Meanwhile, on the other side, Arwen woke up, cocooned in Aiden’s embrace. Every bit of her felt relaxed and content. Though it was just a sleep together, it felt much more than that.She turned around slowly, keeping herself still locked in his arms, not yet wanting to let go of his warmth. Her breath hitched as she turned to face him, once again entranced by his beauty. Up so close, he felt truly surreal.Her lips curled up in a smile and she reached out to trail her finger slowly over his sculpted skin, moving gently over his brows before trailing to his closed eyes, nose and then his shaped lips.So handsome, so mine, she whispered under her breath, feeling all lucky to have him as hers.If bold decisions bring such beautiful consequences in lives, she would suggest everyone make one like hers. But she knew it was not so. She just turned out to be fortunate to meet him. Otherwise, any other random men would have also turned out to be a big disaster.I must have saved a world in a previous life to deserve this otherwise, if chosen someone else, I can’t —There can never be someone else.Before Arwen could finish her words, Aiden’s deep voice interjected her, surprising her for a second. Her finger paused on her lips, no longer brushing it to feel its softness against her touch.Aiden didn’t mind her discreet touches, rather he loved it when she made moves on him like that. Opening his eyes, he stared at her, his gaze as tender as the morning bliss.When Arwen saw him opening his eyes, she blinked, taken by surprise. You are awake? she asked, not quite believing it. His heartbeat just now was very soft and calm, he was clearly asleep. Has he not been sleeping all this while?With me around, there can never be someone else, Aiden said again, and it took a while for Arwen to recover the context he was referring to.But it didn’t take her long to understand. How are you so sure? she asked, clearly underestimating his confidence. That day at the Civil Affairs Bureau, we met by chance. Otherwise, do you know I was considering asking that officer there? I was not in the right mind and somehow just wanted to escape the arrangement I had with my ex-fiancé. So, I would have gone with anyone.How could Aiden not know that? He had witnessed it with his own eyes. And he still remembers how dreaded he was at that moment. If only he hadn’t been there at that time, he might have lost her forever.But still you chose me, he said.Arwen pursed her lips and narrowed her eyes at him. That’s because you appeared in front of me before I could go and find him. And once you were there, I couldn’t see him anywhere around.That’s because with me around, everything blurs for you, isn’t it? He reasoned, and Arwen didn’t know if it was his confidence or narcissism that was speaking at that moment.But whatever it was, it wasn’t wrong. It was the truth. With him around, actually, everything blurs.However, there is no way, she would let him know that and give him a topic to tease her.Hitting him gently on his chest, she said, I never knew you were such a narcissist. But good, it’s not too late to know this.Saying that, she slowly, pushed herself away from his arms, ready to get up for the day. But his arms remained firm. Staring at him, she moved to pry away his arms. It’s already bright morning. Time to leave the bed, Mr. Winslow.Freeing herself, she was ready to move and get off the bed. But her arm was tugged from behind and she pulled back where she was —lying on her back with Aiden hovering over her on the side.Aiden, she whined. It’s getting late. Have you not checked the time? If you don’t get up now, you will be late for the company?But as if Aiden was least concerned about that, he ignored it and asked instead. Did I say something’s not true?Arwen rolled her eyes. You just overestimate yourself, husband.Is it? he asked but before she could say anything, he bent down and captured her lips.She hadn’t expected it but she did anticipate her morning to begin with one. Before she could rise to deepen it further, Aiden pulled away.Then tell me, how am I overestimating myself?Arwen understood what he was intending to do. Pursing her lips, she said, You can’t pull the same trick every time. Do you think I will give in to my desires every time?Aiden smirked, brushing his lips again. Will you not?His movement was so swift and Arwen didn’t even get time to register it. She squinted her eyes, looking exactly like the kitty who was sharpening her claws to attack.Or will you?His teasing smile left her squinting at him, her eyes narrowing like a mischievous cat sharpening its claws. Before he could provoke her further, she grabbed his collar and pulled him down, capturing his lips with hers.There was no pulling away, no stopping halfway, she took the lead and deepened the kiss the way she wanted.When she finally broke away, her eyes were misty, with which she glanced at him daringly. I will always give in, but this is just to let you know, I won’t cry for it. I will have it always, the way I want it. Just like how I had it now.Aiden stared down at her, his lips curving up in a smirk full of pride. Seeing him like that, Arwen was also filled with confidence. She no longer dwindled and simply said, nodding, And another thing, yes, with you around the world always fades away. No one seems to exist, except you. But you better not swell up at that because what I said was also true. Our encounter was truly a coincidence.Aiden shook his head. There is nothing called coincidence in this world.
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