Net of deceit

"Are you too sleepy or high? I asked you why she turned opportunist in your eyes, out of the blue, when she was close to you till yesterday." Andrew asked sternly.

Alice realized she was too harsh and thoughtless and spoke absurdly. She got up hurriedly, and the comforter slipped from her chest, exposing her bare body. Andrew whistled while swapping gazes.

"Oh, gosh......." Alice pulled the comforter up rashly and scratched the scalded part.

"Ahh, ouch......." She winched in pain.

"Easy......" Andrew said that and held her by the shoulder.

He placed her on the bed and blew a gentle stream of air over her wound. "You need to watch out, honey."

Andrew brought over the first-aid box and carefully administered burn ointment to her breast, while Alice gazed at him with misty eyes. For years, she had never experienced such care. No one had been there to tend to her injuries or illnesses, not her parents or any family members.

'He is too good to me, and I always end up hurting him.'

"Andrew,