The Criminal's Love

Chapter 12

The headache that I had felt in the morning was slowly making its way back. The soreness of my body also worried me.

However, I tried to ignore it, thinking I was just exhausted from today's activities.

Earlier, me and Walid had reached home in silence. I had retired to my room to rest for a bit but an anxious feeling was making it impossibly to relax.

Walid hadn't mentioned anything about why I left the house without informing him first. His lack of interest worried me.

Also, he hadn't answered my question about how he knew where I was.

He was right though. That was the least important part of the incident. He had come just on time and saved me from those animals, that was all that mattered.

Shuddering at the thought of what would happen if he hadn't come, I made my mind to not wander around unfamiliar places alone.

I stood up and walked over to the window. I pulled aside the curtains and gazed out at the sea.

My mind was filled with all kind of thoughts which started with Walid and ended with Walid.

How had he manage to take over my mind in just one week. Had he stayed true to his words....was I wrapped around his finger?

I shook away the disturbing question. I wasn't wrapped around his finger!

If I had been, the thoughts I was having about him wouldn't just be negative thoughts.

Yes, all the thoughts I had about him at the moment were negative. He hadn't done anything so far to make me think otherwise.

Except for the time when he had taken care of my wounds...and the day he had taken me to that beautiful river..and maybe also today when he came to my rescue even though I had done nothing but rebelled against him.

He had done these things, but he had a longer list of other things that hurt me. Just like annoying me at any give time. Making fun of me whenever he got the chance. Abusing me with his words. Taunting me and tormenting me with his actions by pulling on my hair....

The biggest question on my mind was, why he was so cool with letting me go. He said he would drop me home tomorrow...

After all the marriage drama....he decided to just give in to my wishes and drop me back home?

What was the reason for that?

I shook my head at the thoughts and left the room. I made my way to the kitchen to find Razza prepare dinner. "Hi uncle." I greeted uncertainly.

Startled, he looked up from the stove. "Hello dear, are you hungry? I will try to be quick. I apologize I should've started cooking earlier but you barely eat anything until late that's why I thought-"

"No uncle I'm not hungry, that's not why I'm here. Please don't apologize." I interrupted hastily, saddening at the stress on his face. "I just want to speak to you about something..." I trailed off as I took a seat on the stool, taking the vegetables to help him with the salad at least.

"Oh okay. What do you want to talk about?" He asked cheerfully as he went back to work his magic.

I couldn't help but smile at him before looking down as I started chopping the tomatoes.

"As you know, I'll go back home tomorrow." I started and didn't know how to get to the point.

"Yes I know. I'll be back in the Aydin mansion as well. But you don't have to worry. I'll be there when you arrive. I'll make sure your arrival there is pleasant. Walid will tell his family about you tonight. They will probably be so eager to meet you." He spoke cheerfully.