Only Time

"Sandriya,The song you played earlier it is called 'Only time' by Enya.right?Why did you chose to play it first."he asked as he turned to look at her for an answer.

"Yeah,it is.I just felt that I wanted to play it.Also only time decides what happens next.So its one of my favourite songs.Especially these lines:

'Who can say if your love grows,

As your heart chose,

Only time.

Who can say why your heart sighs,

when your love flies,

Only time.

Who can say why you heart cries,

When your love lies,"

"Only time." he completed the line.

"Only time"she repeated.That was her answer.Only time will decide if her love for him will grow deeper or just fade away.So she was gonna let time handle it and see what life holds for her in future.Though she had come to a conclusion her heart was a little heavy.The feelings were too much to bear to herself.

"Okay lets go in.The wind is getting cold." she said dragging him into the room."I am really sleepy"she said yawning slightly.

"Why is there no bed in this room?"she asked with sleepy eyes.

"I asked the staffs to move it so there will be enough place for the piano."he said rubbing the back of his neck.

"Then where are we gonna sleep"

"Lets go to another room"he suggested

"Or shall we go home then"he questioned.

"No.I wanna stay here tonight.And in this room.The view is awesome."

She was starting to throw a tantrum like a child.

"Ok little kid.We will stay here"

He then made a call to the management and asked them to bring a mattress and a pillow.

And in 5 minutes ,a bell boy came with the things Jonathan had requested.The mattress was laid on the floor.

"You can sleep now"he said to Sandriya.

"No.lets talk a little while longer"she pouted.

"Just minutes ago she wanted to sleep now she wants to talk a little longer.She is really crazy"he thought .

"Come on lets talk"she said patting the space near her.Jonathan sighed.He took of his coat.

"What are you doing?"Sandriya yelled.

"Nothing.I am just removing my coat"he couldn't help but laugh at her craziness.He then loosened his neck tie and sat on the mattress.The two were sitting side by side with their backs against the wall.The balcony door was to their right and it was still open so they could see the moon light.Other than the small night lamp all the other lights were turned off.The two didn't speak a word untill Jonathan broke the silence saying"Sandriya I have to tell you something.Earlier you were honest with me.So I think I should be the same with you" Sandriya just looked at him not understanding what he was saying.

"I am from a rich family that has a lot of businesses abroad and in the country.My family even owns this hotel."he said holding his breath.Hearing this Sandriya started laughing hard,so hard that her stomach began to ache.When she finally finished laughing she looked at his face.He didn't look like he was joking at all.

"Sandriya.I 'm serious"

"So ,what if you are a wealthy person.You are still the Jonathan I care for.Thats not gonna change"she answered.He was really baffled by her response.She really cared for the person who he was not his money.

"Can I tell one more thing?I am not sure how you will react to this.Please be patient enough to listen to what I have to say.I know that you won't like to discuss this topic but..."he paused and looked at her.She was looking at his as if telling him that she was listening to what he had to say.

"What if...What if I say I am the reason why you were kidnapped?What if I say I am the member of the Steward family,Jonathan Steward, those bad guys were looking for?

he stopped when he saw tears flowing from her eyes.

He didn't know how to console her.Not a word came to his mind.

"Sandriy-"

"If you were really him,i would be happy I was able to take your place.I would have been happy that I protected you"she said as she wiped her tears and let out a smile at him.

He didn't expect this response from her.He thought she would fight with her or beat him or leave him.But he never expected to tell that she was happy for protecting him.His chest was starting to get heavy with guilt.But at the same time he felt happy she was here with him now.He pulled her into his arms.Though she was shocked by his sudden actions she didn't stop him.She leaned her head against his chest.

"Next if your gonna joke about something don't use this topic.I can't bear to imagine you like that."she said as she wiped her tears.

"Okay"he assured caressing her hair.

After a while

"Jon"she called.

"Mm?"

"Thank you"she said her voice was sleepy.

Jonathan just let out a smile.She wasn't like everyone.She genuinely cared for him.And at this thought his heart was feeling a little at ease.

The room then went silent once again

Just as he was to close his eyes,his phone began to ring.Jonathan picked up his phone and answered the call immediately so that it won't disturb Sandriya,who was sleeping in his arms.

"Young man.Whats taking you so long?"Mr.Andrews questioned from the other end.

"I am sorry uncle.I planned a surprise party for Sandriya.Sorry I didn't inform it to you earlier" he said quietly so as not to wake her up.

"Party?Now where are you two?"

"At the hotel"he replied honestly.

"Both of come home this instance."

"But uncle she is already asleep"

"Young man.You dare not lay a finger on her or else"

Jonathan looked at Sandriya who was sleeping in his arms.It was not him who was holding her.So he should tell his daughter not to lay a finger on him .Thinking that Jonathan chuckled.

"I am not joking"his tone was getting a little angry.

"I am sorry Uncle for the delay.I assure you I will bring her home safely first thing in the morning"he promised.

"You better do as you say"Her father disconnected the call.Its really normal for a father to get angry in a situation like this.So he didn't take his scoldings to heart.

In the middle of the night Sandriya woke up when she felt something like a kiss on her forehead.But when she opened her eyes,Jonathan was already fast asleep.

"I better keep my imaginations under control"she told herself and went back to sleep...