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Chapter 25 - Under the Paris Twilight

Christmas vacations begin!

Noah: Ash, will you go to visit your parents? Need a ride?

Ashley: Noah, I'm not ready yet.

Noah: Yea ok ok, I'll listen to you. (raises his hands up, admitting defeat) You are..very persistent!

Ashley: (rolls her eyes)-That's what he said!

Noah: The "he" is J or A?? Hey!! (she dodges his hands and runs away)

Ashley: Not this time!

They both go to spend a few days with their family and then, meet each other at the airport, off to the love city-Paris!

Noah: Ash, here. Catch it (throws his phone towards her) Hold on, I'll get coffee for us.

Ashley: Fine-(both together) "Americano for me"

Noah: I know. I'll get it, Madam.

Ashley: Hurry up.

Then, while coming back, Noah almost slips, but Ashley rushes towards him and held him and the coffee cups in time.

Noah: "Thanks a trillion, I owe you this one."

Ashley: (involuntarily-) "Sure thing! (makes a smug face😎)"

Noah and Ashley: I got deja-vu. You too? Oh sh*t! Brooo (start laughing after doing their childhood handshake)

(flashback)

Noah: Hey, let me go.

Boys: No, you're fun to play with! (push him and try to take his skates away)

Ashley: (from a distance, pushing the boys aside and helping Noah up) You idiots, stop it! (Snatches the skates and gives it to Noah)

Boys: You girl, get away. (Start laughing at Noah)

Ashley acts as if she were to hurl stones at them, they get startled and run away.

Noah: Thanks a trillion, I owe you this one. I'm Noah.

Ashley: Sure thing! Teach me some day then! (kisses him on the cheek and says-) My father says, when you do this, your wounds heal quick.

A woman's voice from a distance: Love, hurry up..

Ashley: Have to go, bye. (waves at him)

Noah: (waving at her-)Your….(low volume) name..(bit disappointed, goes home, and being his birthday, wishes to meet her again)

She soon shifted and couldn't see him again, till today.

(back to the present)

Ashley: So, we did know each other? That's dramatic!

Noah: I want to make up for every milli second that we spent away from each other. Will you…like to give me a chance? (extends his hand)

Ashley: Yes!! (kisses him exactly like that on his cheek)

They both hold hands and sit on their seats in the flight. On reaching, they book a room in hotel.

Ashley: (to the receptionist) Hello. We would like to book a room, two beds.

Noah: (from the back actions-) No no tell it's all booked. Please please

Ashley turns back and Noah starts looking away, scratching his head and acting innocent.

The man: (smiles but hides, does a thumbs up to Noah) Ma'am, I'm really sorry. We only have the single king-sized bedrooms available.

Ashley: Noah, is that..fine?

Noah: Ok. We don't have an option. This is already the third hotel we've been to. I'm tired, hurry up please?

They get the keys and go. Ashley goes to have a bath first. She was sitting inside the bath-tub when she just randomly presses buttons to know their functioning. It made the glass see-through and he saw her, naked, in the bath-tub.

Ashley: Oh sh*t sh*t, why isn't this working? (hits the remote a few times vigorously till the glass turns opaque again) I'm f**ked up (hits her hand on her forehead, embarrassed) He saw it..urghhhhh (sinks her head inside the water)

Noah: Babe, what the…Do it again, loved it!! What a scene…..I'm using that feature on my turn for sure! 🤣🤣

Ashley: Shut up.

After resting for a while, they go to the Eiffel Tower. She wears the sleek black heels gifted by him, the mesmerizing red dress gifted by Ruth, make-up from Hazel, perfume from Andrew and a bag gifted by Lucas. He wears the jeans gifted by Ashley, the shoes from her, the shirt from her as well. He runs off during the moments when the blaze of fire-crackers lit up the night sky. Then, he got her a bouquet, a beautiful custom-made bracelet and kissed her. Then, suddenly some one's phone rang with a familiar ringtone, a song—"Oh for you, I would've done whatever…" And she sang it too. People looked at her, but he sang with her too. They even did a little cute dance and a few of he strangers clapped for hem. Then, after taking some photographs, she pulled him to the corner of a street. He thought it was for mwuaah, but…she excitedly pointed at the street food stalls.

Noah: That's soo (smile fades quick) not romantic!

Ashley: Babe, you'll love it. My treat, come.

After eating a lot, they go for a walk and a puppy follows them on their way. He sees it and picks it up. She pets him, and so, they decide to adopt it. They returned with another member in their family. Noah keeps it at his place. They name him,

Noah: What about Andrew?

Ashley: Nahh, doesn't really suit.

Noah: Fine, what about Finn?

Ashley: Hmm..That's it! Finn, call me mommy, Hiii I'm Ashley, and he is you daddy, Noah.

Noah: Ash...are we getting married?

Ashley: No, that's not what I….no, wait. Who will he stay with?

Noah: Me of course. He is a he, and I can't let a he stay the night alone with you. Hey 'he', you are supposed to be with me.

Ashley: Stop scaring Finn. Behave Noah!

Noah: I'm a dog, and he is…wait no that's wrong. I'm your boyfriend and he is your dog. Stop laughing, just a slip of tongue.

Finn also barks as if he understood and was teasing Noah too.

They go to a bar. Noah was drinking and Ashley was away in the wash room. A lady, young slim beautiful, came and touched Noah on his back, flirting with him and sat beside him, drinking. Ashley saw this, got jealous, and pushed her hand causing her drink to fall on her dress.

Lady: Are you blind?

Ashley: Oh sorry, my eyes look at only those who are real, they usually ignore sl*ts like you.

Noah: Ash, (puts his hand on his mouth, amazed by her savage reply--) Woahhhh, (then claps and pats her on her b*tt) good job my girl!!!

Ashley: (smirks and pulls Noah out of the bar, holding his collar) Mr. Noah, stop pretending. I clearly saw you giving her a chance. (twists his ear) Don't think this act would get you any forgiveness.

Noah: I didn't flirt at all. I swear! You can look at the security footage if you want.

Ashley: You, you glanced at her, then you even let her glass touch yours and even let her hand touch your…

Noah: Fine fine, I apologize. I'm sorry. Wait, Ash. Really, listen to me!!

Two guys come trying to harass her, and Noah was about to defend her when she suddenly kicked on in his gr**n and other on his nose. She hailed and cab and sat in one.. Noah rushed and entered the cab too. Then, he asked the driver to take us to a bridge. It looked beautiful, the perfectly crescent moon shining it's dim white light on them, and reflected in the water. The place was calm and cool. She relaxed and forgave him for the sake of his efforts.

They came back tot heir hotel, registered as the family of the dog and flew black at their home the next day after ice-skating and skiing. He seemed experienced at it and helped her stand and enjoy too. They tried to get their dog too, but he couldn't balance on the ice either. They enjoyed their time together.

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