At My Brother's Wedding

Twenty one - Trust

Shakshi's Pov

I stirred from my sleep. I don't remember when I fell asleep. I tried to  open my eyes but I was all tired. Oh my god! My Ari!! I was in the hospital with Ari. I stirred a little again. Then I felt someone's arms snaking around me. It holds me close against his chest. What's going on? I blinked my eyes open.

It's none other than Pratvik. My Saviour! I tried to entangle from his hold without disturbing him. He tightens his grip each time I try. His hand caressed my back making me to go back to sleep. Its the safest place I ever know. I hate to move from his embrace. But I need to check on Ari. Sorry Mr.ComfyPanda!

I pushed his arm away and sat in the cot's edge. He managed to hold my hand before I get up from the cot. I turn around to see him. His ruffled hair and his brown eyes made me do summersaults in my head. No! No! No! Go. See. Ari! I shook my head.

"Hey! Sweetpie!" his raspy voice after the sleep made him more sexy.

"I need to check on Ari." I said plainly.

He sat on supporting his elbow, looked at Ari's direction.

"She's fine. Monitor shows good status. Yet she's still unconscious."

"I need to see her." I tried to walk away.

"Wait! Come here!" he pulled me towards him. I landed on the cot and my back hit on his chest. He encircled me with one of his arm. Then he kept his palm over my forehead. I rolled my eyes at him.

"What? I'm just checking for your fever. You are good." he placed a kiss on my head.

I stormed up and stood facing him. He didn't expect this move. So he searched for my reason. He did nothing wrong. I know he loves me and care for me. But I need to stay away from him because he makes me happier even my hard times. This is definetly wrong. I feel guilty to be happy when my friend life is on cliff.

"Baby..." He again reached for me.

"No!" I shouted.

"Wh-What happened? Why are you..."

"Can you please leave?" I turned around, I can't face him.

"Why?"

"Leave."

"Aren't you feeling well? You can share about anything with me. Trust me sweetpie. I 'm with you."

Tears rolled down my cheek. I don't know whether its for hurting him or happy for his love.

"Le-Leave."

"Sorry baby. I can't let you be alone. Not in this situation. Talk to me."

Oh god! Please help me! This man is so stubborn. I just stood there. He slowly closed the gap between us and stood an inch behind me. I could feel his breathe on my back.

"Can I hug you?" his voice was just above a whispher.

Why is he asking my permission? I don't know. I inhaled sharply and closed my eyes. Mote tears fall from my eyes.

"Sweetpie! Let me take care of you. I will be there supporting you in your hard times. I know you are worried about her. But I can't let this broke your heart. I will make everything okay. Trust me littleone!"

He is taking me on cloud nine. His care and affection are beyond words. I never trusted anyone after my bad memories. But I held his hand again. I let him step into my circle. I want this to end good as I can't take another heatt break. I was frozen.

"Baby, Can I hug you? I am asking your permission because you are already vulnerable. I don't want to force you. I just..."

I turned and let myself crashed on his firm chest and sobbed. He swiftly wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed on top of my head.