The Arslans

                                    

                                          
He held her as she came down, his touch gentle and soothing.
When she finally opened her eyes, she found him watching her, his expression tender. 
"You're incredible," he said, his voice husky with emotion.
She pulled him up to her, their bodies pressed together. 
"I love you," she whispered against his lips.
"I love you too," he replied, capturing her mouth in a deep, slow kiss that conveyed all the love and passion he felt for her.
As the kiss deepened, she expected more, but he gently pulled away, brushing a stray hair from her face.
"Chalo, so jao thodi der ke liye aap. Shaam me hum Yusuf se milne chalenge. Aap bhi Hayat aur Ayaan se mil lena," he said.
(Come, sleep for a while. In the evening, I'll go to meet Yusuf. You can also meet Hayat and Ayaan.)
She nodded but was confused as to why he had stopped. Wasn't she expecting more?
"Bas itna hi?"
(Just this much?)
"Aapko aur bhi chahiye?" he teased, a playful glint in his eyes.
(You want more?)
She instantly shook her head, looking down as a blush resurfaced on her cheeks. He chuckled, amused by her reaction.
Stroking her hair lightly, he kissed her forehead and said.
"Aap thik ho jao, hum aapko raat me sone nahi denge."
(You get better, I won't let you sleep all night.)
"Ishhh... jaye aap," she said giggling, lightly hitting his chest.
(Ishhh... you go away.)
Lifting her face by her chin, he looked deep into her eyes and said.
"Ye laaj sharam sab utarke phenk denge. Aapke kapdo ke saath."
(I'll throw away all of your shyness and shame. Along with your clothes.)
Turning her face away, she slipped under her sheets and whined.
"Jaye aap, please!"
(Go away, please!)
He shook his head, still chuckling. 
"Oh god! Samyukta! You're so cute!"
She peeped from her blanket and giggled, making him burst into more laughter. They shared a moment of lightheartedness, their laughter filling the room.
After a while, he tucked her under the duvet and left to join Yusuf for a discussion, not before pecking her on her temple and wishing her good night.
"Goodnight, my love," he whispered.
"Goodnight, Maan," she replied, her voice soft and content.
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Abhimanyu's POV
After ensuring Samyukta was comfortably tucked in, I made my way to Yusuf's chamber. I knocked twice before hearing his response.
"Come in."
I entered to find Hayat Yilmaz standing in front of his desk, her expression furious. It was evident they had been fighting. The tension in the room was inevitable, and I couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for both of them. 
I wish Yusuf and Hayat had to not go through all of this. Both of them are so broken that at this point nothing seems to be able to fix them.
Upon seeing me enter, Hayat left in a rush, glaring at Yusuf with bloodshot eyes. She passed by me without a word, without even acknowledging my presence.