Loving An Addict- TaaRey - Page 14

Chapter 6

I woke up with an anxiety attack. The first thought that came up to my mind was that I will meet someone from my home. Don't get me wrong, I was not excited or looking forward for a kitty party. I was just...wondering.. Will anyone show up?

After few hours I strolled around lazily in the corridor as i made my way to the meeting room. Unwillingly i pushed opened the door that gave a loud buzzing noise.

I looked around the room where there were several desk and benches as if it were a prison. As I walked I noticed how each table was reserved for each addict. As soon as I found mine I sighed and sat down.

To my luck Rey was sitting diagonal to me. I stared at the back of his head. His body seemed a bit tensed. The way he moved his thighs showed me how nervous he was. He looked at each person who walked in the room as if he was expecting someone.

I was too engrossed in figuring out Rey's body language when some one pulled the chair opposite me.

"Hi Taani" she placed the box of cupcakes on my table as she sat.

"What are you doing here Katherine?" I asked with a confused and annoyed tone.

She gulped out of nervousness but then smiled, "The Rehab Center called, they said someone had to come to meet you and so I was happy to volunteer"

I smirked, "You're not family Katherine! This was supposed to be a family session"

"I am your sister"

"Step sister" I interrupted.

Her pretty blue eyes stared at me, "Tarun Shikhawat is my dad too and.."

"Incorrect" I interupted again, "He adopted you when he married your mother. That doesnt mean he's your dad"

"Taani I know we have a history which is too hard for you to let go" Katherine spoke up, "I just wanted you to know we all miss you"

Folding my arms across my chest I took a deep breath in as she continued after a long awkward silence, "I finally graduated from Jakwarts School of Fashion Designing"

She looked at me with a huge smile waiting for me to congratulate her. Honestly, I knew how big of a deal it was for her. I had seen her work day and night for all the projects and stuff. And somewhere deep in my heart I was glad that her hard work paid off.

Katherine nervously rubbed her palms as she began talking again, "Tarun's having a small family get together to celebrate this. I really want you to come"

Me and celebrate her joy? She must be kidding me. I rose up from my seat and was about to reject when someone spoke up from behind,

"We would love to"

Annoyed and surprised I glanced at him, Is Rey out of his mind?

"That would be great"

I looked back at Katherine who was smiling ear to ear. She and Rey began talking while I just stood in between them furiously staring at Rey who had no idea what he had done.

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"Calm Down Taani"

Rey followed me as I stormed inside my room or cell or whatever you call this rehab rooms.

"Do you even know who she was?" I asked him in the rudest possible tone.

"I heard you call her Katherine" he replied

Nodding my head I sat on my bed, "You really want me to go home and celebrate with her mom and my dad and random other people who will be doing nothing but judging me? And do you think I'm that type of girl who loves family re-unions?"

"I just thought it would be nice for you to get a break from this place! And I can convince the Chief Authorities to let you go!"

He paused for few minutes and then continued, "And the most important deal is that you can prove to the Rehab Center that you can resist drugs outside the center too!! This is your chance Taani!! You family will be so happy seeing you recover, even if it's a little bit!"

I stared at his face for few seconds and then outside the window. This guy just likes to push me beyond my limits!! That's all he does.

" Well" I spoke up in a challenging tone. "I'll go on one condition"

He smirked as he jumped on the bed and sat next to me, "A druggie in need is a druggie indeed"

Taking a deep breath out I spoke up, "I'll go...provided you come with me. Seems like all these doctors and therapists and authorities are quite impressed with you. So they will let you come with me. Right?"

He looked at me all astonished and surprised. I felt he was about to reject it but then he spoke up,

"Done"

I furrowed my eyebrows as I looked at him. I thought he will say its impossible!

"Why do they all trust you so much? Don't they treat you like any other patient? Why are you treated as a...i don't know...as a friend?"

"Because" he stood and leaned towards me as he spoke up, "Because they trust me. I proved them time and over again that I am here to get rid of drugs. They know that I will resist all the temptations. And now its your turn. It's been a long time people haven't trusted you and I feel you forgot how it feels. So its time and my responsibility to remind you"

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Next Day,

My Home, The Family Get Together/ Congratulations Katherine Party!!

Wearing my old ripped jeans and grey crop top, feeling the odd man out among all this well dressed , sophisticated British people , I walked towards my kitchen avoiding all the stares and glares. I hated family get together's and couldn't wait for this one to end.

Ever since I stepped in my house back from the rehab everyone was just whispering and pointing out towards me. I knew what their thinking and talking!! I took a deep breath in as I rolled my tongue on my cheek and slowly bent down and opened the drawer.

I couldn't help but smile the moment my eyes fell on the old silver hip flask!! I always hid it among the old cups and saucers because I was so sure Martha or my dad would never check this drawer out. Sitting on my knees I pretended as if I'm looking for something as I opened the flask and took a huge sip of whisky that I had poured in it months back.

Shutting my eyes I felt the drink drop down through my throat, nothing felt better trust me. A week at the Rehab was stressful and I deserved a drink. I licked my lips and quickly took another sip and immediately shut the flask and slammed the drawer as I stood to walk out from here before I get busted.

Just as I turned to leave I was stormed back as Rey walked in with a few empty glasses in his hands. My expression were epic, I can imagine the way I must have stared at him with my eyes wide open and my mouth trembling, trying to say something as I gulped hard.

"Poor Martha was juggling with these, so I offered to help" He said as he dumped all glasses in the sink.

I just pressed my lips against each other as I nodded my head and shrugged my shoulders. Rey dusted his hands and then put it in his pocket as he looked at me.

"You have a huge house! How rich are you?"

I giggled nervously as I realized he didn't see me doing my Hoppa loopa business, "My dad owns a Restaurant and Martha is a chef, so we're pretty well settled"

He nodded his head and I smiled.

"You're smiling?" he asked curiously

Taking a deep breath in I rubbed my palms as I raised my eyebrows trying to think of something to say.

"Well..." I said as I looked at the sink and shelves in my kitchen, "nothing feels better than coming back home I guess"

"You didn't want to come Home at the first place." He stared at me trying to figure out what's up. He wasn't convinced with my actions. I could feel it.

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