Too fragile for the beast

Chapter 18

I changed into new dress which I brought here. Placing the car keys and my mobile on the bedside table, I laid beside her facing her beautiful face. It was my second night sleeping beside her. She was in deep slumber,may be that she was exhausted of all the events. Her chest was heaving up and down syncing the rhythm of her breath. Her one hand was under her cheek, squeezing it little and making her lips pouted. Her little nose was shining in the lamp light like she was wearing a diamond stud. A few strands of hair fell on her face hiding my view and it was dancing on her face which made her to frown a little. I was seeing her first time her hair uncovered. She had thick and curly hair which was spreading on her pillow making the white pillow looking like a brown one.

I rose my hand without making any sound and reached her face. I removed the strands with my fingertips without touching her. Looking at her sleeping face which was calm and at peace it brought the satisfaction in me. I found a happiness at sighting her in her sleep.

"What are you doing to me love" I asked her like whispering. If she was awake when I am coming here, I will definitely do something to her she probably wouldn't like, but lucky her, She fell asleep. How can I control my self when she is near. I felt my control slipping further from my hands. Every seconds spent with her alone is felt like a battle against my own desires.

I sighed on my own state as I closed my eyes taking her in my eyes.
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Next morning my ringing tone woke me up from my precious sleep. I grab the phone to see the caller ID and it was from Aryan. I didn't answer it as I was not in the mood to talk to him.

I sat up on the bed. The bed beside was empty which made me displeased. There was no sign of her inside the room. I took my phone and opened the mail application. I went through with every mails which I received lately. The sound of door opening distracted my work as I turned to see who it was. Then she stood wearing a brunette color dress and matching shawl with a tray in her hand.

She seemed like hesitant to step inside her own room because of me. Her eyes were constantly looking at the cup which was on the tray. I looked her for few seconds and waited her to come inside but she remained rooted to place.

" how long you are planning to stand there? Come inside" I said looking at her.

She came inside and forwarded the tray to me. She kept her I eyes  lowered forbidding me to adore those blue oceans which drowning me inside every time I meet them.

"What is it" I asked and she maintained her distance two feet away from me.

"Coffee". Came her voice which very thin almost like a murmur.

I didn't grab the coffee for the tray instead locking the phone I kept it beside me on the bed stood up. She took a step back still forwarding the tray. I folded my hands and observed her .

" I didn't hear" I said even though I heard her soft voice fully.

"Co... coffee for you" she said and this time it was little louder.

How can I let my day start without looking at her eyes. I lifted her face placing my index finger under chin. She felt nervous and shivered under my single touch.

"Eyes on me when you are talking" I said meeting the ocean blue which I longed to see. She looked up at me. Ocean blue agains amber. She kept staring for few seconds and then averted her haze. She was looking here and there and blinking continuously to avoid my gaze.

I sipped the coffee once feeling the taste and enjoying her situation.

"You look like a lost puppy". I paused to take another sip. "Zahra will be here in 30 minutes with the beautician. I will be leaving now and will come at 12.30 sharp. Get ready!.

Humming in response she turned to leave but something caught my attention which ignited the fury inside me.

I grabbed her arm and turned her again facing me. She stumbled a little on my sudden act yet she balanced her self not to fall.

I held her arm tightly. She was looking at me shockingly as she was unable process what's happening in the few seconds period of time.

Her eyes becoming glass as I tightened my grip on her arm even more.

"Where is the ring" I asked spitting fire in my words which made her spill the first drop of her tear.

"I...the rin.....I". She shuttered trying to say something but failed miserably.

I squeezed her arm tightly which made her frown out of pain and yanked her and she landed on my chest.

"I ask you one more time. Where is the ring, Shafiyya" I yelled and her lips were quivering and eyes were drenched in sea of tears.

"I..... forgot in the bathroom." She said as she was trying to release her arm from me which I didn't let go.

"Get that immediately!! Go" I said harshly leaving arm and she dashed out of the room and soon returned with the ring in her hand.

"Wear it" I said which made her slip the ring with all speed and looked at me with those fearful eyes.

"Forget that one more time and I will not be responsible for what happens next" grabbing the keys and my mobile I left there. How can she be so careless about my genuine intentions and pure attraction towards her that I gave her that ring as my first gift. When my eyes landed on her empty finger, something inside me evoked a range of emotions, including disappointment, hurt and even anger. Seeing her carelessness enraged the fury which out came as a harsh behavior towards her.

My day was enriched with breathing the same air in a one room with her and she destroyed it because of her stupid act and spoiled my mood early in the morning. When I stepped down her mom invited me for breakfast which I refused politely as I am not in the mood to eat. I headed to the mansion. I need some time to workout which will surely help me to calm my anger.

When I stepped inside the mansion I was greeted by Aryan who was sitting in the hall watching some BBC news on the TV.

"I was not expecting you at this time Arsh. Anyway congratulations on your first night" he winked at me and was acting like a creep.

I didn't answer him as I straightly headed to the gym area. Removing my t shirt I started to do some push ups rapidly. A pair of legs stood in front of me as I continued my workout.

"You are not a virgin anymore. Are you?". Aryan asked mischievously. I didn't respond to him and concentrated on what I am doing now.

"So tell me, you just claimed your desire" he asked and I took my dumbbells and replied to him.

"No, I didn't" I said while lifting my dumbbells to improve muscles endurance and consistency.

"What!! You didn't. But I thought you married her only because you were sexually attracted to her" he said sitting on the beanbag.

"Any information from Ibrahim about that Simon" I asked him changing the topic.

"Not a single clue, he is playing a very clever game".

"I will end this hide and seek very soon"

To be continued •••