Shield- Protecting the one you love

Chapter 18

It's been a month since Tanet started staying in Veera's house. There is a slight improvement in his condition as he started to mingle with people in the house. Veera's mom and dad loved and took care of him like their own after knowing his story. They also asked Veera to be patient with Tanet as the kid has gone through a lot in his life.Things were going smoothly until that day morning. Tanet was playing on Veera's phone while Waan looked after him. Veera was in the kitchen getting food for Tanet when he.heard a loud bang sound like a gunshot. Then he heard an ear-piercing scream.

Veera: TANET

Veera ran out of the kitchen to his room. As he reached the room, he saw Tanet lying on the floor while Waan was trying to wake him up.

Veera: Waan, what happened?

Waan: I...I don't know. There was a loud sound and then PTanet just dropped down on the floor.Veera quickly picks up Tanet and lays him on the bed. He then calls the doctor to check on Tanet.A doctor arrives at the house and he goes to check on Tanet while everyone stands outside. Rune, Daw, and Kla also came there after hearing the news from Waan. Veera was pacing up and down in anxiety.

Kla: Hey, calm down. He will be alright.

Veera: I... I am frightened. What if he...

Kla: Veera, you need to think positive. He will be fine.

Veera nods his head.Soon the doctor comes out of the room.

Veera: Doctor

Doctor: He is fine. Looks like the incident that happened earlier today triggered the memories of the gunshot incident. This may bring him back to normal condition.Everyone is happy to hear that Tanet is fine. They all thank the doctor and wait for Tanet to wake up. An hour later Tanet finally wakes up.

Tanet: Vee..Veera

Veera: I am here. I am here Tanet.

Tanet looks at Veera who was sitting beside him holding his hand. Veera slightly squeezed his hand to assure him he is alright.

Veera: Are you okay?

Tanet: Hmm

Tanet looks at the surroundings and was surprised to see that he was at an unknown location.

Tanet: Where am I?

Veera: At my home.

Tanet: Why?

Veera then explains what happened to them in the past one and half months. Tears start to fall from Tanet's eyes as he recalls that day's incident.

Tanet: I am sorry. I am so sorry. Because of me, you got hurt.

Veera: Hey...Hey..it's not your fault. I will always do everything to keep you safe.

Tanet: Because it's your duty.

Veera: No. Because you mean everything to me.

Tanet looks at Veera with love as more tears drop down his eyes. Veera pulls him into a hug.

Veera: Shush..stop crying. You have cried enough in this life. I don't want to see tears in your eyes. It hurts me when I see you cry.

Tanet quickly wipes his eyes and looks at Veera with a smile.

Tanet: Can I meet everyone else?

Veera: Of course.

Veera holds Tanet's hand and takes him to the living room where everyone was waiting. Tanet was shocked when Veera's parents and sister hugs him tight.

Veera's mom: Welcome back son. I am so happy to see you like this.

Tanet feels overwhelmed with love.

Tanet: Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Li.

Veera's mom: It's mom and dad for you son.

Tanet: Hmm. Thanks, mom.

Tanet felt odd calling them mom and dad but his heart was filled with happiness. He felt like he finally had a complete family.

Waan: And I am Waan, PVeera's little sister. You can consider me as your sister too PTanet.

Tanet: Thank you Waan.

"Tanet"

Tanet was surprised to hear Daw's voice. He turns around and sees Daw and Rune looking at him with tears in his eyes. He ran towards them and hugged them tightly.

Daw: I am sorry. I am so sorry. Everything happened because of me. Prem...

Tanet: Stop. Stop right there, Daw. Nothing happened because of you. Prem was the one who tried to do wrong things to you. You didn't do anything wrong.

Daw: But he hurt you because of me.

Tanet: No. He hurt me because he was a psycho. He does not love anyone and he was obsessed with you. I will never let anyone hurt you, Daw. I will always stand before you like a shield.

Daw hugs Tanet as tears flow nonstop from his eyes.

"Now I am jealous "

Tanet looks at Kla who was standing next to Daw with a pout on his face. Daw hits Kla on his shoulder and scolds him.

Daw: Shut up.

Everyone laughs on seeing Kla's shocked expression. He just huffs and goes to sit far away from Daw.Tanet looks at Daw with a mischievous smile and points towards Kla.

Tanet: Go

.Daw quickly goes to Kla and sits next to him but Kla looks away. Daw links their arms together and looks at him with a puppy expression.

Daw: Sorry

Kla melts on seeing Daw's cute face. He smiles and hugs him tight. Everyone smiles on seeing their cute little interaction.Veera: Tanet

Tanet: Hmm

Veera: Can we talk?

Tanet: Hmm.

Tanet follows Veera who just walks out of the house.