Chapter 18
"You are right, i should call the doctor" he said and whipped out his phone out of his pocket.
"What?"
"You heard me" he said and turned his attention back to his phone.
"Doctor Alfred?" He said and that was when i realized how serious he was. I rushed towards him, snatched the phone and ended the call.
"What are you doing miss valkov? Hand me my phone" he stretched his hand forward but I slapped it away.
"I was just joking. Im fine. I just can't sleep. It's like my body is scared to stay alone. That's why i called you" i said standing right in front of him now. His eyes connected with mine and i could read and feel what he was feeling. He was sorry about what happened and sorry for not telling me the truth. Maybe I should cut him some slack.
"It's fine if you don't want to stay, i totally understand" I said and went back to the bed.
"Good night Mr lockewood" I said placing the duvet over my self.
"Move" I turned around to see mr lockewood standing beside the bed, hovering over me.
"What?" I asked
"I said move. You are not seriously expecting me to sleep on the couch or floor are you?" I shook my head no in response
"So move" I scooted over to the other end of the bed to make room for him. He sighed and toom out his phone and wallet from his pocket, and his watch from his wrist.
He got in the bed and sighed.
"Come here" i wiggled forward so i was closer to him. He adjusted, now he was laying on his side. His arms slowly wrapped my waist and when i thought it was impossible to be closer than this,he pulled me closer. My heart was beating erratically in my chest and i was now starting to think it was a mistake calling him here.
"This is better" he whispered in my ear, sending shivers all over my body.
"Sleep miss valkov, sleep" his breath kept fanning my earlobe sending constant tingles all over. I was very sure he could hear my heart beat beacuse it was as loud as drums. At this rate I might suffer from a heart attack or something. Focus evita, Focus. All of a sudden,mr lockewood raised my chin up and slowly placed a gentle kiss on my lips. My brain went blank, my knees weak and the butterflies in my belly went ballistic. I was about to speak but he shushed me. He then placed one of his arm beneath my head and then started stroking my hair slowly. It was very soothing and i could feel my self falling asleep gradually. I guess this was all i needed.
Killian's pov
"You are right, i should call the doctor" i said and reached for my phone. She's right. What if it is insomnia? I mean we didn't know she would suffer memory loss but she did. So this might be true.
"What?" She asked me, looking mortified.
"You heard me" i said and dialed the doctor. He answered immediately.
"Doctor Alfred?" I said.
"Mr lockewood...." my phone was suddenly snatched by miss valkov and it seems like she ended the call.
"What are you doing miss valkov? Hand me my phone" i stretched my hand forward but she slapped it off.
"I was just joking. Im fine. I just can't sleep. It's like my body is scared to stay alone. That's why i called you" she said looking Down at her feet. After a while she looked up and our eyes locked. I felt very vulnerable, open, at that moment.
I'm so sorry, i wish i could tell you everything, but I can't.
"It's fine if you don't want to stay, i totally understand" she said breaking the stare and went back to the bed.
"Good night Mr lockewood" she said. I should stay, even if i can't exactly tell you the truth, i should help during the healing. I made my way over to the bed and said.
"Move" she looked back at me, obviously shocked.
"What?" She asked me.
"I said move. You are not seriously expecting me to sleep on the couch or floor are you?" I scoffed. She shook her head no . Of course not.
"So move" she did so instantly and i lay down on the bed with her.
Beads of sweat began to form on my fore head immediately I lay down. Why am i anxious? I sighed.
"Come here" i said. Having you close might help me calm down. I thought with in me . She moved closer but she wasn't close enough. I slowly pulled her towards me,.now we were close enough that we could hear each other's heart beat. Her heart was hammering in her chest, mine was fast too but not as fast and not as loud as hers. I raised her chin so we shared eye contact. I kissed her on the lips and patted her hair until she fell asleep. Shortly after, i drifted off to sleep.
Evita's pov
The light of dawn seeped into my room. I rubbed my bleary eyes and i turned the other way around.
After a while, i sat up on the bed. I looked around and saw that mr lockewood was no where to be found. I yawned and stretched my muscles. To be honest, Last night was one of the best nights I've ever had. I feel so energetic and I think this is the perfect time for a jog.i went into the bathroom, brushed my teeth,then I got changed into sports bra and joggers. I rushed downstairs trying to slip out of the hose but killian was already there.
"Where do you think you are going miss valkov?" He said barely looking at me.
"Good morning to you too sir, my night was lovely, thanks for asking" I said as i jogged towards him.
"I'm serious miss valkov" he said as he looks up lazily at me.
"I know, you are always serious" I scoffed
"You should be in your room, resting" he said and turned his attention back to his phone.
"Says the guy who wanted me to work today" i smirked.
"Any ways, I'm going out for a jog and i think you should come too, you look horrible" I continued.
"Well, i look horrible thanks to you. You sleep like you are fighting in your dreams" he said still looking at his phone.
"And you can not leave this house without me" he said and got up from the couch.
"Why is that?" I asked him
"Because you don't know anywhere here. You could get lost, or even worse kidnaped. You are just like a pile of bones held together with duct tape." He said walking towards me.
"What? " I scoffed in disbelief.
"I'll be down in 5 minutes" his voice echoed as he walked away.
"Pile of bones held together with duct tape ? You are just stupid mr lockewood. Just stupid". I said as i marched back to sit down.
"Fuck you"i yelled hushly at his back.
Evita's pov
The cold breeze blew past me as i ran. I felt the momentum increase with every step I took. i was fast but Mr lockewood was faster. I watched as his hair bounced on his head as he ran.
"Slow down" i called behind him.
"Hurry up you pile of bones" he called back.
"I'm not a pile of bones" I yelled and picked up the pace even though my lungs sting. The sun shined brightly above us and sweat trickled down my forehead into my eyes and i wiped it off aggressively. Why does it feel like I've done this before. All of a sudden, every thing got black and i stumbled onto the ground. Images of me being pushed to ground flashed before my eyes and my head began throbbing with pain. I shut my eyes really tight and winced as the pain got worse.
"Miss valkov, are you okay? What's wrong " I heard the sound of mr lockewood's voice getting closer. He held me and carried me from the ground. It feels like deja vu...the pain got worse and worse, i couldn't help but let out a scream. I held my head in my hand and stayed still. Eventually, it started to calm down.
"Breathe, breathe slowly" mr lockewood kept on repeating as he held me in his arms. Once everything was calm, i slowly opened my eyes and saw we were under a tree.
"You are okay" he said assuring me.
"Yes i am, thank you" I looked around and noticed people throwing glances at us.
"You can put me down now" i said looking back at him
"No, I'm taking you home like this, i knew it was a bad idea to come out"
"No Its not, I'm okay now, it was just a head ache"i said. I wiggled myself out of his arm and stretched once I was standing.
"Let's go" I started working in front of him and he followed afterwards. It wasnt just a headache and Im not okay, but i cant tell him that.
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After few minutes of walking, we arrived at the house.
"Miss valkov " Mr lockewood called behind me
"Yes?" I turned around to answer. He stated at me in return. What is he looking at?
"What?" I asked snapping my fingers in front of him.
"Go shower and come down for breakfast"
He said and walked away.
"I know, you didnt need to tell me" i huffed. I made my way upstairs to my room. I sat on the bed trying to remember what i saw. It all happened so fast it was like it didnt happen at all. Being pushed to the ground? Being carried by mr lockewood? When did that happen? Maybe it has some thing to do with what he was hiding. Or maybe im just seeing things. Mr lockewood did say i hit my head.
Well, i shouldnt stress too much. I stood up and searched through my wardrobe for clothes to wear. I finally decided to wear a baggy t shirt with shorts since I have nowhere to be. I hopped in the shower and took a long bath, longer than my usual long bath. I got out,got dresses and rush downstairs. I was so hungry and my head is killing.
Killian's pov
"Slow down" evita's voice called out. I turned around to see her sweating profusely .I guess she's not a pile of bones After all. I'm actually very surprised she could come this far.
"Hurry up you pile of bones" i yelled back at her.
"I'm not a pile of bones" she said. I know evita. I know. I slowed down but after a while i couldn't hear her footsteps. I looked back to see her on the ground with her eyes shut. She looked like she was in pain.
"Miss valkov" i yelled as i ran towards her.
"Miss valkov can you hear me?" I said shaking her. But she didn't respond.
"Miss valkov, are you okay? What's wrong?I lifted her in my hands and went toward a large tree in the nearby park. She let out a shrill scream, getting everybody's attention.
"Miss valkov I'm here, try to calm down" I said,also signaling to one of my guards who had been watching out for us.
"My phone from my pocket, call doctor Alfred" I mouthed to him but when miss valkov started to calm down, i asked him to leave.
"Breathe, breathe slowly" I said trying to make her relax. She opened her eyes after some minutes.
"You are okay" i nodded.
"Yes i am, thank you" she said looking around.
"You can put me down now" she added. I looked around and noticed people staring.
"No, I'm taking you home like this, i knew it was a bad idea to come out" i said walking out of the park.
"No Its not, I'm okay now, it was just a head ache"she said and wiggled out of my grip.
"Let's go" she said walking ahead. I wanted to call her back, to take her to the hospital instantly. But i couldn't. It would only make her more suspicious and overthink. I'll just call the doctor after and tell him about it.
Evita's pov
"On three, one two..." Mr lockewood said holding a glass of water in one hand and a glass of milk in the other. We've been sitting on the kitchen counter for over an hour now, trying to get me to take my pills. I hate, no, i fucking loathe pills. It smells and it's bitter, ruins my sense of smell and my taste buds.
"Wait wait wait wait wait wait. I can't"
"You can miss valkov, just put it in your mouth and swallow"
"But its disgusting" I said pouting .
"No Its not, you have to take you medicine, miss valkov"
"No i don't, I'm fine" I said smiling widely.
"You only need to take them today, the nurse will come everyday from tomorrow till you get better". He said handing me the pills and water.
"Okay, get the milk ready" I huffed, held my breath, Drank some water, threw the pills in my mouth and swallowed immediately. But there was still one in my mouth. I shrieked and pushed it down with the remaining water. Then i gulped down the milk afterwards.
"You see its not that bad" mr lockewood said with arms crossed. I looked at him with wide eyes.
"What?! Didn't you see what just happened? There was one left in my mouth. Do you want to know how it tasted like? Huh? "I asked reaching for the drugs in the tray beside me.
"No, no no, I'm fine, I don't want to know" he said walking away. I quickly removed bunch of pills and ran after him. He was quick on his feet too.
"You must swallow this since its not that bad" I yelled running barefoot after him.
"What are you doing evita, stop it right now, you need to rest" he shouted running into the sitting room.
"Come here right now sir, come have a taste of your own medicine, literally" I laughed maniacally when i got him cornered.
"Come on, don't be scared, it's just medicine right?" I said walking carefully towards him.
"boss" a male voice called from behind and i turned around to see who it was. it was a familiar face.
"Jonas, what are you doing here?" Mr lockewood asked, standing up straight .
"Its urgent sir" Jonas answered.
"You could have called instead of coming here" he yelled.
"I did sir but you were not answering" Jonas said facing the ground and I understand. if i were in his shoes right now, I'd be crying. Mr lockewood turned his attention back to me like he just remembered i was here.
"go get some rest miss valkov, I'll be back soon " he said and they both left.