Too close

In the Bianchi mansion, Miller's eyes snapped open. He looked at his surroundings slowly, taking in the dimly lit room with dark drapes. He understood that this must be the real Naim's room. He winced when he tried to get up too quickly. He forgot the bullet wound on his shoulder. He ignored the pain and sat up on the bed.

'I am inside the Bianchi mansion. So close to my Rose ' he thought as excitement ran down his nerves. But soon his mood became gloomy when he remembered how Rose reacted to him in the hospital.

'Rose doesn't know I am her Miller. That's why she felt uncomfortable when I tried to touch her. But if I confess to her who I am, then she will come running into my arms. I should tell her now. She will be extremely happy ' he thought delusionally.

He stood up to his feet and steadily walked up to the door and tried to open it. But it didn't budge.

'Looks like they locked me in. I acted too rashly. I should have been more tactful in my approach ' he reprimanded himself.

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