His Obsession

Chapter 25 (Part I)

A/N:Antonio De Villus in the picture above.

The light blue skies stretched beyond infinity filled with soft looking cotton balls.The earth hardly a blind spot from above, all lands mingled to become a far foggy sight blurring between the unparalleled distance. I watched the exquisite view squinting through the barrier of clouds, resisting the urge to drop my hand in the skies plucking the furry balls.I looked inside with a sigh & wished I hadn't. The intimidating, powerful looming presence, giving me goosebumps was zeroed on me.I unsuccessfully tried to keep my expression blank but failed, swallowing the ball with a gulp as I witnessed the terrifying storm in his forest green eyes.It would have been a heartwarming sight if I didn't know him better.All this six foot pure muscle with informidable authority fixed on me but, I know him better he watched me with a clever eyes of a predator & I was the helpless prey.It was all about power, I was His possession & he could do whatsoever with me, I had no choice, it was simple as that.I averted my eyes from the green halos with great difficulty & closed my eyes to leave this bitter reality behind.After a while, an uncanny feeling chilled me & I witnessed the most gut-wrenching sight.Aarej was laying horizontally on the couch, his massive head thrown back, tremors wracked his powerful frame jerking his huge body sideways but most chilling was the deep agony engraved on his handsome sleeping face.His sculptured features morphing into expressions of horror & despair.A tortured wail escaped his parted lips, while he battled with the demons, his fists clenching, wide-eyed I watched the informidable Aarej khan changed into a tortured soul who was fighting invisible opponents, when his face transformed into sheer panic I couldn't help myself, rising I went & sat beside him.I took a deep breath & envelped him in a hug, he immediately stiffened in his sleep but then he inhaled & all rigidness left his body.He relaxed immediately gripping me tightly.I found myself laid on the couch with Aarej on top of me, his body wrapped around me in a vise & his face buried in my neck.My hand in his black crown of hair subconsciously, my fingers playing with his silky stands.

I finally sighed when he left his world of demons, my soul ached, my heart cried for his pain.I never wanted to see him that vulnerable & helpless teetering on the brink of despair.However, I wished that was not the case but the truth was I will gladly accept thousand times the arrogant, ruthless, cold merciless, intimidating Aarej khan to this shell of a broken man with shattered soul.I watched him sleeping, his thick arched eyebrows, on his wide smooth forehead casting shadows on his deep emerald soulful eyes which can see right through you, were closed, deep grooves etched around his eyes hinting at his disturbed sleep, his sleek high cheekbones leading to full plump pink lips stretched straight, five 0'clock shadow mared his chiseled jaw, which seemed to have carved from stone & the straight crooked nose in the center, seemed to have broken twice, completed the perfection of his Adonis face. Instinctively, I whispered "MashàAllah".I now noticed that subconsciously, I have been tracing his features with my finger.On instinct I looked up & by god I hoped I hadn't, those heart gripping eyes were staring at me unnervingly. I quickly tried to remove my finger but Aarej captured my hand & placed it on his cheek leaning into my touch.His eyes held questions, he watched me & then quizzed

Maharukh, why did you help me?

I looked at him suddenly, suprised at his question but kept quiet.

You know it is dangerous for you to be near me when Iam in that state!...Dont you remember I have hurt you before then why did you help?

It was a matter of fact statement, his eyes were filled with genuine curiosity & uncertainty. I released a breath & then without looking at him I answered

I did it...because you were in pain...I couldn't bear it...Honestly, I didn't thought about the consequences!
I saw you struggling & my conscious would not let me leave you in such tormenting state so I did it...because noone deserve that...no one!