Shield- Protecting the one you love

Chapter 17

Veera wanted to stay with Tanet but the doctors declined his request as he was still recovering from his gunshot wound. Veera finally agrees on the condition that Tanet will also get discharged the next day and will go home with him.The next day, Veera is given a green flag after his doctor's check-up. Kla then completes the discharge formalities for both Veera and Tanet. Veera's parents bring both of them to their house while Kla and Daw go to Tanet's house to get his things.

At Veera's house:Veera's mom helps Daw to arrange Tanet's things in Veera's room. Meanwhile, Tanet was sitting in the living room holding Veera's hand. Once the room is set, Daw tries to bring Tanet to Veera's room but he refuses to move and holds on to Veera's hand tightly.

Veera: Daw, don't force him. I will bring him to the room.

Daw: Hmm

Veera looks at Tanet with a smile and speaks softly.

Veera: Tanet

Tanet: Hmm

Veera: Let's go to my room.

Tanet does not say anything but starts walking behind Veera. Soon they enter the room and Veera makes Tanet sit on his bed.

Veera's mom: You also need to take a rest Veera. I will come back once lunch is ready.

Veera: Okay mom.

Veera goes down on the other side of the bed and lies down. He then looks at Tanet, who was still sitting there staring at the wall.

Veera: Tanet

Tanet looks at Veera but does not say anything.

Veera: Come here.Veera opens his arms and gestures Tanet to hug him. Tanet slowly moves towards him and lies down in his arms. Veera brings him closer to his body so that his head is lying on Veera's chest. He then caresses his hair gently. Slowly they both drift into sleep.Veera's mom came to the room later to call them for lunch but was surprised to see them sleeping peacefully. Daw was also there with her.

Daw: It's the first time in weeks that I am seeing Tanet sleep so peacefully.

Veera's mom: Hmm. Veera was not the same since he fought with Tanet. He was roaming around like a lost soul. Now I can see peace and contentment on his face. They seem to forget all their pain in each other's embrace. They look so peaceful.

Daw: I hope Veera can bring back Tanet from this state of shock.

Veera's mom: I hope so too. Let's leave them alone. Let them sleep some more. We will serve them lunch once they wake up.

Daw: Hmm

Veera was the first one to wake up from their much-needed nap. He looks to his side to see Tanet sleeping peacefully with his arm tightly wound around his waist. Veera places a quick kiss on his forehead and calls his name.

Veera: Tanet...Tanet...

Tanet slowly wakes up and rubs his eyes. He then looks at Veera who was staring at him.

Veera: So cute...

Veera just keeps looking at Tanet as he looked like a cute baby. He was brought back from his dream world by someone clearing their throat in the room. Veera looks up to see Waan standing there at the door with a glint in her eyes and a knowing smile.

Waan: PVeera, if you are done admiring your boyfriend, mom has called you out for lunch.

Veera: WAAN

Waan runs away from there before Veera could say anything to her. Veera chuckles on seeing his sister's reaction. He then helps Tanet to freshen up and they both go to the dining room to have lunch. During lunch, Veera kept feeding Tanet as he refused to be fed by anyone else. Daw and everyone else looked at this cute interaction with a smile on their faces.The next few days went by like this with Veera taking care of Tanet while the rest of them took care of Veera. Daw and Rune visited them often even though they were swarmed with work in Tanet's absence. During Tanet's absence in the office, the rumor spreads that he was not in a position to take care of his business. To avoid any more speculations, Daw and Rune give a press release stating that Tanet was in an accident and is getting treated outside the country. Rune took over the reins of the business while Daw helped him.Everyone could see slight changes in Tanet as days went by. He has started to smile a little and he even spoke to Waan. But most of his time was spent around Veera. He hardly let go of Veera's hands. Veera was happy to have Tanet around him but he missed the feisty and confident Tanet. His love and respect for Tanet increased manifold on hearing about his past from Daw. Veera has been lucky to have a normal and happy childhood with loving parents but Tanet had a hard time growing up. He lost everything when he was a kid but strived to become successful even after suffering so much pain. He is a fighter. So Veera was determined to bring back Tanet to normal life as he didn't want him to lose the battle of life.