28. Past -Bitter Childhood

Aayana's pov -

I take Ira on the couch then I start patting her face. After a few moments, she opened her eyes. She screamed,

"Muuuuuum."

I instantly hold her in my arms, she is still shivering. I didn't release her. I start massaging her back and trying to console her.

Then I said, "It's me, Ira. Shhhhhh. You have me. I'm here. Please don't be afraid, I'm with you." In my words, she cried out loudly. My heart is aching, what happened to her in her past but how is her condition; I don't dare to ask her. I release her then just hold her face and said,

"Are you feeling better than before?"

"I tried a lot but I am always defeated by this phobia. I'm so sorry to bother you. I never wanted to bother you." Ira said.

"What are you saying? You can't bother me. Never. Please don't repeat this to me. Okay?" I said.

"Yeah. I know that." Ira stopped and did not say anything.

Then I took her to my arm and said, "Do you wanna share anything with me?"

"Actually I consulted with a psychiatrist but tha