Chapter 19. Please Sleep with Me

“The appointment to do that is tomorrow anyways. Not much difference if I remove it now,” I argued back.

“Stop being so stubborn, Natalia. Just do what the doctor says,” Reiner said, sounding very strict.

“Who’s the one that’s really being stubborn here? Isn’t it you? You’re back but you didn’t even tell me. You looked after me all this time, but you never told me. Why are you doing this?” I demanded to know.

“Natalia…” Reiner said my name softly.

“I called for you, but you never replied. I reached for you, but you won’t take my hand. What other options do I have left? I’m going to take these stupid eyepatches off so that I can finally see you!” I said softly but ended up screaming at the end from my own frustration.

“Stop…Natalia!” Reiner raised his voice.

His hand tightened around mine as I fought against his grip to free my hand.

“Let go!” I screamed.

“Natalia, calm down. I’m here…it’s ok…” Reiner said, calmly and r