Chapter 49: Chapter 49

We reached the hospital, I picked the slumbering form of Sophie and took her inside. I gently laid her on the stretcher as the nurse rushed to her side and took her to the emergency ward.

When they went, I took a seat as Tyler left to fill some forms. I was panting heavily, my mind is in a state of havoc. My senses are lost. I couldn't comprehend what's happening.

My hands were trembling, The look of hers kept coming in my mind stirring it intensely. That look of shame when she couldn't meet my gaze- let alone her own. The tremble of her soul, I felt that. The ultimate ravage affecting our minds and taking us to the thick fog of misery- it’s painful. I couldn’t take this anymore but for her sake, I have to do it and stay strong.

I cursed myself for not being able to save her. I broke my promise to protect her again… Why do I always break my promises? I didn’t want her to be hurt anymore. I hate myself for not being by her side, For not saving her. The guilt is eating me up.

My eyes swelled with pain first, tears came out later.

Sweat rolled down from my forehead as my lungs were begging for some air but my devastated state is so messy that I couldn't focus on anything. It's taking my life out of me. Not having enough strength left in me, I waited for the doctor to come out. That’s all I could do for now, I am already late.

I looked at my slightly bloodied hands, devoid. I know I have taken lives and felt nothing about it but this time I feel like the death given to them is not enough. How could they contaminate her. How dare they touch her with their dirty hands, they taint her innocence again and what’s lost again can I bring it back? Can I make her feel pure and secure ever again? Do I have enough strength to do it?. .. And Merlin, that woman better be prepared for what she has done. She could have at least thought about the fact that Sophie is her biological sister but she is so lost in hatred, she is just like Juliette. I will never forgive her for this, she’ll pay dearly for it. I will defile her just because she polluted my Sophie. Just you wait and Watch Merlin Florence.

As I was sitting, Tyler came with a nurse,

"Dude, go and treat those hands of yours." He said. "I'm fine." I said looking away.

"You're gonna touch Sophie with those bloodied hands?" He asked with a raised eyebrow. I looked at him for a second and went with the nurse.

She wrapped bandage around my knuckles,

"She must be lucky to have a caring husband like you." She said as an involuntary smile was formed on my lips, "It's the other way around. I'm lucky to have her." I stood up and left.

I walked out and leaned on the wall, waiting anxiously to hear about Sophie’s condition. Please be alright.

When you become my reason for living? It's not that I am complaining but now I don't want you to go away, I want you to stay by my side. And for that, I'll do whatever I can. I'll twist fate, you are my salvation, I can't let you go away and I know that somewhere in your heart you felt the same for me. The solace I have received from you is giving me an incapability to think about anything but you. Slowly, I changed into what I never was, you made me like this. You are my redemption and after sucking this poison, I was ready to induce the sweet toxic called love but seems like it has to wait.

Just wait Sophie, I'll give you that much love that you'll forget every pain of yours. I'll make you to be with me forever. I'll make you feel that you loved so neither me nor you can live without each other.

Taking a deep breath, I went to Tyler and asked him, "Did you tell Aunt?" I asked. He gave me a nod as I took a seat beside him.

"Tyler.. I have decided, I can't let her leave my life. We're gonna be together forever.." I said after taking a deep breath.

"I am glad you finally accept that you need her. But, what if she asked to leave you after knowing everything?" He asked.

"I'll try to talk it out but if she didn't want to be with me I can't force her.. but one thing is sure, my heart, my soul, my love will be hers.. eternally.." I smiled sadly just thinking about that dreadful thought of her leaving me.

"Everything's gonna be fine." He rubbed my back.

"By the way, I don't know what those guys did to her but when I looked at her...." He trailed off, I gave him a questioning look and he continued,

"When you were so lost in beating that guy to death, a faint smile was present on her lips when she looked at you. At a moment she even whispered to you, 'please eliminate this feeling of being defiled again.' And it was admirable that she watched them die, especially how you killed the first one. She witnessed every moment, except when you shot him.. she is really something.." He said.

"She is really brave and strong... It's just me who is a coward and tries to push things away which can become my tranquility."

"But it seems like she removed that facade." I smiled and kept looking down.

"I think you pretty much know what happened, don't you?" I said. I know he is not stupid. He knows the way the world works. He knows it all.

"The very moment I saw her but I don't wanna think about it." He said leaning back. "And yeah, I'll take care of the cops."

"I know you will." I replied.

After a few moments, Aunt came,

"Christian, is Sophie alright?" She asked in a panic. "Aunt Calm down, they have taken her to the emergency ward." I told her as she began to cry.

"Sophie..." She whispered. I hugged her as she began to sob. "It's gonna be okay." I tried to reassure her. She kept crying for a while and then slowly pulled away, "What actually happened?" She asked as I felt my energy being drained from me. What should I tell her? My lips began to quiver, I couldn't tell her. I turned to Tyler and then at mother. "Please tell me.." Aunt said vaguely. She seemed scared by my look and didn't have any strength to tell her.

"She was... kidnapped and was treated very badly... Please don't ask anything else." I said hesitantly. There was a brief pause and the doctor came, we both turned our attentions towards her, she walked closer and said to me,

"Mr Elvis, Can I talk to you in private?" Gulping hard in dread, I gave her a nod.

We went to a corner, "Is everything alright?" I asked, afraid. She took a deep breath and began to say,

"Mr Elvis, Your wife is... physically abused. She is really fragile right now. She must be going through severe depression... When she wakes up, please don't do anything that can affect her mind. Make sure to take care of her both emotionally and physically. When she has been through is utterly hard to bear. Pray for her recovery. You understand?" She explained as I felt my soul is crumbling apart.

"Y-Yes. When I can m-meet her?" I stuttered.

"When she will be shifted to the room."

"When?"

"Maybe tomorrow." she said.

"And one more thing I want to ask you, Do you want to report it as a police case? It's a case of sexual assault after all." She asked.

"No, Doctor. I have no intentions of making a show of her contaminated dignity." I said sternly.

"And what about those who did this to her? Don't you want them to be punished?"

"They are taken care of already." I said as she gave me a suspicious look but then nodded and left.