Kindle to Rekindle 2

63. Dream's Domain

A stream of emotions flooded Nimrit's eyes as the moment that marked them as one flashed before her. She pushed Nivedya aside and hurried her way to the ladies' bathroom.

Nivedya regretted mentioning the topic because he thought Nimrit associated it with her father's death. When Nimrit didn't return after ten minutes, he thought to check on her but he couldn't go inside so he patiently waited outside.

When Nimrit came out after checking her emotions and setting her saree, she saw Nivedya waiting for her. A burst of energy fueled her confidence, and as Nivedya often did, she pulled him to a secluded corner at the passage's end.

With glistening eyes, Nimrit looked into Nivedya's eyes and, in a shaky voice, confessed, "I thought you didn't remember."

"Remember? I..." Nivedya's voice faltered, but he composed himself, gently cradling Nimrit's face in his hands as he spoke, "The decision I made wasn't just to save you; it was because I love you more than anything else in life. I honour my vows, and although I have a reputation for breaking promises to you, I am determined to keep this one for as long as I live. Every year, I kind of celebrate... our anniversary... by eating cakes and whatever good is available."

Nimrit felt overwhelmed by his words but she laughed when he mentioned eating. She put her hands around his neck and asked him, "This year we were together then why didn't you..."

"Because we were going through a rough patch and I wasn't sure if you would appreciate it. Even today I thought it might have reminded you of your father's demise so..."

Nimrit kissed him in a slow passionate kiss caressing his face lovingly. When she ran out of breath, she broke the kiss and looked into his shining eyes that were a window to his soul.

"Khota, I..." She paused, looked down shyly, put a loose strand of hair behind her ear and admitted, "I consider you my life's biggest blessing. That day when you slashed our palms to mark us one, I took marriage vows that I intend to uphold for eternity and beyond. Nivi, it is said that royals possess a power bestowed upon them by the Almighty. If this is true, then I wish to marry you in every life that is to come."

Nivedya held Nimrit in a tight embrace and he almost shouted, "Noor, I love you!" He kissed her all over her face feeling elated that his girlfriend accepted to be his wife. "I hope I can prove myself worthy of your love."

"I hope I can love you half as much as your family loves you."

Nivedya jerked Nimrit closer and mandated, "Just love me the way you do because it's more than what I deserve."

"Shut up and kiss me fervently." Nimrit hit him playfully and brought her lips closer to his but Nivedya bent on his one knee and took Nimrit's hand in his.

"Khanna, You have given me so much but if you could just give me one more thing: Never leave me. I never want to hurt you but I know my impulsive and irrational attitude. So be kind and just forgive me and give me one more chance. Fight me, call me names, hit me, just don't leave me. I would die without you." Nivedya's eyes teared up and Nimrit wiped his tears before they could fall. She gestured for him to get up but he said, "I know this confession is not original and I have said this before but that only shows my feelings for you are the only constant in this variable life. Noor... you are my shine, my glory and my pride."

"Listen, my make-up is waterproof and all but I don't want to take a risk. Stop saying these things else I will cry and won't stop because I am just... high on you." Nimrit bent to Nivedya's level and hugged him tightly. "Nivi, we accepted the relation we made in a state of need but we are still young and need to achieve our goals. So..."

"I know, don't mention it. In public, we'll act like lovers, but can we drop the act when we're alone? Can we stop pretending to be just girlfriend and boyfriend?" Nivedya asked and Nimrit giggled nodding her head in yes.