Chapter Fourteen

Ayah was brought to the office. She was not that capable of walking straight or without lumping backgrounds. Carlo, Elio's assistant, tried not to touch her to make sure she did not fall.

He knew his boss would have his head if he did.

Ayah was seated on the couch, slightly further away from Elio. He was on the balcony, his back facing her. Carlo took permission as he left.

Ayah tried to feel strong as she felt his presence but her weakness was immense. She had not eaten anything for 2 days. The fear of the darkness enabled her to fall asleep as her eyes were sleepy.

She was drowsing a little but her body was alert, on guard. Elio came outside and was met by her almost asleep on his couch. He came and knelt in front of her.

He smiled. "How can everyone fall for your innocence so fast?"

He brushed her hair away from her face and looked at that angelic face of hers. What a beauty. So much beauty that it hurts to look at her.

What has she become now? Though this was something that