Unexpected Love

Chapter 7 (A Tough Situation)

Andrew waited for her answer, but she didn't respond. He was about to lose his mind. He decided to head to the forest to search for her since they didn't receive any location.

Peter: Where the hell are you going?

Andrew: To the forest. She is in there, and alone! We have to reach her.

Peter: Do you know all the ways in the forest, Andrew? What if you get lost too? Let's think logically.

Peter was right. Andrew's decision would make things worse, but he couldn't stand the idea of Emma being alone and not knowing what happened to her or what she saw. His mind was creating bad and hard scenarios, but fortunately, his thoughts were cut short by the message on Mark's phone in his hand. He opened it immediately and found the location. He tried to call Emma again when the signal returned, but she didn't answer.

Andrew: It's the location. I'm going now! Mark, I'll take your phone with me.

Mark nodded, and Peter spoke.
Peter: Wait, I'm going with you!

Madlen: Me too.

Andrew: Okay then! You guys stay here. The place is not far. If we are too late, call security!

They nodded, and Andrew, Madlen, and Peter went to the forest and followed the location.

Peter: The GPS will be off when the signal is lost! How will we find her?

Andrew: I somehow know this place, but I told them to call security for this reason.

Madlen: Good then.

As they walked, the GPS went off in the middle of the way, but Andrew knew the place already and relied on his memory. They reached the location and found Emma on the ground. They ran to her, and Andrew turned her to see her face. He found that her forehead was slightly injured, and he gently tapped her face.

Andrew: Emma? Emma? Wake up!
Emma slowly opened her eyes and looked at him. She tried to stand, but Andrew helped her and leaned her against a tree.
Madlen: Emma? Are you okay, honey?
Emma: I'm fine! I just have a headache.
Andrew was only looking at her, checking her condition.
Peter: What happened to you then? How did you fall, and why did you scream?
Emma: Something passed by my leg and touched me. I don't know if it was a mouse or a rabbit or something else. That's why I freaked out.
Madlen: Okay, thank God you're fine. Come on, let's go.
Emma looked at Andrew, who was staring at her injury. He held her hand and helped her to stand up. He then picked her up in his arms, shocking Emma.
Emma: There is no need, I'm fine.
Andrew replied, You always feel dizzy. I won't wait until you fall again.

Emma kept her silence and leaned her head on Andrew's shoulder. He smiled and started walking until they reached their location.
Mark: Emma? Are you okay?
Emma: I'm fine, thanks.
Olivia: Let's go to our rooms then! She is fine!
Everyone went to their rooms, except for Madlen and Andrew, who went with Emma to her room. Madlen cleaned Emma's injury and bandaged it before leaving to Peter.
Andrew looked at Emma and went next to her.
Andrew: Are you sure you are fine?
Emma: Yes, I'm sure. Thank you for carrying me back here.
Andrew (smiled): Of course, Emma. I just want to make sure you're okay.

Emma looked at Andrew, noticing how worried he seemed to be about her.
Emma: Are you okay, Andrew? You seem really concerned.
Andrew (shrugged): I'm just glad you're okay. I was worried when we couldn't find you.
Emma (smiled): Thanks, Andrew. That means a lot to me.
Andrew (smiled back): Get some rest, okay?
Andrew said and started adjusting the pillow under her head. Emma blushed, feeling his closeness and his breath near her face. She stared at him as if it were the first time she had seen him up close. After that, he laid her on the bed and covered her. He moved away and took her phone out of his pocket, placing it on the table.
Andrew: Your phone! If you need something and can't come to my room, call me!
Emma: I will! Thanks again, Andrew!