Chapter 65 - Open your eyes (1/2)

”Lily.” A soft whisper.

Insistent.

”Lily.” A hand brushed across her cheek.

Warm.

Tenderly.

”Lily.” The soft calls became more insistent. ”Love, please open your eyes.”

She blinked faintly into the dim light. Totally disoriented, her eyes wandered, stuck to one face. A beautiful face.

”Alec?”

Slowly she was opening her eyes finally. Her cheek was resting on a soft pillow?

Carefully she let her fingers run over the ground, felt a soft silky fabric. A cloth? No, a blanket.

It took her minutes to understand where she was.

Still, sleep hung heavy in her mind. All she could remember was the trip home ... in the car...

But how had she got into bed.

Alexandre's face was hanging right over hers. His eyes were tense.

”Lily.” He whispered her name. There was a sense of urgency.

She lay on her side in bed. Her body was heavy as she tried to get up from bed. A brief pain whirled through her arm. She bit her lips, trying to stop the groans that escaped her mouth.

Immediately Alexandre's arm was on her back, helping her to sit up. Her eyes gazed down at her arm. Wondering where the pain came from. Her stare remained fixed on the dark splint, before she was able to recall...

Lily had closed her eyes for a moment. She felt like she had slept for a long time and yet her body was still heavy. Tired. As if someone had forced the air out of her. Using a jackhammer to crush her body.

What had happened?

She was still wearing the clothes she had on last night, fully dressed. Except for her feet, which were naked. She frowned.

”Lily...” His warm voice drew her attention. ”You fell asleep in the car. I couldn't wake you...”

Ahhhh! She was still trying to realize. Lily nodded, although she was still trying to process his words.

A smile lay on his face. He stroked a few strands behind her ear.

”Still not awake?” He asked amused.

She nodded drowsily and saw the world only from slits.

Suddenly.

He bent over. Looked down at her for a moment. Something burned in his eyes.