Adeela's POV....

The rays of sunlight falling through the window awoke me from my deep yet beautiful sleep. I opened my eyes to a magnificent sight. I still couldn't bring myself to believe that he's actually mine. I let my eyes roam his face. From his full black eyebrows, his long eyelashes, to his beautiful eyes, his nose down to his lips, I keep my eyes on his lips and fantasizing on just how full they are and the urge to kiss him hit me hard.
" Pictures last, you know that don't you?".

His voice jerked me out of my stupid fantasy. The only thing I wanted was for the ground to open and swallow me. Ashamed of myself, I could only turned my face the other side as he was still holding me.
" I'm your husband. So, take all the time to look at this handsome of a husband you got". He whispered into my ears.
I know what he's trying to do. He's trying to lighten the mood. I tried removing his hands but he won't budge.
" Good morning". I mumbled playing dumb.

" Is the morning beautiful for my wife". He forcefully turned me around to face him.

" Now, you can look all you want. I will close my eyes and pretend to sleep". He said with a chuckle and I could only look at him. He's everything I've prayed for and more. Ya Allah thank you so much for the blessings.
" I so would love to stay and look at you all day but.... There are things I should do".

" And what are those things if I may ask?".

" Stop asking questions and let me go". I rolled my eyes at him.

" Did you just.... Alright.. I see where this is going. Our score's still unsettled young lady".

" Whatever". He removed his hands from my waist and I sluggishly got off the bed and make my way to the bathroom " And I'm not young". I called out over my shoulder.

"Oh, are you old then? Goodness, don't tell me I married an old woman". He whispered yell behind me. I ignored him and entered the bathroom closing the door shut.

I took my time in the tub enjoying the hot water with the scent of lavender body wash all over. I didn't know for how long I stayed until a knock came at the door. " you okay in there?". He asked.

" Sure will be out in a jiffy". I replied stepping out of the tub. I wrapped around my towel and put on a bathrobe. When I unlocked the door, he was by the door standing.
" You got me worried. Just a quick question though, do you normally stay this long?". He asked.

" Curiosity kills the cat". I murmured.

" And satisfaction brought it back".

" Huhhh, well to be honest with you, wait, for how long was I in there?" I asked.

" It's 8:52 now. Getting to an hour now".

" Oh, I thought it's past that. Sorry, that's just me but there are times I don't stay that long, like those times in school, but with you around, I can make some changes to it". I said and walked past him straight into the walk_in_closet.

I roamed through my clothes and finally settled on an opened maroon gown. Deciding to know my house, I slipped on my slippers and walked out while he undressed. And what I saw had my breath skipping. His body is a jaw dropped. Ya Allah. I quietly avoid my gaze before he caught me staring. His mind was somewhere when I exit the room.
I checked everywhere in my part and all I could say was Masha Allah. There were two huge sitting rooms, Four bedrooms,a dining room and a very large kitchen. I've always wanted a big kitchen. Standing inside the kitchen as was my final checkout, I noticed a heap sitting pretty on the counter top. I moved closer and opened it. Inside were different containers of food. I wonder when this arrived.

" Are you done touring the house or... You know, I will be happy to help. There are other places you need to see".

" Yeah? Well, I believed I've seen everywhere or is this a mansion? Whatever it is, these sets right here needs me more". I said pointing to the sets of food in front of me.

" You need them more you mean! Ahhh, I understood. Then let's dine in and check out the remaining later on". He said walking in.

" Maroon looks good on you. You look beautiful as always". He added whispering into my ears making my knees weak. He didn't move an inch rather stood looking at me his eyes slowly turning dark.

" You know! Maybe we should really give those sets the attention they needed". I said playfully pushing him away.

" Yap. That will be a good idea".

And it was like he was embarrassed of what just happened because he couldn't look me in the eye further. We ate our food in silence and afterwards checked the rest of the house. The surrounding was too big. We checked his part and it was beautiful as well.He even got a mini gym,explained where he got the muscles from.We spent the rest of the morning hours having open conversations and laughing our heart out.

We ate launch and decided to watch a movie.
" Hey. So, I didn't tell you this before marriage. Thought I'd wait until after. We have a flight to catch tomorrow evening". He said making my jaws dropped. That's not what I expected to hear.
" Okay... But.. where to?". I asked.

" What's the place you've been wanting to visit since when you were a child".

He got me confused for a second. A place I've been wanting to go? Wait...

" Don't tell me...it is what I'm thinking isn't it?". I asked and he was just smiling which of course answered my question.

" Oh my God. Ya Allah. My dream place. Maldives island". I said screaming and without a second thought threw myself at him hugging the life out of him.

" You know if I was a glass, I'd break by now right". I can hear him struggling to maintain his breathing. I quickly slipped out of his arms.

" Are you okay? Sorry I hold on so tight. I lost control for some minutes". I said shyly fiddling with my fingers.

" If little things like this get you this excited, then I will keep surprising you".

" But who told you about this?" I asked and before his mouth could utter it,his eyes said it. Yeah who else if not my sister.
" I had a little help".

" I understand".

" From there, we will book another flight to your mama cuties. Her birthday is coming up and I made a promise I will be there since I wasn't able to make it to her daughters birthday".

" I'm so happy. We will be there not you alone".

" I'm sorry. It's WE now. We will make it to them insha Allah. Together".

" Insha Allah". I said moving closer to him and gave him a light hug. He gave me a gentle kiss on the forehead and nothing has ever been this soothing.

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After the last prayer of the day, he went out to get something and I made a final decision on what I've been thinking of all day. He's my husband and I can see it in his eyes that he wants me and I shouldn't deprive him because it's his right and if I'm to do it,I'd want my home to be the first place. I entered my walk-in-closet and pulled out a box. It was a gift from my best friend filled with different kinds of naughty clothes. I pulled out a strapless net black knee gown. I put it on. Put on a light makeup and let my hair down which reaches my middle back. Got the hair from Ammi.

I went back to the bedroom and sat on the bed waiting for my husband to get back. And he did after some minutes. He opened the door and stepped in and when he finally closed it and turned around, the things in his hands were on the floor and he was gasping for air. Slowly,he stuffed everything back and placed it on the mini table beside him. He started walking towards me and I can hear my heart racing. Some feet from me ,he stopped looking at me from my head down to my toes and every single look made my heart wants to burst out of my chest.
" You cannot imagine how I'm feeling right now. I so badly want to kiss you and not the the simple peck. The very deep kiss." He said his eyes not leaving my face,his eyes already so dark that got me a little scared. I've never seen him like this before.

" Then why don't you." I said under my breath not knowing he heard what I said.

" What did you said? You said I can right? That's what I heard." He was already in front of me looking so deeply into my eyes and I couldn't look away. I nod my head indicating " Yes" and before I could register that in my head,his lips were already on mine kissing me so hard till I ran out of breath. He broke off the kiss and looked me in the eyes.

" You know what this is leading to right?" He asked and I gently nod my head. " Are you so sure about this?" He asked .

For the first time, I felt a confidence surging through me and I brought his face close to mine.

" It was so long ago,like yesterday that you had me with just a smile. Your laughter makes me feel like I can fly and you'd be my wing even if the other one falls off. You made my life so colourful I take it to be rainbows. You filled my life with flowers,roses to be precise. A symbol of love and protection, you know when an old woman told a couple " Hey be careful with the thorns so that you don't get hurt" I know I've told you way too many times I love you but hey Mi vida, once, just this once,I dared to tell you that words alone cannot express the kind of love I have for you. By Allah whatever of mine is yours and together we are one. Now do you still need an answer to your question?."

" No,I have more than enough for an answer." He said and placed his lips back on mine.

Finally 💃🏽 Adeela is completed ☑️ Just an epilogue and I will be saying my goodbyes ❤️ XOXO❤️🦋