Chapter 35: (Aaira's pov)
The storm outside raged violently, its thunderous roars and flashing lightning, I awoke abruptly from a restless sleep, my heart pounding and my breaths coming in quick, shallow gasps. The storm's fury seemed to echo, amplifying the distress I felt.
I glanced around the dimly lit room, the flickering light from the storm casted shadows on the walls. My eyes searched the room frantically, trying to anchor myself in reality. As I touched my stomach trying to feel my baby's presence, the weight of my dreams hit me with full force.
The dreams had been vivid and painful, I was trying to forget it all, and I had succeeded, i didn't want to recall what happened, but replaying my suffering in a nightmarish drama that I couldn't escape was more than horrifying. It felt as if I was reliving every moment of anguish, watching my own self endure heartache and pain over and over again.
I had tried to forget something like this that ever happened to me, and now it was haunting me to the core. Tears began to stream down my face uncontrollably. My chest heaved with the force of my sobs, the storm outside a cruel reminder of the storm inside me.
I couldn't shake the fear and sadness that clung to me like a heavy fog. The dreams had stirred up feelings of helplessness and pain, I had tried to forget, and I was overwhelmed by the fear of losing my child due to these things, and the seemingly unending sorrow.
As I cried, I heard a soft rustling beside me. Suah Noona, who had been sleeping lightly on the other side of the bed, stirred from her slumber. Her senses seemed to pick up on my distress as she woke up suddenly, her face reflecting concern as she looked at me.
Suah: Aaira, what's wrong, why are you crying?
Her voice was gentle and soothing. Without waiting for a response, she moved closer to me, her arms wrapping around me in a comforting hug, it was so much needed. She was offering solace where there was none. She kept caressing my back, as the walls around my tears loosened and i started to cry badly in her arms.
Suah: Shh, it's okay. You're safe. I'm here with you. Your baby is good... It's safe, I checked.
Her soft, reassuring words and the gentle rhythm of her breathing helped to calm me somewhat. She held me lightly, her hand stroking my hair as I continued to cry. The storm outside seemed to gradually fade into the background, replaced by the warmth of her care and the gentle lull of her comforting voice.
Suah: You're having a hard time, I know. But you need to calm down. Everything will be alright. I promise.
I mumbled, my voice was barely audible through my tears.
Aaira: Noona... If I tell you something, will you keep it a secret?
She nodded without even thinking, as she continued to stroke my hair. I couldn't keep it to myself anymore, I needed to share it with someone before it eats me up alive.
Suah: Of course, Aaira. Whatever you need to say, I'm here to listen.
I struggled to steady my voice, but the memories surged back, making my words falter.
Aaira: An old man... He...
I couldn't complete my sentence as the flood of emotions overwhelmed me. The images from my dream felt too real as if I was reliving all of it, the trauma was still raw. My sobs intensified, as Suah noona tightened her embrace, trying to offer as much comfort as she could.
Suah Noona: Aaira, don't worry. Just tell me. I'm listening.
I took a shaky breath, my words coming out in fragmented bursts.
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