Neil pov

I am feeling euphoric, the luckiest soul alive by the fact that my Petal have feelings for me. I am hopelessly captivated by her,
by her innocence,
by her fragrance,
by her existence.
She is like a addiction that is pulling me closer to her.

I vow to cherish, honor, and protect her, to hold her in my embrace and never lose my hold. She is the melody that harmonizes my soul, the rhythm that synchronizes with my heartbeat.
I swear to the depths of my devotion, to my love, that I will safeguard her heart, her spirit, and adore her forever."

I didn't realise that I had arrived downstairs and find everyone chatting .

Neela aunty saw me and said" beta come why are you standing there.

I just nodded and sat down infront of my Petal who is now not even looking at me. Dad interrupted me and make me come out of my world and said "Neil and Avni beta,we have decided the date of your engagement and it is 28 december , so tell us if you both are okay with date or we should extend it.

"Dad I didn't have any problem ask Avni if she has. 'I said
With that I looked at my Petal who was looking at me and then dad asked her , she said "I didn't have any problem."

I was continuously looking at her who was looking at her lap. Can anyone think she is the one who kissed me and now not even looking at me.

With that I looked at Kabir uncle and said "uncle can I take Avni out, if you don't mind ?"

Then I looked towards my Petal who was looking at me with her wide eyes. And then I looked around, saw everyone shocked. Did I say something wrong?, no I didn't.
With that I turn my gaze to uncle, he was staring at me but then said" yeah beta you can take her and stop calling me uncle now I am your father."

I said "ok papa and I will drop avni at home."
Which bring a smile on his face then I stand up and walk towards avni forward my hand to her first she looked at her mom who was giving her teasing smile and then slowly held my hand then we both walk out of the house.

As we are out of the house ,I pulled her into my arms, my fingers gently wrapping around her wrist. I pulled her close, her body molding to mine as I pulled her in a possessive embrace. My arms circled around her waist, holding her against my chest.

At first, she struggled, squirming in my arms "Neil, what are you doing?" she whispered, her voice trembling "Someone will see us."

I chuckled low in my throat. "So what if they do?" I growled, inhaling her sweet fragrance. "I'm holding my wife, let them see.

As I spoke, I deepened my embrace, pulling her even closer until our bodies were fused together. I could feel her heartbeat pounding against my chest,
She with trembling voice said'' I am not your wife yet, we are not married."

I said pulling my hand and tugging her hair " it doesn't change the fact that you are going to be mine, my wife .
You know petal, when I saw you for the first time in white suit l lost all my senses, you were looking like a walking angel, your eyes were looking like pearls shining in deep dark ocean.
I lost myself in you completely.
I feel very happy when you say you are willing to trust me, I vow that time I can go any extent to make you safe and happy.
You will be my only priority.
I am so grateful that you are ready to marry me.
I am very happy to be with you.

I pulled her more closer and rest my forehead against her and says "I really like you petal."

But my inner self was screaming in my heart" I love you petal."
And slowly pulled myself and saw her breathing heavily because of my confession and closeness.

I lean closer and I can fell her racing heartbeat against my chest and slowly, I bought my lips to her forehead and place a soft kiss and lingering my lips on her, feeling her soft skin against my lips.

And slowly pulled away and said" I think we should go hmmm" because it will be too much for her.

She just nodded, still closing her eyes and I lean to her ear and whisper while touching her ear shell with my lips and said'' you didn't need to be shy,ok wifey." With a mischievous voice. While stroking her cheek lightly in a loving way.

She try to push me but whom she is kidding,I will not leave her and said with a playful voice "you were not this shy when you kiss me hmmm." Tightening my grip around her.

She just hide her face in her palm, I just chuckled and said" shall we go petal.
She just nodded.

I think it's enough for now or she will defeat a red tomato in redness.
I pulled out of the hug and held her hand gently in mine and started to walk towards the garage.
And I walk past my car and avni asked "where are we going?"

I said while walking forward" you will know in few seconds."

With that , we are now standing infront of my black royal Enfield classic 350.

Avni squeal loudly in excitement and said "are we going on this?"

I said "yes".

And proceeded to take my place and start the bike and said "get on Petal .

She nodded excitedly and sat behind me while keeping her hands on my shoulder.

I said while looking at her from the mirror "This is not the way you sit with your husband petal."

She lightly slap my arm and said with her red cheeks" I am not your wife yet.

I said "it doesn't change the fact that you are mine."

I hold her both hands and wrap them around my midriff and said "this is the way you hold your husband."
She just hide her face in my back and said "let's go."

But I am not in the mood to let go of this topic and again tease her about it "You were not this shy when you kiss me hmmm."

And I tighten my grip on her hand stop her from pulling herself from me and push her more to me and now I can feel her body touching mine.
Again I said "tell me wifey."

She whined, hide her face in my back and said "stop teasing me or else"

With a teasing voice I asked"or else what wifey."
She just hiss , said'' stop teasing me Neil.

I just chuckle and thought to stop or else she will definitely run inside.
I said" ok petal and hold me tightly."
She just hummed in response and I feel her tightening the grip around me.

I started the bike and we headed off.

While driving, I looked in the mirror,saw Avni's face on my shoulder with her closed eyes and a small smile playing on her lips.
Her face seems extremely relaxed .
I just feel happy with her at my side.
After driving for a while I stopped at a cafe and said" let's get you your favourite pastry petal."

She nodded excitedly and Said "let's go", hop out the bike and was ready to go but I held her hand and said'' Wait for your husband, petal.

She rolled her eyes on me and said "stop teasing me, will you."
I pulled her to myself from her waist , held her tightly in my grip and whisper in her ear, touching her earlobe with my lips"You know,I will give you good reasons to roll your eyes at me in future."

She just stood there frozen and trying to process my words, still holding her waist, said" are you imagining those things hmm."

She looked at me with her face completely red and said while pushing me "I am going, you only eat pastry "

I just laugh, and held her tight and not freeing her and said" Ok ok I will stop teasing you petal, come let's go and eat your favourite pastry."

And started to walk towards the restaurant,
I wrapped my arm around Avni's curve waist, pulling her close to my side. My fingers splayed across her hip, and we entered the restaurant and then a waiter welcomed us and walk us to the table.

I pulled the chair for her and she settled on it and I pulled my chair closer to her and then settled on it.

To be continued

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