Afraid to Love
Episode 42
She could read the expression on his face. He was so excited, very happy and keen to hear what she was about to tell him. She wasn’t going to ruin it with an ugly past.
“I…. I love you.” What had she just done? That wasn’t what she was to say. D–n!
“You what?” Jeremy felt he didn’t hear right. She said ‘I love you?’ He felt good and confused at the same time. She was looking at him in amazement.
Maybe she didn’t mean it. Before he knew it, she fell, crashing on the floor. He rushed to her and carried her in his arms. “Purity! Purity!” he called, no response.
He felt her pulse, she was still alive. Thank goodness! He hastily dashed out of the eatery with her in his arms. He got to his car which he parked few meters away from the eatery.
He successfully got her in, settled her at the back seat, sat at the front and drove off to the hospital. What just happened? She wasn’t sick, was she? How could she just faint like that? Oh, God.
Let nothing bad happen to her. My life’s gonna be a mess. Please, save her, protect her, Jeremy prayed in his head.
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Purity opened her eyes the third time. She did so slowly. Seeing only the doctor in, she opened them fully.
The doctor looked down on her and smiled. “Ah, you’re awake now. Welcome.”
Of course, she’d been awake all through. She hadn’t really fainted, she faked it. The thing was that, she couldn’t bring herself to tell Jeremy the truth.
That was an exciting moment, filed with joy and happiness. Why should she ruin it by telling him of an unpleasant memory?
Her heart couldn’t let her make him sad. She thought of what would make him smile and then she said ‘I love you’. Those words were a mistake.
That was the first time she said it to a man. She was doing the opposite of what she said she’d never do-tell a man her feelings. And she had landed herself in a hospital.
Jeremy would never have to find out. The charming doctor still had his eyes on her and his smile was still intact. She smiled back. “Thank you.”
She tried sitting.
“No, no. Lie down. You are weak.” the doctor advised.
She pursed her lips, then stubbornly disobeyed the doctor’s warning. “I’m fine.”
The doctor gave her a puzzled look. “You were unconscious when you were brought in here.”
Purity shook her head. “I wasn’t.”
The doctor pretended to be surprised. “My records said so. My friend brought you here. What are you talking about?”
D–n this doctor. He should know everything. “Sir-”
“Allan.”
“Dr. Allan. I didn’t actually faint,” Purity began her explanation. “It wasn’t real.”
He folded his arms. “Hmm. No wonder. I’ve carried out some tests on you and you are perfectly fine. Why did you do it?”
“Uh. No reason.” she hung her head.
“Then, I’ll let Jeremy know.” he threatened.
“Okay. Fine. I was in a situation that I didn’t know how I got myself into. This was my only option.”
“Did he try sleeping with you?” Allan was grinning.
She didn’t expect that. “No, he wasn’t! He’d never do that. Please, don’t tell him.” She prayed he’ll cooperate.
Dr. Allan sighed and nodded. “Alright. Don’t do it next time.”
She smiled in appreciation. “Thanks.”
The door swung open. Jeremy stepped in. He was so happy to see Purity awake. He had been so worried and made sure Allan gives her the best medication possible. He wouldn’t want anything happening to her.
“Purity!” He ran to the bed and gave her a hug. “How are you doing? Are you okay? Any pains?”
“I’m out.” Allan announced and left the ward.
Purity clung on to Jeremy. She felt so special. This was what it felt like to be loved? For someone to care so deeply about you? It wasn’t all about sx.
Thank God she found Jeremy. He was the only man that made her think about love. She hoped to love him back. But how?
“I’m fine. Just a little headache.”
They left eachother.
“I was so mad. So worried. I felt I caused it.”
She didn’t reply. She only stared back, smiling at him. Thinking about so many things.
A beat of silence. They were still close to eachother. Jeremy drew his head closer to hers. “I want to kiss you, Purity.”
Without waiting for a response, his mouth found hers.
The passionate kss took them both to heaven.
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