DECEPTION~Dark FF Ch 8(a) updated!!! 25/07 - Page 6

CHAPTER 5: The Cure

Shivay's POV

It was hard to sit or concentrate on anything. I kept changing my posture for more than a couple of hours. Those scars, they scared me. The thought of someone torturing her this way embedded abhorrence in each and every cell of my body. I could have killed that person with my bare hands but only if I had known him or her.

The next morning she came to me dressed in a cyan coloured suit with a much more notorious neckline, quite tempting I thought.

She spoke not looking into my eyes, "Ummm...actually I wanted to go to the orphanage. I have to meet Sahil and the other kids. I obliged. She turned to leave but before she could, I held her wrists and twirled her inside my sturdy arms.

"I will come to pick you up. 6:00 pm sharp. We need to go the doctor, I have taken the appointment. Nothing to worry, she is a friend. I explained, to make her comfortable. She lowered her lashes and looked here and there.

"I don't need a doctor, Shivay. I am fine.

I fixed the narrow strand behind her ears,I did not intend to ask merely inform, Anika.

Anika's POV

The clock struck six and sweat beads appeared on my temple. I was scared.

What if, he gets to know that she had been beaten and mauled throughout her life by her own mother and uncle (Kamini's brother). She still remembers that night when they mercilessly thrashed her with that whip and forced her into this marriage. She could have tolerated it all the way she had been since her childhood but this time they tried to do the same with Beeji.

A pair of soft fingers wiped the array of tears falling off from my eyes. It was Sahil. I hugged him tightly and he hugged me back.

"Don't cry, Anika didi. When you cry, I too feel like crying.

I patted his back and kissed his cheeks. He was magic, my angel.

"Take care of yourself and you better get good grades in Science the next time... before I could finish my eyes met his. As usual, he was on time. I sighed and bid Sahil.

"This man...How do I divert him? I thought.

Shivay's POV

She was fidgeting her dupatta vehemently, symbol of her nervousness.

"Ummm...actually the kids want me to stay here for the night. So...we can go to the doctor some other time.

I walked up to the car and opened the door for her. I noticed the irritation on her face and giggled internally. The things to which she shows resistance, interest me more.

She surrendered, hopefully, as she dragged her legs towards the car. Suddenly, her legs twisted and she fell down shrieking in fake pain.

"Grrr...Anika I sighed not because of her carelessness rather on her poor acting skills. Anyways, I moved near here, already a group of people mostly the staff had gathered there. They her quite well since she had been associated with this orphanage for five years now. Also, she had adopted Sahil and also Singhania Fashions donated a lot of money for these homeless kids.

"Beta, you stay here tonight. Laxmi, arrange the room for Anika. Also, get hot water for her. She instructed the worker while helping Anika stand up on her feet.

"You need not bother madam. I was anyways going to take her to the hospital... I explained to the caretaker.

"No,No! I cannot even walk, Shivay. I think I need rest for the night. she interrupted while the others were nodding their head in complete agreement.

"Excuse me madam. Can I please talk to you personally. I requested the caretaker.

She obliged and we had a small chat in that corner after which I dashed towards Anika who was apparently standing by the support of Laxmi. I signalled Laxmi to move aside and enveloped one of her arms behind my neck obviously leaving her shocked.

I whisked her up and spoke looking straight at her popped up eyeballs, "Better luck next time

We moved towards the car as the caretaker explained things' to others.

"Look, Mr Shivay Singh! I don't want to go with you. she spoke with anger.

"Then you should have performed better. I winked and we drove off.

(Hospital)

"Hi, Shivay! Long time. Who is she? Your girlfriend? enquired Bhavya teasingly. I had met her three years ago and been in touch with her ever since for important reasons. She had done so much for me then and I never realized when and how we became friends.

"No. Nothing like that. She is just a friend. What about those scars? I replied.

"Look Shivay! She has been whipped really bad and the wounds look nearly one week old. Some of them are old too. I have written a few ointments here. The scars will go away with time but this is surely a case of assault. Try to talk to her; she must be really hurt. "She handed over the prescription, concern laced all over her face. I thanked her and moved out of her cabin.

From my window, I could see her holding the ointment and murmuring something to her own self. She looked cute; her angry pout enhanced it further. Since, she has entered this house I stand by this window almost the entire time I stay home. For this view, I wish to make her my servant for this lifetime.

I sauntered towards her room. The door was open. Her back arched as she was trying to reach her wounds to apply the ointment. The edge of her salwar raised a little exposing her svelte waist.

Sexy!' I whispered to myself.

PRECAP:

Anika's POV

I have been trying since a long time.

"Grrr...this is so difficult. I was exhausted in vain. I was about to put down the ointment when a pair of hands snaked mine from behind leaving me shocked. That sweet-smelling, ambrosial aroma I recognized immediately. His touch made me shiver. His palms played with mine till they got hold of that ointment.

Will be continued later...;-)

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