Secrets

Chapter 3

I awoke in a hospital bed. My eyes squinted as they adapted to the light. Suddenly I panicked, realising where I was.
"Don't worry, dear, you're safe..." Sounded a soft, reassuring voice. My once tensed body relaxed. I glanced to my left to see a nurse, inspecting me, then taking notes.
"Wh-when can I go home...?" I asked in barely a whisper.
"Not for some time, I'm afraid..." The nurse frowned.
"Can... I have some time to myself, please?" I asked politely. The nurse nodded and turned around. I wasn't in a ward, I was in a private room. I watched the heavy wooden door opposite me shut. Now's my chance to get out of here...
I took the opportunity  to leap out of bed, gasping in pain as I could barely stand. I didn't care. My eyes scanned the room for some sort of exit. Then I found it. An emergency exit! I sprinted out of the door, into an open field. I saw a figure dash after me, but I didn't stop. Afterwards I was exhausted. I whipped around, staring the figure in the eyes. "Jack! Quit stalking me!" I growled. "Yes, you're my older brother, but I'm 18! I can fucking look after myself!" I yelled in his face. Jack growled. He placed his hands on my shoulders, staring into my eyes. "Zoe, that's NOT the point. Why didn't yo-"  He paused, his eyes widened. Blood poured from his mouth, dripping off his chin. I screamed in horror, covering my mouth as I slowly looked down. There was a dagger which tore a hole in Jack's stomach. He was stabbed multiple times. I was frozen in horror, tears streaming down my face and also the hand which was covering my mouth. "J-Jack...?" I stammered, moving my hand to touch him. His eyes were motionless, lifeless. The last words I said to my brother were so horrible... Jack's body fell to the floor. I was shaking madly. I screamed in agony, fear and disbelief. I was shaking so intently that my body couldn't handle it. I collapsed to my knees, laying on my brothers chest as I cried uncontrollably. "I love you..." I whispered. I was soaked in his blood, but I didn't care. My Pupils were small and my eyes were clouded. My only brother was dead. The last words I said to him were do cruel, so unfair... Why him? Why the hell wasn't it Sophie instead? "Jack... I love you... I'm sorry..." I repeated, slowly standing up. I couldn't take my gaze off of his body. My body wouldn't let me... I clenched my fists and still cried. Please tell me this is a nightmare...