The Things That I Left Behind..

Chapter-65

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C h a p t e r - 65

"One is never afraid of the unknown;
one is afraid of the known coming to an end."

― Jiddu Krishnamurti

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My breath hitched as the call ended.
I knew that kind of sound but I couldn't place it where.
My eyes welled up with tears and breathing came out ragged.
Suddenly,the room felt small and suffocating.
Unfortunately or fortunately I was alone.
The caller had left me scared.
Suddenly,I heard the knock.

What if..?

My mind suddenly barraged with number of questions before I made up my mind to hide behind the bed.
My mind kept flashing that fateful night.

I sat quietly and sobbed.
Susan lost her baby because of me.
I couldn't do anything.
My hands trembled and I wanted to endlessly slap myself.
I wish I could have said aloud everything to police but his words had kept me quiet.
His threat had left me abridged with feeling of alienation,overhelming guilt and never ending sadness.
My throat was parched and I went to drink the water when I heard the knock.
My mind was in whirlwind before I concluded that it may be Susan.
I opened the door eagerly before my eyes widened.
And then I received a slap.
He...

"Sara!Sara!"
I pushed that person away and cried,"Go away from me.Just go."
I continued to struggle before I was shaken with great force.
It felt as if someone had splashed cold water to me. My eyes searched everywhere before my eyes landed on Mr Malhotra.
He looked worried and his hand held my shoulder.
I suddenly broke down and continued to cry as he stood numb.
I could only muster,"I...I am .....Sorry.."
Before I could stay anything further,he hugged me.
I didn't protest and gave in to his warmth as I continued to cry as he continued to rub his hand on my back.
As I hiccuped,I could hear him say,"How much pain has that bastard given?"
I calmed myself down and spoke,"I am fine now."
He nodded and got up before offering me his hand which I took as he helped me to get up.
Suddenly,I realised before I asked,"It was you knocking?"
He nodded before saying,"Yeah."
I proceeded to ask,"How did you open the door?"
He adjusted his watch before saying,"Your host had told me about the keys.When you didn't open for long time and I heard your screams,I decided to come."
My mouth dried at the reminder as I said,"Oh."
His eyes stared at me.
He looked like he wanted to say something but refrained.
Instead he asked,"So,where did you see that bastard?"
I bit my lips as I tried to remember when I almost had a panic attack,"In The market street."
His lips thinned as he asked,"What did he appear to do?"
I tried to think as I said,"He seemed to be fighting to buy a mobile.It was then suddenly he saw me but he just stared at me."
Mr Malhotra nodded before speaking,"Look Sara,I need you to be alert."
I nodded before saying,"How did you know about this?"
He spoke nonchalantly,"I might have read the letter yesterday."
My eyes narrowed as I spoke,"And you decided to check today?"
He seemed to give me an amused look before saying,"Maybe."

I shook my head and said,"I am not believing this.You must have known today."
He stepped a bit closer as I stared at him.He gave me a glance before saying,"And how would you know that?"
Instead of rolling my eyes or stepping back,I leaned a bit near him and said,"Because you wouldn't have sat peacefully.You have dark circles too."
He laughed at me and said,"It could be because of work."
I shook my head again and spoke,"Remember,when you thought that cafe was on fire.You left your freaking flight instead of making a call if I was okay."
He tilted his head before saying,"So?"
I softly whispered looking at the loosened tie before saying,"And Because you said I am one of the most important person in your life."
It seemed to please him as he grinned.
He tucked few strands of hair behind my ear as my heart seemed to hammer.
My eyes ran through his face,memorising each features of him.
What is happening to me?
He spoke so softly that I almost missed him saying,"You will always remain the beautiful girl I always knew."
I remained speechless as I wondered how could he feel I am beautiful.
Currently my eyes were red as mars and not to mention the snot. I still had that ghostly look.
I wanted to question him.
But before I could,I knew I had to tell him something.
I licked my lips before saying,"I..I got a mysterious call today."
And just like that the trance was broken.
His back straight,his eyes alert,he asked,"When?"
I spoke,"Before you came here."
He remained silent as I continued,"He threatened to destroy my loved ones and spoke something like he has a long list and all that."
He seemed to think deeply before he spoke,"Could it be the reason why..?"
I nodded and wiped a lone tear.
He patted my back before saying,"Don't worry.We will do something about that.By the way,Remember when I told you that I would search about Akash Singh?"
I nodded.
He spoke,"I have the file,you need to come with me to office one day."
I nodded again.
We stood awkwardly in silence.
Okay fine!
We stood comfortably in silence staring at each other.
I noticed now that his tie was loosened and his eyes somehow seemed tired. I wanted to ask him the reason.
But before,either could speak,there was a knock.
We both stared at each other before sighing.
I took a deep breath and opened the door.
Before me stood,an Indian guy,around my age,grinning at me.
Mr Malhotra came and stood behind me.
I asked,"Yes?"
He smiled at me before saying,"Hi Sara!Remember me?"
I frowned before saying,"Umm..No?"
The guy frowned before smiling again,"I am Aditya."
I frowned again as I spoke,"So?"
The guy stretched his arms and took out roses as he spoke,"God damn!You are dumb!I am Aditya.Aditya Malhotra."
My eyes widened before saying,"Uhh pardon me?"
Mr Malhotra looked at me as I asked him.
It felt as if he winced at the guy's name.
He this time stretched his arms for a hug as he spoke,"Well.I am your best friend,princess.Your Aditya.Come on!Won't you hug me?"
What?!