Mine (Book 2 of the His Series)

Twenty-Five

Ellie

The next morning after a night of restlessness, the sun was solace from my living nightmare. Exhausted and downtrodden, I dragged myself out of Leo's guest bed and sorely walked down the hall into the bathroom. I felt every breath in my sore ribs, the soreness of my cheek and eye, which made it hard to see ahead of me. When I reached the bathroom, I splashed some cold water on my face and forced myself to look into the mirror. What I saw horrified and shook me. My lip was split from the slaps. My eyes swollen from being punched. And the sore ribs which I couldn't ignore, courtesy from his foot digging into my sides. All of it made me break down and cry deep, heaving sobs, which hurt even more. The grip I had on the sides of the porcelain sink was the only thing that held me upright. 

I heard a sigh behind me and I looked up startled but then calmed when I saw it was Leo. His eyes stared into my reflection with calm, but silent anger and concern. His eyes held a lot of emotions.

"You know you can't go back to him right?" He asked softly

"I know. I just never thought it would get this bad." I sniffed

"No one ever thinks that. But the matter of the fact is....you're not going back to him. I won't let you."

I stayed quiet and just splashed more water on my face.

"You hungry? I made breakfast."

"Yeah, I could eat." I said muffled by the towel I patted my face with

"Well come on, it's getting cold."

I followed behind him and went into his kitchen where a full spread was awaiting. I had also noticed that all the food cooked....was all of my favorites. From sausage to pancakes and doughnuts and such.

"You made all of this?" I asked

"Yep. All of your favorites." He said nonchalantly.

"You remembered?" I asked surprised

"Of course. I never forgot a thing about you." He said quietly, pouring me some milk

"Oh really?" I asked, smiling despite myself

"Of course. Would you like to quiz me?" He smirked

"You know, I think I would."

"At least make your plate first, and then you can ask me whatever you want."

"Deal." I replied

After making my plate and Leo making his, he sat down across from me and looked at me expectantly.

"Whenever you're ready." He said

"Okay. What's my middle name?"

"That's easy: Ophelia. Ellie Ophelia Coleman." He said

"What's my favorite animal?"

"Are you kidding? Bunnies."

He sounded funny saying 'bunnies.' it made me giggle.

"What's so funny?" He asked giving a light laugh

"It's the way you said 'bunnies' It's funny for some reason." I smiled

"Okay, I will ignore that. Don't stop, keep on with the questions." He smiled

I took a slight pause and thought about my next question. I might as well ask or regret doing so.

"Why'd you save me?" I asked quietly

He looked at me confused.

"What do you mean?" He asked