Fleur's POV

I yawned opening my eyes at the sound of the alarm,i slipped the blanket away from my body and sat up. I switched off the alarm,got to my feet and wore my flip-flop before heading to the bathroom.

I'm on morning shift,i have to get to work before 9am,i got to the bathroom,pulled off my pyjamas and placed it on the sink,i have to get pyjamas for Elva soon" I thought putting on my shower cap,i got under the shower with sponge and soap in hand.

*

I took a towel from the cabinet after i was done bathing and tied it firmly around my body.

'Plus a towel for Elva' I thought.

I walked over to the sink to brush my teeth...I finished brushing and hurried back to my the room,i opened the wardrobe and brought out a cream armless gown with a belt,i opened the drawer and selected my undies and then walked back to the bed,i laid the clothes on the bed,dried my body and applied body lotion.

I started getting dressed and in few minutes,i was done.

I picked a pair of black shoes and quickly slide my feet into it.

I brushed my hair and applied hair lotion, carried a black shoulder bag,adjusted my dress once more before walking out of my room.

I knocked on Elva's door but there was no response,i knocked severally..no response.

'Or could she be in the living room' I thought.

I peeped inside her room and saw her on the bed still asleep with a novel on her chest. I walked in heading towards her. She's still in her yesterday's outfit..I gotta get her a pyjamas today.

I wouldn't have liked to disturb her but i have to tell her something.

I tapped her shoulder twice and i saw her lashes bat. She's opening her eyes.

Elva's POV

I opened my eyes at the taps on my shoulder.

*Yawns*

It's Fleur..she's dressed for work.

"Good morning Fleur" I greeted,sitting up.

"Morning Elva,hope you slept well ?" She asked.

"Yes Fleur, thanks" I said.

"I didn't wish to disturb you but i just want to tell you that you can microwave yesterday's leftover cause i'm running late now,i won't be able to make breakfast" She said.

"Okay i will" I said

"Bye i will be back by afternoon" She said walking towards the door.

"Bye" I said.

"Arrrgh" I groaned and fell back to the bed,i felt like having more sleep but it's damn morning.

I got up from the bed and walked to the cupboard,i opened it and a blue blouse with a pair of black shorts caught my eyes,i picked it out. I selected my underwear and walked to the bathroom...

I pulled off the cloth i was wearing and set it aside for laundry,i wore the pink shower cap and got under the shower..

I brushed my teeth and then got dressed right there in the bathroom...I don't know if fleur took my measurement cos the clothe seems perfect on my body like it was made specially for me..

I walked out of my room and headed to the kitchen.

I brought out yesterday's leftover from the fridge,plugged the microwave and slipped in the meal closing it back immediately.

I rested my back on the kitchen counter with my hands folded beneath my breast waiting for the meal to heat up.

I wonder where Mig is

'Should i ask if he wants some ?'..

"I better do" I said and walked out of the kitchen heading to Mig's room,i got there and knocked gently,i was about knocking again when the door opened revealing Mig,his hair looked messy,he was still in his pyjamas...

His appearance didn't even hinder the perfection of his look.

I felt my cheeks heat up as we stared at eachother..I don't know the reason i'm always shy to speak to him.

"Good morning and i'm sorry for disturbing you,the thing is..i'm microwaving the leftover so i came to ask if you care for some" I said.

"Ohh..Sure,i will join you soon" He said and i nodded walking away.

I breathed a sigh of relief as i entered the kitchen.

I switched off the microwave and brought out out the now 'hot meal'..I dished it out in two plates and carried it to the dining room,i went back to the kitchen to get two bottles of water including two glass cups..

I sat down deliberating if to wait for him or not,i decided to wait for few more minutes then if he doesn't show up, i'm gonna start eating..

**

I perceived the scent of shampoo followed by the sound of footsteps,it got louder and bolder as he approached the dining..I know it's Mig without even turning.

He sat opposite me and.. damn!

He looks hot !!

He's putting on a black sweater with grey pants,he looks fresh and clean from bathing and his thick black hair was dripping wet..He licked his lips and i almost shiver.

"Sorry for keeping you waiting" He said and i nodded swallowing hard.

We ate in a strained silence...I was getting uncomfortable with different thoughts running through my mind.

I stood up immediately i scooped the last spoon into my mouth, walk to the kitchen and placed my plate it the sink,i started washing with more effort than i'll normally apply.

I washed and rinsed my plate then placed it in the drainboard,i dried my hands and walked out of the kitchen..

"I will be in my room" I said to Mig at the dining and he replied with a nod.

I felt his gaze on my back as i walked to my room..I opened the door and closed it gently behind me.

I walked to the bed, sat and picked up the novel on the bedside table..

I opened it to the page i stopped, smiled and continued reading..

Mig's POV

Arrrrgh !!

Why does she have to be damn attractive..I mean she's exactly my type, i like ladies who gat more flesh..She's beautiful with nice curves and i found myself staring at her while we were having breakfast, her deep black eyes glistened,her lips looked more pink than it was yesterday,her face is starting to regain it's color.

Her black hair had a gloss to it even without applying hair lotion...and her hair is so long that it spreads on her shoulder down to her waist..

I was about starting up a conversation with her when she stood up went to the kitchen..She left the kitchen and walked back to her room.

And my gaze had of course rested on her back as she walked away..

"Oh..God,get a grip of yourself" I scolded..She's just a stranger who would leave as soon as she regains her memory.

I stood up from the chair, i have to go feed the horses..I took some carrots from the store and got a bucket of clean water then walked to the stable.

I got there and opened the little door,i dropped the carrots and water on one side and i smiled walking towards the horses.

We have two horse in the stable,clea and con which belongs to Fleur and i..Clea is mine while Con is Fleur's.

I rubbed their backs as i got to them and they neighed at me in recognition.

I picked the carrots and started feeding them ,they both chewed on it very fast and i kept feeding them more till there was nothing left...

I placed the bucket of clean water in front of them and they both dipped their mouths into it.

I was about rubbing clea's back when i suddenly heard a loud bang followed by a shout of pain from the house..

"OMG that's Elva,i hope she isn't hurt" I thought, rushing back into the house.

Elva's POV

My throat is getting dry so i got up from the bed and walked out of my room with the novel in hand,i want to go get a glass cup of water from the kitchen,i was reading the novel while walking to the kitchen..

I wasn't even aware there was a stool in front of me,i tripped falling loudly to the floor,i gripped my hand on the table to steady me but the table tumbled on top of me with a loud bang,the flower vase hitting my head..I screamed out in pain...

I pushed the table off me and i felt a sharp object piercing my ankle, i cried out as i saw my ankle bleeding with a deep cut and the worst part of everything..the novel is torn..

His favourite novel !!

I should have just kept it in the room but i was engrossed in it,it was the cause of my fall cause i was read-walking and didn't even notice the stool in front of me and now his novel is torn.

He had warned me not to allow it get torn.

He's so gonna be pissed at me..Arrrrgh.

I heard footsteps and quickly hid the novel in my back..The door opened and Mig rushed in.

My heart beat faster as he walked closer to me.

"OMG you are bleeding,what happened ?" He asked worriedly, crouching in front of me.

"I wanted to get a glass cup of water from the kitchen,i didn't notice the stool in front of me so i tripped over it and fell..sorry for making you worried,you can go resume what you were doing,i'm okay" I said staring at his worried face.

'Oh...God...His novel' I thought in fear.

"No you aren't okay,your bandage is soaked in blood and you also have a deep cut on your ankle..I have to call Fleur" He said worriedly,he stoop up walking towards the telephone placed on a shelf.

"No don't call her,i'm okay..She might be busy" I said but he ignored me punching some numbers into the telephone.

If only he knew his novel is torn,he will kick me hard rather than calling Fleur to my aid.

"Hey Fleur" He said into the receiver..Elva is badly hurt "

...

"Ok be quick,i will take her to her room" He said before dropping the call..He walked back to me .

"Sorry,i know the pain is probably unbearable" He said and stretched his hand to me wanting me to take it but i can't cause i was still holding the torn novel tightly behind my back.

"Is your hand hurting also ?" He asked and i quickly nodded.

"Oh..Sorry let me see it" He said ..I shook my head,my fears increased..He may not take it lightly.

"Hm" He sighed.."Let me carry you to your room then" He said and my eyes widened...God !! He's really getting close to carry me..He's gonna see his torn novel and yell at me.

"No" I said afraid...Bringing up my hand to disagree,i didn't realise that was the hand i was using to hold the novel, it spilled out and i felt my body vibrate,he took a long surprised look at it then buried his face in his palms,his hands pushing through his soft hair.

He's pissed at me !!

"I'm sorry..I promise to get another copy for you,please i'm so sorry,it wasn't intentional,it got torn when i tripped over the stool..Am so sorry" I said feeling bad,wishing he would just look up at me.

He did and it was with a smile.

What!

He smiled!

He isn't pissed at me!

He chuckled and said "Was that the reason you didn't want me to take your hand"

"Yes" I said surprised at his cool tone...I mean i just tore his novel..He's supposed to get mad!

" Ofcourse I'm not pissed at you,it wasn't intentional,i can always get another copy from the bookstore,you don't have to feel bad about it okay" He said and i nodded, glad he didn't yell or get pissed at me.

"Thanks Mig" I said.

"So can you take my hand now?" He asked and i nodded,he stretched his hand forward and i took it.

He pulled me up..

I yelped

I had sprained my ankle during the fall.

"Sorry Elva" He said and i nodded.

He crossed his arm round my shoulder using it to support my body,my hand was at my back.

Sharp pain tore though my ankle at every step i took and i kept panting.

Mig suddenly carried me in his arms and i almost gasped .

He carried me like i weigh nothing,he didn't even show any discomfort but smiled instead.

"I thought it will be easier and faster this way" He said grinning and i smiled, i didnt know how i ended up resting my head comfortably on his chest and closing my eyes..

His broad chest is far more comfortable than a pillow,i felt warm and safe in his hands..All my pains gone.

I didn't know he had gotten to my door until he used his leg to kick it open and walked inside towards my bed.

"Oh..noo i don't want to be released from his arms,i want to stay there forever" I said inwardly..

Huh!

I felt him lowered me into the bed and i opened my eyes,the warmth and comfort is gone..The pains have returned..He sat beside me and took my hand in his,i felt good but not as good as i felt when i was in his arms.

It's better than nothing though..

The door opened and we saw fleur rushed in.

"What happened?" She asked worriedly dropping her shoulder bag on the bed.

"She tripped over the stool and fell" Mig said.

"Ohhh...Sorry Elva" Fleur said.

"Thanks Fleur".

"Mig can you please get me the first Aid box in my room,i have to change this soaked bandage and also apply some antiseptic on her ankle injury" Fleur said and Mig stood up to go get it.

"Sorry for making you worried and interrupting your work" I said to Fleur.

"No it's okay" She said.

Mig returned with the first aid box,fleur took it snapped it open and wore her gloves,then she loosened the bandage and placed it in a disposable nylon...She cleaned off the

blood on my head and ankle with cotton wool before applying antiseptic,i winced at the stinging pain.

She rolled out clean bandage and wrapped it round my head severally before clipping it.

She cut out a new cotton wool,placed it on my ankle,and brought out a bandaid,she placed it on the wound.

"You won't be able to walk fine for some days" She said..She dropped the blood stained things in a disposable nylon before removing her gloves.

She took a pack of medication from the first Aid box then poured some brightly coloured pills in a small saucer.

"Mig please a glass cup of water" Fleur said ..Mig walked out of the room to get it.

He returned with the water and Fleur handed the pills to me with water.

"It will make you sleep and relieve your pains before you wake up" Fleur said and i nodded..

I dropped the pills on my tongue and washed it down with water.

Fleur pumped the pillow behind my head making sure i'm comfortable.

"Thanks" I said.

And in few minutes,i was starting to feel sleepy,the medication works real fast.

"Mig let's leave her to sleep,i have some things to discuss with you" That was the last thing i heard before falling into a deep slumber.

TBC..

Mig's POV

"Mig let's leave her to sleep,i have some things to discuss with you" Fleur said, walking out of Elva's room.

I took a last glance at the sleeping Elva and smiled,she had felt so small and warm in my arms,i walked out of the room,closing the door gently.

I walked to the living room and met Fleur sitting on a couch.

I jumped beside her and she flinched sending me a glare,i chuckled and stretched out my legs.

"Mig i'm thinking of something" Fleur said.

"Ok what's that ?" I asked.

"Hmm...I'm thinking we should announce Elva on the T.V and radio station,her family might come around" She said.

"What !" I exclaimed...Why do you want to do that ? don't you like her or what ?" I asked.

"No i didn't mean it that way..Her family would have been worried sick about her and i also thought she may badly want to return to her family but she might just be timid to say anything" She said.

"I know but we can't do that..Not yet and besides she didn't say anything about her family,she's enjoying her stay here and we also like to have someone around" I said .

"Yes i like her company but we have to be considerate,her family might be out there looking for her and we won't announce that we found a missing person just because we like her company..That's very selfish of us then" Fleur said and i also gave it a deep thought.

"It's true Fleur but we have to let her heal first and get back to her feet before we can do that" I said.

"Ok it's settled then,i have to get back to work, my shift isn't over yet" Fleur said getting up.

"Ok Fleur, Bye" I said.

"Bye" She said and walked out.

I stood up and walked to the kitchen, brought out the ingredients i needed to make meat loaf..

Ofcourse i'm a very good cook.

Elva needs to take something when she wakes up.

I started cooking,walking to and fro in the kitchen.

***

Meal loaf is ready !!

I dished it out in a big plate,covering it..I kept it in the freezer, planning to microwave it for Elva once she wakes.

I washed the pot and other cooking utensils used to prepare the meal.

I finished doing that,dried my hands with a napkin and walked out of the kitchen..Heading to Elva's room...

I opened the door and she was still deeply asleep,i know it will take some time before she wakes. Why don't i just get another copy of the torn novel before she wakes up.

I scurried out of her room ,walked into mine and took enough cash before walking out of the house.

I started trekking to the Bookshop down the street.

Luckily,i purchased the last copy of the novel,i paid the lady behind the desk and was about walking away when i sighted another novel.

"Lone eagle by Danielle steel" I read it out and walked towards it,i picked it up and read the summary and i was 'wowed'..

I walked back to the lady and paid for the novel also, ignoring the glances she's sending my way.

I walked away grinning.

"I should be fast,Elva would have been awake by now" I thought and hurried home.

I entered the house,dropped the novels on the couch and walked straight to Elva's room.

I opened the door and walked in.

I was right.

She's awake,sitting up on the bed,her lips curved in a smile as i walked towards her,i smiled back.

"Hey how are you feeling now ?" I asked.

"Much more better, thanks. Where is Fleur ?" She asked.

"She has gone back to work" I said and she nodded.

"Uhm" She sighed, looking at me shyly.

"What ?" I asked.

"I'm thinking if i can just get a little meal,my stomach is.." She sighed.

"Ohh...Okay,come with me to the dining,i just prepared Meat loaf" I said.

"Really ?" She asked.

"Yes" I said and she smiled standing up from the bed.

I walked ahead her.

"Ouch" I heard and turned.

She's holding on to the bed for support.

My bad.

I've forgotten she had sprained her ankle.

"Sorry Elva i've forgotten you sprained your ankle" I said and took two long strides towards her before scooping her into my arms..i heard her gasp and i smiled.

**

I lowered her into a dining chair and she muttered a 'Thank you".

I walked to the kitchen and quickly plugged on the microwave,i slipped the meal into it and closed it back,leaving it to heat up i walked back to the dining room.

"The meal is in the microwave,we just have to wait for few minutes for it to heat up" I said and sat across her.

"Ohh..Okay" She said.

"I went to purchase another copy of the novel,while you were asleep" I said and her face lit up.

"Really ?" She asked.

"Yes" I said.

"It's so interesting and i can't wait to continue reading it...What of the torn copy ?" She asked.

"Uh..that ? I've shoved it in the library shelf" I said and she nodded.

"I also purchased a new novel" I said.

"Really? Is it also the same author's novel?" She asked and i shook my head.

"Lone eagle by Danielle steels" I said.

"Wow,the name tells it all,its sure gonna be interesting" She said.

"Yes,the summary made me pick it" I said

"Where is it?" She asked.

"The living room" I said and stood up,walked to the couch where i kept the novels,i picked it up and walked back to Elva.

I dropped it in front of her and sat,she looked at the two novels, checking them out with a smile.

"Wow, as soon as im done with this.."Lone eagle" is next" She said, smiling.

"And who says i will borrow you the novels" I teased.

"Huh" She said nervously,scratching her hair.."Sorry i didn't know you were not gonna borrow me" She said with a pale face dropping the novels back on the table.

I laughed.

"Com'on,i was only joking" I said still laughing.

"Really?" She asked.

"Yes i was only joking,you can resume reading that one while i start with"Lone eagle" then i will give it to you after i'm done" I said.

"Thank you" She beamed.

"Let's set the novels aside for now,we will continue after lunch" I said dropping the two novels on the chair before walking to the kitchen to check the meal.

It's well heated,i switched off the microwave before bringing out the meal,i placed it on the kitchen counter and dished it into two plates, leaving some for Fleur.

I placed the two plates of meat loaf in a tray and carried it to the dining room.

I placed Elva's meal in front of her and also placed mine on the table.

I walked back to the kitchen and returned to the dining room with two bottles of water and glass cups.

Elva has started eating already,i placed a table of water with a glass cup in front of her.

"Thanks Mig" She said and i nodded before sitting down to start eating.

***

We've finished eating and i'm now in the kitchen washing our dishes, Elva offered to help but i declined.

She's waiting for me in the dining room...I gotta hurry.

I finished washing the dishes and placed them in the drain board.

I dried my hand with the napkin and walked back to meet her.

"I'm done with the dishes" I said.

"Ok" She said and stood up,she flinched in pain but quickly cover it up with a smile. She doesn't want to bother me by carrying her again but i don't care.

I carried her in my arms and headed to the living room,i placed her gently on the couch before sitting beside her.

"Thanks Mig" She said and i nodded.

I picked up "Lone eagle" and started reading.