It's been two years since he has gone to study abroad.

I still remember the day I came to live in this house after my parent's death.

I still remember the day when he suddenly came into my room. 

I was looking at him with shocked eyes because of his actions. He locked the door and started coming in my direction. I knew that I was in danger but I can't move my body.

Bloody hell, my body was held by the cold gaze of his blue sea-colored eyes. 

With long steps, he was coming towards me, and in a flash of seconds, he was in front of me. He grabbed my hair making me look into his eyes, my eyes were close afraid of meeting his cold star but the next word from his mouth made my eyes short open.

"Who was that man Jane with whom you were laughing and talking answer me. Who was he," he shouted in anger. I took in his appearance his jaw was clenched and his eyes were burning in anger.  

H-e-he saw me with him. 

I knew I was in danger. Now, what should I do was the big questions for me. 

Warm tears filled my eyes ready to slip out from the corner of my eyes by remembering that day. The memor memory of that day still you heard it right.

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Against His Will

I woke up hearing my alarm. Yesterday night I slept with my haunted teddy. I'm feeling very sleepy because having this teddy brought so many memories back, because of which I slept late. 


Yawning and still with my sleepy head, I went to the bathroom and did my morning routine, and went down for breakfast. The aunt was smiling while making breakfast and I wondered ‘did something good happen to her’. 


"Aunt, why are you happy? Did uncle buy you any present” I asked her. She is usually happy when her uncle gifts her. 


“No Jane but it is kind of a gift" she replied to me. 


“What is it?” I asked her in excitement. 


“It is a surprise for you," she said smiling. 


“What is the surprise for me? Please, aunty, tell me” I asked her in excitement. 


“No. If you want to know, come home early” she said, making me more excited. 


Chapter 18