The next morning as i expected, i woke up in his arms and as the previous morning i was the one hugging him whereas he was just holding me softly in his embrace.

Deeply sighing at my stupidity, i held his arm from my waist to place it on his waist. As usual i was having a morning feast with my eyes because he was shirtless yet again. Ya Allah! Why is he so stubborn?

I was so engrossed in my wonderland of feasting him that i didn't realized his blue orbs were staring right back at me. Just as i realized my mistake, I averted my eyes wishing him the morning in a meak voice "Good Morning"

I tried to sit up straight on the bed when in a reflex i was pulled back in his hardcore chest and his deep husky voice entered my ears like hush making a shiver of pleasure rustled under my core "Where are you going"? It was like he was also confused at his own question.

"It's fajr time, i am going to offer the prayer. You are awake so please offer the prayer and it's not an order, i am requesting you"

"I am saying this for a last time Ayzal, i don't believe in this prayer thing, give me a proof that your Allah will listen to my call because 'He' never did"? His voice was not stern or hard, he was genuinely asking me this question.

"Do we need a proof that Allah exist or we have to see Allah to offer prayer for 'Him'? Prayer is like a hope which gives you inner peace and the Holy Book «Quran Pak» is the answer to our every single question. Love is selfless, i know you don't like your mother but do you know, Allah Ta'alla loves us more than 70 mothers. Not just 1, 2 or 3 but more than 70 mothers. Allah Ta'alla's love is unlimited and pure of any kind of evil. Just give it a try, believe me you will feel the magical peace"

He kept quiet for a whole 1 minute, before letting me go, he turned to the other side breaking the eye contact with me. I internally sighed. Time is great, he will get his way back. Insha'Allah!

I took a bath and wore a silk floor length green anarkali gown, the neckline of the gown was V shaped and with puffed sleeves, the dress was stunningly beautiful. I hurriedly blow-dried my hairs and wrapped a shawl like dupatta «scarf» over my head, i walked out.

He was staring at the ceiling lost deep in his thoughts with his arms folded under his head but as soon as i walked out, his gaze shifted to me. We stared in each others eyes for a minute before i averted my eyes from him but i could still feel his intense gaze burning holes on my face. I was definitely flushed by now.

Tapping my cheeks for a second to waver off the light blush, i started to offer 'Fajr prayer'. After offering the prayer, i placed the prayer mat back at it's place and started reciting the Holy Book «Quran Pak» in my phone as i couldn't find the Holy Book here in the room.

After reciting it for 1 hour, i stood up putting my phone to the charging and walked to the terrace. The sun was completely out teasing us with its sunny rays but because of the mountains nearby the wind was slightly cold yet cozy. Warmness of the sun and the coldness of the wind was creating a worthy atmosphere. Who says warm and cold can't link in. For me it's the best combination ever.

I was enjoying the nature when two cold hands snaked through my petite waist back hugging me. I instantly stiffened under the soft yet cold touch, even though, the layer of my clothing was separating our direct contact but still it was enough to put my already warm body to be on fire.

He softly inhaled as he snuggled placing his head in the crook of my neck. My hold on the railing tightened as i felt his lips on my neck. He trailed a few kisses on my neck before turning me to face him. He trapped me between the railing and himself and decreased the distance between us.

There was no love, no lust, no hate, nothing at all in his eyes but the difference was his eyes were not blank as his usually are but there was a unknown sparkle in his eyes "Mr. Hamd...." I trailed off as he calmly stared in my eyes "Yuhaan! What......" I again trailed off as he placed a finger on my lips making me swallow back my words.

"Shhhh" Making me quiet he slid his arms in my waist pulling me closer and hugged me softly in his embrace, he snuggled in my neck making me stiff yet again "Just stay like this" we stood there for several minutes before his soft whisper entered my ears.

"You say, prayer is like a hope which gives you inner peace but if i will tell you that, i am feeling the peace right this moment. Will you believe me"?

I was dumbfounded at his words. Did he actually know what is he speaking? Taking a deep internal sigh, i spoke in a inaudible voice that i doubted that was it my voice? "Yes! I will" I uttered truthfully. My lips automatically curled up in a smile as i felt his smile against my neck.

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After the breakfast Yuhaan left for some of his work and i decided to take a tour of this palace. Yuhaan's bodyguards were following me everywhere, when i asked them to stop following me they said it was a direct order from Yuhaan.

Unknowingly a wide smile spread across my face, after our morning moment, i have a feeling, something is changed between us. With a smile on my lips, i walked for so long that i realized i was lost in this big palace.

I was going to turn back when a old glass building caught my attention. Without another thought i walked in. In simple words, the place was ruined but it still couldn't hide the beauty of this place. The small pound of water was still fresh and beautiful, the water was clear and blueish in colour which was beautifully attractive. Seeing the water, the first image came to my mind was his blue beautiful aqua eyes.

I sat by the pound and unconsciously got lost in my thoughts. Seconds passed, minutes passed, hours passed too but i was still sitting there lost in my thoughts. I was so engrossed thinking about the pros and cons of my life that instantly flinched when i felt a hand on my shoulder.

"It's me" As soon as i heard his calm voice and saw his expressionless face, i closed my eyes to calm my nerves down. I opened my eyes to see him sitting beside me. No one uttered anything, we both quietly sat there for several minutes before he broke the silence "What's special about these ruins"? I kept quiet for a minute looking at the pond.

"Maybe nothing special but i can clearly see myself in these ruins, i can relate myself with them. I feel like these ruins are me.............These ruins around us are clearly screaming their suffering and pain from the past yet this water is as clear as the ocean. It stood against the ruins without fearing that the ruins will dirty it's clearness. Ruins allow us to see the past, the present and the future expectation. So, from my perspective these ruins are beautiful and the water is strong and very brave"

This was the first time, i talked about myself, i know not directly but still i opened up. Maybe i am going to regret it later but i am happy to let it out. I don't know what made me said it aloud to him, but i did and hoped that he will not ask me anything.

I stood up without making an eye contact and dusting an imaginary dust away, i mumbled softly "Let's go" saying this i turned but stopped when a strong hand caught my wrist. He stood up and gripping my hand firmly, he made me follow him.

As soon as we walked out, his bodyguards bowed their heads slightly. That's why i didn't asked him that how did he knew where was i because i knew his bodyguards were following me closely and surely they are the one to tell him about my whereabouts.

Yuhaan didn't stopped, he took me to another building. As we entered the building, MashaAllah! left my mouth. It was same designed as the ruins but all i could see was the greenery surrounding us, there was a statue at the end and the water of pound was clean and clear that i can see my face in it "What do you think"? I heard his voice beside me.

Not wanting to let the beautiful view get away from my eyes, i answered him still looking around "It's beautiful"

"You are wrong" i furrowed both my eyebrows in confusion at his words and turned to look at him "How"? I asked curiously.

"Beauty comes with pain. Maybe it's beautiful in your eyes but for me, it is like the ruins which suffered also, which felt pain also. Like ruins it tells you the its past sufferings, smiling yet hidden present and future directions. Everyone pays a price. Just like ruins which is like our past but don't forget that it inspires you for the future. All you have to do is live in the moment"

His words hit hard.

Without thinking anything, i hugged him, placing my head on his chest and circled my arms around his waist. I caught him off guard as my action were sudden but my heart was swelled with an undescribable feeling that i couldn't stop myself.

I softly mumbled against his soft heartbeats "Thank You Yuhaan!"