Mr. Imperfectionist 2

31- Worse than a nightmare

Sabil's P.O.V

Present

The gunshot was too loud and it dazed me for a bit. I couldn't understand what just happened. I was sure the attack was on me, or possibly Daniel. People started running, and I tried to look for Saanj in that crowd. As my eyes fell on her, my entire world shook. My greatest fear had just come true, and I felt so helpless. She was shot, and collapsed to the ground. It took a couple of seconds for me to get to my senses and rush towards Saanj, but my legs trembled, and my vision was blurring from my tears. The entire airport was in havoc. People screamed and ran aimlessly. I was scared that they would stamp on Saanj.

Daniel and Emilio had arrived before me, pushing everyone away from Saanj. Daniel carried her in his arms. Her hand was bleeding profusely, and she remained unconscious. I had no energy or willingness to look around and search for the shooter. My priority was Saanj. The woman I loved was close to death.

Daniel gave me a fleeting glance as I approached. Him and Emilio looked terrified. Daniel looked back at Saanj and said, "Call Dr. Abascal, Senor. I am taking her to his clinic. We don't have much time." He began sprinting with Saanj in his arms after saying that. Emilio followed him.

I stood there frozen, still trying to shake my daze and accept that this had just happened. Saanj was shot right in the front of my eyes. What if something happens to her? What if I lose her forever? I can't forgive myself for what I have done. I dragged her into my dark world, and now I am paying a price for it. Her mother and brother will be devastated if something happens to her. I quickly called Dr. Abscal and informed him, in a trembling voice, that we were bringing Saanj to his clinic. My tears don't seem to stop, and my hands are shaky. Saanj's luggage was still here, but I made sure to take her handbag since all the identification proof is in the bag. I can't take any risks with the police. After picking up her bag, I make my way to the exit and realise that Daniel and Emilio have already left.

I stopped a taxi that was trying to leave the airport. The driver denied taking passengers, because of the gunfire. He wanted to leave as soon as possible. I offered him three times the fare on the meter. He then agreed and took me to Dr. Abascal's clinic. I got off and ran inside the clinic, hoping to hear a good news. Saanj was still lying unconscious, and Dr. Abascal had started the surgery. My heart sank to the soles of my feet. She looked so still and pale. As if she were already dead. I couldn't bear the pain in my heart anymore. I dropped to my knees, still looking at her pale face, calling her name. My lungs felt heavy as the warm tears proceeded to run down my eyes. I felt someone's hands on my shoulders, but I was too lost. Saanj's dead face kept flashing, and I couldn't bring myself to think positively.

"Not here, Senor. If she can hear us at all, she will be too hurt to see you like this." It was Julio. I assumed they'd all arrived here.

I wiped my tears and slowly rose. Dr. Abascal looked at me with sympathetic eyes. He was with two other doctors in the room, treating Saanj. He then made a gesture towards Julio to take me out. Julio curled his hand around my shoulders, and I walked out with him. Everyone was present, looking at me with the same sympathetic eyes. But Emilio was in tears. He did not look at me. I walked out of the clinic and sat on the floor. Saanj's pallid face stung my heart like a thousand needles. I could not stop crying, and I had no idea how to stop picturing Saanj's dead face. I couldn't understand how to handle this situation. What if permanent damage is done to Saanj? How am I ever going to face her? How am I going to ask for her forgiveness? Although I don't deserve her forgiveness. I can't forgive myself either for what I have done to her.

Now, no matter what happens, we are going to find Luis, and that's settled. I have to put an end to him. But before that, I have to make sure that Saanj is going to be fine. She is going to be like my old, happy Saanj. Her career could be destroyed if anything goes wrong. And I will be the one to blame. What should I do? Only Mama can guide me now. Oh shit! Mama! It suddenly struck me that I had to check on her. They could have reached London to attack Mama as well. I took my cell phone from my pocket and dialled her number. She answered after a couple of rings.