Iris

Chapter Nineteen

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I woke up in marshmallow-soft white heaven. The bed was incredibly comfortable and it seemed to mould itself around my body. The pillows were giant and fluffy. Now this I could sleep in for days. A small knock at the door interrupted my thoughts. Mrs. Deans poked her head around the door and gave me a smile.

“Hi honey, can I come in?” she asked politely. I nodded and stacked the pillows behind my back so I could sit up comfortably. “So how are you feeling?” Mrs. Deans sat on the edge of the bed and gave my leg a little squeeze. That’s when everything flooded back to me; the kidnapping, Jamie, Brad and Mr. Newcastle. I shook my head to regain focus.

“Y-yeah I’m ok, thanks. Sorry that I am once again causing you trouble.” I said honestly with my eyes casted down.

“Oh nonsense, everything is more exciting and interesting when you are around and you have helped my Blade find his way in the world,” Mrs. Deans smiled. I blushed and brought the blankets up to my shoulders. “I wanted to formally apologise to you, Iris, and if there is anything I can do for you, just let me know. I have been in your situation before so I understand. If you ever want to talk about what happened with the Big Lemon, I’m here.”

“You know the Big Lemon?” I asked a little shocked.

“Well the Big Lemon’s grandfather was the one that kidnapped me all those years ago, believe it or not. I guess Mr. Newcastle has decided to follow in the original Big Lemon’s footsteps, sadly. It is all because of Lucas’ company. Though as long as I can be with Lucas, it doesn’t bother me how dangerous things get,” Mrs. Deans finished with a loving smile. I stared at her wide-eyed, it was just so romantic. “Oh, I’m sorry, I’m rambling on.” Mrs. Deans mumbled as she covered her mouth out of embarrassment.

“Not at all, I was rather enjoying it. It’s romantic.” I laughed.

“Well just remember that you are not alone Iris. Speaking of romantic though, there is a young man that I practically had to drag away from your bed to go and have a shower. He hasn’t left your side since you returned with my husband. I really think he has fallen for you, honey,” Mrs. Deans’ smile broadened. Blade had stayed with me the whole time?

I didn’t even notice that Mrs. Deans had left the bed and was now opening the door. Before I knew it, Blade burst through the door, panting. His hair was still dripping from his shower and he was dressed in comfy-looking jeans and an old t-shirt. He was drop-dead gorgeous. I couldn’t even believe that at one point of this competition I had tried to ignore him, how could someone be that damn sexy? “We were just talking about you,” Mrs. Deans smiled and winked at me as she looked to her son. “I’ll leave you two alone for a while.”

“Thank-you Mrs. Deans,” I called as the older woman exited the room and closed the door behind her. My eyes then rested of Blade; he was standing emotionless like he was frozen or something. “You ok?” An angry expression slowly crept across that beautiful face of his. Blade stormed towards me. When he was only a few centimetres away from me I noticed that his eyes were tearing up. I reached a hand out to try and wipe away his pain but Blade grabbed my hand.

“Are you kidding me? You are asking me if I’m ok. What about you? You were kidnapped because you are involved with me. I should never have let you out of my sight.” Blade began to yell as tears slid from his eyes to his cheek and then landed on the hand that he still held.