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

that, the former rushed toward the hospital. I never pitied Lyle. I simply draped my arm around Christopher and buried my face in his

handsome, Chris. I don’t think I will ever get tired of watching you,

should stay and stare at me

room. A number of doctors were standing by to examine my condition, but I didn’t want to let Christopher go. I kept holding his hand and requested, “Please stay

be right here. I won’t budge. Be good and cooperate with the doctor. We

and refused to even blink. My eyes remained open until the doctor gave me some sedatives. That got my eyelids heavy, and my vision blurred, but I never let go of his hand.

forever, and I will watch you. Listen up, Eve. You are my wife. We’re married, and I’ll be waiting 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

of my hand before they rolled down. It was so hot that I felt like it

bullet tore through him. He’s not a crybaby, so don’t cry, okay?” I cooed. I tried to reach out to

my hand and placed it on his face. His voice was raspy, and it was 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

but I like it when you tease me. Christopher, I am so glad to have met

medication, but I lost my vision once more. Darkness filled my eyes. 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. Will you chase him away? I don’t want to be bothered even at the last moments of