Zaid stood by her side, his arms tightly wrapped around her from behind, protectively.

Mubashira stood there, her legs barely holding her weight, if it wasn't Zaid holding her, she would have collapsed under the weight of her fear and numbness.

She was barely aware of her bare feet as they touched the cool tiles beneath, there was a bruise forming on her cheek and blood caked on her lip.

Mubashira.

He called out, his heart pounding as he cupped her face with the most gentlest of touches, as if afraid that his touch might shatter her.

Mubashira looked at him,  her gaze distent, the dull throb of pain barely registered in her mind.

He stood behind, filling the tub with warm water and she watched him with distent eyes, her feet ached but she barely noticed, too consumed by fear.

Zaid walked to her, his steps cautious , eyes never leaving her trembling body.

He rested his chin on her shoulder and she sucked in a breath, the pain making it difficult to remain standing. There was a heavy lump in her throat, but she couldn't bring herself to swallow it down.

I know you hate being touched by a man at this moment. Trust me I do too but still I can't call anyone else. Main nahin chahata tumhein koi aise dekhe.

Zaid said, his tone gentle yet respectful, his heart breaking at the sight of her vulnerability.

Mubashira,s face was ashen with fear and she stared down.

I won't look.

Zaid said gently, his eyes closed, his fingers moved, finding the zipper of her white Shalwar kameez.

Mubashira,s eyes fluttered close, her body refusing to take the warmth he offered as she struggled to keep her emotions at bay, her heart felt heavy to a point of bursting.

As he slid the zipper down, her eyes remained closed, the pain of her swollen cheek barely registered in her mind.

As the cool air brushed against her barely exposed skin, she gasped and turned in his arms, burying her face in his chest, her ragged gasps were muffled against his kameez, the shame building within her made her see red.

Zaid stilled for a moment at the sudden action. Mubashira clutched his arms, her fingers digging into his skin and he held her close, pressing kisses on the top of her head. Mubashira snuggled deeper into his embrace, desperate for an escape from the fear and her body trembled against his.

Zaid,s heart shattered loudly in his ears as he felt her quiver, the air was heavy with the weight of her pain and he held her close, his arms covering her entire body as if protecting her from the demons that haunted her.

He pressed a trembling kiss on her head and then he tilted his head to prevent his tears from falling.

Shh. I'm here. I'm not going anywhere.

He whispered tenderly, against her hair, his heart twisting in agony.

Salma Farooq main tumhein chorunga nahin.

Zaid thought angrily, his heart twisting at the sight of Mubashira,s crumpled form.

Salma had crossed the limits.

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