. You hurt so many times while saving me, Just to make me feel safe you broke yourself. You dedicated your life to make me feel all those emotions that will bring me close to you and you did. You made me feel secure, loved and most importantly pure. I am so glad to have you, no soul can make me feel this except you.

Christian Elvis, I love you so much.." I said earnestly as tears rolled from the corner of my eyes. I spoke all those words I wanted to. What my heart wanted to tell him.

A wide smile crept upon his thick lips as he moved and kissed my forehead softly. I love how his lips made contact with any part of my body, giving me an intense feeling of fondness.

He slowly lowered his gaze and met mine and when my eyes bore into his, I turned oblivious of all the things around me. Like, nothing but him exists for me.

His lips parted as he began to say,

"Sophie, Every pain I received while saving you brought me close to you as this pain is not mine, it's yours, the agony you felt. I just want to liberate you from it because you are the one that gives me the expectations that one day, I'll have the honour of being with you, of holding you close to me and I'm truly willing to do anything for you.

When I hold your hands, I feel nothing can be wrong, nothing in this world can do any harm neither to me nor to you. You are my shield and I am yours.

Sophie, You are those feelings mine, I lost years ago. You are the most beautiful thing that has happened to me. You made me feel blessed. You gave me those feelings of immense affection that I felt so safe in your arms. I can be myself when I am with you like no one can do anything to me, No one but you can save me from those fears that are pushing me away from love. You are my love, what I want to protect at all costs.

Sophie, you are my home where I'll return to no matter how far I'll go away. Even if I get lost on my way back, fate will bring me close to you. The place where my life starts, where I have all this feeling of rapture, where nothing can do anything to me.

Sophie, just your existence gave me serenity, the fact that you are here, right beside me gave me the strength to face every challenge. The love of yours is my power. You are my light, my guide. That fierce fire that will burn my every insecurity.

Whenever I look at you, I can't help but smile. My heart beats fast whenever I touch you. The yearning for you increases every second. The life I sought, you gave it to me. You gave me every happiness of the world, You gave me three reasons to live. You, Christopher and Aletha. I just want to spend the rest of my life with you, growing old and watching our kids grow. Having you in my arms having an everlasting feeling of protection and love.