Divya's POV

I am a light sleeper so I woke up the instant I heard hushed whispers. Something was tickling my feet I felt irritated and pulled my leg under the comforter.

It happened again this time I felt something graze my nose, just I tried to remove it with my hand I slapped myself with something fluffy and foamy.

I sat up straight and immediately grabbed the nearest thing to remove it. I tasted whipped cream and looked around incredulously.

Emma was sitting beside me on the bed while Nina held on the door. I glanced back and saw Alexa by the end of the bed and Kyla standing above me with a bucket just as I was about to open my mouth I was splashed with water, ice-cold water. I shrieked and defended myself but it was of no use as I was drenched by then.

I was still in shock, comprehending what had happened.

"Good morning, Viya."Emma squeaked out after a minute.

I glanced at her and saw her holding a feather and saw her eyes widen before I tackled her on the bed and tickled her.

"St-stop hahaha, Viya I'm sorry," Emma said in her cute baby voice and giggled loudly. She twisted on the bed like a maniac as I continued my sweet torture.

I glanced back at the girls and saw them tiptoeing out silently, "Come back here you Morons!!" I yelled at them but ran out before I could reach them.

I glanced back at Emma who was silently crawling down the bed and looked at me with wide eyes when I caught her.

"I'm coming to get you," I said imitating a roar and ran after her but she somehow slipped past me with a giggle.

I think my loud laughter was echoing in the whole corridor.

I stopped after a while to catch my breath, that little fireball sure has a lot of energy but I don't have the energy to run as soon as I wake up.

I shivered at the sudden gust of wind passing by me and tried to warm myself with my hands, unsuccessfully.

I suddenly ran into someone making me tumble on him, I rubbed my forehead muttering curses as I looked up annoyed,

One minute I was chasing after Emma and next I'm into his arms. Aryan's dark eyes swept over me before darkening at my lack of clothes.

What now big man can't handle a bit of skin now?

His warm hands around my arms slipped down until it rests on my waist and he raised my chin to meet his eyes.

"Why are you wet?" He asked confused.

Before I could answer I heard footsteps and the next moment Borris stood there. He was about to say something but looked away clearing throat when he saw me.

Aryan instantly removed his jacket and covered me with it before standing in front of me so that he covered me.

"I'll be there in a moment," Aryan told Borris and he left nodding.

"Come on, I don't want anyone seeing what's you in this state." He casually wrapped his arm around me and escorted to my room.

I smelled the sweet smell of cookies and spices as I made my way downstairs, after freshening up.

The kitchen looked so full and bright. There was chaos as Nina pulled out the tray of cookies from the oven and Gabriel approved of the taste, on the other hand, Alexa rushed to a pot on the stove. She slides the lid and the aromatic smell of turkey filled my nose. Kyla and Emma looked very concentrated in shaping their chocolate behind them Vincent sat on the barstool licking the chocolate from the chocolate mix bowl.

I don't know what is going on but it felt good, I felt calm and happy that we were all together.

"What's cooking? Smells amazing." I said breathing in like a drug addict.

"Taste this," Alexa rushed to with a spoon.

"Everything's okay just needs some salt." I smiled.

I wanted to help but I can't cook to save my life so I stood next to Kyla observing as she decorated the chocolate.

After an hour or so we all took our seats on the  dining table and ate while sharing our stories. The table looked so colourful and full of food.

My eyes kept glancing at the doors searching for him. The only one missing was Aryan. I smiled at everyone before taking my plate and sneaking a pizza and excused myself. I went into the kitchen and looked around but he was not here so I huffed before sliding the plate on the counter. I leaned on the counter and breathed in the magnificent smell of pizza.

I heard light footsteps and smiled when his arms went around me and tugged me to him.

"I made this for you, Amore." He pushed a plate of chocolate lava cake in front of me.

My eyes opened immediately and snatched it from him. I was impressed with the presentation and tasted a piece of it. I moaned at the magnificent swirl of chocolate and cake.

"How is it?" He asked almost hesitantly.

I just moaned in response and kept on eating.

"Wow!, I think I have to compete with chocolates now. This was the only thing left right." I chuckled at his disheartened mood.

"Viya. . . " I heard Emma's voice from the door and immediately froze.

She was either unfazed by Aryan sticking to me like a leech or she ignored it.

"Viya can I have that? I didn't get to eat it." She asked innocently, pointing at the pizza on the counter, her thumb in her mouth making her cheeks look round adding to her innocence.

I felt guilty and gave it to her immediately but accidentally glanced down at her plate and saw a pizza crust and her fingers and mouth was covered with pizza sauce as well.

"So you didn't eat a pizza, you sure honey?" I grinned as I raised a brow at her.

Her eyes widened for a second and she stuttered before she ran away with my pizza and I couldn't help but laugh at her innocence.

"I wanna talk to you about something." Aryan said staring at me with a soft look.

"I'm sorry, Amore. I-I didn't mean what I said the other day, I was just angry that I wasn't there early and I just got scared when I received his message. I thought he got you, I was just angry at everything and I took it out on you. I'm sorry, Amore. Forgive me." He said ashamed, he kept glancing at me before brushing his hand on mine as he said.

"I forgive you," I smiled at him gently.

"I swear I won't repeat- Wait what?" He looked up surprised as if he expected I wouldn't agree so easily.

"Next time add caramel syrup on top, I'll see you later." I grinned at his shocked face and patted his cheek lightly before leaving the kitchen.

I thought about tomorrow as I brushed my teeth and got ready for bed.

My dress was ready and so was my handgun and dagger. I felt more comfortable with a dagger rather than a gun, though the gun is more efficient.

I gargled with water before drying off and settling on bed.

About 15 minutes passed by and I kept tossing and turning on the bed. I tried to imagine things so that I slip away into my world of dreams but I just couldn't sleep. I took my phone from under my pillow and scrolled through apps and checked if I had any messages, usually, when I would be busy that would be the time my phone would blow up continuously but now as if everyone were busy.

I just received a message from Nicole stating her flight details and normal checkup, after replying to her messages I slumped back the other side and closed my eyes again trying to sleep.

I imagined Aryan standing at the alter waiting for me as the boys teased him, I imagined dad walking me off on the aisle, I saw a soft and look of awe and adoration in his eyes when his eyes swept over me. Everything was fine, everyone was happy I could hear the soft chucking of our parents, giggles of kids as they ran and my heart fluttering when my eyes set on his, full of love and promises. But just as soon the love in his eyes was replaced with pain and discomfort. I screamed and tried to run but was held back, I snapped my head to dad and his face morphed into Cain's and my heart picked its pace. In his hand was a gun, smoke blowing out from it as the bullet hit Aryan straight on his chest, I snatched my hand from him kicking his family jewels before running towards Aryan. By the time I reached there, he fell on the ground clutching his chest and coughed out blood. I cradled his head on my lap as tried to wake him, I was feeling numb and couldn't hear anything. Suddenly I heard a piercing sound and a bullet went through his stomach and his hand dropped.

I woke up letting out a strangled cough, relief filled me in when I took in my surrounding. I wiped the sweat off with a towel and glanced at the clock, it had been hardly an hour since I fell asleep. It was a horrible dream, horrible.

My throat felt croaky and parched so I got up and picked up the empty jug and sighed before opening the door.

I shrieked stumbling back when I saw a figure standing there in the dark.

"It's me, Calm down." Aryan stepped in coming into light.

I sighed as I clutched my weak heart, I think I'm gonna get an attack.

When I regained I threw the jug on him in anger.

"Why would you do that? What are you doing outside my room at this hour?" I asked with a raised brow.

"I-um...I couldnt sleep so..." He said shifting his weight on the other leg.

"So?" I was amused at his nervousness but contained it.

"So I wanted to sleep with you." He blurted out.

"Okay-wait what?" this time it was me shocked.

"I mean I'll sleep on the couch and I swear I'll not disturb you." He said widening his eyes for effect and touched my hand gently while saying so.

"This one night. On the couch." I gritted out, fucker knew I'm putty for him.

I moved aside to let him in but he was already on his way to the couch. I sighed and locked the door before going to bed throwing glances at him secretly. I threw an extra blanket and pillow at him which he did not catch and it hit his head. I turned the other side to contain the smile threatening to come up.

No matter how much irritation I showed him I felt relieved that he is with me. I switched off the light and turned the other side.

After a few minutes, I heard footsteps and felt the bed dip on the side but I was too sleepy to look at him. I felt him pull me into him and his face in my hair as he spooned me. I relaxed instantly and unconsciously slide my hand on his and was whisked away into my dream world.

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