A new beginning.....

It wasn't difficult to guess that no one other than Stella would have dared to mess up with Anna's clothes as she was the only one besides Briella who packed her things. While Regan groaned in his head on providing Stella an opportunity to show her recklessness like that, Anna could feel her cheeks blushing a deep crimson when she realized that Regan had not only seen that sweltering outfit but was still holding it, still looking over it with wide eyes. In any other situation, she would have laughed on his expressions but now was not the time. The air around them became more awkward then it already was. In order to pacify the situation, she quietly spoke.

"Ummm...I guess she just wanted to fool around. Let it be. I'll change in some casual clothes and will join you for the dinner shortly."

Her words brought Regan out of the daze and he frowned.

"They won't be comfortable while sleeping."

"I'll manage. Don't worry."

Regan shook his head.

"Give me a minute."

He went to the corner of the bed where his suitcase was still left unpacked. He quickly rummaged through it and found one of his T-shirt and shorts for her. He handed it to her taking her off-guard.

"This would be more comfortable and I guess would fit you too."

"It's fine. I don't need…."

"I insist Anastasia."

He cut her off leaving no room for further discussion. She hesitantly took his clothes and he left the room to give her some space. Never in her life, Anna has faced such an embarrassing situation. She looked at his clothes which had his scent and warmth. She lightly shivered on the thought of herself dressed in his clothes as she found it quite intimate. However, knowing his stubborn nature and the situation, having no other option, she quickly dressed up in his clothes not intending to make him wait anymore.

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Regan was checking his phone while sitting on the couch. Time and again, his mind was wandering into the opposite direction with an unknown desire to see Anna again, although he had left her a few minutes ago. He closed his eyes and audibly sighed. It had only been a couple of hours since they arrived at the place, but he couldn't wipe her beautiful smile and her mesmerizing features from his mind, especially when he knew that there were all alone with no external barriers to keep them apart. His heart yearned for her, wanting to stay closer to her as much as possible.

As if she wasn't enough to drive him crazy, Stella's madness brought him to the edge. He knew that she was a well-wisher who always wanted him to be with Anna and she wanted to do every effort to bring them closer. However, he didn't want to rush Anna into anything without her wish. He was ready to take it slow for her. Their relation was progressing with every passing day and he was contented with it. Although she never disclosed her feelings openly, her eyes were enough to speak everything on her behalf. After knowing everything about her, his protectiveness towards her elevated to a whole new level. He didn't want her to leave his sight even for a few seconds. Earlier, if staying away from her was difficult for him, now it seemed almost impossible. He was growing accustomed to her presence and a distance of few minutes from her was enough to make him perpetual.

He was mindlessly swapping his phone screen when he heard the sound of soft footsteps that drove his attention towards them and he felt dumbstruck. Dressed only in his white shirt that hardly reached her thighs displaying her long-slender legs, covered in his scent, wearing her unique innocence with a blend of rosy pinkness on her soft features glowing like a sunrise, he didn't know what to do to the woman in his front. She was all his and he was proud to have her and to call himself as hers.

She was looking here and there to avoid his intense gaze that had left her breathless. He was aware of the impact that he had on her but wasn't sure if she knew of what she was capable of doing to him.

Her long hair fell freely on one side of her shoulder giving him a glimpse of her soft porcelain skin underneath his shirt. Still unknown of her effect on him, she tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear and bit her lower lip mercilessly, making him gulp and challenging his self-control. He went to her and stepped closer. He nuzzled his hand and cupped her cheek while his thumb traced her lip, carefully freeing it from the sweet torture that she was subconsciously implicating over it and somewhere him too. His little gesture made her to raise her long lashes and she met his gaze. Her ocean blue orbs gave him all that she held inside her little heart. Her secrets, her desire, her hopes, her dreams and her love. Her eyes reflected the beauty of her soul and one look at her in that moment made him realize that it was her character that made him fall so deeply for her. It was her eyes which served as the evidence of her pure and innocent soul and he couldn't be more fortunate to have all of it. A sense of possessiveness overpowered him as he stood there taking in her appearance dressed in his clothes which he thought looked better on her than anything else. He smiled on his innocent yet tantalizing wife who was a little tease unknowingly testing him all the time. Earlier, he had thought to arrange for some comfortable night wares for her, but he was sure to change his decision now.

Every time their eyes met; her heart fluttered. Anna could see Regan's love for her in his grey orbs that often-held silent conversation with hers wherein they didn't need words to communicate. She didn't know how and when she developed such a deep connection with him, but he was quietly encouraging her to hope, desire, dream and love. The mere thought of love or loving him palpitated her heart and she, with great efforts, ripped her eyes that were not ready to leave his sight. She could see his need and desire for her, but wasn't sure if she was ready or even capable of giving him all of her that he deserved. She had subconsciously informed him that she was ready to take a step further together with him the previous day. Her words had momentarily shocked her too, but the thought of losing him had compelled her to accept her deep hidden feelings for him that had awakened and surfaced in her heart for him a long time ago without her realization. He had not just made a place for him in her heart, but had earned it and she felt powerless to deny his overpowering influence on her which made her feel loved and his precious…..as precious as his heart, exactly like he said. She was falling for him..... gradually..... with every moment that they spent together. He was compelling her heart to syncopate with the beatings of his own and she felt helpless of not being able to stop herself this time. The thing which appalled her core was the question whether she wanted to stop this time and the answer was a no.

Realizing the change in her heart, feeling conscious of his unwavering gaze, she tried to pull her shirt down to cover her bare skin, but miserably failed. Regan realized his blatant behavior and tear his gaze from her, silently leading her to the dining table that was served with appetizing dishes. Without any communication, they silently ate together in a comfortable silence. However, before calling it a night, Regan informed her to be ready for the next day as it was going to be a new beginning.....a new beginning and a step together towards bliss and happiness for her with him by her side. She gave her approval through a pleasing smile that filled his soul with a longing to gain her love one day to complete him making him smile too.