Chapter 31

Definition Of Love

Davidson's pov

Sometimes we tend to hurt the ones we love in the gest of doing the best for them! Ironical!

"You did not fail as a mother." The man with an intimidating personality, a bit of known face as if I had seen him somewhere said as he sat down besides the two precarious girls.

His face clean shaved and his branded shirt that gave the smoke of his wealth but his weary eyes and slumped shoulders contradicted his appearance.

The blotchy red orbits of his eyes made him equally vulnerable like two girls who were slumped on the floor in front of me.

"I failed as a father." He said in a choked voice as he too slumped on the floor.

Like a decked up puppet whose strings were cut, his huge frame on the body fell on the floor.

"I am so sorry. I now realize what I did was wrong. The source of my income was wrong. Even if I was successful in my film directions, I continued the business for quick money. I am so sorry." The man stated.

It was then I realized why he looked familiar he was Steve Hollsberg- One of the directors of Hollywood and had quite a reputation in the industry.

Now I got the understanding why Shyna stated that her father wanted her to be quiet and not disclose what happened to her as it would affect the family's reputation and if the media caught that he was a part of human trafficking, his career in Hollywood would have ruined, he'd been constrained and his family would also had to suffer.

But was this a justification for the evil business that he was doing?

"I failed when I told you to shut yourself and not fight against those monsters. I failed when I got your child aborted. Had he been alive May be" he paused gulping his tears trying to express "maybe you'd have tried to live, tried to come out of your dark lines. I failed. I failed and I am so so sorry for it."

While Shyna hid her face on the crook of her mom's shoulders, her mom stared at the person who supposedly was her husband, her children's father and more importantly he was a criminal.

All she had was hatred in her eyes for the person whom I guess she loved dearly till the date on the calendar today.

"I accept that I am guilty and I am fully aware that any kind of apology won't be enough for your forgiveness but still I need to try." He said.

"Please for once listen to me Shyna" he begged addressing her. Her mom tightened her grip not letting her daughter face any kind of pain that she'd hidden all these years.

"Once... Last time." He cried helplessly.

Shyna the kind of strong girl she is. I guess she decided to man up and get to face with the person whom she loathed to admit as her father.

Opposing my inner self which wanted to hug Shyna take her away from there and if possible kiss all her pain away but my other instincts wanted her to open up in front of her parents, fight all the evil spirits that she had suppressed deep inside her.

I therefore decided to give them their personal space, their family time. Anyways I didn't think I could handle any further grimaces of Shyna's past.

Don't they say that certain things are best under covers? So I wanted to keep myself undercover for the rest of the conversations Shyna was having with her family.

Shyna's pov

I couldn't believe what I saw. But when has life brought believable encounters to me.

Party, me being taken, my dad a human trafficker, and then my abortion, me falling in love with Mr. Popular, then his disappointment and now the weirdest of thing.

When I was assured that my relationship with David was over, he was tired of me then he comes up with something that makes me indebted to him for ever.

He let me be with my parents, open up our hearts try to forgive each other, best part being my father is now putting an effort of hunting those bastards and get them under trials.

Out of all the spoke grimaces, grievances, promises, apologies and regrets, the only thing that made me consider him was when he uttered "They should be punished" my father said and added "so should I."

He even promised to get himself arrested and also be an informer to the police department about his links of human trafficking.

All his acclamations seemed to honest and both me and my mom reluctantly agreed to forgive him. But trust. To win our trust he'll have to work much harder.

Then the other realization stuck me. Davidson knew. He knew about my abortion, about my dad and he is no where to be seen.

I guess he hates me now. I do not blame him for that anybody would hate a dirty and used up girl, I hate myself too.

But not any longer how can I hate myself when I love.....

Collecting my last bit of self respect I volunteered to bid him goodbye before he kicks me out of the house.

I went to the room; I was residing in where he stood ready with my bag packed.

I was prepared for such a reaction from him but still a small part of me who loved him expected him to understand and forget all the things and still stick with me as a friend

Perhaps I was wrong

"Shyna" he called as I picked my bag avoiding eye contact with him.

I looked at him. I did not want to hear anything from him. I knew it would hurt a lot.

So I spoke instead "I understand. I know you heard all that and now you despise me." Trying to keep my speeches neutral hiding the pain I was walking away from him.

I was kind of addicted of his company.

The warmth of the body that I got while we slept together made me feel safe. But it was all over now.

He pulled me closer to him and cupped my cheeks taking me as a surprise.

He brushed his knuckles on my skin and that touch pierced like an itchy needle penetrating my whole body bringing goose bumps on them "I can never think such about you. It wasn't your fault. I respect you a lot."

My heart bulged with happiness with those words but bag if he was still okay with my friendship then why does he want to kick me away. He couldn't even wait for me to pack my stuff.

"I am leaving for a demo match of the Olympic players." He informed.

"You got selected" I asked excited and happy for him.

"No I am not." He denied "they wanted to have friendly match of the Olympic players and I am only going as filler, one of the team player is unwell." He added as he paused looking into my yes trying to read my reactions "Coach Malco called. He also sent tickets for both of us. But I guess you need to be with your family. I'll go alone and come to you when I am back."

I wondered about his thoughtfulness staying speechless and looking at him in awe.

"I am feeling nervous and jittery" he said breathing in as I listened to him in silence.

"You will do great." I encouraged after a prolonged silence.

I wanted to go with him.

"You think so?" he asked as if he'd believe blind faith if I say yes.

I nodded in acceptance and he hugged him tight enough to not let him go. I did not want to.

When I turned away I found him looking back at me with expressions that I couldn't decipher.

His eyes raking each and every feature of my face trying to memories it and I imitated the same.

After his eyes rested on my lips, my heartbeats quickened. I wanted so much to kiss him. Slowly the distance between us shortened and I closed my eyes in anticipation ready for a kiss.

"Shyna do you need any help" my mom called breaking the small moment between us.

I looked at David who seemed to be indifferent.

Was it all an imagination?

I felt like a fool thinking that he'd kiss me. The sexual tension was fine but this was a strong moment, an emotional scene, I shouldn't have.

I shrugged my shoulders to my own dismay "no worries, David has taken care of it." I showed the bag that David had packed for me.

My mom took my hand and we were about to exit from the room when my mom paused and turned around to face David "thank you so much" her eyes blood shot and her voice sobbed as she added "you have no idea what you have done."

"I am sorry." David placed his arms on her shoulders obviously uncomfortable of handling a lady crying "I never thought umm..."

I knew he referred to the dirty truth about my dad but did not have courage to repeat the truth in his words.

The sobs of my mom grew louder as I hugged her, my dad looking guiltily from a distance.

Being a daddy's girl I knew he was sorry and seriously repented for his deeds but he had to do more than being sorry to payback for his deeds which he rather believed that I was paying for his mistakes which was even a worse punishment that a parent could get that their child is suffering because of their misdoings.

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"Liza I don't like to move around the trees so I ask you bluntly would you like to be my girlfriend?" I asked after I returned from my demo match.

It was a grand success and I received lot of appreciation and attention of the global basket ball industry.

One of the weekly magazines also stated me as the most promising player of the decade.

It's been a day and half that I have returned and Shyna is constantly avoiding me. I wonder what is wrong with her. She was calm and friendly when I called her from San Francis where the match was scheduled. She gave few tips regarding focusing on the game and enjoying it like I was playing with my friends which was indeed useful but since yesterday she's been ignoring my calls. I haven't even seen her in the campus. I never do otherwise but I checked her in her classes too but she was no where. Perhaps she is spending too much time with Rob.

Does she like him?

He does.

Its evident from his gestures

Rob who had joined the university too did inform that she was with him day before when her parents left as he took her to see a late night street fight with him to learn some moves which were better observed than taught in a fight. He also mentioned that they were practicing hand to hand at the gym.

So if she was doing fine within herself I thought of letting her be. She no longer is that nerd Shyna that needs me. The thought did pinch me but it was for the good of both of us.

I need to focus on my game and she needs to move ahead forgetting the past. Probably going different paths with help both of us groom in life. This very thought was a bit uncomfortable but I  was getting too much dependent on her. I missed her a lot there in San Francisco.

So I thought to do what I had planned before I left for San Francis and here I am standing in front of Liza and proposing her to be my girlfriend.

The smile on her sun kissed face is so natural as she speaks "David pinch me first." The excitement on her face is balanced as I pinch her.

"Ouch I can't believe it. Heartthrob of each and every girl of the university is proposing me. Did I hear it right? Am I not hallucinating?" She asked with amused ardor

"I am serious Liza. I think we can give both of a chance and see where it goes." I tried to be serious. It seems to be ages since I dated and I wasn't very patient about it. Again the fear of rejection was normal.

"I like you David. I honestly do. Since the day one I saw you practicing on the courts, I have hots for you." She stated seriously. Her eyes locked on to mine that proved the serenity of her words.

"So that a yes" I asked happily.

"No David. As much as it is a pleasure and honor being your girlfriend, I want you to be sure about it. I mean I do not believe in trial and errors. I believe in commitment. So if you are sure that you really like me and want me I am all in for your proposal but if you want to try and check where we go. I would request you to wait and analyze your feelings for me. Don't rush with it." She paused taking a deep sigh, obviously not too happy to miss an opportunity.

I did not know how to react, never had I been rejected. I had only proposed a few girls and it was a yes from all of them, my charms were that good.

After all I am Sexy and I know it.

On the other note I do agree to what Liza says. She does not want to be with me because I am popular unlike Caira but she wants to be with in a committed relationship and I developed obeisance for she taught me a new definition of love.

"Liza do you have any other guy?" I asked. I had to be sure of it before I think about us rationally.

"Have you heard of Lina?" She asked jumping a bit to sit on the fence where I was seated and sat besides me.

"The tennis star who owned the grand slam last year." I replied for that was the one I knew.

"Precisely. Like her I too want to be successful in my sport and her husband travels with her. She has indefinite support of her husband. You know why?" She explained like a teacher but she was so sincere that I was on with full ears to her

"Why" I asked her somehow curious about this cliché thing that she was sharing with her.

"Because they love each other silly. And I have to be sure that the person I am with loves me, respects me and is ready  to be there with me with all the decisions of my life. I am too serious about the game and love too, so I do not want any emotional disturbances in my life." She said earning a lot of respect from me.

Rather she'd taught me a big lesson about love and relationship.

You need to love your partner, respect her and promise to be with her among all the proms and cons.

Its not that you stay with a person and you fall in love with later, it only comes naturally. It takes your mind and soul on autopilot.

"Hey but the bets still waiting." She said lightening the moment.

"Sure thing ma'am" I saluted her military style.

"No. Do it now." She pulled me from the fence that is as settled and pushed me towards the campus to start on the bet of proposing Caira for a day.

Being with her and ditching her in the evening....

I did not feel it right but Liza insisted that she deserved it for even if I was out for tournaments she'd been really bitch and passing rude remarks to her to which she simply tipped her nose lifting her head remarking that she'll show her.

So I was about to suffer the consequences of two girls fight.

It had taken a major issue as every one from the group was excited about it. Even the f##ker Steve who claimed to be her boyfriend wanted me to go for the bet.

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Daniels is not Angel' and Elina was restless about the thought itself when it turned out to be a crude reality.

Every time that she feels that the case is solved and files closed there comes a sudden twist of events.

Heck hell she'd been tracking wrong course of events and clues.

Now she'd be extremely careful.

She will do a detailed study of 'Angel's course of actions

Unfortunately there wasn't any activity from Angel but Elina had been actively working on the case. Not that there were any rape casualties either.

 Only six of them out of which five were a complete failure. Thanks to the 'SAFE' application of the androids in which just a push of the button sends alarms to five receptors who immediately went to help the girls and the rape attempt was neutralized.

Unfortunately the one successful was from a small remote area where only a seven year old was raped by her immediate neighbor when the parents had been out for work and the girl arrived home early than scheduled time from the school. Also it was in the morning so expecting 'Angel there wasn't a sensible thought.

Though Elina badly wants Angel to punish the accused in the way she obviously does castrating and dragging a knife in his body making him suffer like adolescent did as she still lies in the hospital.

How can a person do this to an adolescent?

Again demands for more Money from her family for her siblings who are to be promoted to high school, she has to get through the deadline which promises her a promotion and higher pay scale if she constraints Angel at given deadline.

So Elina is alert and attentive. She rubs her back that is sore and turns around her stiff neck left to right and right to left, stiffness had led to hurting her for she's been continuously sitting on her desk top working on the details of Angel about how she works.

With all the leads or rescued girl's lack of cooperation, the little girl Roma of 15 who was abused by her uncle and rescued by Angel seems to take her attention.

Strong feeling in her gut that says that 'she'll take her to 'Angel.'

After strong and determined approach was Elina able to convince Roma that the information was not used to hold Angel rather it was an attempt by the higher authorities to join Angel, seek guidance from her and provide all the support including an active team, arms and ammunitions too to help reduce the rape crimes in the city.

It would not only help the agencies but also help Angel who longer has to bother about being caught and would also be able to help more number of girls.

Young and innocent Roma fell for Elina's words coated with screen and agreed to help Elina in best possible ways.

"Please promise me Miss. Roberts that Angel won't be harmed in any way." pleaded Roma. She herself wasn't sure if she'd taken a right decision to give links of Angel to the inspector but the thought of saving many more girls like her was very provocative and she gave in.

Feeling sorry for her contrite deed of fooling a little girl of mere fourteen, Elina tries to avoid eye contact as she promises "'Angel would be safe. I will take it to my personal level that she isn't harmed in the process." as she pats on her back.

Poor girl had suffered a lot in her short life

Unfortunate of Elina all Roma knew was Angel was a girl finally and she'd interacted through a site named ''Angels world'

Shocked about unawareness of this sight Elina admonishes herself for profanities ignoring such an important clue about Angel.

How could she do that? She is an irresponsible officer.

But how was that possible?

She'd keep no coins unturned. She thoroughly studied the case and all the clues and the testimonials related to the same. All the evidences were scrutinized properly. All the victims were personally briefed by her then how didn't she manage to get to this important line of investigation?

Ignore your past mistakes was the lesson that she'd learnt during her teens and now she's planned to do the same.

Let's plan up new' she told her self keeping her excitement in check.

How many times when she finally reached the iniquitous, she fallen face first so now she wants to take deliberate steps towards 'Angel.

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Spending whole week studying the site Elina stood ready at the secluded place.

It was a crisp dark night, the chills in the weather made it sultrier and being away from the city amidst immense forests the place looked more intimidating in the night than in the morning. The buzzing of the insect and the howling of nocturnal made a stiff person like Elina miss a beat and for a moment she considered her decision for coming here before her back up team.

She had to. She couldn't risk.

'Angel might attack the male officers of the team.

Another reverence that startled her was what if the site was a flaw to attract girls in dismay and she ends up with pshyco killer instead of Angel.

"Focus" she warned herself "you are here for a purpose.

"Samantha Check in Samantha." Elina wanted to confirm if she had taken her position. Also it was a relief knowing that she had someone with her. A girl was of no harm by an 'Angel.

"Ready position" Samantha confirmed in her walky-talky.

Samantha is all alert determined to do her piece in the event. She'd been planning and acting upon it since she joined Elina as an assistant.

The roaring of bike could be heard as it echoed through the empty roads where Samantha and Elina stood.

"Perfect. Back up team would be here in no time and by then 'Angel would be in her custody. Check and mate... Game over for China and then she can play house with her boyfriend." Elina shrugs her perverted thoughts out of mind trying to focus on work in hand.

Her poise ready, ears alert and open and eyes squinting trying to observe the distant road where Samantha is waiting for 'Angel.

Elina smiles tapping her forehead as she removes her binoculars that she'd packed last moment pulling from her drawer, a gift by her younger brother.

She might have wondered then what use would that thing be for her but today was the time.

From two hollow circles with curved glasses, she tries to vision the road ahead. It is of not much a use as the night is immense dark but she tries to use the torch facility of her mobile.

Thanks to gadgets of today.

"Samantha stood in the middle of the road with the huge and thick wooden rod. With the stance and stretched hand she covers almost half the road, just presuming to be lucky that 'Angel sticks to traffic rules then there is no way out for her.

The brief chuckle is diminished as the binoculars are very helpful with the headlights of the speeding vehicles gives her a full view of the road ahead.

Elina takes a shake aback as she witnesses the rod in Samantha's hand obstructing the front wheel of the bike making the driver of the vehicle completely dressed in black loose her balance.

When the bike roared and skid miles away falling and swerved till it stopped on the corner, the driver in black took five big tumbles till she fell on the road.....

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