Dodging my hands, he started to kiss my neck .I tried to dodge his hand from my mouth . His hand reached at my lower part where nobody touched me making me feel disgusted as I clenched my legs together but He put his knee between my legs. Tears were falling uncontrollably from my eyes . His teeth dunked on my flesh as I whimpered . I elbowed his chest, slapped his arm several time but he was unbothered with all my attempts.
Then suddenly god knocked some actual brain in my brain . I bit his palm hard. I took the chance to yet away his hand when his grip loosened cause of the pain . I kicked on his private part , he groaned. He bent down as his hands held the part where I kicked. Without wasting any seconds I ran with all my stamina.
"Neha stop!!"
I looked over my shoulder and a gasp left my mouth. He was behind me , he was chasing me . My breath was unstable, my visions were blurry but I couldn't stop . I ran with the last drops of energy. I reached, where the road splited in two . Without thinking I ran at the right side.
Suddenly someone pulled me inside a gate and next moment I was pinned against the wall and my front was squeezed with someone I couldn't see due to the darkness. I squealed but he shut my mouth with his palm. I squirmed under him to free myself .
"Ssshh, don't move , he is here"
He whispered. I heard footsteps coming closer. I closed my eyes as I prayed to god to save me . After a while the sounds of footsteps faded away. I exhaled in relief but forgot the one I was stuck with . The person removed his palm from my mouth.
" thank you for saving me "
I said and turned on my heels as I wanted to run away before he could show his nasty side too. But he caught my arm making my breath hitch. 'I am dead' I thought.
" it's me."
He said . A wave of relief hit me when I heard his voice.
" ohh..t-thanks ."
He sighed . looking around I caught a glimpse of familiar surroundings,it was his place . he pulled me toward his porch. I stopped him. He turned around to look at me .
" its getting late, I-I should go home ."
I said.
" I'll call aunty and say you're in my place, don't worry "
He said.
" no. I want to go home "
Placing his hand on his hip, he palmed his face .
" look at yourself! you wanna go home like this !!? What will you tell aunty huh?? That you almost got raped!!? "
His sudden loud voice took me off guard , he knew I wouldn't want my parents to know about the incident. It was rare for me to see him angry. His raising voice made me scared more than I was already. My heartbeat quickened as I teared up.A sob left my lips as l looked down and wiped those tears.
I felt two arms wrapping around me , taking me in a warm embrace . I felt his hand on my hair caressing it . I leaned on his chest and cried , I couldn't control, his presence just allowed me to be vulnerable, he made me feel safe. At that moment I forgot that I was angry at him .
"sshh... I am sorry . I didn't mean to raise my voice at you .it's okay.. you're safe now. "
He said, while rubbing my back in attempt to soothe me .pulling away from the hug he looked at my eyes as his thumbs wiped the tears falling from them.
" let's go inside hmm ? "
I nodded.
We got inside . I had a shower and wore the clothes he lend me .He made me sit on the couch before offering a glass of water.
" here ..have some water "
He offered me a glass of water which I really needed to calm myself .I placed the empty glass on the coffee table.
" thanks Neel ."
" will you shut up.what's gotten into you ...since when we started to be formal with each other? "
He asked. I stood up without giving a reply.
"I think I should leave now."
I said , while looking everywhere but him. He got a hold of my arm before I could take steps.
" you can't go yet, we need to talk "
He said .
" about what ? "
I asked .
" don't act dumb Neha .."
" ...who was the boy ? How he knows you ? What the hell is going on ?? "
He bombarded me with questions.
" what are you saying? I-I don't know him .."
" Neha ..*sighs * He was calling your name ."
He said . I could feel the seriousness in his tone. But I didn't wanted to answer him. I just wanted to go home and sleep off the trauma.I removed his hand from my wrist.
" well..I think my problem is none of your business. I will solve my sh*ts myself "
I said repeating the line he said to me earlier. I hoped it was great to taste his own medicine.
" Neha , are you mad at me ? "
I thought it was obvious whether I was mad or not. My silence was enough to reply him.
" I am sorry for earlier, I was just stressed "
Finally, I looked at him stretching my lips to form a smile, more like a fake one.
" it's ok , you're right, I should try to fix my problem myself rather than bothering people, I am not a kid after all "
I said .
" Neha please, I didn't mean those words. "
" can you please drop me home "
I said , i wasn't in the mood to talk ,I didn't wanted to remember what happened before awhile. I was controlling my tears, holding myself from breaking down. I just wanted to lock myself inside my room and let it all out.
" Ne- "
I cut him off.
" Neel please, I am not in the mood to talk, I just want to go home "
I said.
he didn't objected anymore. He drove me home . Although I said he could leave ,he didn't listened and came to drop me at the doorstep. I pressed the bell twice and the door opened revealing my mom, who was looking angry and pissed .
" where have you been !? do you have any idea what time it is huh!!? Thank God , your dad haven't return yet !!? Otherwise God knows what would happen!! "
Mom shouted at me and I stood there balling my hands in fists . Tears streamed down but I didn't bother to wipe them . instead of being worried she was lashing out at me . She didn't even thought why could I be late ? Was I ok ? .
Same goes for my Dad . I am not lucky enough to have caring, open-minded and friendly parents. They are from those parents who would always blame on their daughter . They would always give me a whole lecture on what a girl should do and what should not. Where a child should always share everything to their parents, I couldn't, I was scared of them , I knew at the end they will blame me for everything.
" why aren't you answering!! ?? Where were you !!?? "
" and where are your clothes?? "
She screamed. I flinched as I hid behind Neel.
" Aunty she was with me , actually .... she fell on the mud and her uniform got dirty....so I gave her my clothes"
Neel made an excuse . I was thankful for that, cause my mind was empty. I didn't knew what excuse to fed her.
" I asking my daughter"
She glared at Neel.
"Why are you in his clothes!!?? Tell me what you did with him?? Or he did something huh?? Why are you silent?!!"
" Aunty please, it's not what you're thinking , I would never do something with her , she is my bestfriend"
Neel said . I didn't even knew how to react. My own mom was so narrow minded, I never thought she would think so low about her daughter. I stood infront of Neel . Enough is enough, that boy just helped me and my mom was blaming us for something we didn't even do .she could say whatever she want to me but not him.Yes, I was angry with him but that didn't mean I would let her humiliate him.
" stop mom!! Do you even know what are you saying?-"
"Neha stop ,it's okay- "
I cut him.
" No Neel ...let me speak "
" you know what mom?.....I am ashamed to be called your daugh-"
A loud sound echoed as a hard slap landed on my cheek making me stumble back. Thankfully Neel was there, he caught me before I could fall.