I hear voices in the corridor and then the opening of the washroom's door. I forgot to lock the door.
I see Robert coming in, he looks everywhere and then his eyes find me.
He sits on the floor beside me without saying anything and pulls me into his arms.
I put my head on his chest and continue sobbing and he let's me. Its good, all the frustration and anger that kept building up in me is coming out as tears.
"I'm here Mallika, it's gonna be OK" Robert says.
I nod into his chest but keep sobbing. He strokes my hair and says things to calm me.
"Mallika, your feet!" He suddenly exclaims and pulls back to examine them.
He gets up and brings a first aid kit, he places my feet on his lap and starts cleaning them.
"Robert, I'm in pain "
"I know sweetie, it's gonna be OK soon, look I've already cleaned it, I'll apply the ointment and then cover it with a bandage, it'll heal" he says.
"No, Robert, I'm mentally and emotionally hurt. I'm talking about mental agony" and I breakdown again.
He hugs me again but says nothing.
Why am I being such a nutcase? He wasn't the one to hurt me, I shouldn't be giving him shit about what Veer did.
"I'm sorry Robert, you were always there for me when I needed someone to confide in, you love me unconditionally and I've been a bitch to you. I'm really sorry".
"Don't say that. I know it was difficult for you. I understand" Robert says.
"No I'm stupid to love the guy who gave me nothing else but pain and to hurt the guy who loves me unconditionally, I'm stupid"
"It's okay, I don't mind what you did. Your wound's taken care of, let's go home" Robert says.
I try to get up I stand but my feet hurts so I sit down on the floor again.
"Robert, I cannot walk"
"Who said you have to?" He says and with that he picks me up in his arms, bridal style and carries me out of the washroom.
I don't object, I feel comfortable and protected in his arms.
"Robert, I left my bag in my locker and my pumps are also missing"
"Don't worry, once I get you into the car, I'll go and get everything" he says.
"Thank you Robby "
And his smile is precious.
God! I didn't know I missed this smile of his until now.
I sit in his car and he goes back to get my things. I don't know whether my friends will realise my absence or not, should I be leaving without telling anyone?
Oh, my head's starting to hurt. I shouldn't have cried so much, it's all coz of crying too hard.
I search for some water in car and I find a bottle, it's too dark for me too see but the liquid is transparent so I assume it's water.
I gulp it down, but the taste seems a little strange but I'm thirsty so I finish half of the bottle.
"Hey welcome back" I say as I see Robert opening the door of the car and sitting inside.
"Robert, I drank this, I was thirsty, you don't mind right. I'll refill your water bottle once we reach home "
"You drank this!!!" He exclaims alarmed.
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