A LITTLE BETTER🤍

11

E V A R A

He saw me in the worst situation possible, naked and scarred. I hope he leaves me now!

Maa was sobbing as she dressed me, I couldn't move. I feel exhausted and helpless.

"Evara, never do this again please. Tell me if anything's wrong! Does Nevan treat you badly?" Maa asked making me gain a sudden power.

"He could never Mumma, he is helping me a lot" I instantly replied trying to get up but couldn't.

Just then someone knocked on the door.

"Can I enter?" It was him.

"Just a minute" Chachi replied as she buttoned the shirt that she dressed me in.

Chachi opened the door as Nevan walked in followed by Papa and Chachu.

"How are you Evi?" Chachu asked but all I could do was nod a little.

Papa was about to speak when Reet aunty walked in.

"How is my favourite girl feeling?" She asked as I smiled lightly.

"I'd want some privacy with her if you all may allow it" Aunty spoke and everyone left, except Maa, Papa and Nevan.

I glanced at the three of them and then Aunty.

"Don't worry Evi, I won't ask anything weird" She spoke and looked at the cuts properly.

"How are you even breathing baby? This is bad! How did you cut so deep, Thank God you couldn't reach the vein, but it is visible" She said as her eyes gleamed with unshed tears.

Maa hugged Papa and sobbed slowly, I don't know what to do? I am hurting everyone again and again.

"I don't want to live, I am continuously breaking everyone's heart. I am so ridiculous" I said.

"Evara, do I have to repeat myself?" Nevan asked and I looked at him.

A man like him deserves a princess, not me for sure.

"She needs stitches" Aunty said and Nevan stepped closer.

"There are a few more places, you need to check" He said pulling away the comforter slowly.

Papa left and so did Mumma.

"Where?" Aunty asked.

"Her inner thighs" He said as Aunty started checking and a few tears rolled down my eyes.

He wiped away the tears and pecked my forehead.

"Any other places?" He asked and I shook my head in a No.

"Don't lie" He whispered and started unbuttoning my shirt.

"The inner thighs will be cured by basic antiseptics" Aunty said and followed his gaze.

"Evi, why so much pain baby? You could've talked to someone" She said.

Nevan made space for her to take a look at the inner side of my left upper arm.

She applied a bandage there.

"It's small and curable, and will be okay in a week" She said as Nevan buttoned up my shirt.

The hospital staff soon reached home and they started to prepare everything. Taran uncle was going to take the stitches, Nevan stood there throughout the procedure without making any faces.

As the minor surgery ended, everyone walked in.

"I want to talk to Evara" Papa said and everyone left one by one but Nevan didn't.

"Get out Nevan!" He said.

"I cannot trust you Mr. Mehra" He replied as my eyes widened.

When did they get into such bad terms, weren't they like best buddies?

"She is my daughter" Papa grunt.

"And my wife" Nevan said in the same tone.

"Can you guys not fight?" I asked and they both gave a nod.

"I will stand outside the door" Nevan said and walked out.

Papa got seated on the bed as his hand caressed my head.

"How could you Evi? Any why? We all love you, we never see you as a responsibility. You are my child" He said, his voice broke.

"I have ruined it Papa" I muttered.

"You haven't! You are a blessing for us, everyone makes mistakes and it's totally normal. Never hurt yourself for this" He said and I just gave a nod.

"Also, you are safe now. You can get back to Canada and stay with us, I know this marriage was arranged in an emergency. You don't need to compromise" He said and I felt uneasy.

Maybe I am bothering Nevan, ofcourse he deserves better and I am not even good.
But...Taking a divorce will ruin his image and his reputation as well.

"I am not sure Papa" I said and he gave a nod.

He left as Nevan stepped in.

"Would you like to stay here?" He asked and I gave a nod.

"Should I accompany you?" He questioned and I realised he has work unlike me.

"No, it's fine! You can continue with your work, I'll spend some time here and return once everything is fine" I said and he gave a nod.

He was about to walk away but I held his hand.

"I am Sorry, I bothered you a lot" I muttered earning a glare.

"You have the right to, now I don't want you to continue this self harm spree. Tara is on her way, she will be here with you all the time" He said.

"You don't need to..."

"I need to! You need anything she will help. No need to ask for knives and blades, I get a call from her and I will personally come here to lecture you" He stated and finally gave me a kiss on my head.

It felt calm, everything vanished for a second. I couldn't stop myself from wrapping my arms around him and hugging him closely, tears spilled out of my eyes unknowingly.

"It's fine Ev, it happens" He whispered caressing my cheeks and wiping away the tears.

"I will come to pick you up, call me whenever you wish to comeback" He said and went away with a final goodbye.

I already miss his presence.

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