THE KISS ON THE FOREHEAD
ZARYA'S POV
Like how the moon rotates to Earth, like how the planets orbit to Sun, the night was full of fun. It was not just about making love wholeheartedly, but the laughter we shared ti each other. I could now breathe easily as Hali could show me what he really felt. After a long steamy night, I grabbed the notebook again and read what was written.
I was facing the pillow while my feet were lifted backward. He went to my back and hugged me from there. It was already two in the morning, but we did not yet sleep. We just had a conversation about random things and that was a memorable part of my life.
"Don't you wanna sleep?" He kissed me on my cheek. He was laying on my back. His weight was heavy, but I could handle it.
"Not yet. I should finish reading this."
"You can continue that any time, anywhere." He held the notebook and placed it at the side table. "For now, let's sleep." He crawled to my right side and pulled me closer to him.
We fell asleep while hugging each other.
The flawless night ran smoothly, especially when I have the assurance that it is not just a one-sided love.
He loves me back. He loves me more. I am not sure what will be the future brings, but at least I can now understand him. I can now say that I am the woman who stole his heart.
This is enough.
For now.
*****
I woke up early, so I could cook his favorite egg pie. I went to the kitchen with a beautiful smile on my lips. Every movement had that grin never disappeared from my lips.
"Zarya…"
I looked back. I was frozen when I watched Colden walking toward me. Perhaps, this was the time that we could to each other. "I'm not sure where to begin."
"It's okay if you haven't brought any words of wisdom." I showed him that he had nothing to worry about me because I was more than happy.
"I'm sorry. It's… useless 'cause that words always came out from my mouth… It's just… I felt like saying it 'cause I did nothing good to you." He moved his head down.
Colden was different, even though that gesture should not possess by the king, he was humble, looking down on people when he did a mistake or he thought that people may feel bad about him.
"It's fine. No worries."
"But I promised to marry you?" He seemed sad, his tone revealed that.
"I will marry no one… when it's King Water." I continued doing my business on the egg pie. I also made a coffee for Hali. However, I gave Colden, too. "So… how's Eira?"
He let out a sigh of frustration. "Not good. The element of ice is acting weird. Her belly is sometimes frozen. Perhaps, our baby is not compatible with her body? Or the baby is getting stronger, although it's in her womb?" He shook his head while the worry was on his face. He was acting like a father, even if their child was not yet come out. I could see that he would be a good one.
"What did Raiden tell you?" I sat in front of him. I did not sip my coffee because I liked to join Hali later.
"He's doing his very best to research the condition. Eira can't eat… I'm anxious."
I was speechless. I had no idea that there was some issue like this. I just wondered when Fira got pregnant with King Fire's daughter, does she feel the same?
"Everything will be all right." I stood up, walked toward him, and tapped his shoulder.
"So you two are getting back together?"
We both looked at the entrance of the kitchen. Hali was standing there while having a glare hitting me. He was annoyed.
"Nope. I just comforting Colde-"
"I'm just kidding." Hali smiled at me. I had a sigh of relief when he walked toward me and kissed my lips. "I thought you left me."
"Yup, I left you to make egg pie." I wrapped my arms around his nape. "Good morning."
"Morning, Baby." He created a nice-looking smile that automatically made my heart pump. I wanted to produce tears in my eyes. He was so handsome. It was like wanting me to should ll over to the world who was the man I love.
"Hmmm…" The sound of Colden's clearing his throat grabbed our attention. We both looked at him. "I think I'm gonna go?" He pointed at his back. He stood up and was about to take his leave when he gazed again at us.
"I only have one wish." He walked towards Hali and tapped his shoulder. "Your way will not be easy. You two are about to walk down a long road of struggle." He looked at me and then at Hali. "Just…" He grabbed my hand and then Hali's hand and then he intertwined it. "Hold on and never ever let anyone unbind you."
"Geez!" Hali shook his head while shaking his head. "You're so cheesy."
Colden chuckled and shrugged his shoulder. "My support is in you. Just call me and I will come."
"I appreciate it." The emotion on my face could not express well the soothing sensation in my heart.
"Go leave, Balls." Hali messed up his hair. Somehow, Colden touched his heart and he was just resisting expressing it.
Hopefully, everything went smoothly for both of us.
I went back my attention to the creation of egg pies while he was watching me. Every time I was looking at him, he gave me a wonderful smile. It was enough to complete my day and converted my misery into happiness. Actually, he was the only man who could do that. If there was a full moon tonight, I will wish to him that I and Hali would be together forever.
"Have you heard about the legend of the river under the moon?" I placed a coffee in his front and sat beside him.
"Raiden told me that shit. Kissing the person under the moonlight is like wishing it to be with them for the rest of their life." He grabbed the cup of coffee and then sipped it.
"Did you believe in that?" I looked directly into his eyes. I was not expecting any good answers from him because he was the person who did not trust his life to any legend that was just telling to the kids. His answer surprised me.
"Baby, my life depends on you. If you believe in that, then… we'll go later to the river, kiss each other and wish. But it will not end there… I will be the one who'll make it happen." He paused, stretching his arms, and then caressed my right cheek. "I will do what you wish. I will please what you please… because you mean everything to me."
It was like his words were fooling me. One morning, he was pushing me away and treating me like I was nothing to him, and then one morning again, he was talking about how he loved me.
What we see and feel sometimes is unreal because what matters is what a heart tells.
Hali moved his head up and kissed my forehead. The adoration and admiration were written in his gestures.