Chapter 11

"But for the time being, I'm not going to tell you anything about your life; you need to rest."

"Grr, you've just piqued my interest."

"Shiloa, your head was triggered yesterday, so don't ask or you'll have to stay here a little longer."

"Fine."

"All right, I'm going to sleep now."

"Good night."

Before I leaned and fell asleep, he kissed my forehead and tapped my hair.

In my dream, I see a blurry image of a man talking on his phone. On the other side of the door, a girl was simply looking and using her ears to listen to what the man was saying. I can tell she's astounded. When the man saw her, he ran towards the girl, and he choked her?

"Shiloa?" I hear manly voices exclaim.

"Wake up, Shiloa!"

I battled to open my eyes because they were waking me up. As soon as I take a seat, I'm out of breath. In that dream, I felt as if I was the one being choked.

"What happened? Are you dreaming?" my worried brother inquired.

"It's cold here, but you're sweating too much." Dean said.

My brother handed me a glass of water to drink.

"So, sis, what happened?"

"I had a dream about something."

"About?" They both say at the same time.

"A man chokes a young lady."

I noticed the Dean's brow furrowing.

"Are you still thinking about the blurry image?" Dean questioned.

"Y-yeah."

"Shiloa."

"Please accept my apologies, Steve."

"Take a deep breath and relax before going back to sleep; we're worried."

"I-I'm sorry, you guys should take a rest."

I couldn't sleep again after what happened.

"Are you already awake?" It was the Dean who asked.

"I'm having trouble sleeping."

"Would you like something or not?"

"I'm trying to sleep but can't."

"Give it a shot."

"Could you please do me a favor?"

"What exactly is it?"

"Would you mind singing a song for me?"

"Can you tell me what song it is?"

"Anything."

"All right, close your eyes; I'm going home after you fall asleep."

I did as he said and closed my eyes.

'You call me out upon the waters

The great unknown where feet may fail

And there I find You in the mystery

In oceans deep my faith will stand

And I will call upon Your Name

And keep my eyes above the waves

When oceans rise

My soul will rest in Your embrace

For I am Yours and You are mine

Your grace abounds in deepest waters

Your sovereign hand will be my guide

Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me

You've never failed and You won't start now

So I will call upon Your Name

And keep my eyes above the waves

When oceans rise

My soul will rest in Your embrace

For I am Yours and You are mine

And You are mine'

I was so enthralled by his voice that I didn't even realize I was sleeping. It was my brother who tapped me on the shoulder when I awoke.

"Wow, breakfast in bed; are you sick, bro?"

"Will you eat this or will I?"

"Are you looking for something in return?"

"Hmm, I'll have to think about it."

"I had a feeling."

"I'm joking."

"Unbelievable."

"All I want is a calm environment free of your questions and answers."

"HAHAHA Are you sick of being asked about things by your sister?"

"Yeah."

"Ouch, you've lost interest in me."

"Do you think I'm sick or do you think you're sick?"

"Bad."

"Now is the time to eat the food; after that, I have some good news for you."

Because of the good news, I eat too quickly. I choked as a result of that.

"Come on, take your time eating; the good news can wait."

"I'm sorry; I was just overjoyed."

I concentrate on eating, but now I do so slowly.

"By the way, did you finish your breakfast, bro?"

"Yes."

"Now that I've finished, what's the good news?"

"The doctor gave you permission to return home."

"Are you serious? Yes!"

"But."

"But? Oh come on, that's not good."

"You'll spend a week with me."

"That's not a good idea, Steve; I'm not interested."

"Don't you want to be with me? It's only a week."

"Is that what you meant when you said 'let me think about it?'"

"Yes, in fact, I'd like to spend more time with you."

"All right, here are my two conditions."

"Argg. Shiloa's conditions are not good for you Steve." He regrets.

"You'll be my driver to and from school, as well as to and from your condo."

"All right, basic."

"Not only that, but whenever I have errands to run with my friends, we always agree."

I can tell he's not pleased with my circumstances.

"That's fine." He didn't say anything more, which surprised me.

"Good boy." He's irritated.

I assisted him in cleaning the room so that we could leave. I'm the one who makes the bed look like it used to.

"We have to get your clothes into your house; someone has already packed them."

"Are you excited, and have you missed me that much?"

"Well, it's the only chance I'll get to be with you."

"Have you always been so busy?"

"Oh no! I'm looking for a peaceful environment."

"Just respond to it."

"I'm always busy at work."

"Okay."

He informed me that the bills had already been paid. As an outcome, we rushed into the house.

"I'll assist you in retrieving your bag."

"Let's get going."

We didn't spend too much time in the house because my brother was so excited to spend time with me. I'm not sure if it's true.

"Would you like something to eat?"

"Would you like me to gain some weight?"

"I just want to look after my sister."

"You're disgusting."

"Ouch."

"Truth hurts," I said, mocking his tone at the time he said those words.

"I'm serious here. Do you want something to eat?"

"I'm sorry, but I'm not hungry."

"Then tell me what you're looking for?"

"Sleep."

"Are you getting enough sleep?"

"I only got two hours of sleep last night."

"It's a good thing I asked someone else to clean the other room."

While we were driving to his condo, he played a song.

"So, what work do you have?" I wondered aloud, simply to pass the time.

"Don't be surprised, okay?"

"What is it about to be surprised?"

"I'm just a janitor." I was taken aback.

"Take a look at your face; I'm joking."

"Stop playing around."

"Enough with the question-and-answer session, Shiloa."

"All right."

I was about to pick up my phone when I realized I couldn't find it.

"Shocks! My phone is missing."

"Shiloa, we're getting close to my condo."

"I believe I placed it somewhere in the house."

"I'm afraid I don't have a choice, but we have to drop off your bag with the guard first."

We returned home after doing what he had said.

"I'm sorry, Steve."

"It's all right."

I exited the vehicle and proceeded to my room. It was in my bed when I found it. I was about to leave, when I heard something.

"How's it going? Did everything go well?"

So, what's the deal? I wait for the man to give me more information just to satisfy my curiosity.

"All right, keep those drugs where they belong."

I dropped my phone out of fear, and it landed in my feet.

"Shiloa?"