Chapter 34
Meanwhile Lisa is seen standing at a corner watching the whole incident take place from the beginning. She understands how Alfred feels, the pain of not wanting to. lose someone you love the most, pain of not wanting to lose someone you care for
She felt the same way when she lost her mother and at a time she blamed herself too for not being able to save her when she should have, but guess that was fate.
Grandma is gone, Alfred just needs to understand and accept the fact that she’s gone. Lisa sighed softly as her eyes came in contact with that of Andrew.
But then again on the other hand Lisa began to wonder what grandma was about telling her before she died. She wondered what it was.
Alfred wiped his tears and walked out of the hospital with his car keys in his hands leaving Lisa and Andrew in the hospital.
“I’m sorry for what happened” Lisa said as he walked towards Andrew who stood there with no expression on his face.
“Yeah, I’m fine, I’m okay. I’m just thinking about Alfred. I’m scared he’s going to do something stupid” Andrew said almost at the verge of tears.
“He’s gonna be fine. I’m sure of that, ”Lisa said and placed her hands on his shoulder.
“I hope so. He’s lost too many people he loves so much already. I just hope he’s okay ” he said
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Next Day
Lisa had prepared breakfast and served it, waiting for Andrew to come eat.
Just then she saw Andrew climbing down the stairs looking sober.
“Hey, are you alright? ” Lisa asked, looking so concerned.
“Yeah I’m fine. It’s just that Alfred hasn’t come home since last night and I’m so worried about him” Andrew said and Lisa sighed softly.
“He’s going to be fine, alright,” Lisa said, trying to console him. Andrew nodded as he stared into those beautiful pairs of eyes of hers. Her eyes glittering like that of Gold , she was looking so damn pretty and Andrew lost in her beauty almost kissed her but was suddenly interrupted by the sound of the door.
It was Alfred. He came inside the house looking as drunk as hell. “Oh my goodness!!” Lisa muttered as she saw the state he was in.
Andrew quickly rushed towards him and held him.
“Alfred you’re drunk” Andrew muttered as he stared at him with pity in his eyes. The last time he saw him in this pitiful state was when he lost his mother. He was so devastated. Oh , poor thing.
“Let’s help him to his room” Andrew said to Lisa as they both held him and took him to his room.
“Common Alfred you’re drunk , just lay down” Andrew said and helped him lay on the bed.
“It’s my fault she died. It’s all my fault” Alfred kept murmuring non stop. Lisa stood close to him on the bed while Andrew stood at the corner of the room staring at him.
“She was my only hope. I pushed her away . It’s all my fault” he said and opened his eyes which were closed. His vision was blurry. He tried standing up from the bed but Lisa held him.
He closed his eyes briefly and then opened it again as he heard Lisa’s voice. He felt her skin on his. He felt his body heat up immediately.
“You……..” Alfred muttered and suddenly started throwing up.
“Oh my!!!” Lisa muttered softly as she threw up. He had just given her loads of work. Now she’s gonna start cleaning everywhere including him.
She helped him remove his clothes and cleaned him up. She changed the bed covers and cleaned the room. she sighed softly and stared at his face which was looking as peaceful as heaven. She then began to wish his life were peaceful and he didn’t have to lose anyone. She had gone through this kind of pain before, but she knows the pain she felt cannot be compared to the pain he’s feeling. She then began to wonder how this poor soul has suffered so much.
“Nah!!!” She shook her head. She is wrong, the pain she felt cannot be compared to this. At Least his mom and grandmother died of cancer but hers was killed by her beloved uncle who she trusted so much.
Her beloved uncle who she took as her father. She never expected it, she felt betrayed. She felt a sharp pain in her heart as the memories came running into her head like flash. She quickly shook off the thoughts. She didn’t want to open any scars.
She exhaled deeply and then made to cover him properly with the duvet when she felt a hand wrapped around her waist. She felt a cold shiver run down her spine immediately.
The hands held her tight and made her lay on top of his body.
“Sir Alfr……..” Lisa tried speaking as she felt uncomfortable.
“Shhhhh, you’re so warm” Alfred said with his eyes closed. He was so drunk that he didn’t know what he was doing or saying.
Not quite long she didn’t hear his voice again. She felt he was already asleep.
Lisa, who was feeling so uncomfortable, managed to make herself comfortable in his arms . She placed her head on his chest listening to the rhythm of his heartbeat and suddenly she drifted to sleep.
Meanwhile, Andrew is seen standing at the corner of the room watching the whole incident take place. His facial expression changed as Alfred held Lisa to himself. He felt almost jealous- Almost.
He quickly shook off the thoughts. “Oh my goodness! What’s wrong with me? What I’m I doing? What I’m I even thinking about? Andrew stop!!!” He cautioned himself as he closed his eyes and shook his head.
He quickly walked out of the room to the kitchen where he drank a glass of water.
“Stop thinking about her. She can never be yours” he cautioned himself.
TBC