Junooniyat

CHAPTER 61

Maryam Chaudhary
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Both of us left the dungeon, the dark shadows of the stone walls echoing our footsteps as we made our way out. But Danish was still angry, his jaw clenched tight and his eyes cold and distant. I couldn't understand why he was so upset, it felt like he was in his own world, a world I couldn't reach or comprehend.

"Danish", I whispered his name, trying to get his attention, but he ignored me completely. It was as if I didn't exist to him, as If my presence meant nothing at all. The feeling of being invisible to him was unsettling, a sharp pang of rejection twisting in my chest.

Feeling hurt and frustrated, I let go of his hand, our fingers slowly untangling as I walked away from him and into the room. The air inside was heavy with tension, the silence between us suffocating. I made my way towards the bed, my steps heavy and tired, and lay down on the left side, my back turned towards him.

Is it okay to have feelings for someone who caused so much pain and suffering in my life? This person stalked me, emotionally damaged me, and even put my life in danger to the point where I was shot because of his actions. Not only did he torment me, but he also inflicted pain on my parents.

Despite all of this, why do I find myself upset when he starts to ignore me? I should be relieved that I'm finally free from his toxic presence. However, I can't help but feel a sense of longing for his attention. As I lay there pondering the events that have shaped my life, I feel his presence on my right side. He came and lay down beside me, engrossed in his phone.

I just roll my eyes at his ignoring figure, feeling a mix of frustration and disappointment was over me. I reach out to pull the soft, cool grey sheets over my body, seeking comfort and solace in their familiar embrace. With a sigh, I close my eyes tightly, willing myself to drift off into a peaceful slumber despite the turmoil of emotions swirling within me.

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As I woke up, my body groaned and I instinctively stretched my arms out, trying to shake off the remnants of sleep. I blinked my eyes slowly, adjusting to the light in the room as I surveyed my surroundings. And there, on the, black couch, was Danish , casually sipping his chai.

His presence brought a mix of emotions - his dimpled smile always had a way of making butterflies flutter in my stomach, yet I couldn't bring myself to show him how I truly felt. After all, he had ignored me last night, so I made the decision to ignore him in return. With a determined mindset, I rose up from the bed and made my way to the bathroom, closing the door behind me as I tried to process the complicated feelings swirling within me.

As I stood in front the mirror brushing my teeth, I couldn't help but notice my disheveled appearance. My hair was a mess and face looked pale, almost ghostly. But then my gaze shifted to my neck, where I saw the necklace he had given me.

It was a beautiful gold chain, but there was a name engraved on it in Urdu. Not being fluent in Urdu, I struggled to make out the name - it read"Danish". I couldn't help but roll my eyes at his possessive gesture, thinking to myself what a controlling man he could be. With a sigh, I finished brushing my teeth and left the bathroom.

As I emerged from the bathroom, I caught the sight of Danish standing by the purple closet, holding a stunning red frock in his hands. I raised an eyebrow at him and placed my hands on my hips in a questioning gesture. "Wear this one", he said, before passing me the dress and exiting the room. "Wear this one", I mimicked his voice with a playful eye roll.

After taking a shower, I slipped into the gorgeous red frock. It draped elegantly on my figure and I couldn't help but admire how beautiful it looked. The vibrant red color accentuated my features and made me feel confident and stylish. I twirled in front of the mirror, feeling like a queen in my attire. The red dress truly brought out the beauty within me, enhancing my mood and leaving me feeling radiant.

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Allah hafiz 💕💕

🥀I hate being ignored, I look an idiot trying to get your attention🥀