Velvet’s POV

Starting a new life alone was not easy. I knew not many people here apart from school. Probably he asked me to rent an apartment outside as well for those days I don't want to crash at the hostel.

I kept telling myself I would be okay, but the truth was that every day felt heavy.

Zavian was gone from my life as it stood. Everything familiar was gone.

But I still had school. Medical college was the only thing I held onto.

But that evening, he sent me details about a waitress job he would love me to apply for. “You need to be responsible for yourself.”...