💗ONLY MINE 💗

Episode 99

                     LEONA

"Who are you talking about?" Kim asked, looking a bit infuriated.

Dave stared daggers at her and I wondered what was stirring up between them.

"He escaped from the police.." Dave began.

"What!" I exclaimed.

"But he's in the hospital. He still hasn't recovered and he's being monitored." Dave explained and I nodded.

"I want to go home." I mouthed to Dave who wouldn't stop looking at me.

He nodded and got up. He looked tired and stressed even.

Another day passed before I was being discharged. The rest had already gone home yesterday but Dave was here.

We stepped out of the hospital and for the first time in a month, I saw the sky and the sun. It was difficult adjusting to it so I looked down till we got to his car.

He sat by me while the driver took charge of the wheel. During the drive, I stole a glance at him and my heart dropped at his solemn look.  He just wore a simple plain shirt with jeans and sneakers. His stubbles have grown out of the ordinary and it looks like he hasn't shaved or had a haircut for a long time. His worrisome look made him look older than usual. But hell, he's still more handsome than ever.

He looked distant and wasn't talking. All his features depicted sadness. I'm here so why's he so quiet and sulking? We haven't exchanged any words throughout the discharge process. He only asked if I was okay and I replied with a yes and that was all.

His demeanor was contagious. I folded my hands on my laps ruefully. I'm alive. He should be happy but he's not.

Did I do something? Or I changed. Do I look ugly now? I wish I could look at myself in the mirror. I know my lips are as dry as the desert ground and my face paler than usual.

I also cut off the only thing he admires in me. My hair is shorter now. It just falls on my shoulders and not on my ass again.

I pursed my lips and looked away when he snapped his head to me.

"Do you want anything?" He asked calmly in his semi-deep voice and I shook my head sideways before dropping my gaze on my laps. I saw our engagement ring. It didn't fit perfectly like before. It's loose now. A shred of evidence that I've reduced in size.

Things are awkward between us and I don't know why. I guess he's mad at me.

But I miss him. It feels like forever since I saw him and I want to feel his arms around me again.

"We are going to my parent's place." It sounds like a question.

"Okay," I said and looked out of the window.

After some minutes, the car stopped in front of his parent's mighty house and slowly, I stepped down. It was almost dusk and I could see the sun setting.

I'm pessimistic about everything, especially with my brother already gone and Lando still there. To top it off, my relationship with Dave is on rocky ground. I don't know whether I'd live a normal life again. I can only see the rubbles around me.

Nothing to hold on to. Even Dave. I thought I died when I was in a coma. I never thought I'd see the lights again but my mum didn't want me to come. I guess It wasn't my time. I was hoping to see Raymond.

Talking of Raymond, I turned to Dave who had just gotten out of the car.

"Dave. My brother. Have the last rites been performed?" My eyes swell with tears again.