As I Lay In Your Arms

Angela's consciousness warned her to stop but every cell of her body respond against it. At that moment, the kiss was the most beautiful phenomenon happened to her. She tugged his hairs harder and returned his kiss with equal passion. The rain poured heavily upon them,  drowning the two with love. Suddenly the clouds thundered loudly as if apprising them to catch breath. Max slowly broke the kiss and rested his forehead against her. A blissful smile played across his lips. God knows, how many times he wanted to kiss her like this. But this kiss was much more than his fantasies.

"I think we should go" Max suggested.

Albeit his words, Max was ambivalent about going back. Angela's eyes were closed, savouring the moment they shared few seconds ago. Her flushed face and innocent actions, ignited his desires to ten folds. He just wanted to hold her again and kiss the life out of her lips. But it seemed like the nature was not in his favour. He cannot risk getting his darling sick anymore. So he escorted her back to his car.

"Get me my coat" he ordered his bodyguard once they settled on the backseat. Then he carefully draped his coat around her body. "Are you okay?"

She nodded meekly, unable to find any suitable word to speak. She can't afford to look into his eyes again, after what happened inside the garden. Those passionate eyes....... The scene kept repeating inside her mind overwhelming her with myriads of emotions. The kiss was indeed the most beautiful moment in her life but something else kept nagging her.

Was that kiss right? Her heart queried.

Of course it was right. It's my mission to do so, to make him fall in love with me. Her brain retorted.

But isn't it wrong to play with his emotions? Her heart debated against her mind.

The whirlwind of insecurities didn't helped her inner turmoil. What will be his reaction when he comes to know the truth? She shivered unconsciously at the thought.

On the other hand, Maxwell was beyond happy today. How can't he be? He kissed her today! The feel of her soft lips against his lips was heavenly. He stole a glance at her. She was hugging herself and shivering. Oh shit! She is feeling cold. It's my entire fault. I shouldn't have listened to her request.

"C'mere" he called her, concern evident on his face.

She peeked at him from the corner of her eyes. He opened his arms, inviting her inside his embrace. Oh Max......why do you care so much for me?   All she wanted was to forget everything and rush to his arms. So, despite all the protests of her mind and all the doubts of her heart, she slowly shifted towards him. She curled up her body and buried her face inside his chest. Instantly, he wrapped his arms around her waist and pressed her closer. His embrace felt like the safest place on this planet... ...it felt like home. She rested her palm against his heart and listened to his heartbeats. It was so comforting and soothing, that she slowly started drifting to sleep. As if his every heart beat was telling her" sleep Angela, sleep. You are now at the place where no harm can come to you......no worries can touch you.

"Take us to Angela's residence and arrange fresh clothes for me" she listened to his voice before she closed her eyes and fell asleep.

Max's heart cannot contain the overwhelming happiness. How did I get so lucky? Moreover, pressing her so close to his heart was all he wanted since always. The way she possessively held him, filled him with satisfaction. He wanted to hold her like this forever. She belongs here......inside my arms........close to my heart. He rested his chin on her head and held her more tightly to assure his heart that she is real and not just one of his dreams.

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"Angela c'mon...... wake up angel" Angela came out of her deep slumber from gentle patting on her arms. She opened her eyes and found him grinning at her. "Wake up sleeping beauty" she realized that she was still hugging him.

"When did I fall asleep?" she asked in a hoarse voice.

God, her voice is so sexy when she wakes up. She will be my death someday.

"I don't know. Maybe you were tired. I was trying to wake you up and for once I thought that I have to kiss you to wake you up" he smirked.

She blushed at his flirtatious words. "Uh huh, where are we now?"

"We are just outside your apartment. Now get up and let me take you inside"

Max held her hand without hesitation and took her inside the apartment. Whereas, Angela just kept staring at their entwined hands with awe.

All of sudden, she sneezed while they were passing through the foyer.

"See, I told you not to play in rain" he pressed her closer to his side and gently rubbed her arms. The gesture was so natural that they would look like a couple deep in love in other's eyes.

When they reached inside her bedroom, he let go her hand. Her hands felt cold in his absence.

"I'm going to get something to drink, till then you dry yourself and get changed. I will be back in five minutes okay"

"Okay" she smiled at him. Once he left the room, she locked her room and changed her clothes. She wrapped a towel around her hairs and snuggled inside her comforter. After sometimes, he came inside with a tray in his hands and sat in front of her.

"You made that?" she signaled at the mugs kept on the try.

"Yes, this is hot chocolate, one for you and one for me. But before that, you have to take the medicine"

"Medicine?"

"Yes, take it so you won't get sick"

"No, I'm fine. I don't want any medicine"

"But I want you to take it. Please Angela, I can't see you sick". She scrunched her nose in response.

Way to impress a girl. Gosh, sometimes he gets so cheesy. Forget sometimes, he is cheesy every time. Now how I'm gonna act tough with him being so sweet?

He chuckled at her tantrums "that's why I made hot chocolate for you, angel. You will get it once you take the medicine"

She frowned but obeyed him. Idiot.....handsome idiot......

While, Max wondered. How can someone be so sensual and innocent at the same time?

"Now give me my hot chocolate" she demanded once she ate her tablet.

A devilish smirk appeared on his face "take it" he brought the cup closer to his chest "if you can"

"Hey that's not fair" she pouted and tried to snatch the cup from him but he swiftly flung, the cup to his left side. When she tried to snatch the cup again, he raised the cup and started laughing loudly. She again tried to snatch but accidently the cup tilted the chocolate fell over him. Now it was her turn to laugh. She laughed her heart out while clutching her stomach. The chocolate dripped slowly upon his face.

"Now you can get the chocolate all for yourself"

"Oww" he hissed "my face is burning" he started rubbing his face

"Really?" she stopped cackling and came near his face "I'm so sorry, tell me where it hurts?" then she stated blowing his face nervously. He was enjoying this game too much but then decided to end her torment.

"Relax angel, I was just kidding. You see I don't accept defeat in any games I play" her expressions slowly changed from worry to angry.

"You devil......"

"Wow devil and angel, nice combination" he teased her more.

"You......" she threw her pillow at him which he ducked easily.

"Ok, ok. I accept my defeat" he raised his both hands up "you can drink my hot chocolate, is that fine?"

"Fine"

She huffed and took his hot chocolate. His mouth started hurting from smiling continuously. That was the most fun he ever had in his life. Her happiness is contagious.

After changing into fresh shirt, when he entered inside her bedroom, he found her sound asleep in her bed. He slowly went near her and sat beside her. He tugged few strands of her beautiful hairs that fell on her face. Then he softly kissed her forehead.

"Have sweetest dreams, my love"