Author POV

Noor turned hearing him and gave him a " are you serious" look as she shook her head in disbelief.

" What? You aren't impressed?" He asked out of curiosity as Noor rolled her eyes at him.

Well he isn't wrong, she was impressed a bit, but she doesn't want to give him the satisfaction from her answer plus she isn't the type of person to be impressed a lot by materialistic means.

" I don't see the difference between a jet and an airplane " she stated.

Before he could say anything a professional voice interrupted them catching their attention " Excuse me sir, ma'am. The plane is about to take off please have a seat."

A female attendant wearing a black coat and skirt ; knee length with a plain white shirt underneath and a light gray handkerchief styled around her neck, stood behind.

Her appearance was clean and polite as she had her professional smile on.

The letters "Cloudeen" printed on the golden nametag attached to her uniform indicated her name.

" Other girls would instantly get impressed and kiss me for this" he muttered as Noor rolled her eyes at his comment.

Is he sulking?---- Nah

" Then why don't you just marry them" She said before walking away and sitting on one of the many empty seats as she heard him chuckle.

Nervously tapping her feet, fear was swimming in her warm orbs as she looked out at the circular window of the jet.

Now that she was hit by reality, she was on the plane, about to fly in the sky and she doesn't know if this thing will crash and she dies .

" Yup nope sorry I want to get off" she spring from her seat, the anxiousness taking over her as her insides churned in an uncomfortable twist.

" Sit down you will be fine" Leonardo stopped her from getting up and pulled her ass back to the seat.

Noor looked at him who was sitting besides her seat calm without any worry. She doesn't even know why he is sitting besides her when there are literally alot of other empty seats.

A crackling noise was heard and from it came out an announcement " Ladies and Gentlemen this is your Captain Kevin speaking. Our Journey to Bali, Indonesia takes approximately 4 hours, by then please be seated and enjoy the rest of the journey."

As the announcement ended, the plane began to move to life as Noor sensed it's movement.

She looked out at the window and noticed how the surrounding was going in a slow circular motion.

Noor felt her anxiousness falling from her stomach to her lower body making her a lot more nervous than necessary.

" Nope! I change my mind! I want to get off from here!" She tell to herself and stood again from her seat only to be pulled back but this time landing on his lap.

Noor breathed a gasp due to the impact. Leonardo snaked his other hand on her waist while the other was holding her wrist as he gripped her down making her immobile.

Her surprised orbs looked at his calm ones like a silent night with sleeping stars as his thumb on her waist moved in a soothing up and down motion.

" It's dangerous while the jet is taking off, be seated fiore" he uttered but she was in no state to listen anything because she was scared.

Noor shook her head as a pleading look covered her face, her doe eyes filled with nervousness as her lips wobbled " I d-don't want to go please tell them to-mmn~"

She was cut mid-sentence feeling the soft sensation lingering on her lips. Noor felt her every functional organs pause and her surrounding went still.

The grip on her waist pulled her closer leaving no gape in between as the hold on her wrist was released only to be placed behind her head.

Leonardo pulled apart enough for him to mutter his words " Relax and focus on me."

He latched himself again on her soft petals while holding himself a lot.
The kiss was soft and soothing as her mind gave message to her body to follow his instructions.

The anxiety was slowly leaving her system as she unconsciously wrapped her hands around his neck and engulfed herself in the foreign sensation.

Habitually Leonardo slid his hand from her waist to under her skirt as he pushed himself making the kiss deeper as he licked her defenseless lips breaking through and exploring the forbidden space.

A desperate groan formed within him wanting nothing but ravish this pretty little mouth which he can't seemed to stop wanting more.

Oh fuck me.

Noor felt her nether region tingle strangely as she moaned feeling her lips being eaten alive . She clenched on his shirt sensing the oxygen in her ran out as her mind became hazy.

Leonardo suddenly pulled apart receiving a whimper from her as a smug smirk appeared on his satisfied face.

" The stewardess will be coming over not that I mind we could continue either way" as his words were processed, Noor slowly realized what they just did.

" Y-you-!" She tried to form words but her mind was unable to make anything at the moment while Leonardo was enjoying her heated face.

" Not bad for a beginner, shall we continue?" He teased while giving her thigh a squeeze as his hand was still under her skirt and Noor flinched at the pressure..

She swiftly stood from his lap and looked at him with bewilderment as she slowly get a hold of her mind and body but it was short lived when he pulled her on him again and she gasped.

" Didn't I told you to sit?" He gazed at her silvery orbs admiring the innocence dancing in them as her long lashes kisses her cheeks with every blink she does.

" D-don-"

" Shhh...." He shushed her and her mind immediately stopped working as he looked at his right with a smile and jerked his head " Look over there"

Noor followed his focus and the small sight was enough to mesmerize her a lot than the private jet he owns.

" MashaAllah" she muttered as an excited smile broke into her face and she got off his lap, settling on her seat forgotten to scold him of the intimacy they did.

Her excited orbs admired the breathtaking canvas she was looking. The sun, a radiant ball of fire, cast its golden rays across the vast expanse of the sky, setting it ablaze with hues of orange and pink.

The excitement in her seemed to only intensify as she admired the clouds, like fluffy cotton candy, floated in dreamlike formations, creating whimsical shapes that would enhance a child's imagination if he looks at the sky.

The thing that attracted her the most was the mesmerizing landscape below of the land and sea joined in harmony.

The adorned green of the land and the calm shades of blue is a sight to behold whenever you are up in the sky.

The birds that were flying in group every now and then looked like guardians in patrol keeping in check of the nature.

" It's so beautiful!" She cheered looking at him with a huge smile before looking back at the scenery through the jet's window.

Leonardo muttered incoherent words under his breath seeing her beautiful smile as he groaned with clenched hand feeling himself lose his cool.

It's not everyday she smiles at him like that, and he surely wants to keep that smile forever on her.

" Leo! Look at th-" she was cut off by him giving her a peck on her lips letting it linger a bit longer before breaking it off.

" Don't fucking smile like that and call my name at the same time." He grumbled as his deep voice made her feel things at her lower belly and she meekly nodded her head.

" Good girl mi fiore"

Noor looked out at the window again as her mind processed what just happened. Since they entered the jet till now all he ever did was make her turn different shades of red and obey his every words like a good girl.

She realized he managed to distract her and it did work, seeing that the plane has flew off the ground.

She can't ignore those weird tingles whenever he teases her with his words or actions.

What is going on?

The rest of the flight, Leonardo was busy making calls while Noor spent the time by herself not disturbing him much and took pictures using the camera Michelle got her.

Noor woken up from the nap she thought was 15 minutes but ended up sleeping all the way. She wanted to go back to sleep as she snuggled but halted realizing where she was sleeping on.

" Are you awake? The jet has landed."

Immediately she moved herself and looked at him who was cracking his neck and rolling his shoulder for a stretch.

" W-why didn't you wake me up?" She asked unknown how she ended up sleeping on his shoulder.

" I could but my way of waking up isn't to your liking mi fiore" he smirked and Noor didn't know if it sounded shady or flirtous.

" Let's go. We have already landed" he announced and stood while taking his coat on his arms before walking away.

Noor huffed but was thankful she was asleep while they landed or else she doesn't know what sort of wild imagination her mind will make her think as the jet land on the ground.

Alhamdulillah we landed safely.

Right out of the airport their ride was already waiting and they soon drove straight to the hotel Fiona had booked for the two weeks they are staying in.

During the whole ride Noor was excited seeing the foreign place and it's people passing by through the moving vehicle.

There was people selling toys and foods in the side of the road and couples having dates with their husband or boyfriend.

Noor knows for a fact that Indonesia is a Muslim country so she doesn't have to worry about the food and drink. She can't wait to have a taste of their food!

The weather wasn't hot nor dry. It was just perfect with the sun playing around between the clouds as the wind blows carrying the scent of the earth making the feeling as if you are one with nature.

Reaching the hotel, it was normal like any other hotel in her own area. The modern structure, the outside lighting, the workers.

There was a group of people standing infront of the main gate. Half of them wore red clothing with the hotel's name stitched on it's left chest while the rest was wearing formal three piece.

As the car stopped infront of the main entrance, Leonardo stepped out followed by Noor behind as she stood besides him and everyone greeted them in a sync.

" Welcome to Alam Resorts and Hotels."

Noor flinched at the sudden greetings and stayed close to Leonardo, unconsciously clenching on his shirt.

Noticing her grip on his clothes, he held her hand as an elderly man in black suits came forward .

" Greetings Mr. & Mrs. Leonardo, we are pleasured to be serving you in our hotels and resorts. I am Jahid Kameel, the manager of the hotel and I will be your guidance throughout your stay."

Leonardo nodded in acknowledgment as Noor was taken aback by the name they called them out. Her trains of thoughts were interrupted as Leonardo started to walk into the hotel while holding her hands.

When did he held my hand?

Noor was amazed as they entered the building. It was completely different from the exterior she saw!

Everywhere screamed nature as it was built and designed with woods. Plants hanging from the light above while creepers decorating the ceramic pillars as large pot of plants were placed by the sideline.

Noor was attracted by the theme and vibe the area was giving out. The manager escorted them to their room through the elevator and gave them their key before leaving the two alone " Enjoy your stay."

Noor walked in exploring the wide-open space. The room was crème white elegant with a huge window like door and a balcony with a breathtaking view of forest and ocean.

What caught her eyes was the decoration on the spotless bed filled with red roses. A small black board on the table side told her everything.

" Have a great honeymoon"

Noor instantly turned at Leonardo wanting to ask if they were in the wrong room? She found him busy on his phone.

" U-um... are you sure this is t-the room?" She asked catching his attention as he lifted his focus off his phone.

" The manager himself took us here. I don't think he could be wrong?"

His words do make sense but she can't stay in a room with him! She can't believe what the shaitan might make them do and she is yet to figure about their relation.

" I w-want another room" she requested with shaky voice hoping he would agree.

" No." He curtly replied as his eyes narrowed, his phone away from him on the bed and he stood crossed chest bulging his bicep muscles.

His black eyes was drop dead with no emotion making nervousness to knock into her system again.

She hates it when he looks at her like that. She gets scared because she doesn't know what he might do in his anger.

" P-please-" she choked and the room was silent.

" Are you still stubborn in accepting me as your husband?" He inquired slowly walking at her with calculative steps making Noor take steps back.

" Do us a favor and fucking stop being stubborn sweetheart "

Noor cringed at the cuss word he used and knew she was pushing his buttons. His voice held the raising anger and she can't even escape from him because she was cornered against the wall.

Leonardo hates it when he does this to her. He could clearly see she was scared of him but every time she makes him do this to her.

He doesn't understand what's there left for him to do?

" Don't be a brat and accept it or I could just fuck you till you are an obedient good girl. " he dared her as he bored into her quivering orbs, his words sent cold shivers down her spine.

Noor felt humiliated by his words. There was not an ounce of emotion or shame when he said it and disgust was visible on her expression.

"Y-you need some s-serious help" she glared at him feeling her eyes moisten and she knew she was going to cry but she held it in, clenching her fist.

" Oh trust me sweetheart you will be the one needing that help."

The ringing of the phone interrupted their intense gaze at one another slicing through the thick air of tension.

His black hole lingered a little longer on her before taking the phone and walking out of the room, slamming the door.

Her body flopped to the ground, as her weak knees gave out. Noor couldn't understand what's his problem. She could feel herself becoming mental because of his bipolar behavior.

His words always managed to hurt her heart unknown to her she was also hurting him by her words.

Noor took deep breaths calming her anxious beats as she clasped her shaky hands. Reciting a few verse she focused on her breathing.

Breath Noor... Breath.

She really is not the one for him. This relation is suffocating her and making her loose her brain cells slowly.

"He would never hurt you Noor"

"He just lost his way."

Fiona's and Michelle's words flashed in her mind. Now she isn't sure whether their words are true or what he is showing is true.

Allah- please give me patience.

Standing up she walked to the balcony and was surprised to see an outer pool attached beside. She wondered if it isn't a little too dangerous?

She looked at the view infront as she take in the air of nature trying to clear her mind off things. The faint of azan perked her senses . It's been a while since she heard the beautiful voice.

The sky darkening as the sun set on the edge of the horizon hiding it's rays tells her the azan was for Maghrib prayer.

Walking back into the room, she took out her luggage that was already brought in the room before they entered by the employees of the hotel.

She took out a pair of outfit and her toilet essentials before entering into the shower for a refreshing bath.

Taking her time in the bathroom, she wore an olive skirt overall with a loose white shirt and an olive-brown scarf to cover her hair.

As she exited the bathroom, she saw Leonardo standing on his phone. She was sure he wouldn't return but guess he did.

There was an awkward silence but he didn't seemed to mind it as he stared at her. Noor doesn't want to see his face after what he said to her let alone talk with him!.

Ignore him Noor. Don't talk with him!.

She ignored his presence and Leonardo knew her hate for him just increased.

Just what I fucking needed.

Leonardo cussed at himself for the nth time now mentally for not controlling his mouth.

The moment he stepped out of the room he knew he fucked up again. He is damn sure his words will be the downfall for his relationship.

He just isn't used to say pretty words to anyone. Almost all his life he has used vulgar words because his work field required for him to be violent.

He wasn't angry he just wanted to show her he was upset by her words.
He was trying to express his honest feelings and emotions to her so she won't be scared of him. He was trying.

But every time he takes a step closer to her, she takes ten steps back, away from him.

" The buffet downstairs is ready. Let's eat?" He offered and even though Noor doesn't want to go with him she can't take her anger on the food.

" I h-have to pray first. Please wait o-outside?" She requested, her voice a squeak like mouse but Leonardo heard her and nodded in response before stepping out of the room.

Taking her time in her prayer she prayed for protection and guidance from her Lord and to give her enough mental strength in this relation if it was ever meant for her.

Finishing her prayer, she put away her prayer mat on the sofa and walked out of the room meeting with Leonardo waiting for her leaning against the wall " Let's go."

The buffet was no joke. It was an outdoor buffet infront of the beach. Couples, children and even aged people were having their time spent happily.

The outdoor was decorated with lights hanging in the shape of stars and bulb brightening the area.

The night wasn't hot with the cold air brushing with the humidity creating a perfect temperature for outdoor dinner.

Tables and chairs made of wood while being shaded by jute straws gave a warm romantic vibe for the night as the yellow light shines the area.

A bar few walks away displaying all types of alcohol to be served was booming with music that could be heard till the buffet area but none seemed to mind it as they enjoyed their time.

There were spots of beach couches made from literal sand with cushions to make it a bit more realistic as bonfires burns in the middle to warm anyone spending the night gazing at the sky and it's twinkling stars.

Leonardo was behind Noor with plates on their hand as they pick the dishes to eat tonight.

Excitement danced in her ash orbs as she bites her lips while taking a little of everything from the food being presented.

Of course she made sure to ask if they were halal before placing it on her plate.

Leonardo couldn't contain his smile seeing his fiore's reaction for every food she picks. Her eyes would shine high in happiness as a big smile breaks on her beautiful face if the food was halal.

While she would show an expression of a kicked puppy with her petal lips curved into a pout if the food was described as non-halal.

Though Leonardo couldn't understand these terms but he figured it has to do something with her religion.

Satisfied that her plate was filled till her stomach is full she turned only to find Leonardo was yet to fill his plate.

As much as she wants to ignore him she was curious if he was going to fill his plate or no?

" Are you not going to eat?" The question slipped her mouth as she quickly bite her lips not her intention to ask him loud.

Leonardo was going to reply no but an idea occurred in him and he forwarded his plate to her.

Noor raised her eyebrows in question looking from the plate to him and vice versa with a baffled expression.

" Fill my plate. I don't want anything heavy or greasy but I do need proteins and greens." He said while taking her plate from her and passed his empty plate " Don't be late or I will eat your fill. "

He walked away with a smug grin as Noor just processed what happened. By the time she realize, he was already gone and she grumbled stomping her feet.

I shouldn't have asked!! He can starve for all I care!.

A few minutes of finding the deamnding person, she spotted him at the edge table, sitting while looking at the beach with his arms crossed against his chest as he leaned on the chair.

She walked at him and placed his plate of food a little too hard making a cling sound and took her plate from him as she slid on the opposite chair infront of him.

Leonardo looked at his dinner plate. Greens with beans and boiled chicken. He looked at her dumbfounded " What is this?!".

" Your food." She simply replied while taking scoop of her own food from her plate as she moaned savoruing the delicious taste.

" I didn't said I was on a diet." He raised his eyebrow at her while picking on the food with his fork.

" Yet it was what you wanted. Something not heavy and greasy with protein and greens" she reminded him not bothering to look at him.

He scoffed at how she used his words against him but paid no mind as he was enjoying it.

Noor scooped another spoon and was about to feed herself when she felt a hand stopping her and she looked at him as he bend and feed himself from her spoon.

Noor gasped, her mouth hung open as she looked at him with wide eyes at his tactics, eating the food from her spoon.

He snatched her spoon and took another spoonful from her plate while looking at her with tease.

" G-give me my spoon!" She demanded, feeling herself heating up with shyness at the move he just did on her.

" But I am hungry" he said with a shrug and annoyance was washed over her frowned face.

" Then get the food yourself!"

" I don't want to." He stated and Noor knows he won't listen to her so she just gave up and grumpily sat on her seat looking away from his face as her mood was ruined.

Leonardo bit his lips to surpass his smile seeing his now grumpy wife. He scooped another spoonful of food and directed it at her " Here, eat."

Noor side eyed at the spoon and then looked at him as he urges her to eat. She was going to take the spoon but he pulled it away from her a frown once again settles on her face.

" I told you to eat, not take the spoon" he said her and Noor's eyed widened in surprise.

" I can e-eat myself-!" She stuttered not wanting him to feed her.

" Then forget it" he said and fed himself ignoring her as once again anger settled on her narrowed eyes.

Her eyes caught his untouched plate and took the fork laying boringly on it. She used the fork and joined him eating from her plate.

Noor ignored his staring gaze as Leonardo muffled his laugh at her action that was unexpected.

And that night, they both ate from one plate in a comfortable silence.

After their dinner, the waves clashing on the calm beach looked alluring for a night walk and Noor has the urge to walk on the cold sand bare feet.

She has never been to a beach and has only heard of stories from Haya that walking on sand bare-feet is the best feeling.

She has a lot of things she wishes to do, but there was never time for her, as she was busy with work and housework.

Seeing Noor so indulge at the view of the beach, Leonardo sighed at her, she could've just told him she wants to go to the beach. She didn't even hear him when he said let's go.

He took his hand and walked towards the beach ignoring her unanswered questions feeling her wriggling on his hand but he held her firmly to not slip "Let's take a walk ."

Hearing it, Noor did not protest and nodded as she too wants to walk near the beach with the smell of ocean lingering in the air that could calm a stressed nerves.

The quiet wave and slow breeze was refreshing to the mind and body. Noor unconsciously gripped their hands she was yet to realize as her body relaxes and her mind and heart in peace.

Leonardo felt for the first time in his life that he has everything he ever wanted. He realize how Noor is different from other girls.

She finds happiness and contentment in the smallest things and gets excited with littlest simple things.

Noor abruptly stopped and turned at the water body infront, a smile stretched on her face as she admires the beauty of the sea at night.

She chuckled remembering something from her childhood
" There is an asian myth that, if you bath under the moonlight with the person you love, your love will be blessed by the heaven through the moonlight making it everlasting long."

When she heard this for the first time from her aunt while she was reading her and Haya story before bed, she instantly believed in it as it sounded magical. Kids being kids always love to hear fairytales .

But as she grew older, she realized it wasn't true but she still love how it sounded till now. She finds it cute.

"Do you believe in it?" Leonardo asked her even though he knows its just bullshit but he still was curious of her opinion.

She turned at him with a smile " I don't know. But I would like to try even if it's false. Sounds fun."

" It's one of my bucket list" he heard her say as his gaze lingered on her shaded face by darkness but the lights from around them allowed him to see her vaguely.

" Shall we give it a try?." He asked , closing the gap between them as he caressed her cold cheeks making'em warm by his touches.

Noor suddenly felt self conscious by his touches and his orbs that was swimming with foreign emotions. It's those emotions again in his eyes, those unsure emotions she would notice like a rare gem.

She was hypnotized by it.

A shaky breath escaped from her lips , as Leonardo grabbed her chin in his hold, looking down at her short height that only passed till his chest as he leaned near her lips.

Noor felt intense butterfly flying out from its cage giving her giddy feelings as her intenstine churned in excietment feeling his hot breath.

" Moonlight bath? Not a bad idea for our honeymoon."

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☆ Here we are a new chapter! A new location! And a new love that will blossom! 

Stay tuned to find out more! Happy reading! ;).