Me And You

Chapter 28

"So that gives you the right to point finger at my character? I'm sorry Mr.Sayeed but we women should be treated as jewels and not like an object!" My answer came out very firm.

"I apologize" he breathed my scent placing a soft kiss on my collarbone. Even though I didn't wanted to but a traitorous moan escaped my lips which was an immediate permission to laze around his fingers freely on my arms.

"Ashar, we're in the mid of a conversation!" I tried to push him back.

"And I am apologising" he murmured as his fingers very lightly grazed against my bosom making me stiff. The thin hospital gown that I was wearing was giving more positive vibes to his certain part of the body.

"Come with me"

Something clicked in me and before I could even fathom I pushed him away from me. Breathing heavily I quickly sit up straightening my gown. I saw him running his fingers through his hair as he gave me a longing look which I ignored.

"Laiba please"

"No Ashar, no. Why do you want me back? To humiliate me more?"

"I said I'm sorry, Laiba!" With quick steps he was again beside me

"Did you listened to me when I begged you to hear me out? Did you listened to me first before telling Shezan? Did you?" I asked looking down at him.

He closed his eyes covering his face with his hands as he shook his head sighing "I freaked out when I saw those reports!"

"Getting freaked out doesn't mean that you'll accuse me!"

"Look, we can talk this out?"

"But just not now!"

"Laiba..." He tried grabbing her hand but I pulled back.

"You need to sort yourself out first Ashar."

"Please come with me..."

"I want to spend time with Dad"

"Will you not come?"

"Not until you muster up the courage to listen to the whole story"

"I am ready-"

"No" I snapped. "You're not...you're just regretting what you said and done."

"As you wish" with that he stood up and I looked at him.

I could definitely see the pain in his eyes. The desperation in his voice and most importantly the way his hands fumbled with each other. I definitely wanted to reach out and comfort him but I held myself back and just like that I dropped my gaze down.

While he also made no move to make any conversation he took a step back creating a small distance between them.

I frowned seeing this but chose to remain quiet.

Soon there was a knock before my parents entered the room shocked to see Ashar. Seeing them he greeted them but still preferred to stay right where he was standing before.

"Laiba, how are you feeling now?" Mama asked cupping one of my cheeks.

"I'm good" I gave her a small smile.

"Did you ate?"

"Yeah...Dad when are they discharging me?" She asked.

"Tomorrow"

"But why?"

"Weren't you the one who gave all of us a mini heart attack?"

"And a punishment for making all of us worried sick you'll be staying one more day in the hospital" Dad said.

"Okay..." I shrugged

"But don't you worry I'm gonna stay the night with you" Mama beamed excitedly

"I'll be staying with her " a very hoarse voice laden with thick emotions was heard.

"No Son, you need to rest. I'll be there for her."

"No Aunty...I'll be staying." He pushed himself off the wall that he was leaning on to.

"Ashar...."

"You got your chance once but not now." His voice was cold but held finality that he's not going to change his decision.

"Okay, as you wish." Dad said and I looked at my dad with a perplexed expression. Weren't my dad use to understand without even hearing me?

"Ashar, just take care of her and remember this time her father is standing beside her. So think twice before I get a phone call again."

Nope, it wasn't a threat from my dad nor a warning it was just a simple message for him to know.

"I assure you Sir, that there won't be any complains." He said.

Great!

After staying for some more time they left and he didn't made any effort to talk which I was very much happy about. I was dreading thinking that how I'm gonna spent the whole evening and night with him but for my luck I was given an early dinner followed by a pill that'll help in relaxing my mind and body.

"No more-" I said pulling away

"One more spoon" he brought forward the spoon but I just shook my head wrapping my hands around the mouth.

"I'm full and it's tasteless..." I whined

"But it's healthy."

"And I don't like it..."

"Laiba" he chided and I just made a face but none other less I opened my mouth.

"Good girl." He smiled while I glared. After finishing with the dinner I got down of the bed slowly, my head still spinned and my body still felt weak.

"Easy..." Ashar came beside me and took hold of my hand. I tried pulling my hand back but his hold was firm. Sighing and not in the mood to argue I walked towards the washroom.

"I can handle myself from here" I said and closed the door. After finishing with my night routine I opened the door to find him standing with his arms crossed against his chest. As soon as he saw me he was again beside me.

Helping me to bed he even opened my hijab which was very loosely wrapped around and freed my hair from the bun.

"Why are you doing all of this?" I asked

"For the sake of my peace." He murmerred.

"Ashar-" his pointer finger was on top of my lips sushing me. "You should sleep now." He said and made me lie down.

"Please don't forget to take your dinner" I whispered raising my chin a bit.

"I will..." He placed a soft kiss on my forehead and lightly stroked my hair which instantly made me sleep.

It must be way past midnight when sleep got broken. Turning around I found Ashar sitting on a chair beside my bed. His head resting on his right arms while from his left hand he was clutching my bedsheet tightly.

My heart swelled up at this gesture of his but at the same time my mind took me to every nook where he had behaved like a heartless man. He also gave me beautiful memories to cherish but didn't work on his temper.

I knew very well that he has still not been able to fully trust her. I had knew and had feared that this day would eventually come but I had knew when to open my mouth. Only the thing was he didn't even bothered to listen.

Keeping my hand on his head I gently stroked his hair relishing the moment. I knew nothing could fix us. By looking at him I could see Shezan staring back at me with pure hatred in his eyes the intensity of the hate was so much that I pulled my hand back and laid back down with my back turned to him.

I fisted my hand and then put it in my mouth so that the sob couldn't be heard. I tried not to shake as I cried. I tried my very best to calm myself down but nothing could make me.

Almost turning myself completely to my left when I was suddenly pulled back to a chest turning me around. I hid my face in his white shirt while I clutched the shirt with my hand. And the calmness that I was searching around from such a long time came in the form of Ashar resting his head on top of my head as a feather light kiss was dropped upon my head.