chapter 6

JASMINE'S WILL

I got ill in the forest during our journey. I wasn't used to the cold. I felt bad when I realized I was being a burden to Derrick, he didn't have to say it.

Derrick was already was greatest gift. I was getting very ill that I could barely walk on my own. My legs were very weak and I was quite feverish.

"Come on my back" Derrick squat in front of me.

"I can manage" I didn't want to be a problem to him. I had already cost of him a lot.

"Don't be stubborn Jasmine" He insisted. "I am not complaining, and that would be the last thing I do" he gazed at me.

"I want you to survive. We have come this far. They only time you would be a burden to me is if you don't live" he continued.

I listened to him, and immediately went on his back. His back was smooth and welcoming. It felt like I became stronger when I rested on him.

He was my everything.

My strength and my pillar.

While he made his every steps, I felt warm on his back and I couldn't get my eyes off his inviting neck. How co