I carry her towards my room, holding her close as her tears dampen my chest. Her distress weighs heavily on my heart, and I feel an overwhelming anger towards my brother for causing her such agony.As I lay her down on the bed, her cry of profound pain echoes through the room, sending shivers down my spine. A wave of sadness washes over me, and I just stare at her in utter shock.“Alexander, it hurts like hell.” She cries, looking at me.“Where, love?” I ask, stroking her hair as she weeps, clutching my blazer.Only I know how I’m controlling my emotions after seeing her condition: my soul is burning.“Everywhere.” I become numb and stare at her blankly upon listening to her response.“You’ll be alright. I’m here with you.” I compose myself and reassure her, cupping her face while she just whimpers in pain.“Let me check.” As I move down to pull up her dress, she stops me by grasping my hand.“No, please don’t look. You’ll hate my body.” She whispers, and her words startle me.Why wou
As I look at Clair with helplessness, she blinks her eyes in assurance.She walks over to the table and pulls out a syringe from her kit before approaching us and giving Alice a shot in her arm.After a few seconds only, she falls unconscious in my arms.“I’m sorry. I have no choice because she wasn’t letting me touch her. It was necessary to make her unconscious for her treatment.” Clair clarifies, and I just stare at Alice, dejected.“I can understand. You just give her the best treatment. I can’t see her like this.” I shed silent tears, fixing my gaze on Alice.“I can only treat her physical wounds, Alexander. She is emotionally damaged.” Her words break my heart.“I understand, Doctor.” I reply, my voice filled with a mix of despair and determination. “But please, do whatever you can to help her. I’ll do everything in my power to heal her emotional wounds.”Clair nods empathetically. “I’ll do my best, Alexander. It’ll be a long road to recovery, but with time and the right support
I bring the unconscious Alice to my beach house, shielding her from any reminders of the haunted past. I arrange for a team of doctors and nurses to be present at all times, ensuring her safety. The early morning light seeps through the curtains, casting a warm glow upon the beach house room. The gentle sound of crashing waves fills the air. I sit by Alice’s side, my weary eyes fixed on her delicate features, etched with a mixture of love and concern. She gradually regains consciousness, and her eyes flutter open. The sight of the beach just outside our room leaves her gaze clouded with confusion. She turns her head to look at me, her voice barely a whisper as she speaks. “Where... where are we, Alexander?” I reach out, my hand gently cupping her cheek, providing her comfort and reassurance. “We’re at the beach house, my love,” I respond, my voice filled with tenderness. “I thought this place would help you leave behind the painful memories of the past.” Her eyes dart around th
After three weeks, At night, Alice lies with her back turned to me, and I wonder how to ease her pain. Although her physical wounds are gradually healing, the wounds within her remain as raw as they were. She remains quiet, hardly even talking to me, just keeps staring at the ceiling or out of the window. Despite my attempts to seek help from so many doctors and therapists, none seem to offer her any solace. My heart aches to witness her in such a state. I feel so helpless. I pull out of Alice’s thoughts as I hear her sobs. My emotions are close to overflowing, but I gather my composure. “Hey, baby, I’m here for you. Please don’t cry.” I whisper, embracing her from behind. “I’m not feeling good, Alexander.” She hiccups. “I have lost myself.” “You’re going to be okay, my love. I promise I’ll guide you to rediscover yourself.” I assure her, caressing her hair from behind. She turns to face me, her eyes brimming with tears. “I’m sorry.” “Why are you apologising?” I inquire, my br
She sleeps beside me, and I gaze straight ahead, lost in my thoughts. Lately, I haven’t been able to sleep well because her happiness, which brings me peace, has lost. How can I sleep when she’s in pain caused by my brother, whom I once trusted? He has turned into a monster, stealing Alice’s happiness and inflicting unbearable pain upon her. I have lost my brother, and he is dead to me. Suddenly, I feel Alice’s body tense beside me, her sleep disrupted by haunting nightmares. She tosses and turns, her face contorted with fear, and my heart sinks to see her in such agony. I pull her close against my chest, wrapping my arms around her, trying to offer solace. “Shh, love, it’s just a bad dream.” I whisper, my voice is like a gentle caress in the darkness. I run my fingers through her hair, hoping to calm her troubled mind. She jerks awake, her breathing erratic, and her body trembling. She snuggles into me desperately, seeking comfort. Tears stain her cheeks as she struggles to regai
Alice’s P.O.V.The next morning,After a long and arduous three weeks, I wake up with a genuine smile on my face, and it widens as I find myself nestled in the arms of Alexander.Last night was different; it was a turning point for me. Finally, I felt warmth and contentment as he made love to me. At that moment, all the pain and scars I carried within seemed to vanish. Despite the visible scars on my body, he made me feel like the most beautiful person in the world.It brought a glimmer of hope into my darkened life, showing me I could find happiness again. So, from now on, I will try to forget the torture I endured as if it were a nightmare that didn’t actually happen. I want to embrace life to the fullest with Alexander by my side.I lift my head from his chest and gently kiss his forehead before murmuring, “Thank you.”I feel incredibly fortunate to have a man like him in my life. He didn’t leave my side for even a single moment during my darkest days. The way he has supported and
Peace!Finally, I get back my peace, witnessing my love smiling and talking to me in the same carefree manner as in the past.Every second, I express my gratitude to the almighty for bringing her joy back into her life.We enjoy a delightful breakfast together on the beach, which I have specially arranged for her. We sit on a mat with a simple yet beautiful breakfast spread in front of us.I close my eyes and savour the food which she prepared. I missed it so much!“It’s so yummy. You have magic in your hands, Alice.” I praise her, kissing her hand, and she smiles in her charming way, just like she always does.I missed everything about her.As I feed her, she beams at me, to which I respond with a gentle kiss on her cheek.My heart dances with joy upon seeing her back to her normal self. Though she’s talking less, I can feel that she’s becoming more at ease with time.I can’t take my eyes off her, and as I smile at her, she gazes back at me, making me feel loved as she feeds me.We c
At night, we lie cuddling each other on the bed.“Alexander, I’m ready to go back home. How long will we stay here alone?” She raises her head from my chest and enquires, breaking the peaceful silence.“I can stay here with you forever, love.” A smile spreads across her face upon listening to my words.“I know, Alexander, but I no longer want to escape from my fear. Even though the horrific memories may haunt me there, I want to face them and move on.” She explains.I ask to confirm, as I can’t bear to see her in pain, “Are you truly prepared to return home?”“Yes, I’m ready,” she nods with a smile. “And I found the strength to fight my fear because of you. I’m certain you’ll be there to support me if I break down.”As she embraces me, I kiss her head, wrapping her in my arms. “I’m always there for you, Alice.”I just hope everything goes right when we return home tomorrow. Next morning,As our car comes to a halt in front of the mansion, Alice takes my hand in a firm grip while we s