Monstrous Sarang - 2

2: A Family

Daniel's POV

Four months have flashed within a minute like lightning. We shifted to the east territory after Natasha's final exams in her former college. We're used to shifting often once every two years to different places. 

Natasha's all my world even before my love. I can't leave my sister for anything. I got information that a strange man was spying on my sister.

I'm frustrated being a cop and unable to figure out who the spy was. 

I rubbed my forehead and rested it on the seat. The door opened automatically and she came inside without my permission. I didn't permit her even inside my heart. Whatever, she opened both doors without my permission. She is the girl I loved and would love even more after my sister and mother. My mate, Reena Peterson.

She's in her early twenties living alone in her house after her parents ' death a couple of years ago. Her bright red hair is particularly the best feature of her that always bounce like a basketball. That shows the beauty of my mate apart from the glistening pair of eyes. She naturally is beautiful and I blindly love her as no other man could. 

" What happened to you? Are you hurt? Where were you till morning? How did you come to the office? " She raised so many questions in just a few minutes.

I hugged her suddenly which made her quiet. She wrapped her hands around my neck and allowed me to rest my head on her shoulder.

She patted my shoulder slightly when I pulled myself away from her.

" What are you doing here, Ms Reena Peterson? " I tried to ask, sounding cold. 

" I came here to meet my mate, sir and I think for which reason I came here has been done successfully. So catch you later! " With that said, she left my office.

I sighed loudly and left the office and hopped in my car. There she was, sitting like a child on the front seat with her hands grabbing the steering.

" Hi, Mr Dark. C'mon! I need to meet my companion. C'mon! "

Companion!? Aish, kiddo! I'll teach you a lesson today.

While mumbling to my sister Natasha, I hopped on the car and gave the keys to Reena. She was really good at driving.

After twenty minutes of driving, we noticed Natasha was sitting outside of the house while hearing something with her headphones. 

I hopped out of the car and rushed to her. She smiled a little, noticing me.

Natasha's POV

I just came home from my university. I sat on the bench humming to the melody song smiling at the blue sky. Soon I overheard a car's tire crashing sound and my brother's voice.

" Why didn't you enter, even though you knew where the keys were? " he asked while opening the door for me to enter behind him. Before I could answer, someone hugged me from behind which caused me to panic a little but it was my friend and companion Reena. 

" Reena, you just scared me, idiot! " I hit her slightly. 

" Nah. I'm your future sister-in-law, You need to obey me, Ms Natasha Dark! " she said in a fake stern tone.

I bowed and saluted her playfully and we both ended up bursting into laughter. Daniel who entered the house let out a great sigh and screamed our names to get in.

" C'mon! Your brother is really mad at me right now," she whispered, dragging me in. 

" Go and freshen up both of you. I'll prepare coffee! " Daniel's voice echoed from the kitchen.

" And what about you Mr Dark, Won't you get a bath or may I help you? " Reena asked with a giggle and leaned on my shoulder with a cheeky smile.

" No thanks for your concern! " now he yelled back from the kitchen.

" Enough, Reena. Come let's move. " We got into the rooms which are located on the second floor. I took a bath and changed into a casual dress and went down.

My brother and Reena were at the dining table chatting about something with coffee. I greeted them and took my place with my brother's favourite coffee. 

" Then what about your first day at your new college, sweetie? " Daniel asked. I sipped on my coffee wondering about the boring day. 

" Nothing special, Dan. It's almost the same as my past college. " I blurted and continued to sip my coffee.

We shifted over here after my final exam which was two months before. There I found Reena, who was our neighbour. She's just a year older than me. But a childish girl inside. She loves to tease my brother and I know they both were in love. But my stubborn brother still didn't agree that he was in love.

Even though we just met two months ago Reena is so friendly, kind and affectionate towards me. She was attached to us within a very short period. But truly she is so cool and my first best friend. 

" What about your classmates? " Called Reena while giving a sip to her coffee. 

" There's nothing to talk about, Reena. The students who were in the class just gave a long look at me like I'm a new alien who came from an unknown planet. As I said before, I don't have any of them as a friend or anything like that." Reena chuckled hearing me blabber. 

" Don't worry, Nat. You'll get a new one soon and you'll fall for him like how I fell for your brother," she said and we tilt our head faster.

" Just stop, Reena! She is just 19 now! And she doesn't know anything about this world, She is just a baby! " Daniel stated to Reena and we both now glared at him.

Aish god! Am I looking like a baby? 

" Yeah, yeah, a baby. Who faced a real murderer without any hesitation. " Reena teased my brother, which snapped out of my thoughts and made me chuckle.

" Ah, stop it, guys. I'm just observing my new surroundings. Will surely get a new friend even if I'm not interested. There's nothing to worry about when my pretty Sister-in-law is there! " I stopped the two who were ready to get in a clash.

" Oww, how sweet, bun! " she squeezed my cheeks where I glared at her.

" Haha stop calling her Bun, Reena. You knew that she hates it. "Daniel laughed, mocking me when Reena let out her tongue and looked at me with pleading eyes. I let out a breath and smiled at her.

" Okay, bunny girl! Let me move to the orphanage. So that I can return before late and today's dinner is in my home. Don't forget. Be sharp at 9. See you later. Same to you, Mr Dark, " Reena ordered before running out of our house.

How kind and pure. 

She lost her parents in an accident a couple of years ago. From that, she lives here all alone. But she'll spend her evening time usually in an orphanage. Even if she's not stable in finance she does help everyone and also donates half of her part-time job salary to the orphanage. Yes, she is an angel not only in both of our lives. A fairy for all the ones who knew her. I hope that my brother will accept her soon.

We shared a small smile and I went to clean the coffee cups where Dan sat to recheck over the case files. Apart from the office, he used to check the same file every day when he got home in the evening. I got bored of seeing him like this.

Time flowed and we both got ready for dinner at Reena's home tonight. After locking the house we walked to the nearby house and knocked on the door.

Within a minute the door was unlocked. I snapped out of my thoughts and we looked at a handsome man with black goggles and slight hair with a black backpack. I think he was trying to get out of the house while we knocked. 

Dan moved and gave him away. He didn't say anything just moved from there. I felt something weird and familiar over him and Dan nudged my shoulder to come out of my thoughts.

Reena greeted us with a wide smile and led us to the dining table. She prepared everything. 

" Who was it? " Daniel asked casually, taking a seat. When Reena suddenly hesitated to answer. 

" He's my brother. I mean like a brother. " She said looking somewhere but us to avoid eye contact. Daniel looked stiffened and kept his eyes glued to Reena. 

" Brother? " I found myself asking in confusion as Reena finally turned around to answer me. 

" Yeah. He was once my neighbour. We used to play with each other and, " Reena stopped with a sigh. 

" My parents liked him more than me. Even though he wasn't that attached to them. They loved him a lot. " Reena said, trying her best to hide her teary eyes. 

" Nah! You shouldn't miss the beautiful moment, Reena. C'mon! I'm hungry! " I whined obviously trying to distract her. 

" C'mon, take your seats. I'll serve and how is it?! '' she immediately bounded excitedly waiting for our response and like always her cooking was delicious.

" Delicious! Come, let me serve you. " I made her sit and served her. We ate our dinner with lots of laughter and chatting. 

After dinner, Dan greeted Reena and went out. I greeted her and she wished the same. But when I turned back, she hugged me from behind tightly, leaning her head on my shoulder.

" Thanks for making my life bloom again, Sweetie," she said with teary eyes. I caressed her cheeks and wiped away the tears. 

" Don't cry, babe. Dan hate's to see you like this. But don't tell him that I told you. You are always the happiest fairy. Don't make yourself down. We'll always be with you, good night. " she smiled and greeted me again.

" Good night, " I came to my home and hugged Dan who had turned the other side calling someone on his phone. 

" What happened, Princess? Is there any problem? " On seeing me he grabbed my hand with his warm one, making me let out a content sigh. 

" Nothing, Dan. " He caressed my hair with a smile. 

" Good night princess, sleep well. " he greeted and kissed my forehead.

Author's POV

Natasha smiled and went to her room. Daniel stayed there for a few minutes. He went back to Reena's house. He relaxed and knocked on the door. Reena looked at the peephole and opened the door confused.

Daniel looked nervous and he was caressing his back head. Reena folded her arms across her hip and looked at him waiting for him to open up. 

" I came to give you this, " he stretched his palm where a silver pendant was shining. Reena was shocked at the same time she was so happy to see something that her mate was offering her for the first time. 

" I-is it for me? " she couldn't help but to stutter in happiness. He nodded and helped her to wear it. He was still standing and Reena was confused over his new behaviour.

Daniel let out a deep breath and hugged her tight all of a sudden. Reena was shocked and frozen in his tight hug. 

" Don't cry thinking about your past. Think about the present and don't worry I'll be there in the future holding your hands tight. " Reena tilted her head with tears in her eyes and a beautiful smile on her lips. He kissed her forehead softly and released her from his hug.

Reena smiled at him and went inside her house feeling complete. Daniel smiled sheepishly and came inside his own house. After seeing this beautiful moment Natasha smiled to herself and got inside her bedroom from the balcony.

But Natasha didn't know that a pair of eyes were watching her from afar.

To be continued

Word count: 1999

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