18. The First Kiss

RAJVEER

"Come, I will drop you home and explain your parents everything," I told Diya and then noticed her expressions.

Although she nodded, but she seemed lost somewhere like she was scared of her family's reaction maybe. Well, if that's the reason, I will make sure that her family doesn't go overboard and she is safe.

"Don't worry. I am here, with you," I told her as I held her hand and she smiled mildly.

Maybe all she needs is assurance, that someone is with her, every moment, taking a stand for her and caring for her. Maybe, that's all she expects in her life, someone just like that.

I then took her to the parking of the hospital, to my jeep and got the door for her. She quietly got in and I sat on the driver's seat.

"I am not feeling right," she spoke and I looked at her.

"Should we go to the doctor? How are you feeling? Is everything okay? Come, let's go back," I recited.

"No, no! Nothing like that," she replied.

"Then?" I asked.

"It's just. I am scared," she spoke in a low ton