Chapter 14 - I thought i moved on (2/2)

”Her grandfather beg me not to touch them. I agree as long as they won't bother Alicia. And Alicia wouldn't let me as well.”

”If you can't protect her, then I'll be taking her away with me. This will be your last time.” Tristan said firmly before getting up slowly from the bed. Alicia frown when her comfort pose was disturb and that warm feeling was gone. Tristan had to soothe her a couple of times as he place another pillow by her side to replace him. He kissed her forehead before heading out of her house like nothing ever happen. Ralph who's seen this scene a couple of times still feeling flustered. Until this day he never know Tristan's real feeling towards Alicia. He's been protecting her from the dark countless times. The only person who doesn't know is Alicia. He sighed when he got the call from Tristan about the incident that happen back at the restaurant. It broke his heart for letting her face the shameless people who cause her so much pain in the past.

”Ralph?” A groggy voice cut off his thoughts. He immediately sit beside her and rub her head lightly.

”How are you?” He asked caringly.

”Pain.” She said.

”You don't have to go on the blind date anymore. I'll talk to mom.” He said. She just shook her head. She doesn't want to let her parent or her sister in law knows.

”I don't want them to know. But i just hope i don't have to see them again.” She said. Her tone sounded upset.

”I'm sorry. I'm sorry.” He brought her in his arms and gently rub her arm. Her scarred arm. The proof how her early days is a nightmare for her.

”You know, i thought i moved on. When i see them again, i thought i won't feel a thing. But it was a lie. I was scared Ralph. I'm scared i will be imprisoned and tortured again.” She wanted to cry but unable to do so. She feel like ripping her own heart to force herself cry just so she won't feel suffocate any longer. In the end, she just beat her own chest and even scratch it until it bleeds. Ralph felt like cursing himself for a thousand times seeing her like that. He caught both of her hand from torturing herself and cry for her. She only looked at him blankly before falling back to sleep.

”You shouldn't have let them get away, Ralph.” Tristan said after he saw Alicia finally calm down. Ralph who wasn't surprised he's still here couldn't agree more.

”I'll make them pay.” Ralph said choking between his tears.

”No, this time i'll do it. You have a promise to keep.” This time Tristan finally left the building.