November Rain

"November Rain"

Copyright @ 2014 by Anuj Sabharwal

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author. For permissions, write to author at anujsabharwal3@gmail.com 


Author's Note: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are a product of the author's imagination. Locales and public names are sometimes used for atmospheric purposes. Any resemblance to actual people is completely coincidental. 

Chapter Seven

I had extended bath at home with my favorite green liquid soap using a big sponge. The lukewarm water never felt so good. I wish there was some water or soap in the world which could clean me. The simple act of changing into my satin dress made me dizzy. I lied on the couch resting my tired legs and Sammy pulled a chair for himself as we prepared to spend the most crucial night of our lives in shock and despair. Sitting in silence his eyes stared the ceiling. The voice of that filthy animal was still prominent as the most distressed sound in my head.

‘Believe me, I would kill that loafer,’ Sammy said in anger.  I was terrified with his fearsome words.

‘Calm yourself Sammy,’ I said as I tried to avoid looking straight into his eyes. I paid full attention to his agitation though. He stayed static and quiet for few seconds as I drew close to him. Kissing him looked like an uphill task for me; fair enough. A clear signal that difficult track lies ahead for both of us.

‘Cut it out Sammy. There is still lot of good things in the world,’ I continued.

‘I’m annoyed at myself. I should have been doing something which I am not doing, and that is to teach that wretched animal a lesson. A lesson that he would never forget in his life,’

‘Please Sammy, no matter what; never say what you can’t do. You can’t kill anybody. Never blame yourself for this. Promise me that you will not think about it again,

’

‘Your argument sounds very pacifying but these negative emotions dwell my mind for the whole time,’

‘Whatever happened has happened. I am already very unhappy and please don’t make it tough for me,’

‘It’s not fair that woman like you, who will never hurt a fly would fall prey to devil like him,’

‘We need to remove the carnage from our memory,’ I said as tears flow from my eyes. I wish I could undo this for myself. He robbed me of my innocence. I was messy and hated clock ticking. I thought I was fortunate to have Sammy here with me tonight. But he himself looked anguished.  

November Rain

"November Rain"

Copyright @ 2014 by Anuj Sabharwal

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author. For permissions, write to author at anujsabharwal3@gmail.com 

Author's Note: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are a product of the author's imagination. Locales and public names are sometimes used for atmospheric purposes. Any resemblance to actual people is completely coincidental. 

Chapter Seven.......Ashley unwillingly goes for objectionable post rape tests......

‘Are you out of your mind? How can you even think of asking me for this test? I will leave if you keep on insisting for this test,’ I tried to reason with the doctor. 

‘We understand your anxiety Ashley. You are free to refuse any examine if you don’t feel comfortable. But this test may help us in court. Defense counsel may give immoral reasons to complicate the case. They will try their best to assassinate your character,’

‘I know what you mean. But I don’t need to prove my chastity to anybody…not even to the courts. It’s too much for my mortal mind. The test is meaningless and does not prove anything,’ I argued with Doctor Madhu.

‘Look Doctor, it’s not a good thing to ask for this kind of test,’ Sammy objected to the inhuman two-finger test.

‘Not from where I stand Sir. It is okay Ashley; we will not do this test. I know it is discomforting for you,’ Doctor Madhu agreed to my objection as she took a deep breath.

‘I’m glad you changed your mind,’ I made no bones about it that I hated it

‘We got to take you home Ashley. We are through. Now you can change or take bath to clean yourself,’ Doctor Madhu said as she finished for the day and asked me to put my last night’s ruined clothes in an envelope for further tests. 

‘Yes, I know how much clean I’m. There is no water or soap in the world which can clean me now.’ I said with a weary look.

All this time, Sammy sat outside alone and kept his head down with sad emotions on his face. He tried his best to avoid watching the questionnaire and came inside the room only when he saw me agitated on two-finger test. I hadn’t seen him like this before as he was always full of life.

‘Look officer! She looks very tired and exhausted. I know her statement is very important. Can you do it tomorrow?’ Sammy almost pleaded to the IO.

‘Yes Sir, we can wait until tomorrow. But you need to follow us. The press has the hint of assault and they are at the main gate. They are behaving in a usual way,’

‘But why press is here, at the hospital?’ Sammy asked her.

Continued.....