Aap ki nazro ne samjha pyaar ke kaabil mujhe,
Dil ke ae dhadkan thahar jaa, mil gayi manzil mujhe,
Aap ki nazro ne samjha,

Ishan shivered a little, the cold evening breeze brushing through him as he stood at the London bridge, which wasn't too crowded surprisingly, overlooking the beautiful sunset. A soft smile playing on his lips as he softly hummed to the melodious song playing in his airpods, the lyrics reminding him of his own soulmate.

Ji hume manzoor hai aapka ye faisla,
Ji hume manzoor hai aapka ye faisla,
Keh rahi hai har nazar, banda-parvar shukriya,

Ishan has always known that meeting his soulmate was going to be special, but actually meeting Shubman and getting to know him has been something else, it has significantly changed his life for better. It wasn't just special, it was magical, enchanting even. Before knowing him, Ishan hasn't known a love so ferocious, so profound, so powerful, so bold, so strong yet so pure, the kind of love that he feels for the man, the kind of love that makes him feel so fresh, so alive and so joyous. The kind of love that stays in his every breath, the kind of love that beats alongside his heart, the kind of love that flows in his every vein like blood. The kind of love that is present in every fibre and atom of his being, only and only for his moon.

Hans ke apni zindagi mein kar liya shamil mujhe,
Dil ki ae dhadkan thahar jaa, mil gayi manzil mujhe,
Aap ki nazro ne samjha,

Shubman, his soulmate, his moon, had always made him feel so loved, so so loved, in a way that he had never felt before. He had never felt so cherished, so important, so much cared for as he do in Shubman's presence. Whether it was by letting him cry on his chest when he needed to or doing silly things to make him laugh, whether it was by surprising him when he was away for work in some other country or waking up early to make his favourite breakfast, Shubman's efforts had always made his heart filled with love and contentment, not leaving any place for any kind of longing. Shubman's undying love had cured all of his yearning long ago, he was the only love Ishan had yearned for anyway.

Aapki manzil hu main, meri manzil aap hai,
Aapki manzil hu main, meri manzil aap hai,
Kyu main toofan se daroon? mera saahil aap hai,

Not a day goes by when Ishan doesn't thank the universe for making Shubman his other half and giving him the chance to meet him, meet his moon. They had always been each other's destiny and destination. Now that he knows how it feels to love Shubman and be loved by him, Ishan can't fathom how he had spent the early years of his life without the man's presence. Shubman's face, his eyes, his smile and pretty-pretty dimples, his laugh, his silly antics, the way he pouts at Ishan sometimes (most of the times), his adorable attempts at puppy eyes and his horrible attempts at flirting that Ishan adores so much, everything, the whole of Shubman, has become such a significant part of his life that even the thought of living without any of these makes him shudder to his core.

Koi toofaano se keh de, mil gaya saahil mujhe,
Dil ki ae dhadkan thahar jaa, mil gayi manzil mujhe,
Aap ki nazro ne samjha,

Ishan feels that he could get through any challenges, any hurdles, any storms as long as he has Shubman with him. Shubman's love had always proved to be a pillar of strength for Ishan in all his ups and downs. When his book didn't get any recognition even when he had done his hardest on it, Shubman was there. When everything seemed useless and hopeless, Shubman was there. When he felt like giving up, when he had no strength left in him, Shubman was there. Shubman was always there and Ishan couldn't be more grateful for it. With Shubman supporting him in his every step, he feels like the strongest man alive.

Pad gayi dil par mere aap ki parchhaiyan,
Pad gayi dil par mere aap ki parchhaiyaan,
Har taraf bajne lagi saikdo shehnaaiyaan,

Loving Shubman was joyous, fulfilling, exhilarating, so much happiness-inducing. It was passionate, so passionate that Ishan could feel it in his bones and radiating through his body. It was like a drug, addicting but that drug didn't harm him, instead was the reason of his happiness. From the moment Shubman entered his life, Ishan had always felt like a moth, attracted towards the shamma even if that resulted in his fate of getting burnt. He remembers when they didn't knew they were soulmates, they had even considered to not be with their soulmates and choose each other over them but fortunately it was written in the stars for them to be together and Ishan had never felt more grateful for anything.

Do jahaan ki aaj khushiyaa ho gayi haasil mujhe,
Aap ki nazro ne samjha pyaar ke kaabil mujhe,
Dil ke ae dhadkan thahar jaa, mil gayi manzil mujhe,
Aap ki nazro ne samjha,

Warmth engulfed him, hands snaking around his waist, pulling him in a back hug. A blissed sigh left his lips as he leaned onto his soulmate, fingers softly caressing the hands that were settled on his waist. He smiled, removing his earpods and shoving them in his pocket before turning around to engulf his moon in a hug as the Sun dipped down the horizon to go embrace his own moon.

"It's so cold here, isn't it?" Shubman mumbled, holding Ishan as close as he could.

"With your warmth around me? Not at all, Meri Jaan," Ishan smiled, his voice muffed from being pressed in Shubman's shoulder.

"You're so cheesy," Shubman chuckled, his heart skipping a beat. It has been years but these random but loving comments from Ishan still always have his heart in a frenzy.

"You know you love it," Ishan mumbled, looking up at him with a bright smile.

"Oh, I do," Shubman sighed, blissfully. Ishan was like the sun in his life but staring at him wasn't painful, it was soothing, it was healing, it was fulfilling and calming and so many more things. He makes Shubman feel alive, he had always been the sole source of light in Shubman's gloomy days. Whenever Ishan smiled at him like that, with his eyes squinting in pretty crescent moons and beautiful smile lines adorning his face, Shubman could physically feel his heart blooming with warmth.

"I love you so much," Shubman mumbled, reaching out to softly touch Ishan's cheek, his eyes filled with nothing but love and only love.

Ishan stared at him, his heart aching with the love he feels for this man, the love that was impossible to convey in words. No matter how many times they say I love you to each other, it will never be enough to describe the love they actually feel.

"Marry me, Shubman," Ishan said, not tearing his eyes away from Shubman's, watching them widen in shock.

"Wh- what?" Shubman stuttered, completely flabbergasted.

Ishan smiled, taking Shubman's hands in his, caressing them softly, "Shubman Gill, I'm wholly and madly in love with you. It's like my day starts and ends with you. You're the centre of my world. At this point, I don't even have words to describe this overwhelming feeling that surge through my heart at a single glimpse of yours. I just know that I want to be with you, forever. Maybe for eternities. Even in the afterlife if there's one and if we ever come back on this earth after our death, I want the universe to again give me the honour to meet you and fall in love with you, just as deeply as this time, not more 'Cause I don't think I can fall more in love with you," He muttered before adding with a chuckle, "But then again you always prove me wrong and make me fall more and more. I love you, so so much,"

He looked up at Shubman, meeting his eyes that has grown teary, "So, now I'm asking you officially, will you marry me, my moon?"

"God," Shubman chuckled weakly, his eyes threatening to spill. Closing his eyes, he bought their foreheads together, whispering, "Yes, yes, yes. It has always been a yes for you, baby. For anything and everything. Even if you ask me to give you my life, it's still gonna be a yes,"

Ishan frowned, smacking his arm lightly, "Don't say shit like that,"

Shubman chuckled again, opening his eyes and wiping the tears that slid down his cheek, "Ish, you had immeasurably made my life better in every way with your presence. I have never been more happier since the moment you have stepped foot into my life. Not a day goes by that I don't thank the universe for blessing me with a soulmate like you. I love you too, so much." He muttered, blinking his eyes to try and stop the tears that were again forming in his eyes, "God, you made me emotional,"

"Oh, my baby," Ishan chuckled, cupping his face and pulling him down a bit to plant a gentle kiss on his forehead.

Shubman smiled widely before engulfing Ishan's lips with his own. Ishan smiled against his lips, hands automatically making their way to wrap themselves around the other one. They kissed each other softly, with no rush at all, butterflies erupting in their hearts. No matter how many times they had kissed, it still feels new, fresh, pure and so full of love, just like their first kiss. They pulled back, smiling brightly, feeling happier than ever.

"Wait a second," Ishan smiled, reaching into his coat pocket to pull out a small velvety box. He opened it, revealing two beautiful rings, minimalistic, sleek designs with tiny diamonds carved around it.

Shubman looked at the rings for a second before looking up at the man holding it with heart eyes, "Were you planning this the whole time?"

"Well, yeah," Ishan chuckled, "But I was planning to propose on the dinner this sunday. Don't know what came over me, just got too overwhelmed suddenly,"

"Well, I think this was perfect," Shubman smiled, pecking his forehead, "I love you,"

"I love you too," Ishan smiled back, "Now give me your hand, moon,"

Shubman forwarded his hand to Ishan, smiling from ear to ear. Ishan matched his smile, sliding the ring on his ring finger before gently kissing it, Shubman doing the same as well.

"Thank you for coming in my life, baby," Shubman mumbled, smiling softly.

"Where else could I have gone? You have always been my destination, my moon," Ishan muttered, cupping his face and again connecting their lips in a tender kiss.

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Half of the time these ideas for chapters sounds so magical in my head but they aren't as magical anymore when I pen (type) them don't, don't know why :(

It would've been pretty cool if we had destined soulmates as well but we can choose our soulmates in a way, that's more cool, isn't it? Honestly speaking, no one can understand you better than yourself but it's a blessing if you find someone who understands you better than everyone else, better than the whole world. Maybe they are our soulmate, soulmates doesn't always have to be romantic, they can be platonic as well. I hope everyone finds their soulmate one day. And be happy even if they don't, 'cause happiness can be found within yourself as well.

Bye-bye.
Remember that you matter.
I love you 💌💖