𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞

14 | Cʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ

- Prerna Ahuja -

Siddarth.

My breathing got heavy. I can barely see my surroundings. I immediately turned my back towards the entrance and moved upstairs, as quietly as possible. I want to be alone and pull myself together. My legs and hands are shaking making it difficult to move. My tears are flowing without my notice.

Somehow I reached upstairs and moving to reach any room. I don't want anyone to see me in this state and ask me questions which I can't be able to answer. My lungs had constricted making it difficult to breathe. My chest area is aching like it is on fire . I tapped my fist near my throat and tried to breathe but it becoming difficult.

I sat in a corner in the hallway making sure not to make any sound as I heard Mihir voice. Sweat beads formed on my forehead and neck. The voices are gone now. It becoming difficult to move from here. I tried to getup but only to fall backwards. Black dots are forming. I know I'm about to loose my conscious.

Suddenly two arms wrapped around my waist. I know who it might be. I know I can hide from anyone but not from him. He immediately took me in his arms . I felt like I was in air and closed my eyes.

'Breathe.'

I heard a distinct whisper. I tried to concentrate but failed. It is like a someone is dragging me in to the darkness.

'Breathe '

I heard his voice again. This time making me jolt on my spot. Like he is controlling my senses making sure to not let anything drag me into any darkness.

I can feel his hands were rubbing my back. Caressing my hair. His face near my was so close. He is whispering in my ear. His deep voice soothing my nerves.

'I got you, jaan'

'Concentrate on my voice'

'Breathe'

And I did. Breathe. He slowly caressed my cheeks removing my tears. He took hold of my hand which is shaking. He rubbed my hands. He bought a glass of water near my lips and made me drink it.

My body soon relaxed in his arms and he continued to whispered in my ear. I didn't open my eyes. I can feel his hands which are removing my hair from my face. It's like my whole energy is drained and suddenly I'm feeling weak.

I slowly opened my eyes and took time to realize the surroundings. We are sitting on a couch in a balcony of a room. The cool air is brushing on my face and making me shiver but the warmth radiating from his body making me feel more relaxed. I'm sitting on his lap while he is rubbing my arms and back. My face is buried in his neck.

I took a deep breath and inhaled his scent. He has such a good manly scent which is making me sniff him again and again. It is making me relax. I snuggled deep into his neck and gripped his shoulders. He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me closer as possible.