Chapter 22 Scars

Naina's POV

I was in the closet dressing up for our reception.

We are having it here in our home. After so much convincing...mom agreed for this event but in our home itself.

Only our families and few business allies are invited. Dad doesn't want any risk calling media or making it a large scale attractive thing.

Even mom cancelled my stylist for my security. I don't do any makeup...but surely this dress is a nuisance.

My zip is stuck!

C'mon...it's not moving from my low waist leaving my back bare.

Although this mid thigh off shoulder black dress perfectly fits me.

Shit! If anyone see my back, what would they think of me?

All these scars...those red lash marks.

Even my stitches are faintly visible.

What if Karan doesn't like it? Would he leave me?

I remember the day I got those stitches, no one was with me, I was alone at the hospital...not even my mother bothered to come.

I was barely 15... flashes covered my eyes in hot tears.

Doctor was plucking small pieces of sharp glass shards, because he threw a flower vase on my back violently and he was drunk and out of his senses.

Even doctor was horrified to see my condition. That wound starting from my mid back to my low back, accompanied by small red lash marks beside it.

But that wound was major, and no one took care of me. Even after getting 8 stitches, no asked about my well being, not even mother.

Where would she get time for anything if she cries everyday?

But, if Karan also leaves me after seeing them, what would I do?

I saw my reflection in the front mirror, I saw a broken self .

One who hits her husband almost everyday, is helpless now.

I was wiping my eyes , but what I saw next in the mirror gave me a shock.

Karan was standing behind me in dismay but I saw anxiety in his eyes .

Maybe he'll leave me too.

Karanveer's POV

I was ready in my black tux ,yup I am tuning with Naina.

I am so eager to see her in that dress, mom said she'll look beautiful in it.

Well honestly, she looks elegant in any dress or outfit.

I know it's a risk to still go in reception, but if it eliminates the threat once and for all, I am willing to take that risk.

If anything happens to me, it's fine. But I can't compromise with Naina and my parents.

I have doubt on one person, but I can't blame them without any proof.

I don't know how many people are in contact with him, maybe someone from inside is with them.

I need to find all of them, but right now I can't trust anyone unless my family.

Naina is taking too much time to come out, should I go in?

Maybe she is undressed, but I really want to see her .

Fine I am going inside, I don't care if she in her clothes or not!

She'll slap me, well I am use to it!

I went inside the closet, but I saw her bare back...full red of scares, god what happened to her? I saw a major scar traveling on her lower back full of stitches, red and bruised.

Those stitches looked a bit fresh and those bruises around it were red as if they were reopened again.

Her whole back was covered in these marks and she was crying in front of the mirror. Her eyes puffed up and red full of moisture.

Who the fuck gave these to her? Are these hurting her? What did she even do to have them?

I was shocked to see her like this and she was too showing me these like this.

Watching her like this my eyes stung in pain. How can someone be so heartless to beat someone like this?

My blood boiled imagining her getting this pain. I will kill that person who dared to touch my Naina.

"Veer..." She started but I silenced her by coming close and cupping her face.

"Who did this?" I asked her calmly but I could feel the sternness in my own voice.

I could see fear in her eyes. I wiped those remaining tears coming from her eyes.

Whoever gave these to her is going to suffer more pain than her. That person would die crying.

"Naina answer me who did this, I'll kill them, I swear." I raised my voice a bit pressuring to say but she started crying slowly. She hugged me lightly and snuggled in my chest.

I pulled her hair in front and zipped her dress carefully not to hurt her anymore, without even touching her skin.

"You can't do anything to them."

She answered while looking down. I pulled her chin to make her look in my eyes but she was still embarrassed for her condition.

"Who is it Naina?"

"My father."

What? How could he even do this to her own daughter! No wonder why they both are cold to each other.

"Why did he do this?"

"I don't know...ever since I was a kid, he use to beat me like this whenever he wanted too. First with words then with hands. It gradually increased with lashing me with belts, until one day he hit a vase and gave me those stitches."

I hugged her tightly touching her shoulders, I don't want her to feel that pain again.

My eyes started to water. Yes...I am crying to for her. My mother left and her father beat her, we both are practically on the same page.

But why did he even commit this sin? Why didn't she run away or her mother was so weak to protect her own daughter?

"You could have complaint against him to the authorities..."

"If I did anything to him or said anything about him, he would hurt my mother. And my mother is still in love with that beast. She could see me and let that monster torture me, but can't let go of him or save me . "

I can't believe her mother is like that. She is indeed a failed mother too.

But I saw those emotions...same as Naina in her eyes, helplessness... whenever I meet her.

Maybe she has her own reasons for not leaving him , but at least she could stood with her daughter.

"I'll kill him, I'll destroy your father!"

"No please no... he'll hurt my mother!"

"Why are you still caring about that woman who let you suffer?"

"Because she helped me to escape and move to Singapore. Don't do anything to him...please I am begging you Karan."

She wiped my tears and pleaded with her eyes.

Please don't do this Naina, I can't see you like this. I don't want anyone to make you feel like this again.

"Fine...but he messes with you again, I won't spare a minute to kill him with my bare hands."

She nodded and I kissed her forehead.

"You look beautiful by the way." I said to relive the moment but she chuckled sadly.

"If you don't like my body Karan, you can leave me I understand..."

"You think so low of me Naina?"

How could she even think of like that? She thinks I want her body?

No you're living in an illusion Naina.

"I want you you Naina, not your body. Whatever the way you are, your body is, you're beautiful in every aspect. Get this thing registered in that tech mind of yours!"

I banged her head lightly which made her laugh. This is what I want,  your happiness.

That's it!

"You know what... fuck this reception and let's go on a date."

I suggested her but she gave an irritated look.

"What's the point of reception when both bride and groom are not attending it."

"Well they know what newly marrieds do in their room, so they won't question our presence..."

She pushed me lightly I laughed on her reaction. She was blushing hard and looking so cute.

"Well someone has their own fantasy!"

"You know what, let's get of after a brief presence...what say, Veer?"

"Your order is my command, my Queen."

She smiled shyly and we got out of the room, hands tangled with each others.

We proceeded downstairs in our living room for the scheduled event.

But my mood again got spoiled when I saw them all.

Gagan Sanghi, my uncle with Nakul beside him. They both were talking to none other than Pradeep Sharma, Naina's father.

Who the hell invited these imbecile creatures? What the hell are they all up to now?

Our entry made their conversation fade, but I saw Nakul's smirk when he saw Naina beside me.

How dare he?

I am gonna kill him.

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