Episode 12
Avyaansh also came out of the college, and now he was walking towards his parked car when his eyes caught the sight of her. His eyes narrowed in her direction and went wide in realization. What shocked him more was the car in which Shanaya was about to sit inside, the petrol was leaking from the tank and someone had thrown the lit cigarette a little far. As the petrol was leaking, it soon would reach the burning cigarette and the car would be blasted.
An unknown fear crept over his heart and adrenaline rushed through his body only with the thought she was in danger. Taking off his shades he ran towards her, and before she could open the car door he pulled her with force, and she ended up colliding with his chest.
That action of his caused them both to land on the floor with his back and she was on top of him. She was taken by surprise with a shriek escaping her throat. Slowly she raised her head from his chest and a pair of blue orbs came into her view staring at her with a frown while she stared back at him.
He was the first one to break their staring contest, sensing the danger he rolled themselves away as fast as he could to get away from the car before something bad could happen. As soon as the petrol reached the burning cigarette and Boom!!!
The car exploded in a second with infinite force and the car was burning fiercely. Thankfully they avoided any harm was what he guessed. But when he felt her body was rigorous, and she was not moving, he brushed her hair from her face to take a look at her, his frown deepened when he saw blood oozing from her forehead. Her eyes were closed, and it was when he comprehended that she passed out.
Avyaansh Malhotra (Ml)
"Shanaya, Shanaya wake up" Avyaansh called her out with his ragged breath and patted her cheeks slowly but got no response.
People gathered around the accident spot and immediately helped them to get up. He picked her unconscious silhouette and marched towards his car with long strides. He made her sit in the passenger seat buckling her seatbelt, and he occupied the driving seat and drove to the hospital.
Doctor
"She fainted because of the shock, nothing to worry about, she is fine" When the doctor declared that she was fine was when his heart felt relieved, and he inhaled a long breath.
Avyaansh Malhotra (Ml)
"Can she go home now?" He asked.
Doctor
"Once she got conscious you can take her home, she will wake up in an hour because of the sedative"
Avyaansh was sitting with her inside the ward while she was still unconscious lying on the bed with a bandage wrapped around her head when something occurred to him. Fishing out his phone he dialed a number while he stood in front of the window of her ward.
Avyaansh Malhotra (Ml)
"Find out about the accident and I want the reports by night, and also look for her driver. He was not present at the accident spot. He might be our clue" he instructed his men on the phone call.
Ml Mens
"Got it sir" the man replied and after exchanging a few more words he disconnected the call.
He sat there for a straight one hour peering at her when the frown lines arose on her forehead, and he heard her murmuring in unconsciousness. After a while, she opened her eyes still in a daze and looked around her surroundings and found herself in a hospital.
She sat up with a jerk when the memory of the accident hit her. The memory of the accident flashes in front of her eyes. Her body shuddered, and she clutched her hair tightly while whimpering.
Shanaya Singhania (Fl)
"No... Dad, save me... no, please" her voice was cracking, and she was shivering in fear.
Avyaansh, on the other hand, observed her condition and knew she was close to getting a panic attack. He sat in front of her on the bed, she flinched when she felt his grip on her forearms and glanced at him.
Her coffee brown orbs clashed with his icy blue ones, her chin quivered in horror, and he could feel her trembling body. A silent aura enveloped the room, only the sound of her hiccups resonated in the stillness of the room and her anxiety that she would again get a panic attack if she didn't simmer down now.
Shanaya Singhania (Fl)
"Leave...me... let go" she wriggled her arms in an attempt to lose his grip.
Avyaansh Malhotra (Ml)
"Shhh" Avyaansh shushed her while cupping her both cheeks, making her look at him.
Avyaansh Malhotra (Ml)
"You are safe, don't panic" his voice was soft as his gesture. "Breath," he spoke in a calm voice.
His heart skipped a beat the way she stared back at him with tear-filled eyes pleading with him to protect her.
Avyaansh Malhotra (Ml)
"Breathe" he again said in a serene voice, her throat felt parched, no matter how much she tried, but she couldn't inhale.
Avyaansh pulled her closer in a swift move and her chin lounged against his neck. She was astonished for a moment.
Avyaansh Malhotra (Ml)
"Breathe now," he said, stroking her back ever so smoothly.
She inhaled a shuddering breath when she heard him say "good, now breathe out" and she did as he motioned.
She choked on her breath and felt him caressing her back.
Avyaansh Malhotra (Ml)
"Don't choke, try slowly breathing" and she obeyed him. "Yes, just like that, good. Keep breathing" he was saying those calm words while his palm rubbed her back until she was relaxed in his arms.
After a while, her uneven breathing turned calm. He felt her fisting his shirt and nestling on his chest. A strange feeling crept over his heart when she wound her arms around his midsection. An unknown warmth surrounded them both, and she was loosening up in his embrace.
He didn't attempt to pull back nor did she let go of his shirt.
Avyaansh Malhotra (Ml)
"You are safe" when he whispered she opened her eyes and as realization knocked her mind.
She immediately pulled back. Tucking her hair behind her ears she licked her parched lips in anticipation.
Shanaya Singhania (Fl)
"Dad...please, call dad" she requested him with moisture in her eyes, and he nodded.
Fishing his phone out he dialed Rajeev's number, but the call couldn't connect even after trying two or three times.
Avyaansh Malhotra (Ml)
"He didn't answer. Let's go, I will drop you home" he said, getting up from the bed.
They were walking out of the hospital unaware of someone's gaze following them. He made her sit inside the car and was about to start the car when his eyes narrowed at the rearview mirror. He saw a girl standing behind the other car while throwing daggers at them. On the other hand, Shanaya was still shaken up by the accident and failed to notice her surroundings. He drove off keeping the note of that strange girl.
All the way she was clutching the seat belt tightly with her shaky hands. Avyaansh throws a glance at her from the corner of his eyes. One thing that was running through his mind was 'who could that person, who wants to harm her and that girl outside the hospital was raising his suspicions.
Avyaansh Malhotra (Ml)
"Drink some water, you will feel better," he asserted, passing a bottle of water to her.
She took the bottle with her shaky hands and said in a merely audible voice "thanks".
The car halted in front of the Singhania mansion. She was pressed against the seat when she saw him crouching over her to open her seatbelt. That's when she saw they reached home. Strolling towards her side he opened the door and gave her a hand. She gaped at him then his hand and after contemplating with her mind she clasped his hand and came out of the car.
When they walked inside the mansion Reema bi was the first one to notice them.
Remma (Fl caretaker)
"Baby, what happened to you? Why this bandage?" she walked to her concern was all over her face.
Shanaya Singhania (Fl)
"Reema bi" Shanaya's chin wobbled in despair, and she hugged Reema bi tightly. Fresh tears again soaked her cheeks and she started hiccuping.
Remma (Fl caretaker)
"Shanaya, calm down my child. Tell me what happened to you" Reema bi asked, but she was so caught up with fear that her whole body was shaking in fear.
Avyaansh Malhotra (Ml)
"She met with an accident" it was Avyaansh answering on her behalf. "Doctor said there is nothing to worry about. She is just scared" he told Reema bi.
Remma (Fl caretaker)
"Thank you son" Reema bi thanked him.
Avyaansh Malhotra (Ml)
"Don't thank me, aunty. I just happen to be there" he cleared his throat and said.
He was looking at her while Shanaya was still weeping while hugging Reema bi. He could see how scared she was from the attack.
How scared she would be of him when he would cage her.
Avyaansh Malhotra (Ml)
"I should get going then," he said and strolled out of the mansion before Reema bi could inquire further.
Here Reema bi brought her to the bedroom and laid her down on the bed.
Remma (Fl caretaker)
"Get some sleep Shanaya, let me call sir," she said and stepped out of her room, switching off the light and shutting the door behind.
She soon fell asleep because of the doses.
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