Arshi FF : An Unforgettable Night LINK #2 pg 152 dt.4.2.15 - Page 7

I sighed deeply and gazed at the wall clock it was past 12 and he had still not returned, either he would drown himself in his work or in alcohol. I continued to stitch different patterns for the remaining family members when all of a sudden the door opened and he came in carrying his trademark whiskey bottle, I shook my head and stood up gathering my things. With my eyes downcast I saw him walking slowly after locking the door. His walk was steady, maybe he wasn't drunk tonight. He unbuttoned his waist coat and dropped it on the bed. I shifted slightly. From the corner of my eye I now saw him slowly unbuttoning his shirt with one hand. And then the shirt was also thrown on the floor. Gulping the lump formed inside my throat my heart raced rapidly and my mind screamed loudly, what was wrong with him? Why had he bolted the door and why was he shedding his clothes? Tonight what did he have on his mind?

I inched forward and stood before him, he raised his eyes and glanced at my hand. Hesitantly approaching him, my trembling fingers touched his neck gingerly, he moved back slightly in response, my eyes shifted to meet his dark intense ones. My heart thudded loudly inside my chest, this sudden closeness was unnerving not only me but him too. But there was no other option.