CHAPTER TWO: A MYSTERY

I was just following Edward's footsteps because he told me that he will introduce me to the nurses and other employees that works here. I don't know his intention, but I just let him do this kind of thing to me. 

"It's for the best, right?" I silently told myself. 

I made sure that Edward's will never hear or will ever never have to know what's on my mind. 

"Jose, this is Lilith, our new patient." 

A man holding a mop stopped in front of us when Edward called his name. He has this big body that makes him look scary. 

"Lilith? I think I know her. Have I seen you before?" He moved forward to me and looked me from my feet up to my head.  

I didn't speak and I didn't say any words. I just kept on silent and I hid myself in Edward's back. I felt like he's humiliating me without him even knowing. I hate the way he stares at me. It feels like he was always about to touch every inch of my body. 

"I'm not going to eat you," he said before laughing.

He started walking away from us and when he finally reached the end of the hallway, I felt like I can breath freely.

We started to walk again and when we saw a lot of nurses, I think they are having a meeting because of their look. 

We walked towards them and I got shocked when Edward introduces me. I feel like this is not a normal thing to do for a patient like me. I don't have any idea, I don't know his purpose. I'm just letting him do whatever he wants to do. 

"She is Lilith, our new patient. Please treat her as a normal person. She is mentally ill, we all know that," Edward said to them in a kindness way which makes me feel bad even better. 

I just kept silent and I didn't say anything. I just let him introduce me to all the people, which I truly hate. 

"Hello, Lilith."

"How are you, Lilith?"

They said to me as if they know me for a long time. I hate this kind of conversation which makes me feel like I am responsible to answer all their questions.

"I want to go to my room. Is that alright?" I asked Edward, the reason why he faced me and smiled at me. 

I can see that he is really sincere when he said that he wanted to help me and Lia to all of the expenses I will spend in staying in here. 

"You really want to rest?" Edward asked me, making sure if I really want to rest or I am just escaping those people around us. 

I don't even know the answer. I just don't want to see them and act like I'm totally fine, like nothing is really wrong with me. I do understand where they are coming from, and why they are treating me like I am a special client in such a business. It's just, its making me feel weird.

"Yes," I murmured. 

He grabbed my hands and he started to walk again. After the long walk, we stopped in front of a door which I think is my room. The color of this room is white as usual, this is a mental hospital. What am I expecting? 

"Am I really staying here?" I asked Edward. 

I feel a little bit nervous. I don't even know how it feels to sleep all alone in a room. I get used to sleeping next to my sister Lia. For almost three months, she never left my side and she really took care of me. 

That is the reason why I want to free her from all the burden and all the problems I cause her. I can't control my emotions, and I almost killed a man when he tried to touch me. Luckily, it never happened because Lia stopped me.

It's just, I don't know how to be a normal person anymore. I guess, I really lost my sanity.

"Yes, you are staying here, for good. Don't worry because I will be the one who is in charge of taking care of you." He assured me. 

"I don't like here, to be honest. I don't know why I should have to stay in a place like this. Do you really think that I am insane just like what other people did?" I asked Edward even if I know the answer already. 

I know him for a long time and I know that he is kind and he really takes care of every patient here, but I am all aware that he thinks I am insane too. Just like what other people do.

He looked straightly at my face and he smiled a little bit. He was about to touch my cheek when I stopped him using my hand. 

When he saw what I did, he just moved backwards and smiled at me.

"I'm not going to hurt you, Lilith," he said that made me feel at ease. 

I bit my lower lip and I feel like I am responsible to apologize to him. 

"I am sorry, I didn't mean to. It's just, I don't want any men to touch me," I explained to him. 

He seems to understand what I was saying because he nodded his head before he walked towards the door beside me. He grabbed the doorknob and finally, he opened the room. 

My eyes wandered to every side of the room, I will stay from now on. It has a white painted which makes it more peaceful than other places. I guess, I will like to stay here. 

"Do you like your room?" Edward asked me. 

I looked at him and I just nodded. I like it because I feel like I can find my peace in this room. I am afraid to be all alone, but on the other side, it feels like I can hide myself. 

"Glad you like it. Anyway, you can enter your room now and enjoy your peace of mind," Edward said before smiling.

I smiled at him back and did what he said to me. I entered the room and it really fascinating. I don't know why this room is way different from others. 

I've been here before, so I could really tell the difference. I wish I could get an answer why I have this feeling that Edward is treating me as if I am a special person. 

"I'm leaving now. And, you're aware that I have to lock the door, right? Since your boyfriend had been here before—"

Before he could finish what he was about to say, I stopped him. My face changed and I know that he's aware why it became like I am mad right now. 

"Don't you want to talk about your boyfriend? Oh, okay, I do understand. After what you have been through because of what your boyfriend did to you," he continued, the reason why I moved both of my hands and reached my ears so that I won't be able to hear his voice anymore. 

I don't want this kind of conversation, it's giving me a chill to my veins.

"I'm sorry. I will leave now. Take a rest and enjoy your room because you will stay here fore..." he said, but I never had the chance to hear his last word. 

He left me all alone and he really made sure that the door is locked. 

I looked at the surrounding and I'm feeling like I find a new home. I'm just hoping that I will enjoy staying here.