ussing the design of his newly purchased apartment, he couldn't help but slip in a few playful compliments, which

meone who enjoyed being flattered and admired, especially when her client was someone as promising as Rayyan. By the end of their discussion, they had agreed on the design co

surely cause trouble for him later. After walking Diana to the door, Rayya

o Diana. He had noticed her quietly opening and closing doors, even tho

surprised to see Elara. She was sitting cross-legged in the corner by the window, her small figure dressed in mocca-colored culottes and a loose white tu

had clearly decided to tune out their conversation

rought her to his newly purchased apartment with the intention of teasing her, hoping she'd get annoyed and beg him to ta

resting on her lap, and unlocked the screen to see what she'd been listening to that had lulled her to sleep. Smiling softl

small frame felt light in his arms as he stood upright, and he was struck by how peaceful she l

be exhausted after a long day. He knew her schedule had been hectic; Elara had left home at six in the morning to make it to her first class by 7:15 a

lt a mix of affection and guilt. He sighed and started the c

yan circled around and settled back into the driver's seat. He adjusted Elar

d at Elara, a realization struck

n had come to this understanding after observing her over time. Elara was small and on the shorter side, unlike her

was far-sighted in many aspects and understood what she shoul

t that moment wasn't just t

an was how beautiful Elara appeared to him. Despite her modest attire, she never

navigated the road. He couldn't quite grasp why he felt this way, but it was undeniable that so

college, Elara seemed to only wear a cream that she knew was sunscreen and colorless lipbalm. Th

from, he could see the blush on her face even if it was

blush because of his actions? Wha

sleep with her face turned towards him. Her eyelashes looked plump, her nose small and poi

her

the lower lip. Rayyan unconsciously swallowed. The t

ted that he wanted to kiss his

ara's hair, untangling it and feeling its texture tantalized him. Rayyan longed to kiss Ela

ed on the gas hard enough to cause a roa

d and hoarse voice made Ray

ked silently. "Hmm?" He answ

ooked around. "Are we on our way home?" she inquired as

om inside?" she as

y and replied, "No, you walk

. "I'm not someone who sleeps whil

, why are you asking?"

ows, maybe you hired someone t

a weight like you?" He deliberately turned to lo

dded. However, seeing Rayyan trying to suppress a smile, she pinched hi

d, rubbing his thigh with his left ha

ly. Not long after, Rayyan pulled over, causing Elara to frow

ruise shows up, I'm going straight to the hospital

t be so dramatic, U

I report you for domestic violence later, everyone

picture of the mark from your

to do that?! You want to see me take off my pan

ants?" she replied, her face turning red with embarrassment. Rayyan struggled to refrain from

ure of the mark from your pinch? Get your phone

tions. She pinched him again, this time on

he tried to pull away. "I was just joking!" he added, his

or messing with me