Deprived Love

Chapter 31

Third person's pov

People who strive in deserted areas find it strange when it rains, because they are not used to it and it's a miracle for them, they won't even dream of it.

Similarly being loved was a miracle for Chris too. He always thought that his parents loved him before because they had to. They gave birth to him so that had to willingly accept however Chris was, no matter the darkness inside him.

But if anyone had an option of spending a lifetime with him, no one would be willing to choose it... To choose him. Chris surrounded himself with such darkness that it seemed impossible for him to come out of it. And he will never expect anyone to embrace his darkness.

So being loved by Bella, an angel was out of the equation.

"Why do you think that I'll not love you? Why do you think it was a dream?

But it didn't fail to pop a question in Chris's mind that why Bella is even asking the question. She was aware of Chris's darkness.

"I am surrounded by darkness, Bella. It's impossible for me to come out of it."

"You already made the first step when you fell in love with me, Chris. People surrounded by darkness can't love, it is a magical feeling that can't be aroused in the dark." Bella whispered.

Bella gently placed her palm on Chris's heart and smiled giddily.

"You have a warm heart beating for me Chris, you are not heartless."

Chris felt his eyes teared up wondering, did he really take a step away from his darkness by falling in love without even knowing.

Bella gently cupped his cheek, "The brightest stars shine in the darkest nights, Chris. And you are my favourite star. And I am proud of you." Chris leaned into Bella's touch.

"Don't make it hard for me to control my feelings, Bella. I am already weak enough in love." Bella shook her head smiling, "love is not a weak thing, Chris. It's the most beautiful and strongest thing. It will make you strong and you were weak before, you were just pretending to be cruel, cold, ruthless and all. It was never you. You were just wearing a mask."

"And you took it off me." Chris chuckled.

Bella gave a proud smile and nodded.

"Liam wants to meet you, he must be waiting." Bella whispered before getting up. Chris pouted and made grabby hands. "I want to cuddle more with you." Bella chuckled, "See, you are a baby from inside." Bella said, nuzzling her nose on Chris's.

She peeked outside the room and gestured to Liam to come inside.

"I'll talk to the doctor, you both carry on." Bella said smiling before leaving Liam and Chris alone.

Liam sniffed and pulled Chris into an embrace. Chris smiled.

"I missed you buddy!" Liam patted Chris's back while hugging.

"Find a girl for you then, how long are you planning to stay single and bug me!?" Chris questioned.

"Hey, I was genuinely worried for you. You asshole, go to coma again!"

Chris rolled his eyes.

"What happened when I was in a coma? Tell me everything." Liam huffed.

"Can't you just focus on your recovery, it's been only an hour since you woke up."

"How'd you know I woke up?"

"Doctor saw you moving your limbs, he took some tests and then called us."