They shared the dessert as he put a big size cut piece on her plate. Sora couldn't help but smile with pleasure at the sweetness. Reyhaan looked at her smile and thought she looked cute.
Once they finished eating Reyhaan stood up from his chair and stepped over to her. He held out his hand which Sora took and stood up. Reyhaan led the way as they walked towards the shore.
The air was still warm. The clear sky was speckled with stars. The moon, nearly full, lighted the path ahead of them. They stopped at the edge of the sandy area of the seashore.
"Do you want to walk bare on sand?", Reyhaan asked, when Sora nodded and was about to remove her heels she was taken aback!
Suddenly Reyhaan knelt down and unbuckled her shoes then slipped them off her feet. Sora was totally dumbstruck! She was about to reject him but he was faster!
Nobody has doted her like this to date!
Sora stepped onto the sand. She smiled and squished it between her toes. Reyhaan watched her with his eyes gleaming with affection. He watched as she ran towards the water.
Sora let out a giggle as the water touched her feet. It was cold. Almost numbing. But she didn't care. She couldn't resist the temptation to feel the water on her feet. The night was chill, except for the cute woman splashing and exploring in the water before him. Reyhaan was not surprised to see her like that. He knows this side of her. She looked happier, cute, and relaxed! He knew this is the real her not like others who covered themselves under the mask!
Seeing this side of her his possessiveness kicked in. He would protect her and make sure to keep the smile on her face. He observed even though she is bubbly she is always on alert around people as if she is in danger. As a girl and that too in a new city it is required but thinking about the people who may hurt her, a murderous glint passed through his eyes. How can someone hurt a person like her?
Sora turned and looked back at him standing on the beach. She cocked her head as if to dare him to come in after her. He grinned and shook his head. She tilted her head and shouted,
"Why? Are you afraid of water?"
"No, I just..." Reyhaan was interrupted as suddenly Sora splashed a stream of water towards him, barely missing soaking his dry clothes.
Reyhaan wasn't expecting that. The look of shock on his face let her know he was caught off guard. She tilted her head back and laughed. At that moment he felt he is no more himself!
Bored with playing alone, Sora rejoined him on the sand. Once she reached him Reyhaan took her hands and started walking to the dock. Reyhaan led her to the very end of the dock.
They sat for a while at the end of the dock. Sora tried to put her toes in the water, but it was just out of reach. She shrugged and wanted to rest her head on his shoulder instead but she was not confident to do this. Even though he holds her hands she can see he does that to protect her! She is still not sure if he has any other feelings!
Letting out a sigh, Reyhaan understood what she wants to do and he rested her head on his shoulder looking at the sky blankly. Not thinking too much she was finally relaxed, resting against him and enjoying the beauty of the lake and the stillness of the night.
Sora wished this moment would never end. She could just be carefree and pretended that everything was okay. She didn't have to pretend with him. She knew this man would not hurt her no matter which side of her she shows to him. That's why she acted like her real self; cute and playful and allowed herself to enjoy this date to be precise and his company.
Reyhaan wanted to take her hands and caress them from her wrist to her fingertip but he controlled himself.
"Thank you!" Sora mumbled while looking at the sky.
Reyhaan smiled softly and "Welcome!" is what came from him.
'No, actually thank you, for coming into my life.' He thought, looking in the same direction at the sky as the moon and stars witnessed the new chapter in their life.
Later Reyhaan dropped Sora at her home and she bid her goodbye.
"Good night!", Sora spoke while opening the car door.
"Tomorrow you can come late if you have anything in college. No need to hurry.", Reyhaan suggested.
"En...My exams are also scheduled for this week so need to plan according to time table!", Sora hummed.
"You want any help in the study?", Reyhaan asked in concern.
"No no...you are already helping me in the office by coming early and making everything ready for me when I attend college. I can't take your more time but thank you so much for your concern."
Reyhaan tilted his head with his signature dimpled smile, "Anything for you! I didn't find it time-consuming."
Ba-dump!
Ba-dump!
Sora lowered her head, trying to hide her flushed cheeks and her heart started to beat faster.
Just like that he innocently flirted again even though he didn't realize it!
Reyhaan: "I don't have to do anything after office anyway."
Sora was already in a daze and now this guy wants to help her but she has to deny it. She never worked hard for her study, even a day is sufficient for her to pass with full marks, but she will maintain her average results by not studying at all!