𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠'𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐰𝐢

"51. Unyielding Anger"

"Tujhpe hi phisalti hai humari niyatiya haan tujhpe hi,
Areh theher theher, ye suhane se hath,
Zara niharan de man bhar niharan dee"

-Vaidehi
-fictionflare
(Ruhanika)

(Just gave Ruhi's version of the song a try! Apologies if it's not that great. Feel free to share your own versions in the comments! 🌷)

Both Rudraksh and Ruhanika were sleeping peacefully, the quiet of the night enveloping them. Suddenly, Ruhanika stirred in her sleep, her small body shifting closer to his. She rubbed her cheeks against his chest, seeking comfort even in her slumber, and her grip on him tightened. Her nails, unintentionally digging into his skin, caused a slight sting, enough to disturb his sleep.

Rudraksh's eyes fluttered open, his senses immediately alert as he felt her movements. He glanced down at his chest and noticed Ruhanika. Her expression was tense, her face glistening with a sheen of sweat. Her eyes remained tightly shut as she murmured something inaudible, her voice laced with distress. She rubbed her cheeks against his chest as though trying to escape a bad dream, her small hands clutching at him as if he was her anchor.

Concern overtook Rudraksh as he realized she was far from at ease. Fully awake now, he gently placed a hand on her damp cheek, his touch tender and reassuring. He patted her cheek lightly, hoping to bring her out of the troubled state she seemed to be in.

Rudraksh: "Ruhhh, betu get upp, kya hua."
(Ruhhh, sweetheart, wake up. What's wrong?)

Rudraksh gently patted her cheeks again, but Ruhanika didn't stir. A wave of worry crossed his face as he carefully removed her from his vest, making sure not to startle her. Holding her tenderly in his arms, he shifted to the bed and sat down with her cradled against him.

Rudraksh: "Ruhhh, get up, kya hua."
(Ruhhh, wake up. What's wrong?)

Rudraksh's heart sank as he noticed her trembling figure, her eyes tightly shut in terror. Panic set in as he gently cupped her face, trying to comfort her.

Ruhanika: "N..ahi, bhai..ya, du..rr..n..a.."
(N..no, br..o..ther, d..o..n't,..le..ave..)

Realizing that Ruhanika was caught in the grip of a nightmare, Rudraksh's concern deepened. He quickly reached for the glass of water on the side table and dipped his fingers into it. Gently, he sprinkled the cool droplets onto her face, hoping it would bring her back from her unsettling dream.

Ruhanika: "Duu....rrrrr"
(D..o...n't...)

Ruhanika woke up with a sudden jerk, her heart racing. She looked around, her eyes landing on Rudraksh, who was still holding her protectively. Before he could say anything, she broke down, tears streaming down her face as she hugged him tightly, seeking comfort in his embrace. Rudraksh's heart clenched as he realized that her nightmare had shaken her deeply. This was exactly what he had feared, being such a sensitive person, she could easily be haunted by bad dreams.

He had hoped that, after a peaceful evening, she would rest soundly through the night. But seeing her like this made his worries resurface. He wrapped his arms around her even tighter, his hand gently rubbing her back in soothing circles. He pressed soft kisses to her head, trying to calm her and reassure her that everything was okay. Ruhanika's breathing was uneven, a sign that she was still caught in the aftermath of her nightmare.

Rudraksh: "Shhh, betu main hu na sath yaha."
(Shhh, sweetheart, I'm here with you.)

Ruhanika: "Vo.. v..o t..ab bh..aiya..."
(Th..ey.. th..at ti..me bro...)