BIG-J

17

As I heard James approaching, he came into the room with a bowl of soup and placed it beside me, urging me to drink it. Without questioning him, I obediently sipped the soup, finding it surprisingly delicious. As I stood up, preparing to leave, he suddenly pulled me back by my hand and pushed me onto the bed. Shocked, I exclaimed, "What the heck, dude?"

James swiftly grabbed some clothes and tossed them towards me, a sly smirk on his face. "You do have a nice body, but I don't think I can let you leave like that," he remarked. It was then that I realized I had been only in my bra, and embarrassment flooded over me. Hastily, I dressed myself, feeling flustered and eager to escape the situation.

As I made my way towards the door, James chuckled, drawing my attention. Confused, I turned back to face him, and he teasingly commented, "So, you took your glasses, huh, stalker?" My cheeks flushed with embarrassment, and without saying a word, I quickly rushed out of his house, desperately trying to escape his laughter.

Once I was outside, I sent him a text to express my gratitude, to which he responded with his customary wink. However, I noticed multiple missed texts from Dominic, causing my heart to race. His messages were urgent and accusatory, stating that Elinia was injured and insinuating that I was involved. Panic surged through me as I read his texts, realizing that he had been trying to reach me. I bit my fingernails nervously, feeling a sense of dread.

In a rush, I hurried back to my house, where my mom greeted me with a barrage of questions. Overwhelmed and stressed, I promised her that I would explain everything later and quickly retreated to my bedroom. There, I tried to calm myself and prepare for what awaited me tomorrow, knowing that a significant conversation with Dominic was inevitable.

As I arrived at school the next day, nerves consumed me, knowing I had to face both Dominic and Elinia. Dominic had asked to meet me in the backyard, and with a heavy heart, I made my way there. The moment I arrived, Dominic's anger was palpable. Slamming his hand on the table, he glared at me and demanded, "Why the fuck would you do that?"

Confused and taken aback, I stammered, "Huh? What do you mean?"

His voice dripping with anger, he replied, "Why the fuck would you beat up Elinia just because she and her friends were teasing you?"

My eyes widened in disbelief, and a mixture of shock and anger coursed through me. I couldn't comprehend his perspective. I retorted, "What do you mean? Do you even know what she did to me?"

Dominic, still visibly upset, snapped back, "Of course I know. She and her friends were teasing you about us."

Fury surged within me, and I couldn't help but laugh bitterly. "You're so fucking dumb, Dominic," I exclaimed. "For fuck's sake, she hit me, cut my hair, and did so much more. This wasn't the first time she has done this. Yet, you act so delusional, as if she didn't do anything wrong."

Rolling his eyes, Dominic attempted to calm me down, but my anger only intensified. "Seriously, Dominic? Calm down? What the fuck is wrong with you?" I yelled, tears streaming down my face. "You're my boyfriend, isn't it your duty to make sure no one hurts me? Yet, you're acting like Elinia is your girlfriend by protecting her."

Dominic let out a sigh, his grip tightening around me as he looked into my eyes. "Look, Anushka, stop acting like a kid and grow up," he said with a hint of frustration.

Just as his words sank in, I noticed Elinia approaching us. Dominic swiftly planted a peck on my cheek, wiping away my tears, before rushing towards her, holding her arm and walking away. She glanced back at me, giving a sly wink, leaving me utterly speechless. It was clear that those individuals could go to hell.

Feeling a mix of emotions, I stood there, tears still staining my cheeks, grappling with the realization that things had taken an unexpected turn.

Overwhelmed by the events that had unfolded, I sought solace on the rooftop, hoping for a moment of peace. As I reached the rooftop, my tears still flowing uncontrollably, I made my way to a secluded spot and let out a heart-wrenching scream, releasing all the frustration and confusion that had been building inside me.

As I tried to gather myself, planning to sit down and reflect on everything, I heard the sound of approaching footsteps. Panic rushed through me as I hastily wiped away my tears, attempting to hide my vulnerability. However, before I could compose myself completely, a figure pulled me into a tight embrace, their chest offering a comforting support, and their hand resting gently on my waist.

Whispering soothing words, they urged me to calm down. Grateful for their presence, I clung onto them, returning the embrace, finding solace in the warmth and understanding they offered. In that moment, it felt as though the chaos surrounding me faded away, and I found a moment of respite.

But as we held each other, a sense of unease crept in. The group that had entered the rooftop, to my unfortunate surprise, turned out to be Elinia's group. She took advantage of the situation, smirking and capturing a picture of us together before leaving.

I couldn't help but feel a mix of anger and vulnerability, knowing that Elinia would use this against me. Nevertheless, in that brief moment of solace, I found comfort in the presence of the person who offered me support and understanding.