"When Opposites Collide"

CHAP 30

As soon as I return to her place, I started in the kitchen.

I figured I'd make her a vegetable soup, I bought fresh fruits as well as bread, and turkey ham for my sandwich. I removed my bandages for me to be able to move faster, it was still painful but I sucked it in.

When done, I checked the time, it was past six in the evening already, and even I is starving. I'll just feed her first then I'll eat.

When I reached her room, I put down the tray on her side table and gently tapped her.

"Hi. How do you feel?" I greeted her as she opens her eyes.

"Lisa?" Her brows are furrowed while looking at me. I can't help but giggle at her.

"Do you know anybody else that has the same face as mine?" I teased her.

When she tried to sit up, I immediately offered my hand for her to get support.

"You didn't leave?"

Ouch!

The smile that was painted on my face was suddenly gone, I tried so hard to put aside the pain that crept up my chest and shut my eyes hard before speaking.

"I just thought I'll wait and see how you feel after you rested, also..." I pointed at the tray that was on her side table.

"... figured you'd be hungry so I thought I'll make something for you..."
"...I'll leave after you eat, don't
worry." I continues

"What? No, that's not what I m..."

"Here, have some soup." I
interrupted her and handed her the bowl.

I had to stop her as I don't want her lying to herself. She didn't want me here, she thought I'll be gone once she wakes up.

That fucking hurts, somebody just shoot me now!

She hesitated at first but eventually accepted the bowl. I watched her scoop some and bring it to her mouth, she's done it a couple more times before handing it back to me.

I hand her some fruits and she accepted, she ate a couple and reached for the water.

"Do you still have a headache? Do you want me to get your meds?" I asked her.

"Yeah, a little bit. But no, I'll just sleep it off."

I took from her the glass of water and was about to take the full tray when she grab my wrist.

"I didn't mean to say that, I was just... I was surprised to see you're still here."

She said apologetic.

"Go back to sleep, Jen." I
continued taking the tray, I left her closing the door behind me.

As soon as I was out of her room, I had to lean my back against her door, I guess for support as my knee felt weak.

I had to shake my head multiple times before I went down the stairs, I cleaned a little bit in the kitchen and stared at the bread and the turkey I was preparing for my sandwich.