Earth has no sorrow that is eternal . So no one can live in neverending unhappiness . There come moments when despite of all the problems , frustrations , fears and sorrows , people try to feel alive again .
Spring , the season of regeneration , is not only the season of reviving the lost beauty but also the season of reviving the long lost hope . Probably that's the reason that every year the townspeople wait eagerly for spring to arrive and arrange a two weeks long festival to welcome the season .
Surprisingly enough , the supernatural activities remain paused for the time being . In short , the festival brings the much needed moments of happiness in the life of the people .
Like other years , this year too the town centre has been decorated with beautiful lights and other art works . The stalls , the crowd , the excited voices were very refreshing after all the disastrous events that the town went through .
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Melvine has never been happier in her life before . She was thankful to Ryan for taking her to this festival . It was her first time coming to the festival , before this because of many reasons she didn't get the chance to indulge in the happiness that the festival brings .
Ryan showed her the light show which was the main attraction of the festival , he took her to different rides , he made her try different street foods and so on . In short , because of Ryan she could experience the very common things which had been unknown to her , by now .
They were walking side by side . Melvine was looking at the stalls with great interest .
" You look so happy today . " , Ryan said noticing her innocent expression .
" This is really amazing . I love it so much . "
Ryan laughed a little .
On their way , they saw a stall selling cocktails . The cocktails were served in glasses of various shapes , they had beautiful eye-catching colours and their aroma was just out of the world . Ryan approached the stall , Melvine followed behind . He picked up a purple coloured drink and said , " Darling , what would you like to drink ? "
It would be a lie to say that Melvine didn't get attracted by the beautiful cocktails but she said , " There is alcohol in them , right ? I am not very good with alcohol . "
So Ryan asked the shop owner to give her the drink with least alcohol . The woman from the shop offered a light green coloured drink to Melvine . She took a sip and she couldn't help but close her eyes at the delightful taste .
Ryan said , " You like it ? "
She nodded as she downed the glass in one go . " Can I have one more ? " , she asked .
" Sure , darling . You can drink as much as you want . "
She smiled a little and picked up another glass .
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Shawn and Enilese were visiting different stalls . A small stall of accessories caught the attention of Enilese .
" Wow , these accessories are so pretty . "
She picked some of them to have a closer look . The accessories were simple yet very elegant .
After looking for some time , she selected a silver coloured chain which had a small crescent shaped pendant with three small flowers , made of stones , attached to it .
" Shawn , how is it ? " , she asked showing the chain to him .
" It's beautiful but .... "
" But what ? "
" It'll look more beautiful around your neck . " , he said with a smile .
A shade of pink appeared on her cheeks as she looked at him .
Shawn brought her the chain , she wore it with his help .
" It's looking good . " , he said .
She was going to say something when she saw a familiar figure .
" Shawn , come with me . " , she said as she started going towards a certain direction . Shawn followed behind her with a frown .
" Ryan ..... " , Enilese called out , as Shawn hears the name his expression became sour .
The person whose name was called out turned back . As he saw Enilese a smile appeared on his face . Enilese went to him as he spoke up , " Enilese , long time no see . How are you ? "
" I'm good . What about you ? "
" Me too . "
As they talked he looked around her and saw no one with her , so he asked , " Did you come alone ? "
" No , I came here with my partner . Let me introduce you to him . " , she turned and didn't find anyone there . As she looked around a bit she found that Shawn was standing near a shop , a few metres away .
She went to him and said , " Shawn , what are you doing there ? Come , meet my friend . "
Shawn couldn't say anything as he got dragged by her . Seeing him first a frown and then a teasing smirk appeared on Ryan's face .
" Ryan , this is Shawn . And Shawn , it's Ryan . You remember , I told you that he helped me once . "
" Yeah , but you didn't tell me his name . " , said Shawn looking at Ryan .
" So this is your handsome boyfriend , Enilese . Honestly speaking , I expected better . " , Ryan said .
Enilese frowned a bit and was about to say something but Shawn spoke up , " Who cares about your expectations , anyway ? "
She held his arm and said , " Shawn . "
" Don't worry , he's quite habituated with my way of talking . "
Enilese frowned and said , " Do you know him ? "
" Why , didn't your friend tell you anything about his job ? "
Enilese thought for a while and said , " Ryan , you are also ....."
" Yes , Enilese , he is a gangster too . " Enilese looked at Ryan , he just smiled .
" Do you guys work together ? " , she said again .
" Yes and not only just that . We are best friends too . " , Ryan said looking at Shawn .
Enilese looked at Shawn who had no expression on his face . She asked , " Shawn , aren't you happy to see him ? "
" What's there to be happy about seeing him ? "
Melvine was silently watching them , Ryan came and took her to the other two .
" Darling , won't you say hi ? " , he said .
" Your girlfriend ? " , Enilese asked .
" Yeah . "
" Hello , I'm Enilese . " , she said extending her hand .
Melvine shook hands with her and said with a smile , " It's Melvine , nice to meet you . "
They talked for a while before Ryan and Melvine left .
Enilese said , " I always thought there was something similar between you two . "
" There is nothing similar . " , he said sternly .
" Okay okay , why are you getting so agitated ? Shawn , let's go to the rides ... ahh ....." , she couldn't complete her sentence as she fell towards Shawn , he held her by her waist . Actually a child bumped into her while running , as a result she lost her footing .
After leaving Enilese , Shawn held the kid and started , " Hey kid , don't you know , you shouldn't run in such a crowded place ? ..... Where is your mother ?.... Say sorry ...."
The kid was silently listening to Shawn's scolding with a pout .
After a moment , Enilese couldn't take that anymore and said , " Shawn , it's okay . He's just a kid . No need to scold him this much . ", then she turned to the child and asked , " Hey , did you get hurt ? "
He shook his head .
" Are you sure ? " , he nodded .
" Then it's good . Don't run around like this again , it can be dangerous . Okay ? "
" Sorry miss . " , the kid said .
" It's okay . You can go now . " , the kid smiled at her . He was about to leave but before leaving he turned to Shawn .
" Bad uncle . " , he said and before Shawn could say anything he hurriedly ran away .
When the kid returned to his mother she asked him where he had been .
" That bad uncle scolded me . " , he said pointing towards Shawn's direction .
His mother turned to see the person he was pointing at . As she recognised the person different emotions appeared on her face . She said , " He is not a bad uncle , son . "
" Why ? Do you know him ? " , his mother didn't reply as she said in her mind , ' Because he was the one who saved your life , that night . '
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A bit far from all the hustle and bustle of the festival Melvine followed Ryan into an unknown apartment .
She looked around as Ryan turned on the lights . The apartment was small but it was finely decorated .
" Is it your apartment ? " , she asked .
" Of course , it's mine . Why , did you think I brought you at someone else's place ? "
" No , it's just , the vibe doesn't match your style . "
Ryan laughed a little and said , " Why ? Did you think , I live in a dark warehouse ? "
" No , but ..."
Ryan shook his head as he walked ahead .
She suddenly said , " That woman from earlier ... " , he stopped and turned around .
" Which woman ? " , asked he .
" Um..... Enilese ... "
" What about her ? "
" Is she ... just a friend to you ? "
" Why ? What other relationship do you think , we share ? "
" I saw you two once . "
" And what were we doing ? "
" Huh ? "
" What did you see that made you think that we are more than friends ? "
" It was the time when you severed all kind of contacts with me . You were talking to her very sweetly .... you guys seemed very close . I thought , she was your new partner . "
" Just because I love to play around girls it doesn't mean , every woman you see with me would be my partner . "
She didn't say anything so he said , " Anything else ? "
" I saw you with an another woman too ..... around the same time . " , she said looking down , Ryan frowned .
" She looked very young . "
" I don't play with young girls . Are you sure , you saw me ? "
" Yes . It was near the exhibition hall . There was a science exhibition going on , at that time . " , then he realised who she was talking about . He looked at her with a ' done ' expression .
She hurriedly said , " So she was not your girlfriend either . Sorry . "
After a moment of silence , she said , " Where's the kitchen , I am thirsty . " , she was about go when Ryan held her hand and pinned her against the wall . She looked into his eyes , his eyes were captivating as ever and right now those eyes were fixed on her .
" Tell me one thing . Were you spying on me ? " , he asked .
" I didn't spy on you . I just happened to be there . "
" Really ? " , he said , leaning a bit more towards her .
She nodded and bit her lip nervously at the closeness , her slightly flustered face was making her more beautiful . Ryan slid some locks of her hair behind her ear and said , " Darling , don't bite your lips this hard , it makes me want to kiss them more badly . "
" Um what ? " , she asked .
Ryan smirked a little and the next moment he held her neck and kissed her lips .
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The kiss was gentle at first but soon it became passionate . Ryan's lips were , as if , doing some kind of magic on her that Melvine started kissing him back in no time .
After some time they parted to catch their breath , Melvine was in a daze , she just stared at him .
Ryan leaned towards her and said in his lazy voice , " I knew , innocent girls like you would taste different . " , before attacking her lips again .
After some more moments of intense kissing , Ryan unbuttoned the top few buttons of her shirt and began to kiss her neck . He slid his other hand under her shirt and caressed her waist . Melvine shivered at his touch .
When things were starting to get wilder Ryan stepped back and said , " We should stop here . "
Melvine frowned while panting heavily and said , " Why ? "
" If we continue things may not end up well . " , he smiled and was about to leave but she held his arm .
" Did you consider all of your ex partners this way ? Or you are just treating me differently ? "
" What are you trying to say ? I've never forced anyone . "
" You are not forcing me either . " , she said in a trance .
He looked at her for a moment and said , " Darling , are you indirectly asking me to continue ? "
She didn't say anything but judging by her expression it was clear that he was right .
" This expression doesn't suit you , darling . " , Ryan said in his lazy tone which sounded extremely tempting at the moment .
She was about to say something but before she could he again captured her lips and carried her to the bedroom . Ryan pushed her on the bed and hovered over her .
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Melvine had never experienced anything as such . The soft wet kisses were sending chills to her body . Soon her clothes were thrown on the floor .
After a while , Ryan unbuckled his belt and opened the drawer of the bedside table . Melvine's eyes became nervous as he took out a packet of protection .
He looked at her and said with a smirk , " Darling , if you want to stop me you should do it now because after this ..... I am not going to stop . "
She took a short breath and said , " Then don't stop . "
Ryan kissed her hand and said , " Don't worry , darling . I'll be gentle ..... "