Shield- Protecting the one you love

Chapter 15

"VEERA"

Tanet's eyes were fixed on Veera as he fell into his arms. There was lots and lots of blood everywhere. He could hear people talking around him but he did not understand what they were saying. His eyes were just focused on Veera whose eyes were now closed. Someone tried to take Veera away from him and he started screaming.

Tanet: VEERA...VEERA... DON'T TAKE HIM AWAY FROM ME. DON'T HURT HIM...PLEASE DO WHATEVER YOU WANT TO ME BUT DON'T HURT HIM.

Somebody held Tanet's hand as they carried Veera to the ambulance. Suddenly Tanet felt like everything was spinning around him and darkness clouded his eyes and then complete silence.

Kla's POV:

I was tackling one of the goons when I heard a gunfire sound. I looked back and saw Veera on his knees shielding Tanet. Then I saw the blood coming from his wound. He was shot.

Kla: VEERA

I ran towards him and kicked Prem's hand. His gun went flying in the opposite direction. I held his collar and kneed him in his stomach. He collapsed on the ground groaning in pain. Soon the police came and caught him. As soon as he was taken away, I ran towards Veera who was lying on Tanet's lap. His breathing was shallow and his eyes were closed. PSun and PEarth came running to me.

PSun: The ambulance is waiting outside. Let's get him in and take him to the hospital.

I tried to move closer to Veera to carry him to the ambulance but Tanet pushed me away. He was screaming like a mad man and hugging Veera tightly. PEarth somehow managed to get a hold of Tanet and held him down until we got Veera into the ambulance. PSun got into the ambulance with Veera and they drove off to the hospital.After the ambulance left, I looked at Tanet and he was still struggling to get away from PEarth. He bit PEarth's hand and ran out of the warehouse. Thankfully Rune and Daw came at that time and caught him from running away.

Rune: Tanet...Tanet look at me. It's me Rune.

Tanet: Veera...Veera.. Don't hurt Veera...please don't hurt him.

Daw: Tanet...

Tears were to form in Rune and Daw's eyes on seeing Tanet's condition. Kla tries to console them.

Daw: What happened Kla? Who did this to him?

Kla told them about Prem and Arthit. Kla could see the pain in Daw's eyes as he heard why Prem hurt Tanet so badly.

Daw: It's me. It's all because of me.

Kla hugs Daw and pats his head softly.

Kla: It's not your fault. Prem is the one who is wrong here. He was obsessed with you. Tanet was just trying to protect you. He loves you guys so much. You are his family.

Daw: I know. But what did he get from all these, pain and suffering. Look at him Kla. He is not even aware of his surroundings.Kla: He is in shock. We need to get him to the hospital.

Kla and Rune nod their head. They somehow manage to get Tanet into the car and take him to the hospital.At the hospital:Tanet starts shouting and throwing things as the doctor tries to look at him. After a lot of effort, they manage to hold down for the doctor to sedate him.

Doctor: He is in a shock. I have given him sedatives to calm him down. Let him sleep for some time.

Kla: Okay Doctor. Can you tell me how is the gunshot wound patient who was brought in earlier?

Doctor: They just finished his operation. They have successfully removed the bullet but he lost a lot of blood. Right now he is still unconscious but he should recover fully in no time.

Kla: Thank you, Doctor.

Kla asks Daw and Rune to sit with Tanet while he checked on Veera. As he reached the ICU, he saw Veera's parents waiting outside. He quickly went and hugged them.

Kla: How is he?

Veera's dad: He is okay now.

Veera's mom: How is Tanet?

Kla looks at Veera's mom in shock.

Kla: He spoke to you about Tanet.

Veera's mom : Tanet was the only person he talked about since he started working for TRD. He was always smiling and giggling whenever he spoke about him. I knew he was in love. My assumption was confirmed the day I saw the pain in his eyes when he fought with Tanet. He was heartbroken. He was no longer my cheerful and naughty boy. When he lost Tanet, he lost his smile.

Kla: Hmm. It was all a misunderstanding but now things have turned out like this. Tanet had a mental breakdown after seeing Veera being shot. The doctors have sedated him and put him to sleep. I don't know how he is going to react once he wakes up.

Veera's mom: I am sure everything will be alright. Veera will make everything alright. I trust him.

Kla: I trust him too mom. He is the only one who can bring back Tanet from his present state of mind.

Kla sits with them waiting for Veera to open his eyes.