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13.| 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐊𝐈𝐒𝐒.

Ahad:

I slowly unlocked the front door and tip-toed inside, looking around to see if Safira was anywhere around in the living area.

I slowly went towards the bedroom and peeked inside it. I frowned when I didn't see Safira there.

I immediately went downstairs and checked the library and office, but she was nowhere to be seen.

Panic and fear surged through me in equal measure as I sprinted to the kitchen, my last hope. I couldn't fathom what I'd do if she wasn't there.

Scanning the kitchen, I suddenly spotted fingers peeking out from behind the counter.

Rushing over, my heart nearly stopped when I found Safira on the floor, surrounded by shards of glass.

"Safira!" I shouted, dropping to my knees. I tapped her cheeks frantically, pleading for her to open her eyes.

Why do her cheeks feel so warm today?

I touched her forehead, it was burning hot.

She has a fever!

I immediately picked her up and walked towards the stairs and into the bedroom. I laid her down on the bed and immediately took out my phone to call a doctor.

I felt like I couldn't breath looking at her Pale face.

What if something happens to her? What if I....lose her?
What if history repeats itself?

I shook my head and held her hand and hugged it close to my chest.

Everything will be alright, nothing will happen, she's-My thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. I went over and opened it to find the doctor I had called. Quickly, I invited him in to examine Safira. After a brief examination, he turned to me and reassured me that there was nothing serious; she had merely fainted from weakness and not eating properly.

I thanked him and walked him out the door and went to the kitchen to make some pasta for my wife.

...

I opened the door of the bedroom and walked inside to see Safira trying to fetch a glass of water.

I quickly walked towards her and poured some water from the jug and handed it to her.

She gave me a small smile before she gulped down the glass in three breaths.

I pushed her hair strands out of her eye and tucked them behind her ear.

"how do you feel now?"

"I..I don't feel good, I feel like I'll faint again." She said, resting her head on the headrest of the bed.

I pulled her to me and wrapped my arms around her. She sighed and leaned against me.

"I have a surprise for you" I said, kissing her head.

"I also brought tulips and strawberries for you" She lifted her head up and gave me a smile.

"Let's go downstairs, yeah?" She shook her head, and curled herself in my lap.

"I don't wanna walk"

"Who said you'll walk? I'll pick you up" I said, and stood up with her in my arms.

She gave me a bright smile and circled her arms around my neck.

I smiled at her and walked downstairs and towards the dining hall before I fed her the pasta I made for her.

"Mm, where did you get it from? It's so good" she said, as she chewed on her pasta.

"I made it" I said and tried to hide my smile.