New Power

When Rose opened her eyes, she could only stare at the ceiling before a sharp pain ache on the back of her head. She slowly pushed herself from the bed, wanting to sit up as her body felt stiff for lying on the bed for too long when she felt the weight on her hand. Lifting her blurred vision, she found Dominic who was holding to her hand while his head was rested on the bedside.

He felt the small movement from the bed and slowly opened his eyes. Seeing her lovely face, it took him a while to make sure this was not in his dream before he pulled her into his embrace. His words were hoarse when he spoke, "I thought I would have gone mad."

"I'm sorry," she whispered, placing her hands on his back.

"You don't have to apologize. I didn't know that you felt ill but I thought I have told you the importance of telling me whether you are sick or not," Dominic looked into her green eyes, his concern was brimming. He could still remember his panic on the rainy day to find Rose walking to him ba