Valentina’s P.O.V“I don’t know how this is going to sound but I want you to come with me.” I watched his lips move and I blinked back at him in surprise, I didn’t just hear that, did I?“What?” I blurted in confusion and Travis sighed pinching the bridge of his nose in frustration, I was beyond confusion but one thing Travis didn’t know was, that I shouldn’t be seen anywhere around him, it was not safe for me.“I will explain the details to you later, I will also speak to Ms. Cooper and Sheryl, to let you off for tonight.” He seemed desperate but I didn’t care, I didn’t want Lucille and her group of jobless girls pulling every strand of my hair when I went to school tomorrow. “Okay?”“No, I’m not obliged to go anywhere with you, we are not even close.” Speaking of close, Ethan was acting weird too, is something probably wrong with the best friends? Or are they trying to play a game with me?Yesterday it was Ethan and now Travis… there was something fishy about this, something that I
Ethan’s P.O.V The door to my room opened and I jolted in my seat hoping it was Valentina, but it wasn’t it was the good old Junis bringing in my medication and a bowl of porridge. I rolled my eyes, the disappointment eating me up, I glared at him even though it wasn’t his fault.“How do you feel, Master Ethan?” He asked as he put the small tray beside the bed and I rolled my eyes, what the hell is taking Travis so long? “You should eat your meal so you take your medications.”“Have you seen Travis?” I asked instead, Junis noticed my hesitation to touch the bowl, so he picked the bowl instead of attempting to feed me. “I have been trying to call him but he isn’t answering his phone.”I noticed the corner of Juni's lips curved upwards, what the hell is he smirking for?“I don’t think you should be worried,” Junis said with a small smile as he mixed the porridge in the bowl with the spoon. “Travis will surely bring her.”My heart stopped for a while, what the hell is he talking about?
Valentina’s P.O.V“Excuse me?” I drawled, I’m not so sure I heard him properly, but he was thanking me, on my way here, I had thought about a lot of scenarios in my head but some word of gratitude and appreciation was not one of the things I had imagined. “Would you please come closer?” His voice came out pleadingly and I paused for a while battling my thoughts, I wondered if this was not some imposter pretending to be Ethan or if this was some kind of strategy to make me let down my guard. “It’s difficult to talk when you’re standing so far away.” I drew in a sharp breath and I took a few steps towards the bed, only stopping when I got to the foot of the bed, I’m not willing to ignore all the risks. This was a safe distance, even if he tries anything I could run for the door. “You still haven’t told me the reason you asked to see me?” I reminded impatiently; but instead of answering me, he suddenly he pulled away the duvet from his body revealing his pair of long legs on the bed.
Ethan P.O.V “Then I will pay you.” I offered instead. “For every single time you come to visit me, I will pay you three times even five times what you’re paid.” I had no reason for calling her here so late at night, I just wanted her to be close to me, I wanted to hug her and kiss her but I know she wouldn’t allow me. Her eyes narrowed at me and she clenched her fist, I could tell she was about to refuse me, since this version of Valentina is quite stubborn. She wasn’t as meek as I remembered, it’s probably because she is weary of me, but I wanted her to trust me that is the only way I can protect her.I had thought about a lot of things, since all my predictions have been right so far, then this might mean we are slowly walking to history repeating itself. “I refuse.” She said with a frown on her face. “I promise that each time you come here I won’t touch you against your will nor will I do anything to hurt you.” I tried another resort but she still had that obstinate look on h
Valentina’s P.O.V “What do you want?” I asked Travis who seemed a bit hesitant about what he wanted to say, he scratched the back of his neck nervously and my frown deepened. “I’m so tired, I would like to go home to rest, I still have to attend classes tomorrow.” “I would like to drive you home since it’s pretty late anyway.” He said in a quiet voice avoiding eye contact with me, I wondered if this was the same Travis who had come to drag me out of my workplace. He’s almost like a different person now. “So…” “Ethan already booked me a ride, so there would be no need for you to stress yourself, thanks for the offer though,” I answered him as I turned on my heels heading for the elevator that leads to the exit of the hospital. He followed me immediately getting into the elevator with me, and I wondered why he was still being persistent. “What is it?” “I just wanted to apologize for threatening you and using force to bring you to this place.” He muttered without meeting my eyes. “I
Valentina’s P.O.V I woke up to the birds chirping against the window sill, and I felt a sharp pain in my stomach and my head, it was blinding, so much so that I felt paralyzed where I lay. My phone was ringing, I only heard it now, sluggishly, I reached for it. “Valentina, for the love of God, you had me worried.” Melissa sounded over the edge and a small smile reached my lips, I forgot to call her when I got home last night. “Are you all, right? Where are you?” “I-I just woke up,” my voice cracked as I spoke and I cleared my throat before she could notice something. Even though Melissa was my friend I didn’t want her to know that Ron still hits me; she would get even more worried than she usually gets. “Forgive me, I forgot to call you last night.”“What did Ethan do?” She asked in a hurry. “I swear to God if he touched you in any way.” I chuckled softly, at least this was a better way to start my day. “No, he did not,” I answered as I forced myself up the bed, clutching my head
Ethan’s P.O.V It was getting late, and I was starting to lose hope in Valentina, maybe she wouldn’t come like she promised, it’s not like I can blame her if she doesn’t. A small sigh of disappointment escaped my lips, if only my legs are not so swollen, I would have gone to look for her myself. I’m not even advised to walk short distances, that’s why they had given me the small wheelchair in the corner of the room in case I wanted to go outside. It would be a miracle if Valentina came here, but I wished she did because I missed her. I was feeling a little bit lonely, Junis went home to change his clothes, the old man had been here for six days without a break. I told him I could somehow manage the night on my own and if there was an emergency, I would reach out to him. I only did that because I hoped Valentina would come, I wanted to have some alone time with her, something equivalent to a date. Since I hadn’t gotten the opportunity to talk to her since I miraculous time t
Valentina’s P.O.V Maybe it was because I had left my wounds unattended to, but they sting like a bitch now, so much that walking is a problem for me and I don’t even want to talk about how hungry I am at the moment. I watched the doctor as they examined the wounds on my stomach and my back, since I suffered the most there. He touched the small swell that started to form in my wrist and I shifted back in reflex, his eyes narrowed as he sat down holding a small report sheet. “Do you have any sort of pain in your head?” He asked curiously, I wonder if he was referring to the terrible headache that was in front of my forehead. “Yes, I have a slight headache.” I answered almost immediately, I could easily respond to the doctor since Ethan wasn’t here. But wait, there seemed to be something wrong with Ethan, but I just couldn’t explain it. He seemed like a totally different person, and his eyes don’t hold the usual hate they did for me, it was as though he was looking at me. “Were yo