After getting rid of Raul, I drove back to New York. Irina was still lying quietly on the hospital bed. She looked so beautiful when she slept. Her fair skin was flawless, her long, curved eyelashes covered her lower eyelids, and her lips were small and full. She looked just like the first time I saw her. She slept quietly, as if all the troubles in the world had nothing to do with her. I was deeply attracted to her the first time I saw her, even though she was so afraid of me then.
If she was a Sleeping Beauty, would my kiss awaken her?
I asked myself and kissed her. "Irina, wake up quickly. I want to see your bright eyes."
I looked at her face, expecting her to open her eyes and see me.
"Boss, there's news." Ivan knocked and entered.
I got up and walked out of the ward with Ivan. When I returned, Irina was already sitting on the bed.
"You're finally awake, Irina." I was beside myself with joy.
