My Salvation (CURRENTLY EDITING)

Chapter 57

I recommend listening to this song. It somehow suits this chapter and also, I'm in love with this song. It's absolutely amazing. Anyone here is fans of this band?

    Waiting for the end - Linkin Park

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Nawal's POV

He took me to a restaurant, alright. But when you see the inside, it's completely empty. Like, we were the only one standing here. It looks normal from the outside but when you enter, the inner view is something different. It feels like a mansion. Huge chandelier at the centre with few mini ones. The special thing about it is that, even though it looks fancy, it also looks simple too. Not overly decorative. The designs on the walls look strangely familiar but I can't point my finger where. Then it suddenly hits me. I've made those designs a long back ago in the office! But how did Aadil got these? I mean, I never said to anybody about this. I secretly created the designs, hoping I can use in the future. Silly, I know. But I have always wanted to build something with my own money. To proudly say that I am the owner of this particular building.

I slowly turned around to see what Aadil is planning, only for him to slowly bring his palm close to my face. It wasn't intentional but I flinched, immediately thinking he is about to beat me. But when I realized what I did, it was too late. He looked guilty and a bit horrified. I was about to say I didn't really mean it, but he beat me to it.

"You still have trust issues with me." He wasn't questioning me, but rather said it as a statement. In my mind, I was already denying this fact but my mouth seemed to be shut. This only made his words true. I looked at him and saw various emotions flashing across his eyes. But the only familiar one was hurt.

"Aadil, it's not what–-"

"What can I do to win your trust?"

That made me shut my mouth. Instead of being angry or saying stuff like 'I'm sick of you' or 'I'm a hopeless case' or any other thing, he's asking me to...win my trust?

'Just trust him Nawal. Give him another chance. Not all humans are perfect.' My inner voice kept saying the same words again and again. But there's this other voice saying words, 'what if he's lying? What if he actually beats you to death this time? He obviously loves his company more than you'  seemed real too. Aadil is patiently waiting for my answer, no anger showing whatsoever. He told me many times that he is changed for the good. But the main question is, am I ready to face the consequences?

Hell yeah.

"Aadil, take your time. As long as you want. Do what it takes for me to never have negative thoughts about you. I am not saying that I still think about past stuff, but if you see my past, it's really hard to have faith even if..."

"I don't want you to say anymore. Give me three days. In these three days, I will show you that I am not what I used to be.  In these three days, I will tell you everything about me and you can ask whatever you want to. And if you still think that I am not worthy of your time, remember that my love for you was never fake, Hayati"

Hayati. Just one word to melt my heart. I'm hoping that darn blush isn't showing. Will he really change my opinion in just three days? I really hope so.

"So, the designs obviously looked familiar. It's the same designs you drew for one of our projects but this wasn't included anywhere. Just seeing those I realised that it was one of the best designs. Turn around now."

Turn around? Where...

Oh, my goodness. Saying that I was shocked would be an understatement. I looked at Aadil and he was grinning by my expression. Is this for real?!