My Dreams

Chapter 3

When I took off the dressing, I saw that he was still bleeding and I was wondering what was happening to wound since it didn't close immediately. While I went to grab a pair of plastic tweezers, I heard a scream of pain coming from Alexander. When I went to the living room, I saw Alexander rolling in pain, I told him "I'm sorry for the pain" and I took the tweezers and took out what looks like a silver bullet and wood. After that, Alexander slept on the couch and threw away the bullet and the wound started to close.

I had some dinner and went to sleep. After a few hours, I felt someone shaking me to wake up and I see Alexander with his red eyes meaning that he needs to feed on some of my blood. I got up and pulled him next to me, I moved my neck to the side for him so can feed better. When he bit me, I felt pure bliss but I starts to lose consciousness and all I saw was black.

The next day, I woke up with Alexander next to me in bed, I realised that he stayed next to me last night and I found his arm around me, waking up to see his face. I gently removed his hand and got up from the bed; I covered him up with a fluffy blanket and went to the kitchen for a glass of water. After a few minutes, I went back to the room to find Alexander still sleeping. I look at him, seeing how peaceful he looks sleeping. I go to my dresser, grab my clothes and go for a shower. While in the shower, start to think about how his family would be looking for him.

When I finished, I found him awake staring at the ceiling. "Morning Alexander, how are you feeling?" I asked him. He took a deep breath and responded by saying "Morning Ellie, I'm feeling much better than yesterday. Thank you." I said, "You are very welcome." I sat on the bed next to him and asked him "Do you need to feed?" He said, "No, I don't need to feed every day but thanks for the offer." I look down and I see that I'm playing with my fingers. I ask him nervously "Shouldn't you be going back to your family at the palace? They must be worried about you since you have been here for three days." "Yes I should be but it's so peaceful here, away from the world and chaos. You must love it here." He said and I said a bit sadly "I do love it here but ever since my parents were killed, it's been very quiet and lonely. I'm sorry; you didn't need to hear that." He came next to me and grabbed my hand and said "Don't ever be sorry but I do sense another emotion in you apart from sadness; like relief. What are you relieved about?" He asked and I was shocked when he said that because it's true I am relieved. 

I look down, not having the will to look at him "I am relieved because even though I miss my parents; they always bullied me." I said in shame. He asked, "Why would they bully you?" I said "Because they hated me; yes they sent me to school, they fed me and gave a roof over my head but they didn't like me. I don't know why though, I did everything and more than they asked for. I just wanted love and affection." By the end of this, I have tears rolling down my face and I'm curled up in a ball. I mentally think 'why do I have to be like this in front of Alexander. I'm so stupid and useless. Why am I still alive!! ?' I say quietly "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. Please forgive me. I'm so sorry." Alexander whispers sweet things to me, telling me that it's ok and that you're safe.

After my episode of tears, I stay sniffling for a while and Alexander is still holding me. I tell him "Thank you. You didn't need to stay. I'm so sorry Alexander. I really am." He says "Shhh. Its ok don't worry at all. You have nothing to be sorry for. I promise. He looks at me and says "Why don't you rest for a little bit. You had quite a day. If you want later, I'll call my family and tell them that I'm safe." I nod; I ask quietly "Is it ok you stay here till I sleep?" He nods and says "Of course." I thank him and I snuggle into his chest for warmth. After a few seconds, I close my eyes and see darkness.