Written in stars (Discontinued)

Confessing the truth

Chapter 24

Veer walked into Advay's room. Advay entered slowly after him. Everyone was down having dinner but Veer thought it was better if Advay didn't face anyone at this moment. He helped him get into bed and then sat beside him.

Veer touched Advay's forehead, he still had a bit of temperature but medicine was starting to work.

Veer,'' Advay''

Advay opened his eyes and looked at him.

Veer,''Try not to overthink things, everything will solve itself out in time. Just remember, both of you are blameless, she is your wife. You are not blood related to her. It's not wrong. Just be gentle with her, it is as shocking for her as it is for you. I have a friend, he is a psychiatrist, he is trustworthy, and if you think everything got too much, we can go to him. I am here for you always. Don't think you are alone''

Advay nodded and closed his eyes, tears leaked from his eyes.

Veer sighed and gave him a sleeping pill. Then, he sat there until Advay went to sleep.
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Chandhini sat down on bed staring at a sleeping Advay. It was 5 past 11 but he was still asleep. Finally, he stirred. He rolled down on bed and then opened his eyes and stared at her blinking for a moment.

Advay said in a sleepy voice,''tiny why you are staring down at me like this?''

Chandhini,'' You were asleep for so long, I got worried. How is your temperature?'' she moved her hand to touch his forehead to see if he had cooled down.

Advay looked puzzled for a second and then he froze, his eyes suddenly saddened and then he lowered his eyelashes hiding his feelings. He gently removed her hand and got up,'' I am alright.'' he mumbled.

He got a fresh towel and clothes and then went to washroom.

Chandhini sat there worriedly waiting for him to come out, 'that was awkward, she said to herself''.

He came out dressed in black shirt and dark grey jeans. He went to dresser and picked up his hair brush and quickly pushed it through his hairs. He avoided looking at her while she tried to catch his eye several times.

Then he asked quietly,'' Are you fine?''

Chandhini looked at him in confusion, 'Nothing wrong with me, why?''

Advay put the brush down and looked at the floor,'' did I hurt you?''

Chandhini felt her cheeks heat slightly,'' not really.''

Advay,'' I have never behaved like that in my life. I don't know what happened. Maybe it was bhang...'' he trailed off, remembering something. His face was suddenly even paler. He opened a drawer and got the first aid box out. Getting the antiseptic cream out, he came toward Chandhini.

He sat down beside on her bed and said,'' may I?''

Chandhini understood and nodded. She pushed the hair covering her neck away and slightly lowered the shirt collar where he had bitten her. He applied the cream,'' did I hurt you anywhere else?''

Chandhini,'' No.'' She had marks on her upper arms and waist when he had held her too tightly but seeing his guilty face she did not want to say it. She had delicate skin and she bruised easily.

After finishing, he went and washed his hands. When he came back out, she asked the question which was on her mind,'' Are you still going to divorce me?''

Advay sat down on bed again and said, 'I will do whatever you say. If you want to divorce I will do it and if you want to stay married to me then we will stay married.''