Maya's pov:

My head was spinning like a rollercoaster right now. I want to open my eyes but, it seems like someone has stuck them with an adhesive.

My head was pounding like someone was hammering into it. I wanted to move my hand but it felt like someone has taken hold of it very tightly.

I kind of liked that touch and I wanted to be in it for some more time.

After few minutes, that hand was trying to leave mine.

I tightened my hold on the hand. That's when, I felt like my senses are back.

I can move my hand right now.

I tried to move my index finger and to my surprise, I felt someone ringing a bell continuously. I was irked by the noise.

After some time, there was a hustle around me. By what I could feel, a lot of people were around me.

Finally, I tried to open my eyes and I succeeded. I opened my eyes and the first person I saw, was my terror.

It was Mr. Adams.

As soon as I saw him, I kind of remembered the memory of my conversation with him. The visuals were blur but, I kind of picturised that he called me by the same names my parent did after that incident. He verbally and emotionally abused me in the same manner my parents did.

As soon as everything was picture clear in my mind, a shiver of fear ran through me. I wanted to go as far as possible from him. His presence around me made me tremble.

Looking at the condition right then, the nurse went up to him and made him go outside the room. They checked me and informed me about me being unconscious from the last 45 hours.

I didn't see him after that until Lucas came . He came and talked to me for a while. I was really happy to see him but my happiness turned into fear as soon as my eyes fell on Mr. Adams standing at the door and looking towards me.

The same fear and the same terror ran through me, which did sometime back. Noticing my trembling and my condition, he went outside.

After that Daisy came to meet me. She cried tears of happiness as soon as she saw me awake.

She introduced me to a doctor who would be taking care of me 24/7.

She went to the hospital after that.

Even Liam came to check me frequently . He explained me what happened and why was I in this condition.

I didn't see Mr Adams after that time. I don't know why but I wanted to see him once and even for a mini second if that's possible.

I don't hold someone responsible for my condition. Blaming others wasn't my thing anytime.

I believe that blaming someone and holding grudges is of no use.

I didn't understand my state at this moment. At one part, I wanted to see Mr. Adams and at the other, I was hell scared of him.

I decided to ignore him and his thoughts that disturbed me.

Looking at the clock on the wall, it was afternoon when doctor came inside to check me .

An argument rose between a doctor who just came inside the room and the one who was staying with me since yesterday . It reached next level in no time. The other doctor removed his mask in a fit of anger.

As soon as the mask fell off his face, I was shocked looking at the person standing in front of me.

He was Mr. Adams. I was for once scared but , I didn't understand when my fear vanished and astonishment took its place.

I was continuously looking at Mr. Adams until the other doctor held him by his shirt and shaked him vigorously asking who he was.

It was that moment when Liam entered the room.

"What's happening here?" He asked in a authoritative tone.

"I was passing by from here and voices were coming outside? What's happening here? What is the matter Dr. Drake?"

"Sir, I came to check the vitals of this patient and told him to check the blood pressure . He stood rooted in his place. When I removed his mask, I found out that I haven't him seen here before. I guess he's an intruder and we should immediately call the cops."

That doctor removed the phone from his coat and started to dial the number.

Suddenly, Liam pulled the phone from his hand and said , "It is a different situation here doctor. You don't worry about it . I know about this . I will handle it from here. You can go and check your other patients."

"But sir, this is an issue that we need to take action against." That doctor tried to convince Liam.

"If I said that I'll handle it from here, I'll do that. You don't need to worry about anything else in my hospital except for your patients. Go and have a check at them." Liam used his bossy tone.

After that, the doctor went from there.

I was shocked with all that happened. I don't know why but the fear emerged again in me the moment I saw Mr. Adams again.

I know that he'll definitely abuse me verbally and emotionally.

The very next moment , I started to sweat.

Liam understood the situation and said, "Listen Maya, you have no need to be afraid of Xavier. He won't do anything bad to you . I promise you that. No need to be scared of him.

He was really worried about you when this accident happened. He is been the one who's taking continuous care of you regardless of the numerous nurses and doctors being here. " He told me.

I found that Mr. Adams , he was looking down fidgeting with his fingers.

"Can I make you a request? " I asked Liam.

"Yeah sure Maya. What is it? " He asked.

"Can you please ask him to go out for sometime. I am really not comfortable and I want to talk to you."

Liam looked at Mr. Adams. He nodded and went from the room. I could see that he was dejected from my response. But, I had no other option. I couldn't control my emotions when he is near me.

"Now tell me. What is it Maya?" Liam asked.

Tears pricked in my eyes. "I can't control myself when he is near me. I get the same feeling that he'll start saying bad words or start shouting at me the very next moment. Even though, I don't want to feel that way but I can't really control my anxiety and my fear when he is around me . " I told him whatever was inside me.

"I understand what you're going through Maya. Facing such trauma for years isn't easy . And don't be shocked. Being your doctor, I deserved to know about your medical history. Daisy told me about everything.

But, don't worry.

We will battle this as well. We all together, will work very hard and kick this anxiety and depression out from you in next few months.

But for that, only doctors won't help. You too need to work on yourself.

As a matter of fact right now , I can guarantee you that Xavier won't touch you unnecessarily or make you uncomfortable or do anything that will by any chance hurt you.

If you don't trust him, I want you trust me. I can guarantee you this.

We understand that your fear gets in the middle but, I want to fight it.

If you feel uncomfortable or scared around Xavier, I want you to face the same thing.

If you feel like while talking to him, he'll shout at you, then I want you to talk to him more.

I can guarantee you that you'll feel yourself changing. Just trust me on this .

If you keep going away from him because of your fear, it will increase your anxiety.

I want to face your fear and battle it and I know for sure that you will emerge as a winner in this too .

And just for your assurance, unless and until I am sure that you can face Xavier, I won't discharge you.

Looking at your condition right now, your outer brain injury has been cured by the surgery . Even though, it'll take time to heal completely , it's okay.

But the inner clot, will need a lot of care and precautions.

But, there is no need for that to be in hospital. Even your hands and legs will heal at home, when you have a complete bed rest.

But, just to make sure that you won't have any more panic attacks or anxiety attacks when you are alone, I want to monitor you for next 3 to 4 days and then will decide to discharge you.

So, just trust me on this one.

You are like a sister to me. I won't ever put your life in risk and if you think of me as your brother please trust me on this . " Liam said .

By now, there were tears in my eyes looking at his concern for me. From the very first day, I had a brotherly feeling about him. But, today when he said that he thinks me as his sister and cares for me the same way, I was really happy. I didn't realise when a tear of happiness slipped through my eye. He wiped the tear and kissed my forehead.

"I don't make relations just for namesake Maya. I am a man of my words. Trust me, you are my little sister and I will always protect you like a big brother.

If I am asking you to take a step forward towards Xavier, it is for your own good.

And if that dumb ass gives even a slight pain to you, I promise I will myself knock him down." I nodded my head with a smile.

"Now can I call Xavier inside. He is really getting impatient to talk to you." Liam asked.

Yes, I was scared for a moment. But, then I remembered all that Liam said.

I nodded.

Liam called him inside. He then, told him about my progress and went outside closing the door.

I was still very much scared of him. But, as I promised Liam and Daisy, that I will emerge stronger from this.

So, I chose to fight it .

He came forward. But, he did not come near me .

This was the time, when I analysed his face properly. He has gotten huge dark circles under his eyes . His stubble has grown into a beard which was kind of unmanaged , rough looking in short. He seemed weak to me. I guess, it was office stress .

"How ..... ow.....how are you feeling now? " For the first time in these days , I saw him stuttering.

"Yeah, I am fine." I answered.

Then, there was a complete silence in the room.

He just kept looking at his fingers , playing with themselves. I was looking at him. It really seems like he has been under a lot of stress in these past days. I will talk to Lucas about this, when he comes.

Being in the same room , we were uncomfortable the whole time. I couldn't say anything about this or I didn't want to say anything about this. I want to make myself capable of one who doesn't get affected by any single person around

Xavier's pov:

It was really satisfying to see Maya every time .

Having her infront of my eyes even though, I knew I couldn't touch her, I couldn't hold her hands, was a different happiness.

The feeling of her being in front of me was much more than the discomfort of not touching her .

I remembered when I talked to her for the first time after she woke up that was I guess , the first time after so many years, I stuttered. I don't know why but, when she looked me in the eye , my body shivered.

So much of an irony it is.

I was continuously talking to her even when she wasn't listening . And now, when she is there infront of me, my mouth could inform words. But it's fine , for now.

It had been three days since she woke up. Our situation hasn't improved much. But, I kind of go near her and even she isn't that scared of me now.

I help her with adjusting her pillows, making her sit properly. Even , these little things, helped me a lot in getting close to her.

Yesterday , Liam told me that I can take a home today but Daisy and Liam both not only explained me but kind of warned me to take care of her properly.

When I entered the room, she was awake looking at bandages.

I knocked the door and told her that it was the time to go home.

She looked at me shocked. She didn't know that she was going to get discharged today.

For a mini second, I guess I saw the same emotion of fear and discomfort over face. I understood that. I decided to not talk about it here. I'll talk to her properly once we reach home.

Lucas was completing the discharge formalities. I talked with Daisy. She told me that she would come home tomorrow to meet Maya. Even Mimi was very ecstatic to welcome Maya.

The nurse changed Maya's clothes and now she was ready to go. I went near her and decided to pick her up and make her sit on the wheelchair.

As soon as I went near her , she moved back slightly in fear.

This thing breaks me in thousand pieces, when she gets scared of me.

"It's ok. I am ..... I am just going to make you sit on the chair." I told her and that's when she relaxed.

I picked her up very gently, taking extreme care to not hurt any of her injury.

When we were going to exit the room , Liam came.

"Xavier, if you don't mind, can you please give us a moment?"

I don't want to leave her alone but Liam is the one who can be trusted. I nodded and went out of the room.

After around 10 to 15 minutes , they came outside and we went home.

Maya's pov:

Finally , I was going to leave this hospital. It wasn't anything bad here. But , hospitals give me feeling of wierd discomfort.

When Mr. Adams came to pick me up, I wouldn't say I was scared but, I was hell terrified about what he was going to do to me now.

When he said that he was just going to put me on the chair, I relaxed.

We were going to leave when Liam came and asked Mr. Adams to wait outside so that he can talk with me.

"So, ready to go home?" he asked me.

I just nodded at his question.

"I know Maya you are scared and it's genuine and it's absolutely normal. I am not asking you to force yourself to do anything.

It's just that I want to you give it a try.

And now listen to me carefully. You are going to live with Xavier in his mansion. I know facing your fear is something different and living with your fear 24/7 is a hell lot different thing.

You are going through a phase which isn't everyone's cup of tea.

If you feel like you need someone to talk to , you know you can always come to me .

No matter how busy I would be, I will take time out for my sister .

And as far as your health is concerned, I promise you to visit you daily and if that's not possible , at least every 2 days I will come to irritate you . " I laughed at his statement.

"I know that Liam. Honestly trusting people is not my thing. I can't trust anyone easily.

But, with you , Lucas and Dan, it has become a lot easier and I know I will come up with his phase soon. And I promise you that I will be the strongest person you've ever seen."

He delicately hugged me and kissed my forehead and said, "Let's go. Your husband is waiting for you."

I cringed at that sentence. I made myself clear in my mind that I will maintain as much distance as possible from him. Because he is like an active volcano . No matter how calm it may seem , but when it'll erupt you can't predict that.

After that we went home. Lucas was there with us in the car.

I just have one thing in mind.

Lucas had a fractured arm with the plaster of paris case wrapped around it and Mr. Adams had a bandaid over his forehead. I'll have to ask them about what happened . Maybe an accident? I was busy in my thoughts when the car stopped indicating that we reached the mansion.