Chapter 23 : A Lie

Abrar

I was out of words while looking at the pack of pills. It was unexpected for me.

"You said you have a headache", she said but my voice was gone. I couldn't say anything and just stared at her.

She said nothing after that and walked to the table, poured a glass of water, then came back to me, taking out a pill.

"Have it", she proceeded her both hands with water and pain killer. "Don't worry. It's pain killer. I won't poison you"

"Huh? No! I mean— I know", I mumbled, immediately taking them from her hands.

I took the pain killer and she received the glass from me.

"Do you need a massage? I have balm too", she approached. Her sudden concern surprised me. Was she trying to pay back for what I did?

"No. I'll feel better with this. Thanks for the concern", I said.

"Okay. You can wake me up if you need a massage"

"Sure", I shook my head.

Turning on her knees, she walked to the door. And the next moment