Maryam's POV

I got on to a plane for the first time.I look around in awe,its not a normal plane,its a lot fancier.

I sit on the window seat,I am finally going to a foriegn country,its unbelievable.

As the plane takes off, I feel a surge of excitement mixed with a hint of fear. The turbulence hits, and I instinctively reach for Samar's hand.

"I'm honored, love," he says with a smile, his eyes sparkling.

"I like this turbulence," he teases.

I pull my hand back, giving him a playful glance.

My eyes wide  looking from the window, where the endless ocean stretches out before me. My eyes widen in wonder.

"Wow," I breathe.

" It wasnt a bad idea."I say
" What?"
" Marrying you."
" Why?"
" I can see ocean,It was worth it.
He laughs
" Its scary to be this honest Love." He state," You like ocean."
" Yes" I say and look out again.

We reach in istanbul airport.We get into Car," Marrying me wasnt a bad idea but coming to istanbul is definately a bad idea,Love."
"Why?"
" Do you know Istanbul is famous for cats"
"Cats"
" Yes,there is a huge population of cats here."

I get goosebumps even thinking about cats.

He was right,I saw almost 50 cats on the way.Lots of cat houses,people feeding cats.

I know it was a bad idea but what can I do now.

We reach at our destination and my jaw drops seeing a structure in front of my eyes,its a mansion.We enter through a huge gate,white colored.As we get furthur inside,I see lush lawn with different kind of plants.

The building is unrealisticly tall and architecture is unnaturally pretty.Its a whole white and off white colored structure.I get out of the car and look up to see it properly.

Samar hold my hands and take me inside,as we enter I am met with a breathtaking ceiling design.My eyes stops at chandelier.Its so big and luxurious.At one moment I thought I teleported to the medieval times in turkish dynasty.

"Samar" A feminine voice," When did you guys arrive?"

I turn and see a beautiful women,dressed very modest,coming towards us.

" Hii Ayesha" Samar says.
" Maryam" She says," How are you?" She asks.
"Hello" I say.She pulls me into a hug.
" I am Ayesha.Samar's cousin" She introduces herself.

She brings us to Anneanne's room.She is lying on bed,She seems really week she was so strong a month ago when she visited us but now she seems so sick and weak.

We greet her and she shows us love.I sit beside her on the bed asking about her health,it hurts watching her like this.I have always seen her so energetic and happy.

Samar is sitting on a chair on the other side of her,telling her that he is mad anneanne hid this from him.

" You always stay busy,I didnt want to bother you."
" Find a better excuse Anneanne." He says,his tone dry.
" I am sorry,I would never do that again."
Samar says nothing.He is staring at her. his eyes dead with slight anger.
" Dont worry about me I will not die until seeing your child's face." She says and holds my hand firmly.

My eyes meets Samar's and I look away in embarassment.

"I am happy to see you both here.Now I will recover soon." She says and looks at Samar again.

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Ayesha introduces me to other family members,I meet Anneanne's brother and his two sons.They all live here with Anneanne.Ayesha is the daughter of Anneanne's brothers's elder son.She got married a month before our wedding.

" We were in europe for our honeymoon.I am really mad at Samar, who marries in such hurry.I wish I was there." She says escorting me to my room.

" Get freshen up I will send tea for you." She says and left.

First I took a good glance of the room.I am mesmerised.Its curtains,chandlier and interior giving royal vibes,I open the big window and cold breezes brushes my cheeks,Its ocean,I think it is the backyard part of mansion.I have never seen anything more beautiful than this,I stare at waves folding one after another.

My eyes scanning the ocean from the window,Its beautiful.I want to go near it.I want to experience it up close.

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I walk down to the spiral stairs,I wonder where is Samar,I havent seen him till we arrived.

I look around and find no one except for workers, then my eyes cought Ayesha in the kitchen,she is recording while cooking.She lift her head and find me,she smiles and waves me to go near her.

I reach at the kitchen," Where is Samar?"
"He went outside with Orhan"
Orhan is her brother.
" Do you need anything? " she asks stirring the noodles in pan.
" No" I say and stand against the kitchen counter.
" I am recording for my YouTube channel." She says looking into my eyes.She has hazel eyes.
" You have YouTube channel" I ask.
" Yes"
" How many subscribers Do you have?"
" Not much" She says," Just 500k."
" What" I gasp," You are famous"
She laughs.
She plates up the noodle and brings it to me," Taste it"

She helps chef to prepare other dishes and talks to me simultaneously," So Maryam,I wanted to ask this since a long time"

She is standing front of me,she has a perfect body,she is tall and has slim body structure,she looks like a model.Coming here I understood from where Samar got such good looks.

" What" I say curious to know.
" How you made Samar fall for you." She says.

I have been asked this question all the time.I think of making a false story to tell people because How I did that,I dont know.I was just being bold asking a stranger to quit smoking and I end up marrying him.

Weird.

Weird to tell people.

" I " I was about to say something when I see Samar coming,he goes towards the stairs when Ayesha stops him," Samar"

He turns and see me.I wonder how fast his facial expression changes looking at me,his gaze turns softer quickly.

He walks to the distance between us.
" How you doing,Love" he says standing tall front of me.
" I was asking Maryam how you end up falling in love with her." Ayesha says.
" How ?Tell her Love." He says.
" I dont know?" I say and look away.

" Why are you interested Ayesha"Orhan comes and sits on the counter.
" Maryam" he turns to face me,"She is asking to know what she missed to impresse Samar."
" Shut you mouth" Ayesha slaps his arm.
"Poor Ayesha,She tried her best to win Samar's heart but end up marrying her boss." She adds.

I am shocked at the revelation,she liked Samar.Wow,they both looked so perfect if got married.

"Ayesha see,Samar was waiting for you to get married.After your marriage he married in a month.He desperately wanted to get rid of you " Orhan says but ayesha dont get offend and laughs.

" He is right Samar.You are a biggest liar.You promised to marry me when we were 6"
" we were playing house"Samar says," Grow up."

Samar walks to a nearby chair and leans in closing his eyes.He does this often,it seems like he is saving energy avoiding human interaction.

" You broke your promise,you cheater." She says.

" Bro along with promises you broke a lot of hearts." Orhan says and sitting on a chair beside Samar," Do you have idea,I know all of our cousins had crush on you.Even girls from our neigbourhood asks for your number."

" Look,I posted you on my story and Amara asking for your contact info." Orhan add.

Samar opens his eyes and stare at him.

" Leave,cant you see I am not interested in talking to you." He says,still closing his eyes.

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I am sitting on the sand,mediteranean sea in front of me.I love it, mediterranean type of climate always fasinated me during my whole preparation.Geography is my favourite subject thats why I am more interested in such things.Ayesha was here with me but she got some work.

Rich people are living another life than ours.They have there own private beach,isnt it crazy.

I click pictures,I am sending these to Anaya.I hear footsteps I think its Ayesha.I turn to look .

Samar.

" Hii" He says.

I point my phone and say," Now say Hii"

He smiles,his hair gets onto his face due to wind.

"Hii"He repeats.I send the video to Anaya.

He sits beside me," What are you doing?" He asks.

"Watching sunset." I say.

We both are silent and there is peace in it.I love when I dont need to fill in the silence.

" Samar" I say he turns to face me we are sitting side by side," Nothing" I say.

" Say it,Love.I know you want to ask something."
" Why you didnt marry Ayesha.She is just perfect.Anyone will desire to marry her."I finally asked the question bothering me since yesterday.

He smiles,beautifully.

" Because" He says looking into my eyes.

" Because" I repeat.

"Because" His voice feels tired.

" Its okay,If You dont wanna tell me" I say in annoyance and look at the ocean.

" Because I decided to not to marry ." He says I turn to meet his eyes," until I saw these eyes."

His eyes staring into my soul,he smacks his bottom lip.All the blood rushes to my cheeks I wonder how he make me blush everyday by saying such things every now and then.

We are looking into each others eyes.

My heart bounces in my rib cage,butterflies dancing in my stomach.

I look away.

" You are lying.Admit it you have bad taste in women." I say, trying to sound nonchalant despite the flutter in my chest.

Samar chuckles, his eyes glinting with amusement. "that's where you're wrong,Love" he says, leaning in, his voice low and smooth. "I have impeccable taste. I just happen to be attracted to a women who is kind,intelligent, beautiful, and extremely stubborn."

I raise an eyebrow. "Extremely stubborn?"

Samar nods, his smile growing wider. "Yes. It's a quality I find irresistible. And you, my love, are the embodiment of it."

I roll my eyes, trying to hide the smile spreading across my face. "You're ridiculous."

"Ridiculously smitten?" Samar suggests, his eyes sparkling with mischief.

I shake my head, laughing. "You're impossible."

"Impossible to resist?" Samar teases, his voice dripping with charm.

I sigh, pretending exasperation. "You're not going to stop, are you?"

Samar's grin grows wider. "Not until you admit that I have excellent taste in women.You are my taste in woman---my only taste."

His eyes shining bright in affection.

"Keep trying," I say, smiling despite myself," But you are dumb choosing me over a woman like Ayesha.She is great cook,she is calm,she is beautiful and most importent she is easy to handle." I say counting on my fingers.

"I would rather have a woman who challenges me than the one who's easily won over."He says,his hair dancing in the wind,framing his chiseled face.

" Is that what I am to you? A challenge?" I ask,raising an eyebrow.

" More like a treasure hunt," he replies leaning closer.

I roll my eyes,smiling," You are impossible to win an arguement with."

" Because I am right.You are a treasure to me." He says.

" You are dumb,I tell you." I tease.

" Maybe,but I would rather be dumb for you than smart for someone else." He grins.

" You are not even making sense," I say laughing.

Samar leans in close to my ear and whisper," I make sense to myself,and thats all that matters.I want you,Love.Not some girl who will say yes without making me prove myself."

My heart skips a beat as his warm breath tickles my ear. I feel his words reverberate deep within me.

"Samar," I whisper, my voice barely audible.

"Yes, love?" he replies.

Suddenly, the wind picks up, and my hair blows across my face. Samar gently brushes it back, his fingers grazing my skin.

"I love the way you look when you're flustered," he says, his voice low and husky.

"Don't try to charm me," I say, trying to sound stern. "I still remember who you are."

We are leaning back onto our palms, our hands side by side. He touches my hand with his pinky finger, his eyes glinting mischievously.

"Refresh my memory," he teases.

"A scary stalker," I say, dramatic flair in my voice. "Who troubled me for over a month, forced me to marry him, and threatened me."

Samar chuckles. " my finest accomplishments."

I pull my hand away, pretending offense.

Samar catches my hand, his voice taking on a playful warning tone. "Don't disobey me,I am still the same person."

I raise an eyebrow. "Or else." I tease him.

Samar's eyes glint mischievously. "Or else I'll unleash my darkest side."

I raise an eyebrow. "Should I tremble with fear?"

Samar leans in, his voice low and husky. "You should. I can be ruthless when it comes to getting what I want."

"What do you want?" I ask,challenging him.

Samar's gaze intensifies. "You. Completely. Irrevocably."

His eyes stops on my lips.

I mockingly shiver. "I'm scared."

Samar's face remains intense. "It's not a joke, love. I'm serious."

I stand up, removing his gasp, "You can't scare me now, Samar. I'm quite strong now."

Samar's eyes sparkle with amusement. "Oh? How?"

"I won't be intimidated by you this time," I declare.

Samar takes a step closer, his voice low. "We'll see about that."

He holds my hand and I remove his grip.

I run away, laughing. "You can't catch me!"

Samar chases after me, his footsteps light and playful.

"Try harder!" I shout over my shoulder.

My laughter echoes through the air, he says "Love, do you actually think I can't catch you? I'm letting you play with me."

I gasp for air, running. "Well, I don't think like that."

Samar's speed increases, and he scoops me up, spinning us around. "Now!" he exclaims, his eyes shining.

I giggle, wriggling free from his hold.

"Enough playing for today,Let's go now."
He sweeps me up into his arms.

I giggle, feeling weightless and carefree. "Samar, put me down!"

He smiles, his eyes sparkling. "No way."

I wrap my arms around his neck.

As Samar carries me from the beach towards the backside of Sofia Mansion, the silence between us thickens. His arms cradle me possessively, and I feel a flutter in my chest.

The setting sun casts long shadows across the grounds, and the sound of waves fades into the distance.

I glance up, meeting his profile. Strong jawline, sharp nose, and full lips set in a determined line.

My heart skips a beat.He is perfect.

I notice the gentle way he holds me, the care in his eyes. It's as if I'm fragile, precious.

I glance up at him, and our eyes meet. For a moment,he smiles and the world stops.

The warmth in his gaze, the softness in his expression, it all clicks into place.

Samar loves me.

Truly, deeply loves me.

The realization hits me like a wave. I can feel it in every fiber, every beat of my heart.

The way he chases me, teases me, holds me - it's all love.

I remember the little things: the way he remebers every small detail about me,what he did for roshni,what he did for Anaya.His every action tells me that he loves.

Samar's love isn't just words; it's actions. Every moment, every gesture.