(Arabella)
I blinked a few times, when I saw a bright light that was blinding my eyes. I don't know what I'm seeing right now, but I can feel the warmth of someone's embrace. when my eyes opened properly and could see around, that's when I realized that my body was hugged by Steve.
he just released the hug from me when he saw me who was fine. "You're awake? Gosh! You almost made me lose my life! How can you sleep naked like this? You almost died from the cold!" Steve said quite angry, I who saw the anger on his face could only be silent.
Why? Why does Steve's face look exactly the same as the one in my dream? why don't I remember who Steve is? I even forget who he is, I only remember my husband. Muticus.
Pavo Muticus.
One of the Princes who has taken my family's last name, who will become my husband and propose to me in a very beautiful Goa. why? I don't remember Steve at all.
"Ara? you're daydreaming, what's wrong? are you feeling sick?" Steve shook my body, I couldn't help but smile a little when I saw the worried look in his eyes. I shook my head slowly.
"I'm just confused, why I can be naked like this. I'm just confused." I said, trying to answer casually. I swallowed hard, when you saw Steve's shirtless body.
He hugged me? we're both naked and hugging each other? I immediately blushed shyly, I knew that my body and body were both hot because the touch was quite intimate. Steve first handed the Blanket to me and wrapped it around me. then he wakes up and wears his own clothes, I haven't really digested all that he did. because my mind is still thinking about unimportant things.
About the dream, why in the dream. Steve is there? Who is Steve really?
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do anything bad to you. Your body is really cold and I can't hear your heartbeat at all. I'm afraid you'll die of cold, that's why I did that. I didn't do anything stupid." Steve seemed to want to explain everything to me, I who heard that just chuckled and nodded. I know Steve didn't mean to do anything bad, but if he did he did. I have no problem.
"I see, I'm sorry for troubling yourself. I've been on a lot of thoughts lately, so I might unknowingly take off my clothes and get cold right away." I lied a little, Steve poured a glass of water, then gave it to me.
"You really have a lot on your mind, you even called someone's name earlier. If I'm not mistaken you called Muticus's name. who is he? is your lover? Steve said again, I just drank water from him and smiled a little.
Who is Muticus? he is my husband, should be.
His real name is Pavo Cristatus. but I gave him the name Muticus so that it is easy to remember and can be a part of me. Yes.. I used to really love that guy, but how come I can remember the past that never came?
The incident I dreamed about earlier was an event that I didn't know, to be precise. I really don't remember at all how my first meeting with my future husband was. Yesterday, I was just remembering and dreaming about the time when Muticus and I had loved each other.
Either the dream was a reality that had happened, or just an abstract dream that couldn't be believed. because in that dream I didn't want to be matched by Muticus, so I haven't really fallen in love with him right? but why when I called him Muticus, he admitted that was his name. Even though I am very sure, I gave the name Muticus to him when we really loved each other.
All of this past is like a broken movie playing incoherently in my brain. I have to arrange all the pieces of the film, so that the film can be arranged properly.
I need help, about how I can find my past. But who will help me? I have an obligation to find Muticus first in this modern world.
"Ara? Are you okay? You seem really tired, go back to sleep. I'll cancel all meetings in the morning and let me rest longer. Should I call the doctor? You're daydreaming a lot." Steve once again made me realize, I immediately returned the empty glass to him and could only smile a little.
"I need a lot of rest, maybe later I won't have much energy to take care of the company. I want to take time to think about many things, my mental health is not good. You can bring me a specialist. I'm sure that will be very helpful." I said without wanting to say anything else to him, I looked up at the night sky. It's almost morning right? but the sky is still dark.
"Okay, I'll bring you a specialist. Now you're changing, okay? Then you can sleep again. I'll take care of you here, don't worry about anything." Steve looks softer now, maybe he feels sorry for me. Or maybe he just doesn't feel well because he's been rude to me so many times. Whatever it is, I don't want to know. I'm not in a good mood to talk to him much.
"Thanks Steve, you've been good enough to take care of me. But I don't intend to get dressed, just get me another blanket." I immediately lay down on the bed again. blanket on me It's comfortable enough to make me fine.
But Steve still got another blanket and covered me even more warmly, I closed my eyes. Really tired of the dream that just happened, I hope I don't have nightmares again. Because I want to sleep well now.
"Wish you sweet dreams." Steve said in a small whisper.