Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Manipulated
Vadal's expression softened, and he looked at Lira with a mixture of sadness and understanding. "I know you were manipulated, Lira. I know you were hurt and angry, and you didn't know what to do." He took a step closer to her, his eyes locking onto hers.
Lira looked up at Vadal, her eyes filled with tears and regret. "Can you forgive me?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. Vadal stared at her, his expression unreadable. He knew that she hadn't told him everything about Laurent plan, that there were still secrets and lies between them. But he decided to let it slide for now, to focus on the present and the future rather than the past.
Vadal's eyes narrowed slightly as he thought about the club and the pictures. He knew that Lira had been manipulated, that she had been fed lies and half-truths about him. But he also knew that she had been hurt, that she had felt betrayed and disgusted by what she thought he had done. He decided to address the issue, to clear the air and move forward. "About the club and the pictures," he said, his voice low and even. "I want you to know that it was all a lie. I never cheated on you, Lira. I never went to the club to be with other women."
Lira's eyes filled with tears as she listened to Vadal's words. She felt a deep-rooted pain, a sense of shame and regret that she had let herself be manipulated so easily. She had felt that Vadal was disgusting, that he was unworthy of her love and touch, because of the lies she had been told. She had pushed him away, had refused to let him come close to her or touch her in bed, because of the pain and the disgust she felt towards him. "That's why I never let you come close to me or touch me in bed," she said, her voice cracking with emotion. "Because I felt that you were disgusting, that you had done those things and I couldn't bear the thought of it."
Vadal's expression softened as he looked at Lira. He saw the pain and the shame in her eyes, and he knew that he had to be gentle, to be careful. He reached out and took her hand, his touch warm and gentle. "I'm sorry, wife," he said, his voice low and even. "I'm sorry that you were hurt by those lies. I want us to heal together , to help you move past the pain, the shame and betrayal. I want to be with you, to touch you and hold you, to make you feel loved and cherished."
Lira felt a spark of hope ignite within her as she looked at Vadal. She saw the sincerity in his eyes, the genuine concern and care. She felt a sense of comfort and security wash over her, and she knew that she wanted to try, to work through their issues and rebuild their relationship. She nodded, her voice barely above a whisper. "I want that too, husband. I want us to heal, to move past the pain and the shame. I want to be with you, to touch you and hold you, to feel loved and cherished."
Vadal's face lit up with a warm smile as he looked at Lira. He felt a sense of hope and renewal, a sense that they could start anew, that they could leave the past behind and build a brighter future together. He pulled Lira into his arms, holding her close as he whispered words of comfort and reassurance in her ear. "We'll get through this, wife. We'll work through our issues and come out stronger on the other side. I promise you, my love, that I will always be here for you, to support you, to love you, and to cherish you."
As they stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, Lira felt a sense of peace and contentment wash over her. She knew that they still had a long way to go, that they would face challenges and obstacles along the way. But she also knew that she was ready, that she was willing to work through their issues and build a future together. She looked up at Vadal, her eyes shining with tears. "I love you, Vadal," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Vadal's face lit up with a warm smile as he looked at Lira. "I love you too, my dear," he said, his voice low and even. "I always have, and I always will."
Vadal raised Lira's head to meet his gaze, and he was struck by the beauty of her face, even red and tear-stained from crying. Her eyes, vibrant emerald green, shone like jewels in the light, and Vadal felt his heart skip a beat as he looked into them. He gently wiped away her tears, his fingers brushing against her skin in a soft, tender touch.
"If you really want to be with me, and we start afresh, rebuilding our relationship and not listening to people's lies and manipulating schemes against us, I will forgive you and give us a chance," Vadal said, his voice low and husky, his face inches apart from Lira's. He stared into her eyes, searching for any sign of insincerity, but all he saw was a deep longing and a desire to make things right between them.
Lira's eyes locked onto Vadal's, and she felt her heart overflow with emotion. She nodded, her voice barely above a whisper. "I want that, Vadal. I want to be with you, to start fresh and rebuild our relationship. I promise to never again listen to lies and schemes against us. I want to trust you, to believe in you, and to love you with all my heart."
Vadal's face was inches apart from Lira's, and he could feel the warmth of her breath on his skin. He searched her eyes, looking for any sign of doubt or hesitation, but all he saw was a deep sincerity and a desire to make things right. He felt his heart melt at the sight of her, and he knew that he wanted to forgive her, to give her a chance, and to start anew.
His lips brushed against her's, a soft, gentle kiss that sent shivers down her spine. It was a kiss of forgiveness, of new beginnings, and of a love that was strong enough to overcome any obstacle. Lira's eyes closed, and she felt herself melt into Vadal's arms, her heart overflowing with emotion as she knew that she was exactly where she was meant to be.
As Vadal's lips brushed against Lira's, the kiss deepened, becoming more passionate and intense. Lira felt herself getting lost in the moment, her heart racing with excitement and her senses coming alive. She wrapped her arms around Vadal's neck, pulling him closer as she deepened the kiss.