I heard the most rhythmic heartbeat ever as I watched the silent breeze brushing his hair while he slept peacefully.
"Oh Sarine, Thank God you're awake.
I was death worried about you, how are you feeling now? Wait I'll call the doctor."
Ara said as she entered the room brining a basket of fruits along with her which she placed on the table I said,
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to ruin the trip"
"O come on, Sarine didn't we agreed that we are sisters, my dearest sista, worry not you did not spoil the trip as Brine and Kim took you here. Everyone enjoyed their trip so don't you worry girl."
Kim?
"Yes, he was with you as I couldn't get back last night but I'm happy that this time I didn't fail my duty as a Cupid…. any ways stay here. Let me inform the doctor that you're awake."
Ara left leaving us alone once again, I wondered where Brin was, and then Kim held my hand and said
"Sarine, you're awake, what would I have if you didn't.. Please, don't be sick ever again. You have no idea the painful eternity wait I've suffered, but all's good now that you're awake. Sarine, I "
"I'm fine now Kim, thank you for being with me."
"Please remember that I'm always available for you, at any time of the day or night, just call me, I promise I'll be there for you. I can't afford to lose you.'"
I could feel a strange seriousness in his tone of voice and an intuition telling me he really meant what he said but I couldn't understand why he was saying all these now for according to me we had not known each other since long ago and moreover he can never have any special feeling towards someone like me!
"Kim, I'm lucky to have met you as my"
"Sarine, to be honest I have never seen you as a friend for I have always loved you from the very first time until now but I had to wait because..… but I cannot wait any longer for I want you only for myself and I cannot bear to see you with anyone else."
What was that, I'm dreaming yes, yes I'm dreaming for this is not a drama and I'm not a lead whom the coolest guy would fall for. I close and opened myself to assure that it's not a dream, I became numb for this situation was totally alien, my body tingled all around and my brain refused to think rationally while my heart had already starred its mini race. All system in my body had gone abrupt and the only thing I could do was sit still while my sweat poured out, an enormous heat produced blushes in my cheeks but it also vibrated to my entire body making me almost out of breath making me feel that I almost choked and I gasped to breathe. After a short but awkward silence he continued
"Sarine, I know it can be a big blow to you but I mean it when I say I love you. I promise I continue to love you even when I become mere shadow, you are where my heart belongs."
He stood up and bended downwards, just close enough for our eyes to meet making me realize his seriousness clear, it was as if I could almost read through him making his real self visible by tearing down his shield. My blood drying up every centimeter his face gets closer, my morals urging me to move aside but my brain became inactive. He move in closer just an inch apart for our lips to touch, he suddenly stopped maybe because the big stares that I was giving him. He then, quickly diverted and gently pressed his lips on my temples.
"I'm sorry I was not being a gentleman but I promise I'll hold on till the day you love me back."
"Brin, I"
" Sarine now that you're awake, I'll be off now. Stay safe that is all I ask of you and yeah buckle up for you to be pampered by me."
He had that confident look, the one he would put on while receiving his straight A+ batch for his academic excellence. It literally gave me chills; his phone continued to vibrate which was in no mood to stop , as he pulled out his phone from his right pocket and looked into the contents maybe his face turned pale and seriousness loomed over it.
Just then I could hear the footsteps approaching and before I could ask Kim anything I saw Brin with his khaki fit casual trouser and a plain black shirt in which his first three buttons were left open, his hair was neatly brushed, he had his golden Rolex watch on and a black stud earning to put the icing on the cake.
" Kim, your selection match for the National team begins in less than an hour you better leave, I'll take charge here, go and show them what you got, boy."
"Damn! No, why does this stupid time never works, maybe my godmother is no mood to help me. Never mind! But I can't miss it under any circumstances. I'm sorry Ara I have to go, yet you have to take care, I will always be available for you. I'm only a call away. Bye!"
He, after which, gave me a quick smirk to which I simply smiled back and gave a thumbs up, Brine seemed to give a pat on his back but it seemed more of a revengeful beating to me.
Ara came in with the doctor, the moment Kim left, the doctor was someone maybe in his mid fifties, his eyes had the same deep feeling as that of Brin. Neatly dressed and shaved giving the image of the rich cool bachelor uncle. Something told me that Brin would most probably look the same in his old age too. 'Are they related in any way? Maybe his Father or Uncle?'
He looked straight into my eyes as if to connect and revive something of the past, but in response I only gave him a emotionless face. He gave a confused look, then swiftly brushed his hair with his fingers and walked slowly toward me, putting his hands in his white uniform curiously asked,