Chapter 27

“ I think I should head back …….” She said and tried to get up but just then she felt a little dizzy and struggled to hold the armrest and tried to compose herself but her body gave up and she collapsed.

Suddenly she was struggling with overwhelming nausea. The room seemed to be floating on two levels and tilting precariously and she put her hand out to clutch at something steady and secure. Instantly two strong arms caught her she heard Gail’s voice above her head.

“It’s okay Darcy, I got you.”

Gail lifted her easily as if she was very light and carried her towards the room nearby. She could smell his cologne which had a peculiar sense of familiarity. She could even hear his heartbeat. She tried to speak as she was carried away but the effort was useless as all of a sudden her body had gone all weak.

He entered the room and laid her on the bed.

She was vaguely conscious when he laid her down. She felt so weak that tears were about to fall.

She closed her eyes and tried to relax and