A light in the flame

Chapter 4 - Part 2 : The Storm

In all the different scenarios where they faced one another, a deserted hospital corridor never crossed her mind. In the best scenarios, they would meet randomly in the street and he would ignore her like he did years ago when she begged him to look at her and to give her a chance.

Still not getting a response from her, he said :

"Pretending I don't exist isn't going to work."

The taunt made her turn around, but he was standing closer than she anticipated. She had to stop herself from backing up. His size had made her feel feminine, dainty, and protected in the past, but those days were long gone.

If it wasn't for the suit beneath his open overcoat, he could be mistaken for a model, or an actor. Her eyes collided with his, a stunning liquid black that had captured her interest from the start. He had strong features which can make you unable to detach your eyes from his face.

The full beard was new. Despite his appearance, something about him was still rough around the edges. Once upon a time, that beauty had drawn her to him, but now, she examined her ex-husband through a set of jaded eyes. He was downright frightening. The soft and warm aura that he had before is no longer present. What the hell happened to him ?

It had been almost seven years since she laid eyes on him...

 " I thought you were in the US."

Before he could reply her phone started ringing.

It was Abhir !!!  Akshara started panicking, but she had to replay otherwise her betu will worry. She answered the phone.

" Hello my love, how are you ??"

Abhimanyu narrowed his eyes.

" How was your day ?"

Abhimayu kept staring at her back. He was staring at her left hand, making sure that no new ring was there. Actually there was no ring. He sight in relief.

" Oooh I miss you too. I love you. I love you so much !!!" Akshu said with the sweetest voice.

Abhimany just stood there, staring at her. Piercing her with his eyes, full of longing and jealousy.

She hung up quickly with Abhir and faced him.  

The initial shock of seeing him made her lose her head, but she was in control now, and she could handle him.

"As much as I'd like to engage in a staring contest, I have places to be," she said.

" Akshara what wrong you look unwell, let me see wh-"

" YOU WILL NOT TOUCH ME. I RATHER DIE THAN HAVE YOU CLOSE TO ME LIKE THAT" screamed Akshara with angry tears.

Abhimanyu froze. He knows that he resents him. He fully deserved it.

But he can't help it. His Akshara was finally in front of him. After years of wandering like a soulless body, he finally got his soul back...

Even if his Aksahara doesn't yarn for him and for his love anymore.

I love you enough that I am willing to drown in sorrow for years and decades just to have a glimpse of your face...

I love you so much that I can hardly breathe without you in my life...

So if I were to go under right now...

... I would happily drown.

However Abhimany knows that with her current state, Akshu will not accept his words. She is way too deep in her resentments.

"Do you know how long I've waited for this moment?"

She edged backward. "I'm not playing this game with you."

" Akshara ..."

" JUST DON'T !!!"

She desperately raked her mind for an exit strategy as he invaded her space.

She wasn't prepared for the hand that wrapped around her throat. Her heart careened into her throat as she gripped his massive wrist with both hands.

" Akshu listen to me you are unwell, you need me to-"

"YOU ARE SEVEN YEARS TOO LATE FOR THAT."

"No, Akshu i searched for you for -"

" STOP LYING"

His fingers tightened around her throat, stopping her denial. He leaned in, so close that their lips were mere inches apart.

"Are you calling me a liar, princess ? "

The energy pouring from him made her temples throb.

"If you don't let me go, I'm going to scream."

"Do it," he invited with a cold smile that didn't reach his eyes. "He leaned in and pressed his lips against her ear. " I finally got you back in my arms, I will not let you go that easily." 

 To be continued ... 

I am a fan of the OG Abhi. I don't know if you are ready for this version of him = Older + Anger + tortured + hotter   :)))

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