Chapter 286 - Assured Love

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The lunch was harmonious. Everyone cracked the jokes, even her grandfather cracked the jokes. Esther laughed till her stomach started paining. She felt happy and content for that second. But again… these people would leave. Her grandfather… wanted to go back along with Henry. And Esther said nothing… it's better to have her grandfather along with Henry rather than having him in this realm.

She was silent, but she laughed the moment they cracked something. They acted like a loving family. But her heart was bleeding with pain and hurt. One by one everyone started leaving her. First, her mother left, second her father, and now her brother and grandfather. She just hoped Cyrus would never leave her. If he leaves her she would be broken like a glass piece and may not be able to get together. She hoped this happiness would stay forever but she knew it, it was momentary. 

She cleaned the dishes as she tried to distract herself and cleaned the table. After returning to her room she found Cyrus sitting on the bed, leaning on the headrest working on his company. Now… Ben went to handle the Benjamin groups, he has to deal with everything. She said and took away his laptop, surprising him. If it was any other one… he would have slapped them hard. But now… it's his wife. How could he be angry? He smiled at her. Esther went near him and settled in his lap. She wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned on his chest, sitting on his lap. 

"I am scared…" she said suddenly, playing with the buttons on his chest. 

"Why?" he asked her. Her behavior was abnormal. She knew she was sad about their departure. But… he couldn't see her like this. 

"Everyone is leaving me one by one. I sent Nicholas away. Michelle will be going to handle her father's business in a week. Mom left me, dad left me too. And now Brother and grandfather would leave me in a day. I am afraid… that you will leave me," she said to him. 

These days… the situations, the series of things that were happening, and her moods… everything was breaking her. She was not in the state of accepting everything. But she was accepting. When she was accepting everything… Another shock was coming into her life. Cyrus sighed at her. 

"Babe… If I have to leave… I will take you with me," he said to her, hugging her tighter in his arms. 

"I will never leave you. You are my life. There is no me without you. And I can't move on into the future without you," he said. 

Her innocent eyes said that she would accompany him. They said… she will be with him for the rest of her life, in the case of disease, illness, during hard times, and almost every second. But her lips were sealed as if they couldn't find words to express her words. Her reassurance was enough for him. 

The past winded his mind. He begged her to live with him, share her life with him, and even begged her to let that beast go away. But she was too broken at that time. She couldn't take the betrayal of that man. She doesn't know that she was breaking his heart. Only she knew that she was breaking. But Cyrus didn't mind. She was his addiction and his life. He clung to her, till she became his. But… he didn't expect that beast to come back into her life and break her beyond the repair. 

After the blunder… She deemed herself to be unworthy of Cyrus… but it took time for him to assure her that she was worthy of him and deserved all his love. But when he thought they would live a happy life… that beast returned and took her back. He didn't break her this time… he just took her life away for his selfish reasons and killed the innocent child. 

That was the start of Cyrus's life in the dark world. He became a monster. He was known for being a gentle and happy-go-lucky person. But after her death, and after learning how to become stronger. All he had was to protect her again with everything. He only wanted his family members to be with him, safely and happily. 

"Esther…. Will you leave me?" he asked. He doesn't know why he asked but he felt even he needed assurance with her words. 

The scene of her lifeless body lying in front of him brought shivers in his body. He trembled involuntarily. 

Esther looked at him shocked. But she saw the insecurities in his eyes. 

She moved a little and changed their positions. She straddled him with her legs on either side of him. 

She cupped his face and looked into his eyes. "I am a fool in my past life to not see your love. I still don't have the memories of that life. But remember… I am AAdhira. Your Aadhira. Raudra Muki meant to die without getting your love. But, I, I meant to get all the love that you give. You will be mine for the rest of my life. And I will be yours…" she said to him. 

A smile formed on his lips as he looked at her. Esther was distracted by his smile. He has beautiful red lips. Unknowingly she moved closer and kissed his lips. 

Her kiss was so tender, and feathery like a feather brushing his lips. He didn't kiss her back, he let her take control and kiss him. Placing his hands on her waist… he pulled her closer to him. 

Esther's kiss was filled with love, tenderness, and gentleness. She never kissed him like this. Her kiss held a sort of assurance. It's as if she was saying, she would be with him forever. Their hearts beat turned into one. Their souls merged into one. Closing her eyes… she twirled her tongue on his lips making him tremble at her actions. Cyrus enjoyed the sensation of her lips on his. For the first time...he didn't feel ignited. This kiss didn't ignite the lust in him, but it's full of love and care. He wished the time would stop here forever, with him, with her, and their love. 

But their moment was interrupted. 

"Mom… dad…" the voice. 

Esther left his lips and looked down shyly. Reggie came in between them and squeezed himself in between them. Esther kissed his face, making him smile. She knew how to tame her son. Cyrus also bent down and kissed him. 

Yes… he wanted the time to stop now. He, his wife, and his son.. His family.