The living room was finally quiet, the sound of Christiano and Doran's voices fading into the distance as they left the house. Divia lounged on the couch, her body relaxed and at ease. Kamal settled into an armchair, his eyes never leaving Divia.
With a soft smile, Kamal beckoned Divia over with a finger. Intrigued, Divia pushed herself up from the couch and sauntered over to him. He pulled her onto his lap, his arms wrapping around her waist.
"I've missed you," Kamal murmured, his breath warm against Divia's neck.
Divia smiled, leaning into him and wrapping her arms around his neck. Kamal nuzzled into her neck, taking in a deep breath. The scent of cloves and mandarin filled his lungs, and Kamal savored the moment, feeling like the world around them faded away.
Kamal's heart raced as his desire to cross boundaries grew stronger. Divia was more than just a girl, a friend's sister, or a ward to him. She'd become an essential part of his life, and the thought of her marrying someone else infuriated him.
Before he could stop himself, Kamal leaned in and pressed his lips to Divia's. Divia, surprised, pulled back and said, "What do you think you're doing?"
Kamal smirked, his eyes playful. "Isn't it obvious?"
Divia rolled her eyes, but she couldn't hide the slight blush on her cheeks. "You're such a child."
Kamal didn't let her words deter him. He continued to kiss her neck and shoulder, his hands running through her hair. Divia, unable to resist the temptation, leaned back into the kiss.
Kamal deepened the kiss, and Divia responded in kind. Her hands moved to his shoulders, pulling him closer. Kamal ran his hands through Divia's hair, and she moaned softly.
Pulling away, Kamal smiled. "We should stop," he said, but neither of them made a move to get up. The tension between them was palpable, and Kamal knew that he couldn't resist her any longer.
"We shouldn't," Divia replied, her voice husky.
Kamal's heart raced as he leaned in for another kiss. He knew that he was taking a risk, but he couldn't help himself. Divia was worth it.
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