She was so engrossed in her drawing that she failed to notice Alexia had already woken up and was quietly staring at her.
" What are you drawing?" Alexia sleepy voice asked. She was unable to hold in her curiosity
Alyssa almost fell down from where she was seated when she heard her sister's voice. She quickly covered the sketch pad and turned to Alexia.
" Uh...it's nothing. I was just playing around with lines. How about a walk? You must be tired from lying all day" Alyssa stared at her expectantly with a smile on her face while waiting for her reply.
Alexia looked outside the window and thought that the weather was nice.
" Sure. Help me up"
Alyssa breathed out in relief and helped her to her wheel chair.
" I can walk " Alexia rolled her eyes and adjusted herself comfortably on the wheelchair.
" Yes. I know you can. Just treat it as a car and treat me as your driver. Here we go!!!"
"Coooooooool!!!!" Alexia shouted as Alyssa wheeled her towards the elevator.
" You should come by often. I know you're busy with work. It's no fun staying alone in that big ward. The nurse told me you requested they changed the room. Isn't it too expensive? You still have to go to college next year"
Alyssa fondly stared at her and patted her hair.
" My fifteen year old sister is all grown up now. You're even worried about me. I'm so touched." She truthfully told her with a smile.
" Well I'm already a big girl. And point of correction, I'm fifteen plus and not fifteen."
"Yes. You're the biggest girl in the whole wide world." She rolled her eyes as she complimented her.
" Big and beautiful....hehe" She chuckled lightly.
" Tomorrow is dad's anniversary. I have something to tell you."
Alexia sighed at the mention of their Father. " What is it?"
" Well...." She trailed off with her head lowered down.
" You know you are still going to say it so why hesitate."
" Well.... I'm going to college next week. I won't be able to visit you everyday since it is in another city"
'' Oh. That's good to hear. " Alexia said and looked away. She felt very complicated from within. Alyssa had never really been far away from her other than the last three months she mysteriously disappeared. Although Mason was there to keep her company, she still missed her. Alyssa was her older sister after all.
Alyssa pursed her lips in disappointment. " Just that? If you don't want me to, I won't. Nothing is more important that you any way. " For her sister, she could even pluck the moon. After the death of their father, she vowed to always make Alexia happy and not make her feel left out or lonely despite her health condition.
Alexia turned to her with a mischievous face. " Is nothing really important than me? If that's the case then....Allow me to accompany you to pay respect to dad and I will allow you to attend college. Win-win right?"
" That won't be possible. You mustn't leave the hospital. "
" Why don't you talk to the doctor? It's possible might help"
* *
Quinn Winters hurriedly wrapped up the meeting in order to pick Alyssa up from the hospital. He didn't want to send his driver to pick her up like the day before.
He walked into his office to pick up the necessary things he would need at home when he heard some voices outside.
He ignored it and made for the door.
Before he could open it, the door bursted open and Tina walked in with her heels making clattering sounds.
Quinn sighed as he saw headache coming. He had forgotten to give her a call and apologise to her for standing her up yesterday.
" Quinn...I waited the whole night for you but you didn't show up. You didn't even bother to call me and offer an explanation. Do you know how worried I was?" She had a downcast expression as the rim of her eyes was reddened. She looked really heartbroken.
" You could have called to explain but you didn't. The restaurant manager had to chase me put when it was their closing hour. I was really embarrassed "
Quinn's heart tightened against his chest at her words. He was worried when he heard from Linda that she refused to eat dinner. He had forgotten all about Tina and thought Alyssa was feeling unwell. He checked his wristwatch and noticed he was already running late.
" Tina, let's talk later" Quinn said placing his hand on her shoulder.
Tina shook her head as more tears dropped and she made no effort to wipe it.
" No. Let's talk now. Is it because of Alyssa? Didn't you say you love me? Why are you avoiding me? Please Quinn don't leave me alone. I can't live without you" She hugged him tightly and refused to let go.
Quinn was heartbroken when her warm tears touch him. He didn't like her crying. He wrapped his arms around her and patted her slowly.
" Something came up at work so I had to leave. I'm not avoiding you and...." He took a deep breath and hugged her tighter. " And....I still love you"
Tina smiled against his chest and raised her face up to meet his gaze. " Promise me you won't leave me alone" She whispered against his mouth.
Quinn didn't reply. He just smacked his lips against hers. His kiss was rough and demanding like he had been kiss starved for years. Tina shuddered when she tasted the metallic taste of blood fill her mouth. Quinn was never rough like that. She he must have been going through some things at work.
She let out a moan when his hands went into her blouse and he began kneading her mounds. One of her hands went to his hair and she deepened the kiss pressing her body against him as her other hand made it's way to his crotch.
Quinn froze when her hand came in contact with his little brother. He detached himself from her. " I have to go now. John will send you back home."
Tina quietly opened her eyes. She was still panting from the kiss. " Why? Why don't we have dinner together? "
" It's work. I have a business dinner. I really have to go" Quinn said and hurriedly walked out of his office.
Tina sighed and walked out of his office after adjusting her clothes. She met John waiting for her and offered him a polite smile.
Quinn's emotion was in disarray. He felt like was betraying Alyssa by kissing Tina. The feelings were foreign to him. He clearly knew Tina was his girlfriend and he should rather be feeling guilty for thinking about Alyssa when Tina was just right in front of him.
*Tina is the one I love* He kept on chanting as he drove to the hospital although he was no longer sure of that.
Alyssa's eyes lit up as Quinn entered the ward. She placed her index finger on her red lips " Shh!She just slept off" She whispered.
Quinn smiled and gazed deeply at Alyssa. He walked close to her and was unable to resist touching her inviting lips
Alyssa gasped and moved backwards at his touch. He was going to break down all of her resolve to stop falling for him.
" Let's go" He picked up her backpack and headed for the door.
Alyssa nodded although he couldn't see her. She glanced at Alexia and quickly followed him out of the room.
Alyssa was surprised when she entered the car and Quinn sat on the driver's seat. It seemed he was going to be the one to drive. It got Alyssa thinking if all rich people love driving cars themselves.
Quinn seemed to read her though and formed some words in his head. He didn't want her to get the wrong idea.
" John's mother didn't get any better so he went to visit her.You don't mind having me as your driver right?" The engine roared to life and he kept his eyes on the road.
Alyssa didn't reply. His last statement got her thinking. There should be lots of drivers at Quinn Winters' disposal but why didn't he appoint any of them to be his driver till John returns. Through the rear mirror, she sighted several black cars and tilted her head to study Quinn's elegant profile.
*Why can't he just allow one of his numerous bodyguards to drive.....or could it be he wants to spend time with me* She mused internally and before she knew it, her cheeks began heating up.