Just A Step Away

Chapter 15

Katherine's POV

"Katherine." Darwin's voice echoed in my ears with Adam's voice too. But my mind was only identifying Darwin's voice at that moment.

"Darwin." I whispered and he fastened his pace. He was an inch away when he sat down and put my face on his lap.

"I'm right here. Everything is going to be ok. Just stay with me." he said with pleading eyes.

"Aahh." I groaned with pain when Adam tried to take out the piece of glass from my leg. It was hurting like a bitch. My tears began blurring my vision and quickly covered via black spots. 'What's happening? Am I going to die?' these questions clouded my mind at that time.

"No! No sunshine. Don't close your eyes. Look at me." Darwin said while taking my face in his hands. His eyes were piercing in mine and that I too find a couple of emotions in his wonderful pair of eyes. Damage, fear and regret. I just needed to see in his eyes which were so mesmerizing, I combat with my affliction and checked out to remain conscious. It was not usual that Darwin holds me in his arms and stares me like his life depends on me.

"Darwin- its. It's hurting. Aghh" I felt someone eliminating those portions of glass. It was hurting more than the time when these portions went in my epidermis. It was like, someone is slicing my skin with knife.

"It's nearly over Kathie. Just be strong." I heard Adam mumbling softly. He's simply focused on taking these pieces out, whereas, Darwin was distracting me with his words to preserve me mindful.

Suddenly my heartbeat raised and the oxygen emerged as less around me. Dizziness took over me as if I was about to black out. Maybe it was all taking place due to the outflow of blood.

Darwin held my hand tightly and caressed my cheeks. His act fastened my heartbeat in an effective way. His contact made me shiver underneath his skin. His stare made me feel that there was nothing important in his life than me. His worried expressions made me consider that he cared. I omit for a minute that I saw him with another girl. I was sure angry on him but right at that moment, nothing was important than him. Then Aunt Marie's words echoed in my ears and the phrase that I was once too nearly lose him, made me shiver with worry. I grabbed his sleeves tightly and tightened my grip on his hand. The anxiety of losing him came to me and I desperately looked in his eyes to persuade myself that he's there. For me.

"Look at me, sunshine. Everything is going to be ok. Just stick with me. Yeah? I know you are able to do it. You're a powerful girl. Right?" I nodded in response.

"Good." with his last words, he leaned in. I was feeling terrible but at that moment, shock and that shock took over my feelings. What is he doing?

However again. The fact alone that he's "the Darwin" made me move towards him. I overlooked in what condition I was. I forgot that I was in unbearable pain. I forgot that Adam was here too. I forgot that Adam was taking away those pieces of glass. I failed to remember the whole lot but him.

"Done" Adam interrupted and I heard some colorful phrases from Darwin on Adam's interruption. I chortled like a mad woman I am.

What the hell are you doing Katherine? Move away from him. You sure want answers earlier than going on any conclusion but that doesn't justify his awful acts.

My subconscious scolded me for a valid purpose and I let go Darwin's hand. I didn't know if what I noticed was right or not. But for a minute, I saw hurt in his eyes when I left his hand.

"Katherine are you okay? You have already lost so much of your blood. We need to get you to the clinic as soon as possible. Come on, let's go." Adam said and at the same time took me in his hands, settling me in a bridal form. I recoil on his contact however I was in no mood and in no condition of complaining so I kept my mouth shut. It's just that, that I was feeling improper. His touch, his arms make me feel warm but they are not like Darwin's. Darwin's arms and touch make me feel cozy. Make me feel like home.