Light falling down my face instantly disturbs me.
Tsk, I bury myself under the quilt.
I hear a soft calling towards me. But I want to only sleep, slowly the quilt is being tugged from an end.
Finally I give in, and the quilt is pulled off my body.
Brrr... it's cold.
I want it back. My eyes flutter open as I express my annoyance and it takes a moment to adjust to the lighting.
There stood my life long companion with a bright smile, she looked so young and warm.. the true person who has an angelic personality.
It's not only her peaceful outlook but her own sisterly aura and personality that makes anyone comfortable with her. Long hazel brown hair pulled into a bun and serene jade-green eyes gazing at me with unending warmth.
Until my last breath, she was always by my side. No matter what I had become, angel or the devil.
Even though in the end she had died with me.... Once more my eyes become red and I jump into her arms. She looked surprised and concerned but didn't say anything and hugged me back. Her soothing circles of back rub was once again making me sleepy.
"My sweet lady, is there something I can help you with?"
"Umm... Alisha I want to sleep some more-hic"
"Oh, my dear lady, what has upset you so much? Can I please be of any help?"
"I missed you, and it's so cold, I want to sleep"
"That's such a small thing, my lady. You need not spend your precious tears for such petty things. I will stay by your side, and bring you a little breakfast in bed. Then you can sleep more, is that okay?"
I nodded while she wiped my tears with her handkerchief and smiled at me. I return the smile, this all seems like a dream.
I wonder where Nuria is and what she's doing. I hope she's well. I sat back on the bed pulling the covers over me until only my head peaked out.
A second chance.
Why?
Or maybe I am not even worthy of death. I can't bear to live again, it just seems so tiring. I feel like sleeping in the bed all the time, not worrying about anything.
I was nodding off again, when Alisha slowly entered the room carrying a small tray with two toasts, bacon and scrambled eggs. It had a glass of mango juice beside it, she knew I liked light breakfasts. I gave a sleepy smile.
"My lady, please loosen the covers a little"
I reluctantly pulled my body out but still kept it on to cover my knees. She placed a small table on the bed and put the tray on it. It smells so delicious.
I happily smiled and ate my breakfast while she looked at me like a proud mommy. Hehe, what is she proud about?
"Have you eaten Alisha?"
"Not yet my lady"
"Eat with me"
"Oh! I am very grateful for the offer but I can't do so my lady"
"Why? Do you not like eating with me?"
"Of course not my lovely lady, it's just I am not someone who can eat with you"
"You're my friend, what more does one need?"
"Uh but-"
"Not buts Alisha, I don't think of you as my attendant or servant. Maybe others think so but I don't. What matters is what I feel. Is it not?"
She gave a helpless sigh as she looked at me with adoration, she stood speechless. I smiled back.
"Truly, you are so kind sometimes it makes me scared"
"Hahaha.. it's only with you Alisha or with people I love. I don't care about others"
"Haha.. yes, of course"
It's sad to say this but even my dear friend also doesn't know me entirely. I can feel it, she doesn't believe me. But I can't come to hate her, I know she loves me dearly.
I patted on the bed and she sat down. I offered food on my plate to her, she ate with her happiness clearly blooming on her face. After she ate, she picked up the plate and left my room. I laid down on the bed and fell asleep quite instantly.