Sweet Vengeance

Chapter 10- Sweet Dreams

My body was worn out and I was soaked by the rain. It was already two in the morning and I have to work later.

It's been an exhausting day. I was sitting on the kitchen counter, retrieving the black book inside my jacket. I scanned the book and confusion clouded me. This is ridiculous! Did I risk my life for this bloody blank book? Then, I felt pain in my left leg. I took off my jeans and examined it. Thank goodness, it is just a scratch.

I put the black book in my drawer. I need to take a rest and sleep. I don't want to get fired the second time around. I changed my clothes and lie down on my bed. Promise Dad, I won't give up.

The pain was all over my body when I woke up, especially on my left leg. My nose was itching and I looked a mess. Black circles were visible on my eyes, the signs of lack of sleep. I effort to put a makeup just to conceal my exhausted face. My body was starting to feel cold and my head was heavy.

I was in the office and as usual, Fitzgerald kept bossing me around. I manage to keep up by drinking medicine, but my head was throbbing and I sneeze now and then.

The afternoon went by and I was relieved that my day was almost finished. Fitzgerald rang the bell. I stood up but suddenly I felt my world was shaking. I closed my eyes and hold on to my desk. I was back to my feet after a few seconds, but I felt cold again and I sense that I'm gonna get a fever.

I rushed to Fitzgerald, I know he was counting down.

"What took you so long?" he asked coldly. I blinked my eyes and my vision became hazy. Everything seems blurred and my head was throbbing terribly. My body was heavy and I felt I'm gonna throw up. Fitzgerald was talking but my hearing fades out. My vision flickers black. I shut my eyes and massage my temples. My ears were ringing and I tried to open my eyes but everything went to pitch black. My body collapsed and I felt strong arms catch me.

White hues welcomed me when I opened my eyes. I was in a room, lying down on the bed. Am I in heaven? I cannot die yet. Maybe, I was dreaming. I felt cold all over my body and I was chilling because of it.

"Are you okay?" a concerned voice asked. I blinked my eyes and I found Fitzgerald sitting beside me. I was probably dreaming and hallucinating.

I smiled at the imaginary Fitzgerald, he looks so concerned to me. I sat down and lie my head on his shoulder, he was like a rock. Even in a dream, he was so stiff.

I was shivering with cold and my body was weak. I need warmth and I looked at Fitzgerald, he looks warm.

"Hug me, Timothy," I said. He moved away and ignored me. Screw it, this is my dream so I am controlled in it! Everything was still hazy and my body was so heavy.

"Don't tempt me, Miss Miller," he tightens his jaw. I stood up but stumbled and he caught me. I looked at my clothes and I was wearing my office attire. The black pencil and my white fitted blouse. It was so tight and I felt uncomfortable with it. I opened the zipper of my skirt and took it off. I felt pain in my left leg. Damn it?!

"What are you doing?" Fitzgerald's eyes widen. I gave him a wicked smiled and one by one I opened the buttons of my blouse. I love to tease him. It will be good if it is not a dream.

"I'm taking it off. I felt uncomfortable," I replied. But before I can take off all of my clothes, he wrapped me on a blanket and swept me off my feet, carrying me on the bed.

"Take a rest, Miss Miller," he ordered. I wrapped my hands around his neck and pulled him towards me. His face was blurry, but I'm sure his eyes were looking at me so intense. I smiled at him biting my lower lip.

"Don't call me Miss Miller. Okay?" I commanded and rest my head on his chest and snuggled him. He was so warmed and hard. He removed my arms, moving away and glared at me.

"Bella Miller, don't test me," he warned. His lips turned into a thin line. His grey eyes were intoxicating. Even if he glares, he can make a woman weaken her knees, and his eyelashes were long and thick, just like his brows.

"Let's be friend Timothy. Come here and hug me, please. I feel so cold and alone," I smiled at him and tugged his hand. His hand was warm.

"Man and woman can never be friends, Miss Miller," he replied firmly and slapped my hand away. He was being harsh to me!

"Why not?" then I cried. I was feeling insane and alone. My head was throbbing and I want to wake up now. A turned away to imaginary Fitzgerald. Why he can't be nice even in a dream?!

I sobbed, bending down on my knees while I buried my face in it. I remembered my family. I miss Mom and Dad. I was so alone and lonely in this world full of hatred and misery. I thought the pain was already gone but then again the wound is still there. It hurt like hell! Why I have to live like this? Sometimes I want to die to forget this agony. My tears were streaming down my face and my heart was aching badly.

I was in the middle of my emotional state when I was encased in a strong arm. It brings me comfort and warmth that I've been longing for so long.

I cried on Timothy's chest and he was patting my back. I remembered when we were young, he was always there for me when I'm sad. He used to be my best friend and I miss him.

"It's hurt like hell Timothy! Please don't leave me," I embraced him tightly. He hushed and stroke my hair softly.

"Don't cry now. I won't leave you," his voice was gentle and soothing. I gazed at him and his grey eyes were full of understanding. I know everything will change when I wake up.

"Thank you," I said.

"Now, take a rest," he ordered but his voice was soft.

"Sleep with me Timothy," I pleaded. His brows furrowed and he looked at me for a second.

"Lay down here with me and let me hug you," I said as I gestured him to my side.

"Don't say those words to any man again," his voice was stern. He lay down next to me. I smiled and bit my lips as I rest my head on his chest. I caressed his handsome face down to his chest. His body hardens and I can hear his heart was beating fast and loud.

"Are you nervous? Don't worry Timothy I won't bite you," I chuckled.

"You're a naughty little tiger," he relaxed and smiled while patting my hair.

"Now, close your eyes and sleep. You must be exhausted from crying," I smiled. I wished I won't wake up in this dream. He kissed me on my forehead and I was drifted to sleep.

~End of Chapter 10~

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