Chapter 29. His Confession

"And your silence is making me tense, that's why please, do whatever you want but don't stay silent, Rayan anymore, please." Her voice croaked, pleading with him to not inflict sanction on her anymore and Rayan by all means, cannot bear her dolor.

"Isra..." His tone softened when he saw worry for him in her eyes, delighting him. "Rayan please." She whispered, biting her lips.

"Did I hurt you?" He asked softly, hesitantly to hold her hands.

"Your silence did... but I know you deliberately cannot hurt me... I kinda deserve it for treating you like this... Actually now I know how it feels..." She chuckled hollowly, not lifting her head.

"Then... Can I hold your hand... for like ten minutes... Please?" He asked expectantly. Isra smiled and gave her his hands, causing both of them to smile widely and look at each other.

Smile at me like this forever. They both thought at the same time.

His face glowed as if he found the Holy Grail when her hands met his, look