THE NIGHTMARE

The clock by the bedside table rang out of the blues, sending chills down my spine. I flew awake, panting with bated breath. My eyes darted around in search of the culprit. There was nothing in sight.

I was stunned and couldn't believe my eyes. My hand rested on my chest as I tried to calm my throbbing nerves. My heart was still thumping heavily against my chest and it felt like it was going to explode the next minute.

It clicked just at that moment as my gaze rested on the clock on the other side of the bed where Scott lay.

My eyes bulged and I couldn't control the spark that was sizzling through me. A strong feeling of disbelief sank deep in me.

How did I get onto the bed? I had Renmen lying on the sofa opposite me. It made no sense and how could I wrap my hands around it?

Every bit of me wanted to return to the sofa before Scott woke up. The last thing I want is a lecture from him.

He would go on to remind me of how we were only together for the child in me and all. I wasn't ready