Chapter 202 - How Things Fell Apart (6) (1/2)

(Flashback continues)

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|Innaya|

Just as I was about to get out of the bed to go back for Fortune, something wet, slippery touched my feet. Startled, I looked down only to find the dog licking the sole of my feet. My agitated heart settled a bit at finding someone familiar by my side who would not judge me.

I did not know how Karan brought Fortune along. Anyhow, it helped me greatly.

”Fortune.” I heaved a sigh of relief at finding Fortune perched up at the foot of the bed. My tears finally fell relentlessly. Fortune stood up, moved closer to me, and rubbed his head against my shoulder softly. I could not help but sob out loud at his pure love. It was as if he could sense my distress and was trying to comfort me. I realized animals have more humanity and empathy than humans.

It was the same animal that I was wary of, but today it was the same animal that was showering his endless love on me. I rubbed his head, feeling the warmth bubbling in my heart.

”Why are you crying so much? Is it hurting anywhere? Tell me, I'll call the doctor.” Karan stood up taking out his mobile, perhaps dialing the number of the doctor. I could feel his concern. Why would he get concerned over me? The question puzzled me.

”No need.” Regaining control over my emotions, I refused him as I wiped my face. Answering his questions was not my responsibility. I had not forgotten about the torment he had put me through. That experience of kidnapping still sent shivers down my spine.

I needed to leave. I did not need his sympathy.

”Don't,” he called out.

I stared at the hand that held my wrist. I was about to pull away the needle stuck in my vein when Karan stopped me.

”I need to leave,” I told him flatly. ”Thank you for taking care of me. I'll remember your kindness and repay in the future to best of my abilities,” I said sincerely. He had helped me in one of the weakest and the lowest point of my life. How could I just ignore it? I did not know what kind of intentions he harbored, but nonetheless, he had helped me. That was the truth.

”Why are you being so formal? You are Eshan's wife,” he replied, putting away my hand. ”Don't take it out. You've been unconscious for nearly four hours. The doctor said you need the saline. What happened? Why were you out? How could Eshan leave you alone? I did not know he was that careless. You are his wife, how could he forget his responsibility towards you?” he rattled on, blaming Eshan.

I retorted, getting angry at the fact that he was blaming Eshan. ”The wife you had abducted.”

”That was not abduction,” he denied again, shaking his head. There was a brief look of regret on his face.

”Yeah, it was you playing a sick joke on me,” I snorted. The mistreatment I had received at the hands of people closed to Eshan was finally starting to get on my nerves. Deep down, I knew there was no point in taking it on him, but I could not help it.

”That was a misunderstanding,” he refused vehemently.