17 Chapter 16

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A beautiful heart of her girl is like a breath of fresh air which helps you to show the light in alley of darkness. A Forced Love-Marriage (To Beast) By Nidhi.

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Nalini POV

"It's 8 in the morning and still dark" I muttered to myself.

I tilted my head upwards I could see full moon it was abnormally large slightly golden in color spilling golden light all over on the black canvas. The moon was playing hide n seek as thin curtain of grey clouds waved around it. My mind was blurring with thoughts. The sky was black instead of rosy and pink. A brisk wind was blowing making leaves dance. Taking deep breath inhaling fresh air "I feel alive" I mumbled.

After half an hour

I finally reached the office my eyes were glued on my phone replying the mails. On my way someone bumped into me and I feel a hot liquid on my clothes. "What a nice start?" My sinner self-mocked. Florence catches my eyes she was in rush.

"Umm I'm sorry... I'll clean it for you." She replied with a glint of guilt in her eyes. It melts my heart. She was few years older than me but I love her like my little sister. Florence was a girl full of high spirits and ambition. Rain or storm, day or night she always has a smile plastered on her face. She always tries to help me out the best when I was struggling with tantrums of Violet and Priya.

"Your eyes are red....... Are you sick?" I asked concerned.

"No....I'm late because it was dark outside and I do not know when it hit 8 o'clock in the morning. I thought a cup of coffee was the best idea to keep my sleepy eyes open." She replied with a yawn. I chuckled "Weather is strange I can see ominous clouds are waving outside."

"No girly don't stress too much........... I saw an article on my NEWS App that Meteorological people have said that sunlight will not be visible for 24 hours due to the meteorite."

"Ok leave all this......... we are having lunch together I made cream pasta with mushrooms. I learnt to cook it from my Mother. She used to make the best pasta in the world." She replied cheerfully licking her lips.

"Ok" I chirp excitedly

"See ya" She waved and I make my way towards the washroom to wash off the stain.

As I enter the washroom I saw someone blabbing on phone her tight dress shows her oversized butts. My bad luck I murmured.

"Hey bitch oh........ bumpkin your designs suck." Violet says while applying a thick paste of concealer on her pale skin looking over at me from mirror.

My lips purse together and give her a deathly glare. She was a pain in my ass.

"Well don't look at my beautiful face you ugly shit". She spat. I was pissed because of last night events and this minx was getting on my nerve. I know she was presumptuous about her status and face. I roll my eyes not in a mood to chop her hairs.

"Instead of caking your face with makeup, use your mind in designing. You do nothing apart from slandering and spoiling others job." She said while giving her a distasteful glare.

I was surprised by her words Sarah was not a quarrelsome person she has a strong patience level. Violet left stomping her foot and muttering something under her breath. Sarah sigh lightly turning towards me.

"She wants to tarnish your image Nalini, alert yourself!" Sarah replied worriedly. I took a deep breath.

"My mom always says that....The tree that gives fruit is always sloped the tree which is empty always stands in strut. She has nothing more than just boasting. Leave her." I said hoping she won't take too much stress.

"Still alert yourself!" I looked at her and nodded in response.

"I won't give up that easily I know the importance of this show." I replied removing stain from my top."That's the spirit! Little one." I scrunch my nose at her comment.

"I'm not little it's just my height is cute." I replied with a pout. We both giggled.

"How is our little monster?" I tried to change topic.

"His anger issues are growing day by day, It's a difficult job to be single mother." She replied, her eyes were dominated by profound sadness. After death of her husband Sarah became hollow and introvert the only reason she was surviving is her little boy. Emotional pain is invisible feeling you can feel it unless its own pain or you have gone through the same path.

"Hey you are all-rounder you will be a great mother dear" I replied choosing my words carefully so that it will give her some sort of satisfaction. She hugged me a long panda hug after 2 min we pulled away.

"I love you dear you are very kind and generous I'm happy that you are part of Lauren's." Sarah replied slightly pinching my nose.

"Ok, enough of this drama let's go." I rubbed my nose.

We exited the washroom heading towards the garment construction room to check the work progress. I was nursing this dream of becoming successful Fashion Designer from my high school. A job where I can pour all my thoughts and creativity in forms of my designs. Two years down the line I want to be known as best Designer of world.

After 6 hours

I was so absorbed in work all of sudden my phone rings Abhi's name pops up on screen.

Hey Nal where are you?

In office.

Oh! I'm coming over to pick you.

Why?

I want your help to buy a ring for Jan.

Omg! Why so?

It's our anniversary day after tomorrow. I'll propose her once again, to show her how much I love her I always failed to show her my true emotion.

Oh! Shit I forgot. I mentally cursed. Just text me the address of shop I'll show up there don't worry.

Packing all my stuffs I make my way towards elevator I don't know why but a bad feeling budding was inside me. Thinking about Mr. Iverson words "I'll teach you a lesson" a lump created in my throat my heart starts to beat fast. Hearing the ding sound I adjust my top to avoid crease the elevator door opened.

I rechecked the address the showroom was 15 min walking distance from office so I'll walk on foot to get some fresh air. I like walking alone on Silent Street singing my favorite songs it gives me positive vibes and more time to heal those scars which I have faced earlier. As I step outside the office a soft wind massaged my face gently I closed my eyes to just feel the fresh breeze it never fails to amaze my senses. A smile appeared on my face enjoying the weather. Putting all my attention on ground while walking so that I won't trip.

Reached I thought to myself.

I saw Abhi stood against his car waiting for me he smiled I return the same he gave a sideway hug to me. We step inside the showroom it was an expensive showroom the shop attendant oriented us.

After 45 minutes of struggling what to choose we selected a beautiful diamond ring.

"I don't know she will like it or not." He knitted his brows in confusion.

"Chillax....... My dear Abhi a girl needs your money, car, expensive gifts but a woman want respect, care, attention. She was there for you when you have nothing.Why do not you guys understand such a simple thing?" I tap my chin with my index finger trying to act serious. Still checking more designs.Ten minutes later.

"Hey Abhi just throw the worry out of the gate and buy it now end of story."

"It's been a while I have gifted her anything, I'm totally baffled." He has puzzled look on his face.

"She will love it, I reassured him."

"I will pour all my emotions on this anniversary to show her that she is my world." He said with a hint of sadness.

"Don't be sad we'll go for this one" I released an exhausted sigh. He nodded.

"Thank god you like it." I replied with a soft chuckle.

I know they both are completely head over heels for each other. At least they have true love. For me love was just a four alphabet words there's no such thing meant for me. I wouldn't be surprised if I live alone for rest of my life. He used me and left me I did my best to fix everything in his life but nothing works. I have been kind, gentle and soft towards him but he was sadist. He abused me constantly both mentally and physically. Then I guess I had trust issues in love, now I kept a big lock on my heart. Do not want anybody for your selfishness, your little mockery ruins the life of a person. Sometimes I feel numb as if all emotions were drained from my body.I believed earlier love someone so much that they do not want to love someone else. My thoughts for past events crumbled in a chaotic motion.I was pulled out by my thoughts when Abhi patted my shoulder.

"You were zoned out for minutes." He asked concerned looking straight in to my eyes.

"N..nothing." I replied biting inside of my cheek.

After dinner I changed in to my grey sweats and black tank. I decided to give myself a treat of happiness. What else would be more luxurious than a cup of masala tea and a book in this cool weather? I think we should all make ourselves priority once in a day it's necessary in today's selfish world. We should be our own reason of happiness.

Entering my kitchen I fumbled for kettle in cabinet carefully avoiding any noise already it was midnight Jan and Abhi would have slept till now. I left out a frustrated sigh.

Oh kettley baby you are playing hide n seek wait for me.

"Finally! caught you" I giggled

I walked to the fridge to get ginger, I took out a small piece of ginger and grated it. Heated the water and milk in kettle after few minutes I added all ingredients. I began stirring it for a while after I inhale the ginger aroma, adoring this beautiful aroma I patted my shoulder. "Great job Nal."

Biting my lip I nervously poured tea in my black china cup without spilling it on the floor my hands always ditched me doing household tasks. Closing lights I walked back towards my room. The golden beams of moonlight glistened like a sheet of molten gold fall straight on my bed making the light grey silk shine like pearl. Glancing at my room in this dim light I feel so calm and peaceful.

I pulled out my favorite novel from small wooden rack near my closet. I inhale sharply to forget the real world and absorbing myself in this fiction world of Twilight. Oh! My I love vampires a voice in my head speaks.

After half an hour my eyelids felt heavy I yawned and make my way towards the window to enjoy this stormy weather. The wind blows whipping my hairs and leaving damp-smelling air behind. I shifted my gaze towards the moon I examined it for a while.

Holy Moly! My eyes widen like a saucer the color of moon was golden reddish just like the orbs of hottie.

Ooohhh! Wait a bloody minute!

I blinked few times to adjust my eyes no again same color. How? But I like his eyes. Oh my gosh what the hell I'm thinking.

Shut up you idiot hearty! He was the most feared man of world and you think him hottie.

Ughhhh! I muttered. Better I should sleep.

I feel pain at back of neck soon its getting deeper.

A dozen needles danced their way at back of neck. Ahhhhhhhhhh! I screamed it hurts like hell blood ooze out from my back. Every inch of my spine was hurting. Never ever I have experienced such sharp pain in my life my head starts spinning. I saw white light in front of eyes. I feel very weak and sick only I can hear beeeeeeeppppppp sound, my vision become blurry. My heart was practically racing. I felt straight on ground.

Soon I see stars in front if my eyes and darkness consumed me.

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