A/N :- Mention of drug use, physical abuse, torture, abusive language. 18+ Only.
As long as Kartik lived, he never wanted to see someone he cared for to go through drug withdrawals again. He was still processing that how a single decision of his, had suddenly changed his life completely, that by lunch time of the next day, when he had brought Tina to Goa, she had begun suffering from mild symptoms of Heroin withdrawal.
Day three of Tina being without the drug, brought on moderate to severe signs. By day four, Tina was pleading Kartik to give her just a little of the drug to quell everything she was feeling, but Kartik had stayed firm in his decision and had refused. How could he give into something like that? Did he want to see Tina in such a state? Absolutely Not. Did Kartik want her to be okay? Yes, Absolutely.
And he knew that the safest way to solve both problems was to let the drug withdrawal run its course until everything stopped, including the cravings. Today was the ninth day that Tina had been in his care, and the withdrawal symptoms seemed to be tapering off, leaving Tina very tired, and a bit moody. She had made it without going into dangerous territory, for which he was grateful.
Over the past few days Keerti had sent him some articles and some papers on the rehabilitation process. She had explained to him very clearly that as soon as the drug withdrawal stage passed, the trauma which had been deeply buried in her mind, would slowly start to resurface. Tina would start remembering things, horrible things, things she suffered, things she endured when she was with her captors, maybe she would even remember her memories, before she was kidnapped. Her name, her likes, her parents, the place where she was from, but that was a long shot.
Kartik was downstairs in the kitchen. He had just finished a meeting online. There were only so many days he could stay away from his company before they needed him. He was hungry and he knew that Tina would be hungry too.
Kartik suddenly heard footsteps. He looked up and was surprised to see Tina standing in front of him. She was wearing his t-shirt which came to her mid thighs and nothing else. She looked so much better then before.
Kartik :- Hey tina, How are you feeling ?
Tina :- I am good.
Kartik :- you don't feel shaky, sick, tired or anything like that ?
Tina shook her head. Kartik smiled slightly.
Kartik :- we'll, that's good then. You sleep okay ?
Tina :- yes, thank you master.
Kartik sighed slightly. Again with the M word. Okay, maybe he thought too soon about things getting better. He needed to keep in mind that it'll take time. He had to very careful.
Kartik :- Tina, what did I tell you before ?
Tina :- to not to call you master.
Kartik :- then why did you do it ?
Tina :- i forgot, please forgive me.
Tina bowed her head as if waiting for a punishment. Kartik walked and stood in front of her. His hand went under her chin as he slowly raised her head and spoke to her gently.
Kartik :- Tina, you don't have to do any of this. You are not in any trouble. Okay ?
Tina slowly nodded her head. Kartik smiled a bit.
Kartik :- so, are you hungry ?
Tina didn't say anything, just looked to the side.
Kartik :- hey, are you hungry ? Come on tell me.
Tina finally looked at him and nodded.
Kartik :- what would you like to eat ?
Tina :- I eat, whatever I am given, otherwise I don't.
