AUTHOR'S POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~CONTENT WARNING - SEXUAL ABUSE.Saanvi was trembling from inside as well. She didn't know what limit he will cross tonight. Her heart beat was rapidly growing each second as she was climbing the stairs.He didn't utter a word during the whole drive but his silence was scarier than his words. She noticed the way his hands were clutching the steering wheel, the veins on his forehead and the shallowness in his eyes.These things were enough to terrify her to the core. Not that she was not scared of him before but now she was feeling scared in a way she never did before. Maybe because she knew what will be the consequences of his anger.She didn't want to suffer that same pain again. The pain was unbearable, incurable and unimaginable. She was finally tired of praying to the almighty. Somewhere, she knew God will never come to save her and that only she is capable of doing so. But she was too weak to protect herself.He was already in the room while she stopp

AUTHOR'S POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The city was drenching in rain.Roads were jammed with vehicles. He watched as people were rushing to get back to their respective homes.Home? Something he never knew existed.That orphan age, where he grew up, was that home? Probably not. He never felt safe there, he never had someone to share his happiness, sadness or any feeling with. He never felt the care one feels at home.The orphan age was merely a shelter for him. A rented room where he spent the eighteen years of his life.A tired sigh escaped his lips as he took a drag of his cigarette letting the smoke burn his chest. That shit hurt the first few times he tried smoking but now he has gotten habituated of it. Habit. One thing which can either destroy a person or build a person. He had so many habits. Bad ones to be precise.Smoking, drinking, cursing, breaking things in anger and the list goes on. A girl came in his life and slowly became his habit. A good kind of habit. A habit which used to br

AUTHOR'S POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Saanvi's fingers were itching to dial that number. She was contemplating whether she should do it or not. Her one decision can change her life either for good or for worse.One thing is sure. She cannot live like this.Is this even a life?What kind of a life is this? An animal lives a better life than her. She wants to tell everything to Isha. Isha has told her to tell her or share with her if anything bothers her.She seemed genuine while saying so.Plus, she is a woman herself. She will understand her, right?Advik is also a nice guy and Saanvi really liked him but will he go against his dear friend just for a mere outsider?Will Isha go against her brother?Saanvi was feeling helpless when these questions raised in her mind. What about her mother?But will she be happy knowing her daughter's condition?Saanvi shut her eyes as angry tears rolled down her cheeks.Papa, you must be feeling ashamed of me.I didn't fight. She thought looking at the sky th

AUTHOR'S POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Her eyes watered as soon she saw her mother's dull face. She took less than a second before throwing herself in her mother's embrace. Tears started streaming like a waterfall, down her cheeks.She didn't care if she was squeezing the life out of her mother's body. Her hold was tight because she was afraid to let her go. "Areyyy main thik hun" Namisha said chuckling softly. (I am fine)Her wrinkled hand started caressing her daughter's hair. Saanvi let out a relieved sigh on feeling her mother's warm touch. "I..I go-ot scar-red" she stuttered after showering her mother's face with kisses.Last evening, she got a call from her neighbour who informed her about Namisha. She was watering the plants in the garden when she fell on the ground. By god grace, the man who was passing by and is their neighbour saw her and immediately called Saanvi.Though, Saanvi doesn't pick up calls from unknown numbers or do so very very rarely but this time she did and she is th

WRITER'S POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~Her mouth watered and stomach grumbled when the smell of Paneer Tikka filled her nostrils."Enjoy" Vrinda said keeping a plate filled with Paneer and Rotis in front of her.Saanvi didn't wait and attacked the delicious hot meal. A moan left her mouth when she took the first morsel. The paneer was not too spicy or sober. Just according to her taste."It's not good for you and the baby to eat too much spice. Hope you liked this" Vrinda asked nervously to which Saanvi gave her a wide grin."This is delicious. Best." She said in a muffled voice giving her a thumbs up.Her whole focus was on the food.Vrinda smiled and caressed her hair. She is grateful that she is getting to feel all these emotions. She doesn't have a daughter or a son and she always felt this void inside her.But Saanvi filled the void and gave her the chance to become a mother and take care of her daughter and her grandchild.She couldn't ask for more."Ummm...dessert?" Saanvi asked licking he