The ring was staring at his face like it was mocking his entire existence. Suddenly he felt like he mattered very little in her life. That sudden feeling of dwarfness extinguished that little flame of hope that was burning in his heart. But he didn't flinch, neither did he let his emotions reflect on his face. He sat there next to her with his face all steady and calm.
He took her hand and started caressing her. He ran his thumb and then lifted her hand with both his hands and said,
"Just open your eyes once for God's sake and just say my name once. Please, that's all I want. I can't see you like this Akira".
He then brought her hand close to his mouth and softly kissed her.
"Can you just let her rest peacefully?", Vikram asked with irritation dripping from his voice.
Raymond didn't say a word but just gave him a look, which was enough to turn him into ashes.
Vikram saw him looking at him with nothing but anger, rage, and contempt so he retorted back,
