"Sophie.. you have my heart, my soul. I know people I love always leave me behind but even if you leave me, my heart will always be yours. Even if you leave, you'll take me with you. Sophie, I don't know when and how this happened and you become my salvation and I began to feel these things about you that I thought I left behind long ago. Sophie, during these unforeseen events, I've began to lo-"
I was about to confess that I love her but her grip on my hand tightened a little as she tilt her head a little and slowly opened her eyes,
"Christian..." She breathed out. My eyes widened in glee as tears streamed down.
"Sophie.." I began to cry again.
"Don't cry..." She whispered, tightening her grip on my hand.
"I am so glad to see you awake." I sobbed. I put my head on her hand and continued to sob.
"Please.. don't Christian.." She whispered in a croaked voice. I looked at her, I knew If I cried anymore, she'll cry too. I swallowed the lump in my throat and sniffed. I wiped my tears and smiled. I cupped her cheeks slightly, not to touch the bandit on her cheek and avoid touching her lips because of the cut present on it.
She smiled faintly and then her smile faded as she lowered her gaze,
"how.. can you still.. want to be with a... broken soul.. like me?" She asked with that same look that made my heart be torn into million pieces.
"Sophie." I called her name firmly and lift her chin to look at me,
"To me, you are still the innocent and pure soul that was born 22 years ago." I said honestly. She let out an empty laugh, "I am anything but pure now. Besides, I'm 21." I leaned in staring deep into those hazel gems that used to be filled with life and now are hollow.
"I will make you feel pure again. And you're 22." She looked at me and for an instant a glint of desperation and all those agony she felt was shown in them but they faded away the instant I noticed it. As if she wants to say 'please do it' but her lips aren't letting her to say it. She doesn’t believe in it anymore and that hits me like an arrow.
"Now, you're gonna tell me Eugene is not my twin brother." She joked emptily averting her gaze. He isn't. I decided not to answer.
My heart skipped a beat when I realized that I am holding her chin and my other hand is on the pillow; the left side of her and I was too close to her face. I began to look at her appealing features as the feeling of hurt filled me looking at her like this.
Her fragrance filled my nostrils giving me a feeling of euphoria. It somehow gave me calmness. I got so lost in her that I failed to notice the tears that brimmed in the corner of her eyes as she closed her eyes and whispered,
"Please.. get away.." I was taken back when I heard it. I quickly stumble aback. She will not consider herself as a beauty anymore, I can see that. The look on her face was the proof of it but I am determined to save her, to let her know she is not mixed with any impurity or abhorrence. She is beautiful.
"I-I am sorry, S-Sophie. I-I did mean to." I stuttered. Once again, I pulled this stupid act.
"It's okay.. it's just.." She said in a barely audible tone before her tears could fall I spoke up.
"Hey, Calm down. Don't worry." I tried to reassure her. I then looked at her with sheer determination as she looked at me with her broken form that lost hopes.
"If I have to live the rest of my life making you feel secure in my arms. Even if my dreams shattered in the way. Even if I bled to death from the thorns present in the path. I will eradicate all this abhor." I promised once again. She just moved her gaze again and didn't reply.
The door knocked and then opened as Aunt and Eugene came,
"Oh my.." Aunt whispered walking close and kissing her hand as tears began to fall from her eyes.
"Sophie , how are you feeling?" Eugene asked.
"fine.." She said feebly. I walked close to her and whispered in her eyes so that no one can hear,
"I didn't tell them what actually happened. They just know that you have been kidnapped. It depends on you whether you want to tell them or not." I pulled away and looked at her,
"Okay?" I asked. She gave me a hesitant nod as I pulled away.
"I'll go and see the doctor." I said and left. I then called Tyler,
"Hey, Did Sophie wake up?' He asked.
"Yeah.. They shifted her to a room." I replied.
"Where are you?" I asked.
"Taking care of this matter. I'll pay a visit later" He said.
"Okay." I said as I cut the call.
I then went to her nurse in charge of her.
"Nurse, Sophie is awake." I told her.
"I see. I'll tell the Doctor about it." She said and left for the doctor.
I leaned on the wall outside her room and closed my eyes. Should I go inside?
Get away..
Her words made my heart burst from grief. That look is driving me insane. I am just distraught with extreme anxiety and stress. I don't have enough strength in me. Looking at her like this is breaking my every tranquil. Falling deeper in the abyss. I looked at my trembling hand. I have promised to save her but do I have enough strength to do it?
My hands were continuously quivering from the previous confrontation I had with her.
I stayed outside, in a few moments, doctor came,
"Mr Elvis, Why are you outside? You were dying to meet her and now staying outside your room?" She asked.
"I.. just need some time you think." I said.
"I know it must be hard for you to bear that fact but you have to be strong, for her sake. You have been by her side." She advised, I just nodded and she went inside.
Save her.. again. Breaking a soul is very easy but saving one is very hard.
You have to do it
You have to do it
You have to do it
You have to save her Christian. No matter how difficult it is. No matter how unbearable it is. You have to... For the future you ought to achieve.. For the life you desire to live..