The Regal Reunion

XXVI. Tears of joy

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"I love you" Shivansh whispered with keya still pinned against the wall.

Keya was too stunned to speak. She couldn't believe what was happening. Her heart raced and her mind blank. The kiss was already sending her body into abyss and now this.

"H-huh?" She croaked out

As Shivansh held her gaze, he could see the flicker of emotions playing in her eyes—surprise, disbelief, and something more profound stirring beneath the surface. He could almost hear her heartbeats echoing in the silence between them, a rhythm that seemed to synchronize with his own.

"I love you," he repeated, his voice barely above a whisper but filled with an intensity that resonated with the depths of his feelings. His thumb brushed gently against her cheek, his touch warm and reassuring.

Keya's mind was a whirlwind of emotions. She had never expected Shivansh to confess his love like this, in such a passionate and unexpected manner. Her heart swelled with a mix of emotions—joy, confusion, and a hint of fear. Could this really be happening? Could Shivansh, the man she had admired and cared for, truly love her in return?

"I... I don't know what to say," she finally managed to stammer, her voice trembling slightly. She searched his eyes, looking for any sign that this might be a joke or a fleeting moment of passion. But all she found was sincerity and a depth of emotion that took her breath away.

Shivansh leaned in closer, his lips barely brushing against hers as he spoke, his words a gentle caress. "You don't have to say anything, Keya. Just feel... feel what your heart is telling you." Shivansh knew that she felt something and he was not gonna tell her what until she feels it. But little did he know..

Keya closed her eyes, letting his words sink in, letting the warmth of his touch seep into her soul. She felt a surge of emotions, a floodgate opening within her heart. And in that moment, she knew. She knew that she loved him too, with a depth and intensity that she had never experienced before.

She loved him so very much

As she opened her eyes, tears glistened, reflecting the emotions swirling within her. She reached up, cupping his face in her hands, her touch soft yet filled with unspoken promises. "I love you too, Shivansh," she whispered, her voice filled with a newfound certainty.

HOLY FUCKING HEAVENS

"Oh grace.." he let out a breath and rested his forehead on hers, "say it again"

Chuckling she caresses his face,
"I love you"
"I love you"
"I love you..."

And then, as if guided by an unseen force, their lips met once again, in a kiss that spoke volumes, a kiss that sealed their love and ignited a flame that would burn brightly for eternity.

Shivansh's grace was officially his.

(FUCKING FINALLY)

However just on que, gasps and screams erupted around them, Sayunkta's eyes widened in surprise, her hand flying to cover her mouth. "Oh my god!" she exclaimed, barely able to contain her shock. Armaan stood beside her, his jaw dropping in disbelief. "Did that just happen?" he muttered, looking both amazed and amused.