Rejected By My Mate, Chosen By Fate
Chapter 23

I felt a pair of hands on me but I didn’t open my eyes, still too tired to care. I finally opened my eyes when I felt like I was being moved. My eyes hurt as they were still hazy with sleep so I kept them half lidded, just so I could get a glimpse of what was going on. I saw that my surroundings seemed to be moving and then I finally realized that I wasn’t dreaming, I was actually being moved.

I shot my head up so fast that it ached. I saw that Kayden was the one carrying me. He had me securely wrapped in his arms and he was carrying me to my room, bridal style. My sudden movements must have alerted him of my consciousness.

“Ssh….. Don’t say anything, just go back to sleep. You’re safe with me.” He hushed and whispered to me sweetly and I don’t know why but my body just relaxed instantly. I hadn’t known him very long but I knew that I could trust him.

I closed her eyes once more and I felt him place me on something soft that sank instantly. I immediately realized it was my bed. I would have mumbled a thank you to him if I could speak but since I couldn’t, I just placed my hand on his and smiled. I didn’t know why but I was feeling impossibly tired today, maybe it’s because of the fact that I haven’t been able to sleep properly for days or it was because of my pregnancy or a combination of both but I couldn’t care right now. I closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep once more.

***

I stirred a bit and opened my eyes a little, I yawned and opened them fully and then I saw Elsie sitting beside me and staring at me lovingly. I began wondering what she was doing.

I shot up quickly but it turned out to be a bad decision as my vision blurred instantly. She quickly helped me sit up properly.

“Please don’t get up so quickly like that again, it’s not good for you or your baby’s health.” She advised and I sighed. There was no need to fuss about this baby anymore because I was going to terminate it today. The sooner this is over, the sooner things can get back to normal, ugh, as if anything had ever been normal.

I searched around for my notebook and my eyes saw the clock on my bedside table. I saw that it was almost 10 in the morning! My mouth fell open with shock, I must have slept in.

I finally saw my pen and notebook and wrote Elsie a note, asking her why she hadn’t woken me up earlier.

She smiled after reading.

“I wanted to wake you up but you just looked so peaceful so I couldn’t bring myself to. You haven’t slept properly in so long and the doctor did advise that you have plenty of rest so it only seemed like the right thing to do. Did you sleep well?” She asked, changing the topic and I nodded with a smile.

I have to admit that I almost feel like a new person, who knew that adequate sleep could be so refreshing. And that’s when I realized it, no nightmare.

This is the first time that I’ve actually slept without having a terrible nightmare. As happy as it made me to realize this, I was particularly curious as to what could have changed.

I guess sharing my fears were a huge part of overcoming them. I don’t know if I’ll ever have such nightmares again but even if I do, I want to enjoy the days of peaceful sleep while I can.

I wrote something down next and passed it to her. ‘How long have I been asleep?’ She read and paused, as if calculating something.

“You’ve been asleep for about 20 hours.” She replied and my mouth fell open again. 20 hours? Was I really that exhausted?

“There’s no need to worry too much Evelyn, at least we’re not tired anymore and we finally feel so alive. Let’s just leave it at, all’s well that ends well.” Tara said and I shook my head.

“Alright it’s time to take a bath, you skipped dinner yesterday so you’re definitely not skipping breakfast today.” She said and helped me get up from bed.

“Please finish up quickly and join me in the dining area, I’ll be waiting.” She said and headed for the door before taking her leave.

I went to the bathroom and did my business quickly. I dried my hair, put on some clothes before heading towards the dining room. Elsie was already seated and she patted on the seat next to her so I sat there.

Emily quickly brought the food and she served me a lot which I had no problem finishing up. After we were done, Emily cleared the table and she requested that I take a walk with her.

“Mum is starting to recover, the doctor said her condition has improved greatly. She’s started doing everything on her own and she even wanted to surprise you today but she couldn’t because you slept in.” Elsie said and I mentally face palmed myself. Of all the days to sleep in, I had to pick today.

Elsie knew that I desperately wanted to see her so she took me to Ana’s room. Ana was sitting on her bed and reading a book when we came in. “Evelyn, you’re here. Come sit with me.” She called and I wasted no time in doing what she asked. I’ve missed her.

“How do you feel dear?” She asked and I nodded, as if saying that I felt fine.

I pointed to her, wanting to ask how she was doing as well. It was extremely annoying how useless I felt without my notebook. “I’m fine dear, thanks for asking.” She said, understanding me quickly but her next line of words got me all tensed up.

“Elsie has told me everything dear and I support your decision. You’ve been through so much and you only deserve a good life, one that you desire and can control. I just want you to know that we’ll always support you no matter what, because that’s what family does.” Ana said and took my hand in hers reassuringly.

Tears came to my eyes and I hugged her. Yes, that’s what family does. They always support you no matter what. They never betray or abuse you, they never treat you like you mean nothing, they don’t remind you of your disabilities everyday, instead they show you that you can achieve whatever you want, despite the odds.

Though I’d been born into the Emersons’, it’s apparent that this is my real family and I’m so glad that I’ve found them.

“Don’t forget me when you’re sharing the love.” Elsie said, feigning anger. “Of course we’d never forget you, come join in, you silly girl.” Ana joked and Elsie joined in. This was surely the best thing ever.