Chapter 106: Discord and More LoveI woke up with the sunlight streaming through the bedroom windows, bathing my face in a gentle warmth. For a moment, I thought I was still trapped in some dream—one of those confusing, vague ones that seem to last forever. But the pain in the back of my neck quickly reminded me of reality. I definitely wasn’t dreaming. I never imagined there was any other way to make me sleep besides my medication. But that… was way too painful. And, absurd as it may seem… it was worth it. The memory of the night before still hung over me like a thick, warm veil, soaked into my skin, my emotions, my thoughts. Her words, the frightened eyes, the trembling touch, the way she pushed me before everything fell apart… I never thought she could be monstrously strong, even though I was nearly twice her size. I deserved it. Every inch of that push and strike for not telling her sooner, once I was sure. Maybe even more. But still, I couldn’t, not even for a second, get her out
Chapter 105: Aurora Strikes AndrewsMy world stopped. My lungs locked up, as if the air had vanished from the room.“What…?” I murmured, paralyzed, my soul shattering.“I found out two days ago this was happening. Why did you just accept it?” he asked calmly, while I was still frozen on the bed.And then, the shock exploded inside me with the force of a storm. Fear, shame… hit me all at once, in an overwhelming wave. Without thinking, I reacted. My arms moved on impulse and I hit him hard in the chest, right as he tried to pull away. The blow caught him by surprise. Andrews stumbled, staggered, and… fell off the bed completely. The sound of his head hitting the table and then the floor was sharp. Cruel. Unbearable.“ANDREWS?!” I jumped up, seized by panic, my heart racing in despair.He didn’t move.“No… no, no, no…” I whispered, kneeling beside him with trembling hands. “Answer me... please... Andrews…”Tears began to fall before I even realized it.“ANDREWS!!”“What’s going on here?
Chapter 104 Andrews Wakes UpI didn’t want to know.I didn’t want to know if he was sleepwalking or not.I didn’t care, not now. Because… something was different. It wasn’t just at night.It was the way he looked at me during the day. The way he spoke to me, even trying to keep that firm, distant tone… there was something new. Something that hadn’t existed before.And it was escaping through his eyes, his gestures, even through the silence. It was becoming hard to separate the Andrews who was asleep… from the Andrews who was awake.And that was making me… excited. Hopeful. My heart beating in rhythm with a secret about to be revealed. For the first time in a long time, I allowed myself… to dream that I could get closer to him without him being unconscious.I got ready slowly, as if each gesture were a sacred ritual.I brushed my hair calmly, combing every strand as if I was going to a date. I wished he hadn’t locked the door.I chose the turquoise nightgown, made of light fabric, with
Chapter 103: Locked Door Makes Me Angry.At night, I waited for her in the parking lot. I had told her I’d be there. She frowned when she saw me standing there, leaning against the car.“You were really waiting for me? I thought you’d only bring me...” she said, surprised.“Of course. I just didn’t pick you up the other days because I was a bit busy, but we can,” I replied, smiling like it was the most natural thing in the world.“Hey!” Suddenly, I heard a distant scream, and when I looked—just like Aurora, who was already staring, scared—a man with a cap and hoodie came rushing toward us.“No!” I pulled her, turning to the opposite side so she wouldn’t get hit by the blade. I waited for the strike... but what came was different.I don’t know how, but Aurora threw her body to the side, pulling mine with her. It was so fast the man went past us, stumbling forward, and stopped with the knife coming toward us.“Aurora!” I shouted, trying to pull her back when she took the lead, but she p
Chapter. 102 Keep it a secretAfter watching everything, I sat for a few minutes in the dark room, trying to understand at exactly what point I lost control of myself. Not just physically. But morally. Psychologically. Emotionally.I ran my hand through my hair, trying to contain the anger at myself.I stood up.I knew what I needed to do.I left the room and went straight after them — Rodrigo, Donovan, and Jacy.The three were in the kitchen, laughing about some silly thing. That usual lightness of theirs... I entered, and silence fell like a blade.They looked at me, serious. Maybe even expecting me to explode.But I didn’t explode.“I need you to keep this a secret... for now.”Donovan was the first to speak, lowering his gaze as if that request meant nothing.“Sure. If that’s what you want…”Rodrigo nodded. Jacy just nodded yes.I stopped in front of them, crossing my arms. My tone was harsher now.“And before you think this is just about me... listen carefully.” I took a deep bre
Chapter 101 – Guilty“Was it you who sent her to take me there?” I asked suddenly, staring at Rodrigo with a different weight in my voice. “Just because the room has recording without needing a password?”He widened his eyes, surprised by the question.“I… sent her for protection. I wanted to make sure she was safe. But I didn’t see anything, I just stayed near the door, listening in case there was any strange noise. Besides, you can check for yourself: I didn’t dare turn on the cameras. Especially since I caught you in a pretty intimate situation in the hallway. You’re crazy… I never thought a sleepwalker could kiss and hold someone. But I swear on my life, I don’t know what you two did in there, only that you stayed a long time.”I nodded, lowering my eyes, embarrassed.I rewound the tape. Hit play on the first night.And when the image appeared... my whole body stiffened.She was sitting with me on the sofa. I... was pulling her onto my lap naturally. Intimate. My hands brushed ove