Love Coming from the Least Expected

“Christopher!” I called out as I forced myself to sit up. I leaned against the backrest and stared at the guy without blinking. If I must die in the next few minutes, then I want to at least etch this man’s face in my mind.

I scanned his face while calling out to him. Christopher actually wanted me to call him Chris or darling, but I preferred calling him Christopher. That name carried a different meaning in my heart because that was what I called him when we first met. It got me feeling warm and fuzzy, and safe.

Christopher carried me out of the car and ran toward the hospital. Lyle rushed over as well. He probably never anticipated that his attempted rape would get me to vomit blood and might even kill me. Hence, he looked like he was scared out of his wits

the former rushed toward the hospital. I never pitied Lyle. I

watching you, even if I spend my entire life doing so. What

stay and stare at

number of doctors were standing by to examine my condition, but I didn’t want

with the doctor. We will be

some sedatives. That got my eyelids heavy, and my vision blurred, but I never let

for you to wake up so we can have a grand wedding reception. You’re not allowed to sleep forever. Do you hear me?” said Christopher as he held my hand and planted a kiss on

onto the back of my hand before they rolled down. It

dude who didn’t even frown when a bullet tore through him. He’s not a crybaby, so don’t cry, okay?” I cooed. I tried to reach out to caress his face, but I

obvious that he was suppressing his sobs when he lied, “I’m not crying. My eyes are just watery because some dust flew into them. This is all your fault, you know? You can’t even walk right, and I had to carry you, so I couldn’t protect my eyes from that gust of dusty wind. I will have to spank and punish you for

tease me. Christopher, I am so glad to have

Unfortunately, just before I lost my sight, I saw Lyle barging into the emergency room. I pointed in that direction and requested, “Chris, I don’t want to see that man.