Page 239 of One Hellish Wedlock
Aanya closed her eyes as his lips touched her skin. The warmth soothed her, but it couldn’t stop the lone tear that slipped from the corner of her eye. Reyansh noticed it the moment he pulled back. He reached out to wipe it away, but she caught his hand instead and pressed it to her chest.
“I knew you’d say that… for me,” she whispered. “But I’ve already made up my mind.”
His gaze locked on hers.
“I told my boss I won’t be extending my stay here once the first year ends.”
“What?” he asked, stunned. “Why?”
“Because I want to be with you, Reyansh. I know this job matters to me, that building a career is important. But not if it costsus.”
Reyansh had been prepared to accept whatever she decided. But hearing her say it…choosinghimover everything else…shattered the last wall around his heart.
“You’re sure about this?” he asked quietly. “Aanya, I can make adjustments, but if you do this, it might mean giving up this job entirely. If you refuse to stay on with this client, your boss might not offer you anything back in Delhi either. Are you ready for that?”
She nodded without hesitation. “I’m ready for anything as long as I’m with you.”
He pulled her into his arms.
“And I’m always with you,” he whispered.
“I know,” she breathed against his chest. “And who said there are no other companies in Delhi? I’ve got experience now. I’ll find something new.”
He believed her. The location never mattered. Their togetherness did. That alone was enough.
“You’re absolutely sure?” he asked again, needing to hear it once more.
“Completely. Now let’s put this behind us,” she said, inching closer with a teasing smile. “And seal it with a kiss?”
She blushed when he grinned—and when their lips met, it was soft and slow, filled with the promise of tomorrow. But she pulled back suddenly.
“By the way, Kyle called,” she added.
Reyansh groaned at the interruption.
“She and Dad are planning to visit next month, for a week. Isn’t that great?”
He nodded, genuinely happy. Aanya’s bond with Kyle was mending, piece by piece. They didn’t speak daily, but three times a week was a miracle in itself.
“I was thinking,” she said, tilting her head, “maybe we should offer for them to stay here… with us. It’s a big house. What do you think?”
He didn’t argue. He knew her well enough by now, if he said no, she’d only find a way to convince him later.
“This is your home too… so, whatever you want, baby.”
She squealed softly, pinching his cheek. “I love you for this.”
She flung her arms around him and held him tight.
“And I love you…foreverything,” he murmured, burying his face in her hair.
“Until infinity,” they said together, in perfect sync—neither of them realizing that while they built this little cocoon of love, a storm loomed just around the corner, waiting to tear through it all.
CHAPTER 40
Few days Later – Penthouse - California
It was the weekend, and Reyansh had spent the day helping Aanya shift from her shared office accommodation into the penthouse. This place was now officially their home for the next few months, until they returned to India.
