LEERA POV

In the morning, a girl probably a maid woke me up and served me breakfast but I refused to eat even a bit. Hopefully the devil wasn't here and nobody forced me. I got my belongings back and then a guy came and dropped me home. I was thankful to god that at least I didn't get to face him.

When I reached home I realized I could still get my flight and go to my parents home. I settled all my stuffs without wasting time and went to the airport straight.

I don't know what is my condition right now. But however I can't stay here. I'm horribly traumatised. I want to go back my family. My body shivers thinking about last night. I don't want to stay alone here

Finally I got into the plane after getting everything checked and sat in my designated seat.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seatbelt and remain seated. Our flight is ready for departure" flight attendant announced and I relaxed. At last going away from this New York city... going away from him... even if it's for some days it would hopefully help me recover to regain into a proper mental state

I closed my eyes frustrated and unknowingly tears begin to roll down my eyes. Once I loved that guy more than anything but he didn't value my love, all the time he bought lies after lies. And now what is he doing? Breaking me all over again? What did he try to show me by all those, last night?

I wiped my tears off staring outside the plane window. I hope all my pain and fear goes away when I get to meet my family. My dad! After so long. He will be there to help me out of everything. I'll hug him and all my fears will go away. But I can't see them like this! What will they think if they see me in this state?

I went to the restroom and composed myself. I applied a little makeup to look alright, trying to look happy and fine.

After 2 hours journey or more the flight attendant spoke up "Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to land. Please make sure one last time your seatbelt is securely fastened. Thank you" I smiled obliviously thinking I'm back home. Back to my homeland. Free from everything.

After getting off the plane, I got out of the airport and took a cab. The same moment my phone started ringing

"Buzz...buzz" I picked up my phone

"Honey, where are you? I called you several times last night but you didn't respond!" My mom sounded worried

"I..I'm totally fine mum. I'm coming back home. On my way" I said trying to sound okay

"Ok dear. Come fast. We're waiting" she happily said with a hint of excitement and ended the call. Then I stared at my phone and sighed

Soon I was at the door of my home. I relaxed before ringing the calling bell

"Oh my goodness! Daughter I missed you so much!" My dad hugged me tight after he opened the door. Like always I felt so much relaxed and calm in his embrace. I let out a deep breath hugging my father tight. Then I met my mom and my little sister Elle. Everyone so happy to see me back.

I went to my room and took a shower as I couldn't take one this morning and then we all spent quality time together.

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It's mostly 10.00 PM by now. Suddenly I heard the door of my room being knocked

"Come in" I slowly muttered and then I saw my dad coming inside. He sat beside me on the bed. I forced a smile even if mentally I'm still frustrated

"Leera, my daughter. You know you can share everything with me" he suddenly said making me stunned. "W....W-What are you talking about, dad?" I asked hesitantly. Did he get to know anything?

"I noticed you didn't eat lunch and not even dinner properly. You look pale. Something seems wrong. You know you can't hide your emotions from me. What is frustrating or troubling you, daughter?" He asked anxiously

"Hmmm... dad I'm all fine" I murmured slowly but my emotions didn't help. Tears begin to roll down my cheeks and instantly I turned my face to the other side to hide my face from him.

"Leera, are you crying!? What happened? Just say honey.. I'll make everything right. Look here" Dad said worriedly touching my shoulder and the next second I melted and crashed into a hug with him

"I don't know, dad. I don't feel well. Everything seems so wrong. I don't feel like living. Life is playing with me" I muttered sobbing and hugging him. He caressed my hair, consoling me. He's all I need now, he's the only one to comfort me.

"Life is full of struggles and it's painful too. But you need to face every obstacle implying the same strength they are implying on you. You know dear, you'll face a lot of things in life - some are new to you while some are old. But you need to face them firmly and fight back. That's how life is, daughter. That's how everything works. 'There are many good chapters and bad chapters in a book but if you get to a bad chapter you don't stop reading.' So daughter don't ever give up, fight back no matter what. I know you're strong enough. I know my daughter is strong" He uttered caressing my hair and I slowly broke the hug. He wiped my tears away

"Tell me what's troubling you" He asked like he will save me from every fear and calamity. Well somehow he kinda erased my fears away by his words like he always does but still a part of me is scared. Scared of the fate... thinking what will happen next

"Nothing dad... it's just.... you know I just don't feel good nothing much. I had a fight with my friend. Moreover my exams are coming so I'm stressed I guess. And the journey was tiresome too" I lied letting out a sigh. Still a gulp of remorse hit me hard for lying to him but how am I even supposed to tell him that everything is going wrong in my life.

"Take rest daughter. We'll talk tomorrow then. Dear, remember you aren't weak than any other. Always see yourself stronger and have faith in yourself. You'll see how everything gets right and as for fights with friends, it happens. Everything will be alright" He said patting my back and smiled. I smiled back seeing him smile. The smile I always crave to see. The smile of my most favourite person in this whole world

"Goodnight, dad" I uttered and he kissed my forehead "Goodnight. Sweet dreams my angel" saying that he left closing the door

I felt a lot better and comforted after this. I knew all I needed was this all these days. I felt strong, I felt good now. My dad knows me too well... how to comfort me and I know I could never hide my distress from him. From childhood till now it's only him who can understand me and my feelings. I wish I could share this with him.. His words made me relief and feel a lot better though

I freshened up and went straight to the bed

"Azezal Pavano. I won't let you, I won't give you the satisfaction to hurt me again. I'm not weak. I'll be strong and I'll endure from everything coming. I don't know what you want from me now but I won't give up infront of you. I would never submit infront of a reckless demon like you. A cold blooded killer like you" I murmured staring at the ceiling but I felt my heart aching.

I closed my eyes, forcing myself to sleep but then my phone started ringing

Who would call me this hour? Thinking I grabbed my phone and saw an unknown number calling. Usually I don't get calls from unknown number that's why I hesitated before picking up the call

"H..Hello" I murmured in a low voice

"Hey sweetheart" It sounded like a guy and it was prolly a familiar voice

"W..Who is t..this?" I sluttered

"Why are you getting hypered sweetheart? Relax. How can you forget me? I'm missing you so much" That person said in a flirty tone. "I asked who is this" I felt angry now. Who the hell is making fun of me at this time

"Chill baby... calm down" he laughed. "If you won't say who the hell are you I'm cutting the call" I affirmed

"Ok ok... Louis.. I'm Louis Acrado. Remember me?" He asked grinning on the phone

"How did you get my number and why are you calling me now?" I asked confused

"You didn't give me your number so... I had to get it myself. You know, you work at my library and it's not really a hard job to get your number. And friends are allowed to call I guess. So there's nothing wrong to call ya maybe" He said calmly in one go

"Ahh Mr. Acardo, did I ever mention we are friends? And I'm not free now, I need to sleep" I muttered laying on the bed

"First of all it's Louis for you and why does my not stranger friend sound stressed? Care to share? Sharing is caring you know" He muttered with a chuckle

"I'm not stressed I'm totally fine. It's only you who's making me feel stressed. Goodnight" I was just about to end the call but he started speaking again

"Ok okk. Waitt.. actually I'm in Georgia" He uttered coolly

"So?" I asked a little demented. Why am I being rude though? Maybe because of my mental stress

"You are probably here too as you said before. So.... can we meet?" He finally asked

"Hmm... Why??" I asked sighing

"Just meet. We're friends right?.... Talk and grab something to eat I guess. What do you say?" He hesitated saying

"Okk.. I'm sleepy now. Text me time and place" saying that I ended the call. Maybe hanging out with someone can drift my attention away and It will be good for me I though so I agreed

Then a message blinked from the same number. He mentioned the cafe name and the time. Also wished me good night. I did the same and then unknowing a smile creeped on my face staring at the text.

"It would be great I guess" I muttered and placed the phone on the side table beside my bed. I covered myself with the blanket, after a few moments I felt myself slowly drifting to sleep........

AZEZAL POV

It's late at night but still I'm working. Then my eyes suddenly flew to my phone.

Should I call her? Fuck why would I do that? Why am I so tensed about that girl! She's nothing to me. She doesn't even deserve this much of my attention. The hell is wrong with me

My phone started ringing the next second and I sighed staring at the caller ID. Fuck that fucktard Carla.. Why is this bitch calling me now? I ignored her few calls but it didn't stop so I picked up irritated

"What the fuck do you want?" I affirmed annoyed

"Baby I miss ya. Whatcha doing??" That bitch muttered spoiling my mood even more

"I don't have time for your bullshit" Saying that I ended the call before letting her speak any more words further. I put my phone on silence before that bitch starts calling me again

"God damn it! Ruined my whole mood" I uttered frustrated and laid on my bed. Tonight I'm staying in my father's mansion because of my sister and her son Aaron. As they wanted me to stay but I personally don't like staying here. Still I stayed for them as they came back after so many days.

Suddenly my door flew opened and there came Aaron running to me.

"Dude.. slow down" I said as he jumped above me. He laughed looking at me. "So what's my champ doing here at this time?" I asked looking at him

"Nothing. I'm not sleepy and mom already slept. I want to sleep with my bestfriend" He said laying above me now, making me chuckle. Well he can cheer me up anytime. He has that superpower.

"Ok champ" I uttered and patted his back but he got up and stood on his feet

"I want to show you something" saying that he left running out of the room and a minute later he came back holding a piece of picture in his hand. He came to me and handed me the picture. I stared at the pic amazed

"Who's this? She's so pretty! Is this your girlfriend?" He asked with a innocent voice but with a smirk. "Where did you find it?" I asked ignoring his questions... staring at the picture

"In your desk drawer. Sorry, I touched your stuffs" He said looking down. I pulled him on my lap and he giggled

"I need to punish you then" I said with a serious tone. "I already said sorry. I won't talk to you if you punish me. I'll find another bestfriend" He uttered turning his head to the other side angrily and I laughed

"Ok... I'll let you go this time" I affirmed and hearing me he turned to me again with a grin on his face now. "Who's she? Your girlfriend?" He asked me again with a hint if excitement, pointing his finger towards the picture in my hand

"How old are you Aaron?" I asked him with a frown. This little brat!

"Hmm.. 5 but I'm already big you know" He muttered with a happy face

"Yes yes! Champ let's sleep now... It's late" I uttered with a smile, caressing his hair

"No first tell me who's she. I want to see her" He said pouting. "Why? What's there in her?" I asked wanting to know what did he actually find so special in that picture of her

"If she's not your girlfriend then she can be my girlfriend" He said making me laugh. "Why do you need a girlfriend? You're still young for that" I uttered and he made a scowl face

"I'm big now" he said yawning

"Ok ok we'll find you a girlfriend. Now let's sleep" I said and he rubbed his eyes feeling sleepy. I placed him beside me and kissed his forehead "Goodnight champ" I muttered in a low voice, he already fast asleep. This little brat can literally fall asleep this fast! I smiled watching him sleep

I looked at the picture which I was still holding. Leera... She's honestly very beautiful. Probably the most beautiful girl I ever saw or atleast the most beautiful girl in my eyes. The fuck I'm thinking!? She is the most fucked up girl. This beauty can never veil her fucked up self from me. I'll never forget what she did and I'll make her pay for that

With burning fury in my eyes as I stared at her picture thinking about our past, I teared that picture into pieces and threw it into the dustbin. I turned off the lights and went to my bed straight.

"Leera Elis Reily, Wait and watch how I turn your life more miserable. You have more to see".......

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Hey ya adorable readers! A late update I guess but I'm lazy and busy lol. Updated today cause today is 2 of my friends birthday hehe <3

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