When A Nightmare Becomes Reality

Chapter 7

It has been three weeks after arriving at the cabin in the woods. There have been three or more men coming each week to check up on things. Other than that it is like Hugh and I am just a normal couple living in the woods.

We have even gone outside to go for a walk or see the sunset. Hugh does not treat me like a criminal, but he does have to be with me if I want to go out, or the others will think I escaped. And then Hugh will get into trouble, which I do not wish.

Throughout the weeks we have made love almost every day. It is like we cannot get enough of each other. It is a good feeling; we sleep together every night and so on. The problem is only if his organization finds out. When I asked Hugh about it he only said 'They would rather terminate a threat than try to break it up'. After his statement I shivered; if they found out they would think Hugh was corrupted and terminate us both.

I try not to think about it; what good will come out of getting grey hair over it? It is not like we can go back to being whatever we were before - capture >< captive? Sounds about right. I have learned a couple of things about Hugh during these weeks; he is not a man of many words, he likes to eat eggs and toast in the mornings, he has extremely good stamina - and no I did not only mean in bed, but also when he is running or training - and he likes to cuddle.

I tried asking Hugh to teach me martial arts, but of course he refused. During these five years, I have learned a little Judo, Karate and Boxing, but the most I have learned is street fighter where there are no rules. I thought that was the most important; it's not like the organization plays fair. What Hugh does not know is that I am an expert at gun shooting. Apparently I have natural talent for it. All my teachers were good people and I always wondered what they would say if they knew that I was the cause of the blast; well if that is true.

I have asked Hugh about the evidence, but all he could tell me was that the blast was at the size of an atom bomb, and how I survived is insane. There had been no comment if the military had sent a plane in the air or something like that. Anything else he did not comment on. I think he is confused about the whole thing - what would he do if I really was the cause? His job is to exterminate threats and then I would be the biggest threat on earth.

After that one conversation about the matter, we decided to drop it. We did not want it to ruin our relationship. I do not know what to do if the cause was me - how should I repent, make amends and apologize to all the families out there. After our talk a couple of days ago, my nightmares have started to get worse. Me killing everyone around me, me being the trigger and me walking with a heavy backpack and detonate it in the city square.

Hugh is always by my side when I wake up; the worry on his face does not diminish actually it is almost present on his face 24/7 because he is scared and worried for me. I know it is killing him inside to see me like this. The first time it happened and I told him that it was nothing new; I could see guilt in his eyes. He thinks what happened five years ago - bringing me in, pointing a gun at me and so on - is the reason for my outburst.

I have assured him that after meeting again they went away and that it was my own fault, because I asked about the incident, but he would not have it. Maybe that is the reason he likes to cuddle; he knows I feel safe in his arms. He does not leave bed before I wake up like he did before - it makes me happy and sad at the same time - I feel like, I am taking his own free will to do the things he wants. He has always been someone that awoke early and began his daily morning training, where I am a person that sleeps in and enjoy it at the same time. I have altered Hugh's routine and no matter what I say, he will not have it.

Today is Friday and we are going to see a movie tonight to get our thoughts straight and spend time together. We are seeing the new 'Terminator' and I am really looking forward to it. I have always loved those movies. It is now early morning - I try to wake up earlier each day because of Hugh - looking up I see Hugh watching me like he does every morning. Last night I did not have a nightmare and hope that means they will begin to go away again.

"Morning sleepy head."

"Good morning handsome."

Our mornings was always the same - say good morning, kiss and then go to the bathroom together to get ready for the day.

The day went by fast by reading a book, going for a stroll, running 15 km like I do every and relax with a book and some TV. It was now time for the movie. Hugh and I went out of the house and drove to town in his black SUV. It was a gorgeous car, but of course my driving was to wild and I was banned from driving again - jerk.

There were not many people at the movies, which was good. I hated big crowds and thinking back Hugh does too. We got our tickets, junk food and went to sit down. After the movie we went to a café to get dessert and a cup of coffee. I enjoyed the whole evening with Hugh - it was perfect; just us alone, so we could flirt and kiss. I just did not know how wrong I was and that everything soon was about to change. 

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