Free Web NovelChapter 212: Sleeping Alone
Skyla blinked at her hand which he still lovingly held in his firm grasp and then her bewildered eyes shifted to him in a mixture of shock and confusion. Her mouth was wide open, and a shiver made its way down her spine.
His wife?
Was she even capable of fitting into that role again? She repeatedly questioned herself.
That part of her seemed to have been broken. That sacred bond had been destroyed for her.
But that expectancy in his eyes, how was she to drown it in disappointment?
"I...," she was lost for words. He understood that.
"Take your time, my love. Take the whole night and the next day and the day after that. I am in no hurry." No traces of doubt or urgency could be detected in his voice. He was a patient man indeed.
"What if I am never ready? The word ’wife’ causes me anxiety and to enter into that role again." She slowly shook her head as if trying to forget all the bad memories attached to it.
"Sky, look at me." Zyair reached out and held her chin, his thumb gently stroking it as her disturbed eyes shifted to him.
"It’s just a word, it doesn’t change anything. The relationship you had with him should not be nurtured between a husband and a wife. I will show you what it should look like. Trust me on this," he spoke so softly, so unhurriedly that Skyla couldn’t help but relax a notch but this was a big decision, she couldn’t make it in the blink of an eye.
"Give me some time. Will you hate me if I said no?" She apprehensively questioned, her eyes moistened at the thought of him becoming estranged from her. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com
"Oh! My precious girl, come here."
He invited her into his arms, and a warm smile remained on his face so she wouldn’t be startled. She slowly left her seat and shifted into his lap on the floor. His toned arms engulfed her in a heartwarming hug.
"You still don’t realise how important you are to me, love," he cooed in her ear, making her slightly blush as he continued, "But just to answer your question, nothing will change between us irrespective of your answer. I just want the world to take a step back from my girl."
"And you don’t know how much I appreciate you for curbing my fears like that." Skyla melted into his embrace and let him hold her close to his heart assuaging her insecurities.
"I love you, Skyla. I would do anything for you."
He slowly kissed her temple, letting his lips linger as they sat quietly for a while, letting their heartbeats synchronise and revel in the peace they provided to each other.
"Let’s go to sleep," he finally said and she reluctantly turned her face towards him, guilt shimmered in her eyes.
"What’s wrong?" He instantly understood that look.
"I want to sleep in the other room today. Alone," she quietly told him, her voice quivered. His face fell, and shoulders fell too as if in defeat. Fuller lips pouted as he scowled at her.
"Why? Did I do something wrong?" Hurt visible in his voice and she quickly grabbed his handsome face.
"No, no, I just need time alone to think. I need to make the right decision." In his arms, she could never make a rational decision and she knew it.
"I can’t sleep without you, Sky..."
"Just one night, please." Skyla placed a kiss on his forehead, hoping he would agree. He thought for a second but gave up. He couldn’t deny her this.
"All right," he defeatedly said and rose with her in his arms, "But I will tuck you in bed."
"Sure."
Zyair took her to her room and safely settled her on the bed. He helped her remove her clothes and dressed her up in his nightshirt. He then tucked her in bed but his lips were forming a thin line. He was quiet and couldn’t help but stare at her finger where he had tied that knot expecting her to remove it.
Although he had given her free reins on the decision, deep down his heart craved for her to accept him as her husband someday. But with the kind of life she had he was never going to push her.
The mere thought that today people had been mean to her when they found out that they were dating, crushed him. He wanted to own her in every aspect so he could properly shut their mouths.
He lovingly kissed her goodnight and quietly got up and was about to head back to their bedroom when she grabbed his hand and solemnly requested.
"Don’t be angry with me."
"I am not angry. I have just gotten used to sleeping with you in my arms, it will feel strange without you."
"It’s just one night." She exhaled.
"I know, Sky. Sleep now, you are tired."
He quietly left after that, slowly closing the door behind him, leaving her alone with her muddled thoughts.
Skyla fought with herself and what she wanted. She turned and tossed in a cold empty bed but no thoughts brought her solace. Hours went by and she felt restless and numb, his warmth was missing.
Finally realised she didn’t wish to be away from him. The red-headed girl couldn’t even find peace without him so why not be his in every aspect? To let him own her the way he wished.
She stared at her hand where he had tied that knot and made her a ring and she couldn’t help but smile.
No amount of money could buy the love this knot held.
No diamonds
No gold
No rings freēwēbnovel.com
She had thought enough, tossing her blanket aside, Skyla slid out of her bed and proceeded to their bedroom. Tilting the doorknob she opened the door and found the room to be a bit dark. Zyair had turned off the lights today, only a tiny night light was on. She quietly entered and closed the door behind her.
Skyla stood there for a little while letting her breathing adjust and she finally made it to the bed on slow unsure steps.
She found him sprawled on the mattress with a blanket only covering half of his naked torso but what she found amusing was how he was cuddling with Mr Cuddles in her absence.
She pursed her lips to not burst out laughing at the cute sight. Before she could slide in bed with him, his eyes suddenly opened and he found her staring at him with a snickering smile.
He wasn’t sleeping.
He was waiting for her.
He complained with a cute pout, the kind she wanted to kiss.
"I couldn’t sleep, he holds your scent as you always snuggle with it. I was hoping it would lull me to sleep too."
"Oh! Zyair, you are so cute," she said with a laugh and took Cuddles from his arms, placing it aside. She climbed in bed with him and he plastered her to his body, sighing in relief as if he had been forever starved.
Burying his nose in her hair he took in a deep inhale of her fruity scent and his body relaxed, she was in his arms again. Skyla rubbed his back as she pressed her lips to where his beating heart was and declared.
"I want to become your wife."
