Midnight,

She was sleeping on the bed. He is sleeping, resting his back on the bed rest beside her. Her nightmare distracted his sleep. She screamed in sleep, “It hurts, don’t hit me” She cried in her sleep, which clenched his heart. He pulled her in his embrace.

“I’m very sorry! I promise, I will never hurt you “ He whispered hugging her.

“I will never hurt you!” He mumbled rubbing her back and soon she dozen off into deep sleep. His eyes fell on the red marks on her hands.

“All because of my stupidity!!” He cursed himself seeing her state. He got down from the bed and grabbed...