Chapter 7: Alive
It is true. Some moments really, really just hit hard. Like, when those times when you realize that what you have been believing was in truth the actual lie. And the lies? Well they were true indeed. And the moments of betrayal, when the person you believed the most turns out to be the person who would eat you Alive, if that will give him what he yearns for. And then the moments like these. They hit differently too. Very different.
That's what he thought when the once stranger woman, now stood there tightly hugging him. Slow, then full of emotion. His sister, Isabella, who was doing the same mere seconds ago was now standing beside them. Looking at them with tears brimming her eyes.
"Thankyou Del..." The stranger began, her voice laced with millions of emotions. All being in their purest and raw form. Fidelio didn't let go without notice the fact that she had called him by his nickname. Not his full name. She has never called him from anything but his full name or surname. But she did it today. At this moment.
"Thankyou, because of you she is awake. Because of you...and you only" Her voice broke, probably from the huge lump in her throat.
"I am so thankful to you. Thankyou for returning her to me. For giving me my other half back. Thankyou." She kept on speaking. She had hugged him after Isabella had backed away. Coming nearer. Until they were close enough. Then a lone sob escaped from her eyes and a breath made its way out of her lips. Then she suddenly wrapped her hands around his broad shoulders. And hugged him a thankful and reassuring hug.
"It's okay. It's okay stop crying Miss Rose." He spoke pulling away. Putting one hand on her shoulder to steady her shaking form.
"Everything's fine. It's alright Miss Rose...And don't thank me...Thank the Almighty God. Who is up there, listening to my prayer and making it come true. He hasn't ignored my cries." He finished, a faraway look in his eyes.
Sienna's petite figure stood there, nodding to everything he said. She had never seen him be so full of hope and positivity. Wanda did talk about him and what being Fidelio was all about, but never did she knew that this Fidelio could be an emotional wreck. From basically seeming like a dead body to someone who was smiling, despite the bloodshot red eyes from crying, he was now happy. Alive again.
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Night had almost fallen. The light being gone from the sky. They were still in the hospital because Del wanted to be there when Wanda wakes up. Isabella refused to leave Del alone and Sienna, well she was really scared for Wanda.
"Here, I brought the coffee. Cold one's for you. And here is your Latte" Sienna spoke as she handed the cold coffee to Bella and Latte to Fidelio who took it, sparing a glance at Sienna who had somehow brought his favorite type of coffee. He sipped it lightly, only to hiss in pain as his tongue got burnt from the extreme hotness of the beverage. He then put it down next to him on the chair as Sienna went to sit next to Isabella who was sitting beside Fidelio.
"It's late you can go home Sienna. We are here. You can come tomorrow morning." Isabella said turning to Sienna who was sipping on her coffee.
"No worries Isabella. I am okay." she replied quickly.
"Miss Rose. She is right. You should get going. We will keep you informed.'' Del said without looking at her but his gaze remained on his cup of Latte.
''I am not going.'' Sienna said with an exasperated tone, ''She is my fucking best friend.''
Fidelio snapped his eyes towards her, ready to blow up when Isabella got up abruptly, grabbing Sienna's hand and disappeared into the hallways. Fidelio lowered his eyes to keep it fixated on the coffee, his face emotionless.
Reaching a bit away from him, Isabella stopped and turned to Sienna's slightly shocked face.
''Look Sienna. I know she is your best friend. I get it. But at night only one person is allowed to stay by her. That one person have to be Del. I know...'' Bella spoke cutting Sienna off when she tried to open her mouth and say something.
''I know that you are her best friend. You deserve to stay but please. I beg you, if that will satisfy you. I beg you to leave at night and let Del stay. He loves her Sienna. She is his life. Please. Please. " Bella spoke squeezing her hand.
''I...I understand. But I love her too. Isa-'' Sienna started.
''Sienna you yourself said that Fidelio is the reason that she is awake. Then please, for that reason's sake. PLEASE '' Bella cut her again.
''O...Okay'' Sienna stared at her for a while before reluctantly nodding before quickly telling her to keep her informed every other minute. Then they both came back to where they were sitting with Fidelio. Sienna had finished her coffee, so she said her goodbyes before leaving.
''How the Hell did you make her agree?'' Fidelio asked.
''I just did.'' Bella replied.
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