Chapter 164 - Seems like I am not keeping your mind and heart occupied. (1/2)

|Innaya|

The beauty in those long morning walks even when the sun didn't even appear in the skies is very different. Having someone holding your hand, urging you, looking after your well-being by your side is incredible. Experiencing such small movements with Eshan made me realize that having a life partner was kind of beautiful.

One man in my life made me hate every single relationship and the people. The seeds of hatred and disgust he had planted in my heart had grown by hundreds of folds as the time had passed. Never would I have imagined being shown the different side of the world he had imprisoned me with.

Perhaps, gods had taken pity on my misfortune to have tied me with the man walking beside me. I could not help the warmth of his love from spreading across my stone caged heart. The lock wasn't opened with a key but broken with the hammer of his persistence. I had started to understand what the love of a partner could do to you.

I stole a quick glance at that face which would leave me with extreme giddiness for having him in my life. I wouldn't have looked at my own face as much as I looked at his these days. Without having him beside me, unease would creep and claw at my throat.

I suppressed a smile when Eshan's eyes glanced down at the same time, catching me off guard. Immediately I averted my eyes, then again allowing my lips to curl in the smile of contentment.

”Are these walks well?” Eshan chuckled, squeezing my palm.

I nodded in agreement. They indeed were very good. ”Why would you suddenly start this morning walk routine though?”

I had this question in my mind for very long. Last week after the day of grandpa's death anniversary, he told me about waking up early the next morning. I did, and we spent a good amount of time strolling in the backyard.

That day he didn't take me anywhere else. Maybe, it was just his way of making me comfortable with this new development. The next day it extended to the area around our house. And, after a week we progressed to the garden of the colony taking Fortune along with us.

That night he hadn't said anything else, not even mentioning what bothered him. Instead, he slept holding me in his arms. After that, either he had managed to solve those problems or he had perfected the art of masking his emotions well. He did not let me feel that he had any problems as such. So, I let the topic slid away for the time being.

”Early morning walks are good for health,” Eshan replied, and then he added smiling widely, ”I get to enjoy this time with my beautiful wife. Why would I miss the chance?”

Amused at the way he did not miss a single chance to flirt, I shook my head. Nonetheless, a small smile bloomed across my lips.

”Woof, woof.”

Fortune ran ahead of us, time to time looking back as to make sure that we were following his lead. I found his actions adorable. Day by day, I was getting closer to him. The fear in my heart was melting away with the harmless and friendly approach of his. I had yet not touched him, but I was hoping to.