Falling Sick

The next morning, Kelvin woke up to the bright sunlight peeking through the curtains. He covered his eyes with his arms trying to protect his eyes. The light was blinding. Even if it was just a little, the light was enough to make his eyes sting.

When would his eyes return to how they used to be? Even though he was not completely blind and could still see vaguely, he wanted his eyesight to be perfect as before. How long did he have to be like this?

He immediately looked away from the window and saw Luliyah still fast asleep. The woman was curled up, hugging her own body as if trying to protect herself from the cruelty of the world.

Kelvin hoped that someday Luliyah wouldn't need to be crouched alone like this. Because of her, he would protect her. Hold her and guard her from anything that will scare her or harm her. He will hug her from night till she wake up the the next day.

'One day...'

Those words were ringing in Kelvin's mind as he gently stroked Luliyah's hair.

Kelvin let Luliya