Chapter 20

           "This way mam". Taimur's driver guided her through the elevator towards the door.

     As soon as he opened the door she realized they were on the rooftop. As she came out of the door she saw Taimur standing in front of a helicopter. And she couldn't help the amazement in her eyes.

 Taimur had called her two days back to tell her to keep her bags ready for the trip. She had asked him where he was taking her but he said it was a surprise.

  He had landed in Azmaayir a few hours ago and his driver had picked up Eva from her apartment. When she had asked where they were going he just replied he was taking her to the building Taimur resided.

    When they reached there Eva was filled with awe. It was the tallest building in Azmaayir, his driver told Eva Taimur resided in the penthouse of that building.

 Eva was surprised if he was taking her for a trip. Why did he call her to his penthouse? Maybe he wanted to show her around before they left for Airport or by road whatever he had planned.

    But now seeing him standing in front of the helicopter she was filled with excitement. She had never flown in a helicopter before. It was the latest model with double engines. And it had the logo of the Al Jahaan Group.

    " I hope you won't mind a little noise", Taimur said smiling as she approached him.

     Taimur was looking at her in appreciation. She was wearing a black dress that ended just above her knees and black high boots. Her body fit perfectly fitted in the dress. Her golden curls straightened out and were hanging loose on her back. She was a delight for his eyes.

      "I guess I will have to keep up with it", she replied, trying to hide the excitement in her voice.

      It was still dark. The sun had not risen when they took flight. Taimur was flying the chopper himself. He was looking like a treat, wearing a black high neck tee paired with blue jeans and a black leather jacket. It was the first time Eva saw him in casual clothes.

     She was watching him closely as he was managing the functions of the chopper. Taimur told her he had learned to fly a helicopter nearly 10years ago and since then he used to fly it whenever he needed to. He still hadn't told her where they were going.

     They were half an hour into the journey when the sun started to rise. And it was the most beautiful sight Eva had ever seen. They were flying over lush green fields with a mountain range on one side.

      The northern part of Azmaayir was very picturesque. There were many farms and ranches in this part. A river flowed in this part of Azmaayir. Then lightning struck her as she recalled Aalam's call regarding the RRH meeting taking place at the farmhouse of Al Jahaan.

       Eva looked at Taimur and his attention was diverted towards the chopper. Was he taking her to the place where the meeting was going to take place?

        " Are we there yet?" She asked a little impatiently.

       "A few more minutes. Less than half an hour", he replied.

        Then as if he remembered something he leaned at the back of the helicopter and pulled out a Gift box and handed it to Eva. Eva looked at him startled.

     " Open it," He said.

      Evan opened the gift box and pulled out another from within it. It was all black, it looked like a musical box. As she opened it the chopper was filled with the voice of Ronan Keating,  It's amazing how you Can speak right to my heart without saying a word you can light up the darkTry as I may I could never explain what I hear when you don't say a thing smile on your face lets me know that you need me there's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me The touch of your hand says you'll catch me wherever I fall you say it best When you say nothing at all......

     The box contained a dancing couple. The lady was wearing a blue off-shoulder gown and the man holding her was wearing a traditional White Arabic robe with a headscarf. There was a pearl choker on the lady's neck and a pearl bracelet on the right wrist and a wristwatch on the left. She was wearing her golden hair in a bun. And the most significant part was the lady having blue eyes and the man with her had jade green eyes.

      Eva was looking at it with an expression of astonishment. How did he remember every single little detail? And on top of that the lyrics and the voice of Ronan Keating. It was beyond description. She turned and looked at Taimur with tears in her eyes.

    "I am the luckiest girl that ever walked on this Earth, " she exclaimed.

      Taimur who was watching her expressions very closely looked delighted by her exclamation. It was just the start he would make her forget that a world existed outside the cocoon of love he was going to encapsulate her.

   Taimur had custom made a music box for her. Eva couldn't believe how much thought he had put into that gift. It was beautiful.

     "And if you will see below my lady, you will find the Al Jahaan Farms. They stretch as far as your eyes can see" Taimur said a little dramatically.

     Then he started pointing to the different divisions of the farm. The orchards, the dairy, the poultry, the fields and at last they arrived over the farmhouse. Behind it stretched the mountain ranges, Taimur landed and shut the engines off.

       He then climbed down from his seat and came to Eva's side. He opened the door and pulled her out holding her waist. And he then carried her in the house holding her in his arms. Eva tried to resist but he won't budge. At last, she gave up resisting and rested her head on his chest.

        He brought her straight to a room on the first floor. And said "This is going to be our bedroom, make yourself comfortable. Freshen up and I will meet you in 10 minutes for breakfast", He said putting her down on the floor.

       " I could have walked you know", she told him annoyed.

      "But I wanted to carry you, now hurry up fast. I have a surprise planned after breakfast", he told her as he left the room.

      Eva started looking around in the room. It was huge with a 9X9 bed in the middle. With a wall to wall closet on another side with mirrors. The interior was all in a wooden finish. The walls and curtains were white. There was an attached bath with a huge black bathtub, two sinks, one for her and one for him with all the toiletries. A shower stall on one side and a toilet. It was marvelous with all the interior and furniture.

      As she remembered Taimur's warning she hurriedly freshened up. And as she came out of the bathroom he was waiting for her. He slid his arm around her waist and they walked down the stairs, together.

    As they entered the dining room they were greeted by an elderly lady. Taimur introduced her to Eva. Her name was Hiba. As they sat at the dining the other two maids started bringing in the dishes.

    The breakfast consisted of pancakes, omelet, strawberry, and vanilla rolls. Tea, Arabian coffee. Toast butter more than she could eat in a whole day. Taimur was clearing his plate with lightning speed and he looked famished.

       He was offering her at the same time. But Eva just ate one pancake and a roll. She then asked for coffee and was done.

     " You need to eat well if you want to keep up with me", Taimur said with a wink.

     "It was more than enough for me, I don't work out like you and don't have much to do to burn the extra calories", she replied.

     " You won't have to worry about burning those extra calories after tonight", he said with a promise in his voice.

       Eva just swallowed the gulp in her throat. She felt her palms getting moist due to perspiration. She even felt moist where she was not supposed to be. But she couldn't help it, this man could arouse her even with a flick of his eyes.

        "You said you planned a surprise for me", she changed the topic.

       " Yes, come we will go there", he said rising from the chair. He again slid his arm across her waist and walked out of the house.

       He went straight for the stables. There they met a middle-aged man along with a  young boy. They then followed them to the paddock where two horses were enclosed. Both the horses were magnificent. One was a black stallion and the other was a beige filly, she was unlike any other horse Eva had seen. Her mane was long and beige. She was looking at her with admiration when she noticed Taimur had slid her in his arms back towards him.

    "She is yours" he whispered in her ear. Eva just couldn't believe what she heard. She turned back and looked in his eyes.

     "Really?" She asked in disbelief.

     "Yes, my señorita", he replied with love.

   Eva was on cloud nine. She had always wanted a horse since she was a girl. And this was the most beautiful horse she had ever seen.

      " Wanna race?" He asked looking into her eyes.

      "Sure why not", she replied.

     The horses were saddled for them. Taimur told her he had named his horse " Baraq (lightning in Arabic). And Baraq was just as fast as the meaning of his name. Though her filly was also fast and strong she was no match for his speed.

        "She will need more training, the next time you are here she will be faster", Taimur consoled her.

     It was lunchtime when they were back in the house. And this time Eva was also famished. She cleared her plate faster than she expected.

       After lunch Taimur excused himself to the study, he wanted to make some calls. Eva decided to take a short nap and then go for a swim. She had noticed the pool in the open verandah in the middle of the house.