My Angel

CHAPTER 16: HIS PAST

Alya's pov~
      
        I looked at the tray of food and my
stomach growled.
But then I looked back at the closed door, my heart hammering as I expected Alessio to barge in and drag me back into the basement.

When none of that happened, I leaned
against my headboard and looked down at my bandaged wrist.

He had bandaged my wrist, brought me
food, and apologized. My feelings were all over the place. I was scared, but his kindness had warmed my heart. Was he being genuine?

Oh God I hope so.

Rubbing my thumb over my wrist, I thought about how he kissed my wrists gently, almost like he was scared of hurting me.

I never thought him capable of being gentle, but he proved me wrong.
His eyes had shown guilt and remorse.
Looking back at the door, my heart
constricted.

Either he really meant his apology or he
was a really good actor
There were so many uncertainties running through my head and none of them were helpful. They all led to the same conclusion.

Alessio was unpredictable.

I couldn't trust him, not after the way he
had treated me. Not when I knew the type of man he was. I felt vulnerable, and sometimes I could be gullible, but I wasn't that stupid.

But for now, I was still alive. And that was all that mattered. losing my eyes, I took in a deep breath and felt my muscles relaxing

I was hungry, sore, and tired. My gaze went to the tray and my stomach growled again. I leaned over and brought the tray to my lap.

My muscles protested with the movement and I groaned.
I ate until my stomach felt like it would
burst. Eggs, rice, fruits....

I sighed, feeling content. Sometimes this
new life felt better than my old life- my life with Alberto.

After placing the tray back in its original spot, I pulled the covers over me and
snuggled deeper into the softness.

I stared at the door, blinking several times when my vision became hazy. Sleepiness took over my body and I had no desire to fight it.

My body was languid and my eyes drifted shut.
When I couldn't hold them open any longer, I gave the door a final glance and then closed my eyes, slowly surrendering myself to exhaustion.

Before I succumbed to the darkness, a strange thought ran through my
head.

Don't fall for him.

But I never had a chance to analyze it.
Sleep had already taken over my body.
          

                            *****

I awoke to the sound of continuous
knocking. It vibrated through my ears and I groaned.

Pushing the comforter away from my face, I looked up, but quickly closed my eyes against the bright sunlight streaming into my room.

The day before was blurred and everything felt surreal. Blinking again, I stared at the door in confusion. Why was l in my room? Wasn't I in the basement?

But then my eyes widened when the rest of my memories came crashing back. Alessio had let me go and apologized for his behavior

He had bandaged my wrists and brought me food. Letting my head fall back on the pillow, I let out a loud sigh.

It must have been a dream. A beautiful dream. Whern I heard the rapping against the door again, I called out without thinking, "Come in." But as soon as the words left my mouth, I tensed.