I hastily walked through the living room, my eyes frantically searching for my Angel.
I’m panting badly out of breath but I don’t know why though.
I searched for her everywhere, in the kitchen, in the backyard, our library, but nothing.
I should’ve checked our bedroom first.
How stupid!!!
My eyes widened in horror at the sight before me.
There she was.
My baby.
In the farthest corner of our bedroom, her tiny body shivering badly, with cuts and bruises on her fragile frame, bleeding badly. Her whimpers of pain agonizing every fibre of my being.
I want to rush to her. To engulf her in my arms where she is forever protected. But I can’t. All I can do is stand still. I’m rooted at my spot.
She sniffles, lifting her trembling head to look up at me. A gasp escape my parted lips as she gaze at me with ghostly, empty eyes.
“Why?”
I look confused at her question but her next words shock me to the core.
“You failed Cupy. You didn’t save me. You failed.”
Her teary eyes water more and before I have the time to react, those charcoal eyes roll back and her head loudly bangs the tiled floor as she laid there almost lifeless.
*****//////
Gasping loudly, I woke up abruptly in an instant, sweating profusely. My eyes dart around to observe my surrounding.
My body jerks from the nightmare and the first thing I see is my Princess’s adorable sleepy face.
My heart thump loudly as the aftereffect as I feel sweat beads trickling down my forehead.
She unconsciously pat the bed sheets beside her, frailing her arms around and a frown settle on her lips when she notice my absence.
“Cupy!!!!!” Angel whines in her sleep.
When her hand reaches my thigh, she sleepily plop her head onto my lap and sigh contentedly, not wanting to lose contact.
Her cute antics makes my heart warm as I smile fondly at her adorable frame. She is such a sweetheart.
Still sitting, I lean back on the pillows and lay her tiny frame on top of me, with her head on my chest and her legs dangling on both sides as she stealthily wrap her arms around my torso.
Kissing her multiple times all over her face, she cutely scrunch her nose.
Her cuteness will be the death of me.
I close my eyes and my mind reel back to the dream I had earlier…No nightmare.
My bunny was hurt…Emotionally and Physically.
That look on her face. Her lively, mischevious shining eyes looked so dull and void.
A shiver ran down my spine at the thought and I involuntarily shudder.
No. I won’t let anything happen to my Angel. She’s my life. My everything.
******///////
“Good morning Princess. Wake up sweetie.” I coo softly in her ear, gently combing my hand through her silky manes.
“No!!” She mumbles whining and hide her face in the fluffy pillows.
“Okay then. As you wish. I’ll finish all the pancakes and chocolate shake by myself.” I teased and she immediately sits up in panic. “No. No. No. They are mine. Where is my shake?” She yells and rush to the bathroom to brush her teeth before breakfast, causing me to chuckle.
My chuckle dies down in my throat once I remember the nightmare. I just can’t get the image of her beaten up body out of my head. It felt so real.
Getting up I dialled my p.a.’s number.
“I need you to contact our security head and change all the locks, passcodes and security system… everything. Upgrade it to the best. Apart from that, contact Ms. Stevens, G. M. of Stevens Security Ltd. Inform them that I need a team of five trained, experienced, female bodyguards for my mansion. There job will be to guard Angel and protect her. I’ll have a few words with her today. Get an appointment immediately and I want everything to be done by tomorrow. Am I clear?”
“Y-yes Sir.” Sanskar hang up the phone call, leaving behind his baffled secretary on the other end.
******///////
ONE WEEK LATER –
Ragini’s Monologue :
Beautiful orange, purple, red and yellow shades swirled mesmerizingly in the sky, painting the clouds enigmatically as I gazed at it awestruck.
Closing my eyes, I inhaled the enticing scent of flowers, letting out a heavy sigh. Taking off my flats, a wide grin stretched onto my lips. A tickling sensation surged through my feet when they touched the cold grass.
Running around for the next 15 minutes, I decided to do something else. One of the tree branch seemed close enough to the ground, that if I jumped, I could grab it. After several failed attempts I was finally able to get a sturdy hold on it. It created a pretty view from here. I decide to move upto one more branch before settling down. Swinging my feet was quite entertaining as I bathed in the beauty around me. Deciding it was getting late, I carefully climbed down the blue blossom tree, heading inside the mansion.
“G-good morning.” Coming to a halt I stared sheepishly at an enraged Cupy who looked like he would burst any second from his anger.
Sanskar’s POV :
“G-good morning.”
I exhale forcefully and close my eyes in an attempt to calm down.
Don’t lose it. Don’t lose it.
“You didn’t inform me.” I say slowly.
“Y-you were sleeping and I thought that not to di-”
“I told you Angel that you’re not allowed to go anywhere alone. I think I made myself clear last time.” I grit out through my clenched teeth.
“But it has been-”
“You. Will. Not. Go. Anywhere. Without. Me.” I spoke each word deliberately slow to let her know that I wasn’t joking. I meant business.
“Why don’t you get it Angel? I’m trying to protect you. I want you in my line of sight 24×7. I need to. I have to.” I cup her cheek making her shiver.
“You are mine Bunny. Only mine. I love you okay?” I force her to look in my eyes. To see how I feel about her.
She sniffles before answering. “I-I know. I love you too. But why don’t you trust me? I can take care of myself. Don’t you t-trust me e-enough to let me by myself. Alone in our own home?” Tears drop down from her charcoal black orbs, showing immense hurt and I feel my heart shatters.
“I trust you Princess. But you’re so innocent. So gullible. You won’t be able to protect yourself.” I cup her cute face in both my hands, gently wiping her tears with my thumb.
All my anger fades away, replaced by pure fear.
Fear of losing her. Fear that the nightmare will turn into reality.
She is too innocent to understand the wickedness and cruelty of the harsh world. She is so sweet and fragile. She wouldn’t be able to survive without me. She needs me. I need her.
She’s so beautiful that any guy would want her.
But she’s MINE. She is the only happiness left in my life. My whole world revolves around her.
Why can’t she just listen to me?
We’re best friends. Lovers. They listen to each other right?
She’s the only thing that matters to me the most.
I came out of my reverie as I feel a pair of tiny arms wrapped around my torso.
“I love you.” Those three words are enough to bring a smile on my face. My Angel loves me. I’ll never get tired of hearing it.
I lovingly peck her forehead, tightly hugging her fragile frame to my toned chest.
“You won’t ever leave me right?”
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