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Moustafa.

Just as his name was. He was

a mystery. It was almost as though the man carried the weight of the world yet still seemed unfazed by its deadlines around him.

He was the type of man, to walk in the darkness and face his demons yet still make it through, with an army behind him. The type of man that with a simple look from those stormy grey eyes, you'd find your knees buckling and your heart racing ten times more. He was the kind of man to make you smile like a teenager yet at the same time make you cry for an early death.

And as I now stood, staring wide eyed at the strangers bloody nose, seeing his face writher in pain by the passing second. I could feel my heart beat accelerating and the sudden strength leaving my body, now making me on the verge of collapsing.

" A-Are you crazy? Do you even know who I am?"

The man screeched holding on to his nose as he desperately tried wiping the blood away yet it was no use.

" D-Do you know this crazy lunatic?"

The man screeched glancing at me yet I was too overcome with both fear and shock to react. And it seemed as though I had no time as I heard that deep voice again. The voice I didnt think I'd hear again. Sending chills down my spine.

" This crazy lunatic is her Husband!"

He spoke again and I could feel his large body brush past me, his scent filling my nose. Almost reminding me of home. Yet as soon as the idea came, it dispersed away.

Flickering my gaze upwards, I stared horrified seeing him corner the man who was now staggering backwards, trying to get away but failed miserably.

" The next time I see you staring at my wife or any woman with those eyes. I'll gauge them out" He spat darkly making me swallow down my tightened throat. The man who once sported a bloody nose now looked pale white before he practically ran out of the hall. Calling for someone.

And all that remained was him, the silence and I.

Intaking a sharp breath, I turned around abruptly, wanting to get away from here. To escape and I was about to, when suddenly the dark voice spoke again. Stopping me in my movements.

" Farya"

The world around me stopped for that split moment. It was as though everything that was, and everything that ever will be halted for that one moment, giving me the chance to breath before it all disappeared in to oblivion.

I could feel the sound of my erratic heartbeats numb my ears. Bawling my hands in to fist to somehow give me courage, I felt a warm hand reach towards my arm and in a swift moment. My body was turned leaving me face to face with that one man whom I never wanted to see again.

It was as though a grenade had exploded and all the memories, all the tears and all the pain came through all in one go. I could feel my breathing staggering as I stared at him, in to those grey orbs that once showed me love and care.

And then I looked at him again, remembering the chilling look on his face as he confessed. How easily his eyes turned a darker shade. Memories of the day came when he embraced that woman. How he held her passionately as they kissed. All these thoughts suddenly clouded my mind and I could feel my stomach turn. Bile rising at the back of my throat, daring to come through.

And suddenly I realised in that moment, I had no ounce of respect for this man. I hated him. With everything within me.

" Don't touch me" I spat darkly pushing his hand away seeing a look of shock come across his face, as he now stared at me. Hundreds of emotions flowing through his eyes.

From pain, to yearning, to sadness.

All those emotions he put me through every single moment of my life. Taking a step back, I could feel his hand reach out a little, almost to stop me but he couldn't reach enough, as if something was holding him back.

Looking upwards at his face, I could see a loose strand fall across his forehead, his stubble now overgrown and a hollow like look on his face. Almost as if he hadn't been sleeping for weeks.

" You have no right" I spat angrily through my teeth seeing his jaw tighten as the man now took a step towards me. The once calm look on his features now swapped for a deadly one. Almost as if a monster within him had awoken.

" I have every right, on this world and hereafter. You're my wife"

He spoke confidently making me scoff, a metallic like taste splurging in my mouth. Glaring my hazel eyes at the man, I felt a bitter smile come across my face as I took a step backwards, shaking my head.

" I won't be for long. I won't have my name tied against a murderer" I spat harshly seeing him flinch, as if he had been physically hurt.

" Watch what you're saying"

" Why? Am I lying? am I hurting your ego?"

I muttered when suddenly I could hear footsteps rushing behind me and my name being called out by a familiar voice. Glancing over my shoulders, a frantic Deniz rushed inside the hall. His eyes scanning around till they landed on me and then on to the man behind me.

Tensing, Deniz posture changed a little as he took large steps towards me and in a few moments was standing right next to me. Shoulder to shoulder.

" Fairy you okay?"

Deniz spoke as I saw Moustafa jaw clench at the mention of my name. Turning his head in a circular motion, he forced a smile. Openly glaring at Deniz.

" I'm fine, I was just coming to find you. I want to go home"

I spoke seeing Deniz nod. Not sparing him a glance I found myself turning around, ready to walk down the hallway and through the exit when all of a sudden. I felt strong arms reach towards me.

My once supporting legs were now lifted upwards and I could see the world now upside down. Screeching in horror, I thrashed against the hold, crying out for help yet no one came.

" W-What are you doing? Deniz! Please. Stop put me down you barbarian- Deniz please make him stop"

I screeched hitting Moustafa's beefy arms feeling him completely unfazed by movements, as his hold tightened and he proceeded to walk out of the large hall. Earning a few gasps on the way.

" Dont scream for him woman, he won't help you"

Moustafa spoke as he walked further down the hallway and each step away from Deniz who stood utterly still. His face morphing in to shock.

" Say my name and I'll let you go"

He spoke making me growl infuriated. Sucking in a sharp breath, I tried wiggling out of his arms making it even harder for myself as his hold suddenly tightened, again.

" Ugh! God damn you Ayidn, put me down right now"

I screeched hitting his arms as I now looked at the world upside down, but all I knew was, were out of the large venue and now approaching what seemed like a black car.

" Farya! Don't make me angry"

" Oh wow! Just exactly who do you think you are. A pasha, a sultan?" I yelled hitting his back with my fists hearing the man growl under his breath.

In a swift moment, I was put back on my feet, yet the world around me stilled spinned making me blink rapidly. I didn't have enough time to gather my thoughts as the car door was opened and I was soon pushed inside at the front.

Moustafa rounded the car as he too, now sat next to me. Locking the doors and bringing the engine to life.

" What exactly are you doing? You're forcibly taking me, abducting me. Let me go or I'll- I'll call the cops!"

" Oh yeah? And tell them what? Your husband kidnapped you" he scoffed making me growl as I now glanced out of the window and in to the road ahead of us. I can't be doing this. Its crazy, it isn't healthy.

Without thinking straight, I reached towards the wheel and steered it towards my side feeling the car jerk and nearly topple my way.

" Are you fucking crazy? Stay put Farya or so help me God"

Moustafa growled, his free hand reaching towards mine as he held on to my wrists, making me clutch against his hold.

" I'm crazy?! You're the one that punched that man and then took me away" I growled seeing his dark eyes snap towards me as he glared at me before focusing on the road ahead.

" He was staring at you the wrong way. He's lucky he still has his head" He growled making me scoff and release my hands from his hold.

" Stop this car. God damn it stop this car"

I screamed hearing the man let out a frustrated sigh before he pulled towards the side. Stopping the car giving me the perfect opportunity to get out, yet it seemed as though luck wasn't on my side as the doors were locked.

" Unlock it now, I want to go home! I'm tired"

I snapped moving my gaze away from him hearing utter silence. A moment or two must have passed as I felt a warm hand suddenly reach towards the side of my face and brush back a strand.

Cold shivers ran down my spine, feeling the man lean in making me move away abruptly. Not wanting his touch.

I could feel the air stifling around us, as a haunting silence greeted each corner. Moustafa, who was once reaching towards me stopped and I could feel his heated stare trained on me yet I refused to meet his gaze.

" Why don't you understand, I don't want anything to do with you. I hate you"

I spoke and it was as if someone had slapped him across the face as he tensed a little, his features darkening.

" I never meant to hurt you"

He spoke in a authorative voice making me scoff and shake my head, feeling tears brim my eyes.

" You killed my brother. You didn't hurt me Moustafa" I spoke turning towards the man, my eyes now trained on him as I spoke. Seeing pain flash across his eyes.

" You destroyed me"

I muttered seeing his eyes blink rapidly and his face flash with hundreds of emotions. Hearing a sudden knock on the window, had me tensing reality dawning again, glancing upwards my eyes landed on Deniz standing outside as he stared at me urging me to get out.

" Open the door Moustafa" I spoke hearing silence greet me. Closing my eyes tightly, I prayed for patience and what seemed like hours but were mere minutes, the car door unlocked making me pull the handle and jump out in to the cool midnight air.

" Farya, come on we need to take you home" Deniz spoke worriedly as I glanced towards his white car, seeing the lights still on. Nodding my head, Deniz gave me an encouraging smile making me forget all my memories, for that one moment.

Ushering to Deniz to take a step forward, he went ahead of me and I behind him, when all of a sudden I felt an iron grip on my hand making me tense, stopping me in my tracks.

I could feel my body being lurched backwards,as my back hit Moustafa's front. His large arm snaked around my waist, holding me in place whilst his free hand pushed my hair from my neck and to the side allowing cool air to paint against it.

Warm lips suddenly brushed against my neck making my knees buckle, the world around me tensing as he spoke. His words echoing all around.

" The day I let you go Farya, is the day Moustafs Aydin is no more" He started, his warm breath fanning across my face as I felt him lean in. His face nuzzling against my hair.

Trying to tug my arm away from his hold, I felt it tightening as he spoke again. His words leaving my heart racing and my knees weakening.

" You're the air I fucking breath. If I let you go, then what is left of me, even if I have to chase you to the ends of the world. I'll always find you"

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Aghh! Moustafa you charmer. What will we do without you?

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