Beth's eyes by AJ Estelliam

Author:AJ Estelliam
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: supernatural romance, Supernatural Mystery
Published: 2019-01-14T00:00:00+00:00

We jogged at pace to the nearest pay phone and I listened as Anderson briskly phoned in the murder anonymously. As soon as she had given the police the details of where the poor woman lay, she hung up and we left. I took the lead and began running back towards the cabin. I led us back over the field, back down the small lanes and then eventually to the forest. Once we reached the forest, I slowed, holding my stomach as I walked.

My breath came in short, swift pants and I felt light headed and dizzy.

‘You okay?’ Anderson asked by my side.

‘I’m just…’ I bent over, clutching my stomach. When I pulled my hand away, it was covered with blood.

‘Oh Christ; you’ve broken your stiches,’ she complained, lifting my t-shirt to see my cut which was open and bleeding badly.

‘I guess that’s why I’m feeling a bit dizzy.’

‘Oh, for goodness sake, Beth. You should have told me ages ago.’

‘I just wanted to get back,’ I told her.

‘Come on,’ she said, extending her arms.

‘What?’

‘I’m going to carry you.’

‘I’m not completely unable to walk.’

‘Yeah, but if you carry on, you’ll bleed more and become more unwell, which will hinder your recovery time,’ she told me briskly.

‘So, you’re planning on carrying me?’ I asked her, weakening by every second that passed.

‘Yes; unless you’ve got any other ideas?’ she muttered.

Without anything else being said, Anderson lifted me easily into her arms and carried me effortlessly through the forest. The only sign that she was struggling was the change in her breathing pattern as we progressed further. Not once did she complain or object though, nor did she speak or utter a sound.

Before long, we had reached the cabin. After unlocking the door, Anderson lifted me again and quickly took me up the stairs and laid me down on the bed. Disposing of my jacket and t-shirt, she surveyed the damage to my cut with narrowed eyes.

‘You’re going to need the stiches redone.’

I watched as she scowled down at my stomach.

‘They’ve ripped and the bleeding is constant.’

‘Whoops,’ I said quietly, trying to make light of the situation.

Her eyes flew to mine. ‘This isn’t funny, Beth.’

I nodded slightly, dropping my gaze with embarrassment. ‘I, uh…sorry, Anderson.’

She sighed. ‘No, I’m sorry,’ she said, lifting her eyes to mine. ‘I shouldn’t have been short with you. I’m just…’

‘What?’ I asked, concerned at her expression.

‘I’m a little…I’m just…’

‘What?’ I repeated.

‘I’m worried,’ she blurted, full of anguish. ‘I’m worried that there’s a woman dead in a graveyard, I’m worried you knew where to find her, I’m worried about your safety, about mine and also your health,’ she said, indicating my stitches.

‘Oh Anderson,’ I said softly, lifting a hand to gently cup her cheek. ‘Stop.’

‘How can I?’

‘Just stop,’ I repeated. ‘What does worrying do aside from self-inflict pain? Come on…I’m fine. You’re fine. We’ve contacted the police. We’ve got to safety.’

‘But…’

‘No buts, Andi. You need to stay with me in the here and now, because if you stop coping, I’ve got to handle this on my own.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.