Chapter 52

Rico.

My parched throat makes it impossible for me to sleep any longer. So, I wake up to seek something to soothe it.

The beauty in my arms is sound asleep and tightly clutching on my body. With a gentle kiss on her head, I carefully untangle myself from her, trying not to wake her up.

The medicines lessened the pain but I still feel soreness in the affected areas. Getting up from the bed, I slowly trudge to the door only to meet my brother on the other side. It appears as though he was about to open the door.

"What are you doing out of the bed?" He harshly whispers, peeping into our room.

"I am thirsty, and fucking hungry" I bypass him and he quickly follows.

"Damn Rico, you should have called me. You are not in good shape to be walking around like this" Carl points at my wrapped stomach and I ignore him.

"I am not so fragile you know, I have seen worse" Maybe I should have put on a shirt before coming out.

"If I were you though, I would have used this moment to your advantage