LOVE OR REVENGE (COMPLETED)

CHAPTER 12 ~ PRISONER OF LOVE

I'm facing Alan.

We were enjoying the dinner on a cruise ship.

"Its delicious,"I gushed after tasting the steak.

"It is,"he replied, smiling.

"Arghh!"

Suddenly Alan puts his hands over his throat. He's in pain.

My eyes immediately widen in.shock.

“Alan…!”

Whats wrong?. I haven't done anything....

"Jeff,"he calls out, his voice cracking up, one of his hand trying to reach out for me as he struggles to breathe.

Really...I ... I really didnt do this...

"You...?"

I shake my head in horror..

I panicked. "No, it wasnt me.. It wasnt..."

Alan still in agony, takes hold of my hand.

"No, let go...."

I tried brushing it off.

"Let go!"

"Jeff,"

I heard his voice calling out my name.

I open my eyes and was greeted by his handsome face.

He is gripping my hands tightly.

A dream.....

It felt so real....

"Are you alright?" he asked worriedly.

I gave a small nod.

Alan pats my head gently.

Did I say something in my sleep..... My eyes wandered around. "Where are we?"

I have been sleeping on a sofa.

"We're still on the boat."

"I fainted, didnt I?"

"You did. How do you feel?"

"I'm fine."

I start to get up but he stops me.

"You should rest till we reach the port."

"I'm sorry. I really wanted us to go on this date," I said sadly.

"Dont worry about it. You're tired."

Now that he mentions it. I guess I havent been sleeping nor eating well.

Eversince I found out that it was Alan's mistake

I wanted to stay strong but it looks like reality is really doing on a number on me.

"Why dont I get you some water?"

I held onto his hand. "Please, stay here...I want you to hold my hand, just a little longer."

"okay.."

I sat up and gestured for him to sit beside me before i lean my body against him and rest my head on his shoulder.

I tighten my hold on his hand and close my eyes.

Alan's hand...its so warm...

If its possible,.I wouldnt ever let go of this hand. But...I wouldn't be able to forgive myself.

How can I give up avenging my mother because of these selfish emotions...

I can feel myself losing consciousness again.