ArSha FF~Start Of Something Beautiful~Thread2~5/30 - Page 71

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Update asap na. It feels like ages. Pria, plz think abt our brimming ArShalicious emotions. Plz update soon na, Tish ki kami tujhe puri karni padegi.

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Chapter 26

The next day passed by in a flurry of activity. Dr. Jain had arrived earlier in the morning to check up on Shakti's condition when Amar had informed him of the previous night's occurences, including the sudden clipped and detached tone with which she had spoken.

She was kept in observation for the rest of the day.

Mukti, Archie and Amar were sitting in Shakti's hospital room speaking in hushed voices so as not to wake her when Dr. Jain entered.

"According to what you've told me and from what I have observed from the brief conversation I had with her, Ms. Mohan has PTSD aka Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder caused by assault, domestic abuse, rape, etc. Symptoms of PTSD fall into three main categories: 'Reliving' the event, Avoidance and Arousal. Two of which have been present in her behavior. She will probably suffer from depression and withdrawal. I would strictly advise that it is made sure she isnt left alone. If she is kept distracted then it is less likely of her to remember what has happened." Dr. Jain hestitated before taking off his thick rimmed glasses and approached Amar. He placed a hand on his shoulder, speaking up. "Since she was brought in yesterday I have seen how much you love her. She needs that more than ever now. She needs to be shown that she isn't alone. That someone is there that cares for her."

Amar was taken aback for a moment. He watched as the strict old man's features softened as he spoke. He realized that this was his chance to redeem himself. Destiny was giving him a chance to prove the strength of his love. And this time he wouldn't let it pass.

Throughout the day Shakti drifted in and out of consciousness. When she was asleep Mukti and Archie took turns watching over her and Amar, who refused to move from her bedside. And when she was awake Mukti and Archie would cheerfully chatter away about any random thing while Amar sat by her side and watched her. She didn't seem bothered by his presence, infact she didnt react at all. Not when Archie would crack some lame joke or when Mukti would tease her about some random childhood memory.

Sometime in the evening when the visiting hours were over and Amar had convinced Archie and Mukti to leave so he could stay with her, Shakti finally spoke to him.

"Kunwar?"

Amar was startled to hear her quiet voice pierce the silence of the room.

He quickly recovered. "Yes?"

"Are you leaving too?" she asked timidly, not really looking at him.

His heart soared in joy. "No, sweetheart. I'm not going anywhere" he reassured her.

He walked over to her bedside and settled onto the cushioned chair near her bed. She sat up and leaned back resting her back against the headboard and gazed out the window on the opposite side of the room.

She seemed to be lost in her own thoughts but Amar still decided to speak up. "Did you want me to leave?"

She didn't reply, just continued to look out into the night sky outside. He figured she hadn't heard him so he let it go. She gazed out the window while he gazed at her. After countless minutes of peaceful silence she spoke.

"No. I didn't want you to leave." She still hadn't looked at him.

"Why?" he asked, hoping it wouldn't upset her in any way.

She shrugged. "I dont know. I dont really feel anything. Just that I didnt want you to leave."

The fact that she didnt feel anything really bothered him. He would make her feel.

He got up and strode over to her bed, sitting down next to her. He knew what he was about to do would either heal her or damage her further but he needed to try.

She finally turned and looked at him when he sat beside her on the bed. He tenderly gazed into her soft brown eyes before reaching out and cupping her left cheek into the palm of her right hand.

"Do you feel anything now?" he whispered quietly.

She sighed softly and her eyes fluttered shut but she didnt reply.

He watched her for a moment studying the soft curves of her face; the smooth forehead that her fringes caress, the beautiful expressive eyes which are now closed, the cute button nose that flares in anger, the high cheekbones that color in embarassment, the sharp chin that juts out in defiance. He memorizes each and every detail of her features before he slowly leans in, placing the softest of a kiss on her velvet soft lips.

He pulls back immediately and waits for her to open her eyes. When she finally does he can see the hazy glaze of confusion and desire.

"Do you feel anything now?" he asked again.

"I..I don't...My heart..." she fumbled in confusion.

"Your heart..?" he urged her to continue.

"It's beating so fast." she whispered so softly that he wouldn't have heard her if he wasn't holding his breath in anticipation of her answer.

Although he wanted to leap up and dance in excitement and joy he just smiled and pulled her closer into his arms placing another chaste kiss on her quivering lips. He didnt push her for more. Instead he climbed in next to her and pulled her body against his, holding her till she relaxed and sleep finally claimed her.

Sometime in the early hours before dawn he awoke with a jolt when he felt her thrashing by his side and moaning out in fear and pain.

"Shakti?!" he shook hershoulder trying to wake her. "Sweetheart, wake up."

But she continued to thrash, tangling her arms and legs in the bedsheets.
After a few futile attempsts to wake her, he climbed on top of her, pinning her hips down in between his legs and holding onto her face with both hands. He pressed his lips onto hers and spoke against them with soothing endearments.

"Shhh relax baby, I'm right here... It's just a dream. You're safe, sweetheart. I'm here." he whispered letting his lips brush against hers as he spoke.

He stayed that way, whispering sweet nothings till she stopped struggling and he felt her body relax underneath his.

He pulled away to look at her.

She slowly opened her eyes, confusion evident on her face. "Kunwar?"

"Oh!" he gasped, crushing his lips onto hers as relief washed thru him, possessing her mouth with all the love and tenderness in his heart.

He finally pulled away when she began stirring.

"What happened Kunwar?" Shakti inquired, unsure about where she was and why she couldn't remember anything at the moment.

"Nothing baby. You're okay, I'm here with you." he assured her, pressing a tender kiss on her forehead before rolling their entwined bodies so that she was sprawled on his broad chest.

He was feeling extreme comfort now that she was securely tucked in his arms. He pulled her as close as possible. "I love you." he whispered, letting all his tender feelings pour out thru those beautiful three words.

She gazed into his eyes, replying reflexively "I love you too..."

Foreheads pressed together, noses touching and lips only millimeters away, they stayed like that just breathing each others soothing scent and absorbing the peace of the moment.

He talked to her for the next few hours, filling her in on every minor detail till she fell asleep again, right on his chest. Her arms wrapped tightly around his waist and her face tucked into the hollow his neck, he could feel her steady heartbeat and her soft breaths. He felt absolutely elated as her light weight settled onto him and her soft curves pressed against his body, her form fitting against him perfectly.

At that moment he knew, without any certain assurance, he just knew that everything was going to be okay. Not just okay, but better than okay. Shakti would heal, their relationship would heal and their love would prosper! He just knew.