Nyra pov

I didn't know what to call that dream. Or maybe it was a nightmare. After waking up from the dream in the middle of the night, I couldn't sleep anymore. I don't even understand the meaning of the dream.

At least it was not like the last time. Last time some ugly guy married me. I had to go and remember that one dream which my friends made fun of in this serious situation.

What can you expect?

Oh. Shut up. Don't lecture me now.

Whatever.

Along with the stranger in my dream, the possibilities of what would have happened to me when that man didn't save me, didn't let me sleep too.

And my carelessness towards the situation is making me guilty. I had a child along with me. What if..

I should stop thinking negatively and should be grateful for what happened. Everything went well. With these positive thoughts, at least I tried to have positive thoughts and tried to sleep, so that my day won't end up being a shitty one.

Then when I woke up, I was feeling extremely tired. My eyes kept drooping. Then I decided to take a shower to take my mind off the situation and also I should go to work. It's not like I have a holiday or something.

After getting ready, I went down to have breakfast with my family. When I went there my father was tense. I realized that there must be a problem. I could cut the tension with the knife.

I am not sure what's happening in my life. One or the other problems come and stick to me as if I am covered with fevicol. Where is the angel who is supposed to save me? I think she has fallen in love with the devil.

I went near the dining table and sat quietly. My mother came and placed the breakfast and sat. My mouth watered looking at the food. But I know I won't be able to enjoy the food in peace.

At the same time my brother came and after seeing all our expressions he ran away saying he has a special class. Pfft he is saved.

"Before going they have spread a rumor that there is something wrong with you." He said, looking at me. Does he know that I scared him ?

"Who Appa?" I asked innocently as if I was an infant.

"Chiru and his family. Then who else is it Nyra? I can't believe even in this century people like that lady exist. Just because my daughter doesn't know how to sing, she rejected her. And to top that she even has complained to everyone that you are unfit to be married" As he went on talking towards the end his voice became louder.

I didn't know what to do. But I don't understand why I am being shouted at? It's not like the guy who came was a good guy or something. How can I even marry that guy who was not ready to say if he wants to marry or not?

I just sat there not saying anything. For a while I was lost in my thoughts. I didn't know what to do. I felt my inside churn with discomfort and I lost my appetite even though my favourite breakfast had been sitting in front of me. Why is he letting out his frustration on me? I am not liking any of this thing.

He took a deep breath, maybe to calm himself down. He has not lost his patience at all, as far as I know. This is the first time I am seeing him lose his cool.

"It doesn't matter now. Let's try to forget what has happened and move on. It's not like he is the only guy in the whole world. We will find someone." After saying this he left without eating breakfast.

My mother gave me a look as though she was disappointed in me and went inside. It's not like it's my fault. Wah bhai wah, I am being blamed for something which I am not responsible for. And I know for a fact if my father doesn't have breakfast even my mother won't. All the emotions crashed into me at once like an avalanche.

After this I had lost my appetite. I then went to work. Whole day I was not feeling like doing anything. From me my parents have to listen to all the taunts from my neighbors and relatives. It feels like if a girl makes a mistake, they will speak bad about her parents. It's my mistake that I agree to everything like an obedient girl without any complaints. They should see other kids of my age, they will start worshipping the ground I walk. Or maybe not. Even then they will try to find some fault.

It was late at night and I was returning home. I was going home on a scooter praying I should reach home safely. As I was going I saw a car crash into a tree. The noise was very loud in the silent night. The doctor in me got alerted and I quickly parked my scooter at a side and ran towards it.

First I tried to open the door and pulled the guy out of it. It was not an easy task at all. First of all, the car door was jammed and with so much difficulty I opened it. The air was filled with smoke and it was difficult to see and breathe. But I somehow pulled him out. He was very tall and heavy. The blood smell hit me as soon as I pulled him out.

His head was heavily bleeding and he was drenched in his own blood. I somehow made him sit near the car, then made him sit near a tree. Then I saw his face and realized that he was the same guy who saved me near the construction site. First I checked his pulse, it was low.

I ran towards my scooter and brought my kit. Then I bandaged his head and called for an ambulance. I was not able to do much. I was trying to reduce the bleeding until the ambulance arrived.

I sat near him and tried to wake him up by sprinkling water on him. I was waiting for the ambulance. When I heard mumbling from him.

"Don't do it. Please.." Then he went on saying something which was too low for me to hear even though I sat beside him. I tried to listen to him when I was startled by the sound of the ambulance.

Then I stood and signaled towards us. They came and few doctors were present too. Then they took him on the stretcher. Even I sat with the guy since I was not able to find anyone with him. I didn't want to leave him alone.

My heart was beating fast. I don't know the reason for it. I have dealt with a far worse situation than this, but his situation felt different. The other person who was there in the ambulance was trying to stabilize him. For some reason my hands were shaking and I was not able to do anything.

Then we reached the hospital and from then everything was a blur. Everything happened fast and I didn't have the time to react to it. Or my reflexes were slow for some unknown reason.

After retrieving his phone from his pocket, I informed his parents. They were worried but I calmed them saying he is out of danger.

Then the doctors informed me that he was safe. After hearing he was out of danger. I sighed in relief and all my nerves calmed down.

I then remembered that I hadn't informed my parents and also it was midnight. I waited a few minutes for his parents. His parents came with anxiety screaming in their face. When they saw me they came towards me.

"A man was met with an accident? Do you know where he is?" He asked, his voice shaking at the end.

"I was the one who called uncle. Yes he is alright and out of danger. Don't worry." I reassured them and gave all his belongings.

"Thank you so much beta. I am very much grateful that you came and saved him at the right time."

"It's okay uncle. It was my duty."

I just stood at that place for a while and was grateful that I was somehow able to save him. I decided to go home. One of my colleagues said she will drop me. As I was walking, something caught my eye at the entrance.

I went near it and examined it. It was his ID card. Hmmm nice name. Then I kept that in my bag and went home.

As soon as I went home. My mother rushed towards me and checked me from top to bottom.

"Nyra, are you alright? What happened? You said you would come home at 9 and it's almost midnight." She asked me her voice trembling and eyes filled with fear which was slowly turning into relief.

"There was an accident which had happened. So I got involved with that. Sorry I forgot to inform you in that tension." She must have been very tense.

We all know what's happening. And me coming late must have scared her.

"Try to inform us next time. I know your work is stressful and you will be very busy. But I only have one daughter." She said her eyes filled with tears.

Then my father came from the main door. I turned towards him thinking why he went out.

As soon as he saw me he ran towards me and hugged me tightly. My shoulders felt wet and I pulled him and saw that even his eyes were filled with tears.

"Appa don't cry." My voice cracked as I saw him vulnerable. He must have been very scared to show his vulnerability in front of me.

For a while he didn't just say anything and hugged me tightly reassuring himself that I am in front of him safely. After that I went to take a shower as my dress was covered with blood. Then I went outside and saw my parents were still sitting in the living room.

I went towards them and slept keeping my head on my father's lap. Soon sleep engulfed me as my father kept caressing my head and my mother was massaging my legs.

THE NEXT MORNING

I was sleeping on the couch and a blanket was covering me. As soon as I woke up first I saw Lord Shiva's photo and got up. Then I was scrolling through Instagram when I received a message from an unknown number.

Meet me at this address
XXX

I saw and thought that it must be from some wrong number and decided to ignore it.

But then I received another message. I didn't want to open it and see. But curiosity is my middle name after chaos of course. I opened it and what I saw made me shocked and curious at the same time....

I hope you'll like it.
The beginning chapters may feel a bit boring but I want to build a foundation.
Hope no one got hurt due to some references. Stay safe guys until next time.