Minnie Pov
Maya : "Just 5 mins back one handsome guy came to our shop and you missed the chance" she said cheerfully.
Minnie: i just noticed š.
Maya : Minnie, even the CCTV showed more interest than you.
Minnie: Let the CCTV enjoy the view.
I prefer my peace.
Maya : Singh and Shake my head
Minnie : let's go back to work maya
Time passed, and I finished my work. Ruby, my manager, was on leave today, so I closed the shop myself. It was already 9:00 PM. Since Sara had dropped me earlier, I had no choice but to take the bus.
I reached the bus stop and checked the last bus timing -9:30 PM. After five long minutes, the bus arrived. I got in, took a ticket to my stop, and sat by the window, trying to calm myself by listening to BTS songs. Twenty minutes later, I got down at my stop.
My house was still a ten-minute walk away.
The road was completely empty. The silence felt heavy, unnatural. With every step, an uneasy feeling crawled up my spine-as if someone was watching me. I turned around, but there was no one. Still, my heartbeat refused to slow down.
I take a deep breath and walk again
Suddenly, a hand gripped my shoulder.
Fear froze me. My breath caught in my throat. I didn't want to turn around, but I forced myself to. It was Pranav. I let out a shaky breath and asked, my voice trembling, "What are you doing here at this time, Pranav?"
Pranav: "I... I was waiting for you."
As he spoke, a strong smell of alcohol hit me, and my fear deepened.
Minnie: "Why?" I asked, my breath heavy and uneven.
Pranav: "You know..." he slurred, "I've liked you for a year... but you never even looked at me." He hiccupped and laughed darkly. "What, you think you're some college queen?"
Before I could react, he placed his hand on my shoulder.
Fear shot through me. I tried to push his hand away, but his grip tightened, crushing my shoulder. My heart pounded wildly. "What are you talking about? I don't like you. Remove your hand," I cried.
His response was a slap.
The sound echoed in the empty road. Tears spilled instantly, blurring my vision.
Pranav laughed-low, cruel, and empty. That sound alone made my blood run cold. He tried to kiss me, forcing himself closer, his hands pulling at my dress. My mind screamed for help, but my lips refused to move. I was frozen, trapped inside my own fear.
Somehow, I found the strength to push him away. I slapped him and ran. I ran as fast as I could, covering myself, tears blinding my eyes. My body shook with every step, my chest felt like it would burst, but I didn't stop until I reached home. My mother was asleep. I slipped into my room without making a sound.
Inside the bathroom, I turned on the shower and stood under it, scrubbing the places where he had touched me. I rubbed until my skin turned pink. The water washed over me as I cried, thinking about myself, my life, and everything that felt broken.
After my bath, I went to the dressing table and looked at myself in the mirror. My cheek was completely red. I applied some cream to my irritated skin and slowly went to bed. Sleep wouldn't come. I lay there crying silently, hugging my pillow like it was the only thing holding me together. After a long while, exhaustion finally pulled me into sleep.
Time passed
I woke up gasping, my body covered in sweat, my heart pounding from the nightmare. Even though it was over, the fear and pain from yesterday with Pranav stayed with me. The morning sunlight filled my room, but it couldn't reach the heaviness in my chest. I pulled my legs close and cried quietly, feeling broken and helpless, wishing I could forget what had happened.. š
I heard a knock on my door and I got scared...
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