Surviving the Monster

*Chapter 23*

Nandini's pov.

I opened my eye and he was no where at sight. Did he just left? That's it? No words exchanged? No 'it was good' or 'I liked it'? Nothing?

I raised myself up on my elbow and looked at my lower area. It looked like a crime scene. I frowned seeing such a messy condition. I need to take a shower and even need to clean up the bed. At least Manik has kept a cloth that means the bedsheet was fine. I sighed and closed my legs and laid again as I felt tired. I have to clean myself but my muscle are sore and tired.

I felt so much anger on Manik. Is this how it's going to be? He will use my body and then will dissappear. But of course why am I expecting anything more from him? I think he must be asleep till yet. He just left me to deal with the mess alone.

I sighed and turned myself on my right side. I closed my eyes as I felt tired and sleepy. Is it okay if I clean the mess tommorow? I don't know. I sighed in disbelief and even in regret. What was I thinking before giving my body to a person like Manik? He is just a monster who doesn't care for anyone except his own desires.

After a minute, I felt a tap on my shoulder and I opened my eyes. Manik was standing besides the bed wearing a towel around his waist.

Manik - don't sleep.

He said and I just glared at him.

I - I am not expecting any feelings from you but at least don't leave me to clean all the mess alone.

Manik frowned and said - when did I leave? I was in the washroom.

Before I can say anything, he scooped me up in my arms and I widened my eyes as I completely naked.

I - what are you doing?

I asked as I tried my best to cover myself with my arms. Manik saw the efforts and said.

Manik - I have seen you Nandini. Stop covering yourself.

I glared at him and he slowly left me in the bathroom. I looked around and saw the bathtub prepared just like the day we took bath together.

Manik - first clean yourself under the shower and then go inside the bathtub. The water is little warm but that will help your sore muscle, okay?

I nodded my head and he turned around to leave. Even I walked behind him to lock the door but he said.

Manik - don't lock the door.

I frowned and asked - why?

Manik - because I have prepared this bathtub for us not just for you. So I will join you in few minutes.

I - why don't you take a bath alone.

He looked at me with a disbelief expression.

Manik - why can't I join you?

I - because I am in pain and I don't want to do anything again.

Manik - but we are not doing anything again.

I looked at him with a suspicious look - are you sure?

He rolled his eyes and said - yes of course.

I nodded my head and close the door but didn't lock it. I turned on the shower and cleaned my lower part. Once I completely cleaned the blood, I entered in the bathtub and sighed in relief. This was heaven on earth. Warm water was helping to sooth my pain as well. It felt so good. After sometime I heard the sound of door getting opened and I opened my eyes to see Manik walking towards me. He took off his towel and entered inside the bathtub.

He slowly held my hand and just like last time adjusted me in between his legs. He wrapped his arms around my body and kept his head on my shoulder. I closed my eyes and relaxed my body.