Her eyes flickered away from his gaze as she considered his question. She had never told anyone about what happened to her in the past, not even during therapy sessions. But there was something about Abhi's tone... it made her feel like she could trust him.
She swallowed hard and took a deep breath before speaking. "Yes... I was raped." Her voice came out hoarse and shaking. "It happened when I first got pregnant, by my ex-boyfriend's friend. He...
I hugged her im here. Don't worry.
She clung to Abhi as the tears finally spilled over, soaking his shirt. He held her tightly, murmuring words of comfort and reassurance into her hair. It felt like a dream, having someone care enough about her to want to protect her. She had never known such tenderness before, and it was both terrifying and exhilarating at the same time.
As the sobs subsided, she pulled away, wiping her nose on the back of her hand. "Thank you for asking," she whispered. "