Nightmares

Three hours later Steve was woken up by Aziza’s cries, her head turning side to side with laboured breathing, drenched in sweat. Watching her like that was heartbreaking, he couldn’t stand it. Az, he called shaking her. Nothing prepared him for what followed. Her eyes opened, she screamed in horror when their eyes met, jumping off the bed. Az, it’s me, you had a nightmare. He said softly, his heart sinking. Stay away from me, you killed my family, she shouted picking up her clothes dressing fast. Az, calm down, you had a nightmare, he pleaded but she was already running out the door. He slid down against the door, sitting on the floor with his head down unable to forget Aziza’s expression when she opened her eyes and saw him.

Two hours later, he was disturbed by the loud knock at the door. I’m coming, he shouted standing up, holding on to the wall to support his numb legs. Dam man, yo