Broken Jewel

❤60❤ - Back To London

Dev looked at Sona. She wasn't herself anymore. There was a mixture of sadness and confusion in her tone. It's like she wanted the conversation to just end abruptly. Dev never wanted to end that night with a bitter conversation. He moved closer and gave her a warm hug.

"Let's just sleep, okay?" he whispered as she just nodded in a daze.

But none of them had an ounce of sleep that night.

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Sona was folding her clothes in a trance. She shook her head violently to brush away the unwanted thoughts, but it always seemed to remind her of her place in Dev's life. She felt so disturbed. It wasn't like she didn't trust him. But knowing half the truths, tormented her brain.

She jumped a little when she felt a pair of hands looping around her.

"Hey darling.... What's up?" Dev mumbled in a sleepy tone.

"Aren't you going back to sleep? It's still early...." She touched his cheeks which were resting on her shoulders.

"Nope, I have lots of work today. I must get ready now..... Anyways, why are you up so early?" he scowled. Sona smiled and shook her head.

"You know, my body aches and I couldn't really sleep last night. So I thought of taking a warm shower.... Now I feel better. I have even heated a pail of water for you. You can shower..." she said as she took the clothes one by one and continued folding.

"Sona...." He sighed, pulling her closer to him. "Are you still upset with me?"

"What? No. Why do you think I'm upset with you?" she raised her eyebrow.

"Because you are folding the clothes which are supposed to go to the laundry" he said amusingly, as Sona quickly looked down with a startled expression. He was right.

What on earth was that Sonakshi?

"Are you still thinking about our conversation last night" he spoke like he was already expecting her to be annoyed. Sona didn't like how he sounded. It was as if he already knew what was running inside her mind.

"No, I am not Dev. Can't I just be moody or silent? I just wasn't paying attention to the clothes for a while and you're already assuming things. Things can't always be revolving around you. You know.... This is too much. I feel like you are reading me like an open book and I don't like it. I hate it. I need my privacy...you get that?" She clamped her teeth, controlling the boiling rage.

But Dev showed no reaction. He just stared at her and hugged her tightly again.

"Who said I read you like an open book? There's no one out there who can read a woman's heart. I was just asking you......out of concern. Okay?" he asked, kissing her hair.

"Dev...." She sighed, unwrapping his hands from her. She regretted saying stupid things. Even if he could read her, it wasn't a proper reason for her to get angry. Turning around, she hugged him tightly.

"I am sorry Dev.... You know, I think you are pampering me too much. I am becoming a spoilt lad" she frowned, holding her ears with a pout.

Dev laughed and took her hands away from her ears. "No darling... I understand. By looking at your face, I know that you are already stressed, and I don't want to add up to it. But let me just tell you something. If there's something you want to know....ask!" he said and walked to the washroom.

Sona immediately held his wrists and stopped him halfway. She knew that if she lost this opportunity, then she would never be able to open up to him again. The insane thoughts about Lina was just driving her crazy. If she continued pondering about them, it will create an unhealthy environment for their relationship.