LOVE

We Are Stronger Together

Blake's POV

After lunch, everyone went to their rooms to rest. Andre, Brien, Ivaan, Laura, Samaira, Siara and me came back to my room. We wanted to have fun, so...

"Where's our bachelor's party?" Siara asks.

"Non-existent," Laura teased.

We have a bachelor's party planned. It's in the evening and they know nothing about it. We are gonna tell them to dress up for a club party but the party is actually inside the hotel. This hotel has a huge place, which is amazing.

"Assholes," Siara comments and we chuckle.

"By the way, I wanted to party. And there's a club nearby, so we are going there in the evening. I organized everything," Samaira informed them. "We can't leave our guests like that," Ivaan said.

Samaira intertwined her arms with his, "I took care of everything, brother. Just enjoy, okay?" Ivaan nodded.

"Brien? Come with me please," she told him and got up. "Where are you guys going?" Laura asked. "I need to bond with my brother-in-law, Laura," Samaira answered and winked. Everyone giggles.

"Hey, Sammy! When you are bonding with your brother-in-law, don't forget that you have a best friend okay?" Andre says and laughs.

"Sorry, I don't know who you are," Samaira ridicules and we laugh. Then Brien and she walk out of the room.

"Everything okay, Blake? Is she fine?" Siara asks. "Yes," I respond and glance at Laura. Only she knows what's actually going on. "I have until your wedding ends to make things right," I tell them truthfully. They deserve to know. They have helped me a lot. "And then?" Andre asks. "Then we have to make our conclusions," I answer and they go silent. "You guys are going to get through this. You guys love each other unconditionally. This is just a test which you both are going to pass," Laura assures.

"We are with you both. We'll go through everything with you guys," Ivaan stated. "Thanks but it's between us two," Samaira said. They were back. "Samaira...," Andre began but Samaira cut him off, "Don't!"

"Ivaan, Siara, it's your wedding. I am not going to ruin it. You both are going to relish it and not get involved. Please," she requested them.

Then she looked back and forth between Laura and Brien and said, "You two just got into a beautiful relationship, don't waste your time on us, just enjoy with each other."

Then she looked at Andre and smiled. "You've been there with me through all my breakdowns, but not anymore. This is our mess, and we need to clean it without help. Live your life, Andre. Find a girl, love her, and be happy. We are always going to be best friends."

Then I got up and stepped to her side. "She's right. I don't want you guys to be involved anymore. It'll ruin your joyful moments. We'll deal with this on our own. Now, it's just us in this. And we are stronger together," I said and looked at Samaira. She's scrutinizing me and beaming. I smile and grab her hand.

"WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER," both of us say confidently.

Samaira's POV

I loved the part when we said we are stronger together. Because we indeed are. And we admitted it too late. But not late enough to lose each other. We are going to get through this and nothing is going to stop us. We just need to talk. That's all. We've had communication problems and that's the main cause of all our problems.

"Okay, okay, get dressed now. Ivaan, Siara, your clothes are in your room. Let's party!" I scream in excitement. "Let's party!" everyone shouts.

I came back to my room and began getting dressed. I did my makeup first because I knew it would take me lots of time. Then I did my hair. I am proud of myself, I did great. I am looking splendid. The only thing left is to put on my dress. I am in a robe.

But before I could wear the dress, someone knocked on my door. I went and opened it a little. Enough to see who it is and communicate. I am in a robe so ofc I won't open the door fully.

It's Blake. He was looking at his phone when I opened the door so he didn't notice that I was in a robe. Not to mention, I am not wearing anything underneath.

Blake looks incredible though. He is wearing an all-black outfit. A black turtle neck underneath the black leather jacket. Black jeans. Black boots. and a silver chain. He looks like a greek god. I can't take my eyes off him.

He clears his throat. Great! He caught me gaping. Absolutely amazing! And he is smiling notoriously. I mean why wouldn't he. "Why are you here?" I question trying to avoid the fact that I was staring at him. "Just checking if you are ready," he answers and then looks at me. I can see the flame in his eyes when he sees me. The tension is growing again and I would very much like to avoid it right now. "No, I'm not," I say and close the door. I don't trust him. And I also don't trust myself. God knows what we would end up doing.

I put on my dress and check myself for the last time. Then I step out of the room. Blake is still here. "You're still here," I say. "You're ready," he says and I nod.

Neither of us starts walking. It's like we are glued to the floor. We are just looking at each other. It feels like if we stop now, it won't happen again. But we all know it's a lie. "This is going to be difficult," I state. He nods, "I know."

Blake's POV

Keeping my hands off Samaira is going to be the most challenging thing ever. Just the way we look at each other proves how much we are struggling. But no one said love is easy. So we have to face this.

I could see through her robe. I don't know how I contained myself, but I'm glad I did. And now, in this little dress of hers. She looks so hot. Like damn, if only I could pull her to me. And black definitely suits her. She looks like a goddess

"Samaira?" I call out."Yes?" she asks. "Can I hug you?" I ask and she tenses. "Blake, both of us know that it's hard to control ourselves when we are together," she states. "I want to try. Both of us know we can't go long without touching each other and we can't neglect it," I say as a matter of fact. She nods, "You are right. Okay, just a hug." As soon as she says the last word, I embrace her.

It feels so right. This is perfect. And she fits perfectly. I always knew we were made for each other. Her head is under my chin. My hands are wrapped around her tightly. Even her hands are wrapped around me. Although not completely. I'm a bit huge for her but I like it.

"I wish we could do this every day," she whispers sadly. "We will, baby girl. I'll make sure that we do. This hug is the first of many," I promise.

"I love you, Blake," she says and it knocks the air out of me. This is the first she's ever said it out loud.

"I love you, Samaira"