Disclaimer: The following chapter talks about sensitive issues like abuse and violence. Please read only if you are comfortable.
Akshara
Do you remember your first kiss?
I know I do.
It was the most disgusting, humiliating and shattering moment of my life.
Two years ago
I walk up to our guest and greet him.
He smiles at me and kisses my cheek and I feel a little weird.
He's dad's friend, so he probably thinks of me as his daughter, I tell myself.
Dad is in a meeting, Sandeep Uncle, he said he'll join you soon.
"I know Akshara" he smiles and walks up to the bar at the back of the living room.
"Can you get me a glass please?" He asks and I nod and fetch him one.
He pours some whiskey in his glass and for some reason I feel like I should leave.
I turn around when I hear him "Akshara wait"
"Yes uncle?"
"Why don't you give me company till your father comes" he says and against my better judgement, I nod.
If I disrespect his guest, my father will beat me again.
I take a seat at the couch opposite to his.
"What do you desire, Akshara? What is something that you really want?"
Freedom. I answer in my head.
"Uh... nothing uncle. My father gets me everything."
"Don't lie to me Akshara, I know the truth." He looks into my eyes and I know he knows.
I stay quiet but a tear rolls down my cheek.
He gets up and sits next to me.
I shift a bit to create distance but he places a hand on my thigh and stops me.
He wipes my tear with his hand and caresses my cheek.
I feel unsafe at that very moment and I get up immediately.
"Uncle, I need to go to my friend's place, she's waiting for me" I say and turn around but he grabs my hand.
"What about me Akshara, I'm waiting too" he whispers and I feel the cold vibe surrounding me.
"I-uh-I.."
"I asked you a question, Akshara. Now I'll tell you my answer" he turns me towards him. "I desire something badly...and now I want it"
He grabs my waist with one hand and pulls me against his body. I smell the alcohol in his breath and it cringes me out.
"Uncle please let me go" I cry as I struggle to get free from his grip.
"Shh... the more you struggle, the more painful it will be Akshara. I'll make you forget your sorrows, I will give you pleasures you haven't imagined" he says and starts kissing my neck as I cry out.
His hand grabs my hair and he raises my chin and that's when I lose my dream.
My first kiss.
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