Chapter 18

Sonia's point of view...

I can't even think about running away because if I did, this man of a monster would definitely kill my innocent Mita and I can't let that happen.

I could die for her and of course, if I had to I wouldn't blackout killing someone for her too.

Five years back when my Mom left me behind in Uncle Uday's care, I didn't even know how to live.

This country was like an alien world to me. Unknown language, unknown people. Those whom I had to call family were strangers to me.

All that I could do is to cry in loneliness. My struggles didn't end there, it was just the beginning.

I had to force myself to be mentally prepared to be tough and then tougher to be able to survive in this world unattended.

As I was all alone, two small hands held me when I was at the worst of my life. Mita was like a small string of strength that held me up. Not allowing me to fall.

I was fifteen and she was twelve yet she stood before her mother whenever my aunt vented her anger on me. Thou