Beauty and the Beast

1 : SCARED

Shehnaaz POV

Today I was feeling scared to come from this road alone as I noticed a few men staring at me like hungry lions. I know I won't be able to fight back because I am too weak. Whenever I have to speak in front of anyone, my lips start to dumble and I forget everything. I try many times to look confident but still I lose my confidence and this habit of mine, I hate the most. I called my father to take me as I was not ready to fight yet, once I gain the confidence I will show those boys hell.

Papa came on time and we started moving back and as we were free so I suggested to him to enjoy ourselves with me and we enjoyed ourselves till evening. As it is winter season so we started going back to the time when I noticed those goons again. I just hate them when they state me with lusty eyes. I want to pull their eyes out but I can't as I don't think I don't have any energy

In between, I felt thirsty so my dad asked me to wait for a second till he purchase a new water bottle. Suddenly I heard a loud thud sound and turned I saw someone hit my dad with his car. That person did come out but didn't react. I went towards him and slapped him angrily. We had a small fight and he left. That idiot left leaving me and my father alone. I broke down in tears and started to cry loudly screaming my lungs out for help forgetting that those jerks were here.

They came and tried forcing themselves on me and I was trying hard to push them aside but everything went in vain. After a minute I noticed the same man who killed my father approaching us in rage. I ran behind him seeking help and his action terrified me, I started to shake in fear. I realised that he is dangerous. I tried to say thanks confidently but lost confidence when I noticed his gun. Soon I heard his angry rough voice

Sidharth: aapne mare hue baap ko chod ke nai ja sakti thi? Kya jarurat thi idhar he rehne ki? ( Can't you leave your dead father? What was the need to stay here?

He asked angrily and I shivered to hear his voice. I closed my eyes tightly with fear and spoke the reason I was here.

Shehnaaz: papa the kese jaati aur...ek vohi the jo humesha protect karte the inn... Inn kamino se jinki nazar humesha merepe rehti hai ( he was my father, how can I leave him? He was the only one who used to protect me from these jerks who used to stare me)

I cried and looked at my torn sleeves which were the result of an act from one goon. I hiccuped while crying with the loss of my father and also fear of losing my dignity.

Sidharth: stop doing these silly things. Kisi ka khyal rakhna aata nai aur bolti ho

He said which angered me. What did he say,? I don't know how to take care of my father. How can he say this,?

Shehnaaz: tumse se toh aachi he hu. Agr itna bura bolna tha toh bachaya he kyu
(I'm far better than you. If you wanted to speak inadequately then why you saved me) . I asked. With this, he pulled his gun and point it at my forehead

Sidharth: just lower your voice and yes I don't like explaining. Tumhari jagah agar koi aur hoti toh yehi karta ( I would have done the same if someone else was in your place)

He said in a hoarse tone which scared me and I gulped looking down and getting ready to die. But he took his gun back and put it inside his pocket. I was about to move hurriedly when he stopped me

Sidharth: stop... Sit in the car

Shehnaaz: why?

He didn't answer me, instead, he approached me which scared me and I started to tremble with tears. He stood in front of me and removed his coat, before I could seek mercy for leaving my dignity I felt something warm wrapping around my shoulder. I noticed his coat on me and I bite my lower lip to control myself from crying.

Sidharth: do what I am saying. I promise I will not touch you. You will be safe, this place is not safe.

When he said that I felt concerned in his voice, I know I have no other option because I know these goons and his friends might come for revenge and I'm scared to think about that. I froze in my place with tears.

Sidharth: don't be scared. Sit in my car for your own good

I know he was right because I can't risk staying alone in my house now. They all know my address because they were local goons that's why I decided to risk my life with this stranger. I nodded and sat inside his car in the back seat. The whole journey was silent neither he tried talking with me neither me. He parked his car near a big mansion. My eyes popped out of the socket seeing the mansion. He came out of his car and waited for me till the entrance. I stayed inside the car thinking what if he has many men waiting for me? What if he is not trustworthy? He looked towards me angrily and that's it. I came out of the car and stood behind him while fidgeting with my fingers in tension. I'm scared to trust a stranger, even though he is giving me good vibes. In this cruel world, I can't trust anybody easily.

Sidharth:  I don't have a whole day for you. Come fast

Shehnaaz: coming but I'm scared. I am innocent please leave me, don't do anything to me. I don't have anyone, the only thing which is precious to me is my dignity now. Please pardon me

I requested joining hands with tears as I'm very much scared by his tone. I can't bear his anger and someone forcing me. Soon I felt his shout which scared me more

Sidharth: why the hell are you scared? Didn't I tell you I will not touch you? Can't you hear when I am asking you to come? Come inside now without speaking anything.

He shouted angrily which scared me and I flinched in fear and held my dress tightly because of fear which he saw and sighed. I looked down with tears thinking about my father. How I will see him? Why he left me?

Sidharth: Don't worry come inside I will not do anything. You will get a separate room. Tell me if you face any problems here

He cleared her confusion in a soft voice to which Shehnaaz nodded and hummed in response with teas and replied

Shehnaaz: yeh aap pyar se bhi bol sakte the

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