love drug

Chapter 13

The day that laid ahead was full of sadness and mourning. It was the death anniversary of Reena's mother, Revathi. Reena woke up full of life and energy, until the weight of today hung heavy on her shoulder, the day she lost her beloved mother. 

She sulked back into bed, her eyes coated with fresh tears. so she let them fall, soaking her bed sheet until she was out of tears. Her throat felt dry so she reached to her bedside table to grab a glass of water. As she grabbed the glass, her eyes spotted something. A pendant necklace. Reena smiled grabbing the necklace and adorned her neck with it. She opened the little pendant and gazed at the picture that was enclosed in the little gold heart. It was a picture of baby Reena, her mother and father. 

Many years back when Reena was 4 years old

Reena's mother tucked little Reena into bed kissing her forehead. 

"Mumma, what is that" she asked pointing at the necklace that hung from her mother's neck.

"Its a necklace sweetie. Your papa got me this as a gift when you were born" her mother said. 

She opened the gold heart and showed Reena the photo inside. The picture showed Reena's mother in a hospital bed holding new born Reena close to her chest with her father hovering over the 2 holding them close to his chest. 

"It will always remind me of how special you two are in my life. My biggest gift and greatest treasure is you my baby" her mother said. 

Her mother looked down at the picture once more before taking the necklace off.

"Come here" her mother said and she scooted over. Her mother tied the necklace around her neck and little Reena grabbed the golden heart in her tiny hands and gave it a small kiss. 

"Now this will remind you of how much I love you my sweet baby" she said and Reena hugged her mother tight, nuzzling closer to her chest. 

Reena sighed and closed the pendant hoping out of bed. 

Meanwhile Rocky walked downstairs to greet the unwanted guest. There in the living room sat Desai, holding a box in his hands, nervously bouncing his leg. He sprung up the second he saw Rocky walk down. 

"Rocky" he nervously said. 

Rocky nodded his head in acknowledgement. He continued to look around the house catching Rocky's attention. 

"I will get her soon, she is just in the shower" Rocky said monotoned just wanting to get him out already. 

Desai sighed and sat back down. The two of them sat in an incredibly uncomfortable silence until a maid informed Rocky that she finished her shower. He glanced at nervous Desai before making his way upstairs. 

Rocky knocked on her door and waited a few seconds before she opened the door. Her hair was slightly damp, droplets of water sitting on her glass like skin, her brown orbs staring into his. 

"Yes?" she said breaking him out of his trance. 

"Oh um there is someone waiting for you downstairs" he said. 

"Who is it?" she asked curiously. 

He grabbed her hand and guided her down the stairs. The second she saw her dad, she ran to him being engulfed by him in a bone crushing hug. He kissed her forehead and began inspecting her to see if she was alright. 

"Princess are you alright? You have no idea how scared I was for you all these days? " he said.

She looked at Rocky who gave her a small smile and she turned back to her dad.