CHAPTER 20

Chapter 20

Tipsy, but not drunk he stood up and staggered to the door turning it open. He almost froze.

The sight before him tore him to pieces.

Jerome was carrying her in his arms and she looks somewhat half dead, her eyes had become puffy and her once white-creamy face had become pale and red.

"You're excused" he whispered to Jerome as he carried her away from him, closing the door behind him. He placed her gently on his bed sitting beside her, her body was so cold. he lifted his hand and touched her forehead, it was hot burning from fever.

"Damn it!" He growled.

He contemplated on if he should leave her and meet Brenda in the kitchen or patiently wait beside her and await Brenda. He stood up deciding to run down to the kitchen before her fever worsen. He opened the door and dashed out of his room heading to the kitchen.

In what seemed like seconds, he finally got there. He met Brenda still preparing it.

"Are you done" he questioned.

Brenda flinched and turned to face him, she was s