I opened my eyes and blinked many times. For a few seconds, I just stared at the ceiling.
'Where am I?'
Then everything began to reinstall in my mind. I looked down at myself. I was in a hospital gown and lying on the hospital bed.
Thank goodness! I'm not dead! That beautiful lunatic girl! What's her problem?
My hand shot under my collarbones. There was a bandage, "I survived," My voice was loud and full of shock. My throat wasn't hurting.
"Hi, how are you feeling now?" A tender voice made my neck swivel.
My eyes dilated in fear. I squealed and pushed myself back.
Silver's eyebrows drew together, her expression was painful, "I won't harm you," She gestured with her hand to stay me down.
My heart was drumming in my ears. She tried to kill me. No! She almost killed me. I need to get rid of these machines first. I extended my hand toward the small tube attached to the needle.
Her hand curled around my wrist, "Please, stop. I won't harm you." Her voice was soft and pleading
I shrieked. My eyes were huge when I lifted my chin. I let out another shriek. The door swung open. Daniel walked in, "Why are you s...?" His dark gaze zoomed over our hands, "What are you doing?"
"She's removing the tube," Silver replied.
"She's a lunatic, a monster, a monster with a beautiful face. She tried to kill me. Suddenly..."
"Nothing is sudden, Emma. It was just a misunderstanding," Daniel walked toward us. His gaze exasperated on Silver. It felt as if he had told her something.
Silver withdrew her hand and gulped, stepping away.
"We're not monsters, Emma." His voice was tender.
I blinked and lowered my eyes. Sadness rose inside me, "I didn't mean to say that. But she..." I heaved, "I didn't do anything wrong to her. She hurt me so badly," Tears pooled in my eyes, recalling the pain and her hateful icy eyes.
"You'll know soon," He said and pulled my hand back. I didn't try to pull the tube again.
Footfalls filled the room. The door opened and Alessandro strode in. His expression was impassive, but his gaze was furious. He stood behind Daniel. He was scowling at Silver.
She lowered her eyes, guilt filled her beautiful face, "I didn't do anything," Silver left the room.
Alessandro and Daniel stared at each other for a second and then Daniel left using his long strides.
Are they talking? My ears aren't working, perhaps.
I deflated back against the pillow, "I don't wanna stay here." I demanded. I was hoping he would fulfil my demand.
I want to quit the job. Which is not going to happen. I need this job.
He sighed looking back at me and nodded. I was glad that Silver wasn't around me. I didn't know, when her wild tendencies took over, "I'll talk to Dimitri," He said and whirled to the door, "Don't do this again," He looked down at my hand.
He didn't want me to try to pull the needle again.
I nodded my head slowly. I wanted to explain. I quieted.