For you DrRabii , I am continuing the chapter from the last scene.. ;)

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Amal

Warm shivers ran down my spine as his cold lips molded against mine much warmer one.The contrast of cold and warm creating a havoc of butterflies in my stomach.Muscular arms curled around me, pulling me in.As if drunk on magic, I remained melted in his arms.

My breaths halting moments ago as my knees turned jelly.Was this the eternal feeling?

New emotions were forming inside of me as if new building blocks were being installed within me.All the splurging feelings new to me.My cells reliving, all nerves and fibers coming to life.The man's hand tilted my head, getting a better access.

The soft brush of his lips leaving me numb.Warm heat swarmed in me as he pulled away leaving me drunk.His arms around me kept me up otherwise I would have long kissed the hard floor beneath us.

I flushed under the intensity of the dark eyes that stared at me making me avert my eyes to his lips.Their shade a little darker now. Making me unconsciously brush my finger against my own pair, feeling them swollen.

" Haseen janaan." The man muttered in a daze making me glance up at his dark eyes that looked almost black.His hand reached up as he brushed away the rouge strand of my black wavy hair back.

" janaan?"I asked confused as to what it meant.

" Yes."The man only responded breathing in before leaning towards me.I stilled with in his arms as he nuzzled his face against my neck.His warm breath kissing my skin as his stubble brushed against my soft skin.

Arsalan close proximity made me lose all sense of functioning as I remained in the safe of his arms.My eyes shying on their own as the lids shut down.Suddenly I felt my legs move and the next thing I know was that-we were swaying.

I placing my head on his shoulder as he kissed the skin of my neck bare to him.I had never been kissed before and now all this was very new to me.These days, I was experiencing everything new.These past days felt as if I had lost all memory of the past, where I lived, who was I.All I knew was that-

I was Arsalan Khan's wife.

An unexpected sound erupted from deep within my throat as the man stopped nibbling my skin.Goosebumps forming on my arms despite the coat still covering me.The man moved away making me flutter my eyes open.A smirk curving his devilishly handsome features.

Flushing from his heated gaze, I moved away from his arms hearing the man groan behind me.Coldness attacking my skin now as I took some steps forward.And only then did I realize that we were still in the living room.

Oh God!!

Pulling the shawl away from my burning skin, I walked inside the bedroom before putting my boots away.Sitting down on the window seat, I gazed out to the white snow.Hearing the footsteps enter the bedroom, I pretended to focus outside more hardly.

" Amal."The man called out as he stride towards me.My eyes were outside yet my heart's eyes were fixed upon him.Feeling the man sit besides me, I pulled my legs closer towards myself.

" I've told this before that I don't trust myself with you.I-I.."The man trailed off making me glance at him.His hand scratching the back of his head as he glanced at me.

A smile broke on my face, as I shook my head.

" Its okay."I said getting the hint of what he was trying to say.

" I got carried away."He said averting his eyes.

" Okay."I said not knowing how to respond him but his next words left me utterly speechless.

" But that doesn't mean that I am not gonna kiss you again."My eyes widened as my cheeks reddened.Arsalan gave me grin as he winked making me look away.

Just then the door bell rang as we looked towards the bedroom door.

" I'll see who it is."Arsalan said standing up making me nod.I could hear the man open the door and a womanly voice greet him.Frowning, I stood up.Taking small steps towards the door, I wrapped my wild hair in a bun on the nape of my neck.

Coming outside in the living room, I could see my husband back towards me but what had my breath halting were-

were two arms wrapped around his torso.

I felt the earth spin from under me as I gasped out loudly.Arsalan turned his face to see me, looking at my horrified expressions he pulled away from the woman's arms.A short chubby old lady came into view as she stared at me with the same amount of shock as I stared at her.

A smirk mocked my husband's lips as he narrowed his eyes playfully at me.

" the door-its open."I said slowly covering up the loud gasp that had erupted from my lips.Immense relied washed over me seeing the old woman.Arsalan closed the door before turning to us again.I shifted on my feet hearing the man speak,

" This is Coco and this is my wife Amal."He introduced us as the woman leapt towards me before pulling me in an unexpected embrace.My breath almost stopped in her tight bear hug.Pulling away, she took a step back.

" Hon, are you pregnant?"Coco's blunt words left me paralyzed as I stared at her in utter shock.Whilst the man chuckled as I looked over at him before he covered it up coughing.

The woman exchanging gazes with us.Heat flushed my cheeks as I shook my head,

" No."I spoke softly seeing the woman grin brightly at me.

" Well this-"She poked my cheeks.

"glow on your face seems to be the shine of expecting woman.Or the ones whose husband love them immensely."She spoke making me tense as I looked down.Feeling a heated stare at me.

" Please come and sit.What would you like tea or coffee-"I offered seeing the woman shake her head.

" Oh no nothing.I just came to visit.I was the housekeeper in this building but I've been off work for a long time now.Just came to meet the boys."Her thick accent mixed with the air as she spoke.The chocolate skin standing against the cream coat she wore.

" But please have a seat, its cold outside."I still said seeing her smile brightly.Turning towards Arsalan she spoke to him.

" Truly a gem ha,"The man in question smiled boyishly.

" Well next time, I'll be going now love birds."She said walking over to the door and in some seconds she was out not before giving me her signature hugs.

After lunch, I entered the kitchen with a mission as I peeled off the carrots we had gotten the day before.Grating the orange vegetables, I kept the milk to boil.Gajjar Ka Halwa on a snowy day was the best combination.

As I stirred the still cooking halwa, Arsalan walked in with his laptop in hid hand.

" What's cooking?Smells good."He said rounding the counter.Looking inside the pot, he smiled.

"Great."was all he said before walking off.

My phone buzzed as I got distracted.Marwa's name flashed through the screen making a grin to form on my face.Feeling eyes on me, I saw the man settle in the living room.The audacity of the man that he winked before sitting on the sofa, leaving me utterly distracted.Answering the call, I pressed the phone against my ear.

After casual greeting she asked,

" What are you doing?"Smiling at her as always lively voice, I replied.

" Gajjar Ka halwa is under construction."I said jokingly.

" What?Gajjar ka Halwa.. Am I missing something?"The woman said dramatically and I could almost imagine her eyebrows raised as she asked me this.

Stirring the boiling pot, I sighed.

" Actually your missing alot."I said truthfully.

And for the next fifteen minutes, I narrated her the story from Jalal Khan's appearance to the little progress in my marriage of course skipping the kisses.

After a minute or so, she spoke.

" Do you feel anything for him?"

I sighed deeply again feeling my eyes move to where he sat oblivion to my eyes.

" I don't know-I am very confused.When he's around I feel very safe and protected.But when he's not I feel I am gonna get lost."

" Its not easy and its not hard with him.I don't want him as my bodyguard.I am his wife not someone he only needs to protect.I am very hesitant and I don't know what these new changes may lead our relationship into.I just don't know-"I said irritated at myself.Marwa sighed on the other side before saying.

" Be expressive Amal, open your heart a little for him, allow yourself to love him.Allow him to love you."She said in all seriousness.

" What is love?"I asked.

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When the man completed his dinner, I bought the bowl of the carrot dessert, hesitantly.Smiling nervously at him, I filled his bowl with some warm dessert.

He took a bite and closed his eyes instantly.A grin formed on his face as he looked at me now.

" Amazing.Its very delicious."He said taking more of the halwa.I smiled contended and took a small bite myself.

" This reminds me of Ahya, back at home she makes this in winter season."He broke as if remembering a distant memory.I looked down at my plate feeling the atmosphere change.

" Ahya and Imraan have a baby boy now."The man smiled making me reciprocate his gesture.Just as I looked up to clean the dining table, he stood up too helping me.

Taking a container, I walked over to the man.Feeling the nervousness bubble up, I almost chickened out when the man raised his eyebrows in questioning.

Arsalan

Amal looked down at the container in her hands as I raised my eyebrows at her,

" Um-I made some extra so..So we could take it-to your friends place.."She stuttered out.But her words melted my heart.She thought so much of everyone.

" Sure, lets go then."I encouraged seeing her nod.Pulling on our coats, I walked out of the apartment feeling Amal follow me.

Knocking on Bashar's door I waited for him to open up.I sensed Amal's figure hide behind mine when the door opened.Bashar came into view as he greeted me very friendly,

"Finally remembered that you have a frien-"

" Amal's here."I interjected narrowing my eyes at him.He welcomed the both of us.Amal greeted him softly,

" Assalam O Alaikum."

Bashar replied but he seemed to be in utter surprise.We settled on the sofa as Amal passed the container to the man,

" I made some carrot dessert, so-"She trailed off as Bashar's eyes lit up.

" Thanks.I really appreciate."He spoke with his sparkling blue eyes.The man looked over at me and smiled genuinely.

" Arsalan and I used to have friday night dinner together.So seeing him here, makes me remember old days."He informed Amal.

My wife and best friend both looked uncomfortable and I smirked inwardly.They both didn't have very nice first impressions on each other and so seeing each others new sides they seemed nervous.

" I am sorry for the night when I was drunk and-"

" Its okay.And I am sorry for when I slammed the door on your face."Amal said as Bashar chuckled loudly making my wife to let a small light laugh out.

How hard it was to balance between wife and best friend-I thought.

I stood up but felt Amal's fingers curl around my hand.

" I'll serve the halwa."I said to no one.Delibrately leaving the two of then together so they could get along well and besides Amal always didn't need my help.I wanted her to be independent not dependent.

Walking over to the kitchen, I could see the woman sit opposite to where I stood.Although in a simple coat and a loose dress she still looked the most pulchritudinous woman of the world.Without even her trying as still fascinated me.Sensing her gaze on me, I looked at her.Her grey eyes fixed on me as Bashar told her about something.

" My haseen Janaan, what would I do without you."

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