Mysteries of Riverwood

Chapter 29 :- Agony of Past

I slowly started to wake up, my vision still blurry as I tried to make sense of my surroundings. I looked up at the ceiling and then around the room, trying to piece together where I was. It wasn't until I saw someone sitting in the chair next to me that I realized I was in a hospital room.

"Hey there," the person said, turning around to face me. "It looks like you've finally woken up."

I tried to speak, my voice hoarse and weak. "Who are you?"

The person came closer, revealing herself to be Elizabeth. She put her hand on my forehead, and suddenly my vision cleared up.

"What happened to me?" I asked, still feeling disoriented."

You were unconscious for two days," Elizabeth replied, her voice gentle.

I managed to sit up, feeling weak and unsteady. I took a deep breath and tried to move my left hand, only to feel someone holding it tightly.

My heart skipped a beat as I looked to my left and saw Alice sitting in a chair next to me, wearing a soft nightgown. Her head was resting on the bed, and she was holding my hand tightly. Her fingers interwined with mine in a firm grip.

As I gazed at her, my face turned red with a rush of emotions. I felt my heart rate increase, and my body felt warm all over.

My heart started skipping more beats as I felt a more rush of emotions flood through me. My face turned red with embarrassment and I couldn't help but feel a flutter in my chest. "What the hell? What is she doing here?" I whispered to Elizabeth, feeling flustered.

She gave me a playful look and smirked, but said nothing as she went outside the room and locked the door behind her.

Damn that woman.

I let out a heavy sigh, my thoughts swirling with a mix of exhaustion and anticipation. Glancing to my left, I noticed Alice beginning to stir from her slumber. In a split second, I made the decision to feign sleep, quickly closing my eyes and trying to steady my breathing.

A few minutes passed, and I could sense Alice's presence drawing nearer. I felt a gentle touch on my hair, causing my heart to skip a beat. Slowly, I opened my eyes, and there she was, a soft smile gracing her lips. "Pretending to be asleep, aren't you?" she whispered, her voice filled with warmth and affection.

Blushing, I nodded, unable to find the words to express my feelings. Alice continued to run her fingers through my hair, her touch soothing and comforting. "Do you feel better?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

I mustered a quiet response, "Kind of."

Her response was tender, as she leaned in to place a gentle kiss on my forehead. With a finger pressed against my lips, she hushed me gently. "Shh, don't talk too much. You need to rest," she murmured. "Go to sleep. You need rest, and we can talk later. I'm not going anywhere."

Her words washed over me. The blush on my cheeks deepened, overwhelmed by her care and affection. Part of me longed to stay awake, to savor every moment with her, but my body felt weak and drained. Succumbing to the pull of exhaustion, I finally allowed myself to drift off to sleep, knowing that Alice would be there when I woke.

---Next day---

As I slowly began to regain consciousness, my eyes half-opened to find Elizabeth standing beside me, her gaze fixed upon me. "Hey babe, good morning," she greeted me with a hint of affection in her voice.

I sat up abruptly, frustration evident in my tone as I retorted, "I am not your babe, and please stop calling me that."

She smirked, her amusement only serving to further irritate me. "Where is Alice?" I demanded, my impatience growing.