Chapter 262
Thea
“Go ahead Florentine.” He said and she nodded. I sat quietly like I said earlier and he had his eyes glued on me just like he said. I got tense as the minutes went by, but I couldn’t help myself from looking at him each time he hissed in pain.
It was torture watching him go through the pain of being stiched back together. Why didn’t he allow anaesthetic? Did he just want to suffer me by letting me see him in pain?
I know he tried to contain the pain as much as possible but I could see it that it hurt like hell.
I wanted to look away at some point but the way he looked at me made me feel like I gave him some sort of strength.
Looking at the white clothes that were used to clean his blood made me shiver, I kept my eyes locked on him as well not wanting to see the way Florentine stitched him up. His eyes were red from the pain he was enduring and I found mine pooling. I felt like I was being stitched up myself and it hurt that my heart that much that tears spilled out of my eyes before I could stop it. I quickly turned around wiping it off my face. I really couldn’t bear watching him.
“All done. You need to rest, I’ll keep watch on you dear.” She said and I was glad that it was over even though I knew the pain didn’t end there.
Angel was a strong man, a really strong man but pain was pain and he was still human to feel every bit of it.
“You can go now Florentine. I’ll be fine by myself.” He said and she wanted to refuse when he said again.” Except there’s something else you need to do don’t return to my room untill morning.” He said and trailed his gaze to me. “I want to be alone.”
My heart squeezed in pain at his last words. Was he trying to let me know he didn’t want me here as well? I wanted to stay by his side and make sure nothing went wrong with him.
“Angel you need someone to watch you.”
“I’m I at risk?” He asked and she shook her head.
“Then let me be, I’d like to be alone.” He insisted and she stood up reluctantly. She turned around facing me and I knew what she meant even without her saying anything. It was time to go.
“Will he be fine Florentine?” I asked as we got to the door. I stole a glimpse from Angel and he was still watching me. That didn’t matter to me though. “What if he gets a fever?”
“You heard him Thea. He wants to be alone but he should be fine.” She said and I didn’t feel convinced. She didn’t feel scared as much as I did, nor did she worry to the extent I did. I was the one whose heart was at risk here not hers. “Let’s go Thea.” She said seeing my reluctance.
“No, I’m not leaving him alone in this condition. I’ll stay.” I whispered moving away.
She nodded surprising me. I guess she agreed with me as well so all that was left to do was convince Angel to let me stay. I nodded as well and soon it was just me alone with Angel. I moved towards his bed and he gave me a quzzical look.
“Why are you still here?” He said trying to adjust his bandage dressing. Was it too tight or did it increase his pain? That worried me more than his question.
“I asked you….”
“I can’t leave you on your own not in this condition.” I defended taking a stool to seat in front of him.
He sighs and makes effort to lay in bed and I quickly go to his side. I was glad he allowed me to help out. He groaned slightly in pain and I felt helpless about it. If there was something else I could do to reduce the physical pain he was feeling then I’d do it.
“You’re in pain. Should I ask Florentine to give you something for it?”
“I thought you hated me.” He said and I remained silent for a moment.
“Now is not the time to dwell on such things, I’m human Angel, I have a heart and a conscience.” I said hoping he understood this. Was he trying to get me to confess my feelings to him with that? I wasn’t going to fall for it.
He chuckled and I found my heart leaping.
“How long do you plan on watching me?”
“The night….” I whispered.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.
He remained silent while I anticipated his next words.
“You can sleep on the bed, I’ll sleep on the couch.” He said and I frowned. I shook my head, he was being ridiculous with such suggestion.
“Stop talking nonsense. Why would I let you sleep on the couch?”
“Then would you stay in the bed with me?” He blurted and it was my turn to remain silent. Should I say I froze?
Why did I feel both nervous and excited at the suggestion? I cleared my throat feeling that shivering sensation on my face that suggested one was shy. Why would I feel so?
We shared a kiss didn’t mean he had to overstep boundaries.
“Stop talking, you need to rest.” I said instead pulling the sheets over his waist. He pulls it out letting it fall to the ground which got me slightly pissed but I let it slide since he was hurting.
I fold the sheet and keep it aside then return to my stool to watch him the entire night.
He didn’t say anything further and we remained in silence untill I lost consciousness of what had happened afterwards.
I didn’t know when my eyes had given up to sleep but as my eyes fluttered open I realized this wasn’t the place I was supposed to be.
It was soft and comfortable and against sitting up, I was laying down. My eyes soon cleared and I found out that I was actually laying on Angel’s bed.