"Ahh!"
"Shh!" I felt Kabir's hand on my face, both of which were soaking from tears and sweat from both our bodies. But the silence didn't help the fear from running in our veins- fear that we'll never get out of here alive. We were hiding in my Mom's closet, trying not to catch attention of I-I don't know what. Kabir patted my head to soothe me and laid it on his chest. He used his other hand to examine the bruises in my legs. Then, I fell asleep to his rhythmic heartbeat, unconsciously, holding him tightly in my arms.
I knew something was wrong when Sara brought that wicked painting that day. But that's not the trouble I'm talking about. The trouble just started right after.
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Science FictionNaina's mom wants Naina to share her room with her cousin. But Sara's not the only one she has to share her room with. Little did she know that she also needs to make some room in her heart for a new found crush, untold secrets and terror in the dar...
