Après (sequel to Arranged marriage with Adnan)

Chapter 1

Adnan picked me up and spun me around in my dress. We had come home late from tidying up the wedding. Adnan planted a soft kiss on my lips. I kissed back gently. Soon, the kiss turned into a more passionate one and I slid my hands up to the back of his warm neck. His hands brushed up against my thighs making me smile a little bit in the kiss. When our lips separate, I could feel his breath bounce off of my face.

In between breaths, he said, "I've been waiting to kiss you like this all night long."

"Adnan..."

He cut me off with another strong kiss. I lost my thought with all the feelings exploding within me at the moment. His caring hands touched my back and closed the gap between us by bringing me closer. His touch was warm against my skin. I felt his fingers playing with the bows on the back of my dress.

I pulled back for a second just to get a few words out, "Have you never seen bows before?"

"I have," he chuckled, pecking my lips once more, "they're cute."

I smiled and held in my laughter. Our lips connected again and moved together in sync, as one. I was ok in his arms...

The sound of someone clearing their throat came from the entrance of Adnan's childhood bedroom. Abedin and Gani stood at the foot of the door awkwardly.

"Forgot to close the door..."

"Mom! Dad!" Adnan pushed me away and his face turned completely red.

I sat back, watched, and laughed.

"What are you doing here?" He tried to act casual.

"Saying good night," his father replied.

"Love you, good night."

He made that quick, "Good night, Gani, Abedin. Love you guys too," I smiled, "Sleep well."

"Thank you, Scarlett. You're a nice girl, keep Adnan in check," she smirked.

"I got him."

Adnan stayed still, he was probably feeling awkward.

"Be honest, how much did you see?" He questioned.

"All of it," Abedin laughed.

"Oh god..." He muttered.

"Night, you two."

They closed the door tight, giving us some more privacy. I stared at Adnan who looked totally embarrased. He was staring off into space and not saying a word.

"You ok?" I leaned closer, giving him a little kiss.

"No, Scarlett, not after what just happened."

I giggled, "What? You think they might be listening through the door?"

"I hope not!"

"It's late and I'm tired," I complained, resting my head on his chest.

"Well, get to bed then."

"Alright..."

Adnan and I got ready for bed. It was convenient that the bathroom was right across the hall. We brushed our teeth quickly and raced to see who would finish first. We were such kids sometimes.

I crawled underneath the covers with Adnan. I placed my hands on his shirtless body, kissing his cheek and whispering "good night" into his ear. His eyes were already closed, as he was ready to fall asleep. His arm stretched out to wrap around me. I cuddled closer to him and closed my eyes.

"You know our honeymoon is coming up soon."

"Yeah."

"We leave Belgium tomorrow, you ready?"

"Of course. I'm going to miss it though."

"Well, we can always come back to visit."

"Wait, your parents are staying here, right?"

"For a little while," he answered.

"Oh ok."

"Go to sleep, we want to be rested for Thailand tomorrow."

"Sounds good."

"You ready?"

"Ready."