Chapter 27 “You just f##king wait here” I barked an order and she stiffened, vulnerable that she was at the moment. If I had the strong urge to hold her in my arms, cuddle her, say sweet assuring words in her ears that everything would be fine, I’ll be there for her till her tears fade away, I ignored, snatching her bag from her. I pointed towards the queen-size bed of my room “SIT THERE, “ and then said softly “I’ll be back, I promise.” Then I stared into her eyes for confirmation. With that flicker of a second, I saw multiple emotions change in her eyes, the tiny sparkle of tear shining as she sat on the bed, still shivering. Once I was sure she wouldn’t move, I walked out. “Chaand, how’s Pari?” I ignored that mom used my dramatic pet name “she’s okay?” I smiled at the concern for

