Chapter 15
MINAL'S POV :
" you want to know , whats wrong with me ? Ok let me tell you . The woman you think of as my mother is my step mother . I was 9 years old , when my mom died . Dad remarried just after sometime .
My dad assured me that she will love me and all . But that didnt happen.at first , it was only the looks of hatred .but when she got pregnant with ali , she started telling me , how i was destroying her life .how my father couldnt continue because of me .how was i burden to him .
It was becoming difficult for me to even breathe their with time .i used to cry at nights but still could couldnt tell anyone anything . I was helpless, i couldnt go anywhere .i felt guilty for being a burden on my dad.i knew that dad love me , but that feeling never left .I decided to go to a hostel ."
I told siraaj .he was giving me questioning looks .i knew that he wanted to know the connection between all this .
" that girl asked me that what will she do without her mother .thats the question , i used to ask myself when my mom died .she is scared of the world and of being alone.her protector has just left the world and she doesnt know , how to face it now .
I never wanted to feel that dependence , that loneliness again . I was content with my life . But then you decided to marry me . You couldnt just understand that i dont want any relation .you didnt want to accept my NO " my voice got raised on the last line .
SIRAAJ'S POV :
I understood the reason of her denial at that time . Tears started falling from her eyes during the talk .her voice got high on her last sentence and i was feeling happy .she was finally showing her emotions , even if it was anger .her being cold worried me.
I pulled her towards me .she was struggling but i hugged her tight .
" the thing your father's wife did ,...she should be ashamed of herself .
And about us .......stop thinking like that .give me a chance , give US a chance .i will never force myself on you but i want you to try atleast.i want you to show your feelings . .and about not accepting your no , i cant do anything about it now " i said it with a smile .
Slowly she relaxed in my arms .i was rubbing my hand on her back in a soothing manner . I felt her snuggling closer , it was then when i noticed that she fell asleep .i slowly placed her back on bed .her face was blotchy, but still beautiful enough to stop my breathing .
I laid next to her and fell asleep with a feeling of hope .