The Stars Above Us

-•𝐂hapter 𝐒even•-

Edited

-•Ian's pov•-

My body hurts like a bitch.

Every muscle of my body was on fire. I could feel myself sweating bullets and every fiber of my being felt like burning. I tried to open my eyes and get to know what the hell was happening to me but in return all I got was resistance. It appears like my body was against my will to get up.

A groan escaped my lips as I tried harder to open my eyes. However I felt a soft feather like touch on my forehead.

"Shhh. It's okay Ian get some rest" who is this person. I couldn't recognize the voice but I would admit that it was soothing, putting me at peace. Right then the hand was removed and something cold was placed on my forehead which moved down towards my neck and chest. I felt at peace.

But the ache in my body made me groan once again and I heard that same voice. I could feel the person, whoever it was, pulling up my shirt and slowly tugging out of my arm and then over my head before carefully over my injured arm but man it hurt. Involuntarily I let the groan slip out of my lips but I was shushed with a smooth caress over my head.

I had never felt so cared for in my whole life. And it made my heart ache.

I felt comfortable as the cold thing glided over my neck, chest, arms and navel slowly making me drift into sleep. This time when I woke up or should I say got back my consciousness I felt as much better as a person ran down by a truck could feel.

This time when I gained my consciousness all the previous events came crushing back.

I pried open my eyes to find myself spooned in warm arms of - Lilian? She was resting against the headboard while keeping my head in her lap. I saw a bowl of water beside her and rag was still dipped in it.

No matter how much I dislike this girl. No matter how much I need to stay away from her. I am enjoying myself here, in her lap. Tucked away like a baby. I felt her stirring and my moment of peace was cut short. I shut my eyes pretending that I am asleep.

A yawn escaped her lips as soon as she drifted out of sleep and into consciousness. She slowly pulled my head out of her lap and placed it on the pillow before fluffing it. I kept my eyes closed enjoying all the attention showered on me.

Dick move!?

I know. But you can't blame a hurt man enjoying all the attention and care on him. I felt her place the back of her hand on my forehead to check my temperature and then my neck. Once she knew I was alright she went away and only when I heard the door of my room close shut with a soft click that I opened my eyes once again.

What the hell was happening in my life? I couldn't understand why Lilian out of all the people have been taking care of me. I remember yesterday when I was coming back from my meeting with my Chinese partners over lunch I met with accident. How? I have no idea.

And the next thing I know is that I wake up tucked in Lilian's lap.

I tried to get and sit straight but man I am screwed with all the damage on my body. My head hurts, my arm hurts, even my ankle hurts and it felt like my lungs are sliced in two because these damn things are not working properly at all. I felt like a horse in labor not able to breathe. I laid on bed staring at the white ceiling for I don't know how long when door opened once again and freshly bathed Lilian walked in.

"Oh. Ian you are awake"

"Very much so"

"I am sorry I came here without permission but last night you were hurt so I wanted to take care of you" for a moment I didn't know what to say. She was apologizing for taking care of me. I know I don't like her but there is no way I'd hate her for this.