Chapter # 43

"Tom," I called out loudly in utter surprise. Feeling overwhelmed by his sudden appearance, I put my arms around his neck and hugged him tight.

After few seconds his arms snaked around my waist and he hugged me back. A soft sigh escaped his throat.

"Where did you disappear?" I said, tightening my arms around him.

He said something which I could not understand for I had been pulled away from him roughly and a loud voice yelled out.

"Get off my wife."

I rolled my eyes at him and looked at Tom for answers but his eyes were glaring at Alim behind me.

I felt Alim's fingers digging deep into my skin on the abdomen. I tried to pry his hand away but it only provoked him more as he grumbled loudly and cursed in a loud voice.

"Tom, where were you and what are you doing here?" I asked again.

"I dare you touch my wife or even look at her, you know wha