Jaan's dragging.

"The purest form of love is protection. If he can't protect you. He doesn't love you." [Jacqueline]

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I was surprised by his interruption.

'Did he just save me? But why would he? I questioned inwardly. To myself.

'Is it because he feels guilty for kissing me forcefully?'

I glanced back at him with furrowed brows and he offered me a small smile. A smile that was filled with assurance. I turned back without reacting.

Mrs. Neha was the first to react. As she glared at him.

"Is your name Jacqueline!"

I looked back at him. Waiting for his response. Initially, the hand by his side was now placed behind his neck. As he rubbed the area in nervousness.

"I. I am sorry Mam." He stammered and I stopped my urge to laugh at his reaction. 'It was cute. He looked like just a young boy who was nervous because his crush had asked him out!' I realized how ridiculous an assumption it was!

Mrs. Neha glared at him again. Her eyes filled that we're filled with fury altere