Chapter 18

"It's better to spit the truth, Riya" he partially shouted. I gulped down and looked away. I have no choice. He is going to find out in one or another way. He abruptly stood from the place but flinched with pain. "Kayish, please calm down. I will tell you, please." I cried. "If it has anything do with him, of course, he will die." he practically shouted at me. "Please calm down." I cried and buried my head on his chest. He patted my back with his hand. "Okay... I will listen." I inhaled deeply and started to explain what happened in the college when I went to get my Scooty from the parking area and how he vandalized Kayish's car and slapped me when I tried to pushed him away. I sobbed hardly on his chest. Somehow he seemed calm and I know it's not a good sign at all. He muttered something under his breath which was incoherent to hear. I looked into his baby blue eyes while he wiped my tears with his thump. "Does it hurt badly?" he asked with concern. I shook my head. "No, I'm fine Kayish." I lied. He nodded his head. I wonder did he inform the incident to his parents. From what I've known about him is, he is not fond of his parents and I haven't seen him speaking to his parents on the phone either. He said he has one elder sister who is very close to him and he loves her more than anyone. Otherwise, I didn't hear him talking about his family. "Please stay with me," he asked when I was about to get up from the bed. I smiled at him and said, "Whether you ask me or not, I'm not going to leave this place." His face lit up with happiness. All his worries were washed away. The whole night I stayed with him just laying my head on his chest and cuddling him. He wrapped a hand around my waist and pulled me closer to him not wanting to let me go. I enjoyed his heartbeat and drifted off into a peaceful slumber. The next day, when I entered the college, Ashton came into my views and a gasp escaped from my mouth. Oh, God!! He looks horrible. Whenever he tried to take a step forward, he flinched with pains. It seems he was forced to do this. But why? I stood there where I was because I know he is walking towards me. When he reached me, he kneeled in front of me and pressed both his hands together. "He- hey! What are you doing?" My voice shuttered. "I'm Sorry Riya, Please save me otherwise he will kill me," he whispered. His face was severely injured and some open wounds were already formed. Then I saw Kayish walking towards us holding a Cricket bat in his hand; the bat was covered with a red stain. I covered my mouth with my hand. Oh My God! Did he hit him with this? He then grabbed his shoulder and threw a punch on his face. As an outcome, Ashton fell on the ground groaning with pain. "Last time I didn't send your life to hell because I made her a promise-" Blue eyes pierced through my soul which made me gulp down. "That I won't fight with you and I even allowed you to hit me however you want." His eyes held so much anger and fury. "Because I thought you will leave her alone but you didn't. You motherfucker dared to touch her and slapped her. Didn't you?" He said while looking at him and another punch landed on his already bruised face. "Kayish No." I took one step forward but his one glare made me stop on my spot. "You know what? you did a wrong move by touching my girl and now I am going to reward you." He held his jaw and tightened his grip. Kayish! Please don't do this. I prayed silently. Ashton groaned in pain. Then I noticed a red stain on Kayish's shirt. Oh my God! He is bleeding. "Kayish enough." I ran towards him and held his hand. Immediately, he put his arm around my shoulder for his support and I felt his entire weight on me. All the students were gathered around us but no one dared to stop him. He is a Lion when he gets angry. "Listen, everybody!" he yelled and threw the bat on the floor. "If anyone dares to touch the strand of her hair--" He yanked me very close towards him as if possible he could glue me to his body. "I will never show them any mercy." His tone held authority as to show who was in charge. Then he glanced towards Ashton. "It's my last time I'm letting you go and don't ever dream of it again, I will kill you." He kicked his stomach one last time before I interrupted him. "You are bleeding, come on! Let’s go to the hospital." I grabbed his hand and led him to his car. Truth to be told, I was terrified of him at that moment. * I set the file on his table and walked out of his room before he comes. My eyes were burning because of the lack of sleep I had last night. It's not my work but still, he made me do this. I went to my office and locked the door behind. As usual, I set all my things on the table and sat on the chair. I have no will power to work because of my burning eyes. As time went by my eyes started to close willingly as it has its own sense. I let out an uncountable yawn within a minute. Unable to keep open my eyes, I laid my head on the table and my eyes closed immediately. I should have fallen into a deep sleep because when I woke up, I saw a tall figure standing in front of my table through my sleepy eyes. I jerked away when my mind alerted that someone was standing in front of me and all my remaining sleep was faded as how it came. I rubbed my eyes and took a good look at the figure.