Never Leaving U ( Completed )

Chapter 34

Recap: Priyanka and Sam arrested....

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Vikram held Sana by her shoulders and walked her towards the car. They both sat at the back. Sana leaned on his shoulder, tears still pouring down her face. Vikram gently rubbed her arms, trying to console her, but it was in vain. She continued to cry silently, her heart shattered.

By the time they reached home, her face had turned red and her cheeks were streaked with dried tears. She had fallen asleep out of exhaustion. Not wanting to disturb her, Vikram gently carried her in bridal style into the house.

"Bro, what happened?" Pranitha asked, concerned as soon as she saw them.

Vikram raised his hand, signaling her to stay quiet. He walked into their room and carefully placed Sana on the bed. He pulled the duvet over her and slowly caressed her hair before kissing her forehead.

"Sorry baby... I know you are feeling low and bad... I promise you to protect you at any cost. Just a few more days. I will sort out everything and you will not have any traces of these betrayals. I promise you only love and happiness in our life," he whispered in his mind, brushing his lips gently on her cheeks before stepping out into the living room.

"Vikram, whatever we saw in the news... is it true?" Amudha asked with concern.

"Hmmm, yes ma..." Vikram sighed. "They both betrayed her. She broke completely. She trusted him a lot, even after that bitch backstabbed her."

"How come they had a heart to hurt such an innocent soul?" Pranitha asked in disbelief.

"Do you think they possess a heart?" Vikram snapped softly, his anger barely contained.

"You're right," Amudha agreed. "Poor Sana... how much she would have endured."

Just then, Pugazh entered the room.

"Problem is not yet solved," he announced, tension lacing his voice.

"What?" Pranitha turned to him.

"Hmmm. There is still the mastermind who helped these culprits," Pugazh revealed.

"Who is that?" she asked, eyes wide.

"We don't know..." Vikram said, rubbing his temples. "Still trying to find him."

"He's playing a smart game," Pugazh added grimly.

"He cannot be too smart. We will get him soon," Vikram said with quiet determination.

"First, look after Sana. She's too weak and broken," Pugazh advised.

"We shall take care... keep her busy and let's not leave her alone. Let Sara be with Sana all the time," Vikram instructed.

"Ok, now get refreshed and stay with Sana. I'll call you for dinner," Amudha said, patting his arm.

Vikram went back to the room, freshened up quickly, and sat next to Sana on the bed. Her face was frowning in sleep, her expressions troubled like she was having a bad dream. Gently, he shook her awake.

Sana woke up with a jerk, tears already brimming in her eyes. Vikram immediately pulled her into a hug and rubbed her back.

"Sana... shhhh, nothing sweetheart. I'm here with you... don't be scared."

"Vi... vik... Vikram..." she sobbed.

"Shhhh... nothing baby... everything is alright... don't worry."

"I'm scared..." her voice cracked as she clung to him.

"Baby, please don't cry... I'm there with you, don't be scared of anything..." Vikram cupped her face and kissed her eyes and cheeks.