Chapter 12: Destined!
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Damien’s POV
Destiny!
Funny to hear but do you believe in destiny or fate?
*Chuckling while shaking my head*
I know it’s hard to trust but I do.
Then again you must ask me ‘Why is it so?’
Well… let me tell you then.
More than two years back, my life was dull with only one color in it—black! There were no true sensations or feelings just doubt, doubts and more doubts. With broken heart and will, I managed my own room. I strongly believed that I couldn’t ever be loved due to some invisible omen that surrounds me.
That was my strongest belief which helped me get adjusted to a new life. Loveless, care-less and distrusted life. Nor that I was complaining because I had learnt to accept it as my fate and eventually everything was going as per required but nor until I met Tasha at the morning jog.
She caught my eyes then and all that took was her teary gaze. Her eyes though ordinary brown were still extraordinary. They hold a different story in them. Just a moment with her created havoc in my life. My heart fluttered rapidly and a hope emerged inside not knowing what for.
I decided to find more about her—her name; where she lived and what she does. My mind was stuck with her thoughts when I met her at a café without her being aware. God even sent me signals hinting we were destined when she met me again in my office.
Not just that, she impressed dad who promoted her from medical adviser to the personal assistant that was me! Sudden change.
She was stubborn and we both were broken; determined to never fall in love yet we fell in love with each other and fell hard!
It was unbelievable yet it happened and when we decided to give it a try, she devoted herself unlike me.
Even though I did the worst thing that led to loss of her life, our love and our dream together; she was the one who protected me when she was dying.
Even though I shattered her trust, she never gave up on me. When I was sleeping peacefully in the coma and was about to chose the path that could’ve freed me from this cruel world; she appeared in my sleep and showed me light.
She gave me hope and promise to find her here. All the time, I was complaining that she lied and was taking revenge on me to put me in the place where living without her was dying daily. It was torturous but she would come and remind me to find her that she was there and still waiting for me.
It felt like a dream until I got a proof. It was a hint that we were meant to be together.
Disbelief, surreal and overjoyed—Right now, I felt the same.
Seeing her in front of me in flesh and bones was like a dream come true proving that she never lied like me.
I felt complete with her in my arms being able to touch her for real without her getting faded away. The eyes feasted on her and the heart raced at the speed of a cheetah. It’s all because I have longed for her.
Longed to hold her tightly to not let her go this time; longed to whisper those sweet words that she needs to know and longed to keep her beside me even after death.
Only if we died; that is.
I had my doubts before—what if I’ll never find her; what if she has forgotten all about me; what if she found someone and wouldn’t come back knowing I was being just a piece of s**t to her and nothing else. My insecurity threatened to spill because it was not a secret that she deserved someone better than me but I am delighted that she still remembers me.
I’d been wasting my time thinking about matters that were nothing other than being a reason of my depression. I never thought I’ll meet her this way. She was so f*****g young; not even a teenager, yet I was content to have her alive. When I saw her for the first time after the agonizing time apart, my heart beat as if beating for the first time. Watching her recognize me and throwing her onto me; my happiness knew no bounds.
Every doubt, sadness and guilt vanished the moment her body touched mine. The first thing was her scent that I sniffed in relief and it was the same—mulberry and camellia; my fav scent. I was cherishing it.
Her outer appearance might have changed but the welcoming warmth of her embrace, the tingling sensations when she was around, her soothing scent and the electricity with her touch; were still the same.
I felt alive after so f*****g long. It confirmed that I was nothing without her; that she was the light and soul of my body. Running into her unexpectedly only makes me believe in destiny and I can strongly say that—we are destined to be together!
She was meant to be mine and me hers!
I felt ecstasy, bliss and satisfied when she placed her little hands on my heart and said-
“It’s my favorite, Damien…”
Fuck!
Overwhelmed with joy, I wanted to scream to the whole world that ‘yes! She remembers me. She isn't changed and damn-she is mine!’
Can you blame me for that? She clinged to my neck and slept peacefully in my arms as a satisfied grin crossed her face.
It was mesmerizing and only now I realized how much I’d missed her. Everything about her was driving me crazy as usual but this time there was no fear of her breaking my heart or no doubt about her commitment. It was pure and sure!
These emotions made me high and felt soaring high above in sky with her.
I became more determined to protect what I have and to fix what I already damaged. She was, is and will always be mine!
I saw Edward coming towards me looking ferocious and even though am thankful to him for saving my girl but not ready to take her now.
He tried to pull her out but I didn’t let it. She was mine and it is time that I won’t let others interfere. Only being strong was the only option.
“Let her go!” Edward gritted through his teeth but I shook my head.
“I said—” He raised his voice but I hushed him.
“Shhh… she’s sleeping.” I pointed and saw how reluctant he was.
Finally he turned and left but was it done? No!
“Don’t think that I’ll forgive you and that my childe will be back to you.” Master said with cold yet chilly tone.
“I know and won’t ask for forgiveness because it was unforgivable but about the later thing—she’ll be with me and only me.” I looked into his eyes and was sure he saw the determination.
He sneered before turning around.
“I’ll be following you.” He warned before turning into mist as the temperature started going down and the trees swayed with heavy breeze.
Phew!
Watching her asleep in my arms, I smiled caressing her cheek. There’s nothing that can compete with this feeling.
“I love you…” I mumbled and kissed her forehead before picking her up and heading outside.
Emma’s POV
Something weird was happening and it was scary. The windows fogged and the trees outside freeze. I saw Edward tensed before he asked to take Tasha away from here. Without waiting, I ran with her in my arms.
“What’s happening mama?” She asked raking her fingers in those tiny brown hairs.
“Shh… nothing. We are going to play a game okay?” She nodded as I continued.
“We are playing hide and seek. It’s Edward’s turn and we have to hide quietly okay? Do you think we can do that? To win?” I asked with a running heart.
She nodded her head excitedly but I covered her mouth before she screamed in joy.
“Now how about being quiet? I know the best place to hide…” I offered her a fake smile.
She was over excited but my heart was sinking. I had an apprehension because of the look Edward had. I just pray he is safe. Taking her in my arms, I ran to the nearest spare room. It was used as a storage that had mostly her toys which Edward bought and made. Luckily, she was eager to play this game and like an obedient girl that she is—sat close to a wall, waiting.
I don’t know how long it went. My heart was beating in my thought and my grip on her arms tightening. Since there was no sound, my eyes darted between her and the door. Only one thing that mattered was—to protect her.
That’s what Edward said. It was the darkest moment of my life and the fear that I underwent when my parents died felt familiar.
I was scared in anticipation of what could happen and felt tears brim in my eyes. Suddenly, I felt tiny hands wiping them off. She was standing now, leaning to my side and clinged to my neck.
At moments like these; she seemed to be mature than her age.
“Hush… Don’t cry mama. You are very strong girl, right? Strong girls don’t cry.” She cooed imitating me.
It made me laugh lightly.
“You naughty girl…” I pulled her cheeks but stopped when her face changed.
Her ears perked and eyes widened. She seemed to look past the door with her hand extended.
“Dad…” she whispered making my heart sink.
Did something happen to Edward? Can she hear something?
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