"I'm fine",I sniff, pulling away,embarrassed that Nikhil had to see me crying.

My lips quiver as I couldn't help replaying a particular sentence in my head.

Apparently,it shows on my face, as Nikhil pulls me into another hug,"I'm so Sorry Sandy. I shouldn't have shouted like that."

I sniff. I am ready to sleep away the day, tired.

Nikhil clenches his jaw as he wipes my tears away,"I never wanted to be the reason you cried."

I nod.

I am stronger than this,I affirm.

Mere words cannot break me.

"Let's go",I say.

I'm relieved when Nikhil makes no other attempt to touch me.

I would have seriously lost my head...