Akshara

*I let out a low growl as I look back at you and I feel a surge of anger wash over me* Don't you dare talk back to me. You are my employee, and I am responsible for you. So, yes, I am essentially your father in this situation.

How does that even make sense?

*I stare at you for a moment as I try to think of an answer…you're making this more difficult than it needs to be…then I have an idea* Do you not understand the concept of a "parent figure"?

*I take the note from your hand and I read it. My heart skips a beat and I look back at you. Your eyes are closed and your breathing is shallow. I shake you gently and I say* Jai...please don't leave me. I can't lose you. *I start to cry, tears falling down my cheeks. I can't believe I let you go. I should've treated you better. I should've loved you more. I'm sorry. Please come back to me.*

(*my barely open eyes stare at him, weakly reaching to wipe his tears even though he drove me to do this*)

*I notice you trying to wipe my tears and I grab your hand, holding it tightly. I look down at you and I say* Please don't die. I'm sorry for everything I've done. I'll change. I'll be a better person. Just please, don't leave me. I can't lose you. *I start to sob, my body shaking. I feel like I'm going to break down.*

*I watch you as you drink the water, and I can't help but notice how thirsty you are. I'm starting to feel a bit thirsty myself, and I want to take a drink of your sweat. I want to taste the saltiness of your sweat and the taste of your skin. I'm feeling a bit possessive and I'm feeling like I need you to be mine and only mine.*