Arrange Marriage

Ch 14. /Cottage/

Pooh and Pavel were both in the party. Everybody was already drunk like too much drunk except for Pooh and Pavel. Blue tried to make Pavel drunk but Pooh didn't let him to. It was already midnight and one of blue friend was hitting on Pooh.

Friend 1 (while drunk): Hey, handsome.

Pavel was right beside him and he didn't liked the way that guy was touching Pooh without his permission. He grabbed that guy hand and told not to touch Pooh.

Friend 1: Oh, someone is jealous. (while looking at Pavel)

Friend 1: Dark told me that you guys are boyfriend's. Is it??

[[[Name of that unknown guy that was hitting on Pavel before: Dark]]]

Friend 1: Hey, what did you saw in Pavel?? I am more handsome than him. (In drunk voice)

Pooh: Now you are talking too much. Go otherwise.. (he suddenly stopped))

Friend 1: Otherwise what, handsome.

Friend 1: You don't want me because of him, right.

That guy grabbed Pavel by the hair and was about to drag him when Pooh suddenly punched him. The entire party’s attention turned to them. Pooh landed a few more punches, but Pavel eventually made him stop. That guy nose and mouth were bleeding.

Pavel: Stop, Pooh. Stop.

Pavel said loudly and dragged him outside of the party.

Pooh: I am sorry.

Pavel: It's my fault for letting you stay with me despite knowing something like this could happen.

Pavel said, tears streaming down his face.

Pavel: I'm sorry you had to face all this because of me.

He said, kneeling down. Pavel looked visibly weak and felt remorseful for his selfishness.

Pooh: It's not your fault Pavel. Don't cry.

Unable to resist, he kneeled down and wrapped his arms around Pavel, giving him a tight embrace.

Pooh: It's okay.

Pooh: Not your fault.

Pooh: They don't deserve someone like you.

Pooh: You can talk to me if you want.

Pooh gently stroked Pavel's hair and held him close, offering a reassuring hug. Though Pavel was initially upset, Pooh's warm embrace gradually comforted him. Eventually, the tears ceased, and he began to feel better. They remained wrapped in each other's embrace until a distant noise interrupted their quiet moment.

Grey: Pavel. Paaaavelllll.

She called him while running towards Pavel and stopped in front of him.

Grey: I am sorry ,Pavel. Today was supposed to be a celebration.

Grey: I am sorry from their side.

She noticed Pavel's eyes.

Grey (in mind) : He probably cried. Poor thing.

Grey(in mind): Life is always unfair to good people like him.

Pooh and Pavel both of them were silent for a moment until Pavel broke the silence.

Pavel: It's okay. I won't mind.

Grey(in mind): Don't lie Pavel. I know you are hurt.

Grey: I am sorry again.

Grey had a lot she wanted to say to Pavel, but she couldn't bring herself to do so because of her guilt. She decided it would be better to wait for a more suitable moment to have the conversation.

Grey: I think you shouldn't stay here.

Grey: I heard them planning to beat both of you.

Grey: Before they come near you, leave.

Grey: There is moonlight cottage at the end of this village. You can stay there. It's my friend cottage. You guys will be safe.

Pooh: Thank you.

Pooh said and dragged Pavel towards his car.

Pavel: But, Pooh.....

Pooh: Don't talk. We ain't staying here.

Pooh: You should speak back when someone is trying to hurt you. If you kept on being silent, they will hurt you more.

Pavel knew what Pooh said was right. So he didn't dare say anything bold to him.

Pavel: Thank you.

Pooh: Huh.

Pavel: For saving me from them.

Pooh: It's okay. I am here to protect you.

Pavel experienced a warm feeling in his heart after hearing Pooh's words. After driving for half an hour, they arrived at the cottage, where Grey instructed them to stay.  Pooh parked the car in the corner, got out, and walked to Pavel's seat to open the car window for him.

Pooh: We already reached. Come out.

Once Pavel got out of the car, Pooh took his hand and led him toward the cottage where they would be staying for the night.

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