Chapter 25

“Why are you doing this to yourself?” I whispered tenderly.

I looked at her, unconscious on my lap and for the first time, I ran my hands in her hair out of affection.

“What good these tears gave you?” I asked again.

I twirl my fingers in her hair as an involuntary smile crept upon my lips. She was breathing heavily while holding me close to her as if her life depended on me.

And I don’t want to accept it but her clasp on my skin increased my heart rate along with unspokenly strange sensations.

My fingers trailed down to her face, stroking them gently as the cold breeze embraced us. “Rebecca…” I called knowing my words are not reaching her.

I brushed the sand off from her face and shoulders as I wiped her tears still gleaming her cheeks with the back of my palm. “I am sorry… It was my fault, I shouldn't have said that to you.” I apologize softly, caressing her gently.

The dried tears on her cheek made my heart clench.

I should have provided h