A novel of passion's flame chapter 31
ALEXANDER'S POV
I woke up to the warm sunlight streaming through the windows,My arms wrapped were around Nora's waist protectively, holding her close to me.
Her delicate fingers intertwined with mine as she slept peacefully, Her face was nestled against my chest,Our legs were tangled together under the sheets.
As I looked at Nora, I smiled. I'm not usually into cuddles, but last night was different. I loved having her close, feeling her soft body against mine. It was a new feeling, but one I couldn't get enough of. I never wanted to leave my bed.
I gently brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, and my fingers grazed her soft skin. She stirred slightly, and I stilled, not wanting to wake her. But she simply snuggled deeper into my chest, and I couldn't help but smile again.
I wrapped my arms tighter around her, holding her close as I breathed in the sweet scent of her hair. It smelled like a mix of flowers and honey, a gentle aroma that I fucking loved... She always smelled amazing.
I held her close, savoring the warmth of her body against mine. But as I breathed in deeply, I felt a sudden tickle in my nose. I tried to hold it in, but it was no use. I slowly disengaged from Nora and stood up, my arms stretching out to my sides as I let out a massive sneeze.
"Fuck" I breathed out, rubbing my nose with the back of my hand. Nora sat up with a look of concerned expression on her face.
"Are you okay?"She asked softly
"Yeah.. I'm...."I tried to stop the second sneeze but it came out too quickly, It was even more louder than the last one and then I sneezed again and again and again.
Nora eyes were wide with concern and she immediately threw off the covers and got out of bed, her eyes never leaving mine.
"Do you need some water?"She asked,her voice soft with concern.
I nodded, sneezing again. "Yeah...water would be great"I managed to say, feeling my lungs burn.
Nora quickly grabbed a glass of water from the nightstand and handed it to me,I took a few sips and then handed it back to her.
"Thanks"I muttered,my voice hoarse,A little rougher than I expected.
"How do you feel now?"
"I'm fine, It's just a cold"I said, though I knew I sounded less convincing than I wanted to. The truth was,I felt like shit. I hated colds or having a running nose...it leads to me having a fever and that was the last thing I wanted.
"You need to take pills for that... Do you have any that I could go bring for you to take?"She asked softly.
I shook my head. "I don't know besides I don't need to take pills, I'll be fine"
"It'll get worse, I'll go ask the butler"
I opened my mouth to protest but the words caught in my throat, She was already walking towards the door but before she walked out,The door swung opened and my mother walked in.
Her eyes immediately flickered towards me but then they landed on Nora. "Nora?"My mother's voice was filled with surprise... like she didn't expect Nora to be in my bedroom.
I noticed Nora's body stiffened immediately. My mother took a step closer to her and Nora glanced at me,Her face pale.
I could see the fear in her eyes, It was clear she was afraid of how my mother would react of seeing her in my room this early.
My mother looked very surprised, Her eyes flickered on the two of us, lingering on Nora longer than necessary,Her eyes narrowing slightly.
I hoped my mother wasn't thinking too far right now. "Mother..."She stopped me with a raise of her hand before her eyes went to Nora who looked really scared.
"You were here all night?"My mother's voice was calm, She wasn't angry but she was surprised.
I knew my mother liked Nora_Hell she'd always been kind to her, Complimentary even. But now seeing Nora in my room,I have no idea what she's thinking.
I cleared my throat. "Mama, It's certainly not what you think. Yes,she spent the night in my room but it was for a reason, Nothing happened."
My mother didn't respond immediately. She just stood there,Her eyes still fixed on Nora. Nora shifted uncomfortably,Her hands nervously adjusting the hem of her dress,I felt a pang of guilt against my chest knowing this was all my fault.
"I see"My mother finally said,her voice softening but the surprise was still evident in her eyes. "It's just...I didn't expect this...I didn't expect you to be..."She trailed off,her gaze flickering between the both of us again.
Nora stepped forward slightly. "I.. I'm sorry Mrs Knights,This won't happen again. I promise"
Her words,So quiet and I felt a strange piercing pain against my chest. Did she meant what she said? 𝙄 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣,𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙄𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣,𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙚,𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚. 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙚.
"It's okay dear"My mother replied,her eyes still on Nora. "But you have to understand dear, What if the staffs or Tricia saw you both instead... People will talk, Especially in a family like ours. We can't afford to have things misunderstood"
I frowned at her words. Nora nodded quietly. "I understand"She said,her voice trembling slightly and I swallowed feeling that pain àgain in my chest.
Another sneeze came out unexpectedly and both my mother and Nora's eyes immediately went to me.
"Are you alright son?"She stepped closer to me and I nodded about to speak again but of course the stupid sneeze came out again.
"He has a cold"Nora spoke softly. "I was about to go ask the butler for pills"
"Please do so dear"My mother said quickly. "I'll call the doctor to come check up on him"
Wait what!
"Doctor!"I exclaimed. "It's just a cold mother, Nothing Serious. I see no reason for you to send a doctor to come check on me, It's not Necessary"
"Alexander you need to take care of yourself, You can't afford to get sick"I nodded, feeling a little furstrated.
"I'll be fine mother"I said trying to reassure her. "It's just a cold"
"A cold that could lead to a serious fever"She responded. "You will see a doctor and that's final"She said firmly.
I rolled my eyes, feeling a bit annoyed. "Mother! Really?"
But she ignored me and pulled out her phone, dialing the doctor's number.
I sighed.
The door opened again and Nora walked back into my room,Her hair falling over her face as she held a small box of pills in her hand.
She didn't even spare me a glance and I looked away frowning slightly.
"I got the pills Mrs Knights"She said softly.
"Good dear, Take them Alexander"
I sighed taking the pills from Nora,Our fingers brushed lightly and she took away her hand immediately before taking a step back.
"Do you need anything else Mrs Knights?"She asked and my mother smiled at her.
"No dear, Thank you"
"Okay, I'll take my leave now"She replied with a small smile and our eyes locked for a moment before she twisted the door knob and walked out.
As soon as she walked out,My mother turned to me. "She's a good girl"
"She is"I smiled lightly and my mother's eyes narrowed slightly.
"And you shouldn't Hurt her"She said again.
"I won't"
The thought of hurting her hurts me too,I can't hurt her. She was important to me.
"You're engaged"My mother said firmly_Like she was reminding me and I groaned sitting on the bed.
"I know mother"I sighed.
"Do you have have feelings for her Alexander?"She asked.
I felt my heart racing. I do. I love her a lot. Every moment I spend with her, every smile she gives me, every laugh we share... it all makes my heart skip a beat. I love the way she makes me feel. I want to spend the rest of my life with her.
But I couldn't tell my mother that. Not yet.
"I don't," I responded, trying to sound convincing.
But my mother's eyes narrowed, but she didn't say anything and I was thankful for that.