Chapter 18 - A New Phase...

Ripun and Charles came back after spending the whole day together. Ripun could feel his sincerity and love which she hadn't felt from her previous relationship, though she thought of it as a natural thing as she and her husband were friends who turned into lovers but all she could feel later was that friendship and love was missing. Seeing her lost in thoughts, Chalres lifted her up in his arms and this made her look at him in surprise. Charles gave her a smile and gave a little peck over her cheek. She also did the same. When they reached near Ripun's room, Chalres said, "I want you to spend the night with me today. "

Ripun looked into his eyes, he was always this sincere and serious whenever he said something about their relationship.

She nodded and Chalres took her to his room in his arms. He hadn't kept her down though Ripun had asked her to do so as she was a little shy and worried to tire him out. Ripun was a curvy women and well aware of her healthy built but what she didnt know was that Chalres was no ordinary being. He brought her inside her room and made her sit on his bed. He sat beside her and asked, "Ripun, what is it"?You can tell me. "

"What??? "exclaimed Ripun wondering if he could read her mind as well.

"You seem worried. I want you to get rid of all your worries and wish to replace them with smiles. Please share them with me. I just don't want to be there in your happiness only. "said Charles.

Ripun smiled with tears in her eyes and putting her arms around his neck, embraced him. She didn't want him to see her crying but she was very sensitive and emotional. When Charles saw her in this state, he didnt ask anything further but patted her back slowly to console her. After a while, when Ripun felt better, she said, "I 'm sorry, I don't want to do this in front of you but somehow I am unable to keep myself in control. I thought I am a strong person but I have realized what I missed in my life. I just don't remember being myself. I had become a person of others' liking.But after meeting you, I have decided I am not going to live in that way anymore. "

Charles smiled seeing her having clarity of thoughts.

He bent forward to kiss her .It was an intense one. They both let each other lose themselves in their arms and loved each other to their heart's content as if two of the souls had met after centuries.