Hidden Heart: A Saga Of Redemption

Freezing!

[Suddenly Amelia wake up and opened her eyes. This time her sleep broke not because of her alarm, but because her phone was ringing. Her vision was too vague but still she managed to reached to the phone. After getting it she picked it up and heard a familiar voice.]

[In Voice Call]

Person: Hey good morning. Uhhh sleepy right?

Amelia: (mumbling) Mmmm... Morning Vic (still sleeping).

Victor: Please come fast Amy...

Amelia: (suddenly big her eyes) why? What happened?

Victor: Look at the time. Did you forget what did you told me yesterday.

[Amelia put down the phone and as the screen flashed she saw the time and shocked. It was just dawn.]

Amelia: (little freezy) Hey it's 4:35 am. Are you crazy?

Victor: This is the best time and weather to practice Amy. I did the same at my time.

Amelia: Listen, I'm not talented like you. So please cut the call and let me sleep. (cutely)Pleaseeeee.....

Victor: No no no... If you don't listen to your coach, I'll teach you nothing.

Amelia: (begging) But.....

Victor: I'm serious...

[Without hearing her further he cut the call. On the other hand, Amelia grudged a little but what she can do she had to go.]

Amelia: (put on her blanket again) Arghhhhh! It's too cold....

[Victor’s House]

[Amelia arrived at Victor’s doorstep, shivering from head to toe, her teeth was chattering uncontrollably. The early morning chill was biting, and the cold air had seeped through her thick layers of clothing. She stood there, clutching her arms around herself as she rang the bell.]

[The door was opened by Victor. He was looking wide awake and completely unbothered by the freezing weather. He was dressed in his usual workout attire: a snug black hoodie, black track pants and a black quartz was on his left hand. His expression was calm and focused.]

Victor: (grinning mischievously) Morning, Amy. Ready to practice?

[Amelia stared at him, her eyes half-closed in exhaustion and completely frozen from the cold. She was barely able to utter a coherent response.]

Amelia: (stammering) Y...You… you’re… (her teeth chattering) insane… i....it’s f...free......z....zing!

[Victor noticed how pale and stiff Amelia had become in the cold, but instead of showing concern, his eyes sparkled with mischief. He stepped aside to let her in, but didn’t make any move to comfort her.]

Victor: (teasing) Well, it’s the perfect weather to get your body warmed up quickly. (Casually) And listen (looking directly at her), you've to be very disciplined every time.

[Amelia didn’t respond immediately. Instead, she stumbled inside, her whole body was trembling. She looked at Victor helplessly, her arms wrapped tightly around herself.]

Amelia: (in a small voice) I’m f.....freezing, Vic. I can't practice on the terrace right now.

[Without waiting for an invitation, Amelia took a step toward him, her arms outstretched to hug him, desperate for some warmth.]

Amelia: (slowly) I need some wa.......

[But just as she was about to collapse into his arms, Victor suddenly stepped back, holding up his hands.]