Unexpected

Chapter 28.

Oh My God!!

"Albert!" I say trying to turn his body so he can look at me. Is he hurt?!

His eyes are closed.

What the hell is going on?

"Albert drop it! You're going to cut yourself!" I try not to yell to not awake Ellen and Sophia's father.

Is Albert a sleep-walker?

He doesn't answers me. What should I do? I don't know how to wake him up. I know I can't shake him because he will be scared if he is waken up abruptly.

I think it's better to just guide him to his bed.

I try to gently grab the knife of his hand but he doesn't let me.

Why is he holding a knife?!

He turns around and the sharp object makes a scratch on my arm. Aw! I cover my mouth and look at the bloody scratch on my arm.

Oh My God, this is a nightmare.

I carefully guide him to his room and gently lay him on his bed. I'm relieved that he's still asleep. The last thing I want is for him to feel lost and guilty that he cut me. I'm okay with it, he didn't do it on purpose.

I didn't get any sleep the rest of my night. I was afraid that Albert could stand up again and hurt himself.

I decide to ask Sophia if I can take a quick shower before heading home.

I grab a grey sweater with black jeans and as I'm about to head downstairs, Albert opens the door.

"Good Morning, beautiful!" Albert smiles and leans down to press his lips against mine.

"Good Morning!" I give him a sweet smile and hug him. I wrap my arms around his frame and just hold him. I'm so afraid that he will hurt himself. I love him so much.

"Hey, are you okay, Emily?" Albert lifts my chin to look up deep in his beautiful eyes.

I nod and give him a reassuring smile.

He smiles down at me and pecks my lips softly.

"You're so beautiful," Albert whispers grabbing my waist.

"You're beautiful," I tell him and he chuckles.

"What's so funny?"

"You telling me that I'm beautiful.. That was.. cute," He smiles wildly at me and my cheeks blush. I was just telling him that I think he is so beautiful. He's so perfect that it's hard to believe he's mine.

"Come here," Albert pulls me to his hard chest and leaves kisses on my neck leaving my skin in goosebumps.

"You smell so good," He breathes against my neck sucking lightly the skin there. I hold tightly the hems of his dark blue shirt with the new sensation.

"I can't believe you're mine," Albert tights his grip around my waist and my stomach flutters. "I don't know what I would do if I'd lose you. I will protect you. I promise. Just don't leave me. Ever. Please." Albert keeps leaving hot kisses on my skin as he stops to look deep in my eyes with so much emotion and genuine love in them.

The episode of last night along with the painful large scratch on my arm flashes through my mind.

"I won't, Albert. I promise." I tell him and stand on my tiptoes to press my lips against his and seal our promise.