‘How I wish for the time to stop. I wish I could stick you by my side so you will never be out of my sight for even a second. I wish we could grow up parenting our children while bickering with each other. And then someday grow old while having a cup of coffee and sit leisurely on a balcony, basking in sunlight during winters or maybe watching a rainbow in the rainy season. So I just want you with me, no matter if we are laughing or crying, depressed or angry, I just want us to be together.’ Kizy thought while lying in Markus’s arm, content.

Soon the couple was fast asleep, relieved to have each other’s embrace. Finally Kizy and Markus were able to calmly sleep without thinking about the problems behind them.

They were still fast asleep when the door to the VIP ward swung open, though luckily no noise was made.

Yet Markus instantly woke up, only to be met with two pairs of emotional eyes.

Grandma and Mary had come running to the hospital, ecstatic after knowing that Markus had returned while Kizy was pregnant.

Unfortunately all others had left this floor vacant so that the couple won’t be disturbed during their rest. Hence no one was there to stop them from entering.

Markus instantly gave them a happy smile while placing his finger on mouth, gesturing to them to not speak.

Both the ladies instantly understood the signal, while watching Kizy sleeping peacefully in Markus’s arms.

Mary gestured that they both will visit them after sometime, while Markus nodded in return. With that the duo looked at the couple one more time while leaving the ward with satisfied smiles.

The rest of the night went by peacefully with the power couple sticking to each other forever, not letting go for even once. Markus was made to go through various tests and the results couldn’t be anymore normal.

The doctors, especially Dr. Wen had advised Markus to remain hospitalised for another two days. But Markus’s one single glare was enough for him to declare Markus as ‘Too healthy’, which in turns resulted in both him and Kizy being discharged from the hospital immediately.

*6 AM, MARKUS’s HOUSE*

As soon as Kizy and Markus stepped inside the house, a ‘Boom’ was heard with all the servants and maids instantly welcoming their Young master and young madam home, along with a little new life in her womb.

Flower petals were laid as carpets while artificial candles were lit all around. A three tier cake in shades of blue and pink was kept in front of the couple.

After the small celebration, Kizy and Markus were sent back to their room while remaining members started planning for a party.

*MARKUS’s BEDROOM*

Once Markus had closed the door behind him, he instantly hugged Kizy, not letting her go.

“You should not move much and rest well now.” Markus said.

,ᴄ-ᴏ-m “You are copying my lines Mr. Markus.” Kizy said while playfully looking at Markus’s face.

“Mr. Markus? Guess I need to teach you some things properly, Miss Kizy.” Markus teased back.

“And teach what Mr. Markus?” Kizy asked back while wrapping her hands around Markus’s neck.

And the next moment, their lips collided in a slow and sensual kiss, both of them being utmost gentle.

The kiss wasn’t passionate or lustful, but gentle and emotional, tender and affectionate, as if that one single kiss was enough to make up for all the times they had spent without each other.

Both of them were instantly lost in the kiss, in their own little world where they had no problems, no enemies, no underworld and no business deals.

Markus slowly lifted his right hand and held Kizy’s perfectly chiseled face within his palm, his thumb stroking her cheeks, his lips melding with hers.

And Kizy couldn’t be anymore happier, to loose herself in his silky locks, the ones she loved playing with the most.

She was reminded of all their times before Markus left, their confessions, the super crazy journeys they had travelled, various battles they had fought.

And instantly a tear rolled down her face. Markus immediately broke the kiss before looking at her glistening eyes, still holding her face lovingly.

“Hey, why are you crying? Look, I am here with you. And I am not leaving you again. So please don’t cry.” Markus said while wiping her tears away.

“Please.. please don’t ever leave me like that again.” Kizy said in a voice that broke Markus’s heart in a million pieces.

Even all those wounds and blows had never pained his heart to the extent that Kizy’s crying did.

“You remember the gift you had asked me for our anniversary?” Markus asked.

“Hmmm.” Kizy said while nodding her head.

“I promise. I now promise that I will never leave you.” Markus said, and no more words were needed.

Kizy knew that if Markus had promised her, he would never leave her again.

“But I still give you a chance to think this through Miss Kizy?” Markus said, his voice instantly turning into a playful tone.

“To think what Mr. Markus?” Kizy replied, feeling much better now, especially when she had an assurance in the form of Markus’s promise.

“To think if you seriously want me by your side forever. I should warn you that once I stick to someone, it gets very difficult to get rid of me. In fact you can call it impossible. You will have to tolerate me day and night, at company and at home, in all the ups and down. So are you ready for that?” Markus asked, a childish smile on his face.

“Hmmm. Let me think this through then. I need some time.” Kizy said, being no less dramatic.

Markus instantly made a sulking face. And Kizy, though turning a little red, gave him a quick peck on his cheek, making him smile again.

“How can I let go of my Mr. Devil so simply?” Kizy said while taking Markus towards their bed.

“I want to ask something.” Kizy said as soon as they settled down, her expression and voice all serious.

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Two chapters today!! Don’t forget to let me know how you felt about their cute banter after this long. Drink water and stay hydrated!

– Kizy