Ishan and Aahana settled on the staircase. Ishan was sitting leaning his back to the nearby wall and Aahana was wrapped in his arms. Her arms were around his neck.
“Did I tell you, how much I missed you?” Ishan asked tucking her hairs behind her ears.
Aahana snuggled in his warmth more. “I missed you too.” Ishan tightened his hold around her more. After a pause, Aahana said, “I am sorry.” Her voice was low.
Ishan frowned. “Why?” He broke the hug and looked at her face.
Aahana was looking down. “We were away for so long because of me only. I didn’t even think about you that I was hurting you. I shouldn’t have done that.” She choked at the end.
Ishan sighed at her. He rose up her face holding her chin. “Shhh…. Listen to me. I wasn’t hurt, okay?” Aahana was looking at him with her
