Mixed emotions

Melissa's POV

"Now I am done," I said, breaking the silence between us.

I got on my feet with the bowl of warm water held tightly, my gaze not letting go of Nelson who said nothing but stared at the wound which stopped bleeding profusely.

"Now wait" I said walking towards a nearby table. I could feel his eyes following every step I took. I couldn't help but become so uncomfortable about it, but at the same time, I didn't dare show it, a tough expression still plastered on my face.

Seeing him fall to his feet really took me unaware, I have never seen him this vulnerable and stubborn at the same time. The look in his eyes when I held him felt so strange in a way I have never experienced.

"Nelson!" I found myself screaming as I threw the book aside and ran towards where he laid, his face overwhelmed with deep pain.

The moment my eyes sighted the blood that emitted from his arm, deep fear gripped me and I felt my pulse stop.

I have never been so scared right before me and it felt like the