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This is the last real chapter! I am giving you a bonus chapter later. For now, thank you all so much. Your feedbacks has been my fuel and has driven me to write!

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Love
Shona <3

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When two hearts are meant for each other, no distant is too far, no time is too long, and no other love can break them apart.

- Uknown

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Ignoring the awkward silence caused by me I walk over to the car and sit down embarrassed. How on earth did I even end up saying such thing? Great Sana, why not name every man on earth Shawn? Shaking my head I sigh and try to not think about my stupidity.

After entering the mesmerizing building we walk into the elevator. Finally reaching the top floor we turn left, reaching a glass door. This is it then, I am going to meet the stranger my parents has described as a decent human being. Wow, Sana? That's enough for you to meet a stranger and maybe even agreeing to spend the rest of your life with? What was so wrong with Shawn again? Shut up! I close my eyes frustrated by my own mind.

"We'll meet you here when you're done." I open my eyes hearing my mothers voice. "Just call or text us." My mother squeezes my hand reassuringly and I do my best to give her a soft smile.

I am actually getting nervous now, what if it gets awkward and turns out to be a complete disaster? Taking a deep breath I open the door with the encouragement of my smiling family and friends. Walking through the door my eyes roam around the beautiful view in front of me while I am cold sweating.

There's a long red carpet with a mesmerizing water fountain at the very end. Along the sides of the carpet are plants of red roses. Silver colored candles are giving a warm touch and the view from the roof is breathtaking as the city is shining in contrast to the dark. No sound can be heard from here and a small breeze tries to get hold of my loosely wrapped veil around my head but I quickly hold onto it. The sky is twinkling with beautiful stars and the half moon is witness to the event.

My eyes halt on the back of a man beside the fountain, how could I have missed to notice him stand there? That must be Mukhtar Haidar, well I must admit he has a great taste if the meeting location is set by him. My eyes roams down on his figure in the royal black suit and he turns around. I slowly let my eyes wander upwards and notice his dark blue shirt beneath the suit in the process.

My eyes rest on his face and I stare into his twinkling blue eyes. Within a second my heart starts to accelerate in my chest, this can't be real? My mind finally registers him and I can't feel my heart in my chest anymore, it is as if it has stopped beating. I just stare at him with wide eyes and take slow heavy breaths. Those eyes? That smile? How I have missed them.

With a blurry mind I start to run toward him and my veil unfolds around me becoming one with the breeze of the wind. He spreads his arms across in front of him for me and I run straight into them crashing into his chest. My arms tightly wrapped around his neck and his hand immediately circles my waist while my heart picks up its pace.

Even though I can barely breathe in his tight grip I wrap my arms around him even tighter with closed eyes as tears prick my eyelids. He lowers his head and find his way to the crock of my neck where I can feel his warm lips. Instantly a small gasp leaves my mouth, this is real?

Warm tears rolls down my cheeks and I can't think straight. "Shawn?" I whisper his name into his shoulder while he shifts his hand to my head and caresses my hair while the other arm is still securely wrapped around me.

He isn't replying? Is it not Shawn? Is my mind playing games with me again? My whole body turn rigid and I hold my breath. My grip on him automatically loosen and I try to pull away but he firmly holds me in place.

"Just a minute more, please." Once his familiar deep voice reaches me, I calm down again. "This is a once in a lifetime moment let me savor it, how often do you run straight into my arms?" He mumbles incoherently into my shoulder and places his other hand back around me. "Who knows when a opportunity like this will arrive again and you'll allow me to hold you, fainting or falling doesn't count as allow." He complains and his words actually makes me chuckle, I have never seen him act like this.

"I can't believe you're here." I tell him honestly and rest my head on his shoulder, inhaling his soothing fragrance.

"Me neither, I love you so much." His words hits me like a bucket of cold ice and I am snapped out of my trance.

What am I up to? I pull away from him and this time he does let me. I stare in to his deep blue eyes searching for answers to my minds riddles and I can see admiration shining in them. His hands are still resting on my back and mine on his muscular arms. "What are you doing here?" I inquire and he smirks.

"I am here to meet a girl." A pang of jealousy washes over me.

"Great, than why are you wasting your time with me? Go and meet her, enjoy." I say and push myself away from him completely.

"Are you serious?" He starts to laugh seeing my reaction and I glare at him with crossed arms. "Sana, tell me what you're doing here?" His voice so deep and cheerful, is this really Shawn?

I shrug. "I came to meet some Mukhtar." I enlighten him a bit sourly.

He smirks and his eyes seem to gleam. "Right, and I heard that you weren't that fond of his name." He tells me and I sigh.

"No, it is not that. It is alright but." I trail off as I don't know what to say next.

"But?" He inquires with a raised eyebrow amused.

How can I tell him that it doesn't go well with Sana? "Wait a second." My stupid mind finally starts to work. "You heard?" I ask him with a confused frown.

Shawn smirks and kneels down on one knee surprising me. He takes hold of my hand which spreads warm tingles through my body and shows me his other palm with a deep blue jewelry box on it. My heart literary skips a beat due to anticipation while mixed emotions battles inside of me. Shawn clears his throat before boring his eyes into mine and put his feelings into words.

"Sana, I know that our first meeting and journey overall was not exactly the most pleasant one but those moments spent with you has been bliss. The second I saw you I was fascinated by you and trust me when I say that I fought with myself daily to not grow a soft corner for you. However much I even tried to keep myself away from you, I couldn't." Shawn takes a pause and clears his throat while my eyes doesn't leave his for even a mere second.

With a hoarse voice he continues while my heart ponders. "You kept mesmerizing me. Your goodness and juvenile side broke down every layer of shell that I had built around me. I can't stop myself from wanting to protect you from harm and sorrow. You came as a blessing for me when I needed you the most, you turned me around, made me feel alive and inspired me to want to become a better human being." Shawns words makes my heart skip a beat and I do my best to hold back tears.

His next words makes my heart ache for him. "Sana, I can't live without you and I don't want to live without you. I have tried this past one year to move on and forget you but I just can't. The past year has been torture for me and I almost went mad. I really need you in my life." My breath hitches and I can barely hold back my tears.

Shawns glossy piercing blue eyes holds mine in his and I am surprised at how beautiful they truly are, as if I am seeing them for the very first time. "Without you my life is empty and depressing. I miss you and worry for you every second that I am awake. Please give my life back its meaning and the happiness that only you can give me. Please make me the happiest man alive by accepting me in your life. Will you do me the honor and marry me?" Shawn ends his proposal by proposing me while I just stare at him speechless as tears streams down my cheeks.

I try hard to hold back my sobs while staring into Shawns beautiful eyes filled with hope. His speech was something I had never ever dreamt of and Shawn saying such words is surreal. What overwhelms me is the fact that I know that putting his feelings out in the open must have been really hard for him. Shawn is different and a introvert, a man with a few words. His actions usually speak louder than his words. This gesture is something I'll always treasure.

"Sana?" Shawn whispers and I blink a few times snapping out of my thoughts.

I can sense nervousness and anticipation by just looking into Shawns eyes. To give him a bit of assurance I smile. "Yes Shawn, yes." I nod through my tears. "It will be my honor to marry you." I whisper with a raspy voice and Shawn takes out a beautiful diamond ring in silver from the box and adorn it on my ring finger, engaging me to him.

He stands up and engulfs me in a passionate hug while my heart is ready to jump out of my chest any moment now. "I love you!" He whispers and plants a kiss on the side of my head, closing my eyes I savor the moment while tears streams down my cheeks.

I am engaged, to Shawn. I came here to meet someone else and here I have accepted Shawns proposal. What will my parents say? How will I convince them?

He pulls away and takes a long look at my face with seriousness while still holding me in his arms. "What's wrong Sana? Aren't you happy?" Shawn inquires and I just smile not knowing what to say. "I don't want to force you into something your heart says no to." He adds and I gulp while placing my hands on his chest.

Looking down I ask the question that lingers into my mind. "You won't leave me, will you?" As soon as my words leave my mouth he frowns.

"Is that what you're worried about?" He inquires and I hesitantly nod. "Sana, I give you my words. I won't leave you until my last breath." He tells me and my eyes darts up to his piercing blue ones, I wouldn't mind drowning in them.

My fingers starts to play with his shirt button. "Shawn, it is easy to say but what if you get fed up with me with time?" I ask him and feel vulnerable.

He shakes his head and I can feel his intense gaze prick my skin which makes my heart pick up its pace. "I won't as I love everything about you." He tells with a husky voice that sends shiver down my spine.

"I love the way you have lectures ready for every situation, the way you pout when losing a game, the way your stomach indicates that you're hungry, the way you care for everyone, the way you bite your nails when nervous, the way your hands shake when you're worried, the way your happiness can be seen through your eyes, and most importantly your contagious smile. I simply love you and want to grow old with you. If I ever get fed up with you than I'll happily jump off a cliff." Shawn last sentence make me roll my eyes, since when did he get so dramatic?

Shawns gentle grip on my back pulls me a bit closer to him which makes it hard for me to not get affected. "Sana, you're the only woman I want to be associated with and if needed I'll work on our relationship for the rest of our lives." He adds with honesty visible in his eyes and I smile while I can feel heat rush up to my cheeks.

"You do realize that we can't get married before you have accepted Islam whole heartedly?" I bite my lips in nervousness and he surprisingly smirks.

"Who do you think Mukhtar Haidar is?" Shawn inquires amused and I frown.

"What do you mean? Don't say that." I trail off with a drumming heart while his smile widens.

"Yes, I converted. I studied Islam the past one year which is the only thing that calmed me down while being away from you. My name is now Mukhtar Shawn Haidar." He proudly enlightens me and I stare at him with wide eyes.

"So all of this was a setup?" I ask him baffled.

"Yes, in fact look behind you." He proudly says.

I turn around and gasp. My family is standing behind the glass door with Javed, Saeed, Ibrahim, Zaki, Adam, Anita, Linda, Diana and Hanna. They all are waving and have huge grins on their faces. I shake my head and a shy smile plays on my lips. I can feel Shawns gaze on me but I am too nervous to look up at him.

He walks a few steps ahead of me and picks up my veil. He locks his gaze with me and puts the veil around my head loosely as my mother had. "You're beautiful in every way." He compliments me and I give him a shy smile.

"Thank you." I mumble, Shawn intervenes our hands with a smile as we walk towards our family and friends.

It now makes sense. I wasn't dreaming when my organization was attacked, Shawn was there and he carried me away from the spot to protect me to then drive me to the hospital. He had actually come to meet me but then he witnessed the whole event and hearing my blurry confessions in his arms he came up with a different plan, well we all witnessed that one in the form of a proposal. The thought of his proposal still makes me blush like crazy.

Shawn takes hold of my hand and I look up straight into the twinkling blue eyes of my groom in a black suit. It is our wedding reception and we are sitting on a decorated stage in a banquette hall. The color theme is white, red and silver. The stage is decorated in red roses and white lilies with other decorating items, like candles. My heavy wedding saree in red and gold is making me feel royal, I have been smiling like crazy the whole week, add blushing to that.

We had a small henna com turmeric ceremony a few days back with both of us together, we had a lot of fun with family and friends making our evening. Shawn and I wore matching golden colored dresses on that day, me a lehenga while he a kurta. The color of my henna turned deep and the heavy but beautiful decoration made me adore it to bits.

Our Nikkah, Islamic wedding, was held two days back. I had worn a green and blue lehenga for the occasion while he wore a deep blue sherwani with green details. I must say that my husband is handsome.

What I asked for in mahr, meaning dowry, was a Quran. Shawn agreed but along with the Quran he gifted me a pair of golden bangles stating that the mahr is given to the bride for financial security so that if anything goes wrong or happens to the groom she'll be able to finance herself for at least a while. The fact that he took Islam and my future seriously melted my heart completely.

I remember how the imam, priest, had asked Shawn if he accepts this wedding and me, nervousness had engulfed me. Shawn had bored his intense eyes into mine with strong emotions flowing in them which enchanted me. When his words 'Qubool hai', meaning I accept, left his mouth a shiver ran down my spine while relief washed through me.

When the imam asked me the same question, about me accepting Shawn to be my lawfully wedded husband, I smiled staring into Shawns soothing eyes and answered positively. To my surprise Shawn winked, my eyes widened while my cheeks turned crimson as he chuckled at my expression. The whole room erupted in cheers while I couldn't take my eyes off Shawn and the same goes for him.

Yesterday I had worn a beautiful white wedding gown, with full sleeves made of lace while a stone studded silver tiara finished my look, for our marriage registration in Sweden. The dress was just like the dress I had dreamt of when I was shot a year earlier and Shawn had rushed me to the hospital.

As for now, Linda, Amanda, Anita, Sahara, Diana and Hanna are pulling Shawns leg with a few of my other friends as well as relatives. Javed, Zaki, Saeed and Ibrahim is trying to back their friend up. I chuckle at the sight as the girls is demanding a treat from Shawn.

Shawn is giving in but the boys aren't letting him. Shawn promises the girls a whole day with shopping and food which they happily accepts while the boys sulks. "Hey, you guys are also invited. I'll treat you all." Shawn chuckles and this time the boys beams turning to the girls side.

I shake my head at their childish behavior and smile. Adam rushes to us and I take him in my lap. "How are you my boy?" I inquire softly and ruffle his golden brown hair.

"I am good, you're looking beautiful just like a princess." He compliments me and I smile in awe.

"Thank you honey and you're looking handsome." I honestly tell him, he is wearing a black suit and has styled his golden brown hair.

He is the most adorable thing in the world and I love him with whole my heart. "Sana, you won't let us go again will you?" He inquires and my smile drops while my heart sinks in my chest.

I look up at Shawn astonished and he stares at me with the same expression, we both didn't expect such question from him. I gulp down a lump in my throat.

"Sana didn't let us go Adam, we had to leave due to work and she needed to stay due to her studies." Shawn explains while I try my best to hold back my tears as my heart clenches.

Adam turns his head to me and stares into my eyes with his beautiful blue curious ones. "I don't want to leave again, I want to stay with you Sana. Can't you be my mommy?" The word mommy makes my heart skip a beat and I stare awe struck at the child in front of me.

This time my tears freely rolls down my cheeks and I smile between my sobs. Adam wipes away my tears of joy with his small hands and I kiss them while my breathing comes out uneven.

"I am your mommy my son, I am your mommy and you're my son." I wrap my arms around him and hug him tightly while he does the same. "I love you." I manage to say with a raspy voice.

"I love you too mom." Adam says innocently and my heart fills with a warmth I have never felt before.

Shawn takes hold of my hand and my gaze darts up to lock with his. His usually intense blue eyes are tear filled and I can see that he is trying his best to hold them back. He kisses my hand with a soft smile and I smile back at him while intertwining our fingers.

"I love you." He mouths with our gazes still locked and I can feel butterflies in the pit of my stomach.

This is the happiest moment in my life and I am the happiest woman alive. I am married to the love of my life and we have been blessed with a beautiful son.

A new beginning, a new life and a new journey awaits us. Looking back I can't believe that our journey, read love story, started of by me being held hostage and trying to define a terrorist.